<strong>DEBUTS</strong> is a film screening and discussion podcast focused on directorial debut feature films. Each episode we meet to screen and discuss our thoughts on a director's first full length feature film. Our new season, <strong>SEASON ZERO</strong>, is all about the films that led to the birth of the <strong>DEBUTS</strong> project! Follow us on instagram <strong>@_debuts</strong> to stay up to date on all things <strong>DEBUTS</strong>!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
DEBUTS
Claim This Podcastby Jacob Lux
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27 episodes
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<strong>DEBUTS</strong> is a film screening and discussion podcast focused on directorial debut feature films. Each episode we meet to screen and discuss our thoughts on a director's first full length feature film. Our new season, <strong>SEASON ZERO</strong>, is all about the films that led to the birth of the <strong>DEBUTS</strong> project! Follow us on instagram <strong>@_debuts</strong> to stay up to date on all things <strong>DEBUTS</strong>!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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February 16, 2026
BONUS | JOE'S BED-STUY BARBERSHOP : WE CUT HEADS
<p>Hello! And welcome to a special bonus episode of <strong>DEBUTS</strong>!</p><br><p>On today's episode Elizabeth, Brianna and I sit down and discuss <strong>JOE'S BED-STUY BARBERSHOP: WE CUT HEADS</strong>, directed by Spike Lee while attending NYU, with behind the scenes support from fellow classmates Ernest R. Dickerson and Ang Lee!</p><br><p><strong>A FEW CONVERSATION CORRECTIONS:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>We somehow forgot to mention the fact that lead Monty Ross co-founded 40 Acres & a Mule with Spike and went on to produce the following Spike Lee joints: <strong>She's Gotta Have It</strong>, <strong>School Daze</strong>, <strong>Do The Right Thing</strong>, <strong>Mo' Better Blues</strong>, <strong>Malcolm X</strong>, <strong>Jungle Fever</strong>, <strong>Crooklyn</strong>, <strong>Clockers</strong>, and <strong>Inside Man</strong>.</li><li>I'm not really sure why I thought Red Hook, I think I meant DUMBO.</li><li>Zach IS Mr. Homer's name.</li><li>When I said <strong>Crooklyn</strong> was a crime film, I meant <strong>Clockers</strong>.</li><li>Robert Townsend was <strong>Meteor Man</strong> (and directed the film), Tommy Redmond Hicks was just a small role in it.</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 2, 2025
EPISODE 10 | SHALLOW GRAVE (1994) | A LITTLE MURDER
<p>Hello, and welcome back to <strong>DEBUTS</strong>! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1994 British black comedy crime film <strong>SHALLOW GRAVE</strong>, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston, and Kerry Fox! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!</p><br><p>New episodes of <strong>DEBUTS</strong> will air in early 2026!</p><br><p>Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram <strong>@_debuts</strong> to stay up to date on all things <strong>DEBUTS</strong>. You can also join us on Patreon at <strong>https://patreon.com/DEBUTS</strong> or check us out on the web at <strong>www.debutspodcast.com</strong>.</p><br><p><strong>SPOILERS INCLUDE:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Trainspotting</li><li>Murder a la Mod</li><li>Torn Curtain</li><li>Blood Simple</li><li>Goodfellas</li><li>The Wicker Man</li><li>Steve Jobs</li><li>The Beach</li><li>28 Days Later</li><li>Killers of the Flower Moon</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>UP NEXT:</strong></p><br><p><strong>DEBUTS</strong> will be back early next year to bring you more insights into our favorite directorial debut feature films. Until then, follow us on Instagram <strong>@_debuts</strong> to stay up to date on all things <strong>DEBUTS</strong>. And if you can, take a minute to give us a 5 star review on all your favorite podcast platforms! It helps listeners like you find our show. We look forward to bringing you new episodes soon! And remember, you never forget your first!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 25, 2025
EPISODE 9 | SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (1986) | SERIOUSLY SEXY
<p>Hello, and welcome back to <strong>DEBUTS</strong>! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1986 romantic comedy film <strong>SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT</strong>, directed by Spike Lee and starring Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, and Spike Lee himself! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film!</p><br><p>New episodes of <strong>DEBUTS</strong> are dropping weekly.</p><br><p>Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram <strong>@_debuts</strong> to stay up to date on all things <strong>DEBUTS</strong>. You can also join us on Patreon at <strong>https://patreon.com/DEBUTS</strong> or check us out on the web at <strong>www.debutspodcast.com</strong>.</p><br><p><strong>SPOILERS INCLUDE:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Summer of Sam</li><li>Do the Right Thing</li><li>Freeway II: Confessions of a Trick Baby</li><li>The Wizard of Oz</li><li>She's Gotta Have It : The Series</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong>UP NEXT:</strong></p><br><p>Our next and final episode of <strong>SEASON ZERO</strong> focuses on Danny Boyle’s 1994 directorial debut <strong>SHALLOW GRAVE</strong>, starring Kerry Fox, Christopher Eccleston, and Ewan McGregor! If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, it is available to rent on <strong>Amazon Prime Video </strong>and<strong> AppleTV+</strong>!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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