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Get behind the wheel and go this week, as we visit two weird road-based films. First up, Darryll and Desmond dig into the bizarre David Lynch film Lost Highway. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid takes 1977's The Car for a spin. Turn on the radio and listen for these: "Dub Driving" by Angelo Badalamenti, "I'm Deranged (Edit)" by David Bowie, "Arrested for Driving While Blind" by ZZ Top, and "Somethi...

This week, Adam and Jeff return with new recruit Scot to help Desmond answer questions like "Why's it burnt?" and whether or "not the bees" as they dig into the cinematic trashterpiece, the 2006 remake of The Wicker Man. Then, Tom Deja pays tribute to the late great Rutger Hauer in his review of Blind Fury. Of course, there are songs: "Sacrifice Theory" by AFI., "The Wicker Man" by Iron Maiden, "B...

Our Comic-Con International: San Diego 2019 coverage begins with interviews of the Batman Beyond cast and crew! Thanks to Donovan Morgan Grant and his crew, we hear from: director James Tucker, writers Stan Berkowitz and Bob Goodman, actors Kevin Conroy and Will Friedle, and producer Glen Murakami. Please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/earth_2.

This week Desmond and Tom Deja have a frank discussion about mental health and its portrayal in genre cinema through their review of an unlikely film: The Voices. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews The Limehouse Golem. Songs included: "Voices" by Sturgill Simpson, "The Fox" by Black Ingvars, "Golem" by The Maladies, and "Mirror Reflection & The Hammer Reinvention" by Woods of Ypres. Send fee...

This week on Dread Media, we welcome director Timo Vuorensola to talk about the sequel to his 2012 film Iron Sky: Iron Sky: The Coming Race. We talk about the weather, weird conspiracy theories people tell, and how Tom Green and Udo Kier got along on set. Then, Desmond and Tom go underground with their review of the teen horror comedy Slaughterhouse Rulez. Songs: "In the Craters on the Moon" by Th...

This week on Dread Media, venture back to Desmond's teenagehood, or just see what it was like as Duane and Des review the wonderful Boys in the Trees. Then, stick around for something Desmond might have liked in his teenage years as he reviews Rondo. Songs included: "Drowning in a Daydream" by Corrosion of Conformity, "1996" by Marilyn Manson, "Blood Sisters" by Huntress, and "Alive and Screaming"...

We all know that the odd-numbered Star Trek film are trash, right? Not so much, actually. While Star Trek III: The Search for Spock might not be the most exciting Trek film ever made, it does introduce Christopher Lloyd as the ruthless Klingon Commander Kruge, lays groundwork for future films, and sees the destruction of the beloved Enterprise. It also begs some hard-to-discuss questions pertainin...

Departing briefly from earthly geeky subjects to heavenly nerdy ones, Christian and guest host Mixie Plum assemble a pantheon of their favorite gods and depictions of deities, as well as chronicle the gravest acts of divine douchiness. Please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/earth_2.

This week on Dread Media, Desmond welcomes Tom Deja to discuss the two films in the Dr. Phibes series (The Abominable Dr. Phibes and Dr. Phibes Rises Again), as well as all the Dr. Phibes films that weren't. On top of that, we've got tunes: "War March of the Priests" by Basil Kirchin, "Abominable Dr. Phibes" and "Dr. Phibes Rises Again (Demo)" by The Misfits, and "My Sky" by Tengger Calvary. RIP N...

An episode of Hey, an Actor that has been three-plus years in the making, The Brothers Wilson are able to use The Year of the Rings to finally talk about the crown prince of motion-capture: Andy Serkis. The coverage of The Lord of the Rings is picked up with the full debut of Smeagol / Gollum in The Two Towers, whilst further mo-cap is covered in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of The Adventures of...

Remember that time Darryll and I got really drunk and reviewed Creepshow 2? I don't. But there was digital audio evidence, and that's what this week's episode is. So, watch out for those cigar store Indians, be suspicious of black garbage bags in lakes, look both ways before crossing the street, and enjoy this week's episode! We also give away two copies of Us on Blu-ray. Tunes: "The Fate Before F...

This week on Dread Media, we take a look at a slate of 2019 horror films. First up, Desmond goes solo on a review of Us (and offers a giveaway of said film). Then, Tom Deja reviews the brand new Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Finally, Tom and Des team up on a review of The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot. Songs included: "Down the Rabbit Hole" by Michael Abels, "I Got 5 On It (Tethered...

