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On today's show, we discuss the lesser-known sequel to 1982's 'Poltergeist', POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE (1986)! We discuss the difference in quality between the original film and its sequel, the quality of visual effects, getting attacked by braces, the haunted tequila worm, H. R. Geiger's involvement, an odd idiom for sunshowers, the use of butterflies, and so much more! We also discuss 28 Ye...

If you play this podcast backwards it might summon demons but there is also a really nice recipe for bruschetta! Welcome to SPOOKY SEASON as we review THE GATE (1987)! Steven watched this way too young but it made an impact. Does it hold up for Brent and Steven in 2025? We also talk about VFX Artists React 102 on YouTube* where they discuss the awesome vfx of The Gate, Zodiac (Robert Graysmith nov...

LIVE FROM THE AMERICAN SOUTH, IT'S LET'S TALK ABOUT STUFF! Have you ever wondered if a TV show can have its own biopic? Well you're in luck, because we answer that very question as we discuss 2024's 'SATURDAY NIGHT'! We discuss the incredible cast, the claustrophobic cinematography, how the first episode of "Saturday Night" differs from SNL as we know it today, working in a creative capacity withi...

Today is the continuation of Episode 421 with Steven’s favorite band THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT for 2015’s ’Songs of God and Whiskey’! This awesome rock band with orchestral elements and poetic lyrics rolled up their sleeves, stripped back the layers, and gave us a second, more acoustic record as a surprise addition to the release of ‘Dope Machines’ because they’re just that kind and cool and we are...

Today we review the fourth studio album from Steven’s favorite band THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT, 2015’s ’Dope Machines’! This amazing rock band with orchestral elements and poetic lyrics opened themselves up to new adventures with the synth-heavy new album and we enjoy a deep dive into the music and meaning. Come back on Friday for PART 2 of this episode where we review THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT’s fif...

For Episode 420 we honor the original best buds with the hilarious UP IN SMOKE (1978)! We talk about drum ninjas, green cars, and some other stuff we can’t remember now. You just have to listen to find out! We also talk about this awesome stuff: The Hives in concert, R.I.P.D. (2013), Eerie International’s 420th podcast episode, Fixed (2025 Netflix), and Jaws 3D (50th Anniversary)! ————————————————...

On today's show, we discuss the 2003 family-friendly comedy film, SCHOOL OF ROCK! We talk about Richard Linklater's approach in directing this movie, Jack Black's energetic performance, the amazing cast of kids, the music included in the movie, school uniforms, & so much more! We also discuss Twisted Metal (Peacock TV Series), The Cleansing Hour (2019 Shudder Original film), & the startling phenom...

Today we crack up and catch up on a truly random assortment of pop culture: Thunderbolts* (2025), Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), Detroiters (TV series), Adolescence (Netflix), Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025), High Fidelity (novel by Nick Hornby), High Fidelity (2000), The Holdovers (2023), Woman of the Hour (2024 Netflix), and Civil War (2024)! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff d...

Join us today as we wind down our Summer Cinema Series by discussing the 2018 horror film, SUMMER OF 84! It's a conversation of opposing opinions as we talk about the various characters, the clues to the killer's identity, whether or not subverting expectations would have been a better direction to go, and the joys of looking something up using microfiche. We also talk about Snack Shack (2024), Th...

Are you ready for the summer? Are you ready for a good time? Sorry of the delay but we finally get back to the summer camp vibes with MEATBALLS (1979), the fun and inspirational prototypical camp movie! We are joined by Eric Bookout, author of the recently released book MANKILLER - a story told across the past and present day involving Native American lore, the woods, and full moons around Tulsa,...

Here’s thumpthin': Today we get caught up on some recent pop culture we’ve consumed, including, Squid Game Sn 3 (Netflix), Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob (comic), and Monster Island (2025)!* *Now Listener, you might be wondering why there are only three topics within this one-hour and twenty-eight minute runtime, and the answer WILL NOT surprise you: Tangents. We explore many. (It’s more of a featu...

Join us today as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ‘JAWS'* by discussing it’s sequel, 1978’s JAWS 2! We delve into the slasher-esque feel of the film, Roy Scheider's quality performance despite not wanting to do the film, director Jeannot Szwarc's approach to directing the sequel to the first blockbuster film, murky water, "Brucette" the shark, the bullet-making scene, Chief Brody's 'Flat Shark...

