Will You Survive... The Podcast

Will You Survive... The Podcast
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Immerse yourself in the world of cinema as we embark on a journey to equip you with the skills to tackle any disaster head-on. Through the lens of thrilling tales, particularly those of the zombie apocalypse, we'll unravel the secrets of preparedness. Join us as we explore the silver screen to empower you for the challenges that lie ahead.

  1. 2d ago

    Will You Survive: The Girl with All the Gifts

    Send us Fan Mail A zombie movie where the scariest part isn’t the bite, it’s the biology. We’re breaking down The Girl With All The Gifts with Alex, Eric and TJ, and the deeper we go, the more this story feels like a survival warning wrapped in horror. The infected aren’t magic monsters. They’re a fungal infection with stages, rules, and one inevitable upgrade that changes everything. We talk through what the film gets right about transmission, why the early outbreak spreads through blood and saliva, and why the late-stage “sexual phase” is a death sentence once spores enter the air. That leads straight into the survival questions we care about: do headshots make sense here, why do runners ignore body damage, and what happens when the most dangerous infected aren’t mindless adults but intelligent kids who can learn, plan, and still hunger? Then we go after the human mistakes: a “secure” military base with flimsy perimeter defense, the limits of scent masking, and the small choices that doom people in apocalypse settings like bad supply runs and sloppy water discipline. Finally, we sit with the ending and what it means when the world isn’t being saved, it’s being handed off. If you love fungal horror, cordyceps zombie science, The Last of Us-style plausibility debates, and sharp survival analysis, you’ll get a lot out of this one. Subscribe for more movie survival breakdowns, share this with a friend who loves zombie movies, and leave us a review. What’s the one decision you would change to survive longer?

  2. Sep 25

    Will You Survive: Obsession part 2

    Send us Fan Mail One snap. One wish. One relationship that stops being messy and turns outright predatory. We watched Obsession and couldn’t stop circling the same question: if you were handed a “one-wish willow,” would you actually use it, and would you recognize the moment it starts using you back? We break down the movie as a psychological horror story with possession vibes that feel disturbingly grounded. The scariest beats aren’t just jump scares, they’re the flashes where the “real” Nikki seems trapped inside her own body, slipping through long enough to cry, warn, and beg for help. From there we spiral into theories: can a wish undo a wish, does a reset create a Groundhog Day loop, and what happens if the money wish vanishes at death? We also dig into the stuff horror fans love to debate, hidden clues, Polaroids, the altar, and the scene decisions that scream “do not eat that sandwich.” Then we zoom out into film craft and why it works: shadowy framing that denies you a clear look at Nikki’s face, unnatural movement that feels wrong no matter how you watch it, and soundtrack dissonance where upbeat music makes the violence hit harder. And yes, we roast Bear’s survival instincts all the way through, because denial is basically the movie’s most consistent killer. If you’re into horror movie reviews, possession stories, dark comedy discomfort, and “what would you do” survival talk, hit play. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who loves horror, and leave a review, then tell us your take: would you snap the willow or burn it?

  3. Sep 18

    Will You Survive: Obsession

    Send us Fan Mail One sentence can ruin a life if it’s spoken to the wrong object. We sit down after watching Obsession and unpack how a seemingly simple wish, “make her love me more than anything,” twists into something way darker than a typical dating horror story. What starts as Bear’s crush on his coworker Nikki turns into a “perfect relationship” that feels less like romance and more like captivity, and we keep asking the uncomfortable question the movie won’t let you dodge: who is the obsession really about?  We break down the plot beats that hit hardest, from the park attack to the brick scene, and why the film’s scariest moments often come from stillness, shadows, and that uncanny sense that someone is wearing a human mask. Then we go full theory mode. Is “Freaky Nikki” a djinn-style wish manifestation, a cursed wish that strips away consent, or the internet’s favorite idea: Nikki is possessed by Bear’s dead cat? We weigh the clues, the symbolism, and what the wish might be “interpreting” based on what Bear loves most.  Finally, we get into the blame game. When does Bear stop being a guy in shock and start being someone choosing the outcome anyway? What does it mean to “get exactly what you wished for” if the real Nikki is trapped inside her own body? If you like horror movie analysis, cursed object logic, and messy ethical questions, you’ll have a lot to argue with here. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who loves horror thrillers, and leave a review. Which theory fits best for you: cat possession or djinn wish curse?

  4. Sep 11

    Will You Survive: The Auction

    Send us Fan Mail You get trapped in a farmhouse at night. The dead are outside, testing doors and windows, and you cannot safely leave yet. Now you have one tool that feels powerful and dangerous at the same time: $1,000 to spend at a survival auction, bidding blind before we tell you the exact scenario. That is the game, and it gets chaotic fast. We run three scored rounds inspired by Night of the Living Dead, using practical zombie apocalypse survival gear that sounds mundane until your life depends on it: door bars and brackets, chains and padlocks, lumber and fasteners, blackout curtains, mirrors and viewing ports, floodlights, motion alarms, and the deceptively controversial “do we really need this” items. After each auction, we reveal the situation and break down why certain picks matter when the goal is simple: make it to morning without becoming a headline. Then we pivot to the less glamorous side of preparedness: medical supplies and sanitation when someone is injured and the house is getting harder to defend. First aid kits, gauze, burn care, gloves, masks, antiseptic, trash bags, and yes, toilet paper, all compete for budget against your urge to “buy tradable stuff.” Finally, we hit the no-power night, where cooking, warmth, basic lighting, carbon monoxide safety, and fire prevention turn everyday gear into life-or-death decisions. If you like survival strategy, zombie movie scenarios, and arguing about what actually keeps you alive, subscribe, share this with a friend who would overbid on the wrong item, and leave us a review. What would you spend your first $300 on?

