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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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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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28 - Monster Dog (1984)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/03/21

Welcome to our nightmare, maniacs! This week we're tackling the Alice Cooper & Claudio Fragasso vessel Monster Dog from 1984. Cooper plays Vincent Raven, a rock star filming a video in his old hometown during an epidemic of gruesome maulings by a local werewolf. Topics include accidentally urinating on toilet seat covers, local metal band Ashes To Ashes and the unintentional parallels between Monster Dog and the works of Chevy Chase.

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01:23:18

27 - The Stepfather (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/03/14

Gather 'round for a family picture, maniacs, because this week we're talking about 1987's The Stepfather! Join us as we chat about the faux pas of mailing insecure envelopes, Christian pop-punk, and Gregg's inability to pick successful television shows.

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01:18:40

26 - Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/03/07

The circus is in town, maniacs! This week we ride the wacky rollercoaster that is 1988's Killer Klowns From Outer Space with our bud Lance Parkin from the Life & Movies podcast. We talk about ice cream truck products, winning framed Ratt mirrors at the fun fair, and have more than a few chuckles at Mike Tobacco's ridiculous name.

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25 - Iced (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/02/28

The snow is falling, so let's hit the slopes! This week we're talking about the 1988 ski slasher Iced. A group of friends are terrorized at a resort by a skiing serial killer after a fatal accident four years prior. Topics include tiny male ponytails, why skiing with a flare is a bad idea, "Baby On Board" signs, and Ben's cosmic connection to lead actor Doug Stevenson.

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24 - Eyes Of A Stranger (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/02/21

We've got a sleazy one this week, maniacs. We're talking Eyes Of A Stranger from 1981. A news anchor tracks down a serial killer living in her neighborhood as she tries to protect her blind and mute sister from his wrath. Join us as we work on our Charles Bronson impressions and talk about cardigans, phone booths and prank calls.

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01:05:55

23 - My Bloody Valentine (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/02/14

Roses are red, violets are blue, Harry Warden is coming for you! To celebrate Valentine's Day today, this week we're talking about the 1981 Canadian slasher My Bloody Valentine! Topics include regional dialects, the geographical definition of a bluff, and the great hot dog debate: boiled or grilled?

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01:40:34

22 - A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/02/07

Straight talk only on this podcast, maniacs! This week we're tackling our first Freddy flick, A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. You know it, you love it, you headbang to its theme by Dokken. Topics include Tool music videos, The Simpsons and the illustrious return of hitting a lock with a blunt object to open it.

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01:21:55

21 - TerrorVision (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/01/31

Live from Pluton, we're talking about the 1986 sci-fi comedy TerrorVision! This movie rules and we had a lot of fun watching it. Topics include Mary Woronov's acting versatility, The Real Ghostbusters and which Bill And Ted movie is the superior flick.

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01:06:31

20 - Gothic (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/01/24

This week we're taking a trip back in time with the 1986 supernatural movie Gothic! We follow Mary Shelley on one bizarre night in 1816 as she hatches the idea for her novel Frankenstein. While discussing the pure weirdness of this Ken Russell flick, we also talk about unintentional Gwar cameos, doorknob mirkins, and Nickelodeon's Inside Out Boy.

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01:00:03

19 - Re-Animator (1985)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/01/17

Rise from your graves, maniacs! This week we're talking about the 1985 cult classic Re-Animator! This marks the second time Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton have shown up here and we could not be more stoked. Topics discussed include the Simpsons episode "Homer Goes To College", the horrible treatment of the mentally ill in the 80's, and this movie's obvious Little Rascals influence.

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01:36:40

18 - Friday The 13th Part V: A New Beginning (1985)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/01/10

There's a man with no life in his eyes, and that man is Jason Voorhees! This week we're tackling the first in this robust franchise, Friday The 13th Part V: A New Beginning! We talk at great length about such topics as futuristic grave robbers, tense music in not-so-tense moments, and accidental impressions of Dave Chappelle doing a Rick James impression. We also shit all over the MPAA, Ben freaks out over Tom Morga's resume, and we ask the important question: does Jason Voorhees poop?

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01:23:00

17 - Intruder (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2018/01/03

Time for a supermarket stab-a-thon! This week we're talking about the 1989 slasher flick Intruder with our bud Ryan, one of Ben's film partners in BPO Films. After hours, a night crew at a supermarket are picked off one by one in grisly fashion by a mysterious killer. Topics include the merit of high-waisted pants, cassingles (look em up, youngsters), and wheat germ being the true hero of this movie. We also talk about the ridiculously inaccurate packaging from the Wizard Video DVD release of

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01:03:02

16 - Bloody New Year (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2017/12/27

Grab some fish and chips and a spot of tea because this week we're talking about the British paranormal horror flick Bloody New Year from 1987! A group of friends stumble upon a deserted island hotel, only to be tormented by the spirits trapped within. We'll chat about synchronized weapon wielding, using context clues to figure out British slang, and being terrorized by canned laughter in the woods.

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15 - To All A Goodnight (1980)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2017/12/20

Happy Holidays, maniacs! This week we're talking about the 1980 Christmas slasher To All A Goodnight. After a hazing ritual gone wrong at a girls' school two years prior, a killer dresses as Santa Claus to get revenge on the current students. We'll talk about obvious red herrings, more creepy harbingers named Ralph, and nerds turning into Casanovas!

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We're now on Google Play and Stitcher!

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2017/12/15

Hey maniacs, we're finally on Google Play and Stitcher! So if you're no slave to the ghost of Steve Jobs, you can finally take us on the go. Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/neon-brainiacs?refid=stpr Player.FM: https://player.fm/series/neon-brainiacs Thanks to everyone for checking out the show, tune in this Wednesday for To All A Goodnight!

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01:08:03

14 - Chopping Mall (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2017/12/13

"Attention, shoppers! The mall will be closing in five minutes for a bloodbath!" This week we're getting into the holiday shopping spirit by talking 1986's Chopping Mall. We'll discuss filthy pizza joints, a fear of technology versus a fear of lightning, and the insane amount of connections to huge horror franchises contained within.

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01:05:08

13 - Nomads (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2017/12/06

Hey maniacs, we've finally got our first guest episode! This week we're joined by Allen from the fantastic podcasts Werewolf Ambulance and Marveling At Marvel's Marvels to talk about Nomads from 1986. This very confusing movie follows a nomadic tribe of demons, a French anthropologist and the doctor who witnessed his last moments alive. We'll chat about LA punk landmarks, the Nuge, and director John McTiernan's complete lack at understanding women.

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01:06:39

12 - Death By Dialogue (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2017/11/29

It took 12 episodes but we're finally tapping a film from the Troma trough! This week we're dissecting the 1988 flick Death By Dialogue, in which a group of teens visiting an isolated house find a haunted movie script that starts to pick them off one by one. In between fits of us butchering character names, we discuss bad Geddy Lee impressions, volleyball montages, and an anecdote about Ken Sagoes' bird books.

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01:02:49

11 - Home Sweet Home (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2017/11/22

What's that smell? Did someone burn the turkey? Nope, it's the steaming pile of Home Sweet Home from 1981! Body By Jake plays a PCP-fueled serial killer terrorizing a large family's ranch on Thanksgiving Day. Pass the stuffing and we'll talk about making Squidward noises in bed, Gregg's aversion to needle-based body horror, and this family's weird obsession with peas.

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