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Debaser: A Film PodcastBring Her Back (2025) with Alex MegnaWill & Jared are joined by special guest Alex Megna to discuss a horror film by the twin brothers that brought us the surprise hit Talk To Me: Danny and Michael Philippou's Bring Her Back.Is RackaRacka's sophomoric film a step up or a step down? How intense is the gore and did it make Jared squirm? Does Alex need a box of tissues to get through the episode? What surprise does Jared have in store for everyone near the end? Listen to find out!Bring Her Back is available to watch on HBO...
2025-10-151h 51Debaser: A Film PodcastSuperman (2025)Will & Jared get a little loopy discussing the newest superhero movie intent on forging a new path for a new cinematic universe: James Gunn's Superman.Is this a refreshing new leaf for a character that hasn't had a good movie in decades? Is Supes too crowded with characters and suffering from tonal whiplash? What real world conflict is used in all but name as a major plot point? Do we get emotional a weird amount in this episode? Listen to find out!Superman is currently available on VOD and the services listed here.
2025-10-012h 01Debaser: A Film PodcastFriendship (2025)Will & Jared, perhaps too fittingly, discuss the new film starring Tim Robinson about awkward adult male friendships titled, well... Friendship.Is Friendship a feature-length I Think You Should Leave sketch? Is that even a bad thing? Who is T-Boy and why do we love him? How cool were the 70s? Do Jared & Will have the cure for the male loneliness epidemic? Listen to find out!Friendship is currently available on VOD and the services listed here.You can find the full twelve minute garage scene with Connor O'Malley on the blu-ray...
2025-09-171h 23Debaser: A Film PodcastWeapons (2025) with Alex MegnaWill & Jared are joined by special guest Alex Megna to discuss the hotly anticipated horror film by the director of Barbarian that's taken the box office like a swarm of third-graders: Weapons. Is Weapons as good as the hype, or is it shooting blanks? What is Aunt Gladys' unexplained backstory? What inspired Zach Cregger to have the kids run like that and is it too disturbing? How much of the episode is the trio quickly running through the plot off the top of their heads? Does Will ever find out why Jared is mad at him? Listen t...
2025-09-031h 52Debaser: A Film PodcastEddington (2025)Will & Jared discuss the newest and most divisive film from director Ari Aster: Eddington.Why are reactions to this film so confused and angry? What subtext did most viewers seem to overlook? What exactly is a "SolidGoldMagikarp"? How do we process our collective trauma from the pandemic? Listen to find out!Eddington is currently available on VOD and the services listed here.David Ehrlich's full Eddington review can be found here. The Film Colossus essay on Eddington can be found here.Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin M...
2025-08-201h 41Debaser: A Film PodcastDark City (1998)Will & Jared discuss the influential science fiction cult classic Dark City.How divided are the hosts on this film? Is this the best movie made by the director of The Crow? Who is acting circles around everyone else in this? What drug did Jared take that did a number on his head? Did we have to cut out almost twenty minutes of us ranting about how the federal and state governments are failing us? Listen to find out!Dark City is available to watch on the services listed here.Will's friend...
2025-08-061h 43Debaser: A Film PodcastBound (1996)Debaser concludes our extended Pride coverage with a criminally underseen erotic lesbian crime thriller by the duo that gave us such films as The Matrix, V for Vendetta, and Speed Racer: Bound.How long does this erotic thriller take to get to the lauded sex scene? Did this film have an intimacy coordinator before that was even a thing? How realistic are the depictions of 90s lesbians in the film? What does this pre-transition film tell us about the Wachowskis? Is Joe Pantoliano hot? Listen to find out!Bound is available to watch...
2025-07-231h 37Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)It's July and Debaser is continuing our Pride celebration with a 90s cult classic about traveling drag queens: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.How well has this 31 year old film about members of the LGBTQ community aged? Who exactly is Priscilla? Is the most problematic aspect of this movie the depiction of a cishet person? Can Jared cheer Will up by listing upcoming new films? Listen to find out!Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is available to watch on many streaming platforms, including Tubi, PlutoTV, Hoopla, Prime Video, and The Roku Channel.
2025-07-091h 56Debaser: A Film PodcastTangerine (2015)Debaser continues our Pride Month celebration with an indie darling film from the writer and director of The Florida Project which also stars two transgender actresses: Tangerine.Is the film an accurate representation of trans sex workers in LA, or is it an offensive depiction by cishet filmmakers? Just what is in that pipe Dinah procures? How did Sean Baker get that cab passenger to vomit like that? What exciting new segments launch in this episode? Does Jared pitch a format change for the show? Listen to find out!Tangerine is available to watch on...
2025-06-251h 52Debaser: A Film PodcastLove Lies Bleeding (2024)It's Pride Month! To celebrate, Debaser begins by covering a queer erotic thriller that was John Waters' favorite film of 2024: Love Lies Bleeding.What did our hosts make of this sexually charged, lesbian bodybuilding love story? How fucking sick is Katy O'Brian in this film? Did out hosts get a little too loopy from recording in a hot garage and proceed to talk extensively about dreading upcoming franchise films? Listen to find out!Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons...
2025-06-112h 07Debaser: A Film PodcastSinners (2025)Will & Jared are back to discuss what might be this year's hottest movie: Ryan Coogler's Sinners!Is this vampire flick worth all the buzz from social media? What two glaring issues do the hosts have with the movie? Did director Ryan Coogler really make an unusual Hollywood deal, or is the media's racial bias showing? How frequently is cunnilingus discussed in this film? Listen to find out!Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/You...
2025-05-281h 46Debaser: A Film PodcastWill's Trip To Japan (2025)Will has returned from his vacation in Japan, so he and Jared catch up and discuss all the things he experienced, including Star Wars Celebration and Tokyo Disneyland!What celebrities did Will see at Celebration? What early screening did Will get to see before anyone else? Did Will get scammed? How unique was Tokyo Disneyland? What predictions did we make two weeks ago about The Last of Us Season 2 and the Canadian election? Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time: Sinners! Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.c...
