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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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01:52:34

425 - Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/10/29

Evil Finds Its Way Home. We're wrappping up Halloween month up with -- What Else?? -- A Halloween movie! An internet livestream reality show set in Michael Myers' abandoned house draws six unsuspecting participants. When the infamous killer returns, the night turns into a deadly game of survival. Yep! This week we cover the infamous 2002 sequel Halloween: Resurrection. Also this week: Reviewing the BK Monster Menu, our new mascot "King Poopa", and can you text on a Palm Pilot? All this--and a whole

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02:10:31

424 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/10/22

She knows a sucker when she sees one THE MAD MONSTER PARTY continues... Next up: Vampires! A carefree high school cheerleader whose life takes a wild turn when she learns she’s the Chosen One, destined to fight vampires. With help from a mysterious mentor, she must embrace her powers and face a growing supernatural threat. This week we cover 1992's BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Also this week: A certain person you may not remember was a karate kid, Michael Mann hounding Lance for Heat 2, and we try to

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01:50:26

423 - Howling VI: The Freaks (1991)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/10/15

The Ultimate Clash of the Forces of Evil The Mad Monster Party rages on with the one-week return of a Ben and Lance classic: HOWL-O-WEEN. For the werewolf installment of TMMP, we are returning to the Howling franchise which Ben and Lance covered way back during the initial Hardee's Boys run. A mysterious drifter arrives in a small desert town and becomes entangled with a sinister carnival. As the full moon approaches, he must confront both his inner demons and the eerie forces lurking behind the

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01:52:58

422 - Frankenhooker (1990)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/10/08

Some assembly required THE MAD MONSTER PARTY continues: Movies about classic Halloween monsters! Next up: Frankenstein's Monster! And boy do we go classy as our good friend and filmmaker John Guinane joins us this week. After his fiancée is killed in a bizarre lawnmower accident, a deranged inventor scours the streets for body parts to resurrect her, unleashing a grotesque and chaotic creation. Oh boy. We're covering the 1990's outrageous camp classic FRANKENHOOKER Also this week: Lance settles his

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02:03:04

421 - The Craft (1996)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/10/01

Welcome to the Witching Hour A new theme for Halloween! THE MAD MONSTER PARTY: Movies about classic Halloween monsters. First up: Witches! A troubled teen transfers to a new high school and befriends three outcast girls who practice witchcraft, forming a coven that unleashes supernatural powers. As their magic grows, the girls face devastating consequences when their bond begins to unravel. That's right! This week we jump into 1996's THE CRAFT. Also this week: Ben sees a whole bunch of

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02:05:56

420 - Fear (1996)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/09/24

Together forever. Or else. A patron pick episode from patron "Dr. Philth"! A teenage girl’s budding romance with a charming older boy spirals into obsession and violence as his true nature is revealed. When her father tries to intervene, he becomes a target. This week we jump into 1996's FEAR. Vintage Mark Wahlberg. Feel it, feel it! Also this week: The big line that almost didnt make the movie, Mark Wahlberg's Reese's Cup, and Lance has too much wine. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's

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01:58:08

419 - Ravenous (1999)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/09/17

You are who you eat. A patron pick episode from patron "writhe"! A stranded military unit in 1840s California faces a terrifying truth when a mysterious visitor reveals a tale of cannibalism. When hunger takes hold, humanity is the first thing to go. This week we cover the 1999 cult classic RAVENOUS. Also this week: Lance isn't impressed by restaurants, David Arquette's WCW drama, and our Ravenous Evanescence Remix. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Bon

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01:52:26

418 - 30 Days of Night (2007)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/09/10

They're Coming! A patron pick episode from patron "Fush Yu Schlong"! A remote Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, making it the perfect hunting ground for a savage group of vampires. The survivors must find a way to outlast the blood-soaked darkness. This week we're doing 2007's 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. Also this week: BIG Pittsburgh Hardees news, "E-Bens", and how Lance likes to eat his Muffins. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "God? ... No God."

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01:55:28

417 - Troll 2 (1990)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/09/03

One was not enough! A young boy named Joshua tries to save his family from vegetarian goblins in the town of Nilbog, who transform humans into plants to devour them. Guided by the ghost of his grandfather, Joshua battles the goblin queen and her minions in this cult classic known for its bizarre plot and famously bad acting. That's right! To celebrate 8 years of the show (and one year since The Hardee's Boys took over), we are doing everyone's favorite best worst movie: 1990's TROLL 2. Also this

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02:06:14

416 - Predator 2 (1990)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/08/27

This time he's coming to a different kind of jungle. In a sweltering, crime-ridden Los Angeles, a relentless alien hunter stalks the city’s most dangerous criminals and law enforcement. A determined detective finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse as he uncovers the creature’s terrifying purpose. BPO's Blake O'Donnell returns to to help us wrap up Action August with 1990's PREDATOR 2. Also this week: Cracked vs Mad Magazine, Danny Glover's billowy pants, and Predator munchin' beef. All

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01:57:01

415 - Underworld (2003)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/08/20

An immortal battle for supremacy. A centuries-old war between vampires and werewolves escalates when a mysterious outsider becomes the key to a powerful transformation, and one soldier uncovers a truth that could end their eternal conflict. Next up for Action August is the oh-so-2003 UNDERWORLD. Also this week: Guessing the plots of the XXX movies, "late summer vibes", and Lance recommends a great lozenge. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "What's... this..

