The Walking Dead ‘Cast

65: ZDD

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:17:59 -0700

Hey Zedheads, get a chance to watch Rammbock: Berlin Undead? If not, we recommend it as a good solid fix for your zombie deficit blues. Go find it and watch it, then listen in on this episode as we give you all our thoughts, reveal the top five items we'd steal from the set of The Walking Dead, bring you the latest zombie news, and more.

Also, we want to let you know we'll be attending the awesome zombie obstacle course event, The Walking Dead Escape: Live the Apocalypse, coming up on July 12-14 in San Diego. Click that link to find out more, then sign up and come join us! We're set for the wave on Saturday at 11:40am. And we'll be hanging out somewhere locally that afternoon, so come over and say hi. More details soon.

In the meantime if you'd like to leave us a message you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD or email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

Links: • The Bowling Dead (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAj3n06C87k&feature=youtu.be)

64: Zed is Fred (audio fixed)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 7 May 2012 08:10:31 -0700

NOTE: Some errors in the original audio file for this episode have been fixed.

Eclectic installment this week as we evaluate the first episode of Telltale's just released Walking Dead game, give you all our thoughts on the weird Canadian psychological drama Pontypool, and have a fun talk with Dana Fredsti, sword fighter, sex researcher, and author of recently released Buffy-the-Vampiresque zombie novel, Plague Town. All that and the latest news about our favorite show, and of course, all your listener feedback.

As we mention in the show, it'll be a sparse next couple of months from us. We'll be back in late May with our review of German zombie flick, Rammbock, and Dead 'Cast Top 5: The top five props we'd steal from the set of The Walking Dead. After that, we vow to bring you at least one episode per month in June and July, and then go back to bi-weekly in August when the TWD rumors start heating up again.

In the meantime if you'd like to leave us a message you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD or email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

Links: • http://herocomplex.latimes.com/herocomplexfilmfest

63: A Game of Microphones

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:14:58 -0700

Hey Zedheads, it’s been awhile and we’re glad to be back!
This episode find out what it would be like if we did a Game of Thrones podcast, except we cheat by getting a lot of help from special guest and GoT aficionado Mr. Blahg.

We also give you the latest news about The Walking Dead, respond to your calls and emails, and tell you our all-time top five book to TV or film adaptations.

As always if you’d like to leave us a message you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD or email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

62: Season Two Wrap-Up Crossover Pt 2

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:58:19 -0700

Awesome episode this week, if we do say so ourselves, as we’re joined by special guests Chris and Jason from The Talking Dead podcast to give you our top ten highlights of season two. You can find the first half of our countdown over at talkingdeadpodcast.com, and the final five right here in this episode.
 And as an extra-special bonus, I had a fun and illuminating talk with Sean Vanaman, Jake Rodkin, and Harrison Pink, the lead developers of Telltale’s upcoming video game, The Walking Dead. The guys give us the scoop on which characters from the series will appear in the game, when it’ll be released, what the gameplay is like, and more. Telltale makes immersive, story- and character-based games and so we think they’re the perfect studio to do The Walking Dead justice.

As always if you'd like to leave us a message you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD or email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

61: “Beside the Dying Fire” (S2E13)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:44:50 -0700

And so season two, slow and lethargic at times, finishes off with the most action-packed and zombie-movie-like episode of the series so far. Find out what we and other Dead ‘Cast listeners thought, and get the latest scoop on all things TWD. (And by the way, check out that raccoon-eyed zombie on the left about to grab Rick by the scruff of his neck. Unbelievably handsome, isn’t he?)

We’ve had a great time podcasting this season, and we’re grateful that so many listeners have joined in on the fun. We don’t get paid to do this, but your feedback and engagement make it extremely rewarding all the same. So from both of us, thank you!

And if you’ve especially liked what we’re doing, we appreciate your reviews (or even just ratings) and subscriptions in iTunes. It’s easy and it’s free. Here’s how: 1. Find our iTunes page here and then click “View in iTunes” (or just search for us in iTunes). 2. In iTunes, click “Subscribe Free.” 3. Scroll down and click “Write a Review,” and then leave us an honest rating or review.

