Back On The Hunt - A Supernatural Podcast [will return this fall with new episodes]

Welcome Back to the Hunt - apocalypse now? The battle of all battles. Michael Versus Lucifer. Can Sam do the impossible? Everything is on the line in the season five finale (Swan Song). Does the near-series finale (in some respects) deliver in a rewatch? Find out on this week's episode - our longest (and well-earned) single episode length outside of a recap. [And join us next week for our S5 r...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - death is upon us. The penultimate episode of the first five seasons of Supernatural (Two Minutes to Midnight) has just about everything—deals with demons, a battle with pestilence, and a meeting with Death. Where does Death fall amongst the greatest characters in Supernatural We break it all down - and prepare for the Season 5 finale. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops E...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - the friends we make shape our lives in more ways than we know Sam has a brush with his past in this one (S5, Ep. 20 - The Devil You Know) as college buddy turned Demon becomes the suggested way (courtesy of Crowley) to finding the next ring in the boy's plan to trap Lucifer. It's a lot to take in for Sam and we're just two episodes away from the end of the go...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - there are Gods among us. The boys hit a roadblock in this week's episode (S5, Ep. 9 - Hammer of the Gods) when they meet with a few well-known deities from what they thought was mythology. The return of everyone's favorite arch-angel adds to the fun. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please send us a...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - you've reached the point of no return (so you should probably subscribe if you haven't already) The plans have changed in this week's episode (S5, Ep. 18 - Point of No Return), and the Angels no longer need Dean. Enter the third Winchester brother, Adam. He's back (from the dead, it's a family thing) and the Angels have plans for him. The end (of S5)...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - we've got 99 problems but this podcast ain't one In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 17 - 99 Problems), everything has gone wrong for Team Free Will. Not everything is as it seems as the boys are faced with a multitude of impossibilities as we get close to the end of the show's first five seasons. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday. Want to shar...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - Heaven. We're In Heaven. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 16 - Dark Side of the Moon), we take a short trip to heaven and learn a little more about what the afterlife is all about. We also dig more into God's (lack) of caring. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please send us a message: https://anch...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - what's for dinner? (It's you) In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 15 - Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid), we see Supernatural do a unique twist on zombies - with loved ones returning, albeit a little pale - but overall - somewhat normal. That is until they aren't. This one is heartbreaking for one of our favorite characters and we analyze what this means for him...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - sometimes love devours you. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 14 - My Bloody Valentine), the Boys take on Cupid? Not quite - as we explore the next of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Famine). Everyone's worst cravings are on full display in this one. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please send us...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - we've hit the century mark. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 13 - The Song Remains The Same), we take a moment to celebrate 100 episodes of Back On The Hunt. A perfect opportunity to go back in time, just like the boys, as they have to deal with Anna attempting to change the timeline. Back to the Future? No, it's Back on the Hunt - and we want to thank you for...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - ah, to be young again. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 12 - Swap Meat), there's something different about Sam. And no, it's not Lucifer in his meat suit. Dan and Chris discuss this filler episode that delivers a new perspective for Sam - and opens up a few questions about where Sam and Dean are at with one another. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tue...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - Is anyone in the mood for some pudding? In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 11) "Sam Interrupted" - the boys are out of their minds (at least this is what their shrinks might tell you). Behind institutionalized walls, the boys try to solve a crime - and are more taken by surprise by what they find than perhaps we expected. Want to share your rewatch experience...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - the heartbreak of this one may be too much for some audience members. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 10) Abandon All Hope - the mid-season finale of S5 - and a last stand for some members of Team Winchester. From the introduction of Crowley to the loss of characters we know (and love) - this one might break you. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - we ain't afraid of no cons. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 9 - The Real Ghostbusters) - the boys find themselves at a con all about...well, them. In an episode that surprised us (find out why), we also are given another opportunity to examine the evolution of the character of Chuck. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please send us a message: https:/...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - This Ain't Your Average Streaming Network. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 8 - Changing Channels) - The Boys once again encounter The Trickster - he has an important message for them. We also debate where this episode falls amongst his episodes so far. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please send us a message: https://anchor.fm/chris-barrows/message...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - Is anyone up for a poker game? In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 7 - The Curious Case of Dean Winchester), Dean finds himself on the wrong side of 50 after a bad hand or two in a poker game. It also offers us a great opportunity to discuss the continued exposition of Bobby as a character in Season 5. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please send us a messa...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - consider this one Jack 1.0. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 6 - I Believe The Children Are Our Future), we explore a fairly controversial character who likely inspired a future character (Jack). Note from the Editor: Apologies for the issue with last week wherein this episode was NOT the right one. Appreciate the understanding and hopefully you enjoy the double dip o...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - celebrity appearances aren't everything. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 5 - Fallen Idols), we've got...Paris Hilton. Yeah, that's the show notes. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please send us a message: https://anchor.fm/chris-barrows/message Theme Music: Extreme Energy by MusicToday80: https://soundcloud...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - future Dean is kind of a jerk. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 4 - The End), Dean's continued "No"s to both his brother and the Angels leads to a trip to an apocalyptic future (but is it real?). We debate Dean's choices (future and present - or would he technically be past Dean then) and the validity of this future world. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday....

Welcome Back to the Hunt - the past isn't something we can always escape In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 3 - Good God, Ya'll), Sam and Dean have gone separate ways. Sam may not be able to avoid the Hunter life, though. Castiel's search for God, meanwhile, runs through Raphael. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please send us a message:...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - War. What is it good for? In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 2 - Good God, Ya'll), things are not as they seem. A case of demons turns into Sam facing his OWN demons. A pivotal decision is made and the conversation with Dean and Sam that ended S5, Ep1 looms large. We also discuss the Four Horsemen, their introduction, and who is weakest. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops E...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - the devil does NOT wear Prada. In this week's episode (S5, Ep. 1 - Sympathy for the Devil), the boys deal with the aftermath of their decisions in Season 4 and the devil needs a meatsuit. We read some takes on Lucifer as a villain and look ahead to the season that lies in front of us. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday. Want to share your rewatch experience...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - we've got a monster of a season to unpack In this week's episode (Season 4 Recap), we break down what is arguably one of the two best seasons in the entire series of Supernatural. Did it live up to our expectations - and was .there more surprises than we expected? Find out our favorite moments, guest stars, and hear us break down our favorite episodes of Season 4.  ...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - what one brother started, another one doth finish In this week's episode (S4, Ep. 22 - Lucifer Rising), the unavoidable conclusion we've been waiting for. The why and how behind the rise of Lucifer to set up a pivotal and perhaps, the best season of Supernatural? The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday. Want to share your rewatch experience with us? Please send...

Welcome Back to the Hunt - demon detox is a bitch. In this week's episode (S4, Ep. 21 - When The Levee Breaks), we witness what might be Jared Padalecki's most outstanding performance in the entire 15 seasons of Supernatural. A demon detox isn't easy - but is it the right choice for Bobby and Dean? A fair debate and we have it. The Back on The Hunt Podcast drops EVERY Tuesday. Want to share your r...