Chekhov’s Whatever

About 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.

Publisher

Meg Mezeske

Category

tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Oct 2024

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Shooting 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 Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, and Steve Buscemi. Written and directed by Julia Hart. "Shooting the Breeze" is a series of more casual episodes that stray from the usual format of Chekhov's Whatever. Listen for a freewheeling discussion of nepo babies and theater kids, horror-movie spinoffs, kale (yes, kale), and much more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

2. 

   24 Jul 2026

   "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 Coonan, and Florence Ordesh. Written and directed by Damian McCarthy. Featuring Chekhov's Crossbow, Chekhov's Magic Mushrooms, Chekhov's Pretentious Analog Tape Recorder, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   "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 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33978029/)," starring Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Featuring Chekhov's Signet Ring, Chekhov's Blood Pact Pen, Chekhov's Rulebook, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

Who has been a guest on Chekhov’s Whatever

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ryan Hanna
• Apryl Markham
• Polina Grinbaum
• Alexandra Permar
• Jen Owens

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

5,975

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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