The self improvement podcast for lovers of film and TV! Our favorite fictional movies and tv shows can teach us valuable life lessons. Join Ryan Vanderhei, Joe Parente, and Heidi Roodvoets weekly as they explore the newest and most popular movies and shows and how the lessons they teach us can be applied to our own lives.
'Disclosure Day' And The Ethics of Withholding Information
Disclosure Day (2026) · Jun 17, 2026
'I Love Boosters' And The Cultural Significance of Satire
I Love Boosters (2026) · May 26, 2026
'Obsession' And The Difference Between Love & Infatuation
Obsession (1976) · May 19, 2026
'Remarkably Bright Creatures' And The Power of Work Perspective
Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) · May 10, 2026
'I Swear' And Seeing Someone As More Than Their Label
I Swear (2025) · Apr 30, 2026
'The Drama' And Defining Unconditional Love
The Drama (2026) · Apr 15, 2026
'Stand By Me' And Living In Someone Else's Shadow
Stand by Me (1986) · Apr 2, 2026
'Project Hail Mary' And The Definition of Bravery
Project Hail Mary (2026) · Mar 30, 2026
'Hoppers' And The Importance of Awe
Hoppers (2026) · Mar 18, 2026
'The Bride' And The Lengths We Go To For Love
The Bride! (2026) · Mar 11, 2026
'Bugonia' And The Question Of Humanity's Survival
Bugonia (2025) · Mar 4, 2026
'Frankenstein' And The Definition Of A Monster
Frankenstein (2025) · Feb 25, 2026
'Hamnet' And Nature's Magical Contradiction
Hamnet (2025) · Feb 11, 2026
'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' And The Catharsis of Performance
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) · Jan 29, 2026
'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' And The Power of Belief Systems
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) · Jan 19, 2026
'The Secret Agent' And The Many Layers Of Corruption
The Secret Agent (2025) · Jan 17, 2026
'Jay Kelly' And the Risks of Self Reflection
Jay Kelly (2025) · Nov 22, 2025
'Sentimental Value" And What Makes a Great Work of Art
Sentimental Value (2025) · Nov 15, 2025
'Die My Love' And Knowing When It's Time to Let Go
Die My Love (2025) · Nov 11, 2025
'It Was Just an Accident' And What it Means to Truly Confess
It Was Just an Accident (2025) · Oct 29, 2025
'Steve' And Giving When You're Already On Empty
Steve (2025) · Oct 16, 2025
'Tron: Ares' And The Weight of Legacy
TRON: Ares (2025) · Oct 14, 2025
'The Lost Bus' And The Value Of Altruism In Society
The Lost Bus (2025) · Oct 10, 2025
'The Smashing Machine' And What It Really Means To Have Someone's Back
The Smashing Machine (2025) · Oct 5, 2025
'The Master' And Wondering If It's Possible To Live Life Without One
The Master (2012) · Oct 4, 2025
'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' And Why You Can't Protect Yourself From Life
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) · Sep 26, 2025
'The Long Walk' And Bonding Through Traumatic Experiences
The Long Walk (2025) · Sep 15, 2025
"Superman" And Choosing Between Who You Are & Who You're Told To Be | Ep 68
Superman (2025) · Jul 14, 2025
'Jurassic World Rebirth' And The Death Of The Film Industry | EP. 66
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) · Jul 8, 2025
'28 Years Later' And The Loss Of Innocence | EP. 65
28 Years Later (2025) · Jul 3, 2025
'Portrait Of A Lady On Fire' (2019) And How Not All Love Is Meant To Last | EP. 63
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) · Jun 27, 2025
'My Summer Of Love" And Living In Reality Over Fantasy | EP. 62
My Summer of Love (2005) · Jun 20, 2025
'The Life Of Chuck' And Living Your Life To The Fullest | EP. 61
The Life of Chuck (2025) · Jun 15, 2025
'Call Me By Your Name' And Being More Compassionate With Others
Call Me by Your Name (2017) · Jun 12, 2025
'The Phoenician Scheme' And Redeeming Yourself
The Phoenician Scheme (2025) · Jun 8, 2025
'Locke' And Owning Up To Your Mistakes
Locke (2014) · May 29, 2025
'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' And The Ripple Effect Your Choices Have
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) · May 25, 2025
'The Breakfast Club' And Connecting With Those Different Than You
The Breakfast Club (1985) · May 21, 2025
'Hurry Up Tomorrow' And Being Honest With Yourself
Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) · May 18, 2025
'10 Cloverfield Lane' And Standing Up For Yourself
