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“Dude, you can get past a dog. Nobody f's with a lion.” - Grandma's Boy “You notice things if you pay attention.” - In The Mood For Love Marcus Pinn likes movies. Scott Thorough likes movies. Marcus writes about movies (Pinnland Empire, The Pink Smoke), and Scott sometimes scores movies (Newlyweeds, Manos Sucias). They both have a background in hyper underground rap music, and enjoy sandwiches. Through a deep love of rap music, wrestling, and dissecting low and high brow cinema, Marcus and Scott developed an interesting kinship. After a bar conversation about movies where a stranger interrupted to tell them how much they enjoyed listening, they decided, “hey let's see if other people want to listen to our zany thoughts about film”. “Zebras In America” is a stream of consciousness rap on film and anywhere it may take a conversation. "Zebras In America Opening Theme" music by Scott, scratches by Marcus. Logo created by DJ SNAFU

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Popcorn Eschaton 87 - 'Thief'

2026/10/22

Scott and John can't plan a heist without Marcus Pinn, so the three of them join forces to dive into the world of Michael Mann's debut feature film 'Thief'! They discuss what sets this film apart from other crime stories, Tangerine Dream's incredible score, and the surprising spiritual and economic commentary inherent in Mann's story. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Music at the end is "Scrap Yard," available on the 'Thief' original score by Tangerine Dream Marcus Pinn's film writing is available at: http://www.pinnlandempire.com/

Popcorn Eschaton 86 - 'Coyote vs. Acme' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'

2026/10/01

The Eschaton Boys return to animation, this time tackling two politically-themed, live-action/cartoon crossovers! They discuss the furor over 'Coyote vs. Acme' and its anti-corporate message, then dive into the world of Toon Town created in the Robert Zemeckis classic 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' and its depiction of the downfall of public transportation in Los Angeles. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) The Hanging with Becky podcast with Kevin Maher discussing 'Coyote vs. Acme' https://youtu.be/GT8rjwCau8A?si=Px3AZlBvAhb902PU

Popcorn Eschaton 85 - 'Blade Runner' and 'Blade Runner 2049'

2026/09/11

Scott and John sit down for a Voight-Kampff test as they examine the Blade Runner films, both the Ridley Scott-directed original and its sequel, Denis Villeneuve's 'Blade Runner 2049.' They discuss how the respective directors of these movies interpret author Phillip K. Dick's work, the prescience of the world of Blade Runner, and how viewing these films is a true experience. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Song at the end is "Shoulder of Orion" by Lord Vigo, available on their album 'Danse de noir' Lammoth (the Bill the Pony blackgaze band discussed at the top of the episode) music and merchandise can be purchases here: https://lammothofficial.bandcamp.com/album/onward

Popcorn Eschaton 84 - 'The Idiot'

2026/08/28

The great Carmelita Valdez-McKoy returns to Popcorn Eschaton and she's brought both classic Russian literature and Akira Kurosawa with her! Together, they discuss Kurosawa's 1951 adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'The Idiot, the film's depiction of accumulated trauma, and why this cut-to-pieces film is still beautiful and very much worth spending time with. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Song at the end is "Jolene," performed by The White Stripes, available on their live recording 'Under the Blackpool Lights.'

Popcorn Eschaton 83 - 'The Testament of Ann Lee'

2026/08/14

The Eschaton Boys welcome back the great Marcus Pinn to examine the 2025 musical biopic 'The Testament of Ann Lee.' They discuss director Mona Fastvold's fascinating film, the theological origins of Shaker beliefs, and use filmmakers from Carl Theodore Dreyer to Greta Gerwig to get a handle on everything 'Ann Lee' is doing. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Marcus Pinn's writing on and visual comparisons of 'The Testament of Ann Lee' http://www.pinnlandempire.com/2026/06/the-testament-of-ann-lee.html Song at the end is "All is Summer," written by Daniel Blumberg, performed by Amanda Seyfried

john doe

2026/07/06

john doe by Zebras In America

Popcorn Eschaton 82 - 'RoboCop'

2026/07/03

'RoboCop' is one of the most talked about movies for the last 40 years, so Scott and John open up their trusty Eschaton Toolkit (compassion, Franz Fanon, Buddhism, worker exploitation, Christ allegories) to hopefully bring a unique perspective to Paul Verhoeven and Company's legendary film. Blood squibs and redlining in the same podcast! It is possible! Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Song clip at the end is "Mr. Roboto" by Styx, available on their 1983 album 'Kilroy Was Here'

A conversation with Guy Maddin

2026/06/17

A conversation with Guy Maddin by Zebras In America

Popcorn Eschaton 81 - 'I Love Boosters'

