Synopsis
AMC's hit show The Walking Dead is a thrilling zombie epic, and we're stoked! We're your hosts, Jason and Karen, and we love all things that shamble, lurch, and crave brrrrrraaaaaaaiiiiinnnssss! We're proud to be the #1 Walking Dead podcast and winner of best Entertainment podcast in the 2013 People's Choice Podcast Awards. Guests on our show have included Andrew Lincoln (Rick), Norman Reedus (Daryl), Danai Gurira (Michonne), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Scott Wilson (Hershel), Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Chandler Riggs (Carl), Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese), Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori), Laurie Holden (Andrea), writer/creator Robert Kirkman, special effects guru Greg Nicotero, and showrunner Scott Gimple. Jump on board and celebrate The Walking Dead with us! Find out more at www.walkingdeadcast.com.
Episodes
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573: "Become" (TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E5)
26/03/2024 Duration: 01h18minAs is the way with TWD sometimes, this episode made us care a little more about a character before killing her off! A fitting end though, and some great nostalgia in this ep with the return of Gabriel, and some wonderful lightness with Rick and Michonne pretty much on a post-apocalyptic honeymoon. :)Next up: Listener feedback for TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E5 “Become”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check us out on YouTube each Sunday immediately after The Ones Who Live for some instant reactions: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastica Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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572: "What We" Listener Feedback
22/03/2024 Duration: 01h51minAs we thought, most of you guys loved this standout episode and put it at top tier TWD. But there were some varied and surprising opinions and some unexpected, insightful perspectives in this week’s feedback and we love it! Next up: TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E5 “Become”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check us out on YouTube each Sunday immediately after The Ones Who Live for some instant reactions: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastica Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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571: "What We" (TWD: The One's Who Live S1E4)
18/03/2024 Duration: 01h17minWow, what an outstanding episode Danai Gurira wrote, and also brilliantly performed with Andrew Lincoln. Intimate, emotional, surprising, and triumphant. Lucy and I both loved it were looking forward to podcasting about it the moment we saw it. Hope you enjoy.Cult recovery resources: https://alittlebitculty.com/resourcesNext up: Listener feedback for TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E4 “What We”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check us out on YouTube each Sunday immediately after The Ones Who Live for some instant reactions: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastica Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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570: "Bye" Listener Feedback
15/03/2024 Duration: 01h55minAnother round of enthusiastic, thoughtful, opinionated, and insightful feedback from y’all. So glad most everyone is digging the series. Keep it coming!Next up: TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E4 “What We”, written by Danai Gurira! Let us know your thoughts.You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check us out on YouTube each Sunday immediately after The Ones Who Live for some instant reactions: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastica Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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569: "Bye" (TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E3)
11/03/2024 Duration: 01h27minWow, we did not see that coming. As Lucy said, Rick is a dick. :) We had somewhat different takes on what he did though, and hope you enjoy the discussion. Are you in the Boston area? Answer this open casting call for a chance to be a zombie extra on The Walking Dead: Dead City! https://www.kendallcoopercasting.com/boston?fbclid=IwAR2fkf7Sk1qX0dvhwKV7CY88vLGFLouaK9chYk2IbmA090S9Ilz7tNmU-OY Next up: Listener feedback for TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E3 “Bye”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check us out on YouTube each Sunday immediately after The Ones Who Live for some instant reactions: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastica Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Ou
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568: "Gone" Listener Feedback
07/03/2024 Duration: 01h55minStrong reactions from you guys to this week’s episode, mostly (but not all) positive, with some really interesting takes and angles. Lucy’s traveling and I’m happy to have Penny and Kara filling in!Be sure to check out Penny and Kara on Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast at https://podcastica.com/podcast/still-slaying-a-buffy-verse-podcast Next up: TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E3 “Bye”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check us out on YouTube each Sunday immediately after The Ones Who Live for some instant reactions: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastica Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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567: "Gone" (TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E2)
04/03/2024 Duration: 01h11minIntense whiplash of a second episode for the series this week, with some great new characters (who we’ll never see again), and we’re thankful things are moving along at a good pace. Next up: Listener feedback for TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E2 “Gone”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check us out on YouTube each Sunday immediately after The Ones Who Live for some instant reactions: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastica Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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566: "Years" Listener Feedback
29/02/2024 Duration: 01h40minGreat round of feedback from you guys for the premiere of The Ones Who Live! Most of you liked it and had a lot of interesting comments, questions, and theories, and the ones of you who didn’t like it much had some thoughtful things to say about it. As always, these feedback episodes really help us see the show in a new light and appreciate it more, and honestly they’re just a lot of fun. Cheers :) Each Sunday immediately after The Ones Who Live check us out on YouTube for some instant reactions: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastica Next up: TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E2 “Gone”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redc
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565: "Years" (TWD: The Ones Who Live S1E1)
26/02/2024 Duration: 01h35minRicky-dicky-doo-da is back! As bleak as this episode was (and it was seriously bleak), it was such a joy to see Rick and Michonne on our screens again. This ep had a lot going on and we hope you guys enjoy our breakdown. Next up: We’ll most likely be doing a feedback episode in a couple days, so send in your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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564: Let's Get Ready for The Ones Who Live!
