Dead Meat Podcast

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Position in the Film Reviews chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#7#12JunJulAugSep

all-time peak

days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

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278: Phantasm II (1988)

#8 trending · Film Reviews

We continue our journey through the dreamscape of Phantasm this week with Phantasm II (1988). This episode is brought to you by Rocket Money! Let Rocket Money help you r

Sep 2
1 h 22 min

277: Phantasm (1979)

Chelsea and James introduce Graessle (and probably lots of you) to the dreamscape of Phantasm, in our first episode of PHANTASM PHALL This episode is brought to you by R

Aug 20
1 h 38 min

276: Beginner's Guide to Horror Franchises

The final episode in the James x James takeover era ends with James (A Janisse) challenging James (Graessle) to describe what he thinks horror's most popular franchises

Aug 5
1 h 20 min

275: Red State (2011)

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Jul 22
1 h 22 min

274: Victorian Psycho

It's our first ever book episode, with James and Graessle discussing Victorian Psycho ahead of its feature film adaptation later this year! Your wish is granted. Watch

Jul 8
1 h 17 min

273: Cube (1997)

James and Graessle discuss the 1997 cult-classic sci-fi horror film Cube. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics! Go to https://zbiotics.com/DEADMEAT and use DEADMEAT a

Jun 24
1 h 17 min

272: Rumpelstiltskin (1995) ft. We Hate Movies

Chelsea and James are joined by We Hate Movies to discuss Rumpelstiltskin, from Leprechaun director Mark Jones. This episode is sponsored by Brooklyn Bedding! Go to ht

Jun 13
1 h 49 min

Introducing What We Play In The Shadows Ep. 1: Making Pokemon Scary

Dead Meat has a brand new podcast and its first episode kicked off with special guest Chelsea Rebecca! Zoran, Chelsea, and Gina dive into their relationship with the Poke

Jun 3
1 h 25 min

271: Obsession (2026)

Chelsea and James and Graessle dig into Obsession (2026)for TWO AND A HALF HOURS This episode is sponsored by A24's Backrooms, only in theaters May 29th. Get tickets no

May 27
2 h 22 min

270: Curry Barker

Chelsea and James sit down with Curry Barker, writer and director of Obsession- out in theaters now! Order the Dead Meat 2026 desk calendar here! https://www.simonandsch

May 18
1 h 01 min

269: The Out of Context Game 2

Chelsea and James revisit old episodes of the podcast- they're just not sure which ones. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money! Join at https://www.rocketmoney.com/d

May 14
1 h 12 min

268: Oddity (2024)

Chelsea and James finally watch and review Damian McCarthy's 2024 film Oddity. This week’s episode is sponsored by HOKUM, in theaters Friday. This episode is also spons

Apr 29
1 h 11 min

267: Letterboxd Showdown

Chelsea and James play a deviously hard game designed by Brand Manager Ben. Do you understand Letterboxd users better than we do? This episode is sponsored by Lee Cronin

Apr 16
1 h 11 min

266: SXSW 2026 Lightning Round

Chelsea and James review everything they saw at SXSW 2026, including the horror movie that's now their reigning champ for best of the year. This episode is sponsored by

Apr 1
1 h 05 min

265: March Madness HORROR TROPES EDITION

It's our annual MARCH MADNESS episode, and we make all the worst horror tropes duke it out in this race to the bottom. Hot Chicks Looking at Microfilm in Horror Movies h

Mar 26
1 h 19 min

264: Scream 7

Chelsea and James review Scream 7 because it's Scream 7. DONATE to Zayna's fundraiser to rebuild Gaza, and help Sudan, Lebanon, Venezuela, and Indigenous communities http

Mar 11
1 h 37 min

263: Iron Lung (2026)

Chelsea and James brave the blood oceans of Markiplier's Iron Lung. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money! Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faste

Mar 4
1 h 02 min

262: It's Alive (1974)

Chelsea and James are joined by Chris Parnell, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Kristoffer Polaha for a fantastically chaotic review of Larry Cohen's It's Alive (1974). Get ticket

Feb 14
1 h 08 min

261: The Hitcher (1986)

Chelsea and James take a ride with this long-requested 1980's sleeper classic, The Hitcher (1986). This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money! Let Rocket Money help you r

Feb 6
1 h 17 min

260: House of Wax Revisited

Chelsea and James respectfully doff their Ed Hardy caps & re-enter 2005's House of Wax to reevaluate their feelings on this beloved cult classic. This episode is sponsor

Jan 21
1 h 06 min

Chart positions

Where Dead Meat Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 4, 2026).

#8 ▼ 1 Film Reviews US

#63 ▲ 4 TV & Film US

What listeners say

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This show never fails to impress, to entertain, and to get me to think critically about horror! Chelsea’s research leading into each episode is impeccable, and James is as fun to listen to as always.

countchocula535 · Aug 2026

I’ve been listening to this a while and I’ve made my way through about half of their podcasts at the time of writing this review Some of their episodes are funny and silly(March madness) and some are so much deeper- where they explore seems and have wonderful and stimulating conversations that are truly just a pleasure to listen to (creepy child, final girl, weapons and smile) Whether you seen all the movies that they talk about or you’re new to horror like me, I cannot recommend this enough. 5 stars- 10/10 would recommend!

Spence59 · May 2026

I don't like a lot of horror podcasts as a queer POC because they can pivot into the weird dude-bro cringe energy, real fast. This pod has always been a welcome change because of how thoughtful and intentional the research and conversations are. Chelsea handles it all with such consideration and intention. Her research, her takes, the topics/themes she notes and discusses... Always handled with care and respect for the people, lifestyles & experiences she may not be familiar with. We love a queen who can serve you dissertation, history, comedy and a wealth of horror knowledge all on one plate, okay!? 👑👑 She is a masterclass in hosting and reviewing. No notes sis. ✨💁🏾‍♂️ James on the other hand... He's great. He's funny. He's our handsome wholesome horror himbo Dad, and this show wouldn't be what it is without him either! But... his occasional "NoT aLl MeN" and "doN't FoRgEt AbOuT mEn's PeRsPeCtIvE" energy is making this pod hard to listen to. I ignore it a lot when he does it - and let's be real, he does it a lot, lol - but James loves to hijack a conversation and derail it into men's feelings. It can come across super tone/deaf. I stopped listening for awhile after the episode where the gang was covering The Substance. James's "not all men" was showing and it was just... too much. He seemed so incapable of just listening. He almost compulsively needed to juxtapose the experiences of men and women when the conversation and the movie itself WAS CLEARLY NOT ABOUT MEN. It was just unnecessary and odd. James, pleeeease just listen to women tell you about their experiences without derailing their point to include your POV? Not a good look. @chip the i.t. guy - how does James’s dong taste? lol. Keep glazing that dong, cracker. lol.

BurlingtonThroatFactory · Jan 2026

I only discovered DM a couple weeks ago when I was trying to find something spooky-themed to listen to during Halloween season. I absolutely love Chelsea and James’s dynamic. I often disagree with their opinions but I love their conversations and their style and the knowledge they bring to discussions of film history and technique. I only wish they put out episodes faster because I want more content from them.

veganmac · Oct 2025

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