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Anaconda (2025)

This week, we’re slithering into Anaconda (VOD), the meta reboot nobody asked for but we’re very glad we got!
We kick things off with a ‘new on streaming’ rundown (0:07) — what’s worth your time, what’s an easy skip, and what you can safely ignore while scrolling.
Finally, we get into Anaconda (16:42) where Jack Black + Paul Rudd are incredible, the comedy hits, and honestly? This re-imagining rules!
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:43:44).
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The Long Walk + The Running Man

This week, we’re diving into two very timely Stephen King adaptations: The Long Walk (Starz) and The Running Man (Paramount+). They’re dystopian, sweaty, a little terrifying, and somehow hitting way too close to home right now. king stays predicting the future 
We kick things off with our live reactions to the Oscar noms that just dropped — surprises, snubs, chaos, the whole thing (0:07).
Then, we slow things down for The Long Walk (17:45), before gaining speed and having fun with The Running Man (01:53:24).
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (02:53:37).
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The Life of Chuck + Train Dreams

This week, we’re getting a little soft (in the best way) and talking about two quietly life-affirming gems from last year: Train Dreams (Netflix) and The Life of Chuck (Hulu).
We kick things off with a spoiler-free check-in on Primate (2026), a new creature feature that definitely has people talking (0:07).
Then, we talk about the vibe that is Train Dreams (08:02), before finally getting into Mike Flanagan’s masterpiece, The Life of Chuck (35:36).
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:59:33).
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Bugonia (2025)

This week, we’re diving into Bugonia (Peacock), the latest mind-bender from Yorgos Lanthimos and a serious Oscar contender.
Before that, we kick things off with our reactions to the Golden Globes winners (0:07)— the surprises, the snubs, and the wins that actually made sense. Awards season chaos is officially in full swing!
Finally, we get into Bugonia (21:19), where Jesse Plemons + Emma Stone are doing that thing again and we have thoughts on how weird, funny, and unsettling this one gets.
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:31:33).
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One Battle After Another + Stranger Things Series Finale

We’re back for 2026! 
This week, we’re diving into One Battle After Another (HBO Max), Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest starring Leo DiCaprio.
Before that, we kick things off by defending the Stranger Things series finale (0:07). The internet loves to overreact, so we put things into perspective by revisiting some truly awful TV finales.
Finally, we get into One Battle After Another (33:21) — this one has big Oscar energy and we’re breaking down what works, what hits hard, and why it might go all the way on awards night.
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:38:27).
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

This week, we’re diving into Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix), the newest Benoit Blanc whodunit — and somehow this franchise just keeps getting better!
Before that, we kick things off with a packed news segment (0:07) —♥️ Rob Reiner’s incredible legacy🤡 IT: Welcome to Derry finale🎖️ 2026 Golden Globe nominations
Finally, we get into Wake Up Dead Man (28:47). Twisty, smart, and ridiculously entertaining, we break down why this one hits deeper than the others.
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:30:06).
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Influencer (2022)

This week we’re talking about Influencer (Netflix), an indie horror thriller that surprised the hell out of us.
Before that, we kick things off with our very strong reactions to the biggest entertainment news of the year: Netflix buying Warner Brothers (0:07). And the ripple effects for HBO, DC, theatrical releases, and the future of streaming? Buckle up. 
Then, we dive into the twists & turns of Influencer (11:58) — seriously, do not judge this one by its title. It’s sharp, stylish, mean in all the right ways, and way better than we expected.
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:11:32).
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Eddington (2025)

This week, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood films of the year — Ari Aster’s Eddington (HBO Max).
But before that, we kick things off with our thoughts on Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 (0:07) — and YES, we get into spoilers. Theories, shocks, heartbreak… nothing is off limits!
Then, we dive into how much we loved Eddington (31:25) — It’s weird, it’s ambitious, it’s Aster doing exactly what Aster does best.
We tease next week’s episode at the end if you listen to those things (01:33:20).
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