In this episode, we discuss the TV show The Dropout, which chronicles the activities of Theranos, and shines a light on some of the practices of Tech CEO's in the early rise of Silicon Valley.  Sources HULU: The Dropout ColdFusion: Theranos – Silicon Valley’s Greatest Disaster  NBC News: BREAKING: Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty On Four Counts Of Fraud --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

We discuss Inventing Anna, the amazing true story of how Anna Sorkin/Delvy played a fast one on a couple of New York socialites. Was this done premeditatedly, or was it something that she made up as she went along?  Sources 1. Inventing Anna (Netflix) 2. How con-artist Anna Sorokin ripped off the New York elite and became a star | 60 Minutes Australia (YouTube) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

In this discussion, we look at the movie Worth, and we discuss the question of equality through the lenses of this movie. We address the tricky issue of apportioning a numerical monetary value to human life, as well as evaluate the thesis that purports that all men are created equal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

The Marijuana Conspiracy is a movie that takes us into an experiment that appeared to have some dubious undertones. We have a very laid-back approach to our discussion as we ask ourselves what the real dangers of marijuana are, especially through the lenses of this movie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

There have been numerous movies done about Charles Manson and the murders carried out by the Manson Girls, but the movie, Charlie Says, takes a deep dive into the post-murders life of Manson's girls. In this episode, we discuss the hippie era, mind control, and what being woke means to different people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

Sexual harassment in the workplace especially has led to drastic measures that, an apparition of guilt could get any man who indulges canceled. But is this a deterrent to men? or are menfolk subtly fighting back. Our discussion uses the movie Bombshell to tackle the issue of sexual harassment in society. Audio SourcesMegyn Kelly Talks Matt Lauer, Fox News, Donald Trump, Roger Ailes | Business InsiderSheryl Sandberg Warns Of #MeToo Backlash | The View | The View --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

Mama Drama, a Nigerian movie directed by Seyi Babatope addresses an uncommon topic in our society; the issue of surrogacy. In our discussion we take a look at the issues surrounding surrogacy; why is it a norm in some societies and a taboo in others? we also examine the science behind it. Audio SourcesSurrogate learns one of the 'twins' she was carrying is her biological child | Good Morning AmericaDoes A Surrogate Mother Share DNA With The Baby? | Corlandos Scott (Assisted Reproduction Attorney) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

This conversation looks inward towards our very own human nature, and the movie Experimenter explores obedience to authority. Mfon, Onyeka, and Stanley explore Stanley Milgram's experiments, as revealed in the movie. Inasmuch as the Milgram experiments occurred in the 60's, there appears to be some relevance in today's society. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

The movie Molly's Game is based on her book with the same title. Our discussion examines this amazing story of how a self-made poker queen got herself on the FBI's watchlist; when unknown to her, her games were used as a funnel to launder money.SourcesMolly's Game (The Movie)The Ellen Show: 'Molly's Game' Inspiration Molly Bloom Chats with Ellen550KTRSTV: Molly Bloom Discusses Her Underground Hollywood Poker Game --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message

Our discussion examines self-determination within the context of euthanasia or assisted suicide. The movie You Don't Know Jack tells the story of Dr. Jack Kervorkian and his efforts to enlighten society as to the reasons why certain patients should have the right end their own lives; as well as the huge pushback he receives from his perceived idea of a society that appears to be unenlightened.SourcesYou Don't Know Jack (The Movie)60 Minutes Archives - An Interview with Dr. Kervorkian CNN Live - Kervokian Murder Trial Closing argumentsPBS Newshour - Dr. Jack Kevorkian on the Assisted Suicide of Janet Adkins --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reeltalkextra/message