Insufferable Bastards
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 20 ratingsA working special FX makeup artist and a bitter old reporter shake their fists at horror movies.
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The Werewolves Of Connecticut
February 04, 2022 19:55 - 45 minutes - 63.7 MBBrian (STAKELAND) Spears & Larry (CT CULT CLASSICS) Dwyer stop by to argue about 'The Howling' & 'Ginger Snaps,' both of which are playing Feb. 19 at The Strand Theater in Seymour, CT. Tickets here: https://www.connecticutcultclassics.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
The Mandalorian Cucks Boba Fett
January 30, 2022 13:11 - 45 minutes - 65.7 MB#TheMandalorian cucks #BobaFett in #BookofBobaFett Chapter 5. Special guest: Matt from Mondo Creepy! A show guide: 1 min - Snow talk 3:14 - Who's #JossWhedon? 10:43 - Even Boba Fett thinks Boba Fett talks too much 21 min - Pint O Comics podcast aroused by Black Chewbacca 26:15 - Han Solo will return? 30 min - F comic book movies, watch Summer of the Shark on Voir 33 min - Spears reads 'The Making of Day of the Dead' tell all 38 min - A bunch of movies Spears worked on are s...
Yellowjackets Season One Review: Bitches, Leave Jackie Alone!
January 23, 2022 19:33 - 29 minutes - 42.6 MB#Yellowjackets season one: WTF happened to Javi? Does it accurately capture the 90s? Are cisgendered fat old white men allowed to comment?
Book Of Boba Fett Stinks
January 23, 2022 16:30 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBBoba Fett should be like a 70s-era cinema antihero. Instead he's a bumbling uncle with low self-esteem. Put the helmet on and shut up, man. #BookofBobaFett
Who Are These Podcasts Molested Us!
January 21, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBSix months after we mentioned them on an episode, 'Who Are These Podcasts' took us to the wood shed for a tongue lashing. We talk about the trauma.
There's A Lotta Jokes In Peacemaker
January 17, 2022 18:25 - 17 minutes - 20.3 MBPeacemaker cornered the meme market over the weekend. It has a lotta jokes in it.
And I Think We're All Gonna Die: Our 'Don't Look Up Review'
January 14, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MBAnd I Think We're All Gonna Die: Our 'Don't Look Up Review'
We Love Joe Carnahan's 'Copshop'
January 07, 2022 00:11 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MBWith 'Boss Level' and now 'Copshop,' Joe Carnahan and Frank Grillo occupy an action movie space inherited from 70s era Michael Winner, John Carpenter and Walter Hill -- but with a goofy sense of humor.
Best & Worst Of 2021: Contractually Obligated Part III
December 30, 2021 21:40 - 12 minutes - 14 MBWe reached an agreement with all stakeholders and present part III of the best and worst of 2021.
The Insufferable Christmas Episode (2021)
December 24, 2021 12:46 - 56 minutes - 64.4 MBIt's the ghost of podcasts past as Carlos and Spears revisit one of their worst episodes (until today) -- the 2017 Christmas episode!
The Best & Worst Of 2021, Part II
December 17, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBCarlos, Spears, Mike, and Shane argue over best/worst movie, performance in a movie, guilty pleasure, plus: BEST & WORST podcast. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, thanks for listening.
The Best And Worst Of 2021, Part I
December 10, 2021 15:30 - 53 minutes - 75.8 MBWe asked film Twitter to submit their best & worst of lists -- then got red-faced angry at the answers. Cleary we need BetterHelp to sponsor us. At about 10:50 Carlo says enduring instead of endearing.
The State Of All Radio Broadcasts And All Known Podcasts (Q4, 2021)
November 27, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour - 121 MBIs your podcast any good? The weekly discussion shifts to the return of Artie Lange in the "Artie's Halfway House" podcast, plus mentions of 'Misery Loves Company,' creepy Compound Media, Rogan, and Howard Stern. Then Carlos confesses his love for 'The Shrink Next Door.'
