Bots, Bugs, and Babes

On this special epsiode of Bots, Bugs, and Babe, I welcome author John LeMay to the show to discuss his new book Kong Unmade: The Lost Films of Skul Island. Join us as we delve into John’s new book (and a few of his other books as well), as we [...]

“Don’t cry, Ann…Perhaps you should cry. The rest of us’ve got to have any hope that this life was….not wasted.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes; my father (Al Jaconetti) and I celebrate our 3 Year Anniversary as we look back at the 60th anniversary of The Hideous [...]

“They were all evil and remain evil after death.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I celebrate Valentine’s Day for 2019 with 1970’s The Vampire Lovers. We delve into every aspect of this Ingrid Pitt cult classic, as we discuss this Hammer film. [...]

“The US Navy. It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure!” As we open 2019, Bots, Bugs, and Babes goes way under the sea, as my father (Al Jaconetti) and I cover 1989’s Deepstar Six. As we turn the clock back 30 years, we join the the underwater creature feature [...]

“Help me cut the choice meats.” On this very special end of 2018 episode, my brother, Luke Jaconetti (Earth Destruction Directive) joins me as we explore Yor, The Hunter From The Future (1983). We cover a film that must be seen to be believed. This Italian-French-Turkish co-production was “based” on [...]

“Well, I’m on his tail now. There’s nowhere safe.” On this special Christmas edition of Bots, Bugs, And Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I celebrate the season with episode #50! This time out we get in the spirit of the holiday with the semi-sorta-remake / reimagining known as Silent [...]

“Who do you think they are, Neiman Marcus? They don’t take plastic.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, And Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I cover the Chuck Russell’s 1988’s remake of The Blob. We turn the clock back 30 years, as we delve into all the different aspects [...]

“Now let me get this straight. You’re telling me that these, these things are inside the Golden Gate Bridge, one. Two, that they only come out at night. And three, that they’re responsible for the death of fifteen or more kids and three of my police officers?” On this special [...]

“In a different way, perhaps, I am fearful when I see people substituting fear for reason.” On this epsiode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I cover 1951’s The Day The Earth Stood Still. Join us as we discuss one of the most influential science fiction [...]

“Yeah, it’s like the garage sale from hell.” On this episode of Bots. Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I are bringing you a special episode for Halloween as we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Wrong Turn (2003). Join us as we delve into the production and creation [...]

“How about a special featurette, with a border of roses? An interview with the two girls victims, in Heaven, with a cellestial choir in the background” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, join my father (Al Jaconetti) and I as we travel to Las Vegas in 1972 and [...]

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I will get to read feedback from our Jason and the Argonauts (1963) episode and then we will do a JerseyFest 2018 show report. We will talk about the entire weekend, including the Phantom of the Opera [...]

“I had this dream and I came here to make sure that it didn’t come true” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I am joined by my brother Luke Jaconetti. To celebrate having the having the host of Earth Destruction Directive on this month, we of course decide [...]

“Dan, I’m dead! Please bury me!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, And Babes, my dad (Al Jaconetti) and I rap up the summer of 2018 with 1981’s Dead & Buried. Join us as we delve into this film brought to you by the writers of Alien (1979). We will [...]

“Hecate, Queen of Darkness, revenge yourself against Thessalians. Deliver to me the choldren of the hydra’s teeth, the children of the night!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, And Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I discuss the 1963 Ray Harryhausen masterpiece Jason and the Argonauts. We will cover all [...]

“That old woman scares the piss out of me!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, And Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I celebrate Father’s Day with 1988’s Pumpkinhead. Join us as we look at Stan Winston’s directorial debut, which is based on a poem by Ed Justin. We cover [...]

“At least we’ve got it stopped.” “Yeah, as long as the Artic stays cold.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, we kick off the summer of 2018 with 1958’s The Blob. Join my father (Al Jaconetti) and I as we explore this classic from the 1950’s! We explore [...]

“Three of the leaves will make enough fluid to keep Kharis’ heart beating. Once each night, during the cycle of the full moon, you will dissolve three tana leaves and give the fluid to Kharis.” On this special Mother’s Day epsiode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my special guest Derek [...]

“Yeah, blondes are scarce around here.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I discuss one of the most influential movies of all time. We present to you 1933’s King Kong! We will cover all aspects of this film from pre-production to story to [...]

Ages ago, in a long lost part of the world, the Mayans worshiped a terrifying godess! On this special episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, we present Caltiki, The Immortal Monster (1959). Join us as we investigate some Mayan ruins and encounter a creature wants to eat the world! All [...]

“Doesn’t anything work around here?” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, we celebrate our 2 Year Anniversary with 1973’s Westworld. Join my father (Al Jaconetti) and I as we delve into this classic that seems even realer than the real thing. We will explore all the different aspects [...]

On this very special episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I am joined by my guest Ralph Sutter. This time out we present his new Demonoid resin bust Kickstarter! Join us for a great discussion about this exciting new project and how it was created. Please check out the Kickstarter [...]

On this very special episode, the two TITANS of the TTF Network meet again, as Earth Destruction Directive (hosted by Luke Jaconetti) meets Bots, Bugs, and Babes (hosted by Jason Jaconetti)! But this time, they are joined by Mac McClintock, the creator of the Titanicus! Titanicus is a brand new [...]

“You will never escape me, you are the one in my dreams of blood!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I celebrate Valentine’s Day as we discuss 1960’s The Leech Woman. We delve into every aspect of this film, from production to distribution [...]

On this special episode, the titans of the TTF Network collide, as Earth Destruction Directive (hosted by Luke Jaconetti) meets Bots, Bugs, and Babes (hosted by Jason Jaconetti) for their first Monster Mash Movie Preview! Them Jaconetti Boys will be covering the upcoming Pacific Rim 2: Uprising, Rampage, and Jurassic [...]