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Send us Fan Mail What makes an extreme sports documentary so thrilling to watch? In this episode, we chat about the rise of extreme sports in both social media and films. We talk about the different types of extreme sports documentaries and explore the reasons why we love these kinds of stories. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail While watching, it’s hard to believe that Alex Honnold climbed El Capitan with no ropes. But, that’s what makes “Free Solo” so thrilling to watch. In this episode, we chat about documentaries that capture seemingly impossible feats and stories and how real life can produce some of the most thrilling stories.  Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail We’re so excited to talk about Cheryl’s favourite documentary “Free Solo” - just in time for Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi’s new film “Everest” coming out later this month. This episode, we’re starting by chatting about Alex Honnold, particularly how the film is a character study through the lens of his friends, family and relationships. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail Friend of the pod Laura is back, joining Lara to talk about this year’s TIFF. Besides the movie that we watched, we talk about the first year of the market at TIFF and how it has impacted the public’s access to the festival.  Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail Did Jackie and David really love each other? In this episode, we chat about the central relationship of the documentary, particularly about the power imbalances and how Lauren Greenfield wants the audience to feel about them. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail Why was there so much animal poo everywhere? In this episode, we talk about the gaudy aesthetics of wealth displayed in the film, particularly compared to quiet luxury or stealth wealth. We also chat about the toxic cycle of spending that impacts some people who suddenly become extremely wealthy. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail This month, we’re chatting about yet another eccentric character, Jackie Segel, the Queen of Versailles (not the actual Versailles). We chat about the similarities she has with Timothy Treadwell and what makes them fascinating characters to study in a documentary. Our conversation also includes how Lauren Greenfield explores the American Dream from the perspective of the Segels and the 2008 recession. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail What are our favourite movies of 2026 so far? Listen in to Cheryl’s chat with special guest Faus to find out our highlights, what we’re looking forward to and the duds of 2026. Episode was recorded at The Dean Street Podcast Studio in London, UK. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail Why is Werner Herzog such a famous documentarian? In this episode, we chat about Werner Herzog’s filmography (did you know he also acted in narrative films?) and how the breadth of his work has also brought him into mainstream culture. We also chat a bit more about Spiderman and for those who are interested, the Spiderman podcast that Cheryl references: https://www.npr.org/2023/06/07/1180778283/spider-man-sony-marvel-dispute Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail When does self-taping work in documentaries? In this episode, we talk about Timothy Treadwell’s self-tapes and how they work in “Grizzly man”. We also chat about the controversy around whether Werner Herzog was the right documentarian to handle Timothy Treadwell’s footage. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail Was Timothy Treadwell ok? In this episode, we chat about what makes Timothy Treadwell such an interesting character, particularly how he fits into the “man vs wild” trope. We also chat about how his recklessness was a sign of his unstable mind. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our season of documentaries - starting with “Grizzly Man”! Oftentimes, when we think of documentaries, we think of animal and nature documentaries, like “Planet Earth”. In this episode, we talk about how animal documentaries can be different and how malleable this particular genre can be. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail With his latest films “Oppenheimer” and “The Odyssey”, has Christopher Nolan changed genres? In this episode, we chat about when directors change format and genre and whether this impacts how we enjoy Nolan’s films. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail What did we think about “The Odyssey”? Tune in to listen to our chat about the IMAX ticketing drama, what we thought about the performances and most crucially, how this film stacks up against the rest of Nolan’s filmography. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus

Send us Fan Mail It’s no secret “Tenet” is hard to follow, and in this episode, we chat about what is hard to understand and whether the fact that it’s a Christopher Nolan film has helped set and manage audiences’ expectations when trying to decipher what’s going on. Let us know what you think and chat with us on X: https://twitter.com/WTF_WithUs Theme Music Credit: Ultra Lights by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/61225 Ft: Javolenus