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Spark of Madness

169 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Four dudes talking about movies, life, and the woes of being a creative.

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191: Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) watchalong

December 23, 2020 16:06 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

#StarWars #StarWarsHolidaySpecial Yep. Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

190: Krampus (2015) Review -- LIVE

December 18, 2020 14:33 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

#Krampus This ain't your daddy's Santa Claus. Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

189: Fatman (2020) Review

December 11, 2020 14:41 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

#MelGibson #Fatman Chris Cringle is... Mel Gibson. Wait, or is it the other way around? Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

188: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) Review

December 04, 2020 17:17 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

#Gremlins After a brief hiatus, the lads and Wesley convene to discuss the controversial genius of Gremlins 2. Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

187: Knives Out (2019) Review

November 14, 2020 14:18 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MB

#KnivesOut #RianJohnson Back from vacation, Aaron resumes control of the mixboard. Tonight we discuss Knives Out. Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

186: The VVitch (2015) Review

October 30, 2020 13:45 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

#VVitch #RobertEggers Spook of Madness closes for the year with our final selection: The VVitch, with special guest Wesley Roth. Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

185: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986) Review

October 24, 2020 13:46 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

#TexasChainsaw #Horror Spook of Madness continues! Tonight's selection is an eclectic black comedy follow-up to the slasher classic, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

184: The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) review

October 15, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

#Horror #VincentPrice Spook of Madness year 4 spooks on with the bizarre 1971 horror comedy, "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" starring a mute Vincent Price, a series of plague-themed deaths, and dry British wit. Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

183: Young Frankenstein (1974) review

October 08, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

#YoungFrankenstein #MelBrooks Spook of Madness continues in its fourth year with the Mel Brooks/Gene Wilder classic, "Young Frankenstein." Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

182: Mandy (2018) Review

October 03, 2020 23:47 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

#Cage #Mandy  Spook of Madness returns--and we begin by reviewing a film starring our boy Nic Cage, "Mandy." Things are gonna get spooky. Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

181: Her (2013) review

September 20, 2020 12:25 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

#Joaquin Phoenix #Her Tonight, we continue our month of SepTUBI -- a month of reviewing films on the *free* streaming platform Tubi -- this week: Her! Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

180: Apocalypto (2006) Review

September 11, 2020 13:32 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MB

#Mel Gibson #Apocalypto Tonight, we continue our month of SepTUBI -- a month of reviewing films on the *free* streaming platform Tubi -- this week: Apocalypto! Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

179: Akira (1988) Review

September 04, 2020 13:22 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

#Akira Tonight, we go kick off our month of SepTUBI -- our month of reviewing a film on the *free* streaming platform #tubi -- with the 1988 masterpiece, Akira. Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

178: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Review

August 28, 2020 13:08 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

Tonight we dive deep into the 1993 animated #Batman film, "Mask of the Phantasm" with guest, Wesley Aaron Roth. Follow Wesley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wesleyroth Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

177: The Vast of Night (2020) review

August 23, 2020 11:37 - 59 minutes - 82 MB

The guys finally get back to reviewing a new release. This week: Colin Orr joins us to discuss writer/director/editor Andrew Patterson's debut sci-fi film, The Vast of Night. #thevastofnight  Follow Colin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesis8/ Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-Nb...

176: Blast from the Past (1999) review

August 18, 2020 02:10 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Without Ben this week, Matt and Aaron are joined by the Obsessive Viewer himself, Matt Hurt, to discuss the 1999 out-of-time romcom, "Blast from the Past."  Follow Matt Hurt/Obsessive Viewer podcast: https://twitter.com/ObsessiveViewer https://obsessiveviewer.com/ Follow Spark of Madness: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/chann...

175: Duck Soup (1933) and the Marx Brothers catalog

July 29, 2020 23:24 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

#MarxBrothers #GrouchoMarx We are back to discuss the Marx Brothers classic #DuckSoup, the rest of the family catalog, and how their humor was borrowed over time. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

174: Starship Troopers (1997) review

July 12, 2020 20:55 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

#DeniseRichards #StarshipTroopers Been a while! Time to complete our Paul Verhoeven run with Starship Troopers (1997). Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

173: RoboCop (1987) review

June 14, 2020 01:37 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

#PeterWeller #RoboCop After a week hiatus, we return with a deep dive into the #RoboCop films. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

172: Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) review

May 29, 2020 21:39 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

#SmokeyAndTheBandit #BurtReynolds This week, we are joined by Chauncey Frend (@ChaunceyF) to discuss one of his all-time favorites: Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

Kung Fu Hustle (2004) review

May 22, 2020 13:55 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

#KungFuHustle #StephenChow This week, we are joined by our pal Colin Orr to discuss Kung Fu Hustle, Stephen Chow movies, and the delicate balance of comedy and action. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

The Invisible Man (2020) review

May 15, 2020 11:20 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

#TheInvisibleMan #ElisabethMoss It's been three weeks, but now we *finally* review The Invisible Man (2020), and we had a lot to say. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

