Not In a Creepy Way

Brothers Eric, Jason, and Drew Anderson probe deeply into movies, TV, and music, but not in a creepy way.

NIACW 629 Remembering Tom Lehrer 08/10/2025

NIACW 629 Remembering Tom Lehrer Eric takes listeners through a tour of satirical songs by mathematics professor and national treasure, Tom Lehrer, who passed away this July at age 97. Now he’s jamming with Mozart, Karen Carpenter, and Ozzy Osbourne Song List: The Elements Poisoning Pigeons in the Park Wernher von Braun Who’s Next National Brotherhood Week The MLF Lullaby The Folk Song Army I Got It From Agnes Smut Decimal Currency That’s Mathematics Lobachevsky Oedipus Rex (I’m Spending) Hanukkah in Santa Monica Clementine Silent E -LY The Vatican Rag File length 51:26 File Size 36.4 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/37746370

NIACW 628 Runaway Jury 08/03/2025

NIACW 628 Runaway Jury Brothers J and Drew discuss the 2003 legal thriller Runaway Jury which they enjoyed for the cast (including Gene Hackman) but not necessarily the writing. Housekeeping begins at 31:15 during which they discuss Drew’s 25th Anniversary, Neil deGrasse Tyson, wood wasps, and a Skylight calendar. File length 53:29 File Size 43.8 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/37651920

NIACW 627 Andor season 1 07/27/2025

NIACW 627 Andor season 1 The brothers discuss season one of Andor, a Star Wars show not about anyone named Skywalker and not involving Tatooine. They all liked where it went but had differing levels of enjoyment getting there. Housekeeping begins at 55:30 during which they discuss J’s Apple Watch difficulties. File length 1:05:45 File Size 47.3 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/37568385

NIACW 626 K-POP Demon Hunters 07/20/2025

NIACW 626 K-POP Demon Hunters Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2025 animated film K-POP Demon Hunters and it is a doggone joy, full of song that slap. Along the way Eric recommends the Behind the Bastards podcast. Housekeeping begins at 35:00 during which they Jack Black, Brutal Legend, Dexter: Resurrection, Superman, and whether we are cruise people. File length 1:16:26 File Size 58.2 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/37468505

NIACW 625 Grenfell Uncovered 07/13/2025

NIACW 625 Grenfell Uncovered Brothers J and Eric discuss the Netflix documentary “Grenfell Uncovered,” about the Grenfell Tower Fire in 2017. It’s very interesting but also pretty grim. Grenfell Map PDF Housekeeping begins at 1:07:15 during which they fireworks, the cost of living, and using AI. File length 1:24:27 File Size 60.8 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/37387440

624 Black Bag 07/06/2025

624 Black Bag Brothers J and Drew discuss the 2025 Steven Soderbergh film Black Bag which was not quite what they expected but that they enjoyed. Along the way they discussed movies by mail Netflix, The Agency, and The Jackyl. Housekeeping begins at 35:35 during which they discuss The Good Wife, Michael J Fox, passive aggression toward neighbors, M3gan 2.0, the podcast The Town With Matthew Belloni, and the new James Bond File length 1:08:57 File Size 49.9 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/37292035

NIACW 623 To Wong Foo 06/29/2025

NIACW 623 To Wong Foo The brothers invite guest Travis Wonders back to discuss the 1995 movie “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar,” which… holds up! And bless Travis for doing research for this movie. Along the way they discuss the films “It’s My Party,” and “Sorted Lives.” File length 1:22:45 File Size 63.1 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/37205565

NIACW 622 Sisu 06/22/2025

NIACW 622 Sisu Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2022 Finnish film Sisu which is… doing a thing. If you want to see Nazi’s killed in an over-the-top gory way, this is the film for you. Wes Anderson it ain’t. Housekeeping begins at 25:20 during which they discuss a bad Captain America movie, the Matrix, Dirty Dancing, and sending a child to sleepaway camp. File length 1:06:36 File Size 45.9 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/37101615

NIACW 621 Acidman Phoenician Scheme 06/15/2025

NIACW 621 Acidman Phoenician Scheme Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2022 film Acidman and the 2025 film The Phoenician Scheme. Both recommend seeing The Phoenician Scheme in the theater and Acidman maybe not at all. Because this is a short ep we’ve added Arch Obler’s Lights Out “The Chicken Heart” because it’s fun. File length 1:06:52 File Size 43.2 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/37013330

