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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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01:27:12

287 - Relentless (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/03/08

Bust out those phone books, maniacs, because this week we're taking a look at the William Lustig slasher Relentless from 1989! While we unpack this stacked cast and drink our orange juice, we also discuss topics such as answering machine exposition, Robert Loggia at Taco Bell, and Bob Hoskins pajamas. Don't forget to check out our Patreon, as this month's bonus episode finds us playing the Can't Hardly Wait game! We'll also have our very first Discord livestream two weeks from now (March 22nd at 8

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01:31:34

286 - The Last Horror Film (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/03/01

Hold onto your baguettes, maniacs! We're headed to Cannes for 1982's The Last Horror Film (aka Fanatic) starring everyone's favorite maniac, Joe Spinell. While we dissect this guerrilla-style film, we also discuss topics such as baked macaroni and cheese, the secret ingredient at Parkin's Pizzeria, and what happens when you stab someone in the back of their back. Check out our Patreon today, as we've posted a brand new bonus episode where we play the Can't Hardly Wait game. What is that, you ask

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01:45:16

285 - In The Mouth Of Madness (1994)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/02/22

Do you read Sutter Cane, maniacs? We're wrapping up this installment of 90s Month with the final entry in John Carpenter's apocalypse trilogy: 1994's In The Mouth Of Madness! Joining us to chat about this one is Lance's film partner Matt Schultz from Locust Street Media. While we take a trip to Hobb's End, we also discuss topics such as what toppings we would get on our free Book It pizzas, Gregg's aversion to book destruction, and pulling pranks on your passengers. If you haven't subscribed to our

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02:02:00

284 - The Faculty (1998)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/02/15

Time to report to the principal's office, maniacs! The penultimate episode of 90s Month finds us in 1998 with the Robert Rodriguez flick The Faculty. While we break down this all-star cast, we also discuss topics such as this movie's similarities to Can't Hardly Wait, an unfortunate haircut, and the burning question we all ask: is the singer of Eve 6 in this movie? If you haven't checked out our Patreon yet, this month's bonus episode finds us counting down our top 5 John Carpenter movies. Tune

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01:32:39

283 - Popcorn (1991)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/02/08

Hit the snack bar before tuning in, maniacs, because week 2 of 90s Month finds us talking the cult classic Popcorn starring Jill Schoelen and Dee Wallace from 1991. While we dissect this oft-hidden gem, we also discuss topics such as Lance's previous work hosting marathons in an old theater, what might be the worst haircut in cinema history, and which prop from this movie Gregg so desperately needs. And tune in for the triumphant return of Maniac Feedback at the end of the episode! Be sure to join

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01:54:34

282 - Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/02/01

Time to bust out those flannel shirts again, maniacs, because 90s Month is back! We're kicking it off with the return of Freddy Krueger in Wes Craven's New Nightmare. We chat about the film that kicked off the meta horror craze and discuss other topics such as Ben's disdain for a certain child actor, our new sitcom catchphrase, and what piece of clothing Lance sheds during every episode. It might not be what you think. Be sure to join our Patreon as well, as this month's bonus episode finds us

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01:33:01

281 - Children Of The Corn (1984)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/01/25

Arrrrrre you rrrrrready, outlanders!? This week we're finishing January with another trip to the King well with 1984's Children Of The Corn. While we try (and fail) to keep the Korn jokes to a minimum, we discuss topics such as collect-call numbers from the 90s, living off of free Sheetz coupons in college, and we tell the tale of meeting the film's director on a chance encounter at our old alma mater. If you haven't checked out our brand new Patreon yet, please do! January's bonus episode finds us

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01:36:49

280 - Troll (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/01/18

We're talking about Harry Potter this week, maniacs, but it's probably not the one you're thinking. We're discussing Troll from 1986, featuring an all-star cast that includes everyone's favorite Neon Brainiacs regular, Michael Moriarty. Joining us to chat about the movie is the other half of Locust Street Entertainment, Matt Schultz! We also talk about other topics such as Sonny Bono's cool bachelor pad, why Torok likes Godzilla so much, and we also have a spirited discussion about Grape Nuts. Stick

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01:32:47

279 - Happy Birthday To Me (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/01/11

It's our party and we'll die if we want to, maniacs! This week's episode drops on the eve of Gregg's birthday, so what better movie to discuss than the J. Lee Thompson slasher Happy Birthday To Me. We also discuss topics such as the haziness of the age of the main characters in this movie and what their school is exactly, cheating in a dirt bike competition, and our new favorite learning institution: Buttworth University. If you haven't checked out our brand new Patreon yet, please do! January's

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01:34:35

278 - Blades (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/01/04

You're gonna need a bigger lawnmower this week, manias, because this week we're talking the 1989 Jaws parody Blades. Tune in as we discuss this goofy flick and other topics such as Ben's idea for a Doritos spokesperson, Lance's aversion to becoming a professional golfer, and a cast member who was also in "that sexy Amish movie". If you haven't checked out our brand new Patreon yet, please do! January's bonus episode finds us counting down our top 5 films by the Master Of Horror, John Carpenter

