Podcasts by XYZ with Yike and Zak
Podcast by Yike Lu and Zak Goldberger
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36 - XYZ: The Undiscovered X (Star Trek: TOS Movies Part 2 from 2020-09-08T18:56:13
Now for the conclusion of our Star Trek talk! This time, finishing up the TOS movies with our discussion on The Undiscovered Country and Generations.
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35 - XYZ: The Wrath of Podcast (Star Trek: TOS Movies Part 1) from 2020-08-13T16:56:33
We're back at it again, having another quarantine discussion about a long running film franchise and splitting into multiple parts! We're talkin' Trek. Mostly covering the even numbered entries, bu...
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34 - XYZ -Men: RIP X-Men, or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the MCU (X-Men Part 3) from 2020-07-23T16:15:40
This is the way the X-Men movie franchise ends. This is the way the X-Men movie franchise ends. This is the way the X-Men movie franchise ends. Not with a bang, but with a whimper. In the wake of A...
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33 - XYZ-Men: Origins and Reboots(X-Men - Part 2) from 2020-07-09T12:00:24
Part 2 of our ongoing series on the X-Men! Today's episode covers a whole half of the franchise out there: X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men: First Class, The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past
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32 - XYZ-Men: Podcast United (X-Men - Part 1) from 2020-06-24T12:00:32
Stuck in quarantine, we took it upon ourselves to invite the most literal X-factor possible on to the podcast: The X-Men! We watched all 10 movies in the franchise (Sorry, Deadpool, our podcast nee...
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XYZ Episode 31 - The Great Social Distancing from 2020-03-23T19:13:31
The 'rona got you down? XYZ is here to talk Yike and Zak's favorite shows, games, and podcasts during this troubling time. Note, this episode was live streamed last Thursday, this is an audio-only ...
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XYZ Episode 30 - Lock S-Foils in Attack Position from 2020-01-17T03:22:29
Happy New Year everybody! Zak and Yike discuss all things Star Wars, starting with Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker. Spoilers, neither of us love it. After getting our dislikes out of the way, we d...
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XYZ Episode 29 - Nothing Ever Ends from 2019-12-18T02:20:44
In this episode of the XYZ podcast, Yike and Zak dive really deep into the Watchmen TV Series, covering the major plot points and themes. Spoiler warning ... do not listen to this if you're not cau...
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XYZ Episode 28 - Who Watches The Podcast from 2019-12-05T14:01:03
In a world with masked vigilantes, Nixon as a 4 term president, and a blue dude who can bend space and time, Yike and Zak discuss the artistic merits of a giant alien squid. Join us as we discuss t...
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XYZ Episode 27 - The Life and Times of Henry V from 2019-11-07T13:00:22
Join Yike and Zak as they talk about different depictions of the life and times of King Henry V of England. After a solid 20 minutes of discussing Martin Scorses's MCU comments, they dive into a co...
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XYZ Episode 26 - Rebecca Pilgrim Vs. The World from 2019-10-09T17:57:37
Yike and Zak decide to watch the first episode of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and mostly just gush about their feelings on it and it helps them ascend - and then they talk about spooky Halloween movies, mu...
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XYZ Episode 25 - The Wide World of Comic Books(feat Alex Kempsell) from 2019-09-18T18:58:28
Zak finally gets his deepest, darkest wish: a guest comes on the podcast to talk comics! Alex Kempsell comes on the podcast to talk about his deep dive into recent Marvel comics, as well as others....
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XYZ Episode 24 - Keeping Up With The Cardassians from 2019-09-04T20:41:25
Zak and Yike invite on two episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as their X-Factor this week. Specifically, episodes 3 and 4 of Season 1 ("Past Prologue" and "A Man Alone"). The greatest Star Trek...
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XYZ Episode 23 - Inglourious Neighborhood Spider-Basterds from 2019-08-21T18:11:17
This week, Yike and Zak watch the 2009 Quentin Tarantino film "The Inglourious Basterds" - and then immediately launch into the podcast! Listen to their immediate reactions! Yike has never seen it....
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XYZ Episode 22 - David Lynch's XYZ with Caitlin Safiran from 2019-08-07T20:35:04
It's been a busy summer, but finally, the stars (and our schedules) align so that Caitlin Safiran can finally make her appearance on the podcast! We talk about the various HBO shows that Caitlin ha...
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XYZ Episode 21 - A Drum A Drum Toby Maguire Doth Come from 2019-07-31T21:35:11
In this episode, Yike and Zak discuss Spider Man, recent MCU news, and Macbeth. Additionally, we touch upon Mahershala Ali, Zak's recent Maryland escapades (and resulting feud), and the new Steve I...
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XYZ Episode 20 - Henry IV Pt 1 from 2019-07-17T14:07:39
In this installment of the XYZ Podcast, we go deep into a discussion of BBC's Hollow Crown production of Henry IV Pt 1. We also touch on lots of random other Shakespeare, as well as the always disc...
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XYZ Episode 19 (feat Zach Gray) - History, Film, and Star Wars from 2019-07-03T02:24:46
Joined by guest Zach Gray, XYZ strolls through a winding conversation about diverse topics ranging from all kinds of history, classic Disney animation, to Star Wars. It's a lot. Of everything.
