Sweet and Condensed

Sweet & Condensed
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We're all trying to figure out who we are and what we are doing, and sometimes movies can help us make sense of it. A podcast by wandering people who love movies, life & the magic that lives where we meet ✨ www.sweetandcondensed.com

  1. Sep 10

    The Odyssey: Spoilers with Patrick D’Silva #79

    Josh, Eric, and returning guest Patrick assemble to break down Christopher Nolan’s box-office behemoth, The Odyssey. Before diving into Ancient Greece, the trio catches up on Patrick’s suburban eco-landscaping experiments (”Mulch Everest”) and water politics in the American Southwest. Once in the theater, the conversation tackles the film’s punishing sound mix (bring earplugs), Nolan’s blend of Homer and Virgil, practical puppets vs. CGI sea monsters, Ludwig Göransson’s score, and whether Hollywood inadvertently Christianized an ancient epic. Timestamps 00:00:19 – Intro & Being Late 00:01:59 – Terraforming & Mulch Everest 00:04:05 – Environmental Tangents 00:10:29 – Entering the Epic 00:11:49 – Nolan Histories & Classics Background 00:19:15 – The Theater Experience & Auditory Violence 00:26:07 – Adaptation & Accents 00:32:40 – Practical Monsters vs. CGI 00:40:03 – The Score 00:44:17 – Performances 00:59:12 – Trauma, Empire, & Atonement 01:06:55 – Authorial Intent & Industry Surveys 01:12:14 – Rewatchability & Plugs Movies Mentioned The Odyssey (2026) Chernobyl (2019 miniseries) Interstellar (2014) Following (1998) Insomnia (2002) Dunkirk (2017) The Dark Knight (2008) The Prestige (2006) Gladiator (2000) Good Will Hunting (1997) Inception (2010) Dune: Part Two (2024) Dune: Part Three The Passion of the Christ (2004) The Wailing (2016) Batman Begins (2005) The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Snakes on a Plane (2006) Tron: Legacy (2010) The Batman (2022) Ratatouille (2007) Coco (2017) The Incredibles (2004) Sinners (2025) Tron: Ares (2025) Oppenheimer (2023) Mother Mary (2026) Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) The Dog Stars Disclosure Day (2026) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Interview Eric Mentions: ⁠Christopher Nolan China Interview Goes Viral Over Frank Views on Critics, Christian Themes in ‘The Odyssey,’ Being a “Bard for a Civilization at Dusk”⁠⁠ The Oscar-winning filmmaker’s substantive sit-down with Chinese podcaster Zhongshu wasn’t the usual surface-level press tour interview. Connect with Patrick! Substack: World Beyond WorldsExploring how sci fi, race, and religion collide to explore ideas of being human.By Patrick J. D'Silva, PhD⁠⁠ Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. We’re all trying to figure that out and what we are doing on this woefully managed floating rock floating through space, and sometimes movies can help us make sense of everything. We are wandering people, never lost, who love movies, life, and the magic that lives where they meet. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed Connect with us! YouTube: @SweetAndCondensed Instagram: ⁠⁠@_SweetAndCondensed_ Twitter: @justjoshperez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EricHarrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠@ericharrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@JustJoshPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sweetandcondensed.com

    The Odyssey: Spoilers with Patrick D’Silva #79

  2. Aug 27

    HBO Max vs Apple TV: Show Draft #78

    Josh and Eric go head-to-head in a chaotic, on-the-spot draft: Apple TV+ versus HBO Max. After a coin toss decides their allegiances, they battle through categories like “Most Bingeable,” “Best Horror,” and a personalized round of “Thriving, Surviving, or Dying.” Expect panic picks. Listen and let us know who won. And send us your picks! Timestamps 00:00:18 – The Battle Begins: Establishing the rules for the Apple TV+ versus Max streaming draft. 00:02:18 – Most Bingeable 00:05:24 – Best Horror: 00:09:09 – Best Full Watch 00:15:46 – Single Season Lightning in a Bottle 00:20:20 – Thriving, Surviving, or Dying 00:32:40 – Best Not-Funny Funny Show Movies Mentioned Wicked Zombieland Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri F1 Cha Cha Real Smooth Killers of the Flower Moon TV Shows & Streaming Platforms Mentioned Max (HBO) Apple TV+ The Sopranos Ted Lasso Widow’s Bay It: Welcome to Derry The Outsider Succession The White Lotus Shrinking The Penguin Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed True Detective Game of Thrones Euphoria Severance The Studio Slow Horses Sharp Objects Barry The Leftovers Task Curb Your Enthusiasm Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed Connect with us! YouTube: @SweetAndCondensed Instagram: ⁠⁠@_SweetAndCondensed_ Twitter: @justjoshperez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EricHarrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠@ericharrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@JustJoshPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestampsed, This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sweetandcondensed.com

