The Millennial Falcon Podcast

This week two of your three favorite millennials are joined by another special guest, Leah Sence, to expand on last week's pop politics episode with a deep dive into The West Wing - one of our favorite shows of all time. We try to find hope and optimism in the wake of the Presidential Election results by talking about what we love about this ever-hopeful political show. Plus, Leah really likes Disney's Dapper Day, Anya enjoyed Guillermo del Toro's LACMA exhibition, and Willoughby called Arrival one of the best films of the year!

It's two days until Election Day, and The Millennial Falcon is going political -- sort of. Two of your three favorite millennials and guest, pop politics journalist Josh Axelrod, discuss how fictional depictions of politics are becoming a little too close to reality, and if the late night comedy shows are doing their part in their coverage of the 2016 election. Plus: Josh recommends a double dose of good TV comedies with "Atlanta" and "The Good Place," Willoughby loved "Moonlight" and surprisingly liked "Doctor Strange," and HT cannot get enough of "The Handmaiden."

The Millennial Falcon is joined by a guest, Mike Silangil, for this year's Halloween episode! We delve deep into monsters this time and Mike shares his knowledge on Godzilla and all things kaiju. Plus: Mike is enthusiastic about Netflix's "Voltron: Legendary Defender," Willoughby really enjoyed "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" from Taika Waititi, Anya loves that Marlowe was named co-author on some Shakespeare plays, and HT finally comes around to loving "Supergirl."

The Millennial Falcon is pleased to introduce a new monthly feature: Millennial Movie Review. Your three favorite millennials review "Queen of Katwe," the Disney biopic about a Ugandan chess master starring Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelewo. Plus: Anya is excited about The Cubs and "No Tomorrow," Willoughby can't wait for "Logan," and HT discovered the sweet Netflix series "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories."

Shakespeare in the park? No, there's more to the famous playwright than that. Your three favorite millennials talk about the great Billy Shakes, the genius behind "Romeo and Juliet," "Macbeth," "Othello," "Much Ado About Nothing," and many more. What makes his stories so universal? What are the best page to screen adaptations? We discuss, Anya fangirls. Plus: Willoughby is hooked on a feeling with his new cassette tape player, Anya finally saw and loved "The Invitation," and HT is intrigued by five "Fantastic Beasts" movies.

Your three favorite millennials talk female characters, and how they often get the short end of the stick. Despite the growing number of strong female characters in TV and movies, popular depictions still fall flat. And we discuss if "women behaving badly" is the future of feminist stories. Plus: Anya enjoyed the revival of "A View From The Bridge," Willoughby is super liking "Smallville," and HT is so happy "The Flash" is back in our lives.

Your three favorite millennials talk about Joss Whedon, the creator of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Firefly,' the director of 'Avengers.' We talk why he is so beloved and criticized, and HT and Anya try to reconcile the similarities between their faves Joss Whedon and Aaron Sorkin. Plus: Anya loves rom-coms and 'Sleeping With Other People,' Willoughby gives 'Luke Cage' rave reviews, and HT can't get enough of Utada Hikaru's new album 'Fantome.'

4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42. For our 42nd episode, we talk for 42 minutes about one of our favorite TV shows, "Lost," a once universally-beloved show that people love to hate thanks to its polarizing ending. Your three favorite millennials defend the show and its ending: It's about the journey, not the destination. Plus: Anya treats herself to retail therapy and 'Bridget Jones' Baby,' HT was impressed by 'The Magnificent Seven,' and Willoughby discovers 'Penny Dreadful.'

It's Emmys Day, but today we're talking movies. Your three favorite millennials preview the 2016 fall movie season and predict what movies could be a contender for the Oscar race. Plus: Willoughby digs the new Bastille album, HT is excited about her Green Day concert tickets, and Anya is always really liking Tom Hanks.

Your three favorite millennials talk the return of fall TV, and the beginning of more late nights as we try to catch up with Peak TV. We look forward to new and returning TV shows, and all agree that CW is killing it.

