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Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)

Neon Brainiacs is a comedy podcast about retro horror movies with your hosts, and independent filmmakers, Ben and Lance (and former co-host Gregg). Your heroes break down the movie"s plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. We love to engage with our audience, and hope you"re willing to be in on the joke. While we do a play-by-play of the movie, this show is tailored a little more for those looking to laugh at their work desk. Nostalgia and laughs rule the

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02:05:31

326 - The Terminator (1984)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/12/06

Come with us if you want to pod, maniacs! This month we're changing it up and bringing you Action December, and we're kicking it off with a doozy: the 1984 James Cameron classic The Terminator. Tune in as we discuss the iconic flick and other topics such as alternate titles for the movie, Lance's woods confession, and the triumphant return of a beloved segment up front. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday,

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01:12:25

325 - Uninvited (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/11/29

Hop on board, maniacs, as we take to the high seas to talk the 1987 feline creature feature Uninvited! Tune in as we dissect this goofy movie and other topics such as humorous songs about boats, the very real origins of the word "upbutt", and how much Ben loves peeing. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges,

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01:39:43

324 - Jack's Back (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/11/22

We're not the only ones who are back, maniacs! We're kind of talking about Jack The Ripper in the 1988 thriller Jack's Back. Tune in as we discuss this James Spader murder mystery and other topics such as how a scar and an earring can make you super hot, serious guy rock songs, and an early 2000s emo rabbit holes brought on by the appearance of Saucony shoes in this flick. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as

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01:43:27

323 - Warlock (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/11/15

We're going into the future, maniacs, as we discuss the 1989 Julian Sands vehicle Warlock with Bryan and Peter from NPRmageddon! Tune in as we chat about the flick and other topics such as people from olden times being tased, weather vanes as family heirlooms, and double decker airplanes. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord

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01:17:38

322 - The House On Sorority Row (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/11/08

School is in session, maniacs! We're heading back to college this week to talk about the 1982 slasher The House On Sorority Row. Tune in as we break down this whodunit horror flick and discuss other topics such as canes with really sharp birds, Lance's Reddit Mushroom ID Discovery, and collectible E.T. sugar bowls used strictly for coffee. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get

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01:22:42

321 - Blood Lake (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/11/01

Bust out the 12-pack, maniacs, because this week we're taking a trip to Blood Lake! While we try to make sense of this piece of shot-on-video history, we also chat about topics such as regular flavor toothpaste, having trouble deciphering our jokes from actual dialogue, and the insanity that is the film's soundtrack by Voyager. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For November's bonus episode, we played a couple rounds of 20 Quest-yinz. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the

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01:50:26

320 - The Omen (1976)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/10/25

It's all for you, maniacs! We're closing out 70s Month with the supernatural thriller The Omen from 1976. While we discuss this oft-praised film we also talk about other topics such as the Oasis/Blur feud of the 90s, Gregory Peck's woes of being a very young father, and an important zoological question: do baboons know their butts look funny? Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early episode of Lance's old podcast Life

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02:23:32

319 - Deep Red (1975)

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2023/10/18

Break out the string cheese, maniacs, because 70s Month rolls on with some more Italian bullshit by the king himself: Dario Argento's Deep Red! We're still Ben-less this week so joining us to round out the trio is many-time guest Amanda from the Ghoul On Ghoul podcast. While we don our leather gloves once again, we also discuss other topics such as this film's weird similarity to Over The Top, the fake fanciness of Spaghetti Warehouse, and we dig into another round of Maniac Feedback where you tell

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01:35:22

318 - Phantasm (1979)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/10/11

Boyyyyyy are we excited, maniacs! 70s Month rolls on as we discuss the movie that put Don Coscarelli on the map: 1979's Phantasm. While we are Ben-less for this episode, we're joined by friend of the show and Locust Street Films co-conspirator Matt Schultz. While we lightly explore the entire Phantasm universe and try to make some sense of it, we also discuss topics such as Gregg's childhood living room wallpaper, our favorite prank show Jawa'd, and how this entire franchise makes zero sense. Drop

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01:50:56

317 - Martin (1977)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/10/04

We're going back in time, maniacs! This October brings us another edition of 70's Month and we're kicking it off in style with the locally-filmed George Romero vampire flick Martin. Tune in as we discuss this interesting take on vampires and other topics such as the various Pittsburgh locations in the movie, Lance's bee story, and we invent our own cereal: Golden Treasures. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For October's bonus episode, we dug into the archives and unearthed an early

