Disaster Artists: The Movie Survival Podcast
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsThe ‘Movie Survival Podcast‘ finds hosts Johnny and Shane taking a comedic approach to prepping culture by assessing iconic scenarios from disaster movies and post-apocalyptic fiction, and the possibilities of survival in each case. ScreenRant.com called it ”an interesting commentary on pop culture while also making way for unlikely survival tips.”
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Desert Island Survival
September 11, 2016 18:37 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBFrom Cast Away to Lost, to real life stories of survival, no scenario seems more daunting than surviving on a desert island. This week, we take a look at some of the techniques you can use to make your stay as pleasant (and brief) as possible. This is perhaps one of our most Tip-filled episodes yet, but we barely scratched the surface. Have some things to add? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and let us know. So we can make the sequel even better. Follow us on: www.facebook.com/Dis...
Could We Survive Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory?
September 02, 2016 00:55 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWith the passing of Gene Wilder this week, we decided to take a look at one of his most beloved films, 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and see if we have what it takes to survive the adventure. Follow us on: www.facebook.com/DisasterArtists/ www.twitter.com/DisasterArtists & SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1050833027 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Green Room
August 23, 2016 01:22 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week, we go on the road for our first live tour, only to end up spending the night locked inside the green room, with a group of blood thirsty skinheads on the other-side of the door. Green Room is a 2015 American horror film written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier and starring Patrick Stewart and the late Anton Yelchin. In it, a young punk rock band find themselves at odds against a group of White Supremacists after walking in on a fresh crime scene. Follow us on: www.face...
Book of Eli: Religion in the Apocalypse w/ Gordo from Those Conspiracy Guys
July 27, 2016 17:54 - 2 hours - 124 MBThis week Johnny is joined by Gordo from Those Conspiracy Guys to talk about religion in the Apocalypse, and the 2010 film Book Of Eli, starring Denzel Washington. Gordon's Podcast and a collection of articles on a wide range of conspiratorial, political, and paranormal topics can be found at www.thoseconspiracyguys.com Keep up to date with their future episodes and live blab show on their twitter @tconspiracyguys If you want to support us, grab one of our BRAND NEW T-SHIRTS (as well a...
The Birds
July 12, 2016 02:49 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBFrom Dinosaurs to their descendants, we test our skills against The Birds, in Alfred Hitchcock's classic tale of shock and terror. This is the last of our "When Animals Attack" episodes for this season, we'll see you next time for something completely different (kinda). Follow us on: www.facebook.com/DisasterArtists/ www.twitter.com/DisasterArtists & SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1050833027 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jurassic Park
July 06, 2016 17:33 - 2 hours - 116 MBWe're joined by our friend and lifelong Jurassic Park fan, Darren, to discuss what went wrong on Isla Nublar, and how we might have fared. Darren's 'Lets Play' videos can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRDTX2S2p6PG6qWa8B-l5A Jurassic Park is a 1993 science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg, where genetically engineered dinosaurs are brought back from extinction with dire consequences. It is based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. Fo...
JAWS!
June 27, 2016 03:28 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBWe celebrate one of the most important weeks in the calendar year, Shark Week, by testing our skills against the titular character (That's right, we ain't calling him Bruce) of the seminal man versus nature tale. Jaws is a 1975 film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter Benchley's 1974 novel of the same name. It tells the story of a giant shark that attacks beach-goers at a small island, prompting the local police chief to hunt it with the help of an ichthyologist and a profession...
The Grey (Man V Wolf)
June 21, 2016 02:09 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBThis week we head once more into the fray, into the last good fight we'll ever know.... against wolves, and Liam Neeson's terrible instincts. The Grey is a 2011 thriller co-written and directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Liam Neeson. It is based on the short-story "Ghost Walker" by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers, who also served as co-writer on the adaption. Follow us on: www.facebook.com/DisasterArtists/ www.twitter.com/DisasterArtists & SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on iTunes: www.itunes.apple.co...
