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State of Hoops: A South Dakota Basketball PodcastEpisode 3 - "Referee Retrospective: Kelly Pfeifer's Journey from South Dakota to NCAA Officiating"College Basketball has tipped off! In this episode of the State of Hoops Podcast, hosts Todd Schlekeway and Nate Malchow sit down with NCAA Division I basketball official Kelly Pfeifer. They explore Kelly's roots in South Dakota, his path to becoming a top-tier referee, and the challenges and rewards of officiating at the highest levels.Kelly shares insights into the preparation and mindset required for the job, the impact of social media on officiating, and the importance of mentoring the next generation of officials. Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the dedication and passion behind...
2025-11-0545 min
Fantasy Football TodayBills & Commanders Dynasty Values with Adam Pfeifer (Fantasy Football Dynasty Podcast)Join Heath Cummings and Adam Pfeifer as they dive deep into the latest Dynasty values for the Bills and Commanders! In this episode, they kick things off by discussing players they love at their current Dynasty cost (3:40) and their favorite league settings/options (6:35). They also touch on a coaching change they’re particularly excited about this offseason (7:45). After a quick break (8:45), the conversation heats up with analysis on James Cook (9:20) and a comparison between Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir (12:50). They also dive into the potential of Dalton Kincaid (14:55) and the intriguing dynasty quarterback values between Jayden Daniels and Josh Al...
2025-02-1441 min
Fantasy Football Today DynastyBills & Commanders Dynasty Values with Adam Pfeifer (Fantasy Football Dynasty Podcast)Join Heath Cummings and Adam Pfeifer as they dive deep into the latest Dynasty values for the Bills and Commanders! In this episode, they kick things off by discussing players they love at their current Dynasty cost (3:40) and their favorite league settings/options (6:35). They also touch on a coaching change they’re particularly excited about this offseason (7:45). After a quick break (8:45), the conversation heats up with analysis on James Cook (9:20) and a comparison between Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir (12:50). They also dive into the potential of Dalton Kincaid (14:55) and the intriguing dynasty quarterback values between Jayden Daniels and Josh Al...
2025-02-1439 min
Brunch with Desb PodcastSUNDAY YAP SESH | wicked, book club, PPD, and Disney (Ep. 245)WE ARE SO FKN BACK BABY. and we are talking all about.. EVERYTHING. In this episode, I dive into the magical (and chaotic) world of Disney and recap my recent trip to Disney with three kids in tow. I open up about my postpartum journey, share thoughts on Claudia Oshry’s pregnancy announcement, and dish on Anne Hathaway being cast in *Verity*. Plus, we talk about the Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry breakup, and so much more! Tune in for a mix of motherhood, pop culture, and real-life moments. Love...
2024-11-2450 minBrunch with Desb PodcastSUNDAY YAP SESH | wicked, book club, PPD, and Disney (Ep. 245)WE ARE SO FKN BACK BABY. and we are talking all about.. EVERYTHING. In this episode, I dive into the magical (and chaotic) world of Disney and recap my recent trip to Disney with three kids in tow. I open up about my postpartum journey, share thoughts on Claudia Oshry's pregnancy announcement, and dish on Anne Hathaway being cast in *Verity*. Plus, we talk about the Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry breakup, and so much more! Tune in for a mix of motherhood, pop culture, and real-life moments. Love yo...
2024-11-2450 min
Not Quite DeadThe OrphanageThe 2007 Spanish film The Orphanage has horrors of multiple levels: a missing child, playful ghosts, and home renovations.
The J.A. Bayona horror flick was a smash hit internationally, bringing acclaim to the Spanish film industry. Not Quite Dead gets into the details of a woman buying the orphanage she grew up in with her family, only to be plagued by ghosts and the loss of her son.
Discussion points include: abandoned beach-front real estate, watching the wrong movie, Peter Pan references.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2023-11-0359 min
Fantasy Football Today Dynasty10 Deep Waiver Wire Adds with guest Adam Pfeifer of FTN Fantasy, plus rankings risers and fallers! (10/03 Fantasy Football Dynasty Podcast)Fantasy Football Today Dynasty is available on the Audacy app and Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts!SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-football-today-dynasty/id1696679179SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1Adam Pfeifer of FTN Fantasy joins Heath Cummings on FFT Dynasty! First, the guys discuss James Cook, Gabe Davis, Dalton Kincaid, and everything Bills-related (2:20). Then, they discuss big news around the lead, including Jonathan Taylor (9:20) and Cooper Kupp (12:50), who are...
2023-10-031h 00
Not Quite Dead41st Anniversary of The Thing in Which We Talk About the 40th Anniversary Fathom EventDid you know that the 80s were 40 years ago? We did, and so did the film industry! This special episode covers John Carpenter’s The Thing and its 40th Anniversary Fathom event (err….one year later).
What we consider today a masterpiece look at the horror of a perfectly-replicating alien invasion, the folks of the 80s found disgusting, depressing, and a little dull. Boo for them, yay for us! Discussion points include: lackluster Fathom events, Carpenter’s special effects, the fun of paranoia and nihilism.
Check out some of the practical special effects in the movie.
Learn ho...
2023-06-161h 22
Not Quite DeadThe OthersA family psychodrama wrapped up in a ghost story - the stuff of nightmares! Nicole Kidman's turn as a 1940s mommy dearest in The Others is a stellar performance, a welcome retreat from some of the campier ghost movies this season. Discussion points include: WWII, creepy children, the place of religion in an ambiguous afterlife.
Read all about Nicole Kidman's behind the scenes trivia.
Are light allergies real?
Learn about the novella that this movie - and The Haunting of Bly Manor! - is based on, The Turn of the Screw.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Z...
2023-05-0552 min
Not Quite DeadWinnie the Pooh: Blood and HoneyThis isn’t the 100 Acre Woods you remember! Much to the mouse house’s chagrin, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was fast tracked for release once the IP came into the public domain. What else is there to do but make a gruesome, terrible horror movie out of a beloved childhood character? Discussion points include: copyright law, the uselessness of adult Christopher Robin, B-movie horror tropes.
Learn all about the Copyright Act of 1909
What other IPs went into the public domain when Winnie the Pooh did?
Read about the company that made the frightening masks
Episode edited by...
