The Debatable Podcast

Writer and podcast host, ELWOOD JONES, joins me for a cult and exploitation primer. We talk about the dirty, redheaded stepchildren of genre film your parents don't want you to see. We also touch on his origins with shock cinema, how British and American cinephiles compare, and how cult cinema is often more enjoyable than mainstream entertainment. Love this talk!

Elwood's wares:

From the Depths of DVD Hell
Mad Bad and Downright Strange Podcast
Retro Game Reviews
Game Warp Podcast
TV Good Sleep Bad Podcast


Music on this podcast:

Artist: Frank Ocean
Song: Pink + White
Song: Godspeed

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.

Friend of the show (and of my real life), JOSEPH WILLIAM LEWIS, returns to talk about his first feature film, A/V, which debuts for free on YouTube this Friday. We talk about casting, writing and production, and how he's matured since "Nowheresville." We also share our thoughts about Suicide Squad at the beginning. Enjoy!


A/V - Joseph's feature debut (link will be LIVE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 19)

Nowheresville - Joseph's pilot episode
Joseph on Twitter


Music on this podcast:

Artist: 65daysofstatic
Song: Heliosphere (from the video game "No Man's Sky")

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.

AUNDRIA joins me to discuss Ivan Reitman's Ghostbusters, an earth-shaking blockbuster for any kid from the '80s. She and I are no exception, as it registers as one of our favorite films. We discuss the quotability, the FX, the music, the characters, the comedy and the scares. We also touch on the current remake's controversy, and how a "boys with toys" male fantasy can mean as much to a young girl like Aundria was when she fell in love with it. Enjoy!

Aundria on Twitter
Aundria's VHS Blog


Music on this podcast:

Artist: The BusBoys
Song: Cleanin' Up the Town

Artist: Alessi Brothers
Song: Savin' the Day

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.

PAUL SMITH, of Gobbledygeek Podcast, joins me to talk about Naughty Dog's "Uncharted" video game series. Specifically, we review "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End." But, we also talk the whole series, how the storytelling and gameplay has matured, and what Naughty Dog learned from their other IP, "The Last of Us." There's a lot of gushing and positivity -- we obviously love the games -- but we manage to find a few things to criticize. Enjoy!

Buy THE DELI COUNTER OF JUSTICE here on Amazon
Paul Smith on twitter.
The Gobbledygeek Podcast & The Avatar Returns are on iTunes and here.


Music on this podcast:

Artist: Henry Jackman
Song: A Thief's End Story Trailer / One Last Time

Artist: Greg Edmonson
Song: Nate's Theme

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.

ERIK SHARKEY joins me to talk about his career as a filmmaker. We touch on his origins, his feature debut "Sexina," Troma, his love of illustrators and his excellent doc on movie poster maestro, Drew Struzan, "Drew Struzan: The Man Behind the Poster." The doc pulled heavy talent like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, and Frank Darabont, all coming to pay their respects to a man who revolutionized film marketing for kids of my generation. There's no one like Struzan, and Erik is as much a diehard fan of his as any of us. It's an enlightening conversation with a passionate filmmaker and I was so glad to have the chance to pick his brain. Enjoy!

"Drew Struzan: The Man Behind the Poster" is available on DVD and Netflix, iTunes and other streaming/download locations.

"Sexina" is available on DVD and Amazon Instant.


Music on this podcast:

Artist: John Williams
Song: Anything Goes
Song: The Penitent Man Will Pass

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.

LIZ REED, co-creator of Cuddles and Rage, joins me to talk about her origins, creativity, the C&R empire and upcoming book, and a ton of other detours. We touch on her college life, working in the corporate sector, the difficulties of creating and criticizing with your husband, Fallout 4, why she started her own podcast, and the tenacious personality Reed brings to all her endeavors.

I was very pleased to have Liz on for our FOURTH ANNIVERSARY show! Whether you're a longtime listener or have just found the show recently, thank you for your support. Hope you enjoy!

Liz on Twitter
Cuddles and Rage on Twitter

People I Think Are Cool podcast
Cuddles and Rage

The Episode of PITAC podcast I Was On


Music on this podcast:

Artist: The Ink Spots featuring Bill Kenny & Ella Fitzgerald
Song: Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall

Artist: Gorillaz featuring Gruff Rhys & De La Soul
Song: Superfast Jellyfish

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.

JAMES DAVID PATRICK, he of #Bond_age_ fame, joins me to talk about his recent visit to the TCM Film Festival in Hollywood this year. He touches on his experiences going for two consecutive years now, the classic movies he took in, and the highs and lows of attending a niche Graceland for classic film lovers. We also talk tips for those interested in attending next year, and how the film community on Twitter is enriching the TCM Film Fest. Enjoy!

30 Hertz Rumble
#Bond_age twitter
#Bond_age website

Music on this podcast:

Artist: John Barry
Song: Little Nellie

Artist: Nancy Sinatra
Song: You Only Live Twice (Main Title)

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.

DANIEL TAYAG joins me to review the new first-person shooter action film, Hardcore Henry. NO WORRIES, NO SPOILERS!

Dan on Twitter
Nice Guy Productions
zombiesareourfriends

Music on this podcast:

Artist: Queen
Song: Don't Stop Me Now
Artist: Jay-Z & Kanye West
Song: Welcome to the Jungle

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.

Action-A-Go-Go's editor-in-chief, DEREK SCARZELLA, managing editor, TROY-JEFFREY ALLEN, and contributor, ZAK SANTUCCI, join me for AAGG's Top 10 Action Sequences of 2015. Enjoy!

00:02:36 - 00:22:58 - Honorable Mentions and Post-Oscars talk
00:22:58 - 01:50:40 - The Top 10
01:50:40 - 02:07:35 - Our Other Favorites of 2015

ACTION A GO GO

BAMN COMICS

Music on this podcast:

Artist: Ennio Morricone
Song: Narratore Letterario
Artist: Meek Mill, Jhené Aiko & Ludwig Goransson
Song: Lord Knows / Fighting Stronger

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.

Director PETER HERRO joins me to discuss his forthcoming horror film, WTF! We discuss casting and the experiences of production, and the unique obstacles he had to overcome to complete this homage to a much beloved genre. Enjoy!

WTF the Movie on Facebook
WTF Teaser Trailer


Many thanks to Parker for doing the show intro!

The show intro uses audio produced by PhreaKsAccount and posted on freesound.org

Music on this podcast:

Artist: Kanye West
Song: Wolves
Song: 30 Hours

Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.