And as always if you’d like to leave us a message you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD or email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

60: Glen Mazzara Interview

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:54:05 -0700

A bonus for you: This episode we talk to the guiding hand of The Walking Dead, showrunner Glen Mazzara! We were excited to talk with Glen because, more than anyone else we've interviewed, as showrunner he represents the thinking behind TWD.

Find out all about the core principles of the show since Darabont's departure, why T-Dog hasn't had his story arc, a bit of what's in store for season three, and much more.

In the meantime, if you'd like to leave us a message, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

59: “Better Angels” (S2E12)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:15:22 -0700

Love him or hate him, Shane was responsible for most of the tension and thrills in TWD season 2, and he'll be missed.
Join us as we give you our thoughts on this intense episode, read the latest news about The Walking Dead, and respond to a ton of your great emails and calls.

Don't forget, you have until midnight Sunday March 18 to enter our Danny Miller zombie poster zombie sound contest.

And by the way, if you like what we’re doing, we especially appreciate getting reviews (or even just ratings) and subscriptions in iTunes. It’s easy, and even better, free. Here's how: 1. Find our iTunes page here and then click “View in iTunes" (or just search for us in iTunes). 2. In iTunes, click “Subscribe Free.” 3. Scroll down and click “Write a Review,” and then leave us an honest rating or review.

And as always if you'd like to leave us a message you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD or email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

58: “Judge, Jury, Executioner” (S2E11)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:54:17 -0800

Alas, poor Dale! We really didn't know you all that well. We're joined this week by artist Danny Miller to talk about the beautifully disgusting Walking Dead zombie posters he created, commissioned by Greg Nicotero. Then we give you our thoughts on Dale's swan song episode and dig into your emails (some particularly fantastic top fives from you guys this week, by the way).

But that's not all! This week we give a full review of Smart Pop's book of in-depth, entertaining, and illuminating essays, Triumph of the Walking Dead, and we bequeath a copy to a lucky member of the live chat.

Finally, we're announcing a new contest this week. It's Best Zombie Sound, Round Two. Winner gets a full set of Danny Miller's limited edition, screen printed zombie posters, including big fat well zombie, gangly RV zombie, and Dale-killing bearded zombie. See our Contests page f
or more info on how you can win.

And as always, if you'd like to leave us a message, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD or email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

Links: • Behind-the-Scenes Video of The Walking Dead Prints

57: “18 Miles Out” (S2E10)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:36:22 -0800

Big episode this week as we're joined by listener Gracie Lou to talk about the heaviness that was "18 Miles Out." Karen also tells us about her excursion to the Image Expo in Oakland, we announce a new contest to win the book of zombie missives, Triumph of the Walking Dead, and read tons and tons o' emails.

As always, if you'd like to leave us a message, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD or email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

56: “Triggerfinger” (S2E9)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:24:15 -0800

Believe it or not our opinions on how good of an episode this week’s installment was run the gamut. Join Jason, Karen, and David as we delve into the details, give you the latest Walking Dead news, and read and respond to all your feedback.

In the meantime if you’d like to leave us a message, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD or email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

55: “Nebraska” (S2E8)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:21:47 -0800

See any differences in this first episode of The Walking Dead made entirely under the leadership of showrunner Glen Mazzara? We think we can, and we'll tell you what we thought, give you the latest news about the show, and respond to your feedback.

And by the way, thanks so much to those of you who have been leaving all the great iTunes reviews! If you like what we’re doing, we appreciate your reviews (or even just ratings) and subscriptions in iTunes. It’s easy, and even better, free: 1. Find our iTunes page here and then click “View in iTunes" (or just search for us in iTunes). 2. In iTunes, click “Subscribe Free.” 3. Scroll down and click “Write a Review,” and then leave us an honest rating or review.

