In this episode, Sarah Belmont and Will Polk celebrate Star Trek Day and dive into two big topics: the hauntingly powerful Sinners and Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 3, Another Rick Up My Sleeve. They explore how music shapes storytelling across K-Pop Demon Hunters, Wicked, and Sinners; dissect the layered history and allegory within Sinners; and debate pacing, character arcs, and multiverse storytelling in Peacemaker. Expect passionate critiques, unexpected connections, and a few laughs along the way.
Timestamps
0:00 Â Opening Banter & Star Trek Day News
4:44Â Pop Culture Catch-Up: VMAs & Huntrix Moment
6:45Â Music Across Three Films: K-Pop Demon Hunters, Wicked, & Sinners which leads to our Sinners Deep Dive: Allegory, Vampires, Music, and Controversial Scenes
46:45 Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 3 Review
1:07:18 Outro
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