Spit Take Podcast

SpitTake Podcast celebrates Halloween with horror movie reviews, remake debates, and the scary movies we return to every spooky season. Adam and Stef dive into Crystal Lake and Jason Voorhees’ backstory, the A Nightmare on Elm Street remake, Carrie , and American Horror Story . Are horror origin stories making iconic villains more compelling—and why are we suddenly feeling bad for Jason? We also r...

Spooky season gets brutally honest on this episode of SpitTake Podcast ! Adam, Alex, and Stef dive into American Horror Story, Mike Flanagan’s Carrie, Evil Dead Burn, and Practical Magic 2 , with horror reviews, Stephen King theories, and plenty of wildly inappropriate detours. The crew debates whether American Horror Story’s character resurrections cheapen the stakes before exploring Carrie’s mod...

Spooky season has arrived on SpitTake Podcast! Adam, Alex, and Stef talk ghosts, strange encounters at a Chicago Bears game, and the twisted world of American Horror Story. Stef shares a stadium story involving suspiciously heavy winter coats on a warm day, sending the conversation into public paranoia and the question: “Is anyone else seeing this?” Then, the crew tackles American Horror Story’s r...

The Backrooms turns internet nightmares into movie material—but does it live up to the hype? This week on SpitTake Podcast, Adam, Alex, and Stef dive into the psychological horror film, debating its creepy atmosphere, unsettling monster, and whether the slow burn pays off—or loses Stef before the good stuff happens. The conversation spirals into Backrooms lore, creepypasta, simulation theory, and...

Lanterns Episode 5 felt more like a season finale than the halfway point—and Adam and Alex have plenty of theories about what comes next. In this episode of SpitTake Podcast, we break down the explosive confrontation between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, the mystery surrounding Hal’s apparent murder, the Manhunter’s true identity, and how Guy Gardner could enter the story. We also explore possible...

This week on the SpitTake Podcast, Adam, Alex, and Stef pay tribute to legendary actor Tim Curry by revisiting Clue , The Rocky Horror Picture Show , IT , and the unforgettable performances that made him a pop-culture icon. The conversation then dives into Stef’s chaotic journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe ahead of Avengers: Doomsday . The hosts debate the latest Fantastic Four , break d...

School is back in session, and the SpitTake Podcast is celebrating with a hilariously unqualified debate over the best back-to-school movies ever made. Adam, Alex, and Stef revisit comedy classics including Billy Madison , Back to School , Van Wilder , Pitch Perfect , Legally Blonde , Life of the Party , and Harry Potter —while debating what actually qualifies as a “back-to-school movie.” The conv...

Spoiler warning: We’re breaking down the Lanterns premiere and the opening episodes of Reacher Season 4! Adam and Alex dive into the DCU’s gritty new Green Lantern series, including Kyle Chandler’s weary but reckless Hal Jordan, Aaron Pierre’s spot-on casting as John Stewart, the premiere’s shocking ending, and the mystery unfolding in Nebraska. Is Lanterns essentially True Detective set in the DC...

Stef is back, and the SpitTake crew has plenty to catch up on! Adam reviews Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and explains why this terrifying new take may be one of the franchise’s best entries. The group also discusses whether Mortal Kombat 2 finally gives video-game fans the adaptation they deserve, including Karl Urban’s performance as Johnny Cage, brutal fatalities, and callbacks to the classic games. E...

This week on the Spit Take Podcast , Adam and Alex sit down with writer and director Gregory Pellerito to talk about his new coming-of-age film, Moments of Youth . The conversation starts with the movie's inspirations—from classics like American Pie , Can't Hardly Wait , and Ferris Bueller's Day Off —before diving into what makes Gregory's film stand out from the teen comedies that...

Adam and Stef are back from vacation, Alex has been holding down the fort, and naturally that means it’s time to talk about one of cinema’s most underrated genres: vacation movies . But first, Stef has a story about Mercury retrograde, sleepless nights, mysterious voices, shadow figures, and why apparently none of us should be traveling, signing contracts, or trusting the universe right now. From...

Episode Description Football season is almost here, so we're settling one of the biggest debates in sports movie history: What is the greatest football movie of all time? With Adam and Stef away, Alex is joined by special guests David Logan and RickDogNetwork for an hour of football nostalgia, hot takes, and plenty of laughs. From Remember the Titans and Any Given Sunday to The Program , The R...

