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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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01:30:44

268 - Halloween (1978)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/10/26

It's almost time, maniacs! We're closing out 70s Month with the classic namesake of our favorite holiday: John Carpenter's Halloween! We discuss the film and various factoids, as well as other topics such as Dr. Loomis ordering at Arby's, our opinions on William Shakespeare, and a weird similarity this movie has with Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. Wanna hear more discussions on the works of John Carpenter? Check out our episodes on Christine (episode 37), The Thing (episode 229), and Prince Of Darkness

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01:45:36

267 - Suspiria (1977)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/10/19

Put on your dancing shoes, maniacs! 70's Month continues as we head back to the Italian horror well with Dario Argento's 1977 classic Suspiria! Tune in as we discuss this flick and other topics such as a character who's only trait is "ugly", a duo who reminds us of Toejam and Earl, and stick around for an extended Maniac Feedback segment where you tell us your favorite Italian horror films (and fight over who has the supreme Lance Parkin Fanclub). Do you dig when we talk Italian horror? Check out

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01:36:33

266 - Dawn Of The Dead (1978)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/10/12

Time to do some shopping, maniacs, because 70s Month continues with the hyper-local (to us) zombie classic Dawn Of The Dead. While we talk about this peak of yinzer horror cinema, we also discuss topics such as the time Gregg was kicked out of Monroeville Mall, zombies with suspiciously large square heads, and America's Funniest Home Videos. Want more George Romero talk? Check out our episodes on Monkey Shines (episode 98), Creepshow (episode 104), and Day Of The Dead (episode 114).

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01:44:09

265 - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/10/05

Rev up those chainsaws, maniacs! We are breaking the rules and diving into 70s Month during October, and we're kicking things off with a stone cold Tobe Hooper classic: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! Tune in as we discuss Lance's favorite horror film of all time and other topics such as this movie's similarity to Mac and Me, Gunnar Hansen's stinky wardrobe, and a bucketload of factoids! Want to hear us discuss more Tobe Hooper works? Check out our episodes on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (episdoe

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01:44:32

264 - Cheerleader Camp (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/09/28

2-4-6-8, who do we decapitate!? We've got an obscure slasher this week, maniacs: 1988's Cheerleader Camp! Bringing this movie to the table is the vocalist of Griphook, Zach Butcher. While we try to figure out exactly how old these characters are supposed to be, we also discuss topics such as beer helmets, the musical stylings of Snow, and Big Milk invades the podcast yet again. Do you want to hear us discuss more obscure slasher flicks? Check out our episodes on He Knows You're Alone (episode 6),

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01:56:57

263 - Invitation To Hell (1984)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/09/21

Check your mailbox, maniacs! This week we're talking the 1984 Wes Craven television flick Invitation To Hell, and joining us to unpack this one are Sarah and Amanda from the Ghoul On Ghoul Podcast. We discuss the second best Craven film from 1984 and other topics such as bringing KFC to a friend's house without any sides, which actor from Home Alone appears in this movie, and we resurrect an old favorite impression. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear another edition of Maniac Feedback

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01:14:35

262 - Nightbeast (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/09/14

Get ready for a beast of a night, maniacs, as we discuss the 1982 creature feature Nightbeast! As we talk more Troma trash, we also discuss topics such as excessive raygun fights, useless bikers, and mild alcohol. Want some more space-based creature features? Check out our episodes on Killer Klowns From Outer Space (episdoe 26), The Blob (episodes 29), Critters (episode 86), and The Being (episode 179).

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01:47:30

261 - Prince Of Darkness (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/09/07

We're kicking off the sixth year of this show with a doozy: John Carpenter's underrated Prince Of Darkness from 1987! We discuss the flick and other topics such as Tom and Jerry cartoons, Jello water as a weapon, and our thoughts on various types of Oreos. Stick around for an extended Maniac Feedback segment where you tell us your favorite John Carpenter flicks! Want more of us praising John Carpenter? Check out our episodes on Christine (episode 37) and The Thing (episode 229)!

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01:17:01

260 - Friday The 13th Part III (1982) LIVE!

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/08/31

We're wrapping up Vicious Vacations III with a gigantic episode: our 5 year anniversary! We close out our fifth year and this theme with a doozy: Friday The 13th Part III, taped live at Bryant Street Barber Shop in Pittsburgh. We do some special segments before and after the film discussion and also chat about topics such as this film's penchant for men who don't wipe their asses, Lance's burning hatred for Shelly, and how many pitchforks a farm should have. If you wanna hear us talk more Jason,

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01:38:20

259 - Psycho III (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/08/24

We're headed back to the Bates Motel, maniacs, as we continue our Vicious Vacations III theme for the month of August with the Anthony Perkins-directed Psycho III from 1986! While we dig back into the saga of Norman Bates, we also discuss topics such as peanut butter and crackers, cult film director cameos, and Big Milk makes another incendiary appearance on our show.