Things get ... stranger over on The Millennial Falcon, as your three favorite millennials talk about the hottest pop culture item of the summer: "Stranger Things." We talk the criticisms and praises for the '80s-influenced show and our favorite characters (STEVE). Plus: Anya loves Hollywood's return to romance with "La La Land" and "Beauty and the Beast," HT is excited for Utada Hikaru's return to music after a 6-year hiatus, and Willoughby loves the return of "Star Wars" to theaters.

Your three favorite millennials are back this week with a discussion on things you might have missed during the summer in pop culture. Willoughby, Anya, and HT give their recommendations for underrated movies and tv shows while discussing reasons why the blockbuster season was so lackluster in the first place. Plus, Willoughby really, really likes "Team Thor" a short mockumentary about what Thor was doing during "Civil War," HT really likes K-Pop star CL and her American debut, and Anya is really liking going back to school and Galavant coming to Netflix.

Two of your three favorite millennials are here this week to talk about their love for Steven Spielberg, one of the greatest filmmakers in history. Anya and Willoughby list their top 3 Spielberg movies and dive deep into Spielberg's master craftsmanship as a director. Plus, Willoughby recommends HELL OR HIGH WATER and KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS and Anya really, really likes Elliot from PETE'S DRAGON.

Your three favorite millennials are reunited! We discuss movie trailers, and how they have become so prominent that we have countdowns and teasers for trailer releases, and they can even taint our expectations for the movie itself. Plus: Willoughby really, really likes Carly Rae Jepsen's "Emotion," and Bojack Horseman, HT is excited for gender-bent reboots, and Anya raves about the chilling trailer for "A Monster Calls."

Two of your favorite millennials are on the bridge this week to discuss a topic near and dear to their hearts: Star Trek! Join Anya and Willoughby as they boldly go where other podcasts have gone before - discussing the greatness of Star Trek. They review the new movie, "Star Trek Beyond," plus dive into what makes Star Trek such a lasting franchise! Plus: Anya is really likes The Little Prince, a classic story come to life via Netflix, and Willoughby loved reading American Gods, by Neil Gaiman.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that two girls in possession of a podcast must be in want of a celebration of period pieces. Two of your favorite millennials, Anya and HT, talk about their favorite costume dramas while Willoughby is away on vacation, and discuss why the genre's popularity is still so prevalent today. Plus: Anya extols "Flight of the Conchords" after she attends their reunion concert, and HT can't get enough of "Stranger Things" and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

Anya is gallivanting around at the San Diego Comic Con this weekend while Willoughby and HT watch afar from the East Coast. Two of your three favorite millennials are not jealous at all, as they recount the good, the bad, and the geeky items that came out of Comic Con. Plus: Willoughby gives a glowing review of "Star Trek Beyond" and HT highly recommends the new, creepy Netflix series "Stranger Things."

Your three favorite millennials talk about the biggest pop culture phenomenon right now: "Pokemon Go." What does the augmented reality game mean for the future of gaming? And how big of a change will it actually make on our way of life? We try to catch 'em all in our discussion. Plus: Anya is prepping for Comic Con, Willoughby can't get enough of "Star Wars Celebration," and HT waxes nostalgic for the jdrama "Nobuta wo Produce."

Summer blockbusters are kind of a bust this year, so your three favorite millennials turn to our bookshelves for some pop culture entertainment. What books do you like to read on the beach, the poolside or on vacation? Plus: Willoughby cannot get enough of "Pokemon Go" or "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," HT is excited for "Mr. Robot"'s return, and Anya praised "Ghostbusters" after an early screening of the movie.

A story captivates us, but world-building draws us into movies or books. What is an effective way of world-building, and when does too much world-building bog down a movie? You three favorite millennials discuss 'Pacific Rim,' 'Lord of the Rings,' 'Harry Potter,' 'Jupiter Ascending,' and more to find out. Plus: Anya is over the moon about finally seeing 'Hamilton,' Willoughby is reading 'Star Wars: Bloodline,' and HT is inexplicably excited for 'The Shallows.'