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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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01:53:52

229 - The Thing (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/01/26

Fire up your flamethrowers, maniacs! This week we are taking on an absolute banger of a movie with John Carpenter's The Thing from 1982! Joining us to break down the flick is Blake O'Donnell and Ryan Lintner of BPO films. Tune in as we try to figure out who is an alien in this flick and other topics such as Kurt Russell's enormous cowboy hat, how many Slim Jims were eaten by the dogs on set, and Ben's Wilford Brimley impression.

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01:27:49

228 - Lifeforce (1985)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/01/19

London's burning, maniacs! This week we're talking 1985's space vampire epic Lifeforce from director Tobe Hooper. Tune in as we break down this wacky Cannon flick and discuss other topics such as our great ideas for various Monkey themed movies, Tobe Hooper's demanding pubic hair preferences, and the Trent Reznor / Zack de la Rocha side project that never came to be.

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01:43:06

227 - Swamp Thing (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/01/12

Put on your galoshes, maniacs! This week we're heading to the swamp to talk about Wes Craven's Swamp Thing from 1982. Join us as we break down this flick and other topics such as indestructible nets, the great corn shortage of 2001 that never actually happened, and our hot takes on Speed 2: Cruise Control.

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01:10:51

226 - Cat's Eye (1985)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2022/01/05

We've got the purr-fect episode to kick off 2022, maniacs! We're talking Stephen King's Cat's Eye from 1985 this week. Tune in as we claw our way through this anthology and discuss other topics like smoking sections in restaurants, Drew Barrymore being unrecognizable to us in a brown wig, and the 12 different cats they used to portray The General in this movie.

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01:18:21

225 - Midnight (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/12/29

It's almost 2022, maniacs! What better way to count down to the new year than with John Russo's Midnight from 1982! Join us as we discuss this obscure Western PA slasher flick and other topics such as the lost art of the early 2000's Graduation Song, Lance's minimal flavor profile, and how to successfully pull off a Grocery Store Heist.

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01:55:34

224 - Night of the Comet (1984)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/12/22

Have yourself a merry little apocalypse, maniacs! This week we're talking the 1984 Christmas themed Sci Fi/Thriller Night of the Comet with special guests Amanda and Sarah from the Ghoul on Ghoul Podcast! Join us as we discuss this end of the world flick and other topics such as bringing ginger snaps to a cookout, Micheal Phelps' McGriddles Diet, and The Ghouls profess their love for Garth Brooks' alter ego Chris Gaines.

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01:00:55

223 - Night Visitors (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/12/15

Lock your doors, maniacs! This week we are talking about some unexpected Christmas guests in the 1987 thriller Night Visitors! Join us as we discuss the flick and other topics such as this film's similarities to Last House On The Left, using the term Pork Roast to describe sex, and is Ham Radio just for kids?

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01:05:22

222 - Lucky Stiff (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/12/08

Are you ready to laugh, maniacs? This week we are talking about Comedy/Horror/Christmas film Lucky Stiff from 1988. Tune in to hear us break down the movie and other topics such as Anthony Perkins' directing career, which of these actors worked on Looney Tunes, and this film's relationship to Police Academy.

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01:25:45

221 - Sole Survivor (1984)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/12/01

Put on your Santa Hats, maniacs! We're sleigh riding into another Christmas Block this week with 1984's (sort of) Christmas Horror film Sole Survivor! Join us as we discuss the flick and other topics such as Fun Zones in hospitals, the politics of acting in various warm drink commercials, and the wonderful world of Sex-cersizing!

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01:20:07

220 - The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/11/24

Gas up your Tiny Helicopters, maniacs! This week we are heading to Haiti to talk Wes Craven's 1988 film The Serpent and the Rainbow! Lance Parkin is back once again and we're also joined by photographer and first time guest Bob Price! Listen in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as Chickens with Freddy Kreuger Claws, Sandra Bullock's love life, and our favorite Late Night hosts!