19/02/2024 Duration: 01h54minIf you guys are like us, you can’t help but be excited for the return of Michonne and Rick freaking Grimes! We spend this episode getting ready for the new show by going over some of the things we especially love about these two characters, and also we catch you up quickly on everything you need to know plot-wise to be ready for The Ones Who Live. Never got around to watching World Beyond? We got you covered :)Next up: The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live S1E1 “Years”. We absolutely want to know your thoughts on the new show, so let us know!You can email your thoughts or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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563: The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
06/02/2024 Duration: 01h26minIt’s the classic 1985 zombie comedy, The Return of the Living Dead, the first movie where the zombies said “Braaaiiiinnnns!” And it’s also the return of Karen! I can’t believe Karen and I never covered this one before. It was a blast to talk it through with her and Lucy, and to just kind of let the conversation go wherever it wanted. Hope you enjoy :)After this we’re getting ready for TWD: The Ones Who Live, and as always, we’d love to hear what you guys think. Next episode: Catching Up with Rick Grimes, plus our top 5 favorite things about RickYou can email your thoughts or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Bonus: "Robbie and the Work Fridge" (Welcome to the Apocalypse S1E2)
01/02/2024 Duration: 42minBonus ep! Thought you guys might like to check out Podcastica's first improv podcast, set (of course) in the zombie apocalypse, featuring Randy, Jenny, Robert, and special guests making their way through the walking-dead-infested landscape as best they can. To hear more, go to podcastica.com/podcast/welcome-to-the-apocalypse or search for "Welcome to the Apocalypse" wherever you get your podcasts. ---Welcome to the Apocalypse is an improvised podcast that pulls listeners into a post-apocalyptic world filled with scares, adventure, and dark humor.Jenny, Randy, and Rob draw inspiration from apocalyptic TV shows and movies, as their characters navigate a deteriorating society, evade monsters, and encounter friends and foes that have been molded by the apocalypse.In this episode, the group deals with their first zombie bite while encountering a yogurt-loving-man who may not be what he seems.Follow us on Instagram: @WelcomeToTheApocalypsePodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &am
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562: "Pretty Much Dead Already" (TWD S2E7 Rewatch)
30/01/2024 Duration: 02h37minIs this the most iconic Walking Dead episode of all? Pretty much! Lucy and I had a blast talking it through with guest Jonathan Bookallil. As always, we want your feedback (and zombie sounds) as we go back through The Walking Dead. Next episode: The Return of the Living Dead (and the return of Karen)You can email your thoughts or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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561: "Secrets" (TWD S2E6 Rewatch)
23/01/2024 Duration: 01h33minPsst…. Hey…! Here’s our episode about TWD S2E6 “Secrets”. Don’t tell Glenn.As always, we want your feedback (and zombie sounds) as we go back through The Walking Dead. Next episode: The Walking Dead S2E7 “Pretty Much Dead Already”You can email your thoughts or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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560: "Chupacabra" (TWD S2E5 Rewatch)
16/01/2024 Duration: 01h33minWe’re thrilled to be joined this week by listener Dina to talk about this Daryl-Dixolicious episode ;) P.S. Don’t look behind you, it’s a chupacabra :oTrailer for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_kTUnzp5ng Check out Dina’s romance novels!: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dina-Keratsis/author/B002BLU538?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Daryl Dixon’s Crossbow vs. A Real Crossbow User: https://racheltsoumbakos.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/daryl-dixons-crossbow-vs-a-real-crossbow-user/comment-page-3/ As always, we want your feedback (and zombie sounds) as we go back through The Walking Dead. Next episode: The Walking Dead S2E4 “Cherokee Rose”You can email your thoughts or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to
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559: "Cherokee Rose" (TWD S2E4 Rewatch)
09/01/2024 Duration: 01h57minMan, these episodes take on a new flavor when you’ve spent a lot of time with the characters and know how things turn out. I won’t spoil the whole podcast, but I (Jason) always thought Daryl’s Cherokee Rose speech was cheesy, and now I just think it’s really sweet. The Walking Dead Bad Lip Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6BsMzc9mMs As always, we want your feedback (and zombie sounds) as we go back through The Walking Dead. Next episode: The Walking Dead S2E4 “Cherokee Rose”You can email your thoughts or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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558: "Save the Last One" (TWD S2E3 Rewatch)
02/01/2024 Duration: 01h30minAn iconic episode of The Walking Dead this week, maybe the first big “holy shit” moment, and a turning point for the series and definitely for Shane. What do you think? Was Shane right or wrong? Lucy and Jason are joined by Karen Shih to talk it through. As always, we want your feedback (and zombie sounds) as we go back through The Walking Dead. Next episode: The Walking Dead S2E4 “Cherokee Rose”You can email your thoughts or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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557: "Bloodletting" (TWD S2E2 Rewatch)
26/12/2023 Duration: 01h39minSo great to see the first appearance of the Greene family, with Maggie galloping in and saving the day with her bat (!), and Hershel confidently using his veterinarian skillz to save poor little Carl. As capable and confident as they are, that’s how broken down Rick is. Poor dude.Want to help us keep the rewatch going?Please let your WD-loving friends know we’re doing it. Just send them to thecastofus.com. They’ll thank you for it :)If you’re in a Walking Dead Facebook group (or any other WD group), let them know too! I’d think people who are fans would be into it.As always, we want your feedback (and zombie sounds) as we go back through The Walking Dead. Next episode: The Walking Dead S1E6 “TS-19”You can email your thoughts or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabass
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556: "What Lies Ahead" (TWD S2E1 Rewatch)
19/12/2023 Duration: 01h53minOn to TWD season 2, and even though a few characters are starting to get pretty annoying, it was a delight to revisit this premiere and to see some of it in a new light.Want to help us keep the rewatch going?Please let your WD-loving friends know we’re doing it. Just send them to thecastofus.com. They’ll thank you for it :)If you’re in a Walking Dead Facebook group (or any other WD group), let them know too! I’d think people who are fans would be into it.As always, we want your feedback (and zombie sounds) as we go back through The Walking Dead. Next episode: The Walking Dead S1E6 “TS-19”You can email your thoughts or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassiOr go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redc
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555: One Cut of the Dead (2017)
12/12/2023 Duration: 01h23minAfter wrapping TWD season 1, take a quick detour over to Japan with us for the acclaimed 2017 Japanese zombie head-trip of a movie, One Cut of the Dead. The movie is available to stream on AMC+ and Shudder, and you can rent or buy it on other platforms. And we do recommend checking it out before listening to the podcast, and make sure to keep watching past the 37-minute mark….Plus, it’s been awhile since we talked about any news on The Last of Us, and there is some, so we talk about it!You might be wondering why Lucy and I aren’t covering Return of the Living Dead as we had planned, and that’s because Lucy is out sick :( Hoping she’ll feel better ASAP. In the meantime, I’m happy to be joined by longtime listeners and Podcastica hosts, Randy and Kara.One Cut of the Dead Mission: Remote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QGi6Y6NZLICheck out Kara’s podcast, Still Slaying: a Buffy-verse podcast: https://podcastica.com/podcast/still-slaying-a-buffy-verse-podcastShow support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of o