<![CDATA[The Insatiable Content Podcast]]>1d334e6c-9bc5-5a8c-ad98-ced0298e39fdMon, 22 May 2023 12:30:34 +0000Captivate.fmVincent Rossmeierhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/8d396dda-7640-435b-a329-4ea20f180026/4oQs7E8PUf9oyMv6LzlZ1C97.pngThe Insatiable Content PodcastVincent RossmeierVincent RossmeierJust what you needed -- another podcast featuring takes on culture from a middle-aged white guy. I'll tell you what I liked and didn't like about anything from contemporary TV to podcasts, and everything in-between.https://insatiable-content.captivate.fmyesepisodicnopodcastEpisode 28: "Vanderpump Rules"Episode 28: "Vanderpump Rules"Well, it's official. We've sunk to all new lows over here at the Insatiable Content Podcast. Due to external pressures, I've not only been watching the 10th season of "Vanderpump Rules", but I'm actually up on ALL the gossip of Scandoval. So up on it in fact that I'm podding about it with none other than Kate Simon (we apologize to all the listeners expecting something more high-brow -- normal programming will return next week with a complete breakdown of the post-modern thematic overlaps of Infinite Jest and Gravity's Rainbow). Even more embarrassing? There's a strong case that this is some of the most compelling, meta, and thought-provoking (I can't believe I just used that phrase) reality TV ever. This season turned the mirror of reality TV around on itself, with the audience becoming more knowledge than the characters on the show about what was happening in their lives. The result is a fascinating front row seat to witness how striving, D-list stars respond to real events that impact their real lives and breakdown the fourth wall of reality TV. I couldn't turn away and this is worth talking about it. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself to ease the shame of liking this show (again, I want to point out I was FORCED to watch this). Tune in to hear all about it, as well as for a recommendation for "The Uncertain Hour" podcast and my victory lap about Taylor Swift's faulty relationship radar. Listen now!

]]>Well, it's official. We've sunk to all new lows over here at the Insatiable Content Podcast. Due to external pressures, I've not only been watching the 10th season of "Vanderpump Rules", but I'm actually up on ALL the gossip of Scandoval. So up on it in fact that I'm podding about it with none other than Kate Simon (we apologize to all the listeners expecting something more high-brow -- normal programming will return next week with a complete breakdown of the post-modern thematic overlaps of Infinite Jest and Gravity's Rainbow). Even more embarrassing? There's a strong case that this is some of the most compelling, meta, and thought-provoking (I can't believe I just used that phrase) reality TV ever. This season turned the mirror of reality TV around on itself, with the audience becoming more knowledge than the characters on the show about what was happening in their lives. The result is a fascinating front row seat to witness how striving, D-list stars respond to real events that impact their real lives and breakdown the fourth wall of reality TV. I couldn't turn away and this is worth talking about it. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself to ease the shame of liking this show (again, I want to point out I was FORCED to watch this). Tune in to hear all about it, as well as for a recommendation for "The Uncertain Hour" podcast and my victory lap about Taylor Swift's faulty relationship radar. Listen now!

]]>552cf0d3-f4ad-4a4a-b508-2aabecabde0eMon, 22 May 2023 07:00:00 -050040:26yesfull1281281Vincent RossmeierEpisode 27: 100% NBA PlayoffsEpisode 27: 100% NBA PlayoffsWe've returned! We only podcast when Vincent is 100% Vincent, and thankfully I was today because we discussed one of my favorite topics — the NBA Playoffs. The playoffs are starting up and I was joined by Alex Jarrell and Daniel Meekins to give one thing each of us are looking forward to in every first round series. We covered a lot, so get ready for some wild takes, including Jokic slander, Westbrook fluffing, Trey Young hairline jokes, and a lot of Durant worship. This is a fun one and you'll even get to here some feedback for the host, when my guests finally figure out that yes, I will pick against a team even when they should clearly win just because I don't like them! THAT'S THE BRAND! THAT'S WHAT WE DO HERE! It's love it or garbage. Listen, enjoy, and hit that subscribe button.

]]>We've returned! We only podcast when Vincent is 100% Vincent, and thankfully I was today because we discussed one of my favorite topics — the NBA Playoffs. The playoffs are starting up and I was joined by Alex Jarrell and Daniel Meekins to give one thing each of us are looking forward to in every first round series. We covered a lot, so get ready for some wild takes, including Jokic slander, Westbrook fluffing, Trey Young hairline jokes, and a lot of Durant worship. This is a fun one and you'll even get to here some feedback for the host, when my guests finally figure out that yes, I will pick against a team even when they should clearly win just because I don't like them! THAT'S THE BRAND! THAT'S WHAT WE DO HERE! It's love it or garbage. Listen, enjoy, and hit that subscribe button.

]]>ae5fdc87-f46a-4f3f-9f48-a6ea4359921dSat, 15 Apr 2023 16:30:00 -050041:53yesfull1271271Vincent RossmeierEpisode 26: Magic Mike's Last DanceEpisode 26: Magic Mike's Last DanceWe're still Insatiable over here. The Insatiable Content Podcast occurs with what might be our bawdiest and funniest episode yet. Noted Channing Tatum connoisseur Kate Simon returns to discuss "Magic Mike's Last Dance", the third and final movie in the Magic Mike trilogy. This episode gets especially steamy as we go long on using furniture to support your dance moves, critiques on my dancing and voice work, Last Dance's utterly preposterous plot, and why it's so hard not to love these movies (yep, that language was VERY intentional). Plus, Kate attempts to justify JIF as a viable food product to varying degrees of success.

]]>We're still Insatiable over here. The Insatiable Content Podcast occurs with what might be our bawdiest and funniest episode yet. Noted Channing Tatum connoisseur Kate Simon returns to discuss "Magic Mike's Last Dance", the third and final movie in the Magic Mike trilogy. This episode gets especially steamy as we go long on using furniture to support your dance moves, critiques on my dancing and voice work, Last Dance's utterly preposterous plot, and why it's so hard not to love these movies (yep, that language was VERY intentional). Plus, Kate attempts to justify JIF as a viable food product to varying degrees of success.

