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The Debatable Podcast
by Gregory Sahadachny
A free-form discussion about people's passions, media and life.
Episodes
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DEBATABLE 136 - Billy Boy with Blake Jenner, Mike Jenner and Robert Ulrich
Aundria and I sit down with actor/writer BLAKE JENNER (Everybody Wants Some!!, The Edge of Seventeen), and producers MIKE JENNER and ROBERT ULRICH to discuss the new crime drama, Billy Boy. We talk about its origins and the journey its made since Aundria and I were lucky enough to see it back...
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DEBATABLE 135 - Dead Reckoning with Gary Thompson
GARY THOMPSON joins me on the show to talk about the new comic book imprint, Dead Reckoning, coming from Naval Institute Press. We cover the history of the NIP, how Gary got involved and fostered this project from inception to publication, the politics around military fiction and non-fiction, and...
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DEBATABLE 133 - The Devil's Backbone with Matt Zoller Seitz and Simon Abrams
MATT ZOLLER SEITZ returns to the show along with fellow film critic and author SIMON ABRAMS to talk about their new book detailing Guillermo Del Toro's The Devil's Backbone. We talk the making of the book, the fascination with Del Toro's unique vision, auteurism, the composer/director…
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DEBATABLE 132 - Stand-Up Comedy with Fernando Madrigal
FERNANDO MADRIGAL, the Prodigal Son, returns to Debatable to discuss his burgeoning stand-up comedy career. We talk about his journey and the comedy atmosphere of DC and Baltimore. Then, we dig into our Top 5 Favorite Stand-Up Specials. Enjoy! 4:02 - Fernando's set from French Quarter Brasserie,...
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DEBATABLE 131 - Trying Times with Scott Wampler, Katie Shultz and Aundria Parker
SCOTT WAMPLER and KATIE SHULTZ of the Trying Times Podcast join me and AUNDRIA PARKER to talk Austin, Fantastic Fest and a shit ton of other randomness. Had a lot of fun with this one. Enjoy! Scott on Twitter Katie on Twitter Aundria on Twitter Music on this podcast: Artist: Beastie Boys Song…
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DEBATABLE 130 - Script Butcher, Jimmy George
JIMMY GEORGE joins me on the show to discuss his filmmaking career and a special new venture. To this point, George has been known for his partnership with Baltimore-native horror director, Chris LaMartina. As producer and co-writer, George has helped bring fan favorites to life, including the…
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DEBATABLE 129 - Lost & Found: Hard Case Crime with Charles Ardai
What was lost, now is found. This is a very special episode recorded in July 2016 with hard boiled writer and Hard Case Crime imprint founder, CHARLES ARDAI. We talk Ardai's novelization of Shane Black's "The Nice Guys," crime fiction fandom, and the writing, publishing and artifact nature of…
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DEBATABLE 128 - AAGG's Top 10 Action Movies of 2016 with Troy-Jeffrey Allen, Mike Thompson and Will Slater
Action-A-Go-Go's managing editor, TROY-JEFFREY ALLEN, YouTube's Action Ration, MIKE THOMPSON, and Exploding Helicopter blogger & podcaster, WILL SLATER, join me for AAGG's Top 10 Action Movies of 2016. Enjoy! Honorable Mentions start at 9:27 The Top 10 starts at 54:05 ACTION A GO GO BAMN COMICS...
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DEBATABLE 127 - An Animated Life with Floyd Norman
FLOYD NORMAN, Disney's first African-American animator, joins me to discuss the new documentary covering his life, Floyd Norman: An Animated Life. Directed by Michael Fiore & Erik Sharkey, the film covers the many arcs Norman has had in his long life; from Disney to educational filmmaking to...
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DEBATABLE 125 - The Oliver Stone Experience with Matt Zoller Seitz
Writer and film critic, MATT ZOLLER SEITZ, joins me to talk about his new book, The Oliver Stone Experience, a beautifully conceived, edited & photographed retrospective on the career of one of America's last great auteurs. We talk about Stone's personality and aesthetic, the creation of the book...
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DEBATABLE 124 - The Filth Elder Elwood Jones
Writer and podcast host, ELWOOD JONES, joins me for a cult and exploitation primer. We talk about the dirty, redheaded stepchildren of genre film your parents don't want you to see. We also touch on his origins with shock cinema, how British and American cinephiles compare, and how cult cinema is...