2025-05-141h 42Debaser: A Film PodcastBlade (1998) Part TwoIn our second and final episode on Blade, Will & Jared are joined by special guests Alex and Nicole as they discuss the second half of the film, and then go on to multiple tangents!How hard does Wesley Snipes kick a guy? How long can Alex and Will discuss Gundam movies without interruption? Do we think we're wrapping up half way through this episode? Did the "thing" happen yet? Did Jared cut that part? Listen to find out! You can find Alex on Instagram at moltenhotmegnaOur outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Ke...
2025-04-301h 24Debaser: A Film PodcastBlade (1998) Part OnePart One of Two! We talked about Blade for over FOUR HOURS in total, which makes sense because this movie rules.Will & Jared are joined by special guests Alex and Nicole to discuss the R-rated 1998 hit comic book movie that arguably started it all: Blade.Why can't Marvel seem to get the Blade reboot off the ground? Is Wesley Snipes the GOAT? Was this episode just an excuse for Jared to repeat quotes from the movie? Is Deacon Frost hot? How gay IS Jared, exactly? Listen to find out!Our outro track is "...
2025-04-161h 39Debaser: A Film PodcastThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)Will & Jared begin a new mini-series delving into the comic book movies of the past, the very specific past, between 1995 and 2005. Years before the MCU or The Dark Knight. Back when comic book movies weren't exactly taken seriously, and certainly weren't the dominant topic of conversation in film and media.We begin with a foray into a oft-forgotten big budget spectacle that spawned multiple headlines due to clashes between its star and director. A film with such a troubled production that afterwards both of these men would retire from the industry. A premise too good to ignore...
2025-04-021h 30Debaser: A Film PodcastGrosse Pointe Blank (1997)Will & Jared are joined by Kourtney to discuss the 1997 Gen X classic, Grosse Pointe Blank! Can a romantic comedy be this dark and full of shootouts? Is the film coasting on its killer soundtrack? Is the dialogue "like Gilmore Girls for men?" What are Instagram Reels even meant for? Listen to find out!Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.E...
2025-03-191h 34Debaser: A Film PodcastHigh Fidelity (2000)Will & Jared sit down to rap rhapsodic about the love life of record store owner Rob Gordon in the romantic comedy High Fidelity.How good is the soundtrack? Is John Cusack's character likable? What major star had a breakout performance in this flick? Do the hosts spend entirely too long pontificating about issues in the film industry and making art for profit? Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time: Grosse Pointe Blank.Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
2025-03-051h 53Debaser: A Film PodcastDebaser's Top Ten Movies of 2025 Part TwoIn the conclusion to the Top Ten Films of 2024: Will, Jared, and Kourtney conclude their lists with the top five films they saw last year, as well as some special categories!What two well regarded movies did Jared actually hate? Did all three hosts pick the same movie for their number two spot? What surprise movie does Kourtney have as her number one? Listen to find out!Conner O'Malley's Rap World is available on YouTube for free.Our final top ten lists are posted below for reference!Will: Transformers One, Wicked...
2025-02-191h 43Debaser: A Film PodcastDebaser's Top Ten Movies of 2025 Part OneIt's award season, and Debaser is here to give you their top TEN films from the past year! Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they each list their favorite movies they saw in 2024.What film did each of the hosts put in their top three? Is it illegal to pick two films for one spot? Does Will still hate camp? Did Emilia Perez make the cut?! Listen to find out!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on...
2025-02-051h 20Debaser: A Film PodcastNosferatu (2024)Will & Jared reconvene in their dark castle deep in eastern Europe to discuss the new gothic vampire tale from their beloved Robert Eggers, the recently released Nosferatu!What major Hollywood director serves as a mentor to Robert Eggers? What hang up does Jared have with this film? Where do the hosts rank this film in the director's filmography? How big is Nosferatu's dong? Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time, we will be discussing our top ten films of 2024.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling anywhere you find...
2025-01-221h 26Debaser: A Film PodcastThey Live (1988) with Steven MeadowsOn the final episode of our dystopian science fiction mini-series, Will & Jared are joined by special guest Steven Meadows as they discuss the John Carpenter classic They Live!How criminally overlooked is this movie? What video game character ripped off this film wholesale? What President's famous campaign poster is cribbing the film's art design? What does the ten-minute long fight scene between our protagonists have to say about racial justice and class consciousness? Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time, we discuss the recently released gothic film by Robert Eggers: Nosferatu (2024)....
2025-01-081h 13Debaser: A Film PodcastSnowpiercer (2013) with Steven MeadowsIn our third episode on dystopian science fiction, Will & Jared are joined by special guest Steven Meadows to discuss the 2013 climate change class war action thriller Snowpiecer!Why did this blockbuster film have such a muted release in America? What legendarily evil man continuously fought with the director? How hot is Chris Evans in this movie? What exactly does the fish scene even mean?! Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time, we conclude our dystopian sci-fi series with They Live (1988). You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling...
2024-12-251h 26Debaser: A Film PodcastV for Vendetta (2005)Continuing our miniseries on dystopian science fiction, Will & Jared relive their rebellious teenage years by revisiting the 2005 action political thriller V for Vendetta. How obsessed was Jared with V for Vendetta when it released? Has the film aged well in nearly twenty years? Is it cringe, and is that even a bad thing? What TWO DIFFERENT major internet subcultures did the Wachowskis accidentally create? Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time: Snowpiercer (2013)Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
2024-12-111h 39Debaser: A Film PodcastChildren of Men (2006)Debaser begins a new miniseries on dystopian science fiction beginning with today's film: Children of Men (2006).What should an expecting parent do in uncertain times? Is this film criminally underappreciated? How prophetic is the movie and was it by accident? What hit video game franchise does Jared believe owes its entire existence to this film? What advice do the hosts have for people after the election? Listen to find out!On the Debaser next time: V for Vendetta (2005)The intro and outro song is "Night Vigil" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed...
2024-11-271h 30Debaser: A Film PodcastIt Follows (2014)Note: This episode was recorded back on October 26th, 2024.Will & Jared sit down with special guest Alex Megna to discuss the 2014 horror film It Follows.Is the film a modern masterpiece or gimmicky trash? Are there unexplained plot holes or is it simply dream-like logic? Where do each of the hosts land on the movie and will they be able to respectfully disagree? What frightful encounter did Will experience as a young adult? Listen to find out!The intro and outro track is "Night Break" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under...
