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Alex Withrow & Nick Dostal

A podcast for people who LOVE movies. Filmmakers/best friends, Alex Withrow and Nick Dostal, do their part to keep film alive. Thanks for listening, and happy watching!

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October 19 · 1 hr 48 min
194: The Social Reckoning (2026)
WAYW misjudged “The Social Reckoning.” Aaron Sorkin made a good movie. Alex and Nick call out their low expectations for the film, then highlight its strong screenplay and performances, and break down Sorkin’s body of work. At 59:10, the guys switch to a spoiler-filled discussion of the film. For WAYW, (01:31:08), the guys review “Verity,” “Other Mommy,” and the first few episodes of Netflix’s “East of Eden.” Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
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October 6 · 1 hr 1 min
193: Digger (2026)
Warning: This episode completely spoils the new Tom Cruise film, “Digger.” For the first 25 minutes, Alex and Nick have a general, spoiler-free discussion about Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s new film. After the 25-minute mark, the guys fully spoil the masterful, layered, satirical, profound film that is “Digger.” Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
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September 18 · 1 hr 58 min
192: Vanilla Sky (2001)
Everything, in its right place. Alex and Nick have a freewheeling conversation about Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky.” Random topics include Tom Cruise’s best work, Crowe’s filmography, 9/11, Radiohead, Barbara Stanwyck, “Abre los ojos,” car crashes, vertigo, Times Square, suicide, dreams, Penélope Cruz playing Sofia twice, Cameron Diaz losing her mind, and more. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
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September 4 · 1 hr 53 min
191: Fargo (1996)
Blood has been shed! Alex and Nick break down a modern American masterpiece, Joel and Ethan Coen’s “Fargo.” Topics include theorizing why Jerry Lundegaard needs money, Shep and Carl’s relationship, the geographical distance between Fargo and Minneapolis, Scotty’s fate, the great Harve Presnell as Wade, Carter Burwell’s perfect score, Roger Deakins’ cinematography, and the ingenious decision to include scenes with Mike Yanagita and Mr. Mohra. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
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August 20 · 3 hr 28 min
190: The Coen Brothers
What’s the rumpus? Joel and Ethan Coen have written, directed, and edited 18 films together, and Alex and Nick are in their element when discussing them. From “Blood Simple” to “Buster Scruggs,” here’s a breakdown of two of the most singular, hysterical, and intelligent voices in modern film. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
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August 6 · 1 hr 54 min
189: Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Welcome back to the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project! Alex and Nick break down one of their shared favorite films of all time, Stuart Rosenberg’s “Cool Hand Luke.” Topics include Paul Newman’s best performances, all the film’s iconic scenes (The Car Wash, Arletta, 50 Eggs, etc.), the ceaseless quotable lines, bucking back against authority, influence on other prison films, the marvelous 4K, and much more. For WAYW, the guys review Olivia Wilde's new film, "The Invite." Part 11 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
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July 22 · 2 hr 8 min
188: The Odyssey (2026)
Alex and Nick rave about Christopher Nolan’s latest film, “The Odyssey.” The guys break down the huge cast, IMAX 70mm screenings, Matt Damon’s best performances, the movie’s astounding set pieces, the score, the practical effects, Oscar chances, and so much more. Later in the episode, the guys re-rank all of Christopher Nolan’s films. Visit waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
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July 2 · 2 hr 38 min
187: Whiplash (2014) | Favorite Movie Endings
“Whiplash” contains Nick’s favorite movie ending. Ever. This episode begins with Alex and Nick breaking down Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash.” The guys discuss the film’s lasting popularity, Paul Reiser’s face, cruel brothers, evil teachers, sociopathic bosses, and why J.K. Simmons’ Oscar-winning performance is one of the greatest villains in cinema. In the second half (01:35:20), the guys discuss the ending of “Whiplash” in depth and list their favorite movie endings. Visit our website waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
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June 16 · 2 hr 27 min
186: Disclosure Day (2026) | Top 10 Steven Spielberg Films
Our first official Steven Spielberg episode! Alex and Nick begin by describing the first Spielberg film they saw, and how it impacted them (04:42). Next, the guys (briefly) review Spielberg’s latest film, “Disclosure Day” (23:20). In the back half of the episode, Alex quickly goes through Spielberg’s entire filmography (46:06) before both guys list their Top 10 favorite Steven Spielberg films (01:19:09). Visit our brand new website waywpodcast.com Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Buy WAYW Merch Support the show
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June 4 · 2 hr 24 min
185: Damien Chazelle
