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Join three former theater ushers as they regale their many tails of working in a movie theater, their opinions on pop culture, and more to come. Welcome to a peak BEHIND THE USHER STATION

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    • May 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The First Ones To Die: Ep. 179 - Double Feature Review: Sinners/ Final Destination: Bloodlines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 146:25


    The FOTD crew pull a double feature this episode and review Sinners and Final Destination: Bloodlines. Listen in as they discuss vampires, the importance of representation, and deadly glass floors in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 178 - Theater Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 140:31


    Coming off of the madness that has been the Minecraft movie experience, the FOTD crew are here to discuss theater madness. Listen in as they talk about theater etiquette, share stories from their time as theater ushers, and talk about some movies they've seen and the Severus Snape casting. 

    The First Ones To Die: Ep. 177 - Product Placement in Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 132:40


    FOTD is back in 2025 from their long hiatus. Alex and Jerome kick things off by talking about product placement in some of their favorite movies, shows, and other things in this exciting episode. Plus The 2025 Oscars, Ted Lasso, and Emilia Perez.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 176 - Expectations 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 246:58


    THE LONG WAIT IS OVER! The Expectations Episode is back. The FOTD crew talk about their favorite things from 2024, their disappointments from 2024, and the things they have expectations of for 2025. Plus they are joined once again by Jasmine Chilo. So listen in for this supersized episode of, The First Ones to Die starting their fifth year.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 175 - Christmas Special 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 144:56


    MERRY CHRISTMAS! The FOTD crew celebrate the holiday season by talking about the oddest and craziest Christmas gifts on the internet. Listen in as they also discuss A.I. Santa and High School lunches for some reason in this festive episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 174 - Hot Frosty Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 105:59


    The FOTD crew review Hot Frosty in honor of the Christmas Season. Listen in as they discuss hot snowmen, sheriffs doing way to much, and house repairs in this fun episode for the season.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep,. 173 - Thanksgiving Special 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 154:28


    Another year, another Thanksgiving special. This year the FOTD crew have the most guests ever for this year and they are giving you a full talk about themselves, prior job experiences, and their "Would you rather" Thanksgiving scenarios in this turkey stuffed episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 172 - The Wizard of Oz (1939) Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 154:26


    The FOTD crew review the 1939 classic film, The Wizard of Oz. Listen in as they discuss the history, the trifling witches, and for some reason People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. 

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 171 - Saturday Night Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 123:43


    The FOTD crew review the biopic about the titular television show, Saturday Night. Listen in as they discuss the actors, the mayhem, and some media news regarding Cynthia Erivo, Blade, and more in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 170 - Halloween Special 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 125:51


    The FOTD crew come back again with another Halloween Special. This time with a special guest. Listen in as they read some wild Halloween stories and talk about their costumes. 

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 169 - Favorite Sci-Fi Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 124:44


    Listen in as the FOTD crew have another free for all discussion talking about their favorite sci fi media. 

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 168 - Uglies Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 119:48


    The FOTD crew review Uglies, the newest teen romance book movie hitting Netflix. Listen in as they discuss terrible book character names, teen dramas, and being ugly (but not really) in this awesome episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 167 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 136:50


    Alex and Jerome review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the exciting sequel to the Tim Burton classic, Beetlejuice. Listen in as they discuss ghosts, dead bodies, and villains in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 166 - The Front Room Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 138:03


    The FOTD crew review the newest thriller film from A24, The Front Room. Listen in as they talk about crazy mother in-laws, religious trauma, and so much more in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Blink Twice Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 142:27


    The FOTD crew review the new thriller film from Zoe Kravitz, Blink Twice. Listen in as they discuss the symbolism, hopping on planes you really shouldn't have, and so much more in this interesting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 164 - Alien: Romulus Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 147:29


    Listen in as the FOTD crew review the newest addition to the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus. Tune in as they discuss black robots, dreams, and so much more in this fun episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 163 - Divorce in the Black Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 156:20


