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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.

tv & film film reviews

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01:16:47

"KPop Demon Hunters" with Alexandra Permar

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2025/10/28

Alexandra Permar (Kakapo Konsulting) joins to talk about the 2025 hit animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters," starring Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, and Ahn Hyo-seop. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. Featuring Chekhov's Ramyun, Chekhov's Flower Pot, Chekhov's Demon-Fighting Song, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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01:26:46

Shooting the Breeze: “Nosferatu” (2024) with Jen...

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2025/10/14

Jen Owens and Rachel Graham (One Person’s Trash Is Our Treasure) join to talk about the 2024 gothic horror film “Nosferatu,” starring Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, and Aaron-Taylor Johnson. Written and directed by Robert Eggers. “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 penis prosthetics, terrible husbands, silent-film antics, and much more. Chekhov’s

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01:12:47

“Jurassic World: Rebirth” with Mel Lake

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2025/09/02

Mel Lake (mel-lake.com) joins to talk about the 2025 action/sci-fi thriller “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali. Directed by Gareth Edwards. Featuring Chekhov’s Altoids, Chekhov’s Little Tiny Dinosaur, Chekhov’s Junk Food, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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01:10:46

“Black Bag” with Ravi Kiran

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2025/07/01

Ravi Kiran (“Failure to Launch”) joins to talk about the 2025 dramatic spy-thriller “Black Bag,” starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris, Marisa Abela, and Pierce Brosnan. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Featuring Chekhov’s Chana Masala, Chekhov’s Rug, Chekhov’s Red Soccer Ball, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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01:02:31

“Fountain of Youth” with Jen Deats

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2025/06/17

Jen Deats (Indoorswomen) joins to talk about the 2025 action-adventure movie “Fountain of Youth,” starring John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, and Stanley Tucci. Directed by Guy Ritchie. Featuring Chekhov’s Inti Sun God Mask, Chekhov’s Knockout Gas, Chekhov’s Key-Dagger, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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01:16:03

“Death of a Unicorn” with Rachel Graham

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2025/06/03

Rachel Graham (One Person’s Trash Is Our Treasure) joins to talk about the 2025 comedy-horror film “Death of a Unicorn,” starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant. Directed by Alex Scharfman. Featuring Chekhov’s Allergies, Chekhov’s Unicorn Blood Bag, Chekhov’s Virtuous Maiden Legend, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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01:25:05

“The Rule of Jenny Pen” with Ellen

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2025/05/20

Ellen (Brogues or Death) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror-thriller “The Rule of Jenny Pen,” starring Geoffrey Rush, John Lithgow, and George Henare. Directed by James Ashcroft. Featuring Chekhov’s Bird Clock, Chekhov’s Portentous Cat, Chekhov’s Inhaler, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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02:07:28

“Drop” with Kyle Gerkin

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2025/05/06

Kyle Gerkin (“Seven Hours in Heaven”) joins to talk about the 2025 mystery-thriller “Drop,” starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, and Reed Diamond. Directed by Christopher Landon. Featuring Chekhov’s Meter Reader, Chekhov’s Nanny Cam, Chekhov’s Hockey Puck, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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01:49:05

“The Monkey” with Bridget Gelms

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2025/04/22

Bridget Gelms joins to talk about the 2025 black comedy horror film “The Monkey,” starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, and Colin O'Brien. Written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Featuring Chekhov’s Personalized Bowling Ball, Chekhov’s Jet Skis, Chekhov’s Skydiving Wedding, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram Click here for information on how to contact your California legislators about the CSU budget.