10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) · May 14, 2025
'Friendship' And The Complications Of Male Bonding
Friendship (2025) · May 10, 2025
'The Hateful Eight' And What Trust Really Looks Like
The Hateful Eight (2015) · May 7, 2025
'Thunderbolts*' And Not Allowing Your Darkness To Define You
Thunderbolts* (2025) · May 3, 2025
'Lady Bird' And Being Unapologetically You
Lady Bird (2017) · Apr 30, 2025
'Little Miss Sunshine' And The Difference Between Winners And Losers
Little Miss Sunshine (2006) · Apr 23, 2025
'Sinners' And It's Ultimately Your Choice What You Let In
Sinners (2025) · Apr 19, 2025
'Training Day' And The Complexities Of Respect
Training Day (2001) · Apr 16, 2025
'Warfare' And Looking Out For One Another
Warfare (2025) · Apr 13, 2025
'Moonlight' And What Shapes Our Identity
Moonlight (2016) · Apr 9, 2025
'The Ballad Of Wallis Island' And Learning The Hard Way
The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025) · Apr 5, 2025
'Batman Begins' And How Fear Can Positively Impact Us
Batman Begins (2005) · Apr 2, 2025
‘Up’ And The Consequences Of Tunnel Vision
Up (2009) · Mar 26, 2025
'The Alto Knights' And How A Shared Past Doesn't Make You Friends
The Alto Knights (2025) · Mar 22, 2025
'Fight Club' And Discovering What Makes You Feel Alive
Fight Club (1999) · Mar 19, 2025
'Black Bag' And The Relationship Between Lying And Loyalty
Black Bag (2025) · Mar 15, 2025
'Blow' And The Desperation That Money Creates
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) · Mar 13, 2025
'Mickey 17' And The Ethical Complications Of AI
Mickey 17 (2025) · Mar 10, 2025
'American History X' And The Impact That A Role Model Can Have
American History X (1998) · Mar 3, 2025
"Flow" And A Tragedy's Ability To Bring Beings Together
Flow (2024) · Feb 27, 2025
"Companion" And Towing The Line Between Helpful And Harmful
Companion (2025) · Feb 24, 2025
"The Seed Of The Sacred Fig" And What True Bravery Looks Like
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) · Feb 21, 2025
"My Old Ass" And Appreciating Moments Before They Become Memories
My Old Ass (2024) · Feb 10, 2025
"L.A. Confidential" And How Every Person Has A Price
L.A. Confidential (1997) · Feb 6, 2025
"Presence" And Making The Most Of Second Chances
Presence (2025) · Feb 3, 2025
"Beautiful Boy" And The Overbearing Power Of Love
Beautiful Boy (2018) · Jan 30, 2025
"I'm Still Here" And Masking Your Pain To Protect Others
I'm Still Here (2024) · Jan 27, 2025
"High Fidelity" And The Role of Perspective In A Breakup
High Fidelity (2000) · Jan 20, 2025
"Nickel Boys" And The Importance Of Fighting Against Injustice
Nickel Boys (2024) · Jan 16, 2025
"Se7en" And The Modern Overindulgence In Sin
Se7en (1995) · Jan 13, 2025
"Babygirl" And The Difference Between Fantasy And Imagination
Babygirl (2024) · Jan 9, 2025
"The Princess Bride" And Why We Love Stories So Much
The Princess Bride (1987) · Jan 6, 2025
"Nosferatu" And Understanding The Tortured Soul
Nosferatu (2024) · Jan 2, 2025
"Annihilation" And How Self Destruction Is Coded Into Our DNA
Annihilation (2018) · Dec 30, 2024
"Queer" And The Lengths We Go To For Affection
Queer (2024) · Dec 19, 2024
"Mystic River" And Knowing When To Ask For Help
Mystic River (2003) · Dec 16, 2024
"Wicked" And How People Who Are Different Get Treated Like Animals
Wicked (2024) · Dec 12, 2024
"The Perks Of Being A Wallflower" And Helping Others Realize The Love They Deserve
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) · Dec 9, 2024
"Memento" And The Significance Of Memory In Humans
Memento (2000) · Dec 2, 2024
"A Real Pain" And How Humans Respond Differently To Pain
A Real Pain (2024) · Nov 25, 2024
"Good Will Hunting" And The Threat Of Wasted Potential
Good Will Hunting (1997) · Nov 21, 2024
"Emilia Perez" And The Cost Of Being Your Truest Self
Emilia Pérez (2024) · Nov 18, 2024
"Groundhog Day" And The Complications Of Personal Change
Groundhog Day (1993) · Nov 14, 2024
"No Country For Old Men" And The Role Fate Plays In Our Life
No Country for Old Men (2007) · Nov 7, 2024
"Anora" And The Dangers Of Desperation
Anora (2024) · Nov 4, 2024
"We Live In Time" And Discovering What Real Love Looks Like
We Live in Time (2024) · Oct 28, 2024
"His Three Daughters" And Realizing That There Is No Right Way To Grieve
His Three Daughters (2024) · Oct 21, 2024