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Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Dom Nero and Adam Volerich | Morbid Network
Cyberpunk
Alien Invasion
Artificial Intelligence
Evil Dead
Steven Spielberg
The Lord Of the Rings
Batman
Peter Jackson
Found Footage Horror
Visual Effects
Fantasy Genre
Found Footage
Film Production
Hollywood
George Miller
Bruce Wayne
Cinematography
Ufos
Science Fiction
Studio Ghibli

A podcast about movies and the scenes that make them special. Each week, hosts Dom Nero and Adam Volerich explore a movie by finding the scene at its core–what David Lynch calls an "Eye of the Duck" scene. Join Dom and Adam as they celebrate cinema's greatest scenes, charting franchises such as Alien, The Evil Dead, and Indiana Jones, and major movements in film history, like '80s Dark Fantasy, Wi... more

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This week we are putting the “mini” in miniseries for the Hiromasa Yonebayashi cottagecore classic that is equal parts HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS and TOY STORY.

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When it comes to Hayao Miyazaki, the ocean is full of mystery and calamity. But one thing is for certain: Ponyo loves ham!

This week is Miyazaki’s late-career “movie for five-year-olds” that somehow combines the terror of complete environmental cata... more

Howl may be the worst type of early 2000s emo hunk. But listeners…We! Can! Fix! Him!!!

This week is a real doozy. Dom and Adam are not particularly effusive about Miyazaki’s moody, dark magic sequel to SPIRITED AWAY. It’s bewildering, it’s bizarre, ... more

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We’re getting Spirited Away this week to a Studio Ghibli production that is often called the most influential animated film of all time. Joining us to help purify the stink spirits and return the river god... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Hilger
Host of Into the Aether, guest host on this episode
Into the Aether
Episode: Whisper of the Heart (1995) with Stephen Hilger (Into the Aether)
Griffin Newman
Guest (notable appearance referenced)
Blank Check Podcast guest
Episode: Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Sarah Welch-Larsen
Past and future guest (listener question referenced)
Listener/Guest
Episode: The Passion of the Heist
Stephen Susco
Director and writer of Unfriended: Dark Web
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Unfriended: Dark Web (2018) with Stephen Susco
Jefferson White
Friend of the show, star of Yellowstone and Civil War.
Paramount Network (for Yellowstone)
Episode: Annihilation (2018) with Jefferson White
Ethan Warren
Writer and author of The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson and an upcoming book about Bob Dylan
Episode: The World's End (2013) with Ethan Warren
Patrick Willems
Filmmaker and YouTuber
Episode: War of the Worlds (2005) with Patrick Willems
Sean Parker
Co-host of Mostly Horror
Mostly Horror
Episode: Fire in the Sky (1993) with Sean Parker (Mostly Horror)
Nik Long
Assistant programmer, upgraded to digital producer
Eye of the Duck
Episode: Starman (1984) with Nik Long

Hosts

Dominic Nero
Host of Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast / Co-hosted with Adam Volerich; focuses on deep-dive scene-centric film discussions and production context.
Adam Volerich
Co-host with Dominic Nero, known for in-depth production histories and clear, approachable dialogue.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 432 ratings
  • Guests

    I love this show. I’m not a huge movie buff, but I love movies just like anyone else. And I love learning the ins and outs behind the scenes.

    The two original hosts are great. I love the banter and the depth and breadth of knowledge. I’m so easily annoyed with podcast hosts that it’s refreshing to find some who don’t make me want to stop listening. That said, I don’t love the recent trend of having a guest on every episode. The show doesn’t need it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnimatedMeatSack
    United Statesa month ago
  • Podcast Addict
    S M
    2 months ago
  • A Weekly Must-Listen

    I’ve been listening for a few years and this has become one i don’t miss. The level of detail to their research is great and educational, but the real value is their thematic analysis of each film. if you like film and want to learn more about how it’s made and what it means, tune in.

    if i could choose one film for them to do, it would be the 1961 West Side Story. great production history and i’d love to hear them talk about the eye of that duck

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    badgate6
    United States4 months ago
  • Best movie podcast

    Such a deeply charming and fun podcast. The hosts have great chemistry and the episodes are so engrossing. Favorite podcast of all time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fugiapple
    United States4 months ago
  • Film friends sans the bro

    Honestly love this podcast so much. Well-researched film histories, thoughtful takes, and two friends who truly complement each other. The format and premise is so versatile and never gets stale. I find a lot of film chat unpleasantly obnoxious, or a way for people to flaunt their *pushes glasses up* huge brains, but this team are always having intelligent, open, and joyful discussions about the smartest and dumbest films around. Thank you to everyone who puts so much time into making such a bri... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexthe_dragon
    Australia4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging, deeply researched discussions that reward repeat listening.
High production quality and thoughtful analysis of production history.
Chemistry between hosts is a standout; they balance rigor with warmth.

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The Golden Compass (2007)
Q: Why did the film end up not becoming a trilogy as planned?
A combination of market dynamics, production chaos, and changing audience tastes, plus strategic decisions to end the story early due to marketing and franchise concerns, led to the decision not to continue with sequels.
Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
Q: What is your relationship with Pan's Labyrinth?
Stephen reflects on seeing it in theaters 20 years ago with his dad, remembering vivid scenes that shocked him and feeling that his perception of the film has evolved over time.
Don't Stop Filming
Q: How has AI affected the found footage genre?
AI makes it harder to convince audiences that found footage is real because people are skeptical of any video that looks unbelievable. It requires more creativity to make it compelling in the current technological landscape.
Don't Stop Filming
Q: What non-found footage film do you think would be interesting if it were found footage instead?
I would like to see a movie like Eddington explore how we are all constantly recording ourselves, but it's kind of like a political thriller.
Unfriended: Dark Web (2018) with Stephen Susco
Q: How do you feel about the experience of watching these films either with a crowd or when you are locked in front of your computer?
It was surprising to see that people had powerful experiences watching it alone on their computers, often mistaking notifications for part of the film.

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2. Griffin Newman
3. Sarah Welch-Larsen
4. Stephen Susco
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7. Patrick Willems
8. Sean Parker

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