Best Zack Cherry Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 115 | StageFright (1987) 2:01:04

1h ago2:01:04

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🦉 We love 80s slashers, especially strange Italian ones that pretend to be set in the United States with fun thematic elements to them. In StageFright (or Aquarius, or Deliria, or Bloody Bird) an owl masked maniac goes on a murder rampage amidst a theatre production where the cast and crew have locked themselves inside a soundstage for the night. T…

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Episode 114 | The Shining (1980) 2:19:16

8d ago2:19:16

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🥶 To honour the memory of Shelley Duvall, we decided that now would be as good a time as ever to finally cover The Shining. Join us as we delve into the isolated world of the Overlook Hotel and offer our interpretations of the horrors to be found within. We'll answer the age old question of whether the movie is better than the book, and if you stic…

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After Dark | Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) | PATREON PREVIEW 33:02

1h ago33:02

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🦢 This is a preview of the first 33 minutes. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below. In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Drop Dead Gorgeous, the comedy-mockumentary that's based on the…

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Episode 113 | MaXXXine (2024) 1:49:57

4h ago1:49:57

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🤩 After what seems like a lifetime of waiting, the third chapter in the 'X' Trilogy is finally out in theatres. Needless to say that we both rushed to see this one so we could cover it for you all as soon as possible. But how does MaXXXine stack up against X and Pearl? Find out what we think, and stick around til the end where we'll also nominate w…

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Episode 112 | Alien (1979) 1:41:37

4d ago1:41:37

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🥚 With Alien Romulus coming out this summer, it's time to dip into another classic franchise. Join us as we celebrate the introduction of Ellen Ripley into our little horror hearts, and stick around til the end where we'll also nominate which characters we think were most deserving of death. ● ● ● ▶️ Watch the Video Podcast ☑️ Vote in the Cherry Pi…

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After Dark | Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) | PATREON PREVIEW 37:53

12d ago37:53

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💊 This is a preview of the first 37 minutes. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below. In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are covering Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, the cult movie that saved 20th Century Fox back in the day…

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215 - Too Fat for T-Shirt feat. Mike Bridenstine 1:11:39

26d ago1:11:39

1:11:39

We're back with your boy! Such a nice cap after the death of Kark4Real, the hiring of Box, and the rehiring of undead Karl4Real on the K4RDS program. Showing gratitude to have brothers I love so dearly, even if I hate them sometimes. Bless you Daddies!By Mike Burns

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Episode 111 | Raising Cain (1992) 1:44:12

2M ago1:44:12

1:44:12

🛝 Raising Cain is an often forgotten and overlooked early 90s thriller from director Brian de Palma (Carrie, 1976). The film has gone on to amass its own small cult following over the decades, but we decided to cover it this week and were surprised to learn that de Palma had actually second guessed himself during post production, and assembled the …

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Episode 110 | Hannibal (2001) 1:32:25

1M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

🐗 Hannibal was the much anticipated, and very expensive sequel to Silence of the Lambs. From Director Ridley Scott, this follow up saw the return of Anthony Hopkins as the titular villain, but after Jodie Foster passed on returning to role of Clarice Starling, Julianne Moore took over. How does Hannibal stack up against its predecessor? How does it…

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Episode 109 | The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) 1:26:17

2M ago1:26:17

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🪑 The Strangers remake/prequel/sequel/reboot??? whatever it is... has finally landed, and we are giving you are new release coverage. Join us as we offer our initial thoughts on the third movie in the franchise, and the first chapter of a planned trilogy. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most deserving of death, so be sure to stic…

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After Dark | Mommie Dearest (1981) | PATREON PREVIEW 33:30

2M ago33:30

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👩‍👧 This is a preview of the first 33 minutes. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below. In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are covering Mommie Dearest, the campy cult classic (and sometimes horror adjacent) biography of famo…

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214 - First Class Zicam Cocaine feat. Gnarly Zack 55:15

2M ago55:15

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Gnar returns for a fabulous pre-Memorial Day ep to send you off to glory. It's a great hang. Be safe, with the heat of a thousand suns. Thanks for ridin'! Love, Mike (This show is meant to be a bumper to the K4RDS ep I record a few hours later after golf league with Karl 4 Real if you're into that: patreon.com/powermoveswithmikeburns. NBD.)…

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Episode 108 | John Carpenter's Vampires (1998) 1:27:36

3M ago1:27:36

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☀️ John Carpenter's Vampires may be mostly forgotten today, but it was a big hit when it released back in 1998. In this episode we are revisiting the renowned director's mishmash of the horror and western genres, and once again asking the universal question of "How well does it still hold up?" We'll also nominate which characters we think were most…

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Episode 107 | The Boy (2016) 1:31:54

2M ago1:31:54

1:31:54

👦🏻 How does everyone feel about doll horror that isn't Chucky or M3GAN? In this week's episode we are exploring the world of The Boy (2016), and unravelling the mysteries of Brahms Heelshire. There's lots to discuss about this film, including the effectiveness of plot to twists, so you're not gonna want to miss out. We'll also nominate which charac…