]]>bb01fbf4-4ce5-47dc-b382-4ea8bb0301d3Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -050033:14yesfull1261261Vincent RossmeierEpisode 25: "Atlanta" with Eric CherrieEpisode 25: "Atlanta" with Eric CherrieIn the latest episode of "The Insatiable Content Podcast", I'm joined by my friend and returning guest, Eric Cherrie, to discuss the confrontational, bizarrely fantastic, and borderline indescribable third season of Donald Glover's "Atlanta". The show continues to be unlike anything else on TV and this season sets new standards for directly challenging its audience. We go episode by episode to talk about the myriad ways Glover approaches racism, and whether the one-off nature of many of the episodes this season left us dissatisfied. We also cover whether it's even worth asking if we like this show and who it's intended for. And of course, we spend a lot of time on the Liam Neeson cameo. Listen now!

]]>In the latest episode of "The Insatiable Content Podcast", I'm joined by my friend and returning guest, Eric Cherrie, to discuss the confrontational, bizarrely fantastic, and borderline indescribable third season of Donald Glover's "Atlanta". The show continues to be unlike anything else on TV and this season sets new standards for directly challenging its audience. We go episode by episode to talk about the myriad ways Glover approaches racism, and whether the one-off nature of many of the episodes this season left us dissatisfied. We also cover whether it's even worth asking if we like this show and who it's intended for. And of course, we spend a lot of time on the Liam Neeson cameo. Listen now!

]]>241deec8-b1ae-4d02-83a3-3acadd2edd8bMon, 23 May 2022 07:30:00 -050048:26yesfull1251251Vincent Rossmeier24: "Winning Time" with Jadi Mwendo24: "Winning Time" with Jadi MwendoAll we do is win over here at the Insatiable Content Podcast. On this episode, I'm joined by Friend of the Pod, Jadi Mwendo, to discuss the erratic, unique, hyperbolic, and wildly entertaining HBO series "Winning Time" about the 1979-1980 Showtime Lakers. The show is a roller coaster ride that liberally mixes fiction and fact, along with a lot of sex and drugs. Oh yeah, and a little basketball. We cover:

  • The show's amazing casting, including John C. Reily's lecherous portrayal of Jerry Buss, the former owner of the Lakers
  • Whether the show's fictionalization of the team is worth it
  • Whether the show is actually good at portraying basketball
  • The outrage about their depictions of the people in the show, like Jerry West

And you get to hear Jadi take me to task for my cereal preferences. Listen now!

]]>All we do is win over here at the Insatiable Content Podcast. On this episode, I'm joined by Friend of the Pod, Jadi Mwendo, to discuss the erratic, unique, hyperbolic, and wildly entertaining HBO series "Winning Time" about the 1979-1980 Showtime Lakers. The show is a roller coaster ride that liberally mixes fiction and fact, along with a lot of sex and drugs. Oh yeah, and a little basketball. We cover:

  • The show's amazing casting, including John C. Reily's lecherous portrayal of Jerry Buss, the former owner of the Lakers
  • Whether the show's fictionalization of the team is worth it
  • Whether the show is actually good at portraying basketball
  • The outrage about their depictions of the people in the show, like Jerry West

And you get to hear Jadi take me to task for my cereal preferences. Listen now!

]]>6717312b-c6c2-407e-b8a7-c2c58eb3bc80Mon, 16 May 2022 05:45:00 -050034:34yesfull1241241Vincent Rossmeier23: "Ambulance" with Kate Simon23: "Ambulance" with Kate SimonWell, this is a first! On the newest episode of the Insatiable Content Podcast, I'm joined by none other than my Very Special Lady Friend (TM), Kate Simon, who despite her best judgment agreed to watch the new Michael Bay-Jake Gyllenhaal film "Ambulance" with me. To say this movie is bad is being generous. It's a ludicrously plotted, completely incoherent action-thriller that is gloriously unintentionally funny. After first premiering a new show segment "Favorite or Garbage," in which Kate explains why my cereal habits make me a monster, we break down just why "Ambulance" is so, so, so bad, with highlights that include:

  • Why you should never hit on a woman in her workplace
  • Gyllenhaal's inexplicable yelling
  • Why painting an ambulance green isn't a great tactical decision when in engaged in a high speed chase
  • Whether unconditional love entails overlooking your partner's numerous felonies

Listen now so you can experience the movie without, you know, actually having to watch it!

]]>Well, this is a first! On the newest episode of the Insatiable Content Podcast, I'm joined by none other than my Very Special Lady Friend (TM), Kate Simon, who despite her best judgment agreed to watch the new Michael Bay-Jake Gyllenhaal film "Ambulance" with me. To say this movie is bad is being generous. It's a ludicrously plotted, completely incoherent action-thriller that is gloriously unintentionally funny. After first premiering a new show segment "Favorite or Garbage," in which Kate explains why my cereal habits make me a monster, we break down just why "Ambulance" is so, so, so bad, with highlights that include:

  • Why you should never hit on a woman in her workplace
  • Gyllenhaal's inexplicable yelling
  • Why painting an ambulance green isn't a great tactical decision when in engaged in a high speed chase
  • Whether unconditional love entails overlooking your partner's numerous felonies

Listen now so you can experience the movie without, you know, actually having to watch it!