Cujo (When Rabid Dogs Attack)
June 13, 2016 02:35 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBIn our first in a series of 'When Animals Attack' episodes, we delve into Stephen King's Cujo. Where a rabid dog terrorizes the ill-fainted town of Castle Rock, Maine.aine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mutant Problem
June 05, 2016 04:04 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBImagine a world where a small group of humans have seemingly transformed into entirely new beings? Should they be feared? Or are they simply just passing another step on on the ladder of evolution? This week, we try to solve The Mutant Problem. Follow us on: www.facebook.com/DisasterArtists/ www.twitter.com/DisasterArtists & SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on iTunes: www.itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1050833027
Superhero Showdown! (Batman v Superman & Captain America: Civil War)
May 29, 2016 21:44 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBWhether it is a political elegance that divides a team, or the philosophical difference between an alien and a psychotic billionaire; it seems more and more common to see super heroes fight amongst themselves these days, and when this happens, nobody is safe. This week we look at what we could do to survive as bystanders to a superhero showdown, its likelihood, and the biggest question of all: if there is even a 1% chance that one could destroy the earth, shouldn't we destroy him first? ...
10 Catastrophic Events Threatening our Future (Apocalypse Watch, May 2016)
May 23, 2016 00:34 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWe're back! with something of a catch up, and preview of future episodes. As well as brief discussion on the future of farming, our new listeners, the 10 catastrophic events threatening our species, Johnny's progress on Fallout, kick-starter cons, and sex-bots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Running Man w/ Gordon from Those Conspiracy Guys
April 18, 2016 15:32 - 3 hours - 128 MBThe season finale of Disaster Artists and we're on the run, with one half of Those Conspiracy Guys, Gordon Rochford. Gordon is a host, producer, and a technical powerhouse over at Those Conspiracy Guys, where he and Paul cast a light into the dark corners of corruption, conspiracy and suppression. Their bi-weekly podcast & a collection of articles can be found at: www.thoseconspiracyguys.com The Running Man is a 1987 film loosely based on the 1982 novel The Running Man, written by Stephen ...
Fahrenheit 451
April 09, 2016 16:38 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBHosts Johnny and Shane tackle the various disaster scenarios you‘ve seen played out in fiction. From Nuclear War to Zombie Outbreaks, from taking on a rogues‘ gallery of horror movie villains to surviving a trip to a mad man‘s chocolate factory, we see how likely these scenarios are, and what you can do to survive.If you‘ve ever watched a disaster movie or read a post-apocalyptic novel and wondered how well you‘d do in those scenarios, then this is the podcast for you.Find more here: https://...
Lord of the Flies
March 31, 2016 00:53 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBLord of the Flies is a 1954 novel by Nobel Prize-winning English author William Golding about a group of British boys stuck on an uninhabited island who try to govern themselves with disastrous results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Purge
March 21, 2016 01:54 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBIts Purge night, and so comes the question - Would we survive it? Would we participate? and does the concept make any sense at all?If you want to support us, grab one of our BRAND NEW T-SHIRTS (as well as some other cool merch) form our TeePublic Store : https://www.teepublic.com/stores/disasterartists Follow us on: www.facebook.com/DisasterArtists/ www.twitter.com/DisasterArtists & SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US on iTunes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dante's Peak
March 11, 2016 01:18 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBHosts Johnny and Shane tackle the various disaster scenarios you‘ve seen played out in fiction. From Nuclear War to Zombie Outbreaks, from taking on a rogues‘ gallery of horror movie villains to surviving a trip to a mad man‘s chocolate factory, we see how likely these scenarios are, and what you can do to survive.If you‘ve ever watched a disaster movie or read a post-apocalyptic novel and wondered how well you‘d do in those scenarios, then this is the podcast for you.Find more here: https://...
The Yellowstone Super-Volcano
March 02, 2016 01:18 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThe Yellowstone Caldera is a super-volcano located in Yellowstone National Park in the United States, sometimes referred to as the Yellowstone Super-volcano.Many believe that if it were to erupt, it might mean the extinction of our species. But that's the stuff of fiction, right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Survival Cannibalism: The Donner Party #2
February 15, 2016 21:12 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBAfter last weeks episode, we sit down in a cafe to discuss the finer points of Survival Cannibalism & one of the subjects most famous case studies, The Donner Party.Apologies for the sound this week, unforeseen circumstances kept us out of the bunker. We'll be back as normal next week with Super Volcanoes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Donner Party
February 07, 2016 22:51 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBFrom the Archives! We give a little background to The Donner Party. The Donner Party (sometimes called the Donner-Reed Party) was a group of American pioneers who set out for California in a wagon train in May 1846. Delayed by a series of mishaps and mistakes, they spent the winter snowbound in the Sierra Nevada. The group became infamous for resorting to cannibalism in order to survive , but there's a lot more to their story than that. This episode was originally recorded as part of Yesterye...
