Best Slate V Podcasts (2025)

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 137: ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ (2025) (Teaser) 12:32

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On this teaser episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel delve back into motherhood horror with their review of The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (2025), directed by Michelle Garza Cervera. So, was this film serving mother? Or did we want to serve it some emancipation papers? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 137 to find out! For the full episo…

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Predator Badlands Review, Mummy Kpop Sequel, GTA 6 Delay, and ODPH's Ken Maney on Surviving Podcasting 1:32:55

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Frank and Jonathan kick off with announcements and a fun question of the week about sequels that outshine the originals. News hits include The Mummy's return with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, the 2029 plan for K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Grand Theft Auto VI shifting to November 19, 2026. Frank reviews Predator: Badlands and explains why it works f…

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 136: ‘R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead’ (Teaser) 20:12

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On this teaser episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Larry of the Here’s Johnny Podcast wrap up spooky season with an appropriately festive review of R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead, directed by Jem Garrard. So, did this film resurrect the genre? Or was it undead on arrival? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 136 to find out! For the full episode, sub…

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Decoder Ring | Cozy Autumn Mysteries 55:01

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Autumn may have more cozy signifiers than any other season—though we all have our own favorites. Maybe for you it’s sweater weather, football games, spooky season, apple picking, leaf peeping, or mainlining candy corn. Whatever it is, in today’s episode we’re looking closely at three of these autumnal staples. First, we get to the bottom of a recur…

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Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer Explained, Godzilla Minus Zero Tease, King of the Hill Renewed 57:05

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Stranger Things Season 5 trailer breakdown with the Queen needle drop, Eleven's new powers, and how the finale sets up Hawkins vs the Upside Down. We hit the Godzilla Minus Zero teaser, Crash Bandicoot's Netflix series, Hulu renewing King of the Hill, Clayface wrapping with practical body horror, and a Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow update. Plus Nove…

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Halo On PlayStation, Stranger Things In Theaters, and Eliah Mountjoy on Winter Soldier 1:51:01

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Frank and Squeaks break down a busy week in geek news before diving into two fresh reviews and a long chat with voice actor Eliah Mountjoy. We talk Netflix's Catan project, Stranger Things' finale heading to theaters, Blumhouse picking up Something Is Killing The Children, convention safety after the Emiru incident, and Halo landing on PlayStation.…

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 135: ‘Queens of the Dead’ (Teaser) 11:55

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On this teaser episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel talk queer joy and glittery zombies in their review of Queens of the Dead, directed by Tina Romero! So, did this film resurrect the genre? Or was it undead on arrival? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 135 to find out! For the full episode, subscribe to The More Deadly Podcast. To hear…

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Decoder Ring | The Red String Board Conspiracy 51:21

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There’s a ubiquitous prop in just about every police procedural and conspiracy thriller: a cork board pinned with documents, newspaper clippings, and Polaroid photos, all connected by a web of red string. They go by many names, including pin boards, string boards, evidence boards, investigation walls, conspiracy walls, and walls of crazy. These boa…

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Tangled, Jumanji, Ghost of Yōtei, and SVU Deep Dive with Author Neal Fischer 54:40

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Frank and Squeaks kick off with Disney's renewed push on a Tangled live-action film and the report of Scarlett Johansson circling Mother Gothel. They roll into the next Jumanji entry, talk what works and what doesn't with these reboots, then Frank delivers a spoiler-light review of Ghost of Yōtei on PS5, praising its deliberate combat, camera work,…

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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Mallory Drumm, Jay Drakulic & Alex Lee Williams of ‘Dream Eater’ (Teaser) 5:39

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On this teaser episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Mallory Drumm, Jay Drakulic & and Alex Lee Williams to discuss their terrifying found footage film Dream Eater. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Mallory Drumm, Jay Drakulic & Alex Lee Williams to hear our conversation! For the full episode, subscr…

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 134: ‘Twilight’ (Teaser) 15:11

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On this teaser episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel are joined by Larry of Here’s Johnny for an episode that was years in the making. This week, we review Twilight, directed by Catherine Hardwicke at long last, and it gets SPICY! So, was this a treat? Or a trick? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 134 to find out! For the full episode, s…

