Quality Check Podcast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
First impressions can be wrong. On Quality Check, hosts Drew and Daniel indulge in the latest movie to hit theaters or streaming before returning to a related project to see if it holds up or falls flat. Quality Check Podcast is a biweekly podcast released every other Tuesday.
Episodes
- Is "Obsession" the First Great Horror Movie of 2026? I Terror Talk
Hosts Daniel and Drew discuss whether Curry Barker's "Obsession" is the first great horror movie of 2026. How would you use your One Wish Willow? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- The Punisher: One Last Kill I A Derivative Story That Kind of Works
Frank Castle is back and still very, very sad. Daniel and Drew review the new Marvel Special Presentation. Spoilers ahead. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Tales from the Crypt I Season 1 Ranked
Time to take a trip down to the underworld to crack open the vault on a 90s horror television classic. Hosts Daniel and Drew dig up the corpses of HBO's first season of Tales from the Crypt and rank all six episodes. Which episode gets the…
- Does "Hokum" Live Up to the Hype? I Terror Talk
Continued from our May Pop Culture Picks podcast, hosts Daniel and Drew share spoiler thoughts on Damian McCarthy's new horror film "Hokum". Plus, a quick chat about the Resident Evil teaser. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com…
- 007's First Light, Deadly Obsessions, & The Crypt Keeper I May 2026 Pop Culture Picks
It's officially Halfway to Halloween and May is bringing a killer lineup of new pop culture releases. Hosts Daniel and Drew share their most anticipated pop culture drops of the month including a new James Bond video game and the long-awai…
- The Mandalorian and Grogu, In the Grey & A24's Backrooms I May 2026 Rotten Tomatoes Predictions
It is time for another round of The Rotten Tomatoes Game! Hosts Drew and Daniel predict the biggest and most polarizing releases of May. Will Disney’s The Mandalorian and Grogu bring balance back to Star Wars? Can The Devil Wears Prada 2 l…
- "Clayface" and "Evil Dead Burn" Look Nasty I Trailer Roundup
Hosts Daniel and Drew play See Stream Skip for four new movie trailers including Evil Dead Burn, Clayface, The Death of Robin Hood and Coyote vs. ACME. 01:52 - Coyote vs. ACME 03:53 - The Death of Robin Hood 07:11 - Pop Quiz Game 08:00 - C…
- "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" is a Grisly Take on a Classic I Terror Talk
Spoilers review podcast. Hosts Daniel and Drew discuss one of their most anticipated horror movies of the year, Lee Cronin's The Mummy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- "Street Fighter" is a Silly Surprise + Leave Snake Plissken Alone! I CinemaCon 2026 Reactions
CinemaCon 2026 is over. Hosts Daniel and Drew talk about a few highs and lows and react to several new trailers including Street Fighter, Focker-In-Law and Insidious: Out of the Further. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/qual…
- "Faces of Death" is a Flawed but Fascinating Meta Slasher I Terror Talk Spoilers Review
On this Terror Talk, hosts Daniel and Drew review Faces of Death, a reimagining of the 1978 horror film. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Noah Kahan Returns and "Faces of Death" Gets Meta I April 2026 Pop Culture Picks
April is full of great pop culture picks including a fresh spin on Faces of Death and the return of Noah Kahan. Hosts Daniel and Drew share their Pop Culture picks for April. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-po…
- "Backrooms" Looks Haunting & Why We're Torn on Apple TV's "Cape Fear" I Trailer Roundup
Hosts Daniel and Drew discuss a handful of new pop culture trailers including Supergirl, A24’s Backrooms, Cape Fear and Masters of the Universe. 01:21 - Masters of the Universe 08:16 - A24’s Backrooms 13:15 - Cape Fear (Apple TV Series) 18…
- Faces of Death, Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Michael & The Drama I April 2026 Rotten Tomatoes Predictions
The Rotten Tomatoes Game continues with a very packed month of April. Hosts Daniel and Drew make their predictions for six movies including The Drama, Faces of Death and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Support this podcast at — https://redci…
- "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" is a Mixed Bag I Terror Talk Spoilers Review
Terror Talk returns with hosts Daniel and Drew sharing their spoiler thoughts on the long-awaited Ready or Not sequel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- "Project Hail Mary" Spoilers Review + Ryan Gosling's Incredible Filmography
