MP6 - Subscribing to your own mythology: Recent Springsteen news leads Jason and Jared to a larger discussion of artistic mythology and the fallacy of centrist messaging. Plus, a conversation about the recently announce Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, new recommendations, and more.

Jason Recommends: Spies in Disguise (film)
Jared Recommends: Imaginary Museums by Nicolette Polek(book)

MP5 - I just euphed your mism: Jason gets a Switch, Jared wonders if he should read the new Ethan Hawke book, and a discussion of the film Molly's Game sends the pair on a discussion of the problematic nature of men writing the voices of lead female characters.

Jason Recommends: Mini Motorways (game)
Jared Recommends: Ozark (TV show)

MP4 - Decline of the recline: In this episode, we introduce a new segment, JARED DOESN'T KNOW STUFF, in which, Jared does not know things, and Jason gets exasperated. Also, getting the feels for the dying culture of movie houses.

Jason Recommends: We'll never make this type of movie again: An oral history of The Emperor's New Groove by Bilge Ebiri (article on Vulture.com) and Quincy (documentary)
Jared Recommends: Randy Newman (the artist…just in general) and Forever (TV show)

MP3 - Human Obsolescence: Listening to an old WTF interview with Chuck Klosterman inspires a discussion of what it means to become culturally relaxed as we age.

Jason Recommends: Earthquake Island by Jon Hassell (album)
Jared Recommends: WandaVision (TV show), Smartless (podcast), and Mad About You (TV show, revival season)

MP2 - Filling your head with stuff: This week, the Letterboxd year in review triggers a long discussion about film, which leads to an even bigger discussion about how Jason and Jared are doing what they can to maintain their sanity as the pandemic drags on.

Jason Recommends: Hardline by Julien Baker (song) and Mr. Mayor (TV Show)
Jared Recommends: Fantasize Your Ghost by OHMME (album)

MP1 - Highly anticipated TOA: On the first full episode, we discuss two highly-anticipated films, The Midnight Sky and WW84, so if you haven't seen them, and you care about spoilers, we suggest watching them before you listen to this episode. Our discussion leads us to introduce the Mental Platypus (MP) rating system, and we finish up some with some recommendations.

Jason Recommends: We Will Always Love You by The Avalanches (album)
Jared Recommends: WTF w/Marc Maron, Episode 1189 - Mandy Patinkin (podcast) and Grief is the Thing with Feathers: A Novel by Max Porter (book)