Tread Perilously is a podcast in which hosts Erik Amaya and author Justin Robinson watch the “worst” episodes of popular TV shows, attempting to determine if they would continue to watch the series based on the most off-key moments.

This Week: Constantine‘s “The Devil’s Vinyl”

Tread Perilously‘s devilish October continues with a journey into Constantine‘s reality with “The Devil’s Vinyl.”

When an acetate recording alleged to contain the First of the Fallen’s voice is uncovered after decades of being hidden, John, a musician’s wife, and Papa Midnite all vie for the record. But the vinyl itself has a will of its own and listening to the track it contains can be … killer. Will John figure out a way to hold onto it for future security or will he be forced to destroy it? If he fails, plenty of Chicagoans will fall under its icy, but still infernal spell.

Erik and Justin discuss the pronunciation of “Constantine.” Comic book conversations lead far into the weeds. Lanterns talk becomes unavoidable. The filmographies of episode writers Mark Verheiden and David S. Goyer are examined. Erik’s Alan Moore impression fails him. Justin shares his Jack the Ripper hypothesis. Erik praises star Matt Ryan for his take on John and his continued appearances as the character in other shows and media. Attempts are made to decipher the Marvel Zodiac logo. The truth about British townhouses is revealed. A question about the “Chicago, Southside” location burn-in leads to the truth about Constantine‘s production hub. Reactions to Michael Douglas’s autobiography emerge and Tom Bomdadil still doesn’t fit in your script.

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