Fist my bump. Hosts Daniel and Drew discuss whether Project Hail Mary lives up to the hype. Plus, Ryan Gosling's incredible filmography. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Movie Trailers Roundup I Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dune 3, Obsession, In the Grey
Hosts Daniel and Drew review new trailers and listen to a shocking song sent in by a Spider-Man fanatic. 01:36 - Obsession 06:23 - In the Grey 11:36 - Dune 3 18:24 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day 29:25 - Listener Spider-Man Song Support this p…
- "'Hokum" Looks Frightfully Good I Early Rotten Tomatoes Prediction
Adam Scott gets terrified in Damian McCarthy's new supernatural thriller HOKUM. Hosts Daniel and Drew talk about the new trailer and make their early Rotten Tomatoes predictions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-chec…
- Revisiting Friday the 13th (2009)
We're celebrating the second Friday the 13th of 2026 by revisiting the 2009 reboot. Is this a hidden gem in the iconic slasher franchise? Hosts Daniel and Drew discuss the good, bad and just plain weird. Support this podcast at — https://r…
- A24's New Paranormal Nightmare and Steve Carell Returns I March 2026 Pop Culture Picks
A trio of new horror movies headline a busy month of entertainment. Hosts Daniel and Drew share their Pop Culture picks for March. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- SCREAM Franchise Ranked
Hosts Daniel and Drew wrap up their Scream coverage by ranking the franchise. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- "Scream 7" is Shockingly Mediocre I Spoilers Review
Ghostface takes Indiana. Sidney is back but is the Scream magic gone? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Project Hail Mary, Ready or Not 2 & The Bride! I March 2026 Rotten Tomatoes Predictions
The Rotten Tomatoes Game continues. Daniel and Drew predict five movies releasing in March including They Will Kill You, Ready or Not 2 and Project Hail Mary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Scream 7 Predictions I Are the Requel Rules Changing?
Scream 7 is here and Daniel and Drew have predictions on who lives, dies, is still alive and the ways the movie can shakeup the franchise. Possible spoilers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- “Crime 101” is a February Surprise
Daniel and Drew talk spoilers on the new Chris Hemsworth thriller Crime 101. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Celebrating Friday the 13th & The Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Reaction
What Friday the 13th do you watch on Friday the 13th? Plus, quick thoughts on the new trailer for The Mandolorian & Grogu. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Super Bowl Trailer Favorites I Cliff Booth Returns and Ryan Gosling Befriends an Alien
Daniel and Drew share their favorite trailers from this year's Super Bowl including the unexpected return of Cliff Booth. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Send Help (dir. Sam Raimi, 2026) I Spoilers Review
This week we're talking new video game trailers and Sam Raimi's return to the horror genre. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Sam Rockwell Time Travels and Ghostface Returns I February 2026 Pop Culture Picks
Gore Verbinski returns after a long hiatus with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. Hosts Daniel and Drew share what else made their Pop Culture list for February 2026. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/dona…
- Scream 7, Psycho Killer & Wuthering Heights I February 2026 Rotten Tomatoes Predictions
The Rotten Tomatoes Game continues with a handful of new movies set for release in February including a new Scream and Emerald Fennell's steamy adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-…
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (dir. Nia DaCosta, 2026)
The divisive franchise continues with The Bone Temple. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- The Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2026 I Part 2 (July-December)
Hosts Daniel and Drew share their picks for the most anticipated horror releases of the year. This episode covers movies set for release between July and December. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donat…
- Terror Talk #12 - 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Looks Nuts & John Carpenter Turns 78
