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Season 4.5 is nearly upon us and we're excited to see what happens with the group all separated and vulnerable. This episode join Karen, Jason, and special guests Kirk Manley and Jeff Marsick, artist and writer of the insane zombie adventure comic Z Girl and the 4 Tigers, as we talk about all our hopes for the upcoming episodes (the guys' hopes generally involving gore, death, and extreme suffering, and Karen's involving picturesque zombieless islands and togetherness). As a special bonus, Kirk and Jeff give some great and sometimes surprising recommendations for zombie comics they think you should be reading, and we give you the latest news, read your emails, and yes, after three and a half years of podcasting, Karen and I finally reveal how we met. Don't miss it! Oh yeah, and don't forget to enter our new contest to win a Kirk-Manley-illustrated Walking Dead Hawaii poster and the first four issues of Z Girl! PS - Hey all, we've had fun keeping things going over the hiatus and adding new elements like "Under

Grace and Mr. Blahg are back again to dissect The Walking Dead issue #120, the sixth installment in the 12-part "All Out War" arc, and give their thoughts on the war as a whole. This episode is devoted solely to the comic, so beware of spoilers. And join Jason and Karen  in a few days to talk about hopes for S4.5, among other things.  Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Grace and Mr. Blahg as they slip back Under the Comic Covers to discuss The Walking Dead, Issue #119. This time around they delve into the issue quickly in order to answer all of the fantabulous questions and comments sent in by you guys. This episode is devoted to the comic series only, so if you aren't caught up with the book, be aware that there are spoilers aplenty ahead... plus more than a few insane predictions for what is to come. [powerpress]Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First off, THANK YOU ALL for voting in the Podcast Awards and winning us an award for best Entertainment podcast in 2013!!! Woo hoo! We did it!! We were up against some heavy competition (Star Trek, Kevin Smith, and Taylor Swift), and winners in other categories included some of the podcast greats (This American Life, Radio Lab, and Grammar girl, to name a few). So thank you, and congratulations to you guys too, because we're all in this together :) Join us this episode as we celebrate and talk future plans for the podcast. We also review The Conjuring, the popular, critically lauded spooky ghost flick from this last year, and of course we go over the latest news about The Walking Dead and respond to your feedback. Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Hershel and now this. Lots of goodbyes on this podcast. Join me, Karen and special guests Lissy and Chad to bid a fond farewell to this amazing show, Breaking Bad, and give you all our thoughts about the final eight episodes and the series in general. For good measure, Karen and I stick around to throw in some news about TWD and respond to the latest batch of feedback from you guys. And then we'll be back in a couple of weeks for another ep. Happy New Year! Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And now for something a little different! At your request (well, some of ya anyway) we're spinning off our Under the Comic Covers segments into their own episodes, and here's the first one. In this episode, Mr. Blahg, Gracie Lou, and special guest, me, review The Walking Dead issue #118, the fourth issue in the current All Out War mega-arc. This episode is entirely about the comic book, so if you're not caught up and don't want to be spoiled on it, hang tight and we'll catch you in a few. And by the way, this doesn't mean Karen and I will be podcasting any less than usual. It just means each time a new issue of the comic is releases, you comic lovers will get a bonus. Let us know what you think, and if you have any requests or ideas! Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a genuine privilege for Karen and I to be able to talk with Scott Wilson after his momentous exit from The Walking Dead last week, and he was as sweet and charming as ever. Listen in as he talks about:* What it was like to film his death scene.* What Hershel would say to Maggie and Beth if he had the chance.* What he'll miss most about TWD and whether he'll keep watching.* What he wants to do next.* And a lot more (including, yes, a lot of gushing from us). Enjoy, and we'll be back later this month to talk Breaking Bad! Thanks to those of you who gave us ideas for interview questions on Facebook (we're at facebook.com/deadcast if you didn't know). We got a few of them in! :) And thanks to everyone who's been rating us and writing reviews in iTunes. I think it helps us get interviews like this one. Haven't left one for us yet? It’s easy and it’s free. Here’s how:1. Find our iTunes page at bit.ly/thedeadcast and then click “View in iTunes” (or just search for us in iTunes).2. In iTunes, click “Subscri

