Second Breakfast with Cam & Maggie

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Every inch of Westeros is haunted, and the two chapters that we're analyzing today both tell stories about exiled Targaryens wandering through ghost towns. Maggie's Comet Corner returns to make sense of Dany's strangely personal identification with the omen. Cam grapples with ghosts (both literal and metaphorical) and considers the novel's provocative navigation through the problem of evil, which includes a fascinating characterization of gods as evil ghosts. Fair warning, this episode contains more than one stupid tangent about camels.  LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected] 00:00 Cold Open: Camels 03:48 Recap of Chapters 13:40 Couplet Structure 16:54 Ghosts: Literal or Metaphorical? 24:56 Dany's Comet Corner 36:59 The Problem of Evil 43:59 Gods as Evil Ghosts 51:11 Closing Thoughts

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Hokum is by far the scariest movie of 2026, a rapturously original story that also feels like a thoughtful, whip-smart meditation on the legacy of The Shining. In this episode, we're exploring a dozen similarities and diversions between this modern classic and the most influential work in the genre. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected] 00:00 Intro / Impressions 01:00 Thesis: The Shining 01:55 Protagonist 03:38 Adaptation 05:37 Hotel Setting 06:24 Hedge Maze / Tie Pattern 07:56 Dick Halloran 10:23 Familial Implosion 11:38 Burial Ground 12:16 Doomed Bartender 12:38 Chatty Ghosts 13:04 Rabbit Suit 14:01 The Old Lady 14:29 Danny's Tricycle 15:50 Closing Thoughts

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In this episode, we argue that Miranda Priestly isn't actually the devil. With the help of the greatest play ever written, Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, we're taking a closer look at The Devil Wears Prada to better understand the movie's classic villain, as well as that strangely hopeful ending. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! With new perspective comes new insight, and we've got two brand new POV characters today! Maggie's Comet Corner returns to help us make sense of Theon's Freudian violence and Davos' prophetic doubts. Cam takes a closer look at Martin's narrative structure and stumbles upon an illuminating Tolkien comparison. We may have our first glimpse of Gondor and Rohan! Finally, we wrangle up all the creeping supernatural elements in this series and finally confront the many gods of Westeros. Are any of them real? How can we be sure? Does it even matter? Finally, we wrap up the discussion by revisiting and revising a few of our ongoing theories. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! What do you get when you combine the dark fantasy of Van Helsing with the horror of old school Universal monster movies — and then sprinkle a healthy dash of Red Dead Redemption on top? Well, you get Evil West, the outrageously fun fantasy horror western hidden gem that is the subject of this episode. Topics include: the ingenious gameplay hybrid of God of War 2018 and Doom Eternal, the power of contrast and saturation in art direction, puzzle piece enemy design, the restraint of a great fight, and the perfect "thrill ride" pacing of the Xbox 360 generation. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! This was a tough episode to record. Our beloved Alamo Drafthouse has spent the last few months systematically destroying everything we loved about it. In this fiery eulogy, we're reminiscing about what the Drafthouse has meant to us over the years, condemning what it has become, and analyzing the vile new mobile ordering system within the larger trend of corporate enshittification. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Luckily for us, George R. R. Martin seems to have written A Clash of Kings in couplets. And it's not just basic narrative themes or tone that he explores two chapters at a time, there are more explicit structural similarities too. In this episode, we're exploring two strikingly different and hauntingly similar accounts of marginal characters who have been thrust suddenly onto center stage. Maggie is exploring the Spider's riddles and the true nature of power. We're working together to take another crack at our ongoing Stark Werewolves theory. Cam's tracking ghosts through the Westerosi countryside, and stumbling upon an old friend. The discussion culminates in a titanic, brand new Macbeth conspiracy that's even more fruitful and wicked than the one we investigated throughout A Game of Thrones. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Riz Ahmed's Hamlet is both a fantastic film and a tremendously sharp, fearless work of adaptation. In this episode, we're running through a dozen of the smartest and most provocative choices that make this the definitive modern staging of Hamlet. Topics include: a new twist on Shakespearean doubling, high-speed soliloquies, first person editing, weaponized silences, and a rash of character changes that refresh centuries-old archetypes while retaining the soul of the original text. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Hunters of Dune is the first mainline Dune novel not written by Frank Herbert. In this episode, we're exploring the markedly different writing styles and narrative priorities that Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson bring to the series, as well as the equally unavoidable and unanswerable question of their fidelity to Frank Herbert's original vision. Cam's also investigating the sudden gold rush of gholas, face dancers, Reverend Mothers, and self-duplicating robots to build out a theory on dissolving personal identities and historical patterns. Finally, we zoom in on the novel's brand new villains, who paradoxically seem to come out of both left field and ancient history. This one's a doozy, let's dive in! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Chapter by chapter fantasy discussions lead us in some very strange directions. In this episode, Maggie does a deep dive into our characters' myopic, almost spiritual interpretations of the comet hanging overhead and then (not ten minutes later) she investigates the symbolism and historical implications of GRRM coding his aspiring kings with an assortment of precious metals. Cam explores the dueling mysticism and metaphor of the series' endless parade of ghosts before tackling the strange structural similarity of these two chapters and what could very well be a sweeping statement about cycles of history, dual identities, and the unavoidably tragic deaths of principled men. Fantasy — the genre that keeps on giving! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Dolly is a demented and delightful indie slasher, 80 straight minutes of "what the fuck" that totally revitalized the genre for us. In this episode, we're discussing the film through three pointed lenses of comparison: Hansel & Gretel, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Strange Darling.  LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Diablo IV's shortest season yet has also turned out to be its most promising. Season of Slaughter is an ode to fan favorite character 'The Butcher,' but beneath all the flash this season represents an exciting reinvestment in the foundational parts of Diablo IV. After a short burst of narrative, Sanctuary opens up with a whole bevy of new and refreshed activities. This is fun factor personified, and it has us feeling incredibly hopeful about the future. Topics include: state of the game, seasonal campaign, a class update exploring all sides of the Paladin, and a look at the forthcoming Lord of Hatred expansion. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! It's rare for a horror movie to divide us this much. Undertone scared the bejeezus out of Maggie, but left Cam completely cold. In this episode, we're exploring both of these reactions in turn as we investigate the question of what makes Undertone so terrifying and divisive. Topics include: invisible creature design, weaponized ambiguity, "downtime" in horror movies, our complicated relationship with genre tropes, and a reckoning with the most strangely overpopulated genre in movies: dead mom stories. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! How extensive is the connection between the Starks and their direwolves? Is it a metaphor about house sigils and "the pack," or is GRRM suggesting something more monstrous and surreal? In this episode, we're chasing the direwolves of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' across space and time, culminating in a brand new theory about the creatures that Cam has dubbed "weirwolves". We also return to Maggie's (increasingly metatextual) Comet Corner and reflect on the brutally contemporary fascism of the Goldcloaks. Finally, we investigate the idea that both the books and the show slowly abandon the story's most surreal and fantastical elements. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Clip from our latest Patreon-exclusive bonus episode covering The Bride!, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Psycho Killer, and Scream 7! LISTEN TO ALL 42 VOLUMES OF THE BREAKFAST BUFFET The world of horror is never dull. In today's episode, we're covering two ravenously bold, fascinating movies and two others that were crushingly disappointing and non-committal. Scream 7 is the Hallmark version of The Rise of Skywalker, an insult to the whip-smart commentary-focused filmmaking that began the franchise. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a gonzo meditation on violence, cruelty, and hope that refuses to make even one easy or obvious narrative choice. Psycho Killer is a genuinely fascinating, puzzling misstep that manages to entirely waste an interesting premise and strong creature design in favor of a Wile E. Coyote-style twist. The Bride! reminds us why we go to the movies, for big swings, breathtaking style, and original, fearless storytelling. Also, for Cam at least, for new and novel stagings of Doctor Faustus -- in this case, what might be the definitive and damningly American version of the tale. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected] Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here!

