The Brandon Peters Show

The Summer of 86 at 40 Music Video Companion series will post every Friday, featuring a discussion of an artist, song & music video from a song featured in the top 10 of the Casey Kasem American Top 40. Matt Pelsor is back for another summer of music discussion. He starts off with Simply Red’s soft moody hit “Holding Back The Years”. And of course, Brandon ties this into both Doctor Who & Dave Matthews Band cuz of course he would. Thank you for listening to The Summer of 86 at 40 series! Brandon, Scott & Aaron return Monday with an all new installment! The Brandon Peters Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and anywhere podcasts are found. Follow the Facebook page or @brandon4kuhd on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Matt Pelsor on social media @mattpelsorradio More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. “The Summer of 86 at 40” and “News” themes featured in the episode are written and performed by Pres Maxson (@presmaxson). The Summer of 86 at 40 returns Monday! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCMatt – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 23 minutes

The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. June 13-15, 1986: It’s time to chip in to the Save Ferris campaign! Maybe that will help fund Rodney Dangerfield’s first semester. John Stamos tries his hand at Bond and Jon Lithgow messes with some dangerous science fair projects. Our movies all carry a very scholastic theme this week! We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Kasem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities.

The Summer of 86 at 40 Music Video Companion series will post every Friday, featuring a discussion of an artist, song & music video from a song featured in the top 10 of the Casey Kasem American Top 40. Phil Collins ruled the pop music charts in the 1980s. “Take Me Home” was the final single from his No Jacket Required album. Jacob Givens checks back in to discuss this one. Thank you for listening to The Summer of 86 at 40 series! Brandon, Scott & Aaron return Monday with an all new installment! The Brandon Peters Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and anywhere podcasts are found. Follow the Facebook page or @brandon4kuhd on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Jacob Givens on social media @thejacobgivens and @jacobgivens More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. “The Summer of 86 at 40” and “News” themes featured in the episode are written and performed by Pres Maxson (@presmaxson). The Summer of 86 at 40 returns Monday! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCJacob – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 21 minutes

The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. June 6-8, 1986: We aren’t quite to Arnold as king of the blockbuster yet, he has his hits and misses such as Raw Deal. Tobe Hooper joins us for the first of two films this summer in his Invaders From Mars remake. Suffering through My Little Pony is also worth it to get to spend time with Lea Thompson in Spacecamp! We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Kasem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities.

The Summer of 86 at 40 Music Video Companion series will post every Friday, featuring a discussion of an artist, song & music video from a song featured in the top 10 of the Casey Kasem American Top 40. “West End Girls” was a huge club hit and released twice as a single by euro sensation synth pop group Pet Shop Boys. Taylor Deatheridge joins me as the first person not yet born in the year we discuss on the Summer Of series. Thank you for listening to The Summer of 86 at 40 series! Brandon, Scott & Aaron return Monday with an all new installment! The Brandon Peters Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and anywhere podcasts are found. Follow the Facebook page or @brandon4kuhd on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Taylor Deatheridge on social media @theyseekherthere @loganarchchicago @chicagotardise More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. “The Summer of 86 at 40” and “News” themes featured in the episode are written and performed by Pres Maxson (@presmaxson). The Summer of 86 at 40 returns Monday! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCTaylor – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 28 minutes

Still in 1943, this time we are talking about The Seventh Victim in our Val Lewton retrospective. There’s a change in director for this film and we have an addition on the hosting of the show. Yancy Berns returns to the show to discuss this highly influential thriller in the Val Lewton canon with us. When next this retrospective picks up, we’ll be talking about The Ghost Ship from 1943. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return Friday with The Summer of 86 at 40 Music Video Companion Series. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCSteven – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM)Yancy – Laptop Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 70 minutes

The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. May 30 – June 1, 1986: A crazy week that features 4 films that none of us were familiar with going in. From a Chinese tale of heritage to a Double Indemnity parody riff to a semi truck adventure to another Remo Williams whatever adventure…this week really has a variety of blah to offer! Don’t worry – we have thoughts! We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Kasem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities.

