The Mothership

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Get down and nerdy with this USA TODAY podcast every Friday as hosts Brett Molina, Kelly Lawler and Brian Truitt dissect the geekiest video games, TV shows and movies.

  1. 07/22/2021

    The Mothership: Powering Down

    Happy final Friday! The crew bid adieu this week as they reflect on their favorite "Mothership" episodes and pop culture sensations that occurred during the seven year run of this podcast. Brett Molina dotes on his forever favorite Netflix show and video game, Brian Truitt praises Marvel as the top pop culture phenomenon in the last decade, and Kelly Lawler reflects on her coverage of "Game of Thrones" since 2015.

    29 min

  2. 07/16/2021

    'Black Widow', 'Loki', the future of Marvel and an interview with David Harbour

    The crew talks all things Marvel this week! Film Critic Brian Truitt critiques Marvel's long-awaited film "Black Widow", TV Critic Kelly Lawler praises the season finale of "Loki" and all three hosts speculate on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as it's TV series. Plus, a bonus interview with David Harbour who chats about his role as Red Guardian in the newly released "Black Widow".

    38 min

  3. 07/09/2021

    Horror Film or Love Story: Leigh Janiak on 'Fear Street'

    Brian Truitt flies solo this week and interviews Leigh Janiak, Director of the new Netflix horror trilogy, "Fear Street". Janiak chats with Brian about the golden age of the horror genre, what two films inspired her vision for "Fear Street" and how she hopes a younger audience is scarred by the R-rated horror trilogy.

    18 min

  4. 07/02/2021

    Josh Lucas talks 'The Forever Purge,' horror movies

    Special guest Josh Lucas comes aboard to talk about his new movie "The Forever Purge," why he doesn't totally love the horror genre, playing cowboys and his all-time favorite film.

    23 min

  5. 06/25/2021

    Benjamin Walker on 'The Ice Road,' Mike Colter gets 'Evil'

    This week is a double feature of special guests: Benjamin Walker comes aboard to talk Netflix's "The Ice Road" and "Luke Cage" star Mike Colter discusses the second season of "Evil."

    38 min

  6. 06/18/2021

    Talking 'Loki,' 'Heels' and wrestling with Michael Waldron

    Special guest Michael Waldron comes aboard to discuss writing the new Marvel series "Loki" with Tom Hiddleston's trickster god and revisiting his wrestling roots with Starz's new show "Heels."

    24 min

  7. 06/11/2021

    Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 40

    In honor of the Indiana Jones classic's 40th anniversary, we host Paul Freeman, who played arch-rival Rene Belloq.

    35 min

  8. 06/04/2021

    Dane DeHaan talks 'Lisey's Story,' fried chicken

    The crew is joined by actor Dane DeHaan, who appears on the new Apple TV+ limited series Lisey's Story.

    23 min
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Get down and nerdy with this USA TODAY podcast every Friday as hosts Brett Molina, Kelly Lawler and Brian Truitt dissect the geekiest video games, TV shows and movies.

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  • Creator
    USA TODAY
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2021
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 USA TODAY
  • Show Website
    The Mothership

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