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 648 Rob Reiner Revisited 12/21/2025

NIACW 648 Rob Reiner Revisited We mourn Rob Reiner by replaying three of his directorial contributions to the arts. The Princess Bride starts immediately The American President starts at 51:44 LBJ starts at 2:02:20 File length 3:08:11 File Size 143.1 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/39484270

NIACW 647 Doctor Sleep 12/15/2025

NIACW 647 Doctor Sleep Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2019 film Doctor Sleep. It’s a short ep for the holiday season but it’s a fun movie to talk about. File length 46:37 File Size 36.8 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/39405650

NIACW 646 Black Christmas (1974) 12/07/2025

NIACW 646 Black Christmas (1974) Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 1974 Bob Clark directed Christmas horror classic “Black Christmas.” Eric found it a charming representation of 70’s cinema but Drew was less charmed and much much more bored. Housekeeping begins at 38:30 during which they discuss volleyball victories, tropical Thanksgiving, Drew’s dislike of Keith Olbermann, and the limited series ‘The Beast in Me.’ File length 1:06:35 File Size 49.7 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/39310245

NIACW 645 The Girl on the Train 11/29/2025

NIACW 645 The Girl on the Train Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2016 mystery thriller “The Girl on the Train,” which is much better than it needs to be and has a great cast including Justin Theroux, distant relative to journalist Louis Theroux. Housekeeping begins at 42:00 during which they two books: John Fugelsang’s “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds,” and Jill Lepore’s “We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution.” File length 54:08 File Size 38.9 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/39206860

NIACW 644 Batman v Superman 11/23/2025

NIACW 644 Batman v Superman Brothers J and Drew discuss the 2016 “Ultimate Edition” of Batman v Superman which Drew assures us is the better edition. Neither brother particularly enjoyed it but Drew found some redeeming social value. Housekeeping begins at 43:00 during which they discuss middle school volleyball, J’s repaired car, Apple TV’s series Pluribus, and the video games The Last Caretaker and Robocop Rogue City. File length 1:06:01 File Size 51.4 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/39136575

NIACW 643 The Shining 11/16/2025

NIACW 643 The Shining The Brothers discuss the 1980 Stanley Kubrick movie “The Shining,” a classic horror movie but not one without problems. Along the way they touch on the Stephen King novel, the documentary Room 237, bad acting, and advocaat. Housekeeping begins at 50:00 during which they discuss the book ”Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend” by Mark Malkoff; late night shows of our youth; the excellent interviewing skills of Amy Poehler and Alison Rosen; car issues; craft fairs; and the Southside Grill. File length 1:27:26 File Size 61.4 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/39047595

NIACW 642 28 Years Later 11/09/2025

NIACW 642 28 Years Later Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2025 film 28 Years Later which wasn’t what either of them expected but was well worth watching. Spoiler: it’s not a typical zombie movie and is more of a treatise on the inevitability of death. Housekeeping begins at 1:02:17 during which they discuss The Last Duel, Uzumaki, app-controlled lights, and Dad issues File length 1:25:08 File Size 61.2 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/38964980

NIACW 641 A House of Dynamite 11/02/2025

NIACW 641 A House of Dynamite Brothers J and Eric discuss Kathryn Bigalow’s 2025 “A House of Dynamite,” which was all about tension with no release. Along the way they reference Fail Safe, Dr Strangelove, The Day After, Threads, The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and The Newsroom Housekeeping begins about 40:00 during which they discuss programmable house lights, clothing washer issues, fire pits during Halloween, and car dealership weirdness . File length 1:18:14 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/38876965

NIACW 640 Spy Game 10/25/2025

NIACW 640 Spy Game The brothers discuss the 2001 film Spy Game, directed by pod favorite Tony Scott and starring legend Robert Redford and future legend Brad Pitt. Housekeeping begins at 27:30 during which they discuss Tommy Boy; Die Die My Darling; 28 Days Later, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie, The Diplomat, and David McCallum. File length 40:23 File Size 62.8 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/38780360

NIACW 639 Man of Steel 10/19/2025

NIACW 639 Man of Steel Brothers J and Drew discuss the 2013 film Man of Steel, a failure of a movie with an amazing cast, especially Michael Shannon. Housekeeping begins at 55:05 during which they discuss student drivers and Zach Snyder File length 1:11:53 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/38631655