The Summer of 86 at 40 Music Video Companion series will post every Friday, featuring a discussion of an artist, song & music video from a song featured in the top 10 of the Casey Kasem American Top 40. The music video for Robert Palmer’s “Addicted To Love” has been strongly hailed as one of the greatest music videos of the 80s and all time. In this episode, I have questions about that. Troy Brownfield joins Scott Mendelson & Jennifer Wreyford as the only people to have been part of every Summer Of project and acts as a therapist as I got through not understanding the popularity of this video. Thank you for listening to The Summer of 86 at 40 series! Brandon, Scott & Aaron return Monday with an all new installment! The Brandon Peters Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and anywhere podcasts are found. Follow the Facebook page or @brandon4kuhd on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Troy Brownfield on social media @troybrownfield. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. “The Summer of 86 at 40” and “News” themes featured in the episode are written and performed by Pres Maxson (@presmaxson). The Summer of 86 at 40 returns Monday! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCTroy – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 30 minutes

I had a very special presentation at PopCon this year. Guest of the show and the person I’m making the Doctor Who documentary with, Russell McGee of Starrynight Productions shared with me his great find – footage from 1930’s lost Universal Horror Film THE CAT CREEPS! Russel shares his story with me, the importance of this film in history and also images from the footage which is the first anyone in the audience has seen publicly since roughly 1937. An exciting time and something that needs all the coverage it can get! The Brandon Peters Show will return tomorrow with Robert Palmer music video for “Addicted to Love” with Troy Brownfield. TECHNICAL INFORMATION VocalsBrandon – Pyle PDMIC58Russell – Pyle PDMIC58 Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 52 minutes

The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. May 23-25, 1986: It’s Cobra week. I’ve made no secret of being a big fan of Stallone’s over done Dirty Harry riff. But are Aaron & Scott? We also look at ANOTHER Poltergeist movie during Summer Of as we enter “The Other Side”. And Klaus Kinski terrorizes an apartment building in Crawlspace. We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Kasem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities.

It’s your favorite game once again! I continue to be excited and grateful that people show up in droves for Poorly Described Movies: The Game. It’s also a great joy to share the stage and mic with the fantastic Chris Johnson of The Normies. This 2026 PopCon edition features some masterpieces by Brandon and then a crowd member turns the tables on Chris! Check it out – Terrence the Pterodactyl returns as well! The Brandon Peters Show will return tomorrow with The Summer of 86 at 40! TECHNICAL INFORMATION VocalsBrandon – Pyle PDMIC58Chris – Pyle PDMIC58 Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 52 minutes

PopCon’s favorite game of old trivia and weird prizes is back! Jessica is currently on maternity leave, so Meg Splichal of Anime Crossroads joined Patches and I for another round of vintage Trivial Pursuit and strange prizes! And my mom and sister are in the crowd for this one as well as a rogues gallery of Batman villains! Fun times as always, looking forward to bringing it back in 2027! The Brandon Peters Show will return tomorrow with “Poorly Described Movies” with Chris Johnson! TECHNICAL INFORMATION VocalsBrandon – Pyle PDMIC58 Meg – Pyle PDMIC58 Patches – Pyle PDMIC58 Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 53 minutes

As I usually do, I launch the PopCon Live Podcast Stage every year with a kick-off show that showcases some of the events and guests featured at that particular PopCon. Of course, when I release these, they are already dated. However, some of the events and guests recur at the show, so this might entice you to come to PopCon to check them out someday. Anna St. Angelo, director of Secret Games at PopCon, joins me to talk to guests about ESports, wrestling, the PopCon Film Festival, Fan Panels and Neverending Dungeon. All events that will return for PopCon 2027! The Brandon Peters Show will tomorrow with “The Brandon Peters Show LIVE!” with Meg Splichal and Patrick McGlinn! TECHNICAL INFORMATION VocalsBrandon – Pyle PDMIC58 Anna – Pyle PDMIC58 Guests – Pyle PDMIC58 Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 46 minutes

