The Prisoner's Dilemma

Nov 16 2024 6 ep. 106 mins 17
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A critical analysis of Patrick McGoohan's The Prisoner, episode-by-episode: its creation, its themes, and its legacy. Hosted by Brendan McLeod and Matthew Guzdial.

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BONUS - Danger Man

Nov 16 2024 125 mins  
We take a break from Number 6's plight in the Village to examine the entirely-unrelated career of John Drake, who is a... secret agent ... guy? Fellow? A man employed by ... government? To solve ... dangers? Look, who he is doesn't matter. What matters is: what to drink? Pour a glass and join us as we watch DANGER MAN. From S1: View from the Villa, Name Date and Place From S3: Are

Free for All w/Karla Zimonja

Nov 09 2024 132 mins  
It's election season, and you know what that means: it's time for some good old fashioned brainwashing. Just really scrub that thing down until it's as clean as a whistle. We're joined by Karla Zimonja (@zusty) to talk about the chaos of living in a democractic Village in FREE FOR ALL! http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by S

A, B, and C

Oct 26 2024 110 mins  
This is a dreamy party, baby! Just the sort of place for some classic Cold War cat-and-mouse. But why's the logic of this place feel a bit ... unnatural? Could this be a dream? A dream specifically architected to steal secrets from my MIND? Find out as we watch A, B, and C. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman.

The Chimes of Big Ben

Oct 12 2024 123 mins  
"The Chimes of Big Ben" shows us that Number 6 seems to have come around on being captured quite nicely! He's settling into the Village, getting along with everyone, doing some woodwork, and having a nice time with a cool lady. Or so it all just a farce to please his boyfriend, Number 2? http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by

Arrival

Sep 29 2024 144 mins  
"Arrival" sets the stage for The Prisoner: a man, a secret, a village, and a rotating cast of overseers. We talk a little about who McGoohan is, what led him to create this show, and what happens in it. http://the-prisoners-dilemma.com Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/

Trailer

Sep 18 2024 1 mins  
Coming soon - THE PRISONER'S DILEMMA.