Gank That Drank: A Supernatural Drinking Game Podcast

Changing Channels • Rebroadcast

Welcome to TV Land: Gank That Drank Takes on "Changing Channels" REBROADCAST Welcome to this episode of Gank That Drank: A Supernatural Drinking Game Podcast. Hosts Krissy Lenz and Nate McWhortor dive into one of Supernatural's most beloved meta episodes—Season 5, Episode 8, "Changing Channels." This November 2009 gem throws Sam and Dean Winchester through a whirlwind of TV genres, from sitcoms to medical dramas, as they face off against the Trickster (spoiler: he's actually the archangel Gabriel). It's a brilliant showcase of Supernatural's ability to blend humor, heart, and mythology while paying homage to classic television. Krissy and Nate break down why "Changing Channels" works so well as both a standalone monster-of-the-week episode and a crucial piece of Season 5's apocalyptic arc. They discuss the show's masterful parodies—from the Full House-style opening to the Grey's Anatomy-inspired Dr. Sexy MD sequences, complete with ridiculous cowboy boots and dramatic back-stabbings. The hosts share their thoughts on which TV genre sequences hit hardest (CSI's pun-heavy crime scene is a particular favorite) and debate whether the episode deserves a spot in Supernatural's top 10. They also explore the deeper themes: Gabriel's plea for Sam and Dean to "play your part," the Cain and Abel allegory that runs throughout the series, and why this episode proved Supernatural deserved to survive beyond Season 5. The drinking game rules for "Changing Channels" are as wild as the episode itself: take two drinks every time the channel changes, sip for "doctor," drink for "nutcracker," and waterfall during the CSI pun-fest. Special shots are reserved for "son of a bitch" and "stat."  Additional highlights from this episode: * Why showing someone the "weird one-off" episodes is the best way to hook them on a TV series * Dean's guilty pleasure obsession with Dr. Sexy MD and why he knows way too much about it * The genius (and expense) of recreating multiple TV genres in a single 42-minute episode * Sam as Knight Rider's KITT—and the uncomfortable trunk implications * Why "Changing Channels" represents Supernatural finding its voice and creative confidence * Lesson learned: Set boundaries with your family and confront those squabbles—don't let things fester like the Winchester brothers (or archangels, for that matter). Want more Gank That Drank? Visit TruStory FM to explore the full catalog and discover other great shows on the network. Become a member at trustory.fm/join [http://trustory.fm/join] for early, ad-free access to episodes plus exclusive bonus content in every show! Connect with the hosts: Find Krissy and Nate at the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre [https://nctphoenix.com/] in downtown Mesa, Arizona, and follow the podcast on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MostExcellent80s], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mostexcellentpod/], and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/krissylenz.bsky.social]. What's your favorite TV parody moment from "Changing Channels"? Did the Nutcracker game show or the genital herpes commercial make you laugh hardest? --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website [https://trustory.fm/join/] to learn more.

Mystery Spot • Rebroadcast

Groundhog Dean: Reliving Tuesday's Deaths on Repeat REBROADCAST Welcome to this episode of Gank That Drank: A Supernatural Drinking Game Podcast. Krissy Lenz and Nate McWhortor tackle one of Supernatural's most beloved episodes—S3 E11 "Mystery Spot"—where Sam watches Dean die over and over again in a time loop nightmare. Heat of the moment? More like heat of the trauma. Grab your hot sauce, cue up Asia, and prepare to waterfall through Dean's gargling sessions as the hosts break down this quintessential monster-of-the-week turned emotional gut-punch. Time Loops, Tricksters, and Tragic Tuesdays The episode follows Sam trapped in a Groundhog Day scenario where every Tuesday ends with Dean's death—shot, crushed by falling furniture, choking on sausage, electrocuted, even mauled by a dog. The hosts dissect how the repetition builds dread while maintaining Supernatural's signature humor, praising Jared Padalecki's exhausting emotional performance and Jensen Ackles' consistent chipper energy. When Sam finally identifies the culprit—Richard Speight Jr.'s trickster enjoying strawberry syrup instead of his usual maple—the reveal shifts from comedy to tragedy. The trickster's lesson about not sacrificing themselves for each other hits hard, especially when Sam experiences six months without Dean. Krissy and Nate explore the trickster's later identity as the archangel Gabriel and debate whether this retroactive reveal enhances or complicates the character's motivations. The Drinking Game Rules Rules included drinking for every "Heat of the Moment" play (11 times!), waterfalling during Dean's gargling sessions, Sam catching hot sauce, X-Files references, syrup swaps, the trickster reveal, Huey Lewis appearances, and Bobby's phone calls—totaling 27 drinks that perfectly captured the episode's repetitive structure. Additional Highlights: * The flamingo-themed hotel bathroom deserves its own appreciation * Dean's inappropriate 2008-era jokes haven't aged well ("Travis Bickle in a skirt") * This was reportedly one of Padalecki's least favorite episodes to film due to a week of crying scenes * The relief of hearing "Back in Time" instead of "Heat of the Moment" hits different * Nate's theory: Gabriel isn't the first trickster—he's wearing the dead trickster's identity Final Thoughts Krissy and Nate agree "Mystery Spot" showcases Supernatural at its creative peak, taking a familiar TV trope and infusing it with genuine heartbreak. The episode works because of the acting chemistry and directorial choices that differentiate each repeated Tuesday while showing Sam's deterioration. It's both hilariously repetitive and devastating—a perfect encapsulation of what makes this show endure. Connect With Us Learn more about Gank That Drank and the TruStory FM network at trustory.fm [http://trustory.fm]. Want early, ad-free access plus bonus content? Join as a member at trustory.fm/join [http://trustory.fm/join]. Find the hosts at Neighborhood Comedy Theatre [https://nctphoenix.com/] in downtown Mesa, Arizona—located between awesome chicken and sandwich spots (and that eternally-closed Butaholics). Follow us: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MostExcellent80s] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mostexcellentpod/] | Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/krissylenz.bsky.social] What would you do if you had to watch your loved one die over and over? Tell us your "Mystery Spot" thoughts on social media! --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website [https://trustory.fm/join/] to learn more.

