PRPL Podcast

The Sad Sacks return to the PRPL Podcast with another dive into the darkness of IT: Welcome to Derry, this time exploring Episode 5: “29 Neibolt Street.” The infamous house begins to pull characters toward it like a bad dream you can’t shake, stirring memories, fears, and questions no one’s prepared to face. As strange events escalate, the lines between imagination and reality blur, and the town’s...

“Those aren’t pillows!” The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time stumbling, sprinting, and snow-plowing our way through John Hughes’ 1987 holiday classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles. From chaotic airports and derailed train rides to cramped motel rooms and disastrous rental cars, we follow Neal Page and Del Griffith on a cross-country odyssey where everythin...

The Sad Sacks are back on the PRPL Podcast, diving into Welcome to Derry Episode 4, titled “The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet’s Function.” This chapter shifts the spotlight to the forces—both natural and not-so-natural—shaping Derry’s unsettling atmosphere. As the town tries to go about its daily routine, odd patterns begin to emerge, pulling characters into questions bigger than they’re...

The Sad Sacks are back with the final chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time closing out with Season 4, Episodes 6 through 9. As the truth behind Vecna’s rise comes into focus, the fight for Hawkins reaches a terrifying new peak. Worlds collide, long-kept secrets are exposed, and every character is pushed to their breaking point as the Upside Down unleashes its...

The Sad Sacks return to the PRPL Podcast with another step into the mystery of Welcome to Derry, Episode 3. The strange occurrences around town start to feel a little too connected, and the quiet unease that’s been simmering begins to rise to the surface. Kids swap stories they can’t quite explain, the adults sense something is off even if they can’t name it, and Derry itself feels… unsettled. As...

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open Season 4, Episodes 1 through 5. The world of Hawkins has never felt darker—or more dangerous. Six months after the Battle of Starcourt, our heroes are scattered, scarred, and struggling to find their place in a world that’s still haunted by the Upside Down. But evil doe...

The Sad Sacks return to the PRPL Podcast with another descent into darkness—this time unpacking Welcome to Derry, Episode 2. The unease in town deepens as strange occurrences start to spiral, and the cracks in Derry’s wholesome exterior widen to reveal something rotten underneath. Whispers spread, fears fester, and the sense that something hungry is watching grows impossible to ignore. As the town...

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time closing out Season 3 with Episodes 5 through 8. The summer heat in Hawkins reaches a boiling point as the Mind Flayer’s plan is revealed and the fight for the town erupts beneath the neon lights of Starcourt Mall. Alliances are tested, secrets are exposed, and our heroes are forced t...

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of the PRPL Podcast—this time diving into IT: Welcome to Derry, Episode 1: “The Pilot.” The sewers run deep beneath this quiet Maine town, and something ancient is starting to stir. Set decades before IT, this chilling opener peels back the curtain on Derry’s smiling facade to reveal the darkness festering underneath. As a new generation of residents...

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open Season 3, Episodes 1 through 4. Summer has arrived in Hawkins, bringing fireworks, mall culture, and the illusion of normalcy—but beneath the neon glow, something sinister is stirring. While the kids navigate new romances and shifting friendships, a dark presence begins...

“Can I keep you?” The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time floating into Brad Silberling’s 1995 supernatural family favorite Casper. From the echoing halls of Whipstaff Manor to the bittersweet friendship between a lonely ghost and a living girl, we follow Kat and Casper through a story that blends heart, humor, and a touch of the afterlife. Join us as we revis...

The Sad Sacks are back with the newest installment of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—closing out Season 2 with Episodes 6 through 9. The storm has finally hit Hawkins, and the battle between worlds is about to erupt. As the Mind Flayer tightens its hold on Will, the gang must come together to face their greatest fear yet—and the cost of survival might be more than anyone’s...

“You can’t kill the boogeyman.” The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time creeping into John Carpenter’s 1978 slasher classic Halloween . From the quiet streets of Haddonfield to the chilling, unstoppable presence of Michael Myers, we follow Laurie Strode as a night of babysitting turns into a fight for survival. Join us as we dissect Carpenter’s masterful use o...