And as always, if you'd like to leave us a message, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

54: Daddy’s Little Zombie

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:53:00 -0800

Hey all, here's a little preamble for ya before The Walking Dead returns to the airwaves on Feb 12. We cover the latest news, review JJ Abrams' latest TV outing, Alcatraz, tell you what else we've been watching lately, and as usual, read your letters and the zombie news from around the world.
And then we'll see you Monday, Feb 13 for our live broadcast at 5pm Pacific after the Season 2.5 premiere!

In the meantime if you'd like to give us a call you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

53: Double Trouble

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:34:47 -0800

Happy new year Zedheads! We’re back with double the Dead ‘Cast Top 5 this episode as we present the top five places we’d want to be stranded in the zombie apocalypse and the top five things we’re most looking forward to this year.

We’ve also got the latest news about The Walking Dead, the News from Lake Zombiegone, your emails and calls, and an interview with special guest Gary Streiner who is heading up the effort to save the cemetery chapel from Night of the Living Dead.

Enjoy!

As always, if you’d like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

52: Naughty Naughty Shane

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:06:20 -0800

This week after a quick intro we do our best to give you a break from our usual lavishing of praise on Glenn, and instead devote most of the episode to discussing the various and complex aspects of Shane Walsh. That, and the top five TV shows and movies we'd like to see overrun with zombies, the latest info about the show, and The News from Lake Zombiegone. Enjoy!

As always, if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

51: Lauren Cohan (Maggie) Interview

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Thu, 8 Dec 2011 21:57:36 -0800

Two special guests today, as longtime listener, first time co-host Gracie Lou joins me to interview the talented Lauren Cohan, a.k.a. Maggie Greene. Lauren talks about why Maggie has been so hot and cold with Glenn, what she likes most about doing The Walking Dead, what it takes for a zombie to scare her, and a lot more. And best of all she gave us a particularly unique, rather animalistic zombie sound. Rather pterodactyl-like, I’d say…. :)

Note: We talked with Lauren about upcoming story lines in the comic a bit, and so there are one or two potential spoilers. They’re just small ones, but if you’re completely spoiler-averse, you may want to skip this one (but then again as we’ve seen thus far, just because something happens in the comic doesn’t mean it will happen on the show).

And by the way, if you like what we’re doing, we especially appreciate getting reviews (or even just ratings) and subscriptions in iTunes. It’s easy, and even better, free. Here’s how: 1. Find our iTunes page here and then click “View in iTunes” (or just search for us in iTunes). 2. In iTunes, click “Subscribe Free.” 3. Scroll down and click “Write a Review,” and then leave us an honest rating or review.

We love hearing from you guys, so if you’d like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

50: Greg Nicotero Interview

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:24:55 -0800

Karen and I had an absolute blast talking to Walking Dead zombie guru extraordinaire, Greg Nicotero! Greg tells what it was like working on classic Romero zombie films, how the Walking Dead "well zombie" was made, who has the best zombie walk out of Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Simon Pegg, and Edgar Wright, and much more.

Greg mentioned that the southwestern Pennsylvania cemetery chapel featured in several scenes of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead is in danger of being demolished, but there is an effort to save it. Check out fixthechapel.com to learn how you can help.

In the meantime, if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

49: “Pretty Much Dead Already” (S2E7)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:49:18 -0800

Is Shane pretty much dead already because he's a cold shell of a man? Or is Dale PMDA because he's too weak to exist in this world? How many farmers does it take to wrangle a zombie? Why is Glenn so charming? Join us this episode as we discuss these and other all-important questions, respond to your feedback, talk about what's coming up on the show, and more.

Note: Over the mid-season hiatus, we'll be publishing episodes on a more-or-less bi-weekly schedule, starting Saturday, December 17.

And by the way, we do this not for any monetary gain, but as a labor of love. If you like what we’re doing, we especially appreciate getting reviews (or even just ratings) and subscriptions in iTunes. It’s easy, and even better, free: 1. Find our iTunes page at http://bit.ly/thedeadcast and then click “View in iTunes" (or just search for us in iTunes). 2. In iTunes, click “Subscribe Free.” 3. Scroll down and click “Write a Review,” and then leave us an honest rating or review.

