Clear and Present Dudes: A Thriller Movies Podcast
Ruari O’Toole | Michael Dunbar | Saanje BjorksonIt's a defence podcast! It's a cinema podcast! It's Clear and Present Dudes! Join Naval officers and Tom Clancy fans Mike Dunbar and Saanje Björkson and resident civvy expert Ruari O' Toole as we dissect spy and political thrillers, courtroom dramas, crime movies and military action films from the ’70s–10s in a spoilercast format. What began as a mission to watch every Tom Clancy adaptation became... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall! And the Dudes are with him as we delve into the franchise-saving spy action thriller hit Mission Impossible III (M:I:III). JJ Abrams takes his swing at the franchise, bolstered by hit turns by Phillip Seymour Hoffman, T... more
This is a land of wolves, and you are not a wolf! 🐺 CAPD takes on the thrilling "Sicario" this week. We have cops and robbers and spies too in this multi-hyphenate thriller - but it's as dark as the come. Emily Blunt gives a career-defining turn as ... more
8 years after thriller maestro Tom Clancy graced us with Clear and Present Danger a hot young Ben Affleck steps into the chinos of CIA analyst Jack Ryan - this time to prevent war between Russia and the United States when a rogue neo-nazi billionaire... more
Zip that little pointer down to the letter 'D' for DUDES as we return to conclude Michael Mannuary 2026 with crime thriller Manhunter. The film that introduced us to Hannibal Lecter by way of Brian Cox, William Graham via William Petersen and an elec... more
Season 2 kicks off with a thriller deep-dive into propulsive crime thriller from Michael Mann that sees Jamie Foxx's Max - a cabbie with big dreams - take a fare that changes the trajectory of his life, when Tom Cruise's Vincent - a hitman with 5 tar... more
Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to listen to three espionage-pilled dudes dissect the 1996 Brian De Palma spy thriller Mission: Impossible. Tom Cruise births the franchise that would redefine action cinema as we know it - starring Jon... more
"If he pulls a knife, you pull a gun! If he sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue! That's the Chicago way!" This week the dudes are joined by real life (distant) relative of Al Capone, Jen Lounsbury! We unpack Brian De... more
This week the Dudes dissect the crazy-busy crime caper Smokin' Aces (2006) directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Ryan Renyolds, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Chris Pine, Andy Garcia, Alicia Keys, Common... the list goes on! Saanje didn't watch the movie ... more
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A unique podcast that focuses on analyzing and discussing a wide range of spy and political thrillers, courtroom dramas, crime films, and military action movies spanning from the 1970s to the 2010s. The hosts, consisting of naval officers and film enthusiasts, engage in lively discussions centered around key themes, character analyses, and cinematic techniques while often weaving in anecdotes from their own military experiences. This engaging mix of humor and critical examination resonates with both casual cinephiles and military buffs, creating an appealing environment for listeners interested in depth and insight into the world of thrilling cinema. Notably, the format employs a spoilercast style, allowing for comprehensive dissection of p... more
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