MOVIE PODCAST WEEKLY is back with Episode 384! Join your fearless cinematic degenerates, Jason Pyles, Combat Karl “The Mad Irishman” Huddleston, Ryan Elliott, and a Guy Named Andy as they tackle Feature Reviews of Netflix’s gritty crime-thriller The Rip (2026), the hostage-drama throwback Dead Man’s Wire (2026), and zombie sequel extravaganza 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). Along the way, the gang debates whether Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are secretly making movies just to hang out together, Karl gushes over Starfleet Academy while the internet apparently hates it, and Jay accidentally discovers that Stranger Things is … actually good? Plus: Surprise movie meetups, birthday shenanigans, Christian symbolism in horror films, and Karl uses ChatGPT to improve his résumé because apparently the machines really are taking over. Same MPW chaos. Same questionable judgment. NOTE: MPW is now an “explicit” podcast. Another NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you! .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Thanks for listening to Movie Podcast Weekly, The Clown Car of Movie Podcasting… Introduction: – Karl’s birthday celebration begins early – Jay introduces the episode and tonight’s Feature Reviews – Football talk, documentaries about aliens, and new camera gear – Dad jokes are unleashed immediately and without mercy – The longevity of MPW gets discussed once again – Ryan Elliott joins the chaos – Karl on the surprisingly enjoyable “Starfleet Academy” series on Paramount+ – Holly Hunter running Starfleet Academy sounds oddly intimidating – Karl highly recommends “Aliens Expanded” documentary – Jay discovers that “Stranger Things” is actually charming and funny – Andy confirms “Stranger Things” works surprisingly well as family viewing – Jay praises the ending of “Landman” Season 2 – Jay starts “Tulsa King” but immediately questions humanity – Ryan’s quest to watch 100 unseen films by 2025 continues – Ryan has already watched 47 movies in January because he fears sunlight – Podcast listeners compliment MPW’s recent run of episodes – Shameless MPW Venmo / PayPal plug – Karl accidentally ruins a surprise meetup before a movie screening by texting a photo to the group Mini Reviews: What We’ve Been Watching Lately Karl: Starfleet Academy TV series, Aliens Expanded Ryan: One Battle After Another, Strawberry Mansion, I Like Movies Jason: Stranger Things, Landman Season 2, Tulsa King, The Price We Pay Andy: Stranger Things (with his teenager) NOTE: Now, you can donate and support our podcasts right here through Venmo or Paypal. Thank you to our recent donors: .donation-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; } .donation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } .donation-item strong { margin-top: 6px; /* brings text closer to image */ display: block; } /* Responsive adjustment for mobile */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .donation-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; } } Donate on Venmo Donate on PayPal $2 Monthly PayPal Donation Feature Reviews: The Rip (2026) Karl = 5 ( Low-Priority Stream ) Jason = 6.5 ( Stream it ) Andy = 5 ( ADD-Friendly Watch Only ) Dead Man’s Wire (2026) Karl = 8 ( Stream it ) Jason = 8 ( Stream it ) 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Karl = 5 ( Stream it ) Jason = 7 ( Stream it ) Andy = 8 ( Theater / Stream it ) Wrap-Up: – Karl used ChatGPT to improve his résumé and landed a job interview – GeekCast Live may be making its triumphant return – Upcoming movie releases briefly discussed – Ryan still recommends bizarre double-features to unsuspecting friends – Jay and Karl tease an upcoming discussion with Kyle Bishop about “28 Years Later” Links for this episode: Jay says check out his MPW buddies here: — Movie Podcast Weekly — On X: Karl Huddleston — On X: Geek Cast Ryan Elliott — Ryan’s show: Geek Cast Live Podcast — On X: William Rowan Jr. — William’s shows: Movie Moments Podcast and The Sci-Fi Podcast Want to hear more Horror movie reviews? Check out Jay’s weekly horror podcast: – Horror Movie Weekly.com – On X: @horror_weekly Considering the Cinema links: On X: @ConsiderCinema Film Blog / Audio Podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com HORROR-Only Content: ConsideringHorrorCinema.com Email: [email protected] Letterboxd: Letterboxd.com/ConsiderCinema