Andy and Steve return from the shadows to unpack their October 31 Horror Movies in 31 Days challenge!

The annual terror tradition returns! In Nate’s Nightmare Fuel, Vol. IV, Andy, Jo & Steve once again subject poor Nate to a triple dose of cinematic trauma — this time featuring the bone-crunching ...

The crew cracks open a bottle and dives headfirst into Alien: Earth, the latest chapter in the iconic sci-fi horror saga.

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This week on the Rum & Regret Podcast, we enter full trailer breakdown mode as we dive headfirst into three of the biggest drops from SDCC (or your nerd feed of choice): 🔥 Mortal Kombat 2 – We analyze every bone-crunching frame, speculate on the tournament’s stakes, and debate who’s bringing the most fatal energy this time around. (Spoiler: it’s still Sub-Zero.) 👾 Predator: Badlands – The galaxy’s deadliest hunter hits the Wild West(?) and we’re here for every dusty, dystopian standoff. Can this be the franchise revival we didn’t know we needed? ⚡ Tron: Ares – It’s neon, it’s moody, and Jared Leto is in it. We break down what’s next for the Grid and whether this entry can reboot the reboot.  Plus, we share our regrets (as always) and our favorite hype moments from each trailer. 💥 Subscribe, listen, and let the speculation begin!

The Rum & Regret Team return after a long break to discuss what we've been watching!

The Rum & Regret Team return after a long break to discuss what we've been watching! 

The Rum & Regret team welcomes back our favorite recurring guest, Steve Polivka, for a deep dive into The Last of Us Season 2. As always, Steve brings his A-game—breaking down the major differences between the game and the HBO series, analyzing key story choices, and sharing what he would have done differently. From character arcs to controversial moments, we leave no clicker unturned. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the game, the show, or both, this episode delivers thoughtful takes, strong opinions, and a few laughs along the way.

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional wreckage and moral complexity of The Last of Us Season 2, Episodes 4 and 5. From the brutal choices facing Ellie and Joel to the haunting new characters that shake up the journey, we break down the pivotal moments, Easter eggs, and what they could mean for the season’s trajectory. Then, we shift gears to Netflix’s Black Mirror Season 7 — a return to form with mind-bending tech terrors and social commentary that hits uncomfortably close to home. We review standout episodes, explore recurring themes, and debate what’s still fresh vs. what might be showing wear. Whether you're a fan of gritty survival or speculative sci-fi, this episode delivers sharp analysis, theories, and plenty of hot takes.  🧟‍♂️⚡️Don’t miss it — the apocalypse never sounded this good.

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional wreckage and moral complexity of The Last of Us Season 2, Episodes 4 and 5. From the brutal choices facing Ellie and Joel to the haunting new characters that shake up the journey, we break down the pivotal moments, Easter eggs, and what they could mean for the season’s trajectory. Then, we shift gears to Netflix’s Black Mirror Season 7 — a return to form with mind-bending tech terrors and social commentary that hits uncomfortably close to home. We review standout episodes, explore recurring themes, and debate what’s still fresh vs. what might be showing wear. Whether you're a fan of gritty survival or speculative sci-fi, this episode delivers sharp analysis, theories, and plenty of hot takes.  🧟‍♂️⚡️Don’t miss it — the apocalypse never sounded this good.