John Wesley Norton's BOOMCAST

Yes, it has been awhile. Apologies. I've been busy with other creative endeavours but I'll always circle back to the BOOMCAST!This is the 4th MOVIE VAULT PROJECT episode, where I'm joined once again with the other Cinema Saviours CLINT CHAFFER and CHAD WEEKS. If you are not aware, the U.S. Government has commissioned us to save 50% of all the major films ever made due to the unfortunate fact that an asteroid is approaching and the chances of society being wiped out is roughly 50/50. Due to storage space issues, I guess, the other half will be condemned to be forgotten. Will we pick the right films? Weigh in on our decisions! This episodes films are: THE FIFTH ELEMENT, SUPER 8, HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES, 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN TEN DAYS, GONE IN 60 SECONDS, 300, DISTRICT 9, OCEANS 11, 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND, 2012, 1408, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, 13 GHOSTS, 12 ANGRY MEN, 8MM, THREE KINGS, 16 CANDLES and THREE MEN AND A BABY.Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and enjoy the time you have left.

Join John in this retrospective where he takes a look back at all the episodes published in 2024.  I truly appreciate everyone who has taken the time to listen to the show. It means a lot. Please don't forget to subscribe,  and also rate and review if you feel ambitious.  You can always contact the show by emailing me at:jwnboomcast@gmail.com

Here it is! Our second annual Halloween Episode, full of Horror Trivia and good times! I sit down with the over Cinema Saviors Chad Weeks and Clint Chaffer and have a bloody good time talking horror films. I hope you have as great a time listening to it as I did recording it. Remember to subscribe to the show wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Tell a friend, it all helps. 

Sit in with John and long time reader and comic book expert Scott Grenke as they discuss six iconic DC characters. In this episode we discuss: WALLY WEST (THE FLASH), NIGHTWING, ZANTANA, SUPERMAN, HAWKMAN, and JOHN CONSTANTINE. Great characters! Great conversation! ENJOY! 

Join John and long time reader and comic book expert Scott Grenke as they discuss six iconic Marvel characters. In this episode we discuss: DAREDEVIL, SUE STORM, THE RHINO, SCARLET WITCH, THE WATCHER and HAWKEYE. Sit back and enjoy!

On this episode I'm joined by the other Cinema Saviors, CLINT CHAFFER and CHAD WEEKS. Once again we are tasked by our government to help choose 50% of all the films ever made to place securely in the DOOMSDAY VAULT located under the mountains of Colorado. The other 50% unfortunately are going straight to the trash heap of history.The films up in this episode are: UNFORGIVEN, APOLLO 13, DOG DAY AFTERNOON, AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, MAJOR LEAGUE, LETHAL WEAPON 4, BRIDESMAIDS, BREAKIN' 2 ELECTRIC BOOGALOO, MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL, MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE OF BRIAN, BOYZ 'N THE HOOD, I AM LEGEND, THE MUMMY, MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE, COURAGE UNDER FIRE, RISKY BUSINESS, DAY OF THE DEAD, SLITHER, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, and BLAZING SADDLES!

Actor, writer and award-winning audiobook narrator SCOTT BRICK is my guest today and being the avid audiobook fanatic that I am, I enjoyed our far-ranging conversation immensely.  Scott is the narrator on over 1,100 popular books and counting over the span of his 25 year career. If you enjoy audiobooks, the chances of you having heard Scott's voice bringing the story to life is fairly high. I hope you enjoy the show as much as I enjoyed our discussion. 

Welcome to the Boomcast. Episode #22 is the first in an ongoing series called MOVIE SUBGENRE, in which fellow cinephile BEN LEWANDOWSKI and myself examine similarly themed films. Today we list our TOP 10 HIJACKING FILMS! This show will have you flying high! I know that was bad but it had to be done. The act of hijacking a plane has always made for great action/drama in cinema and Ben and I look back at some of our favorites. Enjoy!

Now that Summer is here and Grilling Season is in full bloom, join John and fellow Grill Master Daryle Moore as they talk about one of the most important things in life. FOOD. More specifically, GRILLING and SMOKING great food. If you are a grilling enthusiast or just enjoy enjoy sitting down to a plate of brisket, pork shoulder, bbq chicken or anything else fired up outside, check it out!

