Debaser: A Film Podcast
Jared Rusk & Will Taylor
Debaser is a film podcast hosted by Jared Rusk and Will Taylor. Each episode is a deep dive into both new and familiar movies as they attempt to analyze and interpret them.
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
Debaser: A Film Podcast
04/17/24 • 80 min
Will & Jared, avid Godzilla and kaiju stans, are here to discuss the newest film in the Legendary MonterVerse franchise currently topping the box office: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!
Does the film surpass Godzilla: King of the Monsters? Or is it simply a serviceable follow up to Godzilla vs Kong? Is the franchise in capable hands of returning director Adam Wingard? What disparaging nicknames does Jared have for the two new kaiju introduced in this film? Can Will and Jared ever correctly identify Gareth Evans and Gareth Edwards?! Listen to find out!
Our outro track is The Aki Way by Purrfect.
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Akira (1988)
Debaser: A Film Podcast
09/27/23 • 77 min
Will and Jared are taking a second stab at anime with the incredibly influential 80's animation classic AKIRA!
Is the film still visually impressive thirty-five years later? Can Will and Jared parse the plot? Is it a coherent adaptation of the six volume manga? Will a live action remake ever come to fruition, and is it even worth it? All of these topics and more in this episode of Debaser.
The outro track is Big Kirkland by Purrfect.
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Come And See (1985)
Debaser: A Film Podcast
09/19/23 • 64 min
Will and Jared have a look at the sobering Soviet war film Come And See. Based on the memoir of a Belarusian partisan, the film follows a young boy as he witnesses the atrocities committed by occupying Nazi Germany forces in Eastern Europe.
This somber film features graphic depictions of the brutality of war and fascism.
Afterwards, the duo lighten the mood by discussing what else they've been watching lately, as well as Halloween Horror Nights.
Next week on Debaser, we're covering the classic anime Akira!
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Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Debaser: A Film Podcast
09/13/23 • 69 min
Will and Jared are back to tackle their first anime, 1995's cyberpunk classic Ghost in the Shell! This ground breaking feature was a major influence on works like The Matrix and Metal Gear Solid.
Does the animated film hold up over twenty-five years later? Is the spin off series "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" worth viewing? Is the live-action remake any good? All this and more in this episode!
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Yojimbo (1961)
Debaser: A Film Podcast
08/30/23 • 61 min
We're back to debasing ourselves with movies!
Will and Jared discuss one of the most influential action films of all time: Akira Kurosawa's legendary samurai western Yojimbo. After a thorough recap, the duo consider the impact of the film in a modern lens, the numerous remakes and homages made to the film in the years since, and how director Kurosawa's work still puts modern directors to shame.
As we're still refraining from covering Hollywood productions during the strike in solidarity, please email us at [email protected] if you have any requests for topics or non-struck work to cover!
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Debaser Debrief: Warhammer 40k
Debaser: A Film Podcast
08/23/23 • 66 min
Will & Jared are taking a break from film for this episode to discuss a hobby very near and dear to Will's heart: The tabletop game Warhammer 40k. There are many facets of this franchise to explore, so Will guides Jared through an overview of the various editions that have released throughout the years and his history with the game. The duo also briefly discuss the various Warhammer video games, as well as their unfortunate new addiction to the mobile game Warhammer 40k: Tacticus.
Next week, Debaser returns to film with the classic samurai film Yojimbo!
Our outro for this episode is the track Acknowledge Yourself by Purrfect.
A quick disclosure regarding this episode: Will is employed by Games Workshop Group, the manufacturer of Warhammer 40k. The views expressed in this episode are his own and not those of Games Workshop.
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Debaser Detour
Debaser: A Film Podcast
08/16/23 • 68 min
Folks, you may have heard that there's a strike on!
In light of the recent dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Debaser is taking a detour from our usual coverage as a show of solidarity. Jared gets out his soapbox and delivers what he hopes is an informative and simple overview of labor unions and the striking labor organizations' efforts to secure agreements with the major studios that run Hollywood. Then, Will & Jared discuss what the pivot means for the show and the future topics they'll be covering. Will also debriefs on his time working at the very popular GenCon from last week. Later the guys geek out about another podcast they love: Guys by Bryan Quinby.
Our outro song is Song of Healing (Alternate Mix) by SilvaGunner.
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Debaser: A Film Podcast
08/09/23 • 63 min
Indy returns to exploit, er, pillage, or uh, exhume the Temple of Doom!
Will & Jared do their best to discuss the much derided sequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, but can they stay on topic? Is the film as bad as it's reputation suggests? Is the new love interest a shallow and offensive female character that was even criticized by the actress that portrayed her? Is there dark subtext behind this film's meaner aspects due to two of the creators going through break-ups? All these questions and more answered in this episode!
Beginning next week, Debaser will be taking a detour from film so there is no homework. Although Jared may be preparing an argument for Last Crusade being his favorite Indy...
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Debaser: A Film Podcast
08/02/23 • 62 min
Debaser is going on an adventure! Will & Jared are raiding the Indiana Jones franchise beginning with, you guessed it, Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Does the franchise resonate with millennials? Does Raiders hold up as one of the greatest films of all time? Is Harrison Ford going to play this role until he can physically no longer stand? Do we want to see the Gran Turismo movie? All of this and more answered in this episode!
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Rebel Moon (2023)
Debaser: A Film Podcast
12/27/23 • 61 min
It's the end of the year and Netflix has decided to gift us a brand new, "original" and big budget sci-fi action film from director Zack Snyder: Rebel Moon!
Will & Jared had completely different expectations going into this eagerly anticipated flick, and boy howdy do they come to the exact same verdict quick. Is Zack Snyder a hack? Can a film be considered original IP when all of its pieces are clearly cobbled together from other, better films? Is Will impressed or annoyed by the blatant Warhammer 40,000 copying by this movie? Listen to find out!
Our outro track is Loosely Outlined by Purrfect.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Debaser: A Film Podcast have?
Debaser: A Film Podcast currently has 75 episodes available.
What topics does Debaser: A Film Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Films, Movie Discussion, Podcasts, Movies, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.
What is the most popular episode on Debaser: A Film Podcast?
The episode title 'Akira (1988)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Debaser: A Film Podcast?
The average episode length on Debaser: A Film Podcast is 72 minutes.
How often are episodes of Debaser: A Film Podcast released?
Episodes of Debaser: A Film Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Debaser: A Film Podcast?
The first episode of Debaser: A Film Podcast was released on Feb 27, 2023.
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