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01:34:31

277 - Poltergeist (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/12/28

They're here, maniacs! We're closing out 2022 with a total banger: Tobe Hooper's 1982 haunted house classic Poltergeist. While we talk about a ton of lore around this movie and franchise, we also discuss topics such as differing opinions on Pizza Hut, similarities to Nightmare On Elm Street, and everyone's favorite sassy Pittsburgh aunt Zelda Rubinstein. If you want to grab one of our new shirts, the pre-order closes in just a few days! The design can bee seen on our social media, and you can DM us

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01:44:34

276 - Amityville: The Evil Escapes (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/12/21

Don't touch that lamp, maniacs! This week we're wrapping up our analysis of the 80s Amityville sequels with Amityville: The Evil Escapes, and this time it's not the house that's haunted... it's the lamp! Join us as we discuss this goofy made-for-television movie and other topics such as Pizza Hut's Book-It program, houses that fart through electrical cords, and our new son Peanut Head. Also, Lance implores our listeners to come up with Neon Brainiacs bingo cards! Our new t-shirt is up for pre-order

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01:55:20

275 - Amityville 3-D (1983)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/12/14

We're flying in 3-D this week, maniacs, as we continue our exploration of the Amityville sequels with 1983's Amityville 3-D! Joining us to dissect this one are Sarah and Amanda from the Ghoul On Ghoul podcast. While we chat about this early vehicle for both Meg Ryan and Lori Loughlin, we also discuss topics such as the horror of botflies, people whose faces look like rats, and stealing boats. Our new t-shirt is up for pre-order until January 1st! You can check out the design on our Instagram and

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01:10:56

274 - Amityville II: The Possession (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/12/07

We're headed to Ocean Avenue, maniacs! For the next three weeks we'll be digging into the first handful of sequels in the Amityville Horror franchise, starting with 1982's Amityville II: The Possession! While we talk about the varying degrees of upsetting elements of this movie, we also discuss topics such as spooky wind, showering at night versus showering in the morning, and the merits of mall pizza. Don't forget to get in touch with us to snag the new shirt we have for pre-order! You can check

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01:22:17

273 - Death Spa (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/11/30

We're ready to pump you up, maniacs! This week we're talking about the exercise-sploitation slasher(?)/ghost(?)/corporate espionage(?) flick Death Spa from 1988! Tune in as we try to determine how many types of movies this film actually is and discuss other topics such as asking Ken Foree to sit on a grown man, a character who looks like a version of Jim Henson you don't want to meet in a bar, and all the wonderful things a computer ghost is capable of. Want to hear about more wacky ghost movies

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BONUS - Blood Rage (NB Redux)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/11/24

Happy Thanksgiving, maniacs! We're doing some double-dipping ourselves this week and bringing you a special bonus episode where we re-discuss the topic of our very first episode, 1987's holiday slasher classic Blood Rage! We discuss the film (again) and talk topics such as bad places to keep extra dishes at work, having Thanksgiving dinner with strangers, and the lack of spatial awareness many characters possess in this movie. If you REALLY want to, you can check out our original episode on Blood

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01:31:53

272 - Bad Taste (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/11/23

We've reached the finale of our Thanksgiving Buffet II theme and we're closing it out with the debut of a big-deal director: Peter Jackson's Bad Taste from 1987! While we make our way down to New Zealand, we also discuss topics such as tertiary characters from Full House, dangerous toys we had as children, and camera tricks on a budget. Wanna hear us get silly on the show? Check out these comedies we've covered in the past: Terrorvision (episode 21), Killer Klowns From Outer Space (episode 26),

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01:27:56

271 - Piranha II: The Spawning (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/11/16

Watch out for flying fish, maniacs! We continue our Thanksgiving Buffet II theme this week with 1981's Piranha II: The Spawning, which may or may not have been directed by James Cameron. Tune in as we discuss this unnecessary sequel and other topics such as trading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books, using the term "deader", and Lance Henriksen's aversion to touching a certain part of the male anatomy. Want to hear us discuss more films produced by Roger Corman? Check out our episodes on Chopping Mall

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01:19:53

270 - Flesh Eating Mothers (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/11/09

Hope you're still hungry, maniacs! We continue our Thanksgiving Buffet II theme for the month of November with the oddball deep cut Flesh Eating Mothers from 1988. While we try to remember watching this movie, we also discuss topics such as frozen Neptune bars, using the same room to film nearly every scene, and egregious New York accents. Want more flesh-eating goodness? Check out our previous episodes on Return Of The Living Dead (episode 81), Flesh Eater (episode 95), Day Of The Dead (episode

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01:42:23

269 - Anthropophagus (1980)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/11/02

Ring that dinner bell, maniacs! We're doing another helping of the Thanksgiving Buffet this month and kicking it off is the Italian cannibal flick Anthropophagus! Tune in as we discuss this flick and other topics such as Buckethead making an appearance, our favorite movie trope of characters just walking around, and stick around for an extended edition of Manic Feedback where you tell us the horror movie scenes that have stuck with you.

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