The ApeCast

Watch out now!  Sean Davis (After the Credits), in a stunning aerial attack, swoops in from the heavens to give Monster-Bird a run for its money in making annoying repetitive noises in his highflyin…

For this chilling Apetober Gorillaween episode, Jack and Geoff welcome Erin Clarke back for a look at Dario Argento’s zanily grisly 1985 thriller Phenomena. And this movie has it all: a sheet metal-…

Jack and Geoff welcome back Sam Stovold for a stroll on the Trail to the Unknown! And there is much to marvel at in this Apes’ animated TV episode: a perilous river journey, an unexpected astronaut …

For this month’s bonus Ape-isode, Jack & Geoff venture into crypto-apelogical territory with a look at Harry & The Hendersons! And while the movie doesn’t leave the strongest impression, your intrep…

Jack and Geoff are joined by noted Apes author Andrew EC Gaska for a dip into a River of Flames! In their discussion of this animated Apes TV episode, the three ponder the mystery of Urko’s orange u…

The boys are back in town to talk about one of the most simultaneously boring and crazy episodes of Return to the Planet of the Apes, and this time they’ve brought in a Kong-sized guest in Barm to t…

For this month’s special ape-isode, Jack and Geoff revisit the 1999 Spike Jonze joint Being John Malkovich. And despite the near dearth of apes in the movie—there is a chimp, so it does technically …

Jack and Geoff welcome Emily Thompson back to the show for a dip in the Lagoon of Peril! In this fifth episode of the animated Apes series, the three find much to enjoy: a sea monster, a bare-cheste…

Jack and Geoff are joined by Barm for a voyage deep into the heart of Congo! On their journey through this 1995 Michael Crichton adaptation, the three encounter diamond-protecting gorillas, characte…

Composer of The ApeCast theme song Amos Dunn makes his long-awaited Return to the Planet of the Apes, along with one new astronaut, Spencer Warn!  (The skipper died on the way to what he didn’t real…

Having already returned to the Planet of the Apes, Jack and Geoff welcome Kregg Castillo back for an Escape From Ape City! And in looking at this animated series’ second episode, the three ape pals …

Jack and Geoff welcome returning guest Kregg Castillo to talk about a movie that really puts the “bat” in “batshit insanity:” 2018’s BATMAN NINJA. The boys marvel at DC’s willingness to use their ma…

It’s time to Return to the Planet of the Apes, as the ApeCast gets animated about entering Phase III!  That’s right, we’re finally diving right into the greatest cartoon of them all and the final on…

Jack and Geoff welcome Andrew EC Gaska back to the show for a discussion of his novel Death of the Planet of the Apes! They discuss the novel’s genesis, the writing and editing process, and get into…

Jack and Geoff welcome Josh Trayner back to the podcast for a look at Every Which Way But Loose, the 1978 smash hit that paired Clint Eastwood with a lovable orangutan! They delve into the movie’s b…

In a giant gorilla-sized episode, Jack and Geoff tackle Andrew EC Gaska’s long-awaited sequel novel Death of the Planet of the Apes. And there's a lot to chew on, as they attempt to summarize the bo…

Jack & Geoff continue their final Kong-down with a look at Kong on the Planet of the Apes! This six-issue comic finally brings our hosts’ favorite two ape franchises together, and the results are…un…

Jack and Geoff are joined by resident Kong-xpert Erin Clarke for a look at 1967’s King Kong Escapes! And the three find much to appreciate in this little-seen Japanese gem, between memorable charact…