    HBO Max vs Apple TV: Show Draft #78

  3. Aug 19

    Chernobyl (2019): Spoilers #77

    Josh and Eric return to the studio after their on-location screening of The Odyssey for a focused, 30-minute deep dive into Craig Mazin’s acclaimed 2019 HBO miniseries, Chernobyl. From parsing the terrifying opening monologue on “the cost of lies” to examining the hubris of Soviet bureaucracy, the hosts discuss whether the series has aged like fine wine or if we simply mature in how we digest tragedy. They break down the standout performances of Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson, and Jessie Buckley, analyze the tragic reality behind the “Bridge of Death,” and explore how the working class bore the brunt of institutional arrogance. 03:19 – Did the show age well, or did we? 06:18 – Letterboxd overview 08:23 – “What is the cost of lies?” 09:57 – Composite characters 13:06 – Institutional denial 17:30 – The human toll 21:19 – Bureaucracy in crisis 24:00 – KGB threats vs. historical legacy 26:28 – Sacrificing the working class 29:20 – Boris Shcherbina 32:33 – Outro & final thoughts. Movies Mentioned Chernobyl (2019) Chernobyl Diaries (2012) The Odyssey (2026) Disclosure Day La La Land (2016) The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) Dunkirk (2017) The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) Titanic (1997) Jurassic Park (1993) The Big Short (2015) Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed Connect with us! YouTube: @SweetAndCondensed Instagram: ⁠⁠@_SweetAndCondensed_ Twitter: @justjoshperez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EricHarrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠@ericharrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@JustJoshPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kellyharrison The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sweetandcondensed.com

    Chernobyl (2019): Spoilers #77

  4. Aug 6

    The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, & 2026 movies: Talking w/ People at the Theaters #76

    The Sweet & Condensed crew—Josh, Eric, and Kelly—take the podcast on the road for a special on-location episode at the AMC Theater in Denver. They hit the lobby before and after a 70mm screening of Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, The Odyssey. Listen in as they chat with fellow moviegoers and AMC employees about their favorite theater experiences of the year, their expectations for Nolan’s latest, and the age-old debate of 70mm versus IMAX. Plus, the hosts break down their own spoiler-free reactions to The Odyssey, from Travis Scott’s surprise appearance to Tom Holland’s performance. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:34 – Pre-Show Interviews 09:34 – Format Debate 10:58 – More Pre-Show Interviews 18:45 – Post-Show Intro: A quick audio disclaimer as the crew transitions to post-movie reactions. 20:02 – Post-Show Interviews 28:24 – Outro: Podcast wrap-up and where to find the Sweet & Condensed newsletter. Movies Mentioned The Odyssey The Prestige Oppenheimer The Dark Knight The Dark Knight Rises Crossing Iron Lung Backrooms The Invite Project Hail Mary Spider-Man: Brand New Day Evil Dead Burn Dunkirk Leviticus Avengers: Doomsday Dune: Part Three Obsession Behemoth Everything Everywhere All at Once The VVitch Possession Event Horizon In the Mouth of Madness Good Will Hunting School Ties Interstellar Werewolf Verity Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass The Drama Hoppers 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed Connect with us! YouTube: @SweetAndCondensed Instagram: ⁠⁠@_SweetAndCondensed_ Twitter: @justjoshperez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EricHarrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠@ericharrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@JustJoshPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kellyharrison The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sweetandcondensed.com

    The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, & 2026 movies: Talking w/ People at the Theaters #76

