Deep Cuts: The Game

Deep Cuts: The Game is a movie trivia podcast where actors, filmmakers, critics, and podcasters compete in fun, fast-paced games about film history and surprising filmographies. Hosted by Jeff Penn and Alex Young, each episode explores the hidden roles, forgotten performances, and unexpected connections that make up the deep cuts of Hollywood careers. Guests join to talk movies, promote projects, and test their film knowledge.

Deep Cuts: The Game is a tv podcast hosted by jeff.penn, with 114 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

jeff.penn hosts Deep Cuts: The Game, a tv show with 114 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Season 3 Episode 29: Laurie Love: Action, Stunts & Deep Cuts (#106)

  Aug 16, 202654 minS3

  This week on Deep Cuts: The Game , we’re joined by actress Laurie Love , alongside co-host Alex Young and the return of Shea from Film War! Laurie takes us behind the scenes of her career and the many different hats she’s worn in the entertainment industry. We talk acting, stunts, casting, and even the all-important world of craft services — because apparently, surviving Hollywood requires knowing where the snacks are. Then it’s game time! Three massive movies go under the Deep Cuts microscope, as our players try to dig up the most obscure, unexpected, and downright “Wait… THEY were in that?!” actors they can remember. It’s another episode packed with movie trivia, Hollywood stories, questionable memories, and some seriously deep cuts. The deeper the cut, the more points they get!

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  Episode #28

  Season 3 Episode 28: Neighbours, Nightmares & Miniature Worlds with Charles Pieper (#105)

  Aug 9, 20261h 10mS3

  In this episode of Deep Cuts, co-host Alex Young is joined by frequent guest Craig Smeaton and special guest, film writer Charles Pieper, for a conversation that moves between filmmaking, miniature worlds, and the bizarre realities of everyday life. Charles shares insights into his work, creative process, and the stop-motion projects he has on the horizon—exploring the patience, imagination, and strange details that make handcrafted filmmaking so distinctive. From there, things get more personal as the conversation turns to crazy neighbours, memorable encounters, and the kind of stories that are almost too strange to be true. We also dig into our reactions to the latest alien-disclosure release, discussing its big ideas, its impact, and where it lands for us. To round things off, the game takes us through three spooky, gothic, and wonderfully offbeat cinematic worlds. It’s a funny, strange, and delightfully unpredictable episode of Deep Cuts.

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  Episode #27

  Season 3 Episode 27: No Crying in Deep Cuts with Ann Cusack (#104)

  Aug 2, 20261h 19mS3

  Ann Cusack joins Deep Cuts: The Game! This week, Jeff Penn welcomes acclaimed actress Ann Cusack to the hot seat, with co-host Alex Young and returning favorite Sam Berry joining the fun. Known for her memorable performances across film and television, Ann shares stories from her career, reflects on working alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names, and proves that even seasoned actors can be challenged when it comes to the smallest names in the credits. Then it's time for the game. Armed with three unforgettable films, Jeff puts Ann, Alex, and Sam to the test as they dig deep into their movie knowledge, searching for the most obscure actors they can remember. Every round brings surprising answers, unexpected connections, and plenty of laughs as the competition heats up. Can Ann outplay two devoted movie fans? Will Alex finally reclaim bragging rights? And does Sam have another deep-cut masterpiece up his sleeve?

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  Episode #26

  Season 3 Episode 26 No Small Parts with Courtney Gains (#103)

  Jul 26, 20261h 10mS3

  Actor and musician Courtney Gains joins Deep Cuts: The Game alongside guest hosts Amanda Jane Stern and Brantley Palmer for one of our most entertaining episodes yet. Known for stealing scenes in some of the most memorable films of the '80s and beyond, Courtney shares hilarious stories from his decades in Hollywood, reflects on building a career as one of the great character actors of his generation, and talks about his passion for making music. His self-deprecating humor, incredible memory, and behind-the-scenes stories make this an episode movie fans won't want to miss. Then it's time for the game, where Courtney, Amanda, and Brantley dig deep into three classic films, searching for the most obscure actors they can find. Will anyone uncover the deepest cuts, or will Courtney's encyclopedic knowledge prove impossible to beat? It's a fun, funny, and nostalgia-filled episode packed with great stories, unexpected trivia, and plenty of laughs.

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  Episode #25

  Season 3 Episode 25: Close Calls and Deep Cuts with BoJesse Christopher (#102)

  Jul 19, 20261h 17mS3

  Actor, writer, producer, and director BoJesse Christopher joins Alex Young and returning Deep Cuts favorite Brantley Palmer for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about life in Hollywood. BoJesse shares stories from his career, including the roles he landed, the opportunities that slipped away, and the unpredictable twists that come with working in the entertainment industry. From audition rooms and near-misses to memorable performances and behind-the-scenes insights, the conversation offers a fascinating look at the highs, lows, and surprises of a career spent in front of and behind the camera. Then it's time for Deep Cuts: The Game, where our guests put their movie knowledge to the test by digging deep into the casts of three cult favorites packed with unforgettable characters, quirky performances, and plenty of obscure names. Who will uncover the deepest cuts and claim victory? Tune in for great stories, plenty of laughs, and another battle of cinematic obscurity.

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