2023-04-2152 min
FTN Dynasty Football PodcastFTN Dynasty Football Podcast Episode 39: Zach Evans Prospect ProfileJoin Jeremy Popielarz (@PopesFFH) and Adam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) as they continue their prospect profile series with an in-depth look at Ole Miss RB Zach Evans.FTN Dynasty Home page: https://www.ftnfantasy.com/category/nfl-dynasty/Sign up at FTN Fantasy today using Promo POPE to save 20%! https://www.ftnfantasy.com/pricingSub to the FTN Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFzJBE9bf3lPyE9WXz27qA
2023-04-1837 min
FTN Dynasty Football PodcastFTN Dynasty Football Podcast Episode 33: Zach Charbonnet Prospect ProfileJoin Jeremy Popielarz (@PopesFFH) and Adam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) as they react to Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Baltimore Ravens. Then, Jeremy and Adam continue their prospect profile series with an in-depth look at UCLA RB Zach Charbonnet. FTN Dynasty Home page: https://www.ftnfantasy.com/category/nfl-dynasty/Sign up at FTN Fantasy today using Promo POPE to save 20%! https://www.ftnfantasy.com/pricingSub to the FTN Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFzJBE9bf3lPyE9WXz27qA
2023-04-1043 min
Not Quite DeadM3ganShe's cute, she plays games, and she can kill the annoying people in your life - it's Megan! Wait, not, it's not our podcast host Megan, it's M3GAN! Evil doll and new best friend M3GAN took the internet by storm in 2022. Discussion points include: other evil doll comparisons, who needs parents when you have consumerism, and how movies go viral on TikTok now.
Buy your own classic Furby on eBay!
Learn the iconic M3GAN dance.
Check out some behind-the-scenes trivia from director Gerard Johnstone and producer James Wan.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zac...
2023-03-241h 04
Film CodeAnt-Man and the Wasp Quantumania (2023)...and CODEWORD: VOLCANOIt's time to dive into the Quantum realm. As Marvel Studios drops it's 31st film in their Cinematic Universe, It's the kickoff to Phase 5, Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania starring Paul Rudd, Jonathan Majors, Evangeline Lily, Michelle Pfeifer, Kathryn Newton, and Michael Douglas.
How does Quantumania tie into the future of the MCU? Who is Kang the Conquerer? And what does this have to do with Star Wars?
Plus, a new volcanic codeword has erupted, and with special guest, Jeremy Bryant joining us again, will someone go up on the leaderboard?
Find out...
2023-02-251h 03
Not Quite DeadBarbarianWhat makes a Barbarian? Director Zach Cregger's 2022 movie gives the Not Quite Dead gals much to ponder on the topic. A refreshingly smart, scary, and at times hilarious movie, Barbarian is a fun new entry into the modern horror canon. Discussion points include: AirBnBs, Justin Long scary movie supremacy, the horror movie three-act.
Read about The Gift of Fear, the book that director Zach Cregger based the first act on.
Learn about Brightmoor, a real (sad) place.
Just one real life example about how dangerous underground tunnels can be.
Yuck! Here's the world's most inbred family.
Episode...
2023-02-2453 min
Not Quite DeadWe Are Still HereThe very well-received yet little-known film We Are Still Here brings 70s ghostly delights to our screen. Couple Anne and Paul uproot their lives after family tragedy strikes, only to find themselves in a haunted new house with even creepier neighbors. Discussion points include: avoiding your weird new neighbors, what decade are we even in?, ghostly revenge.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2023-02-1053 min
Not Quite DeadThe Ring7 days....
Not Quite Dead is kicking off the new year with the 2002 classic The Ring, a remake of Hideo Nakata's 1998 Ringu. Director Gore Verbinski helms this atmospheric, genuinely scary flick. Discussion points include: symbolism of the movie within the movie, the excellent special effects, and alternative pay-it-forward schemes.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2023-01-1351 min
Not Quite DeadThe Addams Family (1991)They're creepy and they're kooky / Mysterious and spooky / They're all together ooky - that's right, we're covering The Addams Family! Featuring everyone's favorite macabre characters, the 1991 movie introduced a new audience to the bizarre aristocratic family.
Episode Extras
Watch the trailer
Read about the history of the movie
Learn more about the troubled production of the movie
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2022-11-1844 min
Not Quite DeadThe Witches (1990)The Roald Dahl classic children's book gets the movie treatment in the 1990 flick The Witches!
This movie is notably creepy with its Jim Henson puppetry and intense witch makeup on Anjelica Huston. The Not Quite Dead gals debate the film's ending - markedly different from the book - and discuss the legacy of Roald Dahl's books.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2022-10-0738 min
Not Quite DeadMars Attacks!The 1996 Tim Burton helmed Mars Attacks! marks a turning point in the notable filmmaker's career - and boy do the Not Quite Dead team have a lot to say about it.
As a fleet of Martian spacecrafts are invading planet Earth, it is up to the incompetent global governments, overeager American military, and hapless citizens to fight back. The cast is stacked, the CGI is campy, and the heads are enormous in this episode!
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2022-08-2657 min
AoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastLumineth Realm-Lords Preview - Arcane Cataclysm (Lumineth Realm-Lords vs. Disciples of Tzeentch)In this video I’m going to preview the Lumineth Realm-Lords changes in the Arcane Cataclysm battlebox between the Lumineth Realm-Lords vs. Disciples of Tzeentch. I’ll show you the rules for the new hero Scinari Enlightener, highlight the changes to Vanari Auralan Sentinals, Vanari Dawnriders and, Vanari Bladelords, and show the new points for matched play.
Arcane Cataclysm battlebox was provided to me by Games Workshop at no cost in advance of instore release. I’m under no obligation to do a review or will Games Workshop have any control of what’s in this video.
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2022-08-2213 min
Not Quite DeadZombielandThe 2009 smash hit Zombieland was the cultural phenom that brought us the concept of a double tap, reinvigorated America's love for Twinkies, and gave us one of the best Bill Murray cameos of all time.
The Not Quite Dead gals talk about the many "rules" of surviving a zombie apocalypse, the practicalities of a cross-country roadtrip, and the early 2000s appeal of Jesse Eisenberg. Starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin - don't miss this one!
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2022-08-1242 min
PassivePockets: The Passive Real Estate Investing Show74. Focusing on One Asset Class in One Market and the Rise of Phoenix with Zach Haptonstall
Phoenix is one of the most interesting markets for multifamily right now. In this episode, Jim Pfeifer interviews Zach Haptonstall, the CEO, and Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity and Rise48 Communities, to help us learn more about the Phoenix market. Zach takes us on his journey from a real estate investing novice to running a successful business that owns 34 different properties with over 5,500 units in the Phoenix Metro. Listen in to learn the benefits of investing with an operator who is focused on one asset class in one market and get insights on why Phoenix is still a good place...
