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Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the philosophy behind popular indie horror films like Midsommar, Hereditary, and Jordan Peele’s social thriller Get Out. You’ll also hear interesting takes on why motherhood is so terrifying in horror movies, how production company Blumhouse cracked the genre by being cheap, and more in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

The Joker is one of the most compelling antagonists in comic book and movie history. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down all things the Joker from his origin story, recent film adaptations, and what elements go into creating a stellar performance of this diabolical clown in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

Learn about the philosophy behind director greats like Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan and dive into screenwriting nightmares like Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman: 1984 in The Wisecrack Movie Buffs Collection!

Learn about the philosophy behind hit television shows like The Office and Rick and Morty and take a stroll down memory lane to shows like Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, and more in The Wisecrack Television Explained Collection!

Memes are often considered silly and trivial, but as we've seen in recent years, they can have a profound impact on the way we consume culture. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down all things memes from the origins of the phrase “OK Boomer", to storming Area 51 in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

From Animaniacs to Adventure Time, Wisecrack dives into our favorite cartoons and how they impacted us from childhood into adulthood.

From the political themes found throughout Fallout 4 and the sly references to author Ernest Hemingway and philosopher Descartes in Cyberpunk 2077, video games are deeper than you think. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the philosophy behind popular video game franchises like Fallout, Halo, and Final Fantasy, and more in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

Rick and Morty is an incredibly unique television show, with its remarkable characters, unforgettable episodes, and surprisingly profound subjects. Listen in as Wisecrack dives into the philosophy behind the characters, Szechuan sauce, get schwifty, and more in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

From bad casting choices to rough screenwriting, some movies leave a sour taste in audiences’ mouths. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down films that just missed the mark like Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman 1984, and more in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

Comedy has evolved significantly over the past century from live shows, television, and the big screen, but what’s next? Is comedy deader than a bad yo-mama joke or totally alive and well? Listen in as Wisecrack dives into how comedy got depressed, what we can learn from greats like Key and Peele, and the future of comedy in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

Was creating the internet one big mistake? From data collection to unclear privacy policies, our lives in the internet ecosystem are constantly evolving. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the digital world in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

From the Toy Story franchise to newcomer Soul, Pixar films have impacted movie lovers across all generations. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the philosophy behind your favorite Pixar films like Toy Story 4, Wall-E, The Incredibles, and more in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most prolific directors in history, with dozens of films under his belt, from cult classics like Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill to Spaghetti Westerns like Django Unchained. Listen in as Wisecrack takes a deep dive into his top films in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

very film character has a dark side. Yes, even Simba from The Lion King. Listen in as Wisecrack dives into the sinister side of movies like The Lion King, Inside Out, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the philosophy behind one of TV’s most iconic shows, the secret genius of favorite characters like Dwight Schrute, and more in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

Some movies miss the mark with audiences, but what goes on behind the scenes that makes it subpar? Is it the screenwriting? The casting and characters? Listen in as Wisecrack dives into what went wrong in popular movies like Suicide Squad, Finding Dory, and Wonder Woman: 1984 in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

From television shows and movies to social media posts and YouTube videos, we are constantly consuming content. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down how advertisements, streaming platforms, and the news media have evolved over the past century and the power they have come to hold in society in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

How do we begin to understand Thanos? What is the meaning behind Spider-Man: Far from Home? From DC’s Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Wisecrack dives into the world of superhero movies in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

Whether you love it or hate it, Star Wars is one of the most popular film franchises in history, but not all films can be perfect, right? Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down what went wrong in Episode II, The Last Jedi, The Phantom Menace, and more in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

Blood, guts, screams, and...philosophy? Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the philosophy behind top horror movies like the Saw franchise, It, American Psycho, and more in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.