In the meantime, if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

48: “Secrets” (S2E6)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:58:42 -0800

Things are coming together this week as Andrea's shooting skill improves, our heroes learn about Hershel's secret stash of zombies in the barn, Rick finds out about Lori's pregnancy, and Glenn gets loads of screen time. Join us as we review the episode and bring you news, listener feedback, comic talk, and more.

If you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

47: “Chupacabra” (S2E5)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:31:07 -0800

A delightful change of pace this week as Karen and special guest David bring you insights on the latest episode of our beloved zombie epic. Join us for that, news, listener feedback, and more.

If you like our podcast and want to support us, you can do it without spending a dime. Just search for us on iTunes, click the subscribe button, and give us an honest rating or review. We appreciate it!

In the meantime if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

46: “Cherokee Rose” (S2E4)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:19:59 -0800

For an episode with only one zombie, there was a lot to talk about this week. Join us for that, some especially good feedback from you guys, news about the show, talk about the comic, and more.

By the way, we love doing this podcast and especially enjoy interacting with you guys. And if you like what we're doing and want to support us, you can do it without spending a dime. Just search for us on iTunes and give us an honest rating or review. We appreciate it!

In the meantime if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

45: “Save the Last One” (S2E3)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:32:41 -0700

Deep existential ruminations, thrilling zombie scares, and an oh-so-satisfyingly shocking twist made this one of our favorite episodes of TWD. Tune in as we tell you why, give you the latest news, read your email, and announce the final winner in our Walking Dead trade paperback contest.

And if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

44: “Bloodletting” (S2E2)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:23:08 -0700

Another winner this week, IOHO, was episode 2, "Bloodletting." Listen in for our thoughts on the episode, news, emails, calls, teasers, a contest winner (maybe you), and more.

In the meantime, if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

43: Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori) Interview

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:23:14 -0700

Hope you enjoy this quick chat we had with Sarah Wayne Callies, a.k.a. Lori Grimes. Sarah talks about her fear of zombies, what it's like working with Chandler Riggs (Carl), and why she doesn't watch the show until the season's over. Then stick around for a post-interview wrap up with me and fill-in host, Doug.

In the meantime, if you’d like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

42: “What Lies Ahead” (S2E1)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:06:42 -0700

Join us as we-WOW, THAT WAS A FREAKING AWESOME EPISODE!!!!!

Ahem.

Join us as we give our thoughts on TWD Season 2 Episode 1, "What Lies Ahead" and answer some of your feedback.

And in the meantime, if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

41: Steven Yeun (Glenn) Interview

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:17:27 -0700

To tide you over until the premiere, here’s a quick interview with everyone’s favorite badass ex-pizza delivery guy, Glenn (a.k.a. Steven Yeun). We had a great time talking with Steven about how season two is shaping up, how he dealt with Frank Darabont leaving the show, what it’s like to be an actor on The Walking Dead, and more. Enjoy!

And in the meantime, if you’d like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

40: Season One Rewatch, Pt 2

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:21:33 -0700

This week we wrap up our season one rewatch, talk about the new Walking Dead webisodes, and let you know what we're most looking forward to and hoping for in season two. We also have tons of news and updates, listener feedback, and a little chat room repartee. And by the way, feel free to join us in the chat room next time as we broadcast live by tuning in to walkingdeadcast.com/live on Monday at 5pm Pacific. Fun to have you there!

And as always, if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

39: Season One Rewatch, Pt 1

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:20:49 -0700

It's a return to the reason why we're doing this podcast, as Karen and I revisit The Walking Dead season one, episodes 1-3. And we're happy to find that not only has the show held up well, but we liked it even better than before!

In this episode we also announce a cool new contest, and as usual, we report the news and read your feedback. Enjoy :)

And as always, if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

38: All We Wanna Do Is Eat Your Brains

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:50:23 -0700

Season 2 is coming up fast! In the meantime, in this episode we give you the latest news, the top five things we’d miss most in the zombie apocalypse, the news from Lake Zombiegone, and your latest emails.

In the next month before the premiere, we’ll be doing a season one rewatch, and we’d love for all of you to join us. More details in this episode.

Until then, if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

37: Serfectly Pober

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sun, 4 Sep 2011 16:24:59 -0700

Bonus episode? I guess you could call it that.... For awhile I've been promising our drunken review of TWD season one finale, and here it finally is, in all it's shameless glory. If you're amused by such things, enjoy! (If not, please do skip it, for all our sakes.)

P.S. Listening to this again, I was a little surprised at how much better I liked the finale back then than I do in hindsight. Zombie goggles?

P.P.S. Karen and I will be back next week with a less drunken episode.

36: The Official Night of the Living Dead Podcast (TM)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:10:14 -0700

We finally get around to reviewing the classic, seminal zombie film from which all modern zombie stories sprang, George Romero's Night of the Living Dead. Also we discuss the latest news about Frank Darabont's unfortunate, untimely departure from the show, reveal the top five rules of society we'd break in the zombie apocalypse, give you the latest news from Lake Zombiegone, and announce the latest winner in our zombie haiku contest.

If you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

35: Zed’s Alive, Baby

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:48:07 -0700

It's true, this week Frank Darabont unexpectedly left The Walking Dead. In this episode, Karen and I give you our thoughts on this surprising news (hint: I think there could be a silver lining), and we report some of the news that came out of Comic Con, review the online zombie musical Rigamortis: A Love Story, and top it off with The News From Lake Zombiegone.

34: Don’t Listen to This One

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:41:23 -0700

Joined by special guest Chad, this episode we start prepping for season two by giving you all our thoughts on The Walking Dead comic issues 7-12, right from where the first season left off. Then we speculate on the top five ways that [a certain character who's still alive in the TV version of TWD but not in the comic] could muck things up by sticking around. We’ve also got some pre-Comic-Con TWD news, your emails, tweets, and calls, and The News From Lake Zombiegone.

If you don’t want to be spoiled on possible storylines for TWD season 2 taken from the comic, skip the comic talk and Dead ‘Cast Top 5 sections (podcast chapters 3 & 4).

Enjoy!

One more thing: ANNOUNCEMENT: Be sure to check out a new podcast from me (Jason) and my good friend and co-host Lissy next week, about one of AMC’s other brilliant shows, Breaking Bad It will be called (wait for it….) Breaking Bad ‘Cast! Watch for it on iTunes :)

In the meantime, if you’d like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

33: Kc Wayland of We’re Alive

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:53:30 -0700

This episode we have a lot of fun getting the inside scoop on the popular zombie audio drama podcast We're Alive from writer/creator/zombie-sound-maker Kc Wayland. We also bring you the latest Walking Dead news and our top five zombie metaphors (it's deep, man).

Note: We had some equipment glitches and the audio in the first section isn't very good, but the Kc Wayland interview sounds great, so be sure to at least check that segment out.

If you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

32: Don’t Forget to Kill Philip

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 4 Jun 2011 14:21:05 -0700

This episode we talk about one of our very favorites, Shaun of the Dead, and we give you the latest news about TWD, the top five people we'd want with us in the zombie apocalypse (hint: sexy olympians and talk show hosts), and lots of zombie news from around the world.

If you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us at brains@walkingdeadcast.com.

31: We’re Alive (Really. We Are.)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:21:26 -0700

We've been gone a month
And we're happy to be back
Haiku haiku, yeah

Joined this episode by our friend, zombie-lover and comics aficionado Don, we talk about the fantastic ongoing zombie audio drama podcast, We're Alive. And of course we get into the latest news about TWD and we also describe our top five favorite comic books/series of all time.