The Road
January 31, 2016 04:08 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThings get bleak as we leave our bunker and take on The Road. The Road is a 2006 novel by American writer Cormac McCarthy. It is a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and son, and a journey they undertake in the years after an unspecified cataclysm has destroyed most of civilization. In it they must survive the nuclear winter and the worst of man. The book was made into a film in 2009, directed by John Hillcoat and starring Viggo Mortensen. CAUTION! This one contains some dark topics, such as c...
Home Alone (Christmas Special)
December 25, 2015 03:35 - 1 hour - 84 MBWhats this? Two episodes in one week? Yes gang, here's our first ever Christmas special, in which we settle down by a log fire and reminisce on childhood fears and Christmases past. Prepare for tangents galore as we try and work our way through the harrowing survival epic that is Home Alone. Enjoy this one, and we'll see you some time in the New Year. If the world should end before then though, have a wonderful Christmas, a happy New Year, and A Nice Apocalypse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Preparing for Disaster
December 23, 2015 02:37 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBToday we're talking about the history of the prepping movement, what exactly it all means, and where you should start.Stay tuned for our Christmas special coming later this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Martian
December 16, 2015 23:49 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIn which we join Mark Watney in colonizing Mars. In this episode we discuss the novel The Martian, and its cinematic adaption, focusing primarily on one of its key aspects, growing crops... and coping with no ketchup and an abundance of disco music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Martian
December 16, 2015 23:49 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIn which we join Mark Watney in colonizing Mars. In this episode we discuss the novel The Martian, and its cinematic adaption, focusing primarily on one of its key aspects, growing crops... and coping with no ketchup and an abundance of disco music.
Apocalypse Watch, Dec 2015
December 06, 2015 15:02 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBA trial episode of Apocalypse Watch, a proposed monthly bonus episode where we keep an eye on how close the world is coming to an apocalypse. As well as the latest tv, film, and related media releases that may give tips on how to survive.In it we give our thoughts on, The Walking dead, Johnny's first 24hrs in Fallout 4, Ash Vs Evil Dead, Missing Zombie Preparedness Month, and More! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hunger Games
November 27, 2015 18:48 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIn which we battle a totalitarian state, mutated dogs, and deprived teenagers, in The Hunger Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vault-Tec & Fallout Shelters
November 21, 2015 04:05 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe return to the world of the Fallout video game series. This time to discuss fallout shelters, how to build one of your very own, and the truth behind Vault-Tec. We'll return to this topic again, but next week its The Hunger Games.
Vault-Tec & Fallout Shelters
November 21, 2015 04:05 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe return to the world of the Fallout video game series. This time to discuss fallout shelters, how to build one of your very own, and the truth behind Vault-Tec. We'll return to this topic again, but next week its The Hunger Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FALLOUT! When and How to Protect Yourself Against It
November 12, 2015 18:08 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThe first of two (spoiler free) episodes to coincide with the release of Fallout 4. In which we tackle the subject of the series namesake, Fallout. How you can protect yourself from it, radiation sickness, and an extended life as a ghoul. NEXT TIME... It's Shelter and Vault-Tec.
FALLOUT! When and How to Protect Yourself Against It
November 12, 2015 18:08 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThe first of two (spoiler free) episodes to coincide with the release of Fallout 4. In which we tackle the subject of the series namesake, Fallout. How you can protect yourself from it, radiation sickness, and an extended life as a ghoul.NEXT TIME... It's Shelter and Vault-Tec. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Night of the Living Dead
October 31, 2015 00:34 - 1 hour - 125 MBIn our first Halloween special, we test our skills against the onslaught of flesh eating ghouls in George A. Romero's 1968 zombie classic, Night of the Living Dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fury Road
October 26, 2015 23:24 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week we battle our way out of Thunderdome, climb aboard The War Rig, and continue on our journey through a post-apocalyptic Australia. Just two men reduced to a single instinct... survive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mad Max/Road Warrior
October 21, 2015 07:57 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe first episode of Disaster Artists, in which we navigate the Australian wasteland in search of food, water, and guzzoline. This episode focuses on surviving the first two films in the Mad Max franchise created by George Miller in 1979. Next Week we'll return to the wastes for Beyond Thunderdome and Fury Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.