Kellen’s Petty Talk Show

Joe Burke is the writer/director of Burt (2025), starring Oliver Cooper and Burt Berger. Shot on a $7,000 budget in just 7 days with a 3-person crew, the story follows Burt, a 69-year old street musician living with Parkinson's, and Sammy, a wayward young man from New York who shows up with the bombshell news that he is Burt's long lost son. The film premiered at Cinequest in San Jose to critical acclaim including the award for Best Narrative Feature: Comedy. It later won Best Picture and Best Acting Ensemble awards at the Phoenix Film Festival. On May 3rd, it had its LA premiere at the Fine Arts theater in Beverly Hills, which drew a packed crowd. Executive Producer David Gordon Green moderated a panel that consisted of Burt, Steven Levy, Oliver, composer Tim Rutili and other cast/crew.  Joe Burke has also made a plethora of short films that can be found on his YouTube channel. One of the shorts, Another Cancer Movie (2013), features Burt Berger in a supporting role. Fast forward to Burt (2025) - Burke and Cooper crafted a film loosely based on Burt's real life, shining a light and keeping the focus on Burt's incredible character and not his diagnosis. The decision was made to portray the film in black and white, which adds great depth to the film's already heavy emotional value. Stay tuned for upcoming screening announcements, including another LA showing in June! For more info, visit Burtthemovie.com for up-to-date news.   #KellensPettyTalkShow #BurtTheMovie

Francis Galluppi is the writer/director of The Last Stop in Yuma County (2024). After years of touring in various punk bands and an accident that led to a broken wrist, Francis decided it was time for a career shift. During a six month healing process, he picked up his camera and began shooting videos around the house with his wife. Almost immediately, he fell in love with the creative process and started to gather his friends to make his first short film, High Desert Hell (2019). Utilizing locations from local sources and keeping budget costs to a minimum, he completed his film for around $1,000. After this first successful outing that was on a learn-as-you-go basis and with a new script penned, Francis packed his gear and headed to Oregon to shoot his second short, The Gemini Project (2020). While neither of the shorts gathered major industry attention, they certainly sparked some interest. After a lengthy process of optioning and failing to gather necessary funds, a house was sold in favor of the budget for The Last Stop in Yuma County (2024). Before long, a stacked cast of genre-film crowd favorites were attached to the project including Jim Cummings (Thunder Road, The Wolf of Snow Hollow), Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, From Beyond), Alex Essoe (Starry Eyes, Doctor Sleep), Sam Huntington (Detroit Rock City, Not Another Teen Movie), Jocelin Donahue (The House of the Devil, Insidious: Chapter 2) and Richard Brake (Mandy, Batman Begins). The film premiered to a packed audience at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas and received rave reviews from moviegoers. Sam Raimi was so impressed with the film that he hand selected Francis to direct the latter of two upcoming Evil Dead installments. Aside from all the film work, he has also shot a handful of music videos for indie rock band, Mt. Joy including "Strangers", "Bathroom Light" and "Evergreen". He's also an avid collector of physical media and screen-used movie props including a piece of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) house.  Stay tuned for many exciting updates on his Evil Dead installment and pick up The Last Stop in Yuma County (2024), available on blu ray and streaming everywhere now!  If you enjoy the episode, be sure to slap the show with a 5-star rating wherever you're listening.  #KellensPettyTalkShow #TheLastStopinYumaCounty #FrancisGalluppi #EvilDead #RichardBrake   

Greg Lamberson is a writer/director and producer residing in Buffalo, New York. He is most well known for directing the cult horror flick, Slime City (1988) and its sequel, Slime City Massacre (2010). He's made 10 features in his career so far including the upcoming werewolf movie, Frenzy Moon (2026). Other notable entries in his catolog include Killer Rack (2015), Johnny Gruesome (2018) and the underrated shot-on video classic, Naked Fear (1999). His most recent film, Guns of Eden (2022) premiered at the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival in 2022 and was successfully funded by almost 400 backers on Indiegogo. Greg also had the privilege to direct genre icon, Craig Sheffer (Nightbreed, Some Kind of Wonderful) in Widow's Point (2019). Sheffer plays "Thomas Livingston", an author who gets haunted by evil spirits at a lighthouse while doing a publicity stunt for his newest book. Aside from his personal career, Greg is the creator and runner of Amazing Fantasy Fest, a Buffalo film festival that showcases the best independent Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action, Animation, and Experimental films on the planet. AFF runs from Friday, September 13th-Thursday, September 19th at the Dipson Amherst Theater in Buffalo. Programming includes new films and filmmaker Q&As, plus special programming exclusively for VIP and Full Fantasy Pass Holders. Greg's wife, Tamar and daughter, Kaelin run Valkyrie International Film Festival, which runs from Friday, May 30th - Tuesday, June 3rd. VIFF is an annual gathering that shines a spotlight on films created by women, and to advance the cause of women in film. VIFF is an event where female artists support each other's work.  Greg is also an acclaimed novelist with many published books including Black Creek (2016), Carnage Road (2011) and Cheap Scares! Low Budget Horror Filmmakers Share Their Secrets (2008). Be sure to give the show a 5-star rating wherever you're listening!  #KellensPettyTalkShow  