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Episode 106 | The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018) 1:38:01

2M ago1:38:01

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🌴 Gearing up for The new Strangers trilogy that is releasing this year, we are catching up on the first sequel: Prey at Night. Admittedly, neither of us are big fans of this franchise, but we still love chatting about it, and the biggest question on our mind here is whether or not this is a sequel that surpasses the original. We'll also nominate wh…

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213 - Prison Wine feat. Gnarly Zack 59:27

3M ago59:27

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It's time to get caught up with ol' Gnar in Texas. Big surprise: he's chillin'. New episode 058 of K4RDS for supporters The Infamous by Mobb Deep piece Happy Friday to ya, you guys.By Mike Burns

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After Dark | Survivor Final Girls II | PATREON PREVIEW 1:02:09

3M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

🏝 In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are bringing you the continuation of Survivor: Final Girls! 18 new final girls from previous Cherry Picker covered movies will be stranded on a deserted island and separated into three tribes where they will be forced to work together in teams, before merging into one camp where the rema…

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Episode 105 | Mute Witness (1995) 1:45:31

3M ago1:45:31

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🤐 This week we are chatting about the little known classic, Mute Witness, and how not enough horror films can tap into a well-executed world of atmosphere and intrigue. Join us as we obsess over the details of suspenseful filmmaking, and why this movie stands out despite its many shortcomings. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most…

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212 - Just the Fitness Tips 1:13:37

3M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

I love how Brido and I make a normal effort to be healthier, then immediately act like we're Jack LaLanne. I just had 3 margs and 10 slices of honey ham for dinner. Gotta put in the effort, but health can't an "all the time" thing. Oh god I might be turning into him, you guys.By Mike Burns

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Episode 104 | Dawn of the Dead (2004) 2:03:06

4M ago2:03:06

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🛍 Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead remake is 20 years old this year. In our never-ending journey to cover more remakes, we thought that this was a great opportunity to revisit the 2000s zombie caper and see how it stacks up against the 1978 original, as well as horror remakes in general. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most deservi…

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Episode 103 | April Fool's Day (1986) 1:42:55

4M ago1:42:55

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🥂 We love a holiday-themed horror, especially when it's from the 80s, made by one of the producers as Friday the 13th, and starring Amy Steel to boot. But is April Fool's Day really a horror movie? We'll unpack that question in this episode, and discuss the version of the movie that never was, including the missing third act that was even filmed an…

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211 - White Pancakes 1:32:33

4M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

Brido returns for another outrageous edition of whatever it is we do here. Happ 'Ster, you guys! Listen to all 54 episodes of K4RDS for subscribersBy Mike Burns

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After Dark | TOP 10 Horror Movies | PATREON PREVIEW 1:02:23

4M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

🏆 In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are celebrating 100+ episodes of our podcast by revisiting the entire catalogue of movies we've covered, and choosing/ranking our Top 10... individually, of course. We will also offer you some honorable and dishonorable mentions, which will round out the preview portion of this episode. …

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Episode 102 | The Strangers (2008) 1:48:14

4M ago1:48:14

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🏠 With a brand new Strangers movie coming out this year, we're gearing up for it by revisiting the previous entries in the franchise, this week covering the original movie from 2008. Join us as we delve into the home invasion horror that popularized the sub-genre for contemporary audiences. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most de…

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Episode 101 | The Witches (1990) 1:43:56

4M ago1:43:56

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🐁 Getting back into the world of witchcraft this week by revisiting the classic kids horror movie: The Witches. Join us as we take a bit of a detour and relive our childhoods, and see if Roald Dahl's The Witches is still frightening all these years later. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most deserving of death, so be sure to stic…

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Episode 100 | Final Destination (2000) 2:09:38

5M ago2:09:38

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✈️ We have arrived at our 100th episode! To celebrate, we wanted to cover a good one for you, so here we are talking about Final Destination. Join us as we discuss the weird and wonderful world of death as told through the survivors of flight 180, give you are thoughts on the first chapter of the franchise, and review how well the film has held up …

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210 - I Got in That Inner Circle and Made the Bed Stink feat. Brido 1:43:02

5M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

Well this goes from a mostly sweet and innocent conversation to going WAY off the rails several times. Please cancel us so we get famous. I love this episode though. Proud of it. Bless you Daddies! K4RDS EPISODE 50 FOR PAYTCH SUBSBy Mike Burns

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After Dark | Survivor Final Girls | PATREON PREVIEW 58:04

5M ago58:04

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🏝 In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are bringing you a brand new franchise of Survivor: Final Girls! 18 final girls from previous Cherry Picker covered movies will be stranded on a deserted island and separated into three tribes. They will be forced to work together in teams before merging into one camp where the remaining…

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Episode 99 | Joy Ride (2001) 1:29:40

