Beste Extra Credit podcasts (2024)

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h♱♱p 1:30:27

9d ago1:30:27

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Jesus loves the little forum users. Probably. The Christian Teen Forums is a place on the internet that begs the question “A forum for Christian Teens? What could possibly go wrong?!” And then you read it and you say “Oh right. Obviously all of this could possibly go wrong. And has!” You have your doctrinal disputes, your decades outdated pop-cultu…

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Sean Baker's 'Anora' is Almost a Masterpiece 56:06

3h ago56:06

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Kelsi and Trey discuss Sean Baker’s Anora, a tonally ambitious American tragedy with a thinly written lead character study--a near-masterpiece thanks to Baker's direction and Mikey Madison's star performance. We unpack Baker’s raw, unflinching portrayal of life on the margins, his signature empathy, and how Anora compares to his earlier works like …

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Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' is a Denzel Washington Spectacle 47:31

7d ago47:31

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Kelsi and Trey dive into Gladiator II with a non-spoiler review of Ridley Scott’s epic return to ancient Rome (00:00-11:44). They discuss how this ambitious sequel stacks up against the iconic original, specifically examining Scott's vision at 87 years old and how his signature style evolves with the film’s massive scale and complex characters. Fro…

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Ari Aster's 'Hereditary' with James Steck | Patreon #39 19:35

8d ago19:35

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Kelsi and Trey are joined by friend James Steck to dive into Ari Aster’s Hereditary, a chilling exploration of family trauma, grief, and conditioned traits that has redefined modern psychological horror. They break down the story of the Graham family, led by Toni Collette’s unforgettable performance as Annie, whose descent begins with the mysteriou…

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Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' | Patreon #38 9:00

8d ago9:00

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Kelsi and Trey deep dive Get Out, Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking horror debut that redefined the genre with its social commentary and eerie atmosphere. They explore the film’s narrative of Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), a young Black man navigating the hidden dangers within his white girlfriend’s family, uncovering a chilling secret that speaks to the insi…

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'Conclave' is a Refreshing Throwback to Pulpy Political Thrillers! 56:53

18d ago56:53

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Kelsi and Trey explore Edward Berger's 'Conclave,' the suspenseful novel adapted into a star-studded film featuring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Carlos Diehz, and Isabella Rossellini. Set in the atmospheric halls of the Vatican, the story follows the intense politics, spiritual introspection, and personal ambition of cardinals from around the worl…

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'The Line' with Director Ethan Berger 47:31

27d ago47:31

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Trey speaks with Ethan Berger, the director of 'The Line,' to discuss his debut feature and the gritty, provocative exploration of fraternity culture that drives the film. Ethan talks about what inspired him to create a movie that serves as an antithesis to the more traditional, comedic depictions of fraternity life seen in popular culture. We dive…

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Gaming in the Clinton Years 1:57:45

1M ago1:57:45

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The 90s: A time of Tamagotchis, Talkboy tape recorders, and, yes, magazines about video games. These relics of a bygone era form the heart of our culture in a way only consumerism can manage. Some come along with us as we travel twixt the years 1991 and 2001 through words and song, though with the level of lyricism in magazines such as PC Accelerat…

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Todd Phillips' 'Joker' | Patreon #37 30:26

1M ago30:26

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Kelsi and Trey discuss Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix's subversive detour in the comic book genre with 2019's 'Joker.' We explore the muddled ideas of the movie, the divisive conversation about the film's politics and execution, and, yeah, idk, we get into all the BS about Joker that you can expect. Enjoy! Become a member of The Extra Credits+ o…

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'Joker: Folie à Deux' Has the Last Laugh 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

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Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix delivered a divisive detour in the superhero genre with 2019's 'Joker,' now returning with their more-meta, multi-genre sequel 'Joker: Folie à Deux.' In a both non-spoiler and spoiler conversation, Kelsi and Trey discuss the discourse around both Joker films, the intention vs reaction to these character studies, an…

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Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator' | Patreon #36 30:27

2M ago30:27

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In anticipation for 'Gladiator II,' Kelsi and Trey explore Ridley Scott's epic 'Gladiator.' We discuss our relationship to Gladiator, its influence on pop culture, historical accuracy in movies, Russell Crowe vs. Joaquin Phoenix, and more! Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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200 (Give or Take) Part 3 1:56:24

2M ago1:56:24

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We top off our 200-ennieal extravaganza with another Hodgepode Documodge! Join us as we dive into the offerings of Secret Gaygent 69, the lizzerd, and more! Thanks for listening for ~200 ‘sodes, the next 200 are on us! (as were the last 200. we got a lot of ‘sodes to give away, only mildly past the sell by date!)…

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200 (Give or Take) Part 2 2:14:15

2M ago2:14:15

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Part 2 crew, the B-team, the idea that keeps on giving… In this part, a bunch of us go back through old documents and read stuff that had been skipped over, or we dug deeper and found more new things to read that were even worse. See, we finally got around to it! Some of it… Stress brought back the Crying Lovers’ Forum: The Crying Came Dijon brough…