Adam Marcus is the director of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993). A brand-new documentary on the film, Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday (2025) dives into the fandom of the controversial ninth installment in the Friday the 13th franchise. Adam co-wrote Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) with his wife Debra Sullivan and Kirsten Elms, which went to #1 at the box office, beating Django: Unchained (2013). He also directed and co-wrote Secret Santa (2018), a hilarious and bloody story about a family on the verge of destruction.  When Adam was 11, he worked as a production assistant on Friday the 13th (1980). At age 13, he was an editing apprentice on the raunchy sex comedy, Spring Break (1983). When he turned 15, he started operating his own theater company in Connecticut, putting on productions that he directed & produced himself. After taking film courses at NYU and being given advanced credit, Adam moved to Los Angeles to work on feature films. He co-produced My Boyfriend's Back (1993) and then upon successfully completing a directors test with New Line Cinema, was handed the keys to one of the biggest franchises in horror history. On May 20th, Arrow Video will be releasing a brand new 4K transfer of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) featuring a plethora of special features and a brand new audio commentary with Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton and Michael Felsher.  

Dima Barch is a Russian genre filmmaker residing in Los Angeles. His films Dead End (2022) and The Power of the Strike (2024) debuted in the short blocks at Beyond Fest to rave reviews amongst the crowds. He was recently named a recipient of the George A. Romero film fellowship, with a mentorship from Carter Smith, director of The Ruins (2008). Before becoming a filmmaker, Dima was heavily involved in film journalism for over nine years, attending red carpet premieres and writing articles on movies. He's currently in-development on his first features with original screenplays that he wrote. The Power of the Strike is available for free on YouTube. If you're a fan of his work, be sure to shoot him a follow @dimabarch and stay tuned for announcements on his upcoming projects.  #KellensPettyTalkShow

Ed Douglas is a visual effects artist and supervisor that worked on Longlegs (2024) and The Monkey (2025), two films that quickly took the box office by storm. His work and collaboration with Oddfellows Entertainment has taken the possibilities of VFX to new heights, creating some of the sickest kill scenes to grace the silver screen in recent memory.  In his earlier years, he had worked for EA (Electronic Arts) on video games like Mass Effect 2, Skate and the Need for Speed franchise. He even offered his talents on Ed, Edd n Eddy on Cartoon Network.  If you're a fan of his work, be sure to shoot him a follow @edwardjdouglas on Instagram! 

Tyler Williams is the guitarist of Hamilton, ON metalcore band Counterparts. Originally joining the band on bass in 2017, Tyler shifted to guitar and has been laying down absolutely nasty riffage ever since. The band joined the "Metalcore Dropouts" tour supporting The Devil Wears Prada in 2023, which was so successful that they added a second leg in the winter. Their most recent EP, "Heaven Let Them Die" has been circulating and getting a lot of buzz. The band calls the effort "honest, harsh and without restraint”. Catch them this February/March on a full U.S. headliner with support from Pain of Truth, Malevolence and Foreign Hands. They'll be in Japan this May for the Bloodaxe Festival and Australia this June for a few dates with support from Dying Wish. Merchandise can be ordered directly from the Pure Noise Records web store.  Originally the gutiarist for the Tennessee metalcore band Orthodox, Tyler talks through his great memories being in that band and how it set him up for success with Counterparts. From the humble beginnings to the ups and downs of a touring lifestyle.  If you like this episode, be sure to slap it with that 5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Music. This show is also looking for sponsors - feel free to reach out!  #KellensPettyTalkShow #Counterparts #Orthodox    

Anthony Cousins is the director of the critically acclaimed found footage film, Frogman (2023). He's directed many short films and segments for Scare Package (2019) and Scare Package II: Rad Chad's Revenge (2022) on Shudder. 

