Candy Men is a podcast all about Sweet Tooth, Netflix’s adaptation of Jeff Lemire’s Vertigo comic book. On the Candy Men podcast, we recap episodes of Sweet Tooth, and then review of piece of candy. We do not, however, discuss the Candyman horror film series, which we realize is confusing. Sorry.
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Here’s the official synopsis of Sweet Tooth:
Ten years ago “The Great Crumble” wreaked havoc on the world and led to the mysterious emergence of hybrids — babies born part human, part animal. Unsure if hybrids are the cause or result of the virus, many humans fear and hunt them. After a decade of living safely in his secluded forest home, a sheltered hybrid deer-boy named Gus (Christian Convery) unexpectedly befriends a wandering loner named Jepperd (Nonso Anozie). Together they set out on an extraordinary adventure across what’s left of America in search of answers— about Gus’ origins, Jepperd’s past, and the true meaning of home. But their story is full of unexpected allies and enemies, and Gus quickly learns the lush, dangerous world outside the forest is more complex than he ever could have imagined. Based on the DC comic book series by Jeff Lemire, SWEET TOOTH is executive produced by Jim Mickle, Beth Schwartz, Robert Downey, Jr., Susan Downey, Amanda Burrell, and Linda Moran.
Filmed: New Zealand
Executive Producer / Writer / Director / Co-Showrunner: Jim Mickle
Executive Producer / Writer / Co-Showrunner: Beth Schwartz
Executive Producers: Susan Downey, Robert Downey, Jr., Amanda Burrell, Linda Moran
Based on the characters created by Jeff Lemire for Vertigo
Cast: Christian Convery (Gus), Nonso Anozie (Tommy Jepperd), Adeel Akhtar (Dr. Aditya Singh), Aliza Vellani (Rani Singh), Stefania LaVie Owen (Bear), Dania Ramirez (Aimee Eden), Neil Sandilands (General Abbot), with Will Forte (Father) and James Brolin (Narrator)
On a special bonus episode of our Sweet Tooth podcast, we’re talking to Amanda Burrell, Executive Producer of the series and President of Team Downey. Find out what went on behind the scenes of the show’s New Zealand shoot, how it dealt with COVID, the jump from Hulu to Netflix, and why they’re ready to […]
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Sweet Tooth co-showrunner and director Jim Mickle joins the podcast to help break down everything about Season 1 of the hit Netflix series. From adapting the comic to screen, to how they cast Gus, to tackling the Bobby puppet, to finishing the show mere days before it needed to go online, Mickle walks us through […]
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It’s the end of the road for Gus and company as we recap the Sweet Tooth Season 1 finale, “Big Man.” After the revelations of the previous episode, Gus has to reckon with who – and what – he is now. Meanwhile, we flash back to Jepperd at the beginning of the apocalypse, leading to […]
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Flash back pre-apocalypse to find out how Gus’ parents met as we break down Sweet Tooth Episode 7, “When Pubba Met Birdie.” As Gus closes in on his Mom’s house with Bear and Jepperd, we meet them back when they worked at the same lab together… And find out not just how the Sick might […]
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Come on ride that train as we recap Sweet Tooth Season 1 Episode 6, “Stranger Danger on a Train.” Gus, Bear and Jepperd hop the train to Colorado, and encounter an old friend of the Big Man’s. Meanwhile, Singh and Rani meet General Abbot, and make a very dangerous deal. And Aimee and Pigtail discover […]
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Gus spends some time with the Animal Army as recap Sweet Tooth Episode 4, “Secret Sauce.” While Gus bonds with Bear, Jepperd faces a trial of his own due to his time with the Last Men. Meanwhile, Singh and Rani hit a crossroads with their nosey neighbor, and Aimee makes a big decision about the […]
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Gus and Jepperd travel to the market as we recap Sweet Tooth Episode 3, “Weird Deer S**t.” Gus is trying to get to the train to Colorado, but runs into some trouble thanks to caramel apples, and some of Jepperd’s special candy. Meanwhile, Singh and his wife attend a Survivor’s Day party that goes extremely […]
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Gus and Jepperd begin their journey for real as our Sweet Tooth podcast recaps Episode 2, “Sorry About All The Dead People.” After Gus goes on a bender eating Jepperd’s food, they spend the night with a family at a Visitors Center, and Gus discovers that maybe his father wasn’t being so truthful, after all. […]
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It’s time to recap the premiere episode of Netflix’s Sweet Tooth, titled “Out Of The Deep Woods” as we officially kick off our podcast. As the world falls due to The Great Crumble, we meet a young animal hybrid named Gus who is sheltered from the world by his father, but has a much greater […]
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