Show Notes
Joe and Nathan are back live, and this week they cover everything from a heated debate over Studio Ghibli to an unexpected visit to the set of Extraction 3. Nathan explains why he just can't get into Hayao Miyazaki's films, Joe shares his experience seeing Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm, and the two compare notes on Hollywood, Australian celebrities, and moviegoing etiquette.
Plus, Nathan meets Chris Hemsworth, Joe recounts a very eventful trip to Universal CityWalk, the Rumor Mill Mailbag debuts with a brand-new theme song, and listeners send in voicemails, updates, and one unforgettable email that takes the conversation in a completely unexpected direction.
In this episode:
Nathan's controversial Miyazaki hot take
Joe's Hollywood Bowl and The Odyssey adventures
Behind the scenes on the set of Extraction 3
Meeting Chris Hemsworth (and almost Idris Elba)
Australia's celebrity Mount Rushmore
The debut of the Rumor Mill Mailbag
Listener voicemails and star ratings
Updates on the ongoing Lord Newton mystery
Plus plenty of tangents, laughs, and Afterthought Media lore.
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