Jackson Stewart is the director and co-writer of the IFC horror flick, Beyond the Gates. He also directed the short Stereo-Vision, which played Beyond Fest in 2024 and features a performance by genre-favorite actress Jill Schoelen (Popcorn, The Stepfather). A lifelong fan of the work of Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator, From Beyond), Jackson found himself working alongside his hero doing script coverage and other collaborations. He also wrote for an episode of the popular hit-series Supernatural titled "Frontierland". Follow Jackson on Instagram If you enjoy the show, slap it with that 5-star rating and share with your friends!

Jono Diener was the drummer of Michigan-based punk rock band The Swellers from 2002-2015. Since the group's departure, Jono has found himself taking part in many different ventures. Being a hired gun for a few years for bands like The Early November and Versus the World, he eventually joined No Trigger and toured all over the world with them. He also took a break from being behind the kit to fronting the band Baggage with bass and vocal duties taking center stage. He co-founded Rootless Coffee in 2020 providing ethically sourced roasting with a variety of intricate flavors for customers to choose from. He's also an acclaimed comic book artist and an avid runner. His newest band, 84 Tigers recently opened for Nada Surf and released their debut full-length record, "Time in the Lighthouse" in 2022. 

Emily Hagins is the director of Sorry About the Demon (2022), My Sucky Teen Romance (2011), Grow Up, Tony Philips (2013) and Coin Heist (2017). She also directed the opening segment, "Cold Open" for the anthology horror flick, Scare Package (2019). Writing her first film, Pathogen (2006) at age 10 and filming it at 12, she was able to get an early kickstart on filmmaking that most don't get to experience. 

Anthony Lemus and Erik Larsen play in the aggressive Southern California pop punk band Stateside. We talk about their upcoming tour with Bearings, their EP "It's What We Do" and their Twinks Across America video series. We also get some insight about their upcoming full length record, due out on Pure Noise in 2025. 

Matt Sampere is the writer, director and star of his brand new horror film, Creeping Death, which is now available on Screambox! 

Episode 89: Favorite Autograph Stories w/ Jeremy Morehead (@jt_pumpkin_guts) of Epic Film Guys On this episode, I discuss various signatures I've acquired over the years from celebrities in film, music and more! You'll also hear our thoughs on convention culture these days. Hope you enjoy our banter!  #KellensPettyTalkShow

André Gower played "Sean" in Fred Dekker's cult classic, The Monster Squad (1987). A film that has had a magnificent resurgence since being shown to a sold-out crowd at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas during Easter weekend in 2006. Back in 2018, André helped bring the Wolfman's Got Nards documentary to life, a film that proves just how powerful the fan base behind this timeless piece of 80's cinema really is. Starting his acting career at age 5 after following in the steps of his older sister, André also managed to be in an ET Atari commercial and many great television shows including The Twilight Zone, The A-Team and T.J. Hooker. 

Discussing Popcorn (1991) with Matt Landsman (@matts_mortuary)

Justin Amen is a singer songwriter based out of LA. His solo music is under the name Jay the Owl, but he's also the bassist of the band @mexicocityheartbreak who have been consistently touring and playing shows. With his humble beginnings playing in bands with his family members and performing solo at coffee shops, Justin has continued to pave the way towards a well rounded and versatile music career with a vast range of sound. Follow him on Instagram @jay_theowl to stay up to date on all his upcoming shows, music releases and merch drops!   

Townies is a band from Boston, Massachusetts. Their new record, "Of This I Am Certain" is out now on Seventy/Thirty music.  Tom - Guitar/Vocals Chris - Bass Nolan - Drums #TOWNIES

James Darius is the drummer of Greyed Out, Rezent and previously the drummer for the legendary pop punk band This Time Next Year.  This episode includes: Shit puddles, Motel 6 hookers, recording with Chad from New Found Glory, TikTok getting banned, a serial killer hiding body parts in his freezer, breaking a door off its hinges to retrieve band gear, breaking fingers before playing a set, offending mormons, a jewelry store at gunpoint, Taco Bell gift card malfunctions and so much more!  If you enjoy the episode, be sure to slap it with that 5-star rating to ensure this podcast doesn't slip into the ass crack of oblivion.  #KellensPettyTalkShow

John Karyus returns to the show to talk about upcoming projects, New Found Glory on Warped Tour and the undeniable power of girl scout cookies!  John is a fellow Buffalo actor who has been churning out great character roles since the 90's. He's most known for his work in Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2003), V/H/S 2 (2012) and Killjoy Goes to Hell (2012).  Be sure to follow him on Instagram @johnkaryus to stay up to date with what he has going on!  #KellensPettyTalkShow

