Best John C Meyers Podcasts (2025)

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Warlock: The Armageddon with Steven Kostanski! 1:05:53

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Steven Kostanski, director of "Psycho Goreman", "Frankie Freako", "The Void" and the upcoming remake of "Deathstalker" joins us to discuss the even more crazy, "Warlock 2". What are the rules of being a Warlock? How did half of those effects come to fruition? How does Julien Sands make it all look so effortless? We also talk extensively about his o…

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Arthur Brooks: What is Happiness? 1:01:05

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What is happiness? Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas sits down with Dr. Arthur Brooks to discuss one of the most prevalent questions in our society: What is happiness? The question behind his newest book, The Happiness Files. Based on his long career and his lived experience as a Professor and scholar, Dr. Brooks shares not only what happiness…

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Warlock 1:00:13

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Julien Sands and Richard E Grant face off in this fantasy horror about the son of Satan assembling a grimoire to bring about the end of the world. What more could you want? Throw in some great flying effects, animatronic eyeballs and a potion involving an unbaptized child and you've got a great gateway horror.…

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William Lane Craig: Is the Existence of God Provable? 1:02:41

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Can we prove the existence of God? In this Socrates in the City conversation, host Eric Metaxas speaks with William Lane Craig—Emeritus Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, renowned Christian apologist, and one of today’s most influential philosophers. Drawing from his new book, Systematic Philosophical Theology, and more …

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Sleepaway Camp Wrap up- with special guest- Matthew Wynn 37:15

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We wrap up our franchise chat, talking about all 5 Sleepaway Camp films! Joining us is scholar and author, Matthew Wynn to speak to us about his love for the series and most importantly- sharing sections of his Sleepaway Camp 3.5 script, written when he was just 16 years old. Matthew's Youtube Channel…

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Robert P. George: We Need Free Speech the Way the Body Needs Oxygen to Survive 1:08:51

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Is there an innate human knowledge of Truth? Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas sits down with Robert P. George, Princeton University Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program, to discuss his new book, Seeking Truth and Speaking Truth. Their conversation delves into the nature of humanity, examining how our understand…

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Return to Sleepaway Camp 59:03

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Robert Hiltzik is back! Felissa Rose is back! Alan is... one of the most irritating characters in a slasher? The director's second feature in 20 years provides some inventively intentioned kills, but still pretty light on the tension. Oh and Alan... yeah, Alan.By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Olivia Reingold: What Political Polarization Means for America 41:01

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How did Socialism become mainstream in New York City? In this timely and insightful conversation, Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas speaks with NYC-based journalist Olivia Reingold about her coverage of the 2026 NYC Mayoral race’s front runner, Zohran Mamdani. Reingold unpacks the shifting tide in the political and economic thought of Gen Z, h…

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Sleepaway Camp 4: The Survivor/ They/Them 52:02

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This was a tough one- 55 min of a 70 min film is a recycle of the previous 3 films! So to make sure we deliver, how about 30 minutes from our Patreon episode about "They / Them" ? So uh- subscribe to our Patreaon!By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Melanie Phillips: How Jews and Christians Built the West—and Why Only They Can Save It 1:11:40

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What are the Jewish and Christian foundations of Western society—and why do they matter today? In this insightful conversation, Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas speaks with journalist and author Melanie Phillips about her newest book, The Builder’s Stone. Phillips explores Jewish identity, the history of Israel, and the spiritual roots that h…

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Sleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland 55:17

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Angela is back, killing her way through a new camp, taking the identity of a much younger camper. Will the punks survive? How will Michael J Pollard make use of a Playboy bunny belt buckle? Does she make it out alive for a part 4?By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Larry Arnn: The Progressive Assault on the American Idea 1:02:04

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What is the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? Are these simply historical documents, or could they reflect something divinely inspired? In this conversation, Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas sits down with Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn to explore the spiritual architecture of America’s fou…

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Sleep Away Camp 2: Unhappy Campers with Brie Williams 58:42

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Brie Williams (filmmaker and writer for "Welcome to Nightvale") joins us to discsuss this sequel! This one leans much more into the self aware horror/comedy genre starring the sister of one of America's most beloved musicians. Grab your polaroid camera and join us in discussing outhouses, excessive nudity and ... party hats.…

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William Hurlbut: The Boundaries of Humanity 54:58

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Is there an ethical way to approach the boundaries and limitations of humanity? William Hurlbut is a Senior Research Scholar in the Dept. of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and an Adjunct Professor in the Dept. of Neurobiology at Stanford University Medical Center as well as an expert on the intersection of theology and science. He joins Socrat…

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Ross Douthat: Why Everyone Should Be Religious 53:19

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Do all roads lead to Rome? And do all paths lead to faith? Ross Douthat, a New York Times Opinion columnist joins Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas to discuss his new book, Believe, and share his case for why a renewed religious society aligns better with scientific data, history, and our desires for something beyond ourselves. Through his boo…