2022-07-2454 minAoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastTalkin’ Early Thoughts SylvanethI'm joined by Zack McComb (#1 on ITC & #2 on TSN with Sylvaneth) to talk about the 2022 Sylvaneth battletome for 3rd edition Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Zach will show me if the seeds are about to sprout for Sylvaneth and how he's getting the most out of this faction. @therealtree0 on Twitter
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2022-07-202h 00AoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastTalkin’ Early Thoughts On SkavenI'm joined by Joel Graham (#3 TSN World Ranked Player '22 & Interim Australian Master) to talk about the 2022 Skaven battletome for 3rd edition Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Joel's been on the warpstone cooking up lists so I'm keen to hear how he is unpacking this book. If you watch this video in the future, know that this has been recorded pre-FAQ and some things discussed may have been clarified or updated.
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2022-07-183h 04
Not Quite DeadGremlins 2To discuss Gremlins 2, Not Quite Dead is joined by the hosts of the movie discussion podcast High On Film, Brad Davis and Chris Maxwell!
Gremlins 2: The New Batch is the silly, Looney Tunes-riffing, meta little brother of the original Gremlins movie. In this episode, we talk the surprisingly great comedy and horror moments, and most controversially, which other sequels outshine their predecessors.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2022-07-151h 40
Not Quite Dead30 Days of NightTo close out the season, an honest-to-goodness, true vampire horror movie: 30 Days of Night. Cleverly set far in the Northern Hemisphere where a small town is plunged into continuous darkness, 30 Days is actually frightening! No sparkly vamps here, just monsters ready to devour a weak and scared populace. Listen to the NQD gals relish in some true horror in this episode.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2022-06-1049 min
Not Quite DeadThe Lost BoysThese aren't your average teen rebels! They also eat people! Set in idyllic, fictional Santa Carla, California, The Lost Boys wrap beach town vibes, a boyhood coming-of-age story, and 80s culture with the spooky veil of vampirism.
In this episode, we discuss Joel Schumacher's fun career, the conflicting vampire lore posited, and, of course, the Frog Brothers.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2022-05-2738 min
Not Quite DeadDraculafest: Nosferatu - Count Dracula (1970) - Bram Stoker's DraculaOne Dracula movie, ah ah ah. Two Dracula movies! Ah ah ah. THREE, three Dracula movies, ah ah ah!
This mega episode covers three adaptations of the Dracula novel: Nosferatu, Count Dracula, and Bram Stoker's Dracula. All with varying degrees of fidelity to the book (and acting quality), the Not Quite Dead gals cover the highs and the lowest of lows in these movies (looking at you, Keanu's British accent).
Tell us what your favorite version of Dracula is on the blog or on socials!
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach...
2022-05-131h 31
Not Quite DeadKrampusDo you feel like your Christmas movies aren't bizarre enough? Your live action movie is missing the charm of animated sequences? Do you want to see a crew of gingerbread demons attempt to kill a child? Well, you're in the right place!
Krampus, the remarkably well-rated Christmas horror comedy, stars some of our all-time faves: Toni Collette, Adam Scott, and David Koechner. It features the eponymous Austro-Bavarian folklore monster that punishes naughty children, plus its gang of demented Christmas demons terrorizing a family into loving each other.
Episode edited by Cate Smith. Music by Zach...
2021-12-2435 min
Not Quite DeadGremlinsDon't get them wet, don't expose them to sunlight, and don't feed them from 12:00AM to 5:47AM - wait no, just don't feed them after midnight. If only it were more specific!
Did you also forget this was a Christmas movie? Well, strap in, because the tale of lovable scamps turned murderous gremlins is also a holiday treat.
Episode edited by Cate Smith. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-12-1026 min
Not Quite DeadThe Nightmare Before ChristmasScary Christmas! For this seasonal special, we're covering your favorite movie from the 6th grade - The Nightmare Before Christmas!
"But that's not a horror movie!" you cry in despair. And to that we say, how many Christmas movies involve the kidnap and torture of Sandy...ahem...Santa Claus? Get festive with us as only Not Quite Dead can!
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-12-0422 min
Not Quite DeadSeason 6 Rituals FinaleWe're wrapping up the season with a few of our favorite things: ranking items judgmentally, crafting, and celebrating friendship. Thanks for listening and share your favorite rituals with us!
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer and Cate Smith. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-11-2933 min
Not Quite DeadOuijaThat board game you played during high school sleepovers gets a movie made about it! As thrilling as a Dream Phone movie would be, this movie is (un)fortunately about Ouija boards. Feeling more like a vehicle to sell more board games at Target than putting together a plot-driven movie at times, Ouija attempts to tell the story of a girl investigating the mysterious death of her best friend.
With plot elements of a board that can't be destroyed, inconsistent ghostly abilities, and unconvincing adults acting as teenagers, this movie leaves a lot to be desired but...
2021-11-1250 min
Not Quite DeadThe RitualA guys' trip wrought with anger, grief, tension, and a shortcut through a dense Swedish forest. Sounds like a blast to us!
The Ritual (2017), directed by David Bruckner, explores the dynamics of male friendship in the wake of their friend's murder against the backdrop of a remote hiking trip. The men are pursued by what seems to be a creature in the forest, but also by their own shame and guilt. This movie is a visual treat with an ending that gives us plenty to talk about. Get into it!
Edited by Cate Smith. Music b...
2021-11-051h 04
Not Quite DeadReady or NotIn-laws, am I right? Ready or Not (2019) is the most contemporary movie of Season 6, and it is a raucous ride of real scares and real laughs. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett helmed the original concept of newlywed Grace who is unwittingly forced into a family ritual on her wedding night. The Not Quite Dead gals discuss family traditions, board games, and the institution of marriage in this episode.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-10-2949 min
Not Quite DeadRosemary's BabyThe darkness of Rosemary's Baby comes from within and without. Unfavorably associated with director Roman Polanski, Rosemary's Baby is now often viewed through the modern lens of the post #metoo movement era. But! It is a horror movie, and one of the all-time greats. We give credit where it is due to the stellar performance of Mia Farrow and get into the controversial gray area of problematic artists.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-10-221h 21
Crossing Routes PodcastFade The Chalk - Ep219 - Thursday Night Football Reaction, Zach Ertz Trade and Week 6 InjuriesAdam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) reacts to Thursday's game between the Buccaneers and Eagles, breaks down the Zach Ertz trade and then runs through all of the injuries ahead of Week 6. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChalkFadeWeekly Fantasy Football Rankings: https://www.ftnfantasy.com/nfl/rankingsFree Air Yards Tool: https://www.ftndaily.com/air-yardsGet a discount (10% off) at FTN Fantasy with Code “FTC” https://www.ftndaily.com/pricingGet a discount (10% off) at FTN Daily with Code “FTC” https://www.ftnfantasy.com/pricingGet a discount (10% off) at FTN B...
