The Rotating Cast Files: Carnivale

The Rotating Cast Files: Carnivale

Welcome to The Cast Files podcast, where we delve into the spooky and supernatural world of TV shows and movies. In our latest season, we’ll be exploring the dark and twisted world of HBO’s Carnivale. This haunting show takes place during the Great Depression and follows the journey of a young man named Ben Hawkins, who discovers he has extraordinary powers and is drawn into a battle between good and evil. As we dive into this new season, get ready to be spooked by the mysterious carnival performers who seem to possess supernatural abilities. From the sultry and seductive snake charmer to the terrifying strongman with superhuman strength, each character adds to the show’s eerie and otherworldly atmosphere. But the spookiness doesn’t stop there. Carnivale’s setting in Depression-era America adds a layer of unsettling darkness as characters struggle to survive in a world plagued by poverty, illness, and desperation. And as Ben delves deeper into his powers and the battle between good and evil intensifies, the lines between reality and the supernatural blur, leaving viewers on edge and unsure of what’s to come. So join us on The Cast Files as we explore the creepy and mysterious world of Carnivale, filled with supernatural powers, haunted characters, and spine-tingling twists and turns. Get ready to be transported to a world where the line between the living and the dead is blurred and nothing is quite as it seems.

Episodes

April 5, 2023 69 mins

Justin goes on a vision quest. Ben throws a fit. Stumpy and Libby decide to leave for Hollywood.

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In the follow up to Babylon we are all upset and cry a bunch. I also call Ronald D Moore a bunch of names because he made me feel bad feelings. I really hope he writes more for the series.

Produced by Kristen Riley and Daive Reed Edited by Daive Reed

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March 22, 2023 44 mins

Babylon is finally upon us. Will it swallow us whole as Lodz warned or will we just have a nice time with the creepy bartender? Only time will tell. (No it won't, leave immediately).

Produced by Kristen Riley and Daive Reed Edited by Daive Reed

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The topsoil of 10,000 farms decides to ruin everybody's day. Pretty rude.

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Content Warnings - death, adult themes

 

This opening shot is gorgeous! Everything is brown, but they’re situated near mountains. Mountains we will never see again. 

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Pack up the babies! Grab the old ladies! Everyone knows, everyone goes, Brother Benjamin St John's Show!

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Ben gets sent on a wild goose chase but it turns out that the goose isn't so wild. Justin learns a fun, new trick he can do. And we are all left with a sense of foreboding.

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February 22, 2023 52 mins

It's the Great Depression and we're meeting our new cast of friends. It's very dusty, possibly magical, kind of fun, and a bit depressing.

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It's the finale of Crazyhead! Find out what happens with the ladies and what we're doing next.

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Amy is worried about Harry but Daive thinks it's going to be a-ok.

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The gang tries to come up with a plan to free Suzanne but falls into Callum's trap. But Amy and Tyler finally get jiggy!

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The gang goes out for a nice relaxing camping trip and meet a new friend.

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The ladies get chauffeured around town by Jake who senses that they aren't being entirely honest with him.

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It's our first episode of Crazyhead and we're starting BIG... as in poles... if you know what we mean. ;)

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December 21, 2022 41 mins

We have reached the end of season 3 so let's talk about it. And maybe some other surprises as well.

Produced and pseudo-researched by Kristen Riley.

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It's the season finale and things are jumping off. We've got the return of the alien bounty hunter and a few old faces return.

Produced and pseudo-researched by Kristen Riley.

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Mulder (correctly) tells us that TV doesn't make you violent but Scully proves that Fox News is the exception that proves the rule.

Produced and pseudo-researched by Kristen Riley.

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November 30, 2022 47 mins

You can't convince a couple of people in Florida that an alligator is indiscriminately killing people. That dog... yes.

Produced and pseudo-researched by Kristen Riley.

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November 23, 2022 47 mins

In which we fail to mention that Amanda Tapping is in this so it's another SG-1 crossover and we figure out who is actually behind everything.

Produced and pseudo-researched by Kristen Riley.

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We finish up our report and give our takeaways. And after letting it sink in more Daive agrees with Kristen's theory, even if he was hesitant during the recording.

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Kristen fell down a UFO abduction rabbit hole and we get to learn what she dug up.

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