Podcast appearances and mentions of justin gerber

Play ball! The Losers hit the green with Stephen King and Stewart O'Nan as they revisit their two baseball books: 2004's Faithful and 2012's novella "A Face in the Crowd". For more baseball coverage, head to The Barrens (patreon.com/thebarrens) for Faithful, Too, which sees Justin Gerber journaling this year's season of the Chicago Cubs.

Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber head to Hollywood King again to discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically Netflix's Cujo (yes, that's a real thing), Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck, Edgar Wright's The Running Man, the 2025 Oscars, the work of Spike Jonze, and god knows what else came to mind.

Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber head to Hollywood King again to discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically a potential third Talisman novel; the latest updates surrounding Welcome to Derry, The Monkey, The Institute, and The Running Man; the forthcoming book King Noir; and much, much more. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers head to the Aladdin Theater to celebrate 30 years of Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption. Losers include Justin Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Jenn Adams. Together, they discuss why it's such a ubiquitous favorite, where it ranks in the pantheon of prison movies, which of them would survive it all, and, naturally, how the film connects to 90210. This was originally recorded in January of 2023. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast which you are about to hear is an account of the tragedy which befell a group of four co-hosts, in particular Daniel Caffrey, Rachel Reeves, Justin Gerber, and the obnoxious Michael Roffman. It is all the more tragic in that they were young. But, had, they lived very, very long lives, they could not have expected nor would they have wished to see as much mad and macabre as they were to record that day. For them an idyllic autumn afternoon conversation became a nightmare. The events of that day were to lead to the discovery of one of the most bizarre crimes in the annal of American history: The Halloweenies covering Tobe Hooper's 1974 horror masterpiece The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the King's Men -- Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, Justin Gerber, and Dan Pfleegor -- assemble on Election Night to untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer your questions. Questions like "Who would you rather have run the country: Big Jim Rennie from UtD, Greg Stillson from The Dead Zone, or Buster Keeton from Needful Things?"; "Which King character would you want to share a slice of pound cake with the most?"; "What is the best moment or piece of writing that lives in a “bad” King book?"; "Design a Stephen King cocktail"; and more. Want to ask them a question on the next Bag of Bones episode? Become a patron at www.patreon.com/thebarrens. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) deliver their final transmission on the Alien franchise. No, really. This is the season finale that sees the gang rank the entire series -- from Ridley Scott's Alien to Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus. They also announce next season! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a spooky Friday the 13th treat: Randall and Mel's Halloween Hell, the Losers' Club's Patreon-exclusive annual series in which Randall and Mel watch a horror movie every day in October and talk about it. They'll be back with a fourth iteration this year, but to whet your appetite, they're unlocking last year's third entry which saw the two Losers joined by fellow co-hosts Dan Caffrey and Justin Gerber. Across a marathon four hours, the gang lose their marbles while discussing more than 100 movies.  That includes 20 new releases, such as Saw X, When Evil Lurks, The Exorcist: Believer, VHS 85, Totally Killer, and many more. (Don't worry, we don't spoil anything released this year.) They also chat about pre-Hays Code nastiness, the benefits of casting real sickos in your movies, Caff's bizarre hatred of Ernest, and literally all things Ghoulies. (Seriously, we spend an ungodly amount of time talking about Ghoulies.) Enjoy this ride and join The Barrens -- patreon.com/thebarrens -- for earlier installments and this year's coming fourth go-around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're unlocking our very first episode of CrichtonCast, our Michael Crichton spinoff podcast exclusive to The Barrens. In this installment, host Randall Colburn is joined by Losers Dan Caffrey and Justin Gerber to discuss The Andromeda Strain, the crunchy, science-forward supernatural virus story that propelled Crichton, then a Harvard Medical graduate in his mid-20s, into literary stardom.  Together they weigh in on Crichton's early life, the book's origins, its clever use of verisimilitude, intellectual distrust, the charms of Robert Wise's ultra-faithful 1971 adaptation, and the ways in which it dovetails with King's own pandemic tale, The Stand.  Want more? Get episodes on Sphere and Jurassic Park in The Barrens: patreon.com/thebarrens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deep dive into the second season of Audience Network's Mr. Mercedes, Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, and Dan Pfleegor gather to discuss why the series jumped ahead to End of Watch over Finders Keepers. They also wrestle with its efforts to find drama in holding patterns and touch on the season's shocking ending, a wild deviation from the source material.