Best Exploding Heads Horror Movie Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text The Rage virus didn’t just come back. It learned how to live with scarcity, built a pecking order, and forced an island of survivors to build a life between tides. We break down 28 Years Later through the lens of survival logic: what the infection still does in seconds, what’s changed about feeding and endurance, and how the “alpha” …

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The Tactical Trivia Gauntlet Part 2 39:12

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Send us a text A fortified hospital, a flickering power grid, and a psych ward that plays tricks on your head—this gauntlet throws everything at us and then some. We set a single objective—reach the roof for extraction—and make a series of messy, decisive moves to get there: a salt “oval” for confidence, a tarp that doubles as a map and gear hauler…

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Exploding Heads 242: I Saw the TV Glow (2024) 2:19:11

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Dave and Christian talk 3D, what movies they've watched and end with a review of I Saw the TV Glow (2024). Enjoy!

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The Tactical Trivia Gauntlet Part 1 44:44

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Send us a text A mall under siege, a rooftop helicopter you might miss, a silverback gorilla staring down a crowd, a farmhouse whispering your name, and a lifeboat that turns a tarp into a lifeline this one takes our Season Five highlights and turns them into a tactical survival game. We put our own debates on trial: Did the survivors in Dawn of th…

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Exploding Heads 241: The Strangers Chapter 1 (2024) 1:56:35

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Dave and Christian talk music / concerts, 2024 Horror and Slasher watches, and then review The Strangers Chapter 1 (2024). Hope you enjoy.

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CODE BLACK: The Truth Part 2 35:58

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Send us a text A sealed lab, a tank of pink mist, and a hidden elevator to a place no one should see—our run-and-gun infiltration turns into a sprint against a one-hour countdown to total immolation. We gear up with scavenged Kevlar, swap weapons under stress, and bluff our way into sub-level three to confront the elusive Dr. Thorpe. Behind hastily…

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Exploding Heads 240: The First Omen (2024) 1:45:30

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Dave and Christian talk about slashers and 2024 horror they've watched, and then jump into a review of The First Omen (2024). Thanks for listening.

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Exploding Heads 239: Abigail and Sting 2:09:12

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Dave and Christian talk new slasher film ideas, Horror Box Office and Summer movies, Fangoria online, 8K/4K/digital and physical, Slasher and 2024 Horror watches, and then jump into reviews of Abigail and Sting. Intro 0:00 - 1:34:34 Abigail (2024) 1:34:34 - 1:51:28 Sting (2024) 1:51:28 - 2:09:12 Thanks for listening!…

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CODE BLACK: The Truth 45:00

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Send us a text The operating table was supposed to be the end of your appendix troubles—not the beginning of a nightmare that would leave you fighting for your life in a hospital gone mad. Welcome back to the terrifying continuation of "Code Black," where we pick up right after our survivors escaped their initial operating room horror. Armed with n…

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Survival Word Association Challenge 2 46:13

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Send us a text The ability to communicate clearly during a crisis might be your most valuable survival skill. In this episode, we put our communication abilities to the test with our survival-themed guessing game "1 to 100," where players must identify crucial survival items through a series of clues. Think of it as "hot and cold" with life-or-deat…

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Will You Survive "Battle Royale": Exploding Collars and Bad Aim. Guest Special!!!!!!! 32:18

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Send us a text Battle Royale burst onto the global cinema scene in 2000, introducing the world to a disturbing vision of dystopian Japan where high school students are forced to fight to the death on a remote island. Two decades later, this cult classic continues to shock, disturb, and fascinate audiences worldwide. Joined by our special guest and …

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Geopardy 4 PT 2: Survival Trivia Face-Off 40:02

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Send us a text What happens when survival experts face off in a high-stakes trivia battle? Pure chaos and surprising revelations about what they do—and don't—know about survival. In this special game show episode, hosts Erik, TJ, and Alex compete in "Geopardy," a survival-themed trivia challenge spanning six categories: self-defense, camping, survi…

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Geopardy 4: Zombies, Bushcraft, and Buzzer Beaters 34:00

