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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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01:03:50

47 - Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/08/01

Get those lighters out and bang your heads, maniacs, because this week we're kicking off our Rock Trilogy with 1987's Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare starring Jon Mikl Thor! We'll talk about the Satanic Panic, the first song Ben ever learned on guitar, and we take a deep dive into pop-punk history.

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01:14:35

46 - Alone In The Dark (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/07/25

Grab some candles and some protection, maniacs, because this week we're talking about the 1982 star-studded New Line classic Alone In The Dark! This wild ride features heavy hitters Donald Pleasance, Jack Palance, and Martin Landau in some wacky roles. Topics we'll discuss include punk rock, hockey masks and the Kermit/Batman fanfic no one asked for.

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01:29:46

45 - Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/07/18

Where's the corkscrew, maniacs!? This week we're discussing the insanity that is Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter! We talk at length about how much we love Corey Feldman and Crispin Glover. As usual, we unpack lots of lore from the franchise and also discuss crappy parties, short shorts, and solve the mystery of the Jarvis sandwich.

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18:35

BONUS - The Last Drive In (2018)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/07/15

For our first ever bonus episode, we discuss our watching of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder. We live tweeted most of the event so we talk about that as well as the communal aspect of social media during an event like this. We had a blast with it!

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44 - The Seventh Sign (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/07/11

Hope you're ready for Armageddon, maniacs, because this week we're talking about the 1988 religious apocalypse flick The Seventh Sign! This Demi Moore/Michael Biehn movie is kind of lame but we managed to have some fun with it. We talk about reusable shopping bags, early adoptions of YOLO, and our hotel breakfast strategies.

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01:22:36

43 - Ten To Midnight (1983)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/07/04

Grow a mustache and grab your Members Only jackets, maniacs, because this week we're ending our Three Weeks Of Chuck by finally delving into the work of Charles Bronson with 1983's Ten To Midnight! Trust us, there are plenty of Bronson impressions contained within. We also talk about egg shelves in old refrigerators, Larry David staring contests, and the lo-fi bedroom dreampop of 1983.

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42 - Silent Rage (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/06/27

Three Weeks Of Chucks keeps rolling with one of the quintessential Chucks... Chuck Norris! We're talking about the supernatural action slasher flick Silent Rage from 1982. While discussing the film we'll talk about post-coital burgers, Devo suit ripoffs, and thick New York accents deep in the heart of Texas.

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01:40:36

41 - Child's Play (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/06/20

Wanna play, maniacs? This week we're kicking off a new theme: Three Weeks Of Chucks! And what better place to start than with the legendary Child's Play from 1988? Our bud Blake from BPO Films stopped by to help us talk this one out and discover a ton of trivia and facts about the flick. Topics include Kevin McCallister's chances against any horror villain, using The Lakeshore Strangler as a band name, and why children shouldn't be allowed to prepare breakfast unsupervised.

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01:05:23

40 - Graduation Day (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/06/13

Grab your caps and gowns and try to survive, maniacs, because we're wrapping up our "End Of School" trilogy with the 1981 Troma slasher Graduation Day! This movie boasts a pretty impressive cast (including Vanna White) but not much else. Before we discuss the movie, we talk about our convention experiences at Horror Hotel and Living Dead Weekend. Some of our topics on the movie include killer cardigans, its similarities to other slasher movies and the horrendous nature of the band Felony.

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01:12:55

39 - Final Exam (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/06/06

Get your pencils out, maniacs, because part two of our "End Of School" trilogy is here: Final Exam from 1981! While we talk about this goofy slasher flick, we'll also chat about all things college: football, pranks, relationships, jump scares with books, and stranger danger PSAs.

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01:15:37

38 - Prom Night (1980)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/05/30

Get ready to hit the dance floor, maniacs, because this is part one of our "End Of School" trilogy! To kick things off, we're talking about the 1980 classic slasher Prom Night! We talk a lot about KISS, disco, nu-metal, and ask the important question: at what age do parents stop dressing their twins identical?

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01:27:13

37 - Christine (1983)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/05/23

Gas up your Plymouth Fury, maniacs, because this week we're talking about the Stephen King/John Carpenter joint Christine! We're also joined by Christine -- not the car, but our bandmate! The three of us chat about drive-ins, Baywatch, and we talk more about football than you would think. Also, give a listen all the way to the end to hear the world premiere of "II: The Secret Of My Excess" by our band Pummeled!

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01:03:13

36 - Stagefright (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/05/16

Grab your leotards and hit center stage, maniacs, because this week we're going back to Italy with 1987's Stagefright! In this episode we'll decipher some metaphors, talk about the origin of Arthur memes, and try to figure out if Gregg is indeed a sociopath.

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01:18:57

35 - Bad Dreams (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/05/09

This is no ordinary nightmare, maniacs, because this week we're talking about the 1988 flick Bad Dreams! This movie boasts an impressive cast and an uncanny resemblance to Dream Warriors. We'll talk about crappy punk bands covering Frank Sinatra, the "I've Been Terminated Box Of Stuff", and what Dean Cameron listened to on the way to his audition for the role of Ralph.

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56:57

34 - Street Trash (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/05/02

Grab a bottle of Viper, steal some raw chicken and join us this week as we analyze the 1987 cult film Street Trash! It's pretty sleazy but it's got some redeeming qualities to it. In this episode we talk about Rick Rubin doppelgangers, not-so-useful ways to fight constipation, and using Tommy Wiseau's pants to shoplift.

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33 - The Church (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/04/25

It's not your-gento or my-gento... this week, it's Argento! That's right, maniacs, this is our first foray into the works of Italian horror master Dario Argento with his 1989 mindfreak The Church. We discuss our hot takes on Archie comics, confusing stoners for demons, and Nine Inch Nails' infamous performance at Woodstock 1994.

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01:16:37

32 - Silver Bullet (1985)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/04/18

Listen in awe and you'll hear him, maniacs! This week we're talking about the 1985 Stephen King-penned werewolf flick Silver Bullet starring Corey Haim and Gary Busey. Topics include panty hose displays, crazy stories about Lawrence Tierney, and quite possibly the greatest extra in cinematic history.

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01:12:32

31 - Hellraiser (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/04/11

We have such sights to show you, maniacs! This week we're talking about the Clive Barker project Hellraiser from 1987. Topics include 1987 fashion being very in vogue in 2018, Ben's hot take on crying babies, and our fake gore metal band Skinless Dangle. We also unbox one of the VHS copies of Ben's new movie Slaughter Drive, available now from SRS Cinema!

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30 - Microwave Massacre (1983)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/04/04

Rev up those fryers, maniacs! This week we're tackling the crappy craptastic crapfest that is 1983's Microwave Massacre. When we're not dumping on this flick, we manage to talk about Tiny Toons gags, Snoopy t-shirts and stories of Black Flag's eating habits.

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01:04:36

29 - The Blob (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/03/28

We're finally in remake territory, maniacs! This week we're chatting about the 1988 revamp of The Blob with Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith. We talk about generic sandwiches, Pizza Hut cups, and the time Merle Haggard put a music producer in his place.

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