Matt is the leading film programmer at Be Kind Video, LA's favorite new video store. Be Kind has an incredible DVD and Blu-Ray selection for customers to enjoy as well as VHS for sale. Their inventory is constantly expanding and one of Matt's jobs is to continuously replenish the supply with awesome new and rare titles. His other job is setting up some of the coolest and most intimate in-store event's you can find in the LA area. He recently hosted a screening of Sleepaway Camp (1983) with the films' star Felissa Rose doing a live commentary. He also just had horror master William Lustig to do a Q+A for his 80's cult classic, Maniac (1980). His profound love for collecting VHS has led him to orchestrating various tape swaps with his next event being on Sunday, February 4th right in the shop. That'll be taking place between 1-4pm so be sure to roll out for it if you're looking to add to your collection!  On February 10th, Kevin Tenney will be stopping in to do a Q+A screening for his film Night of the Demons (1988). Tickets are on sale tomorrow at noon and will sell out fast!  Matt is also an aspiring screenwriter and overall horror fanatic. His love for the genre will certainly be proven with future opportunities that he'll be involved in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow him @matts_mortuary to follow along on his journey.  #KellensPettyTalkShow  

Nick Vance is a film projectionist at the Aero, the Egyptian and the Los Feliz 3 theaters in Los Angeles. He's also a vocalist/guitarist and has been in a number of groups over the last couple decades including Inspite, Kent State and Suspect. His newest project, Double Life, just put out their first single, "Indifferent Stars" from their forthcoming debut EP. He also used to run a blog and record label under the name Paranoid Futures. 

JV is a solo artist from Cleveland, OH operating under the name The House of Wills. Their new EP "the house always wins" is available now on all streaming platforms and has been generating local buzz around the Ohio music scene.  The DIY approach to recording, songwriting and playing shows has given JV the freedom to really roll with the punches and enjoy the creative process. With stripped down acoustics and a gritty, yet melodic vocal style, JV's tunes have that heartfelt originality that listeners look for in a solo artist.  Be sure to check out the EP as well as the "True Crime" full length record from 2020. If you enjoy the episode and JV as a guest, which you will, be certain to follow @jveezus to stay up to date with everything they have going on.  If you enjoy this episode, please slap it with that 5-star rating so we there can be many more petty episodes in the future for you all to enjoy!  #KellensPettyTalkShow #TheHouseofWills #Cleveland 

Elliott Fullam is a singer/songwriter and actor based out of New Jersey. He recently released his sophomore record, "End of Ways", which has been getting rave reviews in the indie music scene. His work ethic and DIY-approach has propelled him to not only quickly progress as an artist, but to also reach and connect on a personal level with his audience.  Elliott played "Jonathan" in Terrifier 2 (2022), which went on to be the box office success story in the horror industry this past year. He also voices "Sal" on the television series Get Rolling with Otis and plays "Junior" in the upcoming horror flick, The Pitchfork Retreat (2024).  Before film and music ultimately took up a lot of his free time, Elliott was an interviewing prodigy on his family's YouTube channel, Little Punk People. He would interview his favorite musicians, actors and other kinds of artists including James Hetfield (Metallica), Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo), Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down) and the late and great Riley Gale (Power Trip).  His commitment to his craft is inspiring, his energy is infectious and his grind will clearly never stop. If you're a fan of Elliott or just really enjoy this episode, be sure to follow him on Instagram @elliottfullam and @littlepunkpeople to stay up to date on everything he has going on.  If you're listening on Spotify, Apple Music or any of the other platforms, please slap the show with that 5-star rating to keep the show from slipping into obscurity.  #KellensPettyTalkShow     

Sunny Suljic is an actor/musician/professional skateboarder in Los Angeles. His film roles include Jonah Hill's debut Mid 90's (2018), Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Eli Roth's The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018). He also voiced Atreus in the God of War video games.  In the last couple years, Sunny has realized his profound love for making music and has been churning out tracks consistently. Back in July, he released his EP, "Wishing You Well" that features one of his most dynamic tracks, "Lowkey". He's been continuously honing his sound and has many plans in the works for new material as well as performing shows, creating music videos and incorporating his brand new clothing brand within the visuals.  "Superstitious" drops its first official collection on September 25th and features a plethora of fire items including hats, jackets and even a specially-designed ski mask. Be sure to pick up some items and support a great artist in his new business venture!  Follow Sunny @sunnysuljic and @sunnysuljicmusic to stay up to date on all upcoming announcements, song drops, skate videos and film news!  As always, if you enjoy the show, slap it with that 5 star rating, tell all your friends, tell all your enemies and share it around like the plague.  #KellensPettyTalkShow #SunnySuljic #Mid90s #TheKillingofASacredDeer #JonahHill #A24      

