Motel Hell

Motel Hell is back and its resident Stacy, Flexa Lexa, is here to guide us through the garbage world of the Incel. Flex discusses the origin of the term, the evolving language of the incel community, its "heroes" and its impact in our society. Motel Hell's resident Chad(s) Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti fail to understand how it can be so hard to get laid.

But first our hosts discuss John Carpenter's post-golden era film "In the Mouth of Madness". Dick Fetti recommends some essential death metal and hip-hop and the Beardo aka the Librarian recommends another book.

Disco Box recommendations:

Demilich - 20th Adversary of Emptiness 2xCD - Svart Records 2014

Three 6 Mafia ‎– When The Smoke Clears - Sixty 6, Sixty 1 CD - Loud Records, Hypnotize Minds 2000

Ilsa - Intoxicantations LP - A389 Recordings 2012

This episode our fearless hosts put they're own sanity and safety at risk to bring you the most hard-hitting and informative episode yet. It's time to open your eyes and wake up to the terrifying truths hidden in plain site; Shape-shifting reptiles rule the world from a labyrinth under the Denver Airport! Flex Lexa, Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti unravel the veil of lies we've all lived behind for too long! If the hosts of Motel Hell weren't on FBI and NSA watch-lists before, they certainly are now!

But first the gang review the excellent "Dredd" directed by Pete Travis (2012) and Dick Fetti goes full harsh noise with his disco box recommendations. The Beardo closes things out with his review of the new "God of War" for PS4.

Disco Box recommendations:

Encephalophonic - Regressed Progress CD - Audio Dissection 2013

Blod - Red Light Companion 3xLP - Segerhuva 2008

Blod - My Beloved Daughters CD - Segerhuva 2004

Solmania - Psycledelic CD - Alchemy Records 1993

It's a sick sad world and Flex Lexa aka Generation Flex is back to guide you through it's freshest nightmares. Join Motel Hell as they force humor into the uncomfortable crevices of the human condition.

To kick things off the gang review the 1976 satanic panic horror classic, "The Omen" by Richard Donner. Dick Fetti retains his crown as master of the miserable with his disco box recommendations and the Beardo recommends the killer Batman miniseries "The Long Halloween".

Disco Box recommendations:

Grunt - Castrate the Illusionist LP - Freak Animal 2018

Taint - Justmeat LP - Slaughter Productions 1995 / Urashima 2014

Mania - Ultra-Negative CD - Freak Animal 2008

V/A - Listen And Die! 6xLP - Slaughter Productions 1997 / Urashima 2015

This week on Motel Hell, Flex Lexa, the Greyhound in Heels, Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti each share their individual research on three separate stalking cases, their dubious politics, and their mutual disappointment in one another. Specifically our hosts discuss Ricardo López, the Björk stalker, Theresa Saldana and her stalker Arthur Richard Jackson, and finally Mary Stauffer and her stalker Ming Sen Shiue.

But first the gang review an absolute masterpiece of Japanese cinema, Satoshi Kon's "Perfect Blue", a psychological thriller about an aspiring actress and her stalker. Dick Fetti recommends the fantastic score of "Perfect Blue", another Linekraft album and two new albums from the infallible Unrest Productions. And the Beardo recommends the new and very fun Far Cry game.

Disco Box recommendations:

Masahiro Ikumi - Perfect Blue OST LP - Tiger Lab Vinyl 2016

Linekraft - Apocalypse Factory CD - Aussaat 2017

Kevlar - New Fears New Fights CD/LP - Unrest Productions 2017

Abscheu - Pretense Cassette/LP - Unrest Productions 2017

After a month long hiatus due to various unforeseen circumstances, Motel Hell returns to celebrate one of the greatest American directors and film score composers, John Carpenter. Ben the Beardo leads this episodes weeks episodes through a short biography of Carpenter, a review of his films and discussion of his work as a composer.

The gang starts it off right by reviewing the often forgotten 1986 John Carpenter classic "Big Trouble in Little China". Dick Fetti recommends several Japanese artists from his Disco Box and the Beardo ties it all back to Carpenter with his Best Buy.

