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EPISODE 7 | LUPIN III: THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO (1979) | GENTLEMAN THIEF
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!
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SPOILERS INCLUDE:
- Spirited Away
- Pom Poko
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- 48 Hours
- Bulletproof
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!
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10. EPISODE 10 | SHALLOW GRAVE (1994) | A LITTLE MURDER
01:37:27||Season 0, Ep. 10Hello, 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:TrainspottingMurder a la ModTorn CurtainBlood SimpleGoodfellasThe Wicker ManSteve JobsThe Beach28 Days LaterKillers of the Flower MoonUP 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!
9. EPISODE 9 | SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT (1986) | SERIOUSLY SEXY
01:14:11||Season 0, Ep. 9Hello, 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:Summer of SamDo the Right ThingFreeway II: Confessions of a Trick BabyThe Wizard of OzShe's Gotta Have It : The SeriesUP 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+!
8. EPISODE 8 | THE HUNGER (1983) | NOTHING HUMAN LIVES FOREVER
01:05:02||Season 0, Ep. 8Hello, 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!
6. EPISODE 6 | BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE (2000) | HIGHER ANIMAL
47:28||Season 0, Ep. 6Welcome 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:ParasiteStir of EchoesSlumdog MillionaireUP 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!
10.1. BONUS | FACT CHECKER | S1 E6-10
57:39||Season 1, Ep. 10.1Hello! 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.
5.1. DEBUTS MIDSEASON ANNOUNCEMENT
00:49||Season 0, Ep. 5.1DEBUTS 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.
5. EPISODE 5 | WHO'S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR (1967) | NEW CLASSIC
01:09:10||Season 0, Ep. 5Welcome 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:Daddy LonglegsThe Killers of the Flower MoonThe AviatorTaxi DriverJokerUP 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!
4. EPISODE 4 | RESERVOIR DOGS (1992) | PERFECT KILLERS
01:29:16||Season 0, Ep. 4Welcome 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:Pulp FictionJackie BrownOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodThe Texas Chainsaw MassacreClerksSwingersMadeUP 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!