    The FOTD crew review the newest Tyler Perry movie, Divorce in the Black. Listen in as they talk about trash best friends, terrible funerals, and give a small rundown on the D23 news in this exciting episode. All joking aside though, this episode does tackle discussions of abuse and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is dealing with these things, below is some services to reach out to for support: National Domestic Violence Hotline Website/ Number: https://www.thehotline.org/ 800-799-7233   The National Sexual Assault Hotline Website/ Number: https://hotline.rainn.org/online 1-800-656-4673   Women's Law. org: https://www.womenslaw.org/

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 162 - Circle (2015) Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 114:57


    Coming off of the victory of Trivia X, the FOTD crew review the movie chosen by the victor, Circle. Listen in as they talk about this sci-fi thriller, kicking people, and crying children in this fun episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 161 - Trending Topics - July Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 85:50


    Jonathan and Jerome discuss some of the trending topics of the past two weeks. Listen in as they discuss Tyler Perry's comments, the Ingrid Andress National Anthem performance, and more in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 160 - Trivia 10: Xtreme Trivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 141:01


    The game is back on as the FOTD crew compete again for victory in Trivia 10. Listen in to see who comes out victorious and hear them talk about funerals, airports, and yell over rules in this amped up episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 159 - Obsessed (2009) Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 107:07


    The FOTD crew review the thriller classic Obsessed. Listen in as they talk about crazy white ladies, truths, and even the BET Awards in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 158 - Bottoms Review (PRIDE Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 115:29


    HAPPY PRIDE! The FOTD crew are celebrating PRIDE month by reviewing the comedy Bottoms, released in 2023. Listen in as they talk about style, relationships, and LGBT representation in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 157 - Johnson Family Vacation Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 104:03


    The FOTD crew review the black film classic, Johnson Family Vacation, in honor of Juneteenth. Listen in as they talk about family, road trips, and that Rotten Tomatoes score in this dope episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 156 - The FOTD Roleplay Game: Fahrenheit Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 161:57


    IT'S BACK! The First Ones to Die Roleplay game is back with a vengeance as Jerome leads Alex, Jonathan, and returning guest, Kayle, through another horror scenario. See who will survive and where the story takes them in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones To Die: Ep. 155 - Vertigo Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 133:56


    The FOTD crew review the thriller classic, Vertigo. Listen in as they talk about vertigo, kidnapping, and toxic relationships in this exciting episode. 

    The First Ones To Die: Ep. 154 - Monkey Man Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 115:11


    The FOTD crew review Monkey Man, the action thriller directed/starring Dev Patel. Listen in as they talk about the action, the mayhem, and VENGEANCE in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 153 - Planet of the Apes (1968) Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 114:27


    The FOTD crew is all back together again to do a retro review of Planet of the Apes, in honor of the new movie Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Listen in as they talk about human mortality, ape romance, and even deadly zebras in this interesting episode. 

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 152 - The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 91:00


    Alex and Jerome share their thoughts on the newest war film from Guy Ritchie, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Listen in as they talk about huge men, spy craft, and even talk about their thoughts on the first look of Superman from James Gunn. Tune on in.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 151 - Abigail Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 121:53


    Alex and Jerome do a special in person recording to review the pulp horror movie, Abigail. Listen in as they discuss child ballerinas, crime gangs, and even discuss a little Dragon's Dogma 2. Tune on in.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 150 - Invincible Season 2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 68:19


    Alex and Jerome talk about the second season of the titular superhero show Invincible. Listen in as they discuss the characters, comparisons to the comic, and so much more in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 149 - The Meg Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 116:59


    After Alex's victory in Trivia 9, the FOTD crew review The Meg, the shark movie coming from 2018. Listen in as they discuss shark ecosystems, little girl wingmen, and a small discussion on the Good Times Reboot trailer. Tune on in.

    The First Ones To Die: Ep. 147 -The American Society of Magical Negroes Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 106:19


    The FOTD crew review the movie playing of the trope of the magical negro, The American Society of Magical Negroes. Listen in as they discuss girlfriends, yarn statues, and so much more in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 146 - Trivia 9: The Heat is On

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 119:56


    The FOTD crew get into the ring again to compete for the Trivia Belt Once more. Listen in to hear the questions they get, their hot answers, and find out who'll win in this competitive episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 144 - Elvis (2022) Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 111:41


    The FOTD crew review the biopic about on of America's greatest pop culture icons, Elvis. Listen in as they discuss the performances, the filming, and expectations around this interesting film.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 143 - Dreamgirls Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 117:20


    The FOTD crew take a blast in teh past and review the musical classic, Dreamgirls. Listen in as they discuss blackouts, plastic surgery, and Norbit (for some reason) in this exciting episode. 

