S4 E12: Type 2 - I Love You, Man & Dead Man Walking
In the final episode of this season, we explore Type 2 through the films I Love You, Man and Dead Man Walking.
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 62
The Enneagram in a Movie
The Enneagram in a Movie Podcast is a fun and informative way to take a deep dive into understanding the Enneagram.
In the third season of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe are joined by TJ Ingrassia to explore themes related to the Enneagram in a variety of movies, starting with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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S4 E11: Type 5 - The Imitation Game and Annihilation
In this episode we discuss Type 5 through the films The Imitation Game and Annihilation. While both have some great Type 5 moments and characters, they portray very different aspects of what 5s are all about.
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 61
S4 E10: Type 7 - Beverly Hills Cop & Trainwreck
We discuss Type 7, "Striving to Feel Excited", through the films Beverly Hills Cop and Trainwreck. One shows the lighter, more carefree side of the 7, and one takes a more realistic look at the downside of "too much of a good thing." Join us for some fun!
May 30, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 60
S4 E9: Type 6 - Meet the Parents & Erin Brockovich
In this episode we discuss Type 6, "Striving to Feel Secure," through the films Meet the Parents and Erin Brockovich.
May 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 59
S4 E8: Type 9 - Wonder Boys & Four Weddings and a Funeral
In this episode we look at Type 9, "Striving to Feel Peaceful". Wonder Boys (the box office bomb but surprising great film) and Four Weddings and a Funeral have some great Type 9 characters (and energy) going on. Join us!
May 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 58
S4 E7: Type 3 - Edge of Tomorrow & Molly's Game
In this episode we explore Type 3, "Striving to Feel Outstanding, through the films Edge of Tomorrow and Molly's Game. Tom Cruise... the Three-est Three ever to Three... plays a different kind of Three than he normally does, and Molly Bloom pushes herself to the limit. Both films are a good example of the "growth journey" of Type 3, albeit in different ways.
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 57
S4 E6: Type 1 - Sicario & Chocolat
In this episode we talk about those who are Striving to Feel Perfect... Type 1. Sicario and Chocolat are both great examples of the "The Journey of Type 1", although in very different ways.
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 56
S4 E5: Type 4 - "Withnail and I" & "Pitch Perfect"
In this episode we explore the depths of those striving to feel unique... Type Four. We look at the films "Withnail and I" and "Pitch Perfect" to see different sides and levels of health.
Mar 21, 2023•59 min•Ep. 55
S4 E4: Type 8 - Aliens & Master and Commander
In this episode we switch from the Instinctual Biases and begin talking about the strategies. First up... Type 8 (the best Type according to Mario, although he might be biased).
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 54
S4 E3: Preserving - Father of the Bride & No Reservations
In this episode we discuss the Preserving Instinctual Bias through the films Father of the Bride and No Reservations. TJ Ingrassia forced Mario and TJ Dawe to sit through them in order to exact his revenge after being tortured through Grease and Purple Rain. Regardless, they're great examples of what Preservers are all about!
Feb 08, 2023•53 min•Ep. 53
S4 E2: Navigating - Mean Girls and Goodfellas
In this episode we discuss the Navigating Instinctual Bias through the films Mean Girls and Goodfellas, two movies that have surely never been discussed as having anything to do with each other. Listen to find out why we think they're a perfect match!
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 52
S4 E01: Transmitting - Purple Rain & Moana
In this episode we discuss the Transmitting Instinctual Bias through the films Purple Rain and Moana. They demonstrate two sides of Transmitting that, at first glance, appear to be very different from each other.
