We’re excited to announce ScreenAge Wasteland’s The Canon: An Essential Movies Watchlist is back for Season 7. For the first-time ever, all 30 episodes will be exclusive additions to the ScreenAge Wasteland Canon, meaning there is no written counterpart.
To kick this season off, everyone’s favorite movie podcast returns to discuss Saving Private Ryan. Happy listening, screenagers!
Episode 108: Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Who’s ready for season 7?!?! The Canon makes its long-awaited return with a brave and dangerous mission – discuss what makes Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan one of the most essential movies of all time. Joining Raf for this perilous mission are SAW contributors and first-time Canon guests, Tyler Harner and Thomas Riest. Listen to find out which member of the trio recreates the Matt Damon into old man fade.
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We’ll be back next week with another essential movie. Until then, let us know your thoughts on Saving Private Ryan in the comments below!
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