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A show about war movies, with an anti-imperialist twist. Hosted by Van Jackson and Lyle Jeremy Rubin--military veterans, war critics, and wannabe film critics. www.bangbangpod.com

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Van and Lyle welcome back Andy Facini, Communications Director at the Council on Strategic Risks, to take on Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide. Gene Hackman’s Captain Ramsey a... more

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Van and Lyle are joined by writer and educator Eric Stinton, whose combat sports columns for Sherdog and essays for Honolulu Civil Beat have long explored how violence... more

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Van and Lyle are joined by critically acclaimed actor Morgan Spector to revisit Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day, a film that turns planetary annihilation into a dis... more

You might know Morgan Spector as the critically acclaimed leading man in The Gilded Age and The Plot Against America. Or for his appearances in Boardwalk Empire, Suits, Homeland, How to Make It In America (one of Van’s favorites), or even as a produc... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Stinton
Guest, commentator on war films and politics
Episode: Predator (1987) w/ Eric Stinton | Ep. 65
Morgan Spector
Actor; guest discussing anti-imperialist perspectives on foreign policy
Episode: The Anti-Imperialist Opportunity w/ Morgan Spector | Ep. 63
Julia Gledhill
Host of The Un-Diplomatic Podcast
The Un-Diplomatic Podcast
Episode: Don’t Worry, Darling (2022) w/ Julia Gledhill | Ep. 62
Graeme Pente
Historian; guest on episode
Historian (US history)
Episode: The Patriot (2000) w/ Graeme Pente | Ep. 61
Matthew Ellis
Film academic and podcaster
Portland State University
Episode: Army of Shadows (1969) w/ Matthew Ellis | Ep. 60
Danny Bessner
A podcast host and academic interested in LA movies and American imperialism
The American Prestige Podcast
Episode: Demolition Man (1993) w/ Daniel Bessner | Ep. 59
Andrew Facini
Episode: Starship Troopers (1997) w/ Andrew Facini and Sam Ratner | Ep. 55
Sam Ratner
Episode: Starship Troopers (1997) w/ Andrew Facini and Sam Ratner | Ep. 55
Scott Sagan
Professor at Stanford and eminent nuclear scholar
Stanford University
Episode: A House of Dynamite (2025) w/ Scott Sagan | Ep. 54

Hosts

Van Jackson
Host, Bang-Bang Podcast; military veteran; frequent co-host and moderator.
Lyle Jeremy Rubin
Co-host/host of Bang-Bang Podcast; veteran and critic; frequent guest on show.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • We need a better war movie podcast

    This one is boring unfortunately.

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    Warhammer 401k
    United States7 months ago

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Some listeners find the critical stance and dense political framing challenging but thought-provoking.
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Three Days of the Condor (1975) w/ Matt Duss | Ep. 58
Q: What is the basic story of 'Three Days of the Condor'?
The story follows Joe Turner, a CIA analyst who discovers his colleagues have been killed and must go on the run to uncover the conspiracy behind their deaths.
A House of Dynamite (2025) w/ Scott Sagan | Ep. 54
Q: Do you believe in that the ultimate goal needs to be full disarmament of nuclear weapons?
Scott believes both stopping proliferation and working towards disarmament are essential and should be pursued, even if gradual.
A House of Dynamite (2025) w/ Scott Sagan | Ep. 54
Q: How did you get into studying nukes? What's your backstory?
Scott describes his transition from political science at Harvard to working in the Pentagon, illustrating his fascination with nuclear strategies and government bureaucracy.
Carlos (2010) w/ Noah Hurowitz | Ep. 40
Q: What brought you to the El Chapo?
Noah shares his transition from local news to covering the El Chapo trial, leading to a book deal after extensive reporting.
The Battle of Chile (Part II) (1975) w/ Jonathan M. Katz | Ep. 32
Q: Can you expand on the labor strikes and their implications in Chile at the time?
The strikes were a significant tactic used by the bourgeoisie to create pressure on Allende's government, showcasing the contradictions faced by leftist movements.

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What is Bang-Bang Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show analyzes war films and related political themes through a critical, anti-imperialist lens. Episodes frequently dissect how cinema portrays power, empire, and state security, often contrasting entertainment with historical accuracy and moral responsibility. The hosts bring military perspective and scholarly curiosity, inviting historians, critics, and filmmakers to unpack narratives around patriarchy, colonialism, and geopolitical storytelling, while drawing connections to current events and public discourse. A standout trait is the sustained emphasis on how visual styles, genre conventions, and narrative devices shape viewers' understanding of power and imperialism, making it a compelling listen for those who want films to illumin... more

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