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
The Iron Claw (2023)
Fresh off it's Oscars snub, Will & Jared discuss the hit indie wrestling biopic The Iron Claw. The film follows the lives of the Von Erich brothers as they follow in their father's footsteps to become world famous wrestlers, at the expense ...
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Will & Jared discuss the latest true crime epic by director Martin Scorsese: Killers of the Flower Moon. The film examines a dark chapter of American history wherein numerous people of the indigenous Osage Nation were exploited and systemat...
Michael Clayton (2007)
How'd it go in there? Will & Jared finally cover a film that is both beloved and overlooked: Michael Clayton! This 2007 legal thriller, one of Jared's personal favorites, is written and directed by Tony Gilroy. You may know Tony Gilroy as t...
Godzilla Minus One (2023)
Will & Jared were finally able to treat themselves to one of the best reviewed movies of 2023 and a franchise close to both of their hearts: Godzilla Minus One!Not quite a reboot, remake, or prequel, this film works as an entry poin...
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)
The new Aquaman film is finally out, and Will, a huge Aquaman/Black Manta fan, can finally have his day. In fact, Will finally took the 4DX plunge for this particular movie and Jared cannot wait to hear if Will loved or hated it.Will &a...
Rebel Moon (2023)
It's the end of the year and Netflix has decided to gift us a brand new, "original" and big budget sci-fi action film from director Zack Snyder: Rebel Moon!Will & Jared had completely different expectations going into this eag...
The Holdovers (2023)
As the holidays approach, Will & Jared get appropriately festive (and ornery?) with the recent Alexander Payne film The Holdovers! This 1970's cinema throwback stars Paul Giamatti as a grumpy boarding school teacher that's stuck supervising...
Titane (2021)
We are so back, and with a film we've been dying to cover. Will & Jared discuss the 2021 critical darling Titane! Titane is available to watch on Hulu and we do suggest checking out the film, especially if you're up for a bizarre fi...
The Creator (2023)
Will & Jared are back to tackle an original big budget sci-fi film written and directed by the director of Rogue One and 2014's Godzilla, The Creator!Is this project overly ambitious and ultimately unsatisfying? Is any original sci-...
Glory (1989)
Will rejoins Jared this week as they discuss the 1989 Academy Award winning Civil War film Glory! Is the film an overly long, Oscar bait snooze fest? Does the central plot feel contrived and the climax unearned? Or is the film surp...
Wayne's World (1992)
Will is out on assignment this week, so Jared enlists his lovely wife Kourtney to discuss one of their favorite and most watched films: Wayne's World! This early 90s comedy, based on a popular Saturday Night Live sketch, launched t...
Princess Mononoke (1997)
"Life is suffering. It is hard. The world is cursed. But still, you find reasons to keep podcasting."Will & Jared dive back into the world of anime to cover their first Studio Ghibli film, as well as their first film by legendary wr...
The Mask (Short, 2023)
Will and Jared discuss the recently released short film by comedian and writer Conner O'Malley which is simply titled The Mask. O'Malley's surreal blend of working class American millennial cringe, pop culture debasement, and a sprinkling of so...
Talk To Me (2022)
Spooky Month comes to a close as Will and Jared strap themselves to a chair and commune with the dead for the smash hit horror film Talk To Me!Is Talk To Me an effective horror film that deserves to be in conversation with the likes of ...
One Cut of the Dead (2017)
Spooky Month continues with the indie surprise hit One Cut of the Dead! Is this Japanese zombie film a stumbling, amateurish mess? Or is there more than meets the eye in this zany, single-take comedy? Did Jared lead Will astray by recommending ...
Martyrs (2008)
A legendary film in the Debaser canon, Martyrs has preoccupied the hosts' since the show's inception. A French movie so extreme, we cannot even recommend most listeners watch the film themselves. Martyrs is not for the faint of heart, ...
Suspiria (1977)
It's finally October, and that means SPOOOKY SEASON! To kick off a month of horror, Will & Jared dance around a creepy German ballet academy to watch the 1970's Italian horror film Suspiria! Is the film still awe inspiring and creep...
Akira (1988)
Will and Jared are taking a second stab at anime with the incredibly influential 80's animation classic AKIRA! Is the film still visually impressive thirty-five years later? Can Will and Jared parse the plot? Is it a coherent adaptation...
Come And See (1985)
Will and Jared have a look at the sobering Soviet war film Come And See. Based on the memoir of a Belarusian partisan, the film follows a young boy as he witnesses the atrocities committed by occupying Nazi Germany forces in Eastern Europe.&nbs...
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Will and Jared are back to tackle their first anime, 1995's cyberpunk classic Ghost in the Shell! This ground breaking feature was a major influence on works like The Matrix and Metal Gear Solid. Does the animated film hold up over...
The Fall (Short, 2019)
Will is out on assignment today, so Jared is left alone to his own devices. For this brief solo episode, he takes a look at the haunting short film The Fall, written and directed by Jonathan Glazer.You can watch The Fall for free at it'...
Yojimbo (1961)
We're back to debasing ourselves with movies! Will and Jared discuss one of the most influential action films of all time: Akira Kurosawa's legendary samurai western Yojimbo. After a thorough recap, the duo consider the impact of t...
Debaser Debrief: Warhammer 40k
Will & Jared are taking a break from film for this episode to discuss a hobby very near and dear to Will's heart: The tabletop game Warhammer 40k. There are many facets of this franchise to explore, so Will guides Jared through an overview ...