Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Debaser: A Film Podcast
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| Obsession (2025) with Nicole & Alex | 28 Oct 2026 | 01:35:37 | |
Will & Jared are joined by special guests Nicole and Alex to discuss the hit horror film of the year by emerging young director Curry Barker: Obsession. What exactly is a novelty store? Does the One Wish Willow we bought actually work? Which lie does Alex catch the director in? Is Jared a top or a bottom? Listen to find out! Obsession is available to stream on Peacock, and available on VOD on PrimeVideo, Fandango, and AppleTV. Our Intro for the horror season is by Blaqkshadow and our regular intro is by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Backrooms (2026) | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:54:38 | |
Will & Jared get lost in the back of their dad's sprawling office and the hot new A24 film by young director Kane Parsons: Backrooms. What are the hosts' plans for the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake? Which Obama clip does Jared get obsessed? How can Jared easily describe the idea of creepypasta and the backrooms to someone unfamiliar? Can a 20 year old make a good movie? Listen to find out! Backrooms is available on HBOMax, and on VOD elsewhere. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Her Private Hell (2026) | 30 Sep 2026 | 01:15:17 | |
Will & Jared delve into the newest film by the director of Drive in a trippy and divisive horror movie in Nicholas Winding Refn's Her Private Hell. Did Will and Jared enter their own personal hell in this controversial flick? What past incident in the director's life helped bring this movie to fruition? Is Jared going to get beat up the next time he gets his haircut? How good is the HBO show Lanterns? Listen to find out! Her Private Hell is available on VOD via Prime TV, Vudu, and Apple TV. Our Intro for the horror season is by Blaqkshadow and our regular intro is by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Leviticus (2026) | 16 Sep 2026 | 01:26:12 | |
Will & Jared kick off the spooky season with an indie horror flick featuring a queer twist on It Follows in Adrian Chiarella's Leviticus. Is Leviticus a compelling entry in the queer horror genre? What did the movie help Will to understand about himself? Which house was Will's favorite at Halloween Horror Nights this year? What friendslop game does Jared recommend? Listen to find out! Our Intro for the horror season is by Blaqkshadow and our regular intro is by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| The Running Man (2025) | 02 Sep 2026 | 01:15:20 | |
Will & Jared tune in to the newest film by Edgar Wright and root for Glenn Powell in the 2025 remake of The Running Man. How does this film compare against the 1987 version with Arnold Schwarzenegger? How are we to interpret the controversal ending? Do we talk about Sonic for too long at the end? How good are our Jonathan Davis impressions? Listen to find out! Our Intro is by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Toy Story 5 (2026) | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:57:47 | |
Will & Jared remember the toys of their childhood and eat ice cream as they fret about their own children's screen time and discuss the newest entry in the legendary Pixar franchise: Andrew Stanton's Toy Story 5. Toy Story 5 is available on VOD now and on Disney+... eventually. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Supergirl (2026) with Deric Sullivan | 05 Aug 2026 | 01:34:27 | |
Will & Jared sit down with their friend and comic book store manager Deric Sullivan to discuss the newest entry in the James Gunn DC verse: Craig Gillespie's Supergirl. Our Intro is by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Batman Forever (1995) with Kourtney | 22 Jul 2026 | 01:15:14 | |
Will is out this week as he is trapped inside a bank vault filling with boiling acid which is dangling from a cargo helicopter, so in his place this week is Kourtney as we discuss the superhero blockbuster of 1995: Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever. Who was feuding while filming this movie? Is there a much longer and darker cut of this film in the hands of a select few? How incredibly hot and horny is this film? Were we (as a culture) too mean to Joel Schumacher? Listen to find out! Batman Forever is available to stream on HBO MAX and on VOD everywhere. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Demolition Man (1993) | 08 Jul 2026 | 01:12:40 | |
Will & Jared discuss a 90s sci-fi action classic that is still quoted to this day. A film so iconic it created a new paradigm for bathroom hygiene. On today's episode, Sylvester Stallone is... Demolition Man. Did Wesley Snipes improvise his scenes? What film did Sandra Bullock make after this that Stallone said would bomb? Did Stallone make a porno? Who did Denis Leary shamelessly rip off? Listen to find out! Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Doughboys Live in Orlando (2026) and Taco Bell Review with Alex and Kourtney | 24 Jun 2026 | 01:59:18 | |
Debaser takes a detour from our normal programming to discuss the recent Doughboys Live Show in Orlando! Guest Alex M. joins Jared and Kourtney to discuss their shared experience with the Doughboys podcast and the live show, as well as Alex's experience talking on stage with the hosts! Then in the spirit of Doughboys, a review of Taco Bell and the Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets! Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| The Drama (2026) | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:10:19 | |