]]>fe60df05-a87e-436d-aadd-d089d57fde5dWed, 11 May 2022 08:45:00 -050029:11yesfull1231231Vincent Rossmeier22: "Severance" with Colin Reingold22: "Severance" with Colin ReingoldTwo episodes in one week? You're goddamn right. On this episode of the Insatiable Content podcast, I get to talk about my favorite show of 2022 thus far -- Apple's "Severance." I'm joined by Colin Reingold, a savvy culture connoisseur, lawyer, and all around great person. And he actually starts the podcast by giving me some serious (and deserved) feedback about the title of the podcast. We discuss the show WITHOUT SPOILERS so listen even if you haven't watched every episode yet or are just interested in the show. We cover a lot, including:

  • Adam Scott, Ben Stiller, and the all around fantastic cast
  • What this show suggests about workplace culture and capitalism in general
  • It's connections to shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Rec"

]]>Two episodes in one week? You're goddamn right. On this episode of the Insatiable Content podcast, I get to talk about my favorite show of 2022 thus far -- Apple's "Severance." I'm joined by Colin Reingold, a savvy culture connoisseur, lawyer, and all around great person. And he actually starts the podcast by giving me some serious (and deserved) feedback about the title of the podcast. We discuss the show WITHOUT SPOILERS so listen even if you haven't watched every episode yet or are just interested in the show. We cover a lot, including:

  • Adam Scott, Ben Stiller, and the all around fantastic cast
  • What this show suggests about workplace culture and capitalism in general
  • It's connections to shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Rec"

]]>97ce5cf6-2e3d-4fdf-a4b0-7c7f0b791c7eWed, 20 Apr 2022 05:45:00 -050029:27yesfull1221221Vincent Rossmeier21: 2022 NBA Playoffs with Alex Jarrell21: 2022 NBA Playoffs with Alex JarrellWe are back after an extended break with a truly incredible show focusing on the glory, the drama, the pettiness of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. I am joined by Alex Jarrell, a fellow NBA and Pelicans obsessive, to discuss all things about this year's truly exciting first round matchups. Even if you're not an NBA fan, you'll enjoy this conversation. We go through every series, but don't just offer our predictions, as we also cover why we love the Kyrie heel turn, Tyler Herro's hair, and whether Zion should be traded or not.

]]>We are back after an extended break with a truly incredible show focusing on the glory, the drama, the pettiness of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. I am joined by Alex Jarrell, a fellow NBA and Pelicans obsessive, to discuss all things about this year's truly exciting first round matchups. Even if you're not an NBA fan, you'll enjoy this conversation. We go through every series, but don't just offer our predictions, as we also cover why we love the Kyrie heel turn, Tyler Herro's hair, and whether Zion should be traded or not.

]]>d7517f63-ff26-4032-b130-2f33fe642029Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -050043:46yesfull1211211Vincent Rossmeier20: Swipe Right -- Netflix's "Tinder Swindler"20: Swipe Right -- Netflix's "Tinder Swindler"On the 20th (!!) episode of the Insatiable Content podcast, I'm joined by my friend, award-winning graphic designer Sonya Contino (@scontinodesign) to discuss the new Netflix doc "Tinder Swindler" and all things online dating. We get into whether this is a good documentary or just a formulaic tale of an audacious true crime story. We also discuss con men, why people are attracted to wealth, and whether online dating is all one big Ponzi scheme. We also share some of our biggest, most outrageous takeaways from being on the apps ourselves.

We cover the following:

  • What makes imposters want to do what they do?
  • David Samuels' book The Runner
  • Why people are attracted to money
  • The elements of a Netflix documentary
  • Why men are all monsters
  • My favorite response to an online dating prompt of all time -- Mountains or Beach?

]]>On the 20th (!!) episode of the Insatiable Content podcast, I'm joined by my friend, award-winning graphic designer Sonya Contino (@scontinodesign) to discuss the new Netflix doc "Tinder Swindler" and all things online dating. We get into whether this is a good documentary or just a formulaic tale of an audacious true crime story. We also discuss con men, why people are attracted to wealth, and whether online dating is all one big Ponzi scheme. We also share some of our biggest, most outrageous takeaways from being on the apps ourselves.

We cover the following:

  • What makes imposters want to do what they do?
  • David Samuels' book The Runner
  • Why people are attracted to money
  • The elements of a Netflix documentary
  • Why men are all monsters
  • My favorite response to an online dating prompt of all time -- Mountains or Beach?

]]>70ee2632-81d3-4fcb-929d-4ca3f87d1439Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:15:00 -050033:04yesfull1201201Vincent Rossmeier19: "Ozark" -- with Kwame Boadi19: "Ozark" -- with Kwame BoadiIn this rollicking episode of the Insatiable Content Podcast, I'm joined by my long-time friend and former college roommate, Kwame Boadi, to discuss the Netflix hit, "Ozark," which just had its fourth season premiere in January. This may be the wildest podcast episode yet, as we get personal, recounting Kwame's love of Madonna's "Like A Prayer", as well as all things money laundering. In this episode, we discuss:

  • The proper way to say Kwame's last name
  • How Jason Bateman is really good at playing Jason Bateman
  • How Wendy Byrd is just like my high school girlfriend
  • Whether Ozark is a metaphor for late-stage American capitalism and/or gentrification
  • If Wendy is the weak link?
  • Whether the Byrdes are the worst parents portrayed on screen since the McAllisters in Home Alone?
  • "The Rap Around" -- the legendary underground hip hop radio show Kwame and I hosted at UVA
  • Big Thief's forthcoming album
  • All things Wu-Tang
  • Why Nightmare Alley is trash

]]>In this rollicking episode of the Insatiable Content Podcast, I'm joined by my long-time friend and former college roommate, Kwame Boadi, to discuss the Netflix hit, "Ozark," which just had its fourth season premiere in January. This may be the wildest podcast episode yet, as we get personal, recounting Kwame's love of Madonna's "Like A Prayer", as well as all things money laundering. In this episode, we discuss:

  • The proper way to say Kwame's last name
  • How Jason Bateman is really good at playing Jason Bateman
  • How Wendy Byrd is just like my high school girlfriend
  • Whether Ozark is a metaphor for late-stage American capitalism and/or gentrification
  • If Wendy is the weak link?
  • Whether the Byrdes are the worst parents portrayed on screen since the McAllisters in Home Alone?
  • "The Rap Around" -- the legendary underground hip hop radio show Kwame and I hosted at UVA
  • Big Thief's forthcoming album
  • All things Wu-Tang
  • Why Nightmare Alley is trash

