Deep Cuts: The Game

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Alex Young welcomes special guests Darren Oliver and television writer Rob Sheridan for a fast-paced battle of movie knowledge, questionable strategy, and unexpected connections.

From family chaos to unforgettable laughs and a story that feels like it's stuck on repeat, this week's lineup spans multiple decades and genres, giving our players plenty of opportunities to shine—or spectacularly crash and burn. Along the way, the conversation drifts into behind-the-scenes television stories, favorite cinematic moments, and the kind of tangents that make Deep Cuts feel like hanging out with friends.

Will experience triumph over enthusiasm? Will anyone actually remember the rules? And who will emerge victorious when the final scores are tallied?

Tune in and find out.

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Alex Young returns to the co-host chair as we’re joined by Amanda Jane Stern and Peter Dunne, creator of the hit horror fiction podcast Petrified. Together we dive into a trio of wildly different horror films — from dark comedy and supernatural chaos to Halloween-night anthology chills.

Along the way we talk practical effects, ghostly mayhem, horror comfort movies, and why some spooky season favourites never lose their magic. Plus, Peter shares stories from building Petrified into one of the most beloved horror podcasts around, while Amanda brings sharp insights and plenty of laughs to the chaos.

It’s creepy, funny, weird, and exactly the kind of horror conversation we love around here.

Film critic meets movie game.

This week, Jeff Penn and Alex Young welcome Barry Hertz, Chief Film Critic and Film Editor at The Globe and Mail, along with returning player Sandra Byles, for an episode packed with movie talk, laughs, and some surprisingly challenging connections.

Barry shares stories from years spent reviewing films, interviewing Hollywood talent, and covering the industry from festival premieres to blockbuster spectacles. Then it's time for The Game, where our guests must navigate a high-octane trilogy of films filled with impossible stunts, family bonds, and enough horsepower to make a critic sweat.

Can a professional film critic outplay the competition? Will Sandra continue her winning ways? And can Alex avoid driving the conversation off a cliff?

Buckle up for another fun ride through movie history on Deep Cuts: The Game. 🎬🏁

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This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, Jeff and co-host Alex Young are joined by Seth from the Movie Friends Podcast and Steve from the Creemore Film Festival for a conversation packed with movie passion, festival stories, and pure film nerd energy.

The gang dives into Canadian cinema, the magic of discovering movies with an audience, and why some films simply hit harder when experienced together. From packed theatres and crowd reactions to unforgettable action, sci-fi chaos, and larger-than-life adventures, this episode is a celebration of the shared movie experience and the kinds of films that bring people together.

Funny, nostalgic, and full of deep-cut detours, this one feels like hanging out with friends after a late-night screening — exactly the way movies were meant to be enjoyed.

Back from a whirlwind two-week adventure through Italy, the Deep Cuts crew is jet-lagged, pasta-fueled, and ready to dive into an unforgettable conversation with Dan Fogler alongside co-hosts Alex Young and returning guest Jessica Taylor.

From cult comedy chaos to magical blockbuster adventures and nostalgic coming-of-age laughs, the gang explores some of Dan’s most beloved roles while also digging into his lifelong passion for sci-fi, fantasy, comic books, and a galaxy far, far away. Expect stories from behind the scenes, deep nerd discussions, plenty of laughs, and the kind of movie-loving energy only Deep Cuts can deliver.

It’s fandom, filmmaking, collectibles, conventions, and cinematic comfort food all rolled into one wildly fun episode.

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This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, we’re joined by the one and only W. Earl Brown—actor, writer, and one of those “that guy” legends whose face you know and whose performances you definitely remember.

Right out of the gate, the conversation turns into a spirited debate about whether Earl deserves a spot on the Deep Cuts Mount Rushmore, and honestly, the case makes itself. From there, we dig into his journey breaking into the business, the winding road that led to some unforgettable roles, and the near-misses that could’ve changed everything.

Of course, no conversation with Earl would be complete without spending time in the gritty, poetic world of Deadwood, as he shares stories and reflections from one of television’s most iconic series.

Then it’s game time. Earl joins the crew to break down a trio of films spanning horror, outrageous comedy, and sports drama bringing sharp insight, great stories, and a few surprises along the way.

It’s a fun, candid, and wide-ranging episode with a true character actor in every sense of the word.

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, we’re turning the dial way up with a guest whose career thrives on bold ideas and a love of the unexpected—director Josh Forbes joins us in the hot seat. From directing inventive, high-energy music videos for artists like Walk Off the Moon, Carly Rae Jepsen, and The Offspring, to diving into the world of feature filmmaking with the gonzo horror-comedy Destroy All Neighbors and his documentary work exploring the legacy of Gallagher, Josh brings a wildly eclectic perspective and a deep passion for storytelling in all its forms.

Together, we dig into a trio of films packed with absurd comedy, mystical adventure, and swashbuckling romance—three unforgettable picks that twist genres, break rules, and have earned their place as beloved cult classics.

Expect behind-the-scenes stories, creative deep dives, and the kind of chaotic, passionate movie conversation that only Deep Cuts: The Game can deliver. It’s weird, it’s wonderful… and it’s exactly why we love the movies.

On this episode of Deep Cuts: The Game, we’re joined by actor Matt Keeslar, along with returning champion Alex Young and special guest Shea Kelly, host of the FilmWar! podcast.

Matt has one of the most fascinating career journeys in Hollywood, stepping away from acting at the height of his career to pursue a completely different path in medicine. He shares stories about life on set, what led him to walk away from the industry, and what it’s like building a second career helping people in a whole new way.

Along the way, we dig into the worlds of late-90s indie cool, campy cult beach chaos, and the beautifully strange art school scene as our players try to connect the dots between three very different films.

It’s a conversation about unexpected life turns, behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, and of course the kind of deep cut movie trivia that makes this game so much fun.

Grab your headphones and see if you can solve the connections before our guests do.

On this episode of Deep Cuts: The Game, we’ve got a really fun lineup for you. Joining us is actor Jason London, a guy whose career includes one of the most beloved coming-of-age hangout movies of the ‘90s — the kind of film where cruising around on a summer night somehow feels like the most important thing in the world.

Also stepping up to the mic is my co-host as always, Alex Young, who will once again attempt to prove that years of watching movies somehow counts as research.

And we’ve got a special guest this time around — a good friend of mine going all the way back to high school, Mel Gough. Mel’s joining us to take a crack at the game and see if friendship gives her any advantage… or if we’re about to learn that knowing me for decades actually hurts your chances.

The movies we’re connecting today take us from laid-back teenage nights and unforgettable characters… to a road trip with some fabulous travelers discovering themselves along the way… and finally to a high-energy journey fueled by skateboards, road trips, and the kind of chaos that only happens when you pile a bunch of friends into a van and point it toward adventure.

So buckle up — it’s nostalgia, road trips, great performances, and hopefully some very questionable guesses.

Let’s play Deep Cuts: The Game.