Secret Level: A GeekTyrant Podcast

In Episode 50 of Secret Level, Billy and Joey thrust themselves into the world of Sam Rami’s awesome 1981 horror film The Evil Dead! This is always a fun movie to revisit and there are a lot of interesting and fun behind-the-scenes stories that we came across in our research that we have a blast talking about! From the crazy story behind the cabin where they filmed the movie to all the challenges the crew faced during the production. Ultimately, the creative team made an incredible horror movie that launched an insanely successful franchise that is still going strong! 

In Episode 49 of Secret Level, Joey and Billy dive into Quentin Tarantino's iconic debut film Reservoir Dogs, breaking down its most memorable scenes of the unconventional heist film, hidden details, and unique storytelling techniques. The duo shares fun commentary on the razor-sharp dialogue, the heist story, and explosive performances. They also share wild behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss how Reservoir Dogs set the stage for his signature style. Packed with humor, insights, and plenty of fan moments, this episode is a must-listen for any Tarantino enthusiast!

In Episode 48 of Secret Level, Joey and Billy talk about the radical and adventurous 1990 live-action adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! This was one of those movies that we loved watching when we were kids and watching it on the big screen for the first time since it first came out was an absolute blast! We had to go into an in-depth discussion about the film, highlighting its cultural significance, production trivia, deleted scenes, and the comedic elements infused within the conversation. Joey and Billy reflect on their nostalgia for the movie, sharing favorite lines, memorable fight scenes, and intricate details about its creation, and as always we have fun providing our own fun commentary. We hope you enjoy the show!

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In Episode 47 of Secret Level, we take a deep dive into Sinbad’s classic 1995 film, Shazaam! Revisiting this movie was such an incredibly fun blast from the past! The movie was directed by Joe Dante and it was such a wild and crazy movie that had an unbelievable ensemble cast! This movie went through a lot of bonkers behind-the-scenes drama, but the movie ended up being one of the best fantasy adventure films of its time, and it's beloved by everyone who has seen it! We had a blast talking about this movie, offering lots of silly commentary, and sharing some fascinating stories about the film's production.

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In Episode 46 of Secret Level, we dig into the demonic hole of doom and talk about the classic 1987 horror film The Gate! This was one of our favorite horror movies as kids, and revisiting this crazy movie was a blast! So, we accidentally summoned demons who used to rule the universe to come and take over the world, and recorded this podcast! There were some fun details we learned about the making of this movie, and we were especially impressed with how they pulled off some of the visual effects. We had a lot of fun talking about this flick and we hope you enjoy the show!

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In Episode 45 of Secret Level, we jump into the jungle of chaos involving Jean-Claude Van Damme originally being cast as the Predator in the 1987 sci-fi action classic Predator. We dive into all the different sides of the story that led to Van Damme being fired from the movie. It seems everyone involved has their own account of how things went down, and it's fascinating! You may think you know the full story, but we broke it all down, and we had a lot of fun talking about this! 

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In Episode 44 of Secret Level, we discuss Peter Jackson’s classic 1996 horror comedy The Frighteners, which is a completely bonkers film, but also so much fun to watch! We offer some interesting behind-the-scenes insight on the movie and also have some fun just talking about how freakin’ weird of a film it is! This was the last feature film that Michael J. Fox starred in and it was Jackson’s first big studio film before landing The Lord of the Rings trilogy gig. This film was so different from anything we were seeing made at the time, which is why Fox signed on to star in it. We had a a lot of fun talking about it and we hope you have fun listening! Enjoy the show! 

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In Episode 43 of Secret Level, we talk about the first and last movie that Stephen King ever directed… the 1986 horror film Maximum Overdrive! This movie is absolutely bonkers and King was completely coked out of his mind while he was making it, which is why the movie must’ve turned out the way it did. It’s been years since we watched this movie and revisiting it was quite the experience of being reminded of the wild madness and mayhem that movie delivers. Things got even more fun for us when we started digging into the behind-the-scenes stories of the film, which we share in this episode along with our silly commentary! We hope you enjoy the show! 

In Episode 42 of Secret Level, we delve into the whimsical world of Tim Burton and Paul Reuben's iconic 1985 comedy, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. A film that never fails to tickle the funny bone, this classic comedy remains a joy to revisit time and again. We uncover the intriguing backstory of its journey to the silver screen, unearthing delightful tidbits that even the most hardcore fans might not know. Join us as we offer our silly commentary, share insights, and celebrate the humor and magic of this beloved film. Join the fun in this latest episode of Secret Level!

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In this Episode 41 of Secret Level, we talk about the 1993 alien abduction sci-fi film Fire in the Sky! This movie is based on a true story and contained a ten-minute alien torture sequence the scared the bejeezus out of us when we were kids! That scene is seared  into our brains, it traumatized a generation of kids, and we had to revisit the film and talk about it! We discuss the making of the film, the real story that the film is based on, breakdown the horrific alien horror scene, and as always, offer some fun commentary! We hope you enjoy the show!

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