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Oct 27 2015

How Passports Work

37 min 4 movies discussed
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The concept of passports - that people should enjoy protected freedom of movement - is an ancient one. It wasn't until WWI that they became universal. Learn all about this overlooked, important document.

AI Summary

Ever wondered how to actually get a passport without stressing out? Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly complex world of passport applications, from the historical origins of travel documents to the nitty-gritty details of modern requirements. They cover everything from emergency same-day passport services to the strict rules about passport photos, plus some eye-opening facts about passport ownership and government control that might surprise you.


Movies Discussed

Argo
Argo
2012 2h 0m
★ 7.3
"That sounds Argo-esque. Very Argo-esque. — Josh compared camouflage passports used to escape dangerous situations to the movie Argo." — Josh
Blockbuster
Blockbuster
2022
★ 5.4
"Do you remember going to Blockbuster? — Referenced as part of 90s nostalgia on the Hey Dude podcast promotion."
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
1983
★ 7.3
"I think that was He-Man? — Josh was trying to identify a tune he was humming and thought it might be from He-Man." — Josh
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist — The dial-up internet sound was compared to the movie Poltergeist as part of 90s nostalgia."

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