(a.k.a., “The Godfather is an Episode You Can’t Refuse”)

Christmas has come and gone, but we hope that you—like us—are still merry and filled with joy! “What is this new episode in my feed,” you may ask. Well while we are still hard at work in our podcast workshop getting things ready for season two, we have something special just for YOU. In the two remaining weeks leading up to January 9th we are re-releasing some of our favorite episodes with never before seen video footage! And this one has some special AI-inspired additions.

Remember that YOU can be a voice on our podcast! (We explain at the start of this episode). Send us a voice memo pitch of why your nostalgia based recommendation is worth revisiting. Email it to ideas@WDYT.show.

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Whether you’ve seen The Godfather or not, you know the Godfather. This movie (and book) is quoted, referenced, and featured all over popular culture. So we decided we ought to take a look and see if it is everything it’s cracked up to be. We’ll explore iconic characters, memorable quotes, questionable morality and family loyalty. Does this style of storytelling really have an enduring legacy, or is it overrated?

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Chapters

00:00 We want YOU on Season Two!

02:52 Introduction and Food Talk

09:54 Quiz Time! Godfather Cultural References

14:28 Introducing The Godfather

16:01 Character Development and Family Dynamics

23:08 Plot Summary and Key Events

30:19 What is this story really about?

31:47 Themes of Power and Morality

35:32 A great strategy to tell a story about the mob

49:20 Iconic Scenes and Quotes

01:02:32 What Do You Think [of This]?!

01:08:24 Closing the Loop on Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra, and Italian Geography

01:12:08 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

01:22:13 What do YOU think and a TEASE for next week!

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