Jay Trovato is the guitarist of Rochester shoe gaze band, Bad Bloom. He is also the owner/operator of Arche Woodshop. Jay and his wife Kate started this band back in 2019 and during the COVID outbreak, they ultimately decided to move out of the big city to take their musical pursuits elsewhere. They've been consistently honing their sound, ripping gigs and preparing world domination.  Be sure to follow Jay on Instagram @jaypt and Bad Bloom @badbloomny ! Be on the lookout for three new singles hitting the ear waves soon as well as some more event dates.  #KellensPettyTalkShow #BadBloomNY

James Balsamo is an American filmmaker that has made over 100 films with his production company Acid Bath Productions. Known for his schlocky b-movie style humor and aesthetic, James has managed to make his project on the cheap while still raking in the greatest cameos to sweeten the scenes. Weird Al Yankovic, Tommy Chong, Oderus Urungus (GWAR), Andy Dick, Lloyd Kaufman, Tom Savini and so many other legendary people have appeared in James films at one point or another. He continues to make indie filmmaking a fun career path for himself and everyone he brings on board. The atmosphere on his sets is contagious and you'll get a sense of that just by viewing his work.  Be sure to follow James on Instagram @JamesBalsamo and check out his flicks @AcidBathProductions ! There will be a special screening at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood at the end of the Summer so be on the lookout for tickets/announcements!  Be sure to rate this episode with a 5-star rating and share it around with all of your friends!  #KellensPettyTalkShow  

Brandon Benson is the bassist of We Are The Union, a ska-punk band from Ann Arbor, Michigan that formed in 2005. Their most recent record, "Ordinary Life" has been very well received and is quite possibly their best record to date. WATU has many plans for 2023 including a run up the east coast with Catbite and Kill Lincoln as well as performing at Punk in the Park with legendary bands Descendents, Pennywise, A Wilhelm Scream and The Suicide Machines.  Be sure to go follow Brandon on Instagram @brandonmbenson  To stay up to date on all the guest announcements, follow @kellenspettytalkshow #KellensPettyTalkShow

Devan Bentley is the drummer of Public Opinion and had previously drummed with Such Gold from 2009-2014 as well as some stints with Trash Talk. He recently finished tracking drums for Public Opinion's debut full-length record and is in the works of some other awesome projects. He's a member of Indie Drummer Collective, which is a group of drummers that tackle many different styles of music under a changing theme. If you follow @indiedrummercollective , you'll be able to view many different videos of these guys strutting their stuff behind the kit! Devan recently covered "The Boy Who Destroyed the World" by AFI for a halloween theme.  Devan discusses his love for hiking, his journey and how he made it through his career unscathed. If you enjoyed this episode - shoot Devan a follow @devanbentley to stay up to date on everything he has going on.  #KellensPettyTalkShow

Joey Chiaramonte is the vocalist of Long Island hardcore band KOYO and the bassist of Typecaste. During COVID, KOYO blew up unexpectedly and they've been touring pretty much non stop since the release of their "Drives Out East" EP. The band has recently signed to Pure Noise Records and plan to release their debut full length record in September, which will feature 11 brand new tracks that are sure to be heavy hitters. Catch KOYO on tour with No Pressure, Fleshwater and Illusion this month and next!   

Jon Fraser the vocalist of Northbound, a Florida rock band that combines elements of pop punk, emo and and other genres that muster up the catchiest of songs. His recent move to LA has thrown him into a whirlwind that he claims to be enjoying. While working on the final edits for a new record, Jon has been on a creative path to make up for lost time the last couple years. He's considering doing comedy and is actively working on bits, he's developing a podcast of his own and is working on playing shows again!  If you love what you hear, go check out @northboundfl and follow Jon at @jonfraser666 to stay up to date on all the happenings.  Follow @kellenspettytalkshow to stay up to date on all the new guest announcements - more new guests are on deck and coming up very shortly!  #KellensPettyTalkShow

Jon Simmons is a musician from Pennsylvania whose newest project @itscreeks mixes gloom with groove to the fullest extent. He was formerly the frontman of @balanceandcomposure , a staple of the Pennsylvania music scene and a goated indie/rock and emo band in the hearts of many. Jon moved to Los Angeles about 5 years back to follow career pursuits as a solo venture and has continued to still grind to this day. He discusses his trepidations and anxiety he faced within the early days of studio recording, how Vinnie Caruana of the Movielife made a major impact on the band and a frightening van accident that they miraculously survived. As always, rate the show on Spotify and Apple Music and slap it with that five star rating. Severe thanks to Jon for being such a rad dude and taking the time to hang with me! This was another bucket list episode for me and it really means a lot to get to talk with my favorite bands. Go rip the Creeks EP “The Pain You Took On” and be on the lookout for more music from Jon coming soon! #KellensPettyTalkShow

