Good Chemistry Podcast

In this episode, we reminisce about our marching band days and whether Jenn is actually an artist. We draw similarities with another GoodChemPod movie, Art House Confidential, discuss toxic mentors,  positive/negative reinforcement, and explore a history of Jazz.Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV GirlFollow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

In this episode, we jump into the world of Godzilla - who knew there were so many Godzilla movies? We chat about the movie experience more broadly, what type of regeneration Godzilla is using, talk about kamikaze pilots and their death poems, and whether this movie even needs Godzilla in it.Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV GirlFollow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

In this episode, we watch the fashion-focused movie, Phantom Thread - which won the Academy Award for Costume Design. We talk about superstitions,  mushrooms,  dude muses ("duses"), and the struggle with control between the main characters. Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV GirlFollow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

On this episode, we chat all things AI after watching the sci-fi romance flick, Her. A classic example of a "not too distant future" film with plenty to reflect on, including chatbots, quantum computing, and the direction of AI now, plus a little existential dread just for good measure.Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV GirlFollow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

On an episode we don't think anyone asked for, we're talking about 2023's comedy-thriller Saltburn! Jenn coaxes Ben into indulging in the popular thing with extra slurpy results—what a treat! Other topics include Stanley cups, hedge mazes, and digestion. This episode isn't for the faint of heart, nor anyone who enjoyed this film, so spoiler alert!Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV GirlFollow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

Arrival has arrived. We're getting reacquainted with our old plot nemesis - time travel. Is language the cornerstone of civilization? What are heptapods most like on earth? And why is this movie so popular with film fans?Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV GirlFollow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com, and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

We're kicking off Season 4 with Sound of Metal, which won an Oscar for Best Sound and Film Editing.  We have a new format for this season - let us know what you think. In this episode, we reminisce about how we met, discuss hearing loss,  cochlear implants,  journaling, and dive into the message of the movie.Intro and Outro music: "Hate Yourself" by TV GirlFollow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

We're ending season 3 with this family family adventure flick, which was somewhat based on the OG sci-fi story by Jules Verne. How can science be more appealing to kids you might ask? Just make it 3D and covered in goo according to this movie and honestly - it kinda works! Get ready for our most unserious episode yet. See you in season 4 - premiering January 22, 2024!Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

Not even a murder plot can save this cult classic from one of Jenn's "spoiler alerts".  Did Jerome really want to be an artist or did he just want to get laid? Why does this movie hate women so much? All this and more on a very special Christmas episode - Happy Holidays from us at GCP.Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

Are you a fan of food? On this episode, Ben and Jenn recall their fondest food memories in their friendship but also go on to discuss GMOs, how hard it is to change your mind on things, and the various scientific topics that have divergent opinions in the public.Follow us on Instagram @GodoChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

We're talking animation again with The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, a documentary focusing on beloved Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli. Jenn opens up more about her love for animation and Ben is thrilled; side talk includes the trials of mispronunciation, public speaking skills, and The Sims.Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

On this episode, we're continuing our interest in wrongfully disgraced scientists with Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. This film depicts one of the central figures involved in the IRO espionage scandal in the early nineties, Nambi Narayanan. Topics include solid vs liquid propulsion, James Bond, and renaissance fairs - it's a weird one for sure but join us anyway!Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

This week on Good Chem Pod we're taking a good hard look at Vincent Van Gogh through the lens of animated film Loving Vincent. Luckily for crime-obsessed Jenn there's mystery afoot and Ben did all the research to go over the evidence—did Vincent really take his own life? Is all animation stop motion? What's rotoscoping (Chas knows!)? Shout outs and more on this very special episode!Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for episode updates, email us at goodchempod@gmail.com and don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!

In this episode, Ben and Jenn talk about the summer blockbuster, Oppenheimer. Spoiler alert, scientists aren't evil but war sure as hell is. Cross-talk topics include RunPee, Barefoot Gen, and of course a little Barbenheimer.Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod and send us recommendations goodchempod@gmail.com. Please rate and subscribe!

In this episode, we're giving slow introspection after watching the 2022 portrait-of-an-artist film Showing Up. Are artists really like this? Is André 3000 tall or short? What does the pigeon mean after all? What does any of it mean?Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod and send us recommendations goodchempod@gmail.com. Please rate and subscribe!

Jenn gets fired up this week after watching Adam McKay's 2021 environmental disaster film, Don't Look Up.  We talk about comets (Or are they asteroids? Meteors?), political satire, and how we are both the best and worst friends - still up for debate.Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod and send us recommendations goodchempod@gmail.com. Please rate and subscribe!

We're back with Season 3 with Velvet Buzzsaw. We may or may not have been quite ensorcelled by this high art meets horror campy romp. We also discuss fashion struggles and Jenn's plot point premonitions finally come true.  Welcome to our babbles - thank you for your listening.Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod and send us recommendations at goodchempod@gmail.com. Please rate and subscribe!

August is our birthday month and we're back with a little birthday bonus for all of you with an "all feels" recording discussing GATTACA, a shared favorite of ours, and what sparked the idea for this podcast. And it doesn't stop there - Season 3 officially begins in September so stay tuned! As always, follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod for the latest updates. And send us recommendations at goodchempod@gmailcom for future seasons. Please rate and subscribe!

To cap off three-ish years of the pandemic, Ben and Jenn are here to talk about Contagion. Maybe you watched it in light of COVID, or maybe you were scared like us and waited until the pandemic was 'over' but either way expect lots of common ground and shared experiences between real life and the movie. We discuss bat and pig romance, what's in your go-bag, and what's up with BSL3 labs anyways.This is our season 2 finale! Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod and send us recommendations at goodchempod@gmailcom for season 3. Please rate and subscribe!