The State Of Radio And All Known Podcasts (Q4, 2021)
November 27, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour - 121 MBIs your podcast any good? The weekly discussion shifts to the return of Artie Lange in the "Artie's Halfway House" podcast, plus mentions of 'Misery Loves Company,' creepy Compound Media, Rogan, and Howard Stern. Then Carlos confesses his love for 'The Shrink Next Door.'
Old Henry Is A Great Damn Western, 'Black Friday' Is The Co-Host's Bucket List Gig
November 26, 2021 23:10 - 50 minutes - 74.6 MBFirst we review "Old Henry," a Western featuring Tim Blake Nelson in one of the most focused and lived-in performances we've seen in years. Then Spears talks about working on the new movie "Black Friday," featuring two of his childhood heroes: Robert Kurtzman and Bruce Campbell. Video of this episode is on YouTube and Facebook.
Masters of the Universe (Dolph version) & 1990 Ninja Turtles
November 14, 2021 02:28 - 53 minutes - 78.5 MBJohn from Pint o Comics is the guest host of this very special episode of the "Navel Gazing" podcast taking over the Bastards podcast. Got it? Guest John Marini of Sci-Fi at the Strand (165 Main St. Seymour, CT) is hosting a double feature Nov. 20, 2021: "Masters of the Universe" (1987) and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (1990). Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/turtle-power-double-feature-tickets-187768018197
Narcos Mexico Season 3, Kid Kudi, Movie Set Safety
November 07, 2021 19:09 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBCarlos has a 30-second spoiler-free review of Narcos Mexico season three; Spears worked with Kid Cudi on Halloween and says he's a helluva nice guy; Carlos and Spears talk about the new attention to labor strife and movie set safety.
'Dune' Is No Starship Troopers, I Tell Ya
October 31, 2021 02:23 - 54 minutes - 77.6 MBMatt Maisto of 'Mondo Creepy' fills in for Spears who is off doing Halloween makeup for some famous dude. We talk 'Dune,' and, why not, 'HALLOWEEN KILLS.' Watch Mondo's latest show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwCONsIZyZI
'Halloween Kills' Stinks And 'Dune' Ain't 'The Godfather'
October 25, 2021 00:03 - 56 minutes - 82.6 MBSpears returns to talk 'Halloween' train wreck, Carlos loses focus while talking 'Dune,' and the BOYZ take issue with Anthony Cumia dismissing 'The French Connection.'
Who Is Lonnie And Why Is He In Halloween Kills?
October 16, 2021 01:30 - 25 minutes - 29 MBAnd what the hell was Lenny Clarke doing in this thing?
The Return Of Mondo Creepy & Connecticut Cult Classics
October 09, 2021 13:08 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBNew Jersey's Matt Maisto previews the latest episode of Mondo Creepy, set to premiere 11 p.m. EST Saturday, Oct. 9. Scary Larry Dwyer talks about 'Trick 'r Troma,' a double feature happening Oct. 23 in Seymour, Connecticut. Mondo Creepy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcwpSHpxeC-sYn792iYCrg Connecticut Cult Classics: https://www.connecticutcultclassics.com/
Day of the Dead Is Better Than Dawn of the Dead?
October 07, 2021 18:49 - 42 minutes - 48.6 MBRecorded live at CT Horror Fest in Connecticut, Johnny Amenta tries to convert the Bastards to his "Day of the Dead"-loving ways, while the Bastards try to come to grips with Day's awful acting.
The Many Saints of Newark Needed Less Tony, More Dickie & Harold
October 03, 2021 00:25 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBThe title is self explanatory. Hear us out!
Confronting Pint O Comics At CT Horror Fest 2021
October 01, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MBRecorded live at CT Horror Fest, we try to get to the bottom of why Pint O Comics didn't invite us on their "On The QT" Tarantino retrospective lovefest with the Forgotten Cinema podcast group. The Pint's John Amenta responds at length before walking off the broadcast, at which point The Pint's hunky Manster tries to play peacemaker.