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01:07:09

219 - Hell High (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/11/17

Sharpen your Number 2 Pencils, maniacs! This week we are heading back to High School with the 1989 slasher film Hell High! Lance Parkin is back this week to discuss the flick and other topics such as human bodies made out of foam, frighteningly aggressive boob grabbing, and do frogs have testes?

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01:23:24

218 - Pumpkinhead (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/11/10

Rev up your Dirtbikes, maniacs! This week we are talking Stan Winston's Pumpkinhead from 1988! Lance Parkin brings along his co-star from "The Boonies" and "Bergeron Brothers: Wedding Videographers", Matt Schultz, to help us break it down! Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as video store memories of yesteryear, Seinfeld's Todd Gack, and the price you pay to be Radical.

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01:23:12

217 - Things (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/11/03

Grab your electric chainsaws, maniacs! This week we're heading back to Canada to talk about 1989's Super-8 cult classic "Things". Lance Parkin is back as co-host and we're also joined by first time guest, photographer and filmmaker, Cody Rhoades. Tune in to hear us try to describe this film and discuss other topics such as "Pittsburgh showers" in Canadian basements, electric toilets in Canada, and the film's similarities to Tim and Eric.

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01:21:04

216 - Howling V: The Rebirth (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/10/27

This is it maniacs! Our final installment of Howl-O-Ween is here and we're talking 1989's "Howling V: The Rebirth" this week. Lance Parkin is back to discuss the film and other topics such as Weird Gregorian Chants every time someone dies, 500 year old Castles that contain Sidewalk Chalk, plus the traditional Halloween Movies and Candy we enjoy!

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01:24:21

215 - Howling IV: The Original Nightmare (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/10/20

It's still Howl-O-Ween, maniacs! We're continuing our journey through the Howling sequels this week with Howling IV: The Original Nightmare! Guest Co-Host Lance Parkin returns to discuss the film and other topics such as the very deep voices of two male actors in this film, Men getting angry at Female Ghostbusters, and Art Supply stores in abandoned towns.

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01:36:42

214 - Howling III: The Marsupials (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/10/13

Get ready to head down under, maniacs! This week we're continuing our Howl-O-Ween theme with the Australian set sequel "Howling III: The Marsupials" with guest co-host Lance Parkin. Also joining us this week is Filmmaker Steve Rudzinski promoting his new film CarousHELL 2! Listen in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as bartering Sony Walkmans for sex, The President working out at the Tromaville Gym, and Steve's love for Home Alone 5.

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01:16:15

213 - Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf (1985)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/10/06

Happy Howl-O-Ween maniacs! Join us as we kick off our brand new theme this month with Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf from 1985. Guest co-host Lance Parkin is back this week to discuss this sequel and other topics such as Christopher Lee looking bored, another cast member from Herman's Pee-Wee, and how many boob shots is too many?

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01:13:56

212 - Tightrope (1984)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/09/29

Do you feel lucky, maniacs? This week we're talking Clint Eastwood in the 1984 slasher flick Tightrope. Guest co-host Lance Parkin is back to dissect this Giallo flavored thriller with our best Clint impressions. We also discuss topics like killer Puma sneakers, the sadness of a grown man with a Grover doll, and Dan Hedaya only showing up when someone dies.

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01:25:37

211 - The Zero Boys (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/09/22

Load up your paintball guns, maniacs, because this week we're talking the 1986 action slasher hybrid The Zero Boys! Guest co-host Lance Parkin is back to discuss the flick and topics such as Joe Estevez's choice of footwear as a backwoods killer, the consistency of Dimetapp versus Blood, and another tasty review of the Millvale, PA Hardee's location.

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01:08:11

210 - Dead Dudes In The House (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2021/09/15

Grab your tools, maniacs, and join us as we talk Dead Dudes In The House aka House on Tombstone Hill from 1989! Guest co-host Lance Parkin is back and we're also joined by filmmakers Zane Hershberger and Sable Griedel who are here to promote their new film Treaters which is currently crowdfunding now! Listen in as we discuss the film and other topics such as House Party-inspired VHS cover art, Spike Jonze in old lady makeup, and guys who really hate whistling!

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