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This one's bittersweet, folks — we've got news to share along with our usual pop culture chaos. Plus: James Gunn's shocking ouster from DC, Godzilla's record-breaking box office, and our first impressions of Crystal Lake.Jon, Shah, and B-Show dig into the chaos surrounding James Gunn's firing from DC Studios amid reports that Skydance brass hated the dailies for the new Superman film — and what this means for the future of the DCU. From there, the guys marvel at the insane opening weekend numbers for Godzilla Minus Zero, debate whether Hollywood is learning the wrong lessons from low-budget horror hits, and break down the news that Nightmare on Elm Street is finally escaping development hell with a Paramount-backed reboot tied to Wes Craven's estate. They riff on what a new Freddy needs to get right (hint: subtlety and practical effects), argue about casting, and then dive into their spoiler-light reactions to Peacock's Crystal Lake, debating pacing, empathy for Jason, and whether it lives up to the 824 pedigree.And yes — we have to address the elephant in the room. This episode marks the beginning of the end, as the guys announce that next week will be the series finale of Spitball Media after years of podcasting together. It's a heartfelt, funny, and honest conversation about why they're wrapping things up, what's next, and a huge thank you to everyone who's watched and listened along the way.#SpitballMedia #JamesGunn #DCStudios #GodzillaMinusZero #FridayThe13th #CrystalLake #NightmareOnElmStreet #MoviePodcast #HorrorMovies #FilmDiscussionJoin us live every Wednesday Night at 7:30 pm, eastern🎧 Listen to the Full Audio Podcast Friday mornings on all podcast platforms🌐 All Our Linkslinktr.ee/spitballmedia💥 Bonus Content + Exclusive Episodes: patreon.com/spitballmedia---📱 Follow Us on SocialsTwitter: @Spitball_mediaFacebook / Instagram / YouTube: @spitballmedia👥 Follow the HostsJon: @iamjondraperShah: @planet.mondo // @nuclearheatBrian: @bshowbrian

Halloween may be over, but Brian and Shaheen aren't quite ready to let go. With John out this week, the two of them keep the spooky season rolling with a rapid-fire rundown of their favorite horror picks from 2000 to now — picking up where their decades-spanning marathon left off. Expect ghost ships, cursed cabins, alien parasites, neon-soaked Nicolas Cage insanity, and a whole lot of strong opinions on which franchises (Terrifier, Final Destination, Wrong Turn, VHS) still hold up versus which ones jumped the shark.Along the way they go on a few classic tangents: AI's slow takeover of internet content and creativity, a rant about VHS's recent lazy installments, Carpenter's rough post-2000s stretch, and even a detour into pro wrestling lore (yes, Sandman comes up). It's a loose, conversational hang more than a structured list — two horror nerds riffing on what actually makes a great Halloween watch, comedy or carnage included.If you're building out your horror watchlist for next year or just want some background viewing recommendations before the holiday fully fades, this one's got you covered.Join us live every Wednesday Night at 7:30 pm, eastern🎧 Listen to the Full Audio Podcast Friday mornings on all podcast platforms🌐 All Our Linkslinktr.ee/spitballmedia💥 Bonus Content + Exclusive Episodes: patreon.com/spitballmedia---📱 Follow Us on SocialsTwitter: @Spitball_mediaFacebook / Instagram / YouTube: @spitballmedia👥 Follow the HostsJon: @iamjondraperShah: @planet.mondo // @nuclearheatBrian: @bshowbrian

