The Launchpad Podcast

Have you ever had your SO asks you to watch something, and you think you're going to hate it, but then you actually dig it. Dolly Parton has that affect on people. WARNING: We may get a tinsy bit off topic. :P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Father's Day we chat about some of the best and worst Dads in pulpculture. It's a special episode of the LaunchDAD BOD Cast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we get all broody and dark while dressing up as a bat to deliver sweet delicious justice. It's "The Batman" 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Rocketeers go to a broadway show, then they talk about all the movies they have been watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like scary movies? Do you like the fifth film in a scary movie franchise? Today we talk Scream (2022) aka Scream 5! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rocketeers talk about the ridiculous 1985 film "The Last Dragon." It's awesome, wonderful, funny, cool, and absolutely terrible all at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week The Rocketeers discuss a few "slashics" (slasher-classics) that kind of suck. Prom Night is just ok. Sorry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Aaron discuss the 1986 slasher Majorettes, It's a terrible movie so obviously we had to over analyze it and go deep into this dumpster-fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever hear a song and it immediately reminds you of a film? Even though it wasn't written for that film. This week we talk notable needle drops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We watched "The Book of Boba Fett", so we brought our Mandalor expert Kyle Akahoshi back to fill us in on all the lore! There better be a Rancor ride in the works at Disney, just sayin'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about Valentine's Day horror movies. The gold standard, My Bloody Valentine, its 2009 3D Remake, 2001's Valentine, and 2020's Cupid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into "Chucky" The TV Series. The latest installment of the most consistent horror franchise still running. Yeah we said that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking about the polarizing film Malignant (2021). Is it so bad it's good? Is it actually good? Is it trying to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rocketeers go on a 90's kick. Hackers, Natural Born Killers, the Matrix; the 90's was an era of film that was a bit overlooked, not old enough to be analyzed or dared considered a classic but wild and fresh in its MTV approach to visuals and adaptation of the new technology of the world wide web. From the holiday vault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last episode of 2021! The Rocketeers talk about all the the things they were digging this past year. Mostly Amazon's Invincible...seriously go watch Invincible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could you do better than the main character in a movie? Would you be a better Luke Skywalker? This and other main character conundrums with Matt's Dad, Sean! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking Nightmare Theater 2 with creators Dave Schrader and Clay Adams! This horror anthology comic is still kicking on kickstarter, check it out!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schraderopolis/nightmare-theater-2-revenge-of-the-horror-comic-anthology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking Dinosaurs Attack! with creator Gary Gerani, the gloriously gory trading card line from Topps. If you haven't seen these check them out here:https://www.bobheffner.com/dinosaursattack/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rocketeers get pumped talking about the latest installment into the Michael Meyers franchise, Halloween Kills! Aaron comes to the conclusion that you might not deserve anymore Halloween films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandy King Carpenter, from Storm King Comics, talks to us about producing horror comics, writing horror for kids, and some of the movies that get her ready for Halloween! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned comic book letterer Janice Chiang joins the rocketeer to talk about how all the words you read in a comic book get there. It is a fascinating chat with a fascinating person! She is probably most well known for creating the fiery lettering used for Ghostrider! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the circus…of HORROR! The Rocketeers don the squeaky noses of terror, and talk about creepy clown movies! Hopefully McDonalds doesn’t sue. It’t a clown car full of laughs…and screams on this weeks episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about a bunch of movies! Tenet, Gunpowder Milkshake, The Tomorrow War, Sweet Tooth, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron watched the Fear Street Trilogy. He breaks it down for Matt. Then things get completely derailed when ventriloquist dummies enter the conversation. Apologies to Jeff Dunham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Aaron reads The Department of Truth the Rocketeers don't know what's real anymore. Up is down, black is white, Oreos are good for you. We also talk about Star Wars, because we can't help ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.