Jared Bauer

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...

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...

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...

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,...

How do we know what we know? Listen in as Wisecrack dives into the evolution of pseudoscience and debunks popular conspiracy theories about vaccinations, Bill Gates and more in this curated collection available for the first time in audio. Duration -...

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. Duration - 1h 5m....

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 Shrute and more in this curated collection available for the first time in...

Christopher Nolan is one of the most prolific directors in history with dozens of films under his belt from classic superhero films like The Dark Knight and sci-fi thrillers like Inception and Transcendence. Listen in as Wisecrack dives into the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...