Episode 129: Zero Charisma (2013)

In this episode, we merge our love for our two most prominent hobbies by checking out a film that takes a brutally honest look at people playing roleplaying games. Join us as we check out the highly under seen and underrated Zero Charisma from 2013. Delight as we identify ourselves in the gags and points made by the film and share some of our own RPG war stories. But before all that, more theater trips as Jason weighs in on the new He-Man and Dustin breaks down whether Backrooms is worth the hype. Plus on brand for the episode we recount our recent trip to Origins Game Fair and our descent into madness passing one of the nights by watching some Freddy's Nightmares. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Masters of the Universe (2026) & Freddy's Nightmares (1988) & Widow's Bay (2026)
-Dustin: Freddy's Nightmares (1988) & Spider-Noir (2026) & Stigmatized Properties: Possession (2025) & Backrooms (2026)

Show Notes:
-Zero Charisma Trailer
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Next Time:
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)