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Send us a text Game shows and survival might seem like an unlikely pairing, but in this special birthday episode for Erik, we combine competitive trivia with life-saving knowledge in our revival of "Geopardy" (with a G, not a J—we're very particular about that). Armed with buzzers and quick reflexes, TJ and Erik face off across six challenging cate…

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Will You Survive Our Fourth Tier List 1:12:03

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Send us a text The curtain falls on Season 5 with a high-stakes showdown as TJ and Eric find themselves deadlocked with 10 season points each. To break this unprecedented tie, host Alex devises a brilliant challenge: correctly guess how he would rank all seventeen survival movies they've covered this season. What unfolds is a masterclass in friends…

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Will You Survive "The Purge Election Year": Democracy's Darkest Night 56:36

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Send us a text What happens when a society normalizes violence as a political tool? In our analysis of The Purge: Election Year, we explore how this third installment in the franchise transforms from simple horror premise into pointed political commentary. Senator Charlie Roan's presidential campaign promises to end the annual Purge, making her the…

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Will You Survive "The Purge Anarchy" :Rebellion, and Rich People's Games 1:10:10

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Send us a text When a couple's car mysteriously breaks down hours before the annual Purge begins, they find themselves stranded in downtown Los Angeles as chaos descends. Rescued by a heavily armed stranger with his own agenda for the night, they join other civilians caught outside during the 12-hour period where all crime is legal. The Purge: Anar…

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Will You Survive "The Purge": Family Betrayals and Bloody Survival 1:10:04

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Send us a text A seemingly impenetrable fortress, a wealthy family, and the annual night when all crime becomes legal—what could possibly go wrong? The answer: everything, when your teenagers decide to sabotage your carefully constructed safety plan. The 2013 film "The Purge" introduced audiences to a disturbing vision of America where one night ea…

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Exploding Heads 238: Founder's Day & Departing Seniors 1:59:46

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Dave and Christian are back to talk more slashers old and new. Intro 0:00 - 1:18:02 Founder's Day 1:18:02 - 1:38:05 Departing Seniors 1:38:05 - 1:59:46 Enjoy!

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Will You Survive "The Day After Tomorrow": Surviving Climate Catastrophe 48:21

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Send us a text The world freezes over in a matter of days. Could you survive? We tackle "The Day After Tomorrow," the 2004 disaster film where climate change triggers a catastrophic deep freeze across the Northern Hemisphere. What makes this apocalyptic scenario fascinating isn't just the spectacle of tornadoes ripping through Los Angeles or a mass…

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The Survivors Auction: A Carnival of Horrors 59:52

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Send us a text Ever wondered what survival gear you'd choose if your life depended on it? In this uniquely structured episode, Alex and TJ face an auction house scenario where their survival coins must be spent strategically on unexpected items – from anxiety-ridden tracking dogs to family-sized Hot Cheetos. The premise quickly unfolds into absurdi…

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Exploding Heads Ep 237: Arcadian & Infested 2:07:05

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Dave and Christian talk about 2024 horror so far, TV shows, Tarantino, Kevin Smith, what slashers they've watched and then jump into reviews of Arcadian and Infested. Intro 0:00 - 1:21:25 Arcadian (2024) 1:21:25 - 1:39:41 Infested (2024) 1:39:41 - 2:07:04 Hope you enjoy!

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CODE BLACK: The Hospital Escape Part 2 37:03

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Send us a text Barefoot, freshly self-operated on, and trapped in a hospital from hell. Our harrowing journey continues as we navigate through blood-stained hallways and encounter horrors that defy explanation. The waiting room holds our first clue - a dead security guard with valuable equipment. We quickly discover that proper navigation requires …

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CODE BLACK: The Hospital Escape 42:56

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Send us a text You blink awake on a cold operating table, surgical clamps still attached to your open appendix wound. The operating room is eerily dark except for a sliver of red emergency lighting from a slightly ajar door. Something is terribly wrong. This special episode of Will You Survive takes a different approach as hosts TJ, Eric, and Alex …

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Exploding Heads 236: Stopmotion & Lowlifes 2:18:55

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Christian makes an announcement and then the duo jump into discussions on life, the EH movie, TV/Cable, and review Stopmotion and Lowlifes. Intro 0:00 - 1:06.17 Stopmotion (2024) 1:06.17- 1:32:05 Lowlifes (2024) 1:32:05 - 1:53:02 Slasher & Comedies 1:53:02 - 2:18:54 Hope you enjoy!

