Episode 004: Knowing

Episode 004: Knowing

Author: Contemporary Cage April 7, 2017 Duration: 1:04:39
The Cage boys watch the Scientology propaganda film, Knowing. They also get a surprise visit from celebrity astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Email the show at ContemporaryCage@gmail.com

There's a certain kind of humor that thrives in the mundane, finding the absurd in everyday interactions and the quiet chaos of modern life. That's the territory explored in Contemporary Cage, a comedy podcast that feels less like a formal show and more like eavesdropping on a series of brilliantly derailed conversations. Hosted by the minds behind Contemporary Cage, each episode builds its own unique, slightly off-kilter world from the ground up. Listeners will hear improvised scenarios, character-driven bits, and a loose, conversational style that prizes spontaneity and a shared sense of the ridiculous. The comedy here is often subtle and situational, deriving its laughs from the awkward pauses, the logical dead-ends, and the strangely relatable frustrations of invented circumstances. This isn't about punchlines per se, but about the journey into a collective imagination that's both familiar and wonderfully strange. Tuning into this podcast offers a release valve, a chance to step into a series of playful, constructed realities where the only rule is to follow the humor wherever it may lead, even if that's into a very politely awkward corner. It’s the audio equivalent of a sketch that never quite ends, constantly evolving and inviting you to lean in and catch the next bizarre twist.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 23

Contemporary Cage
Podcast Episodes
Episode 204: Kill Chain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:29
The Cage Boys Review the noir crime thriller, Kill Chain this week. They also talk about how David's Dad was the only one who GOT The Lighthouse and how Nic is Yang Gang.
Episode 203: Primal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:58
Primal! Nic plays a "big game hunter for zoos" in this intensely mediocre straight to VOD schlock. We also talk about how Nic spent his New Years and do some classic Hollywood cold calls in our new segment, Cage Call.
Episode 202: National Treasure: Book of Secrets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:53
Derik and David jump back to a time in which Cage was on top of the world. National Treasure: Book of Secrets was the sequel to the massively popular National Treasure and today the cage boys are deciding if this is a tr…
Episode 201: Mandy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:38
David pulls Derik out of his new life and back into the world of Cage. This week we're talking Mandy and what movies Nic has on the horizon.
Episode 009: The Sorcerer's Apprentice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:57
The Cage Boys watch Nicolas transform into fabled wizard Balthazar and rip on the most obscure indie band of all time, One Republic. They also discuss what what film they'll be watching for their first Classic Cage.
Episode 008: Ghost Rider [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:28
Some rough audio this week, but we'll be back to a normal schedule and production quality next week! This week we discuss Ghost Rider and debut the new segment The Coppola Cabana where we react to trailers for upcoming C…
Episode 007: Outcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:05
The Cage Boys our on edge after learning that the Cage man has sustained an injury. They also talk about the 2014 film, Outcast. Email the show at ContemporaryCage@gmail.com
Episode 006: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:05
The Cage Boys discuss Werner Herzog's 2009 Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, which now holds the record for the longest title of a film we've reviewed. We also talk about our swamp studio and a famous Monopoly ga…
Episode 005: Stolen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:29
Derik and David talk about the hats and other elements of the 2009 film, Stolen. We also play a superhero version of Cage Facts. Please email the show ContemporaryCage@gmail.com
Episode 003: Pay the Ghost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:12
David and Derik talk about Pay the Ghost, a film in which Nicolas cage is on the hunt for his son who's been stolen by a ghost. They also play the new game, Nickie's Nightmare.