
A podcast about culture, politics, and our crumbling world. Hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan. Exclusive subscriber-only episodes: www.patreon.com/michaelandus/overview
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 517 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

The 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections call for a special all-politics episode. We discuss the Blue Tsunami, the challenges and opportunities for the American left, and take the pulse of Trumpism in its autumn years. PLUS: Who's accepting the Kennedy Center... more
A cursed director, a cursed star, and a cursed movie studio combined forces to make a masterpiece about the whims of fate. We discuss Edgar G. Ulmer's film noir classic DETOUR (1945). Plus: on James Agee, Joseph Conrad, and other writers of equal imp... more
At the behest of our Superdelegate Patreon tier, we discuss CLUE (1985), and discover the Communism is the red herring. PLUS: Recapping the elections in Toronto and Brazil. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - www.patreon.com/michaelandus/posts/754-re... more
Luke tests out the APPLE VISION PRO and it leads us on a long discussion of the many ills (and even some of the upsides) of our emerging techno pseudo-utopia. PLUS: On the return of Sacha Baron Cohen, and on the coming Toronto mayoral election. Join ... more
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I will say it took me quite sometime to get into the poltics of Michael and Us. Well folks, I'm in. Being a bit of a dumb-dumb some of the chatter may go over my head but I know the guys fall, and that's in my wheelhouse.
A great, great podcast, but it’s a shame that they’ve been doing it for ten years and still haven’t gotten around to Tim Robbins’ 1992 masterpiece “Bob Roberts”
They’re simply the best
Better than all the rest
Better than any pod
Any pod on The Net
apart from Will’s insufficient gratitude for Tom Hanks
Before it turned into how did this get made. Love soyfacing at Christian kitsch. Hell yeah. I guess it’s better than hearing Luke talk about macros with no irony.
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Two hosts offer a verbose, banter-rich examination of culture, politics, film, and current events, blending sharp political analysis with film criticism and media critique. Episodes frequently cover liberal-leaning perspectives on Hollywood, media power, and contemporary politics, often weaving in Canadian and American angles, with a relaxed, conversational tone that invites listeners to think critically about culture and power. A notable edge is the duo's willingness to tackle complex topics with wit, while maintaining a clear ideological throughline that appeals to educated, politically engaged audiences. The show appears to attract listeners who value thoughtful discourse, long-form analysis, and a blend of cultural and political comment... more
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