Podcast Assemble

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Hello hello and welcome to Podcast Assemble! Join us for your regular dose of geeky entertainment with co-hosts Tommy and DL from across the pond! If you're into Movies, TV shows, Video Games and let's be honest, chatting all the above with your mates - this is the podcast for you. Check out some of these er.. 'totally real'.... reviews: - 'These guys know nothing about movies, but they sure have a good time!' - 'Wow! I fell in love with DL's dulcet tones the moment I heard them..' - 'A podcast about aspiring podcasters, learning on the job!' We'd love to add YOUR actual review here so why not gave us a 5 star review and let us know what you think of the show! Get in touch directly or hit us up on socials! Website: https://www.podcastassemble.com/ Instagram: @podcastassemble Twitter: @pod_assemble YouTube: YouTube.com/@thepodcastassemble Email: thepodcastassemble@gmail.com
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204. Bugonia (2025) – Chief Extraterrestrial Officer
Episode 204
Friday, 20 February, 2026

Conspiracy theorists and Truthers at the ready—it’s time for another unhinged episode of Podcast Assemble. Tommy has been deep in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, asking the question: why aren't all Westeros prequels this good? Then it’s onto Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest social fever dream: Bugonia (2025)—a remake that dares to ask, what if your eco-anxiety had a kidnapping subplot?Timecodes:(00:00) Intro(05:50) What Have You Been Up To?(14:39) An Epstein Tangent(22:53) MAIN TOPIC: Bugonia (2025)(24:44) Cast & Crew(25:25) Goofy IMDB Picture(27:37) Stupid Plot Summary(28:03) Plot(29:44) Who stays a Human, everyone else is Muppets?(38:46) DL's Bee Bill(42:21) Pacing(43:04) Cinematography(46:23) Tones & Themes(49:04) 3 Best & 3 Worst(51:08) Critical Reception(52:13) Better or Worse than Aquaman (2018)?(54:25) !! START SPOILERS for Bugonia !!(1:03:36) !! END SPOILERS for Bugonia !!(1:03:39) Trivia True or False(1:06:06) Wrapping UpMain Topic:Bugonia follows two conspiracy-minded men who abduct a powerful CEO, convinced she’s not human. What unfolds is part satire, part psychological spiral, and part awkward hostage dinner party. It’s absurd, uncomfortable, and deliberately off-balance—classic Lanthimos energy. Tommy admired the commitment to the bit. DL appreciated the craft, even while questioning his own sanity. It’s not subtle, it’s not warm, and it’s absolutely not for everyone—but that’s kind of the point.Is Bugonia razor-sharp satire for the algorithm age—or just another Lanthimos experiment that escaped the lab? Let us know at thepodcastassemble@gmail.com or hit us up on socials. BoWebsite || Instagram || Twitter || YouTube ||