Shows / Chekhov's Whatever
Chekhov's Whatever
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.
Episodes
Chekhov's Whatever"The Love Hypothesis" with Diana Rojek-Skonnord
Diana Rojek-Skonnord (Genre-ly Speaking, Happily Ever Aftermath, Low Stakes: A "Kindred: The Embraced" Rewatch) joins to talk about the 2026 romantic comedy…
Chekhov's WhateverShooting the Breeze: "Don't Say Good Luck" with Justine Gendron
Justine Gendron (The Render Room) joins to talk about the 2026 musical teen dramedy "Don't Say Good Luck," starring Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max…
Chekhov's Whatever"Hokum" with Noelle Faen
Noelle Faen (Chelsy and Noelle Go To Hell Podcast) joins to talk about the 2026 supernatural horror film "Hokum," starring Adam Scott, David Wilmot, Peter…
Chekhov's Whatever"Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" with Shane
Shane joins to talk about the 2026 comedy-horror sequel "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come," starring Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood, and Sarah Michelle…
Chekhov's Whatever"Thrash" with Liz Serna
Liz Serna (Nerdy Bitches Podcast) joins to talk about the 2026 Netflix creature feature "Thrash," starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou…
Chekhov's Whatever"Deathstalker" (2025) with Eric Driscoll
Eric Driscoll (MrDLikesMovies, The Yada Yada Podcast) joins to talk about the 2025 remake of the sword-and-sorcery cult classic "Deathstalker," starring Daniel…
Chekhov's Whatever"Send Help" with Kat Rosenfield
Kat Rosenfield (How to Survive in the Woods: A Novel, Feminine Chaos) joins to talk about the 2026 dark comedy horror-thriller "Send Help," starring Rachel…
Chekhov's Whatever"The Running Man" (2025) with Josh
Josh (Views from the Back of the Class) joins to talk about the 2025 action-thriller "The Running Man," starring Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's WhateverShooting 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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"Drop" with Kyle Gerkin
Kyle Gerkin ("Seven Hours in Heaven") joins to talk about the 2025 mystery-thriller "Drop," starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, and Reed Diamond. Directed…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"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…
Chekhov's Whatever"Back in Action" with Josh & Melissa
Josh and Melissa (The One With Josh and Melissa) join to talk about the 2025 action-comedy flick "Back in Action," starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, McKenna…
Chekhov's Whatever"Kraven the Hunter" with Sunni Hepburn
Sunni Hepburn (Book of Lies Podcast) joins to talk about the 2024 superhero action movie "Kraven the Hunter," starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe…
Chekhov's Whatever"Heretic" with LJ Parker
LJ Parker (Bygones: The Ally McBeal Podcast) joins to talk about the 2024 psychological horror/thriller "Heretic," starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe…
Chekhov's Whatever"Carry-On" with Evan Mezeske
Evan Mezeske (Anukari Music) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix action-thriller "Carry-On," starring Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, and Sofia Carson…
Chekhov's Whatever"Smile 2" with Jen Owens
Jen Owens (One Person's Trash Is Our Treasure) joins to talk about the 2024 horror film "Smile 2," starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Lukas Gage…
Chekhov's Whatever"Woman of the Hour" with Jen Deats
Jen Deats (Indoorswomen) joins to talk about the 2023 true-crime thriller "Woman of the Hour," starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, and Tony Hale. Directed…
Chekhov's Whatever"Hot Frosty" with Kara Harms
Kara Harms (Whimsy Soul) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix Christmas rom-com "Hot Frosty," starring Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, and Joe…
Chekhov's Whatever"Hit Man" with Diana Rojek-Skonnord & Ryan Skonnord
Diana Rojek-Skonnord and Ryan Skonnord (Happily Ever Aftermath) join to talk about the 2023 crime caper "Hit Man," starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Retta…
Chekhov's Whatever"A Family Affair" with Justine Gendron
Justine Gendron (The Render Room) joins to talk about the 2024 Netflix rom-com "A Family Affair," starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King, and Kathy…