Leighton Night with Brian Wecht

Whew, is this one a doozy! We're joined by dear friend and Halloween Queen, Suzy Berhow (@Mort3mer), for a lovely little chat about why you can't let your family have your skeleton, throwing candy at children, dealing with heavy messages, the ultimate fate of Rasputin's most upsetting body part, and vore! Wait. I meant 'more'. Definitely typed more. Not vore. There's none of that. We also set the...

Once you get past the first five minutes, this episode gets really good. We do promise there’s some great stuff in here, just not at the very beginning. For the first time in a very long time, we respond to an advice question, and continue on to discuss Andy Dick, theoretical physics, Leighton’s failed plans for October, and early 2000s Flash animation. What a ride! Follow us on Twitter at @leight...

It’s another “things get real” episode, with guest, Jonathan Young! We discuss toxic fandoms, the music business, the Normal Conquest of England, Tokyo Ghoul, and a lot more. If you like episodes with a lot of honest how-the-sausage-gets-made moments, this one’s for you. Find Jonathan at youtube.com/jonathanyoungmusic and @jonathanyoungmusic on socials. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and o...

It’s an episode full of science talk! We chat with science writer, Kate Gammon, about air quality, parenting little kids, banana slugs, magic shows, the Pacific Northwest, long distance relationships, and much more. Brian and Kate have been friends for a long time and this episode is full of heartwarming camaraderie, which is sure to be a hit with anyone who likes good vibes – which you do. Follow...

Brian starts things off at a low point, and things get worse from there. There's something for everyone in this episode, and by "something for everyone" we mean "nothing for anyone." Buckle up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our very first state of the union for the Leighton Night podcast, our producer Jerik Centeno joins us for a wonderful chat about musical blind spots, our favorite Nathan for You episodes, spam (email), spam (the food), the debut of several new segments, Leighton's claydate with Audrey, and more! It's a really good episode and you'll like it. Follow Jerik on Instagram @jerikcenteno and find his...

In this excellent 30th episode, we're joined by the lovely actor/cosplayer/host extraordinaire Mica Burton for a nearly 2 hour chat about all sorts of stuff: mental health in quarantine, sweet puppies, Brand Twitter, stage combat, even more Taco Bell outrage, plus Mica and Brian give Leighton a crash course on competitive fencing -- so, it's super good. Follow Mica on Twitter/Insta at @MicaBurton...

On today's absolute treat of an episode, we're joined by our dear friend and artist/designer extraordinaire Arthur Doyle AKA Lazerhorse for a lovely chat about water park disasters, strange Nova Scotian pharmacies, child gambling rings, the various crimes of the band TWRP, living/laughing/loving, and more. It's great. You'll like it. Follow Art on Twitter at @thelazerhorse and on Instagram at @laz...

In this extremely cute episode, Leighton and Brian catch up solo for the first time in a few weeks (with a special guest appearance from Audrey!). This mostly takes the form of an hour-long What's Poppin' where Brian learns what Homestuck is, Leighton has tumblr war flashbacks, plus chat about Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe/True Detective season 1/short story stuff. It's very good and we think...

It's the finale of our deep dive into the history of found footage! Let's delve into how a found footage movie with a budget of $15k became the most profitable film of all time, the story of the nipple that changed the internet forever, Internet urban legends, fake creepy video games, real creepy video games, Leighton's personal FF recommendations, and more! You can find Leighton on Twitter @grayl...

In the first ever Leightonless episode, Brian talks to science communicator and YouTuber Joe Hanson about lots of stuff, but mostly science. Topics discussed include: getting scooped, why Hank Green is great, the differences between physicists and biologists, human childbirth, and 20th century literature. There’s some real inside baseball stuff in here but don’t let that scare you because it’s a g...

On this inspirational, wonderful "wet mess" of an episode, we're joined by She-Ra showrunner/comics extraordinaire Noelle Stevenson for a chat about our relationships with expressing creativity/productivity in different mediums, exploring your identity through online doll makers, sorta-mourning for San Diego Comic Con, sharks with boobs, and more. It's a lovely conversation that we think you'll en...

Welcome back to our horror history series DEEP CUTS. On the second episode of our found footage series, join Leighton for a trek through some lesser known serial killer FF films, the invention of ARGs, the Jersey Devil, Cloverfield conspiracies, and a very deep dive into the most notorious found footage movie of all time: The Blair Witch Project. Our third and final episode of this series drops Au...

