Debaser: A Film Podcast
Debaser is a film podcast hosted by Jared and Will. Each episode is a deep dive into both new and familiar movies as they attempt to analyze and interpret them.
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Episodes
123 episodes
Children of Men (2006)
Debaser begins a new miniseries on dystopian science fiction beginning with today's film: Children of Men (2006).What should an expecting parent do in uncertain times? Is this film criminally underappreciated? How prophetic is the movie...
It Follows (2014)
Note: This episode was recorded back on October 26th, 2024.Will & Jared sit down with special guest Alex Megna to discuss the 2014 horror film It Follows.Is the film a modern masterpiece or gimmicky trash? Are there unexplai...
PG: Psycho Goreman (2020)
Happy Halloween!Since Debaser was cut short this month due to, y'know, EVERYTHING, we are releasing a special episode today in honor of the spooky holiday.Will & Jared sit down with friend of the pod Alex to discuss the 2020...
I Saw The TV Glow (2024)
Will is out on assignment this week, so Kourtney sits down with Jared to discuss the A24 film by Jane Schoenbrun that's making waves: I Saw The TV Glow. Does this Lynchian, coming-of-age moody tone poem hit with a whimper or a bang?...
Rebel Ridge (2024)
Will & Jared discuss a Netflix original that is already being hailed as one of the best films of the year: Rebel Ridge! The film follows a black veteran harassed by police in a small southern town, forcing him to bring down the corrupt offi...
Longlegs (2024)
Will & Jared discuss what many are calling the scariest film of the year: Longlegs! Longlegs follows a gifted young FBI agent as she attempts to unravel satanic clues to stop a decades-long killing spree. Afterwards, Will also gives a quick...
Thelma (2024)
Will & Jared discuss the recently released indie action-comedy Thelma! Thelma follows the exploits of a 93 year old grandmother on the hunt for the crooks that scammed her out of $10,000, with her nagging but loving relatives chasing after ...
The People's Joker (2022)
Will & Jared discuss the recently released indie comedy The People's Joker! A send-up of the Batman mythos, The People's Joker is a coming-of-age story of a young trans woman looking to break into comedy.Is it one of the boldest com...
Saltburn (2023)
Will & Jared cover the polarizing and popular indie sleaze film from late last year, Emerald Fennell's SALTBURN!Is it a biting satire of the idle rich, or a tawdry take on Brideshead Revisited for the Euphoria generation? What infam...
The Prestige (2006) with Kyle Walker
Will & Jared are joined by Kyle Walker to discuss Christopher Nolan's twisty turn-of-the-century rival magician film, The Prestige! In this follow up to Batman Begins, Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman star as London magicians de...
Monkey Man (2024)
Will and Jared stare at Dev Patel's dreamy figure in his exciting new directorial debut: Monkey Man! Is this homage to action films successful in carving its own mark? Or does the monkey king ultimately feel lesser than its inspira...
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Will and Jared ride eternal, shiny and chrome, while discussing the newest entry in the Mad Max franchise by director George Miller. Is Furiosa a box office bomb for a reason? Or is it destined to be a cult favorite like every Mad Max m...
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024)
After demands from the fans and a brief hiatus, Will & Jared have decided to cover the big budget Netflix original Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver. Does Zack Snyder's Seven Samurai in Space work everything out by the end ...
Hereditary (2018)
The time has finally come. Will and Jared, with special guest Steven, sit down at a large wooden table by candlelight to discuss the A24 horror film written and directed by Ari Aster: Hereditary!Is Jared a little too fascinated with thi...
Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024)
Folks, have we got a jam packed episode for you this week. Will and Jared sit down to do two Dunes at the same time! We're covering both of Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi adaptations of the hit novel with Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024). <...
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
Will & Jared, avid Godzilla and kaiju stans, are here to discuss the newest film in the Legendary MonterVerse franchise currently topping the box office: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!Does the film surpass Godzilla: King of the Mo...
Porco Rosso (1992) with Dan
"If you make money from war, you're scum. If you can't make money from podcasting, you're an idiot!"Will & Jared return to the works of Hayao Miyazaki, and this time they're joined by their good friend Dan, to discuss the Studio Ghi...
The Insider (1999) (solo)
Jared is sick and Will is out of town for a convention, but it will take more than that to stop Debaser! In a rare solo episode, Jared discusses a film he recently viewed for the first time, Michael Mann's 1999 film The Insider.
Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
A man is found dead outside his home in France, and his wife is on trial for his murder. She claims she is innocent, and that her husband was suicidal. Their son, blinded from an accident at an early age, is the only witness and is unsure who t...
Top Five Movies of 2023 Part Two
In the conclusion to our Top Five of 2023, Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they list their top two films of the year and also give their honorable mentions and list movies they missed.Which movies will walk away as the Debaser ...
Top Five Movies of 2023 Part One
It's award season time and Debaser is giving flowers to their favorite movies of 2023! Kourtney joins Will & Jared as they look back at a stacked year of films to discuss their top five movies of the year.Which film will be the host...
Pacific Rim (2013)
We've made it to our anniversary episode. Debaser is officially one year old this week, and to celebrate, we are covering a beloved movie that both Will & Jared love dearly: The auteur directed, big budget, live-action, kaiju mecha film of ...
Ferrari (2023)
This podcast started with a Michael Mann movie, and on the eve of our first anniversary, we've covering his latest feature and first film in over eight years with Ferrari! Mann's passion project biopic starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz tel...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) with Jimmy Prescott
Jared & Will are joined by special guest Jimmy Prescott, a huge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, to discuss the recently released animated hit film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem!Does the film please hardcore and casua...