Best James Mulholland Podcasts (2025)

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The Ladykillers with Connor Ratliff 2:47:07

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We must have waffles forthwith! We must also have Connor Ratliff on the pod to talk about Tom Hanks for the first time since the completion of his Dead Eyes series! Join us for a spirited discussion about 2004’s The Ladykillers, a film that is universally regarded as the Coens’ worst, and is also the film that ended Hanks’ legendary decade-long bof…

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Fight Club Film Analysis (Part 1): MKULTRA, Freemasonry, Human Sacrifice & Shadow Work! 1:08:56

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https://patreon.com/illuminatiwatcher UNLOCK AD-FREE AND HUNDREDS OF BONUS EPISODES! On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we’re beginning a full decode of the cult classic film Fight Club! We’ll go through the entire film and point out the symbolism of MKULTRA mind control programming, alter egos, …

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Charlie Kirk Shooting: King Kill 33, Freemasonry, Witchcraft and Occult Rituals BONUS 18:57

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UNLOCK FULL EPISODE: https://Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we're doing our SECOND Supporters-Only bonus show of the month- we're going to unpack what happened to Charlie Kirk but ONLY from the occult perspective on how this directly maps onto the James Shelby Do…

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Intolerable Cruelty with Katey Rich 2:15:37

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We’ve been exposed. You’ve nailed our asses. Of course we’re going to defend this movie! 2004’s Intolerable Cruelty features George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones at the height of their powers, yet failed to connect with contemporary audiences. Guest Katey Rich joins us as we attempt to understand why. Too mean? Too talky? A lack of period trappi…

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Epstein’s Birthday Book Review: Elite Secrets, Sex, and Sinister Connections BONUS 14:53

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UNLOCK FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/c/illuminatiwatcher On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have our September BONUS episode only for supporters! I’m going to walk you through this now-infamous Epstein Birthday Book! I’ll show you all the relevant information, coded language, not-…

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Shakespeare’s Secret Cult: Francis Bacon, Kubrick, Lynch & the Technocratic Gnosis with Robert Frederick! 1:12:27

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Fresh shirt drop at new store: https://occultsymbolism.com/ On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we are joined with a guest that's been doing some massively deep research into Shakespeare, Francis Bacon and the impending Scientific Technocracy- it's Robert Frederick! He's the host of The Hidden Lif…

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The Man Who Wasn't There with Jordan Hoffman 2:35:01

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This one’s a real enigma - is The Man Who Wasn’t There a film about the alienation of a man who is deeply closeted and searching for connection in a tightly wound post-war world? Is it about a wife guy who doesn’t know how to express his feelings? Is it somehow about how Beethoven was not only deaf but suffered from horrific diarrhea at the end of …

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Taylor Swift’s Witchy New Album, Labubu Demon Toys & Matt Rife Buys the Conjuring House! LIVE Stream! 2:18:46

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Sub to the new YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@occultsymbolism On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have the August 2025 livestream show! Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl is here — and the occult symbolism is everywhere! From the fate of Ophelia to her fragmented alter-egos, witchy numerology…

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O Brother, Where Art Thou? with Emily St. James 2:16:54

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Those Soggy Bottom Boys really know how to carry a tune! Emily St. James joins us to talk about O Brother, Where Art Thou?, a wonderful film whose reputation was ultimately eclipsed by its octuple-Platinum soundtrack of “old timey” bops. When we’re on track, we’re talking peak Clooney, digital color correction, T. Bone Burnett, and the history of S…

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Sunshine Film Analysis: Black Sun, Saturn Death Cult & Hidden Solar Symbolism! BONUS 22:15

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have the August BONUS episode for supporter feeds! We dive deep into the occult symbolism of Danny Boyle’s Sunshine, exploring how the film functions as a modern allegory for death, rebirth, and humanity’s obsession with the solar deity. We unpack the story o…

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7SEES: Exposing Truthers & Technocracy Agenda- Flynn, QAnon, Rogan, Snowden, Assange & the Great Reset! 1:40:59

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we are joined with a red-hot special guest: 7SEES! He's been exposing data maps of your favorite truthers and their possible connections to the Technocracy agenda! We'll talk about the Michael Flynn network, Q Anon, Trevor Fitzgibbon, The Wellness Company, Couls…

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The Big Lebowski with Seth Rogen 2:49:43

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It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for - Seth Rogen joins us to talk about the Coens’ 1998 stoner classic The Big Lebowski. It should come as no surprise that Lebowski has loomed large over Seth’s work as a writer and director, and we’re going in depth on the influence and lasting impact of The Dude. Make yourself a White Russian (but maybe t…

