Last to Leave – Details, episodes & analysis

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they take an exclusive look at the queer indie film, Clocked, with the help of the Writer & Director, Noah Salzman.

Clocked tells the story of Adolpho, a boxer in Miami who embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads them to reckoning with their trans identity and finding acceptance in the drag community. Noah describes this film as a look at a character who is in between families, misunderstood by their blood relations and on the precipice of finding a new family in the queer community. In this episode, Zoey & Heather delve into the making of Clocked and unpack the thoughtful choices behind this impactful, timely film.

You can keep up with Noah Salzman on his instagram @noahsalz_. 

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they dive into the visual poetry of A24’s Opus. Cinematographer Tommy Maddox-Upshaw takes us behind the lens — from capturing shots in the freezing cold to crafting color stories that speak louder than dialogue. He opens up about the artistry behind Opus and how his journey from growing up in Boston to shaping cinematic worlds continues to fuel his creative fire.

You can keep up with Tommy Maddox-Upshaw on his instagram @themaddoxdp

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they dive headfirst into the lush, chaotic, and achingly beautiful world of The Buccaneers—a show that stuns on every level, from its sweeping score to its corset-clad costumes and sun-drenched cinematography. And who better to lead the way than the sonic sorceresses behind the music? Composers Anna Phoebe and Aisling Brouwer—also known as the dream duo AVAWAVES—stop by to talk about building the show’s romantic, rebellious sound from the ground up.

We unpack the musical DNA of the series’ Gilded Age-meets-modern vibe, how they thread heartbreak and euphoria through a single chord, and why composing for female-led stories just hits harder. Plus, the duo drops some tiny hints about what’s coming in Season 2—so consider this your official spoiler warning.

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they sit down with David Schlesinger (Set Decorator) and Jeanelle Marie (Assistant Set Decorator) to explore the worlds they helped build in the second season of Apple TV's hit show, Severance.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather get a peek behind the curtain at the triumphs and challenges of the set decoration department while creating the look of Lumon's testing floor, the Eagan mansion, and one very tricky vending machine. 

Yes, there are spoilers for Season 2 so be warned!

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they sit down with Sam Strauss (writer, creator, and showrunner) and Sylvia Warmer (post production supervisor) to dive into the making of Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar — the sharp, satirical series inspired by the wild true story of Belle Gibson.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather get the inside scoop on how the show was developed from concept to screen and the writing process behind it, building a full-fledged social media bible, and why media literacy matters now more than ever. It’s a juicy one.

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Philip Messina about his vision for creating the physical manifestation of Mr. Reed's darkest thoughts as the Production Designer on Heretic.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather learn all about Philip's dedication to championing a good story throughout his career on films like Erin Brockovich, Ocean's 11, The Hunger Games Franchise, Mother!, and of course, his first foray into horror - Heretic. 

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Welcome back for Season FOUR, film nerds!
If you’ve been with us since the beginning, thank you — we appreciate you SO much. And if you’re new here, welcome! We’re so happy to have you. This is a safe space for film lovers of all kinds.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they kick off the season with a conversation with Bianca Butti (website, IMDB), the A Camera Operator behind the iconic visuals of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather dive into what it really means to be an A Camera Operator, how some scenes were filmed like beautifully choreographed dances, and how they captured the unforgettable New Rochelle Ball POV scene (oh yeah — you know the one).

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join hosts Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson as they sit down with cinematographer Andrea Gavazzi to discuss his work on the Oscar-nominated short film A Lein!

A Lein pulls you into the high-stakes intensity of a green card interview—one that could change three lives forever. Directed by critically acclaimed filmmakers Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz, this award-winning short is both a love story and a powerful commentary on a system built to divide rather than unite.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather dive into the art of shooting a short film, the challenges and triumphs of independent filmmaking, and, of course, what it feels like to be nominated for an Oscar… and that’s just the beginning!

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they reminisce about all of the incredible popcorn buckets that came into their lives this past year... oh and all of the films too! That's right! It's time for an end of the year yap session about the movies that hit for Zoey & Heather in 2024.

Films Discussed: Dune: Part Two, The Watchers, Challengers, Inside Out 2, Woman of the Hour, The Outrun, Trap, Longlegs, Civil War, Anora, Late Night with the Devil, A Real Pain, Wicked, The Substance, Sing Sing, and I Saw The TV Glow

Thank you to everyone who has listened this past year and we can't wait to come back for more interviews in 2025!

Until then, you can always keep up with our personal film escapades on Letterboxd:
Heather's Letterboxd
Zoey's Letterboxd

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join hosts Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson as they explore the chilling depths of ghostly cinema in this special bonus episode of Last to Leave. From the terrifying reflections of Oculus (2013) to the submerged horrors of The Deep House (2021), these films have left a haunting mark. Dive in as Zoey and Heather share spine-tingling encounters, insights into the 'King of Ghosts' Mike Flanagan, and essential survival tips for facing the paranormal. Dare to listen... if you can handle the chills! 

These films are scary and deal with some heavy stuff so peep these content warnings, film nerds!

CW: Death, Murder, Domestic Violence and Claustrophobia

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.