DEBUTS 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, SEASON ZERO, is all about the films that led to the birth of the DEBUTS project! Follow us on instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
S2E3 | Eggshells (1969) | An American Freak Illumination
Welcome to DEBUTS! 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 1969* experimental film EGGSHELLS, directed by Tobe Hooper! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film!
New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly, now through the week of Halloween.
Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.
*Eggshells was filmed and completed in 1969 although its first screening wouldn't occur until 1971.
UP NEXT:
On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Dario Argento's 1970 directorial debut THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE. If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on Tubi!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
29 Sept 2026
S2E2 | Stereo (1969) | The Master of Body Horror
Welcome to DEBUTS! 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 1969 experimental horror film STEREO, directed by David Cronenberg! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film! Special shoutout to Josh Dies, Showbread, and You Hate Movies for being a constant creative inspiration in my life.
New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly, now through the week of Halloween.
Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.
SPOILERS INCLUDE:
Don't Look Now
The Ring
High Life
Backrooms
And even more than usual, we spoil every single Cronenberg movie, even Fast Company.
UP NEXT:
On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Tobe Hooper's 1969 directorial debut EGGSHELLS. If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on YouTube!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
22 Sept 2026
S2E1 | Night of the Living Dead (1968) | They Won't Stay Dead
Welcome to DEBUTS! 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 1968 zombie horror film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, directed by George A. Romero! Listen in to our discussion to hear our thoughts on the film!
New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly, now through the week of Halloween.
Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com.
SPOILERS INCLUDE:
The Walking Dead (MAJOR spoilers for Season 7)
Moonstruck
Fido
The Mist
NOTES:
The book I was talking about is called Raising the Dead: The Work of George A. Romero by Adam Charles Hart
UP NEXT:
On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing David Cronenberg's 1969 directorial debut STEREO. If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on YouTube!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
43
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
Contact DEBUTS
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of DEBUTS?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
