Debaser: A Film Podcast
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Debaser is a film podcast hosted by Jared Rusk and Will Taylor. Each episode is a deep dive into both new and familiar movies as they attempt to analyze and interpret them.
Cover art by @dogbitesback on Instagram
Debaser is a film podcast hosted by Jared Rusk and Will Taylor. Each episode is a deep dive into both new and familiar movies as they attempt to analyze and interpret them.
Cover art by @dogbitesback on Instagram
This week on Debaser: We discuss The Return of the Living Dead!
Is this semi-spoof, semi-sequel a punk-rock rager deserving of its cult status? Or an embarrassingly outdated attempt at horror-comedy? Why are some of the effects in the film incredible and others not so much? Listen to find out!
Is this semi-spoof, semi-sequel a punk-rock rager deserving of its cult status? Or an embarrassingly outdated attempt at horror-comedy? Why are some of the effects in the film incredible and others not so much? Listen to find out!
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This week on Debaser: We discuss The Return of the Living Dead!
Is this semi-spoof, semi-sequel a punk-rock rager deserving of its cult status? Or an embarrassingly outdated attempt at horror-comedy? Why are some of the effects in the film incredible and others not so much? Listen to find out!
Is this semi-spoof, semi-sequel a punk-rock rager deserving of its cult status? Or an embarrassingly outdated attempt at horror-comedy? Why are some of the effects in the film incredible and others not so much? Listen to find out!
Tomorrow on Debaser...
October 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Tomorrow on Debaser...
Folks, we have a spoo0ky (and traumatic) episode for the season as Alex Megna joins us to discuss Bring Her Back!
Is RackaRacka's sophomoric film a step up or down? How intense is the gore? What surprise does Jared have in store near the end? Listen to find out!
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Is RackaRacka's sophomoric film a step up or down? How intense is the gore? What surprise does Jared have in store near the end? Listen to find out!
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Bring Her Back (2025) with Alex Megna - Debaser: A Film Podcast
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 Racka...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Folks, we have a spoo0ky (and traumatic) episode for the season as Alex Megna joins us to discuss Bring Her Back!
Is RackaRacka's sophomoric film a step up or down? How intense is the gore? What surprise does Jared have in store near the end? Listen to find out!
www.debaserpod.com/2137219/epis...
Is RackaRacka's sophomoric film a step up or down? How intense is the gore? What surprise does Jared have in store near the end? Listen to find out!
www.debaserpod.com/2137219/epis...
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So I help @elksneedle.bsky.social edit her other show Spellbound & Gagged, and we recorded an episode together where we discuss Dark Patterns in Video Games! It's super fascinating and I'm real proud of it so give it a listen!
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13: Dark Patterns in Video Games w/ Jared Rusk - Spellbound and Gagged
Have you spent an embarrassing amount of money on microtransactions? Did you suffer through hours of a game that you hated just to get a virtual trophy? Are you setting alarms to log on at ungodly hou...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
So I help @elksneedle.bsky.social edit her other show Spellbound & Gagged, and we recorded an episode together where we discuss Dark Patterns in Video Games! It's super fascinating and I'm real proud of it so give it a listen!
spellboundandgagged.buzzsprout.com/2079612/epis...
spellboundandgagged.buzzsprout.com/2079612/epis...
Tomorrow, spooky season begins on Debaser...
October 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Tomorrow, spooky season begins on Debaser...
Eddington (2025)
August 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Eddington (2025)
This week, Will and Jared discuss the divisive film from director Ari Aster: Eddington.
Why are reactions to this film so negative? What exactly is a "SolidGoldMagikarp"? How do we process our trauma from the pandemic? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xNzY5NDEyNQ
Why are reactions to this film so negative? What exactly is a "SolidGoldMagikarp"? How do we process our trauma from the pandemic? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xNzY5NDEyNQ
August 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This week, Will and Jared discuss the divisive film from director Ari Aster: Eddington.
Why are reactions to this film so negative? What exactly is a "SolidGoldMagikarp"? How do we process our trauma from the pandemic? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xNzY5NDEyNQ
Why are reactions to this film so negative? What exactly is a "SolidGoldMagikarp"? How do we process our trauma from the pandemic? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xNzY5NDEyNQ
This week, we discuss the influential sci-fi 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 messed with Jared's head? Listen to find out!
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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 messed with Jared's head? Listen to find out!
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August 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This week, we discuss the influential sci-fi 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 messed with Jared's head? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930/e...
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 messed with Jared's head? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930/e...