Hollow Man (2000) review

May 08, 2020 11:19 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

#HollowMan #KevinBacon Welp, The Invisible Man (2020) won't be available until next week, so we are pivoting to do another Flashback episode. This week: Hollow Man (2000. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

The Invisible Man (1933) review

May 01, 2020 11:51 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

#TheInvisibleMan #UniversalMonsters For this week's Flashback episode, we roll back the clock to discuss The Invisible Man -- the 1933 classic that inspired pranksters for years to come. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

ThanksKilling (2008) review

April 24, 2020 18:02 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

#Thanksgiving #Turkie  Another Good, Bad, and Ugly episode, and this time we take on the absolutely bananas 2008 turkey-revenge-murder-movie, ThanksKilling. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

Clue (1985) and the Components of a Murder Mystery

April 17, 2020 12:41 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

#Clue #Murder  Joined again by Wesley, we review the 1985 movie, "Clue", and discuss the components of a murder mystery. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

Onward (2020) review

April 10, 2020 12:34 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

#Pixar #Onward Somehow we pull off reviewing a new movie from 2020: Pixar's "Onward." Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

Hook (1991) Review

April 03, 2020 11:24 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

#Hook #PeterPan We are back! Frequent guest Wesley returns for our first all-virtual podcast to discuss Steven Spielberg's "Hook." Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

The VelociPastor (2018) review

March 14, 2020 02:16 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB

Tonight we examine the good, bad, and the ugly of THE VELOCIPASTOR with special guest, Patrick Miller. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and the Future of Video Game Movies

March 06, 2020 03:34 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

#Sonic Tonight we do a Deep Dive into the recent video game adaptation, "Sonic the Hedgehog" with special guest, Kyle Johnson. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

161 -- 1917 (2019) review

February 14, 2020 03:03 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

#1917 #Oscars Tonight we discuss the recent WW1 hit, "1917", with Ty Brettnacher (@tynacher) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

160 -- 2020 Grouch Picks

February 06, 2020 12:34 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

We are joined by Colin Orr and Wesley Aaron Roth again to discuss our thoughts on the year in movies. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

159 -- 2019 Year in Review

February 05, 2020 12:57 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

We are joined by Colin Orr and Wesley Aaron Roth again to discuss our thoughts on the year in movies. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

Update -- 2019 Movie Draft Finals

February 04, 2020 14:01 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

With less than a week until the #Oscars, we check in on the results of our 2019 Movie Draft to see who is leading the pack. So much rides on the winners of the Academy Awards, though. Who is feeling smug? We are joined by our buddies Colin and Wesley. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

158 - Krull (1983) review

January 31, 2020 02:51 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

#Krull  80s fantasy block is ending tonight... on the lesser-known and lesser-liked, KRULL. Tonight's show features two of the boys from @yglton podcast! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

157 - Conan the Barbarian (1982) review

January 24, 2020 18:12 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

#Schwarzenegger #Conan The 80s fantasy block is nearing the end, but we saved one of the best for last. Special guest: Ty Brettnacher (@tynacher)  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

156 - The NeverEnding Story (1984) review

January 17, 2020 03:51 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

#Falkor #NeverEndingStory The 80s fantasy block is going strong. This week, we are joined by Kevin Jordan to discuss The NeverEnding Story. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

155 - Legend (1985) review

January 10, 2020 03:02 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MB

#RidleyScott #Legend Tonight we continue the 80s fantasy theme with special guest, Wesley Aaron Roth (@WesleyRoth) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

154 - Willow (1988) review

January 04, 2020 13:49 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

#GeorgeLucas #Willow It's a new year, but an old movie is up for discussion. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sparkofmadness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadOfSpark/ Instagram: @sparkofmadness_podcast Twitter: @madofspark The Game Sharks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUB-NbgXL-JTG5-O5hsuxA

154 - Willow (1988) review

January 04, 2020 05:58

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153 - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) watchalong

December 25, 2019 05:03 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MB

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152 - Home Alone 1+2 (1990-1992) review

December 20, 2019 12:31 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

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151 - Jingle All the Way (1996) review

December 13, 2019 02:31 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

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150 - The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) review

December 06, 2019 02:49 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

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149 - Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) review

November 28, 2019 12:46 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

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148 - Klaus (2019) review

November 21, 2019 03:30 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

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Klaus (2019) review

November 21, 2019 03:30

Netflix presents a traditional 2D animated movie! Listen/Rate This Podcast on iTunes Listen on Stitcher

147 - Flight of the Navigator (1986) review

November 15, 2019 02:42 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

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Flight of the Navigator (1986) review

November 15, 2019 02:42

This movie is suspiciously similar to one we’ve reviewed before. Listen/Rate This Podcast on iTunes Listen on Stitcher

146 - Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) review

November 05, 2019 02:23 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

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