2026/06/12

After a discussion on the potential role of AI in art and other aspects of modern life, Scott and John dig into the new Boots Riley film 'I Love Boosters,' worker organizing, and attempting to understand the current cinematic marketplace. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Song at the end is "I Love Boosters!" by The Coup, available on their 2006 album 'Pick a Bigger Weapon'

Popcorn Eschaton 80 - 'Marty Supreme'

2026/05/29

For another Zebras in Eschaton crossover, Marcus Pinn is very patient as Scott and John uncork their numerous frustrations with Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme.' They discuss the nihilistic nature of the film's plot and characterization, the ugly tropes it indulges in, and why it fails to engage us emotionally even when compared to other films with main characters who commit repulsive acts. See 'I Love Boosters' instead. Marcus Pinn's film writing can be found at http://www.pinnlandempire.com/ Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Song at the end is "Kick Out the Jams" by The MC5. Why is this song at this end of this episode? Well, maybe you should see 'I Love Boosters" and find out!

Popcorn Eschaton 79 - 'Reunion'

2026/05/18

On this episode, Scott and John take a look at the Jerry Schatzberg film 'Reunion.' They discuss the quiet power of its story of friendship during the rise of Nazism in Germany, why the film isn't currently accessible, and the insight it has on millennia-old questions concerning the Problem of Evil. As is right and proper, they also discuss the X-Men. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Popcorn Eschaton 78 - 'Solaris' (2002)

2026/05/01

It's another Zebras in Eschaton crossover as Scott and John welcome the brilliant Marcus Pinn to discuss the Steven Soderbergh version of the Stanisław Lem novel 'Solaris'! They get into how it compares with the Andrei Tarkovsky original, why this version remains underrated, and how to define a "cult movie!" Marcus Pinn's film writing can be found at http://www.pinnlandempire.com/ Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Song clip at the end is Rammellzee vs. K-Rob performing "Beat Bop"

Popcorn Eschaton 77 - 'Stalker'

2026/04/16

The Popcorn Eschaton Boys return to legendary Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky with one of Scott's favorite films, 'Stalker'! They discuss the deeply personal nature to Tarkovsky's work, the joy of art that challenges us, and the bleak but beautiful visual and auditory aesthetic in 'Stalker.' Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Clip at the end is "Stalker #6," available on 'The Mirror/Stalker Original Soundtrack' by Eduard Artemiev.

Popcorn Eschaton 76 - 'Defending Your Life'

2026/04/02

Popcorn Eschaton is joined by the wonderful Becky D'Anna to discuss one of her favorite films, the Albert Brooks comedy of the afterlife, 'Defending Your Life'! They discuss the creative voice of Albert Brooks, how the film finds humor in death, as well as how it depicts lifting the fog of fear from your life to achieve true intimacy. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Song clip at the end is "Afterlife" by Sacrifice, available on the album 'Forward to Termination'

Zebras In America Episode 180 - Darko The Super

2026/03/25

The Zebra boys are back with the excellent Darko The Super find his music at https://darkothesuper.bandcamp.com/ He is the best dude. Expect more Zebras this year

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Super duper Doc Strange 2025/07/10

The GOAT of Zebras

Great fellas telling you their astute perception of so many things but grounded in cinematic devotion.

★★★★★

jdabishop 2021/03/20

The Jim Jarmosch of movie podcasts

My favorite movie podcast love y’all dynamic laid back meandering vibe and the way you shine a light on other things bigger than movies

★★★★★

filmforumfrank 2020/10/16

Ahead of the game and candid convo

These guys, Marcus and Scott, flow over so many different genres of film and also different life experiences during their musings and reviews. They ar...

★★★★★

George Bestest 2020/10/15

We really do like sandwiches

Pork chop sandwiches

★★★★★

fluxcapaci 2020/09/12

Love

Love hanging out with these guys that know way too much about film

★★★★★

Jake Lenburg 2020/05/04

A Great podcast

If you ever miss hanging out with your friends, Scott and Marcus are like hanging out with those friends. They aren’t glued to a topic, they go where ...

★★★★★

Jules.iamjustjules 2020/03/13

Great fun

A great pod for reviews of some films that aren’t promoted as much. Also, I keep notes open to catch the names of films I likely missed from years bac...

★★★★★

Teacuperino 2020/02/15

🐐 🦓 ❤️

★★★★★

Quasar Sniffer 2020/01/03

I like movies more after listening

The rapport between hosts Marcus Pinn and Scott Thorough is unprecedented in podcasting, as their years-long friendship is evident from every conversa...

★★★★★

forgivesomeone 2019/09/29

Honestly

Zebras in America is the greatest podcast of all time

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