Post-Weird

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By: Stephen Williams & Zack Miller

This is Post-Weird, a conversation show between two friends about our increasingly dystopian future, and the pop-culture we think might help us make sense of it.

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Sony is going discless. What does it mean for the future of physical media? Debating the ownership and impact of art in digital-only spaces | #133
#19
07/16/2026

We're back to talk about physical media. What else? It's a pet issue of the show and in the news now more than it has been in a long time with the consecutive announcements of a digital-only GTA VI and Sony's move to a disc free future. We debate! Thanks for listening.


Hosted by Stephen WIlliams and Zack Miller


A music news catch-up including three new Drake albums, the 'blue dot fever' of upcoming (or cancelled) pop arena tours, our most anticipated upcoming releases, and more | #132
#18
06/08/2026

We're back talking about music again this week, catching up on some of the biggest stories we missed since the last podcast including cancelled tours, three unremarkable Drake albums, and more overpriced ticket discourse.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Live music catch-up including Hayley Williams' tour, best of online Coachella viewing, Turnstile's tragedy and triumph, Bieber nostalgia, and... Kanye | #131
#17
04/20/2026

This episodes has it all! Big music festivals, hardcore (the genre) news and notes, including Turnstile's big performance, and more. Also, we get into Kanye, sort of, and what to expect from audiences that just don't care anymore.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


The 2026 Oscars successfully spread the love in a great year for movies. Plus, the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer and a cancelled 'Buffy' sequel pilot | #130
#16
03/20/2026

Movies biggest night! Pretty good! We enjoyed this years ceremony and without spoiling our conversation, felt they got it mostly right in a field of movies we quite enjoyed. Plus, a new Spider-Man movie is on the way, and a new Buffy series....is not. Thanks for listening!


Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


The BAFTAs are an embarrassment, Bruno Mars' new album is boring, and a discussion on bringing back the term "sellout" | #129
#15
03/10/2026

Back again! It's almost time for the Oscars, but first, the BAFTAs screw everything up and do some slurs. What an embarrassing mess. Then, we talk about some new albums, including a boring entry from Bruno Marts. To close, we discuss how selling out became cool and how we might be able to make it lame again. As it should be.


Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


A 2026 Grammys and Super Bowl LX wrap-up, Bad Bunny at his peak, plus new releases including J. Cole and Joyce Manor | #128
#14
02/18/2026

Another episode covering a few big weeks in entertainment, including the Grammy awards and the Super Bowl halftime show. Bad Bunny is big time! Plus, new releases from Joyce Manor....and J. Cole.


Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


The long awards season, Teyana Taylor, and One Discourse After Another about this years impending Oscars | #127
#13
01/23/2026

It's time for us to weigh in (again) about all the hottest topics in this Oscars race, including all the discourse about One Battle After Another and Teyana Taylor's role. Don't tweet at us!


Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


The Best of 2025 (Part 1): Best Albums and Songs, and the defining music news of the year | #125
#11
01/05/2026

You know we had to make a list and check it twice. Here's part 1 of our best of the year lists featuring our favorite albums and songs from 2025.


Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


The Best of 2025 (Part 2): Best Movies, TV, and more | #126
#12
01/05/2026

Last episode of the year! Here's part 2 of our best of the year lists featuring our favorite movies, television, and personal wild cards from 2025.


Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Hayley Williams vs. scalpers, the Grammys are going to Grammy, and music biopics enter the Final Boss era with Michael Jackson and The Beatles | #124
#10
11/20/2025

We discuss Hayley Williams fall, her going on tour, and doing the work to protect fans against scalpers. Plus, some Grammy talk and predictions, and reactions to the upcoming slate of music biopics that feel like the final form or what's been brewing for years.


Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


A NYCC '25 Post-Game, Tyler The Creator controversy, and a dismal Fall Out Boy Christmas check-in | #123
#9
11/04/2025

Back with another episode covering our time together at New York Comic-Con this year, plus talking over recent (and past) Tyler, The Creator controversies. And finally, Stephen melts down over Fall Out Boy trying to ruin his Christmas.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


How did streaming break the music industry? Discussing recent comments from Halsey, Lizzo and others about label politics, streaming era numbers, and more | #122
#8
09/30/2025

This is a music industry special episode where we dissect recent comments from Halsey, Lizzo, and others about the current state of streaming. Welcome to the new tech era where the numbers are made up and no one knows what matters.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


What art means at this ugly moment in American culture. Plus, a summer music round up featuring Sabrina Carpenter vs. the prudes, indie artists vs. Spotify, and KPop Demon Hunters | #121
#7
09/23/2025

