The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is coming up quick, and to get ready, we’re dedicating this episode to our favorite badass crossbow-toting chopper-riding dog-owning soft-hearted porcupine of a man, with our top 5 favorite things about good ole Daryl. We also give you our rankings for all the seasons of The Walking Dead, two lists 13 years in the making. And as usual, some fantastic feedback from you guys, on both topics :) Next episode: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon S1E1 “L'ame Perdue” To stay...
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who else has been missing Lucy? Listen to this episode only if you want to smile and feel good. Lucy has had a rough year with, among other things, the recent loss of a close friend, so I asked you guys to send in messages of appreciation for her as a surprise, and it was so fun to read your notes and play your calls and hear her reaction. Still buzzing from it :) Plus, Lucy, Wendy, and I talk all things TWD, including: • A quick update on all of the spinoffs. • Our thoughts on The Walking Dead:...
Aug 19, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Reposted from Ben's Wilhelm podcast, which you can find at wilhelmpodcast.com and @wilhelmpodcast on socials. --- BARBENHEIMER: Wilhelm Reviews "Oppenheimer" Welcome to Wilhelm and it's time for another Movie Review / Film Breakdown. This time, I am joined by Revisited Podcast co-host and great friend Kristin for this second part of the BARBENHEIMER Crossover with Podcastica to cover the brand new Christophher Nolan masterpiece, "Oppenheimer". Together, we dive into the a...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here’s a little pinkified palate cleanser for y’all - it’s Kara, Penny, and Jason talking Barbie! If you haven’t tuned in to the cultural phenom that is the new Barbie movie yet, it was directed and co-written by Greta Gerwig, who usually does smart, character-focused indie movies like Lady Bird and Frances Ha, and we thought she was such an inspired choice for this surprisingly complex, layered, funny, incredibly beautiful, thought-provoking movie. This podcast is full of spoilers, so if you’re...
Jul 25, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here we are and in just six episodes we have come to what we now know is the SEASON finale of Dead City. This week Ben is joined by Penny, Karen Shih, and Randy to break down not only our thoughts on the gripping finale, but also discuss final thoughts for the year about our feelings for the titular characters Negan and Maggie. Have our opinions changed on either? Give a listen and find out! Thanks to everyone who joined us for this first season of The Walking Dead: Dead City! Loved having you N...
Jul 24, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast One step closer to the end of what may be just the first season of Dead City, and what a twist! Join Ben and guest hosts Rebecca and Kara as they break down all the happenings of this episode leading up to the reveal of Maggie's true intentions and what it may mean for our titular characters. Just one more episode left! As always, thanks to everyone who wrote in. If you’d like to write or call in too, you can find all our contact info at podcastica.com . Next episode: The Walking Dead: Dead ...
Jul 17, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Officially into the back half of the series, our coverage of Dead City continues! Join Ben, Kelly, and Mark as we break down the mayhem of this episode along with what is turning into a season-long debate whether Negan is working towards redemption, or if he will forever remain the evil villain we were first introduced to. Where do you fall in the debate? As always, thanks to those of you who wrote in! For everyone else, you can find all our contact info at podcastica.com . Next episode: The Wal...
Jul 11, 2023•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you started watching Silo, the dystopian sci-fi mystery on Apple TV+ yet? It’s pretty great! We thought it started off as a strong, interesting slow burn and then just got more thrilling and gripping as it went along. Join Jason, Veronica, and Amelie as we cover episodes 7-10 of the first season (and be sure to go back to ep 525 if you didn’t catch our coverage of the first 6 episodes). Help decide which show Jason starts a podcast about next, Squid Games or White Lotus! There’s a poll at f...
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast As we approach the halfway point of Dead City, join Ben with guest co-hosts Gemma and Cassie of the UK as they discuss and breakdown all the new happenings on Manhattan Island. Will Maggie and Negan's plans to breach the Croat's base work, or will the mistrust of the New York natives hinder the plans? Find out this week... same walker time, same walker channel! :-) As always, thanks to those of you who wrote or called in. Love you guys. And if you didn't get a chance, you can find al...
Jul 04, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Knock knock... (who's there?).... It's Ben and guest co-hosts for this week, Lucy and Karen, to break down this week's episode of Dead City! Where did you fall on Negan and has your opinion changed in these first two episodes? Also, who are these new locals and can they be trusted? Give a listen to this week's episode to see what we think and let us know if you agree. You can find all our contact info at podcastica.com . Also, please tell your zed-loving friends about the podcast...
