//podcastplus.net/feed/the-rewind-podcast~6e29e7ea Just two Gays talking about TV and pop culture. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:31:25 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/104418330/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-20%2F402532647-44100-2-fb480f5cd01bb.mp3 Welcome back to The Rewind Podcast!   This week ⁠Keeks⁠ discusses the ups and many downs that led to the fall of the one-season, NBC, teen series with an all-star cast, Freaks & Geeks , while Jonah sits back to listen to the messy drama. Freaks and Geeks Synopsis Freaks and Geeks is a coming-of-age story set in a suburban Michigan high school during the 1980-81 school year. It follows Lindsay Weir, a bright student who begins hanging out with a group of slacker "freaks," and her younger brother Sam, who navigates life with his group of nerdy "geek" friends.     Follow, Subscribe, Rate & Review Subscribe to receive the latest episodes. You can listen or watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Spotify . Or,  listen on: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ – ⁠Castbox⁠ – ⁠Goodpods⁠ – ⁠iHeartRadio⁠ ⁠ – ⁠Overcast⁠ – ⁠Amazon Music⁠ – ⁠Pocket Casts⁠ – ⁠Radio Public⁠ Don’t forget to leave u... Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/104418330/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-20%2F402532647-44100-2-fb480f5cd01bb.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/101796242/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-26%2F399105621-44100-2-7a9ee1675abf1.mp3 The Overdue Leading Role for Julie Benz This week Jonah⁠ tells ⁠Keeks⁠ the tale of the short lived ABC superhero series No Ordinary Family , starring Michael Chiklis and pod favorite Julie Benz.  Jonah discusses the special effects and what makes the story unique to the superhero genre. Something like open communication between family members and close friends about super powers was rare at the time. This show came out when many drama series, especially teen dramas, used secrets to drive conflict in their stories.  Buffy was one of the few characters that had friends in on the secret, but her mother wasn’t brought into the fold until the second season. What led to the cancellation of this series? Did ABC want to create a super series on the heels of Smallville ’s 10 season run? Was the Disney subsidiary looking to dip their toes in superhero television after their 2009 acquisition of Marvel? Or, were low ratings to blame?  Watch, or listen, to find out. Things to Know ... Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:24:41 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/101796242/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-26%2F399105621-44100-2-7a9ee1675abf1.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/101121737/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-10%2F398192009-44100-2-137f7b98f1fd2.mp3 Welcome back to The Rewind Podcast!   Jonah⁠ and ⁠Keeks⁠ brave the Miami heat to find out if Dexter: Original Sin lives up to the legacy of the Dexter franchise. Keeks is a Dexter verse newcomer, and Jonah is a fan of the original series and the 2021 revival Dexter: New Blood . With eight seasons (96 episodes) of Dexter and 10 episodes of the revival, there is a lot of lore to cover, but the best part of a prequel series is that a newcomer can start viewing without the weight of show canon. However, there is a downside. Fan service and callbacks are lost to Dexter newbies. Jonah carefully navigated his responses to Keeks’ wild takes. He walks through show history without too many spoilers, so Keeks has just enough to keep him interested in continuing his Dexter journey. And yes, your hosts take a moment to gush over Buffy the Vampire Slayer alumni Sarah Michelle Gellar (SMG) and Julie Benz, both existing in the Dexter verse. Did you realize another fandom franchi... Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/101121737/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-10%2F398192009-44100-2-137f7b98f1fd2.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/100770273/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-3%2F397735251-44100-2-412979fd79b1a.mp3 Welcome back to The Rewind Podcast!   This week, Jonah⁠ and ⁠Keeks⁠ ask, “Why are we touching unidentified relics” while discussing the 2022 reimaging of the 1987 horror film Hellraiser. Hellraiser (2022) is the first film in an attempt to revive the long-running, cult classic kicked off by Clive Barker. Eight different directors added to the Hellraiser mythos from 1987 to 2018. David Bruckner stepped into the 11th installment and brought some changes to the story. This remake saw additions to the design of the Lament Configuration, the puzzle box. This box is the key to summoning Pinhead and her cult of monstrous Cenobites. Pinhead and the Cenobites also received a design upgrade. Instead of leatherbound fetish gear, their nouveau couture is designed from their peeled flesh. This adds a level of grotesque discomfort to the character designs and the overall feel of the film. The most exciting upgrade came in the casting of Trans actress Jamie Clayton ( Sense 8) as the High Pri... Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/100770273/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-3%2F397735251-44100-2-412979fd79b1a.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/100008110/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-18%2F396770270-44100-2-4fe0df40364c6.mp3 Welcome back to The Rewind Podcast!   Jonah⁠ and ⁠Keeks⁠ travel to 1920s New Orleans to discuss the 2022 AMC series Interview with the Vampire , starring Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, and Eric Bogosian. Trigger Warning This episode was recorded before Michelle Trachtenberg's untimely passing. Michelle was mentioned during one of the hosts' rabbit-chase conversations. If you haven’t listened, please check out our episode A Tribute to Trachtenberg . Interview with the Vampire (2022) is one the best examples of successfully racebending characters. The diverse team of writers naturally weaved the trials and tribulations of being Black in the South in the early 1900s into the story. The dynamics of race are present in every aspect of Louis de Pointe du Lac’s life including his relationship with Lestat De Lioncourt. Combine that with Jacob Anderson’s portrayal of Louis and the portrayal of Claudia by both Bailey Bass (season one) and Delainey Hayles (season 2), and you have a... Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/100008110/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-18%2F396770270-44100-2-4fe0df40364c6.