Talkin' Lost Episode 82 - This Place is Death + Backrooms & Nicolas Cage Movie Draft

On this week's episode, we're heading deeper into the mysteries of the Island as we break down Lost Season 5, Episode 5, "This Place Is Death." We unpack the shocking return of Jin, the tragic fate of Danielle Rousseau's expedition, the growing tensions among the time-jumping survivors, and the episode's biggest revelation: the terrifying truth behind the Smoke Monster's influence. As Locke pushes forward on his mission and the survivors struggle to understand where—and when—they are, we explore how this episode expands the mythology of Lost while setting the stage for the chaos to come.Then we leave the Island behind and descend into an entirely different labyrinth as we review A24's Backrooms. Does the internet horror phenomenon successfully make the jump from viral creepypasta to the big screen? We discuss the film's atmosphere, world-building, scares, and whether it captures the unsettling feeling that made the original concept such a cultural obsession. We also examine how A24's approach compares to other modern horror adaptations and what the movie says about digital-age fears.Finally, it's draft time. Inspired by one of Hollywood's most unpredictable icons, we conduct a Nicolas Cage movie draft. From action spectacles and cult classics to bizarre deep cuts and underrated gems, each host builds the ultimate Cage filmography. Which movies make the cut? Which beloved performances get left behind? And can any draft truly contain the chaos that is Nicolas Cage?Time travel, liminal spaces, and Cage rage—it's all packed into one episode. Be sure to keep coming back every week for more insane episodes only on the #talkintvpodcast