7 episodes

A casual study of anti-communism in movies and tv.

Un-American Activities Mariah and Zach

    • TV & Film

A casual study of anti-communism in movies and tv.

    Sweaty Sinatra: The Manchurian Candidate Part 1

    Sweaty Sinatra: The Manchurian Candidate Part 1

    Mash and Zach return to discuss the 1962 classic, The Manchurian Candidate! Also features discussions of dog teeth and a surprisingly sweaty Frank Sinatra.

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Take the Ism, Unionize Amazon

    Take the Ism, Unionize Amazon

    Mash and Zach discuss the anti-Communist short Make Mine Freedom (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxsNU7ZZAlU&t=170s), trade tattoo ideas, and talk about their most recent nightmares.

    Theme music by Jonathan Benz

    Episode art by Ada Sprengelmeyer

    • 1 hr 1 min
    The Cigars and the Dog

    The Cigars and the Dog

    Mariah and Zach discuss the Tony Scott classic Crimson Tide and deliver their least focused episode yet. Truly a classic for the ages!

    Theme music by Jonathan Benz

    Episode art by Ada Sprengelmeyer

    • 1 hr 16 min
    John Wayne vs. The Pizza Terrorists

    John Wayne vs. The Pizza Terrorists

    Mariah and Zach discuss the less-than-classic John Wayne non-thriller, Big Jim McLain, in which John Wayne does a really bad job of hunting Reds, hooks up with a girl way out of his league, and gets his ass kicked in Hawaii. Possible remake in the mix? Also featuring a new segment, Left-Infighting, in which the hosts debate the correct toppings for pizza.

    Theme music by Jonathan Benz

    Episode art by Ada Sprengelmeyer

    • 1 hr 5 min
    M*A*S*H Made Me A Leftist

    M*A*S*H Made Me A Leftist

    Mariah and Zach reveal their origin story and discuss the politics of M*A*S*H, their impact on 9-year-old Mariah, and the historical significance of the series. Featuring the reveal of the official series theme music by Jonathan Benz, plus more great episode art by Ada Sprengelmeyer!

    • 58 min
    Red Dawn: A Reactionary Fantasy

    Red Dawn: A Reactionary Fantasy

    For the first official episode of Un-American Activities, Mariah and Zach discuss RED DAWN (1984), the politics of John Milius, and invite several celebrities onto the show.

    • 1 hr 33 min

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