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Chekhov's Whatever

Playwright Anton Chekhov famously said, "Never place a loaded rifle on stage if it isn't going to go off." In other words, every detail must be relevant and every setup should have a payoff.

Podcast · By Meg Mezeske · English · Official site

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Sep 21, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    Shooting the Breeze: "Don't Say Good Luck" with Justine Gendron (opens the original)

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    Justine Gendron ( The Render Room ) joins to talk about the 2026 musical teen dramedy " Don't Say Good Luck ," starring Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, and Steve Buscemi. Written and directed by Julia Hart. "Shooting the Breeze" is a series of more casual episodes that stray from the usual format of Chekhov's Whatever. Listen for a freewheeling discussion of nepo babies and theater kids, horror-movie spinoffs, kale (yes, kale), and much more. Chekhov's Whatever

  2. Episode · Jul 24, 2026

    "Hokum" with Noelle Faen (opens the original)

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    Noelle Faen ( Chelsy and Noelle Go To Hell Podcast ) joins to talk about the 2026 supernatural horror film " Hokum ," starring Adam Scott, David Wilmot, Peter Coonan, and Florence Ordesh. Written and directed by Damian McCarthy. Featuring Chekhov's Crossbow, Chekhov's Magic Mushrooms, Chekhov's Pretentious Analog Tape Recorder, and more. Chekhov's Whatever: YouTube | Substack | Email | Libsyn | Instagram

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