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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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01:44:52

346 - The Exorcist III (1990)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/04/24

It's a wonderfull life, maniacs! We end 90s Month with 1990 cult sequel The Exorcist III. Tune in as we discuss all things Gemini Killer and other topics such as rejected title The Devil's Papers, the random outbursts of George C. Sock, and various pronunciations of "charcuterie board". Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round of the Back In The Day Blitz, discussing 90s sitcoms and the decade's

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01:24:39

345 - Bad Moon (1996)

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2024/04/17

We're riding the silver bullet through the 90s, maniacs! 90s Month continues with the 1996 werewolf flick Bad moon. Tune in as we break this movie down and discuss other topics such as the job of third shift tree-looker, the acting prowess of the film's dog actors, and computer-generated effects akin to Windows 95 screensavers. Plus we dig into another segment of Maniac Feedback where we read your answers on air! Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the

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01:40:53

344 - Night Of The Living Dead (1990)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/04/10

They're coming to get you, maniacs! We're in the thick of 90s Month and this week finds us discussing the 1990 remake of Night Of The Living Dead, directed by Tom Savini. Joining us to break this one down is author Adam Hart, who just released Raising The Dead: The Works Of George Romero. Tune in as we chat about this piece of local Pittsburgh lore and other topics such as one of Romero's more dubious lost scripts, Ben's new catchphrase, and quite possibly the best bonk in cinematic history. Drop

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02:03:02

343 - Disturbing Behavior (1998)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/04/03

Crack open a bottle of Orbitz, maniacs, because April is 90s Month yet again! We're starting with 1998's Disturbing Behavior, starring James Marsden and Katie Holmes. Tune in to this totally razor episode where we discuss the flick and other topics such as the invented slang for this movie, David Duchovny's mnemonic devices, and Coal Chamber music videos. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're covering the 90s on the bonus episode as well, where we go back for another round

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01:29:43

342 - Of Unknown Origin (1983)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/03/27

Set those traps, maniacs! We're checking in with Peter Weller this week as he tries to catch a rat in the 1983 thriller Of Unknown Origin. Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as the movie's main character Ro-Bart-Cop, Jello Biafra's take on rat-catching, and what happens when Gregg has coffee in the afternoon. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with

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01:39:56

341 - Stepfather II (1989)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/03/20

Make room for us, maniacs! This week we're finally revisiting a property we talked about in our infancy with the Terry O'Quinn sequel vehicle Stepfather II. While we chat about this movie and its impressive cast, we also discuss topics such as Angels In The Outfield, sawing wood while angry, and Comedy Central Presents. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus

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01:49:02

340 - Killer Party (1986)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/03/13

It's time to party, maniacs! This week finds us talking about the slasher whodunit Killer Party from 1986, and bringing us this flick are Zane Hershberger and Sable Griedel from Silver Springs Films. They're joining us to promote the Blu-Ray release of their new anthology Cryptids, which also stars Joe Bob Briggs. Tune in as we celebrate Zane's birthday and talk other topics such as our new movie idea for the late Paul Bartel, the definitely real X-rated Mrs. Henshaw cut of the film, and bitter beer

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01:32:58

339 - They Live (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/03/06

We've come here to do two things, maniacs! This week we celebrate the 100th episode that all three of your favorite goofballs have appeared on together, and we're talking a doozy: John Carpenter's They Live from 1988. Tune in as we discuss this wild allegory and other topics such as turkey sandwiches, Ween, and how you truly know you've made it financially. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get

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02:13:13

338 - Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/02/28

Wild horses couldn't make us stay away, maniacs! We're getting a little weird this week as we unpack the bonkers Canadian sequel Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. And who better to join us on this journey than our friends Ande and Eanna from the Queens Of NC-17 podcast? Tune in as we discuss the flick and other topics such as girl naps, confessional wafer Jeez-Its, Canadian Duckie, and of course Big Milk strikes again. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top

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01:17:59

337 - American Gothic (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/02/21

Woods are woods, maniacs! This week we're taking a look at the 1987 backwoods island flick American Gothic. While we parse through the plot, we also discuss topics such as offensive shirts of the 80s, Bazooka Joe's hard gum, and Lance's tramuatic story about The Clarks. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive

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01:31:22

336 - Psychos In Love (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/02/14