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, Justin Gerber, and Dan Pfleegor head to Hollywood King again to discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically on The Long Walk, The Monkey, The Institute, and forthcoming projects by King such as Always Holly. They also sort through some tweets, which ranges from greatest film scores to King's 1999 accident to more. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've read the book, now watch the series! In this deep dive into the first season of Audience Network's Mr. Mercedes, Losers Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, Ashley Casseday, and Dan Pfleegor discuss the ways in which the show improves upon the source material, how a good performance can elevate a dud character, and the cultural turmoil of the time that clearly influenced its production. Later this summer, the Losers will check in on the show's subsequent seasons as their coverage of the trilogy continues. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies take a quick post-holidays vacay to Raven's Fair to discuss James Wan's 2007 supernatural horror film, Dead Silence. Together, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber discuss Wan's bleached out style, the muddled mythology, Donnie Wahlberg's scene-stealing performance, and, naturally, 2010's Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. Somewhere in there they also share polarizing thoughts on Malignant. Note: This episode was recorded in 2002 and is being dropped in the wake of Night Swim. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, Rachel Reeves, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) reach the end, friends. As per tradition, they cap off another year-long season with a good ol' ranking. From Child's Play (1988) to all two-and-a-half seasons of Chucky, they leave no Good Guy behind.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a clip from Randall and Mel's Month of Halloween Hell 3, the Losers' Club's Patreon-exclusive annual series in which Randall and Mel watch a horror movie every day in October and talk about it, returns for its third year, this time with fellow Losers Dan Caffrey and Justin Gerber along for the ride. It's a marathon four-hour episode. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock hundreds hours of exclusive content that includes even more episodes of The Stephen King Archives, our Dark Tower Detour series, dozens of Ka-mmentary tracks for your favorite King flicks, all of our Lobstrosities episodes clawing through those silly King sequels, in addition to spinoffs like Talkin' Hawkins and CrichtonCast. Not to mention, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes and one-offs, including a 24-7 Discord community featuring Constant Listeners just like you! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Halloweenies as they head to Ambrose to discuss Dark Castle's 2005 remake of House of Wax. Together, Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, and Justin Gerber "wax" nostalgic on all of those gritty remakes from the aughts, debate what happened to Chad Michael Murray/Elisha Cuthbert, and spend an inordinate amount of time dissecting the whole "Kill Paris" campaign surrounding the film. Note: This installment of The Rental was unlocked from our Patreon and recorded in July 2021. If you want more of this kind of content, be sure to join our Patreon! Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloweenies reach the end of their road trip through 1998's Bride of Chucky. In the second of two episodes, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, Michael Roffman, and Rachel Reeves close out their journey with a discussion on the cast, the kills, the great graphics, and more. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month marks the 30th anniversary of George A. Romero's The Dark Half. To celebrate, the Losers are unlocking their Ka-mmentary track for the Stephen King staple that features Dan Caffrey, Dan Pfleegor, and Justin Gerber returning to Castle Rock to talk all things Romero and all things Rooker. For more Ka-mmentaries like this -- we have one for almost every King movie to date -- please join us in The Barrens: www.patreon.com/thebarrens. Otherwise, enjoy the show! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | Store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Losers head to the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, DC to help the FBI solve a strange case file sent from the Derry Private Library in Maine. It's an X-File dated February 8, 1998 and there's a single word at the top: "Chinga". Join Special Agents Michael Roffman, Justin Gerber, McKenzie Gerber, and new recruit Sammie Kuykendall as they attempt to solve this bizarre case and explain how best-selling author Stephen King is involved. Rest assured, the truth is out there ... somewhere. Note: This episode was recorded in October 2021 and is being unlocked from our Patreon to celebrate its 25th anniversary today. For more episodes like this, please join us in The Barrens: www.patreon.com/thebarrens. Tonight, we're even hosting a watchalong of the episode in our Discord. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | Store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danse Macabre is a recurring feature of The Losers' Club that journeys through all the books that influenced Stephen King. (You know, as he listed in 1981's Danse Macabre. Ahem, hence the name of this series.) In the past, this feature has flipped through the pages of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, William Golding's Lord of the Flies, and Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes. Today, however, the Losers find themselves in Milburn, New York revisiting Peter Straub's chilly 1979 horror novel Ghost Story. Join Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, Ana Marie Cox, and Justin Gerber as they chart the rise and fall of the literary horror wave of the '70s, debate the MVP of the Chowder Society, point out the literary influences, connect the dots to King's Dominion, and share their own spine-tingling ghost stories.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