5M ago1:29:40

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🚛 Seems as though we've been on a 2000s horror kick lately, so let's keep on truckin' with this highway horror piece of nostalgia. As per usual, we'll also nominate which characters we think were most deserving of death, so be sure to stick around til the end of the episode. ● ● ● ▶️ Watch the Video Podcast ☑️ Vote in the Cherry Picker ● ● ● 📷 Foll…

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209 - Tito's & Soda with Two Cherries feat. Gnarly Zack 1:00:46

6M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

You want it, you got it. Gnarly returns for casual conversation and a great hang. Get in here! Bless you Daddies. NEW Episode 048 of K4RDSBy Mike Burns

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Episode 98 | My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) 1:56:51

6M ago1:56:51

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🫀 Happy Single's Awareness Day! We are celebrating by covering a REMAKE! Join us for a lively episode as we pick apart this 3D affair, as well as discuss what the remake era means to us. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most deserving of death, so be sure to stick around til the end of the episode. ● ● ● ▶️ Watch the Video Podcast…

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Episode 97 | The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 1:50:58

6M ago1:50:58

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🦋 How have we not talked about Silence of the Lambs yet!? Quite possibly one of the greatest psychological thrillers ever made, and to date, the only horror movie to ever win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. There's plenty to talk about here, so get cozy with some fava beans and a nice chianti as we chew into this classic. We'll also nominate wh…

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After Dark | Final Girls - Originals Vs. Remake | PATREON PREVIEW 56:09

6M ago56:09

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🧶 In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker AFTER DARK we are comparing and contrasting eight final girls with their remake counterparts across a variety of different horror films. Final Girls and Movies included are: Nora Manning from House on Haunted Hill (1959) vs. Sara Wolfe from House on Haunted Hill (1999) Lila Crane from Psycho (1960) vs.…

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208 - Cowboy Song featuring Gnarly Zack 1:01:51

6M ago1:01:51

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Let's check in with our beloved friend, Gnarly Zack in Texas, shall we? Yes, we shall. Crack a Lone Star and enjoy. Happy Friday to ya, you guys. -Mike Seriously though, "Cowboy Song" is my favorite song of all time. Sometimes it's "Lost for Words" by Pink Floyd and sometimes it's "Route" by Son Volt and sometimes it's "Kick Down the Doors" by The …

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Episode 96 | Session 9 (2001) 1:43:34

6M ago1:43:34

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🦽 We are very excited to be talking about this indie psychological horror gem from the early 2000s. It does have a small cult following, but maybe it's brand new for a lot of you. In this episode we will discuss the effectiveness of the film's atmosphere on its shoestring budget, explore the ambiguity of the session 9's horror, and discuss the film…

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Episode 95 | Drag Me to Hell (2009) 1:38:24

7M ago1:38:24

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🪙 After finishing the Evil Dead franchise last year, we figured we'd check out some more contemporary work by Sam Raimi. This week, it's all about Drag Me to Hell, which may be another forgotten relic from the late 2000s. Join us as we dissect, discuss, and cherry pick this film about curses. We'll also nominate which characters we think were most …

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Episode 94 | 30 Days of Night (2007) 1:47:17

6M ago1:47:17

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🌑 Happy New Year everyone! As we continue on through the winter season, we're delving into some titles that have been frozen in time. Such as the graphic novel-adapted vampire flick 30 Days of Night. Join us as we shine some light onto this forgotten film, and reminisce on the darker days of 2000s horror. We'll also nominate which characters we thi…

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207 - Happy New Year, Daddy! 1:32:09

7M ago1:32:09

1:32:09

I have no idea where this conversation begins or ends. It's a strange thing. I think Brido and I could just have never ending converstion about anything until exhaustion sets in. Bless you Daddies and have a safe NYE. -Mike New Extended K4RDS with Toilet in the Hospital LIVE UpdateBy MIKE BURNS

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Episode 93 | The Faculty (1998) 2:01:21

7M ago2:01:21

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🦐 Celebrating its 25th anniversary this week, The Faculty was another 90s teen horror flick in the same vein as Scream. This time with Kevin Williamson infusing his meta voice and high school archetypes into the alien sub genre. The film was directed by Robert Rodriguez and has developed a massive cult following over the years, borrowing a lot of t…

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After Dark | Batman Returns (1992) | PATREON PREVIEW 34:53

8M ago34:53

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🐧 This is a preview of the first 35 minutes. The full episode is a Patreon exclusive, and can be accessed by supporting Zack Cherry (The Cherry Picker Podcast) on Patreon. Details below. In this month's episode of The Cherry Picker After Dark, we are covering Batman Returns, which other than being a bonafide Christmas movie, is also a supervillain …

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Episode 92 | Black Christmas (1974) 1:49:45

7M ago1:49:45

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🦄 Merry (Early) Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Festivus for the rest of us, from your friends here at The Cherry Picker! This week we bring you the seminal holiday classic, Black Christmas... THE REAL ONE!!! In this episode, we will be discussing all things related to this Canadian treasure, from the unsettling score, to the effective, yet simpli…

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