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Podcast Like It's ...

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A League Of Their Own
Christmas
Women's Baseball
Muppet Christmas Carol
Honeymoon In Vegas
Memoirs Of an Invisible Man
A River Runs Through It
Kevin Costner
Tom Hanks
Penny Marshall
Geena Davis
Tiny Tim
Tim Burton
The Bodyguard
Batman
Feminism
Madonna
Do the Right Thing
Michael Caine
A Christmas Carol

Through Podcast Like It's... writers Phillip Iscove (Co-Creator of FOX's Sleepy Hollow), Kenny Neibart (Entourage, Hindsight) and now Emily St. James explore some of the best years in film, music and television. It all started in 1999, then 1989, then 2009 and now 1992! Follow Phil, Kenny and Emily as they dive into some of your favorite movies, TV shows and musicians!

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Latest Episodes

Our holiday miniseries It’s Christmas and the Boys Are Sad continues with Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can, a movie that feels breezy and charming on the surface and quietly devastating underneath. Phil and Emily are joined by author, video ess... more

Our 2000s Holiday Noir miniseries kicks off with a film that helped relaunch Robert Downey Jr.’s career and reintroduced Shane Black to a new generation: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Phil and Emily are joined by film critic and historian Alonso Duralde to un... more

Our Mike Nichols 2000s miniseries continues with one of the director’s strangest career anomalies: Charlie Wilson’s War. Phil and Emily are joined by critic and writer Sonia Saraiya to unpack how Nichols, Aaron Sorkin, Tom Hanks, and Julia Roberts ca... more

This week, we continue our Mike Nichols miniseries with a deep dive into Closer (2004), joined by Sean Fennessey of The Big Picture. It’s a film that captivated many of us in our early 20s only to unravel under rewatch with age, perspective, and heal... more

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Recent Guests

Alonso Duralde
Critic, podcaster, and author of Have Yourself a Movie, Little Christmas
Episode: 71: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang with Alonso Duralde
Sonia Saraiya
Former television critic at Vanity Fair
Freelancer
Episode: 70: Charlie Wilson’s War with Sonia Saraiya
Sean Fennessey
Head of content at The Ringer and host of The Big Picture podcast
The Ringer
Episode: 69: Closer with Sean Fennessey
Joe Reid
Writer for Vulture and co-host of This Had Oscar Buzz podcast
Vulture
Episode: 68: Angels in America: Part Two with Joe Reid
Adam B. Vary
Senior Entertainment Writer for Variety
Variety
Episode: 67: Angels in America: Part One with Adam B. Vary
Emily Hughes
Author of Horror for Weenies
Episode: 66: Paranormal Activity with Emily Hughes
Louis Peitzman
Writer and host of Chasing Amy Adams
Chasing Amy Adams
Episode: 65: Saw with Louis Peitzman
Eliza Clark
Writer-producer known for her work in television
Episode: 64: Wit with Eliza Clark
Emma Stefansky
Film critic and writer.
The Daily Beast, The Atlantic
Episode: 63: What Planet Are You From? with Emma Stefansky

Hosts

Phil Iscove
One of the hosts, known for co-creating FOX's Sleepy Hollow and his insightful commentary on film and television.
Emily St. James
Co-host of Podcast Like It's..., with experience contributing to film criticism and cultural discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 315 ratings
  • Phil’s Reflexive Masculinity

    Good movie podcast that watches deep cuts. Extra points for Phil’s reflexive masculinity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    François Baptista
    United Statesa month ago
  • Phil is a dummy but we love Emily

    That’s all. I keep coming back. Phil’s unreflexive masculinity keeps pushing me away.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Stepfordwives2020
    United States2 months ago
  • Good pod. Don't listen to this guy below 👇

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Haribo Trundlebed
    5 months ago
  • Superb

    I think I’ve been listening since the pandemic. I only listen to the movies and/or shows I’ve seen. There’s another movie podcast that I’ve seen reviewers refer to as being better, and might be more popular, but this is one of the better ones out there IMHO. Part of the appeal of ‘Podcast Like It’s… ‘ is that guests and hosts are given the time to finish their thoughts. Phil is a sweetheart. I was nervous at first about Kenny leaving and Emily taking over as “guest host” but Emily is a gem. I ho... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChvrchGrimm
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing

    Kenny is the best thing ever. I just started this podcast and have been binging it for weeks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phopbutt
    United Statesa year ago

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The hosts are often praised for their engaging banter and expertise, making complex themes accessible and enjoyable to a broad audience.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis of films and television that add depth to discussions about nostalgia and cultural relevance.
Audience feedback highlights occasional critiques regarding accuracy and pacing of episodes, suggesting room for improvement in structuring discussions.

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Apple Podcasts
#72
Italy/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#207
Singapore/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#210
New Zealand/TV & Film

Talking Points

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63: What Planet Are You From? with Emma Stefansky
Q: Emma, did you like this movie more or less than Cool World?
Emma states that she liked the technical aspects of Cool World more than anything in What Planet Are You From?, thus flipping towards it.
51: I’m Not There with Ryan Marker
Q: What is your history with this movie? Did you see it in the theater?
Ryan Marker shares his enthusiasm and past experiences with Bob Dylan, mentioning that he fully trusted Todd Haynes after enjoying his previous work.
50: Little Children with Libby Hill
Q: What appealed to you about the book 'Little Children' when you first read it, Libby?
It resonated with my feelings of slipping into a disaffected suburban housewife type thing, which I could see my life ending up there.
19: The Polar Express with Emma Stefansky
Q: So, Emma, when you revisited this film recently, how did this movie speak to you today?
Emma shares how they watch it every Christmas Eve with her dad, emphasizing their bond over the film despite differing opinions about Christmas movies.
19: The Polar Express with Emma Stefansky
Q: Emma, what do you think about this movie spoke to your father?
Emma reflects on how her father loves the film and how it connects to his nostalgia and experiences with trains.

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The focus is on retrospectives of significant years in film, music, and television, highlighting key cultural artifacts and trends. Each episode features in-depth discussions around specific films, TV series, and the broader socio-political landscapes of those years, often drawing on historical context and critical analysis. The hosts bring a unique blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and critical perspectives, fostering engaging dialogues about nostalgia and the evolution of popular culture. Notably, the series explores both celebrated and lesser-known works, offering listeners a diverse auditory palette.

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3. Sean Fennessey
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