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 142 - Bob Marley: One Love Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 89:47


    The FOTD crew take a trip in the past with a legend as they review Bob Marley: One Love, the newest biopic hitting theaters. Listen in as they discuss bad hair, accents, and Jamaican marriages in this exciting new episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 141 - Argylle Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 118:28


    The FOTD crew is back again and coming in hot with a new review of the newest spy movie Argylle. Listne in as they catch you up on what they've been up to, discuss the Superbowl, and talk about lies in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. - 140 Expectations 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 174:14


    The annual Expectations episode has made its triumphant return. The FOTD crew talk about their personal ups and downs in entertainment from the previous year and also share the tv shows and movies they're excited about in 2024. Plus they are once again joined by the incredible Jazmine Chilo. Tune on in to this exciting episode kicking off Year 4 of the First Ones to Die Podcast.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 139 - Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 102:20


    MERRY CHRISTMAS! The FOTD crew do their annual Christmas Special. This year they do a double review, reviewing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and The Year Without A Santa Claus. Listen in as they talk about doctors with bad bed side manner, Mrs. Claus, and so much more in this jolly episode. 

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 138 - Wonka Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 123:30


    The FOTD crew review the musical prequel to the childhood classic Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Wonka. Listen in as they discuss the whimsy, the magic, and the blandness of certain singers in this fun review. 

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 136 - Thanksgiving Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 113:50


    Still feeling the turkey day spirit, the FOTD crew review the newest slasher movie to hit theatres, Thanksgiving. Listen in as they discuss stuffing, Basting people, highschoolers and so much more in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 136 - Thanksgiving Special 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 98:08


    In honor of Thanksgiving, the FOTD crew return with another Thanksgiving special with a special guest even. Listen in as they talk about their favorite sides, Black Friday, and so much more fun stuff in this exciting and delicious episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 135 - Actor/ Writers Strike Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 96:31


    With the historic Actor and Writers Strike over, the First Ones to Die crew breakdown the deals, the effects, and so much more in this very informative episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 134 - Favorite Commercials

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 108:06


    Alex and Jerome discuss their favorite tv commercials form over the years. Listen in as they talk about the Superbowl, Old Spice, and of course... Puppy Monkey Baby in this exciting episode.

    The First ones to Die: Ep. 133 - Halloween Special Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 51:05


    The awesome conclusion to their two part Halloween Special, the FOTD crew try some new candies frm all over. Tune on in.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 132 - Halloween Special 2023 Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 84:36


    The FOTD Crew are back with new costumes and ready to do their Halloween Special for the year. Listen in as they share their Halloween memories, thoughts on Studio Ghibli, and so much more in this fun first section of their two part special.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 131 - How we'd react to possession

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 83:25


    The FOTD crew discuss ways to respond to demon possession. Listen in as they discuss fast food, falling, and 48 hour possession in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 130 - Lets Make a Horror Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 82:54


    The FOTD crew make their own horror movies. Listen in as they make their pitches for what they want to see on the big screen that looks spooky and creepy.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 129 - Books that Should be Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 94:33


    The FOTD crew discuss some of their favorite books that they think should be movies or tv shows. Listen in as they discuss genies, books of the month, and so much more in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 128 - Monsters and Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 93:10


    The FOTD crew pitch their picks for movies they'd love to see based on Myths and Monsters of legend. Listen in as they discuss were-sloths, camping, and even Tupac in this exciting episode.

    The First Ones to Die: Ep. 127 - Lets Make a Reality Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 110:07


    In this episode the FOTD crew put their heads to make their own reality show in this exciting episode. Listen in as they discuss their different pitches, preferred tropes, and... cereal? None the less, tuen on in for this exciting episode.

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