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Odd Trilogies

Odd Trilogies

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 Welcome to Odd Trilogies, a podcast dedicated to the strange inter-connectedness of film! To us, an "odd trilogy" is any set of three films—whether bonded by story, spirit, themes, and/or shared cast & crew—that we think has an interesting angle worth digging into! One of the classic examples of a "lesser known" trilogy is that the film Oldboy is actually the second part in Park Chan-wook's "Vengeance Trilogy!" But is it a sequel? What are the other two about? How does each one deal with the concept of vengeance? THAT'S something worth exploring! Our "trilogies" are not limited to the deliberate or canonical, like Bill & Ted or Pixar's Cars; we also curate and discuss more incidental ones—trios with unofficial or less tangible connections, like our "Odd Nutcracker" or "Rise of Snyder" trilogies! Those trilogies may be based on a commonality that we find interesting or which is significant to film culture. Whatever the connection is, we (your hosts, Logan Sowash & Andy Carr) apply our love and knowledge of film to analyze these trilogies as whole bodies, as well as the individual films themselves. Listen and laugh with us as we dive into the never-ending pit of cinematic connectivity known as ODD TRILOGIES!Copyright © OddTrilogies Art
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  • Episode 117: Takeshi Koike's Lupin the IIIRD Trilogy

    Episode 117: Takeshi Koike's Lupin the IIIRD Trilogy
    Jan 17 2026

    When your iconic anime franchise is about to hit its 50th anniversary, why not give it a fresh look? That's what we're talking about today with TAKESHI KOIKE'S LUPIN THE IIIRD TRILOGY. Logan & Andy head back to the 2010s and team up with Inspector Zenigata to go on a globe-trotting hunt for the titular monkey-faced jewel thief and his crew. Deadly superhuman assassins, dark conspiracies, and a new visual style cement Koike's take on Lupin III as a darker, more violent spin.

    Along the way, we get to know Lupin's team a little bit better in Jigen's Gravestone, Goemon's Blood Spray, and Fujiko's Lie. What does each film choose to focus on with each character? What does Koike bring to the world of Lupin III in comparison to the main series? Also, how does this trilogy tie into Koike's new Lupin III theatrical feature film, The Immortal Bloodline?!?! Find out on this wacky new episode of ODD TRILOGIES!

    Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • 2025 End-of-Year Special

    2025 End-of-Year Special
    Jan 5 2026

    It's the start of a new year! Time for Logan and Andy to reflect on a year filled with fun episodes, great guests, and some truly phenomenal films. It's time for the 2025 END-OF-YEAR SPECIAL! What are their favorite films of 2025? What do they have planned for 2026? Find out on the latest special episode of ODD TRILOGIES.

    Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Episode 116: The Silent Night Deadly Night Trilogy (with Mitch Ringenberg)

    Episode 116: The Silent Night Deadly Night Trilogy (with Mitch Ringenberg)
    Dec 27 2025

    Hurry! Grab your Santa outfit and the nearest axe! It's time to turn Christmas cheer into holiday terror with THE SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT TRILOGY. Logan & Andy team up with first-time guest and veteran naughty-lister Mitch Ringenberg (Midwest Film Journal) to tackle a wild, gory trilogy about holiday trauma taken to the extreme. With their cookies and milk in front of them, the trio discusses 1984's Silent Night, Deadly Night, 1987's Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2, and 1989's Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!

    We know what you diehard horror-hounds are thinking: but what about 4 and 5? Well, we're focusing on the first three, as they pertain (at least loosely) to the trauma inflicted upon and by the Chapman (or is it Caldwell?) brothers. But don't worry—we couldn't help but discuss the last two as well.

    What kind of horrors bring a kid to turn Christmas into a bloodbath? What constitutes a good Christmas-themed kill? And is it already garbage day?!?! Find out as the boys finish off the year with this naughty new episode of ODD TRILOGIES!

    Intro music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3736-fanfare-for-space

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    1 hr and 35 mins
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