My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) with Nik Long

My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) with Nik Long

Author: Dom Nero and Adam Volerich | Morbid Network August 10, 2026 Duration: 2:17:20
Did Studio Ghibli really make a family sitcom? Kind of! It’s Isao Takahata’s second-to-last film, and we simply couldn’t resist adding it to our series. Joining us to revel in the brilliance (and surprisingly vindictive behavior) of the man they call Paku-San (aka Mr. Munch) is our dear friend and digital producer, Nik Long! Topics covered this week: whether or not YAMADAS is more like EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND or MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, the long-standing rivalry of Miyazaki and Takahata and its similarities to the film CHALLENGERS, our nostalgia for discovering movies on television, Takahata’s love of bananas, and so much more!

There's a moment in every great film where everything aligns-the writing, the performance, the direction-into a perfect, essential core. David Lynch has a name for that: the "Eye of the Duck" scene. That's precisely where hosts Dom Nero and Adam Volerich begin each conversation in Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast. Rather than providing standard reviews or plot summaries, they use that pivotal scene as a doorway into a deeper understanding of the entire movie. You'll hear them dissect how a single, perfectly crafted sequence can illuminate themes, character arcs, and the director's intent, making the whole film click into place. Their discussions often expand beyond individual titles to trace connections across entire genres and franchises. One week might find them deep in the claustrophobic corridors of the *Alien* series, while another could explore the frostbitten dread of Winter Horror or the neon-drenched aesthetics of Cyberpunk cinema. This approach offers a fresh and focused way to appreciate film history, from blockbuster sagas like *Indiana Jones* to distinct cultural movements. It’s a thoughtful, scene-by-scene celebration of why movies stick with us, brought to you by the Morbid Network. Tune in for conversations that are as specific and revelatory as the scenes they honor.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Kingdom of Heaven (2005) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:26
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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) with Stephen Hilger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:39
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:14:34
Listeners, the power of the Three Rings is ended. This week we fulfill our oath and complete the Peter Jackson LOTR trilogy! We’re talking Denethor (aka Dennis Thor), the army of the dead, Aragorn’s long sword, Eowyn bei…
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:53:19
Forth Eorlingas! This week we toss Gimli face first into the forces of the Enemy. It’s another four hour tour of Middle Earth, and this time, we brought Ents. Is the middle film of a trilogy ever the best one? In this ca…
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:58:19
Listeners, the Third Age is finally upon us. The nine companions are assembled. The recording is 4 hours long. It shall be… The Fellowship of the Duck! This week, Adam and Dom are embarking on a quest to save Middle-Eart…
Drink and Be Merry (2025) with Sarah Welch-Larson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:43
Happy holidays! Adam made a feature film and we’re (finally) going to celebrate it in style. It’s a bonus episode of holly, jolly, drinks, and independent film. With a very special guest host! Our old friend Sarah Welch-…
The Black Cauldron (1985) with Nik Long [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:03
Justice for Gurgi! This week it’s the final stop on our tour of pre-Jackson LOTR-inspired films….and our very first ever Disney animated film! Joining us to explore Welsh mythology, The Chronicles of Prydain, and the wei…
The Return of the King (1980) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:26
Sing it with us!! WHERE THERE’S A WHIP [WHIP SFX] THERE’S A WAY! WHERE THERE’S A WHIP [WHIP SFX] THERE’S A WAY! This week we face the Lord of the Lash himself for the epic return of Arthur Rankin & Jules Bass, and the wi…