Apocalypse Video

And we’re back with another jawesome episode of Street Sharks! I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me again as we prepare for some exploratory surgery is Ruler of the Wasteland and born again Street Sharks fanboy, Immortan Hoof. Listen as we discuss how Street Sharks’ second episode ups the ante when it comes to network-approved body horror; the toy line continues to grow as the street sharks...

I’ll be honest...I’m not in the best shape. In a post-apocalyptic world filled with constant sandstorms and varying degrees of radioactive fallout I don’t always find the time to get to the gym like I should. Thankfully, Apocalypse Video’s own Ryan Caldwell has motivated me to get off my butt and start turning my mush into muscles! But alas, lifting weights isn’t enough. To reach true bodily perfe...

The 1990s proved to be an interesting transition for pop culture. CGI started to replace practical effects in our summer blockbusters, things went from being “radical” to totally “ as if!”, and kids cartoons would ditch family friendly sensibilities and go hardcore to the ex- treeeeeme . And among all of these roided out muscle freaks, there are perhaps none more jawsome than the half man/half sha...

They say never meet your heroes, and usually that’s the case ( I’ll never forgive Carrot Top for humiliating me in front of my friends and family...but that’s a story for another day) , but every so often, you run into a celebrity that lives up to the hype; one that makes you feel good and isn’t a completely self absorbed a-hole. Unfortunately, now that we live in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, cel...

Just when we thought we were done with the George Lucas references, we get our second and final Godzilla entry in the Saturday Morning Apocalypse “Godzilla Power Hour”: The City in the Clouds .    I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as always is my faithful overlord and patron of the animated arts, Immortan Hoof.   Listen as we discuss the rampant IP theft from Hanna Barbera and Mr. Star W...

It was only a matter of time, but Godzilla has returned to Apocalypse Video, and this time...he’s bringing his nephew. I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me once again as we attempt to revive the childhood pastime of waking up early to watch Saturday morning cartoons is Ruler of the Wasteland and Patron of the Animated Arts, Immortan Hoof. Listen as we discuss Godzilla’s greatest foe: Standa...

Just when we thought we had seen the worst of the Wuzzles, we are treated to their final episode, What’s Up, Stox? -- a dark look into what happens when a bunch of animal hybrids get their hands on a money tree. I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as we conclude this look into Disney’s forgotten ripoff of the Care Bears is Ruler of the Wasteland and aspiring zillionaire, Immortan Hoof. Lis...

Ahhh, 1985; a year filled with wonder. Back to the Future reigned at the box office, New Coke assaulted our taste buds, and The Goonies taught us to “never say die!”...but meanwhile, during all of these pop culture milestones, something was happening on television screens across America. Unbeknownst to parents and their kiddos, aged 2-4, they were getting a subliminal lesson in mental anguish by a...

This is David “Video-man” Snider bringin’ ya another episode of Apocalypse Video -- come back... Well, I’m sorry to say, Mike and Ryan have done it again. They’ve gone and disrespected the trucker lingo - right to a War Rig driver’s face, no less! But worry not, wastelanders. I’m on the case! Luckily, one of us at the store knows of the honorable heritage of the Truckers and ain’t about to let thi...

Just when we thought the escapades of G.I. JOE couldn’t get any crazier, Skeletons in the Closet comes around and turns the absurdity levels to the MAX! I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as we wrap up our G.I JOE double feature is Ruler of the Wasteland and patron of the animated arts, Immortan Hoof. Listen as we discuss how G.I. JOE goes full on Scooby Doo , replete with satanic cult me...

When you’re the wasteland’s most feared and powerful warlord, your appetites tend to be vast - and cartoon consumption is no exception. With the animated portion of the Krypto-Cast complete (... for now ), the quest to satiate Immortan Hoof’s thirst for fresh cartoons continues. But rather than focus on one series like we did with Superman, I decided why not offer the Ruler of the Wasteland a wide...

The 1990s were a helluva time to be a movie fan. Films like Jurassic Park and Terminator 2: Judgement Day would usher in the CGI era, wowing us each year with the wonders of computer wizardry, leaving practical effects and stunt work further and further in the past with each successive blockbuster. But one film would buck the trend and remind us of the glory days of stunt men - making audiences ex...

They say time is a flat circle, and if the hole in spacetime in our foreign films section is any indication, that saying is correct. I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as we saddle up for an old fashioned spaghetti western adventure are fellow cinephiles and rootin’ tootin’ cowpokes Ryan Caldwell, Michael Althouse, and special guest and inter-dimensional traveler, Eric Smith. Listen as we...

It is time. After seventeen installments, the Apocalypse Video Krypto-Cast is finally coming to an end...for now ( let’s just say a group of fanatic followers and their God, “Zack Snyder”, refuse to let a certain team-up film die ). And what better timing, as it has become wildly apparent that the once great Superman animated shorts took a huge nosedive when the series switched hands. I’m your hos...

With all of the Ptera-People incidents we’ve had at the store in the past year, it’s a remarkably timely surprise that the subject of the latest Krypto-Cast happens to be --SPOILER-- Bird People. Who knew a cartoon from the 1940s would still be relevant all these years later? I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as I advocate for Bird-People rights is ruler of the wasteland and lover of car...

Welcome back to the podcast where time stops and the magic never ends! I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as always are fellow cinephiles and roller disco fanatics Michael Althouse and Ryan Caldwell. This week, things get a little trippy around Apocalypse Video. I know I’ve had my fair share of Mountain Dew Livewire induced hallucinations before, but this latest one was so vivid, so amazi...

If there’s anything that Indiana Jones has taught us, it’s that if your franchise is starting to lose steam, bring in the Nazi's for some relief villain pitching. After all, like Indy, Superman really hates those guys too. I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as we are treated to a surprise acid trip is ruler of the wasteland and lover of cartoons, Immortan Hoof. Listen as we discuss the gn...

I never thought I’d say this, but thank God for mummies! After what seemed like an eternity of boring crap and propaganda films comes a halfway decent installment of Superman in The Mummy Strikes! I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as I crack open this sarcophagus is ruler of the wasteland and a King by his own hand, Immortan Hoof. Listen as we discuss the only Superman villain to ever sc...

After a month of the Krypto-Cast ruling the apocalyptic airwaves, I am proud to announce that Apocalypse Video is back with an all new, non-Superman related episode! ( Don’t worry Krypto fans, Superman will be back faster than you can say “is this miniseries over with yet?” ) I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as we tackle “the toughest, most relentless American film in a long time” are f...

If wartime propaganda and flat out racism weren’t enough, then get ready for Famous Studios’ most thrilling addition to the Superman mythos: boredom (aka Destruction Inc. ). I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me again as we try to figure out what the hell was going on in this episode is ruler of the wasteland, Immortan Hoof. Listen as we discuss the return of the Daily Planet’s resident Loon...

Just when we thought we’d already seen the depths of the Famous Studios era of Superman...we get Eleventh Hour , a flat out propaganda film and arguably the most infamous of the 1940s Superman cartoons. Strap in folks, this one’s going to be brutal. I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as we put on our cringe faces is the ruler of Citadel and an all around good guy (minus the occasional can...

Well, folks, we’ve made it. After ten installments of the Krypto-Cast, we have finally hit bottom with our eleventh chapter: Showdown - truly the height of mediocrity in a once enjoyable series of cartoon shorts. I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as we both try our best from nodding off is ruler of the wasteland and lover of (good) cartoons, Immortan Hoof. Listen as we discuss a doppelga...

The Krypto-Cast returns with its tenth installment, and boy...do we miss the Fleischer’s already. That’s right, folks - we are now in the Famous Studios era of Superman, and with it comes an abundance of racism and xenophobia. You know, everything you want your children to see in their cartoons.  I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as we collectively facepalm is ruler of the wasteland and...

Just when you thought you were safe from another convoluted story line...the body count continues! I’m your host, David Snider, and joining me as I recount the further adventures of Jason Voorhees are fellow cinephiles and camp counselor trainees Ryan Caldwell, Michael Althouse, and special guest (formally presumed murderer) Mara. Listen as we discuss our childhoods watching horror marathons and s...

If my time working at Apocalypse Video has taught me anything, it’s that the answer to most of life’s questions can be found in movies...most of the time, anyway. When it comes to the matter of wanting to transform myself into an animal in order to one-up my ptera-speaking friend, sadly, the movies did not hold the answer I was looking for. Thankfully, while I may not have found a viable transform...