This episode on Post-Weird, we're catching up on everything we missed to end the summer music conversation including Sabrina Carpenter, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Bieber, and Spotify weapons investments. It's all happening, and the fall promises much more for some of our favorite alternative artists.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller



Tyler, The Creator's 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' summer takeover, a big Hayley Williams drop, and The Dirty Nil thrashes on. Plus, Happy Gilmore...2? | #120
#6
08/04/2025

We're back with another round up of music news and album releases that we want to talk about, including an album that continues Tyler, The Creators run as one of our most consistent artists working today. Stick around for some Happy Gilmore talk at the end. 

New Tyler the Creator album "Don't Tap the Glass"

New Hayley Williams song drop

The Dirty Nil release “The Lash”

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


'Superman' gives the DCU hope. Plus, an instant classic album from Clipse, and Justin Bieber...tries | #119
#5
07/24/2025

We're back with another episode, this time talking about the fun we had with the new 'Superman' movie and the new Clipse album. Also, Justin Bieber surprise released a new album and it's...fine? We discuss.


Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Cardi B's new(ish) album, Pusha T's beef, and an AI takedown. Plus, new albums from HAIM, Hotline TNT, and more | #118
#4
06/27/2025

We're back to talk about a variety of rap related topics including Cardi B's album announcement, the Clipse beef rollout, and the use the lazy use of AI going on. Plus, new release talk regarding HAIM, Hotline TNT, and the upcoming Lorde album. Thank you for listening!


Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Turnstile's 'NEVER ENOUGH' and the best albums of 2025 (so far). Plus, Sabrina Carpenter discourse and our first bunker album picks | #117
#3
06/17/2025

We can't get enough of Turnstile's new album, NEVER ENOUGH, but first, we have to wade into some album cover discourse and other pop news. Then, we induct our first bunker albums, the Post-Weird answer to a desert island pick. Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Taylor Swift has won again. Now what? Featuring an interview with our special Swiftie correspondent | #116 (Taylor's Version)
#2
06/06/2025

Yes, we have dared to pod about Taylor Swift. She recently bought her master recordings back, bringing to an end a six year period where her re-recordings to subvert the original sale were one of the biggest stories in the music industry. We bring in our friend Sydney, an Apex Swiftie and OG Post-Weird supporter, to walk us through what this means for Taylor and what might be next.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller. Featuring Sydney, special guest.


Are we in for a bland pop summer? Plus, thoughts on Lorde, Turnstile, and the new Kali Uchis album | #115
#1
06/02/2025

We're a music podcast now! Welcome back to our Post-Weird pod summer. We discuss the current state of the charts and the sense that this year has been a boring year for pop music, especially compared to last year. Plus, thoughts on the upcoming Lorde and Turnstile albums, some reflection on the new Kali Uchis record, and more.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Our Most Anticipated Movies, Music, and Television of 2025. Plus, random 'Girls' and 'Seinfeld' talk.
#1
01/29/2025

We're back to talk about things we're thinking forward to this year, and also talk about random other things we're watching to avoid the cold and dumb outside news.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


The Best Music, Movies, and TV of 2024
#11
12/23/2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year for... lists, lists, and more lists! We're back to tell you what entertainment we loved in 2024 - including favorite albums, movies, TV shows, and more. Thank you for listening and happy holidays!

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Adaptations: ‘Jackie Brown’ (1997) and ‘High Fidelity’ (2000)
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#10
10/18/2024

Welcome to episode 10/10 of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking our favorite adaptations: a classic record store set rom-com, and a chill crime tale by Quentin Tarantino. ‘Jackie Brown’ (1997) and ‘High Fidelity’ (2000).

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Fight Movies: 'Rumble in the Bronx' (1995) and 'Snatch' (2000)
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#9
09/30/2024

Welcome to episode nine of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking fight movies: boxing, martial arts, and busting heads. Two under discussed beat 'em ups that cross gangsters and get punchy in 'Rumble in the Bronx' and 'Snatch.'

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Romance: 'Chungking Express' (1994) and '500 Days of Summer' (2009)
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#8
09/02/2024

Welcome to episode eight of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about hopeless romantics, crazy eyes, and yearning. This is the romance movie pod. God help us all. 

'Chungking Express' (1994) and '500 Days of Summer' (2009).