The Summer of 86 at 40 Music Video Companion series will post every Friday, featuring a discussion of an artist, song & music video from a song featured in the top 10 of the Casey Kasem American Top 40. Whitney Houston catapulted to heavy MTV rotation with her smashing single “Greatest Love Of All” in 1986. Jennifer Wreyford hops on board for her 5th Summer Of series, putting her in rare company. Thank you for listening to The Summer of 86 at 40 series! Brandon, Scott & Aaron return Monday with an all new installment! The Brandon Peters Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and anywhere podcasts are found. Follow the Facebook page or @brandon4kuhd on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Jennifer Wreyford on social media @jrweyeveryday @thecorporatecoherence project More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. “The Summer of 86 at 40” and “News” themes featured in the episode are written and performed by Pres Maxson (@presmaxson). The Summer of 86 at 40 returns Monday! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCJennifer – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 30 minutes

The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. May 16-18, 1986: We head into The Danger Zone this week, but did you know Top Gun wasn’t the biggest release on its opening weekend in 1986? That would be Alan Alda’s Sweet Liberty. You all remember that one and its big time soundtrack…no? We also cover a Jamie Lee Curtis HBO movie in substitute for the first movie ever in this series we were unable to acquire. We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Casem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities.

The Summer of 86 at 40 Music Video Companion series will post every Friday, featuring a discussion of an artist, song & music video from a song featured in the top 10 of the Casey Kasem American Top 40. Van Halen relaunched with Sammy Hagar as its frontman in 1986. “Why Can’t This Be Love” was the first look of an era of the band that would be deemed “Van Hagar”. Joining me to discuss this pivotal moment in rock is Jacob Givens, whom you might recognize due to his immense popularity from his 90s alternative TikTok videos he produces. Jacob is also a writer, actor, director and musician in his own right and will be joining us for FOUR music video companion episodes for 1986. Thank you for listening to The Summer of 86 at 40 series! Brandon, Scott & Aaron return Monday with an all new installment! The Brandon Peters Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and anywhere podcasts are found. Follow the Facebook page or @brandon4kuhd on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Jacob Givens on social media @jacobgivens or @thejacobgivens More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. “The Summer of 86 at 40” and “News” themes featured in the episode are written and performed by Pres Maxson (@presmaxson). The Summer of 86 at 40 returns Monday! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCJacob – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 36 minutes

The Summer of 86 at 40 is a weekly retrospective journey through United States pop culture surrounding the films released in May, June, July and August of 1986. Brandon Peters, Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth take a weekend by weekend look at the films released as well as the news stories, commercials, television and music that rounded out the general public’s lives as they lined the pockets of the box office to see these movies. May 9-11, 1986: The adventure begins…AGAIN! We are back in the 1980s. This first week proves to be a very tough one with some forgotten films and one prominent one that isn’t as good as its reputation might be perceived. This week we discuss Last Resort, Dangerously Close, Fire With Fire and Short Circuit. We’ll also be discussing the box office report, notable news stories, a 1986 commercial, the top 10 Nielsen rated tv programs for the week and the top 10 of Casey Casem’s American top 40 from the week these films were released. Brandon Peters and the show are on Facebook and social media @brandon4kuhd. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for visual versions as well as 4k, Blu-ray, DVD reviews & additional material. Scott Mendelson is on social media @scottmendelson. Find his work on The Outside Scoop, The Box Office Podcast and Puck News Aaron Neuwirth is on social media @aaronsps4. Find his written work on weliveentertainment.com and podcasting at 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla (@2blakckguystalkgodzilla) and on Out Now with Aaron & Abe (@outnowpod) Pres Maxson can be followed on social media @presmaxson and his novels are available on Amazon. More information and content available at thebrandonpetersshow.com. Please contact naptownnerd@gmail.com for any inquiries or opportunities.