2024-11-131h 06Debaser: A Film PodcastPG: Psycho Goreman (2020)Happy Halloween!Since Debaser was cut short this month due to, y'know, EVERYTHING, we are releasing a special episode today in honor of the spooky holiday.Will & Jared sit down with friend of the pod Alex to discuss the 2020 film Psycho Goreman! Is this sci-fi dark comedy a fun and gory twist on the Power Rangers formula of big monster costumes? Or is it cringe B movie schlock meant for the SyFy channel? Is Mimi for me-me? Do we care for hunky boys? Listen to find out!The intro song is "Eighties Action"...
2024-11-011h 00Debaser: A Film PodcastI Saw The TV Glow (2024)Will is out on assignment this week, so Kourtney sits down with Jared to discuss the A24 film by Jane Schoenbrun that's making waves: I Saw The TV Glow. Does this Lynchian, coming-of-age moody tone poem hit with a whimper or a bang? What does the film have to say about the trans experience? Does Kourtney unlock the plot for Jared in a way that completely changes how he viewed the film? Listen to find out!The "nostalgia" song referenced is Aquatic Sounds by Scizzie.Our cold intro song is "Arcadia" by Kevin M...
2024-10-231h 00Debaser: A Film PodcastRebel Ridge (2024)Will & Jared discuss a Netflix original that is already being hailed as one of the best films of the year: Rebel Ridge! The film follows a black veteran harassed by police in a small southern town, forcing him to bring down the corrupt officers that threaten him and those close to him.Is this modern take on Rambo: First Blood a thoughtful thriller or contemporary copaganda? Why is the internet so divided on the ending and where do Will and Jared stand on it? Who was originally cast as the lead in the film and then abruptly...
2024-09-251h 26Debaser: A Film PodcastLonglegs (2024)Will & Jared discuss what many are calling the scariest film of the year: Longlegs! Longlegs follows a gifted young FBI agent as she attempts to unravel satanic clues to stop a decades-long killing spree. Afterwards, Will also gives a quick review of Twisters in 4DX. Is the dark, eerie Longlegs a testament to serial killer thrillers of the 90s? Or is it a half-baked Silence of the Lambs wannabe? Does Nicolas Cage give a stellar performance as an unhinged killer, or is this another of his straight-to-video bargain bin flicks? Listen to find out!Longlegs...
2024-09-111h 25Debaser: A Film PodcastThelma (2024)Will & Jared discuss the recently released indie action-comedy Thelma! Thelma follows the exploits of a 93 year old grandmother on the hunt for the crooks that scammed her out of $10,000, with her nagging but loving relatives chasing after her. Later, Jared also gives a quick review of M. Night Shyamalan's Trap!Is Thelma the senior citizen's answer to Mission Impossible, or should it have stayed in the assisted living facility? Can Thelma be Tom Cruise or can Tom Cruise be Thelma? Is Trapt a good band? Listen to find out!Thelma is available on VOD everywhere.
2024-08-2845 minDebaser: A Film PodcastThe People's Joker (2022)Will & Jared discuss the recently released indie comedy The People's Joker! A send-up of the Batman mythos, The People's Joker is a coming-of-age story of a young trans woman looking to break into comedy.Is it one of the boldest comedies in years, or is it more of a Jared Leto Joker? Is this the best Batman movie since The Lego Batman Movie? Should two cishet guys with a podcast even have an opinion on this film? Is that transphobic? Listen to find out!You can find out more about the film, like where to...
2024-08-141h 12Debaser: A Film PodcastSaltburn (2023)Will & Jared cover the polarizing and popular indie sleaze film from late last year, Emerald Fennell's SALTBURN!Is it a biting satire of the idle rich, or a tawdry take on Brideshead Revisited for the Euphoria generation? What infamous scene was, to Jared's dismay, improvised? Did anything crazy happen in the last few weeks since our most recent episode? Did we forget to mention that Barry Keoghan is in his thirties and should probably stop playing teenagers? Listen to find out!Music Credits: "Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons...
2024-07-311h 28Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Prestige (2006) with Kyle WalkerWill & Jared are joined by Kyle Walker to discuss Christopher Nolan's twisty turn-of-the-century rival magician film, The Prestige! In this follow up to Batman Begins, Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman star as London magicians determined to constantly outmaneuver each other after a tragic accident, perhaps at any cost. The film also stars Michael Caine, Andy Serkis, and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla.Why did Kyle select this movie for the pod? How different is the plot in the book? Which brother survives in the end? How many viewings did it take each of us to re...
2024-07-171h 42Debaser: A Film PodcastMonkey Man (2024)Will and Jared stare at Dev Patel's dreamy figure in his exciting new directorial debut: Monkey Man! Is this homage to action films successful in carving its own mark? Or does the monkey king ultimately feel lesser than its inspirations? Who saved this movie from a quiet death on Netflix? Was this movie meant to be part of a Debaser Pride Month theme? Listen to find out!Afterwards, the hosts discuss upcoming films for the year, which is surprisingly pretty stacked.Join us next time for The Prestige! You can listen to...
2024-07-031h 22Debaser: A Film PodcastFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)Will and Jared ride eternal, shiny and chrome, while discussing the newest entry in the Mad Max franchise by director George Miller. Is Furiosa a box office bomb for a reason? Or is it destined to be a cult favorite like every Mad Max movie before it? What mysterious quote did Anya Taylor Joy give in response to the hardest part of filming this movie? Is George Miller one of our greatest film visionaries, or has he lost the sauce? Listen to find out! NEXT WEEK ON DEBASER: Monkey Man! Our outro track...
2024-06-191h 39Debaser: A Film PodcastRebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024)After demands from the fans and a brief hiatus, Will & Jared have decided to cover the big budget Netflix original Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver. Does Zack Snyder's Seven Samurai in Space work everything out by the end of this second film? Or are we left half asleep and denied the dignity of a real ending in lieu of a cliffhanger for another sequel? (And another? And another?!). Did Will or Jared come away from this film with a newfound respect for director Zack Snyder? Are there some absolutely baffling scenes and plot points that J...
2024-06-051h 20Debaser: A Film PodcastHereditary (2018)The time has finally come. Will and Jared, with special guest Steven, sit down at a large wooden table by candlelight to discuss the A24 horror film written and directed by Ari Aster: Hereditary!Is Jared a little too fascinated with this movie? How did Steven fare watching the film after avoiding it out of fear since 2018? Is Ari Aster, like, okay? Did you just hear something? Listen to find out!You can find the band Swamp on Spotify, Instagram, and Facebook.The now-defunct Youtube channel we reference is Every Frame A Painting.
2024-05-151h 42Debaser: A Film PodcastDune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024)Folks, have we got a jam packed episode for you this week. Will and Jared sit down to do two Dunes at the same time! We're covering both of Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi adaptations of the hit novel with Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024). Does the third (forth?) attempt to bring Frank Herbert's beloved-but-batshit novel to the big screen actually work? Does splitting the novel into two films feel satisfying or like a shameless cash grab? Can Jared ever settle on a pronunciation for Villeneuve'? Listen to find out!NEXT WEEK ON DEBASER: HEREDITARY (2018)! O...
2024-05-012h 08Debaser: A Film PodcastGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)Will & Jared, avid Godzilla and kaiju stans, are here to discuss the newest film in the Legendary MonterVerse franchise currently topping the box office: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!Does the film surpass Godzilla: King of the Monsters? Or is it simply a serviceable follow up to Godzilla vs Kong? Is the franchise in capable hands of returning director Adam Wingard? What disparaging nicknames does Jared have for the two new kaiju introduced in this film? Can Will and Jared ever correctly identify Gareth Evans and Gareth Edwards?! Listen to find out!Our outro...
2024-04-171h 20Debaser: A Film PodcastPorco Rosso (1992) with Dan"If you make money from war, you're scum. If you can't make money from podcasting, you're an idiot!"Will & Jared return to the works of Hayao Miyazaki, and this time they're joined by their good friend Dan, to discuss the Studio Ghibli film Porco Rosso!This adventurous and romantic film follows the exploits of a World War 1 veteran pilot , who happens to have the head of a pig, as he chases down pirates and avoids the fascist Italian Air Force in the Adriatic Sea alongside his budding young mechanic, Fio.Why is Porco...
2024-04-0358 minDebaser: A Film PodcastThe Insider (1999) (solo)Jared is sick and Will is out of town for a convention, but it will take more than that to stop Debaser! In a rare solo episode, Jared discusses a film he recently viewed for the first time, Michael Mann's 1999 film The Insider. Could this big budget Disney biopic be the 1990s version of All The President's Men? Is this Al Pacino's best performance in a lifetime of great performances? Did tobacco company executives know that cigarettes are both addictive and unhealthy? Listen to find out!Our outro track for this episode is...
2024-03-2709 minDebaser: A Film PodcastAnatomy of a Fall (2023)A man is found dead outside his home in France, and his wife is on trial for his murder. She claims she is innocent, and that her husband was suicidal. Their son, blinded from an accident at an early age, is the only witness and is unsure who to believe. This is the premise of Anatomy of Fall, the French film (albeit mostly in English!) that has wowed audiences and critics alike.Is this courtroom drama worthy of the praise it's received? Is the French legal system really this informal? Is the dog the star of the m...
2024-03-191h 07Debaser: A Film PodcastTop Five Movies of 2023 Part TwoIn the conclusion to our Top Five of 2023, Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they list their top two films of the year and also give their honorable mentions and list movies they missed.Which movies will walk away as the Debaser favorites? Will a certain genre bring Jared and Will to blows? Which film went from number three to number TEN on Jared's list? What film in the lead for winning the Oscar for Best Picture was left off of ALL THREE lists? Listen to find out!You can view David Ehrlich's excellent top 25 films o...
2024-03-1349 minDebaser: A Film PodcastTop Five Movies of 2023 Part OneIt's award season time and Debaser is giving flowers to their favorite movies of 2023! Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they look back at a stacked year of films to discuss their top five movies of the year.Which film will be the hosts' favorite movie of the year? Which films will be snubbed? Did any of us even watch Nyad or Napoleon yet? What outrageous quote does Will repeat from Beau is Afraid? Listen to find out!The "Wii Shop" sketch Jared references is "Update Day" by Nirvana the Band and can be viewed here.
2024-03-0642 minDebaser: A Film PodcastPacific Rim (2013)We've made it to our anniversary episode. Debaser is officially one year old this week, and to celebrate, we are covering a beloved movie that both Will & Jared love dearly: The auteur directed, big budget, live-action, kaiju mecha film of their dreams: Pacific Rim!Does Pacific Rim live up to our memories, over a decade after release? Do we even acknowledge the sequel? Who would we each choose to replace Charlie Hunnam? Does Pacific Rim pass the Bechdel test? Does Will make a joke at the end of the show that puts the entire podcast in jeopardy...
2024-02-281h 11Debaser: A Film PodcastFerrari (2023)This podcast started with a Michael Mann movie, and on the eve of our first anniversary, we've covering his latest feature and first film in over eight years with Ferrari! Mann's passion project biopic starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz tells the story of Enzo Ferrari, an Italian man driven to produce the world's finest sport cars, often at the expense of his family and finances.Does Ferrari make it to the finish line, or is it stuck revving its engines? Is Adam Driver great or terrible as yet another older Italian man so soon after House...
2024-02-2148 minDebaser: A Film PodcastTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) with Jimmy PrescottJared & Will are joined by special guest Jimmy Prescott, a huge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, to discuss the recently released animated hit film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem!Does the film please hardcore and casual fans alike? Are the celebrity voice cameos a treat or a burden? What celebrity did Jimmy get to sign his Mutant Mayhem art book? Who are our favorite turtles? Does the episode devolve into "I Think You Should Leave" references by the end? Listen to find out!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere...
2024-02-141h 26Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Wrestler (2008)With The Iron Claw completely snubbed by the Oscars, Will & Jared leap off the ropes into a wrestling movie that was actually embraced by the Academy: Darren Aronofsky's 2008 film The Wrestler. Was Mickey Rourke difficult to work with? Is Aronofsky a hack? Was the amazing deli counter scene improv? If Will & Jared were wrestlers, what would their intro music be? Listen to find out! Our outro track is The Aki Way by Purrfect.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@g...
