Hello, and welcome back to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1994 British black comedy crime film SHALLOW GRAVE, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston, and Kerry Fox! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film! New episodes of DEBUTS will air in early 2026! Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com. SPOILERS INCLUDE: <ul><li>Trainspotting</li><li>Murder a la Mod</li><li>Torn Curtain</li><li>Blood Simple</li><li>Goodfellas</li><li>The Wicker Man</li><li>Steve Jobs</li><li>The Beach</li><li>28 Days Later</li><li>Killers of the Flower Moon</li></ul> UP NEXT: DEBUTS will be back early next year to bring you more insights into our favorite directorial debut feature films. Until then, follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. And if you can, take a minute to give us a 5 star review on all your favorite podcast platforms! It helps listeners like you find our show. We look forward to bringing you new episodes soon! And remember, you never forget your first!

EPISODE 10 | SHALLOW GRAVE (1994) | A LITTLE MURDER

Hello, and welcome back to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1986 romantic comedy film SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT, directed by Spike Lee and starring Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, and Spike Lee himself! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film! New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly. Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com. SPOILERS INCLUDE: <ul><li>Summer of Sam</li><li>Do the Right Thing</li><li>Freeway II: Confessions of a Trick Baby</li><li>The Wizard of Oz</li><li>She's Gotta Have It : The Series</li></ul> UP NEXT: Our next and final episode of SEASON ZERO focuses on Danny Boyle’s 1994 directorial debut SHALLOW GRAVE, starring Kerry Fox, Christopher Eccleston, and Ewan McGregor! If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, it is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and AppleTV+!

EPISODE 9 | SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (1986) | SERIOUSLY SEXY

Hello, and welcome back to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1983 erotic horror film THE HUNGER, directed by Tony Scott and starring Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film! New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly. Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com. UP NEXT: On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Spike Lee's 1986 directorial debut SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT starring Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, and Spike Lee! If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on Netflix!

EPISODE 8 | THE HUNGER (1983) | NOTHING HUMAN LIVES FOREVER

Welcome back to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1979 animated action adventure comedy film LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and starring Yasuo Yamada as the voice of Lupin III! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film! New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly. Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com. SPOILERS INCLUDE: <ul><li>Spirited Away</li><li>Pom Poko</li><li>Kiki's Delivery Service</li><li>48 Hours</li><li>Bulletproof</li></ul> UP NEXT: On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Tony Scott's 1983 directorial debut THE HUNGER starring Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie! If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on Tubi!

EPISODE 7 | LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO (1979) | GENTLEMAN THIEF

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 2000 dark comedy film BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE, directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Lee Sung-jae and Bae Doona! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film! New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly. Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com. SPOILERS INCLUDE: <ul><li>Parasite</li><li>Stir of Echoes</li><li>Slumdog Millionaire</li></ul> UP NEXT: On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Hayao Miyazaki's 1979 directorial debut LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO, starring Yasuo Yamada. If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, it is available to rent on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video!

EPISODE 6 | BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE (2000) | HIGHER ANIMAL

Hello! And welcome to the next bonus episode of DEBUTS Fact Checker! On today's episode we are discussing and fact checking the final 5 episodes of Season One.

BONUS | FACT CHECKER | S1 E6-10

DEBUTS is taking a brief hiatus while we work to finish polishing up the rest of SEASON ZERO. We won't be gone long, we promise. Be sure to like and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. And remember, you never forget your first.

DEBUTS MIDSEASON ANNOUNCEMENT

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1967 independent drama film WHO'S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Harvey Keitel! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film! New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly. Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com. SPOILERS INCLUDE: <ul><li>Daddy Longlegs</li><li>The Killers of the Flower Moon</li><li>The Aviator</li><li>Taxi Driver</li><li>Joker</li></ul> UP NEXT: On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Bong Joon Ho's 2000 directorial debut BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE starring Lee Sung-jae and Bae Doona! If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, you can find it streaming on Philo!

EPISODE 5 | WHO'S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR (1967) | NEW CLASSIC

Welcome to DEBUTS! A film screening and discussion podcast series centered around directorial debut feature films, hosted by Jacob Lux. In this episode we will be discussing the 1992 crime film RESERVOIR DOGS, directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, Michael Madsen, and Tarantino himself! Listen in to our discussion to hear what your soon to be favorite podcasters think of the film! New episodes of DEBUTS are dropping weekly. Subscribe to our show wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS. You can also join us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/DEBUTS or check us out on the web at www.debutspodcast.com. ADDITIONAL NOTE: Michael Madsen was very much alive when we discussed this film and recorded this episode but passed over the summer on July 3rd. This episode is dedicated to him. SPOILERS INCLUDE: <ul><li>Pulp Fiction</li><li>Jackie Brown</li><li>Once Upon a Time in Hollywood</li><li>The Texas Chainsaw Massacre</li><li>Clerks</li><li>Swingers</li><li>Made</li></ul> UP NEXT: On our next episode we will be taking a look at and discussing Martin Scorsese's 1967 directorial debut WHO'S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR, starring Harvey Keitel! If you’d like to watch the film before listening to the episode, it is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV!

EPISODE 4 | RESERVOIR DOGS (1992) | PERFECT KILLERS

you never forget your first

DEBUTS is a film screening and discussion podcast focused on directorial debut feature films. Each episode we meet to screen and discuss our thoughts on a director's first full length feature film. Our new season, SEASON ZERO, is all about the films that led to the birth of the DEBUTS project! Follow us on instagram @_debuts to stay up to date on all things DEBUTS!