Neon Brainiacs (80s Horror Podcast)
365 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratingsNeon Brainiacs is an 80s horror podcast with hosts Ben, Gregg and Lance. From the biggest blockbusters to the most obscure shot-on-video deep cuts, no stone is left unturned regarding 80s horror.
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343 - Disturbing Behavior (1998)
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBCrack open a bottle of Orbitz, maniacs, because April is 90s Month yet again! We're starting with 1998's Disturbing Behavior, starring James Marsden and Katie Holmes. Tune in to this totally razor episode where we discuss the flick and other topics such as the invented slang for this movie, David Duchovny's mnemonic devices, and Coal Chamber music videos. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for anot...
342 - Of Unknown Origin (1983)
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBSet those traps, maniacs! We're checking in with Peter Weller this week as he tries to catch a rat in the 1983 thriller Of Unknown Origin. Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as the movie's main character Ro-Bart-Cop, Jello Biafra's take on rat-catching, and what happens when Gregg has coffee in the afternoon. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as w...
341 - Stepfather II (1989)
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBMake room for us, maniacs! This week we're finally revisiting a property we talked about in our infancy with the Terry O'Quinn sequel vehicle Stepfather II. While we chat about this movie and its impressive cast, we also discuss topics such as Angels In The Outfield, sawing wood while angry, and Comedy Central Presents. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with...
340 - Killer Party (1986)
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIt's time to party, maniacs! This week finds us talking about the slasher whodunit Killer Party from 1986, and bringing us this flick are Zane Hershberger and Sable Griedel from Silver Springs Films. They're joining us to promote the Blu-Ray release of their new anthology Cryptids, which also stars Joe Bob Briggs. Tune in as we celebrate Zane's birthday and talk other topics such as our new movie idea for the late Paul Bartel, the definitely real X-rated Mrs. Henshaw cut of the film, and bit...
339 - They Live (1988)
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBWe've come here to do two things, maniacs! This week we celebrate the 100th episode that all three of your favorite goofballs have appeared on together, and we're talking a doozy: John Carpenter's They Live from 1988. Tune in as we discuss this wild allegory and other topics such as turkey sandwiches, Ween, and how you truly know you've made it financially. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you...
338 - Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBWild horses couldn't make us stay away, maniacs! We're getting a little weird this week as we unpack the bonkers Canadian sequel Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. And who better to join us on this journey than our friends Ande and Eanna from the Queens Of NC-17 podcast? Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as girl naps, confessional wafer Jeez-Its, Canadian Duckie, and of course Big Milk strikes again. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down ...
337 - American Gothic (1987)
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWoods are woods, maniacs! This week we're taking a look at the 1987 backwoods island flick American Gothic. While we parse through the plot, we also discuss topics such as offensive shirts of the 80s, Bazooka Joe's hard gum, and Lance's tramuatic story about The Clarks. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, e...
336 - Psychos In Love (1987)
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBLove is in the air, maniacs! To celebrate the day of lovers in loving love, we're talking about the 1987 shot-on-video horror comedy Psychos In Love. Tune in as we break down this wacky mockumentary and other topics such as Ben's lost Primus song, this movie's hatred of all things grape, and our new catchphrase. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus e...
335 - Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBWe're breaking the rules straight from Springwood, maniacs! It's the first week of February so you know what that means... we're revisiting the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise with what was DEFINITELY the last movie in the series, Freddy's Dead from 1991. Joining us to break this one down is friend of the show Jordan Sloan, who's promoting his band Red Temple Pray's new album Can It Get Any Worse? which drops this Friday. Tune in as we dissect this blemish on the résumé of Freddy Krueger a...
334 - Don't Panic (1987)
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBGrab your pajamas, maniacs, because our DON'T theme comes to a close with the bonkers Elm Street clone Don't Panic from 1987. Tune in as we discuss the film and other topics such as the movie's villain Tony Kroger, what every guy needs in his dorm room, and Ben's new song "LousyBack". Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in ...
333 - Don't Go To Sleep (1982)
January 24, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBJust a coupla few episodes left in our DON'T theme for January, maniacs, and this week we're checking out the made-for-TV movie Don't Go To Sleep, which originally aired on ABC in 1982. While we dissect this weird ghost story, we also discuss topics such as Lance's sleeping habits, copious lizard reaction shots, and our new favorite Christmas figure: Donkey Ben. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk va...