2024-02-071h 06Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Iron Claw (2023)Fresh off it's Oscars snub, Will & Jared discuss the hit indie wrestling biopic The Iron Claw. The film follows the lives of the Von Erich brothers as they follow in their father's footsteps to become world famous wrestlers, at the expense of their mental and physical health. Did the film live up to Will's expectations? What is the full story behind some of the details not depicted on screen? Does Jared get to rattle on about wrestling knowledge he's picked up in the last year of becoming a wrestling fan? What is the bombshell Jared drops on...
2024-01-3057 minDebaser: A Film PodcastKillers of the Flower Moon (2023)Will & Jared discuss the latest true crime epic by director Martin Scorsese: Killers of the Flower Moon. The film examines a dark chapter of American history wherein numerous people of the indigenous Osage Nation were exploited and systematically murdered in a branching conspiracy which ends with many of the perpetrators never facing justice.Did Will notice the obvious director cameo? Can Jared be turned around on his reluctant appreciation of the film? Does Jared unabashedly love The Bear? Listen to find out!Our outro track for this episode is Acknowledge Yourself by Purrfect. Y...
2024-01-241h 05Debaser: A Film PodcastMichael Clayton (2007)How'd it go in there? Will & Jared finally cover a film that is both beloved and overlooked: Michael Clayton! This 2007 legal thriller, one of Jared's personal favorites, is written and directed by Tony Gilroy. You may know Tony Gilroy as the creator and lead writer of Andor, Rogue One, and The Bourne Identity franchise.Does Michael Clayton earn it's prestige? Did Tilda Swinton deserve the Academy Award she won for her role in the film? Did Will appreciate this throwback to 70s thrillers? Is Jared rapidly deteriorating from a cold during the episode? Listen to find out!
2024-01-1759 minDebaser: A Film PodcastGodzilla Minus One (2023)Will & Jared were finally able to treat themselves to one of the best reviewed movies of 2023 and a franchise close to both of their hearts: Godzilla Minus One!Not quite a reboot, remake, or prequel, this film works as an entry point for any newcomers to kaiju films while also being packed to the gills with references to other films in the franchise.Is Minus One another tally in the minus column for Godzilla films? Or did Will & Jared enjoy their time in post-war Japan? Can another good Godzilla film be made after Shin Godzilla...
2024-01-1051 minDebaser: A Film PodcastAquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)The new Aquaman film is finally out, and Will, a huge Aquaman/Black Manta fan, can finally have his day. In fact, Will finally took the 4DX plunge for this particular movie and Jared cannot wait to hear if Will loved or hated it.Will & Jared get a little goofy to discuss Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the 4DX theater experience, and the end of the DCEU as we know it in today's episode. Did Jared overhype 4DX to Will? Is the final Snyderverse adjacent film a bust? Will Jason Momoa return as Aquaman? Listen to find...
2024-01-031h 00Debaser: A Film PodcastRebel Moon (2023)It's the end of the year and Netflix has decided to gift us a brand new, "original" and big budget sci-fi action film from director Zack Snyder: Rebel Moon!Will & Jared had completely different expectations going into this eagerly anticipated flick, and boy howdy do they come to the exact same verdict quick. Is Zack Snyder a hack? Can a film be considered original IP when all of its pieces are clearly cobbled together from other, better films? Is Will impressed or annoyed by the blatant Warhammer 40,000 copying by this movie? Listen to find out!O...
2023-12-271h 01Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Holdovers (2023)As the holidays approach, Will & Jared get appropriately festive (and ornery?) with the recent Alexander Payne film The Holdovers! This 1970's cinema throwback stars Paul Giamatti as a grumpy boarding school teacher that's stuck supervising the several misfit holdovers at an all-boys school during Christmas break in New England. Do Paul Giamatti and the angriest schoolboy learn to get along? Did Will completely tune this movie out or was he receptive to a period-piece character study? Do the guys discuss Pacific Rim and Grand Theft Auto 6 for perhaps a bit too long? Listen to find out!
2023-12-201h 07Debaser: A Film PodcastTitane (2021)We are so back, and with a film we've been dying to cover. Will & Jared discuss the 2021 critical darling Titane! Titane is available to watch on Hulu and we do suggest checking out the film, especially if you're up for a bizarre film with incredible acting. Please be warned that this is an R rated body horror flick about a serial killer, grief, gender, and... Mechanophilia? This is certain to be a film that no one will believe exists when you corner them at a party and explain the entire plot to them. The band...
2023-12-141h 04Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Creator (2023)Will & Jared are back to tackle an original big budget sci-fi film written and directed by the director of Rogue One and 2014's Godzilla, The Creator!Is this project overly ambitious and ultimately unsatisfying? Is any original sci-fi film at this point enough to whet our appetite? Is Gareth Edwards a more successful Neill Blomkamp? Are Gareth Edwards and Gareth Evans two different people? Does Will even realize who John David Washington is? Listen to find out! Our outro track is The Aki Way by Purrfect.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling...
2023-12-061h 08Debaser: A Film PodcastGlory (1989)Will rejoins Jared this week as they discuss the 1989 Academy Award winning Civil War film Glory! Is the film an overly long, Oscar bait snooze fest? Does the central plot feel contrived and the climax unearned? Or is the film surprisingly faithful and moving? Does Will think World War 1 and The American Civil War were close together? Listen to find out!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on I...
2023-11-291h 03Debaser: A Film PodcastWayne's World (1992)Will is out on assignment this week, so Jared enlists his lovely wife Kourtney to discuss one of their favorite and most watched films: Wayne's World! This early 90s comedy, based on a popular Saturday Night Live sketch, launched the career of Mike Myers and led to an explosion of subsequent movies based on SNL sketches, for better or worse. Does the film hold up today and would Gen Z find it funny? Was Mike Myers a diva on set? Is Ed O'Neil's character a psychopath? Listen to find out!You can listen to Reno C...
2023-11-231h 01Debaser: A Film PodcastPrincess Mononoke (1997)"Life is suffering. It is hard. The world is cursed. But still, you find reasons to keep podcasting."Will & Jared dive back into the world of anime to cover their first Studio Ghibli film, as well as their first film by legendary writer and director Hayao Miyazaki, Princess Mononoke! This beautiful and haunting film follows a young exiled prince discovering human-led industrialization is advancing at a rapid pace at the cost of the environment and it's inhabitants, causing the spirits of nature to fight back.Is the classic animated film still relevant today...
