Josh (Views from the Back of the Class) joins to talk about the 2025 action-thriller "The Running Man," starring Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, and Jayme Lawson. Written and directed by Edgar Wright.

Featuring Chekhov's Many Lavatories, Chekhov's Rats, Chekhov's Missing Sock, and more.

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Special shout-out to No Kid Hungry.

Ryan Hanna joins to talk about the 2025 supernatural horror film "Good Boy," starring Indy (the dog), Shane Jensen, and Arielle Friedman. Written and directed by Ben Leonberg.

Featuring Chekhov's Basement, Chekhov's Ghost Dog, Chekhov's Taxidermied Fox, and more.

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Ellen (Brogues or Death) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror-thriller "The Rule of Jenny Pen," starring Geoffrey Rush, John Lithgow, and George Henare. Directed by James Ashcroft.

Featuring Chekhov's Bird Clock, Chekhov's Portentous Cat, Chekhov's Inhaler, and more.

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Kyle Gerkin ("Seven Hours in Heaven") joins to talk about the 2025 mystery-thriller "Drop," starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, and Reed Diamond. Directed by Christopher Landon.

Featuring Chekhov's Meter Reader, Chekhov's Nanny Cam, Chekhov's Hockey Puck, and more.

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Bridget Gelms joins to talk about the 2025 black comedy horror film "The Monkey," starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, and Colin O'Brien. Written and directed by Osgood Perkins.

Featuring Chekhov's Personalized Bowling Ball, Chekhov's Jet Skis, Chekhov's Skydiving Wedding, and more.

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Raf King (Living Kinetics Mobile Bodywork/Healing Massage Wellness Studio) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror film "Presence," starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, and Eddy Maday. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.

Featuring Chekhov's 100-Year-Old Mirror and… that's it!

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Special shout-out to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Janelle Wilke (Break, Battle & Roll) joins to talk about the 2025 action-adventure romance "The Gorge," starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller, and Sigourney Weaver.

Featuring Chekhov's Bullet Casing, Chekhov's Meat Tree Adhesive, Chekhov's Drone, and more.

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Diana Rojek-Skonnord (Happily Ever Aftermath) joins to talk about the 2025 sci-fi thriller "Companion," starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillén, and Lukas Gage. Written and directed by Drew Hancock.

Featuring Chekhov's Literal Gun, Chekhov's Electric Corkscrew, Chekhov's Stick Dealie, and more.

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Josh and Melissa (The One With Josh and Melissa) join to talk about the 2025 action-comedy flick "Back in Action," starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, McKenna Roberts, Glenn Close, and Andrew Scott.

Featuring Chekhov's Mentos & Diet Coke, Chekhov's Fitness Tracker, Chekhov's Dodgy Lighter, and more.

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Sunni Hepburn (Book of Lies Podcast) joins to talk about the 2024 superhero action movie "Kraven the Hunter," starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose, and Fred Hechinger.

Featuring Chekhov's Potion, Chekhov's Teeny-Tiny Backpack, Chekhov's Rejection on the Sahara, and more.

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LJ Parker (Bygones: The Ally McBeal Podcast) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror/thriller "Heretic," starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Topher Grace. Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.

Featuring Chekhov's Blueberry Pie, Chekhov's Metal Walls and Ceilings, Chekhov's Bike Lock, and more.

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Evan Mezeske (Anukari Music) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix action-thriller "Carry-On," starring Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, and Sofia Carson.

Featuring Chekhov's SoundCloud Flyer, Chekhov's Police Academy, Chekhov's Red Ribbon, and more.

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Apryl Markham (The Thirst Podcast, "i was afraid i'd eat your brains") joins to talk about the 2025 gothic horror film "Frankenstein," starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. Directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Featuring Chekhov's Prosthetic Leg, Chekhov's Oedipal Complex, Chekhov's Hole in the Floor, and more.

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Jen Owens (One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure) joins to talk about the 2024 horror film "Smile 2," starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Lukas Gage. Written and directed by Parker Finn.

Featuring Chekhov's VOSS Water Bottle, Chekhov's Katana, Chekhov's Vagina Cave, and more.

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Jen Deats (Indoorswomen) joins to talk about the 2023 true-crime thriller "Woman of the Hour," starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, and Tony Hale. Directed by Anna Kendrick.

Featuring Chekhov's Candy Heart, Chekhov's Shutterbug, Chekhov's Electrical Cord, and more.

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Kara Harms (Whimsy Soul) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix Christmas rom-com "Hot Frosty," starring Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, and Joe Lo Truglio.

Featuring Chekhov's Storekeeper Santa, Chekhov's Conspicuous ATM, Chekhov's Trip to Hawaii, and more.

Check out Kara's Best Streaming Christmas Movies Watchlist.

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Diana Rojek-Skonnord and Ryan Skonnord (Happily Ever Aftermath) join to talk about the 2023 crime caper "Hit Man," starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Retta, and Austin Amelio. Directed by Richard Linklater.

Featuring Chekhov's Bird Knowledge, Chekhov's Nietzsche Recitation, Chekhov's Shot Through the Heart, and more.

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Justine Gendron (The Render Room) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix rom-com "A Family Affair," starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King, and Kathy Bates.

Featuring Chekhov's Tequila Shots, Chekhov's Super Bitch, Chekhov's Breakup Earrings, and more.

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Polina Grinbaum (Happily Ever Aftermath) joins to talk about the 2025 superhero action movie "Superman," starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Written and directed by James Gunn.

Featuring Chekhov's Lost Message, Chekhov's Falafel Guy, Chekhov's Influencer Girlfriend, and more.

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Alexandra Permar (Kakapo Konsulting) joins to talk about the 2025 hit animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters," starring Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, and Ahn Hyo-seop. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

Featuring Chekhov's Ramyun, Chekhov's Flower Pot, Chekhov's Demon-Fighting Song, and more.

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Jen Owens and Rachel Graham (One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure) join to talk about the 2024 gothic horror film "Nosferatu," starring Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, and Aaron-Taylor Johnson. Written and directed by Robert Eggers.

"Shooting the Breeze" is a series of more casual episodes that stray from the usual format of Chekhov's Whatever. Listen for a freewheeling discussion of penis prosthetics, terrible husbands, silent-film antics, and much more.

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Mel Lake (mel-lake.com) joins to talk about the 2025 action/sci-fi thriller "Jurassic World: Rebirth," starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali. Directed by Gareth Edwards.

Featuring Chekhov's Altoids, Chekhov's Little Tiny Dinosaur, Chekhov's Junk Food, and more.

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Ravi Kiran ("Failure to Launch") joins to talk about the 2025 dramatic spy-thriller "Black Bag," starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris, Marisa Abela, and Pierce Brosnan. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.

Featuring Chekhov's Chana Masala, Chekhov's Rug, Chekhov's Red Soccer Ball, and more.

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Jen Deats (Indoorswomen) joins to talk about the 2025 action-adventure movie "Fountain of Youth," starring John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, and Stanley Tucci. Directed by Guy Ritchie.

Featuring Chekhov's Inti Sun God Mask, Chekhov's Knockout Gas, Chekhov's Key-Dagger, and more.

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Rachel Graham (One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure) joins to talk about the 2025 comedy-horror film "Death of a Unicorn," starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant. Directed by Alex Scharfman.

Featuring Chekhov's Allergies, Chekhov's Unicorn Blood Bag, Chekhov's Virtuous Maiden Legend, and more.

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