The Skulls

The Skulls

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May 14, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 6 · Episode 4

About this episode

Jackie and Danielle revisit the 2000 film The Skulls, exploring its themes, cast, and cultural impact.

A secret society, Joshua Jackson in peak Y2K mode, and Paul Walker serving rich-boy drama? The Skulls has entered the group chat. For this episode of the No More Late Fees podcast, Jackie and Danielle head back to the year 2000 to revisit The Skulls, the Ivy League thriller packed with secret societies, elite privilege, suspicious “accidents,” and one very dramatic initiation process. The duo breaks down: Joshua Jackson’s working-class heartthrob era Paul Walker’s legacy rich kid energy The wild rules and rituals of the Skulls society Why Leslie Bibb deserved more screen time The movie’s surprisingly stacked cast Y2K conspiracy thriller vibes Secret society lore connected to Yale’s Skull and Bones The direct-to-video sequels nobody asked for but absolutely exist Jackie and Danielle also dive into the movie’s box office performance, memorable scenes, hilarious plot holes, and the over-the-top twists that make The Skulls such a fun early-2000s watch. From creepy war rooms to suspicious cover-ups, this episode is full of nostalgic commentary, behind-the-scenes trivia, and plenty of laughs. If you grew up loving movies like Cruel Intentions, The Fast and the Furious, Dawson's Creek…

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Hosts: Jackie, Danielle

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Organizations: Yale

Books & works: The Skulls, Cruel Intentions, The Fast and the Furious, Dawson's Creek

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