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The Harold and Maudecast
by from The HMC Network
Hosted by writer/producer, Sarah Mason and writer/comedian, Jake Essoe, The Harold and Maudecast offers a fully-informed look at your favorite movies, series, conventions, video games and more. They combine critical analysis with passionate fandom. Go beyond the basics and get down and dirty with our in-depth, funny analysis and commentary. Also on this feed are episodes of our other podcast series, Age of Distraction hosted by Sarah Mason with screenwriters Warren Lewis and Stephen Godchaux and Conversations an interview series.
Episodes
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EP 372: Alien Franchise Retrospective
The Return of the Harold and Maudecast! Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe are back with a new episode of the podcast, Episode 372: Alien Franchise Retrospective. This episode breaks down and reviews every film in the Alien franchise (chronologically by release) starting with: Alien 1979 Aliens 1986…
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Age of Distraction 7: The Effects of Coronavirus on Hollywood
The Age of Distraction Podcast is back with Episode 7: The Effects of Coronavirus on Hollywood. Writer/Producer, Sarah Mason along with screenwriters, Warren Lewis (Black Rain) and Stephen Godchaux (Dead Like Me), dive deep into the effects the pandemic is having on Hollywood and how it may…
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Interview with Dateline NBC Correspondent, Josh Mankiewicz
On this episode of Conversations, hosted by Sarah Mason for The HMC Network, an interview with Josh Mankiewicz, correspondent for Dateline NBC. Groundhog Day 2020 marked 25 years that Correspondent, Josh Mankiewicz has been reporting for "Dateline NBC", "And it went by like that," remarked...
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Interview with Cinematographer, Mihai Malaimare - Jojo Rabbit
On this episode of Conversations with Cooler People than Me on The HMC Network, Sarah Mason and Sergio Pinheiro interview Cinematographer, Mihai Malaimare, about his work on the Golden Globe nominated film, JoJo Rabbit. Visit thehmcnetwork.com for more episodes of this and other podcasts.
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Interview with Oscar Winning Composer, Michael Giacchino
On this episode of Conversations with Cooler People than Me, Sarah Mason an Sergio Pinheiro interview Oscar winning composer Michael Giacchino about his score for the Golden Globe nominated film, Jojo Rabbit. Michael Giacchino (pronounced “Juh-key-no”) has composed original scores for the some of...
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True Field Test 1: Anamorphic Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras + Budgeting for Production Distribution
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the True Field Test podcast brought to you by The HMC Network. True Field Test is a podcast from creatives for creatives -- filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, post production supervisors, and other storytellers putting gear through real-world tests…
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HMC: Interview with Cinematographer, Lawrence Sher - Joker
On this episode of The Harold & Maudecast, Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe interview Cinematographer, Lawrence Sher, for his work on Joker. Joker marks the sixth film Lawrence Sher has worked with director Todd Phillips. Their successful relationship began with The Hangover and, as you will hear in…
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Ep 362: Joker - Movie Review
On Episode 362 of The Harold & Maudecast, Sarah and Jake review, Joker. Fledgling comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) has been bullied and disregarded his whole life. After an escalating series of abuse and a very public shaming by his comic idol, Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro), Arthur…
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Interview - Avengers: Endgame Editors Jeff Ford & Matthew Schmidt
Two of the hardest working real-life Avengers in the MCU are Jeffrey Ford, ACE and Matthew Schmidt. They shared Editor credits on four of the films -- Captain America: Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame and worked together on several more MCU...
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Interview with Composer Alan Silvestri, Avengers: Endgame
With over 100 film credits, two Oscar nominations, two Golden Globe nods, three Grammy Awards, two Emmy awards and countless other film and music awards, Alan Silvestri has created some of the most iconic film scores in movie history. Silvestri describes his 35-year collaboration with director...
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Sony FX-9: The Workflow Review
The HMC is launching a new production technology workflow series with The Creative COW and here is a preview - Sony FX-9: The Workflow Review. HMC Executive Producer, Sarah Mason along with Workflow Engineer, Cutter Stevens and Filmmaker, Sergio Pinheiro review the new Sony FX-9 and discuss the...
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Ep 359: Mindhunter Season 2 Review
It was a long wait (2 years) for fans of the Netflix original series, Mindhunter for Season 2 but it was worth it. David Fincher takes us back into the mind of serial killers, this time some super famous ones, Son of Sam and Charles Manson, focusing predominantly on the Atlanta child murders…
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Ep 358: Too Bad to Stream or Worth the Watch?