The Slice Girls

Amazons, Affairs, and Awkward Parenting: Dean's Wild Night Out Welcome to this episode of Gank That Drank: A Supernatural Drinking Game Podcast, where hosts Krissy Lenz and Nate McWhortor dive into Season 7, Episode 13 of Supernatural—"The Slice Girls." What starts as Dean's one-night stand at the Cobalt Room quickly escalates into a literal parenting nightmare when his hookup with Lydia results in a daughter who ages faster than a time-lapse video. Meanwhile, the boys are hunting a killer who's been slicing and dicing men across Seattle, leaving behind mysterious symbols and non-human DNA. Spoiler alert: the two cases are very much connected. Krissy and Nate break down this mythology-heavy monster-of-the-week episode, discussing everything from the awkward AC/DC sex scene soundtrack to the heartbreaking final confrontation between Dean and his daughter Emma. They explore the parallels to Dean's earlier decision to kill Amy, debate whether the episode's international title "Father's Day" (Vatertag in German) would've been better, and appreciate how Supernatural sandwiches compelling standalone stories into its Leviathan-heavy season. The hosts also celebrate guest star Harry Groener as the eccentric Professor Morrison, recognizing him from his iconic role as the Mayor in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Drinking Game Highlights: * Take a drink when someone gets sliced and diced (2 times) * Drink when Bobby is referenced (8-12 times depending on your counting method) * Sip when Sam or Dean talk on the phone (4 times) * Drink when Dean hits Bobby's flask (4 times) * Take a shot when a baby is born (bonus rule!) Additional Thoughts: * The Amazon mythology gets a creepy cult twist with flesh-eating rituals and rapid aging * Dean's mini-fridge situation is depressing: craft singles, half a burrito, and two beers * The close-up cinematography during the bar scene was... a choice * Detective Charlene's red-eyed reveal needed more build-up * In retrospect, drinking every time Emma ages would've been the perfect rule Krissy gives this drinking game 4 out of 5 gold daggers, while Nate awards it 3 out of 5, noting it needed just one more drinking cue to reach perfection. Both agree that Season 7 continues to deliver quality episodes, proving why it's considered one of Supernatural's wheelhouse seasons alongside Season 5. Ready for More? Head to TruStory FM [http://trustory.fm] to explore our full catalog of episodes [https://trustory.fm/gank-that-drank/]. Become a member at trustory.fm/join [http://trustory.fm/join] for early, ad-free access to episodes plus exclusive bonus content where Krissy and Nate chat about this and that. See the Hosts Live! Catch Krissy and Nate performing at Neighborhood Comedy Theatre [https://nctphoenix.com/] in downtown Mesa, Arizona—shows every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM! Connect With Us: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MostExcellent80s] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mostexcellentpod/] * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/krissylenz.bsky.social] Want to hear more from Krissy? Check out The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast [https://trustory.fm/most-excellent-80s-movies-podcast/], where she revisits beloved (and overlooked) 80s films with grown-up eyes. Keep ganking those drinks, save people, hunt things—and as always, be excellent to each other and party on, dudes! --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website [https://trustory.fm/join/] to learn more.