Disco Box recommendations:

Linekraft - The Man Who Was Plugged In CDr/Cassette - Three Plugs 2008/2017

Anatomia - Decaying in Obscurity 2xLP - NWN! Productions 2012

Anatomia - Shreds Of Putrefaction 10" - NWN! Productions 2010

Scum - We Must Bleed Cassette - New Forces 2017

Let’s face it, the hosts of Motel Hell are sick and depraved individuals and this week’s episode really drives that point home. Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti dive into the wonderful world of Ero Guro Nansensu or エログロ. Or for the layman, extra gross hentai. From “high art” and hardcover books to the gurochan message board and deep web, Motel Hell covers it all.

Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti maintain their status as anime nerds and briefly discuss the first episode of "RIN: Daughters of Mnemosyne", a mini-series from 2008. Dick Fetti shares about his deep love of Discordance Axis for the Disco Box this week and the Beardo reviews another book.

Disco Box recommendations:

Discordance Axis – Jouhou – Devour 1997 / 2.Perfect Collection.Jouhou - Hydra Head 2004

Discordance Axis – The Inalienable Dreamless – Hydra Head 2000

Gridlink – Amber Gray – Hydra Head 2008

Gridlink – Orphan – Hydra Head 2011

Gridlink - Longhena – Handshake Inc. / Selfmadegod Records 2014

After several tragedy driven episodes, Motel Hell is back with an episode of life-affirming stories which represent the human will to survive, despite how misguided that might be. Resident American Gladiator and all-around strongwoman Flex Lexa hosts this one and while things get graphic, there’s a happy ending! So join Motel Hell for another episode of questionable humor, dark personal stories and a surprising amount of political commentary.

This week Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti gush over the beloved “Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust” by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Dick Fetti recommends some actual disco in his Disco Box this week and the Beardo continues his worship of comic books.

Disco Box recommendations:

The S.O.S. Band – On The Rise – Tabu Records 1983

The S.O.S. Band – Just The Way You Like It – Tabu Records 1984

Pris – This Heavy Heart – Avian 2016

Pris – Love, Labour, Loss – Avian 2016

Motel Hell returns with Dick Fetti at the helm to delve into the Munich Massacre, the 1972 attack on the Summer Olympic Games by the terrorist group Black September. Dick Fetti reaches deep into his boozy college years to reclaim on old research paper on the subject and regale Flex Lexa, Ben the Beardo and you, the listener, with this tragic and sometimes grimly humorous tale of when terrorism, a twenty-four hour news cycle, and an inept government collide.

To start things off, the Magnificent Three™ review the phenomenal “Sicario” by Denis Villeneuve (who recently directed “Blade Runner 2049”). Dick Fetti opens up the Disco Box again and the Beardo sings his praises for a classic Capcom series.

Disco Box recommendations:

Surface – Falling In Love 12” – Salsoul Records 1983

V/A - 12” Gold Master Series 2xLP – Salsoul Records 1994

Shifted – Six Steps To Resurgence 12” – Avian 2016

Shifted – Arrangements In Monochrome [Part One] 12” - Avian 2014

Shifted – Arrangements In Monochrome [Part Two] 12” - Avian 2014

Motel Hell is back with the third entry in our weird news series. This episode the indelible strong-woman Flex Lexa presents stories about flying cars, family portraits and family abuse, Tide Pod treats and drunken Russian UFO sightings. Motel Hell wants to believe!

In addition the Magnificent Three™ review the ‘90s masterpiece "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth”, Dick Fetti’s Disco Box returns and The Beardo presents another Best Buy.

Disco Box recommendations:

Overlook – Smoke Signals 3xLP - UVB-76 Music 2017

Pessimist – Pessimist 2xLP - Blackest Ever Black 2017

Shifted – Appropriation Stories 2xLP - Hospital Productions 2016

The lowly hermits of Motel Hell are back, having been driven from their caves to gather under a haze of stale cigarette smoke to complete their journey into the heart of the garbage human, Roch Thériault. Ben the Beardo guides the group through the later and significantly more horrific era of the Ant Hill Kids. If you thought the last episode was unpleasant, this one will have you puking bile. Seriously, this is some awful stuff so listener beware!

On a lighter note, the gang praise for the modern horror classic “It Follows” and Dick Fetti fauns over LA’s High-Functioning Flesh. Ben returns with another book review and Flex continues to stall on “PublicDomania”.

Disco Box recommendation:

High-Functioning Flesh - Culture Cut LP - Dais Records 2017