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Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES 7:53

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From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crim…

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The Shining Decoded Pt 3: Kubrick’s Code—Illuminati Bloodlines, MKULTRA, Eyes Wide Shut, Portals, Saturn & the Moon Landing Lie 1:13:12

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New online store is now up with the Mushroominati Watcher Coffee! https://occultsymbolism.com On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we wrap our decoding of Kubrick's The Shining! In Part 3 we’ll decode the entire film: Stephen King, America, Illuminati bloodlines, Eyes Wide Shut elitist parties, Eps…

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Fargo with Zach Cregger 2:52:22

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Did we get the director of Weapons, another “true story,” on our Fargo episode? You betcha. Zach Cregger joins the Blank Check crew to discuss the Coens’ 1996 masterpiece and we’re going SCENE BY SCENE dissecting this perfect movie. “Minnesota nice,” “Dark Marge,” the Mike Yanagita scene, the origins of Jerry’s overwhelming debt, the inner life of …

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The Shining Decoded Pt 2: Room 237, Grady Twins, Labyrinths & Epstein Parties! 1:22:08

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we continue our decoding of Kubrick's The Shining! In Part 2 we’ll walk through the second half of the film- we’ll talk about symbolism found in the German Adler typewriter, eagles, phoenix, labyrinths, Heretic, Grady twins, Room 217 vs Room 237, Faustian bargai…

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The Hudsucker Proxy with Mike Mitchell & Nick Wiger 3:41:00

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(Gestures at a circle) You know, for kids! Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger of the Doughboys join us for a freewheeling, gut-busting episode about the time Joel Silver gave the Coens a bunch of money to make a “commercial film” and then it ended up being 1994’s The Hudsucker Proxy. A sampling of topics discussed: Paul Newman being hot up until the day …

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The Shining Decoded Pt 1: Conspiracies, Illuminati, MKULTRA & Project Monarch! 1:21:44

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New online store is now up with the Mushroominati Watcher Coffee! https://occultsymbolism.com On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we begin our deep dive into The Shining! Part 1 will explore the cast members, like Jack Nicholson, the movie poster and the first half of the film! We’ll touch on vari…

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Barton Fink with Chris Weitz 3:27:26

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Is John Goodman the devil? Is the studio system good, actually? Is it better to be the director of a bomb than it is to be the director of a film that doesn’t exist? Filmmaker (and part of a DGA-sanctioned directing duo) Chris Weitz joins us to talk about Barton Fink, possibly the greatest film ever made about the “art vs. commerce” divide inherent…

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NYC Midtown Shooting Ritual: Saturn, Mind Control, Modeling, Epstein & the Black Cube Sacrifice 1:02:42

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Promo code “OZZY” on gets you in for a buck! 80% off your first month of Tier 1 or Tier 2 at Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher, or VIP Section: https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL (expires Aug 1, 2025) On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we’re looking at the July 2025 Midtown NYC shooting by Shane Tamura and the…

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2002: Minority Report 41:32

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We close out season three with Steven Spielberg’s dystopian thriller Minority Report, starring Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton and Max von Sydow. Plus: the seeming immortality of Tom Cruise, Sam’s first feature, and yet another award nomination – but this time, it’s not for Sam. LINKS: Trailer for Minority Report Will Ferrell takes one i…

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2001: Mulholland Dr 42:58

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This week we take a slow, spiraling ride down Mulholland Dr, David Lynch’s puzzle-box fever dream starring Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, and Justin Theroux. Plus: Transcendental Meditation, Adolescence, and the time James was up against Angelo Badalamenti for a film-scoring job. LINKS: Trailer for Mulhallond Dr Bob climbs over the sofa in Twin Peaks …

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2000: American Psycho 39:55

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This week we slash our way through Mary Harron’s satirical horror-thriller American Psycho, starring Christian Bale, Chloe Sevigny, and Willem Dafoe. Plus: The Picard Maneuver! And Sam gets stalked by his auto mechanic. LINKS: Trailer for American Psycho The Picard Manoeuver Tom Cruise as inspiration for Patrick Bateman Support the show…

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1999: The Wind Will Carry Us 45:17

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This week we explore Abbas Kiarostami’s meditative drama The Wind Will Carry Us, starring Behzad Dorani. Plus: Iranian hospitality, Marjie’s Broadway debut, and the movie that led to Sam and James meeting each other. LINKS: Trailer for The Wind Will Carry Us Trailer for Joe Gould's Secret Nick Cave on cold-water swimming Support the show…

