S2017 E1 • SOUTH PARK's Must-Know References

Welcome to this special Wisecrack Edition on the must-know references in South Park. From Britney Spears to Ex Machina, South Park constantly borrows from and parodies pop culture and current events to make profound statements about the world we live in. The more of these references you know and understand, the richer the show becomes! So which are the most important of these references? How do they elevate the show to new levels? Join us as we dive in!

Première diffusion : 14 janvier 2017

S2017 E2 • The Philosophy of Get Schwifty (Rick and Morty)

Welcome to this special Wisecrack Edition on the Philosophy of Get Schwifty! Join us as we take a closer look at religion and belief systems in one of our favorite episodes of Rick and Morty! Time to Get Schwifty!

Première diffusion : 28 janvier 2017

S2017 E3 • The Walking Dead: The Philosophy of Negan

Première diffusion : 11 février 2017

S2017 E4 • The Philosophy of Westworld

Welcome to this special Wisecrack Edition on the Philosophy of Westworld, exploring how the show draws on one of humanity's oldest stories to explore how free will shapes our understanding of good and evil. Through the lens of the show's incredible cast of characters (Ford, William, The Man in Black, Arnold, Dolores, Bernard, and Maeve), we dive into themes of predestination, ethics, consciousness, and more, reflecting on how Westworld makes us think about the choices we make and how we live our own lives.

Première diffusion : 23 février 2017

S2017 E5 • Suicide Squad: What Went Wrong?

Welcome to this special Wisecrack Edition on one of the most tragic films of the year: David Ayer’s Suicide Squad. Despite the fact that the movie was marred by critical changes at late stages of production, it still has signs of intellectual ambition. Join us as we look closely at the script’s thematic foundation and connect it to the other films of the DC Cinematic Universe. By tracing the theme of control through Man of Steel and Batman V. Superman, we can get a better understanding of what Suicide Squad was perhaps trying to achieve before the film was re-edited by the studio. Is it possible for us to still glean something insightful from a deeply flawed movie? With this new Wisecrack Edition format, we answer just that.

Première diffusion : 25 février 2017

S2017 E6 • The Philosophy of Attack on Titan

Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on Attack on Titan, where we explore the surprising political ideology of the society within the walls. Is it possible that in this dystopian society a controversial philosophy from a Nazi theorist, Carl Schmitt, may be the only thing keeping the fabric of society from collapsing? Or is that just what those in power want citizens to believe?

Première diffusion : 28 février 2017

S2017 E7 • Battlefield 1: What Went Wrong?

Welcome to this special Wisecrack Edition on Battlefield 1, where we explore why a big game franchise chose the war to end all wars, World War 1. Why after years of WW2 games has WW1 been brought to light? Join us as we explore one of the most popular franchises take on one of the most horrific wars.

Première diffusion : 18 mars 2017

S2017 E8 • The Dark Knight Rises: What Went Wrong?

Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on The Dark Knight Rises: What Went Wrong? Coming off the crest of the acclaim of The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises had a lot to live up to. In good Nolan fashion, not only did the film continue the ambitious themes established by its predecessor, but it added so much more. And that's where things started to get messy. From the inspiration of Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities to Occupy Wall Street, we delve in to the themes behind the conclusion of one of the biggest trilogies of the decade.

Première diffusion : 25 mars 2017

S2017 E9 • The Philosophy of Westworld: Music as Storytelling

Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on Music in Westworld. The deeper meaning and philosophy of Westworld isn't just limited to its dialogue – it's layered throughout its masterful use of music. We'll see how Westworld uses classical compositions and modern pop to create its own dreamworld.

Première diffusion : 8 avril 2017

S2017 E10 • Rick and Morty: The Philosophy of Szechuan Sauce

Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on Rick and Morty Seaon 3: The Philosophy of Szechuan Sauce. Join us as we dive in to Camus and Dostoevsky in order to gain deeper insight in to Rick's journey for that teriyaki dipping sauce. That's what this entire episode is about, Wisecrack- that Mulan Mcnugget Sauce. It's our rosebud; our one armed man. It's what drives us.

Première diffusion : 15 avril 2017

S2017 E11 • The Philosophy of GHOST IN THE SHELL (with Naruto)

Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on one of the most philosophically complex animated films of all time: Ghost in the Shell. Through the lens of legendary philosopher Georg Hegel, we’ll examine how Ghost in the Shell not only laid a foundation for decades of sci-fi to come, but presents us with a truly fresh and original take on the next step of human evolution. Whereas most films that explore the line between human and machine require one side to triumph over the other, Ghost in the Shell suggests something radically different.