What an episode! Leighton and Brian are joined by the wonderful Wade Barnes (LordMinion777) for an inspiring chat about summer trick-or-treaters, Cincinnati chili, weird/cool houses, improv comedy, and more. It’s a mellow time with lots of fun stuff and you’re definitely not going to be disappointed, trust us. Follow Wade on Twitter & Instagram at @LordMinion777 and on Twitch at @Minion777. Follow...

On the first episode of our horror history series DEEP CUTS, join Leighton for a journey through the history of the found footage subgenre up to the early 90's-- including the importance of the War of the Worlds radio broadcast, Cannibal Holocaust, video nasties, Ghostwatch, and more. Part II drops August 7th. You can find Leighton on Twitter @graylish, and Leighton Night @leightonnight. For sourc...

Leighton and Brian talk with Jay Novella from The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe about critical thinking, subreddits (again, but different ones this time), space, Groundhog Day, media literacy, and - as always - the skyline of Hartford, CT. It's a good episode all around and definitely has some hot takes, so you'll like it for sure. Find out more about Jay at theskepticsguide.org , and follow us...

No guest this week, but there’s really only one thing you need to know: We play a ketchup commercial Leighton and her dad made when she was a kid. Listen and marvel, because everything you need for a happy and productive life exists within this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton a...

On this doozy of an episode, we have a chat with absurdly talented actress/musician/filmmaker/lovely friend Janina Gavankar about the wild tale of us meeting, the creative process, perfectionism, Drum Corps, the mysterious Netflix calculator, and more. It's delightful and we hope you enjoy it. Also be sure to check out Janina and Russo Schelling's short horror film "Stucco" on Youtube! If you like...

Brian and Leighton are joined by Jirard "The Completionist” Khalil for this unexpectedly emotional episode. Things get pretty real and we don’t want to give anything away here, but trust us - just listen. You won’t be disappointed. Follow Jirard at twitch.tv/thecompletionist , and follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagra...

OMG what a great episode!!! We got THE Gene Park, the gaming reporter from the Washington Post, to talk to us about which games make us emotional, Zoom/non-Zoom orgies, why Dan Avidan’s parents are great, and our favorite obscure video games. Gene is a wonderful guy and this is probably the best episode yet - you gotta hear this! Follow Gene on Instagram and Twitter at @genepark, and follow us on...

It’s the most graphic episode of Leighton Night ever - hooray! Brian and Leighton talk about medical mishaps, chiropractors, haunted houses, and a variety of other unsettling topics. There’s a lot of fun stuff in here for sure but if you’re on the squeamish side, just be careful - it gets pretty “real”. But in, like, a fun way. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_n...

Wow, what an episode! Leighton, Brian, and Josh Henderson (Continue Show, M Class Podcast, Cracking the Spine) talk about every single thing under the sun, including but not limited to: Mathew Lillard, the “Corn Porn” subreddit, escapist science fiction, Leighton’s idea for a Buzzfeed thinkpiece, and Brian’s intense dislike of cheese. Amazing, right? Follow Josh on Twitter at @Henderson1983, and f...

This week's mini is even more mini than usual, since we feel that now is not the time to prioritize our voices. Listen to this brief discussion of where we're at (we're releasing it to all tiers on Patreon, as well as on the RSS feed), and most importantly, visit the links below to see some actions you can take to demonstrate the value of black lives and stand up for racial justice. https://blackl...

Taco Bell and butts - these are just two of the very intellectual topics you’ll hear in this outstanding conversation between Leighton, Brian, and Josh Cantero from Planet Booty. Additionally, we discuss nerdy brass instruments, favorite breakfasts, post-breakup dating, bad juices, flirting, and vastly more. This is a good one! Follow Josh on Instagram and Twitter at @jceastb, and follow us on Twi...

In this flat-out stunner of an episode, Leighton and Brian are joined by YouTuber/streamer/entrepreneur Dodger (@dexbonus) for a discussion of weird collections, British customer service, swearing, The Misfits, the best fictional universes to live in, and, of course, candlepin bowling. Follow Dodger on Instagram and Twitter at @dexbonus, and follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram...