Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 235 ratingsActor and comedian Sam Pancake sits down with friends famous and funny to discuss the surreal, silly and nonetheless star-studded made-for-TV movies of the 1970s. It's a loving look at baffling not-quite-feature-length flicks that often aren't on DVD and have largely been lost to time.
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THE LANGOLIERS with Jonathan Cerda-Rowell (Part 2)
March 25, 2024 20:06 - 1 hour - 145 MBJust like the Langoliers, the Monday Afternoon Movie marches on. Covering part two of the Stephen King (or Stephanie Queen if you prefer the drag version) two-part miniseries The Langoliers. The film stars some heavy hitters of television at the time: Bronson Pinchot from Perfect Strangers, Dean Stockwell from Quantum Leap, and three-time Emmy winner Pattricia Wettig from Thirtysomething. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging a few bucks a month on our Patreon! The top subscriber...
THE LANGOLIERS with Jonathan Cerda-Rowell (Part 1)
March 18, 2024 21:08 - 1 hour - 206 MBLet the horror continue on the new season of Monday Afternoon Movie, with your host Sam Pancake. We are bringing out Stephen King for this episode, specifically the 1995 TV mini-series THE LANGOLIERS, starring Patricia Wettig, Dean Stockwell, Bronson Pinchot, and Tom Holland (no, not Spider-Man). Joining Sam on this mysterious departure into the light is a returning guest, comedian and writer Jonathan Cerda-Rowell! A group of passengers on a plane are flaberghasted when they fly through...
ALIEN LOVER with Nina West
February 27, 2024 00:02 - 1 hour - 242 MBWelcome back to the Monday Afternoon Movie! Sam's return to horror continues with this 1975 episode of ABC's Wide World of Mystery that features the premiere of the one and only Kate Mulgrew. Here to probe into this 70's television masterpiece is none other than drag queen, activist, actor and Drag Race veteran Nina West, aka Andrew Levitt. A lonely teen struggles emotionally after the loss of her parents and begins a strange amorous relationship with a man named Marc that lives inside of...
THE PEOPLE with Alec Mapa
January 29, 2024 22:33 - 1 hour - 210 MBLet the new season of horror begin! Sam Pancake is here in the new year to get back to the Monday Afternoon Movie roots, which is all that is shocking and scary and sometimes ridiculous. He's asked actor and now returning guest Alec Mapa to sit down with him to watch the 1972 film THE PEOPLE, starring William Shatner, Kim Darby, and Diane Varsi. A school teacher takes a job teaching at a very rural school where she discovers that the locals adhere to very strict rules regarding their soci...
THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL with Bruce Vilanch (Part 2)
January 01, 2024 19:21 - 53 minutes - 122 MBOMG OMG OMG Bruce Vilanch! Okay, now that that is out of the way... Part two of the Monday Afternoon Movie holiday special has arrived, and it has brought with it not frankincense and myrrh, but definitely two wise men in Sam Pancake and THE legendary Bruce Vilanch. We just had to include him in any conversation revolving around the Star Wars holiday special as he was one of the writers of this "timeless" classic. 😉 Bruce also touches on some of the other greatest hits of his career, such...
THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL with Tom Ford (Part 1)
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBIt wouldn't quite feel like the holidays without a Monday Afternoon Movie holiday special. For that special, why not cover the infamous pinnacle of all holiday variety shows, The Star Wars Holiday Special?! The whole crew is begrudgingly and contractually back to bring a truly forgettable viewing experience to your late 1970's television sets. Mark Hamill is here as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford is back as Han Solo, and everyone's favorite space Mom Carrie Fisher is back as Princess Leia Org...
AMITYVILLE: THE EVIL ESCAPES with Joshua Tonks (Part 2)
November 07, 2023 00:12 - 1 hour - 180 MBIt's the Halloween Special part two, covering the fourth installment of one of the most famous horror series ever. That infamous New England house is back in Amityville: The Evil Escapes aka A HIDEOUS GAY LAMP IS KILLING MY FAMILY aka DON'T STICK YOUR HAND IN A GARBAGE DISPOSAL aka DON'T OPEN YOUR MOUTH UNDER AN OPEN SEWER PIPE. Joshua Tonks is back, all the way from England (supposedly) to share his thoughts and quips with all of us. He says he's English, but is he really? Only Sam knows ...