30: Groovy Time

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:08:18 -0700

Embarrassing revelations about Jason's personal life this week courtesy of special guest and long time friend Rich as we talk about one of our favorite movies, the classic Evil Dead 2. Also, Karen talks brains and we give away another copy of TWD trade paperback and announce new contest rules. Check out our new Contests page at walkingdeadcast.com for more.

29: We Get Bit

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Fri, 8 Apr 2011 22:04:35 -0700

Joined by special guests Jordan from the Walking Dead TV Podcast and UK listener Iain, we tell you the top 5 things we'd do if we got bit. And we've got the latest news about The Walking Dead, including WonderCon 2011 coverage, our reactions to the recent zombie documentary, Zombiemania, and another ticket giveaway for the off-broadway thriller, Play Dead.
And don't forget to vote for your favorite zombie sound in our Walking Dead Season One DVD Contest at walkingdeadcast.com.

28: Here boy! Play dead! Good zombie.

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:18:10 -0700

Now roll over! This episode get the latest news about The Walking Dead, our thoughts about the 50s throwback zom-com Fido, This Week in Zombies, and the top five things we think would happen if zombies actually existed. Also, don't forget to check out walkingdeadcast.com for details on entering to win the Season One DVDs. Deadline is April Fool's Day.

27: Zombie Kitten from Hell

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:11:05 -0700

Karen and I thought it was a blast being the stars of our own zombie adventure by reading Max Brallier's multiple-ending zombie novel, Can You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?, so this episode we’re excited to have Max on to talk about the book. Plus we tell you our top five favorite ways to see a zombie bite the dust, and give you lots of news about the next season of The Walking Dead and more.

Oh yeah, we also officially announce our Walking Dead Season One DVD Contest. Find out how to win at walkingdeadcast.com.

26: Fun With Razor Wire

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:44:55 -0800

After we get you caught up on all things The Walking Dead, Karen and I go back and forth about Dario Argento’s contentious Italian horror classic Suspiria, then we offer our top five favorite podcasts of all time.

25: It’s ALIVE!!!!

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:10:04 -0800

We discuss the two twisted mad-scientist flicks we picked to watch this week, Splice and Black Sheep, and give you our top 5 zombie survival rules, ala Zombieland. And of course we've got your news about The Walking Dead, yet another contest winner announcement, and an official invitation for you (yes, YOU) to be a guest on the show with us. :o

24: 2 Weeks Later

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:10:40 -0800

The moratorium on zombies is lifted this episode as we talk about 28 Weeks Later and our top 5 favorite zombie movie characters. We also give away another pair of tickets to Play Dead and fill you in on the latest news about The Walking Dead. Rrrraaaarrrrr!!!!!

23: Who?

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:07:47 -0800

Joined by Karen's fiancé David for this "palate-cleansing" episode, we (mostly) avoid the Z-word altogether and instead talk about the mercurial Dr. Who and our five favorite TV shows of all-time. Plus, we give out another Walking Dead trade paperback and announce a new contest.

22: You

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 4 Jan 2011 23:35:00 -0800

Since this episode is all about you, we read your comments and feedback, play your calls and zombie sounds, and announce the winners of our Walking Dead trade paperback contest and tickets to the off-broadway thriller Play Dead. We've also got a bit of news about the AMC show and our Dead 'Cast Top 5, the five things we (and you) would do if we were zombies and there were no humans around to eat.

21: Season One Wrap-Up, Pt 1

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:42:21 -0800

We’re joined by guests Chris and Jason of The Talking Dead and Karen’s fiancé David to give you our top ten highlights of The Walking Dead season one. And I’m happy to say, we give it to you straight, good and bad.

This is a crossover episode with The Talking Dead, so you can hear half on our show and half on theirs. You can find The Talking Dead at talkingdeadpodcast.com or on iTunes here.

We also announce two contests. You can win the first Walking Dead trade paperback for yourself or a friend, and two tickets to Play Dead, an incredibly cool looking off-broadway thriller directed by Teller of the infamous Penn & Teller. Go to playdeadnyc.com for more information about the show.

