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Sequel Decay

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Struggling to get through the day, one franchise at a time. Sequel Decay is a chaotically comic movie review podcast hosted by Stefan Salegio, Brandon Pawlik, and Chris Ranta.Join the trio, and their merry band of various friends, as they examine various film franchises, spotlight single films, and even tackle the latest in pop culture news each episode in their own thoughtful yet frantically twisted way. Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DecaySequel Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SequelDecay/

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Episodes

  1. The Longest Chat at the Fireside (Part 2)

    More conversations with Chris and Stefan. Weeeeeeeee.

  2. The Longest Chat at the Fireside - Part I: We Start a Cult!

    In the first of a two-part conversation, Chris and Stefan debate which Starfox character is getting the best top before discussing The Black Cauldron, Sam Raimi, the MCU, the new Obi-Wan Kenobi show, Twitter bullshit, and Chris' opening scene for his, now-scrapped, Woody’s Final Round-Up. ***...

  3. Episode 80: Rumours of Our Demise Have (Unfortunately) Been Greatly Exaggerated (Kick-Ass & Kick-Ass 2)

    That's right, baby, your reason for carrying on in this miserable world has returned. Sequel Decay is back! And they brought their signature audio quality with them. Today, Chris and Stefan discuss nobody's favourite superhero parodies: The Kick-Ass movies. Episode art via u/supah-comix434 on...

  4. Episode 79: Why Are You Wearing that Stupid Podcaster Suit? (Donnie Darko Retrospective, S.Darko: Worst Movie Ever???)

    Chris uses his cancer to con and manipulate Stefan into talking about one of the best films ever made (Donnie Darko) back to back with one of the worst (S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale or Fable or Story or Whatever Fuck You). *** Below, we've included links to support Mi'kmaq Treaty Rights and...

  5. Episode 78: April Mid-Year Recap

    Oh, hello. It's that time again where the guys talk about some movies they watch. Listen as they talk about their shared love of Moonfall and The House, while Chris talks about some random shit he saw on Shudder. *** Below, we've included links to support Mi'kmaq Treaty Rights and Livelihood...

  6. A Cozy, COVID Fireside Chat

    Despite being sick and tired, respectively, Chris and Stefan put together a last second, unplanned fireside chat. *** Below, we've included links to support Mi'kmaq Treaty Rights and Livelihood Fisheries, Black Lives Matter (BLM), and the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. Please check...

  7. Episode 77: Don’t F*ck With The Chuck! A Long-Needed Chucky Retrospective

    After almost 3 years of begging, pleading and hounding, Chris is finally getting his wish as him and Stefan talk about the Chucky movies! Starting from the original Child’s Play up until 2019’s remake, they talk about their favourite kills, how the franchise has adapted with the changing…

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  8. Episode 76: My Chemical Batman — Chris and Stefan Talk About The Batman

    *** Below, we've included links to support Mi'kmaq Treaty Rights and Livelihood Fisheries, Black Lives Matter (BLM), and the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. Please check them out and support them in any way you possibly can, even if it just means getting the word out. Ways to support...

  9. Episode 75: Hi, We're Sequel Decay and This is the Jackass Episode!

    Should you actually care: SPOILERS FOR JACKASS FOREVER FROM 56:39-1:19:55 It's been a wild week for the boys! The good news? Chris is in the hospital! Rejoice! The bad news? He ruined Stefan and Brandon's quest for Chick-Fil-A! What a piece of shit! Anyway, since Stefan and Brandon have to watch...

  10. Episode 74: Never Send a Human to Do a Podcast's Job (The Matrix Tetralogy)

    In April 2019, three university students in Edmonton with too much time on their hands decided to record a podcast on the Matrix trilogy. Almost three years later, they, uh, actually recorded that episode. And then some. *** Below, we've included links to support Mi'kmaq Treaty Rights and...

  11. SEQUEL DECAY 2021 FILM OF THE YEAR- PT. 2 (#40-1)

    NOTE: This is part two of two. You can listen to part one on Anchor or wherever you get your podcasts. As Sequel Decay prepares for another year of delivering only the finest Podcasting Content (TM), the boys get the new year started right by once again crowning the 100% OBJECTIVE best film of...

  12. SEQUEL DECAY 2021 FILM OF THE YEAR- PT. 1 (#73-41)

    NOTE: This is part one of two. The second part will be released (tentatively) on January 31, 2022. As Sequel Decay prepares for another year of delivering only the finest Podcasting Content (TM), the boys get the new year started right by once again crowning the 100% OBJECTIVE best film of 2021....

