Aim for the Head Podcast - A Walking Dead Universe Podcast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Aim for the Head Podcast takes you deep into the storylines of AMC's "The Walking Dead" and "Fear of the Walking Dead". Hosts Dianna and Steve analyze the characters like an intervention on Thanksgiving Day - taking a machete and chopping into the emotional motivation behind each personality and offering a few choice insights of their own. If a zombie apocalypse is on your bucket list - you've found the perfect podcast. Sit back and let the infection take hold as you awake to a new reality.
Episodes
- 391. You're Next (2011)
Aim for the Head Podcast episode 391 reviews the 2011 film "You're Next," discussing plot points such as hiding in closets, using arrows through windows, and specific demise methods. The hosts reference the film's wolf head mask and a memo…
- 390. The Road (2009)
This episode of Aim for the Head Podcast discusses the 2009 film "The Road," which is based on Cormac McCarthy's novel of the same name. The hosts engage in a relaxed discussion about the film's portrayal of post-apocalyptic life and its t…
- 389. "The Mist" (2007)
This episode of the Aim for the Head Podcast, titled "The Mist" (2007), features a discussion of the film. The hosts reference seeking expiation and use a metaphor involving ropes to describe the viewing experience.
- 388. Stranger Things 5.8, "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up"
In this episode of the Aim for the Head Podcast, hosts discuss the Stranger Things series finale, Season 5 Episode 8, titled "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up."
- 387. Stranger Things 5.7, "Chapter Seven: The Bridge"
The Aim for the Head Podcast reviews Stranger Things 5.7, "Chapter Seven: The Bridge." The hosts discuss the episode's plan and mention the character Steve.
- 386. Stranger Things 5.6, "Chapter Six: Escape From Camazotz"
AFTH #386 - Stranger Things 5.6, "Chapter Six: Escape From Camazotz" In this episode, we discuss our many questions - How are the BMW lights still on? How did that guy get down the mining shaft before Henry? And HOW are Nancy & Jonathan no…
- 385. Stranger Things 5.5, "Chapter Five: Shock Jock"
AFTH #385 - Stranger Things 5.5, "Chapter Five: Shock Jock" In this episode, we are delving back into the upside-down with a MEGAWATT outcome! (see what I did there?) Can WIll tap back into the hive mind? Will Max make it back to the right…
- 384. Stranger Things 5.4, "Chapter Four: Sorcerer"
AFTH #384 - Stranger Things 5.4, "Chapter Four: Sorcerer" In this episode, we discuss some returning characters (Max! Kali!), and some surprising behaviour from others! (Will!) What do all these revelations MEAN?!? Tune in to find out what…
- 383. Stranger Things 5.3, "Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap"
AFTH #383 - Stranger Things 5.3, "Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap" In this episode, we are starting to learn a little bit more about Henry's final plans, and it involves taking more kids from Hawkins! We also get a little more insight into…
- 382. Stranger Things 5.2, "The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler"
AFTH #382 - Stranger Things 5.2, "Chapter Two: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler" In this episode, we're dodging demogorgons and singing some ABBA tunes. Not in that order. Will Karen be ok? Will Hop & El find Holly? Will Joyce get the Flux C…
- 381. Stranger Things 5.1 "Chapter One: The Crawl"
AFTH #381 - Stranger Things 5.1, "Chapter One: The Crawl" In this episode, we are BACK in the Upside Down! So much so, that this PODCAST is Upside Down!!!!. Tune in as we talk through our return to Hawkins, Indiana. Vecna is still on the l…
- 380. Fallout 2.8, "The Strip"
AFTH #380 - Fallout 2.8 "The Strip" In this episode, we talk about a lot. We don't just talk about episode 8, but we also talk about how we feel season 2 went as a whole! Also, what do we want to happen in Season 3? Will it be all Enclave,…
- 379. Fallout 2.7, "The Handoff"
AFTH #379 - Fallout 2.7 "The Handoff" In this episode, we talk about Steph's beginnings, Woody's endings, and the resurgence of Steve's FINGER TRAUMA! Also - SHOULDER MOUTH! Figure out what the heck we're talking about - download and liste…
- 378. Fallout 2.6, "The Other Player"
AFTH #378 - Fallout 2.6 "The Other Player" In this episode, we talk about things that aren't just black and white, but also shades of GREY. Sure, Hank blew up a whole community - but he had good intentions! Sure, Barb knows in advance abou…
- 377. Fallout 2.5 "The Wrangler"
AFTH #377 - Fallout 2.5 "The Wrangler" In this episode, we talk about The Ghoul becoming more and more like "Coop" again - and about Lucy becoming less and less like Lucy. It's almost like they are starting to switch places! Now, fire up "…
- 376. Fallout 2.4 "The Demon in the Snow"
AFTH #376 - Fallout 2.4 "The Demon in the Snow" In this episode, we discuss the finer points of drug addiction, panic attacks and demons. Not necessarily in that order! Oh! And don't forget! We also discuss Elvis! (Like you do!) Tune in fo…