We made it to the finale of 1966’s Batman Season 1. Mark Hofmeyer from Movies Films & Flix joins me for another romp with The Penguin. And it’s also his first ever foray into 60s Batman. We shall return in July to celebrate the 60s anniversary of the movie, but until then, as Catwoman would say – TTFN! Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. Follow Mark on social media @mhofmeyer @moviesfilmsflix -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return Monday to begin The Summer of 86 at 40 with Scott Mendelson and Aaron Neuwirth. 60s Batman at 60 returns in July with the feature commentary for Batman: The Movie (1966). TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Mark – Blue Yeti (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 68 minutes

This week has Frank Gorshin’s last turn on the television show Batman until the third season. He’s back for the movie in the summer, but would not appear in season 2. His last hijinx was making a devious silent film taunting Batman and terrorizing Gotham. Red, White & Who author and audio engineer of Chicago TARDIS Robert Warnock joins me. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. Follow Geoff on social media @avenger1340 & @filmseizure -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return Saturday with the season finale of 60s Batman at 60 as Mark Hofmeyer POWS The Penguin! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Robert – Blue Yeti (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 64 minutes

Steven and I’s journey continues with 1943’s The Leopard Man. A film that showcases Lewton and company having a few reps under their belt and pulling together a much tighter and master of their craft type picture. While the title is kind of weak, the film is far from! When next this retrospective picks up, we’ll be talking about The Seventh Victim from 1943. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCSteven – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 64 minutes

Geoff Arbuckle makes a long awaited return to discuss The Bookworm. This episode features the great Roddy McDowall and also a heck of an opening hook showcasing Commissioner Gordon being assassinated! All that and more with this crazy story that features our first celebrity window cameo! Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. Follow Geoff on social media @avenger1340 & @filmseizure -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Robert Warnock takes on The Riddler! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Geoff – Blue Yeti (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 82 minutes

Yes, of course Aaron Neuwirth would be joining this series. He wanted to do King Tut which was way down the line here in season 1. We have a fun time shouting fight words back and forth at one another, talking the egyptian craze of the psychedelic era, and behold another batusi! Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. Follow Aaron on social media @aaronsps4 @outnow_podcast @blkgodzillatalk -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Geoff Arbuckle takes on The Book Worm! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Aaron – Blue Yeti (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 55 minutes

My ol pal Kat Fitzpatrick drops in on the series for another run at the Joker. An episode which my childhood memory distinctly remembers being a much darker and sinister cliffhanger in its presentation than what has been displayed before. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. Follow Kat on social media @katfitzpatt and The Fake Ass Bookclub @thefabpodcast -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Aaron Neuwirth takes on King Tut! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Kat – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 64 minutes

Scott Mendelson returns as does the Riddler. In addition to this episode that features Riddler robbing a library in search of Incan treasure, we discuss the insanely detailed expose on the show done in Cinefantastique magazine back in 1994 in lieu of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm’s release. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. Follow Scott on social media in some for of “Scott Mendelson” and subscribe to his substack The Outside Scoop – https://scottmendelson.substack.com/ -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Kat Fitzpatrick takes on The Joker return! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Scott – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 66 minutes

Making his debut on a proper studio edition of the show is the man on the street/hype man for The Brandon Peters Show LIVE! at PopCon – Patrick “Patches” McGlinn! We discuss our shared love of the show and the return of the Penguin as he’s up to no good by…doing good? Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. You can keep up with Patrick by subscribing to @KJTODAY & keeping up with PurrCon https://kjontheair.com/purrcon/ -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as both Scott Mendelson and The Riddler return! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Patrick – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 72 minutes

I Walked With A Zombie was the second film in the line of Val Lewton horror cheapies. Steven and I take a look at what makes this one stand out and have a chat about some of the themes and deeper meanings to what is happening on screen. WHen next this retrospective picks up, we’ll be talking about The Leopard Man from 1943. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCSteven – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 61 minutes

I was delighted to have Danille Sepulveres back on the show after a couple years hiatus. She was the perfect person to introduce Catwoman to the series. We have some catching up and sports chat to open and we dive into Julie Newar’s brilliance the episode at hand. And Danielle provides experience and expertise to her curiosity with 60s television productions. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. You can keep up with Danielle on Instagram @daniellesep and Bluesky @ellesep.bsky.social -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Patrick “Patches” McGlinn takes on The Penguin! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Danielle – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 93 minutes

