Ozone Nightmare
4,245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Ozone Nightmare covers a wide range of subjects, from gaming to politics, comics to culture. We speak our minds, for better or worse, but we also try to keep the conversation approachable for everyone.
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Lady Reporter Retro Review
November 14, 2023 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: Another film in the Cynthia Rothrock catalogue was recently released, 1989's Lady Reporter. I'm surprised this one doesn't rank higher in her filmography, becaue I think it's one of the better showcases of her abilities without the usual shackles of being a co-lead.
Takeshi's Welcome Return
November 13, 2023 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: Are you aware that Amazon has brought back a revival series of Takeshi's Castle? I wasn't, but once I found out I watched it immediately and it's FANTASTIC!
Big Little Differences
November 10, 2023 20:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBThis week we're talking about a new PFAs, Nightmare Alley (1947), and Nightmare Alley (2021). Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
A Welcome Step Backwards
November 09, 2023 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: You've likely seen multiple sites with articles talking about how Marvel is in crisis and that the company is rethinking the current model of movies and streaming series. While many of these articles make these developments seem like a bad thing, I think this re-evaluation of the "Marvel Method" could be a ery positive move.
Maybe Marvel Gets It
November 08, 2023 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: You've probably seen stories all over the web in the last few days about Marvel possibly changing how it approaches future productions. Beyond some silly headlines, I think these stories outline a potentially positive change in how Marvel will tell future stories.
Nightmare Alley (2021) Review
November 07, 2023 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: After watching 1947's Nightmare Alley, I decided to finally watch the adaptation of the book Guillermo Del Toro made in 2021 with the same title. I expected to prefer the Del Toro version, but I was somewhat surprised that in considering both versions I think I like the older film better.
Nightmare Alley Retro Review
November 06, 2023 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: The Criterion Channel recently added a new collection titled "November Noir" to their lineup, which immediately caught my interest. I picked one from 1947 called Nightmare Alley, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. I didn't realize until right after finishing it that a new version of the story was made in 2021, so this is the first of a set of reviews for movies I watched pretty much back to back.
Energy Fairy
November 03, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThis week we're talking about a new theory of reality, True Detective, and The Shout. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
The Shout Retro Review
November 02, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: The Criterion Channel added a bunch of horror themed collections, and as usual I found many great movies because of it. The latest is 1978's The Shout, a dreamy and intense psychological thriller that can mean different things depending on how you interpet it.
Starfield's Low Gravity
November 01, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: I recently picked up the new Bethesda game Starfield. I've been playing it for a little while now, and it's a beautifully dsigned game that seems to have a lot to do. The problem is, nothing about the game makes me want to keep playing it.
Adobe MAX 2023 Recap (Guest Ant Pruitt)
October 30, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBTonight Ant Pruitt of Twit.tv returns to talk with me about the recent Adobe MAX Creativity Conference. We're going to talk about the keynotes, the technology announcements, and the amazing things that Adobe is working on to boost what creators can do. Show music by OGRE. Support the show!
Scopic
October 27, 2023 19:00 - 2 hours - 99.4 MBThis week we're talking about Freedom Project, Baldur's Gate 3, Boox Palma, and Doctor X. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
John Carpenter Retrospective (Part 3)
October 23, 2023 19:00 - 3 hours - 153 MBTonight I'm joined again by Doug Bielmeier, the composer behind the wonderful album Music For Billionaires. This is the final entry in our 3 part discussion where Doug and I talk about 6 films from John Carpenter's amazing career. In this episode, we're talking about 1988's They Live and 1998's Vampires. Show music by OGRE. Support the show!
Zero Interest
October 21, 2023 00:04 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis week we're talking about healthcare in America, Batman One Bad Day: The Riddler, Batman: Reptilian, and Assassin's Creed Mirage. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
John Carpenter Retrospective (Part 2)
October 16, 2023 19:00 - 3 hours - 140 MBTonight I'm joined again by Doug Bielmeier, associate professor and host of The Process. This is the second of our 3 shows where Doug and I talk about selected films in John Carpenter's amazing career. In this episode, we're talking about 1982's Halloween III: Season Of The Witch and 1984's Starman. Show music by OGRE. Support the show!
Industrial Camel
October 13, 2023 19:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBThis week we're talking about BPA, Baldur's Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team, The Human Target, and Island Of Lost Souls. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
John Carpenter Retrospective (Part 1)
October 09, 2023 19:00 - 3 hours - 126 MBTonight I'm joined again by Doug Bielmeier, associate professor and host of The Process. This is the first of 3 shows where Doug and I talk about selected films in John Carpnenter's amazing career. In this episode, we're talking about 1976's Assault On Precinct 13 and 1981's Escape From New York. Show music by OGRE. Support the show!
Chee-See Dee-See
October 06, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThis week we're talking about Blue Beetle, Alan Scott, The Face Of Another, and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
Andy Last & Marko Maric
October 02, 2023 19:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBTonight I'm joined by old friends of the show Andy Last and Marko Maric. In this episode we're chatting about Tim Hortons, Road Games, Mission: impossible, Doctor Who, Dead Island 2, Crying Suns, and Zuma. bad movies, video games and getting old. Show music by OGRE. Support the show!
Easy Lust Puzzles
September 29, 2023 19:00 - 2 hours - 96.4 MBThis week we're talking about cars and data privacy, rebooting Krull, the value of art, and Black Circle. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
October 2023 Update
September 28, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: We're going to be doing things a bit differently next month for the show. Nothing bad, just a slight change of pace.
What We Do In The Shadows Season 5 Review
September 27, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: My wife and I finished the fifth season of What We Do In The Shadows. As before, I used her as a way to measure what a normal viewer would think of the show. Here's my review of the overall season including her thoughts on it.
Not All Reboots Are Bad
September 26, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: An opinion piece over on Polygon is positoned as being against video game series like Mortal Kombat rebooting their stotyerlines. While I agree that reboots can be terrible, they're not always awful.
Black Circle (2018) Review
September 25, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: I came across a Swedish horror movie from 2018 titled Black Circle. I couldn't find any way to watch it other than buying it, so I decided to roll the dice on it. It ended up being a really great film.
Be A Gorpdick
September 22, 2023 19:00 - 2 hours - 98.8 MBThis week we're talking about Destro, Star Trek, Baldur's Gate 3, Prey (2017), and The Asphyx. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
The Power Of Simplicity
September 21, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: I've been watching a number of John Carpenter films pretty closey together to prep for some upcoming shows. As a result, I've noticed something about his movies that I never quite picked up on before.
A Tricky Evolution
September 20, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: My wife and I are midway through watching the latest season of What We Do In The Shadows. Having rewatched all the previous seasons before starting the current one, I've picked up on a change in how the show feels.
Prey (2017) Review
September 19, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: Many years after release and thanks to a great System Shock review I watched, I finally got around to playing 2017's Prey. I just finished it, and it was a truly fantastic experience. If you passed this one by like I did and you enjoy a game where your chocies matter, go play it!
The Asphyx Retro Review
September 18, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: I watched a selection from my long list of pending films titled The Asphyx. It's a magnificent example of classic gothic horror, and I can't recommend it highly enough.
The Tuxedo Ren Faire
September 15, 2023 19:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis week we're talking about the New York Renaissance Faire, Baldur's Gate 3, Ahsoka, Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania, Necronomicon: Book Of The Dead, and Seven. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
Doubly Distrustful
September 14, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: I came across an article on Wired talking about distrust of the US Congress and the possible impact of generative AI on that distrust. The real problem is that these generative tools aren't causing distrust, they're just magnifying what's already there.
Real Life Bond Villians
September 13, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: You probably saw or heard something about the the Starlink network access story involving the war in Ukraine. Regardless of the details of what happened, I'm happy to see a lot of people zeroing in on the truly concering aspect of the story.
Seven (1979) Retro Review
September 12, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: Roejen from Project Archivist alerted me to an early Andy Sidaris movie from 1979 titled Seven. I immediately watched it, and it might be the best movie Sidaris ever made!
