Best Mark Begley Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 14: Funny Farm (1988) 56:13

1d ago56:13

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Mike, Mark, and Chris take a closer look at Funny Farm (1988), Chevy Chase’s turn as a New York sportswriter who relocates to small-town Vermont in search of a simpler life—only to find frustration, isolation, and a town that seems determined to break him. Directed by George Roy Hill, the film mixes dry satire with broad physical comedy, offering a…

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Episode 28: Sandblastin' and whip crackin' 1:39:25

24d ago1:39:25

1:39:25

And investin'! Toy restoration videos. Indiana Jones. Two local locales. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley. Skele Vader's Super7 affiliate link: https://super7.com/?dt_id=1498486 Toy Polloi: https://www.youtube.com/@toypolloi PB's Retro Restorations: https://www.youtube.com/@PBsRetroRestorations Chip Channel Restorations: https://www.youtu…

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WUH: The Monkey, et al 51:37

1M ago51:37

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Cleo and I watched a handful of good movies during her Spring Break and then we talked about them. With particular attention paid to Strange Darling with Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgerald and The Monkey by our boy Oz Perkins based on a short story by Stephen King.By Mark Begley

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Episode 13: Three Amigos (1986) 1:37:11

1M ago1:37:11

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Mike White (The Projection Booth), Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) saddle up for Three Amigos (1986), the offbeat Western comedy directed by John Landis and written by Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, and Randy Newman. The trio discusses the film’s blend of Hollywood parody and Mexican melodrama, its troubled productio…

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Episode 27: Won't you be my apeman? 1:36:55

2M ago1:36:55

1:36:55

Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Mego Planet of the Apes. A local locale and a childhood treat. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 12: Spies Like Us (1985) 1:07:28

2M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Mike White (The Projection Booth), Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) go behind enemy lines to examine Spies Like Us (1985), a Cold War comedy directed by John Landis and starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. The trio unpacks the film’s satirical take on espionage, its place in the Reagan-era political climate, and the…

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WUH: Follow up to a fall 49:48

2M ago49:48

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Here's a little follow up about my accident and my progress since the last episode. Also, Cleo the Kid has joined me to talk about some fun horror flicks we've watched since the first of the year. Give it a listen, won't ya?By Mark Begley

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Episode 26: The heck do ya mean? 1:31:23

3M ago1:31:23

1:31:23

Mark's accident. What Ronnie and Mark have picked up since the last episode. Lynch and Fargo. A Childhood Treat from Ronnie and some Personal Lore from Mark. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 11: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

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Pack your bags, grab your beret, and prepare for comedic jet lag as Mike White (The Projection Booth), Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) take a rollicking tour through National Lampoon’s European Vacation! The Griswolds/Griswalds are crossing the pond, leaving chaos, hilarity, and questionable driving in their wake. F…

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WUH: Anatomy of a fall 37:28

4M ago37:28

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A look back at the crappy year that was 2024 and some news about the double crappy start to 2025. Plus my movie watches of last year, the highs and lows and things in between. I'm such a lucky boy. Me on TPB talking about Radio On (1979): https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2024/08/episode-702-radio-on-1979.html…

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Episode 25: Two Years of Weird 1:28:25

4M ago1:28:25

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Hello 2025! Ronnie and Mark spend this episode reminiscing about the first two years of the show, talking about toys (obvs), and giving some previews of what's to come in the future. Won't you join us? Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 10: Orange County (2002) 50:10

4M ago50:10

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Surf’s up, Chase fans! In this episode of the Chasing Chevy Chase podcast, Mike White, Chris Stachiw, and Mark Begley take a detour to sunny Southern California with a deep dive into Orange County (2002). Penned by (the other) Mike White and directed by Jake Kadan, the film is packed with a stacked cast including Colin Hanks, Jack Black, and Cather…

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Episode 24B: Holiday Special #2 (Part 2) 49:49

5M ago49:49

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Welcome to part two of our Holiday Special where Ronnie and Mark talk at length about the fun stuff they've tracked down over the year. If you missed part one you can go back and listen to it now. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 9: Fletch (1985) 58:18

5M ago58:18

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In this episode of Chasing Chevy Chase, hosts Mike White, Mark Begley, and Chris Stachiw dive into Fletch (1985), the comedy that solidified Chevy Chase as a comedy icon. Directed by Michael Ritchie and based on Gregory McDonald’s bestselling novel, this film gave Chase one of his most beloved roles as the wisecracking investigative reporter Irwin …

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Episode 24A: Holiday Special #2 (Part 1) 1:03:25

5M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Our Holiday Special is back and kinda long, so we've split the episode in two. Enjoy the first part now and come back on New Year's Eve for part two. Ronnie and Mark talk at length about the fun stuff they've tracked down over the year. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 8: Deal of the Century (1983) 1:12:29

6M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Directed by William Friedkin and written by Paul Brickman, Deal of the Century (1983) is another disappointing entry in Chevy Chase's filmography. He's playing slick arms dealer Eddie Muntz who lucks his way into the titular "deal of the century" where he's partnered with Catherine DeVoto (Sigourney Weaver). His other partner, Ray Kasternak (Gregor…

