Best Jason Buff Podcasts (2025)

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A Slimy, Seductive Sex Squid in Andrzej Żuławski’s POSSESSION 1:36:38

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We’re kicking off our INTERNATIONAL EEKS triple feature with Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 cult classic Possession. Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani’s infamous Berlin breakdown becomes the backdrop for one of cinema’s strangest monsters—a slimy, seductive tentacled being. We dig into the film’s 6 monster reveals, the unforgettable subway scene, the Cold War…

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Survivor 49 | Cast Reaction 1:39:29

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No Buffs is back to assess the intro videos and bios of the 18 contestants who will be competing on this fall's Survivor 49. Who do we like? Are there any villains? And who will be the next Sole Survivor? Let's hear your first impressions of the S49 cast down in the comments. Survivor 49 premieres on Wed. Sep. 24, with a two-hour episode on CBS. 👕 …

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Death Spiral in Junji Ito's UZUMAKI 1:14:51

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Wrapping up our KILLER COMICS triple feature, we’re hopping on a bicycle in a sleepy seaside town to meet a transmutative, parasitic cosmic force in Junji Ito’s manga adaptation UZUMAKI, starring Eriko Hatsune, Fhi Fan, Ren Osugi, Keiko Takahashi, Masami Horiuchi, Sadao Abe, and Hinako Saeki. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bo…

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The Collector in Ernest Dickerson's TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON NIGHT (w/ Michael Varrati) 1:38:11

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Wrapping up our KILLER COMICS triple feature, we’re going all in on Christian blood magic with special guest Michael Varrati to meet the cartoonishly chaotic Collector in TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT, starring Jada Pinkett Smith, William Sadler, Billy Zane, CCH Pounder, Thomas Hayden Church, Dick Miller, Brenda Bakke, Charles Fleischer, and J…

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Deacon Frost in Stephen Norrington's BLADE 1:33:40

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Today, we kick off our KILLER COMICS triple feature with Stephen Norrington’s cinematic showcase of sunburnt suckheads. The blood sprinklers are spraying, the daywalker is slaying, and we’re trying to figure out why Blade has a blade, but Whistler never whistles, as we hop into a 1968 Dodge Charger to meet Deacon Frost and his raving legion of bloo…

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Jason Voorhees in Joseph Zito's FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER 2:09:03

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Wrapping up our CRUEL SUMMER triple feature, we’re renting a summer cabin on Camp Crystal Lake to meet the tenaciously territorial Jason Voorhees in FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER, starring Corey Feldman, Kimberly Beck, Crispin Glover, Joan Freeman, Erich Anderson, Lawrence Monoson, Camilla More, Carey More, Judie Aronson, Peter Barton, and Ted…

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Carnivorous Plants in Carter Smith's THE RUINS 1:08:46

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Continuing our CRUEL SUMMER triple feature, we’re trespassing on ancient Mayan ruins to meet an infestation of carnivorous vines in Carter Smith’s THE RUINS, starring Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Jonathan Tucker, Joe Anderson, Laura Ramsey, and Dimitri Baveas. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus content and commentaries, chec…

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56: A Time for Everything (THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2) + Derrick's Podcast Journey 1:42:07

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Have you ever felt like time wasn't on your side? In Derrick's final pick for the podcast (and our final episode), we analyze the divisive superhero spectacle/drama THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2. Derrick shares what he loves about this misunderstood film, and what his re-editing of it says about him. We discuss the Narrative Therapy Landscapes of Action…

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Vampires in Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (w/ Guilford Adams) 1:15:56

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Kicking off our CRUEL SUMMER triple feature, we’re hijacking an RV on the Texas/Mexico border with actor/director/bozo Guilford Adams to meet the seductive and sinister Santanico Pandemonium and her Titty Twister patrons in FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, starring George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Harvey Keitel, Quentin Tarantino, Salma Hayek, Ernest Liu, Tom S…

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55: Moving into Action (MAD MAX 2 THE ROAD WARRIOR) + Nick's Podcast Journey 1:19:59

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How do we learn to live again? In Nick's final pick for the podcast, we explore the wasteland of existence in MAD MAX 2 THE ROAD WARRIOR. We discuss what it means to move from talk to action, and how to truly let go of what's holding us back from progress. We also reflect on Nick's journey throughout the podcast, including insights about his relati…

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54: Word and Testimony (THE BOOK OF ELI) + Joseph's Podcast Journey 1:15:19

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What does it mean to walk by faith? In Joseph's final pick for the podcast, we analyze the post-apocalyptic action film THE BOOK OF ELI. We discuss the biblical themes in THE BOOK OF ELI, and the power of our testimonies. We also reflect on Joseph's journey throughout the podcast, including insights about his relationships with his films, while dis…

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Dr. Caligari in Robert Wiene’s THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI 1:32:45

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Wrapping up our MAD SCIENTISTS triple feature, we’re making our way to Holstenwall to meet an evil hypnotist and his unconsenting sidekick in Robert Wiene’s THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGAI, starring Friedrich Feher, Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, and Rudolf Lettinger. Tim Burton & German Expressionism on YouTube …

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53: What Do You Aspire Towards? (THE IRON GIANT) + Jason's Podcast Journey 1:26:25

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Who are the aspirational figures in your life? In Jason's final pick for the podcast, we analyze the beloved tale of THE IRON GIANT. We discuss the ways current films struggle to depict aspirational characters, and what it means to be an incarnation of hope. We also reflect on Jason's journey throughout the podcast, including insights about his rel…

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Survivor 50 | Cast Reaction 1:39:19

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No Buffs is back to assess the 24 castaways who will be competing on Survivor 50 next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52: When Desires Turn Devilish (WISHMASTER) 30:36

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What do you wish for? Welcome to 'Schlock Fest' where we choose hidden gem movies that can help us live a meaningful story. Last up is Nick's pick, a Blockbuster bottom-shelf horror flick called WISHMASTER. We explore how this demon Djinn thrives on making one's desires come true to their own demise. Nick also shares about mimetic theory, along wit…

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Dr. Moreau in John Frankenheimer's THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU 1:29:40

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Continuing our MAD SCIENTISTS triple feature, we’re jumping ship to a private island to meet the mad Dr. Moreau and his chosen family of genetically-engineered Beast People in John Frankenheimer’s (and partially Richard Stanley’s) THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU, starring David Thewlis, Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, Fairuza Balk, Temuera Morrison, Daniel Rig…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 13 Recap: A Straightforward Finale 1:10:58

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No Buffs recaps episode 13 of Survivor 48. Topics include: Where our Sole Survivor ranks among the new era winners, fire-making tips, why Simmotion needs to be shelved, David's knock-knock joke, playing in the mud, one big move Eva could've tried, and more. 👕 Buy new No Buffs merch to support the show! https://breakingt.com/collections/no-dunks ➡️ …

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51: The Struggle to Belong (EMO THE MUSICAL) 34:43

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What is the difference between fitting in and truly belonging? Welcome to 'Schlock Fest' where we choose hidden gem movies that can help us live a meaningful story. Next up is Derrick's pick, a direct-to-streaming satirical-romance called EMO THE MUSICAL. We explore the similarities between Emos and Christians in their quests to find belonging and …

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 12 Recap: Did One Move Just Win The Game? 1:19:39

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No Buffs recaps episode 12 of Survivor 48. Topics include: Why Kyle and Kamilla's slick move may have just won them the game, audio edits at Tribal Council, a frustrated Mitch, an emotional trip to The Sanctuary, Shauhin's museum-worthy legs, how the jury will vote, season finale predictions, and more. 👕 Buy new No Buffs merch to support the show! …

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50: Fear of the Unknown in Nature (LAKE PLACID) 27:51

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How do we face our fears of what we don't understand? Welcome to 'Schlock Fest' where we choose hidden gem movies that can help us live a meaningful story. Next up is Jason's pick, a Sci-Fi Channel original-type called LAKE PLACID. We explore how a band of misfits find solidarity in their efforts to contain a giant mammal-eating crocodile. Jason al…

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Howard Howe in Kevin Smith's TUSK (w/ Don Campbell) 1:44:09