NIACW 620 Ahsoka season 1 06/08/2025

NIACW 620 Ahsoka season 1 The Brothers discuss Ahsoka season 1, which Drew and J thought made a lot of bad decisions, especially with the character of Sabine. Eric enjoyed it throughout. There’s a lot of deep diving. File length 1:32:21 File Size 67.3 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36903925

NIACW 619 Margin Call 06/01/2025

NIACW 619 Margin Call Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2011 film “Margin Call” which Drew loves and Eric was persuaded to appreciate. The discussion flows to JC Chandor’s other directorial projects including a deep dive into the lore of Spider-man. Following that they discuss needing to watch The Order, a recommendation for the “Weird Little Guys” podcast, Thunderbolts*, cults, and Sarah Vowell File length 1:11:49 File Size 48.7 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36803915

NIACW 619 Margin Call 06/01/2025

NIACW 618 Lou 05/25/2025

NIACW 618 Lou Brothers J and Eric discuss the Allison Janney film “Lou,” which could have been called “Mom Wick.” It’s pretty decent. Beforehand they discuss the docudrama “iHostage,” which was not as fun nor satisfying; Operation Ajax and the CIA coup of Iran, and Jurnee Smollett. Housekeeping begins at 38:20 during which they discuss getting a Mac Mini. File length 53:34 File Size 39.4 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36701585

NIACW 617 Fractured 05/18/2025

NIACW 617 Fractured Brothers J and Drew discuss the 2019 Netflix film ‘Fractured,’ which contained a lot of talented actors but was not ultimately successful. Along the way they discuss the ethics of organ donation. Housekeeping begins at 36:20 during which they the TV show Fringe, big purchase karma punishment, how objects select their own places in your home, plumbing issues, and the long distance purchase of a car. File length 1:07:02 File Size 48.2 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36611190

NIACW 616 Mandalorian Season 3 05/11/2025

NIACW 616 Mandalorian Season 3 The brothers discuss the Mandalorian season 3 and all liked it quite a bit. Along the way they discuss the Simon Boswell soundtrack to the movie Hardware, Nirvana, having a brother with a cool job. Housekeeping begins at 53:05 during which they discuss Episode III in the theatre, buying a minivan, and vanity license plates. File length 1:17:41 File Size 52.7 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36520755

NIACW 615 The Book of Boba Fett 05/04/2025

NIACW 615 The Book of Boba Fett The brothers discuss The Book Of Boba Fett, an entry into the Star Wars universe that Eric enjoyed more than Drew and J. Housekeeping begins at 52:10 during which they discuss Terraforming Mars, hot water heaters, using video games and audiobooks to dissociate but co-op video games to reassociate with family, Eric’s last iPod, taking one’s children to a non-kid movie at their choice, and spiders. File length 1:19:43 File Size 54.4 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36423770

NIACW 614 Smile 2 04/27/2025

NIACW 614 Smile 2 Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2024 film Smile 2, the follow up with Smile, which we loved (and discussed in episode 496). Eric like this as much but Drew found it unsatisfying. Drew wanted an exploration of the universe that he did not get. Eric loved the main character enough to forgive the film for not aiming higher. Housekeeping begins at 41:01 during which they discuss their own inability to remember to which movies they’ve devoted an episode, unnecessary sequels, anticipating seeing Revenge of the Sith in a theater, raising kids, and The Pitt . File length 55:38 File Size 39.1 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36324355

NIACW 613 The Dig 04/20/2025

NIACW 613 The Dig Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2021 Ralph Fiennes film “The Dig,” which was deliberately paced but still good. Along the way they discuss CPR rhythm songs and the top pop songs from 1939. Housekeeping begins at 35:40 during and if it wasn’t clear earlier we released this episode months after we recorded it is when we mention snowy weather. Drew probably thinks we are mocking him for his much more recent furnace issues. J tells the story of how online applications sometimes make the things we used to do easily much more difficult. Oh and Eddie Rabbitt File length 57:29 File Size 41.7 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36233050

NIACW 612 Better Man 04/13/2025

NIACW 612 Better Man Brothers J and Drew discuss the bizarre Robbie Williams biopic “Better Man.” They loved it! Housekeeping begins at 48:10 during which they discuss EVEN MORE furnace issues, tabletop roleplaying games, songwriting, and candy. File length 1:18:53 File Size 58.3 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36112950