Live Free or TwiHard

Fangs, Feels, and Fake IDs: A Twilight Parody Done Right Welcome to this episode of Gank That Drank: A Supernatural Drinking Game Podcast! Hosts Krissy Lenz and Nate McWhortor are joined by special guest Mandy Kaplan (podcaster, voice actor, and self-proclaimed genius) to tackle one of Supernatural's most delightfully campy episodes—Season 6, Episode 5, "Live Free or TwiHard." If you've ever wondered what happens when the Winchester brothers meet sparkly vampire culture, this is the episode for you. Spoiler alert: it involves fake IDs, poetry-writing bloodsuckers, and Dean getting turned into a vampire while Sam just... watches. The trio breaks down the drinking game rules (teeth sightings, deaths, Twilight references, and the iconic "Sammy" rule) before diving into a hilarious recap of an episode that winks so hard at Twilight it practically needs eye drops. From Kristen and Robert's cringe-worthy meet-cute at a vampire bar to Dean's sexy brooding over Lisa's bed, the hosts celebrate Supernatural's ability to parody while still delivering genuine drama and emotion. Mandy brings fresh eyes to the series, catching references and noting the episode's surprisingly homoerotic undertones—because when Boris tells Dean "you're pretty," we're all thinking it. The conversation flows from Jensen Ackles' questionable dental hygiene in close-up to the heartbreaking reality of Soulless Sam's betrayal, proving that even the campiest episodes pack an emotional punch. In This Episode: * The gang debates whether Dean standing over a vampire's severed head is his sexiest moment (spoiler: opinions vary wildly) * Mandy experiences the joy and confusion of watching Soulless Sam be a total dick without context * A deep dive into Supernatural's flexible vampire rules—because apparently you can cure vampirism, but only sometimes * Why Robert from the vampire nest deserves his own spinoff in the What We Do in the Shadows universe * The realization that Samuel and Sam having the same name is unnecessarily confusing The episode earns high praise from all three participants, with ratings ranging from 4.5 to 5 fangs—er, things—out of 5. Next up: Season 7, Episode 13, "Slice Girls," which promises babies, daggers, and Dean's ongoing struggle with alcoholism. Gank That Drank is a podcast where creativity meets craft beer (or White Claw, or Chardonnay—no judgment). Want to hear more from Krissy and Nate? Catch them live at the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre [https://nctphoenix.com/] in downtown Mesa, Arizona, every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM. Check out Mandy's podcast Make Me a Nerd [https://trustory.fm/make-me-a-nerd/] and Once and Future Parent [https://trustory.fm/once-and-future-parent/] wherever fine podcasts are stored. Ready to join the hunt? Head to TruStory FM [http://trustory.fm/] to explore more episodes, and become a member at trustory.fm/join [http://trustory.fm/join] for early, ad-free access plus exclusive bonus content. Connect with the hosts on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MostExcellent80s], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mostexcellentpod/], and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/krissylenz.bsky.social]—and remember: be excellent to each other and party on, dudes! --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website [https://trustory.fm/join/] to learn more.

The Spear

Angels, Werewolves, and Holiday Mayhem Welcome to this episode of Gank That Drank: A Supernatural Drinking Game Podcast! Hosts Nate McWhortor and Krissy Lenz tackle Supernatural Season 14, Episode 9, "The Spear" — a mid-season finale packed with mythology, returning characters, and enough traumatic head injuries to make your own head spin. This holiday-adjacent episode sees Michael (in a new vessel) recruiting monsters for a sinister plan while the Winchesters scramble to stop him with the help of an unlikely ally: retired hunter-turned-dentist Garth. Nate and Krissy dissect Michael's elaborate trap, which involves archangel grace cocktails, a mysterious egg, Dark World Kaia's spear, and enough espionage attempts to make James Bond cringe. They marvel at Garth's well-meaning but catastrophically bad undercover work, debate the tonal whiplash of mixing Seinfeld-esque comedy music with apocalyptic stakes, and celebrate Jensen Ackles' masterful performance as Michael. The episode culminates in a devastating twist that leaves Dean trapped and the spear destroyed — and the hosts immediately spoil the next episode's incredible hook because they couldn't help themselves. The drinking game features rules for Michael Eyes (the hero rule), traumatic head injuries, decapitations (aka "the full Ichabod"), and various holiday references. While the game lands at a respectable three out of five spears due to several one-off rules, the hosts disagree on their final counts — Krissy catches 11 instances of Michael Eyes to Nate's eight, proving once again that this rule requires serious attention. Special highlights include Cass saying "cookie-tacular" and Dean's festive "Merry frickin' Christmas." Additional Highlights: * Garth's thumbs-up moment deserves its own gif library * The recycling plant exterior shot was criminally underutilized for how cool it looked * Dark World Kaia's motivation remains frustratingly vague, but her spear gets a moment to shine (before being snapped in half) * Exciting announcement: The podcast's first-ever guest, Mandy Kaplan from Make Me a Nerd, will join for Season 6, Episode 5, "Live Free or Twihard" * Bonus content explores favorite spin-offs — both successful and failed — inspired by this backdoor pilot-adjacent episode Nate and Krissy agree that Supernatural’s "The Spear" delivers as a mythology-heavy mid-season finale, even if the tone occasionally veers into confusing territory. Jensen Ackles' portrayal of Michael remains a series highlight, and that final twist stings exactly as intended. The episode earns three out of five spears for its drinking game potential, but five out of five for emotional devastation. Connect with Gank That Drank: Learn more about the show and the TruStory FM network at trustory.fm [https://trustory.fm/]. Want episodes early and ad-free, plus exclusive bonus content? Become a member [http://trustory.fm/join]! Follow along on social media: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MostExcellent80s] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mostexcellentpod/] | Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/krissylenz.bsky.social] * Meet the hosts at Neighborhood Comedy Theatre [https://nctphoenix.com/] in downtown Mesa, Arizona! What's your favorite Supernatural mid-season finale twist? --- Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website [https://trustory.fm/join/] to learn more.