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Kicking off our MAD SCIENTISTS triple feature, we’re traveling deep into the Great White North with horror author Don Campbell to meet the lonely lunatic, Howard Howe, and his human-walrus abomination, in Kevin Smith’s TUSK, starring Justin Long, Michael Parks, Haley Joel Osment, Genesis Rodriguez, Lily-Rose Depp, Harley Quinn Smith, and Johnny Dep…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 11 Recap: Outloyal, Outloyal, Outloyal 1:04:40

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No Buffs recaps episode 11 of Survivor 48. Topics include: Kyle's moral dilemma, paranoid Joe, the most anticlimactic Journey of all-time, David standing at Tribal Council, food etiquette, whether letters from loved ones could save this season, which players we'd like to see return, and more. 👕 Buy new No Buffs merch to support the show! https://br…

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49: Brotherhood Beyond Biology (FOUR BROTHERS) 23:57

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What is the definition of family? Welcome to 'Schlock Fest' where we choose hidden gem movies that can help us live a meaningful story. First up is Joseph's pick, a Walmart Bargain Bin find called FOUR BROTHERS. We explore how these four wayward men reunite when their source of unity is violently taken from them. Joe also shares stories about his b…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 10 Recap: That's A Rap 1:00:06

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No Buffs recaps episode 10 of Survivor 48. Topics include: Why Mitch and company are playing so scared, Kyle's reward strategy, Star's rapping, fried chicken and waffles, pointless rice negotiations, aggressive jury management, why next week's episode could decide this season, and more. 👕 Buy new No Buffs merch to support the show! https://breaking…

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Dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg's JURASSIC PARK (w/ Sarah Clingenpeel) 1:41:08

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Wrapping up our ROTTEN EGGS triple feature, special guest Sarah Clingenpeel from Terror Films joins us as we follow an adorable, but audacious billionaire to a private island in Costa Rica to meet his caravan of cretaceous carnivores in Steven Spielberg’s JURASSIC PARK, starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Wayne Knig…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 9 Recap: Knock On Wood 1:07:18

5M ago1:07:18

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No Buffs recaps episode 9 of Survivor 48. Topics include: Why we loved this fantastic old-school episode, Kyle's incredible social game, Godfather Joe, Star's swimming lessons, which players need to kick it into another gear, Eva's late night quest, what drink or food would comfort you after a devastating blindside, and more. 👕 Buy new No Buffs mer…

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48: Reordering and the Poetry of Everyday Life (PATERSON) 1:17:41

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How do you find beauty in the ordinary? In our final installment on 'Authenticity', Nick gets personal in a conversation about Jim Jarmusch's poetic film PATERSON. We discuss the order-disorder-reorder process through the biblical prophets, along with an uncomfortable reality about loving films. We share insights from Richard Rohr and Eugene Peters…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 8 Recap: Foot Meets Mouth 1:11:23

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No Buffs recaps episode 8 of Survivor 48. Topics include: Watering down an iconic endurance challenge, Star losing her vote, whether production gifted Eva an advantage, the awkwardness of pairing up for challenges, Chrissy trying to rally the troops, Wormtongue Mary whispering in David's milky ear, fighting animals, air biscuits, and more. 👕 Buy ne…

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Xenomorphs in James Cameron's ALIENS 1:53:47

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Continuing our ROTTEN EGGS triple feature, we’re investigating the remains of an extraterrestrial ghost town to meet a family of phallic-headed flesh-feeders and their cosmic Queen, commonly known as BITCH, in James Cameron’s ALIENS, starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein, Al Matthews,…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 7 Recap: Double Elimination Time (with Rome Cooney) 1:27:33

5M ago1:27:33

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No Buffs recap episode 7 of Survivor 48 with last season's pre-merge star, Rome Cooney! Topics include: A tasty new tribe name, the numerous grip challenge bits (Shauhin's soundtrack, Body by Jeff, casting promos), changing your handwriting in the voting booth, the double elimination structure, who's looking like a zero vote finalist, Rome's Surviv…

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47: Authenticity - In Search for Something Real (NETWORK) 1:08:30