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01:10:48

“Presence” with Raf King

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2025/03/25

Raf King (Living Kinetics Mobile Bodywork/Healing Massage Wellness Studio) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror film “Presence,” starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, and Eddy Maday. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Featuring Chekhov’s 100-Year-Old Mirror and… that’s it! Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram Special shout-out to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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01:37:25

“The Gorge” with Janelle Wilke

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2025/03/13

Janelle Wilke (Break, Battle & Roll) joins to talk about the 2025 action-adventure romance “The Gorge,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller, and Sigourney Weaver. Featuring Chekhov’s Bullet Casing, Chekhov’s Meat Tree Adhesive, Chekhov’s Drone, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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01:05:59

“Companion” with Diana Rojek-Skonnord

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2025/02/25

Diana Rojek-Skonnord (Happily Ever Aftermath) joins to talk about the 2025 sci-fi thriller “Companion,” starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillén, and Lukas Gage. Written and directed by Drew Hancock. Featuring Chekhov’s Literal Gun, Chekhov’s Electric Corkscrew, Chekhov’s Stick Dealie, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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01:31:03

“Back in Action” with Josh & Melissa

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2025/02/11

Josh and Melissa (The One With Josh and Melissa) join to talk about the 2025 action-comedy flick “Back in Action,” starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, McKenna Roberts, Glenn Close, and Andrew Scott. Featuring Chekhov’s Mentos & Diet Coke, Chekhov’s Fitness Tracker, Chekhov’s Dodgy Lighter, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn

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01:31:44

“Kraven the Hunter” with Sunni Hepburn

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2025/01/28

Sunni Hepburn (Book of Lies Podcast) joins to talk about the 2024 superhero action movie “Kraven the Hunter,” starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose, and Fred Hechinger. Featuring Chekhov’s Potion, Chekhov’s Teeny-Tiny Backpack, Chekhov’s Rejection on the Sahara, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn

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01:44:14

“Heretic” with LJ Parker

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2025/01/14

LJ Parker (Bygones: The Ally McBeal Podcast) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror/thriller “Heretic,” starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Topher Grace. Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Featuring Chekhov’s Blueberry Pie, Chekhov’s Metal Walls and Ceilings, Chekhov’s Bike Lock, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn

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01:27:38

“Carry-On” with Evan Mezeske

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2024/12/31

Evan Mezeske (Anukari Music) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix action-thriller “Carry-On,” starring Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, and Sofia Carson. Featuring Chekhov’s SoundCloud Flyer, Chekhov’s Police Academy, Chekhov’s Red Ribbon, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn

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01:41:24

“Smile 2” with Jen Owens

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2024/12/17

Jen Owens (One Person’s Trash Is Our Treasure) joins to talk about the 2024 horror film “Smile 2,” starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Lukas Gage. Written and directed by Parker Finn. Featuring Chekhov’s VOSS Water Bottle, Chekhov’s Katana, Chekhov’s Vagina Cave, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn

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01:13:55

“Woman of the Hour” with Jen Deats

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2024/12/03

Jen Deats (Indoorswomen) joins to talk about the 2023 true-crime thriller “Woman of the Hour,” starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, and Tony Hale. Directed by Anna Kendrick. Featuring Chekhov’s Candy Heart, Chekhov’s Shutterbug, Chekhov’s Electrical Cord, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn

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01:38:55

“Hot Frosty” with Kara Harms

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2024/11/19

Kara Harms (Whimsy Soul) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix Christmas rom-com “Hot Frosty,” starring Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, and Joe Lo Truglio. Featuring Chekhov’s Storekeeper Santa, Chekhov’s Conspicuous ATM, Chekhov’s Trip to Hawaii, and more. Check out Kara’s Best Streaming Christmas Movies Watchlist. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn

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01:22:04

“Hit Man” with Diana Rojek-Skonnord & Ryan Skonnord

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2024/11/05

Diana Rojek-Skonnord and Ryan Skonnord (Happily Ever Aftermath) join to talk about the 2024 crime caper “Hit Man,” starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Retta, and Austin Amelio. Directed by Richard Linklater. Featuring Chekhov’s Bird Knowledge, Chekhov’s Nietzsche Recitation, Chekhov’s Shot Through the Heart, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn

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