XXL Episode 49: Two Giant Men Watch The Odyssey (2026)
This week, we’re discussing Christopher Nolan’s ultimate Wife Guy blockbuster, The Odyssey.
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XXL Episode 48: Two Giant Men Watch Obsession and Backrooms
Several weeks later than the rest of the internet, we weigh in on the year’s two biggest horror movies and explain how our ageing Millennial brains comprehended them.
XXL Episode 47: Top 10 Steven Spielberg Films
Well, technically top 12. We revisit the filmography of one of the greatest living directors.
XXL Episode 46: Film Swap Time Travel Special: Looper (2012) and Timecrimes (2007)
It’s been a minute since we swapped movies for an episode, so we’ve brought it back for Rian Johnson’s Looper and Nacho Vigalondo’s breakout Timecrimes.
XXL Episode 45: Two Giant Men Watch The Trip
From Michael Caine impressions to how the show mirrors the podcast’s dynamic, we dig deep into why we love it so much.
XXL Episode 44: 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees, Ranked
With apologies to Emerald Fennell, who catches some strays.
XXL Episode 43: Our 20 Most Anticipated TV Shows, Movies and Other Things in 2026
From The Odyssey to Matthew’s beloved Japanese crime novels, here’s what we’re each looking forward to in pop culture this year.
XXL Episode 42: Our Favourite Films and TV Shows from 2025
One more three-hour pod to see out 2025.
XXL Episode 41: Two Giant Men Hit the Film Festival Circuit
Matthew and Samuel both saw a bunch of stuff at the London and Bath film festivals – here’s how it went.
XXL Episode 40: Two Giant Men Watch Mad Men Season 1
Revisiting the amazing first season of Mad Men.