AMITYVILLE: THE EVIL ESCAPES with Joshua Tonks (Part 1)
October 31, 2023 20:16 - 1 hour - 100 MBOk y’all- for my Halloween episode(s) this year, I decided to take us on a trip to that fated Dutch Colonial Mansard-Roofed House of Horror with the Glowing Demonic Window/Eyes. I had never seen the fourth installment and first TVM iteration of the frenetic “Amityville Horror” franchise, 1989’s AMITYVILLE HORROR: THE EVIL ESCAPES aka AMITYVILLE 4: THE EVIL ESCAPES aka A HIDEOUS GAY LAMP IS KILLING MY FAMILY. Y’all. Y’all!??! Y’ALL. The good news is that you can watch this jaw-dropper most ...
MAZES AND MONSTERS with Meika Grimm (Part 2)
October 23, 2023 21:29 - 1 hour - 209 MBTime to drop back into the satanic panic of 1982 with the second half of the Tom Hanks led TV film Mazes and Monsters, also starring Wendy Crewson and Chris Makepeace. Joining Sam again is TableCakes own Meika Grimm, editor of this very podcast. She has also edited a number of our sister podcasts, including Smart Mouth. She is an L.A. based digital creator, musician, and audio/video engineer. We return to the story with our lead Robbie experiencing vivid dreams of his missing brother ...
MAZES AND MONSTERS with Meika Grimm (Part 1)
October 16, 2023 23:24 - 1 hour - 173 MBYou're going to want to bring out the 20 sided dice, blacklights, and Mountain Dew for this one. We're staying in the year 1982, but after a string of teenage wasteland themed episodes, it's time to get back to the show's roots. That right! Horror! Specifically the Tom Hanks led film Mazes and Monsters, also starring Wendy Crewson and Chris Makepeace. Joining Sam today is TableCakes own Meika Grimm, editor of this very podcast. She has also edited a number of our sister podcasts, includin...
DESPERATE LIVES with Arden Myrin (Part 2)
October 09, 2023 22:57 - 1 hour - 256 MBWe're back in good ol' 1982 for part two of the apex of the teenage wasteland movies, Desperate Lives, starring Helen Hunt, Diana Scarwid, and Doug McKeon. Joining Sam again for the conclusion is actor, writer, and comedian Arden Myrin (Secret Chef, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Two high school kids from anytown, USA get involved with the wrong crowd and fall heavily into drugs, causing progressively worse and worse things to happen to them and their friends. Will they be able to pull themselve...
DESPERATE LIVES with Arden Myrin (Part 1)
October 02, 2023 21:10 - 1 hour - 222 MBThe pinnacle of the teenage wasteland made for TV specials is here and Sam has asked actor, writer, and comedian Arden Myrin (Secret Chef, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) to join him in breaking down the hard to find 1982 CBS movie Desperate Lives. It stars Helen Hunt, Diana Scarwid, and Doug McKeon. Two high school kids from anytown, USA get involved with the wrong crowd and fall heavily into drugs, causing progressively worse and worse things to happen to them and their friends. Will they be ab...
COTTON CANDY with Sarah Marshall (Part 2)
September 25, 2023 21:50 - 1 hour - 158 MBThe end of Summer Sam-a-thon continues with COTTON CANDY Part 2 with podcast giant Sarah Marshall! It's the conclusion of the 1978 Ron Howard film Cotton Candy, starring Clinton Howard, Leslie King, Charles Martin Smith, and Kevin Lee Miller. Fellow podcaster and writer Sarah Marshall returns to breakdown Torbin's fashion habits and lack of tact, Clint Howard's choice writing, and the long lost mystery of how the film actually ends. When high schooler George fails to make the football te...
