Movie Podcast: Interviews, Reviews and Recommendations
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Season 2 of Rage Whale surfaces weekly to thrash through Movies, TV & all things entertainment with frequent guests joining the conversation. Join Kev, Drew & James for a pop-culture deep dive with bite. Expect irreverent banter and big laughs as the hosts ride the cinematic waves and don't hold back if something stinks. From Guilty pleasures to blockbuster breakdowns, Rage Whale is here to make a splash. Don't forget to follow us on socials and give us a 5 ⭐️ rating on Spotify. Merch: https://ragewhale.teemill.com Contact: [email protected]
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Rage Whale pairs candid screen criticism with guest-led conversations about filmmaking, adaptation and the choices that make an argument worth having.
Rage Whale turns screen talk into a lively group argument, with Kev, Drew and James testing reactions against one another and giving guests room to change the direction.
Kevin, Drew and James turn Oscars predictions into screenplay gripes; you get to pick a side.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A loose, funny villain chat that moves from Judge Doom to Jaws, Arachnophobia, and a few spooky side tracks.
Rage Whale leans into a loose villain chat, with Pete opening on Judge Doom before the conversation drifts through Jaws, Arachnophobia, and other film villains.
A candid, conversational guest chat that uses older films to spark fresh opinion.
The episode pairs Nicole from California with a loose, funny conversation about older movies, and the generational angle gives the discussion a little extra bite.
Loose, lively film talk with real back and forth and enough edge to stay interesting.
Reviewatron's Emma and Ash keep the conversation moving, and the best part is the friction between them. They jump from Marty Supreme to Stranger Things to Alex Garland, Civil War, and Warfare without losing the thread entirely, which suits a chat that feels more like a sparring…
A loose John Carpenter hangout that leans on fan energy, personal stories, and easy conversation.
Rage Whale makes the John Carpenter discussion feel loose in a good way. The hosts move through his films, his early path, his personal life, and the panel's favorites without turning the episode into a lecture.
A horror-minded reunion that turns old memories into lively filmmaker chat.
Pushing play on Rage Whale brings a reunion with Chris Baker, an old Andover friend who began with music videos and has since moved into intelligent short films in horror.
A lively guest chat that moves from cinema ads to film festivals, music, and upcoming movies.
Rage Whale gives Paulina from After Credits with Paul a lively guest slot, opening with a sharp gripe about cinema ads and the ridiculous string of logos that roll out before a film begins.
Filmmaking pressure, cult logic, and enough digression to keep it moving.
Wes Clark's visit stays focused on how the movie got made and what those choices cost in practice. The strongest stretch is the one that gets concrete: fire on set, a first-day rain delay, sound problems, and the puzzle of making night scenes work without much money.
A lively Oscars debrief that tracks predictions and keeps the reactions delightfully messy.
Rage Whale turns its 2026 Oscars chat into a lively post-ceremony hangover, with three hosts and Jess from Church of Cinema revisiting how the predictions landed and unpacking what the night stirred up.
Solo-narrated video essays decoding film and TV endings, symbolism, and cultural meaning.
Kim Masters and Puck's Matt Belloni break down Hollywood's dealmaking and executive shake-ups.
Film culture, festival heat, awards nerves.
Story analysis with jokes still attached.
Kat Hannon, a Chester photographer, talks through her move from photography into a new creative agency called Hack and explains why she is widening the work she already does.
Rage Whale Episode 141 features Wes Clark, a 24-year-old writer, director, and producer from Philadelphia discussing How to Start a Cult in Five Easy Steps and how he self-distributed it.
Rage Whale episode 122 centers on Peter filling in for Kev to rank and revisit movie villains from Who Framed Roger Rabbit to The Dark Knight.
Rage Whale welcomes Paulina, also known as After Credits with Paul, for a special guest episode with plenty of sideways energy.
Chris Baker joins from Spain.
The special opens with Jess from Church of Cinema joining the Oscars chat.
Rage Whale brings on Nicole from California for a guest chat about her journey toward the 1000 greatest movies of all time.
Amelia Clarke, a Kerrang!
Bella Fritsch, a filmmaker from Vienna, explains how her Instagram series Not Actor, Not Director grew from about 2,000 followers to 138,000 while she was studying cinematography and directing.
