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The Strange Harbors Podcast

Derek Wong, Amir Touray, Jeff Zhang
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rebel Ridge
Wicked
Covid-19
Pluribus
South By Southwest
Monkey Man
Thunderbolts
Vince Gilligan
Joker
Megalopolis
X-Men '97
Dune: Part Two
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mickey 17
Apple TV
Furiosa
Superman
Sinners
Emma Stone

Welcome to The Strange Harbors Podcast. Hosted by Derek Wong, Jeff Zhang, and Amir Touray, The Strange Harbors Podcast is a weekly discussion of all things pop culture, with an emphasis on film and television. Join us every week as we dive deep into big blockbusters, indie favorites, and under-seen hidden gems.

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Latest Episodes

As Derek takes a week off from the pod, Jeff and Amir return to the eerie world of Jane Schoenbrun with a review of their latest film: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. A Cannes darling that won the Queer Palm at the 2026 festival, Schoenbrun's l... more

Turning our August into an unofficial superheroes month on the podcast, this week we review the new Damon Lindelof-led entry in the DC Universe: Lanterns on HBO. We talk comics, the vision of James Gunn's cinematic world-building, and the star-studde... more

Two years after its surprising first season, X-Men '97 returns to Disney Plus as the series dives straight into what was teased in the 2024 finale: Apocalypse. Can the show follow up its lean, gangbusters debut season with something just as worthwhil... more

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially the biggest movie of all time, but does that mean it can shake the doldrums of comic book fatigue and a floundering Marvel Cinematic Universe? Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12, Shang-Chi and the Legend of t... more

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Hosts

Jeff Zhang
Co-host of The Strange Harbors Podcast; known for film and TV analysis with a balanced, thoughtful temperament.
Derek Wong
Co-host with a knack for clear, concise breakdowns and energetic banter about film and television.
Amir Touray
Co-host offering thoughtful, sometimes contrarian takes and deep dives into film narratives and production.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Weekly Listen — Great Movie Pod

    New fan converted from the Avatar episode, great hosts and insightful discussions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zsiglat
    United States9 months ago
  • Annual Countdown

    Great episode as usual counting down top tens. Movies I’ve never heard of that I will for sure check out (Life After Fighting, Caught By the Tides, Red Rooms, Cloud, Hard Truths, La Chimera). Well worth the hour and a half listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JakeNBake83
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyable podcast

    Just found this today and have listened to several episodes. Great commentary and observations. Only complaint - choppy editing. It seems that pauses are removed and then cut together too closely.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    mochie70
    United States2 years ago
  • I love this podcast

    As a neophyte film enjoyer, a friend of mine recommended this podcast to me and I couldn’t be happier. Great reviews of major blockbusters and smaller movies I’ve never heard of alike. Jeff, Derek, and Amir have really broadened my horizons when it comes to watching new things, and I find their analysis to be insightful. Loved the Nosferatu episode, even if they didn’t love the movie. Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knightr3ss
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Film Podcast

    Sharp talks about movies. Appointment listen for me on my way to work every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jerrbear672
    United States2 years ago

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A lively trio analyzes film and TV through thoughtful, opinionated rounds that mix enthusiasm with sharp, specific observations. Episodes cover blockbuster franchise entries, indie favorites, and genre-bending experiments, often weighing storytelling choices, performance, production details, and marketing context. The format shines when the hosts debate memory, identity, and tonal choices, celebrating standout craft while calling out missteps, with a knack for pairing accessible analysis with deeper cinephile insights. A notable strength is the strong host rapport and a willingness to tackle both high-profile releases and under-the-radar titles, making it appealing for listeners who want clear takes plus nuanced context.

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