COTTON CANDY with Sarah Marshall (Part 1)
September 18, 2023 19:20 - 1 hour - 172 MBThe movie of the week this time around is the 1978 Ron Howard film Cotton Candy, starring Clint Howard (naturally), Leslie King, Charles Martin Smith, and Kevin Lee Miller. Joining Sam is fellow podcaster and writer Sarah Marshall, of the popular podcast You're Wrong About. Listen as they talk about trying to make "flush you" a thing, as well as the intricacies of "donkey basketball." When high schooler George fails to make the football team, he decides to dream big and starts a band, in t...
THE SURVIVAL OF DANA with Julia & Nic (Part 2)
September 11, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour - 178 MBThe exciting conclusion! Rejoin Sam, his nephew Nic, and his niece Julia (real kids from the valley!) as they wrap up the second half of the 1979 made-for-TV movie The Survival of Dana, starring Melissa Sue Anderson, Robert Carradine, Marion Ross, & Judge Reinhold. When a high school girl's family moves from North Dakota to the San Fernando Valley in California, she finds a world far different from what she had known and quickly falls into terrible trouble. Will she fall victim and become...
THE SURVIVAL OF DANA with Julia & Nic (Part 1)
September 04, 2023 22:07 - 1 hour - 162 MBHappy Monday Afternoon to you all. The troubled teens theme continues, this time with real teens as guests! Sam is joined by Julia and Nic, two actual teens from the valley who were forced to watch all 95 minutes of THE SURVIVAL OF DANA for this podcast. This CBS made-for-TV movie originally aired in 1979, and starred Melissa Sue Anderson, Robert Carradine, Marion Ross, Talia Balsam, and Judge Reinhold. When a high school girl's family moves from North Dakota to the San Fernando Valley in ...
ANGEL DUSTED with Gedde Watanabe (Part 2)
August 28, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 234 MBSam Pancake and the amazing Gedde Watanabe are back for part two of their walkthrough of Angel Dusted, the NBC TV Special starring Jean Stapleton and Arthur Hill. An affluent family's son begins to have violent outbursts while away at college and they soon discover that he has fallen into drugs, specifically the dangerous new trendy drug called PCP, otherwise known as Angel Dust. Will parents Betty and Michael be able to reach their son in time to stop his descent into addiction? Will ...
ANGEL DUSTED with Gedde Watanabe (Part 1)
August 21, 2023 18:53 - 1 hour - 168 MBThis week, Sam is here to help teach us all about the dangers of PCP, through the 1981 NBC Monday Night at the Movies film ANGEL DUSTED, starring Jean Stapleton, Helen Hunt, and Arthur Hill. Who better to "sift" through this flick with Sam than someone who knows a bit about teen movies? Why not legendary screen and stage actor Gedde Watanabe (Pretty in Pink, Pacific Overtures, Ronin 47, & Sex Lives of College Girls)? An affluent family's son begins to have violent outbursts while away at ...
THE BOY IN THE PLASTIC BUBBLE with Sarah Burns (Part 2)
August 14, 2023 18:42 - 1 hour - 163 MBWe return with the thrilling yet ambiguous conclusion to The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, the 1976 ABC TV movie starring John Travolta, Diana Hyland, and Robert Reed. As usual, Sam is not tackling this task alone. Sarah Burns is back and ready to offer her perspective and opinions regarding horses with no names, toxic teenage traits, and who she considers to be comedic royalty. Will Todd Lubich ever build up enough immunities to live a life outside of his bubble? Will his roommate in the...
THE BOY IN THE PLASTIC BUBBLE with Sarah Burns (Part 1)
August 07, 2023 23:02 - 1 hour - 229 MBSam Pancake Presents: The Monday Afternoon Movie continues to roll along! Sam sets his sights this week on the 1976 ABC release The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, starring John Travolta, Diana Hyland, and Robert Reed. This week, Sam has called on his friend, the always talented and hilariously affable actress Sarah Burns (Barry, I Love You, Man, Drunk History) to help get through this made for TV movie that is, surprisingly, one of the better made films of its kind. Will Todd Lubich e...
SPECIAL 100TH EPISODE with Sam Pancake
July 31, 2023 23:29 - 1 hour - 188 MBAfter a brief Patreon-only summer break, Monday Afternoon Movie is now officially back on the public feed! What better way celebrate the 100th episode than with a good old fashioned clip show? Join usual host Sam Pancake as he sits in the guest chair this time to discuss and reminisce about all of the laughs, scares, highs, and lows of the first 100 episodes of the Monday Afternoon Movie. Your special episode guest host today is TableCakes co-founder, journalist, and fellow podcaster Dr...
BORN INNOCENT with Julie Brown — Part 2!
March 07, 2023 01:09 - 57 minutes - 131 MBThe movie discussed in this episode depicts violent and traumatic physical and psychological situations, including rape, abuse, and self-harm. Please be advised. Sam and the amazingly talented Julie Brown are back for part two of their coverage of the highly controversial 1974 film BORN INNOCENT, starring Linda Blair. The second half of the movie isn't any eaiser than the first, but the show must go on. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging a few bucks on our Patreon! Follow ...
BORN INNOCENT with Julie Brown (Part2)
March 07, 2023 01:09 - 57 minutes - 131 MBThe movie discussed in this episode depicts violent and traumatic physical and psychological situations, including rape, abuse, and self-harm. Please be advised. Sam and the amazingly talented Julie Brown are back for part two of their coverage of the highly controversial 1974 film BORN INNOCENT, starring Linda Blair. The second half of the movie isn't any eaiser than the first, but the show must go on. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging a few bucks on our Patreon! Follow ...
BORN INNOCENT with Julie Brown (Part 1)
February 27, 2023 21:31 - 1 hour - 168 MBThe movie discussed in this episode depicts violent and traumatic physical and psychological situations, including rape, abuse, and self-harm. Please be advised. Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie is back for the new year! Sam is beyond tickled to be sitting down with the legendary and always fabulous actress, comedian, and screen/television writer Julie Brown as they tackle the difficult task of covering the highly controversial 1974 film Born Innocent, starring Linda Blai...
BORN INNOCENT with Julie Brown — Part 1!
February 27, 2023 21:31 - 1 hour - 168 MBThe movie discussed in this episode depicts violent and traumatic physical and psychological situations, including rape, abuse, and self-harm. Please be advised. Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie is back for the new year! Sam is beyond tickled to be sitting down with the legendary and always fabulous actress, comedian, and screen/television writer Julie Brown as they tackle the difficult task of covering the highly controversial 1974 film Born Innocent, starring Linda Blai...
MRS. SANTA CLAUS: with Ben Rimalower
December 26, 2022 22:24 - 1 hour - 260 MBHo! Ho! Ho! It's time for the Monday Afternoon Movie holiday special with Sam Pancake! This week, Sam is joined by director & broadway aficionado Ben Rimalower as he take us on a whimsical journey through the 1992 Made-For-TV film MRS. SANTA CLAUS, starring Dame Angela Lansbury and Charles Durning. Mrs. Santa Claus longs for something different this year, something challenging. She takes the sleigh out on her own and, after taking a wrong turn, crashes down into the middle of New York ...
MRS. SANTA CLAUS with Ben Rimalower
December 26, 2022 22:24 - 1 hour - 260 MBHo! Ho! Ho! It's time for the Monday Afternoon Movie holiday special with Sam Pancake! This week, Sam is joined by director & broadway aficionado Ben Rimalower as he take us on a whimsical journey through the 1992 Made-For-TV film MRS. SANTA CLAUS, starring Dame Angela Lansbury and Charles Durning. Mrs. Santa Claus longs for something different this year, something challenging. She takes the sleigh out on her own and, after taking a wrong turn, crashes down into the middle of New York ...
LISA, BRIGHT AND DARK: with Lisa Stockdale - Part 2!
December 13, 2022 03:03 - 1 hour - 154 MBPart Two of our coverage of the 1973 TV movie Lisa, Bright and Dark, starring Anne Baxter and John Forsythe has finally arrived. Emmy Award winning Producer Lisa Stockdale is back this week to help Sam pick through the last half of this mental health driven made for TV movie. In the film, When Lisa starts having noticable breadowns at school, her friends begin to worry and do their best to try and intervene before it's too late. Will they be met by Lisa Bright or Lisa Dark? The glockenspi...
LISA, BRIGHT AND DARK with Lisa Stockdale — Part 2!
December 13, 2022 03:03 - 1 hour - 154 MBPart Two of our coverage of the 1973 TV movie Lisa, Bright and Dark, starring Anne Baxter and John Forsythe has finally arrived. Emmy Award winning Producer Lisa Stockdale is back this week to help Sam pick through the last half of this mental health driven made for TV movie. In the film, When Lisa starts having noticable breadowns at school, her friends begin to worry and do their best to try and intervene before it's too late. Will they be met by Lisa Bright or Lisa Dark? The glockenspi...
LISA, BRIGHT AND DARK with Lisa Stockdale (Part 2)
December 13, 2022 03:03 - 1 hour - 154 MBPart Two of our coverage of the 1973 TV movie Lisa, Bright and Dark, starring Anne Baxter and John Forsythe has finally arrived. Emmy Award winning Producer Lisa Stockdale is back this week to help Sam pick through the last half of this mental health driven made for TV movie. In the film, When Lisa starts having noticable breadowns at school, her friends begin to worry and do their best to try and intervene before it's too late. Will they be met by Lisa Bright or Lisa Dark? The glockenspi...
LISA, BRIGHT AND DARK with Lisa Stockdale (Part 1)
December 05, 2022 23:15 - 1 hour - 165 MBSam Pancake has his notes lined up and is ready to analyze the 1973 TV movie Lisa, Bright and Dark, starring Anne Baxter and John Forsythe. He has brought on long time friend and Emmy Award winning Producer Lisa Stockdale to help him navigate this mental health focused flick. In the film, When Lisa starts having noticable breadowns at school, her friends begin to worry and do their best to try and intervene before it's too late. Will they be met by Lisa Bright or Lisa Dark? Cue the gloc...
LISA, BRIGHT AND DARK: with Lisa Stockdale - Part 1!
December 05, 2022 23:15 - 1 hour - 165 MBSam Pancake has his notes lined up and is ready to analyze the 1973 TV movie Lisa, Bright and Dark, starring Anne Baxter and John Forsythe. He has brought on long time friend and Emmy Award winning Producer Lisa Stockdale to help him navigate this mental health focused flick. In the film, When Lisa starts having noticable breadowns at school, her friends begin to worry and do their best to try and intervene before it's too late. Will they be met by Lisa Bright or Lisa Dark? Cue the gloc...
LISA, BRIGHT AND DARK with Lisa Stockdale — Part 1!
December 05, 2022 23:15 - 1 hour - 165 MBSam Pancake has his notes lined up and is ready to analyze the 1973 TV movie Lisa, Bright and Dark, starring Anne Baxter and John Forsythe. He has brought on long time friend and Emmy Award winning Producer Lisa Stockdale to help him navigate this mental health focused flick. In the film, When Lisa starts having noticable breadowns at school, her friends begin to worry and do their best to try and intervene before it's too late. Will they be met by Lisa Bright or Lisa Dark? Cue the gloc...
BILLY: PORTRAIT OF A STREET KID with Pip Lilly - Part 2!
November 28, 2022 22:14 - 1 hour - 217 MBActor and writer Pip Lilly returns to help Sam parse over the rest of this 1977 LeVar Burton made-for-TV special. Content Warning: This episode has a section that talks about an abortion scene in the film. The podcast discusses it in a sensitive fashion, but a general heads-up. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging a few bucks on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook / Twitter / Spotify / Google Play / Apple Podcasts ...
BILLY: PORTRAIT OF A STREET KID with Pip Lilly - Part 1!
