The Mothership Podcast

The Mothership

USA TODAY
Get down and nerdy with this USA TODAY podcast every Friday as hosts Brett Molina, Kelly Lawler and Brian Truitt dissect the geekiest video games, TV shows and movies.
The Mothership: Powering Down
Happy final Friday! The crew bid adieu this week as they reflect on their favorite "Mothership" episodes and pop culture sensations that occurred during the seven year run of this podcast. Brett Molina dotes on his forever favorite Netflix show and video game, Brian Truitt praises Marvel as the top pop culture phenomenon in the last decade, and Kelly Lawler reflects on her coverage of "Game of Thrones" since 2015. 
Jul 22, 2021
29 min
'Black Widow', 'Loki', the future of Marvel and an interview with David Harbour
The crew talks all things Marvel this week! Film Critic Brian Truitt critiques Marvel's long-awaited film "Black Widow", TV Critic Kelly Lawler praises the season finale of "Loki" and all three hosts speculate on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as it's TV series. Plus, a bonus interview with David Harbour who chats about his role as Red Guardian in the newly released "Black Widow".
Jul 16, 2021
38 min
Horror Film or Love Story: Leigh Janiak on 'Fear Street'
Brian Truitt flies solo this week and interviews Leigh Janiak, Director of the new Netflix horror trilogy, "Fear Street". Janiak chats with Brian about the golden age of the horror genre, what two films inspired her vision for "Fear Street" and how she hopes a younger audience is scarred by the R-rated horror trilogy.
Jul 9, 2021
18 min
Josh Lucas talks 'The Forever Purge,' horror movies
Special guest Josh Lucas comes aboard to talk about his new movie "The Forever Purge," why he doesn't totally love the horror genre, playing cowboys and his all-time favorite film.
Jul 2, 2021
23 min
Benjamin Walker on 'The Ice Road,' Mike Colter gets 'Evil'
Benjamin Walker on 'The Ice Road,' Mike Colter gets 'Evil'
Jun 25, 2021
37 min
Talking 'Loki,' 'Heels' and wrestling with Michael Waldron
Talking 'Loki,' 'Heels' and wrestling with Michael Waldron
Jun 18, 2021
24 min
Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 40
Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 40
Jun 11, 2021
34 min
Dane DeHaan talks 'Lisey's Story,' fried chicken
Dane DeHaan talks 'Lisey's Story,' fried chicken
Jun 4, 2021
22 min
Memorial Day at the movies
Memorial Day at the movies
May 28, 2021
36 min
Shrek turns 20
The classic animated film Shrek hit theaters 20 years ago this year. We talk about our favorite moments and Shrek's legacy.
May 21, 2021
23 min
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