Let’s Commiserate

Let’s Commiserate

by Sam Roberts & David Rodish

Film Reviews TV Reviews

Season 3

Scandal at the Shoe Box

Welcome to Part 3 of our series that introduces you to our whodunnit party games! In this episode, we breakdown “Scandal at the Shoe Box”, a 1920s speakeasy murder mystery party. This is one of our most popular games, and it’s family-friendly! With a rich backstory taking place during the prohibition era, this game includes everything people want in a 1920s party - spunky flappers, smooth-talking gangsters, and a film noir atmosphere! Watch the full episode to hear what you can expect when you purchase this game. What costumes should you get? What type of characters does it include? How difficult is the mystery to solve? Get your copy of the game here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1140019845/digital-printable-murder-mystery-party Try the game and let us know what you think! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Having podcast guest-hosts 0:05:20 Let’s plan a party - YOU choose the theme! 0:13:08 The story behind creating this game 0:19:42 Writing for a big party 0:27:28 The Judge Judy fandom 0:31:28 Character-driven vs. plot-driven 0:36:29 Filming the videos 0:44:50 Costumes, costumes, costumes! 0:46:07 Why this game is special to Sam 0:55:02 The best party we ever had? 0:59:21 Overall thoughts 1:01:50 When should you try this game? Is it family-friendly? 1:04:15 Teasing the next episode and the gangster’s wife! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

The Mysterious Attack at Bettencourt Manor

Welcome to Part 2 of our series that introduces you to our whodunnit party games! In this episode, we breakdown “The Mysterious Attack at Bettencourt Manor”, the first mystery we ever wrote. If you are a fan of the movie Knives Out, then you will definitely love this game! It revolves a recently deceased investment banker and the chaos that ensues when his corrupt family reacts his will reading. It’s got everything - a closed-door whodunnit scenario, a grand mansion setting, and a great twist that we hope you solve! Get your copy of the game here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1126484057/mystery-party-kit-8-16-players-the Try the game and let us know what you think! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! Timestamps: 0:00:00 We’re happy to have you 0:01:36 Sam has given up coffee 0:11:25 Dave’s Pennsylvania trip 0:19:00 Why we started our business 0:23:58 The backstory of the Bettencourts 0:30:30 The game characters 0:33:40 How we’ve simplified the game 0:36:35 The future of this story 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

Treachery at the Racetrack

Welcome to our latest series, where we break down our murder mystery/whodunnit party kits for you! To start things off, we’re discussing “Treachery at the Racetrack”, a FREE murder mystery party sample kit for four players. If you’ve never played a murder mystery game before and you aren’t sure if it’s your thing, this kit is for you. And yes, it’s completely free for you to try! It’s a gift from us to you. Download it for free here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10IM5MBH-n3kvGj3949xH4ROIOOaSpSs7?usp=sharing Try the game and let us know what you think! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Greetings and nonsense 0:03:36 Dave’s trip to Colorado 0:15:05 The latest AI debates 0:22:52 The backstory behind this game 0:29:05 Using real artists 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

"The Mandalorian and Grogu" (2026) Review

We’re late to the party, but we were actually early to the party! We got to see “The Mandalorian and Grogu” on its opening night, AND……it’s exactly what we expected. Is that good? Bad? Somewhere in between? Let us know what you thought of this movie! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

Maul: Shadow Lord - Season 1 Finale Review

Well, well, well, we’ve got ourselves a SERIES! What did Sam think of THAT arrival? What did Dave think? What did YOU think? We discuss: 🍸 Maul-themed cocktails 😱 THAT character’s appearance ⏳ Expectations for the next season Let us know what you thought of the Maul season finale! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

Maul: Shadow Lord - Season 1, Episodes 7 & 8 Review

Is this show trying to be a kids series that adults can enjoy, or an adults series that kids can enjoy? We discuss: 🎶 When musical people hate musicals 🅿️ The stress of getting lost in parking lots 🐣 Is “Maul: Shadow Lord” for kids or for grownups? Let us know what you think of the Maul series so far! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

Maul: Shadow Lord - Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6 Review

New coffee mugs? A gong? Awkward dinner party games? It can only happen here! We discuss: ☕️ Sam’s new present 🥁 A long-awaited addition to the podcast ⏩ The pacing of Maul: Shadow Lord Let us know what you think of the Maul series so far! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

Maul: Shadow Lord - Season 1, Episodes 3 & 4 Review

Maul is rolling right along, and with it comes some familiarity as well as delightful darkness. We discuss: ☕️ The joys of shopping for coffee in a crowded grocery store 🔁 Recycled plot lines in these Star Wars series 🔥 How Maul: Shadow Lord leans into the character’s darkness in the best way Let us know what you think of the Maul series so far! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

Ending the Podcast? + Maul: Shadow Lord Review

Sadly, this is not clickbait. This is will be the final season of our podcast! It was not an easy decision, but we hope you understand our explanation. But we’re not going away just yet! We still have a LOT to talk about! We discuss: 🎬 What led to this decision 🏋️‍♂️ The debate on closing rings ⭐️ Our initial takes on Maul: Shadow Lord Let us know what you think of the new Star Wars series so far! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

Season 2

The Orient Express Fantasy Draft

In a conclusion to their very thorough deep dive into “Murder on the Orient Express”, the boys are now making their final rulings! Join them as they do a ‘fantasy draft’ of their favorite cast members from each adaptation that they’ve reviewed. Some picks are easy, others not so much! We discuss: 🕵🏻‍♂️ Who is the best Poirot for THIS story? 🏆 Some surprising opinions on the 2017 film 🎬 The best director of all three Let us know what you think of our picks! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand: https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

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