In this episode, Ben and Jenn examine Bob Ross's enduring cultural relevance. He was the darling of TV painting and his reputation spans the globe. Side talk includes parties, the vulnerabilities of being an entrepreneurial artist, and Ben being a crybaby.Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod or send us recommendations at goodchempod@gmailcom. Please rate and subscribe!

We did something a little different for this episode and watched the Netflix docuseries Unnatural Selection (4 episodes). Jenn really shines as we discuss all things genetic. It's a whirlwind discussion spanning CRISPR, biohacking, designer babies, prohibitive medical costs, ableism, Jurassic Park, and more. Follow us on Instagram @GoodChemPod or send us recommendations at goodchempod@gmailcom. Please rate and subscribe!

This week, Jenn and Ben watch Derk Delgaudio's one-of-a-kind mentalist performance. They discuss cults, kool-aid, magic, and Jenn's short-lived attempt to become a magicianFollow us on Instagram @ GoodChemPod or send us recommendations at  goodchempod@gmail.com. Please rate and subscribe!

Jenn and Ben watch Oscar nominated Everything Everywhere All at Once and grapple with the physics of multiverses. They discuss the identities portrayed on screen and how they intersect with their personal experiences.Follow us on Instagram @ GoodChemPod or send us recommendations at  goodchempod@gmail.com. Please rate and subscribe!

In this episode, Jenn and Ben try (and fail) to separate art from the artist, reminisce about Jenn's musical prowess, and what's the big deal about Bach anywaysFollow us on Instagram @ GoodChemPod or send us recommendations at  goodchempod@gmail.com. Please rate and subscribe!

In this episode, Jenn and Ben watch Primer, a cult classic described as "Dense, obtuse, but stimulating... a film ready for viewers ready for a cerebral challenge".  Spoiler alert, the chat is also convoluted as we try to figure out what happened. Please follow us on Instagram @ GoodChemPod or send us recommendations at  goodchempod@gmail.com. Please rate and subscribe!

In this episode, Jenn and Ben break down the world of Pleasantville, what makes people change color, and whether William H. Macy will get his dinner

In this episode, Jenn and Ben are in over their heads as they struggle through game theory and wondering if John Nash was a real person.

We're kicking off Season 2 with a listener request. In this episode, Jenn and Ben wonder, what is kitsch anyway? Other highlights include NFTs, funko pops, and further evidence we are, unfortunately, no longer young.

In part two of this season's finale, Ben and Jenn get into Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes's deception Follow us on our socials -Twitter: GoodChemPod -Instagram: GoodChemPod -TikTok: GoodChemPod  Send us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

In part one of this season's finale, Ben and Jenn discuss what makes good art and Mr. Brainwash's deceptionFollow us on our socials -Twitter: GoodChemPod -Instagram: GoodChemPod -TikTok: GoodChemPod  Send us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

This week Jenn and Ben confront cosmic horror and try to get to the bottom of 2018's Annihilation. What's this movie actually about? Where did Lena get her microscope? Is Florida really this terrifying? SPOILER ALERT: yes.Follow us on our socials -Twitter: GoodChemPod -Instagram: GoodChemPod -TikTok: GoodChemPod  Send us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

In this episode, Ben provides insight on what being an artist is like and how this movie portrays that and Jenn unknowingly provides insight on it as well Follow us on our socials -Twitter: GoodChemPod -Instagram: GoodChemPod -TikTok: GoodChemPod  Send us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

In this episode, Ben and Jenn talk about what it means to be human, Ben talks about his love for all the characters, and Jenn talks about her love for Ryan Gosling.Don't forget to follow us on our socials -Twitter: GoodChemPod -Instagram: GoodChemPod -TikTok: GoodChemPod  Send us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

In this episode, Jenn discovers what a biopic is, Ben schools Jenn on art history, and Jenn learns from Ben (and the movie) what it's like to be an artist.Don't forget to follow us on our socials-Twitter: GoodChemPod-Instagram: GoodChemPod-TikTok: GoodChemPodSend us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

In this episode, Ben and Jenn discuss anime, cyborgs, and how to define what a soul is. This is Ben's time to shine as a long time lover of animeDon't forget to follow us on our socials-Twitter: GoodChemPod-Instagram: GoodChemPod-TikTok: GoodChemPodSend us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

In this episode, Ben and Jenn discuss the main theme of the movie: forgery. Is everything and everyone fake? The open ending leaves them questioning whether the love was realDon't forget to follow us on our socials-Twitter: GoodChemPod-Instagram: GoodChemPod-TikTok: GoodChemPodSend us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

In this episode, Ben and Jenn discuss how this movie is actually real life, why create robots, if we would be fooled by a robot, and theories about the ending. Don't forget to follow us on our socials-Twitter: GoodChemPod-Instagram: GoodChemPod-TikTok: GoodChemPodSend us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

In this episode, Ben and Jenn discuss why it's called Mona Lisa Smile, how art is utilized in the movie, and feminism as a theme in the movie and in the art world. Don't forget to follow us on our socials-Twitter: GoodChemPod-Instagram: GoodChemPod-TikTok: GoodChemPodSend us your thoughts and comments: goodchempod@gmail.com

What is Good Chem Pod all about? It's an art and science movie review podcast hosted by two best friends Ben and Jenn. Ben is the artist, Jenn is the scientist and they tell you more about how this podcast came together.