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Carol Kane put a curse on Will to create a doppelganger of him and, being Will, neither of them could keep quiet. This makes it sound like there's an echo on this episode, but there's not - there are two Wills. Will 2 ran off to Hollywood to try writing something called "Spirit Locomotive" (they clones weren't exactly the same), so we don't expect to see him again. For those of us who are still he...

Heads up: Will was submerged in a bathtub when he recorded his part of this episode, which is why it sounds a little funky. He won't need a wash again for six months, so it won't be a problem in future. Hello! Join our crew as Will and Marc talk heist movies in the context of Steven Soderbergh's 2001 classic, Ocean's Eleven . This is one of the more tangential romances we've do...

YOU. MUST. CHILL. and listen to a new episode of Heart of Podness! This week, Will and Marc take a look at Cameron Crowe's 1989 directing debut, SAY ANYTHING... Join us for a conversation about Dippin' Dots, John Cusack's passionate input into the role of Lloyd Dobler, and some surprising efforts to remake it. PLUS: Will and Marc talk #TwilightAt10, gush about John Mahoney, and uncover the true hi...

As #PodcastSummer continues, Will and Marc decide to celebrate by looking at one of the all-time great summer movies: 1981's RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. They're joined by friend of the show Matt Grisier to debate perfect blockbusters, the symbolism of dresses and pants, and whether Huey Lewis is doing a black voice in "The Power of Love." Plus we talk about the writing process for the movie, plans fo...

Oh, hey, it's our 25th episode! This week it's a listener suggestion: Chris Rock's 2014 feature Top Five .  Join in as we talk #PodcastSummer, Madagascar (again?!), and a lot of references that could've aged better.  Plus an all-time great dinosaur movie, a debate over Tracy Jordan and Chris Rock, and Will gets mad about public transportation.  Don't forget to rate, review, and subs...

I'll have what Heart of Podness is having! That half-baked joke must mean we're talking about 1989's classic rom com, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY...! (Ellipses required!) Join in with Will, Marc, and special guest Katherine Sisemore as we discuss days-of-the-week underwear, fake orgasms, and that central question of whether men and women really can be friends (which has high stakes, since we all consider...

NOTE: We are still sorting out a few kinks with the new recording setup. Some echoes remain, but should be cleared up by next week. Hello again! For their second Renee Zellweger movie in a row, Will and Marc hop across the pond to explore the 2001 Pride and Prejudice adaptation Bridget Jones's Diary . Join in for discussions on sexual harassment, alcoholism, and the correct way to set people u...

WARNING: We're testing out new equipment/spaces, so the audio is a little funky on this episode. Hello again! We're back this week to discuss the Seinfeld-as-auteur meme factory that is 2007's BEE MOVIE. Join in for discussions of bee science, Larry King, and a very strange marketing campaign. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY

Hello again! This week Will and Marc are headed to wine country (but not the wine country you're thinking of) for a discussion of Alexander Payne's 2004 alcoholic sadcom SIDEWAYS. Join in as we discuss a surprisingly good Thomas Haden Church, white mediocrity, and the tyranny of overlong novels. Plus a visit by a surprise guest! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe. Next week: BEE MOVIE

Welcome to San Francisco! This week Will and Marc discuss Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 psychological murder/acrophobia romance, VERTIGO. Join in as they discuss B movies, the adaptation choices Hitchcock made, the role this film plays as a confession of Hitchcock's less appealing characteristics, and a murder plot that has to be seen to be believe. PLUS: Will falls in love, and SOUL TRAIN begins to tak...

Hello again! We're back this week with another deep dive into a 2000s rom com - this time Andy Tennant's 2002 Reese Witherspoon/Josh Lucas/Patrick Dempsey semi-triangle SWEET HOME ALABAMA. Join in as Will and Marc discuss Confederate revisionism, Josh Lucas's insistence on never telling anyone what his job is, Patrick Dempsey's general excellence, and many better places this movie could have ended...

BANG! The red fluid seeping down in front of you can only mean one thing: we're covering James Bond this week! Specifically, we're doing the second movie, From Russia with Love . Join Will and Marc as they talk Bond girls, periscopes, music in movies, and TV spinoffs of Disney animated features. Meanwhile, Will tries to converse with people who don't exist and continues to workshop mov...

