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  • Reasonable Discussions #27: Oscar Season Is Basically The Worst

    We try to embrace the Oscars' mediocrity, understand Skrillex, appreciate reality television, and support the LA Podcast Festival.

    February 22, 2012 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #26: Phantom Menace Beats Jedi

    We weigh the merits of a new Van Halen record and The Phanton Menace in 3D and talk about beating the pop-culture doldrums, Gus Van Sant's career, and Extracurricular Activities.

    February 8, 2012 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #25: He Had Deliverance In His Eyes

    We discuss SOPA and George Lucas and create a new "man vs. nature" game for the 25th episode of Reasonable Discussions.

    January 25, 2012 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #24: The Small (Screechy) House Of Uncle Thomas

    We discuss film formats, comic-book spinoffs, alternative film scores, Lana Del Rey, and Extracurricular Activities in our first episode of the year.

    January 11, 2012 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #23: Why The Pop-Culture World Continually Disappoints Us

    We discuss Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy with David Chen, look back on the Watch The Throne tour and Bon Iver's rise to fame, and applaud Margaret's critical campaign. 

    December 14, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #22: Shame On Us For Putting All This Stuff Out 

    We discuss the problems with year-end lists, Scott assigns the documentary The Arbor for Homework, Josh nails Scott's perfect movie, our film critics pick their favorite unheralded Woody Allen films, and more.

    November 30, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #21: Aspiring To Be Passable

    We talk about why we review things we hate and share our favorite Muppet songs, something no one can hate. After that, we look ahead to the cheap made-for-TV holiday movies and end with Extracurricular Activities.

    November 15, 2011 | 11:59pm -

  • Reasonable Discussions #20: Which Porn To Get Us For Christmas

    We get a little porny on this week's podcast, discussing the NC-17 rating, how to recommend flawed art, and Extracurricular Activities.

    November 9, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #19: Bono Still Needs A Cock-Punching 

    U2's Achtung Baby is also twenty this month, Scott has a delicious new game, what the hell happened to NBC, and more.

    November 2, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #18: I've Still Got Calluses From The Buggy Whip 

    Scott Tobias guest hosts as we discuss the death of celluloid, whether sci-fi/fantasy fans are incapable of love, October's best albums, and Extracurricular Activities.

    October 26, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #17: Triple Bullshit, Or A Big Pile Of Flop 

    We ponder our options now that exclusivity contracts are fully screwing us, suggest manly T.V. shows that aren't Last Man Standing, look at our options for supporting Community, listen to reader feedback, and share our Extracurricular Activities.

    October 18, 2011 | 11:59pm -

  • Reasonable Discussions #16: A Breaking Bad-sized Hole In Our Hearts

    This week we review the fourth season of Breaking Bad, examine the effects of low expectations on Real Steel, and offer our picks for the comedy equivalent of The Wire.

    October 12, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #15: The Enthralling Power Of Independence Day 

    We put on our best Ira Glass impression to discuss unheralded '90s bands and whether the past matters when reviewing art. Then we play a new game and end with Extracurricular Activities.

    October 4, 2011 | 11:59pm -

  • Reasonable Discussions #14: We Just Sound Like Network Jagoffs

    We discuss bands that broke up the right and wrong way, Suggested Titles to watch instead of the Straw Dogs remake, and what the premiere week numbers mean for our favorite shows.

    September 27, 2011 | 11:59pm -

  • Reasonable Discussions #13: Your Cosmic Treadmill Kinda Sucks 

    We discuss Emmy surprises, Toronto International Film Festival disappointments, the DC Comics relaunch, and extracurricular activities.

    September 20, 2011 | 11:59pm -

  • Reasonable Discussions #12: It'll Be Fine, Because It's On A Network That's Absolutely Tanking

    We discuss the returning TV programs we're most looking forward too and the phenomenon of Twitter books, resurrect Ask The A.V. Club, and compile our most caustic Extracurricular Activities.

    September 14, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #11: My Lifelong Goal Of A.V. Club Key Parties 

    We discuss reality television ethics, summer's best shows, Twitter's effect on comedy, and extracurricular activities that center around marriage. Sort of.

    September 7, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #10: Starring Debra Messing And Blandie McBland 

    We discuss the future of 3-D and the careers of Jerry Leiber and Nick Ashford, then get rowdy with a new game and argue over Extracurricular Activities.

    August 30, 2011 | 11:59pm -

  • Reasonable Discussions #9: Occasionally Hollywood Puts Out Movies That Are Not Very Good 

    We discuss Conan the O'Brien and Conan The Barbarian, plus setting an end for Breaking Bad and the Twitter hashtags and MTV reality shows we're currently enjoying.

    August 24, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #8: You Need To Not Spoil Things For People

    We discuss the science of spoilers, chat with author Jason Zinoman about the state of horror, share what a concert film should be, and more.

    August 17, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #7: Naked Reality Shows, Basically? 

    We talk about summer movies, the new Kanye/Jay-Z collaboration Watch The Throne, the best sets by Lollapalooza newbies, and more.

    August 12, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #6: Say Anything 2: Say Nothing 

    MTV turns the big 3-0, baseless speculation about Say Anything 2, Pop Pilgrims moments that didn't make it on camera, reader messages, and more.

    August 5, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #5: Nipples Visible Through Clothing 

    We discuss Amy Winehouse and being "out of step" with mainstream opinions, and we introduce our new game.

    July 29, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions #4: Cookin' Up A Big Batch O' Meth

    We discuss the upcoming season of Breaking Bad, this year's breakout stars of the Pitchfork Music Festival, and NOW That's What I Call Music!

    July 22, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions Reasonable Discussions #3: Dumbledore, The Ultimate It Gets Better

    We discuss the Netflix price hike, the life of Sherwood Schwartz, an insidious new TV-advertising product, and the highs and lows of the Harry Potter series.

    July 15, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions And The Emmy Doesn't Go To...

    Staffers discuss the upcoming Emmy nominations, a Netflix-style service for first-run moviegoers, and more.

    July 8, 2011 | 12:00am -

  • Reasonable Discussions There's Just One More Thing

    Our new podcast debuts with a discussion of movie-theater etiquette, a look back on Peter Falk, and the stuff we’re checking out in our free time.

    July 1, 2011 | 1:00pm -

  • The Chicago Code / Justified

    Reasonable Discussions The Chicago Code / Justified

    We talk tough-minded crime shows—one set in a city and the other in the country—in this discussion of the new Chicago Code and the returning Justified.

    February 11, 2011 | 12:00pm -

  • Miranda July's "The Future"

    Reasonable Discussions Sundance wrap-up / Enter The Void

    The highs and lows of the Sundance Film Festival and Gaspar Noe's new-to-DVD Enter The Void.

    February 4, 2011 | 2:15pm -

  • Reasonable Discussions The Mechanic

    Jason Statham and Ben Foster are assassin and apprentice. Shit blows up.

    January 28, 2011 | 12:00pm -