]]>be459f79-cdca-4b7a-8cb3-8432644b661bMon, 07 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -050045:36yesfull1191191Vincent RossmeierEpisode 18: Children Are A Crushing Responsibility - Netflix's "The Lost Daughter"Episode 18: Children Are A Crushing Responsibility - Netflix's "The Lost Daughter"On the latest episode of The Insatiable Content Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Kate Babineau to discuss Netflix's new movie "The Lost Daughter" and all things Elena Ferrante. The movie, which was directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars the always amazing Olivia Coleman, is based on a Ferrante work and deals with a lot of her favorite themes like how to be an independent adult woman, while also being a mother. It's a haunting film with a lot to say about sacrifice and the way our choices are always wrong, and therefore end up haunting us no matter what we do. Kate and I covered the followed:

  • Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels (the My Brilliant Friend series)
  • The New Yorker article "Janet Lansbury’s Gospel of Less Anxious Parenting"
  • The Last Duel
  • The Town
  • HBO Max's dominance
  • The Velvet Underground
  • Mardi Gras

]]>On the latest episode of The Insatiable Content Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Kate Babineau to discuss Netflix's new movie "The Lost Daughter" and all things Elena Ferrante. The movie, which was directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and stars the always amazing Olivia Coleman, is based on a Ferrante work and deals with a lot of her favorite themes like how to be an independent adult woman, while also being a mother. It's a haunting film with a lot to say about sacrifice and the way our choices are always wrong, and therefore end up haunting us no matter what we do. Kate and I covered the followed:

  • Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels (the My Brilliant Friend series)
  • The New Yorker article "Janet Lansbury’s Gospel of Less Anxious Parenting"
  • The Last Duel
  • The Town
  • HBO Max's dominance
  • The Velvet Underground
  • Mardi Gras

]]>c4bdd4b4-173b-45be-bb89-344223545fb0Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:45:00 -050036:28yesfull1181181Vincent Rossmeier17: Survival Is Insufficient -- Top Five Shows of 2021 Part Two17: Survival Is Insufficient -- Top Five Shows of 2021 Part TwoWhat if I'm living the wrong life and then die?

Ask yourself that and then live the right life and listen to this episode. It's finally here -- the second part of the Insatiable Content Podcast's top five TV shows of 2021. I'm joined by Eric Cherrie (yeah, he's a better person than me and isn't on Instagram) and we go long on all things TV, including the podcast's top show of the year (spoiler alert) Station Eleven. We cover A LOT of shows on this episode, including:

  • 100 Foot Wave
  • The North Water (again)
  • Dave (again)
  • Mare of Easttown
  • The Leftovers
  • Halt and Catch Fire
  • Reservation Dogs (again)
  • Succession (again)
  • White Lotus (again)
  • Station Eleven (greatest show of the year)

]]>What if I'm living the wrong life and then die?

Ask yourself that and then live the right life and listen to this episode. It's finally here -- the second part of the Insatiable Content Podcast's top five TV shows of 2021. I'm joined by Eric Cherrie (yeah, he's a better person than me and isn't on Instagram) and we go long on all things TV, including the podcast's top show of the year (spoiler alert) Station Eleven. We cover A LOT of shows on this episode, including:

  • 100 Foot Wave
  • The North Water (again)
  • Dave (again)
  • Mare of Easttown
  • The Leftovers
  • Halt and Catch Fire
  • Reservation Dogs (again)
  • Succession (again)
  • White Lotus (again)
  • Station Eleven (greatest show of the year)

]]>8204b2fe-e507-4a5a-8d70-e29fe7cfe2b6Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -050001:00:42yesfull1171171Vincent RossmeierEpisode 16: "Maid" To Order - Part 1 of IC's Top Ten Shows of 2021 with Amy BaradEpisode 16: "Maid" To Order - Part 1 of IC's Top Ten Shows of 2021 with Amy BaradOn the first episode of The Insatiable Content podcast in 2022, we're actually looking back at the best shows of 2021. Vincent is joined by his friend and colleague Amy Barad to discuss the Netflix series Maid, which was on both of their lists. The other shows covered on this episode include:

  • Reservation Dogs
  • Ted Lasso (again)
  • Never Have I Ever
  • His Dark Materials
  • It's A Sin
  • The Underground Railroad
  • Hacks

]]>On the first episode of The Insatiable Content podcast in 2022, we're actually looking back at the best shows of 2021. Vincent is joined by his friend and colleague Amy Barad to discuss the Netflix series Maid, which was on both of their lists. The other shows covered on this episode include:

  • Reservation Dogs
  • Ted Lasso (again)
  • Never Have I Ever
  • His Dark Materials
  • It's A Sin
  • The Underground Railroad
  • Hacks

]]>545871b1-4344-43be-b5cc-f01649607612Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -050045:25yesfull1161161Vincent RossmeierEpisode 15: Making Your Day -- "The Harder They Fall", "The Power of the Dog," and Top 5 WesternsEpisode 15: Making Your Day -- "The Harder They Fall", "The Power of the Dog," and Top 5 WesternsWe're heading off into the friscalating dusklight on this episode to discuss two new Netflix westerns, The Harder They Fall and The Power of the Dog. Jadi Mwendo joins to discuss what we liked about Idris Elba and what we didn't about Benedict Cumberbatch and their respective movies. We also share our five favorite westerns, a genre that never gets old. We cover:

  • Quentin Tarantino
  • High Noon
  • The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
  • Unforgiven
  • Hell or High Water
  • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
  • Deadwood
  • The Searchers
  • No Country for Old Men

]]>We're heading off into the friscalating dusklight on this episode to discuss two new Netflix westerns, The Harder They Fall and The Power of the Dog. Jadi Mwendo joins to discuss what we liked about Idris Elba and what we didn't about Benedict Cumberbatch and their respective movies. We also share our five favorite westerns, a genre that never gets old. We cover:

  • Quentin Tarantino
  • High Noon
  • The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
  • Unforgiven
  • Hell or High Water
  • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
  • Deadwood
  • The Searchers
  • No Country for Old Men