Have you ever read a comic book? Have you ever collected comic books? Are you curious about what all the comic book fuss was about? Today's show is the first of several dealing with the art form. My guest is SCOTT GRENKE who is...the COMIC BOOK GURU! We discuss the various ages of comic books, Golden Era, Silver Era, Bronze Era, up to today's Modern Era. Strap in and absorb some COMIC BOOK KNOWLEDGE! In the words of the immortal STAN LEE...EXCELSIOR!

YES! Are you a Road House fan? Do you prefer the smooth and sexy 1989 Patrick Swayze version or the more rough and tumble 2024 Jake Gyllenhaal version? Well you are in luck because my guest tonight is Action Film Expert Ben Lewandowski and we discuss all things Road House! The pros, the cons, and everything in between. So dive in, and dodge the right hook! Let's walk through the front door of ROAD HOUSE!

The CINEMA SAVIORS, Clint Chaffer, Chad Weeks, and myself have been tasked with a very difficult mission. The Government has tapped us to help with an above top-secret endeavor. We are to choose from among a list of actors who have passed away, so the Government's secret program can bring them back from the past and cast them in a remake of STAR WARS. In order to pay for this enterprise they plan on releasing it with the new cast, and score box office gold to cover their expenditures.  Join us for this special episode, won't you? You won't be disappointed. Unless you are one of those toxic Star Wars fans!

Greetings! I'm working on securing guests for future episodes as well as formulating world domination plans. Today's show, I was recently a guest on the live show The Hawks Den hosted by filmmaker Aaron Hawkins. He has graciously allowed me to repost that discussion here. We talk about many things but mostly about filmmaking.Hope you like!

On this, the 2nd ACTION ICON episode I am joined by Certified Steven Seagal Expert BEN LEWANDOWSKI, and together we delve deep into the "Golden Era" of Seagal. When he broke onto the scene in a big way in 1988 through the early 2,000's. We take a look at the actor's early career and Ben and I each compare our Top 10 favorite Seagal movies. This is a long one but worth every minute. If you are a fan of action movies, we think this show is for you!

2023 was an interesting year for the Boomcast. This episode is a retrospective of all the shows so far. It's a recap of where we have been as well as a peek into where we are going in the future. I truly appreciate everyone who has taken the time to listen to the show. It means a lot. Please don't forget to subscribe to the show,  and also rate and review if you feel ambitious.  You can always contact the show by emailing me at:jwnboomcast@gmail.comI'm looking forward to the many adventures ahead. 

On this episode the Cinema Saviors once again are tasked with helping the shadowy government organization known as the Movie Vault Project (MVP) choose 50% of all films made to lock away in the Doomsday Vault located under the mountains of Colorado. The Willis-Affleck asteroid is on it's way folks and not every film can survive. We are given 20 films and must choose 10 to send to the vault for safety, and 10 that will not survive for future generations. It's a tough job but someone has to do it! So let's do it!

Welcome to Episode 13! My guests on the show today are DC MCAULIFFE, musician and film composer, and Chris Ginder, owner/operator and Chief Saucologist of Gindos's Hot Sauce Company.  Check it out!www.dcmcauliffe.comwww.gindos.com

Join myself and Certified Chuck Norris Expert BEN LEWANDOWSKI on the very first in a series called ACTION ICONS. Periodically Ben and I will be discussing our action movie heroes of the ‘70's, ‘80's and beyond. We will list our favorite 10 films of each Action Icon and discuss their career and how they attained ICON STATUS! Give it a listen…the last thing you want to do is disrespect CHUCK!

Yes, it's Episode #11. You didn't think I'd get this far did you? Well the joke's on you! On this show you will hear from the very talented JUAN RIEDINGER. He is an award-winning actor and director based out of Vancouver and Los Angeles making an international name for himself through his varied body of work. Work such as Jennifer's Body, Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Supernatural, Riverdale, Narcos as well as many other high profile projects.  Also on this show I tell you a little bit about a great cigar, the PERDOMO HABANO, in the What is John Smoking Segment. So strap in and prepare yourself for the greatness contained within!To contact the show drop us an email at JWNBoomcast@gmail.com 

Cult film icon RON MILLKIE joins me to discuss his career, primarily the role he is most famous for being that of Officer Dorf in the original FRIDAY THE 13th. We also talk about  the convention circuit, which he is very active on,  and how certain film franchises develop long lasting fan appeal. There is also a “What is John Smoking?” segment where I discuss the excellent stick, the BLACKENED M81 from Drew Estate. So jump in!