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In this grand finale of our 'Devouring Dune' series, we're discussing Frank Herbert's much-maligned & misunderstood final novel: Chapterhouse: Dune. Is the endless repetition of character resurrections and plot devices a sign of diminishing returns, or a lesson in pattern recognition that reveals the true ending of the series? Is the famously unresolved ending an indictment of the later sequels or a bittersweet commentary on the cynical nature of history and impossible narrative expectations? Hope into the no-ship and buckle up tight, this episode is getting esoteric. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Winter Burrow has everything Maggie loves in a game: beautiful art, meaningful story, gut-wrenching characters, talking animals, fun mechanics, and a dash of whimsy. Sometimes a game just hits. Topics include the unavoidable Stardew Valley comparisons, the value of a smaller scope, intentionality in game design, and the chance to furnish your very own Bag End. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! George R. R. Martin has a unique talent for ghost stories. In this episode, we continue to trace echoes and shadows across the blood-spattered halls of power in King's Landing. Maggie investigates the eerie comet hanging over every moment of the action, this time as a proxy for control. Cam sees another Targaryen mirage in the form of Joffrey Baratheon, and dives down a rabbit hole of dead kings and martyrs that totally reframes our understanding of Westerosi monarchs. We take a closer, more critical look at Cersei Lannister as a power player in the titular game of thrones, before finally tracking the ghost of Ned Stark as it doggedly haunts the steps of his similarly idealistic successor: Tyrion Lannister. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a fantastic season of television, and it's an even better adaptation. In this episode, we're exploring the relationship between AKOTSK and GRRM's The Hedge Knight to find out how this miraculous translation happened. Along the way we'll spotlight six essential changes that the show made to the source material, analyze the half-hour format, and discuss delicate tonal evolutions. After that, we break down the show's revolutionary approach to combat on-screen, consider the state of the franchise, and wrap up with a few thoughts on the future of big budget, genre adaptations. All Hail Dunk & Egg! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" is two movies at the same time. We begin by discussing the film on its own terms, before bringing in the larger context of Emily Brontë's immortal novel. This one is an absolute heartbreaker — it's not just a bad movie, but a terrible adaptation too. Topics include: endlessly laundering Heathcliff's cruelty, debating whether or not this is a love story at all, inconsistent production design, miscast leads, the strange shadow of Saltburn, all those missing ghosts, incomplete adaptations, and that Charli XCX score. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! And Just Like That … we're back in the world of Westeros doing chapter-by-chapter of A Song of Ice and Fire. A Clash of Kings opens with one big metaphor and a bunch of tricky new characters. Maggie's History Corner returns with a jaunt through the British Empire and a quick stop at Halley's Comet. Cam asks if Stannis is the new Ned Stark, and then worries that Davos is the new Lord Varys. We work together to uncover a treasure trove of unexpected parallels between Stannis Baratheon's pathetic host and the bygone Targaryen dynasty. Finally, we revisit our old friend "The Philosophy of Death" to see how GRRM is exploring and evolving his perennial narrative grindstone. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Iron Lung is a staggering work of indie horror, but we would argue that it's also an unconventional and hyper ambitious Faust fable, restaging the whole drama of Marlowe's classic deal-with-the-devil play inside a claustrophobic submarine stained with blood. In this episode, we're mapping Marlowe's characters onto Markiplier's minimalistic ensemble, laying out the terms of Simon's remixed Faustian bargain, and hunting for his oft-conjured but seldom seen Mephistopheles. It's Lynchian! It's Lovecraftian! It's positively Faustian! And here's the kicker, the film's ending takes on a whole new level of meaning and symbolism when interpreted through this lens! Let's dive into it! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! It's been called "revolutionary." It's been called "game-changing." It's been called "The Worst Game Show in Podcast History." That's right, Trivia Deathmatch is back for Volume 3! Ten rapid-fire questions of the finest fantasy and horror arcanum known to man. The questions are harder this time, but are we any smarter? LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In this episode, we're back in Westeros to revisit the first season of Game of Thrones, fifteen years later. Was this the best Game of Thrones ever got? Is this the best fantasy adaptation of all time? Let's dive in! Topics include: a total reevaluation of Jaime Lannister, the color palette of the Seven Kingdoms, the tension between big budgets and the viewer's imagination, forgotten character crossovers, the secret to great genre casting, grounded drama vs. epic fantasy, and the strange disappearance of chest hair onscreen. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! This episode is a celebration of Heated Rivalry and its refreshing avoidance of anything cliché – in romance, queer romance, and popular fiction in general. Topics include the power and pitfalls of representation, the unique storytelling potential of sex scenes, and the euphoria of narrative wish-fulfillment. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In this remarkably chaotic episode, we take another crack at making a Second Breakfast game show. Ten trivia questions, arguably zero winners, many more ASMR dice rolls, one contested bonus point — oh, and we completely forgot to keep score. I cannot tell you how much fun these are to record. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In anticipation of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, this episode is our deep-dive analysis of GRRM's The Hedge Knight, which will serve as the (absolutely fantastic) source material for the show's first season. Topics include: Witcher-esque grim optimism, dream / prophecy analysis, echoes of GOT & LOTR, and the chance for this story to be for fantasy what The Mandalorian was supposed to be for science fiction. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Discussion of Crossroads of Ravens, Ch. 17-23 The grand finale is here! In this episode, we investigate Sapkowski's searing final word on Faustian bargains, his continued experiments in form, and the conflicted legacy of Preston Holt. Maggie goes deep on the (surprising) return of the law of surprise. Cam argues against the idea that this series is "grim dark". LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! As a brand new year takes shape, we're trying something silly and different — a game show! In this episode, we're doing a trivia tussle / deathmatch (depending on who you ask). We've got ten horror questions, ten fantasy questions, lots of ASMR dice rolls, and one lucky winner! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Discussion of Crossroads of Ravens, Ch. 9-16 Crossroads of Ravens continues to be a fascinating, provocative addition to the Witcher mythology! In this episode, we're investigating the trustworthiness of Preston Holt, the stepping stones that tie this prequel to the core saga, and Sapkowski's latest riff on the franchise-long question about who the real monsters are. Cam wonders if this book is a speed run of the entire series. Maggie ropes in Prometheus and Frankenstein. We work together to analyze Geralt's strategic silences and the sudden onrush of Faustian bargains across the Continent. Oh and there's an evil slime stalking through the countryside. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! We're back for the sixth (!) annual Brekkie Awards, a celebration of the most affecting and transformative art of the year. In this episode, we're announcing winners, shouting out honorable mentions, and applauding Maggie's ability to cheat in almost every category. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Discussion of Crossroads of Ravens, Ch. 1-8 Surprise! We're returning to the wonderful world of chapter-by-chapter fantasy discussions with the latest Witcher novel, Crossroads of Ravens. In this episode, we're exploring the narrative paradox of introducing a character like Preston Holt in the ninth book of the series, young Geralt's illluminating / overlapping Faustian bargains, Sapkowski's tricky relationship with giving his characters "thesis statements," and the strange reputation inflation that happens when a franchise gets too successful. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! The grand finale of our 2025 Advent Calendar is finally here, so we thought we'd finally talk about something festive! For this episode, we watched the modern holiday horror classic "Krampus". Topics include: practical / digital creature design, the x-factor of onscreen family dynamics, key cinematic influences, and the existential, dread-inducing, high-pressure shadow of rewatchability that hangs over all holiday films. Merry Christmas! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In this episode, we're doing some very serious analytical work — creating the definitive tier list of all the worst breaches of theater etiquette we've ever witnessed firsthand. The vibes are frantic, the complaints are petty, and spirits are high. Happy Festivus! LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! After the recent disappointment of Black Ops 7, Cam went back to 2017's Call of Duty: WWII in the hopes of finding a simple, competently made FPS campaign. Instead, he found the most impressive, immersive, and profound game in the franchise — a largely overlooked modern classic that feels like a minor miracle in the current gaming landscape. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! We try to mention "fun factor" in all of our gaming episodes. It's a mercurial, tricky concept that is too often overlooked in critical analysis. In this episode, we're celebrating an absolute masterpiece of fun — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Topics include: arcade difficulty, colorful combat, and mechanical variety. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! This episode is a post-mortem of the shockingly unenjoyable Terrifier game. We're trying to figure out where it all went wrong, and that question will take us through combat expression, enemy variety, core understanding of the source material, and a brief digression into the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Somehow, this French indie movie is both the best James Bond movie and best Batman / Catwoman movie ever made. In this episode, we're investigating the endless, delirious style of Reflection of a Dead Diamond. Topics include: the art of rug pull revelations, how to balance realism and surrealism, and the enduring cultural influence of Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Diablo's latest season is like a box of crayons that has one gloriously beautiful crayon inside of it — but the rest is empty. Functionally, this is a season without a story, and as much as we are adoring the new Paladin class, this episode is ultimately about how alarmed we are by the narrative precedent established by this Season of Divine Intervention. Topics include: difficulty curve, constant bugs, fun factor, the new seasonal powers, underlying systems reworks, the seasonal campaign, a class update about the delightful Paladin, and some existential wrap up questions. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In this episode, we're exploring the calming, focusing, and meditative power of Powerwash Simulator 2, a game that Cam accidentally dumped fifty hours into — and found some measure of inner peace along the way. Topics include: the immortal attraction of color, what makes a great iterative sequel, and the thrill Maggie gets from pretending to farm. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Wake Up Dead Man is far and away the best Knives Out movie, somehow managing to be both a great screwball comedy and an earnest drama about faith. In this episode, we're exploring that dichotomy, and Maggie's hunch that this feels like two movies stitched together. Topics include: the boundless talent of Josh O'Connor, the narrative demotion of Benoit Blanc, and the difficulty of ancillary political satire. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Maggie's journey as a gamer stretches from Baldur's Gate 3 on the PS5 all the way back to clicking away at 'homework games' on the family computer. In this retrospective episode, she's taking us through the top ten titles that define her as a gamer — fascinatingly presented in chronological order. Come for the Barbie shoutouts, stay for the evolution into an ARPG sicko. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In an act of pure self-loathing, Cam attempted to create a list of the ten games that define him as a lifelong gamer. The first draft of that list had a hundred entries. In this episode, we're discussing his final, winnowed-down top ten. Somehow, none of the Halo games made the list, but don't worry, he found a way to fit in almost a dozen honorable mentions. Come for the obligatory Destiny 2 hand-wringing, stay for the wistful memories of Kirby Squeak Squad. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Man Finds Tape is a delightful, dread-inducing puzzlebox that deftly combines the found footage and faux-documentary subgenres of indie horror. In this episode, we explore the film's equally impressive high concepts and lo-fi effects by making enthusiastic comparisons to Hell House, LLC., Smile, and The Poughkeepsie Tapes. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Sisu: Road to Revenge is more than the sum of its parts — and those parts are pretty incredible. This episode is a celebration of what is at once the best John Wick, Mad Max, and Die Hard descendant we've ever seen. Topics include: impossible origin stories, the importance of runtimes, and the marriage of slapstick comedy and deeply sincere drama. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Forget Diablo, forget Path of Exile — Last Epoch might just be the best ARPG on the market. In this episode, we're diving into this nine (!) act campaign to discuss difficulty, art direction, skill trees, quest structure, class variety, fun factor, meta progression, and endgame activities. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Besides being a perfect movie in its own right, Hamnet is also almost a one-to-one restaging of Robert Eggers' The Witch — one of our favorite movies of all time. In this episode, we're running through all the similarities and echoes we noticed, from a shared interest in female folk horror to pivotal exorcisms of oldest sons and impossible, undead finales. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! This one's a real head scratcher. Keeper evokes so many of our favorite horror movies — The Witch, Barbarian, The Invitation, The Black Phone — and we love the creative team behind it, but the film just didn't work for us at all. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the plot, performances, direction, and editing to figure out why. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! In this episode, we make the case that Stranger Things is the American Harry Potter — and more specifically, that Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 is strikingly similar to Deathly Hallows Part 1. Echoes include: victorious villains, dramatic camping, the death of innocence, hive mind lieutenants, and pirate radio broadcasts. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Popcorn movies. Fun movies. Entertaining movies. These are the types of films that we take for granted. They're not the types of films that we usually give awards to, but that doesn't mean that they're easy to make. Predator: Badlands is masterfully engaging and relentlessly creative. In this episode, we're exploring the concept of a "fun factor" to find out what made this experience such a hooting, hollering good time. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: [email protected]