Daska Discusses : A Nostalgic Movies, TV & Video Games Podcast

A deep-dive review podcast breaking down HBO’s critically acclaimed 2019 miniseries Chernobyl . Join us as we explore the terrifying true events of the 1986 nuclear disaster, analyze the show’s incredible performances, haunting cinematography, and powerful storytelling. From the brutal accuracy of the reactor explosion to the Soviet government’s web of lies, we examine what HBO got right, what the...

NIGHTMARE ! - the video board game. mention those words in the Mid 1990s and pretty much everyone would know what you were talking about. Nightmare was an epic video board game back in 1991 that spawned 3 sequels and various reboots. In this video, I discuss a few things about NIGHTMARE part 1 featuring the infamous 'Gatekeeper' and Nightmare 2- Baron Samedi- The Zombie. These games have a...

One, Two, Freddy’s Still Coming For You – A Nightmare on Elm Street Deep Dive I watched A Nightmare on Elm Street for the first time when I was just 5 years old… and it absolutely traumatised me. Years later I came back to it as a 12-year-old and it became one of my favourite horror movies of all time. In this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into Wes Craven’s 1984 classic that changed horror forev...

In 1983, Brian De Palma and Al Pacino set out to make a movie so bold, violent, and unapologetic that it almost destroyed their careers. Instead, they created a cultural phenomenon that would go on to influence generations of rappers, hustlers, and dreamers. In this explosive opening episode of The World Is Yours: A Scarface Podcast , we go behind the scenes of the making of Scarface — the chaos,...

Join me for a deep, personal dive into the greatest horror film ever made. From watching it as a terrified 12-year-old on VHS, to revisiting it at 16, and finally experiencing it on the big screen — I break down why The Exorcist still hits harder than almost anything released today. In this episode: My personal journey with the film across three different ages Theatrical Cut vs. Director’s Cut (“T...

Freedom or Vengeance? Braveheart vs Gladiator Two legendary historical epics. One epic showdown. In this episode, we pit Braveheart (1995) against Gladiator (2000) in a no-holds-barred battle to decide which film reigns supreme as the greatest historical epic of all time. We break down everything that matters: The raw, passionate cry for freedom in Mel Gibson’s Braveheart vs. the cold vengeance an...

What if the greatest sci-fi movie ever made was actually the scariest horror film of all time? \In this episode, I break down how Alien completely changed the game — the suffocating atmosphere, H.R. Giger’s nightmarish creature design, that legendary chest-burster scene that still shocks people 45+ years later, and why it remains one of the most terrifying movies ever made. If you think you know A...

Rocky IV might look like a simple boxing movie on the surface, but it’s really a perfect time capsule of the 1980s — a film about rivalry, pride, politics, music, and the kind of larger-than-life storytelling that feels rare today. In this episode of Daska Discusses , I look back at why Rocky IV still hits as hard as it did the first time I saw it. From the shocking death of Apollo Creed, to the u...

Why is Star Wars: A New Hope still the greatest movie in the saga — nearly 50 years later? In this episode of Daska Discusses, I sit down with Dr. Josh — a massive Star Wars superfan and true galaxy geek — for a fun, deep-dive conversation about the film that started it all. We talk about: Why A New Hope remains the best Star Wars movie for so many fans The magic of the original trilogy and that u...

Gladiator isn’t just a blockbuster… it’s a film that stays with you. In this episode, I dive into why Gladiator still hits so hard — from Russell Crowe’s powerful performance as Maximus to Joaquin Phoenix’s unforgettable Commodus, the brutal arena battles, and that haunting Hans Zimmer score. This is more than just swords and sand… it’s about honour, loss, and why films like this just feel differe...

This one… gets out of control. lol In this episode of Daska Discusses , I’m joined by Yuto and Kosta as we sit down and actually watch Bloodsport together — and things quickly descend into pure chaos. We’re reacting in real time, laughing at the madness, quoting lines, and questioning everything from the Kumite rules to how anyone survives Chong Li. This is peak 80s action — slow-motion punches, d...

🎙️ MICHAEL – The MJ Biopic Everyone’s Talking About! Critics slammed it with a brutal 38% on Rotten Tomatoes… but audiences are loving it with a massive 97% score. So who’s actually right? In this episode, I break down Antoine Fuqua’s Michael from top to bottom: Jaafar Jackson’s insane performance — is he the next King of Pop? The jaw-dropping concert sequences and music Why the movie completely a...

