Meg Mezeske

Chekhov's Whatever

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Playwright Anton Chekhov famously said, "Never place a loaded rifle on stage if it isn't going to go off." In other words, every detail must be relevant and every setup should have a payoff. Thus, the narrative principle of Chekhov's Gun was born, but it isn't always a gun! Chekhov's Whatever is a podcast where host Meg Mezeske and guests watch a movie and try to predict what role Chekhov's Gun will play.

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Meg Mezeske

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"Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" with Shane 10.06.2026 1:20:50

Shane joins to talk about the 2026 comedy-horror sequel " Ready or Not 2: Here I Come ," starring Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Featuring Chekhov's Signet Ring, Chekhov's Blood Pact Pen, Chekhov's Rulebook, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Thrash" with Liz Serna 21.05.2026 1:17:23

Liz Serna ( Nerdy Bitches Podcast ) joins to talk about the 2026 Netflix creature feature " Thrash ," starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou. Written and directed by Tommy Wirkola. Featuring Chekhov's Snorkel Truck, Chekhov's Water Birth, Chekhov's Tanker of Meat, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Deathstalker" (2025) with Eric Driscoll 30.04.2026 1:04:11

Eric Driscoll ( MrDLikesMovies , The Yada Yada Podcast ) joins to talk about the 2025 remake of the sword-and-sorcery cult classic " Deathstalker ," starring Daniel Bernhardt, Patton Oswalt, and Christina Orjalo. Written and directed by Steven Kostanski. Featuring Chekhov's Amulet, Chekhov's Symbol of Evil, Chekhov's Flute, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Insta...

"Send Help" with Kat Rosenfield 16.04.2026 57:03

Kat Rosenfield ( How to Survive in the Woods: A Novel , Feminine Chaos ) joins to talk about the 2026 dark comedy horror-thriller " Send Help ," starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. Directed by Sam Raimi. Featuring Chekhov's Little Mules, Chekhov's Survivor Audition Tape, Chekhov's Golfing, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"The Running Man" (2025) with Josh 17.02.2026 1:44:51

Josh ( Views from the Back of the Class ) joins to talk about the 2025 action-thriller " The Running Man ," starring Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, and Jayme Lawson. Written and directed by Edgar Wright. Featuring Chekhov's Many Lavatories, Chekhov's Rats, Chekhov's Missing Sock, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram Specia...

"Good Boy" with Ryan Hanna 23.12.2025 1:08:07

Ryan Hanna joins to talk about the 2025 supernatural horror film " Good Boy ," starring Indy (the dog), Shane Jensen, and Arielle Friedman. Written and directed by Ben Leonberg. Featuring Chekhov's Basement, Chekhov's Ghost Dog, Chekhov's Taxidermied Fox, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Frankenstein" (2025) with Apryl Markham 25.11.2025 1:39:26

Apryl Markham ( The Thirst Podcast , "i was afraid i'd eat your brains" ) joins to talk about the 2025 gothic horror film " Frankenstein ," starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Featuring Chekhov's Prosthetic Leg, Chekhov's Oedipal Complex, Chekhov's Hole in the Floor, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn |...

"Superman" (2025) with Polina Grinbaum 11.11.2025 1:55:33

Polina Grinbaum ( Happily Ever Aftermath ) joins to talk about the 2025 superhero action movie " Superman ," starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Written and directed by James Gunn. Featuring Chekhov's Lost Message, Chekhov's Falafel Guy, Chekhov's Influencer Girlfriend, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"KPop Demon Hunters" with Alexandra Permar 28.10.2025 1:16:47

Alexandra Permar ( Kakapo Konsulting ) joins to talk about the 2025 hit animated musical " KPop Demon Hunters ," starring Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, and Ahn Hyo-seop. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. Featuring Chekhov's Ramyun, Chekhov's Flower Pot, Chekhov's Demon-Fighting Song, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

Shooting the Breeze: "Nosferatu" (2024) with Jen Owens & Rachel Graham 14.10.2025 1:26:46

Jen Owens and Rachel Graham ( One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure ) join to talk about the 2024 gothic horror film " Nosferatu ," starring Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, and Aaron-Taylor Johnson. Written and directed by Robert Eggers. "Shooting the Breeze" is a series of more casual episodes that stray from the usual format of Chekhov's Whatever. Listen for a freewhee...

"Jurassic World: Rebirth" with Mel Lake 02.09.2025 1:12:47

Mel Lake ( mel-lake.com ) joins to talk about the 2025 action/sci-fi thriller " Jurassic World: Rebirth ," starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali. Directed by Gareth Edwards. Featuring Chekhov's Altoids, Chekhov's Little Tiny Dinosaur, Chekhov's Junk Food, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Black Bag" with Ravi Kiran 01.07.2025 1:10:46

Ravi Kiran (" Failure to Launch ") joins to talk about the 2025 dramatic spy-thriller " Black Bag ," starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris, Marisa Abela, and Pierce Brosnan. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Featuring Chekhov's Chana Masala, Chekhov's Rug, Chekhov's Red Soccer Ball, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | In...

