The Movies That Made Me

Recounts the plots of Zodiac and Contact. Does Richard Kelly really believe we haven’t seen ZODIAC?!! Then he recounts at length the plot of Contact sure it’s been a while but I don’t need to hear the story. With diversions into “I saw it my third summer at USC the only summer I came home….” What an ego. The downside of this podcast is it’s like listening to a coworker recount the plot of a dream: it’s only interesting to the teller.

Provide everyone with a quality microphone. Inexcusable.

Joe Dante listens to a podcast with you

I just listened to this episode for the first time and chose the one featuring the people involved in “Late Night with the Devil.” This guy, Josh, does not. stop. talking! I’m 20 minutes in, and the guests have barely had a chance to speak. Instead, it’s all about his musings, with little to no genuine interest in hearing the guests' perspectives. He might be an interesting and informed person, but interview-style content definitely isn't his strength.