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Sleepaway Camp 1:11:12

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Pull on your best cut off short shorts and let's head to camp! Angela and Ricky are sent to summer camp by Aunt Martha and kids start dropping like flies. Who's the killer? Will Mel be able to keep it all quiet? And did you see that famous ending coming?By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Hellraiser Wrap Up 43:39

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We made it. 11 Hellraiser movies. 5-ish months. Do we sound tired? Maybe a little beaten down? We talk through the series as a whole, our favorite kills, the best Cenobite designs and what happens when you watch this many in a truncated period of time, in all its Pleasure and Pain.By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Hellraiser (2022) 1:09:28

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David Bruckner reinvents the franchise after years and years... and years of attempts to retain the rights. Jamie Clayton gives a new interpretation of Pinhead and we get about 6 more Cenobites! Does it work? Is it exactly what we wanted?? Let's talk about the final (as of this recording) Hellraiser movie.…

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John West: Stockholm Syndrome Christianity 59:08

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Has toxic empathy led modern Christians to live in a Stockholm Syndrome-like way towards an opposing world? John West, Vice President of the Seattle-based Discovery Institute, where he also serves as Managing Director of the Institute’s Center for Science & Culture, shares how the overwhelming influence of toxic empathy and desire to appease popula…

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BONUS Episode: Final Destination Bloodlines 1:02:46

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Newly minted "Bloodlines" of all sorts expert, Michael Holloway joins us to chat about the latest installment of the Final Destination series! If you are new to the show, you can hear us discuss the rest of the series back in September of 2022.By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Andrew Klavan: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness 1:05:32

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What do Woody Allen, Dostoevsky, and Cain and Able have in common? What are the underlying psychological themes and influences in modern horror? Andrew Klavan, an award-winning writer, screenwriter, and media commentator joins Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas to discuss his new book, The Kingdom of Cain. Klavan explores how artists’ imaginati…

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Hellraiser Judgement 1:05:30

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Gary Tunnicliffe, the Keeper of the Hellraiser Lore, finally gets his chance to write and direct a Hellraiser film. Every dollar is on the screen (and then some) with this one. Not as bad as it could be, though. And we will always celebrate the Passion. Unfortunately Gary pays a price- and that is his long friendship with Doug Bradley.…

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Hellraiser Revelations 1:01:12

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We finally made it... to THIS one. Had more fun talking about it than watching it but at least it *feels* like a Hellraiser movie. Shot in 11 days for $300K, this was another attempt to retain those rights at the last minute.By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Hellraiser: Hellworld 50:13

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Evil Goes Online. For about 15 minutes.. and then we're just at a house party. Henry Cavill! Lance Henricksen! Pinhead decapitations! Well, they did what they could with a week's prep time.. sorta.By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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James Lindsey: Exposing the Insanity of Modern Academia 57:51

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Is the West in decline? Dr. James Lindsay is the author of books like Cynical Theories, The Marxification of Education, and most recently, The Queering of the American Child. He joins Socrates in the City host, Eric Metaxas to discuss his experiences in uncovering the hypocrisy of academic journals and the critical theory, cultural and academic mar…

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Hellraiser: Deader 1:05:50

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Finally. We got to "Deader". And uh.. hey if you're grading on a recent curve, kinda worth checking out. Let's all go to Romania, cuz Amsterdam is so 90s. Are you still with us on this journey?By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Iain McGilchrist 42:30

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Iain McGilchrist is a former Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, an associate Fellow of Green Templeton College, Oxford, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists to name a few. A leading scholar in the field of neurology he has published original research on neuroimaging in schizophrenia, the phenomenology of schizophrenia, and is the au…

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Hellraiser: Hellseeker 57:56

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We start the Bota triptych and seek some Hell- of our own making! And it seems like Hell is... just sorta annoying. Most importantly, its the return of Kirsty, our final girl from the original two films. Also, spot the Double Bradley!By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Katherine Birbalsingh: Is Classical Education the Key to Reviving the West? 45:54

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Headmaster of Michaela school, Katherine Birbalsingh sits down with host Eric Metaxas to discuss the challenges of speaking about the deficiencies in the UK school system and how it led her to begin her school and initiate a reform of Classical Education against the ‘soft bigotry of low expectations’. The post Katherine Birbalsingh: Is Classical Ed…

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James Orr: Maintaining Orthodoxy in an Evolving West 1:01:46

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What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What does the world of philosophy have to do with the world of religion? Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the Faculty of Divinity, Dr. James Orr joins host Eric Metaxas to have a conversation on the Twilight of the West, the relationship between orthodoxy and orthopraxy, and the enduring influence of Hell…

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Hellraiser: Inferno 55:43

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"Sinister" and "Doctor Strange" filmmaker, Scott Derrickson's first feature film shows us what happens when you go the "Hell of your Own Making" route. This movie thinks it is *very* clever and doesn't quite hit the spot for us with all of its shoehorned ideas.By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Konstantin Kisin: Can Western Civilization Survive without Free Speech? 59:54