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200 (Give or Take) Part 1 1:53:16

2M ago1:53:16

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Wow! 200 episodes! And yes we did do 200 episodes. Real fans know. The rest will just have to deal. Today Shell asks some of our newest readers with the oldest roots about their ancient forays into the internet of yore. Turtle, Positronic, and Spaced God take us back to a time when the community and shippers shaped the experience, rather than an al…

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The Payments Update w/ Steve Murphy, PayNearMe 25:49

2M ago25:49

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In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we’re chatting with Steve Murphy, Director of Marketing with PayNearMe, who you may know as the sponsor of the puppies at AFSA conferences. Did you also know they do payments? Technology and the payments industry is moving so quickly that it’s important to sit down and take an overview of the state …

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Sean Baker's 'The Florida Project' | Patreon #35 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Kelsi and Trey discuss one of the more recent instant-classic films, Sean Baker's 'The Florida Project.' This tragic coming-of-age journey is subversively beautiful, as we follow a young girl and her mother as a family stuck in hidden homelessness in their Florida motel; a sweaty-pastel twist on the Disney princess archetype with an angry message t…

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Advances in Contracting w/ Dustin Wesner 32:51

2M ago32:51

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In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we’re joined by Dustin Wesner, Vice President of Product Management with Odessa. With more than 25 years of auto experience, Dustin knows a thing or two about contracting and works closely with Odessa clients to joins us to share his best practices for contracting in 2024 and how lenders can allevia…

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Ridley Scott's 'Alien: Covenant' | Patreon #34 30:29

2M ago30:29

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Kelsi and Trey discuss Ridley Scott's final (?) installment in the Alien franchise with 'Alien: Covenant.' This movie expands on the human hubris throughline of 'Prometheus' and is led by the very-great Michael Fassbender as David and Walter. The rest of the cast and crew help deliver this multi-genre nightmare with one of the great gore set pieces…

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AI - Boon or Bust? 17:48

2M ago17:48

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In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we’re joined by David Ralstin, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer for Allied Solutions. His role provides governance, accountability, and trusted advisory services for technology risk management and information security controls at Allied. Artificial intelligence has been around as a…

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Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' | Patreon #33 30:29

2M ago30:29

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Kelsi and Trey explore one of the great 21st century sci-fi epics in Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus.' We discuss the divisive fandom of Prometheus and 'Alien: Covenant,' the recent reclaiming of Prometheus and Covenant due to the 'Alien: Romulus' financial success, how Scott's vision of a legacy prequel actually sets a blueprint for future franchises, …

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James Cameron's 'Aliens' | Patreon #32 30:27

3M ago30:27

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GAME OVER, MAN! Alien August continues with Kelsi and Trey's exploration of the iconic sequel to Ridley Scott's 'Alien.' We discuss the action spectacle of 'Aliens,' and Cameron's legacy as an escapist blockbuster filmmaker, as well as how he struggles to totally realize his commentaries of a marine-Vietnam satire, the motherhood ideas, and the pow…

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The History of Magnemite and Other Stories 1:29:57

3M ago1:29:57

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Pokemon on the internet? That must mean sexy sex gross fetish stuff, right? Wrong. Well, mostly right but in this case it’s wrong. We challenged doc makers to construct a document about pokemon in which nothing sexual or fetishy was happening and dammit we eventually got there. Mostly. Gany and Likely JUST Dijon might have cheated a little. Whateve…

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'Alien: Romulus' Sanitizes the Alien Franchise 2:25:29

3M ago2:25:29

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Kelsi and Trey discuss the legacy of the 'Alien' franchise while exploring Fede Álvarez's disappointing 'Alien: Romulus.' Outside of a few notable set pieces, and the Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson performances, we're left surprised by this unoriginal, fan-service-heavy, mutation of Romulus' other Alien predecessors, such as Ridley Scott's Prometh…

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Jordan Peele's 'Us' | Patreon #31 30:27

3M ago30:27

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Kelsi and Trey discuss Jordan Peele and Lupita Nyong'o's puzzling horror masterpiece 'Us' for 3+ hours. This conversation takes many turns, but we mostly follow the throughline of Peele's work by exploring his filmography's ambitious thematic goal of revealing the "American Dream" as an American nightmare. In 'Us,' Peele smartly subverts genres wit…

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The Essential Christofascist Filmgoer’s Guide To Hollywood

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You might all think the internet is just a place for messy queer representation and inflated Chilly (Bluey’s mom, keep up people) but actually the internet is filled with examples of brave souls trying to save American society from itself. The ChildCare Action Project: Christian Analysis of American Culture Ministry (CAP Ministry) is a place to fin…

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Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Poor Things' | Patreon #30 30:29

4M ago30:29

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Kelsi and Trey explore the cotton-candy colored world of 'Poor Things' starring the singular Emma Stone. We discuss the divisive discourse about the film's many commentaries, such as its choices on Bella's age, the sexual and class politics, the landscape of fragile men, as well as the film's commercially smart exploitation of leftist iconography, …