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01:47:22

414 - From Dusk til Dawn (1996)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/08/13

One night is all that stands between them and freedom. But it's going to be a hell of a night. Action August continues with 1996's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN. Two fugitives take a family hostage and force them to drive to a remote bar in Mexico. Once there, they must all fight for survival when the bar’s patrons reveal themselves to be bloodthirsty vampires. Also this week: Childhood pranks, we remember the band Godsmack exists, and is Ben a "Beach guy"? Warning: Lots of Tarantino impressions. All

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01:45:26

413 - Resident Evil (2002)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/08/06

Survive the Horror. A new month! A new theme! Action August explodses with 2002's RESIDENT EVIL. A viral outbreak in a high-tech subterranean lab unleashes a horde of infected zombies, forcing a tactical response team to fight through deadly traps and mutated horrors. Amnesiac Alice discovers her tie to the experiment and the malevolent AI controlling it. Also this week: The movie's George Romero connection, whats wrong with the slogan "New Look Same Great Taste!", and questionable Milla Jovovich

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02:05:16

412 - Friday The 13th (2009)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/07/30

Welcome to Crystal Lake. Summer Slasher month concludes with the 2009 remake of FRIDAY THE 13TH. Jason Voorhees returns to terrorize a group of young people at Crystal Lake, turning their trip into a deadly nightmare as Clay’s hunt for his sister leads him straight into Jason’s deadly domain. Also this week: Drops doesnt like Tony Hawk, Lance and Ben share a big pretzel, and the eternal question is asked: Just where does Jason Voorhees poop? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode

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02:08:06

411 - The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/07/23

In 1946 this man killed five people... Today he still lurks the streets of Texarkana, Ark. Slasher Summer continues with regular guest Amanda Waltz from Pittsburgh City Paper as we jump back into the '70s with 1976's The Town That Dreaded Sundown. In the aftermath of World War II, a quiet town is terrorized by a faceless killer targeting young lovers, plunging the community into paranoia and fear. Also this week: Lance's Billboard story, the new reality show "Mandy's Manor", Mystery Science

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02:16:06

410 - Scream 3 (2000)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/07/16

The most terrifying scream is always the last. Ben is BACK as Summer Slasher month continues with the 2000 sequel SCREAM 3. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) must confront a killer who’s using the Stab 3 film set as their hunting ground. With old friends and new victims caught in the chaos, a shocking connection to her past is revealed. Also this week: Lance's miserable movie theater experience, the "problem" with the Scream Lore, the multiple different drafts of this wacky movie, and Ben will take a

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01:59:57

409 - Urban Legend (1998)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/07/09

It Happened To Someone Who Knows Someone You Know... You're Next. When real-life tragedy strikes and Ben unexpectedly steps out, musician Jordan Sloane (of Red Temple Pray and Groundstate) steps up to fill in just as he does for Pummeled! Summer Slasher month continues with the 1998's URBAN LEGEND. When a string of bizarre murders strikes a college campus, each mimicking a classic urban legend, a group of friends realizes the stories they once laughed at may be horrifyingly real. With time running

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01:57:35

408 - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/07/02

Some secrets will haunt you forever. A new month! A new theme! Summer Slasher month kicks off with the 1998 sequel I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. Still haunted by past horrors, Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) wins a trip to a remote island where she hopes to escape her trauma. As a storm traps her group, the hook-wielding killer returns to finish what he started. Also this week: The new song "Poptart Girl", we meet Will, Ben's son, and what would Ben do if Lance died? All this--and a

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01:45:39

407 - 28 Weeks Later (2007)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/06/25

When days turn to weeks... ZOOMbie Month conlcudes with the 2007 sequel 28 WEEKS LATER. Six months after the Rage virus decimates Britain, the U.S. military helps repopulate a quarantined London—but when the virus resurfaces, chaos erupts once again. A family’s reunion inadvertently triggers a deadly resurgence. Also this week: A VH1 "Celebreality" history lesson, Lance remembers his time as the "Dairy Queen Q", and this movie's relation to the Iraq War. All this--and a whole lot more--on this

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01:59:43

406 - 28 Days Later (2002)

Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast) ·

2025/06/18

The Days Are Numbered ZOOMbie Month zooms ahead with the 2002 modern classic 28 DAYS LATER. In a post-apocalyptic Britain ravaged by a rage-inducing virus, a handful of survivors struggle to stay alive amid chaos and despair. Their journey reveals that the true threat may not be the infected, but the remnants of humanity itself. Also this week: Controversial, hot-button HAT TALK, Mars Bar vs Milky Way, and Lance gushes over the movie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON

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