2021-10-1530 min
Not Quite DeadHouse of the DevilThe House of the Devil has all of the late 70s to early 80s horror trappings an audience could desire: pizza delivery gone awry, a teen girl babysitting in a rural old house, and a spooky title card declaring the film is "based on true events." The Not Quite Dead gals discuss how convincing this film is, considering it was released in 2009. Intended as an homage to satanic panic and slasher films of a bygone era, The House of the Devil is a slow burn...or maybe just a bit slow. Tune in!
Edited by Cate Smith...
2021-10-1544 min
Not Quite DeadThe ExorcistSo iconic that it has transitioned to parody and back again, we are covering The Exorcist (1973). Loosely based on real events, The Exorcist introduced a generation to the head spinning, vomit- and curse-spewing Linda Blair and the concept of needing a young AND an old priest. The OG of satanic panic movies has a veritable wealth of things to talk about, and boy-how do the Not Quite Dead gals talk!
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-10-0855 min
Not Quite DeadSuspiriaNot Quite Dead is kicking off Season 6: Rituals with a double feature of everyone's favorite dance horror classic and its remake: Suspiria! The 1977 Dario Argento film is acclaimed for its iconic style, while Luca Guadagnino's 2018 remake is polarizing (as most remakes are). Get into this spooky season as we discuss all of the satanic and pagan tropes and debate which occult rituals are more effective than others.
Edited by Cate Smith. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-10-0155 min
Not Quite DeadThe Forever PurgeThe Purge series has always asked its audience to suspend its disbelief. The greatest instance of this is trusting that homicidal purgers respect that come the 7AM purge-ending sirens, all crime is illegal again. The Forever Purge is the next logical step in this franchise, because of course a contingent of these masked maniacs will want to keep purging! It's the American way!
Special guest Brett Lee from Tabletop Titans and Hobby Titans joins us to discuss the many merits and demerits of the latest installment in our Purge series.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music...
2021-07-271h 12
Not Quite DeadChild's Play Season FinaleThere were laughs, there was bloodshed, there was an animated crass little doll AND his gross offspring. This season was a rollercoaster of the highest of cinematic highs and the lowest of lows, both of which involved Jennifer Tilly. Read our blog for episode extras, including photos of the Not Quite Dead girls' very own voodoo dolls!
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer and Cate Smith. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-06-1851 min
Not Quite DeadChild's Play (2019)Everyone loves a remake! Or wait, no. Remakes are a highly divisive topic for many fandoms, the Child's Play one included. In this 2019 film by Lars Klevberg, Child's Play gets an update for the modern, smart home era. Gone are the voodoo rituals and serial killer soul transfers, hello Aubrey Plaza and Buddi doll. Listen in and tell us if you think this is a worthy addition to the mythos of Chuck.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-06-1157 min
Not Quite DeadCult of ChuckyWith a psychiatric hospital setting and the promise of a multitude of Chucky dolls murderously scampering around, you would think Cult of Chucky would be a strong entry to the series. Listen in on this short episode as the Not Quite Dead gals explain why this one is very skippable. From plot holes to a thin script, the cult is not nearly as scary nor funny as audiences would hope. There's still fun to be had, though, so join in for a recap and our seasonal segments!
Edited by Cate Smith. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-06-1022 min
Not Quite DeadCurse of ChuckyThe first straight to DVD entry in the Child's Play franchise...Curse of Chucky! Bringing back Brad Dourif and his daughter Fiona in the leading roles of Chucky and Nica Pierce, director Don Mancini leans into the horror part of this horror comedy. Listen in as the gals dig into the movie that attempts to redeem the franchise after the less-than-stellar Seed of Chucky.
Edited by Cate Smith. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-06-0458 min
Not Quite DeadSeed of ChuckyWoof! Seed of Chucky, the anticipated follow-up to Bride of Chucky, is a marked low point in the Child's Play franchise. In this Chuck's Notes minisode, the Not Quite Dead girls go over the few plot highs and many plot lows to keep you up to speed on the series.
Edited by Cate Smith. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-06-0222 min
Not Quite DeadBride of ChuckyHere comes the bride…from hell! Chucky gets lucky when his girlfriend Tiffany Valentine – portrayed by the iconic Jennifer Tilly – becomes his hot doll companion. Bride of Chucky breathes life into the flagging franchise. Listen in with the gals as this horror comedy strikes just the right balance of slashing and fun.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-05-2856 min
Not Quite DeadChild's Play 2The fun just doesn't stop in Child's Play 2! Director John Lafia helms this sequel that sees child Andy Barclay shuttled into a foster home with the killer doll Chucky close on his heels. This episode is chock full of quippy one-liners and doll-gore, plus we continue our new segments of Catchphrases and Cate's Predictions!
Edited by Cate Smith. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-05-211h 09
Not Quite DeadSpiralSPOILER ALERT! Presenting a special episode of the latest entry in the Saw franchise: Spiral! With Darren Bousman, James Wan, and Leigh Whannel back at the helm, the 9th installment of the series sees Chris Rock grapple with a new Jigsaw copycat killer. The gals see and review Spiral during its opening weekend and get very much into the details, so watch it first before listening!
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-05-171h 03
Not Quite DeadChild's Play (1988)In the Season 5 premiere episode, the gals start the Child’s Play franchise off – a series that Megan loves and Cate has never seen! This classic campy slasher series introduces Chucky to the world, played by the legendary Brad Dourif. This first movie has it all: a haunted doll, defenestration, Haitian voodoo, cursing at children…it’s an 80s dream.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-05-1454 min
Not Quite DeadGravityThe co-hosts of the podcast High on Film join us for a special episode covering Gravity! In a season of sci-fi horrors, we ask the question: Is the space thriller movie Gravity actually a horror movie? And what other movies are potentially in the wrong genre? Join us for our rapturous praise of Alfonso Cuaron's film and an all-new game (that may live and die in this episode).
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-03-261h 26
Not Quite DeadHigh LifeContent Warning: This episode contains discussion of graphic sexual assault and sexual behavior.
The French psycho-sexual space horror High Life (2018) from director Claire Denis is so much more than its plot summary of a man surviving in space alone with his daughter after his crewmates' deaths. From its non-linear plot structure, ritualized survival methods, and through-line of dark sexuality, this film is a challenging entry in the horror canon - if you consider it a horror movie at all.