  5. Jul 14

    Best Movies of 2026 (So Far) #75

    Josh, Eric, and Kelly reunite to recap the best (and most disappointing) movies of 2026 so far. After some chaotic life updates—including a neighborhood pool rescue and an elaborate butter-in-the-bathtub prank—the crew dives into their recent TV binges and breaks down the films that made them laugh, cry, and jump out of their seats this year. From the emotional highs of Project Hail Mary to the terrifying sound design of Undertone, they cover all the standout moments in cinema. Timestamps 00:00 - Catching Up 18:00 - Best Full Movie of 2026 21:50 - Standout Performances 30:50 - Best Chemistry 34:10 - Best Horror of the Year 45:42 - Biggest Disappointments 48:28 - Best Theater Experience 53:53 - Most Anticipated for Q3/Q4 Movies Mentioned Project Hail Mary Voicemails for Isabelle Obsession The Backrooms Undertone 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Send Help Wuthering Heights The Sheep Detectives Mercy Scream 7 Lee Cronin’s The Mummy The Devil Wears Prada 2 Toy Story 5 The Drama Spider-Man: Brand New Day Regretting You Reminders of Him Peaky Blinders: Immortal Man Die, My Love The Odyssey Wild Horse 9 The Invite Practical Magic 2 Dune: Part Three Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Superman Sinners The Other Guys Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Fight Club The Cabin in the Woods Miss Congeniality Shows & Links Mentioned Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed on Apple TV Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen on Netflix Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed Connect with us! YouTube: @SweetAndCondensed Instagram: ⁠⁠@_SweetAndCondensed_ Twitter: @justjoshperez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EricHarrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠@ericharrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@JustJoshPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kellyharrison The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sweetandcondensed.com

    Best Movies of 2026 (So Far) #75

  6. Jun 20

    Disclosure Day: Spoilers w/ Guest Patrick D’Silva, PhD #74

    In this episode, Josh sits down with Patrick to spoil Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi blockbuster, Disclosure Day. Before breaking down the alien-human discourse, they catch up on Patrick’s latest public education ventures, explore how Gen Z is reshaping theater spaces, and critique the script’s use of classic cinematic tropes. Spoilers throughout! 01:13 – Catching Up 09:25 – Disclosure Day conversation begins 11:18 – Our Personal Spielberg Nostalgia 18:29 – The Theater Experience 21:16 – Enchantment vs. Analysis 30:31 – Deconstructing the Tropes 42:19 – Theological Nuance 1:08:13 – The Progtagonists 1:11:12 – Final Verdicts The Religion Department: religiondepartment.com — Access to accessible religious studies courses for the general public, featuring Patrick’s upcoming course on Rumi’s Masnavi. Substack Platform: Worlds Beyond Worlds — Patrick’s hub for his podcast episodes looking at autonomy in the college classroom and his upcoming essay series, Terraforming the Earth. Disclosure Day Jurassic Park The Arrival Frankenstein The Lord of the Rings Jaws Raiders of the Lost Ark E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Saving Private Ryan Hook Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Star Wars Close Encounters of the Third Kind Rogue One: A Star Wars Story The Lion King How to Train Your Dragon Jurassic World: Rebirth The Mandalorian & Grogu Sinners Dune: Part Two Dune: Part Three A Few Good Men Independence Day Pressure Catch Me If You Can The Terminal Challengers Mad Max: Fury Road The Passion of the Christ The Fabelmans Children of Men Toy Story 5 Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed Connect with us! YouTube: @SweetAndCondensed Instagram: ⁠⁠@_SweetAndCondensed_ Twitter: @justjoshperez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EricHarrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠@ericharrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@JustJoshPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kellyharrison The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ TimestampsPatrick’s LinksMovies Mentioned This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sweetandcondensed.com

