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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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All Episodes

36:08

121 - Terror Train (1980)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2020/01/01

New year, new episode, maniacs! We're kicking off 2020 with the locomotive slasher Terror Train. While we discuss the movie we also talk about the return of Jamie Lee Curtis to our program, hot peanuts and magic. Lots and lots of magic.

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47:56

120 - The Dorm That Dripped Blood (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/12/25

Ho ho ho, maniacs! We're wrapping up our Christmas block with the 1982 college slasher flick The Dorm That Dripped Blood! While we try to find nice things to say about this one, we also talk about generic Clint Howard/Art Garfunkel/Carrot Top, haunted Giant Eagles and crappy James Bond villain explanations.

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53:00

119 - Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!...

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/12/18

Hide your brains under your beanies, maniacs, because we're doing yet another installment in the killer Santa franchise, Silent Night Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! While we talk about how horror legend Bill Moseley has NOTHING to do in this movie, we also discuss topics such as board games of our youth, old Memorex commercials and The Californians.

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55:55

118 - Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/12/11

It's garbage day, maniacs! We're continuing our holiday block with Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2 from 1987. While we discuss the over-the-top insanity of this one, we also talk about topics such as pop-punk hairdos, movie theater disruptions, and who's the hotter Caldwell in this series: Billy or Ricky?

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54:39

117 - Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/12/04

Prepare for some Christmas punishment, maniacs, because our first holiday episode finds us talking about one of the most infamous killer Santa flicks, Silent Night Deadly Night! Before we get into the episode, we dig into some listener mail. While we unpack the movie, we discuss topics such as kid mullets, egregious product placement, and we invent a new toy just in time for the holidays.

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18:58

BONUS - Horror Fan Holiday Gift Guide (2019)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/11/29

It's the Blackest Friday, the Devil's Friday, and we've got our 2019 Holiday Horror Fan Gift Guide ready for your ears! Think of this as a Sears Wish Book for horror weirdos such as ourselves. We talk about some great companies and great deals this weekend: Studiohouse Designs, Media Crypt, The Joe Bob Briggs Fanzine, Slashdance Zine, House Of Mysterious Secrets, Vinegar Syndrome, Lunaris Records, BPO Films and Retro Release Video. Go support small businesses and get some cool stuff for yourself or

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01:00:56

116 - Return Of The Living Dead II (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/11/27

Save some room for dessert, maniacs, because we're wrapping up our Thanksgiving Buffet theme with Return Of The Living Dead II from 1988! This was Ben's first zombie movie viewing ever as a kid, so while he spins that yarn, we also discuss topics such as driving with headphones on, hanging out in unfinished housing developments, and the weird list of featured zombies in this movie.

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43:05

115 - Parents (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/11/20

Let's set the table for a wholesome family meal, maniacs, because our Thanksgiving Buffet marathon continues with the 1989 weirdo cannibal film Parents! While we uncover the Lynchian layers of this onion, we also talk about subjects such as meatloaf, stranger danger, The Big Bopper and our golf woes.

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01:22:44

114 - Day Of The Dead (1985)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/11/13

We're going underground, maniacs, because our Thanksgiving Buffet marathon continues with the partially-local zombie flick Day Of The Dead from 1985! To help us discuss this Romero classic, we're joined by our pal EK Wimmer from the Laser Graves podcast. While we talk about how bleak this film is, we also discuss alligators on the loose, musician zombie cameos, and being paid $1 to be a zombie.

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01:08:27

113 - Manhunter (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/11/06

Hope you're hungry, maniacs, because we're starting our Thanksgiving Buffet series this month with the 1986 thriller Manhunter! This one features a brief glimpse at infamous on-screen cannibal Hannibal Lecter. While we discuss the film we also talk about flashlight terror, our favorite cereals and we also conduct a brief TED talk on 90s emo.

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55:52

112 - Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/10/30

Get ready to do it by the book, maniacs, because the final installment in our holiday spectacular is Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers from 1988! As we discuss the first franchise appearance of Jamie Lloyd, we also discuss keeping kitchen utensils in the attic, stranger danger, and cars with gas tanks behind the license plate.

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57:15

111 - House II: The Second Story (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/10/23

Gather round, caterpuppies, because we're continuing our Halloween countdown with the Nickelodeon movie in disguise, House II: The Second Story! As we try to figure out how this kid-friendly movie slipped into our programming, we discuss topics such as hockey hair, Nickelback memes, Muppet Babies, and this film's many connections to the Friday The 13th franchise.

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54:31

110 - Trick Or Treats (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/10/16

Grab your magic kits, maniacs, because our Halloween spectacular continues with the 1982 snoozefest Trick Or Treats! This cheap slasher clone has us bringing up many tangents, including paper Halloween decorations, hidden punk artifacts, and "junior" cartoons of popular properties.

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01:01:33

109 - Hollow Gate (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/10/09

Grab your costume, nutcakes, because week two of our Halloween extravaganza finds us tackling the 1988 shot-on-video flick Hollow Gate! How bad can it be? As we find out, we also discuss topics such as character's obsessions with sandwiches, debates about candy, and GOOD GOD BOBBING FOR APPLES IS BACK AGAIN. GROSS.

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49:28

108 - Dark Night Of The Scarecrow (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/10/02

It's the most wonderful time of the year, maniacs! We kick off five weeks of Halloween-themed horror flicks with the 1981 TV movie Dark Night Of The Scarecrow! While we voice our disdain for the game of bobbing for apples, we also discuss topics such as garden gnome gardens, weird southern lingo, and flapjacks. Lots of flapjacks.

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56:45

107 - Slaughter High (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/09/25

Grab your jester masks and fix your tractors, maniacs, because we're wrapping up our Back To School trilogy with the 1986 English slasher Slaughter High! This one's got gnarly effects but not much else. While we dissect the nasty kills, we also discuss topics such as terrifying tour stories, horror Fatheads, how to conceal a British accent, and once again the "free drugs" myth rears its ugly head!

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53:37

106 - Student Bodies (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/09/18

Class Clowning 101 is in session this week, maniacs, because we're continuing our Back To School trilogy with the 1981 slasher parody Student Bodies! Topics include horse head bookends, sad Big Bird, and plenty of Seinfeld tangents for all.

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BONUS - George Hardy Interview LIVE! (Troll 2)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/09/15

Grab a glass of Nilbog milk, maniacs, because we've got a bonus live episode with actor/dentist George Hardy of Troll 2! We conducted a Q&A with George last night before a rowdy sold out screening of the film at Pittsburgh's own Row House Cinema and were able to capture it in all its wild glory. We talk about his life after Troll 2, his cult actor status, upcoming project he has in the wings, and there's even a surprise in the crowd towards the end. Eternal thanks to George for joining us, Travis

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56:24

105 - Night School (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/09/11

Take your seats, maniacs, because this week we're kicking off our Back To School trilogy! And what better way to start than talking about 1981's Night School? While we dissect this American giallo flick, we also discuss topics such as using the newspaper to find things to do around town, generic Kelsey Grammer, and Slimer's butt.

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01:06:19

104 - Creepshow (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2019/09/04

It's our two year anniversary, maniacs, and you know we've gotta get local! So to celebrate this new milestone we're tackling the locally filmed George Romero/Stephen King collaboration Creepshow from 1982! Topics include music references, Bob Newhart and Ben finally makes a Simpsons reference.

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