The Common Era

Another episode in the mix! The Two Escobars is a great documentary about soccer and drugs in Colombia. A great direction to go after watching this doc would be to watch Narcos which, I think, is the best Netflix production to date. Enjoy and c

Episode 23: V for Vendetta with Dr. James Wicks

May 18th, 2016

We were joined again by the intellectual juggernaut that is Dr. James Wicks. He has left such a lasting impression on us that we questioned our grammar and/or vocabulary at least three times during the show. What a man. Enjoy and catch us next

Episode 22: Dope with Andrew Norbeck

Apr 26th, 2016

We talked about the movie Dope this week. Andy Norbeck, film maker and movie lover extraordinaire joined us on the pod. As always, opinions were scattered but the conversation about the flick was a lot of fun. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for list

Episode 21: Blade Runner with Russell Wood

Apr 18th, 2016

Russell Wood joined us on the pod this week to talk about an '80s flick. Blade Runner divided opinions but was a blast to discuss. Join us next week to hear about Dope! Thanks for listening!

Episode 20: 13 Going on 30 with Dave Salazar

Mar 31st, 2016

Hi all! Been a while since we've podded. We watched this movie because Dave recommended it and then we talked about it. And talked about time travel. Enjoy!

Episode 19: Side Effects

Feb 5th, 2016

Y Tu Mama Tambien was a no go, so we watched Side Effects instead. Enjoy the "gambit" of topics we talk about on the show!

Episode 18: City of God

Jan 25th, 2016

This week, we watched City of God. Brazilian Portuguese sounds funny.

Episode 17: In Bruges

Jan 18th, 2016

Eduardo and myself talked about In Bruges this week. We liked the movie and have bad accents.

Episode 16: A Very Murray Christmas

Jan 5th, 2016

Eddie and I did this episode in a car. The movie sucked and the quality sucked. Hope you like it!

Episode 15: Mean Girls

Dec 8th, 2015

Dave Salazar joined us and we got "diverse" on this week's pod.

Episode 14: Swingers

Nov 23rd, 2015

On this episode of the Common Era podcast we talked about the movie Swingers. Hunter Babcock also joined the pod and made us funny. Thanks for listening!

Episode 13: Beasts of No Nation

Nov 10th, 2015

Tough film this week. We watched Beasts of No Nation and talked about it. Next week we'll talk about Swingers. Enjoy!

Episode 12: Inglourious Basterds

Oct 19th, 2015

We talked about Inglourious Basterds this week and welcomed J.J. and Wesley Paul to the pod. They're smarter than us so that's cool. Thanks for listening.

Episode 11: The Bourne Identity

Oct 12th, 2015

We talked about The Bourne Identity this week on the pod. Eddie and I both enjoyed it. We also touched on topics like politeness and youth sports during the pod.

Episode 10: Moonrise Kingdom

Oct 5th, 2015

On this week's pod we talked about Moonrise Kingdom. We introduced some intro music and it was my birthday at the time of recording. I maintain that Wes Anderson is a creep, Eddie does not.

Episode 9: World War Z

Sep 21st, 2015

We talked about a zombie movie this week. That zombie movie was World War Z. I enjoyed it, Eddie didn't. He's wrong, I'm right.

Episode 8: Jerry Maguire with Hunter Babcock

Sep 15th, 2015

On this pod we talked to Hunter Babcock about his love of Jerry Maguire. We indulged ourselves and went a bit long, sorry.

Episode 7: Rounders

Sep 7th, 2015

On this episode of the Common Era pod we talk about Rounders. I think it's a fun movie but Eddie thinks differently, I think. Eddie also uses the term "black guy" when it's not necessary to identify the person's ethnicity. Nice one, Eduardo.Hap

Episode 6: The Big Lebowski

Aug 24th, 2015

On this week's pod Coleman calls in from San Juan Capistrano and we talk about The Big Lebowski. We also talked about apartment renting and students walking into your class hating you.

Episode 5: The Hurt Locker

Aug 17th, 2015

This week's pod features no guests. We talk about The Hurt Locker, Chris Hedges, men in euro-trunks, educational reform, and the rap group NWA.

Episode 4: Fruitvale Station with Dr. James Wicks

Aug 12th, 2015

The pod's back this week with guest James "the Doctor" Wicks. We talked Fruitvale Station and Sundance. Wicks wanted this to be a two-parter but we refrained. Quite frankly we're not that technically sound (yet). Thanks for listening.

Episode 3: Fargo

Jul 27th, 2015

In this episode, we talk about Fargo - a great Coen brothers movie from the 90s. We also talk about what people choose to display in their cars, animal rights activism, and other stuff. Thanks for listening.