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 Or an embarrassingly outdated attempt at horror-comedy?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 Or an embarrassingly outdated attempt at horror-comedy?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 Or an embarrassingly outdated attempt at horror-comedy?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 Or an embarrassingly outdated attempt at horror-comedy?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...
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!
pod.link/1674690930/e...
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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
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
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...
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
New Episode: Will, Jared, and Kourtney conclude their lists of their Top Five Movies of 2024!
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!
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!
February 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New Episode: Will, Jared, and Kourtney conclude their lists of their Top Five Movies of 2024!
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!
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!
On this week's episode, Will & Jared are joined by Kourtney to discuss their top ten films of the past year!
The trio work through ten through six in part one. 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!
The trio work through ten through six in part one. 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!
February 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
On this week's episode, Will & Jared are joined by Kourtney to discuss their top ten films of the past year!
The trio work through ten through six in part one. 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!
The trio work through ten through six in part one. 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!
New episode! Will & Jared reconvene to discuss the new gothic vampire tale from Robert Eggers, Nosferatu!
What major Hollywood director serves as a mentor to Robert Eggers? Where do the hosts rank this film in the director's filmography? How big is Nosferatu's dong? Listen to find out!
What major Hollywood director serves as a mentor to Robert Eggers? Where do the hosts rank this film in the director's filmography? How big is Nosferatu's dong? Listen to find out!
January 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
New episode! Will & Jared reconvene to discuss the new gothic vampire tale from Robert Eggers, Nosferatu!
What major Hollywood director serves as a mentor to Robert Eggers? Where do the hosts rank this film in the director's filmography? How big is Nosferatu's dong? Listen to find out!
What major Hollywood director serves as a mentor to Robert Eggers? Where do the hosts rank this film in the director's filmography? How big is Nosferatu's dong? Listen to find out!
On this week's episode: Will, Jared, & Steven Meadows discuss John Carpenter's They Live!
What videogame ripped it off? What president's famous campaign poster cribs the film's art design? What does the lengthy fight scene have to say about racial justice & class consciousness? Listen to find out!
What videogame ripped it off? What president's famous campaign poster cribs the film's art design? What does the lengthy fight scene have to say about racial justice & class consciousness? Listen to find out!
January 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
On this week's episode: Will, Jared, & Steven Meadows discuss John Carpenter's They Live!
What videogame ripped it off? What president's famous campaign poster cribs the film's art design? What does the lengthy fight scene have to say about racial justice & class consciousness? Listen to find out!
What videogame ripped it off? What president's famous campaign poster cribs the film's art design? What does the lengthy fight scene have to say about racial justice & class consciousness? Listen to find out!
New ep! Will, Jared, and guest Steven Meadows discuss the 2013 class war action thriller Snowpiercer!
What evil man continuously fought with the director? How hot is Chris Evans in this movie? What does the fish scene even mean? Listen in the link below to find out!
What evil man continuously fought with the director? How hot is Chris Evans in this movie? What does the fish scene even mean? Listen in the link below to find out!
December 26, 2024 at 9:36 PM
New ep! Will, Jared, and guest Steven Meadows discuss the 2013 class war action thriller Snowpiercer!
What evil man continuously fought with the director? How hot is Chris Evans in this movie? What does the fish scene even mean? Listen in the link below to find out!
What evil man continuously fought with the director? How hot is Chris Evans in this movie? What does the fish scene even mean? Listen in the link below to find out!
To celebrate our #VforVendetta episode, here's a #PhysicalMedia Spotlight of the #4K #Blu-ray #Steelbook!
December 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
To celebrate our #VforVendetta episode, here's a #PhysicalMedia Spotlight of the #4K #Blu-ray #Steelbook!
Eggers did it again, the madman (episode forthcoming when it releases)
December 3, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Eggers did it again, the madman (episode forthcoming when it releases)
In celebration of this week's episode on It Follows, here is the Special Edition physical release of It Follows from Second Sight Films that I ordered.
#physicalmedia #itfollows #secondsightfilms #bluray #boutiquebluray
#physicalmedia #itfollows #secondsightfilms #bluray #boutiquebluray
November 15, 2024 at 6:58 PM
In celebration of this week's episode on It Follows, here is the Special Edition physical release of It Follows from Second Sight Films that I ordered.
#physicalmedia #itfollows #secondsightfilms #bluray #boutiquebluray
#physicalmedia #itfollows #secondsightfilms #bluray #boutiquebluray