Mid Break episode for y'all to feast on. The Smile franchise expands on its universe in interesting directions. Join us to discuss!!
29 Dec 2024
Smile - Ranked and Reviewed
Welcome back dear listeners, this week we cover SMILE written and directed by Parker Finn! Why don't you put on a happy face and join us for this episode? Be warned though, this episode covers a lot of heavier material dealing with mental health, mental illness, trauma, and more. Content & Trigger warnings below.
TRIGGER WARNING & CONTENT WARNING(S): Mental Health, Mental Illness, Gaslighting, Substance Use Disorder, Addiction, Death, Suicide, Trauma, Self-Harm, Self-Isolation, Animal Death.
Links:
Smile (2022) Deleted Scenes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKGZzSdN9S0)
Kal Penn NPR - Working as an actor & part of the Obama administration (https://www.npr.org/2022/01/10/1071717793/actor-kal-penn-isnt-afraid-to-take-chances-on-screen-or-in-life)
FOX News - Washington D.C. - Smile Marketing at Baseball Game (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SOWeSqjlqE&t=1s)
"Your Patient is Going to Die" Full Scene - Smile (2022) - Rob Morgan as Robert Talley & Sosie Bacon as Dr. Rose Cotter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R4kYA5GdcQ)
"Laura Hasn't Slept" - The Story that Started it All (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZN2tXY2R9s) - Clip from the Short Film
The Making of Smile (2022) & Exclusive Behind the Scenes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHkCzDRFSQ0)
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16 Dec 2024
Terrifier 3 - Ranked and Reviewed (Feat. Special Guest)
Welcome back dear listeners as today, Christmas came early! WARNING: SPOILERS ARE CONTAINED IN THIS EPISODE - WATCH AT YOUR DISCRETION IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SEEN TERRIFIER 3!!!
Join us and our special guest, Terrifier-Franchise-Fan, Austin Sonn, as we delve deep into the Terrifier franchise, making horror history, and discuss whether or not this latest installment was a successful addition to the series.
Tell us in the comments below about your experience with this film. Did this film meet your expectations?
Links:
Lauren LaVera talks about Sienna & Art's Volatile Relationship (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g4apFBJMj44)
David Howard Thornton & Lauren LaVera talk Terrifier 3, Boundaries, and Desires for Terrifier 4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AieG8yTDON0)
Damien Leone shows Terrifier 3 Demon as Sketch, Sculpture, and Finished Look (https://x.com/damienleone/status/1858717612772892897)
Terrifier 3 Grindhouse/Retro Style Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK4AM29qe5w)
Damien Leone Part 1 - Evolution of Art the Clown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxh-KPqq8LA)
Damien Leone Part 2 - Studios & Success with Terrifier films (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNn1E-tIQaA)
"It's A Terrifier Christmas" Carol with Lyrics (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pefbAJ5D7bo)
"A Work of Art" - Ice Nine Kills - Official Music Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9TzUxGPbI0)
BTS Ice Nine Kills - Making of A Work of Art Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJJ67CNJuyU&t=95s)
Dead Meat Presents... Lauren LaVera Terrifier 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pedienofFy8&t=1169s)
Stream Wars - The Making of Terrifier 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm4JSwNZdU4)
Terrifier 3 Exclusive Clip - Greetings from Santa (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb2P9y70lJE)
Audience Reactions Watching Terrifier 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPQoGFlJQ5Q)
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game (https://www.terrifiertheartcadegame.com/)
"An Unholy Wreck" - Terrifier 3 Film Review & Critique by Leonard Bertram of Stage and Cinema (https://stageandcinema.com/2024/10/15/film-review-terrifier-3/)
"Best Christian Movie of 2024" - Terrifier 3 Film Review & Analysis by Cameron Frew of Dexerto (https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/terrifier-3-best-christian-movie-of-2024-2953275/)
John Caglione Jr - Designing Virgin Mary & Demon for Terrifier 3 (https://www.fangoria.com/terrifier-3-fx-john-caglione-jr-interview/)
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Terrifier 3 is available to rent or buy on various streaming platforms. It will eventually be available exclusively for streaming on Screambox, a horror movie streaming platform.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
15,025
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
76
Social presence
90
YouTube
72
Engagement
51
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