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Ep. 100: The Rise of Hess (with Adam LeClerc)

Aided by OT veteran Adam LeClerc, we explore the first three features of Jared Hess, the man responsible for Napoleon Dynamite and our senses of humor.

Logan Sowash ,  Andy Carr
By Logan Sowash ,  Andy Carr

Show Notes

Tina, you fat lard! It’s our 100th episode!! In honor of the recent release of A Minecraft Movie, Logan and Andy spend their first triple-digits episode talking about a man who had a pivotal role in shaping their senses of humor growing up: writer-director Jared Hess. With Nacho’s biggest fan, returning guest, and old friend Adam LeClerc by their sides, the duo discuss Hess’s first three feature films: 2004’s Napoleon Dynamite, 2006’s Nacho Libre, and 2009’s Gentlemen Broncos. Which film holds up the best? How does Hess develop as a director over time? How long does it take before the Minecraft brainrot consumes us? (Spoiler: Not long.) Find out on this freaking sweet new episode of ODD TRILOGIES!

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Freelance writer out of Indianapolis. Co-host of Odd Trilogies podcast. Whether it's films or television, I'm always down to watch!

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Wishes he could forego sleep to watch more movies. Besides co-hosting Odd Trilogies and writing reviews, Andy builds Gundam models, loves on his three cats, and spends way too much time managing his Plex server. You can follow his movie-watching habits on Letterboxd.

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