November 21, 2022 23:25 - 1 hour - 160 MBIt's Monday, which means another episode of Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie. This week, Sam sits down with actor and writer Pip Lilly to dissect Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid, the 1977 film starring T.K. Carter, Ossie Davis, and national treasure LeVar Burton. Young Billy comes from the rougher side of town. Can he take advantage of an opportunity to work as a veterinary assistant to help change his outlook on life? Follow along with Sam and Pip to find out. Part 1 of ...
THE LONELIEST RUNNER with Monica Wyche - Part Two!
November 15, 2022 00:29 - 46 minutes - 106 MBSam Pancake is back with Monica Wyche to analyze the second half of The Loneliest Runner, starring Michael Landon and Lance Kerwin. What will come of young athlete John Curtis? Will his Mom finally stop being such an awful person? Will his Dad finally put her in her place? Listen to find out all that and more on this part 2 of 2. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging a few bucks on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook ...
THE LONELIEST RUNNER with Monica Wyche - Part One!
November 07, 2022 23:04 - 1 hour - 168 MBWho doesn't love a good Michael Landon flick? Sam Pancake returns with an all new movie to deep dive into, the Loneliest Runner, starring Michael Landon and Lance Kerwin. Why does little budding young athlete John Curtis wake up super early to go the laundromat? What is he hiding? "You're in" luck because this week Sam has invited long time friend and fellow thespian Monica Wyche to help him tackle this one. Part 1 of 2. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging a few bucks on our ...
SALEM'S LOT with Tom Lenk
October 31, 2022 23:21 - 1 hour - 214 MBIt's that time of year again... the Monday Afternoon Movie Halloween Special with Sam Pancake is here! Sam sits down to discuss the 1979 two-part miniseries 'Salem's Lot, based on the Stephen King novel. Who better to join Sam to talk about a movie about vampires than Tom Lenk? HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging a few bucks on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook / Twitter / Spotify ...
ALEXANDER: THE OTHER SIDE OF DAWN with Jonny McGovern — Part Two!
October 24, 2022 22:48 - 1 hour - 146 MBWe're back this week with part two of Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn. Sam is joined again by comedian Jonny McGovern. The thrilling and obviously super gay conclusion awaits! P.S. Don't forget to wash the starfish out of your mouth. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging a few bucks on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook / Twitter / Spotify / Google Play / Apple Podcasts This podcast is edited by Meika Gri...
ALEXANDER: THE OTHER SIDE OF DAWN with JONNY MCGOVERN Part One!
October 17, 2022 19:26 - 1 hour - 176 MBWe're back this week with another teen runaway drama, this time re-visitng the Dawn universe with Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn. Sam is joined this week by longtime collaborator Jonny McGovern. What will come of Alexander after his knife encounter with Swan the pimp? Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging a few bucks on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook / Twitter / Spotify / Google Play / Apple Podcasts This...
SWEET HOSTAGE with Claudia Lonow — Part Two!
October 03, 2022 23:50 - 1 hour - 162 MBPart two of Sweet Hostage, starring Linda Blair and Martin Sheen has arrived! Listen in as Sam and his guest, the lovely Claudia Lonow to tackle the 1975 made for tv film. Off to Xanadu! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook / Twitter / Spotify / Google Play / Apple Podcasts This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm This is a TableCakes production
SWEET HOSTAGE with Claudia Lonow — Part One!
September 27, 2022 01:02 - 1 hour - 206 MBWe're in for another wild one as Sam is joined by guest Claudia Lonow to tackle the 1975 made for tv film Sweet Hostage, starring Martin Sheen and Linda Blair. What can go wrong when you get into cars with strange men? Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook / Twitter / Spotify / Google Play / Apple Podcasts This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm! Hi, Meika! This is a Tabl...
DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER with Naomi Ekperigin — Part Two!
