Sweet and Condensed

Three Milks Media
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A podcast by people who love movies, people, and the magic that lives where they meet. Talking about movies, shows, and documentaries through conversations, guests, and the crew.

  1. 4h ago

    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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

  2. 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

  3. 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

  4. 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

  5. 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

  6. 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 Shit 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

  7. Mar 20

    Oscars 2026: Sinners! and a Rose Byrne Snub #71

    Josh Perez and Eric Harrison return after a hiatus to recap recent movie-world happenings and react to the Oscars, including a lively first Substack chat and confusion over ballots and voice-memo predictions. They plug Sweet and Condense on Instagram/Substack, their newsletter and “favorite weekend watches,” and Patrick D’Silva’s new podcast Worlds Beyond Worlds. The discussion centers on Oscar wins and frustrations, especially Eric’s anger that Best Actress went to Jesse Buckley for Hamnet over his preferred Rose Byrne in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, and on the criticism that Academy voters don’t have to watch nominees. They praise Conan O’Brien’s hosting, Paul Thomas Anderson’s wins and speeches, and highlight Sinners’ strong night, including Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman to win cinematography, while debating Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win over Timothée Chalamet. Kelly briefly joins to share favorite theater experiences (notably Sinners and Frankenstein), and they close by predicting next year’s contenders like Project Hail Mary, Odyssey, and Digger.01:15 Crew Updates Newsletter Plug06:43 Best Actress Snub Debate10:59 Rose Byrne Praise Hamnet Fight14:48 Best Actor Timmy vs Michael B27:10 Frankenstein Love Kelly Joins29:08 Theater Highs and Rewatches30:22 Scores That Hit Hard31:53 Oscar Wins and Viral Moments39:53 Sorry Baby Deserved More41:39 Next Year Best Picture Bets44:18 Supporting Actor Discourse46:52 Why We Argue About Art 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

  8. Mar 9

    Race, Religion, and Science Fiction: Co-Created Learning, unEssays, and the Power of Film #70

    Josh interviews Patrick D’Silva, PhD, about his graduate special-topics course “Race, Religion, and Science Fiction,” developed from an upper-level “Religion and Science Fiction” class and expanded to foreground race alongside gender, sexuality, and disability through units on Lord of the Rings, Star Wars/Star Trek, Indigenous Futurism, Afrofuturism/Africanfuturism, cyberpunk (including Neuromancer), monsters (Frankenstein), and Jediism as a fiction-based religious movement. Patrick describes a student-autonomy model where students help shape the syllabus, choose evaluation methods, and can submit response papers as podcasts and final “unEssays” as creative projects (e.g., illustrated journals, roleplaying games, cookbooks, audio tracks, paintings), including course examples like a Wakanda zine and Parable of the Sower-inspired journaling. He connects this pedagogy to flexibility and compassion shaped by his teaching, parenting a child with special needs, and the pandemic, and explains using film/TV because students are increasingly oriented to visual media, which also supports immersion, participation, and representation. Patrick’s Substack/podcast project “Worlds Beyond Worlds” is now live, where he will publish interviews with students about their projects. Website: https://worldbeyondworlds.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2duGUU6qmoJXH97FjFzzpH?si=0c93503209054dab Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-beyond-worlds/id1883192717 02:29 Course Origins06:39 Student Led Syllabus08:22 Creative unEssays17:37 Holistic Learning26:24 Why Film And TV33:19 Teaching Without Ego41:36 Representation On Screen49:56 Improvising In The Classroom55:34 Orientation And Meaning56:30 Wrap Up And Plugs

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A podcast by people who love movies, people, and the magic that lives where they meet. Talking about movies, shows, and documentaries through conversations, guests, and the crew.

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  • Creator
    Three Milks Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Three Milks Media
  • Show Website
    Sweet and Condensed