Escapist Delights

Ben Ulansey & Walter Rhein
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Full episodes of Escapist Delights with Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein: conversations about film, tv, music, culture, and life. www.thegenzreport.com

  1. 14h ago

    Mitchells vs. the Machines, Nathan Fielder, and ’80s Movie Magic

    Escapist Delights—Episode 67 w/ Ellie Leonard Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Ellie Leonard to talk about The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Nathan Fielder’s unusual comedy, beloved childhood movies, and the value of practical effects and original storytelling. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegenzreport.com/subscribe

    Mitchells vs. the Machines, Nathan Fielder, and ’80s Movie Magic

  2. 3d ago

    Succession, Writing Advice, and Walter’s Imaginary CIA Career

    Escapist Delights—Episode 66 w/ Peter Murphy Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Peter Murphy for a conversation about Succession’s awful rich people, Waterworld and other revisited favorites, music documentaries, and the strange story of Searching for Sugar Man. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegenzreport.com/subscribe

    Succession, Writing Advice, and Walter’s Imaginary CIA Career

  3. Oct 29

    Bourdain, Time Travel, and the Comfort of Familiar TV

    Escapist Delights—Episode 65 w/ A. Eevie Bateman and Peter Murphy Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein join A. Eevie Bateman and Peter Murphy to talk about the Anthony Bourdain biopic, quirky time-travel movies, comfort television, and finding connection through difficult times. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegenzreport.com/subscribe

    Bourdain, Time Travel, and the Comfort of Familiar TV

  4. Oct 26

    AI Art, Practical Effects, and the Cocaine Bear Detour

    Escapist Delights—Episode 64 w/ Brandon Ellrich Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Brandon Ellrich for a conversation about AI imagery and the creative process, practical effects versus CGI, and a bear-movie detour through The Bear, Brother Bear, and Cocaine Bear. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegenzreport.com/subscribe

    AI Art, Practical Effects, and the Cocaine Bear Detour

  5. Oct 23

    Memento, Jury Duty, and Movies We Can’t Stay Awake For

    Escapist Delights — Episode 63 w/ A. Eevie Bateman Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and A. Eevie Bateman talk about falling asleep during good movies, debate Memento, and explore the elaborate reality-TV setup behind Jury Duty and Company Retreat. Originally published October 23, 2026. https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-w-a-eevie-bateman This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegenzreport.com/subscribe

    Memento, Jury Duty, and Movies We Can’t Stay Awake For

  6. Oct 23

    Toy Story 5, Devs, and the Disappearing Off Switch

    Escapist Delights — Episode 62 Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein discuss Toy Story 5, the quantum-computing mystery Devs, and what happens when technology stops giving us an easy way to log off. Originally published October 22, 2026. https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-4dc This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegenzreport.com/subscribe

    Toy Story 5, Devs, and the Disappearing Off Switch

  7. Oct 9

    The Odyssey, Spider-Man, and Hollywood’s Comedy Heyday

    Escapist Delights — Episode 61 w/ Peter Murphy Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Peter Murphy discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the latest Spider-Man film, and the Hollywood comedies they keep coming back to. Originally published October 9, 2026. https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-w-peter-murphy-171 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegenzreport.com/subscribe

    The Odyssey, Spider-Man, and Hollywood’s Comedy Heyday

  8. Sep 22

    Tame Impala, ’80s Movies, and the Songs That Stay With Us

    Escapist Delights — Episode 60 w/ Natasha K. Ben Ulansey, Walter Rhein, and Natasha K. revisit ’80s movies and music videos, compare Tame Impala albums, and explore the pull of musical nostalgia. Originally published September 22, 2026. https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-w-natasha-k-193 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegenzreport.com/subscribe

    Tame Impala, ’80s Movies, and the Songs That Stay With Us
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Full episodes of Escapist Delights with Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein: conversations about film, tv, music, culture, and life. www.thegenzreport.com

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  • Creator
    Ben Ulansey & Walter Rhein
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ben Ulansey
  • Show Website
    Escapist Delights