The First Run

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The First Run is a weekly podcast featuring lively, spirited talk about film. We'll be discussing a wide variety of films including new releases, lost classics and perhaps a controversial opinion or two. So come join us for some animated conversation, that only occasionally devolves into rudimentary chimp-like poop throwing.

Episode List

TFR Ep. 804: Alpha

Apr 10th, 2026 4:03 AM

This week on The First Run, as the Super Mario Galaxy film rakes in over $372 million, Chris and Matt discuss the latest film from Julia Ducournau, ‘Alpha’! The director of ‘Raw’ and ‘Titane’ returns with a different kind of horror. Leaning more into metaphor and drama. But is there any hot lady on car action or cannibalism? Chris reveals the big releases on Physical Media, and more!00:00-12:25: Intro/Alpha12:26-18:11: Physical Media Picks18:12-20:58: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 803: Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come

Apr 3rd, 2026 4:03 AM

This week on The First Run, Matt and Chris count to 10 and go on the hunt for the devil...for some reason...in ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’. Then, back by popular demand for one show only(?), Chris will give you the rundown of the big releases on physical media. 00:00-18:21: Intro/Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come18:22-23:29: Physical Media Picks23:30-25:18: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 802: Project Hail Mary

Mar 27th, 2026 4:03 AM

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt are joined by Darin Lundberg of NostalgiaCast and Back To Bluey to discuss Milana Vayntrub’s latest film, ‘Project Hail Mary’, featuring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, and directed by Phil Lord & Chris Miller, the team behind the Spider-Verse series. Does Ms. Vayntrub finally get the recognition she deserves as one of the planet’s pre-eminent actors, comedians, and greatest all-round human beings? Is this gag barely amusing given the disturbing amount of online sexual harassment she’s received. Possibly? I think so. So let’s move on dear listener and discuss what some are describing as an heart-warming sc-fi insta-classic. 00:00-32:23: Intro/Project Hail Mary32:24-35:17: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Ep. 801: Undertone, 2026 Oscars Wrap Up

Mar 20th, 2026 4:03 AM

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt find out first hand why this is a movie podcast and not a spooky cast with the haunted podcast flick ‘Undertone’. Then, they give your the results of their annual battle royale for the Oscar winners, an awards show they have opinions on but stopped watching years ago. 00:00-20:25: Intro/Undertone20:26-27:08: 2026 Oscars Wrap Up27:09-29:22: Wrap-Up Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

TFR Focus: 2026 Oscars Special

Mar 15th, 2026 2:45 AM

Welcome to The First Run 2026 Oscars special! Chris and Matt share their predictions for the big 6 categories: Best Supporting Actress/Actor, Best Actor/Actress, Direction, and Best Picture. You can also review Matt and Chris’ selections for all the other categories as well as they’ve linked their ballots in the show notes. Enjoy and good luck on your Oscars Pool!Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

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