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by Meg Mezeske
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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- 3 days ago1h 20m
"Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" with Shane
Shane joins to talk about the 2026 comedy-horror sequel "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come," starring Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Featuring Chekhov's Signet Ring, Chekhov's Blood Pact Pen, Chekhov's Rulebook, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
- 3 weeks ago1h 17m
"Thrash" with Liz Serna
Liz Serna (Nerdy Bitches Podcast) joins to talk about the 2026 Netflix creature feature "Thrash," starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou. Written and directed by Tommy Wirkola. Featuring Chekhov's Snorkel Truck, Chekhov's Water Birth, Chekhov's Tanker of Meat, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
- Apr 30, 20261h 4m
"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
- Apr 16, 202657 min
"Send Help" with Kat Rosenfield
Kat Rosenfield (How to Survive in the Woods: A Novel, Feminine Chaos) joins to talk about the 2026 dark comedy horror-thriller "Send Help," starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. Directed by Sam Raimi. Featuring Chekhov's Little Mules, Chekhov's Survivor Audition Tape, Chekhov's Golfing, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
- Feb 17, 20261h 44m
"The Running Man" (2025) with Josh
Josh (Views from the Back of the Class) joins to talk about the 2025 action-thriller "The Running Man," starring Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, and Jayme Lawson. Written and directed by Edgar Wright. Featuring Chekhov's Many Lavatories, Chekhov's Rats, Chekhov's Missing Sock, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram Special shout-out to No Kid Hungry.
- Dec 23, 20251h 8m
"Good Boy" with Ryan Hanna
Ryan Hanna joins to talk about the 2025 supernatural horror film "Good Boy," starring Indy (the dog), Shane Jensen, and Arielle Friedman. Written and directed by Ben Leonberg. Featuring Chekhov's Basement, Chekhov's Ghost Dog, Chekhov's Taxidermied Fox, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
- Nov 25, 20251h 39m
"Frankenstein" (2025) with Apryl Markham
Apryl Markham (The Thirst Podcast, "i was afraid i'd eat your brains") joins to talk about the 2025 gothic horror film "Frankenstein," starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Featuring Chekhov's Prosthetic Leg, Chekhov's Oedipal Complex, Chekhov's Hole in the Floor, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
- Nov 11, 20251h 55m
"Superman" (2025) with Polina Grinbaum
Polina Grinbaum (Happily Ever Aftermath) joins to talk about the 2025 superhero action movie "Superman," starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Written and directed by James Gunn. Featuring Chekhov's Lost Message, Chekhov's Falafel Guy, Chekhov's Influencer Girlfriend, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
About 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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