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Yorgos Lanthimos' 'The Favourite' | Patreon #29 30:23

4M ago30:23

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Kelsi and Trey begin WEIRD GIRL SUMMER by discussing the bizarre mind of Yorgos Lanthimos' tragicomedy 'The Favourite.' This unique period piece explores the cost of absolute power and is memorable for its transactional love triangle between leads Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, and Olivia Colman. Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Simulacra and Stimulation 1:29:41

4M ago1:29:41

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AI chat bots are everywhere, and yet the one place dudes on the internet still can’t manage to get is in their pants. Replika is one of the more bullshit of bullshit AI friends, in that it promises to be unique to you rather than just dump all the data when you close the session. Except it totally does still do that, which means every time a guy tr…

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The Popcorn Remakes of 'Twisters' and 'Presumed Innocent' 1:39:50

4M ago1:39:50

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Kelsi and Trey discuss the entertaining Jake Gyllenhaal legal thriller on Apple TV+ 'Presumed Innocent' and then explore Lee Isaac Chung's legacy remake/reboot (?) 'Twisters' starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones. Both are remolding their previous 1990s IP-- Presumed Innocent certainly had its exciting moments, but we mostly talk about how Twi…

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'House of the Dragon,' 'Presumed Innocent,' and 'The Bear' with Kelsi! 2:06:10

4M ago2:06:10

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Kelsi returns from her surgery to discuss some prestige TV in 'House of the Dragon' seasons 1 and 2, 'Presumed Innocent,' and 'The Bear' season 3. We also explore 'The Great British Bake Off,' 'Gilmore Girls,' and 'Friday Night Lights' among other TV and movies. House of the Dragon (7:06) Presumed Innocent (47:52) The Bear (01:16:29) The Great Brit…

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'Longlegs' Cosplays as an Iconic Horror Movie 1:06:59

4M ago1:06:59

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Trey explores Oz Perkins' Longlegs starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe. This episode covers the hyperbolic reaction to 2024s newest horror-suspense film, the atmospheric feat of its world-building, and why the film struggles to balance its ambitious commentary on the serial killer genre with its underbaked, supernatural 3rd act. Free members on …

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Above Ska-P Secret 1:43:00

4M ago1:43:00

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Above Top Secret is a conspiracy theory website where everyone types exactly how you expect them to and their forum design is exactly as bizarre as you would expect it to be if you expected it to be anything beyond two too bright colors. But that doesn’t matter. You know what matters? Reel Big Fish. I mean short stories and poetry. Dammit. Look we …

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The Best Movies of the 2020s with Adam Nayman 1:05:06

4M ago1:05:06

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Today is the beginning of our new series on the best movies of the 2020s with critics, podcasters, and filmmakers. We're joined in Part 1 of this series by critic, author, and professor Adam Nayman. He is one of our favorite critical writers in the film community; a truly sobering and thoughtful thinker. Today Adam has chosen to discuss four signif…

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'The Bear' is Special but Season 3 is in the Weeds 2:16:25

5M ago2:16:25

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Trey explores Fx and Hulu's 'The Bear' Seasons 1, 2, and deep dives 3. The Bear has been quality TV for 2 seasons; a cohesive workplace psychodrama that understands the service industry led by Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri. With evocative filmmaking, memorable character work, and an exceptional kitchen atmosphere, the showrunners thoughtfully …

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Kelsi's Recovery, Video Podcasts, and Free Patreon Episodes 31:09

5M ago31:09

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Trey discusses Kelsi's recent surgery and recovery, the future of The Extra Credits in the video space, and how free members on our Patreon can access full episodes of Alien, Silence of the Lambs, Ex Machina, and Midsommar for a limited time from June 30th - August 31st. Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠…

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A Bad Judge of Character 1:43:00

5M ago1:43:00

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Hey did you know there are other tabletop games you could play that aren’t Dungeons and Dragons? If the answer isn’t “uh, obviously” then you probably have a vague idea that maybe some kind of superhero-based game exists or something and you’re just not ready for something that complex, so you’ll just stick to the classics. Also you’ll append liter…

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Short: Apelogue 5:53

5M ago5:53

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In this short (genuinely a short!), Frank West shares with us the final entry in an edition of the Year’s Best Fantasy collection. Enjoy?Door Extra Credit

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Richard Linklater's 'Before Trilogy' | Patreon #28 30:29

5M ago30:29

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Kelsi and Trey discuss Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise, Sunset, and Midnight in a ~4 hour deep dive about god, romance, and Kelsi being good at laser tag! We walk through this trilogy by exploring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy's characters Jessie and Celine as they go through a tragic/romantic coming-of-age journey. These films span 20 years with …

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Hump Scares 1:47:42

5M ago1:47:42

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Five Nights at Freddy’s was a bad jump scare horror game about animatronic mascot characters who kill you or something. This trend has exploded into a disgustingly bloated pustule of fan games and ripoffs to the point that Secret Gaygent 69 plays them for us sometimes and he never runs out of content. So we’re gonna read a document that’s descripti…

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