  13. Cut for Time! Bloopers and Deleted Bits and Discussions from Sequel Decay Season 3

    After a very hectic year that included a regrettable 4-month hiatus, the boys have decided to release a series of deleted or extended bits and bloopers that were either cut for time or deemed too spicy for the show. So, if you're one of, maybe, six people who wanted an hour of unedited…

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  14. Commentary Track: Don't Look Up

    IMPORTANT: Since we didn't put any ads on this, hit play on the movie as soon as you start the track. Stick around after it's over to hear more of Chris and Stefan's thoughts. With it being the most talked about movie of the holidays, Chris and Stefan sit down and (in Chris' case, re-)watch Adam...

  15. Episode 73: Podcasting is the Mind-Killer - Examining Jodorowsky, Lynch, and Villeneuve's Adaptations of Dune

    In a much belated episode of Sequel Decay, Chris and Stefan look back on Frank Herbert's sci-fi masterpiece, the book's ecological and political implications, as well as the several adaptations that failed to or successfully came to be. From Alejandro Jodorowsky's seemingly pompous, overlong, and...

  16. Episode 72: Wave of Mutilation (2021 Year-End Recap)

    God Bless Us, Everyone! On this blessed Christmas Eve, Sequel Decay finally makes its triumphant return with the annual year-end recap. The world's premier and only movie podcast isn't the only thing returning though: At the behest of the Network, the dreaded Wheel of Misfortune also makes its...

  17. Fireside Chat 4: State of Decay

    With the Dune episode experiencing technical difficulties, Sequel Decay returns from hiatus instead with another edition of Fireside Chat, in which Chris and Stefan discuss the hiatus, Chris and Brandon's nightmarish move to Toronto, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and K*le R*ttenh*us*. We promise...

  18. Firesid3 Chat: Tokyo Drift

    Before they go on a much-needed hiatus, Chris, Stefan, and Brandon sit back for one more fireside chat. They talk about Chris and Brandon's trip to Toronto, watching Bo Burnham: Inside in a theatre, Space Jam 2, Lola Bunny, and some wild shit involving Chris' family. *** Below, we've included…

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  19. Episode 71: Pimps Don't Commit Suicide (A Non-Donnie Darko Richard Kelly Retrospective, ft. Southland Tales and The Box)

    While Brandon takes a Macy's Day Parade-related leave of absence, Chris and Stefan talk about Richard Kelly films, with the exception of his most famous one. That's right: We're talking Southland Tales and The Box. The boys talk about the brain-meltingly stupid period that was the Bush era…

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  20. Episode 70: The July 2021 Mid-Year Recap

    With six months from the Year of Our Lord 2021 already in the books somehow, it's time to look back on some 2021 movies and see what the boys, now barricaded in their communal hovel (which is to say, their Reno motel room), hiding from an unhinged policeman(?), think of this year in film so far....

  21. Fireside Chats I

    Taking a break from the strenuous task of recording movie podcasts for the people, Chris and Stefan decide to kick back, relax, and record their first official episode of Sequel Decay's new side show, Fireside Chats, in which they talk about whatever comes to mind, be it finally getting this...

  22. Episode 69 (N I C E): (We're) the Joker(s), Baby! - The Dark Knight Trilogy

    This week, the boys find themselves on the run from Officer Mudder Cuckor after busting out of "Reno County Jail" (they're still pretty certain it's an abandoned Hooters), and decide to talk about Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy while struggling to figure out how to get back to the motel....

  23. Episode 68: The Eugene Levy Appreciation Hour - Looking Back at American Pie

    As Chris and Brandon look on in both horror and delighted amusement, Stefan is forced to do a PSA by the Reno Police Force as a beloved children's character and Australia's greatest contribution to civilization. Afterwards, he and the boys are locked in a room to record a podcast on the main…

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  24. Sequel Decay Commentary Track: American Pie

    *MOVIE STARTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER AD* *** Chris, Stefan, and Brandon revisit a fascinating piece of their adolescence in the hopes that it might still hold up today? Maybe? Doubtful? Sequel Decay will be tackling the American Pie franchise in a new episode coming Friday, May 21st at 1:00 PM EST!…

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  25. Episode 67: Sequel Decay Ruins Your Childhood! Studio Ghibli in the 80s

    This week, the boys continue a rare two-episode streak of only good movies, as they look back at every single Studio Ghibli Movie from the 80s: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (kind of), James Van der Beek, Grave of the Fireflies, My Neighbor Totoro, and Kiki's Delivery Service. Will these...