Matt Wilson is one of the vocalists and co-founders of Set Your Goals, a band from Northern California that successful blended the pop punk and hardcore genres and built an impressive following with their relentless touring cycles, energetic live performances and catchy lyrics.  We talk about hilarious tour stories with bands like Fireworks and Saves The Day, the various recording processes with each record and the infamous Raspberry Cool incident. You'll also hear about what Matt's up to nowadays, his new band Near Dark and his recent profound love for mushrooms.  How about the time Matt met Robin Williams on the set of Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)? It's all here. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did.   Be sure to follow Matt on Instagram @mattwilsonrules and check out his bands @setyourgoalsband and @neardarkny Give the show a 5 star rating to ensure it doesn't slip off into the ass crack of oblivion. Share it around with your family and friends and don't give a reason. Put yo hood up!  #KellensPettyTalkShow 

Nick Diener is mostly remembered as the frontman of the Michigan-based pop punk band The Swellers. Nowadays, he runs a company called Oneder Effects that builds specialized and custom guitar pedals for musicians everywhere. Over 9 years of being on the road and hundreds of shows later, Nick is still fully captivated within the music scene, immersing himself into his newest business venture.  We talk about the longevity of the band, producing records for Hot Mulligan and raising his family in Michigan. We also touch upon his 20 years of maintaining a vegan diet, how a friend of his would microwave his fecal matter and how he adjusted to life again after sleeping on floors for a decade.  If you're interested in checking out his effects pedals, look no further then @onedereffects and onedereffects.com ! Go rip The Swellers.  Be sure to rate the show with a 5-star rating to keep it from slipping into the ass crack of oblivion. #KellensPettyTalkShow 

Joe Boynton is most notably remembered as the vocalist of the Massachusetts rock band, Transit. Nowadays, he's got a brand new music project called narrowcast. that blends many different genres including shoe gaze, emo, electronic and indie, but the varying elements don't stop there. It's a very unique sound that can only be heard to believe. Aside from continuing his musical pursuits, Joe has recently become a father, a husband and a home owner.  We talk about our love for movies, his painstaking history with music and even the one time he got threatened with a grenade! If you think that's wild, wait until you hear some of the other stuff. Joe is a spectacular guy and he brings so much to the conversation, which explains the lengthy runtime of the episodes we do together: we just have an absolute riot. He's the first guest to return for a second episode and I couldn't be more honored to have him back on.  Be sure to follow Joe @job.boynton and check out @narrowcast.band and @transitma  Follow @kellenspettytalkshow to stay up to date on all the new guest announcements!  #KellensPettyTalkShow !

Sarah Voigt is most known for playing "Barb" in the box-office smash horror movie, Terrifier 2 (2022) that became an overnight success on its theatrical run back in October. She started her career modeling and eventually moved into doing commercial work until fully transitioning into film and television in 2019. She lives bi-coastal by splitting her time in New Orleans and New York, constantly grinding and working towards that next great role.  In our conversation, she had so much great insight and funny stories to share including a hilarious dance club story, not knowing the full details of the Terrifier 2 script before seeing the final product for herself and how her mom constantly teases her with mashed potato memes!  Be sure to follow Sarah @thesahshow to travel on her journey with her. She's a remarkable talent and is going to have a great career that you truly need to witness.  Follow @kellenspettytalkshow to stay up to date on all the new guest announcements!  #KellensPettyTalkShow  

Marty York is most known for his portrayal as "Yeah Yeah" in the classic 90's film, The Sandlot (1993), which is widely regarded as one of the greatest sports films of all time. 2023 marks the 30th Anniversary of the film and Marty is hopeful that the cast will soon get the call for a brand-new reunion that we're hoping will involve a brand new project with all the OG's.  We talk about Marty's near-fatal car accident in 1997, how his mom provided the horses for Army of Darkness (1992), what really went on in the Sandlot treehouse and so much more!  You've also probably seen Marty in Boy Meets World or the many guest spots he was cast in thereafter. After a lengthy break from acting, Marty is back on the move in Hollywood nowadays working towards booking new projects.  Be sure to follow him @marty_york to keep up with everything he has going on - including forthcoming news of 30th Anniversary plans, signings and everything in-between!  #KellensPettyTalkShow