BONUS EPISODE: Our Second Livestream From CT Horror Fest
September 25, 2021 14:15 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBWe went live on the FB during #CTHorrorFest to talk Norm MacDonald & Lord knows what else. Audio isn't perfect, and we chose not to edit -- pure horror con vibes! Episode 197, by the way.
Malignant Is The Mommie Dearest Of Horror Films
September 24, 2021 21:34 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MBSpears and Carlos share their different views on Malignant, a horror movie we all had to watch because, I dunno, HBOMax. Recorded live from The Insufferable Bastards podcast booth at CT Horror Fest 2021.
Steven C. From Super Retro Throwback Reviews And The Dorkening Podcast Network
September 19, 2021 16:58 - 12 minutes - 14.1 MBRecorded live at CT Horror Fest in Naugatuck, Connecticut on Sept. 18, Steven Christiana stops by to update on everything happening with Super Retro Throwback Reviews. At one point a random guy comes over and starts making weird noises off mic. That's life at a horror convention.
Reacting To The Galante Danbury Trasher Documentary On Netflix
September 11, 2021 16:48 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBPart one, Carlos talks about his newspaper days in Danbury during the Galante Trasher era, while Spears recalls the time he started crap with the Trashers in a bar. Part two: A roundtable discussion of the documentary with the former Danbury, CT mayor and four ex-Danbury newspaper reporters.
Character-Driven Performances Propel 'Pig' & 'No Man of God'
August 29, 2021 17:01 - 50 minutes - 73.7 MBIn an unusually positive episode, Spears and Carlos praise Nicholas Cage in 'Pig' and the combo of Elijah Wood and Luke Kirby in 'No Man of God.' Spoilers galore for both movies.
Stuntman Bob Elmore Talks Dennis Hopper, Tobe Hooper, Steven Seagal And The Great John Candy
August 20, 2021 19:41 - 36 minutes - 66.6 MBBob Elmore is appearing at CT Horror Fest on Sept. 18, 2021 in Naugatuck, CT. For tickets and info, go to CTHorror.com. Elmore is a stuntman who got tons of screentime playing Leatherface in 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part II.' Elmore talks about the grueling shoot, who got high, how he busted his wrist, then shares on-set stories about Steven Seagal and John Candy.
CT Horror Fest Preview, Val Kilmer Doc, Viewer Mail
August 14, 2021 20:41 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBPeople are still beating us up for our Woodstock 99 podcast. We watched the Val Kilmer documentary. A preview of CT Horror Fest on Sept. 18, 2021.
The Suicide Squad Is Fine, But Very Familiar
August 07, 2021 00:25 - 39 minutes - 56.3 MBAt the end of the day, how many more of these comic-book movies can we take?
The Woodstock 99 Documentary
July 31, 2021 01:51 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBThe Woodstock '99 documentary proves Gen X got four years of good rock music, at best, before the douchebags emerged to rule the U.S.
Hashtags Don't Make Holidays, So 'Die Hard' Is NOT A Christmas Movie
July 23, 2021 23:00 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBListen, we're old. We saw 'Die Hard' in the theater, on VHS, on DVD, and every time it's been aired on broadcast or cable television. Hash tags don't make holidays. 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie, your 'quirky' tradition be damned.
Cumia v Stuttering John, What Are These Podcasts, Cum Town, Kevin Brennan, Russell Crowe In Unhinged
July 17, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB0:42: Cumia v Stuttering John, Stuttering John vs his green screen 1:54: 'What Are These Podcasts' sounds like too much like Jocktober 4:29: We like to visit Cum Town but wouldn't move there 6:09: Random cheap shot regarding Joe Rogan's height 7:28: Spears, a die hard Howard Stern fan, weighs in on Howie's summer vacation 9:47: Imagine if current-day caustic comic Kevin Brennan had been a regular on the old Stern show? 13:29: Spears sings the praises of 'Unhin...
Is 'Let Him Go' A Cautionary Tale About The Dangers Of Nagging?
July 10, 2021 12:28 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBWe liked 'Let Him Go' starring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane -- until we started talking about it during this podcast (unedited, BTW). Also, Spears wonders aloud about Tarantino's next project.
