Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Dom Nero and Adam Volerich | Morbid Network

A podcast about movies and the scenes that make them special. Each week, hosts Dom Nero and Adam Volerich explore a movie by finding the scene at its core–what David Lynch calls an "Eye of the Duck" scene. Join Dom and Adam as they celebrate cinema's greatest scenes, charting franchises such as Alien, The Evil Dead, and Indiana Jones, and major movements in film history, like '80s Dark Fantasy, Winter Horror, and Cyberpunk.

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20 episodes
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Monday · 2 hr 17 min
Whisper of the Heart (1995) with Stephen Hilger (Into the Aether)
Country roads, take us home! Of the many, many movies that use this famous John Denver song, who would've expected the DEFINITIVE one to be about about a couple kids in Western Tokyo who fall in love with a really cool cat statue?
July 20 · 2 hr 20 min
Pom Poko (1994) with Griffin Newman (Blank Check)
We’re back! Joining us after our one week hiatus is returning champion, the one, the only... Griffin Newman! We have so much to talk about this week, including: raccoon dogs, Isao Takahata’s hatred of modernity, the history of “serious” animation, Operation Goblin, Star Wars(?), Mr. Belvedere(??), Dave Matthews Band(????), and also How To “Ball Up” a Pipeline!
July 6 · 2 hr 28 min
Porco Rosso (1992)
Farewell to freedom in the Adriatic and days of wild abandon! We’re soaring back over the sea this week to hang out with our close personal friend, Porco Rosso! This is… the best movie ever made, right? Topics discussed this week: whether or not Han Solo is just Porco in space, Italian antifascism, French antifascism, fascism in general, Looney Tunes, and of course, cool planes.
June 29 · 2 hr 33 min
Only Yesterday (1991)
Get ready to reconnect with your 10-year-old self. Because we’re about to face some of the most embarrassing (and transcendent) childhood memories in movie history! Topics discussed this week: dividing fractions, the questionable taste of unripe pineapples, Takahata and Miyakazi’s legendary beef, uncanny animated facial muscles, the weather, and whether or not ALADDIN still holds up.
June 22 · 2 hr 28 min
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Finally, an animated film about how the gig economy is BAD but dirigibles are COOL! This week we hang out with the snarkiest cat around, Jiji, and his very cool familiar, a little witch who dreams of something better than eating pancakes for every meal. Even if you're not a freelancer, this film speaks volumes, because work/life balance is impossible and Kiki's about to find out why!
June 15 · 2 hr 33 min
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
The catbus is here and we’re off to explore the (friendly) haunted forest! This week we’re worshipping the ancient woodland spirit and face of Studio Ghibli — our good, personal friend, Totoro! But heads up, Adam and Dom have completely different takes on this one, so if you’re looking for a real Siskel & Ebert type disagreement, this is the episode for you.
June 8 · 2 hr 52 min
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
This week, we pay tribute to one of the most devastating (and life-affirming) movies ever made. It’s our very first Takahata film, and… it’s a doozy. We simply couldn’t do a Studio Ghibli series without honoring this masterpiece. **Please be aware that this episode includes some distressing themes around children and violence. We tried our best to celebrate the brilliance of the film but inevitably the conversation turned dark at times.
June 1 · 2 hr 27 min
Castle in the Sky (1986)
Get in, losers, we’re going to Laputa! This week we take flight with Pazu, Sheeta, and a gang of pirates with some seriously questionable motives to find the mythical land in the clouds where cool robots take care of birds (and shoot lasers). It’s the first true Ghibli film, and, man, does it set the bar pretty high. Also... what the hell is going on with the English dub of this film?
May 25 · 2 hr 38 min
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Calling all Tolmekians: it’s a series premiere!!!! Today we take flight with the Princess of the Valley of the Wind for our new Studio Ghibli series. What a dream (of madness)! For the next few months we’ll be fully devoted to the works of Miyazaki, Takahata, and the entire Ghibli collective. We hope you’ll join us in the Sea of Decay! The water is fine (it’s only mildly acidic and poisonous).
May 18 · 2 hr 14 min
Send Help (2026)
Somehow, Sam Raimi has returned! SEND HEPL! The latest from our man R.O.C. Sandstorm is finally out on Blu-Ray and VOD, and we could not resist opening up the Necronomicon once again. It may not exactly qualify as an Evil Dead film, but… someone does in fact die! And Dylan O’Brien’s character may or may not be evil!! Also… Linda Liddle innocent!
May 11 · 1 hr 50 min
The Passion of the Heist
And that’s a wrap on our Oceans series! This week, we are closing it out the only way we know how… by talking about the latest news in the Fockers franchise! That’s right, another Focker movie is coming out this year, and you better believe we have some thoughts about the trailer. It’s a legasequel? Also explored this week: listener questions, the future of the Oceans franchise, and most importantly… the reveal of our NEXT miniseries!!