Jun 26, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast The time has come! The Walking Dead: Dead City, the first of the highly anticipated Walking Dead spin-offs, featuring Maggie and Negan, set primarily on Manhattan Island of New York City, is finally out! So is it any good? Join Ben and guest-host Randy as we break down the episode and let you know all our thoughts. As always, thanks to those of you who wrote or called in. Love you guys. And if you didn't get a chance, you can find all our contact info at podcastica.com for next time. Also, p...
Jun 19, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Silo is a slow-burn, hard-boiled, dystopian sci-fi noir full of mystery and intrigue, beautifully filmed, and with captivating characters. We recommend checking it out on Apple TV+ if you haven’t seen it yet, then join Jason, Amelie, and Veronica as we cover the first 6 episodes. We’ll definitely be back later for a season wrap-up. Next up on the podcast: The Walking Dead: Dead City. The Negan / Maggie spinoff is coming up! Please follow The ‘Cast of Us on your podcast platform of choice. That’s...
Jun 11, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lucy, Wendy, and Sydney are here to wrap up coverage of season one of the electrifying (bzzzt) Amazon Prime series, The Power. The Power is a thrilling sci-fi drama series based on the bestselling novel by Naomi Alderman. It explores what happens when women around the world suddenly gain the ability to electrocute people with their fingers, creating a radical shift in the balance of power. Next up on the podcast: I think we’ll be covering the first half of the Apple TV+ dystopian show, Silo. “In...
May 26, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alright, it’s the beginning of the end for Fear the Walking Dead! And we decided to publish our first FTWD round-table rant (covering the S8 premiere) on the podcast to give you an idea what these will be like before we move then over to be Patreon-exclusive. And fair warning, this IS the rantiest of rants. • I’m joined this time by Lucy and fellow Zedhead Cassie, and I’ll have a new round-table of Zedheads on each week. • If you decide you’d like to hear more of this, pledge any amount at patre...
May 17, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast GotG 3 is out and I (Jason) am so in love with it I thought let’s have a palate cleanser and cover it on the podcast! It was a joy to be joined by Randy “I’m a Zombie Guy” Stevenson to talk it out. Enjoy :) Next up: We’ll be wrapping up coverage of Amazon’s The Power season one, and we may also podcast on the first half of the new dystopian Apple TV+ show, Silo, based on the book series by Hugh Howey. Please follow The ‘Cast of Us on your podcast platform of choice. That’s what helps the most fo...
May 15, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re so glad to be continuing our seasonal wrap-up crossover tradition with Chris and Jason from The Talking Dead podcast, this time of course for The Last of Us season one! As always, we had a great talk and it was really fun to get the perspective of our good pals from Canada :) If you haven’t already, be sure to check out part 1 over on talkingdeadpodcast.com . Next up: We’ll be wrapping up coverage of Amazon’s The Power season one, and we may also podcast on the first half of the new dystop...
May 05, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Evil Dead is back! So Rich, Chris, and Jason are resurrecting our old podcast, Evil Dead ‘Cast, from the depths of the underworld to talk it out. Spoilers: We thought it was pretty righteous. Next up: Our Last of Us season one wrap-up crossover with The Talking Dead podcast. Please follow The ‘Cast of Us on your podcast platform of choice. That’s what helps the most for our rankings. And if you like what we’re doing, shoot us a rating or a review. Find us by going to thecastofus.com and clicking...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast All the buzz lately is about Beef, Steven Yeun and Ali Won’s Netflix series, and so of course we had to cover it. It’s a tale of road rage and revenge, written and directed by by Korean director Lee Sung Jin, and Steven and Ali acted the hell out of it! Join Jason, Karen, David, and Karen S. for an in-depth look! Next up: Evil Dead Rise! Please follow The ‘Cast of Us on your podcast platform of choice. That’s what helps the most for our rankings. And if you like what we’re doing, shoot us a rati...
Apr 20, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Lucy, Karen, and Wendy for an impassioned talk about the new Amazon series, The Power. “The world of The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, and without warning, all teenage girls in the world develop the power to electrocute people at will. It's hereditary, it's inbuilt, and it can't be taken away from them. Coming alive to the thrill of pure power: the ability to hurt or even kill by releasing electrical jolts from their fingertips, they rapidly learn th...
Apr 12, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s our final feedback ep for season one of The Last of Us, and the gangs all here. Big thanks from Lucy, Rima, Erik, Ben, and Jason for a fantastic season you guys. Cheers!!! As always, we’ll be continuing to podcast at least twice a month, so keep us in your feed if you want to hear more. Coming up: • Beef, the Steven Yeun Netflix series. • Evil Dead Rise, the upcoming newest movie in the classic Evil Dead series. • Beau is Afraid, the Ari Aster surrealist comedy horror starring Joaquin Phoen...
