New Release

This week on New Release (episode #185) … mushers Ashley and Drew savor the latest Mike Flanagan horror show like a fine 100K pour of cognac. The Fall of the House of Usher shifts Poe’s forsaken family to present day with striking effect. We discuss what makes this parlor tale so special and why it stands apart from pretty much anything else on TV—at least in terms of scary. If you’ve stomached the first two episodes (or more), then you know this show doesn’t hold back, and neither will we—ever—in our journey to take you into the depths of streaming entertainment. Get your (very) exclusive invite by searching ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple and pressing subscribe. Next week: Slotherhouse on Hulu.

This week on New Release (episode #184) … pair of pazuzus Ashley and Drew go demon on David Gordon Green’s latest entrant into franchise horror filmmaking. Is The Exorcist: Believer a worthy follow-up to the most iconic scary movie of all time or a big, dumb womp-womp-womp? We debate the Sophie’s Choice of unborn child versus lover’s life and find out where Ashley stands on the desecration of fingernails in movies. Whatever we feel like expelling—on whoever—now is our time to unload. Please, the power of Feist (Canadian singer-songwriter) compels you to subscribe by searching ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple. Next week Shocktober rages on with The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix.

This week on New Release (episode #183) … half-shell heroes Ashley, Derrick, and Drew—with special guest James!!—are teaming up to fight one big-ass fly. A Super Fly, if you will. TMNT: Mutant Mayhem puts a fresh spin on our favorite anthropomorphized, adolescent turtle peeps—except this time, they actually come off like teens. We discuss whether their big Gen-Z enErGy hits home with these here ancient podcast hosts OR if someone (?Ashley?) wants to hit snooze on the old ooze. Time for another edition of Choose Your Character, Movie Shots Club Rules to Drink By, and so much more bomb diggity chatter. Search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe. Till next week!

This week on New Release (episode #182) … spider-babies Ashley, Derrick, and Drew discuss the 12th!! installment of American Horror Story. Yes, it’s still going. AHS: Delicate seems to be Rosemary’s Baby but hyper stylized for fans of the Kardashians, maybe. I don’t know. Anyway, as OG appreciators of Ryan Murphy’s special brand of shock/schlock TV, we were all curious to check back in with his horror anthology brainchild. Does AHS: Keeping up with the Huntzbergers send tingles down our spines OR is this itsy bitsy baby story one we are sending back up the waterspout? If you like strained metaphors, search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple and hit subscribe. Till next week!

This week on New Release (episode #181) … Red Dragons Ashley, Derrick, and Drew suit up for a get-promoted-or-die season of English football. The stakes are sky high in Season 2 of Welcome to Wrexham and we’re riding the pine until our numbers get called. Put us in, Coach! For some members of this podcast team, today’s episode will be our first foray into the exciting world of Wales’ oldest football club. Can they capitalize on the influx of cash and attention brought by their celebrity owners (Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney) … or collapse under the pressure? The whole community—and now the world—is rooting for this real-life Ted Lasso story, so now what. Time to find out. Help us get promoted to the big leagues by searching ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple and hitting subscribe.

This week on New Release (episode #180) … sagelings Ashley and Drew order a side of fantasy horror with their romance stories. The Changeling is adapted from a 2017 book we hadn’t heard but that didn’t stop us from immediately falling for the chemistry between Apollo and Emmy. We talk about the multi-generational storytelling and how the show seamlessly (so far) blends different tones. How far into the dark and twisted fantasy world will we eventually travel? Who knows, but be careful what you wish for … cause you might turn blue. Join us for a tempestuous Fall by searching ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe.

This week on New Release (episode #179) … sickos Ashley, Derrick, and Drew go back to the golden age of cinema. The Fall of 2003 really captures that manic early aughts energy. Cabin Fever tries so hard to be funny and shocking at the same time. Thirteen is full of real and raw emotions wrapped in aggressive color filters and imitation Linkin Park. Lost in Translation takes a quiet indie approach. Etc. Meanwhile, we focus most of our discussion on Cabin Fever—the directorial debut of torture horror aficionado Eli Roth. How does it’s offbeat tone hold up 20 years later? And how ‘bout that one scene? Oh boy. Plenty to dig into this week. If you get a bit stir crazy this time of year—no sweat—search ‘New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe.

This week on New Release (episode #178) … ring-ring-ringers Ashley, Derrick, and Drew discuss an investigative docuseries 20 years in the making. Telemarketers on Max follows two phone operators turned ‘freelance journalists’ who dig deeper and deeper into the twisted world of solicitation by tele. How far will things unravel as they move up the food chain from police unions to the FTC to Congress … and who will be held accountable for perpetuating these predatory fundraising practices? Surely, this can’t go on. Also, Derrick gives us a peek into his brief dalliance with the industry. You won’t believe the shenanigans on we have on store for you this week. Search New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe and join us as we travel Back to 2003 this September.

This week on New Release (episode #177) … young stargazers Ashley and Drew look up to the sky and across the vast career of a beloved filmmaker. Where does Wes Anderson’s latest movie—Asteroid City—track in his illustrious career and what could we see him exploring next? Then we each pick which movie of his sums us up as a person. It won’t be easy. Friendships are tested, tough choices made, and only one of us can claim Rushmore. Join us in a safe version of space by searching New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe. Telemarketers on Max next week.

This week on New Release (episode #176) … Ashley and Drew—with special guest Jenn, back again—talk to the hand cause the face ain’t listening. Talk to Me is a possession story that springs out a creepy as-all-get-out party gag. Would you let a random spirit take over your mind and body for 60 seconds? Come on, it’ll be fun, at least for us watching. Who cares if you smooch a pooch. We discuss whether this new A24 horror movie is scary, disturbing, or both. It’s all fun and games until somebody smashes their face off. If you like 7 minutes in heaven, you’ll love listening to us in hell. Search New Release’ on Spotify or Apple to subscribe.