Debaser: A Film Podcast

Will and Jared kick off Florida Month by feasting on the hit alligator horror flick Crawl! The duo relate their experiences shown in the film as Floridians that have survived many hurricanes, suffered through I-75 traffic, and even some Alligator shenanigans.  Join us next week as we continue Florida Month with Spring Breakers (2012)! You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound...

Will & Jared wrap up their Paul Schrader miniseries with 2019's The Card Counter. Does it live up to Paul’s last film, First Reformed? Is Oscar Isaac the only actor nailing it in this film? Does poker hold the guys’ interest? All this and more answered in today's episode!    The Card Counter is currently available to stream on Max (FKA HBO Max).  Join us next week for the start of Fl...

Will & Jared ponder who can know the mind of God with Paul Schrader's critical darling First Reformed. Did Jared surprise Will with how dark and relevant this movie is? Is Paul Schrader some kind of sicko? What is even happening in the ending of the film? Will God forgive us for podcasting? All will be revealed in this podcast! You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellboun...

Will & Jared are beginning to peer into the works of Paul Schrader this week with what is perhaps his biggest writing credit to date: Taxi Driver. Martin Scorsese directs this 1976 neo-noir classic that sadly seems more true today than when it premiered almost fifty years ago. Next week: Paul Schrader's 2017 film First Reformed.  Content Warning: Both the film and the discussion herein de...

Folks, Jared & Will settle in with their anxieties while discussing Ari Aster's latest and most divisive film Beau Is Afraid. Is it equal parts repulsive and alluring? Does it stand up to Ari's previous horror films? Is it a comedy, horror, or something else entirely? Will this movie be in theaters by the time you even hear this episode? Tune in to find out!  Next week, a return to o...

Will & Jared sink their teeth into the latest vampire film to hit theaters: Renfield! It's a comedy with Dracula tropes that perhaps cribs a bit too much from John Wick. Did the guys enjoy the film? Is it a Nicolas Cage performance worth checking out? Are the jokes good? Do the guys run out of steam discussing the movie and spend a large amount of time discussing The Dark Universe instead...

Will and Jared discuss Neill Blomkamp's 2013 flick Elysium. Was Matt Damon the third choice for the lead after two rappers? Is Sharlto Copley overdoing it in this film? Is Wagner Moura our new favorite actor? Does Neill Blomkamp have another good film left in him? Can Jared remember the word "slang?" All of this and more answered in this episode!  Join us next week when we discuss T...

Will and Jared discuss the recent surprise hit D&D flick! Will, an experienced Dungeon Master, and Jared, an experienced Icewind Dale/Baulder's Gate player, break down the plot of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and get into their thoughts on its successes and failures. Is a new D&D movie a good idea in 2023? Will copying the Marvel formula work for a non-superhero film? C...

Will and Jared turn their focus to the derided 2015 film Chappie. Is it more than just a meme? Can Neill Blomkamp still make a good movie? Does Die Antwoord single-handedly ruin this film? Will Chappie be the breaking point for Will and Jared? Answers await in this episode! You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. Email the show at debase...

Will & Jared discuss the surprising hit Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Why is a sequel to a Shrek spin-off this good? Did Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse forever change the animated film industry? Did Jared like The Fabelmans? Answers to all of these and more, as well as speculation before seeing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania next week. You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling &...

Meegan! Will and Jared discuss the recent PG-13 horror hit M3gan! Is M3gan eating Chucky's lunch? Is it a worthwhile film? Does Will like any humor with his horror? Will the guys ever stop gushing about Pacific Rim? All this and more, including a rundown of Beast (2022) on this episode.  You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. Email...

Will and Jared catch up and discuss the Disney+ show Andor. Yes, it is a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and yes, it is as good as everyone has been saying it is. You don't even need to have a deep knowledge of Star Wars to enjoy it! Some small spoilers for the show within. You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. Email the...

In this jam packed episode, Will and Jared discuss Avatar: The Way of Water and later the divisive thriller The Menu. Jared gives the hard sell on 4DX, Will gets into being a parent, the boys fight over The Menu, and Will talks Jared into seeing Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Stay turned after the show for a bonus twenty minute (!) chat about video games, if you're into that sorta thing. You c...

Will and Jared break down the 2001 film Black Hawk Down. Tangents galore as they touch on 9/11, how little they know about the Somali Civil War and subsequent US involvement, the scope of the film's focus on the conflict, and eventually the Fast and Furious franchise.  You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. Email the show at debase...

In this inaugural episode, hosts Will and Jared discuss the 1995 venerated classic crime thriller Heat. Does Jared have too much fondness for this movie? Did Will even like it? Can the boys stay on topic for more than twenty minutes? You can listen to Reno Championship Wrestling & Spellbound and Gagged anywhere you get podcasts. Email the show at debaserpod@gmail.com Follow Debaser on Instagra...