Leighton Night with Brian Wecht

We're taking a week off and giving you two older minisodes from our Patreon. Sign up at patreon.com/leightonnight to get these every week (and also because you like the show). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're chillin. On this solo ep, we pop on an ambient track and talk about movie scores, being a theater kid, tyrannical teachers, Smokey Robinson, I Think You Should Leave, and more! To listen along with the TV gLitter track, check out Vespers here and sync up with us: https://on.soundcloud.com/JZFfh . Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find...

IT'S A GOOD ONE! I mean, they're all good, but wow-- this week we're joined by lawyer, professor, and children's radio show host Bill Childs (@billchilds) for a chat about Action Park, theme park accidents, roller coasters, music from our childhoods, a mysterious dinosaur album, tort law, and more! Bill is a sweetheart and a total mensch-- be sure to check out Bill's show at sparetherock.com ! Fol...

Wow! On this episode, we're joined by comedian, writer, and streamer Abby Russell (@ybbaaabby) for a chat about summer camp memories, unsettling prayers, banger titles for the Nintendo DS, defunct Nintendo services, pulling the curtain back on Mckamey Manor, convoluted lemon tree drama, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twit...

This week we're joined by the amazing composer, arranger, and producer Carlos Eiene (aka insaneintherainmusic) for a great chat about weird instruments, backpack flaws, Boston, paths towards low brass, and video game music. Are Brian and Carlos secretly the same person? Definitely not (and why did you even ask that?) but they have a lot more in common than either suspected! Follow Carlos at @insan...

On this very chill episode, we're joined by the lovely jigsaw puzzle Youtuber Karen Puzzles (@karenpuzzles) for an in-depth chat on all things puzzles: strategy, competitions, designing them, who makes the best ones, content to enjoy while solving them, and more! But before we get to all that: New Jersey. Enjoy. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can fi...

Wow! On this jam-packed ep, we're joined by actor and comedian Chris Grace (@chrisgracecomedy) for a chat about Zoomer soda, Homebody (+ other LESSER video games), why string theory isn't just jerking off in a corner, extreme horror movies, an Inside The What's Poppin' Studio, The Bear, and more! Seriously, we cover a lot of ground on this one and Chris is AWESOME. Don't miss it! You can get ticke...

We’re thrilled to have the stunningly talented Super Guitar Bros (@superguitarbros) back on the show for an intimate look at what it’s like to share a tour bus with Brian for a few months. You’ll hear about hijinks both on and off stage, as well as some SPICY HOT TAKES that’ll make you EXPLODE! Plus, you get to listen to Sam rave about his (brand redacted) electric car – wow! Follow us on Twitter...

This week's episode is part two of our call-in show, where we talked to wonderful people and pulled off a twist ending . Don’t miss the video for this one, available by signing up at any tier on our Patreon at patreon.com/leightonnight . Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter...

This week's episode is part one of our first-ever call-in show, where the recording method we used ***actually worked***. It was amazing talking to so many wonderful people, and now you get to hear the delightful results. Thanks so much to everyone who called, and stay tuned next week for part 2! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twit...

Wow! We're joined once again by documentarian Kevin Perjurer AKA Defunctland (@Defunctland) for a chat about cruise ships, bad jukebox musicals, Disney eats, theme park history, Deal or No Deal, and more! Kevin's the best and he makes amazing stuff, so please check out his channel if you haven't already. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian...

Wow! It's a delightful IRL episode, where we're joined by the very talented musician Tom Cardy (@Tomycardy) for a chat about American food, musical improv, bonding over comedy, self help, "making it", and NOT TOUCHING THE TABLE. Our live call-in show is TOMORROW, JUNE 24TH FROM 1-3PM PACIFIC! We'll post the Zoom link on socials if you wanna join us! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on In...

Horror enjoyers rejoice, we got a good one for you today! We're joined by the amazing horror illustrator Trevor Henderson (@slimyswampghost) for a chat about Skinamarink, The X-Files, Columbo, Sirenhead, Stephen King, and a lot more! We're recording our call-in show on Saturday June 24th from 1-4pm Pacific, so watch our socials for a link if YOU wanna be a guest on the show! Follow us on Twitter a...

