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86: A Mighty Wind with Carrie Courogen

86: A Mighty Wind with Carrie Courogen

Podcast Like It's ... · Phillip Iscove

March 20, 20261h 33m

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Show Notes

This week on Podcast Like It’s the 2000s, Phil and Emily continue their Christopher Guest 2000s miniseries with A Mighty Wind, joined by writer and author Carrie Courogen.

They break down Guest’s uniquely gentle mockumentary style, the film’s satirical take on folk music culture, and why its characters feel both absurd and deeply human. Plus, a closer look at the performances, the emotional undercurrent beneath the comedy, and how A Mighty Wind fits within Guest’s larger body of work.

Phil also provides context for listeners on the film’s premise following three folk groups reuniting for a tribute concert highlighting its blend of nostalgia, melancholy, and humor.


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Phil Iscove: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscove

Emily St. James: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjams

Carrie Courogen: https://www.instagram.com/carriecourogen


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