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01:26:23

258 - It's Alive III: Island Of The Alive (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/08/17

Jump aboard the boat, maniacs, because we're heading to the islands! We're continuing Vicious Vacations III with the Larry Cohen sequel It's Alive III: Island of the Alive. Tune in as we break down this strange sequel and discuss other topics such as night clubs that look like Long John Silver's, Fidel Castro's involvement in the plot, and strap in for a TON of Michael Moriarty impressions.

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01:33:02

257 - Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/08/10

Oh, we're all happy campers this week, maniacs! We're kicking off our Vicious Vacations III theme for the month of August and reuniting with Angela Baker for Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland from 1989. While we uncover how quickly this movie was thrown together, we also discuss topics such as the merits (or lack thereof) of wearing a new sweatshirt with no bra, Desert Storm trading cards, and the universal themes of Bruce Springsteen's lyrics.

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01:13:59

256 - Black Roses (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/08/03

Something is going on with the kids this week, maniacs! We're jammin' out to the sweet sounds of Damian and talking the 1988 rock & roll horror flick Black Roses! Join us as we break down this slice of satanic panic and discuss topics such as the depressing series finale of ABC's Dinosaurs, a certain scene's resemblance to Death Wish 3, and Big Milk rears its ugly pasteurized head once again.

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01:56:12

255 - Deadly Friend (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/07/27

Bring your basketball, maniacs, because this week we're covering a Wes Craven deep cut in 1986's Deadly Friend! Joining us to dissect this cult flick are Ande and Eanna from the Queeens Of NC-17 podcast! As we talk all things robots, we also discuss topics such as moving to a new house sight unseen, the unfortunate demise of Hitchbot, and the poor fate of the vested dirtbike tough's unmentionables. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for another edition of Maniac Feedback!

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01:30:09

254 - The Dead Next Door (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/07/20

Load up the station wagon, maniacs! We're joining the zombie squad this week and talking the low budget zombie caper The Dead Next Door! Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as this film's involvement with Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, its similarities to Ghostbusters, and our new catchphrase: "I'm a zombie now". And stay tuned until the end for a jam-packed Maniac Feedback segment on your favorite zombie films!

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01:18:04

253 - The Deadly Intruder (1985)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/07/13

Get out your big pants, maniacs, because we're discussing a by-the-book slasher flick this week, 1985's The Deadly Intruder! This movie features Jim's mom from American Pie and everyone's favorite Partridge Family member, Danny Bonaduce! While we talk about the film we chat about other topics such as flatuent dogs, shipments of jeans, and what's under the hood of the second car ever made.

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01:58:59

252 - Evil Dead Trap (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/07/06

It's a trap, maniacs! Grab a hamburger and jump in the news van with us as we travel to Japan to discuss 1988's Evil Dead Trap. Joining us this week is special guest Adam Bailey from the Pittsburgh grindcore band Narakah. As the four of us discuss the flick, we chat about other topics such as wearing sandals in a dirty wet warehouse, vintage coffee dispensers, and the brutality of this film's villain who we dub Ponchoman. Stick around for a big helping of Maniac Feedback at the end of the

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01:39:09

251 - Jaws: The Revenge (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/06/29

This time it's personal, maniacs! Underwater Uneasiness is coming to an end with an infamous sequel: 1987's Jaws: The Revenge! While we decide where to place this entry in the Jaws franchise rankings, we also discuss topics such as running away during an important conversation, the phrase "stop busting my bunghie", and the best part of the movie: Michael Caine's character's name.

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01:20:34

250 - The Abyss (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/06/22

Time to dive in again, maniacs! We're still swimming down the Underwater Uneasiness theme for this month with James Cameron's sci-fi flick The Abyss! Tune in as we discuss other topics such as Cabin Boy himself Chris Elliot popping up in a cameo role, our loving nickname for Michael Biehn's wacko character, and an important question: did this movie introduce the world to the Nintendo Power Glove?

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01:30:50

249 - Lords Of The Deep (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/06/15

We're jumping further into the deep end, maniacs! This week we continue our Underwater Uneasiness theme for the month of June with 1989's Lords of the Deep, brought to us by prolific producer Roger Corman. While this episode goes off the rails, we discuss other topics such as obtaining props from Children's Palace, the game Apple Peaches Pumpkin Pie, and an important question: are the creatures in this movie Pokemons?

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