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Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

Haitch Industries
Andor
Star Wars
Hollywood
Jaws
Nostalgia
Veep
Dune
House Of the Dragon
Shane Black
New York City
Cassian Andor
The Three Musketeers
Mon Mothma
Cold War
The Goonies
Charlie Kaufman
Christopher Walken
Dune Part Two
The French Connection
Alita: Battle Angel

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

LOCK THE GATES! The SUMMER OF JASON rolls on, as we welcome Jason’s former co-worker, President Biden’s US Ambassador to ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), Yohannes Abraham. We catch up on Trump’s China Summit, his wholesale pillagin... more

We swore we would never cover this movie. I mean just Haitch, really. Jason never cared either way - until our discord waged a multi-year campaign to break Haitch down. Now, we’re joined by literal rabble rouser, comic writer, and co-host of the X-Ra... more

It’s the return of the host of the movie prop podcast, The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, and showrunner of Veep, Dave Mandel! We start out with a quick pass around the wheel of where things stand politically as mid-term primary contests start and look fo... more

It’s the return of technologist and writer of Spyglass, M.G. Siegler. M.G.’s one of the pre-eminent experts on Apple, so we start with The Trial of Tim Cook™, with his analysis on how Tim Apple will be remembered. Then we look at where John Ternus mi... more

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Recent Guests

MG Siegler
Technologist and writer
MG Siegler (independent)
Episode: The Prestige (2006)
Dave Itzkoff
New Yorker and New York Times writer; coverer of film and culture
The New York Times
Episode: Hard Boiled (1992)
Van Lathan
Cohost of The Midnight Boys and Higher Learning, TV/film critic
The Ringer
Episode: Project Hail Mary (2026)
Brian Schneider
Author and former game designer
Author; former Wizards of the Coast
Episode: High Fidelity (2000)
Dale Underscore A
Host of Bat and Spider, special guest on this episode
Bat and Spider
Episode: Cable Guy (1996)
Ian De Borja
Digital social leader and host of the podcast Movies That Changed My Life
IMDb
Episode: Best of Escape Hatch: No Country for Old Men (2007)
Jonesy Love Beer
Co-host of the Twin Vipers podcast
Twin Vipers
Episode: The Prophecy (1995)
Jonathan Tropper
Screenwriter and author
Episode: The Nice Guys (2016)
Isaac Chotiner
Hard-hitting political journalist from The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

Hosts

Haitch
Host of Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod); co-host; engaged in guiding discussions and expanding topic scope.
Jason
Co-host of Escape Hatch; drives conversation, co-pilots episode structure and guest introductions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 505 ratings
  • Well that was fun

    Enjoyed the Dune era and wish the guys all the best, but just don’t share anyone’s taste who could miss the mark so terribly on Midnight Run. Gonna respectfully unfollow. Thanks for the good times.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    psullz
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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
    1
    kblck
    United States9 months ago
  • Father, the sleeper has awakened

    My favorite film podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimFromLima
    United Statesa year 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
    a year 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

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Listeners praise the community feel and wide range of topics beyond just Dune-related content.
Ban­ter and guests are consistently enjoyable, with deep movie insights.
Episode quality is high and the hosts/guests feel approachable and knowledgeable.

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Batman & Robin (1997)
Q: What was the real purpose behind the film's marketing and toy merchandising strategy?
The hosts explain that the rapid production timetable and toy merchandising goals heavily influenced writing and production decisions, often at the expense of script quality, but also note that this focus helped create some of the film's most memorable visual and character moments.
Project Hail Mary (2026)
Q: What makes this film stand out as a potential model for future original blockbusters?
The panel argues that a strong lead performance, grounded human relationships, and a bold but thoughtful use of practical effects create a cohesive cinematic experience that feels both new and accessible, suggesting it could pave the way for more non-IP, high-budget originals.
Best of Escape Hatch: No Country for Old Men (2007)
Q: What do you think makes No Country for Old Men stand out among other films?
It's its unique blend of tension, character depth, and philosophical musings on fate and morality.
Point Blank (1967)
Q: Which 1982 music video featured a young Patrick Swayze?
The video for 'Rosanna' by Toto features Patrick Swayze dancing.
The Nice Guys (2016)
Q: What's your favorite aspect of The Nice Guys?
The tonal acrobatics of the characters' relationships and the comedy blended with drama.

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A conversational film and pop culture show known for spirited banter, deep dive analysis, and a steady stream of high-profile guests from cinema, tech, journalism, and government. Episodes blend thoughtful critique with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, exploring everything from cult classics to modern blockbusters and the industry dynamics that shape them. Noteworthy are the guest-heavy format, cross-genre interests, and a welcoming community feel that often ties films to broader cultural themes.

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2. Dave Itzkoff
3. Van Lathan
4. Brian Schneider
5. Dale Underscore A
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7. Jonesy Love Beer
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