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When We All Get to Heaven | Setting the Table 25:12

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In 1993, more than 10 years into the AIDS epidemic, the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco (MCC-SF) tries to remember all they’ve lost. We think about remembering too after encountering an archive of 1,200 cassette recordings of this queer church’s services during the height of the epidemic. Whether you’re a regular church goer or would…

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Marvel TV Slate, Peacemaker S2 Reactions, and Adam Warlock with Jordan Reynolds 1:43:28

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Frank and Squeaks break down the biggest New York Comic Con headlines, from Invincible season 4 and Batman Knightfall to X-Men '97 and Marvel's Wonder Man. They give honest, spoiler-light reactions to the Peacemaker season 2 finale, talk about what the show sets up for the DCU, and then welcome voice actor Jordan Reynolds for a deep dive on playing…

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Decoder Ring | What the Cuck?! 56:13

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Earlier this year, a tweet went out from the official account of the Democratic Party, tagging the Trump advisor Stephen Miller. It was an image of what appeared to be a simple hotel room chair. But for those in the know, it was much more than that: It was a “cuck chair,” an online meme straight out of a popular genre of hardcore pornography in whi…

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Mandalorian on the Big Screen, GoT Doubleheader, Wolverine Gameplay, Peaky's Future, and Our October Watchlist 52:40

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Frank and Jonathan catch up after a busy con season and dig into the biggest geek stories they've missed. We react to the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer and its old-school adventure vibe, talk through why a Game of Thrones one-two punch in 2026 could work (and where House of the Dragon still needs to land), and break down the first real look at the Wo…

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 133: ‘V/H/S: Halloween’ (Teaser) 15:22

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On this teaser episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel kick off spooky season with an appropriately seasonal review of V/H/S: Halloween, directed by Micheline Pitt, Anna Zlokovic & more. So, was this a treat? Or a trick? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 133 to find out! For the full episode, subscribe to The More Deadly Podcast. To hear i…

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LA Comic Con 2025 | Daredevil Cast, WandaVision Stories, and Bryce Dallas Howard Highlights 53:34

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Frank and Squeaks break down LA Comic Con 2025 with a focus on fan-first panels and standout moments from the MCU stars on stage. Hear fresh stories from the Daredevil cast, WandaVision insights from Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, Jessica Jones reflections from Krysten Ritter, and Luke Cage set memories from Mike Colter. We close with Bryce Dall…

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More Deadly: The Director’s Cut with Mercedes Bryce Morgan of ‘Bone Lake’ (Teaser) 10:03

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On this teaser episode of More Deadly: The Director’s Cut, Rachel and Ariel sit down with Mercedes Bryce Morgan to discuss her erotic thriller meets slasher throwback, Bone Lake. Listen to The More Deadly Director’s Cut with Mercedes Bryce Morgan to hear our conversation! For the full episode, subscribe to The More Deadly Podcast. To hear it ad-fre…

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Wolverine Preview, Tombstone Casting, Mando & Grogu, Alien Earth Finale, Gen V S2 Kickoff 33:18

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Frank checks in with a quick status update, then dives into five big topics from the week. You'll hear first impressions of Marvel's Wolverine for PS5, thoughts on Marvin Jones III joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Tombstone, reactions to the first full Mandalorian and Grogu trailer, a review of Alien Earth's season one finale, and an early read…

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Decoder Ring | Why Do Actors Act Like They Can Sing? 1:01:32

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When an actor opens their mouth to sing in a movie, chances are high that the voice you hear will be their own. Even in music biopics, movie stars without much singing experience regularly go to great lengths to impersonate the most beloved vocalists of our time. Why not simply play Johnny Cash or Bruce Springsteen’s actual recordings, the reasons …

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 132: ‘Red Sonja’ (Teaser) 16:39

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On this tester episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Larry slash and parry our way through a review of Red Sonja, directed by MJ Bassett. So, was this a glorious victory? Or will it fall in shame? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 132 to find out! For the full episode, subscribe to The More Deadly Podcast. To hear it ad-free and get access to …