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How do you hold onto what's real when everything around you feels artificial? In our next episode on 'Authenticity', we deep dive into one of the most critically-acclaimed satires of all time: NETWORK. Through its novel-esque writing and theatre-like directing, NETWORK is a masterclass at showing how societal decay corrupts our true self, and the w…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 6 Recap: Milking The Merge 47:03

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No Buffs recaps episode 6 of Survivor 48. Topics include: The merge challenges, the new Muscles 'R' Us alliance, mud ratios, Star's breakout episode, so much milk talk, dancing Jeff Probst, a giant split vote, and more. 👕 Buy new No Buffs merch to support the show! https://breakingt.com/collections/no-dunks ➡️ Follow the No Buffs pod on Instagram: …

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Krites in Mick Garris' CRITTERS 2: THE MAIN COURSE 1:36:29

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Kicking off our ROTTEN EGGS triple feature, we’re screwed six ways to Easter Sunday as we meet an extraterrestrial infestation of Krites in Mick Garris’ CRITTERS 2, starring Scott Grimes, Liane Curtis, Terrence Mann, Don Keith Opper, Roxanne Kernohan, Lin Shaye, Sam Anderson, and Tom Hodges. Reddit Article: HOW CRITTERS 2 IS A TRANSGENDER NARRATIVE…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 5 Recap: When Jeff Cries, We All Cry 1:04:57

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No Buffs recaps episode 5 of Survivor 48. Topics include: Eva and Joe's emotional moment, Bianca's decision to tell Cedrek about having no vote, The Fruit Police, Vula bonding over family histories, David's milk, everyone having to compete in the challenges, and more. No Buffs recaps episode 5 of Survivor 48. Topics include: Eva and Joe's emotional…

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46: A Battle Worth Fighting (300) 50:50

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How do you contend for what you believe in, even when the odds are stacked against you? Joseph leads us through the film 300, the next entry in our 'Authenticity' series. We discuss how a film like 300 can be so beloved across diverse contexts such as schools, churches, addiction recovery, and Narrative Therapy. We also weed out fact versus fiction…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 4 Recap: Tribe Swap Masterclass 1:03:50

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No Buffs recaps episode 4 of Survivor 48. Topics include: Kamilla and Kyle's masterclass in deception, the curse of Vula, Sai and Mary finding common ground, seasonal cassava, who will now fill the villain role, our favorite pre-merge boots, bonding over jet skis, and more. 👕 Buy new No Buffs merch to support the show! https://breakingt.com/collect…

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Death in James Wong's FINAL DESTINATION (w/ Candi Carpenter) 1:30:01

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Wrapping up our UNLUCKY F*CKS triple feature, we sit down with musician Candi Carpenter to set off some doom-infused chain reactions and meet the Rube Goldberg of Grim Reapers in James Wong’s FINAL DESTINATION, starring Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Kerr Smith, Chad Donella, Sean William Scott, Kristen Cloke, Amanda Detmer, and Tony Todd. Candi Carpenter…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 3 Recap: Meet Me At Luigi's 1:23:51

6M ago1:23:51

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No Buffs recaps episode 3 of Survivor 48! Topics include: The historic and confusing Tribal Council, Mary's mind games, Cedrek's stipulation, the blindfolded challenge, Survivor Yahtzee, David living in a trailer on his dad's property, Kyle sitting pretty, who's in danger after the forthcoming tribe swap, and more. 👕 We just dropped new No Buffs me…

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45: Nature vs. Nurture with Archetypes (MEGAMIND) 50:49

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How much of our identity is dictated by your biology versus your environment? In our new series on 'Authenticity', we wrestle with the nature vs. nurture debate through the lens of the archetypes, using the film MEGAMIND. We also discuss the difference between Internal and Intentional States, the intersection between God's will and our desires, and…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 2 Recap: Done & Dusted 1:17:37

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No Buffs recaps episode 2 of Survivor 48! Topics include: Humble traits, Star feeling on the bottom of Liga, Kamilla "beautiful minding" the codex, Probsty 5G WiFi, the new Journey twist, MVP Mitch, whether Cedrek and Pizza Justin made the right move, and more. 👕 We just dropped new No Buffs merch! https://breakingt.com/collections/no-dunks ➡️ Foll…