MOONWALKER (1988) isn’t really a movie… it’s not really a music video… and it definitely isn’t normal. In this episode, I dive into Moonwalker — the strangest thing Michael Jackson ever put his name on. From “Smooth Criminal” to transforming into a robot, this is peak 80s madness. Plus, I take a quick trip back to the Sega days and the bizarre (but awesome) video game that came with it in 1990. Yo...

Most people think Rambo is all machine guns and explosions. But the original First Blood is something very different. In this episode of Daska Discusses , I’m joined by my guest Kosta as we revisit the film that introduced John Rambo and talk about why First Blood might be the most misunderstood action movie of the 1980s . We dive into what makes the film so powerful — from the tension between Ram...

This week I revisit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) — a movie I grew up with… but one that hits completely differently now. What I once saw as a fun kids film is actually a gritty, emotional story about brothers, identity, and finding your place in the world. From Raphael’s anger to Splinter’s wisdom, this film has way more depth than it gets credit for. And honestly… they just don’t make movi...

Before online gaming…Before headsets…Before battle passes… There was the arcade . In this episode of Daska Discusses , we step back into the early 90s when Street Fighter II exploded into arcades around the world and changed gaming forever. It wasn’t just a game — it was a phenomenon . Lines of players waiting for their turn, pockets full of coins, rivalries forming between strangers, and the soun...

In this episode of Daska Discusses , I revisit The Dark Knight — a film that didn’t just redefine superhero cinema, but changed the way audiences experienced movies altogether. I reflect on the anticipation leading up to its release in 2008, the unforgettable cinema experience, and the moment it became clear that this was something entirely different. From Heath Ledger’s haunting and unpredictable...

Predator might look like a simple 80s action movie, but it’s one of those films that still feels different every time you watch it. In this episode of Daska Discusses , I’m joined by my friend Kosta, a big fan of classic action films, to talk about why Predator still works today. We discuss our first memories of the movie, favourite scenes, best quotes, and why the mix of action, horror, and suspe...

BONUS EPISODE!! It’s Friday the 13th , so I thought it was the perfect excuse to talk about one of the most unsettling horror films ever made. In this special bonus episode of Daska Discusses , I revisit The Blair Witch Project — the film that convinced audiences it might actually be real. We look at the viral marketing that fooled the world, the genius of its found-footage style, and how the tens...

Nominated for a Record 16! OSCARS!! in 2026! In this episode of Daska Discusses , I dive deep into Sinners — a film that feels like it stepped out of another era. Set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta during the Jim Crow South and directed by Ryan Coogler ( Creed , Black Panther ), Sinners isn’t just a vampire film. I break down: Why this feels like the kind of serious, adult mid-budget film studios...

In this episode of Daska Discusses , I revisit one of the most iconic underdog stories of the 1980s — The Karate Kid (1984) — and this time, I’m joined by a very special guest. Yuto, a Japanese migrant who moved to Australia in the 1980s and actually won a karate tournament as a kid, brings a real-life perspective to the film’s themes of discipline, honour, and cultural identity. Together, we unpa...

In this episode of Daska Discusses , I go back to one of the most important and unforgettable games ever made — GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo 64 . For many of us, this wasn’t just a game. It was an experience. It was late nights, split-screen chaos, arguments over Oddjob, and that feeling of sitting in the same room with your friends, all staring at the same TV. GoldenEye didn’t just redefine mult...

In this episode of Daska Discusses , I dive deep into Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (The Final Cut, 1982) — a film I’ve been teaching in VCE Media for many years and still never get tired of exploring. Blade Runner isn’t just a sci-fi classic — it’s a haunting, philosophical, visually breathtaking meditation on identity, memory, and what it truly means to be human. I unpack why this film still matte...

In Episode 2 of Daska Discusses , I dive into Steven Spielberg’s Jaws — the film that turned the ocean from a place of freedom into a place of fear. I reflect on my own memory of watching it for the first time, break down some of its most iconic scenes — from the opening beach attack to Quint’s haunting monologue — and explore why the film still works decades later. More than just a shark movie, J...

Episode 1 of Daska Discusses is a journey back to the magic of the video store. I reflect on the sights, sounds, and feelings of browsing VHS aisles, choosing a film, and bringing it home for movie night. Along the way, I invite you to close your eyes and revisit that experience with me, before considering what we’ve lost — and gained — in today’s streaming world.