September 19, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 139 MBPart Two of DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER has arrived! Sam is joined again by super guest Naomi Ekperigin to discuss the second half of the 1979 TV movie DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER, starring Charlene Tilton. Who is the man in the scary car? Will anyone stop Dana from being a terrible friend? Which outfits does Sam adore and wish he had them in his closet? Sam and Naomi don't hold back how they really feel in this thrilling conclusion! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging ...
DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER with Naomi Ekperigin — Part One!
September 13, 2022 02:48 - 1 hour - 170 MBIt’s super funny how hitchhiking used to be a thing everyone did to get aroun, but once people got it in their heads that it was dangerous and people could die, we stopped. Yet the whole time America also has this whole gun thing, which is emphatically worse and more likely to result in people dying, and we’re like “IDK LOL.” Anyway! This week Sam is joined by returning guest Naomi Ekperigin to discuss the 1979 TV movie DIARY OF A TEENAGE HITCHHIKER, starring Charlene Tilton and recalling a ...
LITTLE LADIES OF THE NIGHT with Daniele Gaither — Part Two!
September 05, 2022 22:01 - 1 hour - 165 MBSam's latest adventure down the seedy streets of Hollywood Boulevard reaches its thrilling conclusion! And Daniele Gaither is here again too, though we're not sure if this one constitutes her fourth appearance on the show or just an extension of her third. Math is hard! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook / Twitter / Spotify / Google Play / Apple Podcasts This podcast ...
LITTLE LADIES OF THE NIGHT with Daniele Gaither — Part One!
August 29, 2022 22:45 - 1 hour - 147 MBSam’s adventure through his “Teenage Wasteland” series continues with the 1977 ABC movie LITTLE LADIES OF THE NIGHT, starring Linda Purl, David Soul and Louis Gosset Jr. At the time this movie aired, it was the highest-rated made-for-TV movie ever. Here to help decide if it holds up is Daniele Gaither, Monday Afternoon Movie all-star making her third appearance on this podcast! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit th...
GO ASK ALICE with Kirsten Vangsness — Part Two!
August 23, 2022 05:45 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIt’s part two of the 1973 telefilm adaptation of the (allegedly) true story of teenage ruin! Here to discuss how it holds up (and whether the real story actually happened) is Kirsten Vangsness! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook / Twitter / Spotify / Google Play / Apple Podcasts This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm! Hi, Meika! This is a TableCakes production.
GO ASK ALICE with Kirsten Vangsness — Part One!
August 15, 2022 22:53 - 1 hour - 187 MBIt’s the grandmama of all the “teens in turmoil” moves of the week: Go Ask Alice! Produced in 1973 to air on ABC, this telefilm adaptation of the 1971 (allegedly) true story stars Jamie Smith-Jackson alongside William Shatner, Ruth Roman, Andy Griffith, Robert Carradine and Mackenzie Phillips. Here to discuss how it holds up (and whether the real story actually happened) is the delightful Kirsten Vangsness, who never needs to be reined in. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging mo...
DAWN: PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE RUNAWAY with Becky Thyre — Part Two!
August 08, 2022 23:13 - 1 hour - 141 MBReturn to the rough streets of 1976-era Hollywood in part two of Sam's discussion of DAWN: PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE RUNAWAY with guest Becky Thyre! Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon! Follow Sam Pancake on Twitter Visit the Monday Afteroon Movie website Facebook / Twitter / Spotify / Google Play / Apple Podcasts This podcast is edited by Meika Grimm! Hi, Meika! This is a TableCakes production.
DAWN: PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE RUNAWAY with Becky Thyre — Part One!
August 01, 2022 23:33 - 1 hour - 206 MBIt’s Eve Plumb as you’ve never seen her before! Unless you’ve seen this movie, in which case you know that she has dimensions far beyond Jan Brady. Broadcast on NBC on September 27, 1976, DAWN: PORTRAIT OF A TEENAGE RUNAWAY tells the story of a 15-year-old who leaves home to and starts doing sex work. It’s gritty, and guest Becky Thyre returns to help Sam decide how this film holds up almost fifty years later. Help support Monday Afternoon Movie by pledging money on our Patreon! Follow S...