Writer and filmmaker John Ragsdale joins Jeff Penn, co-host Alex Young, and Sam Berry for a new episode of Deep Cuts: The Game! We talk with John about his book Scorched and his movie Smashsquatch, exploring his work as a storyteller across the worlds of writing and filmmaking. Then it’s time to put our movie knowledge to the test with a game celebrating the high-octane, unmistakable style of legendary director Tony Scott. Expect iconic characters, explosive action, and some seriously deep cinematic cuts as our contestants battle it out for points. Another great guest, plenty of movie talk, and a game that rewards the deepest film knowledge. The deeper the cut, the more points!

This week on Deep Cuts, we’re joined by director Gloria Mercer and writer Aidan West to talk about their new film, A Safe Distance , a tense, intimate thriller about relationships, freedom, danger, and the unexpected paths that can take you from one life into another.

We dig into how the film came together, their long-running creative partnership, the movies that inspired them, and what it takes to bring a story like this to the screen.

Then we put Gloria and Aidan to the ultimate test with three Deep Cuts: two women on the run, one very complicated criminal enterprise, and a whole lot of money that nobody should probably be carrying around.

They made the movie. They know movies. But do they know the actors?

DEEP CUTS = MORE POINTS.

This week on Deep Cuts, we’re hanging out with a true Scarborough original, actor, storyteller and local legend Tony Nappo, joined by Nick Kroustis and Alex Young.

Tony takes us back to his Scarborough roots, including a little love for the legendary burger joint The Real McCoy, before sharing stories from a career that has taken him from Canadian productions to some seriously memorable Hollywood movies.

And when it’s time for the Deep Cuts game, things get a little unusual, because Tony has a connection to every single movie we’re playing. Can he turn that inside knowledge into a winning score, or will Alex and Nick dig up the deeper cuts?

Great stories, Scarborough pride, Hollywood memories and plenty of obscure movie knowledge, this one is The Real McCoy.

After a little break, Deep Cuts is back! 🎬

Jeff Penn and Alex Young are joined by Seth from the Movie Friends Podcast and filmmaker Brian Lockyer for a packed episode of movie talk, behind-the-scenes stories, and, of course, some serious Deep Cuts.

We sit down with Brian to talk about his film Snow Blinded, the filmmaking process, bringing a movie to life, and all the movie influences that go into making a film of your own.

Then it’s time to put everyone’s movie knowledge to the test as Seth, Brian, Alex and Jeff dive into another round of Deep Cuts — digging into three very different movies and seeing who can pull the most obscure actors from the depths of their movie memories.

Expect plenty of laughs, movie nostalgia, questionable confidence, and the usual arguments over whether that guy was actually in that movie.

Great movies. Great guests. And some seriously deep cuts.

Things get gloriously weird on Episode 107 of Deep Cuts: The Game as Jeff and Alex Young are joined by Nick Mear from the Nickflix Podcast and acclaimed voice actor Cecil Baldwin, best known as the voice of Cecil Gershwin Palmer from Welcome to Night Vale and for his work on Random Number Generator #9.

Cecil takes us behind the scenes of his career, from voice acting and storytelling to some of the unexpected places his work has taken him—including a few deep dives into the wonderfully strange world of Gravity Falls.

Then, as always, it's game time. Three films. Three players. And a mission to dig through the cast lists and uncover the most obscure, unexpected and downright random actors imaginable.

Who remembers the faces hiding in the background? Who can pull out the ultimate Deep Cut? And who is about to discover that knowing a movie really well can sometimes be a curse?

The deeper the cut, the more points they get!

This week on Deep Cuts: The Game, we’re joined by actress Laurie Love, alongside co-host Alex Young and the return of Shea from Film War!

Laurie takes us behind the scenes of her career and the many different hats she’s worn in the entertainment industry. We talk acting, stunts, casting, and even the all-important world of craft services — because apparently, surviving Hollywood requires knowing where the snacks are.

Then it’s game time! Three massive movies go under the Deep Cuts microscope, as our players try to dig up the most obscure, unexpected, and downright “Wait… THEY were in that?!” actors they can remember.

It’s another episode packed with movie trivia, Hollywood stories, questionable memories, and some seriously deep cuts.

The deeper the cut, the more points they get!

In this episode of Deep Cuts, co-host Alex Young is joined by frequent guest Craig Smeaton and special guest, film writer Charles Pieper, for a conversation that moves between filmmaking, miniature worlds, and the bizarre realities of everyday life.

Charles shares insights into his work, creative process, and the stop-motion projects he has on the horizon—exploring the patience, imagination, and strange details that make handcrafted filmmaking so distinctive. From there, things get more personal as the conversation turns to crazy neighbours, memorable encounters, and the kind of stories that are almost too strange to be true.

We also dig into our reactions to the latest alien-disclosure release, discussing its big ideas, its impact, and where it lands for us. To round things off, the game takes us through three spooky, gothic, and wonderfully offbeat cinematic worlds.

It’s a funny, strange, and delightfully unpredictable episode of Deep Cuts.

Ann Cusack joins Deep Cuts: The Game!

This week, Jeff Penn welcomes acclaimed actress Ann Cusack to the hot seat, with co-host Alex Young and returning favorite Sam Berry joining the fun.

Known for her memorable performances across film and television, Ann shares stories from her career, reflects on working alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names, and proves that even seasoned actors can be challenged when it comes to the smallest names in the credits.

Then it's time for the game. Armed with three unforgettable films, Jeff puts Ann, Alex, and Sam to the test as they dig deep into their movie knowledge, searching for the most obscure actors they can remember. Every round brings surprising answers, unexpected connections, and plenty of laughs as the competition heats up.

Can Ann outplay two devoted movie fans? Will Alex finally reclaim bragging rights? And does Sam have another deep-cut masterpiece up his sleeve?