5195 Podcast

The fellas recap what they've done to this point before getting to work on the script proper, talk about sticking with your goals, handling criticism, and forging forward.

With all the details dialed in, Brad & Jase start to orchestrate the logistics & action sequences of their western while deciding the ultimate MPAA rating they're shooting for to nail down an overall tone.      

With a genre and story set, the fellas start to flesh out the little details. Character names, what the town is called, nailing down an era, and fixing holes in the plot.

Brad & Jase celebrate the 1st Anniversary of their premier 1 year ago to the day (July 15th)! They take a look back at a year of episodes: their favorite & least favorite topics, funniest moments, the secret behind the show's name, & lot's more! Put your party hat on & celebrate with us!

In this first in a four-part journey, the fellas invite you - yes, YOU - on a rare fly-on-the-wall collaboration of a new script they're working on, and allow you in on the creative process as they decide what kind of genre and story they want to make! Get your pencils out, screenwriters! You'll wanna take notes!

brad & Jase discuss being introduced to Metal and the surrounding controversies behind this genre of music.    WARNING: There are themes and audio clips in this episode that may be triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

The fellas dive into their comic collections, discussing the ones they collected as kids to the ones that hold their interest today, and debate about their cinematic counterparts.

The fellas present their lists of 5 "chicken soup" movies they turn to when they're dealing with depression or sadness that automatically lift their spirits back up.

Brad & Jase discuss the possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe and talk about some of the stranger things they've seen in the sky that they can’t explain.

In a follow-up to the sequels that better their originals, the fellas discuss sequels that just weren't necessary. Not necessarily BAD sequels, but "what's the point" level sequels to films that nailed it on the first try. 

The fellas compare lists of sequels that they believe are better than the originals in what’s bound to be a controversial episode. Remember, “hate mail” can be directed towards Brad & Jase at   5195podcast@gmail.com !

The fellas talk to James about his passion for film, the importance of art in our culture, working with indie director Gregg Araki, and how these experiences grew into a steady, eclectic career that spans decades and includes such hits as "Doom Generation" "Donnie Darko", "Independence Day" and "Go".

The fellas interview iconic composer Harry Manfredini & learn about his beginnings, classical music, teaching filmmakers along with future composers, his opinions on temp tracks, & the importance of "feeling" the music!

The fellas interview Del Howison, co-owner of the world-famous horror bookstore Dark Delicacies. Many know him from the horror scene, but did you know about his beginnings in Detroit industrial film, his stint as a hand model, or his tour of duty in the Army’s Public Information Office? Learn all this & more on this episode! 

Brad & Jase lament the projects they began or planned that sadly never panned out for one reason or another. For example, Brad's "found footage" feature idea, Jase and his brother's "Saturday After Slaughter" review show, and an SOV horror film Jase and his friend Brian tried to get off the ground. 

In this final half of Marty Recio’s interview, the guys talk about collecting and his growing presence on TikTok with 62,000 followers & over 1 million likes! Marty also discusses traveling to Salem during Halloween, finding famous graves, visiting the real “Conjuring” house, a terrifying health scare, & visits from beyond!

The fellas sit down with Marty Recio, a frequent volunteer for Creep I.E., and talk about his introductions into horror, collecting autographs, meeting celebs, friendly people, and that "Truffle Shuffle" tattoo. 

The fellas take a look at some of their favorite "lesser-recognized" horror icons and side characters that are more deserving of recognition within the genre, hoping to shed some love on frightening or quirky performances that tend to be overlooked or forgotten about.

The fellas uncover the meaning of life, where 5195 is headed in 2024, and answer ALL of your questions in this VERY special Monday episode!!

Brad & Jase discuss the triumphant return of distributor label Anchor Bay Entertainment. They recall films the company released, exceptional bonus features they produced, along with the films Brad & Jase hunted down to purchase for their respective collections.

In this first in a recurring new series, the guys list the 13 "Halloween" films and rank them from "worst" to "best", discussing the franchise's strengths and weaknesses. There's bound to be some hot takes in here, but will they agree more often than not? What "Halloween" will come out triumphant on their lists? And will they ever be able to remember names? 

In the conclusion of our 3-Part interview with Jonny Ramaglia, the fellas discuss the fallout after the closing of Red 11 Pictures, their sneaker shop, re-connecting with each other, their creativity, & an update on Jonny's future projects, featuring his music. 

In this 2nd in the 3-Part interview with Jonny Ramaglia, he talks about hitting up a media school to get a certification, some hands-on experience with top-level audio equipment, & how he joined the Red 11 Production team & started filmmaking.

In this 1st of a 3-Part Interview, Jase returns to the studio as the fellas interview sound engineer & all-around renaissance artist Jonny Ramaglia, who talks about soaking up culture growing up all over the country, his days as a skateboarder, DJ, & eventually an artist. 

The fellas wrap up their conversation about genres they'd like to visit more of, discuss travel stress, new industry standards for script length, and Brad tries a new writing method of "stopping when the momentum is good".