One time villain False Face was neither a rendition of Clayface or Two-Face. He was also a one-time comic book villain. This episode also features Myrna Fahey as his cohort Blaze. I introduce Meg Splichal from Anime Crossroads to the show for the very first time with this very silly adventure. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. You can keep up with Meg @megflys and Anime Crossroads @animecrossroads -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Danielle Sepulveres takes on Catwoman! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Meg – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 61 minutes

The Joker is back and so is Taylor Deathridge. Taylor isn’t to experience with the world of 60s Batman and she was more than willing to dive in with her wonderful perspective. The Joker invests in vending machines and high school sports gambling. It’s also the first episode that aired on The Family Channel when they started airing reruns in 1989. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. You can keep up with Taylor @theyseekherthere and Logan Arch @loganarchchicago -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Meg Splichal takes on False Face! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Taylor – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 59 minutes

As we tackle the Mad Hatter trying to steal Batman’s cowl, I have a reunion with E.B. Kogan who I worked with back in my QC days at Testronic Laboratories in Burbank, CA. As we dive into the latest adventure of the caped crusaders and reflect on some of our time together (like when he guest starred on Pushing Daisies), we discuss a few of his projects like the graphic novel Shockheaded Peter, the film he produced In Our Blood and his production company Light & Shadow. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. You can follow E.B. Kogan on socials @ebkfromla and subscribe to the Light & Shadow substack here https://lightandshadowpictures.substack.com/ Support the Shockheaded Peter Kickstarter – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ebkogan/shockheaded-peter-part-2 -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Taylor Deathridge takes on The Joker! TECHNICAL INFORMATION Vocals Brandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom) EB – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post Production NCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38 NCH MixPad Masters v5.22 The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 66 minutes

Jonathan Graves returns to the show after a few years hiatus. He’s here to tal about the return of The Riddler! Jonathan hosts a Looney Tunes podcast and Frank Gorshin has a bit of a connection there. We dive into this one and discuss the difficulty and clever nature of the riddles used in the show as well as revealing that this was the first Riddler story I saw. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. Jonathan Graves hosts This Means Podcast which you can find anywhere podcasts are found and follow on social media @thismeanspodcast -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as EB Kogan takes on The Mad Hatter! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Jonathan – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 59 minutes

While Larry VanMersbergen may be one of the foremost experts on collecting for a different 1960s genre television program, he’s quite up to par with his 60s Batman knowledge. We tackle Anne Baxter’s original appearance on the show as Zelda The Great. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old Larry hosts The Doctor Who Collector’s Podcast on the Direction Point! Podcast Network. Find it and all the wonderful shows at directionpoint.org. Larry’s store can be found at doctorwhocollectors.com. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as The Riddler returns and I welcome special guest Jonathan Graves! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Larry – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 77 minutes

After such a successful run with the Andrei Tarkovsky retrospective last year, Steven Warren Hill & I agreed to try our hand at another. This time the focus is not a director, but a producer. Famed horror pioneer Val Letwon is the topic of our latest venture. We start with his groundbreaking first first film, 1942’s Cat People. WHen next this retrospective picks up, we’ll be talking I Walked With A Zombie from 1943. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return Monday 2/9 with another installment in 60s Batman at 60 with Special Guest Larry VanMersbergen of The Doctor Who Collectors Podcast. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCSteven – Unknown Mic (recorded with ZOOM) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 78 minutes

Scott Mendelson (The Outside Scoop, Puck News) joins me to discuss “Instant Freeze” & “Rats Like Cheese’ that debuted comic book character Mr Zero as Mister Freeze! Hear Scott’s history of the show and more perspective on this iconic television show. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Batman faces off against Zelda the Great with special guest podcaster Larry VanMersbergen! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 50 minutes

It took 3 stories for the clown prince of crime to show, but alas…The Joker has arrived. Mind you, this is the first step in Joker becoming the astronomically popular and iconic villain he has since risen to. Caesar Romero gives us our first live action look at Batman’s greatest nemesis! Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 24 minutes

Batman returned on January 19th & 20th on ABC for its second week, which debuted The Penguin as the villain. Burgess Meredith took on the role, looking and acting as if he came right off the page of the comic book. “Partners in Plunder” was the title of said comic book that “Fine Feathered Finks” and “Penguin’s A Jinx” were based on. Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 26 minutes