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01:39:13

316 - Video Violence (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/09/27

Let's take a trip to the video store, maniacs! We're diving into another shot-on-video entry in 80s horror with Video Violence from 1987. Bringing this flick to the table is Aaron Mook from Eerie Horror Fest. While we try to figure out what happens when renting isn't enough, we also discuss topics such as that one extra from She's Out Of My League, the origins of Lick-M-Aid, and the age old question of lemonade versus iced tea. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus

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01:42:03

315 - Scarecrows (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/09/20

We're headed back to the cornfields, maniacs! Our patrons have spoken so we're finally covering Scarecrows from 1988. While we discuss the movie, we also chat about other topics such as our favorite nu metal songs containing the word "boom", memories of defunct Tex-Mex chain Don Pablo's, and that time John Popper of Blues Traveler got caught with a trunk full of guns. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz

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01:35:22

314 - Creepozoids (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/09/13

We're headed to the future, maniacs! 1997 to be precise, as we check out the 1987 Empire picture Creepozoids. Who better to join us than the hosts of the Charles Band-themed podcast Puppet Masters And Castle Freaks, Jarrod and Steve? While we hack into the mainframe to analyze this movie, we also discuss topics such as filming behind a Pizza Hut, reading out loud, and Charles Band's disguise for stealing props from other productions. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's

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01:38:28

313 - Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/09/06

We're be-boppin' back to NYC, maniacs, so grab a big slice as we talk about the Larry Cohen monster movie Q: The Winged Serpent from 1982. Join us for copious amounts of Michael Moriarty impressions and other topics such as the one time Lance swore into a drawer, this movie's similarities to Baby's Day Out, and how one acquires the nickname Bango. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For September's bonus episode, we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz. For as little as $2

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01:55:19

312 - Summer School (1987)/Dean Cameron interview

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/08/30

School is in session, maniacs! To celebrate our six year anniversary episode, we decided to break format a little and cover a fun comedy from 1987: the Carl Reiner directed romp Summer School. This movie boasts an impressive cast, including Dean Cameron who we interview at the end of the episode! Tune in as we break down the flick and discuss other topics such as lies about celebrity deaths, the brilliance of the movie's script, and the classic 80s trope of having actors pushing 30 play high

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01:50:49

311 - Ghoulies II (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/08/23

Step right up, maniacs! We're headed to the carnival this week as we talk about Ghoulies II from 1987. As we break down yet another Empire Picture, we discuss other topics such as Ben's wish for a Soft Kiss Checklist, Lance's unfortunate dunk tank story, and which cast member from the flick was prominent on Nickelodeon in the 90s. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions

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01:35:20

310 - Opera (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/08/16

We're back on our Italian bullshit this week, maniacs, as we talk another Dario Argento joint with 1987's Opera! Tune in as we dissect the movie and discuss topics such as bird facts (real and fake), the composer of every 90s sitcom theme song, and the haunting repetition of claymation Lipton Brisk iced tea commercials. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions relating to our

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01:20:09

309 - The Carpenter (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/08/09

Time to get the job done, maniacs! This week we're checking out the obscure Wings Hauser vehicle The Carpenter from 1988. While we try to make sense of what seems like a first draft script, we also discuss topics such as Hauser's bizarre dialogue, colleges that still have class bells, and tools stealing tools. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The Day Blitz, Lance prompts the table with some questions relating to our

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01:55:30

308 - Pet Sematary (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/08/02

Sometimes dead is better, maniacs! This week we're covering another classic from Stephen King in 1989's Pet Sematary. While we discuss the recent news involving the franchise, we also chat about topics such as eating an entire container of Bubble Tape, a very unsettling cartoon from the 80's, and how a certain line from a fast and furious film fits perfectly into the plot of Pet Sematary. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For August's bonus episode, which we're calling the Back In The

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01:40:47

307 - Communion (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/07/26

We're headed back to space this week, maniacs, as we celebrate Lance's 100th appearance on the show and Ben's 300th appearance with 1989's alien abduction flick Communion. While we try to polish our Christopher Walken impressions, we also discuss topics such as Lance slowly turning into Jack Johnson, Walken as the Babadook, and the very confusing tone of this film. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! For July's bonus episode, we performed our Ultimate 80s Horror Draft, picking one movie

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