Here it is! A Special Halloween Episode! Sit back and enjoy horror talk with myself, Clint Chaffer and Chad Weeks, THE CINEMA SAVIORS. I was a guest on their recent horror episode and they have given me permission to release that show here on the BOOMCAST. If you like horror films and horror talk, you'll find this one to be a bloody good time! 

John John, Clint and Chad, THE CINEMA SAVIORS as they assign modern Directors to remakes of classic(?) films! Do you agree with our picks? Too bad! Let's go!!!

BOOMCAST #7 is here! I have always been a fan of practical makeup effects in film. Today I talk with someone who is rapidly making a name for himself in that arena, Rob Cobasky. Rob talks about how he got into the business and explains how is work is done both on and off the set.Also, CHILI! I love chili so I thought I would explore some of the many variations of this popular dish. Ready to dive in? Grab a spoon and let's go!

On this episode of the BOOMCAST, we have LARRY THOMAS, who played the iconic role of THE SOUP NAZI on the classic television sitcom SEINFELD, along with many other roles.  Larry discusses his career and opens the door a bit on the inner workings of Hollywood, working the convention circuit, and MORE! I think you will enjoy our far ranging conversation. Also, I discuss the SCOVILLE SCALE which is a measurement of heat in hot peppers. Interesting? I think so! So buckle up, and turn it up!Also, please subscribe to my company newsletter, The Boomstick Bulletin!THE BOOMSTICK BULLETINTo contact the show CLICK HERE!

On BOOMCAST #5 you will be subjected to...er, you will be treated to Clint Chaffer, Chad Weeks and myself, and we are...THE CINEMA SAVIORS! On this episode we are given the challenge of considering 20 well known films and choosing half of them to be placed in a doomsday vault for future generations, and to retire the other half permanently. Check it out and see how we do. Also I review Trader Jack's Kickin' Cigars by the J.C. Newman Cigar Company. I like these quite a bit and perhaps you will too. Buckle up, turn it up and enjoy!  Check out the MerCo Movie Guys Youtube channel.https://www.youtube.com/c/MerCoMovieGuysTo check out Trader Jack's Kickin' Cigars click HERE.

My guest on Episode #4 is none other than actor, director, writer and all around great guy, JOE ESTEVEZ. Our conversation spans his impressive career as an actor and also his take on the craft of acting in general. I also do a "What is John Smoking" segment where I discuss why I enjoy cigars and my pick of the month. Don't miss this one folks!

On Episode #3 of John Wesley Norton's BOOMCAST we have a great show starting with Jim Meyers who owns and operate the Sasquatch Outpost in Bailey Colorado. We will learn about his establishment and learn quite a bit about these mysterious creatures of the backwoods!Next is David King who is the owner/operator of Datil Sensation, maker of some of my favorite hot sauces that use the little known Datil hot pepper! This is a good one folks so be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!www.sasquatchoutpost.comwww.datilsensation.comAlso, please subscribe to my company newsletter, The Boomstick Bulletin! THE BOOMSTICK BULLETINTo reach the show email us at:johnwesleynorton@gmail.com

Today on John Wesley Norton's BOOMCAST I talk with Ziggy Klett, professional standup comedian. We discuss what it is like being a working comic on the road, and Ziggy offers practical advice for anyone who is looking to get into the business of standup comedy.  I also speak with Lee Taylor, the force behind one of my favorite hot sauces, Palo Alto Firefighters Pepper sauce. Lee's story is very interesting so please check it out. I have a new segment this in this episode called What is John Smoking where I discuss some of my favorite premium cigars. Thanks for checking out the show and be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Links for this episode are:www.ziggyklett.comwww.paloaltofirefighters.com

Today on John Wesley Norton's BOOMCAST we talk with classic television star Kathy Garver. Kathy is an actress, voice talent and author. Our conversation is far-ranging and fascinating discussing Hollywood, Classic Television, Audio Book reading, practical advice for actors and so much more! Check it out!