"Fountain of Youth" with Jen Deats 17.06.2025 1:02:31

Jen Deats ( Indoorswomen ) joins to talk about the 2025 action-adventure movie " Fountain of Youth ," starring John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, and Stanley Tucci. Directed by Guy Ritchie. Featuring Chekhov's Inti Sun God Mask, Chekhov's Knockout Gas, Chekhov's Key-Dagger, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Death of a Unicorn" with Rachel Graham 03.06.2025 1:16:03

Rachel Graham ( One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure ) joins to talk about the 2025 comedy-horror film " Death of a Unicorn ," starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant. Directed by Alex Scharfman. Featuring Chekhov's Allergies, Chekhov's Unicorn Blood Bag, Chekhov's Virtuous Maiden Legend, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Ins...

"The Rule of Jenny Pen" with Ellen 20.05.2025 1:25:05

Ellen ( Brogues or Death ) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror-thriller " The Rule of Jenny Pen ," starring Geoffrey Rush, John Lithgow, and George Henare. Directed by James Ashcroft. Featuring Chekhov's Bird Clock, Chekhov's Portentous Cat, Chekhov's Inhaler, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Drop" with Kyle Gerkin 06.05.2025 2:07:28

Kyle Gerkin (" Seven Hours in Heaven ") joins to talk about the 2025 mystery-thriller " Drop ," starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, and Reed Diamond. Directed by Christopher Landon. Featuring Chekhov's Meter Reader, Chekhov's Nanny Cam, Chekhov's Hockey Puck, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"The Monkey" with Bridget Gelms 22.04.2025 1:49:05

Bridget Gelms joins to talk about the 2025 black comedy horror film " The Monkey ," starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, and Colin O'Brien. Written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Featuring Chekhov's Personalized Bowling Ball, Chekhov's Jet Skis, Chekhov's Skydiving Wedding, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram Click here for information...

"Presence" with Raf King 25.03.2025 1:10:48

Raf King ( Living Kinetics Mobile Bodywork / Healing Massage Wellness Studio ) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror film " Presence ," starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, and Eddy Maday. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Featuring Chekhov's 100-Year-Old Mirror and… that's it! Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram Special shout-out to Big Broth...

"The Gorge" with Janelle Wilke 13.03.2025 1:37:25

Janelle Wilke ( Break, Battle & Roll ) joins to talk about the 2025 action-adventure romance " The Gorge ," starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller, and Sigourney Weaver. Featuring Chekhov's Bullet Casing, Chekhov's Meat Tree Adhesive, Chekhov's Drone, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Companion" with Diana Rojek-Skonnord 25.02.2025 1:05:59

Diana Rojek-Skonnord ( Happily Ever Aftermath ) joins to talk about the 2025 sci-fi thriller " Companion ," starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillén, and Lukas Gage. Written and directed by Drew Hancock. Featuring Chekhov's Literal Gun, Chekhov's Electric Corkscrew, Chekhov's Stick Dealie, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Back in Action" with Josh & Melissa 11.02.2025 1:31:03

Josh and Melissa ( The One With Josh and Melissa ) join to talk about the 2025 action-comedy flick " Back in Action ," starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, McKenna Roberts, Glenn Close, and Andrew Scott. Featuring Chekhov's Mentos & Diet Coke, Chekhov's Fitness Tracker, Chekhov's Dodgy Lighter, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Kraven the Hunter" with Sunni Hepburn 28.01.2025 1:31:44

Sunni Hepburn ( Book of Lies Podcast ) joins to talk about the 2024 superhero action movie " Kraven the Hunter ," starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose, and Fred Hechinger. Featuring Chekhov's Potion, Chekhov's Teeny-Tiny Backpack, Chekhov's Rejection on the Sahara, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Heretic" with LJ Parker 14.01.2025 1:44:14

LJ Parker ( Bygones: The Ally McBeal Podcast ) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror/thriller " Heretic ," starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Topher Grace. Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Featuring Chekhov's Blueberry Pie, Chekhov's Metal Walls and Ceilings, Chekhov's Bike Lock, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn |...

"Carry-On" with Evan Mezeske 31.12.2024 1:27:38

Evan Mezeske ( Anukari Music ) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix action-thriller " Carry-On ," starring Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, and Sofia Carson. Featuring Chekhov's SoundCloud Flyer, Chekhov's Police Academy, Chekhov's Red Ribbon, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

"Smile 2" with Jen Owens 17.12.2024 1:41:24

Jen Owens ( One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure ) joins to talk about the 2024 horror film " Smile 2 ," starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Lukas Gage. Written and directed by Parker Finn. Featuring Chekhov's VOSS Water Bottle, Chekhov's Katana, Chekhov's Vagina Cave, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram