Kyle Gerkin (“Seven Hours in Heaven”) joins to talk about the 2025 mystery-thriller “Drop,” starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, and Reed Diamond. Directed by Christopher Landon. Featuring Chekhov’s Meter Reader, Chekhov’s Nanny Cam, Chekhov’s Hockey Puck, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
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“The Monkey” with Bridget Gelms
Bridget Gelms joins to talk about the 2025 black comedy horror film “The Monkey,” starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, and Colin O'Brien. Written and directed by Osgood Perkins. Featuring Chekhov’s Personalized Bowling Ball, Chekhov’s Jet Skis, Chekhov’s Skydiving Wedding, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram Click here for information on how to contact your California legislators about the CSU budget.
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“Presence” with Raf King
Raf King (Living Kinetics Mobile Bodywork/Healing Massage Wellness Studio) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror film “Presence,” starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, and Eddy Maday. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. Featuring Chekhov’s 100-Year-Old Mirror and… that’s it! Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram Special shout-out to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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“The Gorge” with Janelle Wilke
Janelle Wilke (Break, Battle & Roll) joins to talk about the 2025 action-adventure romance “The Gorge,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller, and Sigourney Weaver. Featuring Chekhov’s Bullet Casing, Chekhov’s Meat Tree Adhesive, Chekhov’s Drone, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
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“Companion” with Diana Rojek-Skonnord
Diana Rojek-Skonnord (Happily Ever Aftermath) joins to talk about the 2025 sci-fi thriller “Companion,” starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillén, and Lukas Gage. Written and directed by Drew Hancock. Featuring Chekhov’s Literal Gun, Chekhov’s Electric Corkscrew, Chekhov’s Stick Dealie, and more. Chekhov’s Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram
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 narrative principle of Chekhov’s Gun was born, but it isn’t always a gun!
Chekhov’s Whatever is a podcast where host Meg Mezeske and guests watch a movie and try to predict what role Chekhov’s Gun will play.
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