    Disclosure Day: Spoilers w/ Guest Patrick D’Silva, PhD #74

  7. Apr 30

    Project Hail Mary: Spoilers #73

    The episode begins joking about Eric falling asleep, then pivots to a full-spoiler discussion of Project Hail Mary while avoiding book comparisons. Eric describes seeing the film twice, praising Ryan Gosling and saying the long runtime never felt slow; both hosts say they laughed and cried, especially when they thought Rocky might die. They highlight Rocky’s effectiveness as a largely practical puppet voiced and puppeteered by James Ortiz, and they discuss how the movie’s length helps build the friendship between Grace and Rocky through comedic and heartfelt moments. When we discuss that this movie is a full movie, we are talking about the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech rubric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears. They praise the film’s hopeful tone—cooperation between governments, a non-malicious threat, and two species sacrificing to save their worlds—along with visuals, music, and specific scenes, then encourage listeners to see it in theaters and tease a future book episode while plugging their newsletter and subscriptions. 00:00 Eric Falls Asleep 01:05 Baby In The Room 01:44 Spectrum Show Tangent 02:22 Spoiler Warning Setup 03:02 First Reactions Runtime 04:14 Rocky Steals The Show 05:19 Puppet And Voice Magic 06:51 Friendship Makes It Work 08:58 Big Laughs Big Feels 12:05 Hopeful Sci Fi Themes 16:20 Strat And Moral Choices 17:59 Love Over Fear Message 22:18 Rocky Hate Mark 23:04 Voice Acting Matters 25:21 Actors Becoming Roles 27:00 Always Muscles Whiteboard 27:43 Cilantro Gene Tangent 30:57 Rapid Fire Highlights 31:37 Karaoke Scene Debate 34:49 Final Thoughts and Plugs Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. Why you'll love it - Think all the movie love and fun, none of the snobbery. We're doing this because we love people, movies, and the magic that lives where they meet. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/SweetAndCondensed Connect with us! YouTube: @SweetAndCondensed Instagram: ⁠⁠@_SweetAndCondensed_ Twitter: @justjoshperez ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EricHarrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @NewMexicoDrew Letterboxd: @NewMexicoDrew ⁠@ericharrison⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@JustJoshPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kellyharrison The Sweet and Condensed podcast is a Three Milks Media production. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sweetandcondensed.com

    Project Hail Mary: Spoilers #73

  8. Apr 13

    Yap Session in Las Cruces: Film Festival, What We’ve Been Watching, & Harry Potter First Watch #72

    Josh and Eric record while Eric is in Las Cruces with poor internet, having forgotten his microphone, and while he is attending events tied to a film festival and a grand opening. Eric describes interrupting Steve Zahn for a photo and later apologizing, while they joke about “everything everywhere all at once” jumpers and embarrassment as narcissism. They discuss the grim state of New Mexico film production despite festival sponsorships, bird poop “good luck,” and what they’ve been watching: Eric’s first-time Harry Potter run (including an Alfonso Cuarón “ice/eyes” anecdote), Slow Horses season five, Your Friends and Neighbors, Project Hail Mary, and the new Mario movie, while Josh recommends The Pitt and DTF and mentions seeing the new Faces of Death and excitement for the Backrooms horror film. 00:00 Back on the Pod 01:29 Celebrity Breakfast Selfie 03:26 Embarrassment and Narcissism 05:46 Film Industry Slump 07:07 Accidental Viewer Link 08:19 Festival Passes and Attire 09:23 Bird S**t and Shoe Lore 10:56 What We're Watching 11:15 First Time Harry Potter 12:30 Alfonso Cuaron Ice Story 14:17 Butterbeer and Potter Hype 14:36 Project Hail Mary and Mario 16:00 Mario Movie Ratings 16:48 Slow Horses Obsession 18:28 Apple TV Picks 19:44 The Pit and DTF 21:56 Bateman and Movie Gaps 23:51 Bdubs Last Meal 25:40 Faces of Death 27:50 Oscars and Backrooms 31:28 Wrap Up and Shoutouts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sweetandcondensed.com

    Yap Session in Las Cruces: Film Festival, What We’ve Been Watching, & Harry Potter First Watch #72
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We're all trying to figure out who we are and what we are doing, and sometimes movies can help us make sense of it. A podcast by wandering people who love movies, life & the magic that lives where we meet ✨ www.sweetandcondensed.com

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  • Creator
    Sweet & Condensed
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Three Milks Media
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