This episode features the most scorching NDHT (Nicholas Dostal Hot Take™) in the history of the pod. Few modern directors have been as impactful as Damien Chazelle. Alex and Nick have a blast diving into Chazelle’s small but remarkable filmography. Stray topics include Justin Hurwitz’s score in “Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench,” the “Whiplash” short film, the lasting magic of “La La Land,” the sound in “First Man,” the cultural reclamation of “Babylon,” and much more. Visit our brand new website waywpodcast.com Buy WAYW Merch Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Support the show
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May 21 · 1 hr 31 min
184: Best Picture Hot Take
This mixed-bag episode has it all. Alex and Nick begin by introducing their new website, wawypodcast.com, where you can find every episode, buy merch, donate, join Patreon (!), and more. Then Alex reveals a scorching new hot take concerning the Academy Award for Best Picture. Lastly, the guys review new Broadway shows, “The Drama,” “Mother Mary,” Season 3 of “Euphoria,” “Face/Off” on the big screen, the best-looking 4K discs, and more. Visit our brand new website waywpodcast.com Buy WAYW Merch Join WAYW Bonus Features on Patreon Support the show
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May 5 · 2 hr 50 min
183: Jim Jarmusch
Nick and Alex discuss the career of one of Nick’s favorite directors, the singular Jim Jarmusch. As the guys break down each Jarmusch film, stray topics include style vs. fashion, making the mundane cool, slow cinema, revelatory film structure, anthology films, and much more. Visit our BRAND NEW website waywpodcast.com for episode categories, merch, donations, comments, social media, and more! Support the show
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April 13 · 2 hr 44 min
182: One Battle After Another (2025) Commentary
Watch Paul Thomas Anderson’s BEST PICTURE WINNING film right along with Alex and Nick. The guys discuss the movie's brisk pace, Sean Penn’s performance, a critical mistake in the film’s subtitles, stealth long takes, its Oscar wins, and so much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com Support the show
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March 18 · 35 min
181: 2026 Oscar Reactions
Ocean waves, ocean waves. Recorded immediately after the 98th Academy Awards, Alex and Nick absolutely lose their minds as Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” wins six Oscars. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com Support the show
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March 11 · 2 hr 26 min
180: 2026 Oscar Predictions
This oversized Oscar episode has it all: unhinged rants, passionate appeals, analytic predictions, and friendly arguments. In Part 1 (00:23:16), Alex and Nick trash the shoddy award shows so far this year, before predicting the winners for every category of the 98th Academy Awards. Part 2 (01:43:33) is the WAYW Oscars, where the guys each pick their own nominees and winners for every major Oscar category. Join our Instagram Live at WAYW_Podcast on the day of the awards for our final Oscar picks! Sunday, March 15, 2025, 2:00 p.m. PST. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com Support the show
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February 6 · 2 hr 40 min
179: Halloween (1978) Commentary | Halloween Every Week
Alex completed his 2025 movie challenge of watching John Carpenter’s “Halloween” once a week for the entire year. In Part 1 (00:01:10) of this episode, Alex does a solo commentary on the film, reporting all the fun things he learned by watching the movie so much. In Part 2 (01:32:03), Alex brings Nick on to talk about every “Halloween” sequel, the four franchise timelines, John Carpenter’s music, the worst “Halloween,” Sam Raimi’s “Send Help,” and much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com Support the show
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January 23 · 50 min
178: 2026 Oscar Nominations (Uncut)
Alex and Nick break down the 2026 Oscar nominations. The guys discuss “One Battle After Another” landing 13 nominations (!!), “Sentimental Value’s” surprise showing, and how Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” smashed the Oscar nomination record and will likely go on to win Best Picture. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com Support the show
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January 20 · 2 hr 25 min
177: Top 10 Films of 2025
Alex and Nick list their favorite films of 2025. The guys discuss all the foreign, indie, and mainstream films that worked for them, a few bigger movies that did not, probable Oscar nominees, and so much more. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com Support the show
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January 8 · 2 hr 39 min
176: Klute (1971) | The Parallax View (1974) | All the President’s Men (1976)
Alex and Nick end season 1 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project with Alan J. Pakula's Paranoid Thriller Trilogy: “Klute,” “The Parallax View,” and “All the President’s Men.” The guys break down each film, Pakula’s career, Gordon Willis’ astonishing work as a cinematographer, the current state of journalism, Watergate, “Deep Throat,” JFK, sex work, and so much more. Part 10 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com Support the show
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Dec 25, 2025 · 1 hr 59 min
175: The Way Back (2020)
Alex and Nick discuss alcoholism, depression, losing parents, Ben Affleck’s best work, and Gavin O’Connor’s “The Way Back”. This episode is as real as What Are You Watching gets. Watch Alex and Nick's film, "I Am Alive," for free online. Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Instagram / Letterboxd / X Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com Support the show
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