Welcome to Momsterpiece Theatre! This week, Will and Marc welcome their real-life moms to the show to discuss the 1983 Michael Keaton-Terri Garr married-life comedy MR. MOM. Join us for a discussion of soap opera experiences, the many uses of irons, comparisons to I Love Lucy, and a surprising amount of Muppet-related conversation. Plus Will begins developing several movie ideas. Give us a call, H...

Welcome to Pandora! This week, Will and Marc journey offworld to discuss the romance at the center of James Cameron's 2009 3D hit, Avatar . Join us as we discuss just how alien aliens should be, representations of imperialism in movies, and the many movies of which we were reminded while watching Avatar . Also, what is Avatar Tuesday, and should we bring it back? (Probably!) Don't forget t...

SOMEBODY ONCE TOLD ME that Shrek actually holds up really well! Join Will and Marc as they journey to Dulac to explore the charm of the 2001 DreamWorks animated hit, SHREK. This week we discuss the merits of the Academy Award for Best Animated Picture, the strengths and weaknesses of the DreamWorks animation formula, the nature of fairytale creatures, and montages. So. Many. Montages. Let us know...

Hello Hollywood! Welcome to the Heart of Podness 2017 Oscars Extravaganza! This week, Will and Marc speed through the romances of all nine best pictures nominees, from incredibly significant ones in LADY BIRD and CALL ME BY YOUR NAME to the surprising romance Will found in DUNKIRK. Let us know what you think by reaching out to us on Facebook and Twitter at @HeartOfPodness. Next Week: SHREK

When there's something strange in the neighborhood, Will and Marc (let's be real - it'll be Will) will probably develop a barely relevant hashtag to go along with it! Join us for our conversation about Ghosbusters, including explorations of the personhood of the undead, proper disposal of ectoplasmic beings, and our favorite awful psychology experiments. Next week: The Heart of Podness 2017 Oscars...

Welcome back! This week we're talking about THE BIG SICK, so we welcome nurse Moira Redmond to talk about the movie's representation of life in a hospital. We also talk movie dates, one-man shows, Holly Hunter's heckling history, and debate just how many cheeseburgers Will could eat in one sitting. As always, make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Next week: GHOSTBUSTERS!

It's our first foray into the 2010s! We welcome a very special guest to the show to discuss Will Gluck's 2010 film EASY A. Join us as we discuss the logistics of mascot costumes, high school gossip, and whether EASY A truly is the Scarlet Letter adaptation it claims to be. There's also a surprising amount of conversation about ham. Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Next week: THE BI...

We're back in rom com territory with PRETTY WOMAN, the 1990 feel-good prostitution romance that took the box office by storm! Join us for discussion of the complicated and problematic power dynamics at play, the strange development journey this movie went on, and a surprising discover about our own bodies. PLUS: Is Jason Alexander just playing George Costanza? Is Richard Gere playing Mitt Romney?...

It's time to get things started! This week we're continuing our exploration of some of Will and Marc's favorite fandoms with THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN, the third of the original Muppet movies. Join us as we attempt to understand the plotline of "Manhattan Melodies," mouth-to-beak resuscitation, spying vs hugging, and surprise weddings. Follow us on Twitter, and be sure to rate, review and subscri...

Accio Podcast! That pseudo-Latin jibber-jabber must mean we're talking about Harry Potter - specifically, the abundance of hormonal nonsense that is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Join us for a dive into HP fandom, Warner Bros' scheduling superstitions, and some very minor romantic plotlines. Do all of them need to be there? Probably not! But we'll talk about them anyway. Be sure to rate,...

Hello again! This week we decided to indulge Will by letting him talk about a good superhero movie: 2008's IRON MAN. Join us for conversations about Marvel vs DC, the difficulties of being a Gwenyth Paltrow fan, the strange career of Brandon Routh, and more! PLUS the return of Duck Talk, and a very important update on our quest for sponsorship. Help us in that mission by rating, reviewing, and sub...

Happy 2018! Ring in the New Year with Heart of Podness as we try to get some advice from the mother of all dating advice movies: HITCH! This week we welcome friend of the show Claire Derriennic for the inaugural Claire's Clorner, in which we explore the many layers of the 2005 Will Smith rom com, from its name to its casting to the merits of the many dates included. As always, make sure to rate, r...

Merry Christmas! We're here this Christmas Day with a special holiday-themed episode talking about the 2011 Ion Original Christmas movie, A CHRISTMAS KISS! Special guest Fiona Redmond walks us through as we explore the grandeur of Boston, the romantic potential of elevators, and a surprisingly well-funded community theatre. PLUS: Marc gets a special Christmas present, and we just might have a spon...