Un-American Activities

Mariah and Zach•podcasters.spotify.com

TV & Film

A casual study of anti-communism in movies and tv.

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Episodes

Sweaty Sinatra: The Manchurian Candidate Part 1

Mash and Zach return to discuss the 1962 classic, The Manchurian Candidate! Also features discussions of dog teeth and a surprisingly sweaty Frank Sinatra.

Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Take the Ism, Unionize Amazon

Mash and Zach discuss the anti-Communist short Make Mine Freedom (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxsNU7ZZAlU&t=170s), trade tattoo ideas, and talk about their most recent nightmares. Theme music by Jonathan Benz Episode art by Ada Sprengelmeyer

Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Cigars and the Dog

Mariah and Zach discuss the Tony Scott classic Crimson Tide and deliver their least focused episode yet. Truly a classic for the ages! Theme music by Jonathan Benz Episode art by Ada Sprengelmeyer

Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 4

John Wayne vs. The Pizza Terrorists

Mariah and Zach discuss the less-than-classic John Wayne non-thriller, Big Jim McLain, in which John Wayne does a really bad job of hunting Reds, hooks up with a girl way out of his league, and gets his ass kicked in Hawaii. Possible remake in the mix? Also featuring a new segment, Left-Infighting, in which the hosts debate the correct toppings for pizza. Theme music by Jonathan Benz Episode art by Ada Sprengelmeyer

Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 3

MAS*H Made Me A Leftist

Mariah and Zach reveal their origin story and discuss the politics of M*A*S*H, their impact on 9-year-old Mariah, and the historical significance of the series. Featuring the reveal of the official series theme music by Jonathan Benz, plus more great episode art by Ada Sprengelmeyer!

Dec 12, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Red Dawn: A Reactionary Fantasy

For the first official episode of Un-American Activities, Mariah and Zach discuss RED DAWN (1984), the politics of John Milius, and invite several celebrities onto the show.

Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Intro

Mariah and Zach introduce the show and talk about what listeners can expect in the upcoming episodes.

Nov 11, 2020•14 min

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