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new installment of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time diving into Season 2, Episodes 1 through 5. A year after the events of Season 1, the town of Hawkins is trying to move on… but the shadows of the Upside Down refuse to stay buried. Will Byers is back, but something dark has followed him home, and the nightmares he’s seeing might...

“Makin’ up a song about Coraline / She’s a peach, she’s a doll, she’s a pal of mine.” The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time stepping through the small door into Henry Selick’s 2009 stop-motion dark fantasy Coraline , based on Neil Gaiman’s chilling novella. From the drab corridors of the Pink Palace to the eerie perfection of the Other World, we follow Coral...

The Sad Sacks are back with the next chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time diving deep into Season 1, Episodes 5 through 8. The stakes in Hawkins couldn’t be higher as the search for Will Byers leads our heroes into the Upside Down itself. Secrets unravel, loyalties are tested, and the terrifying truth behind Hawkins Lab begins to surface. From Eleven’s haunti...

“It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus.” The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time lighting the Black Flame Candle and flying straight into Kenny Ortega’s 1993 Halloween classic Hocus Pocus . From the eerie streets of Salem to the mischievous magic of the Sanderson sisters, we follow Max, Dani, and Allison as they try to stop three resurrected witches from stealing t...

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new series of the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open the portal to Hawkins, Indiana, with our Stranger Things Rewatch Series. Kicking off with Episodes 1 through 4, we follow the mysterious disappearance of Will Byers, the relentless search of his friends Mike, Lucas, and Dustin, and the sudden arrival of a girl with a shaved head and powers that can bend real...

“When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?” The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time diving into Martin Scorsese’s 2006 crime thriller The Departed . From the gritty streets of Boston to the razor’s edge between loyalty and betrayal, we follow Billy Costigan and Colin Sullivan as they walk a dangerous line between cop and criminal. Join us as we e...

“Here’s looking at you, kid." The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time stepping into Michael Curtiz’s 1942 timeless romance Casablanca . From the smoky piano bars of Rick’s Café Américain to the shadowy backdrop of World War II, we follow Rick Blaine and Ilsa Lund through a story of love, sacrifice, and impossible choices. Join us as we explore the film’s unfor...

“Get busy living, or get busy dying.” The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time tunneling into Frank Darabont’s 1994 prison drama The Shawshank Redemption , adapted from Stephen King’s novella. From the cold stone walls of Shawshank State Penitentiary to the enduring hope that burns within Andy Dufresne, we trace a story of injustice, resilience, and the unbreak...

“I can fix that.” The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time digging deep into Andrew Davis’ 2003 mystery-adventure Holes , adapted from Louis Sachar’s beloved novel. From the blistering heat of Camp Green Lake to the tangled web of curses, onions, and buried secrets, we follow Stanley Yelnats and Zero on a journey that’s equal parts punishment and destiny. Join...

“Spumoni!” The Sad Sacks are back, lacing up their sneakers and refusing to sit the bench with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time bouncing into Kent Alterman’s 2008 cult comedy Semi-Pro . From the funky flair of Flint, Michigan, to the outrageous antics of Jackie Moon and his ragtag Tropics, we dive into a world where disco meets basketball and dreams are always just one alley-oop a...

“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” The Sad Sacks are back, wading into the currents and refusing to stay on the shore with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time drifting into Robert Redford’s 1992 lyrical drama A River Runs Through It . From the quiet beauty of Montana’s landscapes to the delicate threads of family, faith, and forgiveness, we follow t...

“Oh captain, my captain!” The Sad Sacks are back, standing on our desks and refusing to play it safe with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time diving into Peter Weir’s 1989 coming-of-age classic Dead Poets Society. From the hallowed halls of Welton Academy to the wild, soul-stirring verses of Whitman, we follow John Keating’s unorthodox crusade to teach his students the power of poetr...