2023-11-151h 13Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Mask (Short, 2023)Will and Jared discuss the recently released short film by comedian and writer Conner O'Malley which is simply titled The Mask. O'Malley's surreal blend of working class American millennial cringe, pop culture debasement, and a sprinkling of sociopolitical commentary make for an absurd, sometimes overwhelming style of humor. Check out Conner O'Malley's videos at https://www.youtube.com/@omalleyrock The Mask is available at https://www.endorphinport.com/the-maskOur outro track is The Aki Way by Purrfect.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.
2023-11-0153 minDebaser: A Film PodcastTalk To Me (2022)Spooky Month comes to a close as Will and Jared strap themselves to a chair and commune with the dead for the smash hit horror film Talk To Me!Is Talk To Me an effective horror film that deserves to be in conversation with the likes of Get Out and Hereditary? Or are the young creators of the film destined to remain making Youtube content? What actually happened in the finale of the film? Does Jared understand the skibidi meme? All this and more answered in this episode of Debaser!Our outro track is The...
2023-10-251h 10Debaser: A Film PodcastOne Cut of the Dead (2017)Spooky Month continues with the indie surprise hit One Cut of the Dead! Is this Japanese zombie film a stumbling, amateurish mess? Or is there more than meets the eye in this zany, single-take comedy? Did Jared lead Will astray by recommending to cover this movie for the pod? Are Alex Jones and Richard Linklater friends? Do Jared and Will absolutely go to pieces after doing back to back impressions of Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born? Listen to find out!Our outro track for this episode is East 120 by Purrfect.You can listen...
2023-10-181h 01Debaser: A Film PodcastMartyrs (2008)A legendary film in the Debaser canon, Martyrs has preoccupied the hosts' since the show's inception. A French movie so extreme, we cannot even recommend most listeners watch the film themselves. Martyrs is not for the faint of heart, and is still one of the most chilling and shocking films Will and Jared have seen to this day. Our second entry in our October Horror Month continues with the long-awaited Martyrs! What was the fateful event that brought Will and Jared together to watch this film? Would Debaser even exist without this movie? Do Will and Jared...
2023-10-111h 34Debaser: A Film PodcastSuspiria (1977)It's finally October, and that means SPOOOKY SEASON! To kick off a month of horror, Will & Jared dance around a creepy German ballet academy to watch the 1970's Italian horror film Suspiria! Is the film still awe inspiring and creepy over 45 years later? Is the soundtrack an absolute banger? Did Will come to appreciate what Jared considers to be an essential horror film? Can either of the hosts pronounce "Giallo?" Is this a silly episode where both Will & Jared leaned a bit too much into bits and didn't actually talk about the film that much? Listen to...
2023-10-041h 01Debaser: A Film PodcastAkira (1988)Will and Jared are taking a second stab at anime with the incredibly influential 80's animation classic AKIRA! Is the film still visually impressive thirty-five years later? Can Will and Jared parse the plot? Is it a coherent adaptation of the six volume manga? Will a live action remake ever come to fruition, and is it even worth it? All of these topics and more in this episode of Debaser.The outro track is Big Kirkland by Purrfect.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts....
2023-09-271h 17Debaser: A Film PodcastCome And See (1985)Will and Jared have a look at the sobering Soviet war film Come And See. Based on the memoir of a Belarusian partisan, the film follows a young boy as he witnesses the atrocities committed by occupying Nazi Germany forces in Eastern Europe. This somber film features graphic depictions of the brutality of war and fascism.Afterwards, the duo lighten the mood by discussing what else they've been watching lately, as well as Halloween Horror Nights.Next week on Debaser, we're covering the classic anime Akira!You can listen to Reno C...
2023-09-191h 04Debaser: A Film PodcastGhost in the Shell (1995)Will and Jared are back to tackle their first anime, 1995's cyberpunk classic Ghost in the Shell! This ground breaking feature was a major influence on works like The Matrix and Metal Gear Solid. Does the animated film hold up over twenty-five years later? Is the spin off series "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" worth viewing? Is the live-action remake any good? All this and more in this episode!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow D...
2023-09-131h 09Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Fall (Short, 2019)Will is out on assignment today, so Jared is left alone to his own devices. For this brief solo episode, he takes a look at the haunting short film The Fall, written and directed by Jonathan Glazer.You can watch The Fall for free at it's official website: https://us.thefall.film/You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by...
2023-09-0707 minDebaser: A Film PodcastYojimbo (1961)We're back to debasing ourselves with movies! Will and Jared discuss one of the most influential action films of all time: Akira Kurosawa's legendary samurai western Yojimbo. After a thorough recap, the duo consider the impact of the film in a modern lens, the numerous remakes and homages made to the film in the years since, and how director Kurosawa's work still puts modern directors to shame. As we're still refraining from covering Hollywood productions during the strike in solidarity, please email us at podcast@debaserpod.com if you have any requests for topics or no...
2023-08-301h 01Debaser: A Film PodcastDebaser Debrief: Warhammer 40kWill & Jared are taking a break from film for this episode to discuss a hobby very near and dear to Will's heart: The tabletop game Warhammer 40k. There are many facets of this franchise to explore, so Will guides Jared through an overview of the various editions that have released throughout the years and his history with the game. The duo also briefly discuss the various Warhammer video games, as well as their unfortunate new addiction to the mobile game Warhammer 40k: Tacticus. Next week, Debaser returns to film with the classic samurai film Yojimbo!O...
2023-08-231h 06Debaser: A Film PodcastDebaser DetourFolks, you may have heard that there's a strike on! In light of the recent dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Debaser is taking a detour from our usual coverage as a show of solidarity. Jared gets out his soapbox and delivers what he hopes is an informative and simple overview of labor unions and the striking labor organizations' efforts to secure agreements with the major studios that run Hollywood. Then, Will & Jared discuss what the pivot means for the show and the future topics they'll be covering. Will also debriefs on his time working at the very po...
2023-08-161h 08Debaser: A Film PodcastIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)Indy returns to exploit, er, pillage, or uh, exhume the Temple of Doom!Will & Jared do their best to discuss the much derided sequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, but can they stay on topic? Is the film as bad as it's reputation suggests? Is the new love interest a shallow and offensive female character that was even criticized by the actress that portrayed her? Is there dark subtext behind this film's meaner aspects due to two of the creators going through break-ups? All these questions and more answered in this episode!Beginning...
