Don't Encourage Us
Don't Encourage Us is a podcast that explores the weird and wonderful world of creative ideas with two clever and quick-witted hosts. Their discussions range from thought-provoking analyses to hilarious and irreverent takes on fiction in all its forms. With a razor-sharp sense of humor and a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling, these hosts are sure to keep you entertained and engaged from start to finish. So, if you're looking for a podcast that will challenge your assumptions, expand your horizons, and make you laugh along the way, look no further than Don't Encourage Us.
And ChatGPT wrote that description so don't get mad at the hosts if it's all lies...
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Top Technical Advancements in Film
Dive into the riveting world of cinematic evolution in this episode of Don't Encourage Us. Join your fearless hosts with their characteristic wit and insight, and explore the technological milestones…
Story Break: Ruff Love or Part-Time Dog Stalker with Actor Matthew Baughman
In this captivating episode of Don't Encourage Us, join our always hilarious and humble hosts and guest Matt Baughman, a renowned actor, as they embark on a creative odyssey, transforming a quirky ro…
Pontypool (2008): Canadian Psychological Thriller/Horror
In this gripping podcast episode, our hosts unravel the haunting tapestry of the Canadian horror film and audio drama, Pontypool. The episode navigates the film's unique premise where a deadly virus …
Network Defining Shows and the CBS Sci-fi Thriller Threshold (2005)
Let’s go sci-fi grave digging and autopsy the 2005 dead-before-its-time CBS thriller Threshold, starring Peter Dinklage as a lecherous genius (before Game of Thrones). But first, listen as our hosts …
Resurrecting Dead Franchises
Welcome to another exciting episode of the show that refuses to be about anything specific. This week our hosts dive deep into the world of valuable franchies hiding in plain sight, waiting to be tra…
Rocket League “Chase the Fun” with Guest Mark Murray
Enjoy another episode pulled from the deep and dusty archives of Don't Encourage Us, as our host and a special guest discuss the world of Rocket League. The hosts take a deep dive into Psyonix's appr…
Occult (2009) Japanese Horror Film
In this disturbing episode, our hosts navigate the secrets and supernatural themes of the 2009 Japanese horror film Occult. Exploring the film's enigmatic narrative and its impact on the horror genre…
The Shining (1980) VS The Shining (1997) and Doctor Sleep (2019) with Guest Doug Tidwell
Ever wonder what the show was like before Steve came aboard as co-host? Tune in to this vintage episode of Don't Encourage Us and listen to our amateur host stumble through the original Shining film,…
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
Listen in as our hosts finally answer the questions: Will Don't Encourage Us ever review the Columbus Day/Expeditionary Force novel series by Craig Alanson? And what the what is going on with the Ba…
Artificial Intelligence and Our Culture
Enter the Matrix with our hosts, as they delve into AI's role in shaping human culture, envisioning a symbiotic relationship between artificial intelligence and society. They explore the potential fo…
Story Break: The Return of Magic
Money will come and go but our hosts will never abandon the adrenaline-fueled world of the "Fast and the Furious" series, dissecting its evolution and impact on modern cinema. Transitioning to the re…
Black Mirror Season 6 (2023)
Our hosts are back and ready to risk their sanity to dissect the sixth season of the Netflix sensation, Black Mirror, and its unsettling visions of the past, present, and future. Is this season a win…
One Cut of the Dead (2017) with Actor Matthew Baughman
In this horrifying episode, the hosts are joined by the talented stage actor Matthew Baughman, offering unique insights into the sensational 2017 film One Cut of the Dead. With its innovative take on…
You Season 4 (2023) and We Have a Ghost (2023)
From the podcast that won't die comes a discussion of the gripping 4th season of the Netflix psychological thriller series You and the, oh let's say 'quirky' Netflix movie We Have a Ghost. Do you kno…
Amazon Original Series: Invincible (2021-) and The Cocaine Werewolf
Are you getting tired of the MCU, the DCU, and shiny, happy endings? Refresh your love of superheroes, drama, and blood & gore with the hosts of Don't Encourage US as they do a deep dive into the thr…
Story Break: Hijacked!
Set within the confined walls of a commercial airplane, tensions soar as a battle of wits unfolds between a resourceful passenger and a group of desperate hijackers. With each twist and turn, our hos…
The Destroyer Series and Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
In this thrilling episode, our hosts dive deep into a captivating mix of crime, suspense, and action. They start by analyzing the gripping psychological drama and haunting atmosphere of The Alienist,…
Chrysalis (2020) from the Dust Network
Join our hosts on a mind-bending journey from post-apocalyptic America to the outer reaches of a war-torn Universe as they discuss racist zombies, satanic A.I., alien genocide, and sewing. Listen and…
HBO's The Last of Us (2023-)
This week our hosts offer a look ahead at future episodes of Don't Encourage Us that will cover Remo Williams (1985), Columbus Day (2017), Chrysalis (2020), One Cut of the Dead (2019), and Invincible…
Story Break: Jagged
In this genre-spanning episode, the hosts delve into the fascinating origins of creative ideas and everyday choices; they explore the ever-evolving landscape of the restaurant business; they dissect …