20: "TS-19" (S1E6)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Wed, 8 Dec 2010 00:47:14 -0800

Zombie Karen returns to join Doug and I with our reactions to the final episode of the season, TS-19. Plus, hear your awesome emails and calls, and learn what we have in store for you over the long hiatus.

One thing you won't hear: Karen's and my drunken reactions to this episode. Oh, it's on tape, but I just didn't have time to include it. So let us know if you want it....

19: Laurie Holden (Andrea) Interview

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:45:55 -0800

I had fun talking to Laurie Holden in this pre-finale interview. Among other things, find out who Laurie’s favorite person on the set is, what she likes in particular about the zombies in The Walking Dead, and whether Andrea actually would’ve shot Rick any of those times she’s had a gun pointed at his head.

Special bonus: Laurie makes a kick-ass zombie sound! She’d have had a shot at winning that poster for sure.

P.S. - Stay tuned for the return of Karen and our post-finale reaction episode. We’ll have it up for you in a couple of days.

18: Andrew Lincoln (Rick) Interview

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:02:33 -0800

In this bonus episode before the season finale, we talk with the main man himself, Andrew Lincoln. Find out why Rick still wears his police uniform, what Andrew thinks of the differences between British and U.S. television, and whether Rick would mind if he knew Shane was stealing his french fries, among other things. Plus, I sit in on a round table interview with other bloggers and journalists. Hope you enjoy!

17: "Wildfire" (S1E5)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:08:12 -0800

Thank you for making us the #1 Walking Dead podcast on iTunes! This week we cover episode 5, “Wildfire.” Plus we got some great calls and emails, and a few tweets and other comments, too.

16: "Vatos" (S1E4)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:35:38 -0800

Back to our usual format, we cover The Walking Dead episode 4: Vatos (our favorite yet!), and give you the latest Walking Dead news, lister moans, groans, and grunts, and a bit of talk about the comic for good measure.

15: Riggs & Kirkman & DeMunn, Oh My

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:28:14 -0800

In this interview special, we talk with Chandler Riggs (young Carl), Walking Dead writer/creator Robert Kirkman, and Jeffrey DeMunn (Dale). Chandler performs a top contender for best zombie sound, Robert is funny as hell, and Jeffrey is incredibly thoughtful and full of insight. Needless to say, we had a terrific time talking to all three of these gentlemen, and we hope you’ll enjoy it, too.

14: Steven Yeun (Glenn) Interview

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:40:35 -0800

I know! We just did an episode! But, it's Steven Yeun!!! We had a blast talking with Steven, and it just confirmed for us that Glenn did in fact jump right out of the pages of The Walking Dead. Hope you enjoy the interview. P.S. We also talk about what's coming up Next Week On The Walking Dead (for real this time).

13: "Tell It To the Frogs" (S1E3)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:23:28 -0800

Was there enough violence in the latest episode of The Walking Dead? How does the change in pacing from week to week affect the show? How many syllables are in a haiku? Do we giggle too much? This week Karen, Jason, and special guest and longtime friend Jamie discuss these questions and many more. Tune in, turn on, chomp out!

12: "Guts" (S1E2)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:33:44 -0800

Glenn is the shining star this week as we give all our thoughts and opinions about the action packed second episode of The Walking Dead, compare notes on the comic, and read from an interview with actor Steven Yeun. And stayed tuned to the end for details about how you can watch the season finale with Karen and me.

11: "Days Gone Bye" (S1E1)

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:30:40 -0700

Welcome to The Walking Dead ‘Cast! In this first episode after the premiere, we give you all our thoughts and opinions about the show. I’ll say this much: we liked it :) We also compare the show to the comic and we play your calls and read your emails. And last but not least, zombie piano!

10: Ready..... Set.....

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:59:42 -0700

Yeah! We snuck one in before the premiere! In this episode Karen and I give our top five hopes and dreams for The Walking Dead. It’s coming up in just a few more days and we’re pretty stoked. Hope you’ll join us for this last pre-show episode.

