Off the Rails Podcast

Today we watched and are reviewing the re-make of Watership Down. Netflix made it into a mini series that is 4 episodes long. It is about a warren of rabbits that face tragedy and persevere to try and find a new home.

Check out the trailer here

https://binged.it/2vKBkBX

This week Tom and Mark talk with stand up comedian Brendan O'Day. They talk about San Fransisco being covered in human shit, Burger King's new "unhappy meals", a plague broke out on a Scientology cruise, No booze bars are the new thing in New York, Canada passes a bill for Cannibalism, and now crocs are stealing Tom's fanny pack thunder.

Tom and Mark are back with Jonathan for a bonus episode. They do "WTF with Foz", talk about man breaks into a house to dress in drag, meter maids chalking tires is now illegal, scientists working on think to text, Netflix on Sirius FM, Russian slap fighting, an Easter bunny brawl and much more.

Today Tom and Mark talk with the very funny and talented improv comedian and actor Jonathan Wachala. They discuss Instagram getting rid of likes, Google drones are approved for delivery, students sue face recognition software for a billion dollars, caveman poop, Japanese restaurant tailors sushi to your body fluid samples, school dress code for parents, and there is apparently a herp alert app.

Tom and Jeff are back with a bonus episode with Jeff's fellow Bombers player Andy Parrott. They talk about a unicorn sheep, a mashed potato mystery, Amazon is listening for "training" purposes, R Kelly has $675 in his bank account, a rare infant T-Rex fossil causing a fuss, 12 weird Easter traditions, 92 year old German charged with crimes from the Holocaust, a youth pastor goes off the rails, airlines trying to start weighing passengers, and apparently the new hot thing to steal is grease.

Tom and Jeff talk with surprise guest Andy Parrott. This week they had to search far and wide to stay away from politics. However, Wisconsin stepped up and gave us a karate mom, naked son, and a shoplifting dog team up at Walmart. they also discuss a Florida man was killed by a bird, Carls Jr is serving CBD burgers, Jeff's beard could destroy the world, AMC says you can only be this far on the spectrum to watch a movie, pigs brains brought back to life, and Gronk dents the Lombardi trophy.

Tom, Mark, and Jeff got to interview some more really talented producers, writers and actors from this year's the Twisted Dreams film festival. They talk to producer, writer, and director Natalie Pohorski of "Matron of Honor"; writer, editor, actor Jeff Bell and actor Max Olmsted of the Wisconsin short winner "Upstairs"; writer, director Mike McCutchen of the feature film "The Next Kill"; and writer, director Jason Zink of "Straight Edge Kegger".

Upstairs (short)

http://ghosthat.net/movies/upstairs/

Matron of Honor (short)

https://youtu.be/RFhErdh7xqk

Straight Edge Kegger trailer

https://binged.it/2GkmB5C

Also be sure to check out campbloodfilmfestival.com

Tom, Mark, and Chris interview the legendary Joe Bob Briggs before his performance of "How Rednecks Saved Hollywood" at the Twisted Dreams Film Festival 2019.

This week we reviewed Outlaw King staring Chris Pine and it is currently available on Netflix. The story takes place right after William Wallace is killed. Outmatched by English forces in all but courage and vengeance, Scottish warrior Robert the Bruce fights back.

Check out the trailer here

https://youtu.be/Q-G1BME8FKw

This week Off the Rails was at Milwaukee's Twisted Dreams Film Festival hosted by Chris House and Stephen Milek. We had a blast, watched some amazing movies and got to interview some very talented people. In this episode Tom and Mark talk with Ian Radtke, and Ron Purtee who is a local filmaker. he had a short in this years festival called Transmissions and has a new film coming out soon called For Sale. Tom and Jeff also talk with one of the stars of For Sale and local Improv comic Jonathan Wachala. Tom and Mark talk with Chris and Steve at the close of the festival. Stay tuned for many more interviews next week including one with Joe Bob Briggs!