2023-08-091h 03Debaser: A Film PodcastRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Debaser is going on an adventure! Will & Jared are raiding the Indiana Jones franchise beginning with, you guessed it, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Does the franchise resonate with millennials? Does Raiders hold up as one of the greatest films of all time? Is Harrison Ford going to play this role until he can physically no longer stand? Do we want to see the Gran Turismo movie? All of this and more answered in this episode!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at d...
2023-08-021h 02Debaser: A Film PodcastHell or High Water (2016)As Financial Crisis Month comes to a close, Will & Jared go out with a bang by examining the 2016 film Hell or High Water. A personal favorite of the hosts, this film follows two brothers travelling across Texas robbing branches of the same bank that is days away from repossessing their childhood home, along with any chance of pulling their family out of poverty.Is the film a poignant take on working class resentment towards big banks post 2008 Financial Crisis? Is this film perhaps the greatest example of a contemporary western? Is writer Taylor Sheridan actually a cowboy...
2023-07-261h 20Debaser: A Film PodcastArizona (2018)In the penultimate episode of Financial Crisis Month, Will & Jared head to the dry heat hell on Earth that is Arizona. In this 2018 film directed by Jonathan Watson, Danny McBride stars as a suburban psychopath on an ill-conceived quest for vengeance that ensnares a struggling Real Estate agent, played by Rosemarie DeWitt. Does the film deftly maneuver between comedy and thrills, or do the jokes undercut the tension? Is Danny McBride capable as an imposing threat in a Hitchcockian thriller? Will True Detective Season Four be worth the wait? All this and more in today's episode! Our...
2023-07-191h 04Debaser: A Film Podcast99 Homes (2014)Will & Jared tackle a more personal and moralistic film for the second entry in Financial Crisis Month: 99 Homes. Michael Shannon, Andrew Garfield, and Laura Dern star in a drama depicting the personal toll the Financial Crisis took on the working class people that lost their homes. Does Garfield have the range to play a Floridian construction worker? Is Michael Shannon convincingly evil? How accurate is the eviction process as shown in the film? Will Jared's specific knowledge of the Orange County Clerk of Courts come into play? All these questions and more will be answered in this episode of...
2023-07-121h 16Debaser: A Film PodcastThe Big Short (2015)Sound the alarm! It's July and Debaser is entering FINANCIAL CRISIS MONTH! Will and Jared begin by covering what is perhaps the most appropriate film for the theme: Adam McKay's The Big Short. Can the guys adequately explain the cause of the 2007/2008 Financial Crisis? Are the protagonists of this film anti-heroes? Do the fourth-wall breaking celebrity cameos succeed in explaining difficult concepts? All these and more answered in this episode of Debaser!Join us next week as we cover the film 99 Houses.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere y...
2023-07-0500 minDebaser: A Film PodcastThe Florida Project (2017)Florida Month 2023 concludes with Sean Baker's The Florida Project! How authentically Florida is the film? Do the characters the actors portray reflect ordinary Floridians? And how annoying is the tour helicopter? Only this podcast can find out.Just us next week as we begin Financial Crisis Month with the Florida based film, 99 Homes!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art b...
2023-06-281h 17Debaser: A Film PodcastPain & Gain (2013)Will & Jared believe in fitness... well, not exactly. I mean they're podcast hosts after all. The duo team up to powerlift Michael Bay's Pain & Gain, a true crime caper set in Miami in the mid nineties. Is The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson surprisingly good in this film? Is Mark Wahlberg a psychopath? Are the writers of this flick known for writing other zany and offensive comedies? Answers await in this episode of Debaser!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow...
2023-06-211h 20Debaser: A Film PodcastSpring Breakers (2013)We're waist deep in Florida Month as Will and Jared discuss the controversial Harmony Korine film Spring Breakers! Is it art or exploitation? Are those things mutually exclusive? Were the early 2010s obnoxious? Is the soundtrack secretly a banger? Tune in to find out!Next week, Florida Month continues with Pain and Gain (2013).You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art...
2023-06-141h 17
authentic AF6 | jared rayment (barriers and insights to pursuing art as a career)this episode will hit home with artists and creators on all stages of their journey. today i sit down with a good friend, and fellow artist, jared rayment. ever consider pursuing art full time? jared shares his perspective and story about his pursuit of making it as an actor and creator in LA. he is open and honest, and answers some tough questions. i hope his honesty will inspire you to ask yourself tough questions, and give honest, sometimes equally tough answers. as jared says, we are all creations, and as well, born creators. and of course i tie...
2023-06-091h 12Debaser: A Film PodcastCrawl (2019)Will and Jared kick off Florida Month by feasting on the hit alligator horror flick Crawl! The duo relate their experiences shown in the film as Floridians that have survived many hurricanes, suffered through I-75 traffic, and even some Alligator shenanigans. Join us next week as we continue Florida Month with Spring Breakers (2012)!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art b...
2023-06-0759 minDebaser: A Film PodcastThe Card Counter (2021)Will & Jared wrap up their Paul Schrader miniseries with 2019's The Card Counter. Does it live up to Paul’s last film, First Reformed? Is Oscar Isaac the only actor nailing it in this film? Does poker hold the guys’ interest? All this and more answered in today's episode! The Card Counter is currently available to stream on Max (FKA HBO Max). Join us next week for the start of Florida Month!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.com
2023-05-311h 04Debaser: A Film PodcastFirst Reformed (2017)Will & Jared ponder who can know the mind of God with Paul Schrader's critical darling First Reformed. Did Jared surprise Will with how dark and relevant this movie is? Is Paul Schrader some kind of sicko? What is even happening in the ending of the film? Will God forgive us for podcasting? All will be revealed in this podcast!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on...
2023-05-241h 14Debaser: A Film PodcastTaxi Driver (1976)Will & Jared are beginning to peer into the works of Paul Schrader this week with what is perhaps his biggest writing credit to date: Taxi Driver. Martin Scorsese directs this 1976 neo-noir classic that sadly seems more true today than when it premiered almost fifty years ago.Next week: Paul Schrader's 2017 film First Reformed. Content Warning: Both the film and the discussion herein deal with difficult themes of gun violence, suicide, mental illness, and hate. While some of these may not be unusual topics for Debaser, this film is particularly dark and resonant so we do w...