]]>c394029d-4219-4c3e-93f1-c9f91675c2e6Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -050033:22yesfull1151151Vincent RossmeierEpisode 14: What Am I Going To Do With A Soul Anyway? - Succession Season 3 Immediate Response RecapEpisode 14: What Am I Going To Do With A Soul Anyway? - Succession Season 3 Immediate Response Recap***Spoilers Ahead***: You say you want to watch family trauma in action? Well, you got your wish. What a finale to season 3 of HBO's seminal show Succession. The Insatiable Content Podcast welcomes friends of the pod, and fans of the show, Greg Nichols and Bob Payne, to discuss what may be the best episode of the series ever. We discuss:

  • The Roy kids walking in on their parents screwing them
  • Tom selling out Shiv
  • Jeremy Strong's incredible acting performance
  • Where the show goes from here
  • Conor's very sad, very ill-fated marriage acceptance
  • Greg's evolution into a stone cold killer
  • Not needing a soul

]]>***Spoilers Ahead***: You say you want to watch family trauma in action? Well, you got your wish. What a finale to season 3 of HBO's seminal show Succession. The Insatiable Content Podcast welcomes friends of the pod, and fans of the show, Greg Nichols and Bob Payne, to discuss what may be the best episode of the series ever. We discuss:

  • The Roy kids walking in on their parents screwing them
  • Tom selling out Shiv
  • Jeremy Strong's incredible acting performance
  • Where the show goes from here
  • Conor's very sad, very ill-fated marriage acceptance
  • Greg's evolution into a stone cold killer
  • Not needing a soul

]]>b02d5a98-acfc-42ec-afa7-ad0153cededeSun, 12 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -050022:07yesfull1141141Vincent RossmeierEpisode 13: Good 2 Yourself - IC Pod's Top 5 New Songs of 2021Episode 13: Good 2 Yourself - IC Pod's Top 5 New Songs of 2021We are finally back after an extended Thanksgiving break. And we're bringing the heat with my top 5 new songs of 2021. On this episode I cover:

  • Taylor Swift - "All Too Well"
  • A spicy take on Swift and a certain former boyfriend
  • The New Constellations - "Hot Blooded"
  • Bleachers - "How Dare You Want More"
  • MisterWives - "The End"
  • MisterWives - "Superbloom"
  • Life in Pajamas - "Good 2 Yourself"
  • The Succession birthday episode
  • The New Yorker's recent profile of Jeremy Strong
  • How the Dallas Cowboys are trash and you're a monster if you like them

]]>We are finally back after an extended Thanksgiving break. And we're bringing the heat with my top 5 new songs of 2021. On this episode I cover:

  • Taylor Swift - "All Too Well"
  • A spicy take on Swift and a certain former boyfriend
  • The New Constellations - "Hot Blooded"
  • Bleachers - "How Dare You Want More"
  • MisterWives - "The End"
  • MisterWives - "Superbloom"
  • Life in Pajamas - "Good 2 Yourself"
  • The Succession birthday episode
  • The New Yorker's recent profile of Jeremy Strong
  • How the Dallas Cowboys are trash and you're a monster if you like them

]]>a3079740-d205-4ee4-b72c-bfff68f93a30Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -050016:50yesfull1131131Vincent RossmeierEpisode 12: Let's Start with the Typos - "The French Dispatch" and Top 5 Wes Anderson Movies with Drew HansenEpisode 12: Let's Start with the Typos - "The French Dispatch" and Top 5 Wes Anderson Movies with Drew HansenWe. Are. Back. With an incredible show on Wes Anderson's new movie The French Dispatch, as well as the top five Anderson movies of all time. I'm joined by my long-time friend and Washington Business Journal Editor Drew Hansen. We cover:

  • Why The French Dispatch is better than you've heard and is peak Anderson.
  • Are Anderson films like an NBA team with too much depth?
  • The Fantastic Mr. Fox
  • Hotel Chevalier
  • Life Aquatic
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel
  • Rushmore
  • The Royal Tenenbaums
  • The truly godawful nature of Marvel movies

]]>We. Are. Back. With an incredible show on Wes Anderson's new movie The French Dispatch, as well as the top five Anderson movies of all time. I'm joined by my long-time friend and Washington Business Journal Editor Drew Hansen. We cover:

  • Why The French Dispatch is better than you've heard and is peak Anderson.
  • Are Anderson films like an NBA team with too much depth?
  • The Fantastic Mr. Fox
  • Hotel Chevalier
  • Life Aquatic
  • The Grand Budapest Hotel
  • Rushmore
  • The Royal Tenenbaums
  • The truly godawful nature of Marvel movies

]]>6de88c30-b596-4827-9556-2982c24ce015Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -050039:02yesfull1121121Vincent RossmeierEpisode 11: Let's Get Meta -- A Podcast About My 10 Favorite PodcastsEpisode 11: Let's Get Meta -- A Podcast About My 10 Favorite PodcastsThat's right folks, we're going meta this week on the Insatiable Content Podcast and taking on my favorite podcasts. In this episode, I cover my five favorite sports and five favorite general interest podcasts. Not to give the game away, but in the episode I cover:

  • "The NBA's Ringer Podcast"
  • "Pardon My Take"
  • "The Bill Simmons Podcast"
  • "The Ryen Rusillo Podcast"
  • "The Boumani Jones Podcast"
  • "Radiolab"
  • "Reply All"
  • "99% Invisible"
  • "Citations Needed"
  • "Heavyweight"
  • "On the Media"
  • "Terrible, Thanks for Asking"
  • "The Rewatchables Podcast"

I also discuss my two favorite hate listens.