On Episode 358 of The Harold & Maudecast, Too Bad to Stream? Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review several movies that received Rotten scores and give their take on whether or not they're too bad to stream or worth a watch. HELLBOY, the 2019 reboot starring David Harbour (Stranger Things), DOMINO,...
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Age of Distraction 6 - Choose Your Player: How Fortnite is Transforming Hollywood
Episode 6 of the Age of Distraction podcast, "Choose Your Player: How Fortnite is Transforming Hollywood." Host Sarah Mason along with screenwriters Warren Lewis (Black Rain) and Stephen Godchaux (Dead Like Me), discuss video games and the impact on Hollywood. The box office has been on the…
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Ep 356: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
On Episode 356 of The Harold & Maudecast, co-hosts Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review Quentin Tarantino's 9th film, ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. Set in 1969 Hollywood, Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) is an aged-out movie/TV start demoted to playing the Heal in...
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Ep 355: San Diego Comic-Con Diaries 2019
It's the 50th anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con ! Sarah and Jake go through the biggest announcements from SDCC50 and their favorite moments on Episode 355 of The Harold & Maudecast. For more podcast episodes, articles and news visit www.thehmcnetwork.com
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Ep 354: Stranger Things 3 Review
On Episode 354 of the Harold & Maudecast, Sarah and Jake dissect Stranger Things Season 3 (SPOILERS!). The Hawkins kids are growing up, much to the dismay of Chief Hopper ( David Harbour) who is struggling to keep Eleven "El" (Mille Bobbie Brown) and Mike (Finn Wolfhard) 3 inches apart. Meanwhile...
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The Harold & Maudecast - Preview Ep 353
For 8 years The Harold & Maudecast has been covering movies, entertainment and fan lifestyle around the globe. Listen to this preview of the popular podcast and visit www.thehmcnetwork.com for more.
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Ep 353: Summer 2019 Movies That Won't Suck + E3 & Deadwood: The Movie
Episode 353 of The Harold & Maudecast features Sarah and Jake's guide to Summer 2019 Movies that won't suck (fingers crossed). We go through the list of what's dropping June, July and August and give our picks for ones to go see in the theaters. We also review two movies now streaming, Deadwood:...
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Episode 352: John Wick 3 vs Game of Thrones Finale
Episode 352 of The Harold & Maudecast: Ghost vs John Wick's Dog for the Throne Sarah and Jake review JOHN WICK 3: PARABELLUM and the much anticipated Game of Thrones Finale. After 8 seasons, millions of memes, cosplay and viewing parties, Game of Thrones has come to an end. The finale episode…
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Ep 351: Game of Thrones 805 "The Bells" & GLASS Reviews
On Episode 351 of The Harold & Maudecast, Sarah and Jake dissect Game of Thrones, Ep 805, "The Bells". Oh no she didn't! Yes, she did. If you re-watched every episode of Thrones from 101 to 805, you may have seen this coming but the speed in which they took Daenarys from liberating Mother of...
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Ep 350: Game of Thrones 804 and The Silence Reviews
On Episode 350 of The Harold & Maudecast, Game of Thrones Episode 804 "The Last of the Starks". Stuff happened in this episode but all anyone can talk about is that dang Starbucks cup. We talk about it all - the endless feast, Jaime's betrayal, Brienne's tears, last words (Dracarys!), the comedy...
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Age of Distraction 5: Old Hollywood vs New Stream
Age of Distraction is a podcast series on The HMC Network hosted by Sarah Mason with screenwriters, Warren Lewis and Stephen Godchaux. We sit down at O'Brien's Irish Pub in Santa Monica and discuss the state of Hollywood in the Age of Distraction and the content revolution. The recent decision by...
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Ep 349: Stark vs Stark - GoT S8E3 The Battle of Winterfell
On Episode 349 of The Harold & Maudecast, Stark vs. Stark! The Battle of Winterfell, the most expensive ($15m) and time consuming (55 nights to shoot) TV episode ever produced, finally aired on HBO. And the end of the MCU master blueprint containing 21 movies over 10 years finally had its...
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Episode 348: Game of Thrones 802 Review & Commentary
You may not be able to unsee Arya disrobing for Gendry, but you can listen to our commentary on Game of Thrones, Ep 802! On Episode 348 of The Harold & Maudecast hosts Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review and recap, Game of Thrones, Episode 802 "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms". We hash out every key...