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Is the West inherently bad? Konstantin Kisin, Writer, social commentator, co-host of TRIGGERnometry and comedian, sits down with Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas to discuss how the rise of ‘woke culture’ undermines the multifaceted history of the West. They explore the limits of free speech, the balance between fear and change, and the relati…

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Hellraiser IV: Bloodlines 1:12:10

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We welcome back special guest, Michael Holloway! Ok, part 4 runs through about 300+ years and that IS ambitious. Does Alan Smithee pull it off? Is the Workcut better? Is Angelique a lover of Pinhead or an adversary??By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth 1:31:01

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Is there enough to discuss in this movie to make a 90 minute show? We think so. This is where Hellraiser veers off into true franchise territory, hitting that sweet slasher time in the early 90s. Pinhead goes freelance, tries his luck without Leviathan to create a Hell on Earth. Who's your favorite psuedo-Cenobite? Do they stack up to Butterball, C…

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Hellbound: Hellraiser II 1:05:01

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What's your Pleasure? Scalpel self mutilation? Messages from the beyond delivered by Skinless Men? A Labyrinth of personal hells overseen by a Leviathan? If you're like us, you'll enjoy the second Hellraiser film!By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Venice Tennis Dennis (Dennis Gubbins) 1:22:48

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Venice denizen Dennis Gubbins joins the gang to talk writing, acting and, you guessed it, Venice. Also, goodbye forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hellraiser 1:05:58

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We discuss Clive Barker's seminal first film! Not a slasher of the 80s as it is often lumped in with, this much more adult love story tackles themes of longing, complacency... and intradimensional kink demons. There's 11 of these... and we're hitting all of them. Join us! Coil's Unreleased Hellraiser soundtrack…

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RE-AIR: Seth Meyers! 1:16:14

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We'll be back next week with new episodes. Happy New Year! - Seth Meyers sits down with the gang to discuss SNL, Late Night, and why the Boston accent is the funniest in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Gremlins Wrap Up 26:56

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We wrap up 2, count 'em 2 Gremlins films. Favorite Gremlin? Favorite Kill? What else could you really do with this franchise after pushing the boundaries with "The New Batch"?By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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RE-AIR: Mike Scully (The Simpsons, Duncanville, Everybody Loves Raymond) 1:39:58

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From Episode 25! "We love Mike Scully and so will you." Our first visit from legendary comedy writer, Mike Scully! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Gremlins 2: The New Batch w/ special guest, Dan McCoy! 1:11:13

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Joe Dante finally returns with an idea for a sequel that is so great- the franchise went no further! Co-host of The Flophouse, Dan McCoy joins us to discuss a deeply held favorite of his and ours. The Flophouse Podcast Key and Peele- Gremlins 2By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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Merry Christmas, Again! 49:46

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We get the best Christmas gift… Tom Gammill! Goldy warmly embraces Alec’s Piano Man bit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Oye! Oye! Oye! The Big “It’s a Wonderful Life” Podcast 1:03:30

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The gang discovers a Christmas classic after they recover from the most bizarre photo ever taken of JC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Gremlins 55:40

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The only way to complete talking about rasclin' is to talk about the one that did it best, "Gremlins". Do we like the darker version of the script or the family friendly version? Who's your favorite bar Gremlin?By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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“C” Is For Planes, Trains and Automobiles 48:34

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The gang discusses the Steve Martin/John Candy holiday classic. Goldy gets a major medical diagnosis live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Critters Wrap Up & Frankie Freako with Stuart Wellington! 53:07

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In our 100th episode, we wrap up all five Critters movies with special guest Stuart Wellington! Before we get into Critters, we talk, "FRANKIE FREAKO" by Steven Kostanski, which is partially inspired by "little guys rasclin' around" type movies. Speaking of- most rewatchable sequel? Best kill? Best scene of Rasclin'? Listen to more Stuart on The Fl…

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RE:AIR - Dateline: A Typical Disgusting Display 1:15:08

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Throwback episode from November 2023: Dateline correspondent, and all-around great guy, Josh Mankiewicz joins the gang to talk true crime, and growing up in a dynastic American family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Critters Attack! 50:54

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The 5th and final entry in the Critters saga, some 27 years after the previous. Does "Aunt Dee" rise to the ranks of a Lori Strode of Sally Hardesty for one last ride? Does the late entry of a Mogwai like creature help? These answers are "no" of course, but still fun to talk about.By James Strayer and John C Meyers

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A Typical Disgusting Holiday Movie 49:29

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Sans guest, the gang discusses holiday sex, holiday movies, and John Viener’s Grits Carlton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Groff Broadway (Jonathan Groff - Blackish, Conan O'Brien, HIMYM) 1:34:11

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Legendary writer Jonathan Groff joins the gang to talk about Conan, Black-ish, and a project with Siegfried and Roy that proves sometimes the show mustn’t go on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.