Hosts Daniel and Drew react to the first teaser for Lee Cronin's The Mummy. Plus, celebrating John Carpenter's 78th birthday. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- The Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2026 I Part 1 (January-June)
Hosts Daniel and Drew share their picks for the most anticipated horror releases of the year. Part one covers movies set for release between January and June. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- 'The Rip' Rotten Tomatoes Prediction - Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Reunite
Hosts Daniel and Drew predict the Rotten Tomatoes score for another January release. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite in Joe Carnahan's crime thriller The Rip. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donatio…
- Stranger Things 5 (Spoilers Review) - Goodbye Hawkins, Indiana
Stranger Things is over. Hosts Daniel and Drew say goodbye to Hawkins, Indiana. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Send Help, Mercy, Greenland 2 and More I January 2026 Rotten Tomatoes Predictions
New year. New Rotten Tomatoes Game. Hosts Daniel Posey and Drew Douglas predict scores for January's big movies including Send Help, Greenland 2 and The Moment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Zombies, New Sam Raimi and a Reality Show Rebooted I January 2026 Pop Culture Picks
January is a good month for fans of Sam Raimi, zombies and reality TV. Hosts Daniel and Drew have their Pop Culture picks for the start of 2026. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- 2026 Movies Fantasy Draft (January-June)
Our Movies Fantasy Draft returns! Untitled Steven Spielberg! Banking on Supergirl! Another win for Super Mario?! Hosts Daniel and Drew draft six movies for the first half of 2026. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-che…
- 'Disclosure Day' Teaser Arrives and the Impossible Task of Picking a Favorite Steven Spielberg Movie
Steven Spielberg returns to the UFO genre with Disclosure Day and gives Kansas City unexpected love. But how does the movie look? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Rotten Tomatoes Prediction - A Polarizing Masterpiece?
The 2026 Rotten Tomatoes Game starts now with Daniel and Drew predicting the score for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- 'Supergirl' Looks...
Did James Gunn secretly write and direct this? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Stranger Things 5 - Our Predictions for Who Will and Won't Survive
We're in the Upside Down to talk about Volume 1 (and beyond) of Stranger Things final season. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Jack Black and a Killer Santa Headline Our December Pop Culture Picks
There's a few pop culture goodies to get excited about in December including a new Jack Black comedy and a remake of a nasty Christmas classic. Hosts: Daniel Posey and Drew Douglas Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-ch…
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Avatar: Fire & Ash, Marty Supreme and More I December 2025 Rotten Tomatoes Predictions
Hosts Daniel Posey and Drew Douglas predict Rotten Tomatoes scores for December's big movie releases including Avatar: Fire & Ash, Marty Supreme and more. (00:00) Hello (01:21) Ella McCay (05:33) Spongebob Squarepants: Search for Squar…
- IT: Welcome to Derry (Episodes 1-4)
Has the hate for Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' gone too far? Plus, Daniel and Drew share their spoiler thoughts on the first four episodes of HBO's new horror series 'IT: Welcome to Derry". Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co…
- Terror Talk #11 - Mike Flanagan Finds His 'Exorcist' Lead
Big casting news for Mike Flanagan's upcoming 'Exorcist' movie. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Terror Talk #10 - Mike Flanagan's Next Stephen King Adaptation Wraps Filming
On this Terror Talk, Daniel and Drew discuss Mike Flanagan's upcoming miniseries 'Carrie'. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- The Running Man (dir. Edgar Wright, 2025)
'The Running Man' isn’t perfect but we're happy there's a new Edgar Wright movie to talk about. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- Predator: Badlands (dir. Dan Trachtenberg, 2025) + Gore Verbinski Returns
Can't wait for that Dek and Bud spin-off movie. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations
- 'Keeper' Rotten Tomatoes Prediction - Will Osgood Perkins Deliver Again?
Osgood Perkins is about to release his second movie of 2025. Daniel and Drew make their Rotten Tomatoes prediction for Keeper. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quality-check-podcast/donations