Jared Leto Is in a Cult, Nico Doesn’t Have Male Friends, and Cat Poop.

Описание: In this week’s episode, Nico and Helen welcome writer, filmmaker, and journalist Bryce Cracknell for a chaotic yet heartfelt reunion since South by Southwest. Between malfunctioning mics, robot litter boxes, and creative burnout, the trio somehow find time to unpack everything from pitching shows in Hollywood to Jared Leto’s alleged cult status.

🐈 Proof of Life:

Nico’s new robotic poop dispenser for his cats sparks an unexpected discussion about cinéma vérité and surveillance.

An owl haunting Nico’s nights leads to an existential reflection on coexisting with chaos.

Helen opens up about the grind of outlining her new feature script and how writing flow actually feels.

Bryce shares updates on his journalism project The Margin, pitching TV shows, and the odd duality between writing to sell and writing to feel.

🎬 How’d They Make It:
The hosts break down the career of Zach Cregger, director of Barbarian and Weapons. From comedy troupe chaos to horror mastery, they explore the comedy-to-horror pipeline and how making it often means failing first.

🎥 What We’ve Been Watching:

Lurker – Nico praises Alex Russell’s directorial debut and MUBI’s rise as the new A24.

Weapons – The gang debates comedy vs. horror and what that floating AK-47 really meant.

Tron: Ares – A full-on Jared Leto conspiracy theory erupts. Is he a cult leader or cinema’s most persistent man?

Slow Horses – Bryce’s current obsession and how Gary Oldman keeps TV alive.

Escape from Dannemora – Nico rediscovers Ben Stiller’s underrated directing.

The Chair Company – Tim Robinson’s absurd genius strikes again.

Friendship – Nico calls it “one of the best movies of the year.” Helen disagrees… passionately.

💬 Key Takeaways:

Creative burnout is real—but so is the need to keep making things.

“Making it” isn’t about luck, it’s about stacking small wins.

Jared Leto might be in a cult (allegedly).

🎧 Don’t Miss:

Helen’s mic-related meltdowns.

Bryce’s smooth journalism voice returning to podcast form.

Nico’s philosophical take on cat poop as cinema.

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