]]>That's right folks, we're going meta this week on the Insatiable Content Podcast and taking on my favorite podcasts. In this episode, I cover my five favorite sports and five favorite general interest podcasts. Not to give the game away, but in the episode I cover:

  • "The NBA's Ringer Podcast"
  • "Pardon My Take"
  • "The Bill Simmons Podcast"
  • "The Ryen Rusillo Podcast"
  • "The Boumani Jones Podcast"
  • "Radiolab"
  • "Reply All"
  • "99% Invisible"
  • "Citations Needed"
  • "Heavyweight"
  • "On the Media"
  • "Terrible, Thanks for Asking"
  • "The Rewatchables Podcast"

I also discuss my two favorite hate listens.

]]>441b04af-8900-4432-aade-2fd5fb21f563Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -050024:33yesfull1111111Vincent RossmeierEpisode 10: Calamari Anyone? - "Squid Game" with Patrick ChildressEpisode 10: Calamari Anyone? - "Squid Game" with Patrick ChildressIn our seminal 10th episode of the Insatiable Content Podcast, Patrick Childress joins the podcast to discuss Netflix's infamous show "Squid Game." The most popular show ever on Netflix gets put under our critical focus, as we cover the following:

  • Is this show deep?
  • Is this show good?
  • Quentin Tarantino and violence in art
  • Fantastical violence vs. realistic violence
  • What games would we be good at it if we were in "Squid Game"?
  • The poor hygiene of men
  • New Orleans' problems with water bottle fill-up stations
  • HBO's Sunday night lineup
  • Boumani Jones' podcast

]]>In our seminal 10th episode of the Insatiable Content Podcast, Patrick Childress joins the podcast to discuss Netflix's infamous show "Squid Game." The most popular show ever on Netflix gets put under our critical focus, as we cover the following:

  • Is this show deep?
  • Is this show good?
  • Quentin Tarantino and violence in art
  • Fantastical violence vs. realistic violence
  • What games would we be good at it if we were in "Squid Game"?
  • The poor hygiene of men
  • New Orleans' problems with water bottle fill-up stations
  • HBO's Sunday night lineup
  • Boumani Jones' podcast

]]>133531c7-212d-4752-9032-bc1d905ffae1Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:30:00 -050042:08yesfull1101101Vincent RossmeierEpisode 9: Give Me The Spice -- "Dune" with Jadi MwendoEpisode 9: Give Me The Spice -- "Dune" with Jadi MwendoAfter a brief delay, we're back at the Insatiable Content Podcast with our first returning guest, Jadi Mwendo. We discuss the new film version of Dune, which is both in theaters right now and streaming on HBO Max. Our discussion covers:

  • The visuals of Dune
  • Sandstorms -- yep, sandstorms
  • Why the beach sucks and is overrated
  • Why you should see this movie in theaters even though it's on HBO Max
  • Is this better as a movie or should it have been a TV series?
  • The films Dunkirk and Gravity
  • The original Dune, Blue Velvet, and Lost Highway
  • Is the original Dune story worth this much attention?
  • Um, there's no nice way to say this, but the worms look like a certain body part...
  • Children, Halloween, and dad-ing

]]>After a brief delay, we're back at the Insatiable Content Podcast with our first returning guest, Jadi Mwendo. We discuss the new film version of Dune, which is both in theaters right now and streaming on HBO Max. Our discussion covers:

  • The visuals of Dune
  • Sandstorms -- yep, sandstorms
  • Why the beach sucks and is overrated
  • Why you should see this movie in theaters even though it's on HBO Max
  • Is this better as a movie or should it have been a TV series?
  • The films Dunkirk and Gravity
  • The original Dune, Blue Velvet, and Lost Highway
  • Is the original Dune story worth this much attention?
  • Um, there's no nice way to say this, but the worms look like a certain body part...
  • Children, Halloween, and dad-ing

]]>6c45dbf0-e283-4451-9781-75cd28fcb619Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -050021:34yesfull19191Vincent RossmeierEpisode 8: Be A Goldfish -- The Long-Awaited Ted Lasso Podcast with Danielle VondrakEpisode 8: Be A Goldfish -- The Long-Awaited Ted Lasso Podcast with Danielle VondrakYou've been asking for it and now wishes just became reality -- it's the long-awaited Ted Lasso episode of the Insatiable Content Podcast! We are as wise as goldfish on this episode as I'm joined by the one and only Danielle Vondrak to discuss the only show that could make even the most cynical amongst us relentless optimists. Our exuberance got the best of us and we go longer than normal to discuss:

  • How Lasso's positivity avoids becoming saccharine
  • The infamous Lasso Christmas episode
  • The conflict that makes the optimism in Lasso worth it
  • The show's beautiful depictions of friendships
  • How this is a sport show that really isn't about sports
  • Jason Sudeikis' career, including Sleeping with Other People and Horrible Bosses
  • The infamous dart scene
  • Allen Iverson and "Practice, We're Talking About Practice?"
  • The many cultural Easter eggs in Lasso
  • Why y'all hard seltzer drinkers actually hate alcohol
  • All the things you should do and all the places you should eat in Santa Fe (Meow Wolf, Paloma, La Choza ...)
  • The book In The Distance, by Hernan Diaz
  • Kyrie Irving being Kyrie Irving

]]>You've been asking for it and now wishes just became reality -- it's the long-awaited Ted Lasso episode of the Insatiable Content Podcast! We are as wise as goldfish on this episode as I'm joined by the one and only Danielle Vondrak to discuss the only show that could make even the most cynical amongst us relentless optimists. Our exuberance got the best of us and we go longer than normal to discuss:

  • How Lasso's positivity avoids becoming saccharine
  • The infamous Lasso Christmas episode
  • The conflict that makes the optimism in Lasso worth it
  • The show's beautiful depictions of friendships
  • How this is a sport show that really isn't about sports
  • Jason Sudeikis' career, including Sleeping with Other People and Horrible Bosses
  • The infamous dart scene
  • Allen Iverson and "Practice, We're Talking About Practice?"
  • The many cultural Easter eggs in Lasso
  • Why y'all hard seltzer drinkers actually hate alcohol
  • All the things you should do and all the places you should eat in Santa Fe (Meow Wolf, Paloma, La Choza ...)
  • The book In The Distance, by Hernan Diaz
  • Kyrie Irving being Kyrie Irving

