Episodes
It’s the final episode of Locke & Key Season 1 as our podcast recaps “Crown of Shadows.” Secrets are revealed, lives are changed forever, and twist after twist reveals Dodge’s intentions. But can the Locke kids and company stop her before it’s too late...
Published 03/20/20
Dodge’s endgame begins as we recap Locke & Key Season 1, Episode 9, “Echoes.” Now that the secret about Lucas is out, Tyler and Kinsey go on the offensive to track down what it is, exactly, Dodge is after. Meanwhile, Bode teams up with Rufus,
Published 03/17/20
Nina goes off the wagon and Dodge gets a head of the game as our Locke & Key podcast recaps “Ray of F**king Sunshine.” Tyler and Kinsey are finally up to speed with what’s going on with the lady in the well, and ready to go on the offensive. But before they can, they have to deal with their mom spiraling out of control. And meanwhile, Ellie and Rufus welcome a houseguest who doesn’t have the best of intentions. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID,...
Published 03/13/20
Sam Lesser heads to Keyhouse as our Locke & Key podcast recaps “Dissection” and secrets from the past are revealed. While Tyler is off hooking up with Dodge, Kinsey, Bode and Nina are left alone to fend for themselves against Sam’s second attack. But is Sam the villain he seems to be? Or just a tragic figure like anyone else on the show? SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK....
Published 03/10/20
Kinsey takes the Savini Squad on a dangerous mission to the Drowning Caves as we recap Locke & Key “The Black Door” on Netflix. While she’s almost getting killed, Tyler is flirting with danger of his own, Nina tries to grapple with the death of Joe Ridgeway, and Duncan starts to realize that something might be very wrong with his memories. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND...
Published 02/28/20
As Nina gets closer to the truth about Rendell, the kids discover new keys and our Locke & Key podcast recaps “Family Tree.” It’s the halfway point of season one, and at least one member of the Locke family crosses the line, thanks to the discovery of the Music Box Key. Meanwhile, Tyler tries to step up, while Bode prepares for the return of the well lady, and two big twists mean the Lockes maybe can’t trust anything they think they know. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON...
Published 02/21/20
Tyler and Kinsey play around with the Head Key and Echo makes her move as we recap Locke & Key “The Keepers Of The Keys.” In the fourth episode of Season 1, Kinsey is living it up after removing her fear — and Scot is seeing the results. Meanwhile, Bode tries to stop the lady in the well from getting back into the house, and Nina discovers a secret ping pong room. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON...
Published 02/18/20
Step inside our minds as we unlock the third episode of Netflix’s Locke & Key Season 1, “Head Games.” It’s a tale told in three parts, exploring Tyler, Kinsey and Bode’s relationship with their deceased father Rendell Locke, while Nina Locke discovers a few secrets of her own. And in the background, the Well Lady is doing some real messed up stuff (and eating some delicious looking donuts). SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR...
Published 02/14/20
The Locke family starts to settle in to Matheson on the second episode of the Locke & Key Netflix series, “Trapper/Keeper.” While Bode continues to discover magical keys and try to come up with a plan to stop the Well Lady, Tyler just wants to have a normal day at school, and Kinsey gets splattered with blood. Meanwhile, Nina is starting to find out she might not know her husband Rendell as well as she thinks she does. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID,...
Published 02/10/20
The Locke & Key Netflix series officially kicks off with the first episode, “Welcome to Matheson,” and we’ve got your recap podcast right here. After the Locke family suffers tragedy, they head to the town of Matheson to start fresh. But when they arrive, they discover new friends, new enemies, new threats, and a strange world of magical keys. Let’s unlock all of it, right here, right now. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR...
Published 02/07/20
All good things come to an end, and so does Locke & Key as we recap the final volume of the series (for now), “Alpha & Omega.” Dodge finally has the Omega Key, and he’s ready to bring hell to prom night. But first, the Locke kids all have a little growing up to do. Plus, things get personal when Pete gets cut in half, and Justin wears a sweet suit. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM...