  26. Episode 66: Chris and Stefan Talk About Paul Thomas Anderson

    After Brandon decided to *insert wacky plot device to say Brandon couldn't be on this week here*, Chris and Stefan decided to take a break from franchises and spent this week talking about two films from one of the best directors working today: Paul Thomas Anderson! They talk about the turn of…

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  27. Episode 65: Ape's Delight- Big Lizard & Big MONKE’s Grand Ol’ Playdate (Godzilla vs Kong)

    Aren’t our kaiju soft bois adorable? Chris, Brandon and Stefan have their fifth discussion on Kaijus, this time focused on the Toho King Kong movies (King Kong Vs. Godzilla, King Kong Escapes) and the two Monsterverse movies they haven't covered yet, those being Kong: Skull Island, and Godzilla…

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  28. Episode 64: Zack Snyder's Friendship Club (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, Justice League)

    Brandon Lives!!! Taking inspiration from the 1992 horror classic Pet Sematary Two, Chris and Stefan resurrect their pal and talk about Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe Movies: Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and both versions of Justice League! Join the boys as they argue…

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  29. Episode 63: Big M O N K E and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Examining Various Eras of King Kong)

    As Chris and Brandon visit their favourite audio recording program's funeral and raid Brandon's, or some facsimile of Brandon's coffin for snacks, the boys decide to talk about six movies in the King Kong franchise. The original, King Kong (1933), the absolutely necessary, not at all rushed and...

  30. Episode 62: Godzilla: The Stupid Era (Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, All Monsters Attack)

    As new releases are finally starting to come out, Stefan and Chris finally decide to go back to the Godzilla franchise! Serving as both a revival and a soft reboot of those original episodes, the two of them make fun of not only the films they’re covering, but also how cringey they were in season...

  31. Episode 61: The Sequel Decay Valentine's Day Special, Brought to You by the Love Guru Himself, John Waters! (Special Guest: Kyra Palylyk)

    In the ambitious, first ever Annual Sequel Decay Valentine's Day Special, Chris and Stefan discuss the entire, 12-film filmography of the People's Pervert: John Waters! Since Brandon has been cowed by Waters' sheer power, the duo bring in a special guest to replace him for the day: Now three-time...

  32. Sequel Decay Audio Commentary: A Hillbilly Eulogy for Hillbilly Elegy

    NOTE: Movie Starts immediately after ad. Stefan and Chris record a commentary track over Sequel Decay's Worst Film of 2020: Ron Howard's Golden Globe Nominated (lol) hill people drama, Hillbilly Elegy. Alexa, play "Somber Fiddle Music". *** Below, we've included links to support Mi'kmaq Treaty...

  33. Episode 60: There's a Dang CHEETAH in the White House!!! (Wonder Woman & Wonder Woman 1984)

    As they make their way into season 3 and settle into their new home, a shabby motel room in Nevada, the boys discuss the Wonder Woman movies after Stefan conducts a nice, relaxing, hot-wing-related interview. They discuss the truly wild comic book origins of the superhero, sing the praises of the...

  34. SEQUEL DECAY 2020 FILM OF THE YEAR- PT. 2 (#26-1)

    NOTE: This is part two of two. The first part can be found here: https://anchor.fm/sequel-decay/episodes/SEQUEL-DECAY-2020-FILM-OF-THE-YEAR--PT--1-77-27-eovpfp As Sequel Decay prepares for another year of delivering only the finest Podcasting Content (TM), the boys get the new year started right…

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  35. SEQUEL DECAY 2020 FILM OF THE YEAR- PT. 1 (#77-27)

    NOTE: This is part one of two. The second part will be released on January 22, 2021. As Sequel Decay prepares for another year of delivering only the finest Podcasting Content (TM), the boys get the new year started right by once again crowning the 100% OBJECTIVE best film of 2020. *** Below…

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  36. Episode 59: Sequel Decay’s Winter Wheel of Misfortune

    As another season of Sequel Decay finally comes to an end, the boys decide to cap it off with the not-cleverly named Wheel of Misfortune! Join them as they sacrifice limbs to Santa, sign virginity blood oaths to a certain omnipotent being, fight a giant sewer rat named Ronald, and throw plates...

  37. Episode 58: The Mr. Freeze Honour Choir Appreciation Hour: Giving Thanks to Joel Schumacher’s Batman (Batman Forever and Batman & Robin)

    It's the last regular-format episode of Sequel Decay's eventful second season! To cap another year of reviews off, the Decay crew decide to review a couple more Batman movies. And what better series for the boys to examine than visionary director Joel Schumacher's much-acclaimed duology? Join...

  38. Episode 57: ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION 2.0 - Exploring Borat and its Subsequent Moviefilm

    Are you sick of hearing about the US election? Well, too bad, because Chris, Stefan, and Brandon decided to record this episode in the middle of the vote count (November 4, 2020)! Listen (not) live as they bitch and moan about both candidates, while also discussing Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat films...

  39. Sequel Decay Tries to Record a Sponsorship Ad (Blooper Reel)

    Chris, Stefan, and Brandon decided to record a new ad for their sponsor. It didn’t go very well... *** Ways to support Mi'kmaq Treaty Rights and Livelihood Fisheries:...