Love is in the air, maniacs! To celebrate the day of lovers in loving love, we're talking about the 1987 shot-on-video horror comedy Psychos In Love. Tune in as we break down this wacky mockumentary and other topics such as Ben's lost Primus song, this movie's hatred of all things grape, and our new catchphrase. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we counted down our top five 1990s comedies. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes,

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02:15:40

335 - Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/02/07

We're breaking the rules straight from Springwood, maniacs! It's the first week of February so you know what that means... we're revisiting the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise with what was DEFINITELY the last movie in the series, Freddy's Dead from 1991. Joining us to break this one down is friend of the show Jordan Sloan, who's promoting his band Red Temple Pray's new album Can It Get Any Worse? which drops this Friday. Tune in as we dissect this blemish on the résumé of Freddy Krueger and

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01:50:54

334 - Don't Panic (1987)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/01/31

Grab your pajamas, maniacs, because our DON'T theme comes to a close with the bonkers Elm Street clone Don't Panic from 1987. Tune in as we discuss the film and other topics such as the movie's villain Tony Kroger, what every guy needs in his dorm room, and Ben's new song "LousyBack". Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the

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01:26:56

333 - Don't Go To Sleep (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/01/24

Just a coupla few episodes left in our DON'T theme for January, maniacs, and this week we're checking out the made-for-TV movie Don't Go To Sleep, which originally aired on ABC in 1982. While we dissect this weird ghost story, we also discuss topics such as Lance's sleeping habits, copious lizard reaction shots, and our new favorite Christmas figure: Donkey Ben. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys

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01:21:41

332 - Don't Look In The Attic (1982)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/01/17

Don't get your hopes up, maniacs! We're continuing our DON'T theme for January with another confusing trip to Italy in Don't Go In The Attic from 1982. Tune in as we discuss this gripping mystery and other topics such as Barfa The Secretary, a possible BPO movie idea Funny Disco, and more fake discount codes than you can shake a stick at. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods

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01:26:36

331 - Don't Answer The Phone (1980)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/01/10

Grab a quarter for the pay phone, maniacs, because our DON'T theme for January keeps rolling with the 1980 thriller Don't Answer The Phone! While we try to break this one down, we also discuss other topics such as police forms, little fat ties, and inopportune times for your parents to walk in while you're watching a movie. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In The Day Blitz where we talk various toys from our childhoods. For as little as

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01:17:59

330 - Don't Go In The Woods (1981)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2024/01/03

Don't touch that dial, maniacs! We're kicking off 2024 with a new theme: Don't! We're discussing movies with "Don't" in the title all month long and first up is the backwoods slasher flick Don't Go In The Woods. Tune in as we break down the movie and other topics such as "crick" versus "creek", a detailed retelling of the Look Who's Talking franchise, and the preferred breath spray of the 90s, Binaca. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we're doing another round of the Back In

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01:48:24

329 - Deadbeat At Dawn (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/12/27

Let's take a trip to Dayton, maniacs, as we close out 2023 and Action December with the guerrilla action flick Deadbeat At Dawn! Joining us to chat about this one is our pal Josh Allshouse, who you may know on Instagram as @joshgoestohell. While we tell some stories of the making of this movie, we also discuss other topics such as Dayton rock radio history, modern day biker gangs, and the time AquaPhor saved Lance's life. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the action vibes

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02:05:07

328 - Die Hard (1988)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/12/20

Welcome to the party, maniacs! Action December is still in full swing and what better movie to cover for the holidays than 1988's Die Hard? Joining us to unpack this one are Ben's film partners, Blake O'Donnell and Ryan Lintner, promoting their upcoming comedy Guerrilla Dogs. Tune in as we break this movie down and talk topics such as Lance's alter ego, Hans Gruber's novelty FBI shirt, and the important question: is John McClane this movie's Urkel? Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon

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01:59:01

327 - Death Wish 3 (1985)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2023/12/13

Prepare your Home Alone traps, maniacs, because Action December rolls on with Death Wish 3 from 1985! We dust off our Bronson impressions and discuss the film as well as topics such as villains as chain enthusiasts, K-Mart Ernest Borgnine, random horse posters, and the unbelievable drip Charles Bronson had in this flick. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! We're bringing the action vibes to our partons and resurrecting Action Movie Sunday, where we discuss the Pittsburgh giallo Striking

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