Quality Check

It's the Season 1 finale for the rebooted "Twilight Zone" series! Your Quality Check hosts break down the tenth episode, "Blurryman." Lots of online chatter are deeming this not only as the best new Twilight Zone episode, but one of the best of all time for the series. Daniel & Drew discuss what they think about that. For a specific rundown of our episode: Hello - 01:45"Blurryman" - 3:41A Plea to CBS - 12:15Overall Thoughts on "Blurryman" - 16:38Easter Eggs - 53:43Ranking the NEW Twilight Zone Episodes - 1:03:20A PITCH to CBS - 1:12:38Overall Season 1 Grade - 1:15:16What's Next for Quality Check - 1:18:39Thank you for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts. Visit www.spreaker.com/show/quality-check for other QC episodes and great ready for our next episode on an unexpected and unconventional summer slasher duo -- "Brightburn" and "Ma!"

It's twofer time on Quality Check. We are covering two episodes of Jordan Peele's rebooted version of "The Twilight Zone" this week.Find out which one sets a new benchmark for how good the series can be and which one sinks to (maybe?) a new low. Thanks for downloading! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and check out www.spreaker.com/studiodna for other great podcasts!Hello - 01:15"Point of Origin" - 06:54"The Blue Scorpion" - 32:21Updated Rankings - 59:22"Blurryman" Predictions - 1:02:30Coming Attractions / Goodbye - 1:10:40Visit https://www.spreaker.com/show/quality-check for other QC episodes and get ready for next week when we talk about "Brightburn" and the new Blumhouse horror treat, "Ma."

Daniel & Drew discuss what many are calling the most divisive new Twilight Zone episode yet: "Not All Men." While both hosts have remained optimistic about the rebooted series, they explain what made this episode so frustrating.For the third time this season, they point out which classic Twilight Zone episode "Not All Men" borrows elements. Also, the Quality Check crew explains which role they think Taissa Farmiga would rock, which derailed the podcast episode for a few minutes that ended in a blooper take.Beware of **SPOILERS** for "Not All Men."

Movies, TV and Music top our Pop Culture picks for May. Listen to what we, and some listeners, are looking forward to this month. And if you've got some picks for June, we want to hear them! Share yours on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) and Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast)!

Daniel & Drew take flight on a journey to Mars...and through the Twilight Zone. In another story that appears to be a rebooted series original, the Quality Check crew talks about how this episode soars where other new Twilight Zone episodes seem to struggle. The boys also discuss Easter Eggs, giving nods to the original series, tie-ins with new stories, other pop culture references they caught in this episode, and what they predict will happen next, in the Twilight Zone.Signpost ahead...SPOILERS!! Watch "Six Degrees of Freedom" before listening to this Quality Check episode, unless you want to get spoiled.

Podcasters...ASSEMBLE! Daniel & Drew are joined by Andy & Dan from the Springfood, MO podcast to talk about the largest movie (and podcast?) event of the year. Andy & Dan first talk about what their show is all about before they all dive into **SPOILERS** their overall thoughts about the MCU (07:42) **SPOILERS!**The boys then chat about their initial reactions and deep-thoughts about Endgame (53:08) with even more spoilers! They round out this podcast episode by discussing what's next for both podcasts and a contest that could help you score money, money for movies, and a ticket for a movie.

"Somewhere along the line I really started to believe what the kid was saying."Witness the rise and fall of a campaign manager determined to get a kid elected president. This week on Quality Check we discuss "The Wunderkind", the fifth episode in the CBS All Access reboot of "The Twilight Zone."DON'T FORGET! There's a contest your Quality Check crew is running. They describe how you can end up with some dough to go to the movies toward the end of this episode.

"This is a real good guy, everybody!"A stranger in a jail cell disrupts the lives of a small Alaskan community. Will he be pardoned? This week on Quality Check we discuss "A Traveler", the fourth episode of the CBS All Access reboot of "The Twilight Zone."Marika Sila, Steven Yeun and the always handsome Greg Kinnear highlight the spooky thriller written by X-Files alum Glen Morgan and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, The Bad Batch).DON'T FORGET! There's a contest your Quality Check crew is running. They describe how you can end up with some dough to go to the movies toward the end of this episode.

Something doesn't feel right about this episode...we wonder if there's a way...to start over. After stepping into the fifth dimension, Daniel & Drew rewind the new podcast episode so they can accurately talk about the third episode of the new Twilight Zone series: "Replay." They begin with stats about the episode then dive into spoilers including their overall grade, what they liked/didn't like, and why Daniel & Drew think the creators are starting to find their own way with telling new stories in the Twilight Zone universe. DON'T FORGET! There's a contest your Quality Check crew is running. They describe how you can end up with some dough to go to the movies toward the end of this episode.

Stephen King's classic horror story about a family moving to the countryside only to be haunted by tragedy and a mystical graveyard, is remade. Being huge fans of the American author, Daniel & Drew dive into the new "Pet Semetary" and the original film made thirty years ago.The Quality Check boys first cover the remake (2:10) and the major changes this film makes to the source material. They also talk about their love for the Ramones' song (32:19) made specifically for the original film. Finally, they have a twist on their Upgrade/Downgrade discussion of the original film (34:50).

