Recorded: November 5th, 2026
Episode #110 Overview
Chewie and Pip are finally back behind the microphones for Episode #110 of The 406 Podcast, and after nearly three months away, they’ve got plenty to catch up on.
The guys kick things off with baseball, discussing the Cleveland Guardians’ playoff run, the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series victory, and concerns about a potential Major League Baseball lockout. From there, the conversation turns to college football, where Notre Dame, Indiana, Ohio State, and Miami are creating plenty of controversy surrounding rankings, strength of schedule, NIL, and the College Football Playoff.
Then it’s time for horror.
Chewie and Pip share their thoughts on Crystal Lake, the new Friday the 13th prequel series. While both enjoyed the show, they have different reactions to its approach to Jason Voorhees, Pamela Voorhees, and the franchise’s mythology. They discuss Linda Cardellini’s performance, the decision to give Jason a more scientific origin, and whether the series works better as a prequel, reboot, or something in between.
The horror conversation continues with the latest Resident Evil movie, the upcoming Exorcist film, and a renewed appreciation for The Exorcist III. Chewie also shares a special family movie-watching experience involving the original Halloween.
From there, the guys turn to Marvel and their growing uncertainty about Avengers: Doomsday. Can Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and the returning MCU veterans recapture the magic of the Infinity Saga, or does Marvel need to find a new direction?
Finally, the episode wraps up with some wrestling stories, including a memorable encounter with WWE referee Charles Robinson and the astonishing auction price of the Intercontinental Championship belt used at WrestleMania III.
After more than an hour of sports, horror, Marvel, wrestling, and plenty of tangents, it’s another classic 406 catch-up.
Topics Discussed
- Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers and the MLB postseason
- Notre Dame, Indiana and the College Football Playoff
- NIL, strength of schedule and controversial rankings
- Crystal Lake and the Friday the 13th legacy
- Jason and Pamela Voorhees’ new origin story
- Resident Evil and video game adaptations
- The Exorcist III, the upcoming Exorcist film and Halloween
- Avengers: Doomsday and the future of the MCU
- Meeting WWE referee Charles Robinson
- The WrestleMania III Intercontinental Championship belt auction
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Episode Chapters
0:00 – Intro
0:55 – Episode #110 & Catching Up
2:12 – Looking Back at Recent Episodes
4:04 – Cleveland Guardians & Milwaukee Brewers
7:03 – MLB Lockout Concerns
8:18 – College Football & the Playoff Picture
9:05 – Notre Dame’s Rankings Controversy
12:35 – Indiana, Ohio State & the Big Ten
14:04 – NIL & the Changing College Football Landscape
17:43 – Miami’s Schedule & Notre Dame
18:52 – Are Playoff Rankings Hurting Big Games?
21:06 – Expanding the College Football Playoff
23:45 – Crystal Lake Review
27:44 – Jason Voorhees’ New Origin Story
29:24 – Making Jason & Pamela Sympathetic
30:48 – Chewie’s Take on Crystal Lake
35:07 – Friday the 13th Timeline Changes
36:19 – Recreating the Original Friday the 13th
37:20 – Prequel, Reboot or Reimagining?
40:01 – Explaining Jason’s Powers
40:35 – Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees
42:02 – Dead Meat & Crystal Lake Behind the Scenes
44:01 – Resident Evil Movie Review
47:40 – The Upcoming Exorcist Movie
48:36 – Revisiting The Exorcist III
51:01 – Is The Exorcist III Better Than Halloween?
51:34 – Introducing a New Generation to Halloween
52:30 – Remembering Tom Skerritt & Patrick Stewart
53:00 – Avengers: Doomsday Concerns
54:49 – Robert Downey Jr. & the MCU’s Future
57:57 – Marvel’s Challenges After Endgame
1:00:28 – Can Doomsday Handle Its Massive Cast?
1:03:09 – Meeting WWE Referee Charles Robinson
1:05:32 – A Special Autograph for Olive
1:06:41 – Charles Robinson, Triple H & John Cena
1:09:44 – WrestleMania III Championship Belt Auction
1:10:32 – The Record-Setting Sale Price
1:12:56 – Final Thoughts
1:13:12 – Upcoming IU Tailgate
1:13:50 – Outro
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