The Walking Dead 'Cast

It’s hammer time as the Pamela Voorhees we all know and fear starts to emerge. Also, Lee seems to be closing in on the truth about Pamela, and possible also on the origin of Jason? Join Nathan, Jayme, and I as we talk it out!

Also, the next episode will be the first one we’ll be recording after the series has been available to watch, so if you saw it and have thoughts, let us know! You can write or send a voice message to killthemmommy@podcastica.com.

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It’s the return of Pamela and Jason Voorhees! Get ready to… sympathize? This series is full of surprises, including a lot of dark humor, character drama, and even warmth. And of course, some gnarly gore. If you’re reading this and you haven’t watched it yet, give it a shot! I think if you liked The Walking Dead, a show that turned what’s usually straight-up horror into something with character and depth, then there’s a good chance you’ll get into this one too. For one thing, Linda Cardellini is fantastic as the newly multifaceted Pam Voorhees...

Halloween is in the air, and we’re breaking from the rewatch for the new Friday the 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake, premiering this Thursday, October 15, on Peacock. We’ve seen the first couple of episodes, and I think you’re gonna like it! It’s surprisingly fun, with some dark comedy, and the great Linda Cardellini putting in an incredible performance as Pamela Voorhees. Even if you don’t usually like slasher flicks, I recommend giving this one a shot. Like with The Walking Dead, this series is about the characters.

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Could Negan be more of a total piece of s#!t that he is in this episode. Good thing it was an extra long one, in case we didn’t have our fill. I (Jason) actually did think it was a good episode. But it made me wish they could’ve wrapped up the Savior war right quick though. Lucy’s away this ep, and so I’m to be joined by Alex to talk this one out!

Check out Alex’s podcast, Quit Chasin’: https://www.facebook.com/p/Quit-Chasin-Podcast-61556606714160/

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We're on Easy Street

And it feels so sweet

'Cause the world is but a treat

When you're on Easy Street

And we're breaking out the good champagne

We're sitting pretty on the gravy train

And when we sing, every sweet refrain repeats

Right here on Easy Street

It's our moment in the sun

And it's only just begun

It's time to have a little fun

And we're inviting you to come and see why

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The Resident Evil film series has a spotty reputation at best. Forget about all that, because this latest iteration has Ron Anderson (aka Austin Abrams) in it! And also, it’s directed by visionary new horror director Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons), who’s never even seen any of the other RE movies, but loves the games, and it really shows. Whether you’re a Resident Evil fan or just like a thrilling, fun, and surprisingly funny action horror movie, special guest Rima and I highly recommend checking this one out, and then come back and listen to us geek out ab...

Hear ye! Hear ye! Good people of the realm! This podcast doth mark the triumphant return of thy humble and most grateful hosts, Jason and Lucy (joined by our most esteemed and fair guest Robyn) to discourse upon a most delightful chapter of The Walking Dead! Herein we witness the grand arrival of His Majesty King Ezekiel, sovereign of the Kingdom; the magnificent and fearsome Shiva; and that most jovial and faithful steward, Jerry! And lo, many other personages grace our tale—including Jared, he of the most exceedingly punchable face. So gather ye round, partake of the fruit, dr...

Reposted from Walking Dead ‘Cast, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us

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Ben and Alex are back one last time to close the book on The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3, turning the microphones over to the Zedheads for their thoughts on the finale, “Tenebrae,” and the season as a whole.

This week, they dig into a huge batch of listener feedback while revisiting Maggie and Negan’s remarkable evolution, Hershel’s transformation into one of the season’s biggest surprises, the impact of characters like Luis, Renata and Dil...

Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic

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Wow, this slow-burn show picked up the pace in the second half of season three, and we’re totally digging it (pun!). Thrilling to see so many questions answered, and new ones raised, and to find out that the final season isn’t too far away — July 9, 2007! Join Jason, Veronica, and Amelie as we get into all the details of the second half of Silo season 3, maybe our favorite segment of this series so far. 

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Ben and Alex are back to break down The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 finale, Episode 8, “Tenebrae,” as Maggie, Negan and Hershel fight to take back Manhattan and one of the strongest seasons of Dead City yet comes to a close.

This week, they dive into the final showdown with Dillard, Hershel stepping into his own as a leader, and the huge emotional payoff to Maggie and Negan’s evolving relationship. They also discuss how seemingly every piece of Season 3 ultimately mattered, Maggie finally embracing the kind of leader she can become, and why the fi...

Ben and Alex are back to break down The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3, Episode 7, “Hourglass,” as the penultimate episode delivers the payoff to several storylines that have been building all season and leaves them desperate to see what happens next.

This week, they dive into Dillard’s transformation into the threat hiding in plain sight, Renata’s struggle to hold onto her ideals, and some of the strongest Maggie and Negan material Dead City has given us yet. They also discuss how “Genesis” changes the way they view Maggie and Negan’s relationship, Negan’s surpri...

Ben and Alex are back to break down The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3, Episode 6, “Genesis,” and an episode that may not advance the main story very far—but could be one of the most important explorations of Maggie and Negan the franchise has ever given us.

This week, they dive deep into what this alternate timeline reveals about the core of both characters: Maggie’s lifelong struggle to let go of the past, Negan’s inability to control his darker impulses even when his intentions are good, and the fascinating idea that these two may be...

Ben and Alex are back to break down The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3, Episode 5, “Imperialis,” as the struggle to rebuild Manhattan begins exposing some serious cracks beneath the surface.

This week, they dive into the formation of the wonderfully bizarre Dead Squad, the growing divide over how this new society should be governed, Dillard finally finding a group where he belongs, and the increasingly complicated dynamic between Maggie and Negan. But it's the episode's shocking final confrontation that really gets the conversation going, as Ben and Alex debate whether Negan crossed a line—or sim...

Ben and Alex are back to break down The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3, Episode 4, “Found/Lost,” as the season officially reaches its halfway point.

This week, they dive into Maggie’s continued evolution, her relationships with Luis and Renata, Negan’s complicated place within the growing Manhattan community, and why this quieter, more character-driven episode still gives them plenty to unpack. They also discuss the season’s refreshing approach to storytelling, the growing investment in its new characters, Dillard’s increasingly intriguing role, and what the episode’s final moments could mean moving forward.

The Walking Dead: Dead City continues to raise the bar with Season 3, Episode 3, "Emigrants." This week, Ben and Alex break down an episode that shifts the focus from surviving walkers to rebuilding civilization as Maggie and Renata face their first true test of leadership. With two rival communities seeking refuge, impossible moral choices, standout character moments, and some of the strongest writing the franchise has delivered in years, there's plenty to unpack.  

Next up: TWD: Dead City S3E4 “Found/Lost”. Let us know your thoughts!

Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic

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Surprise! Here’s Jason, Veronica, and Amelie with coverage of the first five episodes of Apple TV’s dystopian sci-fi mystery, Silo! Synopsis: In a dystopian future where a community exists in a giant silo hundreds of stories deep underground, ten thousand people live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them. But some wonder if they’ve been lied to about why this silo was created and why they’re there.

Our prev...

This week, Ben and Alex discuss the season's surprising reset, Dillard's intriguing backstory, Maggie's vision for rebuilding civilization, the symbolism sprinkled throughout the episode, and why Dead City suddenly feels like one of the freshest entries in The Walking Dead universe. Plus, listener feedback, theories, laughs, and plenty of speculation about where the season is headed next.  

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Next up: TWD: Dead City S3E3 “Emigrants”. Let us know your thoughts!

Ben and Alex are back to kick off coverage of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3! This week, they break down the premiere, "Trillium," discussing Maggie and Negan's evolving relationship, the emotional aftermath of Ginny's death, the introduction of intriguing new characters like Renata, Luis, and Dillard, and what the episode's themes of hope, forgiveness, and redemption could mean for the season ahead. They also share their thoughts on the return of the Dama, new revelations from San Diego Comic-Con, and plenty of theories about where Dead City is headed next.

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Here's another bonus episode for you guys I'm sneaking in before Dead City S3, covering the new installment in one of my favorite horror series, Evil Dead. This is reposted from the long-dormant Evil Dead 'Cast, where my cohosts Rich, Chris, and I covered all the past Evil Dead movies and shows, and which you can find at podcastica.com/podcast/evil-dead-cast-an-ash-vs-evil-dead-podcast-baby

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Hello friends! Another Evil Dead movie has been spawned, and thus, we must podcast! Something a bit different this time, a little weightier, more dramatic. Is that good? Listen in and find...

While we wait for Dead City S3, here's a repost of the Jeffrey Dean Morgan panel from Walker Stalker Con Atlanta 2016. This happened just a few days after S7E1 aired, so it was fresh in people's minds, and it was JDM's first convention appearance as Negan. One of my favorite panels ever.

JDM slips in and out of character, and quickly wins the crowd over. Let's see if he'll do the same for you :) We're also joined by Greg Nicotero, who directed the S7 premiere and gives a lot of great info on the thinking and...

There’s so much weight to this episode, in different ways. It’s absolutely landmark episode of The Walking Dead. And I didn’t remember how much it was just Negan applying constant pressure to Rick, until he breaks. Yes, it’s hard to watch, and I don’t blame anyone who thought it was too much. And also I think for what it was, it was done so well. Lucy and I are so pleased to be joined by Ben for this one to help us do it justice. Of course Ben hosts this podcast for Dead City coverage...

Welp, it’s time. Here’s Negan! Such a polarizing character, and y’all know I have my gripes. But I absolutely can’t deny he brought a huge shot of adrenaline to this show. He’s a character I often find incredibly fun to watch, and also, in some ways, frustratingly problematic. I’m very glad to have Alex here—cohost of our Dead City coverage and a huge Negan fan—to go over this landmark episode, with maybe the most iconic scene in all of The Walking Dead. So buckle up. Whether you like it or not, it’s pee-pee pan...

As Amber Lovo says in her feedback this week, this ep really sets up the pieces for the big gut punch coming. And the tragic part is, you could argue our people are right out there helping the Saviors set up those pieces.

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Next up: TWD S6E16 “Last Day on Earth”. Let us know your thoughts!

Oh Denise, sacrificed to the cynical Walking Dead Gods who seem to hate it when people have character building moments in life. This was a good episode, but depressing. But as always, Lucy and I find things to laugh about. We’re going to need that superpower for awhile here, aren't we….?

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Reposted from Star Wars TV ‘Cast, which you can find at ttps://podcastica.com/podcast/star-wars-tv-cast.

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Feels like coming home as Rich, Chris, and Jason are back together to talk over the new Mando movie! We found so much to love (and yes, a few nits to pick) about it, and it was a pleasure to talk about, so hope you guys enjoy.

Star Wars Question of the Week: Which upcoming Star Wars movie, show, or season are you most looking forward to?

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I remember this episode really stood out the first time, and it still does, and I think you agreed because we got a lot of feedback. So it’s you, me, Lucy, and guest Robin Springer all here in the same boat for this one. Enjoy!

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Ugh, it’s this one. The feeling of what it was like for us to watch this episode is well-captured by the look on most characters’ faces throughout. They’re clearly not happy with what they’re being asked to do. And neither are we. The show takes a turn here, in some ways into darker territory than ever before. Yep. 

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Come step into a larger world with Lucy, Jason, and special guest Rachel as we head to Hilltop, watch Maggie wrap douchey Gregory around her finger, hear Rick deliver an iconic line (“What?”), and ponder whether Jesus is actually a psycho.

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Next up: TWD S6E12 “Not Tomorrow Yet”. Let us know your thoughts!

What a breath of fresh air this episode is after the intensity and trauma of the season so far. The lightness and warmth of it are such a welcome relief. And what a milestone it is to see Rick and Michonne finally get together. The first time around it felt abrupt to some, but this rewatch has made it clear they were destined for each other from the moment they met. We’re happy to be joined this week by special guest Clare Reterrer, one of the biggest Rick/Michonne shippers I know.