Mar 19, 2023•3 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here we are at the (bittersweet?) end of this incredible series! It’s been such a fulfilling experience for all of us, with the show being so fantastic and you guys being so engaged and supportive and terrific. Thanks everybody. Join Lucy, Ben, and Jason for our thoughts on the finale, and then all five of us should be back in a few days with the listener feedback ep. News articles • The Last of Us Show Set's Zombie Word Ban Addressed By Creator: https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-show-zombie...
Mar 17, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Despite (or because of?) the disturbing subject matter, Lucy and I (Jason) had a lot of fun with this one, and also as always we’re honored that you guys share so much with us. Many emotions were felt. Cheers! Check out our live instant reactions each Sunday night just after The Last of Us airs: http://youtube.com/@podcastica Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com . Also, please follow us on your podcast platform of choice t...
Mar 10, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brutal f#@ing episode this week! Rima, Erik, and Ben are here to talk it out, including an enthusiastic Game Talk segment. Check out our live instant reactions each Sunday night just after The Last of Us airs: http://youtube.com/@podcastica Contest • You can win two Last of Us tribute posters illustrated by Kirk Manley, plus an original sketch of an infected. • We’ll also give out two runner-up prizes of one tribute poster each. • How to enter: • Send in your best impersonation of any of the cha...
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Some pretty varied opinions about this week’s ep. Most of you were moved by it, and some just ready to get back to Joel and Ellie’s story. As always, tons of great feedback, and you really got me (Jason) and Rima laughing through some of it :) Check out our live instant reactions each Sunday night just after The Last of Us airs: http://youtube.com/@podcastica Contest • You can win two Last of Us tribute posters illustrated by Kirk Manley, plus an original sketch of an infected. • We’ll also give...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another beautiful yet tragic episode this week, that deepens Ellie’s character and pushes our nostalgia buttons. Join Karen, Lucy, and Jason to talk it out. Contest • You can win two Last of Us tribute posters illustrated by Kirk Manley, plus an original sketch of an infected. • We’ll also give out two runner-up prizes of one tribute poster each. • How to enter: • Send in your best impersonation of any of the characters in the show. You can do that by re-enacting a scene, or just giving them you...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your feedback continues to be fun, deep, insightful, enthusiastic, and thought-provoking, leading us to talk about new and different aspect of each episode. Thanks guys! This week Jason and Ben are joined by special guest Pake of Strange Indeed and the Run for Your Lives podcast. Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com . Also, please follow us on your podcast platform of choice to help boost us in the rankings. And if you lik...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another change of pace this week, as Joel reaches Tommy in Jackson, WY, and comes to terms with what he’s gotta do. Such a great episode: at times funny, tense, heartbreaking, awkward and uncomfortable, moving, inspiring, and ultimately, incredibly worrying. Links: • Pedro Pascal SNL Skit “Waking Up”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GEWSNylwS8 • Rutina Wesley wanted to play Maria in The Last of Us her way: 'I was up for the challenge’: https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-rutina-wesley-maria-in...
Feb 21, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here ya go, it’s more in-depth, heartfelt feedback from you guys on yet another shocker of an episode of The Last of Us, read and responded to this time by Rima, Erik, and special guest Kristin. Enjoy! Links: • ‘The Last of Us’ Crew Was ‘Banned’ From Saying Zombie on Set: ‘We Weren’t Allowed to Say the Z Word’: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-crew-banned-saying-zombie-set-1235522423/ Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to th...
Feb 17, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yet another heartbreaking episode this week, plus a horde of infected! Incredible. Join Lucy, Ben, and Jason as we talk it all out. Links: • Melanie Lynskey Has Never Been on a Set as Overwhelming as The Last of Us: https://www.vulture.com/article/melanie-lynskey-the-last-of-us-kathleen-interview.html • The Child Clicker's Audition Tape For The Last Of Us Was Pure Nightmare Fuel: https://www.slashfilm.com/1196694/the-child-clickers-contortionist-audition-tape-for-the-last-of-us-was-pure-nigh...
Feb 13, 2023•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your feedback spans the gamut this week from the deeply heartfelt to the punniest of the puns and everything in between. Join Lucy, Ben, and Jason as we talk it out! Links: • Ben’s Wilhelm podcast: wilhelmpodcast.com • Zombie' Parasite Cordyceps Fungus Takes Over Insects Through Mind Control | National Geographic: https://youtu.be/vijGdWn5-h8 • Attack of the Killer Fungi | Planet Earth | BBC: https://youtu.be/o57imEfknMQ Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to...
Feb 10, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
