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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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- 2 weeks ago1h 32m
"The Love Hypothesis" with Diana Rojek-Skonnord
Diana Rojek-Skonnord (Genre-ly Speaking, Happily Ever Aftermath, Low Stakes: A "Kindred: The Embraced" Rewatch) joins to talk about the 2026 romantic comedy "The Love Hypothesis," starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman. Based on the novel by Ali Hazelwood. Directed by Claire Scanlon. Featuring Chekhov's Cockroach… and that's it? Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
- Sep 21, 202646 min
Shooting the Breeze: "Don't Say Good Luck" with Justine Gendron
Justine Gendron (The Render Room) joins to talk about the 2026 musical teen dramedy "Don't Say Good Luck," starring Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, and Steve Buscemi. Written and directed by Julia Hart. "Shooting the Breeze" is a series of more casual episodes that stray from the usual format of Chekhov's Whatever. Listen for a freewheeling discussion of nepo babies and theater kids, horror-movie spinoffs, kale (yes, kale), and much more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
- Jul 24, 20261h 24m
"Hokum" with Noelle Faen
Noelle Faen (Chelsy and Noelle Go To Hell Podcast) joins to talk about the 2026 supernatural horror film "Hokum," starring Adam Scott, David Wilmot, Peter Coonan, and Florence Ordesh. Written and directed by Damian McCarthy. Featuring Chekhov's Crossbow, Chekhov's Magic Mushrooms, Chekhov's Pretentious Analog Tape Recorder, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
- Jun 10, 20261h 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
- May 21, 20261h 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.
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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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