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Cinemental

Hosted by The Jones Brothers · tv · EN

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About this Podcast:

Cinemental is a podcast about mental health and how it’s portrayed in cinema and television. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do YOU need to know about mental health. Hosted by Jeffrey Jones (screenwriter and professor) and his brother Dr. Joshua Jones (psychiatrist), these two brothers tackle and all subjects such as depression, grief, anxiety, schizophrenia, even possession. They’ll discuss the triggers for mental health such as family drama, the role of stress, even mentorship. Cinemental is meant to start the conversation about mental health in a fun and entertaining way to let you know that whatever mental health issue you may be struggling with… you’re not alone.

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What is Cinemental about?

Cinemental is a podcast about mental health and how it’s portrayed in cinema and television. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what do YOU need to know about mental health. Hosted by Jeffrey Jones (screenwriter and professor) and his brother Dr.

Who hosts Cinemental?

Cinemental is hosted by The Jones Brothers. The show has published 93 episodes to date.

What has Cinemental covered recently?

Recent episodes include "095 INSIDIOUS" (28 September 2026, 78 minutes), "094 Remember The Titans" (23 September 2026, 83 minutes), and "093 Fight Club" (8 September 2026, 83 minutes).

How often does Cinemental publish?

Cinemental publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 93 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Cinemental?

Booking probability for Cinemental is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cinemental requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cinemental's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Cinemental?

The strongest fits for Cinemental are Health & Wellness Services. Cinemental has a tv audience.

About the host

The Jones Brothers hosts Cinemental, a tv podcast with 93 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #95

    095 INSIDIOUS

    Sep 28, 20261h 18m

    Insidious is remembered for jump scares, creepy imagery, and one of the most unsettling uses of “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” ever put on film. But underneath the supernatural horror is a story about something much more...

  • Sep 23, 20261h 23m

    What can Remember the Titans teach us about prejudice, moral courage, leadership, and what actually changes people’s minds? In this episode of Cinemental, Jeff and Josh revisit Remember the Titans through the lenses of...

  • Episode #93

    093 Fight Club

    Sep 8, 20261h 23m

    In this episode of Cinemental, Jeff and Josh dig into the psychology behind David Fincher’s Fight Club: whether support groups could realistically help with insomnia, what dissociative identity disorder actually is, how...

  • Episode #91

    091 Point Break

    Sep 1, 20261h 17m

    Point Break may look like a movie about surfing, bank robbery, skydiving, and Keanu Reeves chasing Patrick Swayze—but underneath all of that, it’s a story about addiction, identity, morality, transcendence, and the...

  • Episode #89

    089 THE ODYSSEY

    Aug 10, 20261h 15m

    Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey gives us a lot to talk about — from Zeus’s Law and the shame of returning home, to the idea that Homer’s epic may ultimately be one of the oldest and most powerful stories ever told about...

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  • Episode #88

    088 Obsession

    Jul 30, 20261h 6m

    In this episode of the Cinemental Podcast, we break down Obsession and explore how the film handles consent, romantic fixation, unhealthy desire, and the dangerous line between pursuing someone and refusing to respect...

  • Episode #87

    087 World Cup

    Jul 20, 20261h 15m

    The World Cup may look like a soccer tournament, but it's really a global experiment in identity, loyalty, competition, and collective insanity. In this episode of Cinemental, Jeff and Josh explore the psychology behind...

  • Episode #86

    086 INTERSTELLAR

    Jul 7, 20261h 8m

    Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar is one of the most powerful science fiction films ever made because it is not really about space — it is about love, sacrifice, survival, and the impossible moral choices parents make...

  • May 26, 20261h 7m

    Wuthering Heights is one of literature’s most toxic love stories, and in this episode of Cinemental, we break down the new Wuthering Heights movie, the psychology of Heathcliff and Catherine, and why this story still...

  • May 26, 20261h 7m

    Wuthering Heights is one of literature’s most toxic love stories, and in this episode of Cinemental, we break down the new Wuthering Heights movie, the psychology of Heathcliff and Catherine, and why this story still...

  • May 4, 202658 min

    If you're looking for a mental health podcast that actually digs into the hard conversations, this episode of Cinemental breaks down The Pitt Season 2 through the lens of psychology, storytelling, and real-world...

  • Episode #83

    083 Euphoria

    May 1, 20261h 14m

    Euphoria, starring Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, and Jacob Elordi, isn’t just a hit HBO series—it’s one of the most raw and unfiltered portrayals of addiction, identity, trauma, and adolescence on television. In this episode...

  • Episode #82

    082 THE MARTIAN

    Apr 24, 20261h 3m

    If you’re searching for a breakdown of The Martian that goes beyond the science and into the psychology, this episode of Cinemental has you covered. Starring Matt Damon and directed by Ridley Scott, we explore why The...

  • Apr 8, 20261h 10m

    What does Jurassic Park reveal about ethics, anxiety, and humanity’s obsession with control—and why does Jurassic Park still define how we think about science in cinema? In this episode of Cinemental, a writer and a...

  • Episode #80

    080 Weapons

    Mar 24, 20261h 17m

    What went wrong with Weapons—and what does it reveal about storytelling, trauma, and the monsters we choose to ignore? In this episode of Cinemental, a filmmaker and a psychiatrist break down why the title Weapons fails...

  • Episode #79

    079 BUGONIA

    Mar 16, 20261h 7m

    What happens when movies collide with mental health, conspiracy thinking, and delusion? In this episode of the Cinemental Podcast, filmmaker Jeff and psychiatrist Josh dive into the psychology behind delusional...

  • Mar 2, 202656 min

    In this episode of Cinemental, we break down F1 as both a high-octane spectacle and a character-driven study of ambition under pressure. From its immersive racing sequences and razor-sharp sound design to its use of...

  • Feb 3, 202657 min

    In this episode of the Cinemental Podcast, a filmmaker and a psychiatrist break down Free Solo—exploring thrill-seeking behavior, fear, obsession, and the ethics of documentary filmmaking when the stakes are literally...

  • Feb 2, 20261 hour

    What do K-pop idols, demon hunters, and shame have in common? In this episode of the Cinemental Podcast, we break down Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters to explore how pop music, storytelling, and mental health collide...

  • Jan 21, 2026—

    One Battle After Another is a brutal reminder that resilience isn’t something you have—it’s something you train. In this episode of Cinemental, we break down the psychology of endurance, what it means to keep showing up...

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