Brokeback Kathy, a movie reviewer and film-content creator from Austria, joins Rage Whale to talk about Instagram reviews, learning English through films, and why her local cinema is 10 minutes away.
Rage Whale 132 is a three-host New Year 2026 movie roundtable that starts with cinema etiquette, including phones, wrappers, and a noisy Kill Bill double bill that ran nearly five hours with trailers and an interval.
Rage Whale's January 1, 2026 roundup centers on "Avatar: Fire and Ash," with one host arguing that James Cameron's two recent Avatar films work like one story split in half.
She seems really kind of down to earth and, even though she's like a massive success and constantly ...
The hosts of Rage Whale are joined by Emma and Ash from the Reviewatron podcast to debate films like 'Seven', 'Marty Supreme', and 'Stranger Things', sharing strong opinions and personal anecdotes.
Rage Whale welcomes Clint and Stretch from Prevailing Strange Podcast for a guest episode that starts with a clear warning about adult themes.
Brokeback Cathy is back for a spoiler special, and the panel gets right into Wuthering Heights, Crime 101, Primate, and Send Help, with a few other titles drifting in around the edges.
Lewis opens by flagging his Killer Whale shirt and joking about the podcast name.
Rage Whale brings back Nicole, known online as Film Fatale 1000, for a Christmas special that also circles through Halloween, Carrie, and her movie-challenge account.
Rage Whale sits down with guest Sarah Crean, also known as Shed, for a spoiler review of Ryan Murphy's *Monsters: The Ed Gein Story*.
Rage Whale’s Elvis Special centers on Emilio Santoro, a 23-year-old, multi-award-winning Elvis tribute artist from Weston-super-Mare who says he started performing at 13 and was awarded by Elvis Presley Enterprises at Graceland.
Rage Whale's roundup covers a Brighton spa with an Experian shower, laser tag where an adult "shot loads of other people's kids," and a London day trip to Elvis Evolution near Canary Wharf.
Kevin Drew speaks with Alex Helmer and Guy Knoll from At The Helm Productions about A Christmas Party, with the guests joking that Guy is the one taking credit for the funny lines.
Rage Whale’s bonus Roundup episode jumps from Steven Spielberg becoming an EGOT to a debate about whether Wonder Man “screams A24,” with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II singled out for his acting detail.
The hosts review Alien Earth, discussing its place in the Alien franchise, new alien creatures like flies and ticks, and themes of AI and hybrid children.
The hosts share personal updates, including a disappointing murder mystery experience and Drew's upcoming poetry book, then dive into horror movie reviews like 'Thanksgiving' and 'Roof Man,' discuss the 'It' franchise and short film 'Trick,' and wrap with Halloween recommendations and entertainment news.
Focus pulling is like dancing—you're leading and following at the same time.
The hosts unbox new merch, then dive into the major news of Netflix's $108 billion bidding war for Warner Brothers, discussing its impact on streaming and cinema.
Rage Whale’s John Carpenter deep dive centers on Carpenter’s 1948 birth, his 77 years of life, and the way his own synth scores shape films like Halloween and The Thing.
The hosts interview an improv comedian about her journey into comedy and various humorous topics.
The hosts discuss a funny ad-lib moment involving Meryl Streep and introduce a spoiler review of the film Project Hail Mary.
The hosts introduce a guest film fan from the UK, discussing his passion for film, including Ari Aster, documentaries, and indie films, with irreverent banter.
The hosts debate whether to give a movie five stars, discussing expectations and the impact of trailers.
The hosts discuss recent movies and TV shows they've watched, share personal anecdotes, and recommend entertainment.
The hosts celebrate Kev's birthday, discuss their weekend, and review Cocaine Bear and A Complete Unknown while debating David Lynch's filmmaking style.
A spoiler-filled review of the horror film Nosferatu, with discussion of its Oscar prospects and a guest from New York.
The hosts discuss and spoil the new Netflix film 'Carry On', comparing it to Die Hard 2 and Phone Booth.
The hosts review Sonic 3 and Kraven the Hunter, discuss the best movies of 2024, and share a Sigourney Weaver Christmas story with dad jokes.
The hosts discuss the film Megan in a spoiler-filled review, connecting it to other movies and sharing irreverent banter.