On January 12, 1966, ABC premiered the first episode of “BATMAN” starring Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Frank Gorshin & Jill St. John. The program was a colorful, comedic and campy adaptation of the DC Comic which became on overnight phenomenon. With the show turning 60 years old today, I wanted to celebrate it and also do so in a more annotated way with factoids, history, research and fun statistics to tell the tale of the show rather than just a simple conversation about episodes. I’ve taken it on as a solo venture, though perhaps a guest may pop in for the future as though I’m climbing a building and a window pop open. I hope you share the love of this series or just enjoy hearing/learning more about it. I’d love to continue, but its a decent amount of work, so we’ll see how it goes. I had bigger production plans for this, but time/money/life weren’t going to permit my showman ship, but I wanted to get this up and going anyway. Perhaps I’ll see you next week, same Brandon Peters Show release day, same Brandon Peters Show podcast. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 36 minutes

It is 2026 and once again time for that good ‘ol pretentious best films of 2025 discussion. 2025 delivered some straight all time bangers and plenty of interesting films to chew on and linger in your brain. Christ Johnson had normally been doing this run with me, however he felt he hadn’t seen enough this year to do a list. And in his passing, he suggested I bring on another Normie – Shelby Deal. And what a recommendation. Shelby has seen loads and was game for the task. Shelby and I reflect on the year, talk about honorable mentions before revealing our Top 10s. I hope you enjoy and find yourselves some recommendations and validations as we share our favorites. What were some of yours? -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return January 12th. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Shelby – Laptop Mic (recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 86 minutes

This week is my best of 2025 week. Starting here with my picks for the best 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray releases of the year. I always have so much fun going through these and putting together my favorite titles and reminding myself how damn good a lot of these releases are. Unfortunately, like any other yea pplr, there are some notable absences. But I am only human and I have my rules for this. As always for this one, it is very visual, so I encourage you to check out the YouTube version of this episode. The link is here -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return Friday, January 3rd with the Top 10 Films of 2025 with Shelby Deal of The Normies TECHNICAL INFORMATION Vocals Brandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom) Post Production NCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38 NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 28 minutes

As is tradition on The Brandon Peters Show during the holiday season, Pres Maxson joins me to discuss an off the wall Christmas Classic from yesteryear. Always announced at the end of The Summer Of series, this year it was ME who picked the film and not Pres. I chose a traditional watch in my house when I was a kid…and an oddball one at that – 1984’s ABC Thursday Night movie “The Night They Saved Christmas” which boasts a pretty big name cast both in front of and behind the camera. Pres is so shocked and taken with this one, you all are going to love his reaction and thoughts. Happy Holidays everyone – enjoy the holidays you celebrate, enjoy those you are celebrating with and thank you as always for making this silly little show part of your listening. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return Monday with the Top 10 4K UltraHD Blu-rays of 2025. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Pres – Unknown Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 45 minutes

Since the inception of this program, one topic that has lingered on my list of “must do episodes” has been looking back on the 2009 film Soul Killer. This was the first film I worked on when I arrived in Los Angeles back in 2005. I literally lived there for 2 weeks and was working on a movie set. On that day I met his episode’s guest writer/director Bob Canode and star Kelly Chambers. I would go on to work on the film during multiple shoots either running sound or operating a boom mic. In a few scenes I did some background acting. Bob even made sure to kill me in one. I wanted to go back down memory lane with the two of them and recollect on the film, which is somewhat of an undiscovered treasure. The time was especially prescient to check this one off as they are currently in production on the sequel – Soul Killer 2 – as we speak. They share a little bit of what is happening with that production best they can. This was a joy to reconnect with the two of them and I hope you enjoy it. If you’d like me to trot down more of my past in episodes in the coming year, please shout it out on the socials or comment on the YouTube version. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return Wednesday with the Traditional Holiday Episode with Pres Maxson & “The Night They Saved Christmas” (1984) TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Kelly – Laptop Microphone (Recorded with Zoom)Bob – Laptop Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 54 minutes

