The Thing: Mac Wants the Flamethrower!

Sometimes Dead is Better

English - November 09, 2023 12:34 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
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In this episode, Chris and Christin discuss the 1982 John Carptenter classic The Thing. They discuss the mechanics of "thinging out", the coolness of Kurt Russell, and the Wilford Brimely of it all. They geek out over Rob Bottin's monster designs. and guess who was "The Thing" and when. Then Christin gives some book recommendations for fans of The Thing. Finally, Chris discusses the classic X-Files episode (and Thing homage/rip-off) "Ice."

CW: murder, gore

What they are drinking: J&B Blended Scotch Whiskey on the rocks

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Music: Carnival of Tears 2: Into the Light by Matt Oakly http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/Horror_Soundtrack_1/Carnival_of_Tears_2_-_Into_The_Light

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