No Sudden Move, Quentin Tarantino, How To Get High In Connecticut
July 03, 2021 23:54 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWe review Steven Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move,' talk about Quentin Tarantino's annoying & inspirational media appearances, give a head's up on Media Fright Fest, and conduct a thorough review on smoking weed in the area of CT Horror Fest and CT Cult Classics. Show guide: 3:45 -- Carlos recommends a new Netflix documentary that isn't exploitation 6:42 -- Submit your horror shorts to Media Fright Fest, the heart of DELCO in Pa. 8:17 -- CT Horror Fest in Naugatuck, CT is...
CT Horror Fest & Bob Odenkirk's 'Nobody'
June 27, 2021 17:30 - 57 minutes - 65.6 MBWe'll have a table at CT Horror Fest in September! The 'Halloween Kills' trailer gives away too much plot. 'Nobody' is similar yet so much better than 'John Wick.'
Friends Reunion, Bullitt, Sons Of Sam Sucks, CT Horror Fest
June 05, 2021 01:38 - 53 minutes - 77.3 MBWhat does the Friends Reunion have in common with Bullitt?
The Most Underrated Crime Films Of The Decade
May 16, 2021 22:09 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBLists usually suck. But a legendary filmmaker shared a link on Facebook the other day to a list that was actually worth reading. Turns out Spears was crew on two of the movies. Source article. Or, https://crimereads.com/the-most-underrated-crime-films-of-the-decade/
The Frank Stallone Documentary & "City of Lies"
May 02, 2021 19:24 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWe go public with some behind the scenes drama regarding our upcoming appearance on the 'Pint o' Comics' podcast. Then we talk Frank Stallone's new documentary about Frank Stallone, and Spears talks up forgotten Johnny Depp flick about the Biggie Smalls murder.
Promising Young Woman
April 25, 2021 01:01 - 34 minutes - 48.6 MBTwo cisgenered middle-aged white males from upper Westchester County, N.Y. react to something called 'Promising Young Woman.'
We Changed Our Name And Watched The Last Blockbuster
April 18, 2021 18:42 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBThe Mobile Horror Companion is now Insufferable Bastards. We're jealous of other small podcasters. Horror Twitter is annoying. Blockbusters sucked, save your nostalgia.
Godzilla vs Kong
April 04, 2021 21:17 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBPlus the Tina Turner doc, rewatching Mad Men, and other drunken ramblings.
Zach Snyder's Justice League v Joe Carnahan's Boss Level
March 21, 2021 01:24 - 32 minutes - 45.6 MBCan we cast Frank Grillo as Captain America?
Revisiting 10 TO MIDNIGHT
March 14, 2021 00:24 - 53 minutes - 77.2 MBIs the 1983 Charles Bronson movie as sleazy as everyone says?
Coming 2 America Stinks And So Does Wandavision
March 06, 2021 15:09 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBRecorded live on the Facebook, Spears and Carlos express profound disappointment with 'Coming 2 America,' the sequel to a childhood classic comedy. Plus crappy Wandavision contrasted with the mighty THE BOYS.
Pint O' Comics BONUS EPISODE
March 06, 2021 03:42 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBLloyd and John from PINT O' COMICS talk about the very first REAL WORLD cast reuniting, then John pumps Spears for celebrity gossip and talks about how he hates MOBILE HORROR bonus episodes.
New Podcast 'On The QT,' Set To Launch Later This Year
February 27, 2021 16:39 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBJohn Amenta and Lloyd Green, the guys from the Pint O'Comics podcast, join The Mobile HC to talk about their new venture -- a Tarantino-centric podcast set to launch in May on ForgottenEntertainment.com. We try to get them to explain why they never invite us on their podcasts, despite their repeated appearances on this podcast.
God Damned The Cecil Hotel On Netflix
February 20, 2021 04:15 - 53 minutes - 75.4 MBJoe Berlinger -- a legendary documentarian -- goes low-brow journeyman with 'Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel', a dishonest Netflix 'docuseries' that doesn't seem to understand lots of people are aware of mental health issues these days.