Will & Jared discuss a recent A24 film that follows an engaged couple, played by Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, that drunkenly share their darkest secrets with each other. It's a secret so shocking even we don't want to spoil it... right away at least, in Kristoffer Borgli's The Drama. How much influence do we think producer Ari Aster had on this movie? What terrible act from the writer/director's own past was dug up while this movie was in theaters? Does Jared make an about-face on the movie on air? How many times does Will accidentally hit himself in the ear during the episode? Listen to find out! The Drama is available on VOD now. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Operation Avalanche (2016) | 27 May 2026 | 01:21:07 | |
Will & Jared complete their Matt Johnson miniseries with a found footage flick of four CIA operatives and their fictitious trip to the Moon. This week, we discuss Operation Avalanche. What surprises Will about how some of Operation Avalanche was sneakily filmed? What series of TV shows has Jared dived headlong into finally? What county will Will travel to next month? Does Jared discover a soundboard and get carried away? Listen to find out! Operation Avalanche is available to watch on Tubi, Plex, Fawsome, and Kanopy. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| The Dirties (2013) | 13 May 2026 | 01:21:08 | |
Will & Jared check out Matt Johnson's first feature film that follows two high school students making a movie about shooting their bullies, but one of them isn't just making a movie. This week, we watch Matt Johnson's dark comedy The Dirties. What kind of bullying did Will & Jared endure growing up? Do all of Matt Johnson's tropes originate in this movie? How funny can a movie about a school shooter be? Listen to find out! Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Blackberry (2023) | 29 Apr 2026 | 01:16:02 | |
Will & Jared finally remembered to hit RECORD this time and have an actual audio file to show for it. Our series on the films of Matt Johnson continues with the long-awaited episode on one of our favorite movies of 2023: Blackberry. How good can a movie about a phone even be? Why does Jared threaten to leap across the table at Will? How insanely rich are the main characters from this movie now? Listen to find out! Blackberry is available to watch on Netflix, AMC+, Kanopy, and more. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (2025) | 15 Apr 2026 | 01:25:50 | |
Will & Jared celebrate the magic of friendship and discuss the recently released indie comedy by the director of Blackberry: Matt Johnson's Nirvanna the Band The Show The Movie. How did they make this movie? Will you enjoy it if you've never seen the show before? Did Will enjoy it after three separate viewings? Is that like a bossa nova beat? Listen to find out! Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is available to stream on VOD. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Marty Supreme (2025) | 01 Apr 2026 | 01:43:32 | |
Will, Jared. & Kourtney discuss one of their favorite movies of 2025 in the surprisingly entertaining, somewhat fictitious sports biopic starring one of the fastest rising stars in Hollywood: Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme. Is this A24's most expensive movie to date? Is the film based on true events? Why exactly is Marty crying at the end? What was the alternate ending that made Will blow out his mic in shock? Listen to find out! Marty Supreme is available to stream on VOD and Blu-ray. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Our Top Ten Movies of 2025 Part Two | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:25:46 | |
As they finish their top ten lists for the year, Kourtney, Will, & Jared give their favorite movies they saw in 2025. What film made it to two different lists hours before record? What frustratingly accurate prediction does Jared make that came true before the episode released? Does Kourtney have a good point about fetishization? What twisted game does Jared have in store for his co-hosts? Listen to find out! Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Episode may contain spoilers for the following movies: Eddington, Bring Her Back, Marty Supreme, I, Tonya, One Battle After Another, Sinners, Weapons, Longlegs, and more. You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Our Top Ten Movies of 2025 Part One | 04 Mar 2026 | 01:18:14 | |
For our third annual Top Ten episode, Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they each list their favorite movies they saw in 2025. How many of our favorite movies this year have we had episodes on? Does Will have a disgusting medical story that makes Jared turn his mic off? How does Jared feel about Where the Wild Things Are all these years later? Did anime make in on anyone's list? Listen to find out! Episode may contain spoilers for the following movies: The Naked Gun, Friendship, Eddington, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Chainsaw Man, and Weapons. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Companion (2025) | 18 Feb 2026 | 01:28:59 | |
Will & Jared have a serious conversation about what to do when your plan to frame your sex robot for murder goes awry. Oh and they also discuss the surprise sleeper hit from early last year, Drew Hancock's Companion. Does this debut film put Black Mirror to shame? What famously awkward interaction did one of the stars have while auditioning? Did Jared write a Weezer song parody for a segment centered on the Epstein Files? What piece of hygiene advice do the hosts have for their listeners? Listen to find out! Companion is available to stream on HBO MAX, Prime Video, Roku Channel, and on VOD and Blu-ray. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Moulin Rouge! (2001) with Joey and Hayley | 04 Feb 2026 | 01:47:20 | |