Jim Branscome is a film programmer based out of Los Angeles. He runs Cinematic Void, which is a monthly cult film series that highlights films of all genres including the lesser known titles to audience favorites that are rarely seen on the screen!  His screenings happen on Mondays at the Los Feliz 3 theater. Info and tickets can be found at americancinematheque.com  Be sure to follow Jim on Instagram @cinematicvoid ! #CinematicVoid

Steve Barton is a film producer from NY who also happened to co-found Dread Central. His life has been a constant ever-changing dance for success and he's been steadily progressing throughout all the pitfalls that tried to break up his course. He's been an editor, a writer, an interviewer, a critic and a colleague. His profound love for horror and its community has always kept him hard at work at numerous projects at any given moment, but his support to the indie-filmmaking art form couldn't possibly go unnoticed.  Terrifier 2 has now reached $10 million at the box office on a $250,000 budget and Steve is the man that made the deal with Cinedigm to help get it distributed to all your local theaters. We chatted about the accidental marketing that took place, which he and the rest of the Terrifier crew had nothing to do with, and how this boost in social media engagement led to a world-wide Art the Clown cult. Steve also gives great industry advice to hopeful filmmakers and why you should never have backup plans if you're wishing to focus on your dream passion.  There's still time to see Terrifer 2 in your local movie theater - get there now! The film is meant to be seen with a packed audience. It's also streaming NOW on Screambox. Blu-ray comes out in December with exclusive editions dropping at Walmart and Best Buy, which you can pre-order NOW!  Hosted by @kellenpembleton  Follow Steve on Instagram @unclecreepysb and follow his incredible journey!  Follow @kellenspettytalkshow for all upcoming guest announcements!  Art by @mr.ed_gage #KellensPettyTalkShow #SteveBarton #Terrifier2 #ArtTheClown #DamienLeone #DavidHowardThornton #Horror

Peter Vullo is the host/creator of the wildly successful monthly horror event series, Thursday Night Terrors based out of Buffalo, NY. He returns for a brand new episode to talk about a halloween road trip with his friends, moving to a new home and talk all things horror.  Get your tickets for Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge and Christmas Evil before they sell out!  Follow Peter on Instagram @peterfromthetheater and @thursdaynightterrors #KellensPettyTalkShow #ThursdayNightTerrors    

Kyle Tedesco returns for a brand new episode filled with Halloween discussion, film banter and fall season worship. Garbage plates and bible verses? Meeting Joe Bob Briggs in a Scooby-Doo costume? Indie horror at its height? It's all here in a wonderful brand-new conversation with Kyle.  Follow him on Instagram @brokenstickshockey // @brokenrimrecords    

Jimmy Stadt was the vocalist of the Rochester-based punk/hardcore band Polar Bear Club from 2005-2013. Nowadays, he's the vocalist/guitarist of Shy Tooth and the guitarist of Bad Bloom. He runs a movie club called noYOUgo on Discord. All information can be found on his instagram @jimmypbc 

Ben Kotin is the vocalist/guitarist for Rochester-based punk rock band, Such Gold. He also plays guitar in Taking Meds and a newer hardcore project called Who Decides.  follow Ben on Instagram @benkotin follow on Instagram @kellenspettytalkshow to stay up to date on all the new guest announcements! 

Fred Heads is a brand new documentary that features interviews with hundreds of Nightmare on Elm Street fans that discuss what this franchise has meant to them the last four decades. So many different stories are interwoven through the narrative and many will shock you. A healthy handful of Elm Street alumni pop up throughout the over two-hour runtime as well, so there will be some familiar faces! The movie will be hitting the film festival circuit this fall with distribution information being announced soon! Follow @fredheadsdoc for all the gory details! Thank you to Kim, Paige and Jeremy for their time - it was a lot of fun getting to talk and promote the film. #KellensPettyTalkShow

Pennywise: The Story of IT is a brand new documentary highlighting the popular 1990 mini-series based on Stephen King's best-selling novel.   John Campopiano, Chris Griffiths and Gary Smart are the creative team behind the film and have poured over 5 years of time, blood, sweat and tears to bring this film to the horror fans.   Funded by Indiegogo as well as money out of the their own pockets, these guys took their passion to the next level and brought back the cast/crew to talk about the film, including so many incredible stories that are not in the common knowledge. The chapters are then interwoven with a plethora of never before seen footage from behind-the-scenes that will truly blow minds.   If you want to check out this master work for yourself - be sure to stream it for free on @screambox