Happy Halloween from Spitball Media! 🎃 John, Shaheen, and B-Show are back for a spooky season episode packed with holiday plans, candy confessions, and a Weird Al costume reveal. The crew digs into what's actually worth watching this Halloween, from the newer streaming hits like Crystal Lake, American Horror Story, and the Carrie series, to debating which modern horror movies deserve a permanent spot in the yearly rewatch rotation — Terrifier 2, Trick 'r Treat, In a Violent Nature, Barbarian, and Black Phone all get thrown into the mix alongside the classics.The real meat of this episode is trailer talk — and there's a ton of it. The guys react live to the indie post-apocalyptic creeper Obitus, the ambiguous slasher River, the gnarly haunted-attraction gorefest Sleigh Ground, and the jaw-dropping teaser for Crossed (yes, that Crossed), based on the infamously brutal Garth Ennis comic. They close things out with two of the most anticipated trailers of the year: Mike Flanagan's Exorcist reimagining Martyrs starring Scarlett Johansson, and the much-hyped follow-up to Godzilla Minus One, hitting IMAX next week.Whether you're looking for last-minute Halloween watchlist ideas or just want to see three horror nerds lose their minds over trailers, this one's got you covered. Grab some candy, dim the lights, and enjoy.Check out patreon.com/spitballmedia for bonus episodes, including solo deep-dives on Crystal Lake and more.#Horror #Halloween #MovieTrailers #Godzilla #Exorcist #HorrorMovies #Blumhouse #A24 #MoviePodcast #SpitballMediaJoin us live every Wednesday Night at 7:30 pm, eastern🎧 Listen to the Full Audio Podcast Friday mornings on all podcast platforms🌐 All Our Linkslinktr.ee/spitballmedia💥 Bonus Content + Exclusive Episodes: patreon.com/spitballmedia---📱 Follow Us on SocialsTwitter: @Spitball_mediaFacebook / Instagram / YouTube: @spitballmedia👥 Follow the HostsJon: @iamjondraperShah: @planet.mondo // @nuclearheatBrian: @bshowbrian

Halloween month keeps rolling on Spitball Media! This week Jon, Shaheen, and B-Show Brian wrap up their horror-by-decade countdown with the back half of the 90s, covering 1996 through 2000 in five-year chunks. It's a stacked run that includes cult gems like The Dentist, Thinner, Peter Jackson's The Frighteners, From Dusk Till Dawn, and The Craft, before diving into deeper cuts like Event Horizon, Cube, Mimic, The Manson Family, and Jim Van Bebber's brutal indie filmmaking.The guys keep going through some of the most beloved (and bizarre) horror of the late 90s — Vampires, Blade, Bride of Chucky, Phantoms, and The Prophecy 2 — before landing on millennium-era favorites like The Cell, eXistenZ, Audition, Battle Royale, Ginger Snaps, Final Destination, and Pitch Black. Expect plenty of tangents about practical effects, cult followings, VHS box art memories, and arguments about which sequels are actually worth watching.As always, there's some off-topic banter to kick things off (vapes, cigarettes, and Shankies included) before the guys lock in for a deep, nostalgic ride through five years that shaped modern horror. Next week they're looking ahead at upcoming horror trailers, so stay tuned — and don't forget to check out the Patreon for bonus episodes and exclusive content.Join us live every Wednesday Night at 7:30 pm, eastern🎧 Listen to the Full Audio Podcast Friday mornings on all podcast platforms🌐 All Our Linkslinktr.ee/spitballmedia💥 Bonus Content + Exclusive Episodes: patreon.com/spitballmedia---📱 Follow Us on SocialsTwitter: @Spitball_mediaFacebook / Instagram / YouTube: @spitballmedia👥 Follow the HostsJon: @iamjondraperShah: @planet.mondo // @nuclearheatBrian: @bshowbrian

Jon, Shaheen, and B-Show Brian are back for round three of their horror movie retrospective, diving deep into 1991-1995 as Halloween season rolls on. Before the movie talk kicks off, the guys catch up on B-Show's trip to a surprisingly packed Weird Al concert, complete with Storm Troopers, Darth Vader, and a full encore of fan favorites.Then it's into the horror deep cuts — from Full Moon classics to cult gems to genre staples. The guys also spotlight some unexpected picks, plus, plenty of talk about rare physical media, Vinegar Syndrome and Arrow Video releases, and way too many Candyman Blu-rays in one collection.Whether you're after practical-effects monster movies, slept-on thrillers, or just want to hear grown men argue about Roger Corman's filmography, this episode has a little bit of everything as the countdown to Halloween continues. Next week: 1996-2000.Outro Music by White Bat AudioJoin us live every Wednesday Night at 7:30 pm, eastern🎧 Listen to the Full Audio Podcast Friday mornings on all podcast platforms🌐 All Our Linkslinktr.ee/spitballmedia💥 Bonus Content + Exclusive Episodes: patreon.com/spitballmedia---📱 Follow Us on SocialsTwitter: @Spitball_mediaFacebook / Instagram / YouTube: @spitballmedia👥 Follow the HostsJon: @iamjondraperShah: @planet.mondo // @nuclearheatBrian: @bshowbrian