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Happy Halloween: David Dastmalchian & Leah Kilpatrick Are Back!

Oct 27, 2026 · 1h 1m

Summary

David Dastmalchian and Leah Kilpatrick reunite with host John Goblikon to discuss their new comics, "The Accessories" and "Kingdom of Earth," and Dastmalchian's role as M. Bison in the upcoming "Street Fighter" film. The trio also plays a horror movie trivia game and shares Halloween traditions, including Kilpatrick's elaborate special effects costumes.

Topics discussed

Intro, audio apology, and M. Bison reveal Surprise guest arrival and introductions Halloween costume discussion and vaccine joke Microphone fix and costume craftsmanship Halloween prep and busy October schedules Presidential physical and Halloween traditions Spooky records and buying Halloween decor Studio decor and horror movie game setup Goblin Magic promo and wrestling guest intro Wrestling promo coaching session Horror movie logline guessing game Silence of the Lambs and Shawshank trivia First Lady movie and Late Night with David Letterman Street Fighter cast and Meryl Streep cameo Method acting and the meaning of M. Bison Character analysis and superhero film comparisons Growing up with video game adaptations On-set experience and geeking out together Pro wrestlers in Street Fighter and commitment Favorite Street Fighter characters and player types Comic book journey and visual aids The Accessories comic and Wild Links The Accessories plot and henchmen dynamics Kingdom of Earth comic overview Grave Conversations podcast and casket interviews Rapid fire questions and ghost survival plan Promo for comics, Street Fighter, and socials Script reading challenge and costume swap Outro and final banter
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