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Coming-of-Age: 'Cooley High' (1975) and 'SLC Punk!' (1998)
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#7
08/26/2024

I guess this is growing up! Welcome to episode seven of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about a bedrock genre of movies: coming-of-age films. And by coincidence, we've chosen two of our favorite movies from very different periods that follow an incredibly similar structure, 'Cooley High' and 'SLC Punk!'

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Gosling Drama: 'Blue Valentine' (2010) and 'Drive' (2011)
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#6
08/19/2024

Welcome to episode six of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about the dramatic chops of one of our favorite actors, Ryan Gosling, and his roles in 'Blue Valentine' and the iconic 'Drive.'

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Spike Lee Special: 'Do the Right Thing' (1989) and 'He Got Game' (1998)
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#5
08/12/2024

It's hot, who's bringing the ice cubes? Welcome to episode five of our series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about one of the most impactful and important directors of all-time, Spike Lee, and how his classics like 'Do the Right Thing' and 'He Got Game' influenced what we love about movies.

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Sicko Cinema: 'Body Double' (1984) and 'Final Destination' (2000)
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#4
08/05/2024

Of course they're watching you! Welcome to episode four of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're talking about the sick thrills and perversion of two of our favorite thriller/horror movies.

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Japanese Animation: 'Kiki's Delivery Service' (1989) and 'Ghost in the Shell' (1995)
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#3
07/29/2024

What was I made for? Welcome to episode three of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're rewatching two masterpieces that redefined what we expected from modern animation.

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Childhood Heroes: 'Jumanji' (1995) and 'I, Robot' (2004)
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#2
07/22/2024

There goes my hero! Welcome to episode two of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're going back in time to talk about two action/adventure movies that star our childhood heroes, Will Smith and Robin Williams.

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


90's Comedy Icons: 'The Mask' (1994) and 'Billy Madison' (1995)
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#1
07/15/2024

We're going to the movies! Welcome to episode one of our new series about memory and the movies that made us. This week, we're reexamining two iconic comedy movies starring the biggest stars of the 90's, Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler.

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Trailer: Post-Weird Goes to the Movies!
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07/11/2024

A new series about memory and the movies that made us, coming 7.15.24. 

Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams


Ep. 102: The Future of the Pod, plus talking the fantastic X-Men '97 and (weak) rap beef
#18
04/11/2024

We're back and talking about our future plans for this feed. Plus, we spend some time discussing the incredible success of X-Men '97 and some embarrassingly weak rap beef.

Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams


Ep. 101: The Best Music, Movies, and TV of 2023
#17
12/23/2023

We're back to tell you what we loved this year! Our end-of-the-year spectacular - where we go over our favorite pop culture and entertainment from the year - including favorite albums, movies, TV shows, and more. Thank you for listening and happy holidays!


Ep. 100: One-hundred episode special! Post-Weird vs. Online Drinking Games
#16
09/25/2023

To celebrate hitting 100 episodes, we played some online drinking games and got horribly wasted. The games won. It was a lot of fun! Thank you to everyone who has listened to us - to 100 more!

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Ep. 99: Netflix's 'One Piece' adaptation and the race to turn anime into live-action IP
#15
09/11/2023

This week, we're talking about the good and bad of Netflix's 'One Piece' live-action adaptation, along with some of their other recent attempts like 'Cowboy Bebop.' Adapting anime seems to be a big source of IP right now for streaming, but is it actually working? And is it adding anything to these stories? We discuss.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Ep. 98: Reviewing 'Ahsoka' episodes 1-2 and connecting the past and future of 'Star Wars' + HBO's 'Telemarketers'
#14
09/01/2023

We're discussing 'Ahsoka' episodes 1-2 and where it succeeds and where it fails to connect the Star Wars mythology. Plus, we talk documentaries, and HBO's very special 'Telemarketers.'

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Ep. 97: Reviewing 2023 in music so far, including industry talk and our favorite songs and albums
#13
08/25/2023

Back with another podcast about music! This time, we talked about where the music industry seems to be headed these days and some of our favorite songs and albums from the year so far.

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Ep. 96: The 'Barbie' Review Pod
#12
08/03/2023

We're talking about the biggest movie hit of the summer (and the year), Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie.'

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller


Ep. 95: Pay the writers and actors! (and other strike talk) + previewing the future of the movie monoculture with Barbenheimer
#11
07/25/2023

Another pod, another day supporting the people that make the commercial art we love possible. Let's talk about the strike and writers and actors getting paid what they deserve. 

Then, we preview the biggest movie weekend of the year. Review of Barbie and Oppenheimer to come next week. Thank you for listening!

Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller