Deep Cuts: The Game

What happens when a washed-up baseball pitcher discovers he might be a racewalking prodigy? Kevin Claydon and Phil Moniz join Deep Cuts: The Game alongside co-host Dan Riskin to talk about their hit film Racewalkers , which they wrote, directed, and starred in. We dive into the making of the film, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and why racewalking proved to be the perfect backdrop for a...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game , Jeff and Alex are joined by brothers Dan and Matt Riskin for a lively mix of workplace frustrations, high-stakes gambling, and unforgettable college-era chaos. From tales of soul-crushing office culture to stories of ambition, excess, and friendship gone off the rails, the Riskin brothers bring their trademark wit and insight to a trio of films that couldn't...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game , Jeff Penn and Alex Young welcome filmmaker Stefan van de Graaff and composer Michael Whittle for a fascinating conversation about the art of independent filmmaking and the creative partnership between director and composer. Stefan discusses his feature film Simmer , sharing stories from its production and the journey of bringing the project to audiences. He also...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Jeff and Alex sit down with director Brian Skiba for a conversation about the art of making movies quickly without sacrificing quality. Brian shares stories from behind the camera, discusses working with stars like Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and Heather Graham, and offers a fascinating look at the challenges and rewards of modern independent filmmaking. After talk...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Alex Young welcomes special guests Darren Oliver and television writer Rob Sheridan for a fast-paced battle of movie knowledge, questionable strategy, and unexpected connections. From family chaos to unforgettable laughs and a story that feels like it's stuck on repeat, this week's lineup spans multiple decades and genres, giving our players plenty of oppo...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Alex Young returns to the co-host chair as we’re joined by Amanda Jane Stern and Peter Dunne, creator of the hit horror fiction podcast Petrified. Together we dive into a trio of wildly different horror films — from dark comedy and supernatural chaos to Halloween-night anthology chills. Along the way we talk practical effects, ghostly mayhem, horror comfort movies...

Film critic meets movie game. This week, Jeff Penn and Alex Young welcome Barry Hertz , Chief Film Critic and Film Editor at The Globe and Mail , along with returning player Sandra Byles , for an episode packed with movie talk, laughs, and some surprisingly challenging connections. Barry shares stories from years spent reviewing films, interviewing Hollywood talent, and covering the industry from...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Jeff and co-host Alex Young are joined by Seth from the Movie Friends Podcast and Steve from the Creemore Film Festival for a conversation packed with movie passion, festival stories, and pure film nerd energy. The gang dives into Canadian cinema, the magic of discovering movies with an audience, and why some films simply hit harder when experienced together. From...

Back from a whirlwind two-week adventure through Italy, the Deep Cuts crew is jet-lagged, pasta-fueled, and ready to dive into an unforgettable conversation with Dan Fogler alongside co-hosts Alex Young and returning guest Jessica Taylor. From cult comedy chaos to magical blockbuster adventures and nostalgic coming-of-age laughs, the gang explores some of Dan’s most beloved roles while also diggin...

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This week on Deep Cuts: The Game , we’re joined by the one and only W. Earl Brown—actor, writer, and one of those “that guy” legends whose face you know and whose performances you definitely remember. Right out of the gate, the conversation turns into a spirited debate about whether Earl deserves a spot on the Deep Cuts Mount Rushmore, and honestly, the case makes itself. From there, we dig into h...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, we’re turning the dial way up with a guest whose career thrives on bold ideas and a love of the unexpected—director Josh Forbes joins us in the hot seat. From directing inventive, high-energy music videos for artists like Walk Off the Moon, Carly Rae Jepsen, and The Offspring, to diving into the world of feature filmmaking with the gonzo horror-comedy Destroy All...

On this episode of Deep Cuts: The Game, we’re joined by actor Matt Keeslar, along with returning champion Alex Young and special guest Shea Kelly, host of the FilmWar! podcast. Matt has one of the most fascinating career journeys in Hollywood, stepping away from acting at the height of his career to pursue a completely different path in medicine. He shares stories about life on set, what led him t...

On this episode of Deep Cuts: The Game, we’ve got a really fun lineup for you. Joining us is actor Jason London, a guy whose career includes one of the most beloved coming-of-age hangout movies of the ‘90s — the kind of film where cruising around on a summer night somehow feels like the most important thing in the world. Also stepping up to the mic is my co-host as always, Alex Young, who will onc...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game , we’re joined by a true scene-stealer whose career spans cult classics, iconic ensembles, and unforgettable moments you definitely remember—even if you didn’t realize it at the time. Our guest, John Philbin, drops in to revisit three films from his own filmography—each wildly different in tone, but all packed with deep-cut gold. From adrenaline-fueled action to du...

The Oscars are right around the corner, so Deep Cuts: The Game is going prestige! 🎬🏆 Jeff and co-host Alex Young welcome back two returning champions— Eric Marchen and Sandra Byles —for a special episode celebrating the year’s biggest films… but through the smallest roles. All three movies in this episode are nominees for Best Picture , and the competition is just as fierce behind the microphone...

What happens when the Final Girls flip the script? This week, Alex is joined by special guests Sarah Spurlock Hill and Kellie Nicole Hill from the Final Girls Podcast for a wickedly fun Reverse Final Girls episode of Deep Cuts: The Game . Instead of surviving the danger… the women are the danger. Inspired by a trio of iconic thrillers where obsession, manipulation, and revenge take center stage, t...

Returning champions Galen Howard and Erik Gratton step back into the game this week, proving once again that in Hollywood — and on Deep Cuts: The Game — survival depends on knowing who’s really pulling the strings behind the scenes. This episode dives deep into stories of paranoia, ambition, artistic desperation, and the dangerous cost of success in the entertainment industry. From desperate creat...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Jeff and Alex are joined by Annapurna Sriram to talk about her film Fucktoys — how it came together, the choices behind its look and tone, and what inspired her as a filmmaker. She shares what it’s like building something bold and personal from the ground up. We’re also joined by Demi Adejuyigbe, who jumps into the game and brings plenty of sharp humor along the w...

Dream a Little Deep Cut is a full-on love letter to the wild, weird, and wonderful spirit of 1980s movies. Alex and returning Deep Cuts player Julia Marchese are joined by actor Matt Adler for a lively dive into a trio of unforgettable films, each very different. Matt brings firsthand insight into what it was really like working in Hollywood during the ’80s, sharing stories about the scene, the en...

What do you serve when your guest list includes movie buffs, TV obsessives, and one very hungry group of friends? You draft the greatest food moments from movies and television, of course. This episode turns into a full-on fantasy feast as Instagram personality Neighbour Becci joins NickFlix and Alex Young for a no-holds-barred food draft. The goal? Build the ultimate spread to impress friends at...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, we’re joined by actor Jamison Newlander alongside co-host Alex Young and returning player Sam Berry for a wildly fun round that jumps across decades, genres, and tones. From a cult ’80s classic soaked in neon and attitude, to a gooey studio remake that scarred a generation, to a brutally intense modern western that does not pull its punches—this lineup keeps every...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Jeff Penn is joined by co-host Alex Young, returning champion Brantley Palmer, and special guest Dean Cameron—a true ’80s comedy icon with a résumé that screams cult classic cool. The game pulls from three very different cinematic worlds: one rowdy classroom comedy that defined a generation of slacker students, one sun-soaked mall hangout that perfectly captured t...

This week, we’re joined by actor Corin Nemec, a true child-of-the-’80s screen icon whose career connects some of the most beloved coming-of-age stories ever put on film. Before saving galaxies and outsmarting authority figures with a trademark grin, he was part of a generation of young performers who helped define adventure, friendship, and growing up on screen. We chat about early career moments,...

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game , Alex Young, Darren Oliver, and Dan Riskin join the fun as we celebrate one very specific brand of seasonal mayhem—missed connections, questionable family vacations, and the kind of vacation plans that never go as expected. From iconic winter mishaps to endlessly quotable moments and unforgettable supporting players, the crew dives into three beloved holiday class...