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Read it and Weep

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Columbo
Murder, She Wrote
The Batman
Fisk
An American In Paris
Masculinity
Musicals
The Thick Of It
Bruce Wayne
Riddler
Tokyo Godfathers
Jessica Fletcher
Angela Lansbury
Murder Mysteries
Paris Is Burning
Only Connect
Gotham City
Colin Farrell
Zombies
Wellington Paranormal

Read it and Weep used to be a podcast about books. Now we talk about movies and other pop culture with a confidence level unearned by our actual knowledge.

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Latest Episodes

Vote on our next running movie! This is a special one. Not only are we talking running, we're doing it with my friends Dru Johnston (NipGuards episode) and Ben Kegan. Ben made a whole incredible documentary about running. We even have NCAA indoor cha... more

Quick: vote on what we're watching for our Time Travel Star Trek Episode. No longer a tea pot, Angela Lansbury is mystery writer Jessica Fletcher, living in Cabot Cove, Maine, a lovely community except for all the MURDER! We watched: S4 E7- If it's T... more

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Space. On a crappy mining ship in the future, everyone dies except for Dave Lister, a lowly technician, who survives for 3 million years in stasis.

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Three unhoused people try to return a baby on Christmas in Tokyo.

No notes. This Satoshi Kon film is just perfect. Strong recommend you watch it however/wherever you can (Tubi, Hoopla, however you can track it dow... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Kegan
Director of Seconds Away (guest on episode)
Episode: Seconds Away (2025) with director Ben Kegan, NCAA Indoor Champion Colby Alexander, and NipGuard Enthusiast Dru Johnston
Colby Alexander
NCAA indoor champion, runner featured in Seconds Away
Episode: Seconds Away (2025) with director Ben Kegan, NCAA Indoor Champion Colby Alexander, and NipGuard Enthusiast Dru Johnston
Dru Johnston
NipGuards enthusiast and frequent guest
Episode: Seconds Away (2025) with director Ben Kegan, NCAA Indoor Champion Colby Alexander, and NipGuard Enthusiast Dru Johnston
Caitlin Gill
Guest and avid commentator on pop culture and media discussions
Episode: Murder She Wrote (1984) with Caitlin Gill & Amanda Leinbaugh
Todd McClintock
Writer and creator in animation, formerly a contributor to Amphibia
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Episode: Tokyo Godfathers (2003) with Todd McClintock
Colleen Clancy
Returning guest with a personal connection to the discussed content.
Episode: Fisk (2021) with Colleen Clancy
Anthony Lopez
A guest who enjoys quiz shows and discusses the cultural aspects of Only Connect.
Episode: Only Connect with Alex Falcone & Stephen Carter
Alex Falcone
A guest discussing his enjoyment of British quiz shows and their intellectual challenges.
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Caitlyn Gill
Comedian and Astronomy Tour guide
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Episode: Beyond Belief (1997) with Caitlin Gill

Host

Ezra Fox
Host of Read It and Weep

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 286 ratings
  • Funny and thoughtful media discussion

    Glad to see this podcast is back, Ezra and the rotating guests always give a great review of whatever media they’ve chosen this week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joannebb
    Canada10 months ago
  • Honest review

    Ezra is my favorite host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    furnac265
    United States3 years ago
  • Weird funny boyz

    These boyz is funny and weird.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elprupwoc
    United States3 years ago
  • Season 5 SLAPS

    I drifted over to this pod from Space Cats not really knowing what to expect. Wow! This is terrific! The hosts are playing a wacky game based on Six degrees to Kevin Bacon. The movie analysis is coming from 4 folks with pretty different opinions on film, so you always get a few great insights or jokes. The game is perfect for keeping the movie picks interesting, and you can’t help but root for your fave host. This is a blast of a pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anime_Dan
    United States4 years ago
  • Always a great time

    I found this podcast when they did a crossover with The Flop House. And it’s very much in a similar vein. I then devoured all the back episodes, which are definitely worth listening to, no matter what Alex tells you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A. M. Wallace
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise humor and host chemistry, noting rotating guest panels keep discussions fresh.
Some reviews highlight inconsistency in topic focus, but overall praise the show's entertainment value and guest diversity.
Fans enjoy the warm, friendly vibe and thoughtful movie analysis from diverse guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Seconds Away (2025) with director Ben Kegan, NCAA Indoor Champion Colby Alexander, and NipGuard Enthusiast Dru Johnston
Q: What was the challenge of editing and structuring the film to balance sports drama with the athletes' personal journeys?
The edit required weighing moments of triumph against quieter, vulnerable scenes, and sometimes cutting a pep talk or a final pep talk to preserve the narrative arc and emphasize the journey over single race outcomes.
Seconds Away (2025) with director Ben Kegan, NCAA Indoor Champion Colby Alexander, and NipGuard Enthusiast Dru Johnston
Q: How did you make the running sequences feel like a narrative chase rather than a broadcast race?
We treated each race as a set piece with its own rhythm, camera movement, and emotional through-line to immerse viewers in the pursuit, while keeping the action feeling intimate and present.
Murder She Wrote (1984) with Caitlin Gill & Amanda Leinbaugh
Q: What would happen emotionally if Jessica Fletcher were involved in murders everywhere she goes?
Discussion speculated that she might feel desensitized or gain some sort of twisted benefit from her notoriety as a mystery writer.
Only Connect with Alex Falcone & Stephen Carter
Q: If people realize they really like this show, where should they go next?
As a recommendation, listeners should check out the podcast No Such Thing As A Fish for fun facts, as well as other quiz shows like QI and Taskmaster.
Only Connect with Alex Falcone & Stephen Carter
Q: Why do we love the show Only Connect?
The guests express that they enjoy the quiz show because it challenges their intellect and is refreshing compared to high-stakes American game shows. They appreciate its low-stakes format and the opportunity to learn fun facts through its challenging questions.

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This show centers on lively discussions of movies and pop culture, often featuring a rotating slate of comedian guests and media enthusiasts. Episodes blend witty banter with thoughtful takes on films, streaming series, and cultural moments, frequently exploring themes, humor, and the social context of media across a wide range of titles. Noteworthy traits include the warm, informal vibe, strong guest diversity, and a penchant for mixing entertainment with light journalism about pop culture tropes.

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1. Ben Kegan
2. Colby Alexander
3. Dru Johnston
4. Caitlin Gill
5. Todd McClintock
6. Colleen Clancy
7. Anthony Lopez
8. Alex Falcone

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