Edited by Cate Smith.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-03-191h 11
Not Quite DeadApollo 18The year is 1974 and the space race has cooled - or has it? Government conspiracy theories and moon rock-based creatures abound in the found footage space horror Apollo 18 (2011). Director Gonzalo López-Gallego would like to have us believe his film is truth about a failed NASA mission, but the overall effect is underwhelming. The gals still find enough to talk about in this episode!
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-03-1258 min
New Books in Irish StudiesMichael J. Pfeifer, "The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience" (NYU Press, 2021Michael J. Pfeifer's The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience (NYU Press, 2021 traces the development of Catholic cultures in the South, the Midwest, the West, and the Northeast, and their contribution to larger patterns of Catholicism in the United States. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book argues that American Catholicism developed as transnational Catholics creatively adapted their devotional and ideological practices in particular American regional contexts. They emphasized notions of republicanism, individualistic capitalism, race, ethnicity, and gender, resulting in a unique form of Catholicism that dominates the United States today. The book also offers clos...
2021-03-091h 15
New Books in Catholic StudiesMichael J. Pfeifer, "The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience" (NYU Press, 2021Michael J. Pfeifer's The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience (NYU Press, 2021 traces the development of Catholic cultures in the South, the Midwest, the West, and the Northeast, and their contribution to larger patterns of Catholicism in the United States. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book argues that American Catholicism developed as transnational Catholics creatively adapted their devotional and ideological practices in particular American regional contexts. They emphasized notions of republicanism, individualistic capitalism, race, ethnicity, and gender, resulting in a unique form of Catholicism that dominates the United States today. The book also offers clos...
2021-03-091h 15
From the Square: An NYU Press PodcastMichael J. Pfeifer, "The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience" (NYU Press, 2021Michael J. Pfeifer's The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience (NYU Press, 2021 traces the development of Catholic cultures in the South, the Midwest, the West, and the Northeast, and their contribution to larger patterns of Catholicism in the United States. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book argues that American Catholicism developed as transnational Catholics creatively adapted their devotional and ideological practices in particular American regional contexts. They emphasized notions of republicanism, individualistic capitalism, race, ethnicity, and gender, resulting in a unique form of Catholicism that dominates the United States today. The book also offers clos...
2021-03-091h 15
New Books in the American SouthMichael J. Pfeifer, "The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience" (NYU Press, 2021Michael J. Pfeifer's The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience (NYU Press, 2021 traces the development of Catholic cultures in the South, the Midwest, the West, and the Northeast, and their contribution to larger patterns of Catholicism in the United States. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book argues that American Catholicism developed as transnational Catholics creatively adapted their devotional and ideological practices in particular American regional contexts. They emphasized notions of republicanism, individualistic capitalism, race, ethnicity, and gender, resulting in a unique form of Catholicism that dominates the United States today. The book also offers clos...
2021-03-091h 15
New Books in the American WestMichael J. Pfeifer, "The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience" (NYU Press, 2021Michael J. Pfeifer's The Making of American Catholicism: Regional Culture and the Catholic Experience (NYU Press, 2021 traces the development of Catholic cultures in the South, the Midwest, the West, and the Northeast, and their contribution to larger patterns of Catholicism in the United States. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book argues that American Catholicism developed as transnational Catholics creatively adapted their devotional and ideological practices in particular American regional contexts. They emphasized notions of republicanism, individualistic capitalism, race, ethnicity, and gender, resulting in a unique form of Catholicism that dominates the United States today. The book also offers clos...
2021-03-091h 15
Not Quite DeadPandorumHoly convoluted plot, Batman! If you like your movies stuffed with as much plot as it can handle, look no further than the 2009 sci-fi thriller Pandorum. Starring Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster, this film is a melange of psychological horror, Twilight Zone-esque creatures, dead wives, post-apocalyptic scenarios, AND an interstellar journey gone awry. The gals get so into the weeds on this one, you almost forget about the cannibal subplot.
Edited by Cate Smith.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-03-051h 21
Not Quite DeadTwilight ZoneA small, unremarkable episode nestled in between the behemoths of the season. Each minute of this episode as dense as the center of a dying star. Intrepid podcasters exploring a strangely familiar frontier. What untold mysteries lie in wait in... the Not Quite Dead Twilight Zone Minisode?
The gals get into the classic sci-fi anthology series to plumb it for the best space-themed episodes with all the Rod Serling fangirling you can dream of.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-02-2630 min
Not Quite DeadSunshineDirector Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland team up post-28 Days Later for Sunshine (2007), a criminally under-rated science fiction drama/horror with a soon-to-be all star cast. Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne, Michelle Yeoh and Cliff Curtis are an ensemble crew en route to reignite the dying sun when things, as they often do, go awry. Join us as we show this movie some love for its plotting, acting, and mind-bending last act twist.
Edited by Cate Smith.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-02-191h 19
Crossing Routes PodcastFade the Chalk - Ep103 - NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Zach WilsonDerek Brown (@DBro_FFB) and Adam Pfeifer (@APfiefer24) discuss NFL Draft prospect Zach Wilson. Breaking down his production profile, strengths, weaknesses, & team fit / possible landing spot. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChalkFadeGet a discount (10% off) at FTN Fantasy with Code “FTC” https://www.ftndaily.com/pricingGet a discount (10% off) at FTN Daily with Code “FTC” https://www.ftnfantasy.com/pricingGet a discount (10% off) at FTN Bets with Code “FTC” https://www.ftnbets.com/pricingiHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-fade-the-chalk-68990462/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...
2021-02-1736 min
Not Quite DeadJason XFrom the depths of Crystal Lake to the great expanse of the galaxy, director James Isaac brings us the space slasher Jason X (2001). Yes, this is the tenth installment of the Friday the 13th series and yes, (spoiler) Jason ends up with a chrome hockey mask in this movie. In a baffling extension of a franchise that already literally went to hell, a research ship is terrorized by the immortal Jason. Come for the laughs, stay for the surprisingly large amount of nudity.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-02-121h 04
Not Quite DeadAlienWe're blasting off into Season 4 with the classic Ridley Scott space horror Alien (1979). This crew of space truckers get sidelined by a distress call that brings aboard an unwelcome and terrifying stowaway. We talk practical effects, HR Giger, and all of the glorious '70s hairstyles in this episode. Plus - with all new segments this season, this is something you don't want to miss.
Edited by Cate Smith.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2021-02-051h 11
Not Quite DeadSeason 3 Indie FinaleLet's give a round of applause to the finale of the Independent Horror Film season! We hope you enjoyed the byzantine plot structures, artistic cinematography, and wild allegory conjecture as much as Megan and Cate did. Make sure to check out our Instagram @notquitedead_podcast and follow our blog for extras!
