Shelby and Matt channel their inner NPR gods to pick apart the themes of humanity in B. J. Novak's new film Vengeance. Dead white girls and douchebags galore, it's time to see if this indie film is taking hits or pulling punches   ...

Taylor Swift is a climate criminal (0:35). Will Smith is finally apologetic (18:10). Bridgerton the musical is officially on thin ice (23:45). And Shakira might be going to prison (29:10). For love it or hate it (31:50), Shelby liked Not Okay and Matt explains Beyoncé’s Renaissance. ...

It’s a yes and a maybe for Jordan Peele’s Nope. This sci-fi/horror/allegory/monster blockbuster is breaking records and blowing minds — but can it live up to scrutiny or is it jsut a dish best served twice? ...

Shelby and Matt celebrate four years podcasting together. Marvel has the next four years planned at Comic-Con (5:25). Streaming might be changing…again. And Florence Pugh doesn’t want to talk about Don’t Worry Darling (28:30). For love it or hate it (35:10), Shelby recommends The Girl in the Picture and Matt finally saw the Backstreet Boys doc. ...

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It’s weird pregnancy news first with Khloe Kardashian (1:25) then Errol Musk (5:30). Constance Wu has a humbling update (6:50). Kehlani will not be bothered (16:00). J Lo actually married the guy (20:10). And Will Byers is officially gay (22:10) which leads us to Emmy news (30:25). For love it or hate it (36:15), Matt is enjoying season two of Hacks and Shelby joins a chorus of praise for The Bear. ...