Schlockmasters

In what might be the deep cut topic yet, Valensa (they/them) and Azi (he/him) talk about the South Korean web original mecha animated short film, Demian.  In this episode they have a discussion that covers giant robot tropes, korean animation history, streaming platform dumpster diving, and mischievious tricks played by one host onto another. Social Media Links Schlockmasters' Patreon Schlockmaste...

This week the show branches out from movies with Valensa (they/them) being joined by ttrpg designer Rathayibacter Toxicus (they/them) to discuss the 2006 indie table top game Don't Rest Your Head. They talk about indie TTRPG history, unreal nightmare worlds, and artifacts of pre-recession US politics. You can find Don't Rest Your Head here. The Schlockmaster theme music is by Juan Carlos Hernadez...

Valensa (they/them) and Azi (he/him) discuss the oft forgetten and incredibly pre-9/11 Wesley Snipes vehicle, Passenger 57. The Schlockmaster theme music is by Juan Carlos Hernadez you can find more of his music here: linktr.ee/isban2 Social Media Links Schlockmasters' Patreon Schlockmasters' Bluesky Valensa's Bluesky Valensa's Tumblr Azi's Bluesky

Content Warnings: Discussion of racism, sexual assault, animal death, and violence In this episode V.V. Valensa (they/them) and special guest Azi (he/him) go on a wild meandering journey through the 18th century french country side as they discuss the incredibly distinctive 2001 french period horror/action/mystery film, Brotherhood of the Wolf, and it's striking aesthetics, questionable diversions...

Note: This podcast was recorded very soon after the G Quuuuuux finale and thus there are a couple things that come up in our discussion that have become out of date. Notably the trailer Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe was released after this recording where we discuss the film's troubled production. In this special episode Azi and Valensa talk about the most recent Gundam T...

Content Warnings: Discussion of Homophobia, hate crimes, and abuse by medical professionals. Valensa and animator C.K. Korleski discuss horror luminary Clive Barker's dark fantasy horror adventure, Nightbreed. They talk about the film's legendary queer subtext, it's infamous edit situation, and the broader context of the hunky monster genre. The Schlockmaster theme music is by Juan Carlos Hernadez...

Content Warnings: Descriptions of fantasy violence In the first episode of the Schlockmasters podcast host V.V. Valensa (they/them) and special guest Azi (he/him) discuss the 1995 cult cyberpunk tokusatsu film, Mechanical Violator Hakaider, and talk about classic tokusatsu series, over the top rubber suit violence, questionable ideologies, and what does or does not get violated. The Schlockmaster...