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer and Cate Smith.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-12-1856 min
Not Quite DeadBabadookThe most terrifying tale of all: motherhood! The Babadook (2014), directed by Jennifer Kent, is ostensibly a story of a boogeyman plaguing a single Australian mother and her spirited son. But as Megan and Cate get into it, it's a gruesome, difficult to watch tale of unchecked grief, parenthood, and PTSD.
Edited by Cate Smith.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-12-111h 00
Not Quite DeadMidsommarDancing, endless sunshine, tea that makes you feel funny. Sounds like a good time, right? Well, if you’re an American in the 2019 film Midsommar, it could really go either way!
Listen to the penultimate movie of Season 3 and debate with us - would you rather have a shitty boyfriend or a slightly murderous Swedish cult family?
Edited by Cate Smith.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-12-051h 40
Death at SunsetHome is Where the Plate is: Part FourJack has a run-in with an old acquaintance on Opening Day for the Los Angeles Volcanos. Part 4 of 4.
Written & Produced by: CHRIS MAXWELL & BRAD DAVIS
Original Music by: ZACH PFEIFER with MARY BETH KERN on saxophone
Announcer: BRANDON BLACK
CAST:
Jack Dime: CHRIS MAXWELL
Ronnie Rene Perez: GREG SANTOS
Danny Pants: ANDREW HEDER
The Pig: PATRICK TAMISIEA
Mars Beauxregard: KYLA SCHOER
Bob Duncan: ATUL SINGH
Rocko Rodgers: MAX CRANDALL
Teresa Getz: ERIN COLEMAN
Geraldine Rath: JEN MURRAY
Zane LeBlanc: ROB SCATTERGOOD
Scott Tanner: MAX CRANDALL
Royce Oakwood: DANIEL LEE ROBERTSON
Coach Kenny Bragg: CLARKE KOHLER
Jerry: BRAD DAVIS
Doc Hurt...
2020-12-0429 min
Not Quite DeadIt FollowsWhat is "It"? In this minisode, Megan and Cate discuss whether "It" is sexual shame, AIDS, general trauma - and strongly disagree with director David Robert Mitchell's intention. It Follows (2014) tracks a group of teenagers as they resist a slow-moving yet consistent apparition.
Listen to this short episode and debate along with us - the interpretation is most of the fun!
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-11-3029 min
Death at SunsetHome is Where the Plate is: Part ThreeJack travels with the LA Volcanos to Arizona for Spring Training while Ronnie questions who he can trust. Part 3 of 4.
Written & Produced by: CHRIS MAXWELL & BRAD DAVIS
Original Music by: ZACH PFEIFER with MARY BETH KERN on saxophone
Announcer: BRAD DAVIS
CAST
Jack Dime: CHRIS MAXWELL
Ronnie Rene Perez: GREG SANTOS
Royce Oakwood: DANIEL LEE ROBERTSON
Spike Sanders: DOUG NOBLE
Teresa Getz: ERIN COLEMAN
Coach Kenny Bragg: CLARKE KOHLER
Bob Duncan: ATUL SINGH
Rocko Rodgers: MAX CRANDALL
Mars Beauxregard: KYLA SCHOER
Doc Hurt: TIFFANY BERUBE
Danny Pants: ANDREW HEDER
The Pig: PATRICK TAMISIEA
Holiday Inn Express Receptionist: LIZZIE DONALDSON
Carter...
2020-11-2727 min
Not Quite DeadGreen RoomA broke punk band, a sketchy gig in the Pacific Northwest, and a Nazi gang cover-up conspiracy. What could go wrong?
Jeremy Saulnier's 2015 horror-thriller Green Room has all of the tension and surprising gore you could ask for. Megan and Cate debate about effective techniques for fighting against dumb-yet-strong white supremacists and discuss what our desert island band would be.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-11-2058 min
Death at SunsetHome is Where the Plate is: Part TwoSuperstar Ronnie Rene Perez plays his first football game while Jack tracks down the latest death threat. Part 2 of 4.
Written & Produced by: CHRIS MAXWELL & BRAD DAVIS
Original Music by: ZACH PFEIFER with MARY BETH KERN on saxophone
Announcer: TIFFANY BERUBE
Cast:
Jack Dime: CHRIS MAXWELL
Ronnie Rene Perez: GREG SANTOS
Geraldine Rath: JEN MURRAY
Tommy Bronze: BRANDON BLACK
Jerry: BRAD DAVIS
Mars Beauxregard: KYLA SHOER
Tattoo Artist: CARLY WALSH
Cowboy Bob: ROB SCATTERGOOD
Football Commentators: LIZZIE DONALDSON & CLARKE KOHLER
Rambos Coach: PATRICK TAMISIEA
Ski Mask Henchman: DANIEL LEE ROBERTSON
Directed & Edited by: CHRIS MAXWELL
Special Thanks: ANTHONY LUKENS
2020-11-2031 min
Not Quite DeadHereditaryWe thought we'd break up season 3 with a family-friendly movie - Hereditary (2018)! Do some arts and crafts alongside mom Annie, play with dolls with Charlie, go for a joyride with Peter, and share a nice meal with dad Steve. Whatever you do, don't look too closely at grandma's scrapbooks.
Join the Not Quite Dead gals as they get into Ari Aster's psychologically horrifying debut feature-length film.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-11-131h 04
Death at SunsetHome is Where the Plate is: Part OneDetective Jack Dime takes a gig working as a bodyguard for a superstar athlete who's new to the city. Part 1 of 4.
Written and Produced by: CHRIS MAXWELL & BRAD DAVIS
Original Music by: ZACH PFEIFER with MARY BETH KERN on saxophone
Announcer: LIZZIE DONALDSON
Cast:
Jack Dime: CHRIS MAXWELL
Ronnie Rene Perez: GREG SANTOS
Scott Tanner: MAX CRANDALL
Teresa Getz: ERIN COLEMAN
Geraldine Rath: JEN MURRAY
Danny Pants: ANDREW HEDER
The Pig: PATRICK TAMISIEA
Jerry: BRAD DAVIS
Doc Hurt: TIFFANY BERUBE
Zane LeBlanc: ROB SCATTERGOOD
Coach Kenny Bragg: CLARKE KOHLER
Dana Daily: TIFFANY BERUBE
Sarah Inkman: CARLY WALSH
Frank Penmanship: BRANDON...
2020-11-1331 min
Not Quite DeadThe Wicker MenA tale of two giant wooden effigies, painstakingly crafted by rural island cultspeople. A tale of two protagonists, deeply unlikeable in their own ways. A tale as old as time: the original and the remake.