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 51
S3E15: Employee Picks - Interstellar
In the final episode of Season Three, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe, TJ Ingrassia and special guest Seth “Creek” Creekmore talk about “Interstellar,” directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matthew McConaughey. Seth shares what inspired him to choose this film to discuss and why he thought the musical score by Composer Hans Zimmer was a beautiful contrast to the film. In typical fashion, the four hosts explore the Enneagram types of the characters as well as the themes of the film, which includes the...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 50
S3E14: Employee Picks - The Thin Red Line
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia are joined by Russ Hudson to discuss Mario’s all-time favorite movie, “The Thin Red Line.” The 1998 war film marked the return of director Terrence Malick, after 20 years from his last film. The four hosts discuss the higher Enneagram themes at play in the film as well as the Enneagram types of some of the characters. “I think we’re meant not to see these people as individual hermetically-sealed identities moving against a static background...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 49
S3E13: Employee Picks - Groundhog Day
In this episode, María José Munita returns to the podcast to talk with Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia about their favorite movie, “Groundhog Day.” The four discuss the psychospiritual elements and philosophical themes in the film as well as the Enneagram types for the main characters. They also talk about how the film illustrates the process of growth. “Without the explanation, he’s sort of protagonist and antagonist at the same time, and so it just focuses on him and his experience. I t...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 48
S3E12: Employee Picks - The Shawshank Redemption
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia are joined by special guests, Clay Tumey, author of “The Blue Chip Store: How Bank Robbery Changed My Life,” and Susan Olesek, founder of Enneagram Prison Project. The panel of five discuss the 1994 drama, “The Shawshank Redemption,” starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. With the film set in a prison, Clay draws from his experience in prison while Susan explores her work with incarcerated people and the Enneagram to not only look at the ...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 47
S3E11: Employee Picks - Fearless
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe, and TJ Ingrassia are joined by special guest Nhien Vuong to discuss the 1993 film, “Fearless, directed by Peter Weir and starring Jeff Bridges, Rosie Perez and Isabella Rossellini. While the four hosts discuss the character’s Enneagram Types, they also explore the themes in the film, such as managing change based on trauma, and what the Enneagram teaches about the fundamental human dynamics. They look into the inner triangle of the Enneagram, particularly ...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 46
S3E10: Employee Picks - The Princess Bride
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the 1987 film, “The Princess Bride,” and reveal how easy it can be to look at a film and interpret it differently. The hosts examine the Enneagram Types for each character, at times not agreeing. Is Iñigo Montoya a Type Three or Type Four? What Enneagram Type do they see for Wallace Shawn’s Vizzini? Why was Andre the Giant’s character, Fezzik, the perfect Type Nine? Listen as the hosts share their thoughts on these and other charact...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 45
S3E9: Employee Picks - Bridesmaids
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the 2011 movie, “Bridesmaids,” starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne. The three hosts explore the film about status and friendships and examine the characters’ Enneagram Types. Listen as they debate which Enneagram Type is Wiig’s character, Annie. Is she a Type Six or a Type Two? Mario also introduces new categories to discuss the Enneagram themes in the movie. “This is what’s so interesting about the Enneagram is the e...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 44
S3E8: Employee Picks - About a Boy
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss “About a Boy,” starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette. The three hosts explore the questions, “Does the pursuit of pleasure lead to happiness? Can any man or woman truly be an island?” They also examine the characters, Will, Marcus, Fiona and Ellie, and their Enneagram Types. “As much a pursuit of happiness is part of the wiring of the Seven, the avoidance of unhappiness is just as critical.” - Mario Sikora [23:25] “S...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 43
S3E7: Employee Picks - Birdman
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss “Birdman,” starring Michael Keaton. As the film oozes with themes of the Enneagram Type Four, “Striving to Feel Unique,” the three hosts look at the question “What is art?” and “Who is a real artist?” as they examine the lead character played by Keaton. They also consider the Enneagram Types for the other characters in the film and talk about the artfulness of the director, Alejandro G. Iñárritu. “The movie itself is really all abou...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 42
S3E6: Employee Picks - Grease
Starting with this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia will select two films they would like to discuss each week from an Enneagram perspective. This week's film, selected by TJ Dawe, is the 1978 musical, “Grease,” about two teenagers whose summer romance unexpectedly carries into the school year. The hosts examine the Enneagram Types of each character in the film from Danny Zuko to Patty Simcox and discuss why “Grease” has spoken to so many people so consistently through the years. ...