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Tarp = Map? Survival Word Association Challenge 1:03:47

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Send us a text Dive into the minds of our survival podcast hosts as they abandon their usual movie reviews for a hilarious word association challenge that reveals just how differently we all think about survival concepts. The premise seems simple enough: one host thinks of a survival-related word while the others try to guess it, receiving numerica…

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Will You Survive "Cast away": a man, a ball, and a deserted island 57:51

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Send us a text The iconic survival tale Cast Away takes center stage as TJ, Alex, and Eric dissect Tom Hanks' four-year island adventure with unflinching honesty and plenty of laughs. What would you do if stranded alone with nothing but FedEx packages and a volleyball for company? Our hosts immediately tackle the film's most controversial moment - …

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Exploding Heads 235: Immaculate & Late Night With the Devil 2:00:30

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Dave and Christian discuss what they've been up to and then review two new from 2024: Immaculate & Late Night with the Devil. Intro 0:00 - 1:10:34 Immaculate (2024) 1:10:34 - 1:27:40 Late Night With the Devil (2024) 1:27:40 - 2:00:29 Hope you enjoy!

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Will You Survive "Cooties": When Recess Becomes a Nightmare 59:54

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Send us a text We dive into the horror-comedy "Cooties" where a cafeteria food virus turns elementary school children into zombie-like infected creatures, forcing teachers to band together and fight for survival against their former students. • Film stars Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, and Alison Pill as teachers trapped in a school with infected child…

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Will you survive "War of the worlds": Tripods, Blood Spray, and Questionable Parenting 56:09

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Send us a text Could you survive an alien invasion? When towering tripods emerge from beneath the streets, using humans as gardening material for mysterious red plants, would you know what to do? Steven Spielberg's 2005 adaptation of War of the Worlds offers a masterclass in both catastrophic alien invasion scenarios and questionable parenting choi…

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Exploding Heads 234: Frogman (2024) 1:58:20

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Dave and Christian talk about… Fangoria/What we watched 0:00 - 1:44:31 Frogman (2024) 1:44:31 - 1:58:19 Thanks for listening.

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Will You Survive "Signs": Crop Circles, Water, and Family Fortitude 1:01:57

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Send us a text Graham Hess, a former reverend who lost his faith after his wife's tragic death, faces an alien invasion with his brother Merrill and two children on their isolated farm. • Importance of situational awareness in recognizing abnormal patterns in your environment • Animals going quiet as nature's warning system for approaching danger •…

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Will You Survive "1408": Evil Rooms and Mental Resilience 59:23

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Send us a text We dive into Stephen King's psychological thriller 1408, examining the mental fortitude required to survive a hotel room with a deadly supernatural reputation. • Mental resilience proves crucial when facing psychological horror rather than physical threats • The room manipulates reality and preys on personal traumas, particularly the…

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Exploding Heads 233: Even More Year of the Slasher 2:43:40

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Dave and Christian can't stop talking about Slasher films - Year of the Slasher 2 continues... Hope you enjoy. R.I.P Friday.

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Man vs. Beast: Could 100 Humans Defeat a Gorilla? 16:33

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Send us a text Ever wondered if sheer human numbers could overcome raw primal power? We tackle the bizarre question that's sparked countless bar debates: could 100 unarmed men defeat a single silverback gorilla in combat? The numbers are staggering. A silverback possesses 4-9 times the strength of a trained athlete, can lift over 1,800 pounds, and …

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Exploding Heads 232: Even More Slasher Talk 2:24:11

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Dave and Christian talk about even more slashers they've watched since the last episode. Hope you enjoy!