  40. Episode 56: The Second Annual Sequel Decay Halloween Special - George A. Romero’s Trilogy of the Dead

    It's that time of the year again, folks. It is time for the Second Annual Sequel Decay Halloween Special, now with even more George Romero! This Halloween, the boys take on the acclaimed director's iconic zombie films: The Trilogy of the Dead. The iconic and groundbreaking Night of the Living…

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  41. Episode 55: Much Payne, Little Gain: A Look Back At Max Payne 3 (Special Guest: Tim Rauf)

    In a shocking third episode of the oddly depressing, yet transcendent Gamer Decay (Patent Pending) series, Stefan and returning special guest Tim Rauf discuss Max Payne 3, the somewhat forgotten Rockstar Games third-person shooter. Along the way, the two of them discuss Max's journey from...

  42. Episode 54: Prog Rock, Gynophobia, and Bob Hoskins, Oh My! - Grappling with Pink Floyd: The Wall (Special Guest: Cole MacDougall)

    This week, Chris, Stefan, and Brandon continue to desecrate the name and concept of their own show even more by discussing Pink Floyd with the help of special guest Cole MacDougall! They discuss the early years of the band, the significance of Syd Barrett in their work, their dissection of the…

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  43. Episode 53: Discussing the Brilliantly Bizarre Truman Show & Being John Malkovich

    This week, Chris, Stefan, and Brandon take a break from the dumbass lore to talk about two of their favourite oddities of the late-‘90s: Peter Weir's The Truman Show and Spike Jonze's Being John Malkovich. Chris almost cries talking about The Truman Show, Stefan says things, Brandon talks about…

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  44. Episode 52: Nothing But Respect for Bill & Ted (feat. Chris & Brandon’s Non-Excellent Seance)

    Strange things are afoot at Sequel Decay... As Chris and Brandon cope with a distorted Stefan upon his resurrection from Hell, the trio discuss their first major new release since Star Wars! They recount their nostalgia for Excellent Adventure, Stefan and Chris wax poetic about Bogus Journey, and...

  45. Episode 51: Leather-Clad Freaks: Diving Into the Mad Max Tetralogy

    In the wake of Stefan’s tragic death at the hands of a trigger-happy couple of paramedics (bastards), Chris looks back on the last time him, Stefan, and Brandon were together; which happens to be when they were talking about the Mad Max movies. Listen as they discuss their boredom with the film...

  46. SOME BAD NEWS 3: Ellen’s Degenerates, Setting Free The Paramount Conset Decree & More Dismal Tales

    Despite not wanting to run a good thing into the ground, Chris and Stefan are back one more time to cover a wide plethora of entertainment stories that range from stupid and wild to absolutely miserable! This is the new normal, folks. Get fucking used to it. They cover topics such as the...

  47. Episode 50: Scorcher VI: As the Snow Pierces The Platform

    This week on Sequel Decay, the guys sit around and talk about a wildly relevant double feature: Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-Ho's 2013 masterpiece Snowpiercer, and Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia's feature debut, The Platform. Do the films' class analyses hold up under the notorious Sequel…

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  48. SOME BAD NEWS 2: Warner Bros. Vs. COVID-19 - The Fight of the Century

    What do you get when you cross DC trying to milk Watchmen even more than they have this past decade, WB trying to release Tenet in the midst of a global pandemic, and the CIA, somehow? You get another instalment of our side show, Some Bad News! This week, Chris and Stefan (and company!) talk…

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  49. Episode 49: Watchmen Part II - Exploring the Good, Bad, and Ugly Different Takes on Alan Moore's Masterpiece

    Still strong together and united forever (for now), the boys are back to talk more about Watchmen and mock Call Her Daddy! Again! I guess they really are willing to try anything twice! This time, they discuss: - Zack Snyder(Cut)'s 2009 film adaptation, it's numerous different cuts, and its even...

  50. Episode 48: Swingin' Past Your KNEEEEEESSS- Looking Back on Tropic Thunder

    After the most heart-poundingly sexy opening in podcast history, the boys at Sequel Decay keep the raw erotic energy up by spending an hour talking about Tropic Thunder, the 2008 comedy classic that definitely doesn’t have a lot of irritating online discourse surrounding it. Definitely. ***…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Struggling to get through the day, one franchise at a time. Sequel Decay is a chaotically comic movie review podcast hosted by Stefan Salegio, Brandon Pawlik, and Chris Ranta.Join the trio, and their merry band of various friends, as they examine various film franchises, spotlight single films, and even tackle the latest in pop culture news each episode in their own thoughtful yet frantically twisted way. Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DecaySequel Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SequelDecay/

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