Sweet and Condensed

Three Milks Media
  • 4.3 (6)
  • TV & FILM

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. 2D AGO

    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 Pod01:29 Celebrity Breakfast Selfie03:26 Embarrassment and Narcissism05:46 Film Industry Slump07:07 Accidental Viewer Link08:19 Festival Passes and Attire09:23 Bird Shit and Shoe Lore10:56 What We're Watching11:15 First Time Harry Potter12:30 Alfonso Cuaron Ice Story14:17 Butterbeer and Potter Hype14:36 Project Hail Mary and Mario16:00 Mario Movie Ratings16:48 Slow Horses Obsession18:28 Apple TV Picks19:44 The Pit and DTF21:56 Bateman and Movie Gaps23:51 Bdubs Last Meal 25:40 Faces of Death 27:50 Oscars and Backrooms31:28 Wrap Up and Shoutouts

    32 min

  2. 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    53 min

  3. 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

    1 hr

  4. JAN 28

    Stranger Things S5: Spoilers #69

    Josh, Eric, and New Mexico Drew dive deep into the final season of Stranger Things. They discuss the highs, lows, and unexpected hair choices of the series finale. The crew breaks down character arcs, the impact of the Duffer Brothers’ direction, and whether the emotional payoffs landed or fell flat. Timestamps & Key Topics [00:00:20] – Frosted Tips & 2007 Vibes: The episode kicks off with banter about Josh’s new “frosted tips” hairstyle, inspired by a 2005-themed New Year’s Eve party gone wrong (or right?). [00:01:08] – Season 5 Synopsis: A dramatic reading of the Stranger Things finale description, setting the stage for the discussion. [00:04:46] – Initial Reactions: NMD shares his theory on why Season 5 didn’t live up to the magic of Season 4 and discusses his dislike for the “Hawkins Lab” plotlines. [00:07:29] – Acting Critiques: A candid discussion about the performances in the final season, with specific critiques of Noah Schnapp (Will) and praise for others like Steve Harrington and Mrs. Wheeler. [00:09:17] – The “Family” Factor: The theory that the Duffer Brothers loved the cast too much to give them proper direction or high stakes, leading to a lackluster season compared to earlier ones. [00:15:33] – Pacing Issues: Frustration with the imbalance between the short final battle and the hour-long epilogue. [00:21:10] – Delightful Derrick: A shoutout to the new fan-favorite character, Derrick, who carried much of the season on his back. [00:22:18] – Max and Lucas: The emotional payoff (and some missed opportunities) regarding Max’s return and her reunion with Lucas. [00:27:23] – Will’s Big Moment: A breakdown of Will’s coming-out scene, how it was handled amidst the chaos of the finale, and how Vecna used truth as a weapon. [00:41:14] – Final Verdicts: Closing thoughts on the series as a whole. While glad to have an ending, the consensus leans towards disappointment with how the plane was landed. 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    35 min

  5. JAN 8

    2025 Wrap-Up & Golden Globes Nominations #68

    Josh, Eric, and New Mexico Drew break down the best movies of 2025, from the “dog water” disappointment of Guillermo del Toro’s latest to the cinematic masterpiece that is Sinners. They debate the Golden Globe nominations, argue over whether Timothée Chalamet or Leonardo DiCaprio deserves Best Actor, and Drew tries to survive Eric’s internet connection issues. Plus, they give their final top 10 lists for the year and discuss the TV shows that took over their lives. Timestamps 03:30 – The Frankenstein Debate: Drew vs. The World on Guillermo del Toro’s latest. 11:20 – Top Movies of 2025: The boys reveal their Top 10 lists (featuring Sinners, Sentimental Value, and 28 Years Later). 14:00 – Genre Standouts: Superman, the terror of 28 Years Later, and Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey. 16:00 – Hidden Gems: Warfare, Relay, and Black Bag. 17:40 – Golden Globes: Best Drama: Can Sinners beat Sentimental Value? 18:50 – Golden Globes: Best Musical/Comedy: The showdown between One Battle After Another and Marty Supreme. 22:00 – Golden Globes: Best Animated: K-Pop: Demon Hunters vs. Zootopia 2. 24:10 – Best Actress: Jesse Buckley (Sentimental Value) vs. Jennifer Lawrence (Die, My Love). 25:10 – Best Actor (Drama): The Rock in The Smashing Machine vs. Joel Edgerton in Train Dreams. 26:50 – Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Rose Byrne’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. 28:10 – Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): The Jay Kelly discourse and Timothée vs. Leo. 30:50 – Best Supporting Actress: Eva Victor in Sorry, Baby and the Wicked debate. 33:00 – Technical Difficulties: Eric’s internet fights for its life. 35:40 – Best Supporting Actor: Benicio del Toro vs. Sean Penn. 37:00 – Best Director: Ryan Coogler (Sinners) vs. Paul Thomas Anderson. 38:30 – Best Screenplay: Originality vs. Adaptations. 41:10 – TV Talk: The Pit, Severance Season 2, and White Lotus. Movies Mentioned Frankenstein Marty Supreme Sinners Train Dreams Sentimental Value One Battle After Another 28 Years Later Eddington Weapons Superman Caught Stealing Hamnet Die, My Love Bugonia The Secret Agent Mickey 17 Sorry, Baby F1 Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Warfare Relay Black Bag The Life of Chuck It Was Just an Accident Blue Moon No Other Choice Predator: Badlands The Smashing Machine Deliver Me From Nowhere The Testament of Ann Lee Wicked: Part Two Song Sung Blue If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Jay Kelly Hedda K-Pop: Demon Hunters Zootopia 2 Elio 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    47 min