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Avengers Doomsday, BioShock Casting, Star Trek Day, Emmys Reax, and WB vs Midjourney 1:06:45

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Frank, Squeaks, and Thomas cover a packed week: dream casting for Netflix's BioShock movie, first takes on the Avengers Doomsday reveal out of Shanghai and what it signals for Doctor Doom in the MCU, Star Trek Day highlights and what the 60th anniversary year could look like, quick reactions to the 77th Emmys, why Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Mi…

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 131: ‘For Sale by Exorcist’ (Teaser) 10:50

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On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel get their giggle on with a review of the horror comedy For Sale by Exorcist, directed by Melissa LaMartina. So, did we buy it? Or should this movie be condemned? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 131 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: Red Sonja, directed by MJ Bassett. In the…

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Decoder Ring | Jane Fonda’s Workout, Part 2: Hanoi Jane’s VHS Revolution (Encore) 52:59

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In part two of our special two-part episode, we return to the 1982 VHS tape that created the at-home video industry: Jane Fonda’s Workout. On this episode, originally released in 2020, we deconstruct the tape itself, how it was made, and why anyone thought it was a good idea in the first place. Then we’ll explore how it was possible for an extremel…

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 130: ‘The Retaliators’ (Teaser) 9:20

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On this episode of More Deadly, Ariel and Rachel seek out some sweet vengeance in our review of The Retaliators, directed by Bridget Smith and Samuel Gonzalez Jr. So, was this movie vindication? Or do we have a new nemesis? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 130 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: For Sale by Exorcist, direct…

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Elden Ring Movie, Eternals Lessons, Doomsday Rumors Debunked, and Peacemaker S2 Premiere Review 50:38

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Frank and Jonathan kick off with the Question of the Week about who Alan Ritchson should play in the DCU, then break down A24 developing an Elden Ring movie with Alex Garland. They unpack the Avengers Doomsday "on-set feud" rumor and why it fell apart on closer reporting, talk through Kumail Nanjiani's Eternals comments and what they reveal about M…

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 129: ‘Somnium’ (Teaser) 11:02

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On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel is joined by Larry of the Here’s Johnny! Podcast for our review of Somnium, directed by Racheal Cain. So, was this movie a dream? Or did it put us to sleep? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 129 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: The Retaliators, directed by Bridget Smith and Samuel Go…

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Decoder Ring | Jane Fonda’s Workout, Part 1: Jane and Leni (Encore) 58:31

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In 1982, the Jane Fonda Workout became the best-selling home video of all time. Over decades, it and its 22 follow ups would spawn a fitness empire, sell more than 17 million copies, and transform Fonda into a leg-warmer-clad exercise guru. And 40 years after its initial release, when the COVID pandemic hit, the workout had a moment yet again. Peop…

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Gamescom, WoW Midnight, and Why Brand Events Still Matter 1:12:37

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Frank is joined by Kyle and Scott for a packed roundtable on Gamescom highlights, World of Warcraft Midnight reveals, and a friendly debate on brand events versus trade shows. The crew breaks down Hollow Knight Silksong hype, Fallout Season 2's New Vegas vibe, a surprise standout in Lego Batman, and how Blizzard's housing and three raids at launch …

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Paramount's Big Swing, Narnia First Look, Rambo Prequel, Roblox Safety, and Alien Earth Review with Alex Austin 1:38:11

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Frank and Squeaks cover Paramount's massive week of moves after the Skydance merger, including a new UFC deal, a bigger theatrical slate, a push for family adventure movies, and fresh Star Trek film plans. They react to Greta Gerwig's Narnia set photos, talk through the young Rambo prequel casting, and share practical steps for Roblox safety that p…

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The More Deadly Podcast Episode 128: ‘Forgive Us All’ (Teaser) 12:57

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On this episode of More Deadly, Rachel and Ariel say howdy to a new horror western with our review of Forgive Us All, directed by Jordana Stott. So, did this movie take us for a ride? Or did we wanna round up a posse? Listen to The More Deadly Podcast Episode 128 to find out! What to watch before the next episode: The Retaliators, directed by Bridg…