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Episode 23: We're a Couple of Misfits 40:59

6M ago40:59

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Christmas TV specials. Collapsible plastic Santa sleigh. Controversial Xmas movies. Christmas 1974. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 22: Pipe Dreams and Plastic Things 1:15:11

7M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Laich baseball helmets. Dick Tracy (1990). Marvel Mego news. Zapp's Park. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 7: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) 1:31:02

7M ago1:31:02

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In this episode of The Chasing Chevy Chase podcast, we take a deep dive into National Lampoon's Vacation, the iconic 1983 road trip comedy. Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast), and Mike White (The Projection Booth) explore Chevy Chase's performance as the well-meaning but hapless Clark Griswold, determined to take his famil…

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WUH: Der Fan (1982) 51:33

8M ago51:33

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Please join me for the Third Course of my, "Cannibal Trilogy," started almost exactly one year ago. To round things out I take a stab at the 1982 German film Der Fan, starring Desiree Nosbusch and Bodo Steiger as a young fan and her Pop Star obsession, respectively.By Mark Begley

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Episode 21: Hittin' the Town 53:34

8M ago53:34

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Join the C&W boys as they talk about a recent trip to some local locales. Also, duelling tales about meeting a local celebrity. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley. Check out the companion video here: https://youtu.be/CkNivgLleI4?si=SmiUhEAd4gvKG9CJBy Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 6: Modern Problems (1981) 57:45

8M ago57:45

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You think you've got problems? Well, Chevy Chase has MODERN PROBLEMS in this 1981 film from Chevy's old friend Tom Shapiro. As air traffic controller Max Fiedler, Chevy loses his girlfriend (Patti D'Arbanville) while being berated by a self-help guru (Dabney Coleman) in a movie that can't decide if it's science fiction or spiritual horror. Join Mar…

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WUH: Movies with Dad 31:26

8M ago31:26

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In memory of my dad, Jack Begley 6/29/34-8/12/24.By Mark Begley

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Episode 20: Puttin' on the Ritz 1:21:34

9M ago1:21:34

1:21:34

Top Hats. Bert and Ernie. Rubber Hulk. 12" Star Wars. Travels. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 5: Dirty Work (1998) 53:21

9M ago53:21

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We're taking a little break from the chronological Chevy Chase filmography to explore a later film where he makes a memorable appearance, Bob Saget's Dirty Work (1998). The film is a Norm MacDonald vehicle wherein he and his pal (Artie Lang) open a business to pull pranks. It's a thin concept and the results are uneven at best.…

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Episode 19: Ghosts and the Creature 1:17:55

10M ago1:17:55

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The Creature from the Black Lagoon. DC Ghosts. Fresno locales and our miserable heat. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley. https://www.wakeupheavy.com/p/dc-ghosts-1976.htmlBy Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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WUH: Longlegs, etc. 1:09:56

10M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Cleo's back and we are joined by a very special first-time guest of the show! We chat about a decades in the making quadrilogy, a new classic horror film, and other bits and bobs throughout. Give it a listen, won't you?By Mark Begley

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Episode 4: Under the Rainbow (1981) 1:10:28

10M ago1:10:28

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Surprisingly, not the nadir of Chevy Chase's career but it might be close! Steve Rash's Under the Rainbow, a fictionalized recounting of the little people actors from The Wizard of Oz taking over a hotel across from the MGM soundstages. Against this event is story of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand's son being hunted by the son of Gavrilo Princip (Robert…

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Episode 18: Oh! You are sick! 1:44:36

11M ago1:44:36

1:44:36

The first part of the C&W sub-series on David Lynch. Our Eraserhead stories. "It wouldn't be Mad Max, it would be Eraserhead." Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 3: Seems Like Old Times (1980) 1:14:11

11M ago1:14:11

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Chevy's hot streak of 1980 continues with his second pairing with Goldie Hawn. This time she's an attorney married to Charles Grodin. Meanwhile, Chevy Chase is her estranged husband who gets set up as a bank robber. It's a complicated screwball comedy from writer Neil Simon where Chevy spends half the film hiding under beds.…

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Episode 17: The Dark Side of Collecting 1:29:25

12M ago1:29:25

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aka "Plastic in Our Balls." Continuing our discussion from last episode, Ronnie and Mark talk about the darker aspects of collecting. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley. Shop Super 7 with Ronnie's affliliate link: https://super7.com/?dt_id=1498486By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 2: Caddyshack (1980) 1:00:03

1y ago1:00:03

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Mark, Chris, and Mike continue their deep dive into the films of Chevy Chase with one of his biggest hits when he played golf enthusiast Ty Webb in Harold Ramis's seminal slobs vs. snobs comedy Caddyshack. A rather odd mix of talents, Chase was in danger of being eclipsed by his fellow actors, especially Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Bill Murray,…

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Episode 16: Anomalous Aesthetics 1:24:42