Published 02/04/20
Locke & Key editor and IDW President, Publisher and CCO Chris Ryall joins us for a special interview breaking down all things Locke & Key. From getting writer Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez together, to all three adaptations of the comics, to what’s next for the series, we cover it all. Plus, an exciting, definitely real announcement about the future of fan favorite character Doctor Zalben. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE...
Published 02/03/20
Let’s go back to May, 2012 for a special bonus episode of our Locke & Key podcast for a replay of our live show with writer Joe Hill! Taped after the end of “Clockworks” and before “Alpha & Omega,” Hill joined out weekly live show to chat about all things Locke & Key, including: the origin of the series; his sympathy for the villain; working with artist Gabriel Rodriguez; why the story ended up in comics, instead of prose; and so much more. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY:...
Published 02/01/20
It’s the penultimate volume of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s Locke & Key, and it’s time to take a journey to the past in “Clockworks.” As we bounce through time, we see how the keys (and locks) began back during the Revolutionary War, while teen Rendell Locke makes some disastrous decisions that lead directly to the predicament his family finds themselves in, in modern times. And in the present, Kinsey and Tyler start to put the pieces together, while Bode gets ready to make his final...
Published 01/31/20
On a special episode of Locke & Key: Unlocked, we chat it up with Locke & Key‘s artist supreme, Gabriel Rodriguez! From the initial conception of the IDW comic book series, to the various attempts to bring the comic book series to screen, we break it all down. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Music from...
Published 01/27/20
After four volumes of build-up, Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s Locke & Key “Keys to the Kingdom” finally introduces us to the character find of the century. The volume also contains a series of seeming one-shots include the Eisner nominated “Sparrow,” an issue taking place every day in the month of February, and the game-changing final two-parter, “Detectives.” Plus, we review more of the ongoing saga of Locke & Key‘s complicated TV adaptation, and discuss the comic book Easter eggs...
Published 01/24/20
We’re diving into volume three of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s Locke & Key this episode, with “Crown of Shadows.” First up, a little bit of the media history surrounding the series as rights fall through, and get picked up again. Then we recap the book, featuring the biggest, baddest showdown between Dodge and the Locke kids yet. Plus an emotional coda to the volume proves a hard read for some of our hosts, and we try very hard to remember Uncle Ben’s catchphrase. SUBSCRIBE TO...
Published 01/17/20
In our breakdown of the second volume of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s Locke & Key, “Head Games,” Dodge makes his move, Kinsey removes her fear and sadness, and Tyler acts like a big dumbo. Meanwhile, two standalone issues provide a huge, emotional punch, and there are big teases for what’s to come. We discuss all the things you should, and should not, put inside your head. Plus, Alex and Pete discuss several interviews they may have read or seen, and Justin drops a sweet Fish Police...
Published 01/10/20
On a special bonus episode of our podcast, we’re discussing the first trailer for the Locke & Key TV show on Netflix! What secrets hide in the trailer? What are our reactions to the very first footage from the upcoming show? We break it all down, here. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Music from https://filmmusic.io“Darkest Child” by...
Published 01/08/20
Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s comic book series Locke & Key begins with the first volume, “Welcome to Lovecraft.” After a horrific tragedy, the Locke family moves back to Keyhouse in Lovecraft, but things are about to get much, much worse. Join us as we break down highlights from the first six issues, discuss page breakdowns, and tease a bit of what to expect down the road. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW...
Published 01/03/20
It’s the kick-off episode of our new Locke & Key podcast, a deep dive into Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s best-selling IDW comic book series, as well as the upcoming TV version from Netflix. On our preview episode, we discuss the complicated road the comic has taken to finally make it on screen, as well as our own relationship with the comic… Specifically, how we ended up as bit characters in the series. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKE & KEY: UNLOCKED ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR...
Published 12/25/19