  5. Sep 4

    Will You Survive "Hacksaw Ridge" part 2

    Send us Fan Mail One man walks into one of the most horrifying battles of World War II with no gun, no intent to kill, and a promise to himself that he will not leave men behind. That’s the heartbeat of our Hacksaw Ridge conversation, and it’s why Desmond Doss still messes with our heads in the best way. We break down what makes the movie so hard to watch and so impossible to forget: the youth of the soldiers, the chaos of Okinawa, and the way fear and trauma pile up until your body wants to shut down. Then we zoom in on the line that defines Doss’s courage: “help me save one more.” We talk about how shrinking an overwhelming problem into one repeatable action can be the difference between freezing and moving, and why his choice to treat even an enemy soldier is a level of conviction most of us aren’t sure we could reach. From there, things get surprisingly practical. We debate war movie realism, why World War I trench warfare feels different than World War II maneuver tactics, and then connect the dots to communication under pressure. If you’ve ever played Rainbow Six Siege or a tactical shooter, you know how much a clean callout can change everything. We dig into why gamers develop real-time coordination and why that skill even shows up in conversations about air traffic control hiring. We also get honest about the limits of “it’s like a game,” especially when we talk drone warfare and what distance does to the conscience. If you like film reviews, survival questions, and the messy moral stuff that lingers after the credits, hit play. Subscribe to Will You Survive the Podcast, share this with a friend who loves war movies, and leave a review. What would you do when saving one more could cost you everything?

  6. Aug 28

    Will You Survive "Hacksaw Ridge" part 1

    Send us Fan Mail A man walks into World War II without a weapon and somehow becomes the person everyone counts on when the fighting turns into a meat grinder. We sit down with Hacksaw Ridge and trace why Desmond Doss still grabs your attention years later: not because the violence is cinematic, but because his conviction makes every decision feel like it has a moral price tag attached. We talk through the moments that stuck to our ribs, from boot camp humiliation and drill culture to the point where the unit literally waits for Doss to finish praying before they move. That scene opens up a deeper conversation about faith under pressure, how people use ritual or mindset to control fear, and what it means to “kill in your heart” even if you never pull a trigger. Along the way we call out the little Hollywood details that made us laugh, then get right back to the brutal realism of grenades, shrapnel, and battlefield triage. The conversation widens into the bigger questions Hacksaw Ridge raises about leadership and war: why World War II felt morally clear to so many people, why later conflicts shattered trust, and what it does to a country when soldiers come home carrying trauma, addiction, and the early names for PTSD and shell shock. If you care about survival lessons, combat medic stories, moral courage, or the true story of Desmond Doss and Okinawa, you’ll find plenty to wrestle with here. Subscribe for more survival-focused movie breakdowns, share the episode with a friend who loves war films, and leave us a review. What’s one line you would refuse to cross, even if everyone around you demanded it?

  7. Aug 21

    Tj's Top 100 Movie List Part 3

    Send us Fan Mail You ever think you know your friends, then realize you cannot predict their movie taste to save your life? We turn a Top 100 movies list into a wheel-driven guessing game where every spin forces a snap judgment, a mini review, and a number we’ll regret seconds later. The picks bounce across Quentin Tarantino, war movies like 1917, animated comfort watches like WALL-E, zombie chaos, and high concept horror that instantly sparks arguments. What makes this one fun is how quickly “ranking” turns into storytelling. We talk rewatch value versus legacy, what makes a movie feel “top ten” even when the craft is messy, and why certain titles stick because of when you saw them and who you were with. Then we pull the curtain back and read through the actual list, which leads to the real debate: are we reacting to a personal Top 100 or an algorithm-shaped playlist of favorites? We wrap with the kind of tangent only a loose, live-feeling movie podcast can pull off: snacks, calories, weight goals, and a surprisingly passionate fight about sleep. Is a nap “pre-ordered” sleep for later, or are we all just lying to ourselves? And how many alarms is too many alarms? If you like movie ranking games, film hot takes, and chaotic friend chemistry, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who would hate your Top 10, and leave a review with your #1 movie so we can argue with it.

  8. Aug 14

    Tj's Top 100 Movie List Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail We’re back on TJ’s Top 100 movie list, and we’re doing it the only way that makes sense for our brains: spinning a wheel, pulling a random title, and immediately putting a number on it like we’re absolutely sure. The catch is we’re guessing TJ’s rankings, not our own, so every pick turns into a mini argument about vibes, rewatches, and the one scene you can’t forget. If you like movie podcasts that feel like a group chat with structure, this is that. We bounce through a stacked mix of genres and eras: The Road and Tremors for the “survival vs comfort” contrast, Coraline and Where the Wild Things Are for the weird-kid canon, and heavy hitters like Django Unchained and Seven Pounds when the wheel wants emotional damage. From there we sprint into Chronicle, End of Watch, It, and Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse, which turns into a full-on debate about what makes a movie iconic versus just popular. Then we hit the big fandom lanes: Dune lore, Bond talk with Skyfall, nostalgic staples like Zathura and Zombieland, plus animated cult favorites like Rango, Monster House, and Surf’s Up. If you’ve ever tried to explain your personal “top movies of all time” list and realized it’s basically a personality profile, you’ll feel seen. Subscribe for more survival-grade movie conversations, share this with a friend who thinks their rankings are flawless, and leave a review with the one film you’d defend at any number on your list.

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Immerse yourself in the world of cinema as we embark on a journey to equip you with the skills to tackle any disaster head-on. Through the lens of thrilling tales, particularly those of the zombie apocalypse, we'll unravel the secrets of preparedness. Join us as we explore the silver screen to empower you for the challenges that lie ahead.

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