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Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

Haitch Industries
Event Horizon
Flash Gordon
X-Men
Ghost In the Shell
The Dark Crystal
Superhero Movies
Shane Black
Jurassic Park
Alien
Altered States
Marvel
The Last Boyscout
Eraserhead
Michael Crichton
Football
Jodorowsky's Dune
Queen
The Andromeda Strain
70s Sci-Fi Movies
Women In STEM

Your portal into cinematic pocket universes, fostering community far from the digital chaos. Join co-hosts Haitch and Jason as we welcome special guests and talk about their favorite movies. We love the genre films that inspired the creation of this show, but we talk about all kinds of movies. Just look at our episodes, choose your favorite movie, and dive right in!

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Latest Episodes

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We kick off the holidays by revisiting our journey with the greatest living podcaster, co-host of The Ringer’s House of R, Joanna Robinson! She joined us last year for The Lord of the RIngs: The Fellowship of the Ring and it insta... more

Meetup 2025! Folks flew in from all over the country and we spent a weekend in San Francisco making memories: we saw The Running Man in IMAX, and filmed a LIVE podcast (featuring live performances by many of your favorite voicemailers!) So, DON’T LIS... more

Jesus wept. It’s the dramatic return of our Scream Queen, Sr. Editor of Fangoria Magazine, Meredith Borders. Meredith is hot off the massive Kickstarter launch of her brand new book, First in Fright: The FANGORIA Compendium! She guides us as we unloc... more

We recorded this on Election Day 2025, and Jason is FIRED UP about Ezra Klein’s latest essay on how we beat Trump! He goes off on a cogent screed on what Ezra is getting wrong as we start the march to 2026 and 2028. Then, we’re joined by one of the s... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah McBride
First openly transgender state senator in the United States, LGBTQ+ advocate
U.S. Congress
Episode: The Birdcage (1996)
Danny Haas
Co-host of the 70 Millimeter podcast
70 Millimeter
Episode: Best of Escape Hatch: TRON: Legacy (2010)
Jamelle Bouie
New York Times contributor and public intellectual
The New York Times
Episode: RoboCop (1987)
McKenzie Wilkes
Co-host of the Austin Danger Podcast
Austin Danger Podcast
Episode: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Dave Callaham
Screenwriter known for his work on Mortal Kombat and the Spider-Verse films
Episode: Mortal Kombat (1995)
Rob Schroeder
Emmy winning producer and writer
Episode: Sorcerer (1977)
Devindra Hardawar
Co-host of the Filmcast
The Filmcast
Episode: The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
Antonio Delgado
Former congressman and current lieutenant governor of New York.
New York State Government
Episode: Do the Right Thing (1989)
Meredith Borders
Senior editor of Fangoria Magazine
Fangoria Magazine
Episode: Grease (1978)

Hosts

Haitch
Co-host with a keen insight into film culture and a deep appreciation for both mainstream and cult classics. Often shares personal experiences related to the movies discussed, adding a relatable angle to the conversations.
Jason
Co-host known for his wit and thorough analysis of cinematic themes, providing a balance of humor and thoughtful critique throughout discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 501 ratings
  • Self serving

    Tuned in for ALL THAT JAZZ. Guys spent the whole time talking about how connected they are in the industry and how great they are. There’s 20% of the episode on the movie. Thought I would never write a bad podcast review but here we are MMM

    Apple Podcasts
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    kblck
    United States3 months ago
  • Father, the sleeper has awakened

    My favorite film podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimFromLima
    United States6 months ago
  • Annoying people about Elon musk and defending legacy media while we came to listen about terminator 2 - just shut up lol !?? We are not here for this

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Teolefou
    9 months ago
  • ...since Dune Pod to Escape Hatch...never miss an episode. Informative, analytical and passionate. Jason and Haitch bring their interesting backgrounds and intelligent reads on film, current and political events. Oh...and varied casting choices for Tilda Swinton! Good times!

    Audible
    5
    alysa
    United Statesa year ago
  • I'm an OG...

    ...since Dune Pod to Escape Hatch...never miss an episode. Informative, analytical and passionate. Jason and Haitch bring their interesting backgrounds and intelligent reads on film, current and political events. Oh...and varied casting choices for Tilda Swinton! Good times!

    Audible
    5
    alysa
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and humorous commentary provided by the hosts, often likening the experience to a conversation with friends.
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Feedback highlights the engaging nature of discussions, which blend entertainment with relevant cultural critiques, making it more than just a film review podcast.

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Goldeneye (1995)
Q: Do you think Xenia Onatopp represents the last gasp of the unrepentant femme fatale trope before Bond pivoted to more relatable women?
Xenia Onatopp can be seen as the last gasp of the unrepentant femme fatale trope. While she epitomizes a certain fantasy of desire and danger, the franchise has since pivoted to more relatable and complex female characters.
Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
Q: What genre of musical do you think Jesus would vibe with?
Jesus would vibe with jam bands like the Grateful Dead or Fish, promoting community and togetherness, fitting his character.
Do the Right Thing (1989)
Q: What do you have to plug, Antonio?
I'm running for Governor of New York, aiming to embody tolerance, love, and inclusion while addressing the pressing issues faced by our communities.
Mail Bag (2024)
Q: If your co-host were leaving, who would you replace your co-host with?
Jonesy, because he can actually edit a podcast.
Mail Bag (2024)
Q: Did you ever think it would become this?
No, I thought we would be done doing it in the fall of 2020.

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1. Sarah McBride
2. Danny Haas
3. Jamelle Bouie
4. McKenzie Wilkes
5. Dave Callaham
6. Rob Schroeder
7. Devindra Hardawar
8. Antonio Delgado

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