Matty Arsenault was the vocalist of A Loss For Words, a Massachusetts-based pop punk band that released a handful of studios albums and toured the world with bands like The Wonder Years, This Time Next Year, Transit and Fireworks. For over 15 years, the band stayed active touring relentlessly and churning out records, acoustic EP's, a cover record and everything in between. While not completely broken up, A Loss For Words comes out of the woodwork every now and again to play one-off shows when they feel necessary.  Nowadays, you can catch Matty doing vocals in a brand-new hardcore band called The World. With a new genre still comes familiar territory. Matty is absolutely crushing this new project as well as managing other artists in his spare time, which he likes to say, he doesn't have much of. Matty lives in Nashville now and although you can almost always catch him grinding on the road, rather than at his crib, he's enjoying life to the fullest and loving every minute. Be sure to follow Matty on Instagram @mattyal4w  Follow @kellenspettytalkshow on Instgram to stay up-to-date on all new guest announcements!  Follow on Spotify & Music to catch episodes as they drop - sometimes even a day early!  Share the show around with your friends and family - More new episodes on the way!  #KellensPettyTalkShow   

Grady Allen is the lead vocalist of Anxious, a band based out of Connecticut that is a hardcore/punk hybrid blending many different musical influences including pop punk and emo undertones. This group has been having their biggest year yet with the release of their debut full-length record, "Little Green House". Recently on tour with bands like Bayside, Knuckle Puck, Boston Manor, Koyo, Thrice and so many other heavy hitters, Anxious has proven that they have a place in this scene. With their unique sound and stellar stage performance, the band has been given many great opportunities to tour and continue world domination. With more new music on the way, some milestone shows at Sound and Fury this month and a fall tour with Oso Oso in the fall, the rest of the year for Anxious is looking to be slam packed. Be sure to check out "Little Green House" where ever you stream music and shoot Grady a follow @retrogrady ! If you like what you hear, share the podcast around and tell your friends about it. Follow @kellenspettytalkshow to stay up to date on all new guest announcements. Art by @mr.ed_gage Hosted by @kellenpembleton #KellensPettyTalkShow

Sam Morrow is an American country-rock artist who has gotten massive attention for his last couple records. His most recent effort, "Gettin' By On Gettin' Down", has nine stellar tracks that really display Sam's versatility as a songwriter.  It was a pleasure to talk about his humble beginnings in Houston to moving to Los Angeles and dealing with the culture shift. We even got the chance to talk about his methods for writing music and surviving life on the road.  If you're a fan of this episode, go shoot Sam a follow @mamsorrow and be sure to peep his upcoming tour dates to see if he's playing a show near you!  #KellensPettyTalkShow #SamMorrow 

Benjamin Scrivens is the owner/operator and CEO of Fright-Rags, a horror apparel & merchandise company based out of Rochester, NY.  Starting the business in his apartment back in 2003, Ben began his grind for world domination. While it took several years to start building up a trustworthy and relentless fan base, he continued to develop new ways to keep his product fresh and in the conversation. With a current staff of 8 employees including Scrivens, Fright-Rags has been hard at work bringing horror fans around the world incredible clothing and spooktacular horror items for all to enjoy.  Ben is also the host of Saturday Night Rewind, an event series that brings some of the best retro screenings to Rochester. From time to time, the evenings are accompanied with celebrity guest appearances and other awesome surprises.  Be sure to check out all that Fright-Rags has to offer by following them on Instagram @frightrags and browse their online catalog at www.fright-rags.com ! Here you'll find t-shirts, hats, lunch boxes, plush dolls, lounge pants, socks and anything else your ghostly hearts could possibly desire.   #FrightRags #KellensPettyTalkShow 

Pat Kennedy is the vocalist/guitarist of Light Years and the guitarist of No Pressure. He's toured the world many times and continues to push the envelop with his musical capabilities. He put out three full lengths and three EPs with Light Years that gave him countless opportunities to play shows with his bandmates. In the end of summer 2020 when COVID was ruining everyone's lives without warning, a new project called No Pressure dropped onto the scene. This group, consisting of Pat Kennedy on guitar (Light Years), Harry Corrigan on drums (Regulate) and Parker Cannon on the mic (The Story So Far) has already surpassed all expectations and then some. Their shows have that chaotic energy that most bands yearn for and every release so far has exceptionally slapped. Brand new No Pressure tunes are on the way and the dudes hit Europe this June to continue their world domination.  If you're a fan of Pat, be sure to shoot him a follow on Instagram @patyears If you enjoyed the episode, shoot the podcast a follow @kellenspettytalkshow to stay up to date on all the new guest announcements.  Hosted by @kellenpembleton  #KellensPettyTalkShow