332 - Don't Look In The Attic (1982)
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBDon't get your hopes up, maniacs! We're continuing our DON'T theme for January with another confusing trip to Italy in Don't Go In The Attic from 1982. Tune in as we discuss this gripping mystery and other topics such as Barfa The Secretary, a possible BPO movie idea Funny Disco, and more fake discount codes than you can shake a stick at. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our chil...
331 - Don't Answer The Phone (1980)
January 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBGrab a quarter for the pay phone, maniacs, because our DON'T theme for January keeps rolling with the 1980 thriller Don't Answer The Phone! While we try to break this one down, we also discuss other topics such as police forms, little fat ties, and inopportune times for your parents to walk in while you're watching a movie. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as ...
330 - Don't Go In The Woods (1981)
January 03, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBDon't touch that dial, maniacs! We're kicking off 2024 with a new theme: Don't! We're discussing movies with "Don't" in the title all month long and first up is the backwoods slasher flick Don't Go In The Woods. Tune in as we break down the movie and other topics such as "crick" versus "creek", a detailed retelling of the Look Who's Talking franchise, and the preferred breath spray of the 90s, Binaca. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of th...
329 - Deadbeat At Dawn (1988)
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBLet's take a trip to Dayton, maniacs, as we close out 2023 and Action December with the guerrilla action flick Deadbeat At Dawn! Joining us to chat about this one is our pal Josh Allshouse, who you may know on Instagram as @joshgoestohell. While we tell some stories of the making of this movie, we also discuss other topics such as Dayton rock radio history, modern day biker gangs, and the time AquaPhor saved Lance's life. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the ac...
328 - Die Hard (1988)
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBWelcome to the party, maniacs! Action December is still in full swing and what better movie to cover for the holidays than 1988's Die Hard? Joining us to unpack this one are Ben's film partners, Blake O'Donnell and Ryan Lintner, promoting their upcoming comedy Guerrilla Dogs. Tune in as we break this movie down and talk topics such as Lance's alter ego, Hans Gruber's novelty FBI shirt, and the important question: is John McClane this movie's Urkel? Drop that Caramello and check out our Pat...
327 - Death Wish 3 (1985)
December 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBPrepare your Home Alone traps, maniacs, because Action December rolls on with Death Wish 3 from 1985! We dust off our Bronson impressions and discuss the film as well as topics such as villains as chain enthusiasts, K-Mart Ernest Borgnine, random horse posters, and the unbelievable drip Charles Bronson had in this flick. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo ...
326 - The Terminator (1984)
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBCome with us if you want to pod, maniacs! This month we're changing it up and bringing you Action December, and we're kicking it off with a doozy: the 1984 James Cameron classic The Terminator. Tune in as we discuss the iconic flick and other topics such as alternate titles for the movie, Lance's woods confession, and the triumphant return of a beloved segment up front. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Mov...
325 - Uninvited (1987)
November 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBHop on board, maniacs, as we take to the high seas to talk the 1987 feline creature feature Uninvited! Tune in as we dissect this goofy movie and other topics such as humorous songs about boats, the very real origins of the word "upbutt", and how much Ben loves peeing. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privilege...
324 - Jack's Back (1988)
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBWe're not the only ones who are back, maniacs! We're kind of talking about Jack The Ripper in the 1988 thriller Jack's Back. Tune in as we discuss this James Spader murder mystery and other topics such as how a scar and an earring can make you super hot, serious guy rock songs, and an early 2000s emo rabbit holes brought on by the appearance of Saucony shoes in this flick. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yin...
323 - Warlock (1989)
November 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBWe're going into the future, maniacs, as we discuss the 1989 Julian Sands vehicle Warlock with Bryan and Peter from NPRmageddon! Tune in as we chat about the flick and other topics such as people from olden times being tased, weather vanes as family heirlooms, and double decker airplanes. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episode...
322 - The House On Sorority Row (1982)
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBSchool is in session, maniacs! We're heading back to college this week to talk about the 1982 slasher The House On Sorority Row. Tune in as we break down this whodunit horror flick and discuss other topics such as canes with really sharp birds, Lance's Reddit Mushroom ID Discovery, and collectible E.T. sugar bowls used strictly for coffee. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you...