This week, we extend Pride with a 90s cult classic about traveling drag queens: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
How well has the 30 yr old LGBTQ film aged? Is the most problematic part of the movie a depiction of a cishet person? Listen to find out!
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How well has the 30 yr old LGBTQ film aged? Is the most problematic part of the movie a depiction of a cishet person? Listen to find out!
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July 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This week, we extend Pride with a 90s cult classic about traveling drag queens: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
How well has the 30 yr old LGBTQ film aged? Is the most problematic part of the movie a depiction of a cishet person? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
How well has the 30 yr old LGBTQ film aged? Is the most problematic part of the movie a depiction of a cishet person? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
This week, we discuss a film from the writer and director of The Florida Project that stars two trans actresses: Tangerine!
Is it an accurate representation of trans sex workers, or offensive fiction by cishet filmmakers? How did Sean Baker film that vomit? All that and more!
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Is it an accurate representation of trans sex workers, or offensive fiction by cishet filmmakers? How did Sean Baker film that vomit? All that and more!
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June 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This week, we discuss a film from the writer and director of The Florida Project that stars two trans actresses: Tangerine!
Is it an accurate representation of trans sex workers, or offensive fiction by cishet filmmakers? How did Sean Baker film that vomit? All that and more!
pod.link/1674690930
Is it an accurate representation of trans sex workers, or offensive fiction by cishet filmmakers? How did Sean Baker film that vomit? All that and more!
pod.link/1674690930
Very happy to add this beautiful edition of a fantastic movie to the collection, and eventually cover on the show. The Nice Guys is a throwback to buddy cop movies and 70s crime whodunits full of stellar performances and hilarious writing.
June 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Very happy to add this beautiful edition of a fantastic movie to the collection, and eventually cover on the show. The Nice Guys is a throwback to buddy cop movies and 70s crime whodunits full of stellar performances and hilarious writing.
This week, we discuss a queer erotic thriller and John Waters' favorite film of 2024: Love Lies Bleeding.
How intriguing is this lesbian bodybuilding love story? How good is Katy O'Brian? Did our hosts get a little loopy from recording in a hot garage? Listen to find out!
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How intriguing is this lesbian bodybuilding love story? How good is Katy O'Brian? Did our hosts get a little loopy from recording in a hot garage? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
June 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This week, we discuss a queer erotic thriller and John Waters' favorite film of 2024: Love Lies Bleeding.
How intriguing is this lesbian bodybuilding love story? How good is Katy O'Brian? Did our hosts get a little loopy from recording in a hot garage? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
How intriguing is this lesbian bodybuilding love story? How good is Katy O'Brian? Did our hosts get a little loopy from recording in a hot garage? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
Check out this excellent essay by NPR's Eric Deggans on Sinners!
In honor of Ryan Coogler's masterful film Sinners going on sale to rent or buy digitally today, here's my Substack on how the film's creative showcase of Black and non-white cultures is the argument for diversity, equity and inclusion Hollywood needs. loom.ly/UxXM3vs
Why "Sinners" is the argument for DEI Hollywood needs
Why does Hollywood have to keep learning the lesson that authentic, creative celebrations of non-white cultures are also profitable?
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June 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Check out this excellent essay by NPR's Eric Deggans on Sinners!
This week, we discuss this year's hottest movie: Ryan Coogler's Sinners!
Is this vampire flick worth the buzz? Did director Ryan Coogler really make an unusual deal, or is the media's racial bias showing? How frequently is cunnilingus discussed in this film? Listen to find out! pod.link/1674690930
Is this vampire flick worth the buzz? Did director Ryan Coogler really make an unusual deal, or is the media's racial bias showing? How frequently is cunnilingus discussed in this film? Listen to find out! pod.link/1674690930
May 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This week, we discuss this year's hottest movie: Ryan Coogler's Sinners!
Is this vampire flick worth the buzz? Did director Ryan Coogler really make an unusual deal, or is the media's racial bias showing? How frequently is cunnilingus discussed in this film? Listen to find out! pod.link/1674690930
Is this vampire flick worth the buzz? Did director Ryan Coogler really make an unusual deal, or is the media's racial bias showing? How frequently is cunnilingus discussed in this film? Listen to find out! pod.link/1674690930
New episode! Will returns from Japan to fill us in on Star Wars Celebration, Tokyo Disneyland, and more!
Listen here: pod.link/1674690930
Listen here: pod.link/1674690930
May 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
New episode! Will returns from Japan to fill us in on Star Wars Celebration, Tokyo Disneyland, and more!