2023-05-171h 35Debaser: A Film PodcastBeau Is Afraid (2023)Folks, Jared & Will settle in with their anxieties while discussing Ari Aster's latest and most divisive film Beau Is Afraid. Is it equal parts repulsive and alluring? Does it stand up to Ari's previous horror films? Is it a comedy, horror, or something else entirely? Will this movie be in theaters by the time you even hear this episode? Tune in to find out! Next week, a return to older movies when the pair discuss Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email t...
2023-05-101h 39Debaser: A Film PodcastRenfield (2023)Will & Jared sink their teeth into the latest vampire film to hit theaters: Renfield! It's a comedy with Dracula tropes that perhaps cribs a bit too much from John Wick. Did the guys enjoy the film? Is it a Nicolas Cage performance worth checking out? Are the jokes good? Do the guys run out of steam discussing the movie and spend a large amount of time discussing The Dark Universe instead? Tune in to find out!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail...
2023-05-031h 12Debaser: A Film PodcastElysium (2013)Will and Jared discuss Neill Blomkamp's 2013 flick Elysium. Was Matt Damon the third choice for the lead after two rappers? Is Sharlto Copley overdoing it in this film? Is Wagner Moura our new favorite actor? Does Neill Blomkamp have another good film left in him? Can Jared remember the word "slang?" All of this and more answered in this episode! Join us next week when we discuss Taxi Driver (1976)!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on I...
2023-04-261h 28Debaser: A Film PodcastDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)Will and Jared discuss the recent surprise hit D&D flick! Will, an experienced Dungeon Master, and Jared, an experienced Icewind Dale/Baulder's Gate player, break down the plot of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and get into their thoughts on its successes and failures. Is a new D&D movie a good idea in 2023? Will copying the Marvel formula work for a non-superhero film? Can a movie both be sincere and crack wise every few minutes? Is the era of the comedy adventure film finally back? All of this and more answered in this episode! Royalty F...
2023-04-191h 28Debaser: A Film PodcastChappie (2015)Will and Jared turn their focus to the derided 2015 film Chappie. Is it more than just a meme? Can Neill Blomkamp still make a good movie? Does Die Antwoord single-handedly ruin this film? Will Chappie be the breaking point for Will and Jared? Answers await in this episode!You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY
2023-04-121h 16Debaser: A Film PodcastPuss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)Will & Jared discuss the surprising hit Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Why is a sequel to a Shrek spin-off this good? Did Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse forever change the animated film industry? Did Jared like The Fabelmans? Answers to all of these and more, as well as speculation before seeing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania next week.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared...
2023-04-051h 41Debaser: A Film PodcastM3gan (2022)Meegan! Will and Jared discuss the recent PG-13 horror hit M3gan! Is M3gan eating Chucky's lunch? Is it a worthwhile film? Does Will like any humor with his horror? Will the guys ever stop gushing about Pacific Rim? All this and more, including a rundown of Beast (2022) on this episode. You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY
2023-03-2953 minDebaser: A Film PodcastAndor (2022)Will and Jared catch up and discuss the Disney+ show Andor. Yes, it is a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and yes, it is as good as everyone has been saying it is. You don't even need to have a deep knowledge of Star Wars to enjoy it! Some small spoilers for the show within.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.
2023-03-2249 minDebaser: A Film PodcastAvatar: The Way of Water (2022) and The Menu (2022)In this jam packed episode, Will and Jared discuss Avatar: The Way of Water and later the divisive thriller The Menu. Jared gives the hard sell on 4DX, Will gets into being a parent, the boys fight over The Menu, and Will talks Jared into seeing Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.Stay turned after the show for a bonus twenty minute (!) chat about video games, if you're into that sorta thing.You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.com...
2023-03-152h 32
MFA WritersRerelease: Taylor Byas — University of CincinnatiThe podcast team is on spring break, so we're rereleasing one of our favorite episodes to celebrate Dr. Taylor Byas's successful defense of her dissertation. Congratulations, Dr. Byas!
On the season 2 finale, Taylor Byas talks to Jared about how her fiction background helps her develop sharp images and accessible lines in her poetry while her poetic knowledge taught her to take more risks in her fiction. She also describes the value of a social media writing community (and how to build one), whether publishing success eliminates imposter syndrome (spoiler: it does not), and how her scholarly studies...
2023-03-1455 minDebaser: A Film PodcastBlack Hawk Down (2001)Will and Jared break down the 2001 film Black Hawk Down. Tangents galore as they touch on 9/11, how little they know about the Somali Civil War and subsequent US involvement, the scope of the film's focus on the conflict, and eventually the Fast and Furious franchise. You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY
2023-03-051h 38Debaser: A Film PodcastHEAT (1995)In this inaugural episode, hosts Will and Jared discuss the 1995 venerated classic crime thriller Heat. Does Jared have too much fondness for this movie? Did Will even like it? Can the boys stay on topic for more than twenty minutes?You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts.Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.comFollow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesky.Cover art by @DogBitesBackNY
2023-02-271h 28
The ALL ME® PodcastFighting Addiction and In the Octagon – Jared “Flash” GordonThe ALL ME® Podcast Fighting Addiction and In the Octagon – Jared “Flash” Gordon Throughout life we all go through struggles and have to overcome obstacles. It’s often thought that if you grow up in a great family, in a great neighborhood and good to a great school nothing could possibly go wrong. The theme of this podcast is going to be about fighting – fighting addiction, fighting for your life and fighting professionally in the UFC. We were lucky to be connected to Jared “Flash” Gordon who is currently a professional UFC fighter who has a story to share. Jared grew up in a nice n...
2022-12-0653 min
The Carroll Connection Podcast#81 - Will TaylorWill Taylor is a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at RI Department of Corrections and Eleanor Slater Hospital as well as completing his masters in Occupational Therapy. In this episode, Will opens up about his family dynamic and his early struggles transferring to a private school. Will talks about his love for soccer and how sports helped him connect with friends. Also, he discussed his journey into college and some of the tough obstacles he experienced at that time. We also had a great discussion on social media and how different people use it. Join us in this refreshing conversation on...
2021-11-2354 min