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Ep 347: Game of Thrones S8 Premiere & Monsterpalooza
On Episode 347 of The Harold & Maudecast, We Talk Thrones is back! Sarah and Jake review Game of Thrones Season 8 premiere from Jon and Daenary's first real date on dragons to a waterfall, Arya's many reunions, Sansa's sense and sensibility over Jon's choices and food supplies, Cersei really…
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Ep 345: The Highwaymen Movie Review & The Walking Dead S9 Finale
On Episode 345 of The Harold & Maudecast, Sarah and Jake review the Netflix original film, THE HIGHWAYMEN, starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson. Set in 1934, THE HIGHWAYMEN, is the story of former Texas Rangers, Frank Hamer (Costner) and Maney Gault (Harrelson) who are brought in to hunt…
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EP 343: ENDGAME EVERYTHING
On The Harold & Maudecast Episode 343: ENDGAME EVERYTHING, Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe talk end of eras -- With HBO's Game of Thrones final season beginning April 14th and Marvel's decade long assembly of Avengers assembling for the last time in INFINITY WAR: ENDGAME April 27th, and with The…
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Ep 342: Netflix Originals Reviews: Velvet Buzzsaw, Hold the Dark, Polar
On Episode 342 of The Harold & Maudecast, Sarah and Jake review three Netflix Original films, VELVET BUZZSAW, HOLD THE DARK and POLAR. Also in this episode The Walking Dead, Season 9 Midseason Premiere, 909 "Adaptation". For more on these reviews and more podcast episodes visit www.thehmcnetwork.com
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Interview w/ Pav Grochola, FX Supervisor, Spider-Man into the Spiderverse
Sarah Mason sits down for part 2 of her interview with Pav Grochola, VFX Artist and FX Supervisor for the Oscar nominated animated feature, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. Pav recently won a VES award for his groundbreaking VFX work on the film. He talks about his process, the amazing VFX and...
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Ep 341: Aquaman & Bird Box Reviews
On this episode of The Harold & Maudecast hosts Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review AQUAMAN in theaters and BIRD BOX, now streaming on Netflix. It's been a long time coming since we got our first glimpse of Jason Momoa as AQUAMAN to seeing James Wan's (THE CONJURING) vision play out on the big...
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Ep 340: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs Review
In Episode 340 of The Harold & Maudecast Sarah and Jake review the Netflix original film, THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS. The Coen Brothers take on the Old West with an anthology of six short films that take place in 19th-century post-Civil War era. Each short film is packed with brilliant…
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Ep 339: Outlaw King & TWD 906 Reviews
On this episode of The Harold & Maudecast hosts Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review the Netflix original movie, OUTLAW KING, starring Chris Pine and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, based on the life of Scotland's Robert the Bruce. For more podcast episodes and reviews and articles visit www.thehmcnetwork.com
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Episode 338: Goodbye Rick Grimes
On Episode 338 of The Harold & Maudecast, Goodbye Rick Grimes? Sarah and Jake review Andrew Lincoln's last episode on The Walking Dead, or is it his last? Game of Thrones finale dates have yet to be set but the anticipation is growing and fans are dying for any insights and clues to how the HBO...
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Ep 337: Jamie Lee Curtis vs Michael Myers - Halloween Review
On Episode 337 of The Harold & Maudecast, Sarah and Jake review David Gordon Green and Danny McBride's reboot of HALLOWEEN starring Jamie Lee Curtis reviving the role that made her famous 40 years ago. Also in this episode the Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House, based on the Shirley…
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Ep 336: Venom, The Sisters Brothers & The Walking Dead is back!
On Episode 336 of The Harold & Maudecast hosts Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review VENOM, THE SISTERS BROTHERS and We Talk Dead is back with a review of The Walking Dead, Season 9 Premiere, "A New Beginning". VENOM stars Tom Hardy in the live action film adaptation of the Marvel character. Eddie...
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We Talk Dead: The Walking Dead 901 "A New Beginning"
We Talk Dead is back on the HMC! With the premiere of The Walking Dead, Season 9, "A New Beginning". Rick and the gang head to Washington DC to grab a few supplies at one of the Smithsonian Museums. What's old is new again as the group, who have now advanced further in societal development then...
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Episode 335: The Body Review + Best Halloween Haunts 2018
On Episode 335 of The Harold & Maudecast hosts Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review Episode 1 of Blumhouse's new series for Hulu, Into the Dark, "The Body". In partnership with Blumhouse Television, Into The Dark is a horror event series from prolific, award-winning producer, Jason Blum’s…
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Ep 334: The Predator Review & Why We Still Love the Franchise
On Episode 334 of The Harold & Maudecast, The Predator Review and Why We Still Love the Franchise. Hosts Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review the latest installment in the Predator franchise which opened to disappointing box office returns and not so favorable critics reviews. Diehard Predator fans,...
