2001: A Space Podyssey

10/11/2025

So Ann Margaret's not coming...

We're back from fall break to wrap up our discussion with film scholar R.H. Vatcher on the hidden numbers and meanings in Stanley Kubrick's films. Robert defines model theory and the possible games Kubrick is playing, along with more instances of 42 in "The Shining" and 57 in "Full Metal Jacket." Th...

11/09/2025

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04/09/2025

Don't worry about the math, it's the numbers that count!

We're back with Kubrick scholar R.H. Vatcher to conclude our discussion of 42, model theory, abstract math, and dive into the occurences meaning of 57 in "Full Metal Jacket." The concept of democide, and darkest tragedies, perversions and horrors of war encoded into "Full Metal Jacket." Plus, cabin....

16/07/2025

The prodigal son is rebooted!

Podcast Episode · 2001: A Space Podyssey · 07/16/2025 · 53m

02/07/2025

It's the Stargate!! Anyone else hear the faint strain of Lygeti?

"This tangible evidence of a double detonation not only contributes towards solving a long-standing mystery, but also offers a visual spectacle."

22/06/2025

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10/06/2025

Make it Rain!!!

Podcast Episode · 2001: A Space Podyssey · 06/10/2025 · 41m

08/06/2025

26/05/2025

Too bad that Star Wars hasn’t made an adult show like, say, “Andor” for him to watch… 🤣🤦‍♂️https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ryan-reynolds-r-rated-star-wars-film-tv-show-1236229075/

The ‘Deadpool’ star revealed he pitched the idea to the studio while noting that he does not want to star in the potential film or TV show.

19/04/2025

Zip it!

Podcast Episode · 2001: A Space Podyssey · 04/19/2025 · 35m

01/04/2025

Wondering what kind of goodies are available on Patreon? There's already an hour and a half of bonus audio up there, and here's a bonus fun-size freebie!

This week in 2001 History! Check out a free taste of our occasional Patreon closeup on specific days when movie history was being made. 57 years ago today people in select cities were witnessing the monolith for the very first time. How would they react? Stay tuned next week on PATREON to find out!....