  6. JAN 5

    Marty Supreme: Spoilers #67

    New Mexico Drew returns from the wilderness (and a year-long hiatus) to join Josh and Eric for a chaotic deep dive into Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme. The boys are breaking down the electric world of professional ping pong, the unique 1950s-meets-1980s aesthetic, and why Timothée Chalamet might just be playing himself. They discuss the standout supporting cast—from Kevin O’Leary (yes, Mr. Wonderful) to Tyler, the Creator—and debate whether the film lands in their top movies of the year. Spoilers ahead! Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The return of New Mexico Drew, PIPs, and safely ignoring the editors. 03:40 – First reactions: Heavy-handed themes, rampant comedy, and “Uncut Gems” energy. 05:30 – Letterboxd check: Plot summary and the stacked cast list. 08:00 – Safdie Vibes: Comparisons to Uncut Gems and Good Time. 10:20 – Textures: How it compares to Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. 13:00 – Character Study: Why we root for Marty despite the toxicity. 16:00 – Standout Performances: Luke Manley’s acting debut, Kevin O’Leary’s “Mr. Wonderful” persona, and Tyler, the Creator. 21:30 – The “Rocky” Tropes: 1980s Cold War energy in a 1950s setting. 26:00 – Memorable Scenes: The bathtub incident and the white-shirt finale. 28:10 – The Needle Drops: Using modern synth to score a period piece. 31:10 – That visual metaphor: Sperm, eggs, and ping pong balls. 33:30 – Final Ratings: Is it a Top 5 movie? Movies Mentioned Marty Supreme Train Dreams Uncut Gems Good Time The Smashing Machine Rocky One Battle After Another Sinners Anora Saltburn Everything Everywhere All At Once 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    37 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Train Dreams: Spoilers #66

    Josh and Eric discuss the critically acclaimed film Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley and adapted from Denis Johnson's novella. The conversation delves into the film's stunning visual storytelling, the compelling performances by Joel Edgerton and William H. Macy, and its impactful narrative about a logger navigating love, loss, and monumental change in early 20th-century America. They also discuss their personal reactions to the film's handling of historical and emotional themes, its restrained yet powerful cinematography, and its depiction of various societal issues. With moments of both light-hearted banter and profound reflections, this episode encapsulates the raw emotion and artistic brilliance of Train Dreams. Train Dreams is streaming on Netflix. 00:39 Haunted House Tequila Adventure02:12 Car Troubles and Christmas Gifts06:35 Movie and TV Show Discussions12:25 Train Dreams Spoilers 22:04 Initial Impressions and Viewing Habits22:31 Emotional Impact and Key Scenes24:58 Racial Tensions and Historical Context30:54 Cinematic Techniques and Visuals36:23 Character Performances and Interactions44:53 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Josh’s A24 Membership Referral Link First month free!https://aaa24.a24films.com/?referral=JOSH324D5D Movies Mentioned Marty Supreme (2025) Train Dreams (2025) Sing Sing (2024) The Electric State (2025) Knives Out (2019) Saltburn (2023) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) American Psycho (2000) Goodfellas (1990) Remember the Titans (2000) The Gift (2015) Warrior (2011) Boy Erased (2018) It Comes at Night (2017) Black Mass (2015) The King (2019) The Green Knight (2021) The Theory of Everything (2014) Manchester by the Sea (2016) Talk to Me (2023) Bring Her Back (2025) Ron’s Gone Wrong (2021) Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) 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. ⁠⁠⁠

    48 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    Horror Movie Draft: Creating Our Own Horror Movies #65

    Josh, Eric, and Kelly go head-to-head, building their own theoretical horror movies by drafting from nine specific categories. The episode is filled with chaotic energy, accusations of cheating , and a deep-dive analysis of why Christian Venegas doesn’t watch movies. Let us know who had the best horror movie draft in the comments on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, social media, email, or text message. Draft Categories The hosts built their movies by drafting picks in the following 9 rounds: Director Setting First Character to Die Final Girl (or Survivor) Two Ensemble Characters Soundtrack Villain (Outside the Horror Genre) Horror Subgenre The Twist Timestamped Moments [04:04:49] The hosts call out Christian Venegas for his alleged refusal to watch movies. [10:10:11] The show officially begins [10:10:43] The Horror Movie Draft categories are announced. [14:14:00] Round 1: Director. [19:19:30] Round 2: Setting. [21:21:32] Round 3: First Character to Die. [24:24:30] Round 4: Final Girl/Survivor. [26:26:55] Round 5: Ensemble Characters. [29:29:42] Round 6: Soundtrack. [32:32:21] Round 7: Villain (Outside of Horror). [35:35:23] Round 8: Horror Subgenre. [39:39:33] Round 9: The Twist. [43:43:00] Josh recaps Kelly’s movie. [44:44:24] Josh recaps Eric’s movie. [45:45:55] Josh recaps his own movie. [46:46:55] This Week’s Movie Swap: Josh must watch A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Kelly must watch Dead Poets Society. 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    50 min
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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
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Three Milks Media
  • Show Website
    Sweet and Condensed