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
Asimov's Foundation Series and Swedish film Aniara (2018) with Artist and Filmmaker A. Mert Erdem
In a sci-fi cinematic journey for the ages, our hosts and their guest hostage, multidisciplinary artist A. Mert Erdem, come together to explore the captivating realms of Isaac Asimov's Foundation ser…
The Streaming Warz
In a very special episode, our hosts delve into the fascinating topic of how competition between streaming services is reshaping viewer preferences. They examine the effects of this fierce competitio…
Launching Your Creative Business: Graphic Designs and Candles
Someone screwed up and encouraged them so now our hosts are fired up and ready to discuss the latest Daniel Silva novel, Portrait of a Woman, and delve into the fascinating world of provenance - the …
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
No longer in their primes, our hosts return to active duty for one last harrowing discussion of the 2022 movie Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, and …
Story Break: War Zone
In this gripping story break episode, the hosts embark on an enthralling exploration of an original story idea about a power struggle between a menacing drug cartel and an international terrorist org…
The Lost City (2022)
This week, the guys review "The Lost City," the 2022 Netflix romantic comedy starring Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock. Listen and be amazed as they get lost in the dense, disorienting jungle of per…
Pulse (2001) VS Pulse (2006)
In a cautionary tale to podcasters everywhere, the hosts of Don't Encourage Us survive just long enough to review the depressing 2001 Japanese horror film Pulse, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, along w…
Story Break: Gravity Lost
In this podcast episode, our hosts set out to develop an original idea for a science fiction short film. They begin by discussing the Knight Rider Universe, V, and Teen Wolf before awkwardly rambling…
Story Break: The Billionaire Slayer
In this episode, our hosts launch their new Treat Williams-themed streaming service and try to break an original story idea about a pilot who murders billionaires. As they dive into this story, they'…
Story Break: A Sitcom About A Sitcom
In this episode, the hosts attempt to come up with an original idea for a situation comedy. They engage in a lively back-and-forth as they brainstorm different scenarios and characters, and consider …
The Adam Project (2022)
"The Adam Project" is a 2022 Netflix movie that stars Ryan Reynolds as a man who travels back in time to get help from his 13-year-old self, played by Walker Scobell, in order to save his father who …
Brightburn (2019)
Episode two finds the guys discussing the 2019 horror film Brightburn, which presents a dark take on the Superman origin story. They delve into the film's themes of nature versus nurture, puzzling ch…
Lights Out (2016) {A Ghost Person}
The podcast launches with a discussion of the 2016 horror movie "Lights Out," directed by David F. Sandberg. They analyze the film's effective use of the premise of a supernatural entity that can onl…