We keep the good summer times comin’ with the weird but delightful ONE CRAZY SUMMER (1986)! We talk about classic 80’s teen movie tropes, the love (or hate) for Bobcat Goldthwait, classic summer foods and more! 

We also talk about Friendship (2025) and Superman (2025)! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS...

Our summer movie series continues as we discuss the 1989 hit comedy, WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S! We discuss the zaniness of the plot, how realistic the Bernie corpse looked during the stunts, the rooftop beach scene, lighthouses, the sequel's animated opening sequence, foot fondling, and much more! We also talk about: Séance on a Wet Afternoon (opera), Superman (2025), and our experience finally gaining...

We continue with our summer movie series as we discuss the seminal teen hangout movie DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993)! We talk about the amazing cast and soundtrack, the poetic writer/director Richard Linklater, and the greatest hangout vibe ever created on film! We also talk about Liquid Death Deathberry Inferno, Predator: Killer of Killers (2025), ‘Alright Alright Alright: The Oral History of Richard...

On today's show, we kickoff a month-long theme of Summer-related film beginning with the lesser-known 1987 film, SUMMER SCHOOL! We discuss the various characters of the film, the fun way that horror is incorporated into the plot, whether or not the dog from the movie poster actually wears sunglasses in the movie, and more! We also discuss Summer School Teachers (1974), Mission: IMPOSSIBLE 1-8 (fil...

Today we finish JuneToons with the weirdly charming, violently alarming TV show CHAINSAW MAN (2022)! We also talk about Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025), turtles eating strawberries, Gatorade’s best flavors, Sour Patch Kids Fruits Mix, the secret origins of the movie Meet the Parents (2000), Steven gets Stream Curious about anime, and Brent eyes a big boy smash cake in his future! ————...

JuneToons continues as we discuss Miyazaki's secretive 2023 film, THE BOY AND THE HERON! We discuss the cast, the plot, the gorgeous animation, and so much more in this SPOILER-filled episode! We also talk about: Eerie International's 450th episode (podcast), The Second Civil War (1997), Ninja Scroll (1993), Gargoyles #1 Facsimilie Edition (comic), celebrating Friday the 13th, a Mark Twain devil c...

Today we continue JuneToons, our month-long celebration of animated movies & TV shows, with the amazing TV show GARGOYLES (1994)! We talk about the opening 5 episodes, known as “The Awakening”. We also discuss dogs going grocery shopping, Invincible seasons 2 & 3 (Prime Video), horse strippers, Snack Shack (2024), and boudin balls plus our new musical Frog Leg Grease! ———————————————————— To see i...

On today's show, we kick-off JuneToons, a month-long celebration of animated movies & TV shows! Despite this, we somehow begin the month talking about what seems to be a mostly live-action film, 2022's CHIP 'N DALE RESCUE RANGERS! We discuss our experience with the original Rescue Rangers TV show, the meta-narrative of the film, the incredible voice cast, the huge amount of cameos, "Ugly Sonic", a...

Today we bring you all the best and worst Pop Culture has to offer! Come check out us talking about this stuff: Electrick Children (2012), The City of the Dead (1960), Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor (DC Comics), Strange Darling (2023), Pee-Wee as Himself (HBO Original docuseries), Heart Eyes (2025), and Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discusse...

Join us today as we bring back an old segment, the Pop(culture) Quiz, where we discuss music, games, comics, food, and more! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltasp...

We’ve got all the good times your ears can handle with a fun-filled episode about LOVE AND MONSTERS (2020)! We talk about the great cast, the gross-out monsters, being afraid of holes, and so much more! We also talk about this stuff: Tattoos of celebrities’ faces on our body, RC Cola’s new Zero Sugar varietal, Christian metal music, the 2024 comedy-horror ‘Y2K’ and the accompanying episode 44.75 o...

Join us today as we get real silly and discuss some pop culture, including: Venom: The Last Dance (2024), Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Disney+), Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+), Thunderbolts* (2025), Wolf Man (2025), & The Pitt (Max)! All this plus: Our new LTAS! logo, the unique plot of the 2012 film 'Electrick Children', parades, SpaghettiOgurt, Turd-E, and so much more! ——————————————...

We end GodzillApril with a titan of a film - GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)! We talk about the award-winning effects work, the color palette and the “war movie” look vs the black-and-white version and its impact, and we have finally found the humans in these monster stories that we love! All that plus this bag of chips: We gush over the Wrestlemania 41 match of John Cena and Cody Rhodes, Brent talks ab...