A Not-Numbered Episode About The Devil Wears Prada 2, Teeth, and Grogu
Get the full intelligence
Search transcripts, export clips, track mentions, and explore all topics from “A Not-Numbered Episode About The Devil Wears Prada 2, Teeth, and Grogu” inside PodZeus.
In this unnumbered episode of Fighting in the War Room, hosts Katie Ridge, Matt Patrick, and David Ehrlich dive into a freewheeling, late-night conversation that spans film, nostalgia, parenting, and pop culture. The discussion kicks off with a playful lightning round about animals in cinematic mysteries, leading to imaginative picks like orcas in Sherlock Holmes hats and lemurs in Madagascar-style spinoffs. The central focus shifts to the highly anticipated sequel *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, which the hosts analyze as a dark, tonally gritty fairy tale about the collapse of journalism and the power of billionaire patronage. They praise its real movie feel and visual style, despite criticism of Lady Gaga’s underwhelming cameo and song. The conversation then pivots to the AMC series *The Audacity*, a morally complex, darkly comedic drama set in Silicon Valley that critiques tech elites and their impact on society. The hosts also share personal stories, including Katie’s children knocking out a tooth during a Nerf game, sparking a broader reflection on kids’ obsession with violence and Star Wars. They explore how Star Wars Day has become a cultural phenomenon, even infiltrating schools, and reveal how they used the promise of Grogu to incentivize their kids to brush their teeth. The episode closes with a mix of humor, vulnerability, and anticipation for their upcoming trip to Cannes.
Use nostalgia as a narrative engine—legacy sequels like *The Devil Wears Prada 2* and *Freaky Friday* succeed by tapping into millennial emotional memory.
Dark, morally ambiguous storytelling in shows like *The Audacity* reflects a growing audience appetite for complex, adult-oriented critiques of tech and power.
Gamification can be a powerful parenting tool—using a Star Wars-themed app to make tooth brushing fun worked surprisingly well for the hosts.
Children’s play often mirrors media consumption; subtle exposure to violence (e.g., Star Wars blasters) can shape behavior, even if unintentionally.
Cultural holidays like May the 4th (Star Wars Day) are now institutionalized, blurring the line between fandom and public celebration.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Animal Mysteries & The Lightning Round
The episode opens with a playful debate on which animal should star in more cinematic mysteries, with suggestions ranging from orcas in Sherlock Holmes hats to lemurs in Madagascar-style spinoffs. The hosts set a lighthearted tone with personal anecdotes and whimsical ideas.
The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Dark Fairy Tale of Journalism
“It's basically just... it's totally okay if the world of journalism is overseen by a small handful of billionaires as well, as long as one of those billionaires personally likes you enough to just give you a bunch of money and say do whatever you want.”
The Audacity: Silicon Valley’s Weasels and Their Kids
“You spend the first few episodes hating all of these people in every single thing that they do. I mean, in the fourth episode... you want to watch these Silicon Valley people who have ruined the world and see them for who they truly are, which is a bunch of weasels.”
Parenting, Teeth, and Nerf Bullets
“He wanted revenge on his older brother, obviously. And so the revenge is that he gets to shoot Charlie point-and-blank with 10 Nerf bullets, which I think is fair.”
Star Wars Day, Grogu, and the Power of Lies
“I played the Studio Ghibli Baby Yoda short to try and calm him down. It didn't work. Why did you tell him Baby Yoda was going to be in it? Because he just wouldn't stop asking for Baby Yoda.”
“It's basically just... it's totally okay if the world of journalism is overseen by a small handful of billionaires as well, as long as one of those billionaires personally likes you enough to just give you a bunch of money and say do whatever you want.”
“You spend the first few episodes hating all of these people in every single thing that they do. I mean, in the fourth episode... you want to watch these Silicon Valley people who have ruined the world and see them for who they truly are, which is a bunch of weasels.”
“He wanted revenge on his older brother, obviously. And so the revenge is that he gets to shoot Charlie point-and-blank with 10 Nerf bullets, which I think is fair.”
Hosts
matt patrick
person
katie ridge
person
the devil wears prada 2
media
grogu
other
david ehrlich
person
the audacity
other
billy magnuson
person
cannes
place
kacey musgraves
person
lady gaga
person
Kids in the Background (The Backrooms Trailer, Super Mario Galaxy)
Fighting In The War Room • 54m • 4/2/2026
541 – The Drama, Drafthouse QR Code Madness, Patches Went To Disneyland
Fighting In The War Room • 1h 20m • 4/9/2026
542 – Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, Pragmata, and The Pitt Season 2
Fighting In The War Room • 1h 7m • 4/16/2026
543 – Michaela Coel Week! – Mother Mary and The Christophers
Fighting In The War Room • 53m • 4/23/2026
A Not-Numbered Episode That Mentions Surf Dracula
Fighting In The War Room • 56m • 5/1/2026
Get the full intelligence
Search transcripts, export clips, track mentions, and explore all topics from “A Not-Numbered Episode About The Devil Wears Prada 2, Teeth, and Grogu” inside PodZeus.
Start discovering podcast insights today
Start with a 7-day trial and explore a growing catalog of popular podcasts. No credit card required.
No credit card required • 7-day trial • Cancel anytime