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Has there ever been a scene in TWD as badass as Rick and crew and all the Alexandrians hacking and slashing their way through a horde of invading zeds?! I mean, amazing episode, and I’m happy to share it with special guest Veronica, who ranks it as her very favorite. PS I’m personally pouring one out for the Anderson family: Jesse, Ron, and especially poor Sam. You’re gone, but not forgotten!

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700 episodes in and we’re still having a blast talking about The Walking Dead! Crazy. We’re happy to be joined by Chris Fairhurst of The Talking Dead podcast to take a look back at 15+ years of watching and podcasting about this show. And then Lucy and I talk out this episode, where the zeds finally storm Alexandria! It’s about time :P

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Glenn emerges from under the infamous dumpster in this otherwise (we thought) not-super-exciting episode. Thankfully though, the church tower fell at the end and crushed part of the wall. Phew!

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Next up: TWD S6E8 “Start to Finish”. Let us know your thoughts!

Here we go, into the world of the Saviors. God help us :) I’m joined this week by Nathan to talk out this ep with the first appearance of Dwight and Sherry, and lots of apocalyptic flirting between Abraham and Sasha. 

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Next up: On to season 6, with TWD S6E7 “Heads Up”! Let us know your thoughts. 

This ep is one of the lower-rated ones this season, but my wonderful guest Rebecca and I found a lot to talk about. Two particularly crucial things about this ep, IMO, are: 1: It’s when the Alexandrians finally come to terms with the world as it is in the ZA, and 2. There’s a really cool sewer zombie! Oh yeah, and Maggie reveals she’s pregnant too :) Enjoy!

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It’s the cheesemaker! Some of you guys love this episode and some hate it — a polarizing one for sure. Even though I see it differently now, I still love and appreciate it so much. Top-tier TWD for me. But I think my take is more nuanced than last time, and it was a blast to have Alex Kruger (who co-hosted our TWD: Dead City coverage with Ben) with me to thoroughly talk it through. 

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Pulse-pounding tension this episode as a few characters are literally eaten alive (except thankfully not THAT one). Thrilled to have first-time-watcher Amber Lovo with me this time to talk it out!

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Next up: On to season 6, with TWD S6E4 “Here’s Not Here”! Let us know your thoughts. 

Holy cow what an aggressively brutal episode, and also an artfully crafted one, with the juxtaposition between the mundanely suburban confines of Alexandria and the explosively violent attack from those big bad Wolves! Glad to have my friend Jonathan Bookallil here with me to talk it out.

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Next up: On to season 6, with TWD S6E3 “Thank You”! Let us know your thoug...

Crazy episode that definitely takes at least two viewings to really get it (all the black and white scenes are earlier, and color later). Coming right on the heals of the season five finale, this episode felt like a continuation of that season, which made me like it even more than I did the first time around. First Time Again :P 

As mentioned on the podcast, Lucy has a busy schedule for the next couple of months, but we don’t want to leave you guys hanging, so I (Jason) will be continuing on wit...

Andrew Lincoln starred in a TV series, and so of course we’re gonna talk about it! Thing is, he plays kind of a berk (that’s British for chode). Coldwater (available on Paramount+ in the U.S.) is a lot of fun though — it’s funny, thought-provoking, and it’s a good old-fashioned thriller to sink your teeth into. I wouldn’t necessarily give it my highest recommendation, but honestly, that fact that Lucy and I had so much fun talking about it made me like it even more. You gotta be ready to see Andrew Lincoln playing a berk thoug...

Hey all, here’s a bonus episode for ya. If you’re a fan of the Apple TV series Severance — or if you’ve missing hearing me (Jason) and Karen together — I’m pretty sure you’ll like it. Karen in particular is in top form here :) 

So what is this? This is the two of us on my other podcast, Wax Episodic, talking Severance S1E1 “Good News About Hell”. 

What is Severance? It’s a trippy show where for some reason office workers have had their brains bifurcated so that whi...