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Nathaniel Smart

A podcast about nothing, everything... and probably movies too. Definitely movies.

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196 episodes
Updated July 29

Episodes196

Newest first

Oct 15, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Screenplay Fun and Tidbits
Lessons from the Screenplay returns with some videos deep in the vault. Plenty of valuable information to be shared. Engage!
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
A Myriad of Movie Moments
New MovieWise, Old MovieWise, and New Nerdwriter1. Videos Galore. Engage!
Oct 1, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Worst Movie of the Year
And it ain't even close. Engage!
Sep 24, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Wyler is Untouchable
We analyze one of the pioneers of movie directing, William Wyler, by discussing one of his classic movies, The Heiress, through MovieWise of course. Also, we go over what it means to truly be witty, and check in on the NFL Week 3. Engage!
Sep 17, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Bogey and Philly Go Hand in Hand
Football talk, movie reviews, and some Old Hollywood videos all in one episode. We run the gamut. Engage!
Sep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Return to the Gridiron
We cover all things Week 1 of the NFL Season, and look ahead towards Week 2. Engage!
Sep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
The Andrew Klavan Power Hour
We journey back to Andrew Klavan after a long absence and see what he has to offer us in the realm of movie rankings, a rarely seen Humphrey Bogart picture, and thoughts on our degraded arts culture. Engage!
Aug 27, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
The Anime of Animes
We recap the two best sagas in the greatest anime show of all time. Engage!
Aug 20, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Film Criticism, Ancient and Modern
I review the classic film Red River and combine that with a conversation about what film criticism is, and what I think it should be. To do that, we introduce the legendary pairing of Siskel and Ebert to the show. Engage!
Aug 13, 2025 · 46 min
The Bear Died from Starvation
We review season four of The Bear as well as pair the newest video from MovieWise, with the oldest video from MovieWise, and see how they compare and contrast. Engage!
Aug 6, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Born Day Extravaganza
We go down memory lane with some classic MovieWise videos for anyone who wasn't here in the earlier days of, "WTPF?". A little Birthday present for me, and you. Engage!
Jul 30, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Do Your Own Thing
MovieWise takes us through one of the most harmful practices in movies today, and I pair it with an oldie but goodie that tells us just what makes certain stories interesting. One of my better outings. Engage!
Jul 23, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Second Half Dissection
It's one of those. That's right, it's all MLB this week! We dive into the league post all star break as every team decides what this season will end up meaning for them. We do this by introducing a few new players to the Pod. Also, we go over a little trade deadline talk, as well as some quick movie talk at the top of the show. Engage! (Please)
Jul 17, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Lost on Mulholland
I do an in depth review of a very confusing, confounding, and thought provoking movie. It did not work for me. We dive into it anyway. Then, we check back in with MovieWise as he covers actors and the way they can improve or hinder any line of dialogue. Engage!
Jul 9, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Spirit Gun!
I return from a vacation amongst the bears. We review a movie I recently saw in theaters featuring a certain aging Movie Star, as well as review the first few episodes of a highly acclaimed show that is not my cup of tea. Then, we introduce one of my favorite anime shows of my youth to the show. Packed Pod. Good to be back. Engage!
Jun 18, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Podcast of the Mind
We go over a classic MovieWise video and introduce Empire of the Mind to the show. Engage!
Jun 11, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Honor the Cinematographer
We cover a few videos from a few different sources on the topic of Cinematography from the glory days of movies. Engage!
Jun 4, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Top Five Flicks of the Year So Far
We go through my Criterion Collection Journey and rank the best movies I've watched so far from my very impressive assortment of titles. But before that, MovieWise has a new video on what he deems the best movie shot of the Century. And finally, we go over my growing fashion evolution with the help of YouTuber Gent Z. Engage!
May 28, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Excerpts and Flops
We read from one of my favorite movie books of all time and go over a few historical movie flops that financially ruined the Studios financing them. Engage!
May 21, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Have A Seat, Gentlemen
MovieWise takes us through the history of the movie Gentleman archetype, and why it has fallen out of favor in today's movie landscape. Engage!