9: Sensible Shoes Are a Must

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 9 Oct 2010 13:46:30 -0700

Today we pick a winner for our poster contest, catch you up on the latest news about The Walking Dead including some great perspectives about the show from the cast and crew, and review Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead. And as always, we bring you the latest zombie news from around the world, your listener reactions, and our Deadcast Top 5: The top five things we'll do after the coming zombie apocalypse.

8: Be VERY Scared

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:49:44 -0700

ALERT! Only three more days to enter our poster contest! Best zombie sound wins a full-size Drew Struzan Walking Dead poster! Also in this ep, we go over lots of news and info about the rapidly approaching show, Karen reports on the latest zombie news from around the world, and we give our top five scariest movies ever.

7: Charlie Adlard (Walking Dead Artist) Interview

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:19:04 -0700

We talk with Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard, who is incredibly genuine, interesting, and articulate. Learn about Charlie’s comic creator rock band (Mine Power Cosmic), his views on the infamous Walking Dead torture issue, what drew Charlie to The Walking Dead in the first place, his experiences on the set of the AMC show, and much, much more (including the mysterious true origin of the constant banging noises coming from the depths of Charlie’s house).

Note: There’s a dirty little secret about this episode. If you think you’ve figured it out, email the answer to brains@walkingdeadcast.com or call (650) 485-DEAD. Whoever gets it right first wins a zombie haiku!

6: Chad the Cad

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:54:34 -0700

After we fill you in on the latest news about the AMC show, Karen, special guest Chad, and I talk about our favorite moments from the first six issues of the comic (and in case you don’t like spoilers, we tell you when to skip ahead). Then we cover zombie news from around the world, and our top five favorite weapons to use against zombies, some pragmatic and some, of course, just for kicks.

Next week: Tune in as we interview The Walking Dead artist, the incomparable Charlie Adlard.

5: All-Time Zombie Favs

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 23:46:23 -0700

This week Karen reports on the latest zombie news from around the world, and then we talk through our top five favorite zombie properties of all time, mostly films—and also more spooky, freaky, supernatural anime series from anime expert Doug—and possibly a book, maybe even a certain comic book.

4: Undeadheads RISE!!!

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:20:15 -0700

In this episode we welcome new listeners and give our take on the latest Walking Dead news and information. Then our special guest and resident zombie anime expert Doug enlightens us about a bunch of twisted and horrifically cool anime shows, most notably the gorgeous zombie romp, High School of the Dead.

We were having a lot of fun and this episode went long, so we split it into two parts. Tune in next Saturday for This Week in Zombies, the latest on zombie affairs from around the world, and Deadcast Top 5, our top five favorite zombie properties—games, films, books, comics, and anything else we can think of.

3: It's People

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:54:47 -0700

In this episode we cover the latest news and interviews about AMC’s The Walking Dead, and we review director/ showrunner Frank Darabont’s bleak and desolate 2007 horror flick The Mist and HBO’s killer vampire series True Blood. Then Karen reports on zombie news from around the world and we give our Deadcast Top 5: mistakes you should never, ever, ever make around a zombie. Ever.

2: Gak!

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:02:36 -0700

Kirkman! Comic-Con! It’s our second episode and it’s a biggun’. Jason reports on a zombie-infested day at Comic-Con 2010 with fan interviews and segments of The Walking Dead panel. You’ll hear bits from director Frank Darabont, producer Gale Ann Hurd, and a spotlight on creator/writer Robert Kirkman (and Jason even sneaks in his own quick two-question Kirkman interview).

Then Karen covers the latest zombie news from around the world and we dish the Deadcast Top 5: our five favorite things about zombies.

1: Hi

jason@walkingdeadcast.com — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:16:06 -0700

In this first episode we introduce ourselves, read from a letter Robert Kirkman wrote years ago about his long-term intentions for the comic book, talk about the cast of the new TV show, and Karen reports about zombie-related happenings around the world in This Week in Zombies.