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Episode 53: HOLLYWOOD ENDING

2026/10/12

Sorry, we had to.

Episode 52: JASON X

2026/09/17

Our pal Will is back to talk about the Friday the 13th series and Jason Voorhees slashin’ in space in JASON X!

Episode 51: LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT / VULGAR

2026/08/24

Our buddy Will returns for a double feature. We talk about the Angelina Jolie “romantic comedy” Life or Something Like It and the Kevin Smith-produced neo-exploitation dark comedy, Vulgar. These two movies have never been discussed together, until now!

Episode 50: DOGTOWN & Z-BOYS

2026/08/04

Our pal Micah comes back to discuss the landmark skateboarding documentary, DOGTOWN & Z-BOYS, as well as the dramatization LORDS OF DOGTOWN.

Episode 49: THE SALTON SEA

2026/07/23

Our pal Ben comes back to discuss the Val Kilmer-led speed freak neo-noir, THE SALTON SEA.

Episode 48: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING

2026/06/29

Perhaps no movie embodies 2002 Cinema like MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, the sleeper hit that just never left theaters. Our friend Kelly joins us to discuss!

Episode 47: CHELSEA WALLS

2026/06/02

On this episode, we discuss Ethan Hawke’s directorial debut, CHELSEA WALLS.

Episode 46: THE SCORPION KING

2026/05/16

Our pal Nic Cowan returns to discuss THE SCORPION KING, the films of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, working with Kelly Hu and more!

Episode 45: MURDER BY NUMBERS

2026/04/22

We tackle the Sandra Bullock thriller MURD3R 8Y NUM8ERS, featuring a young Ryan Gosling.

Episode 44: THE ATTIC EXPEDITIONS / ENIGMA / JOSHUA

2026/04/08

Our buddy Will returns for a triple feature episode.

Episode 43: FRAILTY

2026/03/23

We welcome Joe Begos, Josh Ethier, and Matt Mercer on the show to chat Frailty, the Collateral soundtrack, and many more tangents.

Episode 42: BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF

2026/03/10

We’re playing catch up with one of the titles we missed along the odyssey, BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF. This odd blend of martial arts, costume drama, procedural thriller has a cult following, but how does it stack up?

The 2002ies: 2025 In Review

2026/02/24

All the stars are out, it’s Hollywood’s biggest night! That’s right, the 2002ies are back to talk about the most recent year in film, 2025, and what a year it was! Which film will take home the coveted Palm D’eux? Listen to this mega-sized episode and find out! It’s Hollywood’s biggest night!

Episode 41: THE SWEETEST THING

2026/02/09

The Odyssey continues as we’re joined by our pal Meagan for THE SWEETEST THING, the raunchy Cameron Diaz-led romantic comedy.

Episode 40: HUMAN NATURE

2026/01/26

Our pals Will and Ben join us to discuss the mostly forgotten Charlie Kaufman / Michel Gondry collaboration, HUMAN NATURE!

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kellyaytch 2022/03/17

Where were you 20 years ago??

What a year for movies! I’m so happy for this podcast dedicated to the year time wanted us to forget.

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luigiatlarge 2021/12/08

Keep it up

The hosts play off of each other well. They give the movies the time they deserve and get off topic as necessary.

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Gobeach49 2021/12/02

Cool Side Characters

Their friend Travis is truly the star

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Blank_38 2021/12/02

2002 was a dark time, this podcast is not

Love listening to these guys talk about movies I haven’t thought about in 19 years. Underrated and a must watch for any film fan.

★★★★★

elijah would 2021/12/02

A most premium movie podcast

I listen to a lot of movie podcasts and I gotta say that this one has quickly shot its way to the top of the list. I love the concept, I was 13 in 200...

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bonoisnothot 2021/12/02

5 star cast

I’d give this pod 5 stars all over again if I could! 2002 was such a bizarre time to be alive and I love getting to relive it with Andrew and Dan. I c...

★★★★★

Ian Keiner 2021/11/04

Favorite Movie Podcast

Best movie podcast, especially the Snow Dogs episode. I feel like I know these guys.

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