Russell Gets Revenge
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An eight episode black comedy fiction podcast about a mild-mannered accountant on a quest for vengeance. Written and created by Peter Hoffman Kimball, starring Josh Callahan, and featuring such voice talent as Ptolemy Slocum from HBO's Westworld and Emmy winner Neil Garguilo from MTV's Awkward.
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Send us a text Peter and Andrew tackle their most challenging film yet: Andrei Tarkovsky's enigmatic masterpiece Mirror, a non-narrative exploration of memory, nostalgia, and Soviet history. They discuss how the film abandons traditional storytelling in favor of a dreamlike meditation on childhood, war, and personal trauma, and why Tarkovsky prioritized artistic expression over audience accessibility. The hosts explore the film's beautiful but confusing structure, its blend of personal and hi...
Send us a text Peter and Andrew dive deep into Christopher Nolan's masterpiece The Dark Knight, exploring how it transcended the superhero genre to become a complex meditation on chaos, order, and moral compromise. They discuss Heath Ledger's iconic Joker performance, the film's post-9/11 themes of surveillance and security, and how it changed superhero cinema forever. In their signature "Hollywood Remake" segment, they tackle the impossible: How would you make The Dark Knight family-friendly...
Send us a text Peter and Andrew explore Billy Wilder's Oscar-winning classic The Apartment, a deceptively light comedy that tackles heavy themes of loneliness, corporate culture, and moral compromise in 1960s America. They analyze how Wilder crafts sympathetic characters caught in morally complex situations and discuss the film's surprising depth beneath its entertaining surface. The duo then imagines how to remake this adult-themed story: Could it work as a family film starring Winnie the Po...
Send us a text If you enjoy Russell Gets Revenge, check out the new podcast from its creator. This is a conversation podcast where two screenwriter/filmmakers discuss great works of cinema, their own screenwriting projects and philosophy, and creatively reimagine how Hollywood would remake classic films. Check out the podcast here or search for "How To Make Films and Influence People." In this first episode, Peter and Andrew discuss the film "Battle of Algiers", along with discussing Brooklyn...
Send us a text For the first few episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) Peter talks with multi-talented filmmaker Phoebe Hart about her career, her perspectives on storytelling and art, and specifically her film "Jamie Sonshine". They discuss her approach to telling deeply personal...
Send us a text For the first few episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) Peter talks with Emmy-winning writer, comedian, and producer Hugh Fink. Hugh won an Emmy for his writing with Saturday Night Live and that's only the very beginnings of his accomplishments. He wrote some of yo...
Send us a text For the first couple episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) Peter talks with writer/director Michael Gamarano Singleton about storytelling, filmmaking, going to sport college, and commercial acting in Los Angeles. They discuss Michael's smart, affecting film "Denzel"...
Send us a text For the first couple episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) Host Peter Kimball speaks with filmmaker Sasha Levinson, director of the feature length documentary "Sylvie of the Sunshine State". They discuss this extremely personal portrait of a family dealing with the ...
Send us a text For the first couple episodes of new podcast "Top New Filmmakers" we will also be hosting them here on this feed. Be sure to check out and subscribe at the actual Top New Filmmakers (if you enjoy these episodes. if not, then live your life and don't look back. No pressure) In this first episode, host Peter Hoffman Kimball speaks with director Jonathan Sims, creator of the immersive, virtual reality short film/music video "Be Your Own Dentist" - along with a million other accom...
Send us a text If you loved Russell Gets Revenge you are going to... well, we actually don't know if you'll like Top New Filmmakers, the new interview podcast from creator Peter Hoffman Kimball. Instead of the hilarious dark comedy fiction of Russell and his merry band of vengeance-seekers, we have fairly serious interviews with up-and-coming filmmakers. Lots of shows interview A-list celebrities and famous directors, but we're focusing on the top new filmmakers who are still on the ground, w...