Listen here: pod.link/1674690930
Listen here: pod.link/1674690930
Our second and final Blade episode is out now! With guests Alex and Nicole, we discuss the second half of the film and lots more!
How hard does Wesley Snipes kick a guy? How long do Alex and Will discuss Gundam movies? Did someone do "the thing" yet? Listen to find out!
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How hard does Wesley Snipes kick a guy? How long do Alex and Will discuss Gundam movies? Did someone do "the thing" yet? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930/e...
April 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Our second and final Blade episode is out now! With guests Alex and Nicole, we discuss the second half of the film and lots more!
How hard does Wesley Snipes kick a guy? How long do Alex and Will discuss Gundam movies? Did someone do "the thing" yet? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930/e...
How hard does Wesley Snipes kick a guy? How long do Alex and Will discuss Gundam movies? Did someone do "the thing" yet? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930/e...
You heard the man, more screenings of Princess Mononoke!
Michael B. Jordan is mad he couldn’t see #PrincessMononoke in IMAX
“I was really upset … there was only a 3-day window and I was [busy], it actually bothers me, I need to see it in IMAX”
(via IMAX)
“I was really upset … there was only a 3-day window and I was [busy], it actually bothers me, I need to see it in IMAX”
(via IMAX)
April 29, 2025 at 3:07 AM
You heard the man, more screenings of Princess Mononoke!
That's right
April 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
That's right
Will & Jared are joined by Alex and Nicole to discuss a Marvel movie long before the MCU: Blade.
Why can't Marvel seem to get the Blade reboot off the ground? Is Wesley Snipes the GOAT? How gay IS Jared, exactly? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
Why can't Marvel seem to get the Blade reboot off the ground? Is Wesley Snipes the GOAT? How gay IS Jared, exactly? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
April 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Will & Jared are joined by Alex and Nicole to discuss a Marvel movie long before the MCU: Blade.
Why can't Marvel seem to get the Blade reboot off the ground? Is Wesley Snipes the GOAT? How gay IS Jared, exactly? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
Why can't Marvel seem to get the Blade reboot off the ground? Is Wesley Snipes the GOAT? How gay IS Jared, exactly? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
In this week's new episode, Will & Jared discuss The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Does this film slap despite its awful RT score? How well do the effects hold up? Is Mr. Hyde practical? What was up with that prequel to 28 Days Later? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
Does this film slap despite its awful RT score? How well do the effects hold up? Is Mr. Hyde practical? What was up with that prequel to 28 Days Later? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
Debaser: A Film Podcast
Debaser is a film podcast hosted by Jared and Will. Each episode is a deep dive into both new and familiar movies as they attempt to analyze and interpret them. Cover art by @dogbitesback on Instagram
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April 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In this week's new episode, Will & Jared discuss The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Does this film slap despite its awful RT score? How well do the effects hold up? Is Mr. Hyde practical? What was up with that prequel to 28 Days Later? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
Does this film slap despite its awful RT score? How well do the effects hold up? Is Mr. Hyde practical? What was up with that prequel to 28 Days Later? Listen to find out!
pod.link/1674690930
This week, Will, Jared, & Kourtney discuss the 1997 Gen X classic Grosse Pointe Blank.
Can a rom-com 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!
Can a rom-com 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!
March 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This week, Will, Jared, & Kourtney discuss the 1997 Gen X classic Grosse Pointe Blank.
Can a rom-com 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!
Can a rom-com 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!
New Ep! Will & Jared rap rhapsodic about the love life of record store owner Rob Gordon in the romantic comedy High Fidelity.
What major star had their breakout performance here? Do they make 'em like this anymore? Do the hosts end up pontificating about making art for profit? Listen to find out!
What major star had their breakout performance here? Do they make 'em like this anymore? Do the hosts end up pontificating about making art for profit? Listen to find out!
March 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
New Ep! Will & Jared rap rhapsodic about the love life of record store owner Rob Gordon in the romantic comedy High Fidelity.
What major star had their breakout performance here? Do they make 'em like this anymore? Do the hosts end up pontificating about making art for profit? Listen to find out!
What major star had their breakout performance here? Do they make 'em like this anymore? Do the hosts end up pontificating about making art for profit? Listen to find out!
If you heard Kourtney say "Why's He Mad?" on the most recent episode, it's because "Guys, A Podcast About Guys" is a Debaser favorite. Check it out.
DB saying “whys he mad, what’s he’s powers” is still the greatest thing ever said on the show
March 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
If you heard Kourtney say "Why's He Mad?" on the most recent episode, it's because "Guys, A Podcast About Guys" is a Debaser favorite. Check it out.