What happened to Alex Stone after Major Payne ? Actor, writer, and filmmaker Steven Martini joins the Spit Take Podcast to answer that question—and reveals exclusive details about Major Stone , his planned sequel centered on the beloved character from the 1995 comedy classic. Steven shares the inspiration behind revisiting Alex Stone decades later, how military service, PTSD, and comedy can coexis...

In this episode of the Spit Take Podcast , Adam, Stef, and Alex dive headfirst into everything they’ve been watching lately—from binge-worthy TV shows to wild true crime documentaries. The crew kicks things off with some real-life chaos, sharing stories about intense Chicago storms, near-miss accidents, and the unpredictability of Midwest weather. From there, the conversation shifts into a spoiler...

In this special episode of the Spit Take Podcast , Adam, Stef, and Alex welcome their very first family guest—Adam and Stef’s dad, Ken Krauss (aka “Coach” to the grandkids)—to celebrate his 70th birthday in style. From his early days in advertising and public relations to becoming one of the top softball pitching coaches in the Chicagoland area, Ken shares stories, wisdom, and plenty of laughs wit...

In this hilarious and unfiltered episode of Spit Take , things get interesting fast when Alex brings a first date straight onto the podcast. Yes, really. Leslie joins Stef and Alex just hours after their first meetup, turning this episode into a chaotic “second date” filled with bold takes, awkward moments, and nonstop laughs. The conversation dives deep into reality TV obsession—from Bravo shows...

In this episode of SpitTake Podcast , Adam, Alex, and Stef dive into a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly deep conversation about movie soundtracks, iconic needle drops, and the power of music in film and TV . The trio kicks things off by roasting Riverside’s new layout— “Riverside, if you're listening, we don't like it. Fix it.” —before spiraling into everything from Spotify’s disco‑bal...

In this episode of the Spit Take Podcast , Adam, Alex, and Stef dive into a chaotic and hilarious discussion covering everything from Pirates of the Caribbean nostalgia to major movie plot holes that still don’t make sense. Stef kicks things off with a deep dive into the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise—breaking down why the original trilogy hits, where the later films fall apart, and the bigges...

This week on the Spit Take Podcast, Adam, Alex, and Stef dive headfirst into the weirdest corners of pop culture, movies, nostalgia, horror, and AI. The episode kicks off with a heated debate about artificial intelligence in Hollywood after the Oscars announced restrictions on AI-generated films and scripts. Can AI actually make movies better, or is it just recycling the same stories over and over...

🎧 Episode Description: We’ve got witchcraft, high fashion, and Marvel possibly losing its mind—so yeah… it’s one of those episodes. We’re reacting to the Practical Magic 2 trailer (midnight margaritas included), questioning whether The Devil Wears Prada 2 should even exist, and trying to figure out what the hell is going on with Avengers: Doomsday . Somewhere along the way, we spiral into hot tak...

Tornado warnings, comfort movies, and reality TV drama—this episode has it all. This week on the Spittake Podcast , Adam, Steph, and Alex kick things off by sharing real-life storm experiences, including Midwest tornado scares and what it’s like riding out severe weather with your family. From there, the conversation turns to the best “storm comfort” movies and shows—think Twister , The Day After...

Are haunted dolls real? Can spirits attach themselves to objects? In this episode of the SpitTake Podcast , we sit down with psychic medium and paranormal expert Patti Negri to explore real ghost encounters, haunted objects, and the truth behind paranormal activity. Patti shares chilling stories from her career, including her work with haunted dolls and how spirits communicate through everyday obj...

Get ready for a chaotic, hilarious dive into the world of reality TV 🎤 In this episode of the SpitTake Podcast, Adam, Stef, and Alex break down everything from binge-worthy guilty pleasures to the downright absurd. Stef tries (and struggles) to convince the guys that The Secret Life of Mormon Wives is worth watching, while the crew debates the appeal of reality TV, “mom talk,” and whether any of...

Get ready, because Will Adams is flipping the script on how movies are made, watched, and talked about—lucky for us, he’s doing it with hilarious, unapologetic honesty. From dissecting the art of bad movies ("Tubi style") to sharing how Tarantino and Ritchie secretly influenced his DIY film empire, this episode is a wild ride through Hollywood's craft and chaos. Ever wondered why mov...

Hold onto your popcorn — in this episode, we dissect the latest cryptic neighbor brawl involving Alan Richson, the man behind Reacher’s biceps! Plus, we nerd out over everything from Godzilla’s lore to the best ways to fight unreasonably loud neighbors. We cover: The epic showdown involving Alan Richson, bikes, and mutual combat Richson’s versatile career from Aquaman’s muscles to big-screen fight...