The AndyPlex

Joining The Plex to discuss the 2007 double bill "Grindhouse" is producer, actor, and content creator Anton "Ace" Bassey. In this episode - this cinephile duo rev their engines to discuss Tarantino's "Death Proof." Kurt Russell plays the sinister "Stuntman Mike," a relic of yesteryear who has turned his stunt car into a killing machine. Stuntman Mike has operated with impunity thus far, targeting...

Talent manager, and pop culture savant Desiree Middlebrook returns to take another STAB at podcasting with Andy Plex to discuss the game changing meta horror slasher from Wes Craven -- 1996's "Scream." "Scream," now 30 years old, has Desiree and Andy going back to their early teenage years to remember the impact this film had on them then, and to see its lasting effect now in 2026. Why is this fil...

Now Sixpeeting as guest host is film historian and film commentator Kryzstofer that 70s Guy! Andy Plex and 70s just got to see "Star Trek 4 : The Voyage Home" on the big screen with live Q and A with Sulu himself - George Takei! Join these two as they voyage into the depths of Star Trek's funniest and warmest installation - mining for lessons and rhetoric to take back to the present here in 2026!...

Joining Andy Plex for his 5th episode of the show is filmmaker, commentator, film historian, and political activist Kryzstofer that 70s Guy! Back to talk about "Star Trek : The Motion Picture" (1979) on the franchise's 60th, these two warp away to look at why this film's lessons are beckoning right now as the world undergoes a consciousness shift. This pair believes this film's themes of love, com...

Audio engineer, podcaster, and cinephile Mike Lawhorn joins Andy Plex to discuss the misunderstood gem "The Apple" (1980). This episode joins the "Heretic" series to shed light on misunderstood films regarded initially as bad. The Cannon produced musical "The Apple" is finding its audience decades later. It is a rock opera that BITES TO THE CORE of issues such as fascism, police state, gender equa...

Returning The Andy Plex alumnus Ryan Grassmeyer is back to discuss "Home for the Holidays" (1995). Why does this film endure at 30? Why is it a Thanksgiving and holiday masterpiece? It marks Jodie Foster's sophomore directorial outing. After winning 2 acting oscars and now entering her 30s, Jodie looks to take on the rediscovering of ourselves into adulthood through the lens of returning home to o...

Sketch artist and Illustrator Shaun Stroup returns after "Return of the Living Podcast" to speak on his origin story as a drawer. Discovering cinema young, and then upon reading Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke," Shaun was inspired to jump into the scene. Shaun and Andy are collaborating on a comic book currently, but Shaun has produced and designed many drawings. He resides in San Diego and is acti...

Joining Andy Plex to discuss the Dan O'Bannon directed horror comedy classic "Return of the Living Dead" (1985) on its 40th anniversary is artist and horror movie buff Shaun Stroup. Shaun and Andy are creative collaborators and both share a deep love for "Return of the Living Dead." Why is this movie so beloved by generations of fans? What makes this such a unique zombie story? How does it perfect...

This episode has 2 returning alumni to chat with Andy Plex about "King Kong" 1976 - Kryzstofer that 70's Guy and J "Angel" Sierra! These two screenwriters, film historians, and roomies weigh in as to why this summer giant ape remake is an underrated gem and deeply misunderstood and overlooked. This film stars Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange in her first film, and Charles Grodin. Embodying the hippy mo...

Joining Andy Plex to cover the red and blue hot James Gunn directed "Superman" (2025) after its monster opening weekend is Assistant Director and actor "Onlooker" on the film Ryan J. Pezdirc ("Pez"). Pez and Andy went to film school together 20 plus years ago and then were neighbors in Albuquerque, New Mexico while both working in the film biz. Now based in Atlanta, Pez has worked on 5 James Gunn...

Joining Andy Plex for his fourth outing is Andy's father - Giovanni Maiorano! To celebrate Giovanni's 80th birthday this summer this father-son duo cover two films Giovanni saw 70 summers ago (1955) in the theater as a double bill - "It Came from Beneath the Sea" and "Creature with the Atom Brain." So put on your hazmat suits and hear Giovanni sharing stories of walking to the movies to see these...

Joining Andy Plex to discuss the 1988 sci-Fi, horror, dark comedic documentary (?) from legendary anti-authoritarian director John Carpenter - "They Live" - is stylist, art curator, and singer/songwriter Megan Tronic aka MOTHERSHIP. If you asked John Carpenter to look at 2025 in 1988 America he may have thought he was making a documentary about the future. Why does this movie continue to inspire l...