321 - Blood Lake (1987)
November 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBBust out the 12-pack, maniacs, because this week we're taking a trip to Blood Lake! While we try to make sense of this piece of shot-on-video history, we also chat about topics such as regular flavor toothpaste, having trouble deciphering our jokes from actual dialogue, and the insanity that is the film's soundtrack by Voyager. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in ...
320 - The Omen (1976)
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIt's all for you, maniacs! We're closing out 70s Month with the supernatural thriller The Omen from 1976. While we discuss this oft-praised film we also talk about other topics such as the Oasis/Blur feud of the 90s, Gregory Peck's woes of being a very young father, and an important zoological question: do baboons know their butts look funny? Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old po...
319 - Deep Red (1975)
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 139 MBBreak out the string cheese, maniacs, because 70s Month rolls on with some more Italian bullshit by the king himself: Dario Argento's Deep Red! We're still Ben-less this week so joining us to round out the trio is many-time guest Amanda from the Ghoul On Ghoul podcast. While we don our leather gloves once again, we also discuss other topics such as this film's weird similarity to Over The Top, the fake fanciness of Spaghetti Warehouse, and we dig into another round of Maniac Feedback where y...
318 - Phantasm (1979)
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBBoyyyyyy are we excited, maniacs! 70s Month rolls on as we discuss the movie that put Don Coscarelli on the map: 1979's Phantasm. While we are Ben-less for this episode, we're joined by friend of the show and Locust Street Films co-conspirator Matt Schultz. While we lightly explore the entire Phantasm universe and try to make some sense of it, we also discuss topics such as Gregg's childhood living room wallpaper, our favorite prank show Jawa'd, and how this entire franchise makes zero sense...
317 - Martin (1977)
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe're going back in time, maniacs! This October brings us another edition of 70's Month and we're kicking it off in style with the locally-filmed George Romero vampire flick Martin. Tune in as we discuss this interesting take on vampires and other topics such as the various Pittsburgh locations in the movie, Lance's bee story, and we invent our own cereal: Golden Treasures. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an...
316 - Video Violence (1987)
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBLet's take a trip to the video store, maniacs! We're diving into another shot-on-video entry in 80s horror with Video Violence from 1987. Bringing this flick to the table is Aaron Mook from Eerie Horror Fest. While we try to figure out what happens when renting isn't enough, we also discuss topics such as that one extra from She's Out Of My League, the origins of Lick-M-Aid, and the age old question of lemonade versus iced tea. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's...
315 - Scarecrows (1988)
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBWe're headed back to the cornfields, maniacs! Our patrons have spoken so we're finally covering Scarecrows from 1988. While we discuss the movie, we also chat about other topics such as our favorite nu metal songs containing the word "boom", memories of defunct Tex-Mex chain Don Pablo's, and that time John Popper of Blues Traveler got caught with a trunk full of guns. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The ...
314 - Creepozoids (1987)
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWe're headed to the future, maniacs! 1997 to be precise, as we check out the 1987 Empire picture Creepozoids. Who better to join us than the hosts of the Charles Band-themed podcast Puppet Masters And Castle Freaks, Jarrod and Steve? While we hack into the mainframe to analyze this movie, we also discuss topics such as filming behind a Pizza Hut, reading out loud, and Charles Band's disguise for stealing props from other productions. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For Septe...
313 - Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBWe're be-boppin' back to NYC, maniacs, so grab a big slice as we talk about the Larry Cohen monster movie Q: The Winged Serpent from 1982. Join us for copious amounts of Michael Moriarty impressions and other topics such as the one time Lance swore into a drawer, this movie's similarities to Baby's Day Out, and how one acquires the nickname Bango. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz. For as lit...
312 - Summer School (1987)/Dean Cameron interview
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBSchool is in session, maniacs! To celebrate our six year anniversary episode, we decided to break format a little and cover a fun comedy from 1987: the Carl Reiner directed romp Summer School. This movie boasts an impressive cast, including Dean Cameron who we interview at the end of the episode! Tune in as we break down the flick and discuss other topics such as lies about celebrity deaths, the brilliance of the movie's script, and the classic 80s trope of having actors pushing 30 play high...
311 - Ghoulies II (1987)
August 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBStep right up, maniacs! We're headed to the carnival this week as we talk about Ghoulies II from 1987. As we break down yet another Empire Picture, we discuss other topics such as Ben's wish for a Soft Kiss Checklist, Lance's unfortunate dunk tank story, and which cast member from the flick was prominent on Nickelodeon in the 90s. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some quest...
310 - Opera (1987)
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBWe're back on our Italian bullshit this week, maniacs, as we talk another Dario Argento joint with 1987's Opera! Tune in as we dissect the movie and discuss topics such as bird facts (real and fake), the composer of every 90s sitcom theme song, and the haunting repetition of claymation Lipton Brisk iced tea commercials. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions relati...
309 - The Carpenter (1988)
August 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBTime to get the job done, maniacs! This week we're checking out the obscure Wings Hauser vehicle The Carpenter from 1988. While we try to make sense of what seems like a first draft script, we also discuss topics such as Hauser's bizarre dialogue, colleges that still have class bells, and tools stealing tools. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions relating to our ...
308 - Pet Sematary (1989)
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBSometimes dead is better, maniacs! This week we're covering another classic from Stephen King in 1989's Pet Sematary. While we discuss the recent news involving the franchise, we also chat about topics such as eating an entire container of Bubble Tape, a very unsettling cartoon from the 80's, and how a certain line from a fast and furious film fits perfectly into the plot of Pet Sematary. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Bac...
307 - Communion (1989)
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBWe're headed back to space this week, maniacs, as we celebrate Lance's 100th appearance on the show and Ben's 300th appearance with 1989's alien abduction flick Communion. While we try to polish our Christopher Walken impressions, we also discuss topics such as Lance slowly turning into Jack Johnson, Walken as the Babadook, and the very confusing tone of this film. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For July's bonus episode, we performed our Ultimate 80s Horror Draft, picking o...
306 - Heavy Metal Massacre (1989)
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBBang your heads, maniacs! This week we're jumping into the shot-on-video end of the pool with 1989's Heavy Metal Massacre. Joining us to discuss the flick is Tomm Jacobsen of Dude Bro Party Massacre III and the recently resurrected 5-Seconds Films. Tune in as we discuss other topics such as Ben's childhood hatred of E.T., guerrilla-style indie filmmaking techniques, and the dumbfounding nature of this film's MacGuffin: a unique necklace. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For J...
305 - Bloody Moon (1981)
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're howling at the moon this week, maniacs, as we dive into our first entry of the oeuvre of Jess Franco with 1981's Bloody Moon. Bringing us this slice of cult cinema is author/artist/musician STEAK MTN aka Chris Norris, who has a new novel up for pre-order, The Holy Day. While we delve into Franco's work, we also discuss topics such as getting a haircut at Fantastic Sam's, our new fictitious clothing line Bungalow 13, and we dig up the name of the rooster from the Corn Flakes box. Drop...
304 - Grotesque (1988)
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBOur heads are spinning this week, maniacs, as we discuss a lesser-known Linda Blair vehicle in Grotesque from 1988. While we dissect this home invasion monster movie, we also discuss topics such as crappy movie punks, our Burger King orders, and we try to figure out who the main character is in this film. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For July's bonus episode, we performed our Ultimate 80s Horror Draft, picking one movie from each year of our beloved decade. For as little ...
303 - The Children (1980)
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're avoiding hugs this week, maniacs, as we dive into the 1980 toxic waste PSA that is The Children. Bringing us this weird slice of 80s horror are the hosts of Drive-In Asylum, Bill Van Ryn and Sam Panico. While we dissect the flick, we also discuss topics such as standard procedure for dealing with abandoned buses, old-time industry nicknames that sound like giallo film titles, and apple routes. And in true crossover fashion, Sam shares a movie-related cocktail recipe towards the end of ...
302 - House III: The Horror Show (1989)
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe're taking it to the house, maniacs! This week we're talking about the third installment in Sean Cunningham's secondmost famous franchise, House, with The Horror Show. Tune in as we talk about this shameless Elm Street/Shocker ripoff and other topics such as the stuff they're putting in Reese's Cups these days, Brion James' interesting laugh, and we accidentally create a new Street Sharks character. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We resurrected an old bonus favorite and p...