NIACW 638 Suspiria 2018 10/11/2025

NIACW 638 Suspiria 2018 It’s spooky season and Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2018 modern dance and witchcraft movie Suspiria, a reimagining of Dario Argento’s 1977 cult classic. Drew didn’t quite get it and found it deeply indulgent. Eric admits that he didn’t get it on first viewing either but now appreciates it quite a bit. Along they way they discuss the German Autumn of 1977, The Red Army Faction, the Baader Meinhof group, Ruth Bre collectives, modern dance, and horror journalist extraordinaire Stacie Ponder (who Eric calls Susie Ponder accidentally but he's blaming witchcraft). Housekeeping begins at 1:13:30 during which they discuss the loss of a beloved pet, volleyball, and student drivers . File length 1:27:17 File Size 66.3 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/38550950

NIACW 637 The Highwaymen 2019 10/05/2025

NIACW 637 The Highwaymen 2019 Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2019 film “The Highwaymen” starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson, both really compelling actors who chew a lot of scenery in this laconically paced film. Along the way they provide a brief history of 1920’s and 1930’s Texas politics and talk about Space Cowboys, My Fellow Americans, and the Mob Museum in Primm, Nevada. Housekeeping begins at 42:25 during which they movies about old men, actor Michael Shannon’s musical career, R.E.M., and using temporary insanity as a defense against allegations of destruction of crockery. File length 58:13 File Size 42.9 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/38467830

NIACW 636 Superman 2025 09/28/2025

NIACW 636 Superman 2025 Two-Thirds of the Brothers loved Superman 2025. And then there’s Brother J. Along the way they mention Jonathan Coulton, Tom Waits, and Gene Hackman. Housekeeping begins at 1:02:00 during which they discuss garage door technology, lost and found cats, and plumbing. File length 1:19:38 File Size 56.9 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/38384145

NIACW 635 American Graffiti 09/21/2025

NIACW 635 American Graffiti The brothers discuss the 1973 George Lucas movie “American Graffiti,” which Eric enjoyed but Drew and J not so much. Housekeeping begins at 45:00 during which they discuss the amazing career of Robert Redford File length 1:02:57 File Size 44.2 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/38294255

NIACW 634 Thunderbolts 09/14/2025

NIACW 634 Thunderbolts Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2025 Marvel film Thunderbolts* which was a really good movie featuring the extremely talented Florence Pugh. Housekeeping begins at 47:00 during which they discuss ALIEN: EARTH, Moon Knight, and Peacemaker, File length 54:46 File Size 40.3 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/38211725

NIACW 633 The Thursday Murder Club 09/07/2025

NIACW 633 The Thursday Murder Club Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2025 cozy mystery The Thursday Murder Club which has an all-star cast and is a pleasantly light lift. Housekeeping begins at 22:28 during which they give an Old Folks Home update then discuss UV resin crafting, how Eric’s cats are both destroying his property and his sanity, and Jason’s computer monitor improvisation File length 1:00:27 File Size 44.1 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/38116450

NIACW 632 Old Guard 2 09/01/2025

NIACW 632 Old Guard 2 Brothers J and Drew discuss the 2025 Netflix film Old Guard 2 which was a huge disappointment -- worse than Gladiator 2. J gave this an “F” and Drew said it would make him not want to rewatch the first one (a genuinely good movie) because it would remind him of how bad this was. Housekeeping begins at 37:30 during which they discuss J’s mission of mercy, Drew’s state fair experience, and craft fair prep. File length 1:01:23 File Size 46.6 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/38048575

NIACW 631 Andor Season 2 08/24/2025

NIACW 631 Andor Season 2 The Brothers wrap up Andor (and most of Star Wars) in a dire but satisfying way. Housekeeping begins about 1:16:00 during which they discuss The Good Wife, 1960’s Ocean’s 11, KPOP: Demon Hunters, field-dressing a steel-belted radial, and another harrowing chapter of Mother Anderson’s misadventures. File length 1:42:26 File Size 62.9 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/37933640

NIACW 630 Slingshot and Red Eye 08/17/2025

NIACW 630 Slingshot and Red Eye Brothers J and Eric watched Slingshot from 2024 while Drew and Eric watched Red Eye from 2005. Both films are C+ grade films with A level actors: Casey Afflek and Laurence Fishburne in Slingshot and Cillian Murphy, Rachel McAdams, and Brian Cox in Red Eye. Neither film is particularly worth watching but are fun to talk about. Housekeeping begins at 54:50 during which they discuss K-POP Demon Hunters, the How to Survive with Danielle and Kristine podcast, Drew’s dreams, Benny Blanco, and Missio Dei by Missio. File length 1:19:17 File Size 56.7 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/37849575

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

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