Month: September 2016

Episode 28 – Hell or High Water

This week, Eric and Matt discuss whether or not to step aboard the Essex for the Moby Dick inspired “In the Heart of the Sea” and recap a week that brought a new collection of acoustic Jack White recordings as well as some excellent satirical comedy.

Finally, we ride out to West Texas to chew on the THING of the Week: Hell or High Water, a new era indie-western that manages to feel like an instant classic and refreshingly new. As you will hear, we do our best to temper your expectations to maximize your viewing exper….AAAAAGH, just put on some giddy-up music and get out and see this movie, ITS EXCELLENT!!

This weeks episode of the THING is brought to you by the 2016 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, happening worldwide on Sunday September 25th.The DGR is focused on raising funds and awareness for men’s health by bringing together the vintage, retro and classic inspired motorcycle community for a one day dapper celebration. To find a ride near you and to learn more about how you can donate to Suicide Awareness and Prostate Cancer Research, visit www.gentlemansride.com

Episode 27 – The Night Of

Join our intrepid THINGcasters as they round up the week by bringing the heat for a discussion on the Netflix documentary “Fastball”, talk Teddy tough in a shout out to Ken Burns examination of “The Roosevelts”, and recap a Throwback Tribute to the late, great Gene Wilder: “Young Frankenstein” on the big screen!

Finally, Eric and Matt bring it home for the THING of the week: the gripping new HBO limited series “The Night Of”. They discuss how this series combines outstanding acting, brilliant cinematography, and pitch-perfect writing to examine some of the big issues facing our modern society. You could say discussion is really really…ARRESTING (Sorry, we will show ourselves out).

This episode is brought to you by the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a global single day vintage and classic inspired motorcycle event focused on rasing money for prostate cancer research and suicide awareness. The 2016 DGR is taking place on Sunday, September 25th. For more information on how to participate in a ride near you, or to make a donation to SUPPORT Men’s Health, visit www.gentlemansride.com