May 4 · 1 hr 24 min
Miniseries MAYhem 2026
The month of May is here! You know what that means… it’s time for some MAYhem, baby! We’re asking YOU to decide what our fall miniseries should be. The theme this year? MOVIE MONSTERS! Want to know your three choices? Listen in to find out, and head over to our Discord to cast your vote!
April 27 · 2 hr 16 min
Logan Lucky (2017)
We're pulling one last heist for you! And, holy shit, is that Seth MacFarlane as an annoying British energy drink salesman? Channing Tatum is the George Clooney of our BONUS this week, and he may not be as rich or suave as Danny Ocean, but he sure knows how to rob a racetrack. We couldn't resist hanging out in West Virginia with the Logan crew (and the Bang Bros), and man, is Daniel Craig an absolute freak in this one?
April 20 · 2 hr 28 min
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
We’re back in Vegas, baby! It’s Donald Trump and AI vs The Danny Ocean gang… but this time, Casey Affleck has a GIGANTIC mustache. This week it's the finale (?) of the Soderbergh’s Oceans trilogy, and we simply have to get revenge for Elliot Gould. It’s not fair what Al Pacino did to him. I mean, they both shook Sinatra’s hand, for god’s sake.
April 13 · 2 hr 29 min
Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Finally, an excuse for Vincent Cassel to breakdance through lasers! Brad Pitt is eating his way through Europe this week in the weirdest heist movie imaginable. It’s the (unfairly maligned) sequel that probably should have been called Rusty’s Twelve, because it’s all about Danny Ocean’s weird, mysterious counterpart who may or may not have fallen in love with a Europol agent…
April 6 · 2 hr 31 min
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
It’s a miniseries premiere! All the coolest conmen in movie history are pulling a job on Andy Garcia and we’re just happy to be here. Welcome to the Ocean’s trilogy! This week it’s the flawless 2001 Vegas heist that cemented Clooney, Pitt, Damon, and their buddies as the modern day Rat Pack. Sorry, Sinatra! Discussed on this episode: Brad Pitt’s constant eating, the weird alternate cast that almost was, infamous Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub, how gambling infiltrated 2000s suburban culture,
March 30 · 2 hr 56 min
The Eye of 2025
We cannot believe it. It’s been five years!! And we still haven’t done a series on Star Wars?! This week we are celebrating our five year anniversary the only way we know how… by talking about MOVIES, baby! We’re running down our top 10 films of 2025, reminiscing about this little pandemic project that became a half-decade tradition, and looking ahead to the 2026 year in cinema! Thank you from the entire EOTD crew for supporting us for all these years.
March 23 · 2 hr 22 min
The Road Goes Ever On
This week we say a fond farewell to Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. We wish it hadn’t happened in our time… just kidding. We’re so lucky to be alive when it did! On this epic conclusion to One Scene to Rule Them All, we’re tying off loose threads, answering listener questions, sharing some thoughts on WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, and announcing our next miniseries!
March 16 · 2 hr 3 min
Mortal Engines (2018)
Municipalities, start your engines!! Or… get ready to eat each other? We’re finishing off our Rings series today with the final (?) major live action narrative production from Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and the whole WETA gang. It may not be Tolkien-related, but hey, Hugo Weaving wields a blade in it! It’s tragic that the film didn’t start a new era for Jackson, and we’re sorting through its disastrous box office fallout this week along with some predictions for what the future
March 9 · 4 hr 34 min
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Okay, Hobbitses, it’s our last journey through Middle Earth! And Bilbo’s first! Dom’s back, and so is Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Ian McKellan, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, and… Radagast the Brown?! Although this is our only episode on the Hobbit trilogy, we’re not just covering UNEXPECTED JOURNEY this week. Listen in for some cross examination of the two (troubling) sequels, the many fan edits (especially the one from Maple Films), and Guillermo Del Toro’s greatest unmade productio

Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Whisper of the Heart (1995) with Stephen Hilger (Into the Aether)

Pom Poko (1994) with Griffin Newman (Blank Check)

Porco Rosso (1992)

Only Yesterday (1991)

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

Castle in the Sky (1986)

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)

Send Help (2026)

The Passion of the Heist

Miniseries MAYhem 2026

Logan Lucky (2017)

Ocean's Thirteen (2007)

Ocean's Twelve (2004)

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

The Eye of 2025

The Road Goes Ever On

Mortal Engines (2018)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)