Episode 90 - Captive Bolt Pistol

It turns out that the weapon that Anton Chigur uses in No Country for Old Men, has a name, and that name is "Captive Bolt Pistol".  Not only can you terrorize Josh Brolin with it, but you can also use it to make sure that the recently dead remain that way. We learn about this nefarious device in the fifth episode of season one of AMC's  Fear the Walking Dead.  We also learn more about a few of our favorite characters and it is further stressed that things are not as black-and-white as Travis seems to need them to be. Things take many dark turns and leave us standing outside a huge arena, bursting with something vile and hungry.  Let us know what you thought of the show by writing to mail@z-realm.com or by posting a message on our Facebook page.

Episode 89 - They Always Come Back

AMC's Fear the Walking Dead continues to impress and surprise us. Episode 4 of the show, titled "Not Fade Away", shows the military cementing it's hold on our familiar band of survivors. Lead by Lt. Moyers ( who loves golf ) they are there to keep the peace and distribute freedom in the name of the glorious U-S-of-A. There is clearly something happening behind the scenes, that is much less palatable though, and, with only two episodes remaining in this inaugural season...we hope we find out what it is.  Let us know what you thought of the TV show, and the podcast, by writing to mail@z-realm.com or by posting a message on our Facebook page.
( ...and Marty knows he totally screwed up by calling George C. Scott's character "Jack D. Ripper" and he apologizes profusely )

Episode 88 - Good People Are the First Ones to Die

In this episode of the Z-Realm, we return to the first season of AMC's Fear the Walking Dead, focusing on episode 3, titled "The Dog".  Packed with thrilling setpieces and further exploration of the mindsets of our small group of central characters, this was another winning chapter.  We liked it, and we would love to hear what you thought. Send us a note at mail@z-realm.com or post a message on our Facebook page.

Episode 87 - Don't Tell Alicia Nothin'

Welcome back to the Z-Realm, where things can change drastically in a week. For instance, the second episode of AMC's Fear the Walking Dead was roughly one-million-percent better than the pilot episode.  The world is truly starting to unravel this time and the viewer is swept along for the ride.  The characters that we met in the last episode are now being thrust into situations that test them in ways that they could've never imagined. Sure, there were still holes here and there, but this was the episode that the pilot SHOULD have been. There are only four episodes left in season one, but now we have a reason to believe and a that might just be enough.  Let us know what YOU thought of the show by writing to mail@z-realm.com or by posting a message on our Facebook group.

Episode 86 - Fear the Z-Realm

5 months? Has it really been that long?  We had a busy summer here at Z-Realm Central, and it kept us far away from the podcasting booths.  We are back though, and hope you're still out there to hear us as we return to speak about the new show from Robert Kirkman, Fear the Walking Dead.  We were not impressed but we want it to be better, so we are trying and struggling to keep our hope alive. Olga does not join us for this episode, so it's 100% testosterone ( well, let's say 75% ).  We turn our attention also to the many things we've seen in the 5 months since we last talked, with some surprises and some obvious favorites. Please let us know if you're still out there listening by writing to us at mail@z-realm.com or by leaving a message on our Facebook page.

Episode 85 - Do It

Has the finale of season 5 of AMC's the Walking Dead turned into a Nike commercial?  You might thinks so if you only saw the concluding scene, but it was a solid wrap-up to the most consistently excellent season the show has had so far. We finally learn of the mysterious "wolves" and we even see a few of them, though we only have a hint at their craftiness and their ruthless ways. People die..several of them. Attempts are made on the lives of even more people, and many, many lies are told.  We see characters wish for death and lay amongst the dead, and we hear people regret how they've behaved and wish for an end to the deceit. Listen as we vigorously discuss the episode and let us know what you thought by writing to mail@z-realm.com or by leaving a message on our Facebook page.

Episode 84 - People Always Die

After skipping a week, the Z-Realm returns and looks at the two latest episodes from season 5 of AMC's the Walking Dead. We start with episode 14, titled "Spend". With the extremely grisly deaths of some key cast-members, this was a very disturbing episode. Directed by Jennifer Lynch ( daughter of David ), it packs an emotional as well as visceral punch. You don't have to listen very closely to hear Marty be TOTALLY wrong about who Abraham hooks up with, but please forgive him, gin was involved.  We follow that up with episode 15, titled "Try" where bonds are made and broken, and where Rick finally unravels in front of all the residents of Alexandria.  After this we focus on a hugely-broad variety of topics, from the Bechdel Test, to Madam Secretary, to car insurance. By the way, I heard you can save 15% just by switching to Zombco.  Let us know what you thought of these two episodes of the TV show, and also what you thought of the podcast by writing to mail@z-realm.com or by posting a message on our Facebook page.