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Debaser: A Film Podcast
Jared Rusk & Will Taylor
97 episodes
5 days ago
Will & Jared are again joined by special guest Alex Megna 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 Or is it an embarrassingly outdated and misguided attempt at horror comedy by a screenwriter that peaked in the 70s?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 pu...
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Will & Jared are again joined by special guest Alex Megna 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 Or is it an embarrassingly outdated and misguided attempt at horror comedy by a screenwriter that peaked in the 70s?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 pu...
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Debaser: A Film Podcast
Return of the Living Dead (1985) with Alex Megna
Will & Jared are again joined by special guest Alex Megna 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 Or is it an embarrassingly outdated and misguided attempt at horror comedy by a screenwriter that peaked in the 70s?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 pu...
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5 days ago
1 hour 40 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Bring Her Back (2025) with Alex Megna
Will & Jared are joined by special guest Alex Megna 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 Ma...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 51 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Superman (2025)
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...
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1 month ago
2 hours 1 minute

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Friendship (2025)
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 gar...
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1 month ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Weapons (2025) with Alex Megna
Will & Jared are joined by special guest Alex Megna 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 ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 52 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Eddington (2025)
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...
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2 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Dark City (1998)
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 frie...
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2 months ago
1 hour 43 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Bound (1996)
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 t...
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3 months ago
1 hour 37 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
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 platfor...
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3 months ago
1 hour 56 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Tangerine (2015)
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 ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 52 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Love Lies Bleeding (2024)
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 (in...
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4 months ago
2 hours 7 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Sinners (2025)
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) Licensed under Creative Co...
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5 months ago
1 hour 46 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Will's Trip To Japan (2025)
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 ou...
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5 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Blade (1998) Part Two
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 o...
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6 months ago
1 hour 24 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Blade (1998) Part One
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 ...
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6 months ago
1 hour 39 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
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. We begin with a foray into a oft-forgotten big budget spectacle that spawned multiple headlines due to clashes between its star and director. A film with such a troubled production t...
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7 months ago
1 hour 30 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Will & Jared are joined by Kourtney to discuss the 1997 Gen X classic, Grosse Pointe Blank! Can a romantic comedy be this dark and full of shootouts? Is the film coasting on its killer soundtrack? Is the dialogue "like Gilmore Girls for men?" What are Instagram Reels even meant for? Listen to find out! Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Email...
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7 months ago
1 hour 34 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
High Fidelity (2000)
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 (...
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8 months ago
1 hour 53 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Debaser's Top Ten Movies of 2025 Part Two
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. Our outro track is "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Kevin MacLeod (inco...
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8 months ago
1 hour 43 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Debaser's Top Ten Movies of 2025 Part One
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! Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.com Follow Debaser on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. Follow Will on Instagram and Jared on Bluesk...
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9 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes

Debaser: A Film Podcast
Will & Jared are again joined by special guest Alex Megna 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 pu...