Stranger Things 5 just premiered this past weekend. Netflix’s juggernaut was one that spearheaded a deluge of films and tv set in the 1980s. Troy Brownfield and I have long nit pickled at historical accuracies in pop culture the show likes to celebrate. With that in mind, we thought it would be a fun exercise to look back at more what the midwest 1980s was REALLY like in terms of what people were watching and listening to and then turn our efforts to see which film and television shows that set themselves in that era got it the most “right”. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCTroy – Laptop Microphone (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 98 minutes

For the month of November, we are going to look at what some of the most definitive physical media releases are of all time. We will be breaking it down by single film, tv sets and film box sets. Aaron Neuwirth from 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla, Out Now with Aaron & Abe and We Live Entertainment is joining me for this endeavor. For our closing chapter, we will be discussing film box sets. This can be a wide array of film series, film collections, director focused collections, random assortments and more. We do very much go to town on honorable mentions in this one. Also stay peeled toward the end as Aaron found some items he originally wasn’t able to in the prior episodes that he now showcases. For this series, it is recommended you not just listen but watch along on the YouTube channel as we will be holding up and providing visual aid for the selections. If you’re not subscribed already, just go to https://www.youtube.com/brandonpetersshow. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCAaron – Blue Yeti (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 67 minutes

For the month of November, we are going to look at what some of the most definitive physical media releases are of all time. We will be breaking it down by single film, tv sets and film box sets. Aaron Neuwirth from 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla, Out Now with Aaron & Abe and We Live Entertainment is joining me for this endeavor. The second part of this series has us looking at TV series. Shows were released on VHS, CED and Laserdisc in the past, but DVD is really the format that drove television to another level. Aaron and I have our picks of shows that are some of our favorites and feel the most complete or impressive of releases given the amount of materials provided with it. For this series, it is recommended you not just listen but watch along on the YouTube channel as we will be holding up and providing visual aid for the selections. If you’re not subscribed already, just go to https://www.youtube.com/brandonpetersshow. -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return Monday (11/24) with Aaron Neuwirth and the Top 5 Film Box Set Physical Media Releases of All Time! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LCAaron – Blue Yeti (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 48 minutes

For the month of November, we are going to look at what some of the most definitive physical media releases are of all time. We will be breaking it down by single film, tv sets and film box sets. Aaron Neuwirth from 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla, Out Now with Aaron & Abe and We […]

It's that time of year again – DOCTOBERFEST! The 2025 edition is called “Regenerate” as the festival is now in the hands of David Bradbury. I speak with David about his first time in charge, with his challenges and hopes for the future. Doctoberfest was also the release day/party for Zepo Publishing's “Fantastic! A Celebration […]

There has been a lot of Doctor Who related stuff on the show in one way or another this month of October (or “Doctober”), so I decided why not cap it off with a Halloween related Doctor Who episode. And horror is something The Doctor is no stranger to. One of the most well known, […]

Aw, the Tarkovsky's Tales retrospective has come to an end. Unfortunately, Andrei Tarkovsky did not live much past the release of his final film, 1986's The Sacrifice. He died from cancer as a result of the conditions of the area they film Stalker in. This film eerily enough showcases that he knew his time was […]

Back in August I attended the Dead Formats VHS Convention in Indianapolis and met Memphis filmmaking legend Mike McCarthy. In November, he'll be doing a 15th anniversary screening of his last feature film, 2009's Cigarette Girl, and I wanted to bring him on to reflect on and celebrate this wonderful little dystopian science fiction film […]

I'm very excited for the upcoming book “FANTASTIC! A Celebration of Fans Discovering Doctor Who”. Not just because I have an entry in it, but because I'm eager to read other fans' similar and vastly different stories on finding the show and their suggested entry points for someone else to discover it. Zepo Publishing launched […]

Wow – we are beginning Year 6 on this program. And with this one episode, this show is officially longer running than my previous one – Cult Cinema Cavalcade. With The Brandon Peters Show completing 5 years, that means Cult Cinema Cavalcade has been closed up for 5 years, but also started 10 years ago. […]