- 375. Fallout 2.3 "The Profligate"
AFTH #375 - Fallout 2.3 "The Profligate" In this episode, we talk about putting in a hard day's work, whether it's child labor, or dumb-dumbs fighting DIRECTLY NEXT TO EACH OTHER. No worries though, Kevin McAllister is here to see us throu…
- 374. Fallout 2.2 "The Golden Rule"
AFTH #374 - Fallout 2.2, "The Golden Rule" In this episode, we finally get to check in on Maximus. We see some of his backstory, and also see how he's faring these days. Neither scenario is very uplifting, that's for sure. Civil War & Tota…
- 373. Fallout 2.1 "The Innovator"
AFTH #373 - Fallout 2.1 "The Innovator" In this episode, we travel back to the FUTURE! Except, it's like a 50's inspired future. So its future but with a vintage twist? WHATEVER! All that matters is that we are back in the world of "Fallou…
- 372. "Weapons" (2025)
AFTH #372 - Weapons (2025) In this episode, we take flight and speed off into the night to discuss the eerie masterpiece "Weapons". Much like the movie, we'll be looking at this from a multitude of perspectives. As long as you don't have a…
- 371. "Kingdom of The Spiders" (1977)
AFTH #371- Kingdom of The Spiders (1977) This week, we dig into this classic scarefest straight outta the 70's!!!! There's drama, laughs, and sexy scientists, everything you need! Well, except for a foolproof way of getting rid of the spid…
- 370. "Jaws" (1975)
AFTH #370- JAWS (1975) This week, we are chomping at the bit to chat with you about the classic Summer Blockbuster, 1975's Jaws. We talk about the history, the achievements, and the amazingness that is Scheider, Dreyfuss & Shaw. Oh, and th…
- 369. TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.7 "Solaz Del Mar"
AFTH #369- TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.7 "Solaz Del Mar" This week, we dig in and discuss the season 3 finale, as well as season 3 as a whole. What worked, what didn't, why did Daryl visit the lepers….Man, we are NEVER going to get a good answer f…
- 368. TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.6 "Contrabando"
AFTH #368- TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.6 "Contrabando" This week, our team talks about the hard-hitting things that affect all action filled horror shows at one point or another - KISSING of COURSE! But seriously though, join us as we discuss expe…
- 367. TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.5 "Limbo"
AFTH #367- TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.5 "Limbo" This week, we talk about a fantastic episode… that we're not really sure needed to happen??? Tune in this week where we discuss an episode that had fantastic action, amazing chase scenes, creepy gho…
- 366. TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.4 "La Justicia Fronteriza"
AFTH #366- TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.4 "La Justicia Fronteriza" This week, we are just agents of chaos… everywhere we turn there are arrows flying, guns going off, whips…. whipping? This episode had it all, from star crossed lovers, to the death…
- 365. TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.3 "El Sacrificio"
AFTH #365- TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.3 "El Sacrificio" In this episode, we talk about love, betrayal, and olives. In that order. But, these are no ORDINARY olives… these are special SPICY OLIVES! Made spicy with ill-advised trades for paprika -…
- 364. TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.1 "Costa Da Morte" & 3.2 "La Ofrenda"
AFTH #364- TWD: Daryl Dixon, 3.1 "Costa Da Morte" & 3.2 "La Ofrenda" In this episode, we tried VERY hard to keep it short & sweet - but you know us! We LOVE to jibber-jabber! Listen in as we discuss not one, but TWO episodes of the new sea…
- 363. Fallout, 1.8 "The Beginning"
AFTH #363- Fallout, 1.8 "The Beginning" In this episode, our intrepid hosts take aim at the #Season1Finale of #Fallout - title of the episode is #TheBeginning. So many questions were answered in this episode, but then it posed a whole lot…
- 362. Fallout, 1.7 "The Radio"
AFTH #362- Fallout, 1.7 "The Radio" In this episode, we make good use of the word "penultimate". It's such a fancy word for next to last! Not to be outdone though, we also make fair use of the word "gnarly". As in, Thaddeus' foot looked GN…
- 361. Fallout, 1.6 "The Trap"
AFTH #361- Fallout, 1.6 "The Trap" In this episode, Steve and Dianna have to deal with the WRATH….no, not of Khan, but of good 'ole Mother Nature! Listen in as they chat about the latest #Fallout episode, all while having all those extra s…
- 360. Fallout, 1.5 "The Past"
AFTH #360- Fallout, 1.5 "The Past" In this episode, our intrepid hosts chat about giant cockroaches (again), dudes who can't help but lie, and young girls losing their innocent nature. Also, what the heck is going on in Vault 32 and 33? Is…
- 359. Fallout, 1.4 "The Ghouls"