1y ago1:24:42

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aka "Nostalgia's a bitch." Ronnie and Mark talk about collecting in general and the power of nostalgia. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 1: Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980) 1:21:45

1y ago1:21:45

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Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast), and Mike White (The Projection Booth) host the Chasing Chevy Chase Podcast! Join us on an exciting journey through the illustrious career of this comedy icon as we explore his groundbreaking roles, behind-the-scenes stories, and timeless contributions to the world of entertainment. On ou…

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CCCP: Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980) 1:22:56

1y ago1:22:56

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WUH is happy to offer the premiere episode of the Chasing Chevy Chase Podcast. Head over to Weirding Way Media or wherever you listen to podcasts to subscribe. "Welcome to the 1980s and the wild world of Chevy Chase. On our official first episode we're discussing Joe Camp and his Benji Empire which includes the film Oh! Heavenly Dog in which Chevy …

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WUH: SCMODS 56:25

1y ago56:25

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Cleo and I talk about Sleepaway Camp (1983) and The Blues Brothers (1980), and a few other movies we've watched. But mostly The Blues Brothers.By Mark Begley

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Episode 15: Beast Man vs. Dr. Steel 1:29:25

1y ago1:29:25

1:29:25

MOTU Beast Man. Big Jim's Dr. Steel. Me-N-Ed's Pizza. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 14: The ape regards his tail 2:02:43

1y ago2:02:43

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DEVO and Planet of the Apes. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Welcome to the Chasing Chevy Podcast 1:10

1y ago1:10

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Get ready to dive deep into the life, career, and unforgettable moments of the one and only Chevy Chase! Join us on an exciting journey through the illustrious career of this comedy icon as we explore his groundbreaking roles, behind-the-scenes stories, and timeless contributions to the world of entertainment. Each episode of the "Chasing Chevy Cha…

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Episode 13: Better, Stronger, Faster, More Toxic 1:39:40

1+ y ago1:39:40

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The Toxic Avenger and The Six Million Dollar Man. Fancy Fresno places. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 12: Holiday Special 1:01:19

1+ y ago1:01:19

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A look back at our first year along with the items we purchased for and because of each episode. Happy Holidays! Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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Episode 11: Hunting for Yoda 1:32:56

1+ y ago1:32:56

1:32:56

This one is all about The Star Wars. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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S7E3. Leftovers to be: Parents (1989) 1:06:57

1+ y ago1:06:57

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Weirding Way Media honcho Chris Stachiw is back again, this time we chat about Bob Balaban's pitch-black-cannibal-comedy Parents (1989). The film stars Randy Quaid (Nick Laemle) and Mary Beth Hurt (Lily Laemle) as the parents of Brian Madorsky (Michael) who may or may not be force-feeding him human flesh. Balaban uses the backdrop of Mid-Century Am…

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Episode 10: Mikuroman vs. Plan 9 1:20:07

1+ y ago1:20:07

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Micronauts. Ed Wood. Grandmarie's Chicken Pie Shop. Blackbeards Family Fun Center. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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S7E2. She was one tough old mama: Foul Play (1978) 1:07:23

1+ y ago1:07:23

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Fellow Weirding Way Media podcasters Chris Stachiw and Mike White are back on the show to discuss Foul Play (1978). Written and directed by Colin Higgins (Harold and Maude, 9 to 5) the film stars Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase in their first box office smash! Hawn plays Gloria Mundy who becomes embroiled in a Hitchcokian conspiracy plot to assassinate…

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WDIRT V5E1: Motel Hell (1980) 29:47

1+ y ago29:47

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"It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent's fritters." And you really don't want to know what kind of critters they are! This is a strange film for me to be doing a WDIRT episode on, but hey, I like strange things. Plus, it just kept popping into my head over the last few months and I felt like I needed to watch it and exorcize it out …

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WUH: September 2023 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

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Back to the MM/YY episodes with movie watching/recs plus news and notes.By Mark Begley

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Episode 09: Obsess much? 1:21:03

1+ y ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Hüsker Dü's "Statues." Growing up with The Beatles. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980). And more on those damn Plastic Rock Balls! Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.By Mark Begley & Ronald Dzerigian

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WUH: Cobweb (2023) 1:35:52

1+ y ago1:35:52

1:35:52

SPOILER ALERT: Both of these films are spoiled in this discussion. Mr. Kulturecast, Chris Stachiw, is back and we're talking about not one but TWO recent horror movies! First up is Samuel Bodin's Cobweb, starring Lizzy Caplan and Woody Norman. And then we talk about the not dissimilar The Boogeyman by Rob Savage. The Boogeyman is based on an early …

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KC: Night Shift Double Feature 1:46:29

1+ y ago1:46:29

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Chris has kindly shared a couple of Kulturecast episodes I guested on in 2022 that relate to a new episode we just recorded. Next up is our discussion about two Stephen King adapations based on stories from his Night Shift collection (Children of the Corn and Maximum Overdrive).By Mark Begley

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