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Will You Survive The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It: Exorcisms, The Occultist, and Demonic Defenses 1:15:04

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Send us a text Exploring America's first case where demonic possession was used as a murder defense, we dive into the true story behind The Conjuring 3 and extract survival lessons that apply to any life-threatening situation. • Teamwork and trust form the foundation of survival in crisis situations • Staying calm under pressure helps maintain clea…

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Exploding Heads 231: More Slasher Talk 2:08:10

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As Year of the Slasher Part 2 continues, Dave and Christian return with even MORE slasher movie talk. Enjoy responsibly!

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Will You Survive "Life of pi": Tigers, Shipwrecks, and Acid Islands 52:22

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Send us a text Could you survive being stranded on a lifeboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger? This week, we tackle the extraordinary survival tale portrayed in Life of Pi, diving deep into the psychological elements that make this story both captivating and profoundly insightful. The conversation kicks off with a fascinating…

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Exploding Heads 230: More Slashers 2:14:45

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Dave and Christian return with a list of flicks they've been watching since the last episode. Hope you enjoy!

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Exploding Heads 229: Valentine (2001) & My Bloody Valentine (2009) 2:08:13

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Dave and Christian return for a Valentine special as they review Valentine (2001) and My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) as well as discuss slashers and what they’ve been watching! Intro 0:00 - 1:17:23 Valentine (2001) 1:17:23 - 1:45:06 My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) 1:45:06 - 2:08:12 Thanks for listening!…

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Survive or Die: Survival Improv Showdown 50:01

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Send us a text What happens when your survival depends on the most random item you could imagine? That's the premise of our brand new "Survive or Die" format, where Alex and TJ face off in a battle of creative survival thinking. Armed with nothing but a bizarre assortment of everyday items, our contestants tackle increasingly absurd scenarios. Pict…

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Exploding Heads 228: Humongous & Bodies Bodies Bodies 1:48:03

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Intro 0:00 - 59:52 Humongous (1982) 59:52 - 1:18:58 Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) 1:18:58 - 1:48:03 Thanks for listening!

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Will You Survive "Avatar": Exploring Connection, Nature, and Human Greed 58:19

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Send us a text Gather around, survivors, as we journey to the luminescent world of Pandora in James Cameron's groundbreaking sci-fi epic, Avatar. Our hosts dive into a passionate debate about whether this visually stunning film deserves its status as the highest-grossing movie ever or if it's simply "Pocahontas in space" with a fresh coat of CGI pa…

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Exploding Heads Horror Podcast #29: Christian’s Canadian Horror Story 1:00:23

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On the 3rd and final solo cast, Crazy Canuck Christian takes you on a historical journey of the horror genre in Canada; including the beginnings; the tax shelter slasher era; a special director’s spotlight; as well as his top 10 Faves.

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Exploding Heads Horror Podcast #29b: Brandon’s Hidden Gems 1:38:19

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On the second solo cast, Brandon takes you on a journey unveiling a collection of hidden horror gems.

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Exploding Heads Horror Podcast #29a: The Dave Z Project 2:04:33

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On the first solo cast, Dave Z takes you on a Found Footage trip.

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Exploding Heads Horror Podcast #26: Christmas & Boxing Day Spectacular 2:55:37

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Will You Survive "The Conjuring 2": Holy Water, Communion Crackers, and Other Questionable Ways to Fight Evil 1:14:23

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Send us a text Lurking behind the veil of a seemingly ordinary ghost haunting lies something far more sinister in The Conjuring 2. We dive deep into the notorious Enfield Poltergeist case, where what appears to be the restless spirit of an elderly man reveals itself as something far more ancient and malevolent. The spiritual battle for survival tak…

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Exploding Heads Horror Podcast #24: The Innocents and I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House 2:58:31

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Intro, Voicemails, emails, 2016 Watches 0:00-1:36:41 The Innocents (non-spoilers) 1:36:41-2:01:58 The Innocents (spoilers) 2:01:58-2:14:22 I am the Pretty Thing (non-spoilers) 2:14:22-2:46:28 I am the Pretty Thing (spoilers) 2:46:28-2:59:15