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Lubdan the Leprechaun in Mark Jones' LEPRECHAUN 1:33:01

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Continuing our UNLUCKY F*CKS triple feature, we’re praying to St. Patrick for good fortune (and a good shot at survival) before meeting the greedy, gold-obsessed Lubdan in Mark Jones’ LEPRECHAUN, starring Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Holton, Robert Hy Gorman, and Ken Olandt. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube For bonus conte…

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Survivor 48 | Ep. 1 Recap: Answering The Call 1:27:55

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No Buffs recaps the premiere episode of Survivor 48. Topics include: the Fight For Supplies twist, cryptograms, why Kevin's medical moment didn't make the final edit, the emotional Eva and Joe scene, pizza metaphors, chocolate milk, puzzle construction, first impressions, Survivor 50 voting, and more. 👕 Buy No Buffs merch! https://bit.ly/4gtYnpM ➡️…

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44: The Journey Towards Great Art (RATATOUILLE) 54:17

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How does one become a great artist? Finishing out our "I Am The Protagonist" series is Jason's pick, the beloved Pixar film RATATOUILLE. We discuss the role of criticism in art, while settling the debate once and for all whether anyone can cook. Introduction (0:00) Why We Chose RATATOUILLE (0:54) Jason & Remy (10:10) Survival vs. Artistry (16:28) C…

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Survivor 48 | Cast Reaction 1:20:39

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No Buffs is back to assess the intro videos and bios of the 18 contestants who will be competing on Survivor 48. Who do we like? Who don't we trust? And who will be the next Sole Survivor? Let's hear your first impressions of the cast down in the comments. 👕 Buy No Buffs merch! https://bit.ly/4gtYnpM ➡️ Follow the No Buffs pod on Instagram: https:/…

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A Flesh-Eating Virus in Eli Roth's CABIN FEVER 1:47:14

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Kicking off our UNLUCKY F*CKS triple feature, we’re building up an appetite for pancakes and guzzling down the local water supply to meet a skin-crawling, flesh-eating virus in Eli Roth’s CABIN FEVER, starring Rider Strong, Jordan Ladd, Joey Kern, James DeBello, Cerina Vincent, and Giuseppe Andrews. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube…

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43: Embracing Your Uniqueness (CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS) 39:37

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Have you ever struggled to be accepted by your family or community? In this next installment in our "I Am the Protagonist" series, Joseph takes us through the quirky animated film CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS. We discuss the feelings of rejection that come when we embrace our uniqueness. Introduction (0:00) Why We Chose CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF…

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The T-800 in James Cameron's THE TERMINATOR 1:57:59

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Wrapping up our HIGH OCTANE KILLS triple feature, we’re popping our collars and spiking our mullets to meet Skynet’s body-building, face-shooting Cyberdyne cyborg, The T-800, in James Cameron’s THE TERMINATOR, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Earl Boen, and Bill Paxton. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spo…

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42: When the Power of Cinema Takes Over (CINEMA PARADISO) 1:00:37

8M ago1:00:37

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What is the relationship between the movies we love and the stories we live? This is a question we explore with on this podcast. But in this episode, we examine the pitfalls of our own premise through one of the most acclaimed films of all time: CINEMA PARADISO. Nick leads us through this intimate installment of our "I Am the Protagonist" series. N…

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Confederate Vampires in ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER 1:22:40

8M ago1:22:40

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Continuing our HIGH OCTANE KILLS triple feature, we're headed back to the 1800s with Timur Bekmambetov’s blood-soaked revisionist history hemoglobin-hungry hellscape. The political stakes are high, the wooden stakes are bloody, and honest Abe is honestly a badass as we twirl our axe and rewrite facts to meet an army of Confederate vampires in ABRAH…

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41: To See With Eyes Unclouded By Hate (PRINCESS MONONOKE) 1:07:16

8M ago1:07:16

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Have you ever felt trapped in a conflict that’s beyond your control? We kick off our brand new series “I Am the Protagonist” with a very personal film for Derrick: Hayao Miyazaki’s PRINCESS MONONOKE. This Studio Ghibli fantasy epic wrestles with how we can reconcile differing points of view. We also discuss the way it layers both Western and Easter…