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DEBATABLE 123 - Getting Technical with Joseph William Lewis
Friend of the show (and of my real life), JOSEPH WILLIAM LEWIS, returns to talk about his first feature film, A/V, which debuts for free on YouTube this Friday. We talk about casting, writing and production, and how he's matured since "Nowheresville." We also share our thoughts about Suicide…
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DEBATABLE 122 - My Favorite Films: GHOSTBUSTERS '84 with Aundria
AUNDRIA joins me to discuss Ivan Reitman's Ghostbusters, an earth-shaking blockbuster for any kid from the '80s. She and I are no exception, as it registers as one of our favorite films. We discuss the quotability, the FX, the music, the characters, the comedy and the scares. We also touch on the...
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DEBATABLE 121 - A Thief's Journey with Paul Smith
PAUL SMITH, of Gobbledygeek Podcast, joins me to talk about Naughty Dog's "Uncharted" video game series. Specifically, we review "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End." But, we also talk the whole series, how the storytelling and gameplay has matured, and what Naughty Dog learned from their other IP, "The...
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DEBATABLE 120 - The Man Behind The Man Behind the Poster with Erik Sharkey
ERIK SHARKEY joins me to talk about his career as a filmmaker. We touch on his origins, his feature debut "Sexina," Troma, his love of illustrators and his excellent doc on movie poster maestro, Drew Struzan, "Drew Struzan: The Man Behind the Poster." The doc pulled heavy talent like George…
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DEBATABLE 118 - TCM Film Festival 2016 with James David Patrick
JAMES DAVID PATRICK, he of #Bond_age_ fame, joins me to talk about his recent visit to the TCM Film Festival in Hollywood this year. He touches on his experiences going for two consecutive years now, the classic movies he took in, and the highs and lows of attending a niche Graceland for classic...
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DEBATABLE 117 - AAGG's Top 10 Action Sequences of 2015 with Troy-Jeffrey Allen, Derek Scarzella and Zak Santucci
Action-A-Go-Go's editor-in-chief, DEREK SCARZELLA, managing editor, TROY-JEFFREY ALLEN, and contributor, ZAK SANTUCCI, join me for AAGG's Top 10 Action Sequences of 2015. Enjoy! 00:02:36 - 00:22:58 - Honorable Mentions and Post-Oscars talk 00:22:58 - 01:50:40 - The Top 10 01:50:40 - 02:07:35…
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DEBATABLE 116 - The Horror! The Horror! with Peter Herro
Director PETER HERRO joins me to discuss his forthcoming horror film, WTF! We discuss casting and the experiences of production, and the unique obstacles he had to overcome to complete this homage to a much beloved genre. Enjoy! WTF the Movie on Facebook WTF Teaser Trailer Many thanks to Parker…
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DEBATABLE 115 - Life of Action with Mike Fury
MIKE FURY, author of Life of Action: Interviews with the Men and Women of Martial Arts and Action Cinema, joins me on this episode. We talk his origins, how he became involved with his lifelong passion for action cinema, and the process of writing his excellent book. We also touch on Walter…
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DEBATABLE - Super Secret Code Name AH Project with Curtis Thompson
CURTIS THOMPSON and I break open and run down an upcoming series we're doing on Debatable, starting next month. Curtis on Twitter Music on this podcast: Artist: Julian Barratt / The Mighty Boosh instrumental Song: Mod Wolves Dance Artist: Jason Segel Song: Dracula's Lament Copyrights are owned by...
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DEBATABLE 112 - On the Fury Road with Troy-Jeffrey Allen
Action-A-Go-Go's managing editor, TROY-JEFFREY ALLEN, returns to talk about one of our favorite movies of 2015, George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road. We talk its origins, its politics and social agenda, how it updates and pays homage to action cinema of the past and why the hell it is rated 'R'. We...
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DEBATABLE 111 - Male Bag with Daniel Tayag
DANIEL TAYAG returns to the show to help me root around in the listener mailbag. We got some great questions & comments this go 'round! Thanks so much to all who contributed! Dan on twitter Dan's production company, Nice Guy Productions! Topics covered: Angela Swisko's Podcast Return Ethan…
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DEBATABLE 110 - Fowl Play with AJ Wiley and Paul Smith
Hosts of the Gobbledygeek Podcast, AJ WILEY and PAUL SMITH, return to the show to finally tackle 1986's Howard the Duck. This idea has been gestating for awhile, but we finally got it laid down on digital wax. We talk about the movie's dubious reputation as one of the worst movies ever (it…
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DEBATABLE 109 - 3, 2, 1...FIGHT! with Jay Payne and Matt Ponton
JAY PAYNE and MATT PONTON of Bamn Studios join me to talk about the development of their new fighting video game. We talk about their origins; Payne's in art and Ponton's in game testing and development. We touch on so many factors that influence the game's creation, including the business &...
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DEBATABLE 107 - My Favorite Films: RAVENOUS with James McCormick
CriterionCast co-host and all-around cinephile, JAMES MCCORMICK, returns to the show to talk Antonia Bird's 1999 horror-western-comedy, Ravenous. We discuss the troubled production, the excellent ensemble cast, the Spaghetti western influences, the indelible music, and how in the world this film...
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DEBATABLE 106 - My Favorite Films: A FEW GOOD MEN with Daniel Tayag
DANIEL TAYAG joins me to discuss Rob Reiner's 1992 film, A Few Good Men. We discuss our exposure to Aaron Sorkin's unmistakable writing, how the film captures a heightened reality of military law and its Maryland/DC setting, the superb performances of the ensemble cast, and the insane quotability...
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DEBATABLE 103 - My Favorite Films: IF LOOKS COULD KILL with James David Patrick
JAMES DAVID PATRICK, creator of the James Bond Social Media Project, #Bond_age_, returns to chat about William Dear's 1991 movie, If Looks Could Kill. We talk Grieco, and the state of television and the James Bond series that created a perfect storm for this film to be made. We also touch on...
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DEBATABLE 101 - The Effects of FX Nets with Sean Hillary
Hollywood Huddle podcast co-host and Towson University bruh, SEAN HILLARY, joins me on the show to talk about the TV renaissance we're experiencing currently. Specifically, we talk about FX Networks' Justified (which just had its series finale) and The Americans (which just closed out one of its...
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DEBATABLE 100 - Cutting to Black with Fernando Madrigal
FERNANDO MADRIGAL returns to the show to talk about a trio of African-American coming-of-age classics: Cooley High (1975), House Party (1990) & ATL (2006). We talk about positive black images, colorism, and how the three films handle each of their specific spins on an age-old subgenre. A great…
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DEBATABLE 99 - The Hollywood Skeptic with Steven Gaydos
STEVEN GAYDOS, vice-president/executive editor of "Variety" Magazine, songwriter and Hollywood screenwriter, joins me to discuss his career. We touch on his frequent collaborations with director Monte Hellman (Road to Nowhere, Iguana), what led to his career in writing and journalism, and how he...
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DEBATABLE 98 - Porn Bad with Christine Makepeace
CHRISTINE MAKEPEACE of The Feminine Critique podcast returns to the show to tackle the stigma around pornography. We explore how the medium is not the traditional prison of exploitation that the mainstream world would have you believe. We also break down the shaming and taboo of porn, look at the...
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Episode 97 - Cocaine Noir with James David Patrick
JAMES DAVID PATRICK, he of the James Bond Social Media Project, #Bond_age_, returns to the show to discuss a phase of film very near and dear to his heart. Cocaine Noir, or Neon Noir, encapsulates a type of sleazy, sexy, violent thriller popular throughout the 1980s and through to the mid-1990s.…
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Episode 96 - Geek Chic with Wendi Freeman
WENDI FREEMAN joins me to dip our toes into media overload. We touch on television, film, comic books, hip hop, podcasting, women in the industry, black nerds, and basically everything under the sun. A great talk! Wendi on Twitter Double Page Spread on Twitter Double Page Spread on Tumblr The...
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Little Debby: RIP Harris Wittels
Kenn Edwards joins me to reflect on the passing of comedy writer, Harris Wittels. Music on this podcast: Artist: Don't Stop or We'll Die Song: I Got a Perm for Our Camping Trip Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.
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Episode 95 - The Seeker, Brian Saur
BRIAN SAUR joins me to talk about cinephilia, collecting movies and being a purveyor of film enthusiasm. We cover so much!, including: being a part of the film community, the GGTMC, his film blog, Rupert Pupkin Speaks, collecting media like Twilight Time, Criterion, Scream Factory, Warner…
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Episode 94 - True Detective for the First-Time, One Year Later with Eric Sipple
HBO's "True Detective" was a stunner for me when it originally aired. College friend, Caleb Armstrong, joined me back in March to chat about the things we loved so much, from its tone to its lead actors to its influences. Now, one year later, ERIC SIPPLE, joins me for a re-evaluation. This past...