Send us a text Season Finale: Russell finally meets the elusive killer. But will he get his vengeance? Will they share a kebab? Or will it be an absolute bloodbath with no one spared? This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Ptolemy Slocum, Neil Garguilo, Tyler Hopkins, Chase Kimball, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover Art by Roppuri A Don't Matter Media Production www.RussellGetsRevenge.com facebook.com/RussellGetsRevenge...
Send us a text Russell makes a shocking discovery about the killer's website. Then, as he prepares to finally get his vengeance, all the people in his life weigh in on his chances. This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Neil Garguilo, David Alfano, Nick Casalini, Muriel Montgomery, Katie Hotchkiss, Tyler Hopkins, Chase Kimball, Piper Gillen, Michael Klimkowski, Jamison Scala, Gillian Bellinger, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover...
Send us a text Things aren't looking good for Russell and his hunt for the killer. But he still has a ticket to Germany, a name to look up, and an appetite for kebab. What could go wrong? This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Lexi Notabartolo, Jamison Scala, Gillian Bellinger, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover Art by Roppuri A Don't Matter Media Production www.RussellGetsRevenge.com facebook.com/RussellGetsRevenge twitter: @...
Send us a text In light of the American Thanksgiving holiday, Russell Gets Revenge will be releasing the next full episode next week. Check us out next week, Episode 6: "You Took an Oath". As always, find out more at www.russellgetsrevenge.com
Send us a text Russell packs for his revenge/sight-seeing trip to Germany and ties up loose ends at home. Before he can go, though, one big question remains: will he get the time off work? This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Neil Garguilo, Tyler Hopkins, Chase Kimball, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover Art by Roppuri A Don't Matter Media Production www.RussellGetsRevenge.com facebook.com/RussellGetsRevenge twitter: @getsre...
Send us a text With the private eye's help, can Russell find the killer? And even once he does, there are so many other considerations: how to get a weapon in Germany, how to escape without being caught, and what will the neighbors think? This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Neil Garguilo, Gillian Bellinger, Michael Klimkowski, David Alfano, Nick Casalini, Muriel Montgomery, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover Art by Roppuri ...
Send us a text Russell starts his search for the man who killed his wife. And what does that search look like? Scouring Yelp for a private eye, going to Michaels to buy yarn and index cards for his "Homeland"-style mission board, convincing his friends and family he's not crazy. This isn't going to be easy, but he's going down the rabbit hole. This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Gillian Bellinger, Michael Klimkowski, David Alfano, Neil Garguilo, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terr...
Send us a text Russell's friends and family try to help him and keep him from seeking revenge. Russell gives them a chance - but will he find love again or is vengeance his only answer? This episode starring: Josh Callahan, Gillian Bellinger, Jamison Scala, Michael Klimkowski, Piper Gillen, Nick Casalini, Muriel Montgomery, and Peter Hoffman Kimball Email us at Terry@DontMatterMedia.com Theme Music by Shawn Korkie Cover Art by Roppuri A Don't Matter Media Production www.RussellGetsReveng...
Send us a text We meet Terry Van der Horst and his friend Russell - a mild-mannered accountant on a quest for revenge. One year ago, Russell's wife was murdered and now he has enlisted his friend Terry to document his mission of vengeance. Russell's friends Sebastian, Nick and Muriel all share their own thoughts on Russell's situation. Written & Created by Peter Hoffman Kimball This episode starring: Josh Callahan, David Alfano, Nick Casalini, Muriel Montgomery, and Peter Hoffman Kimbal...
Send us a text Russell Gets Revenge - a pitch-black comedy fiction podcast about a mild-mannered accountant on a quest for vengeance. Written & Created by Peter Hoffman Kimball Episode Starring: Josh Callahan, Neil Garguilo, Gillian Bellinger, Nick Casalini, Muriel Montgomery, Jamison Scala A Don't Matter Media production Website: RussellGetsRevenge.com Facebook: facebook.com/RussellGetsRevenge
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Darkly funny quirky story. Well voiced and just 8 episodes which makes it an easy binge listen.