In this episode we examine the MacGuffin, its history, popularization, and use in modern storytelling. We also share our Top 5 list of all-time great MacGuffins.

Episode highlights:

01:29               What is a MacGuffin?

08:27              Character is King: MacGuffin Edition

13:15               The Top 5 list of all-time great cinema MacGuffins

14:39               I know something you don’t

18:09               It’s all in the plans

21:00               To infinity…

23:50              The stuff that dreams are made of

26:00              Like an addiction