Rich Brown has been making his mark on pop culture since the mid-80's. Be it in his NYC-centric stage show, Beyond Vaudeville, to the award winning cable access version of that show which ran from 1985 to 1995, to the third iteration of it, which is known as Oddville MTV. Today we talk about his interest in the unusual, how Beyond Vaudeville began and how it grew to the underground cult status it still holds today. Rich tells us about how they booked their guests, the frustrations of the...

Today, I continue my conversation with makeup F/X guru, Joe Castro. He picks up where we left off, telling me about using Herschell Gordon Lewis' blood recipe. We also talk about his first time at the Acker Mansion as a teen where he met Forrest J. and Brinke Stevens, who became a lifelong friend. Joe tells me about meeting and working with Karen Black, and being professional. He also teases some upcoming projects, including the long awaited sequel to Mutilator 2. This episode is easily one...

It's Halloween, but today we are talking Christmas with return guest Fred Olen Ray. His new book, Writing the Perfect Christmas TV Movie, draws on his years of experience making the Christmas for networks like Lifetime and the Hallmark Channel. We talk about why he wanted to write the book, the surprise he had at it being a top seller on Amazon, and some of the secrets to writing these films. It's a great little read for anyone interested in the world of the journeyman movie maker, and anyone...

Today, special F/X guru, Joe Castro drops into the Movie House to talk bloodying up legends of the industry. We talk about his youth in San Antonio, TX, the importance of having a good mentor, and the life-changing properties of Godzill vs. The Smog Monster. We completely geek out over Yor: The Hunter From the Future, and Herschell Gordon Lewis. Joe also tells me about the support he got from his father, and about 12 year old Joe making a cold call to Tom Savini. Find more about Joe here: Joe...

In this episode, we pick up where we left off with Jack. We talk a little about Nightmare 2, and the intimidation of not only taking on a sequel to a blockbuster, but doing so on a very tight deadline. Jack reminds us of the importance of who the camera is on, and why watching someone react is better than watching someone talk. He also tells us about the mentorship of Martin Landau, trying to direct Jack Palance, and the brilliance of Erland van Lidth. Find out more about Jack...

Jack Sholder edited and directed some of the most revered and influential cult movies of the 80s and 90s. He joins me to talk about the perfect cheese steak, musicianship, his year abroad in Edinburgh, discovering film, the art of cutting a trailer, and the trick to building suspense. We also discuss his many influences and the importance of allowing the audience to interpret the scene, and we geek out a little about old movies. Find out more about Jack here: IMDB Facebook

Chris and I continue our conversation about life in early 90's NYC. He talks about his time hanging with the Manhattan weirdo elite, working with Tatum O'Neil, and the importance of music. Plus, life in the brig, why craft services matter, and why you can't wade through a marsh along the New Jersey Transit Line with a camera anymore. Find Chris here: Ghost Limb Films on Vimeo Ghost Limb Films on Facebook

Josh Arnold grew up in St. Louis, and was introduced to horror movies the way most of us were, TV. We talk about our favorite horror movies, the moments that traumatized us when we were kids, and the nauseating appeal of The Human Centipede. We also talk Tobe Hooper, William Castle, the ups and downs of fan conventions, and why it's tough to see Gregory Peck lose. Find out more about Josh here: Josh Arnold Instagram The Bob and Tom Show

Through the late 80s-early 90s, Chris Frieri made micro-budget movies using his friends and local bands to star. Two of them, The Orbitrons  and I Was a Teenage Mummy, made the rounds in the world of bootlegs, eventually earning mentions in the cult movie bible, Psychotronic Magazine. He's now working on restoring the films, as well as others he's made, and making them available digitally. We talk about his early influences, late night horror movies on TV, and the process of learning to make...

Frank is back for part 2! We talk about the first time he met Gilbert Gottfried, and about how Gilbert met Frank for the first time, every time. Frank talks about how their podcast came to be and why, and why he was such a research hound for each guest. He tells me about some of his favorite moments from the show, a few of his favorite guests, the surreal moment that is noshing in Barbara Feldon's apartment, and why he and Gilbert's dynamic worked so well. We also get into some of our...

Today, we move slightly away from our usual conversation with a cult movie superstar to talk to a cult movie semi-star, comedy writer, podcaster, and all around encyclopedia of character actors and obscure Hollywood trivia, Frank Santopadre. In part one, we talk about growing up in Queens, the joys of digging through comic book bins, Ralph Manza's recognizable mug, opening for Brother Theodore, and writing for Larry Bud Melman. We also talk about being a submissive wolfman, the cringe factor...

Beverly tells us more about the movies of Jack Hill, in part two of our interview, then we jump back to her earlier career. From Old Yeller to The Loretta Young Show, we talk about all of the people she has worked with, and when she started to realize how really significant many of them are. She tells us about her the many animal charities she supports, as well as what she's up to today. Plus: Troy Donahue remembers her, Loretta Young gives sage advice, and Ted V. Mikels' mustache. Find out...

Beverly Washburn started acting in 1950 at the age of 6, and has not slowed down since. In part one, we talk about her youth, the challenges of being a child actor, and getting her start with the help of fabled stuntman and actor, Jock Mahoney. She tells me about Superman and the Mole-Men, working with the likes of Cecille B. DeMille, George Stevens, and Frank Capra, and her long friendship with the great Jack Benny. And, of course, we talk about Spider Baby, or the Maddest Story Ever Told,...

