Chekhov's Whatever

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Chekhov's Whatever

Playwright Anton Chekhov famously said, "Never place a loaded rifle on stage if it isn't going to go off." In other words, every detail must be relevant and every setup should have a payoff. Thus, the narrative principle of Chekhov's Gun was born, but it isn't always a gun!Chekhov's Whatever is a podcast where host Meg Mezeske and guests watch a movie and try to predict what role Chekhov's Gun will play.

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    "Deathstalker" (2025) with Eric Driscoll

    Eric Driscoll (MrDLikesMovies, The Yada Yada Podcast) joins to talk about the 2025 remake of the sword-and-sorcery cult classic "Deathstalker," starring Daniel Bernhardt, Patton Oswalt, and Christina Orjalo. Written and directed by Steven Kostanski. Featuring Chekhov's Amulet, Chekhov's Symbol of Evil, Chekhov's Flute, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Playwright Anton Chekhov famously said, "Never place a loaded rifle on stage if it isn't going to go off." In other words, every detail must be relevant and every setup should have a payoff. Thus, the narrative principle of Chekhov's Gun was born, but it isn't always a gun!Chekhov's Whatever is a podcast where host Meg Mezeske and guests watch a movie and try to predict what role Chekhov's Gun will play.

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Meg Mezeske

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