Chekhov's Whatever

By Meg Mezeske

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... more

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

Chekhov's Whatever episodes:

December 23, 2025 "Good Boy" with Ryan Hanna
Ryan Hanna joins to talk about the 2025 supernatural horror film "Good Boy," starring Indy (the dog), Shane Jensen, and Arielle Friedman. Written and directed by Ben Leonberg.

Featuring Chekhov's Basement, Chekhov's Ghost Dog, Chekhov's Taxidermied Fox, and more.

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1h 9min
November 25, 2025 "Frankenstein" (2025) with Apryl Markham
Apryl Markham (The Thirst Podcast, "i was afraid i'd eat your brains") joins to talk about the 2025 gothic horror film "Frankenstein," starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. Directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Featuring Chekhov's Prosthetic Leg, Chekhov's Oedipal Complex, Chekhov's Hole in the Floor, and more.

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1h 40min
November 11, 2025 "Superman" (2025) with Polina Grinbaum
Polina Grinbaum (Happily Ever Aftermath) joins to talk about the 2025 superhero action movie "Superman," starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Written and directed by James Gunn.

Featuring Chekhov's Lost Message, Chekhov's Falafel Guy, Chekhov's Influencer Girlfriend, and more.

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1h 56min
October 28, 2025 "KPop Demon Hunters" with Alexandra Permar
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.

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1h 17min
October 14, 2025 Shooting the Breeze: "Nosferatu" (2024) with Jen Owens & Rachel Graham
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.

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1h 27min
September 02, 2025 "Jurassic World: Rebirth" with Mel Lake
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.

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1h 13min
July 01, 2025 "Black Bag" with Ravi Kiran
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.

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1h 11min
June 17, 2025 "Fountain of Youth" with Jen Deats
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.

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1h 3min
June 03, 2025 "Death of a Unicorn" with Rachel Graham
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.

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1h 17min
May 20, 2025 "The Rule of Jenny Pen" with Ellen
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.

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1h 26min

FAQs about Chekhov's Whatever:

How many episodes does Chekhov's Whatever have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.