Returning to the AndyPlex to deep dive into the body horror blowout "The Substance" (2024) is horror podcaster "Everything is Scary" - Amy Drolet! Join these two as they go down the slimy and bloody rabbit hole of "The Substance." Why is this movie a powerful allegory for having a body, facing the tremendous pressures of the world around us, and advertisers? How is this film a unique lens into the...

Returning guest, screenwriter J "Angel" Sierra joins to talk about the 1985 horror, sci-fi, action romp from horror master Tobe Hooper - "Lifeforce." Angel and Andy reflect back at this under appreciated piece on its 40th anniversary. Why is this film great? What questions does it pose about the universe and humanities place in it? Why is space scary but also philosophical and beautiful? How does...

To ring in 50 episodes and 5 years of The AndyPlex Podcast is returning alumnus, now fourpeeting - Phil Gawthorne. Screenwriter and podcaster, Phil was Andy's very first guest 5 years ago. These two have become dear friends and frequent collaborators since episode 1 "Foggy Days," discussing John Carpenter's "The Fog" (1980). They both share a deep love of John Carpenter, so it is very fitting that...

Returning for a threepeat is film historian, filmmaker, and actor Kryzstofer that 70s Guy. Kryzstofer and Andy dive deep into the troubled waters of "Lifeboat" (1944) on its 81st anniversary. Why is this movie hauntingly on the money now in 2025? How has this film managed to resonate and endure for 8 decades? Why is Hitch a master? What are the lessons he believes we must heed or die as a society,...

Continuing the literary series of books/poems turned film (Episode 21 and 46) and returning to discuss the 1939 action epic "Gunga Din" is Andy Plex's own father Giovanni Maiorano! Giovanni is one of Andy's biggest film inspirations and this is one of his favorite films. "Gunga Din" is based off the Kipling poem of the same name and marks the oldest piece covered so far on the show. What makes "Gu...

The Andy Plex alum "Episode 31 - The Power of Podcast Compels You" Kryzstofer that 70s Guy returns for a very unique mission - defending a misunderstood or "bad" sequel "Exorcist 2 - the Heretic (1977). " Andy Plex and Kryzstofer covered the first film for its 50th anniversary and the passing of William Friedkin, but now push the envelope to go to bat for its critically poor received sequel from d...

Returning to the AndyPlex podcast is Giovanni Maiorano, aka "Dad." Giovanni Maiorano inspired Andy to study cinema and introduced him to many classics growing up in late 80s and throughout the 90s. Andy's Dad talks about Edgar Allan Poe's work, with a special emphasis on "The Raven" poem. These two also take a deep dive look at "The Raven" (1963) directed by the late titan, Roger Corman, and starr...

Joining Andy to discuss film is author Scott Ryan "The Last Days of Letterman," and "Moonlighting: An Oral History." Scott has just released his new book "The Last Decade of Cinema" chronicling and studying 90s film. Scott considers this the apex of story in Hollywood and believes it's been a downhill slide since. What is about the 90s that made it so potent? Why do we find ourselves looking back?...

Returning to the show after Episode 43 "Tokyo Gore Police" is podcaster ("Everything is Scary"), writer, and horror guru Amy Drolet. Amy speaks of her beginnings in Atlanta, why horror is so important to her, and why she decided to set sail for Los Angeles to pursue a life in film. Why is horror such a powerful tool to teach? What is it about being scared that is so much fun? Mayhaps it's bringing...

Joining Andy to discuss the 2008 Japanese splatter horror/comedy “Tokyo Gore Police” is Amy Drolet! Amy is a podcaster (“Everything is Scary), writer, and horror aficionado. Director Yoshihiro Nishimura comes from a special effects background and IT SHOWS here. “Tokyo Gore Police” is a blood drenched body horror spectacle but is also a deep allegory/satire on the dangers of unchecked privatized po...

Returning to The AndyPlex after his journey episode "Welcome to Slime Time" is Hollywood stuntman, actor, and producer Kevin Mangold. Andy and Kevin talk about the brand new "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" (2024) on the 40th anniversary of the franchise. Kevin plays Slimer in the movie and these two talk about why it is an amazing sequel, furthers the franchise, and expands the story and character j...

Joining Andy to talk about his decades long journey into the film business is actor and stuntman - Kevin Mangold! Most recently Kevin breathed life (death?) into Slimer in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). Andy is a massive Ghostbusters fan and these two wax (slime?) poetic about the franchise and what it means to be a part of it. Together they look at Slimer's arc in the new film, and the proce...

Returning from Episode 39 "The Rose Maker" is linguist and foreign film festival worker Andres Fernandez. Hear Andres' incredible journey towards being such a strong linguist and international film festival extraordinaire! Andy and Andres work together at Sofitel Beverly Hills, a French hotel. Let's get international! Andres on the Web : AndresAlexis.com