Première diffusion : 29 avril 2017

S2017 E12 • SOUTH PARK - The Philosophy of Margaritaville!

Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on the 2009 Emmy Award Winning South Park episode "Margaritaiville." We'll explore how, through clever religious allegory, South Park crafts a multi-layered critique on the nature of power structures in our contemporary economic climate. By playfully positing that economics functions as a cryptic religion in its own right, South Park brilliantly satirize the financial crisis of 2008 – and the way people responded.

Première diffusion : 6 mai 2017

S2017 E13 • 'It's Always Sunny' The Perfect Anti-Sitcom

Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. If traditional sitcoms are defined by progressive character development, saccharine moralism, and sentimental romance, then It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is unique in how it lampoons each of these tropes and presents us with an ensemble that deliberately avoids any sign of growth. Drawing from pioneering sitcoms like Cheers, Friends, and How I met your Mother, we’ll explore how Always Sunny isn’t just an anti-sitcom, it’s the perfect anti-sitcom.

Première diffusion : 9 mai 2017

S2017 E14 • The Philosophy of GET OUT

Welcome to this Wisecrack Edition on The Philosophy of Get Out. There are few films as clever in their depiction of racial tensions in America as Jordan Peele’s social thriller Get Out. While most movies that focus on race take aim at those who overtly try to disenfranchise minorities, Get Out does something unique: it explores how the demeanor of white liberals who have supposedly “moved beyond racism” may not be as authentic as they may think. By drawing on black thinkers and philosophers, we explore how Get Out is a masterful depiction of the black condition in 20th Century America.

Première diffusion : 13 mai 2017

S2017 E15 • How RICK & MORTY Tells A Story (The Ricks Must Be Crazy)

S2017 E16 • The Philosophy of ONE PUNCH MAN

S2017 E17 • Batman v Superman - What Went Wrong

S2017 E18 • The Matrix Reloaded - What Went Wrong

S2017 E19 • The Walking Dead - Why Do We Love the Zombie Apocalypse

S2017 E20 • Assassin's Creed - What Went Wrong?

S2017 E21 • Game of Thrones - The Philosophy of Daenerys Targaryen

S2017 E22 • The Philosophy of Black Mirror

S2017 E23 • The Philosophy of Spider-Man

S2017 E24 • The Philosophy of Christopher Nolan (Part 1)

S2017 E25 • The Philosophy of Death Note – What Is Justice?

S2017 E26 • The Philosophy of Fullmetal Alchemist - Brotherhood

S2017 E27 • What Key & Peele Teach Us About Comedy

S2017 E28 • What South Park Teaches Us About Economics

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S2017 E35 • Finding Dory: What Went Wrong?

S2017 E36 • The Philosophy of Dragon Ball

S2017 E37 • Can Game of Thrones Still Surprise Us? - Quick Take

S2017 E38 • Why Does Rick Need Toxic Rick? -- Rick and Morty Season 3 Episode 6 Breakdown

S2017 E39 • Netflix\'s Death Note: What Went Wrong - Wisecrack Quick Take

S2017 E40 • How Do We Escape the System? - Rick and Morty Season 3 Episode 7 Breakdown

S2017 E41 • South Park - Season 20: What Went Wrong?

S2017 E42 • The Philosophy of Christopher Nolan (Part 2) - feat. Batman: The Dark Knight

S2017 E43 • Blade Runner: Must-Know Philosophy Before 2049 - feat. Black Out 2022 (Anime) - Wisecrack Quick Take

S2017 E44 • Clone Beth vs. Pickle Rick: Does Choice Matter? - Rick and Morty Season 3 Episode 8 Breakdown

S2017 E45 • The Matrix Revolutions: What Went Wrong?

S2017 E46 • How Social Media Ruined Nuance - South Park Season 21 Episode 3 Breakdown

S2017 E47 • Why Beth Chose Jerry - Rick and MOrty Season 3 Episode 10 Breakdown

S2017 E48 • The Philosophy of Mr. Robot

S2017 E49 • Blade Runner 2049: Do Memories Make Us Himan? - Wisecrack Quick Take

S2017 E50 • BoJack Horseman Season 4: What is BoJack Searching For? - Wisecrack Quick Take