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Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast

They Live By Film

Punk Vacation - An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.

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104:39

Episode 28 - A Massive Film Archive: A Conversation...

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 28, We were lucky to be able to sit down with Joe, one of the co-founders of Vinegar Syndrome, as well as three-time VS champion podcaster Oscar Becher. He wants to always stay at least one episode ahead of Kurtis.Joe and Oscar were extremely candid, as always, and have the old married couple routine nailed down perfectly. They had Eli

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133:53

Episode 27 - Sleazy and Repellent: The VS Back...

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 27, Eli, Chris, and Celeste walk through a tour of some VS horror that cannot be forgotten. Going all the way back to some of the first 15 releases, we call out some horror that is worth revisiting during the next sale or maybe streaming if its sold out. We end by going over the August releases and should be caught up by mid

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114:32

Episode 26: Wes Craven's Pornographic Fireworks

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 26, Eli Oslberg joins as the official co-host of Punk Vacation, I'm beyond excited to move this to a co-host situation, as Eli puts the 'we' in weird and wet and wendigo.This is a long time coming and I could not feel better about having him join up and help Celeste and I take Punk Vacation to new heights.Eli can be found on most

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147:56

Episode 25: Lolita Vibrator Torture

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2025/09/15

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 25, Eli comes back to help break down September announcements and we geek out over the new Pinku line from VS. Celeste brings us home with another 15 minutes of you where they catch us up to being current for the year.I titled the episode this way because of the conversation we had around the crazy titles that exist within the pinku

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89:34

Episode 24 - Celebrating a full Year of PV! With...

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 24, Celeste de la Cabra and I reflect back on the crazy first year of Punk Vacation!We do go over August announcements as well, and we end the episode with Celeste doing a great job during the next installment of 15 Minutes With You.I want to say thank you to every guest, co-host, and champion of fringe creativity that has come along

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155:34

Episode 23 - Is it Giallo? With Sam Panico

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 23 we welcome back Sam Panico who can now say he is a contributor to a VS release! In addition to his look into 5 Dead on the Crimson Canvas, Sam is a frequent collaborator with Visual Vengeance, has his own podcast bandsaboutmovies and co-hosts a YT show called Drive-In Asylum.You'll hear this in the episode, but Sam has a deep

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169:44

Episode 22 - Love, Hate, and Incest: A Vinegar...

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 22 we are joined by a fantastic group of panelists to attempt a roundtable discussion and figure out what Vinegar Syndrome is in 2025.I did my best to find a diverse set of interests and backgrounds for the show, but this is very much meant as an open discussion and I would love to hear from anyone!The structure of the episode

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99:41

Episode 21 - Kakabakaba ka ba? With Pearl from Kani!

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 21 we look at the OCN announcements in June for partner month. Pearl Chan, one of the co-founders of Kani Releasing, was a surprise guest and joined to help me gush about the wonderful work Kani is doing as I highlighted their label. To close us out Ryan and Jeremy rejoin for Merch Mates. It's a packed 97 minutes!I have a movie crush

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53:08

Episode 20 - From Finland! with Ville Lähde

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/05/25

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 20 we get to chat with the unofficial Vinegar Syndrome rep from Finland, Ville Lähde.Wille is the best, his YouTube channel @videotalkvideospace is a cornucopia of physical media discussion and unboxing, with a focus on VS and the wilder side of cinema. The dude has over 3,000 VHS tapes and is an encyclopedia of genre and exploitation

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50:35

Episode 19 - Special Features Producer Claudia Pretelin

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 19 I am joined by Special Features Producer extraordinaire, Claudia Pretelin!Claudia is a fascinating person. She is an international art curator, has worked with some very innovative contemporary artists such as Gary Baseman, and approaches disc production through the lens of wanting to know everything about the movie she just

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127:25

Episode 18 - May announcements with Oscar Becher,...