]]>1a7823dd-2031-4e00-85a5-d90f39477affSun, 17 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -050049:22yesfull18181Vincent RossmeierEpisode 7: Shaken and Stirred -- Quick take on the new Bond movie "No Time To Die" with Jadi MwendoEpisode 7: Shaken and Stirred -- Quick take on the new Bond movie "No Time To Die" with Jadi MwendoWe're bloody back with a quick take episode on the new James Bond movie, No Time To Die. Jadi Mwendo joins host Vincent Rossmeier (two men often mistaken for Bond in real-life) to discuss this long-delayed, but ultimately very entertaining finale to Daniel Craig's five-film reign as the world's most famous spy. The discussion covers how Craig made Bond self-aware, how the next 007 can and should be a woman of color, and why it's alright to not remember anything about the plots of the previous Craig bond movies. So grab yourself a martini (preferably not made with Stoli) and dive in.

]]>We're bloody back with a quick take episode on the new James Bond movie, No Time To Die. Jadi Mwendo joins host Vincent Rossmeier (two men often mistaken for Bond in real-life) to discuss this long-delayed, but ultimately very entertaining finale to Daniel Craig's five-film reign as the world's most famous spy. The discussion covers how Craig made Bond self-aware, how the next 007 can and should be a woman of color, and why it's alright to not remember anything about the plots of the previous Craig bond movies. So grab yourself a martini (preferably not made with Stoli) and dive in.

]]>7ab8619f-2fc9-4a4b-8e7b-b45211b2513bWed, 13 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -050019:12yesfull17171Vincent RossmeierEpisode 6: Bada Bing - "The Many Saints of Newark" Sopranos Movie with Bob PayneEpisode 6: Bada Bing - "The Many Saints of Newark" Sopranos Movie with Bob PayneOn this week's Insatiable Content podcast, you're in for a real treat. The one and only Bob Payne stops by to join me, Vincent Rossmeier, to discuss the new Sopranos prequel movie, The Many Saints of Newark. It was a lively discussion, as Bob tried to convince me that my take of the movie being an utter mess was wrong -- it's debatable if he succeeded. On the show, we cover:

  • Wokeness and racism in The Sopranos
  • Rewatching The Sopranos
  • Fan service in The Many Saints of Newark and El Camino (The Breaking Bad movie)
  • Better Call Saul being underrated
  • Bob's mom's star turn in the movie
  • Blaming progressive Democrats for everything
  • The joys of New Orleans food and music, with shoutouts to Jewel of the South, Josephine Estelle, N7, and Ancora, as well as shows at Tipitina's
  • Lord Huron -- possible greatest Western band of all time?
  • Michael Lewis' The Premonition

And be on the lookout for a special pod this week -- I promise, it'll be shaken not stirred.

]]>On this week's Insatiable Content podcast, you're in for a real treat. The one and only Bob Payne stops by to join me, Vincent Rossmeier, to discuss the new Sopranos prequel movie, The Many Saints of Newark. It was a lively discussion, as Bob tried to convince me that my take of the movie being an utter mess was wrong -- it's debatable if he succeeded. On the show, we cover:

  • Wokeness and racism in The Sopranos
  • Rewatching The Sopranos
  • Fan service in The Many Saints of Newark and El Camino (The Breaking Bad movie)
  • Better Call Saul being underrated
  • Bob's mom's star turn in the movie
  • Blaming progressive Democrats for everything
  • The joys of New Orleans food and music, with shoutouts to Jewel of the South, Josephine Estelle, N7, and Ancora, as well as shows at Tipitina's
  • Lord Huron -- possible greatest Western band of all time?
  • Michael Lewis' The Premonition

And be on the lookout for a special pod this week -- I promise, it'll be shaken not stirred.

]]>1da22451-ba52-456f-afe7-47584cd7d91fSun, 10 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -050041:55yesfull16161Vincent RossmeierEpisode 5: Flava "Dave" - Ron Gubitz Joins To Discuss One Of The Best Comedy Series on TVEpisode 5: Flava "Dave" - Ron Gubitz Joins To Discuss One Of The Best Comedy Series on TVOn the 5th episode of "The Insatiable Content" Podcast, the always amazing Ron Gubitz joins me to analyze FX's "Dave", an inventive comedy about the aspiring hip hop artist Lil' Dicky. Based loosely on the real life of Dave Burd, the show is a hilarious take on fame, celebrity, and hip hop in general. On this episode we cover:

  • The history of white rappers
  • Popular depictions of bromances and male friendships
  • The endless cameos on the show (including Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, Young Thug, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar)
  • The Ben Simmons situation in Philadelphia
  • Jurassic Five
  • Music recs for the week including songs from Life in Pajamas and The Anxiety
  • The new Netflix movie The Guilty
  • Ted Lasso critics

]]>On the 5th episode of "The Insatiable Content" Podcast, the always amazing Ron Gubitz joins me to analyze FX's "Dave", an inventive comedy about the aspiring hip hop artist Lil' Dicky. Based loosely on the real life of Dave Burd, the show is a hilarious take on fame, celebrity, and hip hop in general. On this episode we cover:

  • The history of white rappers
  • Popular depictions of bromances and male friendships
  • The endless cameos on the show (including Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, Young Thug, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar)
  • The Ben Simmons situation in Philadelphia
  • Jurassic Five
  • Music recs for the week including songs from Life in Pajamas and The Anxiety
  • The new Netflix movie The Guilty
  • Ted Lasso critics

]]>cf493c0d-278d-4685-82d5-72bda7a24cadSun, 03 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -050029:24yesfull15151Vincent RossmeierEpisode 4: In Your Wildest Dreams - A Tribute to Taylor Swift with our First Very Special GuestEpisode 4: In Your Wildest Dreams - A Tribute to Taylor Swift with our First Very Special GuestThat's right folks, the Insatiable Podcast is back and we've done -- we have our very first special guest, who is none other than the one, the only, my daughter (and soon-to-be birthday girl) Norrie Kay. She joins me to discuss Taylor Swift's new re-recording of her song "Wildest Dreams" and all things Taylor. This is decidedly the best episode of the podcast yet and Norrie Kay is clearly coming for my job. In this episode we cover:

  • Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams"
  • Taylor Swift's videos
  • The Shins' "New Slang"
  • New Orleans' ridiculous trash situation
  • Our top five favorite Taylor Swift songs: "Cruel Summer," "Style," "Wildest Dream," "Long Story Short," and "Willow"
  • The Magnetic Fields' "The Book of Love"
  • The new season of The Great British Bake Off
  • Rilo Kiley's "Silver Lining"
  • Carly Rae Jepsen's "Cut to the Feeling"
  • Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2

]]>That's right folks, the Insatiable Podcast is back and we've done -- we have our very first special guest, who is none other than the one, the only, my daughter (and soon-to-be birthday girl) Norrie Kay. She joins me to discuss Taylor Swift's new re-recording of her song "Wildest Dreams" and all things Taylor. This is decidedly the best episode of the podcast yet and Norrie Kay is clearly coming for my job. In this episode we cover:

  • Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams"
  • Taylor Swift's videos
  • The Shins' "New Slang"
  • New Orleans' ridiculous trash situation
  • Our top five favorite Taylor Swift songs: "Cruel Summer," "Style," "Wildest Dream," "Long Story Short," and "Willow"
  • The Magnetic Fields' "The Book of Love"
  • The new season of The Great British Bake Off
  • Rilo Kiley's "Silver Lining"
  • Carly Rae Jepsen's "Cut to the Feeling"
  • Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2

]]>79790a4e-5c6b-4eb0-800b-32d52e8702bdSat, 25 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -050021:16yesfull14141Vincent RossmeierEpisode 3: Are you really ready for some football?Episode 3: Are you really ready for some football?The Insatiable Content Pod is finally back after a hurricane related break. And this week I'm focusing all on this college and NFL football seasons. I take a different angle than other podcasts out there about why you should be watching this year, with takes on the following:

  • Eli and Peyton on MNF
  • Nick Saban is a high school boy
  • My recommendations on other sports podcasts (Boumani Jones is the best)
  • Sports medicine failures
  • Cheering for teams that hate us
  • Water Polo
  • The sports documentaries Untold: Malice at the Palace and Untold: Crime & Penalties.
  • The movie Warrior
  • The Killer's new album
  • The Hulu show The Only Murders in the Building

And much, much more. Subscribe and tell your friends!

]]>The Insatiable Content Pod is finally back after a hurricane related break. And this week I'm focusing all on this college and NFL football seasons. I take a different angle than other podcasts out there about why you should be watching this year, with takes on the following:

  • Eli and Peyton on MNF
  • Nick Saban is a high school boy
  • My recommendations on other sports podcasts (Boumani Jones is the best)
  • Sports medicine failures
  • Cheering for teams that hate us
  • Water Polo
  • The sports documentaries Untold: Malice at the Palace and Untold: Crime & Penalties.
  • The movie Warrior
  • The Killer's new album
  • The Hulu show The Only Murders in the Building

And much, much more. Subscribe and tell your friends!

]]>4af7692f-a8a0-4d0f-a1a9-202537dd9860Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -050021:07yesfull33Vincent RossmeierWhy would you want to do that?!Why would you want to do that?!You better be ready: It's the second episode of The Insatiable Content Podcast! This episode uses AMC's miniseries The North Water as a jumping off point to discuss some of my favorite content related to endurance and doing things that seemingly no sane person would want to do. We got new segments on this show including my take on why drivers suck, lots of recommendations, and cover the following:

  • (Book) Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian
  • (Film) The Barkley Marathons
  • (Non-fiction article) David Grann's seminal essay "The White Darkness"
  • (Film) The Lobster
  • (Film) The Gentlemen
  • (Film) Palm Springs
  • (Music Video) STRFKR's "Open Your Eyes"

We also dive into why Colin Farrell is the most underrated actor alive and give some shout outs to Ron G., NOLA pizza restaurant Ancora, and Parleaux Beer Lab, the best brewery in the city. Get in while the getting is good and keep pushing yourself to the limits.


]]>You better be ready: It's the second episode of The Insatiable Content Podcast! This episode uses AMC's miniseries The North Water as a jumping off point to discuss some of my favorite content related to endurance and doing things that seemingly no sane person would want to do. We got new segments on this show including my take on why drivers suck, lots of recommendations, and cover the following:

  • (Book) Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian
  • (Film) The Barkley Marathons
  • (Non-fiction article) David Grann's seminal essay "The White Darkness"
  • (Film) The Lobster
  • (Film) The Gentlemen
  • (Film) Palm Springs
  • (Music Video) STRFKR's "Open Your Eyes"

We also dive into why Colin Farrell is the most underrated actor alive and give some shout outs to Ron G., NOLA pizza restaurant Ancora, and Parleaux Beer Lab, the best brewery in the city. Get in while the getting is good and keep pushing yourself to the limits.


]]>16a2adf0-bac8-4f0d-b67a-98d166ee246eTue, 24 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -050021:28yesfull12121Vincent RossmeierWelcome to the Pineapple Suite!Welcome to the Pineapple Suite!The first episode of "The Insatiable Content Podcast" with Vincent Rossmeier kicks off with a review of the HBO series White Lotus. You'll get three things to like about the show, including it's utter send up of rich white people, and two things to dislike, including the lack of character development for the people of color on the show. Check it out now.

]]>The first episode of "The Insatiable Content Podcast" with Vincent Rossmeier kicks off with a review of the HBO series White Lotus. You'll get three things to like about the show, including it's utter send up of rich white people, and two things to dislike, including the lack of character development for the people of color on the show. Check it out now.

]]>b569e857-7532-4446-8b9f-d0563753e411Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:30:00 -050017:36yesfull11Vincent Rossmeier