{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The 1st Anniversary Special","description":"\r\n Welcome one and all to a very special Anniversary episode of Professor Metal's Irate Debate and Calamitous Commentary with The Philosophical Chain Gang\r\n \r\nThe Philosophers introduce the creation of the episode, and discuss the origins of The Philosophical Chain Gang\r\n \r\nThe Philosophers talk about the gritty reboot of a wide variety of movies, from Batman to The Big Lebowski.\r\n \r\nRyver discusses the appeal of the old Batman TV Series and the cultural changes that lead to it\r\n \r\nBruce presents his problem with Michael Keaton as Batman\r\n \r\nThe Philosophers discuss the career arc of Tim Burton\r\n \r\nProfessor Metal talks about his hopes for Charlie and The Chocolate Factory and why the dream could never be\r\n \r\nRyver presents the existential terror not quite hidden with the Gene Wilder version of this movie\r\n \r\nBruce discusses the tone of the movie as relates to the source material\r\n \r\nSean and Ryver expand on the horror aspect of the movie\r\n \r\nThe Philosophers discuss the seemingly predetermined nature of the children's selection, and the possible moral tale that accompanies each character\r\n \r\nThe Philosophical Chain Gang discusses Charlie and The Chocolate Factory as an allegory for a variety of biblical scenarios\r\n \r\nAnd as always please give us your honest review on iTunes and Stitcher. It helps us make the show better with every one we get to read.\r\nHelp keep the show going and the moon safe by supporting us on Patreon\r\nhttps:\/\/patreon.com\/Philosophy\r\nHelp keep us from disappearing by engaging us on the social media platform of your choice:\r\nhttp:\/\/www.philosophicalchaingang.com\r\nhttp:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/professormetal\r\nhttp:\/\/www.twitter.com\/PChainGang\r\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PChainGang\r\nhttps:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/PChainGang\/\r\nhttp:\/\/pchaingang.tumblr.com\/\r\n \r\n ","author_name":"Professor Metal's Irate Debate and Calamitous Commentary","author_url":"http:\/\/www.PhilosophicalChainGang.com","html":"