Two rookie reporters and rivals at The Washington Post investigate the botched 1972 break-in at the Democratic Party's headquarters in the Watergate complex. With help from a shadowy source known as Deep Throat, they connect the burglars to the White House and keep digging despite mounting pressure and threats. Following the money, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk about the current state of journalism, widespread corruption, president's Day and the movie "All the President's Men" on this week's Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

• 0:55

  Craig, Elisabeth and guest Annie Bulloch talk (reluctantly) about their favorite presidents.

• 8:11

  Craig, Elisabeth and Annie discuss "All The President's Men".

• 51:11

  Recasting

• 1:14:25

  Double Feature

• 1:20:11

  Final Thoughts

• 1:25:17

  A preview of next week's episode "Tightrope."

In early 20th-century Montana, Colonel William Ludlow lives on a ranch with his three sons: Tristan, Alfred, and Samuel. Their unconventional but tightly bonded life is shattered when Samuel is killed in World War I. Tristan and Alfred make it home, but the damage does not stop there. Soon after returning, both brothers fall for Samuel's fiancée, Susannah, and their growing rivalry starts tearing the family apart.

Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk about love triangles, Bart the Bear, snow in Oklahoma and movie "Legends of the Fall" on Elisabeth's Matinee Birthday.

Show Notes

• 1:20

  Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk cold weather across the country.

• 11:36

  Craig, Elisabeth and Brendan discuss "The Sound of Music".

• 58:46

  Recasting

• 1:21:39

  Double Feature

• 1:26:52

  Final Thoughts

• 1:32:33

  A preview of next week's episode "All the President's Men"

eels like a family reunion where the relatives happen to be movie icons. From the jump, the room lands on the perfect vibe: not "you were in my childhood," but "we grew up together," like distant cousins swapping stories you already love hearing.

• John talks about playing Brian Wilson and how meaningful it was to feel like they did right by him. He also shares a great detail about working alongside Paul Dano: they did not compare notes, but both found their way in through the Smile Sessions box set.
• Joan shares an early set memory: she starts as an extra, gets upgraded to a line, and is told to go buy an outfit. She winds up in purple corduroy pants while processing that this is somehow her life now.
• John tells a story about someone on Twitter posting "cast Joan Cusack more," and his reaction is basically "correct." The moment turns into a mini rally, and honestly, the internet should do more of that.

"All I did was look for dignity. It was a constant search for dignity." - Joan Cusack

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