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Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

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

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

We’re back from our late summer vacation and we're joined by the CEO of Particle News, Sara Beykpour. We catch up on the last 2 weeks with updates on the Democratic Civil War, dispatches from the AI wilds, and why these insufferable tech bros won’t s... more

Look, when you’re discussing one of most beloved films in the history of cinema, you want to make sure you have your bases covered. So we turned to the man who literally wrote the book (Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra-Terrest... more

The SUMMER OF JASON continues as we finally cover the Coen Brothers' 1991 Hollywood writer’s block nightmare starring John Turturo and John Goodman, Barton Fink. Joining us is the showrunner of Veep, writer/director (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, W... more

The Summer of Jason continues our long journey as we're joined by Homeric teacher and scholar Bijani Mizell! Bijani has taught The Odyssey for over 10 years to high school kids, so she was a lock to help us tackle Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus take... more

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Recent Guests

Max Evry
Film journalist and author
Freelance / author of A Masterpiece in Disarray
Episode: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Bijani Mizell
Teacher and scholar invited to discuss The Odyssey
High school education / Odyssey pedagogy
Episode: The Odyssey (2026)
Liz Tingue
Romance storyteller, guest on the episode
Episode: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Lucy Keating
Romance storyteller, guest on the episode
Episode: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Rob Flaherty
Cohost of Nobody Knows Anything
Episode: Fargo (1996)
Paul Dini
Legendary Batman: The Animated Series writer
DC / Warner Bros. Animation
Episode: The Secret of NIMH (1982)
Soman Chainani
New York Times best-selling fantasy author
Author (Young World)
Episode: Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Yohannes Abraham
Former US ambassador
United States Government
Episode: Almost Famous (2000)
MG Siegler
Technologist and writer
MG Siegler (independent)
Episode: The Prestige (2006)

Hosts

Haitch
Host of Escape Hatch, co-host, long-running presence with deep industry connections
Jason
Co-host, excels at guiding discussions and connecting guests with topics

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 509 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 States4 months 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Q: What production challenges shaped ET's creation?
The team talks about Spielberg financing the shoot independently at one point, the studio's initial doubt, and Ron Cobb's involvement before Spielberg took over directing.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Q: How did Night Skies influence ET, according to the discussion?
Max explains the conceptual throughline from Night Skies to ET, including character dynamics and early plot ideas that were repurposed or reinterpreted for ET.
Minority Report (2002)
Q: Peter, what was your first viewing of Minority Report and how did it land for you?
Peter recalls it as a long-awaited rewatch and notes the movie's unusual blend of noir, sci-fi, and stylized production. He comments on the film's boldness and how it challenged mainstream expectations for a Spielberg-Cruise collaboration.
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Q: What was Soman Chainani's first experience with Eyes Wide Shut?
Soman recalls discovering the film in college, reading the original Schnitzler source, watching it in a preview, and returning to it over time to develop a deeper understanding, noting how the film's dreamlike structure invites ongoing interpretation.
Almost Famous (2000)
Q: What is your history with Almost Famous, and how does it age for you today?
The panel members share varied childhood and adult perspectives, noting how the film's wish-fulfillment opening cedes ground to darker, more mature themes, and how Kate Hudson's Penny Lane remains a central, magnetizing figure whose performance ages with the viewer.

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This show centers cinematic analysis across a wide range of movies, from modern blockbusters to classic genre gems. Conversations are lively and guest-driven, often pairing film history or production trivia with contemporary context—covering directing choices, performances, and the cultural footprint of each title. Notable strengths include deep-dive discussions with knowledgeable guests, a warm host dynamic, and a willingness to cross into related topics like media, technology, and politics to enrich film conversations. Listeners likely appreciate thoughtful critique delivered with accessibility and humor, plus frequent nods to both beloved favorites and overlooked classics.

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Recent guests on Escape Hatch include:

1. Max Evry
2. Bijani Mizell
3. Liz Tingue
4. Lucy Keating
5. Rob Flaherty
6. Paul Dini
7. Soman Chainani
8. Yohannes Abraham

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