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Episode 92 - Cocks and The Cause with Joseph William Lewis
Good friend, JOSEPH WILLIAM LEWIS, returns to the show to help me analyze PT Anderson's early film, "Boogie Nights," and his last film, "The Master," in advance of his new film, "Inherent Vice," opening in limited release on December 12th. Enjoy! Smoke Gets in Your Ears - Joseph's new podcast…
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Episode 91 - Trapped in the Ice with Eric Sipple
Eric Sipple joins me again this year to dive into the universe of THE THING. Last year, we tackled John Carpenter's 1982 film. This year, we're tackling THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD (1951) and THE THING (2011). Influences, prequels and social agendas ahoy! We touch on FX, masculinity in the films...
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Episode 90 - Take a Number, Get in Line with Eric Sipple, AJ Wiley and Paul Smith
AJ, Paul & Eric join me on the podcast to talk about their new anthology book "The Deli Counter of Justice." We chat about its origins, their take on writing and how it feels to publish an actual, tangible product one can be proud of. Buy it here on Amazon Eric Sipple on twitter. His book, Broken...
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Episode 89 - Monochrome Barriers with Stacey Goodlett, Meg De Carlo and Monique Morgan
The lovely ladies of the Beacon Hills After Dark podcast - Sticky Keys (Stacey), Megatron (Meg) & Momo (Monique) - join me to discuss their love/hate relationship with MTV's "Teen Wolf." The conversation then turns to the more serious topic of diversity in media, particularly persons of color in...
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Episode 88 - Opening the Gate with Brendan Keogh
BRENDAN KEOGH, video game critic and journalist, returns to Debatable to iron out a major controversy hitting the industry right now. We talk GamerGate, Anita Sarkeesian & Feminist Frequency, misogyny, journalistic ethics, and we explore the many sides of one of the highest profile movements in…
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Episode 87 - What's All This Then? with Kenn Edwards and Joseph William Lewis
KENN EDWARDS and JOSEPH WILLIAM LEWIS, great friends and former Debatable guests, return together to talk about the big questions! Starting as having no idea what we were going to discuss, we quickly found ourselves jumping into the worries & concerns that kind of plague adult life. We explore...
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Episode 86 - Archiving Your Life with Rufus de Rham
RUFUS DE RHAM is a film critic, podcaster, archivist, festival organizer and film programmer, living in New York. I came to know Rufus through him co-hosting the great film podcast, "cineAWESOME," with former Debatable guest, James McCormick. But, we've also become fast friends through the...
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Episode 85 - PODCRAWL - Stephen Hopkins' Predator 2 with Ethan Meyer, Daniel Tayag and Chris Hanyok
Ethan Meyer, Daniel Tayag & Chris Hanyok reunite with me to talk about the 1990 sci-fi action movie "Predator 2." We talk about the Hard-R action phase of cinema in the '80s and '90s, director Stephen Hopkins' career, whether or not Danny Glover is a serviceable action star, and we explore the…
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Episode 84 - PODCRAWL - James Cameron's Aliens with Troy-Jeffrey Allen, Andrew Allen, Nik Henderson and Sy Shackleford
Action A Go Go managing editor, Troy-Jeffrey Allen, and staff writers, Andrew Allen, Nik Henderson & Sy Shackleford, join me to talk all things "Aliens." We chat about our memories first seeing it, and then touch on the production, the series, the actors, James Cameron's directing style, the use…
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Episode 83 - Sticking Up for the Little Guy with Lexi Alexander
LEXI ALEXANDER, Oscar-nominated director best known for "Green Street Hooligans" and cult classic "Punisher: War Zone," joins me to talk about her journey to becoming a Hollywood filmmaker. Along the way, we touch on martial arts, being a stuntwoman, her short films and feature films, her cult...
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Little Debby: Guardians of the Galaxy
Troy-Jeffrey Allen reviews “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
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Episode 82 - Breaking the Surface with Kenn Edwards
Podcaster, burgeoning stand-up, musician & music lover, KENN EDWARDS, joins me on the show to get down to the deep stuff. We address the love & hate relationship the film community has with filmmaker Kevin Smith and we discuss Kenn's admiration for his idols -- including Smith, "Weird" Al…
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Little Debby: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Paul Smith reviews "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."
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Episode 80 - Brainy Gamer Michael Abbott
Gaming writer and podcast host, MICHAEL ABBOTT (aka The Brainy Gamer), joins me on the show to talk about and dissect the current state of video games. We talk E3, the Big 3 (Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft), next gen consoles, AAA games vs indie games, manifesto & emergent gameplay, sports games,...
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