It's another stellar solo ep from Leighton and Brian! This time we talk about UFOs, bad sci-fi, Lord of the Rings, grown up movies for kids, early aughts DVD menu games, Bacon numbers, famous roommates, and more! Check out Homebody on PC/Switch/xbox/Playstation, it would mean a lot to Leighton and Jory if ya did! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can f...

To celebrate the release of Homebody (!!!!!!!), we're once again joined by the inimitable @JoryGriffis for a wonderful conversation as well as a series of unexplained and inexplicable bits. In the middle of this chat we watch S1E05 of the acclaimed HBO drama series "The Sopranos", but we put the watchalong part on our Patreon ( patreon.com/leightonnight ) because of the extended periods of silence...

WHAT'S UP GAMERS! IT'S AN ABSOLUTE BANGER OF AN EPISODE! Today we're joined by the delightful podcaster and comedian Nick Wiger (@nickwiger) for a chat about the WGA Writers Strike, the Bing AI, the Monster... Mash, The Sopranos: Road To Respect for the PS2, and more! Don't miss this one! Get the new shirt (and pins, and hats) at merch.leightonnight.com and be sure to wishlist Homebody on Steam! I...

This episode is chock full of good vibes! We're joined by our friend and notorious sweetheart Nate Hanson, air traffic controller and all around cool dude. He's also the brother of some guy whose name I forget. We talk about school lunches, making sure planes get where they need to go, quarks, gluons, the Bahamas, bad conk, and more! This episode also features the debut of a CONTROVERSIAL!!! (NOT...

What a delight! On this stunning episode, we're joined by Youtube documentarian Dan Olson (@foldablehuman) AKA Folding Ideas for a wide ranging chat about decade trends, the pressure to top a big hit, digital real estate, Elden Ring, the Taco Bell metaverse wedding, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwe...

Leighton Night World Champion guest Jory Griffis joins us once again for another winner of an episode! We talk about Buckaroo Banzai, Pixar's weird morality plays, best needledrops, dreams, strange affectations, and Jory's upcoming horror game Homebody (that Leighton co-wrote)! Please wishlist Homebody on Steam. Do it for Jory. And because it's really good! https://store.steampowered.com/app/19593...

We're taking a week off and giving you two mini episodes from our Patreon! These originally came out on Nov 30 and Dec 7, 2022. If you want to get these EVERY WEEK, join our Patreon at patreon.com/leightonnight at the $5 or $15 level. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We went to Creator Clash 2 and recorded a special live episode with commentary from Vernon Shaw before and after the flight! This episode also features a special guest appearance from boxing impresario Brent Lilley - what a get! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttch...

It's no longer Leighton Night... it's LADIES' NIGHT with RACHEL WECHT! Leighton and Rachel have a chill chat about fashion, makeup, vacation looks, things women have to think about, books, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Ac...

On this episode, we do the only good thing we've ever done on this show: we make the ultimate tier list of Swears. Leighton learns what bath salts are. We discuss Curb Your Enthusiasm's jarring time skip. There's talk of books. And skincare. And Paul Verhoeven! Look, I'm testing a different format for these descriptions. You know, to feel something. Attempt unsuccessful; back to your regularly sch...

On this very funky episode, we're joined by the amazing musician Chaki (@ChakiFunkWizard) for a chat about WFMU, creative limitations, COEXIST stickers, worldbuilding, Trader Joe's, Peter Falk, how great Planet Booty is, and mooooore! Go on one of Chaki's tours by checking out punkrockgraveyardtour on Instagram! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can fi...

On this wonderful ep, we're joined by occult Youtuber Olivia Graves AKA The Witch of Wonderlust (@thewitchofwonderlust)! We talk smoochin' cool insects, witchcraft, thrifting, pole dancing, movies that are better than their books, and more! We even make a shocking VHS tape discovery-- don't miss it! Support Olivia on Patreon at patreon.com/thewitchofwonderlust . Follow us on Twitter at @leightonni...