Will & Jared are joined by two special guests, Joey and Hayley, to discuss the manic jukebox musical sensation by maximalist director Baz Luhrmann in Moulin Rouge! What record-setting accessory was made for this film? Why is a windmill a common motif in the film? Can Jared rate the film honestly without offending his friends? How hot is Ewan McGregor? Listen to find out! Moulin Rouge! is available to stream on Netflix, as well as VOD and Blu-ray. You can find Joey on Letterboxd as Susbucket. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Bugonia (2025) | 21 Jan 2026 | 01:43:10 | |
Will & Jared are back at it again with another wild and weird movie that has everyone buzzing like bees. Director Yorgos Lanthimos takes us on a deranged journey where Jesse Plemons kidnaps Emma Stone, believing her to be an alien bent on destroying humanity in Bugonia! Is this "reimagining" of the 2003 South Korean cult favorite Save The Green Planet an improvement on the original? Or is it more deranged and depressing due to its misanthropic director? How does a certain raunchy comedian and guilty pleasure of Jared's perform in the film? Do the hosts give perhaps their best pitch on a boutique physical release for this film? What advice does Jared have for everyone in 2026? Listen to find out! Bugonia is available to stream on Peacock, as well as VOD and Blu-ray. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) | 07 Jan 2026 | 01:43:03 | |
New Year, New Debaser! Will and Jared discuss the third installment in the box office dominating franchise from legendary director James Cameron. We return to Pandora with Avatar: Fire and Ash! Is this new entry in the shockingly long running property worthy of the ten year delay from it's original release? Or is this installment finally beginning to show cracks in the Avatar series? What character is Will head over heels for, and does he get called out for it mid-recording?! What other films do we have to look forward to in 2026? Listen to find out! Avatar: Fire and Ash is in theaters now. Intro by AJ Stillabower (ajstillabower.com). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Good Fortune | 24 Dec 2025 | 01:36:01 | |
Will & Jared bring you a Christmas miracle: a new episode on a film starring Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen! To end the year, they discuss Aziz Ansari's directorial debut: Good Fortune. Is this modern take on It's A Wonderful Life and Trading Places a flop, or bound to be a cult classic? Does Will have a take so bad on one of the lead actors that almost causes Jared to end the podcast? Is the plight of the working class accurately depicted in the film and does it have much to say about it? How spiteful are the two hosts regarding their former employers? Listen to find out! Good Fortune is available on these streaming platforms. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| My Dinner with Andre (1981) | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:37:46 | |
Join Will and Jared as they sit down at a candle-lit table in a garage to discuss a timeless and unconventional film that has no easy parallel. A film that inspired the creation of this very podcast and continues to confound and surprise on each subsequent viewing. For Debaser's 100th episode, André Gregory & Wallace Shawn's My Dinner With Andre. My Dinner With Andre is available on these streaming services. On the Debaser next time... ??? Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Superbad (2007) | 26 Nov 2025 | 01:45:50 | |
It's a Thanksgiving miracle! Will, Jared, and Kourtney gather round the table to discuss a raunchy high school movie that released when they were the target audience for it. The movie that put Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, and Emma Stone on the map: Superbad! Does Superbad still hit, or is it a lazy, classless relic of the 2000s? Is Jonah Hill's character a huge jerk and maybe even closeted? How maybe celebrity cameos can you spot in the scary party scene? Can Will and Kourtney name 9 other popular comedies from the 2000s? Listen to find out! Superbad is available on these streaming services. On the Debaser next time, join us as we celebrate ONE HUNDRED EPISODES with... My Dinner With Andre. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| One Battle After Another (2025) | 12 Nov 2025 | 02:24:33 | |
Will, Jared, & Kourtney (!) sit down to discuss one of the hottest and most controversial films of the year, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Does legendary auteur PTA deliver another ingenious adaptation of a Thomas Pynchon novel, or is this movie too radical for its own good? Do the hosts, inspired by the film, regret drinking Modelo during the podcast? Are the portrayals of people of color in this film offensive, and how uncomfortable are our hosts in even discussing that topic? Listen to find out! One Battle After Another is available on these streaming services. The Weather Underground documentary that Kourtney references which Perfidia's Letter is inspired by can be found here (letter is at 1:16:19). The article by "Black Girl Watching" that Kourtney references can be found here. "Gymnopedie No. 3" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Return of the Living Dead (1985) with Alex M. | 29 Oct 2025 | 01:40:58 | |
Will & Jared are again joined by special guest Alex M. to discuss a cult classic horror film directed by the writer of Alien: Dan O'Bannon's Return of the Living Dead. Is this semi-spoof, semi-sequel to Night of the Living Dead a punk-rock rager deserving of it's cult status? Or is it an embarrassingly outdated and misguided attempt at horror comedy by a screenwriter that peaked in the 70s? Did attempted censorship of a legendary nude scene lead an entire generation to misunderstand pubes? Why are some of the effects in the film incredible and others... not so much? Listen to find out! Return of the Living Dead is available to watch on the services listed here. Alex can be found on Instagram. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Bring Her Back (2025) with Alex M. | 15 Oct 2025 | 01:51:38 | |