Jul 19, 2022•52 min•Ep. 41
S3E5: The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Thor
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia close out their series on the Marvel Cinematic Universe by discussing the two films, “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame.” Through the title character, Thor, the three hosts explore the hero’s journey and power through Enneagram Type Eight. They discuss why they think “Thor: Ragnarok” is a Type Eight film made through a Type Seven lens, and compare it to the final movie in the Avengers saga (thus far), “Avengers: Endgame” that is about ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 40
S3E4: The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Black Panther
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the two films, “Black Panther '' and “Avengers: Infinity War,” focusing on the primary character, The Black Panther. They explore the themes of excellence and aspiration in “Black Panther” as Enneagram Type Three as well as make the case for Killmonger as a Type Three or Type Eight. They also talk about the issues of life and vitality in “Avengers: Infinity War.” “A big Nine-ish theme that I saw in the movie altogether is the theme ...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 39
S3E3: The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the character, Captain America, through the films, “Captain America: The First Avenger” and “Captain America: Civil War.” They examine Captain America as an Enneagram Type One, “Striving to Feel Perfect,” and explore the moral and ethical questions raised in both films. “I just found him incredibly inspiring, and I loved him, really. And I can see why he’s such a good example of how a healthy One is inspiring. They’re the kind of le...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 38
S3E2: The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Black Widow
In this episode, Mario Sikora, TJ Dawe and TJ Ingrassia discuss the film, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” as a lens to explore the title character in “Black Widow,” and its overarching themes of Type Three. Both films share a common theme of searching for identity, asking the questions “Who am I?” and “How do I express that?” The three hosts also examine a few of the new characters introduced into the Marvel Universe, including Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Yelena Belova, and how they play into the Ennea...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 37
S3E1: The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Iron Man
In the third season of The Enneagram in a Movie podcast, Mario Sikora and TJ Dawe are joined by TJ Ingrassia to explore themes related to the Enneagram in a variety of movies, starting with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They examine “Iron Man,” focusing on the character, Tony Stark/Iron Man, as Enneagram Type Seven, “Striving to Feel Excited.” They also discuss how the various Enneagram types play into the group dynamic of “The Avengers,” specifically with Iron Man and Captain America. “I think...
Jun 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 36
S2E17: Reese Witherspoon and Enneagram Type 3 (Part 2)
In the final episode of Season 2, Mario, TJ and María José Munita continue their discussion on the Enneagram Type 3, “Striving to Feel Outstanding,” through the films of Reese Witherspoon as an actress and producer. They explore the films, “Gone Girl” and “Wild.” They discuss how the two films provide a comprehensive view of the complexity of the Three while ending with completely opposite tones. “I think there were a lot of navigating themes in here, but with the understanding that just because...
Apr 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 35
S2E16: Reese Witherspoon and Enneagram Type 3 (Part 1)
Mario and TJ are joined by podcast co-founder and Season 1 co-host María José Munita to discuss the Enneagram Type 3, “Striving to Feel Outstanding,” through the films of Reese Witherspoon. While Reese hasn’t directed a movie yet, the three hosts explore her films in her role as an actress and producer, starting with “Legally Blonde” and “Election.” “She was clearly competitive. And this is something I see in healthy Threes is they’re competitive, and they want to win, but they don’t care about ...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 34
S2E15: David Fincher and Enneagram Type 5 (Part 2)
Mario and TJ continue their discussion on the films of David Fincher to explore Enneagram Type 5, “Striving to Feel Detached.” They discuss the films, “The Social Network” and “Girl with a Dragon Tattoo” and how the main characters in these movies portray Type Five characteristics. “A lot of navigating themes in there, which is really interesting and ironic given that Zuckerberg is presented as this guy with no social grace whatsoever. But he’s not unaware of how people’s feelings work, of socia...
Mar 21, 2022•48 min
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