Megan and Cate get into The Wicker Man (1973) and The Wicker Man (2006) to analyze what makes the original so great, and what makes the remake so, so bizarre. Watch both, watch one, or watch neither – any way, this short episode is a fun one!
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-11-0633 min
Not Quite DeadThe VVitchJoin the gals as they get deep on one of their all-time favorite horror movies The VVitch: A New England Folktale (2015). The debut film from director Robert Eggers uses dialog pulled directly from 1600s documents to build the religiously fervent, tightly coiled with paranoia atmosphere. Patriarch William gets his family excommunicated from their Puritan village because he won't play nice with the townspeople - surely relocating to a remote spot outside of the wilderness a full day's horseride from town will work out well.
Edited by Cate Smith.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-10-311h 17
Not Quite DeadRubberWhat are the elements of an indie movie, besides, of course, being produced by an independent film studio? Avant-garde plot structure, shoestring budgets, characters stoically looking off-camera into the distance while a plinky piano plays? Sure, some of those elements are present in the horror comedy/satire film Rubber (2010), but it also has a healthy dose of fourth-wall breaking meta commentary and a psychokinetic murderous tire as its protagonist.
Megan and Cate spend this short episode digesting what, exactly, they just watched. Join us for the ride!
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
Music by...
2020-10-2329 min
Not Quite DeadThe Blair Witch ProjectIn the last two decades, no film has wrought more confusion, fear, and satire than The Blair Witch Project (1999). Written and directed by Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Myrick, the advertised-as-real found footage documentary taps into our most primal fears and paranoia.
The gals dig deep into this one, looking at American horror roots and how the phenomenon of the newly weaponized Internet catapulted this movie into infamy. Don't forget your map for this one!
Episode edited by Cate Smith.
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-10-161h 03
Not Quite DeadThe Purge: The First PurgeIt was about time for a prequel. After three chronological entries in The Purge series, we have been flung back in time to see how, exactly, the New Founding Fathers of America were able to launch what they called "the experiment." Gerard McMurray helms The First Purge (2018) in a tonally and narratively compelling direction, elevating the series to new heights.
Megan and Cate talk soundtrack, script, and all the other goodies built into the last movie of The Purge series. You don't want to miss this episode (or this movie)!
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-09-041h 23
Not Quite DeadThe Purge: Look Who's Purging Now“I turned myself into a minisode, Morty! I’m minisode Riiiiiiiick!”
Join the gals for our Season 2 minisode all about the classic Rick and Morty season 2 episode “Look Who’s Purging Now.” Released in 2015 after the first two Purge movies came out, the episode is a satire of all our favorite Purge cliches. Get meta with us and check your candy for Purgenol!
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
2020-08-2827 min
Not Quite DeadThe Purge 3: Election YearDid YOU vote for The Purge? We know WE sure didn't, but here it is in Election Year, the bleakest of all Purge years. Join Cate and Megan as they follow a sexy she-Bernie through the blood soaked streets of DC in The Purge: Election Year!
Music by Zach Pfeifer.
Edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer.
2020-08-211h 03
Not Quite DeadThe Purge 2: AnarchyReady for a little chaos? Season 2 Episode 2 drops the gals off in Downtown Los Angeles to experience one night of the purge.
Director James DeMonaco is back at the helm for The Purge: Anarchy (2014) to give us a thriller/action/horror sequel that is a genuine improvement on the first entry. Former police sergeant Leo Barnes has an axe to grind on Purge night, but when he runs into an innocent group stranded in the middle of the city, will his morals outweigh his desire for revenge? Megan and Cate are along for the ride!
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2020-08-141h 25
Not Quite DeadThe PurgeSeason 2, you wild kids! Join us in the second season as we break down the first movie in the Purge series. The original movie, released in 2013 and directed by James DeMonaco, is an accomplished horror thriller (and sometimes near-satire) film with a great cast on a relatively lean budget.
All crime - including murder! - is legal for one 12 hour period per year. A wealthy suburban family goes into lockdown at their house during the annual purge; at least, until things start to go sideways. The movie is fraught with murderous neighbors, government propaganda, and bad boyfriends...
2020-08-071h 03
Not Quite DeadJigsawYou thought it had ended with Saw 3D (ironically AKA Saw: The Final Chapter), but alas, one decade later we were back at the theaters in to watch the 2017 installment of the series directed by The Spierig Brothers and written by Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger. Jigsaw has been dead for ten years but a new crop of victims in vicious torture traps have been discovered. The detectives are on the case, and only time will tell if they can save the newest group of victims.
Join Megan and Cate as they dissect the last (for now) Saw...
2020-07-101h 23
Not Quite DeadSaw 7This time it's Saw...in your face! The movie of many names - Saw 3D, Saw VII, Saw: The Final Chapter - is here. The (ostensible) end of the franchise has Kevin Greutert back at the helm to have a little fun while fulfilling his duty to see to the ends of Detective Hoffman, hapless Jill Tuck, and another cadre of unwitting victims.
Listen to Megan and Cate's breakdown of the 2010 horror movie and all of its camera-splashing bloody hijinks. Hoffman may be the Saw series' own Michael Meyers, but this is the final chapter...for now.
2020-06-271h 37
Not Quite DeadSaw 6Oh my! In Saw VI, most of our main characters are dead, except for our gruesome twosome. Detective Hoffman and Jill Tuck are bound to continue carrying on Jigsaw's demented legacy in this 2009 jaunt from first-time director Kevin Greutert.
Join us as we plunge into the depths of the Saw series to encounter typical Saw fare: flashbacks, traps that are feats of mechanical engineering, and a handful of surprises. The biggest twist of all? It's the only Saw movie to take place in a zoo!
Intro and outro music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-06-191h 28
Not Quite DeadSe7en MinisodeThe first Saw movie has been frequently accused of ripping off David Fincher's 1995 psychological thriller Se7en. Megan and Cate review the differences and similarities between the two movies, including weighing on Jigsaw vs John Doe's motivations as serial killers. Listen in and and judge for yourself - these two villains definitely would!
Intro and outro music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-06-1753 min
Not Quite DeadSaw 5If you need more Costas Mandylor in your life, look no further than the back half of the SCU franchise. The 2008 gore-fest directed by David Hackl ticks all the Saw boxes: detective cat-and-mouse, brutal torture devices, and extolling the virtue of teamwork.