AFTH #359- Fallout, 1.4 "The Ghouls" In this episode, Lucy goes through some…things. And losing her finger was one of the small things! What was your favorite part? Cooper-Ghoul taking down Roger? Lucy fighting out of Snip-Snip's grasp? No…
- 358. Fallout, 1.3 "The Head"
AFTH #358- Fallout, 1.3 "The Head" In this episode, we follow all our pals in 3 parallel journeys, and everyone is looking for The Head - and that's an actual head, not a random toilet! Lucy is just so adorable and earnest - will she alway…
- 357. Fallout, 1.2 "The Target"
AFTH #357- Fallout, 1.2 "The Target" In this episode, we discuss cockroaches, fake feet, and dead puppies. There's a lot going on here, and we try to pin down which are the worst scenes to watch! (My vote is dead puppies!) But the best stu…
- 356. Fallout, 1.1 "The End"
AFTH #356- Fallout, 1.1 "The End" In this episode, Steve and Dianna jump into a brand new series for the podcast! We're excited to be chatting about the Amazon series "Fallout", based on the hot video game. Have you played the game? Or did…
- 355. TWD: Dead City, 2.8 "If History Were A Conflagration"
AFTH #355 - TWD: Dead City 2.8 "If History Were a Conflagration" In this episode, we say goodbye to season 2 of "Dead City". We're divided on what we thought - some things were interesting, and some things were just downright bad! But the…
- 354. TWD: Dead City, 2.7 "Novi Dan, Novi Početak"
AFTH #354 - TWD: Dead City 2.7 "Novi Dan, Novi Početak" In this episode, we deal with a lot of trauma - Negan's trauma of being a failure, Maggie's trauma of being a bad mom, Dianna's trauma of being afraid of heights…. We cover it ALL! Le…
- 353. TWD: Dead City, 2.6 "Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days"
AFTH #353 - TWD: Dead City 2.6 "Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days" In this episode, Steve and Dianna try to face down this bear of an episode. Steve liked more of it than Dianna did - and he thought our four legged pal was a l…
- 352. TWD: Dead City, 2.5 "The Bird Always Knows"
AFTH #352 - TWD: Dead City 2.5 "The Bird Always Knows" In this episode, Steve and Dianna get to the heart of the matter, and discuss the most important thing - one like the episode, and one did not! Who do YOU think it was? Listen in as we…
- 351. TWD: Dead City, 2.4 "Feisty Friendly"
AFTH #351 - TWD: Dead City 2.4 "Feisty Friendly" In this episode, we talk about how HAPPY we are to finally have a good episode to talk about! We are LOVING the Bruegel! Bring on more Bruegel, we say! He's just the right amount of weird fo…
- 350. The Last of Us, 2.7 "Convergence"
AFTH #350 - The Last of Us - 2.7 "Convergence" This week, we say goodbye to these amazing characters for a while. Some are for now (who was shot?) some are forever (???). This fantastic finale left us with lots of questions - Will Dina be…
- 349. TWD: Dead City, 2.3 "Why Did The Mainlanders Cross The River"
AFTH #349 - TWD: Dead City 2.3 "Why Did The Mainlanders Cross The River" In this episode, we try our best to find some scenes that we enjoyed. We don't enjoy crapping alol over e beloved franchise, but Dead City has LEFT US NO CHOICE! What…
- 348. The Last Of Us, 2.6 "The Price"
AFTH #348 - The Last of Us - 2.6 "The Price" This week, we got the flashbacks that we had been hoping for - and then some. We went from cheering for Joel when he knocked it out of the park, to being just as mad at him as Ellie was. Lots of…
- 347. The Last of Us, 2.5 "Feel Her Love"
AFTH #347 - The Last of Us - 2.5 "Feel Her Love" This week, we bear witness to some brutal events: the deaths of the Seraphites, the story from Dina, the beating Ellie gives Nora. Everywhere you turned there it was: brutality after brutali…
- 346. TWD: Dead City, 2.2 "Another Shitty Lesson"
AFTH #346 - TWD: Dead City 2.2 "Another Shitty Lesson" This episode, our stalwart hosts are back to discuss petulant teenagers, Bach violin music, and poorly designed aquatic attacks - not necessarily in that order! Tune in and listen to o…
- 345. TWD: Dead City 2.1 "Power Equals Power"
AFTH #345 - TWD: Dead City 2.1 "Power Equals Power" This episode we take a deep dive back into the world of Maggie & Negan - whether we want to or not! (I kid, I kid…). Anyway, tune in to hear us wax poetic on methane production, drafting…
- 344. The Last of Us, 2.4 "Day One"
AFTH #344 - The Last of Us - 2.4 "Day One" This week, our little podcast finally has an "Aha" moment - see what I did there? If you want to hear more of our terrible puns, along with some great episode discussion, download and listen in to…
- 343. The Last of Us, 2.3 "The Path"
AFTH #343 - The Last of Us - 2.3 "The Path" This week, we start travelling down the path… the path to mourning, the path to healing, and the path to REVENGE! Ellie clearly has revenge on her mind, but coffee beans in her heart (IYKYK). Tra…
- 342. The Last of Us, 2.2 "Through The Valley"
AFTH #342 - The Last of Us - 2.2 "Through The Valley" This week, Steve and Dianna do their best to hold back the tears, as they go through the epic but depressing moments of #Episode2. What can we say? Joel Miller, we luv ya. Listen in as…