NIACW 611 The Mandalorian Season 2 04/06/2025

NIACW 611 The Mandalorian Season 2 The brothers discuss season 2 of The Mandalorian which they agreed was much better than season 1. They enjoyed the return of beloved characters and fun casting choices: Timothy Olyphant, Michael Biehn, Katee Sackhoff, Bill Burr, Ming-Na, Wen, and Richard freakin’ Brake Housekeeping begins at 55:15 during which they discuss boiler maintenance, IMAX festivals, and sectional furniture File length 1:27:29 File Size 62.3 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/36022720

NIACW 610 Den of Thieves 2 03/30/2025

NIACW 610 Den of Thieves 2 Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2025 heist film "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera," which was much less successful than its predecessor. Along the way they discuss the 1977 Tenerife airport disaster, Scarface, Reacher, and the evils of venture capital. Housekeeping begins at 48:25 during which they discuss Uncle Jon’s true Apple device stance, volcanic predictions, footage of a recent fire inside a local car wash, and Drew’s favorite TV series this year “The Pitt” File length 1:09:59 File Size 55.3 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35921735

NIACW 609 The Menu 03/23/2025

NIACW 609 The Menu The brothers discuss the dark comedy The Menu. They all agree the performances were good and the satire was wicked but Brother J didn’t like one casual treatment of a serious subject. Drew and Eric loved it without reservations (see what we did there?) Housekeeping begins at 36:45 during which they discuss changing cell phone carriers and how it relates to the car buying experience, the joys of a Costco membership, Gene Hackman, and the Christopher Reeve Superman movies. File length 1:04:26 File Size 46.2 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35823325

NIACW 608 Nosferatu 2024 03/16/2025

NIACW 608 Nosferatu 2024 Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2024 Robert Eggers remake of the 1922 film Nosferatu. It’s beautiful and moves along better than the original. Along the way they use tiktok influencer iamdavidchristiansen to . They also discuss Life cereal commercials and the Litter Robot by Whiskers File length 1:03:43 File Size 45.0 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35710875

NIACW 607 The Mandalorian Season 1 03/09/2025

NIACW 607 The Mandalorian Season 1 The brothers dive back into the Star Wars universe with The Mandalorian season 1. Eric gets shamed for not doing his homework so they recorded this in two parts. Along the way they discuss family history, sports, poor college habits, the Jericho Trumpets of the Stuka bombers, and “shooting in the Volume.” File length 1:40:31 File Size 72.5 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35590285

NIACW 606 The Company You Keep 03/02/2025

NIACW 606 The Company You Keep Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2012 Robert Redford film “The Company You Keep.” It’s a throwback to an earlier kind of thriller and it made them appreciate the acting of Shia LaBeouf and a huge cast of great character actors. Housekeeping begins at 34:45 during which they discuss British vs American chocolate and sassafras vs sarsaparilla . Here’s the song File length 59:05 File Size 43.4 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35497045

NIACW 605 Conclave 02/22/2025

NIACW 605 Conclave The present Pontiff’s prognosis is poor so there’s no better time for a Pope picking procedural, 2024’s Conclave. It’s excellent. Housekeeping meanders in around 34:00 during which the brothers discuss the Academy Awards, iconography, Veruca Salt, and Dexter. File length 54:29 File Size 40.9 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35391120

NIACW 604 Gladiator 2 02/16/2025

NIACW 604 Gladiator 2 Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2024 film Gladiator II. Drew was vexed, mightily vexed. Housekeeping begins at 45:40 during which they discuss mending fences and Nick Cave. File length 1:09:37 File Size 50.6 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35298200

NIACW 603 Gladiator 02/08/2025

NIACW 603 Gladiator Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the Ridley Scott film Gladiator. It’s a fun ride Housekeeping begins at 1:04:00 during which they discuss holiday adventures, breathing, Lego, and packing luggage. File length 59:32 File Size 47.4 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35205420

NIACW 602 Slow Horses Season 3 02/01/2025

NIACW 602 Slow Horses Season 3 Brothers J and Drew discuss third season of Slow Horses as well as true tales of Alaskan foxes. Housekeeping begins at 1:07:39 during which they discuss wind storms, generators, and home owners insurance. File length 1:26:41 File Size 62.0 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35111225

NIACW 601 Kimi 01/26/2025

NIACW 601 Kimi Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2022 Steven Soderbergh film Kimi, starring Zoe Kravitz. It’s lightweight but fun. Along the way they discuss grooming standards of the police and improviser Andy Daily and his character Dalton Wilcox File length 1:11:00 File Size 56.3 MB Theme by via Subscribe to us on Listen to us on Like us on Follow us on Send your comments to Visit the show website at /episode/index/show/notcreepy/id/35008465

Not In a Creepy Way

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