Two men important to TWD fell this week in the stunning climax to the half-season. Join us in this extra-long podcast as we go into detail about our thoughts. Lots to talk about re: the comic this week too: In Comic Talk Jaden goes over the many similarities between this ep and the comic, and throws in a few informed predictions. And Gracie Lou and Mr. Blahg go Under the Comic Covers to give you their review of issue #117, released last week. All that and a ton of great email and calls from you guys, many of whom wrote in for the first time. Thanks all, we appreciate each and every one of you. Catch us in a few weeks when our good friend Lissy joins us to review the final eight episodes of Breaking Bad (and rewatch 'em along with us in the meantime). And we'll do a couple more episodes in January and then be back for the second half of TWD S4 in early Feb. Happy holidays everybody. Peace. Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've been enjoying Chad Coleman's measured portrayal of Tyreese, this multi-faceted character who with his hammer and his wool cap seemed to have burst straight out of the pages of the comic this season, especially once he became activated by Karen's death. It was a pleasure to speak with Chad as he thoughtfully answered everything we wanted to know. Join me and special guest Brittany as we find out things like:* What Tyreese would've done if he had found out Carol killed Karen before she left the prison (his answer might surprise you—it did me).* What it was like to film that crazy scene by the road where Tyreese hammers his way through a massive crowd of zeds.* How Chad sees the relationship between Tyreese and Rick.* What was going on in the S3 finale when Tyreese abruptly left the room seeming like he had a purpose.* How working on TWD compares to his time on the acclaimed HBO show The Wire.* And much more! Hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did! For all our listeners in the U.S., happy Thanksgiv

Another Governer-centric episode, and our opinions were even further apart this week than last! It's no fun if we always agree, right? Join us as we discuss the merits and/or failings of this episode, with extra-large helpings of WD news and feedback from you guys. Bummed you missed out on Walker Stalker Con this November and thinking of heading out to Atlanta next year? Well tickets are already on sale, and for the next few days (through November), you can get a 25% discount! Just go to walkerstalkercon.com and enter 2014WSCON25 when you buy your tickets. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are days away and we'd be especially thankful if you'd do all your Amazon shopping using our link at walkingdeadcast.com/amazon. Every little bit helps, and at no extra cost to you. Mahalo nui loa! Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mixed reactions from y'all and from the two of us this week too as the show shifts gears with a flashback revealing what the Governor has been up to since last season's Woodburian massacre. Find out our thoughts, plus Novel Talk with Jaden, Under the Comic Covers with Mr. Blahg and Gracie Lou covering this week's WD comic issue #116, our reactions to your reactions, and more! Starting your holiday shopping yet? Consider bookmarking walkingdeadcast.com/amazon and using that link whenever you shop at Amazon to send a kickback our way with no extra cost to you. 非常感谢!  Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Links:* Trailer for Sunlight Jr. with Norman Reedus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiYJpQ3jmjw Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I won't reveal what we thought about this episode here in the show notes, but I'm curious whether you know us well enough to guess. How many gaks and brains do you think we gave it? :) Find out inside, along with the latest WD news, an extended "Next Week" section, your emails and calls, and we tell you the highlights of our experience at Walker Stalker Con. PS - This is our last episode before voting closes for the Podcast Awards. Thank you to all of you who have voted and especially to those of you who keep on voting every day (which is legal, I swear). Much appreciated! Just a few more days of voting left (until Nov 15), so if you want to help us win, go to podcastawards.com and vote for us in the "Entertainment" and "Best Produced" categories. Every time you vote for us, a zombie gets his growl. PPS - Starting your holiday shopping yet? Consider bookmarking walkingdeadcast.com/amazon and using that link whenever you shop at Amazon to send a kickback our way with no extra cost to you. Merci beaucoup! Ge

Join Karen and guest host David as they slough off their charred exteriors to bring you their delightfully charming analysis of this week's episode. Plus the latest news, including Melissa McBride's reaction to recent plot developments, lots of email from you guys, and a little comic talk for good measure. PS - Thank you all for being such good sports about being reminded every day to vote for us in the Podcast Awards. And thanks for supporting us by actually doing it :) Voted yet today? If not, go to podcastawards.com and do it now. Just takes a minute or two. If we win, I'm hoping it'll make a difference in being able to get interviews more easily. PPS - Starting your holiday shopping yet? Consider bookmarking walkingdeadcast.com/amazon and using that link whenever you shop at Amazon to send a kickback our way with no extra cost to you. Danke schoen! [powerpress]Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