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/05/03

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 18 I am joined by Oscar Becher, Archivist and Vault Manager at Vinegar Syndrome. We discuss around half of the May announcements that are part of the halfway to black friday flash pre-order, discuss why these were all ambitious projects for different reasons, and get to hear Oscar's passion for his first official producer credit.Ross

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227:53

Episode 17 - Street Trash! A Conversation with Ryan...

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/04/17

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 17, Eli is back! to cover March releases with me and more Melusine titles with Celeste. We are lucky to get an extended session with Celeste that catches us up all the way to last months Melusine titles.And not to bury the lede, but I am thrilled to also be able to sit down with Ryan Kruger, an extremely prolific music video and shorts

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66:17

Episode 16 - Kurtis Spieler is back! to talk about...

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 16 I am joined by Kurtis Spieler, restoration specialist at Vinegar Syndrome. We discuss the April titles, Vinegar Syndrome's 500th release, and get a glimpse into how many hours are put into an excellent restoration.Celeste de la Cabra is also back to discuss the hardcore titles in her recurring segment. If timing works out we'll be

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90:15

Episode 15 - Slashers! and February Releases with...

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 15 I am joined by Ewan Cant, the Associate Director of content, acquisition, and licensing at Vinegar Syndrome. We discuss the underrated February releases and spend a good amount of time talking about Ewan's love for unique slashers.Before working at VS, Ewan worked at Arrow in a similar role. He is the producer behind iconic releases

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157:08

Episode 14 - March Announcements and Eugenio Ercolani

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 14 we cover the announcements from March 1st along with one of the absolute legends of critical thinking and special feature work around Italian cinema, Eugenio Ercolani.Eugenio has established himself within Vinegar Syndrome as an Italian expert and produces the special features for entire releases on several of their recent films. He

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168:37

Episode 13 - A Hardcore Valentine's

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/02/18

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 13 we mix it up a little bit and bring the hardcore titles front and center in a 90-minute segment with co-host Celeste de la Cabra and adult film expert, writer, and curator Eli Olsberg. We (but mostly they) cover the porn titles from November and December as well as a handy starter guide to dipping your toes into the Vinegar Syndrome

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62:44

Episode 12 - February Announcements

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/02/07

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 12 we cover the announcements from February 1st. The episode covers two lifetime TV directors that made a memorable splash with their feature films. It also covers an absolute stone cold genre legend who is getting one of his two cannibal films out. Between Cannibal! the Musical and the one this month it is cannibal season at

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232:37

Episode 11 - The Black Tar Heroin Effect

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.In Episode 11 we meet Sam. That's the only name you need. Like Emanuelle or Madonna, Sam is a force in entertainment and most recently the genre film community. He's toured as a musician, done a good amount of voiceover work, has interviewed some amazing filmmakers in his own work, has been on a growing number of commentaries, has a podcast and a

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166:08

Episode 10 - 2024 End of Year Extravaganza

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2024/12/17

We did it y'all. 10 episodes in and we're still growing solidly with each one. Thank you to everyone who has listened to any of the episodes, and please seek me out if you've listened to all of them so I can thank you personally.We wouldn't look this good without the amazing art of Adam Danbury (https://www.adamdanbury.com/film). We wouldn't sound this good without the regular segments from Celeste de la Cabra discussing the hardcore titles and Ryan and Jeremy wading through the merch jungle. And a

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124:13

Episode 9 - Partner Month Special Episode with...

Punk Vacation: An Unofficial Vinegar Syndrome Podcast ·

2024/12/05

Finding the joy in unfettered creativity. A podcast dedicated to bringing awareness and context to movies of any budget, from anywhere, and during any time.Episode 9 introduces Punk Vacation to one of the leading writers of esoteric and outre cinema, Heather Drain.We get to know Heather's and, in addition to so many titles she has worked on at Vinegar Syndrome, we get to speak about her amazing opportunity to collaborate with Umbrella on the recent Caligula mega-boxset. Heather's passion for all

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