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EP 332: Comic-Con Diaries 2018
Did the absence of Marvel, HBO and Star Wars effect the mood and numbers at San Diego International Comic-Con (SDCC) 2018? SDCC hit its peak in 2015 at 170,000 attendees, a number that has been slowly declining, much to the happiness of diehard fans who have seen the focus shift away from them…
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Age of Distraction 4: Almost Invisible - Aging in Hollywood
On this episode of The Conversations Podcast from The HMC Network, Age of Distraction 4: Almost Invisible. Host Sarah Mason talks to screenwriters Stephen Godchaux and Warren Lewis about aging in Hollywood, how Millennials and the culture of being woke are shaping content, also the continuing...
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Ep 331: SDCC 2018 Preview & American Animals Review
On Episode 331 of The Harold & Maudecast hosts Sarah and Jake countdown to San Diego Comic Con 2018! A preview of all the confirmed panels and the now annual ConanCon, Conan O'Brien live at Spreckels Theater. Also in this episode spotlight on actor Barry Keoghan, the 25 year old Irish actor who…
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Incredibles 2 & Open House Reviews
On this episode of Justice & Doom Movie Reviews from The HMC Network, hosts Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review INCREDIBLES 2 and the Netflix original film, OPEN HOUSE. It's been 14 years since writer/director and two time Oscar winner (INCREDIBLES, RATATOUILLE), Brad Bird introduced the world to…
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Ep 330: Incredibles 2 Review + Fall of the House of Nerd
On episode 330 of The Harold and Maudecast "Fall of the House of Nerd", hosts Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe discuss the MeToo revelations about nerd mogul, Chris Hardwick and it's potential impact on Comic Con. It's been 14 years since the Oscar winning animated film, INCREDIBLES became an instant...
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Ep 328: Solo, Cargo & who survives Game of Thrones
On Episode 328 of The Harold & Maudecast, hosts Sarah Mason and Jake review the movies SOLO and CARGO and checking in on Westeros, predictions for who will survive Game of Thrones. For more podcasts and reviews visit www.thehmcnetwork.com
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Ep 327: Princess Deadpool
On Episode 327 of The Harold & Maudecast, "Princess Deadpool". Host Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe review DEADPOOL 2. Ryan Reynolds returns in the title role for DEADPOOL 2, opening May 18. This time the R rated wisecracker finds himself in the unlikely role of mentor and protector after meeting an...
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Age of Distraction 3: Is Social Change Driving the Story
On this episode of The Conversations Podcast, The HMC continues its series, Writing in the Age of Distraction with Part 3: Is Social Change Driving the Story. Host Sarah Mason sits down with screenwriters Warren Lewis (BLACK RAIN) and Stephen Godchaux (Roseanne, Dead Like Me) to discuss writing…
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EP 325: Walk Quiet and Carry a Big Box Office Stick
On this week's episode 325 of The Harold & Maudecast hosted by Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe, Now in Theaters reviews, READY PLAYER ONE and A QUIET PLACE, at long last our streaming review of THE LAST JEDI and The Walking Dead Season 8 Finale. Ready Player One - A Quiet Place - The Walking Dead…
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A Quiet Place & Ready Player One Reviews
On this Episode of Justice and Doom Movie reviews hosted by The Harold & Maudecast's, Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe, READY PLAYER ONE and A QUIET PLACE movie reviews. READY PLAYER ONE is based on the Ernest Cline novel, written by Ernest Cline and Zak Penn, directed by Steven Spielberg, stars Tye...
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We Talk Dead: The Walking Dead, Season 8 Finale
On this episode of We Talk Dead from The HMC hosts, Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe, The Walking Dead, Season 8 Finale, "Wrath". Okay, Negan survives a cut to the throat but what's the deal with those stained glass windows hanging from the tree? We discuss all this, Eugene's big moment, foreshadowing...
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Hosted by writer/producer, Sarah Mason and writer/comedian, Jake Essoe, The Harold and Maudecast offers a fully-informed look at your favorite movies, series, conventions, video games and more. They combine critical analysis with passionate fandom. Go beyond the basics and get down and dirty with our in-depth, funny analysis and commentary. Also on this feed are episodes of our other podcast series, Age of Distraction hosted by Sarah Mason with screenwriters Warren Lewis and Stephen Godchaux and Conversations an interview series.
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