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 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

NIACW 600 Dune 2 01/19/2025

NIACW 600 Dune 2 The brothers discuss Dune 2, an epic film with rich visuals. While it doesn’t hold the audience’s hand with regard to characters and backstory, it’s a great ride. Housekeeping begins at 1:18:00 during which they discuss AI music and Stephen Lynch File length 1:29:48 File Size 61.6 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/34907990

NIACW 599 to all the Dunes we've loved before 01/12/2025

NIACW 599 to all the Dunes we've loved before In anticipation of our discussion of Dune 2 next week and as an act of self-indulgence the brothers present you with a mega-mix of all the non-Villeneuve Dune projects we’ve covered. Enjoy and may your blade neither chip nor shatter. File length 4:16:24 File Size 197.3 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/34820510

NIACW 598 Den of Thieves 01/05/2025

NIACW 598 Den of Thieves Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2018 heist film Den of Thieves which was super fun and is maybe the definition of a “Drew movie.” It was a great way to start 2025. Housekeeping starts about 45:00 during which they discuss Stephen Hunter, Mark Wahlberg, Bikeriders, Letterboxd, Reacher, The Lincoln Lawyer series, the Agency, Black Doves, Bad Sisters, It Ends with Us, the Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni real-life drama, the New Years Eve terrorist attacks, and fireworks. File length 1:27:11 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/34723995

NIACW 597 Slow Horses Season 2 12/29/2024

NIACW 597 Slow Horses Season 2 Brothers J and Drew discuss the second season of one of the best series out there: Slow Horses. Housekeeping begins at 1:04:00 during which they discuss holiday adventures, breathing, Lego, and packing luggage File length 1:31:28 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/34641445

NIACW 596 Atlas 12/22/2024

NIACW 596 Atlas Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2024 Jennifer Lopez film Atlas. It’s just fine. It’s a good movie for all ages and occasions. Along the way they reference better movie such as Dune; I, Robot; and Blade Runner. Housekeeping begins at 48:00 during which they discuss the US Federal Government, Christmas baking, and closed captioning . File length 1:02:29 File Size 48.0 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/34567170

NIACW 595 Reptile 12/15/2024

NIACW 595 Reptile Brothers J and Eric discuss the 2023 film Reptile starring Benicio Del Toro, Alicia Silverstone, and Justin Timberlake. It’s a slow burn but the acting is great in the same vein as Collateral. Housekeeping begins at 46:20 during which they discuss holiday traditions, healthcare, Keith Olbermann, Skyrim, Shrinking, and Battlestar Galactica. File length 1:25:34 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/34454220

NIACW 594 Alien: Romulus 12/08/2024

NIACW 594 Alien: Romulus Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2024 film Alien: Romulus. It was fun. Merely fun. Oh but also kind of gross Housekeeping begins at 35:52 during which they discuss crafting, lock picking, Rubix cubes, Reacher, Jon Lovett, and volleyball File length 1:01:32 File Size 42.8 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/34331055

NIACW 593 The Rise of Skywalker 12/01/2024

NIACW 593 The Rise of Skywalker It’s all come down to this: Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker. Drew had PROBLEMS with this movie… so many problems. Eric thought John Williams ripped off Bernard Herrmann 60 years later. J thought there was nothing new and nothing surprising. Along the way they reference Ronnie James Dio, Drew’s Roomba, and Spinco. Housekeeping begins at 1:12:25 during which they discuss Father and Mother Anderson’s Thanksgiving Adventures in Willow, the kindness of strangers, the perils of being an old man, Jonbenet Ramsey, and tech advice from Brother J. File length 1:40:49 File Size 64.8 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/34214640

NIACW 592 The Last Jedi 11/24/2024

NIACW 592 The Last Jedi The Brothers discuss Star War Episode VIII The Last Jedi - a movie Drew loves. Along the way they talk about fandom, bonus features, and the God Awful Movies podcast Housekeeping begins at 1:06:40 during which they discuss escaping into video games for therapy, birthdays, old knees, and being a sports parent File length 1:25:56 File Size 58.6 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/34122351

NIACW 591 The Force Awakens 11/17/2024

NIACW 591 The Force Awakens The brothers discuss Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens. Drew absolutely loves this movie, Eric likes it, and Jason was unimpressed. Along the way they discuss Burton Cummings from the Guess Who and Eric Van Lustbader’s treachery to Robert Ludlum. Housekeeping begins at 1:00:25 during which they discuss Rian Johnson, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski, Will and Harper, and VR Batman. File length 1:14:14 File Size 52.6 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/33957767

NIACW 590 Hold the Dark 11/10/2024

NIACW 590 Hold the Dark Brothers Drew and Eric discuss the 2018 Jeremy Saulnier film “Hold the Dark,” a masterpiece of mood. The mood, however, cannot be described as “uplifting” Housekeeping begins at 47:00 during which they discuss MaXXXine, entrepreneurial fiber arts, and the magic of sisterhood File length 1:07:00 File Size 50.4 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/33865337

NIACW 589 Fail Safe (1964) 11/03/2024

NIACW 589 Fail Safe (1964) Brothers J and Eric discuss the 1964 Sidney Lumet film Fail Safe, a bleak warning against nuclear weapons controlled by computers. It’s full of great actors and, while it is basically the same premise as Dr Strangelove, it is NOT a comedy. Housekeeping starts at about 50:00 and includes discussion of the process of voting, government acronyms, and Batman in virtual reality. File length 1:05:30 File Size 50.1 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/33759952

NIACW 588 Slow Horses Season 1 10/27/2024

NIACW 588 Slow Horses Season 1 Brothers J and Drew discuss the first season of the Apple TV series Slow Horses. They loved it Housekeeping begins at 1:05:14 during which they discuss preparing for winter and surviving middle school File length 1:11:44 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/33626932

NIACW 587 Return of the Jedi 10/20/2024

NIACW 587 Return of the Jedi The brothers take on 1983’s Return of the Jedi, episode six of the Skywalker Saga. Unsurprisingly, J didn’t enjoy it much, Eric enjoyed it quite a bit, and Drew absolutely loves it if only for nostalgia. File length 1:11:57 File Size 53.2 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/33529397

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