Daniel & Drew invite you to step into the fifth dimension with them as they take on the new "Twilight Zone" series, rebooted by horror's new prodigy son, Jordan Peele. Your hosts start off talking (non-spoilers) about their interest in the series, Rod Serling, and what it means for Peele's team to bring such an iconic franchise to life. Transitioning to spoiler territory, Daniel & Drew first dissect and discuss "The Comedian" (15:34) and why they think it's such a strange choice to kick off the rebooted series with this episode. They also cover Easter Eggs sprinkled throughout the episode, then the hosts take flight with "Nightmare at 30,000 Feet" (42:09) and just how much this version of the story compares to the original "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet." Daniel & Drew end the show speaking about more Easter Eggs, how the episodes appear to be linked, and what will keep viewers coming back for more.

Movies, TV and Music top our Pop Culture picks for April. Listen to what what we are looking forward to and share your picks on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) and Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast)!

Hot off the heels of the very successful "Aquaman" comes DC's latest attempt to right its fledgling movie universe. It's called "Shazam!" and involves wizards and foster kids and another bad movie villain. Your boys also dive into Jordan Peele's new horror flick, 'Us." As always, thanks for listening and the ongoing support.Hello - 0:32Shazam! Non-Spoiler Talk 2:42Shazam! Spoiler Talk - 16:02Shazam! YouTube Moment - 33:07Shazam! Q&A - 37:01The Movie Review Game: Shazam! Edition - 56:27Us Spoiler Talk - 1:00:25Lookahead/So Long, Farewell - 1:24:30

A listener-requested episode! Following the episode on the King of the Box Office, which Daniel & Drew covered "Avatar," this episode is about "Sahara," one of the largest box office bombs. The boys start off discussing Sahara (01:46), a movie Daniel & Drew have never seen before now. It bombed at the box office...but you might be surprised on what the boys think. There's another surprising moment that has one of the hosts hooting like crazy during the Movie Review Game (41:41).Also, Daniel and Drew bring back the Rotten Tomatoes Game (45:01) where they guess the critics' scores for their highly anticipated horror film, "Pet Sematary." Lastly, the crew talks about a special screening they'll attend for a blockbuster film (47:56).DON'T FORGET: We have a contest running right now! Listen to find out how you can win a gift card to the movies (49:41).

Six picks. One goal. Make the most dough at the summer box office.

James Cameron commented on Aquaman, and since it's been performing well at the box office, Daniel & Drew decided to return to the KING of the box office: Avatar. First, the Quality Check crew talks about the new trailers released for Mel Gibson's film, "Dragged Across Concrete," and Jordan Peele's reimagining of "The Twilight Zone" in the "Did You See" segment (2:37).Then Daniel & Drew dive into Avatar (10:15) for the "Upgrade/Downgrade" segment, and discuss how well the film holds up and what it's like returning to it since watching it for the first time a decade ago.Lastly, Daniel puts Drew in the hot seat for the Movie Review Game (37:10), where Drew must pick the fake review out of 4 reviews for the film, Avatar. Don't forget film fans, we're running a contest where you can win some dough to the movies!

Here's our Pop Culture Pick'ems for March. Enjoy and let us know what your picks are on Twitter (@QualityCheckPod) and Instagram (@QualityCheckPodcast).

Daniel & Drew make a friendly wager and lock in their picks for the biggest categories in this year's Academy Awards. And the winner is...

This podcast has been brought to you by a weird time loop in which you get killed over and over and over and over and over again.It's Daniel and Drew vs. the Babyface Killer, parallel universes and the art of a good fake French accent. This week on Quality Check, your hosts discuss the horror hit "Happy Death Day" and its sci-fi sequel, "Happy Death Day 2U".Plus "Did You See" and new editions of the Rotten Tomatoes & Movie Review games. Did You See? (1:39)First Take: Happy Death Day 2U (11:20)Happy Death Day 2U Spoilers (28:20)Upgrade / Downgrade: Happy Death Day (41:10)The Movie Review Game (57:40)So Long, Farewell (1:02:40)

Get some fresh paint and charge your camera batteries, because Daniel & Drew are taking you on an arty, underground journey through LA via the lens of Dan Gilroy. First, your Quality Check crew introduces a new segment: Did You See? (1:45) They talk about the new trailer for "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw." Drew was surprised to discover that his feelings toward the upcoming summer blockbuster have changed...Next, the boys dive into Dan Gilroy & Jake Gyllenhaal's new Netflix film, "Velvet Buzzsaw" (06:12), a satirical horror story about the art world flipped upside down when a mysterious and unknown painter dies.Then Daniel & Drew put the 2014 Gilroy/Gyllenhaal collaboration "Nightcrawler" (31:16) through their Quality Check. This movie tells the tale of a young con man muscling his way through the world of recording and selling crime stories to LA news stations.Daniel puts Drew's wits to the tests in the Movie Review Game (51:47) where Drew must gue