Megan claims this is her favorite of the Saw series, but really she just loves a good story about friendship. Cate is here for the blood and Julie Benz (Dexter’s Rita!). Detective Hoffman and FBI Special Agent Strahm are back at each other’s throats while investigating the Jigsaw murders of Saw III and Saw...
2020-05-291h 23
Not Quite DeadSaw Rebirth MinisodeBonus content! To promote Saw II, IDW Publishing released the one-shot comic Saw: Rebirth in 2005. This prequel dives into John Kramer the man before he becomes the Jigsaw Killer.
Listen in on this short episode as we cover the differences in John’s backstory between the prequel and the later Saw movies in the series.
Intro and outro music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-05-2716 min
Not Quite DeadSaw 4The hits just keep coming! Jigsaw and pals have another adventure in the 2007 Scott Patterson vehicle Saw IV.
Director Bousman is back at the helm to tell the tale of SWAT Lt. Rigg, a victim of Jigsaw’s latest torturous games. Megan and Cate are at the edge of their seats as the story unfolds: Will Rigg get jigsawed? Or will he truly sees as John Kramer sees and become the Jigsaw himself? Only a dozen (or so) flashbacks will tell.
Intro and outro music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-05-231h 47
Not Quite DeadSaw 3The third episode of Not Quite Dead covers the third installment of the series, the 2006 venture that was the highest grossing film of the whole Saw franchise. Tobin Bell earns his 2007 MTV Movie Award nomination for "Best Villain" as he demeans medical professionals and sets up another convoluted series of tests and traps, all while lying in a bed dying for the entire movie.
This movie has it all: twists, devious torture devices, a hot Shawnee Smith, and Megan and Cate wondering who exactly we're rooting for here.
Intro and outro music by Zach Pfeifer.
2020-05-151h 40
Not Quite DeadSaw 2Buckle up, things are escalating in the Saw Cinematic Universe (SCU). Join Cate and Megan in counting the myriad traps at play in Saw II, the 2005 quick follow sequel directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by Leigh Whannell and Bousman.
Detective Matthews is not a great cop, dad, or man in general. His character is put to the test by Jigsaw when he learns that his teen son is locked in a house with 7 others who must fight through Jigsaw's deadly puzzles to survive. The clock is ticking, the neurotoxic chemicals are pumping, and the blood...
2020-05-081h 15
Not Quite DeadSaw, The OriginalThe first, the OG, the one that started it all. Jump into our first podcast episode and listen to us chat about the 2004 horror movie Saw, directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell.
Generic dude Adam and Dr. Lawrence Gordon are chained in a dank warehouse bathroom with nothing but a dead body, a handful of clues, and two rusty saws. Will they survive serial killer Jigsaw’s trap with life and limb intact? Will Danny Glover run out of newspaper clippings to crack this whole thing wide open? Will Megan and Cate build a fa...
2020-05-031h 33
The KickM. Night Shyamalan's Cinematic Universe (feat. Zach Vasquez) | Ep. 115M. Night Shyamalan's "Glass" is the biggest hit of the young year, but does it make Chance and Noah wish they'd been dead the whole time? Today, we search for this heart of M. Night's unlikely super-hero trilogy, beginning with UNBREAKABLE (2000), continuing with SPLIT (2017) and culminating in GLASS. Guardian contributor Zach Vasquez joins the program!
This episode is brought to you by California College of the Arts MFA in Writing Program and Converse College MFA in Writing Program. Visit BeReelPodcast.com or ThePlaylist.net for more.
2019-01-221h 17
Death at SunsetHard Times and Soft Drinks: Part FourJack begrudgingly involves the police as this case barrels toward its exciting conclusion! Part 4 of 4.
Written by: CHRIS MAXWELL & BRAD DAVIS
Music by: ZACH PFEIFER
Announcer: LAURA DENTON
Cast:
Jack Dime: CHRIS MAXWELL
Shana Barrette: CARLY WALSH
Dispatch: JEN MURRAY
Officer Dominguez: LAURA DENTON
Misty Warner: TIFFANY BERUBE
Angel Valquez: JONNY LUNA
Vance Valladini: CLARKE KOHLER
Jerry: BRAD DAVIS
Directed and Edited by: CHRIS MAXWELL
2018-03-3022 min
Death at SunsetHard Times and Soft Drinks: Part ThreeJack digs deeper into LA's missing alcohol supply and finds himself investigating food trucks and cheeseburger empires. Part 3 of 4.
Written by: CHRIS MAXWELL & BRAD DAVIS
Music by: ZACH PFEIFER
Announcer: CARLY WALSH
Cast:
Jack Dime: CHRIS MAXWELL
Jerry: BRAD DAVIS
Mars Beauxregard: KYLA SCHOER
Vance Valladini: CLARKE KOHLER
Adolph Fischer: NICK VIENNA
Directed and Edited by: CHRIS MAXWELL
2018-03-2325 min
Death at SunsetHard Times and Soft Drinks: Part TwoDetective Jack Dime continues his search for Angel and takes a new job at Acapulco Beach Bar & Grill. Part 2 of 4.
Written by: CHRIS MAXWELL & BRAD DAVIS
Music by: ZACH PFEIFER
Announcer: CLARKE KOHLER
Cast:
Jack Dime: CHRIS MAXWELL
Misty Warner: TIFFANY BERUBE
Jerry: BRAD DAVIS
Owen Lochcollar: RILEY GRAE MOORE
Angel Valquez: JONNY LUNA
Directed and Edited by: CHRIS MAXWELL
2018-03-1618 min
Death at SunsetHard Times and Soft Drinks: Part OneDetective Jack Dime takes a missing persons case as Los Angeles plunges into an alcohol shortage. Part 1 of 4.
Written by: CHRIS MAXWELL & BRAD DAVIS
Music by: ZACH PFEIFER
Announcer: JEN MURRAY
Cast:
Jack Dime: CHRIS MAXWELL
Misty Warner: TIFFANY BERUBE
Jerry: BRAD DAVIS
Victor: CLARKE KOHLER
Mars Beauxregard: KYLA SCHOER
Becky: LAURA DENTON
Mindy Tingles: JEN MURRAY
Shiloh Walton: BRENDAN MCCARTHY
Owen Lochcollar: RILEY GRAE MOORE
Directed and Edited by: CHRIS MAXWELL
2018-03-0923 min
The KickSitting Shiva | Episode 2Recorded in Brooklyn after a few cocktails, Chance and Noah discuss films dealing with people returning home after a loved one has died.
In the cross-hairs this week are "This is Where I Leave You," "The Big Chill," and "Garden State." With specific mentions for Zach Braff's vanity, Tina Fey's seriousness and Dax Shepard's penis.
2015-04-1546 min