The Mentaculus

CINSSU

5.0 (2)
TV & FILM

We follow the mismatch'd pair—one four-eyed, the other tired; one Mormon, the other Agnostick—from their early TIFF screenings, to Free Film Fridays and back, through the strange yet redemptive turns of fortune in their early 20s, on a grand tour of the 21st century’s dark spiral, as they observe and participate in the many opportunities for insanity presented them by the Age of AI Slop and Bad Podcasts.

5D AGO

Strangelove & The Red Shoes - The Mentaculus Ep. 15

Hello, hello, hello! Episode 15 is here! You may ask yourself, "What day is it today?" And you may tell yourself, "This is not a Wednesday!" And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful podcast!" And you may ask yourself, "Am I right, am I wrong?" Well, you'd be both. Today is, in fact, a Friday. Ooops. Our producer was asleep. But aside from that, it's the same as it ever was. Certain things only come around once in a lifetime. This episode is one of those things. This whole podcast is another. But when the days have gone by, you have the chance to raise your hand high, and shout, "I was there!" Don't miss that chance. Same as it ever was.

1h 15m
JAN 21

MAGNUM OPUS - The Mentaculus Ep. 14

Happy Wednesday folks. In 1512, Michelangelo finished his work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. He never painted another ceiling again. In 1969 Neil Armstrong (allegedly) commanded Apollo 11, becoming the first person to walk on the moon. He retired from NASA shortly after. In 1972, Bobby Fischer became World Chess Champion, ending 24 years of Soviet domination. He subsequently disappeared from the public eye. In 1998, Lauryn Hill dropped The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill to wide acclaim. She never released another studio album again.These are a few names among many who crumbled under the pressure of their crowning achievements. People reached the stars early on, and never dared to take the plunge again. We at The Mentaculus don't subscribe to that mentality, because fortunately, we are getting better. In our fourteenth week of providing you weekly content, a HUGE episode comes your way. An episode that any of the names above would feel proud to be mentioned alongside. Tune in for what is possibly the best cinema commentary we've had all year, and some more updates on what's going on in our lives, as well as the rest of the world.

1h 21m
JAN 15

NEW YEAR, SAME MENTACULUS - The Mentaculus Ep. 13

Happy New Year (and snow day) everyone! After a month long hiatus, your favourite podcast is finally back. Sooooooooo much has happened this past month in both cinema and the state of the world. Tune in this week to hear us attempt to catch up with the historical events we're unlucky enough to be living through, as well as go over the films that came our way throughout the final month of 2025. (Yes - this is Thursday release. We're back to the usual Wednesday schedule after this one. See you soon.)

1h 17m
12/10/2025

Right-Wing Grifter or The Mentaculus? - The Mentaculus Ep. 12

THE MENTACULUS HOSTILE TAKEOVER? Happy Wednesday everyone. We have terrible news for you. This is our last episode of 2025. Heartbreaking. But we do have a BEAST of an episode coming your way before we part for the winter break. We have yet another episode with two special guests, The Mentaculus superfans Kadin and Olivia. Tune in today to hear them attempt a hostile takeover, as well as trying their hands at a brand new special segment where we play our first ever podcast game (to which YOU too can play along!) Listen! This is good! As always! But maybe even better than usual?! Happy Holidays. We're taking a break, and so should you. See you in January. Follow us on Letterboxd: Olivia Kadin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Cover Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yasmine Alm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Bertolo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ali Kuran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (16:55) - Water Testing [Sorry] (21:45) - FFF Recap/Supermarket Woman (26:55) - Wrapped/Year in Review (38:50) - Right-Wing Grifter or Mark Metri? (49:00) - Answer Sheet

1h 1m
12/03/2025

Snug as a Bug - The Mentaculus Ep. 11

IMPORTANT EXAM INFO: Sorry, we had to get your attention somehow. Episode 11 of The Mentaculus is here and we are back with more of the usual as we enter the final stretch of 2025. Today we return to a cozier format featuring only your two favourite podcasters. Tune in for a relaxed listening experience where we have our first ever podcast head to head, as well as continuing to answer even more of your best questions. Everyone deserves a break. Especially you. So go listen. You earned it. Follow us on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Cover Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yasmine Alm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Bertolo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ali Kuran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're aware of minor audio issues in the last few minutes of today's episode. Apologies for that, won't happen again. You're welcome to blame Ali.

1h 10m
11/26/2025

WOMEN ON THE POD (w/ CINSSU Programmers Delia & Yorm) - The Mentaculus Ep. 10

ATTENTION! WE HAVE WOMEN ON THE POD! I REPEAT, WE HAVE WOMEN ON THE POD. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Yes, you read that right: We have women on the pod today. That’s “women” with an “E!” Because we have not one, but two very VERY special guests in the house. Joining us for a monumental TENTH episode are two of everyone’s favourite programmers, Delia and Yorm. Tune in this week for more of your favourite heated discourse, as well as a brand new special segment where we answer some of your hottest questions. Listen. Please. This is a good episode. Support women. Thanks. Follow us on Letterboxd: Delia Yorm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Cover Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yasmine Alm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Bertolo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ali Kuran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 17m
11/19/2025

Prog Podcasting (LOVE AND THEFT COVER BAND SPECIAL) - The Mentaculus Ep. 9

HAPPY MENTACULUS WEDNESDAY EVERYONE!! Today’s a very special day with an equally special episode to match it. We have not one, but TWO GUESTS in the house. CINSSU Programmer in Chief Batu has returned to the basement after his (very) short leave of absence. That’s not all of course, because we have Soren and Mark’s roommate Dylan joining to give you all the inside info you’ve been looking for. Do you have a parasocial obsession with this pod? Then this is the episode for you! Do you want to hear Mark get endlessly mocked? Then this is the episode for you! Do you want to have a great day today? THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU! This is our biggest and greatest episode to date. TUNE IN! PLEASE! You won’t regret it! Follow us on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Batu⁠⁠ Credits: Cover Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yasmine Alm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Bertolo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ali Kuran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (1:16:45) Spoilers for Twin Peaks: The Return (2:05:00) Upcoming Programming & Closing Remarks

2h 9m
11/12/2025

A GOOD EPISODE - The Mentaculus Ep. 8

ATTENTION EVERYONE! EPISODE 8 OF THE MENTACULUS IS OUT! THIS IS A GOOD EPISODE! WE PROMISE! Tune in this week to hear a smooth back and forth between our cohosts. You should really listen to this. Yes, you. I mean it. Take control of your life. Prove you have free will and brighten up your day. Go listen. See you next week. Follow us on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Cover Art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yasmine Alm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Bertolo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ali Kuran⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

1h 3m

5

out of 5

2 Ratings

We follow the mismatch'd pair—one four-eyed, the other tired; one Mormon, the other Agnostick—from their early TIFF screenings, to Free Film Fridays and back, through the strange yet redemptive turns of fortune in their early 20s, on a grand tour of the 21st century’s dark spiral, as they observe and participate in the many opportunities for insanity presented them by the Age of AI Slop and Bad Podcasts.

Creator

CINSSU
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

15
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© CINSSU
Show Website

The Mentaculus