Joined by our friend (and returning guest) Lisa, we give you our thoughts on this, another impressive, well-balanced, sickly episode of The Walking Dead. *cough* *cough* Excuse me.... Think I better go lay down.... Oh, but first, thank you so much for helping us get nominated for TWO podcast awards!!! I'm really proud that you guys did that :)  Now let's make it mean something! To help us actually win the awards, you gotta vote for us every day for two weeks starting on Nov 1. To vote, go to podcastawards.com and vote for us in the Entertainment and Best Produced categories. LET'S DO IT!!!!! Now, anyone have an Advil? Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Links:* James Crowder, tattoo artist: facebook.com/john.boatwrightcustomtattoos Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Such a pleasure to talk with Angela Kang, writer of last Sunday's excellently horrific episode, "Infected." She was gracious, open, and lots of fun. Joined by temporary cohost and fantabulous listener Pi'ilani, we asked Angela about a lot of things, including:* How season four is shaping up.* Whether she deliberately strives to write TWD like a classic horror movie.* What's going on with several characters old and new, including Rick, Michonne, Tyreese, Lizzie and Mika.* Whether she would have voted to kill Randall back in season two.* And a lot more. Hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did! If you’ve been enjoying what we’ve been doing, we appreciate your reviews (or even just ratings) and subscriptions in iTunes. It’s easy and it’s free. Here’s how:1. Find our iTunes page at bit.ly/thedeadcast and then click “View in iTunes” (or just search for us in iTunes).2. In iTunes, click “Subscribe Free.”3. Scroll down and click “Write a Review,” and then leave us an honest rating or review. Get The Walking

Join us as we give you our highlights of this second episode (and disagree a little more than usual even though we both liked it). Also news, comic talk, listener moans, groans, & grunts, and more. If you've been enjoying what we've been doing, we appreciate your reviews (or even just ratings) and subscriptions in iTunes. It's easy and it's free. Here's how:1. Find our iTunes page at bit.ly/thedeadcast and then click “View in iTunes” (or just search for us in iTunes).2. In iTunes, click “Subscribe Free.”3. Scroll down and click “Write a Review,” and then leave us an honest rating or review. Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode we're thrilled to be talking with Greg Nicotero, one of the main creative forces behind The Walking Dead, not to mention a legend in makeup and special effects going back decades. We spoke with him about how he and his team dreams up new zombies, whether he ever gets disturbed by the gore, the possibility of Walking Dead on the big screen, his relationship with zombie progenitor George Romero, what it was like working on the set of Evil Dead II (one of our favorites), and much more. Hope you enjoy, and join us in a few days for our regularly scheduled podcast! In the meantime, if you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-DEAD, or you can email us or send an audio file [email protected]. Subscribe for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season four is here and we've put together an episode chock full of Walking Deadness. We give you:* Our thoughts on S4E1, Scott Gimple's inaugural effort as showrunner.* The latest news about TWD.* Special guests James and Eric to get you excited about the quickly approaching Walker Stalker Con. (Go to walkerstalkercon.com to get tickets or find out more.)* The winner of Walker Stalker Con VIP tickets. It could be YOU!!!* Your listener moans, groans, & grunts.* The return of Comic Talk with Jaden.* A new segment Under the Comic Covers with Mr. Blahg (mrblahg.com) and Gracie Lou.* A peek at next week's TWD episode. Reminder: If you haven't nominated us in the Podcast Awards and you want to support us, today (Tuesday) is your last chance. Go to podcastawards.com and nominate us in the Entertainment and Best Produced categories (with URL walkingdeadcast.com). Thank you!!! Get The Walking Dead 'Cast for free in iTunes Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m

In our last episode before season four, we wrap up our season three rewatch looking at S3 eps 9-16, and Mr. Blahg and his 11-year-old daughter Maggie graciously fill in with news, your feedback, and more. (PS Happy birthday Maggie!) Announcement: We're giving away two VIP tickets to the Walker Stalker Con in Atlanta. Almost all of the WD cast members will be at this convention, and it's your chance to get up close and personal with them. To enter, tweet why you're excited about the con, and include @WalkrStalkrCon and @jasonandkaren in your tweet. Enter by Oct 13 to be eligible. Hotel and airfare not included. Tickets are non-transferrable. To find out more about the convention, go to walkerstalkercon.com. Announcement #2: If you've enjoyed what we've been doing and think we should get a pat on the back, please nominate us in the Entertainment and Best Produced categories in the 9th Annual Podcast Awards. You can nominate us starting on Oct 1 at podcastawards.com. The more of your votes we get, the better

TWD S4 is coming up and in preparation, we go back and review the first eight episodes of season three. I was surprised at how much more I got out of the season by binge watching. In particular I think I understand much more clearly what was going on in the Governor's twisted brain. Listen in as I lay it out for you and go over all the bits of foreshadowing and other elements that take on a new significance when viewed as a whole. And have you checked out the guest and events lists for the upcoming Walker Stalker Convention we've been going on about? Here are a few highlights:* Norman Reedus* Lauren Cohan* Greg Nicotero* Giancarlo Esposito (Gus from Breaking Bad)* Sarah Wayne Callies* Laurie Holden* A concert from Emily Kinney* A podcast panel with us, The Walker Stalkers, The Talking Dead, and Watching Dead (and we're working on setting up a meetup with you guys too)* Tons more. Seriously, those are some of the highlights, but there's a lot more going on too. You can find out more and get tickets at walke