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The Smooth Thrills Radio Hour is your deep dive into movies of deep cultural significance (mostly).

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Episode 305: Subculture: My Own Private Idaho

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2021/05/02

In this episode, the panel talks about the beginnings of New Queer Cinema, the perils of life as a street hustler, the state of various movie bathrooms, and possible Miami connections to Samuel L. Bronkowitz.

58:11

Episode 304: Adventureman:Commando

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2021/04/25

In this episode, our panelists muse over an essential Reagan-Era action movie, debate the realism of action comedies in general, the ASMR possibilities of gunfights, and the moral relativism of Porky's.

46:30

Episode 303: Musicalish!: The Fabulous Stains

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2021/04/18

In this episode, our heroes behold the glory of the Stains, examine the Post Punk movement, watch some 80s television, and muse over the fate of Dan Haggerty.

50:03

Episode 302: Dead End Drive In

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2021/04/11

In this episode, the team looks at Dead End Drive In, Ozploitation, the works of Brian Trenchard-Smith, and the sad fate of the ABC Family Channel.

48:13

Episode 301: Fritz the Cat

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2021/04/04

The panel of experts examines the history and legacy of "Fritz the Cat," the troubled relations of its creators, the impact it had on animation overall, and the relative value of actors named "Broderick."

45:16

Episode 208: Alternative Timeline: Dazzler

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2020/11/15

In this episode the panel examines the un-produced treatment Jim Shooter created for Dazzler, what happened with Casablanca Records & Filmworks, the strange abilities of the Village People, and the relative value of Howard the Duck.

01:21:32

Interview with John Putch

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2020/11/08

In this special presentation episode, we talk with John Putch about his experience making Jaws 3D, his long and accomplished acting and directing career, the unique genius of Jim Wynorski, and the sad absence of movies about Jet Skis.

01:04:30

Episode 207: Living in Stereo: Jaws 3D

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2020/11/08

In this episode, we discuss the thrill of 3-D movies, the pain of 3-D movies, the dangers of living near water, and why dolphins can't ever shut up.

53:10

Episode 206: Original Thrills: Manhunter

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2020/11/01

In this episode, we look at the start of a cinematic and television empire, debate the pros and cons of various adaptations, examine the beginnings of the Hannibal Cinematic Universe, and muse over the merits of 2-ply toilet paper.

01:03:17

Episode 205: Satanic Panic: Mazes and Monsters

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2020/10/25

In this episode, the we deep dive into the Satanic Panic of the 1980's, the moral crisis at the center, the casualties on the edges, the dramatic stylings of early Tom Hanks, and the majesty of Englebert Humperdinck.

49:45

Episode 204: Teenage Wasteland: Pump Up the Volume

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2020/10/18

In this episode, the panel discusses the milestone 1990's movie "Pump Up the Volume", the perils of parasocial relationships, the merits of free speech, and the strangeness of an Italian Red Skull fighting Captain America.

51:21

Episode #203 - Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins...

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2020/10/11

In this episode, the team examines the strange case of an attempted franchise, what may have gone wrong, what went right, and the perils of dealing with Morgue Farts in the wild.

54:32

Episode 202: Musicalish!: Car Wash

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2020/10/04

In this episode, the panel discusses the disco slacker, workplace comedy, cult-movie favorite Car Wash, the mercurial Joel Schumacher, the prolific Michael Schultz, and the perils of going to see Lost in Space.

47:52

Episode #201 - Apocalypse Then: The Bees

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2020/09/27

In this episode, the team looks back at the Great Killer Bee Scare of the late 1970s, one of the looniest movies to come out of it, whether or not you can really talk to the animals, and the pros and cons of melty cheese.

53:56

Episode 107: Mondo Cane and the End of Movies

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2020/05/31

In this episode, the team ruminates over the landmark exploitation film, what it might have meant then, what it for sure means to us now, and how it changed movies for better or worse. Also discussed, the difficult life of sharks, the perils of visual anthropology, and the possible whereabouts of Bob Keeshan's nose.

42:49

Episode 106: Apocalypse Then: The Day After

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2020/05/24

In this episode, the team examines the substance and deep cultural significance of the classic TV movie. Jason Robards, John Lithgow, Steve Guttenberg, and a cast of dozens bring to life this vision of the end of the world, or least how we thought it would play out in 1983.

01:10:20

Episode 105: 80's Comedy Part 1: Savage Steve Holland

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2020/05/17

In this episode, the team looks back at the feature film career of the mighty Savage Steve Holland, with "Better Off Dead," "One Crazy Summer," and "How I Got Into College. Also up for debate, the strange trajectory of "Porky's" films, the relative merits of the "Police Academy" movies, and whether or not "Her Alibi" should get a blu-ray release.

57:13

Episode 104: Looking Back at: Fandango

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2020/05/10

The team looks back at one of the great movies to come out of Texas - Fandango. We discuss why this epic road movie might have been overlooked over the years, the greatness of Judd Nelson, the importance of a good romp, and the majesty of Jaws 3D.

54:25

Episode 103: Salem's Lot and the Death of Small Town...

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2020/05/03

In this episode, the team examines the 1970s TV movie adaptation of Salem's Lot, how it compares to the novel, how it fits in with late 1970s television culture, and how David Soul and Fred Willard became a fashion icons (probably).

50:43

Episode 102: Cyberpunk 101: Hardware

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2020/04/26

In this episode, the team looks at what was once considered a "lost" gem of the cyberpunk movement, Richard Stanley's "Hardware." We examine the movie in its cultural context, its use of cyberpunk tropes (that had only just been established), and debate whether robots can have "man butt."

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