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XYZ Episode 18 - Special Game of Thrones Finale Episode! from 2019-05-24T01:12:11
This week's X-Factor......Game of Thrones! Yike and Zak talk about the often slept-on, little known HBO fantasy series that, honestly, not enough people are talking about. They decompress about the...
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XYZ Episode 17 (feat. Jacinda Ratcliffe) - People Are Good, Actually from 2019-05-14T12:30:09
This week's X-Factor, Jacinda Ratcliffe, talks to us about how people are good, actually. We also discuss Dance, immersive theater, class rankings, and the weird ways we like to make our Spotify pl...
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XYZ Episode 16 (feat David Thrift) -- The Should Word from 2019-05-01T00:21:23
The Thrifty joins us this week for a discussion on the dilemmas of keeping a stable job vs pursuing art. Somewhere in that discussion, we veer into TruckNutz, Game of Thrones (spoilers 41:00-45:15)...
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XYZ Episode 15 - The MCU Episode from 2019-04-12T01:12:03
There will be spoilers! Yike and Zak dive headlong into a winding discussion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! So much MCU! But before they do that, they catch up on Yike's C2E2 experience, talk so...
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XYZ Episode 14 (feat Eric Scull) - To Boldly Go Where Probably A Few Podcasts Have Gone Before from 2019-03-12T13:30:08
Chicago podcast mogul Eric Scull visits the podcast this week as the X-Factor. He lets us know about the podcasts he's been doing lately. He tells us about his various fandoms, including his love f...
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XYZ Episode 13 (feat Kelsey Fehlberg) - Treasure Podcast from 2019-02-26T23:47:45
This week's X-factor, Kelsey Fehlberg, gushes to us about Treasure Planet (the greatest Disney film ever made?) and the virtues of Emma Thompson. What are our origin stories? Should we be scared of...
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XYZ Episode 12 (feat Josh Cahlik) - Oscars, Social Media Fatigue, and cold AF weather from 2019-01-31T00:55:05
In this polar vortex edition of the XYZ podcast, we talk to Josh Cahlik, a Chicago based writer and comedian, about poker, VR, his experience leaving Facebook, TV show backlogs, Star Trek, and his ...
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XYZ Episode 11 (feat Juan Chapa) - Nerdiest Episode Ever from 2018-12-18T23:45:25
Join Yike, Zak, and Juan in a nerdtastic episode. We discuss the new Spiderman Movie, Borderlands addiction, trading card games, exponential power scaling in fictional universes, and Star Wars!
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XYZ Episode 10 (feat Rick Sunderman) - Full Circle from 2018-12-05T00:26:03
This edition of the XYZ Podcast comes full circle with our friend Rick Sunderman, the man who planted the seed in our heads to do a podcast! Join us in our longest episode yet, as we wind through t...
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XYZ Episode 9 (no guest) - Tangentential Midterm Madness from 2018-11-13T23:41:52
In this week's episode, a guest snafu and general tiredness make for loopy ranty tangential weirdness! Yike and Zak talk about their experiences voting in midterms, realize that the podcast is #mum...
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XYZ Episode 8 (feat Alexa Palmero) - Mad About Mad Men from 2018-10-30T22:08:03
In this special not very spooky Halloween episode, Yike and Zak talk to Alexa, who they learn has been alive for 100 years. She teaches them the secrets to looking great in your old age, and she ex...
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XYZ Episode 7 (feat Carlos Cerutti) - Mind your Manners from 2018-10-16T23:18:26
Join Yike, Zak, and guest Carlos Cerutti as we wind our way through a conversation about Dr Who, spoilers, biking on the sidewalk, bad rideshare manners, and aliens!
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XYZ Episode 6 (feat Rebecca Shrom) - The Genius of the Kardashians from 2018-10-02T21:35:37
Join us as we talk to the awesome Rebecca Shrom about reality TV, politics in art, and visual novels! Rebecca gets us talking with great insights into cultural attitudes surrounding reality TV and ...
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XYZ Episode 5 (feat Darrell Monti) - Just Do It from 2018-09-18T22:52:21
Darrell Monti joins the program to talk about Musical Improv, Halloween costumes, the Loudness Wars, and why the world kind of sucks. Plus, the secret history of the Noid!
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XYZ Episode 4 (feat. Liz Cohn) - Talkin Bout Practice And Food from 2018-09-05T02:00:38
We have a guest for the first time! Liz Cohn is a Chicago based comedian/actor/writer and wonderful personal in general. We talk about how to get more out of your practice, food, and the pitfalls o...
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3 - Video Games and Conspiracy Theories from 2018-08-21T23:58:41
3 - Video Games and Conspiracy Theories by Yike Lu and Zak Goldberger
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2 - Improv Theaters Meet The Crown from 2018-08-07T22:56:19
2 - Improv Theaters Meet The Crown by Yike Lu and Zak Goldberger
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1 - Smash Vegas from 2018-07-12T00:51:47
This is XYZ and we're not telling you to check your zipper. We're here to alienate all of our Las Vegas listeners before we have any listeners. We're here to talk about the meta game of Super Smash...
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