Unclear and Present Danger

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Saving Private Ryan

October 01, 2026

On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched Steven Spielberg’s World War II epic, Saving Private Ryan, starring Tom Hanks, Ed Burns, Matt Damon and Tom Sizemore, among many other notable actors. Set in 1944 during and after the D-Day landing, Saving Private Ryan follows a group of soldiers on a mission to locate Private James Francis Ryan and bring him home to safety after his three brothers were killed in action. Saving Private Ryan was released t...

X-Files: Fight the Future

September 05, 2026

On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John discuss the 1998 X-Files movie, directed by Rob Bowman with a screenplay by X-Files creator Chris Carter. Starring, obviously, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, the X-Files movie tells a convoluted story of hidden aliens, government plots, a secret cabal of evil rich people and a global conspiracy. It is a perfect encapsulation of 1990s conspiracism and we had a great time discussing it.Episodes come out every two weeks...

Gattaca (feat. Nicole Hemmer)

August 14, 2026

On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle is joined by Nicole Hemmer, a professor of history at Vanderbilt University and co-host of the This Day in History podcast, to discuss the 1997 dystopian science-fiction film Gattaca, directed by Andrew Niccol and starring Ethan Hawke, Jude Law and Uma Thurman.In Gattaca, Hawke plays Vincent Freeman, a natural-born human being in a world of people genetically-engineered for perfection. Freeman dreams of space travel but is barred f...

Nostalgia Trap · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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The publicly listed email for Unclear and Present Danger: unclearandpresentdanger@fastmail.com.

How many listeners does Unclear and Present Danger have?

Podseeker estimates Unclear and Present Danger reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unclear and Present Danger?

Unclear and Present Danger typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established historians, political journalists, writers, and scholars with demonstrable expertise in American politics, history, film, or Cold War-era subjects, ideally with a strong analytical or media profile. Common among recent guests: University professorships; Bylines in major publications; Published books or substantial writing on politics, history, or film. Recent guests include Nicole Hemmer and Vinson Cunningham.

How hard is it to get booked on Unclear and Present Danger?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Unclear and Present Danger cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Politics, Political Thrillers, Cold War, and American History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.