301 - One Dark Night (1981)
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWe're getting spooky this week, maniacs, because we're discussing the 1981 Tom McLoughlin cult flick One Dark Night! Bringing us this weird slice of horror history is Fake Ritual podcast host Lucas Sloppy. Tune in as we dissect the movie and talk about other topics such as Great Value Andy Warhol, the return of an old show favorite, and a new unique insult we haven't heard before. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We resurrected an old bonus favorite and put together a mixtape...
300 - Friday The 13th (1980)
June 07, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 127 MBYou're all doomed, maniacs! This week brings us episode 300 of the show and we're celebrating in style by talking about a behemoth of 80s horror: the original Friday The 13th. Tune in as we break down this classic and discuss other topics such as Ben and Lance's experience at the Blink-182 gig, all the legal mumbo-jumbo that plagues the Friday series, and Gregg teaches us about ice cream nachos. Make sure to stick around for an extended Maniac Feedback segment where you tell us your favorite...
299 - Satan's Slave (1980)
May 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe're taking a trip to Indonesia, maniacs! We wrap up our Rock & Shock II theme for the month of May with 1980's Satan's Slave. Joining us is returning guest and Tunnel Of Love drummer The Lo Fi Horror Guy, as well as Indonesian writer and literary critic Dimas Riyo. As the five us of dissect this international cult classic, we also discuss topics such as using a weedwhacker that makes you feel like a Ghostbuster, some scenes that remind us of Phantasm, and having cigarettes for dinner. Dr...
298 - Poltergeist III (1988)
May 24, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBWe're back on the other side, maniacs! This week we continue Rock & Shock II with Poltergeist III, and returning to the show is musician/comedian Terry Jones, who has a new song out this Friday. Tune in as we dissect this wacky sequel and discuss other topics such as the time Vin Diesel filmed a movie in Pittsburgh, Gregg's defense of any and all generic Pop-Tarts, and the perfection that is the Hoss's salad bar. Stay tuned towards the end for quite possibly one of the best Brain Bucket segm...
297 - Nightmare City (1980)
May 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWe love living in the city, maniacs, because this week finds us smack dab in the middle of our Rock & Shock II theme for May and discussing the 1980 Umberto Lenzi wild ride Nightmare City! Joining us is Last Gasp vocalist and owner of Cleveland-based Black Cat Barber Shop, Ryan Hardwick. While we unpack the immense body count in the flick, we also chat about topics such as Ben's California run-in with a beloved actor, televisions exploding for apparently no reason, and we dissect the differe...
296 - The Fog (1980) LIVE!
May 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBLock your doors, maniacs, as we take a look at the 1980 John Carpenter ghost story The Fog. For this episode we recorded live at the Riverside Drive-In during their April Ghouls Monster-Rama, and were joined by Zone Zero vocalist Jordan Sloan and filmmaker Zane Hershberger. We even get a few surprise drop-ins from friends of the show. While we take a trip to Antonio Bay we also discuss topics such as a mustache-less Tom Atkins, the film's similarities to Scooby Doo, and a Peepsi taste test. ...
295 - Miracle Mile (1988)
May 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBIt's the end of the world as we know it, maniacs, because we're kicking off Rock & Shock II month with 1988's apocalyptic tale Miracle Mile from 1988. Joining us to dissect this one is documentarian Jon Nix, promoting his new Justin Pearson doc Don't Fall In Love With Yourself. While we soak in the endtimes in sunny Los Angeles, we also discuss topics such as Mare Winningham's hockey hair, a litany of big names in the cast, and an impressive LA landmark. Drop that Caramello and check out o...
294 - Fatal Attraction (1987)
April 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe're having a bad "hare" day, maniacs, because this week we're talking the 1987 blockbuster thriller Fatal Attraction! Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as the time Nickelodeon slime was too hot, the unlikely purgatory of The Drew Carey Show, and our favorite Fatal Attraction character: Quincy the New York Dog. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon, as this month's bonus episode finds us discussing our creative influences in podcasting, music, film and more. Th...