Talking Nonsense: Episode 038

·1 hr 24 min·5 clips

A host reveals why a new medical drama is everything missing from 'House' and 'ER'.

The episode begins with a deep dive into the medical drama 'The Pit', which one host recently binge-watched. They compare it favorably to 'House' and 'ER', noting its unflinching realism, detailed medical procedures, and lack of sugar-coating. A specific scene is highlighted where a doctor, who has an autistic sister, connects with an autistic patient by turning off lights and reducing sensory overload, with the show effectively conveying the patient's perspective. The hosts discuss the show's graphic content, including birth scenes and nudity used for medical realism rather than titillation. They debate a plot point where a doctor on house arrest destroys her ankle monitor to continue working during a crisis, weighing the moral and legal implications. The conversation then pivots to the passing of actor Val Kilmer, with the hosts reflecting on his filmography, including 'The Doors', 'Real Genius', 'Batman Forever', and 'Wonderland', and sharing anecdotes about his career and personal reputation. The episode continues with a discussion on fantasy genres, distinguishing between 'fantasy' and 'high fantasy' based on setting and magical elements. One host recommends the Amazon Prime series 'Wheel of Time', describing it as 'Game of Thrones Light'. They briefly mention other shows like 'Daredevil', 'Andor', and 'Malcolm in the Middle'. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming 'Superman Legacy' film, discussing the trailer, character portrayals, and concerns about potentially overcrowding the movie with too many DC characters.

As heard by us

A relaxed screen conversation that moves from The Pit to funding realities and an open-ended Superman debate.

The episode works best as a candid screen conversation that lets enthusiasm, logistics, and disagreement sit side by side. It opens with warm praise for The Pit, framed through comparisons with House and ER and focused on the pleasure of its medical texture and character arcs.

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Why you'd press play

Press play for full-throated The Pit praise, a $14,384 production update, and a Superman argument about why big character hits need time to land.

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