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/99858358/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-14%2F396578008-44100-2-6b30b96d30835.mp3 Welcome back to The Rewind Jonah and Keeks are taking a week to regroup, but don’t worry. We’re leaving you with a trailer reaction to get you through the week.  Your hosts settle in to watch the second official trailer for the Ryan Coogler film Sinners , starring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. And yes, Jordan is playing his twin…sigh. Is that a good or bad sign? You decide. After many questions, mostly surrounding the mythology of this world and why a guitar had a dedicated closeup shot, Jonah and Keeks decided to watch the first official trailer. That trailer proved to be much tighter, and honestly, it felt like a completely different movie. The first trailer seemed to have fewer elements of “magic,” but it did highlight Jordan’s accent choice. Jonah and Keeks had thoughts. Which actor did Keeks shade before learning about their “booked and blessed” status? Will Jonah and Keeks watch the movie? Watch, or listen, to find out. Sinners Synopsis ... Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:05:44 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/99858358/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-14%2F396578008-44100-2-6b30b96d30835.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/99534156/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-8%2F396175754-44100-2-9dc30be1da163.mp3 Welcome back to The Rewind Podcast! ⁠⁠ Jonah⁠ and ⁠Keeks⁠ took a break from the regular show format to celebrate the life and career of a millennial queen, Michelle Trachtenberg. With roles like Dawn Summers ( Buffy the Vampire Slayer ), Harriet M. Welsch ( Harriet the Spy ), and Georgina Sparks ( Gossip Girl ) under her belt, Michelle was THAT GIRL. From commercials to television and film, she had a long, consistent career that spanned more than 30 years. While the hosts didn’t cover all of her film credits, they spent time discussing some of her iconic roles, and charity work, and reading messages from her former colleagues and co-stars. Afterward, they reviewed the infamous Harriet the Spy revenge montage and a supercut of scenes from EuroTrip, Ice Princess, 17 Again, Gossip Girl, and Buffy.   Which of her roles do you think Keeks and Jonah loved the most? Watch, or listen, to find out.    Follow, Subscribe, Rate & Review Subscribe to rec... Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:30:07 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/99534156/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-8%2F396175754-44100-2-9dc30be1da163.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/99195416/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-1%2F395749891-44100-2-84ab68497a602.mp3 It plays the podcast like it’s told, or it gets the hose again! That’s right, Jonah⁠ and ⁠Keeks⁠ hopped over to the FICTIONAL world of Hannibal Lecter to discuss the 2013 series Hannibal. Before they dive into Hannibal , Jonah and Keeks fanboy over Charisma Carpenter’s TikTok video where she discussed the possibility of a Buffy/Angel rewatch podcast. After they chase that “rabbit” and discuss all the important things to know about Hannibal, the hosts dive into the series. How did Jonah and Keeks rate the series? You have to watch, or listen, to find out. Hannibal (2013) Synopsis This series explores the early relationship between renowned psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter and a young FBI criminal profiler. The profiler is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.  Subscribe to receive the latest episodes. You can listen or watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Spotify . Or,  listen on: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ – ⁠Castbox⁠ – ⁠G... Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:33:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/99195416/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-1%2F395749891-44100-2-84ab68497a602.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/98808729/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-21%2F395268763-44100-2-2b302b52f2828.mp3 Welcome back to The Rewind Podcast! Jonah⁠ and ⁠Keeks⁠ took a trip to the Archieverse to discuss the Netflix Original series “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” After reacting to this week’s viral clip and revealing Google AI’s whitewashing of the history of Lake Lanier, Jonah and Keeks took some time to discuss the inconsistent reverse morality of the Greendale witches. They compared the newer and much gorier Sabrina to the fun Sabrina of our childhoods. You know, the one with the talking cat! The new series could have used a talking Salem. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Synopsis : The hour-long drama reimagines the story of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age tale that traffics in horror, the occult, and witchcraft, naturally. The new iteration is described in the vein of Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist and finds Sabrina wrestling to reconcile her dual nature as a half-witch, half-mortal while fighting the evil forces that threaten her, her family, and the day... Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/98808729/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-21%2F395268763-44100-2-2b302b52f2828.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/2d56b148/podcast/play/98483697/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-14%2F394861467-44100-2-7b222c6eeb7e1.mp3 Jonah and Keeks got together to discuss the wild ride that was “Nosferatu” (2024). The dynamic duo recounts their out-of-control experience in the theater and Keeks’ obsession with Willem Dafoe’s accent. *SPOILER WARNING* Dafoe is the stand-out yet again. In addition to Dafoe’s scene-stealing performance, Keeks and Jonah found appreciation in the cinematography and costume design…beautiful gowns. After reviewing the film, the hosts test a new segment to review a trailer for “Birdeater.” Australian directors Jack Clark and Jim Weir describe this chilling movie as a visually striking psychological thriller. Episode Sources : Rotten Tomatoes IMDb How ‘Nosferatu’ Reinvented the Vampire Bill Skarsgård's Full-Body 'Nosferatu' Prosthetics Left Him Afraid He Might Die (Exclusive) Nosferatu Interview: Lily-Rose Depp & Robert Eggers on Isabelle Adjani's Performances and Butoh Willem Dafoe & Emma Corrin Interview | Nosf... 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