Episodes

  • Hearts in Atlantis (2001) | Forgotten Stephen King Adaptation
    Apr 15 2026

    Episode two of our Stephen King mini-season! This is one that only the King fans remember. Hearts in Atlantis is based on a short story with another name from the beloved author. Even the star power of Anthony Hopkins and then-newcomer Anton Yelchin couldn't prevent this from box office doom. A quarter-century later it's been completely forgotten. Does it deserve more attention?

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    1 hr
  • Solo: A Star Wars Story | Bonus Episode Preview
    Apr 13 2026

    A preview of our Solo: A Star Wars Story episode. The full episode is available right now for our supporters over on Patreon. This will become available to you in the next 2-3 weeks. So if you want early access, extra episodes, and to help keep the show going, head over to patreon.com/wwibofficial and become a Patreon!

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    6 mins
  • Children of the Corn (1984) | Killer Kids, Wasted Potential
    Apr 8 2026

    Episode one of our Stephen King mini-season! Often maligned, Children of the Corn is a sleeper classic. It has its fans, enough so that it (somehow) spawned a franchise with eight sequels. It doesn't make sense to us either. Join us as we try to make some sense of this funny little horror movie.

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    1 hr
  • The Robe (1953) | A Biblical Epic Without the Epic
    Apr 1 2026

    The Robe is a product of a bygone genre of films, the Biblical epic. Starring a young Richard Burton and adapted from a best-selling novel, it was very popular during its day but has faded from most memories. Perhaps best known in the world of Christianity, we're covering it for Holy Week. Guest Nathan Perry is back to weigh in.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Old (2021) | Shyamalan Goes Wrong Again
    Mar 28 2026

    In celebration of our YouTube channel hitting 2k subscribers, I agreed to cover this. There's no other reason. Enjoy this bonus episode.

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    46 mins
  • No Country for Old Men | The Coen Brothers' Masterpiece
    Mar 27 2026

    You could call this a Worst Best Picture winner. You shouldn't, but some actually do. The Coen Brothers' adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men became an instant classic upon release in 2007, winning four Academy Awards and all the critical praise. We wanted to cover it because we love it so much. Guest Peter Baldeo is here to talk about it.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Hercules (1997) | Underrated Disney Renaissance
    Mar 25 2026

    Hercules was Disney's aggressively stylized, gospel-infused, pop-myth remix of the Greek legend. It also under-performed in the eyes of the studio and is often seen as one of the lesser entries in the Renaissance. Like any Disney movie, it has its fans, but why isn't it better remembered? Guest Adam Hecht returns to weigh in.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | More Heart, Less Story
    Mar 18 2026

    The first Guardians was a surprise hit for Marvel. Funny, fresh, and full of heart. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a cosmic sequel where the jokes are louder, the colors are brighter, and the daddy issues are turned up to eleven. Guests Ivan Calixto and Garret Ohringer join the pod to discuss this space adventure.

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    1 hr and 27 mins