At the age of six, Jackey made her feature film debut in what has been widely considered the worst film ever made, Manos, the Hands of Fate. Long thought to bw lost media until it was unearthed by the crew at Mystery Science Theater 3000, the movie has now become part of pop culture history. There are stage adaptations, including the brilliant puppet version, Manos, the Hands of Felt, references in various television shows, a video game, and RiffTrax did an updated riff on it in 2012. Jackey...

It's part two of Greg MacDougall, F/X guru and all around awesome person. (Sorry it's late. I finally got Covid, after artfully dodging it for two years, and it knocked me out for a few days.) In this episode we talk about the eternal struggle of creative control vs. financial stability, the joys of craft services, blowing things up, the creep factor of the Smiley mask, the almost no-The Creep factor in Creepshow 3, and ass squirrels. Greg also tells me about the surreal nature of eating...

Today is part one of my conversation with F/X artist, Greg MacDougall. He's worked on everything from the cult classic, August Underground to The Spongebob Squarepants Movie. We talk about growing up on late night horror movies, latex body parts, and why traumatizing movies are so intriguing. He tells me about the life of a freelance F/X artists, big budget vs. small budget, and why it's fun to buy armloads of KY Jelly. Also, watching Tom Savini F/X with Tom Savini. Find out more about Greg...

Today is part two of my interview with Something Weird Video's, Lisa Petrucci. We talk more about her late husband, Mike Vraney, the sad, and too soon loss of him, holding the business together, and the future of Something Weird Video. We also talk about the resurgence of Physical media, and the disposable nature of streaming media. Oh yeah, Bat Pussy comes up, too. I also f**k up the name of our music's composer. It's actually Jonathon Harmon, in case you were wondering. Find more about...

Today's guest, Lisa Petrucci, was a young artist with eclectic taste is movies and pop culture. She eventually found her soulmate in Mike Vraney, the founder of Something Weird Video. She has since taken the role of CEO of the company, following Mike's untimely death. We talk about her youth in Massachusetts, the joys of being traumatized at the drive-in, hanging out at Hasbro as a kid, the origins of her art, the fatherly wisdom of Dave Friedman, and Mike Vraney's hand in founding...

My conversation with Sky Elobar continues. We talk about living in NYC and LA, how public masturbation (No, not him.) led to him meeting his wife, convention life, and, of course, The Greasy Strangler. Also, the highs and lows of the jobbing actor, Michael St. Michael being banned from Australia, and his favorite restaurants in Indianapolis. Find Sky here: IMDB Twitter Instagram (Follow Sky here to see him, and his adorable puppers.)

Sky Elobar is one of the most unique character actors working today. He's shown up in supporting roles on television and in film, as well as the leading role in one of our favorite movies, 2016's singular The Greasy Strangler. But wait, there's more! He's also a musician, having recorded albums with his '90s funk-rock band, Seventh House, a wine connoisseur, and just an all around great guy. We discuss his early days growing up in Pittsburg, his time at the prestigious Berkley School of...

It's part 2 of my conversation with actor, writer, director, and all around raconteur, James Lorinz. We talk about training for acting in front of the camera, the Marx Brothers, and kids watching Frankenhooker. We also talk about restarting his career after over a decade away, working with Scorsese and Pacino, and if we will ever see a feature length version of Swirlee. Big thanks again to Gregory Garaizar for helping to make this one happen.

Yes, that is one of the screen-used flying saucers from Plan 9 from Outer Space in the thumbnail. Dana Gould is one of the funniest and most innovative stand up comedians working today. He's also a prolific writer and actor who has appeared in dozens of television shows and feature films. His love of cult film and low-budget film knows no bounds, and he is an encyclopedia of old sci-fi and horror. He joins us to talk Ed Wood, Jr., Maila Nurmi, and his new season of his homage to talk shows of...

James Lorinz earned all the cult movie cred he would ever need right out of the gate with his first film roll as the scene stealing Doorman in the underground classic, Street Trash. He has since gone on to appear in movies by everyone from Frank Henenlotter to Abel Ferrara to Martin Scorsese. In this episode we talk about his youth in New York, film school, the joys of watching old movies, and the communal experience of sitting in a movie theater. Also, the dangers of Super Crack, the...

My conversation with independent director, Mark Pirro continues. We talk about his new movie, The Deceased Won't Desist, censorship, streaming media vs. physical media, and why Blockbuster sucked. Mark also discusses why it pays to be nice, and why he has chosen to stay in the trenches of independence. Also, Submissive Jesus! You can find Mark and his movies, including his latest release, The Deceased Won't Desist, at Pirromount Pictures.

Mark Pirro knew at an early age that he wanted to make movies. Starting with his dad's Super 8 camera and a cadre of recruited high school friends, he started making vampire movies and James Bond homages. After moving our west, he continued making Super 8 films, eventually selling A Polish Vampire in Burbank to the USA Network, making it one of the highest grossing independent movies of all time. He has had one of the longest running careers as an independent filmmaker and we talk about how...