33 episodes

I talk too much about a variety of topics: literature, film, politics, and more.

J Hutch Talks Too Much Jesse Hutchison

    • Society & Culture

I talk too much about a variety of topics: literature, film, politics, and more.

    The Passion of Joan of Arc and Why I Recommend Silent Movies

    The Passion of Joan of Arc and Why I Recommend Silent Movies

    The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) is one of my favourite movies and is currently the oldest movie on my all-time favourites list. I discuss why I like it so much as well as why I think silent movies are worth watching.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Questioning Canada's Role In Ukraine

    Questioning Canada's Role In Ukraine

    I argue that Canada should be pushing for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine and to resolve Russia's illegal invasion. Instead, it seems to be increasing the threat of violence. My apologies for taking this down yesterday but I had to make a small edit.

    • 41 min
    Trying to Get You Into Kafka's Castle

    Trying to Get You Into Kafka's Castle

    We finish our Kafka marathon (begun in January) with yet another unfinished classic, The Castle. 

    In an unplanned turn of events, I am joined in the last half hour or so by Ryan Cook who helps me sum up Kafka.  You can find Ryan's musical projects and live concert performances here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TaGNPeOhQy22GZNekxfNg

    • 1 hr 39 min
    Waiting for Guffman

    Waiting for Guffman

    My cousin and friend Maggie McLean joins me to talk about the great 90s comedy, Waiting For Guffman.

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Talking About Goodfellas and Remembering Ray Liotta

    Talking About Goodfellas and Remembering Ray Liotta

    Daniel Demois returns for his third guest appearance to talk about one of my all time favourite movies, Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas.

    • 1 hr 44 min
    What Chomsky Gets Right About Morality That Many Don't

    What Chomsky Gets Right About Morality That Many Don't

    I've gotten irritated enough with the claim that Noam Chomsky's stance can be boiled down to "America bad," that I am devoting an episode to not only debunking it, but also to explaining why the basic principle behind his stance is the right one.

    • 49 min

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