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1998: Buffalo '66 & The Celebration 54:22

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A double-bill! Vincent Gallo’s Buffalo ‘66, starring Gallo and Christina Ricci; and Thomas Vinterberg’s Festen, or The Celebration, starring Ulrich Thomsen, Paprika Steen and Thomas Bo Larsen. One of them became an instant classic for James. Plus: Dogme 95 and the “vow of chastity.” LINKS: Trailer for Buffalo '66 Trailer (a terrible and misleading …

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1997: Boogie Nights 39:29

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This week we get into Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 kaleidoscopic end-of-an-era drama Boogie Nights, starring Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, and Burt Reynolds. Plus: James’s psilocybin adventure! LINKS: Trailer for Boogie Nights Ben Affleck on teaching miners to be astronauts The final scene of Big Night Support the show…

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1996: Lone Star 38:18

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This week we explore John Sayles’s 1996 bordertown drama Lone Star, starring Chris Cooper, Matthew McConaughey, and Kris Kristofferson. Plus: Sam goes to the Emmys! LINKS: Trailer for Lone Star A Scene from Taste of Cherry Doogh Support the show

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1995: Safe 40:59

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This week we explore Todd Haynes’s prescient 1995 environmental-illness drama Safe, starring Julianne Moore. Plus: Emmy nominations, James’s upcoming psilocybin journey, and how bad Sam is at running. LINKS: Trailer for Safe Kripalu Sam's Emmy nominations Support the show

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1994: Shallow Grave 41:36

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This week we dig up Danny Boyle’s suitcase-full-of-cash thriller Shallow Grave, starring Ewan McGregor, Kerry Fox, and Christopher Eccleston. Plus: Ripley, the frustrations of tourism, and the European Cup. LINKS: Trailer for Shallow Grave Trailer for Ripley Trailer for Cry Funny Happy Deadline.com announcement of Sam’s football project Support the…

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1993: Carlito's Way 42:17

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We kick off Season Three of the podcast with Brian De Palma’s crime drama Carlito’s Way, starring Al Pacino, Penelope Ann Miller, and Sean Penn. Plus: offensive accents, an update on Sam’s car, and the time we almost paid someone $10,000 to read a script. LINKS: Trailer for Carlito's Way The Globe and Shakespeare’s “anti-literalism” Trailer for Bon…

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Epstein Files Decoded: Saturn's Golden Age, Black Cube Cult, Time Travel & Butler PA Ritual 1:38:30

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LAST CHANCE: Promo code “OZZY” on gets you in for a buck! 80% off your first month of Tier 1 or Tier 2 at Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher, or VIP Section: https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL (expires July 30) On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have our live show for July! We'll catch up on me while people …

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Miller's Crossing with Ari Aster 2:09:18

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It’s a movie about hats, and a movie about giving folks the high hat. It’s also a movie about how Jon Polito is the greatest actor in the world. It’s Miller’s Crossing! Filmmaker Ari Aster (go see Eddington!) joins Griffin and David to discuss the Coen Brothers’ knotty homage to the gangster genre, a film overloaded with memorable characters and wi…

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BONUS: Ozzy Osbourne Occult Connections- Black Sabbath, Satanic Symbolism, Aleister Crowley & the Magic Book of Shadows! 17:54

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Promo code "OZZY" on gets you EVERYTHING for 80% off your first month at Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher, or VIP Section: https://wp.me/P2ijVF-aRL (*expires July 31, 2025) On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have ANOTHER BONUS SHOW FOR SUPPORTERS! We talk about all the occult connections to Ozzy …

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Richard Syrett on Coast to Coast AM, UFOs, Orthodoxy, Paranormal Experiences, & A.I. Control! 1:12:51

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On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we are joined by the legendary host of Coast to Coast AM and Strange Planet podcast- it's Richard Syrett! This is a very exclusive interview where we get into his life journey of getting into the paranormal and hosting shows that discuss conspiracy theories, ali…

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Raising Arizona with John Hodgman 2:41:57

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Jesus Cock, that’s a hot new episode! John Hodgman returns to Blank Check to chat about Raising Arizona, the Coen’s swerve of a follow-up to Blood Simple that trades in the hallmarks of noir for the hallmarks of Looney Tunes. We’re talking about Nic Cage’s sad eyes, Holly Hunter’s year of iconic crying performances, rest stop public pomade, and peo…