Necronomicon: Book Of The Dead Retro Review
September 11, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: A listener who I talk to over on Discord linked a movie to me that I strangely don't think I've seen before. It's called Necronomicon: Book Of The Dead, and if you like films like Re-Animator or From Beyond, you'll probably enjoy this Lovecraftian anthology flick.
Lampooning Lambastion
September 08, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThis week we're talking about custom puppets, Barbenheimer, Good Omens, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
Nichedivers
September 08, 2023 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: I've talked about my bewilderment over the brief popularilty of Clubhouse, an app that rode pandemic waves for a while. The company has picked a new direction to try their hand at, and it's .... group audio chat collages?
Translation State Book Review
September 06, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: As part of the Twit.tv book club, I recently finished a book called Translation State by Anne Leckie. The book has a strong setup and ending, so while the story stalled a few times midway through it still ended up being an enjoyable read.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review
September 05, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: Over the weekend I watched the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Based on the reviews I had read and some clips I had seen, i was hoping for a good time. Turns out it was even better than I had expected!
Doug Bielmeier
September 04, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBTonight I'm joined by Doug Bielmeier , associate professor at the Northeastern University College of Arts, Media and Design as well as a drone and experimental electronic musician. In this episode we're talking about Aphex Twin, Soma.fm, experimental music, The Process, and Doug's upcoming album Music For Billionaires. Show music by OGRE. Support the show!
Jesus Khan Superboom
September 01, 2023 19:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis week we're talking about Truth Coming Out Of Her Well, Liquid Sky, and Witch Hunt. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
Prompting Optimism
August 31, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: A recent ruling by a US judge regarding copyrighting machine generated work sparked a weird line of thinking for me. Is it possible that all this back and forth over machine created works will end up leading to a new appreciation for human created art?
Why Is This Worth Reporting?
August 30, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: There have been some leaks around the dev kits sent out for the Vision Pro headset that Apple is planning to sell next year. While these leaks aren't unexpected, I don't know know why larger tech news sites are reporting on them.
Portal To Pointlessness
August 29, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: More details have recently started being released about the upcoming Playstation handheld device, now named the Playstation Portal. Many had still hoped this might be a new verson of the PSP or Vita, but none of the newer information makes it seem like anything other than a nearly useless device aimed at a very niche market.
Witch Hunt Retro Review
August 28, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: I came across an interesting relic of what HBO used to be in 1994's Witch Hunt. It's more or less a reboot of a lovely movie titled Cast A Deadly Spell. While it's not as good as that earlier film, it's still a lot of fun.
Swipe Left For Werewolf
August 25, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week we're talking about Music For Billionaires, Displate, She-Hulk By Soule & Pulido , Jamie Madrox, and Werewolves On Wheels. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE
Uncovering The Roots Of Our Things
August 24, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: One of the byproducts of the release of Oppenheimer is stories delving into the lesser known aspects of the history of the atomic bomb. This is just the latest example of how much we often overlook or don't know about everything from bombs to our cellphones.
Super Mega Baseball 4 Impressions
August 23, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: Just over 2 years ago my wife and I started playing Super Mega Baseball 3 and we ended up having a rerally good time with it. Becaue of that, we jumped right into Super Mega Baseball 4 and while it's still largely a fun game, the shadow of the developer being acquired by EA is hard to miss.
Course Correcting
August 22, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: Between stories about LLMs possibly getting worse over time and examinations on how useful it will really be, we may be seeing a deflation of the hype cycle around "AI". I think that will benefit everyone in the long run.
Werewolves On Wheels Retro Review
August 21, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday on the 5: Over the weekend I watched a movie titled Werewolves On Wheels. Based on the poster and the summary, you'd expect a wild exploitation film filled with gore and nudity. What you get, though, is something very different.
Spider-Cancer
August 18, 2023 19:00 - 2 hours - 89.4 MBThis week we're talking about North Of The Border, The Nth Review, Prey , Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, and Radioactive Dreams. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Joe's Linktree Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE