Wait Wait, Don't Eat Me!

Just when you thought you were doomed to navigate the post-apocalyptic landscape alone, one show emerges to help you survive the zombie infestation. Join Chris, Katrina and Sam as they discuss the AMC television series The Walking Dead. Each week they run through the most recent episode and discuss what works, what doesn't, and what's just plain weird. Plus, they also debate the more general themes of the show, from zombie intelligence to appropriate survival tactics. It's the brainiest show about eating brains ever!

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Episodes

Episode #12: Beside The Dying Fire

In this episode our hosts discuss the gripping season finale of "The Walking Dead" and what effect the virus will have in the future. WARNING: Spoilers! SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro 2:01 - Recap of last episode 4:47 - Recap of Episode #12: Beside the Dying Fire 5:39 - Chris, Katrina and Sam try to sing the 'Walking Dead' theme music 9:40 - Who is this hooded person 10:31 - Why Carol sucks 11:42 - Why Hershel doesn't suck 13:26 - Why the zombie shootout? 18:37 - Jon Berenthal is unemployed 19:47 - Ma...

Apr 09, 2012•35 min

Episode #11: Judge, Jury, Executioner

In this episode our hosts debate (once again) whether or not to kill Randall and dish about the shocking ending to this week's episode of The Walking Dead. WARNING: Spoilers! SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro 1:00 - BEWARE: Spoilers! 1:31 - Recap of last episode 2:05 - Recap of Episode #11: Judge, Jury, Executioner 7:00 - The old Daryl is back! 9:40 - Carl is being a punk 14:52 - Randall: to kill or not to kill 20:35 - James Bond and zombies 21:48 - Hershel, watches, butts and Pulp Fiction 24:00 - Zombie...

Mar 09, 2012•44 min

Episode #10: 18 Miles Out

In this episode Chris, Katrina, and Sam unveil their Walking Dead drinking game, ask whether life is worth living at the end of the world and brainstorm ways to use zombies to solve the energy crisis. SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro 1:28 - Recap of last episode 2:48 - Recap of Episode #10: 18 Miles Out 5:14 - The official Walking Dead drinking game rules! 9:00 - Rick and Shane beat each other up 9:59 - Is suicide a valid option? 11:47 - Lori vs. Andrea 12:35 - Where are the rest of the characters? 13:3...

Mar 01, 2012•41 min

Episode #9: Triggerfinger

In this episode Chris, Katrina, and Sam postulate theories on flying zombies, debate whether or not to leave a friend behind, and discuss the logistics of producing a zombie Broadway musical. You know, the really important issues! SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro 2:00 - Recap of last episode 3:48 - Recap of Episode #9: Triggerfinger (with sound clip) 5:40 - Lori, Shane, Rick and love geometry 7:30 - A zombie's guide to good food 10:16 - What if zombies could fly? 11:32 - An action packed episode. Finall...

Feb 22, 2012•39 min

Episode #8: Nebraska

In this episode, our hosts discuss gun safety, new characters and the role of hope in a post-apocalyptic world. SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro 2:05 - Recap of the first half of season 3:50 - Recap of episode 7:05 - Rick kicking ass 8:14 - Glen and guns 8:58 - Main topic: Losing hope? 13:08 - Lori's driving abilities 15:20 - Main topic (continued) 18:28 - T-Dawg and Dale 21:16 - New characters 22:36 - Gun safety 24:42 - Zombie Oscars 25:35 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing...

Feb 18, 2012•29 min

Episode #7: Pretty Much Dead Already

In this episode, our hosts analyze the conservative values coursing through the show, question the possibility of zombie babies, and debate the final twist of the midseason finale. SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro 2:52 - Recap of the episode 6:48 - Shane vs. Dale 8:54 - Staying on Hershel’s farm 11:54 - Zombie babies 14:24 - Racism and homophobia? 15:40 - Where’s T-Dog? 17:39 - Main topic: the final scene 26:30 - Zombie Oscars 27:15 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing donteat...

Jan 22, 2012•30 min

Episode #6: Secrets

In this episode, our hosts debate the proper way to kill a chicken, the sexual politics of being a badass female, and the babydaddy melodrama between Rick and Lori. SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro and clip 2:00 - Recap of the episode 3:15 - The proper way to kill a chicken 5:55 - Learning how to shoot 8:52 - Shane, Daryl and a lack of T-Dog 10:20 - Glenn and Maggie 11:35 - Main topic: Lori and Rick 18:40 - Zombie Oscars 19:25 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing donteatme@fil...

Jan 22, 2012•22 min

Episode #5: Chupacabra

Daryl proves just how invincible he is in episode five of this season, "Chupacabra." Could he become a villain in the future? Why aren’t there any strong female characters? And why is Maggie acting so crazy? Tune in to find out what our hosts think. SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro and clip 1:33 - Recap of the episode 3:49 - The opening scene 6:00 - Strong female characters? 7:47 - Daryl is invincible 10:50 - Handling an ensemble cast 13:59 - Daryl’s guilt 16:00 - Merle, group dynamics, and trust 17:31 ...

Jan 22, 2012•24 min

Episode #4: Cherokee Rose

In this episode, our hosts analyze what did and didn’t work about the fourth episode of the second season, "Cherokee Rose." Well zombies! Sex! Pregnancy! How will our characters cope with all this drama? SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro and clip 2:10 - Recap of the episode 3:10 - Glenn as live bait, well zombie 6:15 - Sex, relationships, and Hershel 9:13 - Character backgrounds 10:24 - The pregnancy 17:24 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing donteatme@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks...

Jan 22, 2012•19 min

Episode #3: Save The Last One

The gang dives into the third episode of Season 2, "Save The Last One." This episode raises important questions related to survival in a post-apocalyptic world and contains some major twists. Would it be okay if Carl dies? What's up with the zombie in the tree? And the big question: how should we feel about Shane after this episode? Also includes Zombie Oscars and lots of fat jokes. SHOW NOTES: 0:20 - Intro 1:52 - Recap of last week's episode, synopsis for this episode 3:14 - How is Shane so buf...

Nov 03, 2011•28 min

Episode #2: Bloodletting

Chris, Sam and Katrina discuss the second episode of Season 2, “Bloodletting.” This episode sees the introduction of several new characters and the juggling of multiple plotlines. How do our hosts feel about these developments? Is Hershel right about the nature of the plague? And is Rick really such a great leader? Tune in to find out answers to all these questions and more. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 2:00 - Recap of last week’s episode, synopsis for this episode 5:10 - General thoughts on the epi...

Oct 27, 2011•34 min

Episode #1: What Lies Ahead

Welcome to the premiere episode of Wait Wait, Don’t Eat Me!, the new show on Film Geek Radio devoted to discussing The Walking Dead on AMC. Join Chris, Katrina and Sam as they discuss the season season premiere episode, What Lies Ahead. They ask the tough questions: In the show, does God exist? Why are zombies herding together? And perhaps most important of all: do zombies poop? SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 1:21 - Recap of last season’s ending, synopsis for this episode 3:30 - General thoughts on th...

Oct 19, 2011•27 min

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