Will & Jared are joined by special guest Alex M. 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 Max and the services listed here. The tie-in ARG website for the movie can be found here: https://www.blackangeltapes.net/ Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Superman (2025) | 01 Oct 2025 | 02:01:19 | |
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. You can find a short comic, which was cut from the episode for time, in which Batman and Superman describe one another here. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Friendship (2025) | 17 Sep 2025 | 01:23:48 | |
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 release of Friendship, and here. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Weapons (2025) with Alex M. | 03 Sep 2025 | 01:52:56 | |
Will & Jared are joined by special guest Alex M. 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 to find out! Weapons is currently in theatres now. You can find Alex on Instagram @Moltenhotmegna Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Eddington (2025) | 20 Aug 2025 | 01:41:10 | |
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. You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Dark City (1998) | 06 Aug 2025 | 01:43:49 | |
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 Derek can be found on Letterboxd here. The movie Jared recalls with Lawrence Fishburne around the 24:00 mark is This Signal (2014). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Bound (1996) | 23 Jul 2025 | 01:37:01 | |
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 on many streaming platforms, including Kanopy, Fubo, The Roku Channel, and Paramount +. You can find the cover art being made for Criterion's release of Bound at the artist's Instagram page here. You can find McKenzie Wark's essay on Bound entitled "Be Gay, Do Crime" here. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) | 09 Jul 2025 | 01:56:54 | |
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. The YouTube video essay that Will references can be found here. On the Debaser next time... Bound (1996). Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) G'day there boys, it's me, Ben Mendelsohn.
You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Tangerine (2015) | 25 Jun 2025 | 01:52:19 | |
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 many streaming platforms, including Max, Hoopla, and Kanopy. You can view Michael Shannon's AD apartment here. You can learn more about artist Crash McCreery here. You can listen to RCW anywhere you get podcasts! Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Love Lies Bleeding (2024) | 11 Jun 2025 | 02:07:05 | |
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) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Sinners (2025) | 28 May 2025 | 01:46:31 | |
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) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Will's Trip To Japan (2025) | 14 May 2025 | 01:42:01 | |
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.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Blade (1998) Part Two | 30 Apr 2025 | 01:24:50 | |
In 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 moltenhotmegna Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Blade (1998) Part One | 16 Apr 2025 | 01:39:51 | |
Part 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 "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) | 02 Apr 2025 | 01:30:02 | |
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. Does this film slap despite its awful RT score? How well do the effects hold up and is Mr. Hyde practical? What was up with that prequel to 28 Days Later? Listen to find out! Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:34:47 | |
Will & Jared are joined by Kourtney to discuss the 1997 Gen X classic, Grosse Pointe Blank! Is this romantic comedy too dark and action packed? Does the film coast on its killer soundtrack? Is the dialogue "like Gilmore Girls for men?" What are Instagram Reels meant for? Listen to find out! Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| High Fidelity (2000) | 05 Mar 2025 | 01:53:39 | |
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) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Debaser's Top Ten Movies of 2024 Part Two | 19 Feb 2025 | 01:43:20 | |
In 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. Kourtney: My Old Ass, The Substance, Conclave, Nightbitch, Trap, The Last Showgirl, Hundreds of Beavers, Challengers, Dune Part 2, Babes. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Debaser's Top Ten Movies of 2024 Part One | 05 Feb 2025 | 01:20:07 | |
It'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. | |||
| Nosferatu (2024) | 22 Jan 2025 | 01:26:27 | |
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! You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| They Live (1988) with Steven Meadows | 08 Jan 2025 | 01:13:51 | |
On 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! You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| Snowpiercer (2013) with Steven Meadows | 25 Dec 2024 | 01:26:28 | |
In 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! You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||
| V for Vendetta (2005) | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:39:40 | |
Continuing our miniseries on dystopian science fiction, Will & Jared relive their rebellious teenage years by revisiting the 2005 action political thriller V for Vendetta. You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. | |||