This week on Dread Media, day drink with us and discover the differences between Monster Movies and Monsta Movies as the Alpha and Omega of an unsung horror franchise are reviewed. First, Darryll and Desmond are pretty sure they would have enjoyed Tremors even if they didn't start drinking before noon. Then, Tom stops by to help Des come to grips with the fact that he really likes the latest entry...

Hannah and Jim return to discuss the recent merger of Lion Forge Comics and ONI Press. Please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/earth_2.

This week on Dread Media, Darryll and Desmond review the sleazy and bizarre Italian zombie film Burial Ground. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews Herschell Gordon Lewis' Blood Feast. Then, tunes: "I Walked with a Zombie" by Roky Erickson & The Aliens, "Burial Ground" by FKU, "Bloodfeast" by The Misfits, and "The Wind and More" by Roky Erickson & The Explosives. Send feedback to: dreadmediapod...

The people voted! As such, the fifth instalment of The Year of the Rings on Hey, an Actor is to feature fiction's favorite gardener: Sean Astin. The Brothers Wilson chart their featured actor's pre-Samwise career from his child star hit The Goonies through to cult 90s hit Encino Man to, well, Icebreaker. The coverage hits upon important subjects, such as the career trajectory of Bruce Campbell, th...

Dave and Ian conclude their re-watch of Firefly. In "The Message," Mal and Zoe are sent the corpse of an old war comrade that isn't as dead as he first appears to be. In "Heart of Gold" an old friend of Inara's asks for help to protect one of her employees from a local landowner. And, in "Objects in Space," as the crew debate as to the best course of action to deal with an increasingly erratic Riv...

Thanks to Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, Thanos has proven himself to be one of cinema's deadliest villains. However, nothing compares to his comic book self, especially his assault on the universe as seen in the epic six-issue miniseries The Infinity Gauntlet. With that in mind, strap in, 'cause Dan and Mike are about to discuss The Mad Titan's original reign of terror! Please visi...

This week on Dread Media, Desmond and Duane take a look at A Taste of Phobia, an anthology film based around obscure fears. Is it any good? We're afraid not. Then, Rich the Monster Movie Kid reviews The Curse of La Llorona. Of course, there are tunes: "Fear" by Heaven & Hell, "Apopathodiaphulatophobie" by Igorrr, "Screaming in the Night" by Krokus, and "Truth is Dead" by Mark Morton (feat. Randy B...

The Flickchart Forum returns, with Ian Wilson hosting another two guests as they take on the very first character-based subject matter: Batman. As The Caped Crusader celebrates his 80th birthday, his cinematic outings between 1966 and 2017 are examined, with more than a few nods to World's Finest Podcast and The Dark Knight Discussions. Also: find out who gave up time on their birthday to record t...

Let's get weird! First up, Tom joins Desmond to discuss Russia's answer to the Marvel movies: Guardians. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid continues Martian Mondays to take a look at John Carpenter's greatest failure: Ghosts of Mars. And, of course, there are tunes: "Guardians" by Halloween, "Mother Russia" by Iron Maiden, "Mars Need Women" by Rob Zombie, and "Russian Sleep Experiment" by Broken Hop...

After the slow-moving visual spectacle that was Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the guys spend nearly three hours gushing over the epic that is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Themes of life, death, aging, and rebirth are explored, as are thoughts of space-flutes and keytars. (Notes: Guard your ears around 1:56:10. This is also a repackaged version of The Edge of Forever 48.) Please visit our Patr...

Ian and Dave are back for three more episodes of Firefly. In "Ariel" Simon hires the crew to help him and River break into an advanced hospital to scan River's brain. In "War Stories" Wash and Zoe's marital difficulties lead to Wash joining Mal on a drop, only for them to both be captured by a vengeful Niska. In "Trash" Mal comes across Saffron during a smuggling job and she offers to let them in...

This week on Dread Media, it's a science fiction double feature! First up, Tom and Desmond take on the regrettable Netflix production, Extinction. Then Rich the Monster Movie Kid continues his Martian Mondays with a review of Mission to Mars. There are out of this world tunes too: "Extinction Event" by Ramming Speed, "Countdown to Extinction" by Megadeth, "Life on Mars" by David Bowie, and "Scienc...

It's an Ask Me Anything episode of Dread Media! In this episode, your intrepid host fields questions from you, the listeners, on topics such as music, movies, podcasting, writing, and the appeal of Glenn Danzig. There are tunes too, culled from Desmond's favorite recent records: "I Want to Tear the World Apart" by Ringworm, "Fought the Line" by Dub Trio feat. Troy Sanders, "My Kinda Movie" by The...