HMSG Interview The Losers Club - "Thinner" For the Month of May we team up with some our favorite Podcasters to discuss more scary movies!!!! We start off with a couple of members of THE LOSERS CLUB, Randall Colburn & Justin Gerber to talk about a Stephen King film, of course!We dissect the complicated film THINNER (1996) featuring one of the most creative inciting incidents we have ever seen...you gotta listen to believe!Founded in 2017, The Losers' Club® is a weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King's Dominion, whether it's the author's oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken to Mike Flanagan, Thomas Jane, Tananarive Due, Mick Garris, Mary Lambert and many, many more.The show is part of the Bloody disgusting podcast network, was a Silver Bolo Award Winner on Shudder's The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. and Stephen King says to check them out.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

The Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) wave goodbye to Woodsboro and head towards the woods. On the way, they share and discuss their respective rankings of the entire Scream franchise. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Third Act! In the second of two episodes dedicated to Scream, aka 5cream, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Michael Roffman, Mike Vanderbilt, Dan Caffrey, and Mac Gerber discus the sick fucks behind the knife, the incredible suspects in this go-around, the greatest kill, and much, much more.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Something about this one just feels different..." Indeed it does. That's why your fellow Halloweenies have re-assembled in Woodsboro to slice and dice through the one we've all been waiting for: Scream, aka 5cream. So, delete your social media, tape over your camera phone, and head to the Murder Hospital with co-hosts Justin Gerber, Michael Roffman, Mike Vanderbilt, Dan Caffrey, and Mac Gerber. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the fifth blockbuster, the gang discuss the passing of the torch to Radio Silence filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, debate whether this is the best fifth entry in a horror franchise, sift through the film's unofficial soundtrack, and chart the family tree of screenwriter James Vanderbilt.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Losers celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by naming 10 Stephen King titles everyone should read with a blanket before or around Christmas. So, grab a cup of eggnog (maybe even some cookies) and join Jenn Adams, Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, and Rachel Reeves as they unwrap some scares under the tree. Note: This episode was recorded in December 2020 and has since been unlocked from our Patreon's Derry Private Library archives. Join today for over 100 hours of exclusive content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | Store See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Stab-athon continues! In the second of two episodes dedicated to 2011's Scream 4, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Diandra Lazor discuss the perils of social media stardom, debate whether they'd party after friends' deaths, praise the film's surprising (and effective) climax, slice and dice through every new face in Woodsboro, meditate on the stakes of Sidney's fate, and dream of being the first kill in a horror movie.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Step aside, Charlie and Robbie, there's a new Cinema Club in town. As promised, the Halloweenies have returned to the streets of Woodsboro, where everyone is shaking off a case of deja vu. Make no mistake, though, this is no remake. No, there are all new rules to learn, which is why you oughta make your way to Woodsboro High. It's there you can join co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Diandra Lazor to dissect 2011's Scream 4. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the fourth chapter, the gang discusses the state of horror in 2011, partying after friends are murdered, the surprising (and effective) climax, the soundtrack's early afternoon festival bands, and why the film hits harder as an unexpected swan song to the late and great Wes Craven.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. In this Haddonfield edition, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, Mike Vanderbilt, and Michael Roffman head to 45 Lampkin Lane, where they discuss the best masks, the scariest moments, their favorite timelines, and what should be next for the Halloween franchise. It's all Michael and all Myers in this episode.Closing track is "Spooky Halloween" by Alypie.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. For the latest installment, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, and McKenzie Gerber discuss The Lost Boys remake, the scariest non-horror film, favorite episodes from horror anthologies, how we'd create a horror movie today, and what we like most about haunted attractions (that is, if we do).Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Production has resumed on the Halloweenies coverage of 2000's Scream 3. Finish your sandwich at the craft services table and hit the Woodsboro set with Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Jenn Adams of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the would-be trilogy capper, they share their thoughts on the "B-listers" that make up Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro, learn a thing or two about Fantasy II Film Effects, chew into the themes associated with Sidney's arc, and rewrite the ending (to potentially better results). Once again, this episode is 100% cotton, so make sure you're not allergic, and start streaming.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Halloweenies have arrived in Hollywood, where it's lights, camera, and ... stab! Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro, to be more specific. If you couldn't guess from the Wet Seal wardrobes and garish hairstyles surrounding you, it's time to talk about 2000's Scream 3. Head to the craft services table with Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Jenn Adams of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast as they gab about Ghostface. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the would-be trilogy capper, they discuss the film's behind-the-scenes shakeups, the Columbine effect, the parody paradox, and how Creed's nu-metal soundtrack feels like an echo of the nightmare that started at Woodstock '99. This episode is 100% cotton, so make sure you're not allergic, and start streaming.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beam me up, Scotty: The long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's Lisey's Story has finally arrived on Apple TV+. Directed by Pablo Larrain (Jackie), the miniseries is even more of an event for Constant Readers seeing how the Master of Horror penned all eight episodes. Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman as they review the first two episodes: "Blood Hunt" and "Blood Bool". Together, they discuss Larrain's beatific imagery, Moore's outstanding performance, and King's streamlined storytelling. For further recaps of Lisey's Story, you'll want to join them at patreon.com/thebarrens.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | Store See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reunite with the Halloweenies as they continue their coverage of Wes Craven's Scream 2. Together, Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Lara Unnerstall of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast hit up Windsor's AV club to run some tapes together. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the 1997 blockbuster sequel, the fearless foursome discuss the film's eclectic A-list cast, the left hook twist that hearkens back to another iconic franchise, the jaw-dropping death that shook the genre, Kevin Williamson's commentary on the horror sequel, and whether or not the copycat subplot ever pays off (it doesn't). So, grab that box of Dunkin Donuts, try to avoid the blood in the back of the news van, and join the gang nowFollow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Halloweenies attend Windsor College, where there's a copycat killer stalking around campus and everyone won't shut up about sequels. Yep, it's time to slice and dice through 1997's Scream 2, and the talk is fierce. Head to the acid rain mixer at Phi Gamma Alpha with Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Michael Roffman, and special guest Lara Unnerstall of Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast who leave nothing off the flip cup table. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the blockbuster slasher, they discuss the film's behind-the-scenes chaos, the leaked scripts, and the epic soundtrack that had us all singing in the cafeteria. So, grab a bucket of popcorn, your free glow-in-the-dark Ghostface mask, and enjoy the show.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. For the latest installment, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Dan Caffrey, Mac Gerber, and Michael Roffman go a little mad with the mail bag. Together, they discuss which franchises warrant a legacy sequel, the best horror movie novelizations to seek out, which horror classic the Muppets should take over, and much, much more. So, grab a bag and collect your candy.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s a curfew in Woodsboro, but fortunately for the Halloweenies, there’s a party outside of town. Hop in the car with Justin Gerber, McKenzie Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, and special guest Rachel Reeves (Nightmare on Film Street, Rue Morgue) as they head to Stu Macher’s place. Along the way, they’ll discuss Wes Craven’s 1996 game-changing horror blockbuster Scream -- from the origins of Ghostface to how it nearly burned away in development hell to all the saucy soundtrack selections that are forever tied to the film. They truly gut this one from groin to sternum. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Halloweenies (Dan Caffrey, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) reach Woodsboro High School and find a warm spot near the fountain to share stories from Camp Crystal Lake. As they clear their cell phone data, they share and discuss their respective rankings of the entire Friday the 13th franchise. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access begins! Join Losers Michael Roffman, Justin Gerber, Jenn Adams, and Rockin' Randall Colburn as they make their way through the series premiere, "The End". Together, they talk about Owen Teague's terrifying performance as Harold Lauder, the Lost-styled flashbacks, Odessa Young's tougher portrayal as Frannie Goldsmith, and all of the Easter eggs in King's Dominion. Chapters include: Intro, The Road So Far (10:30), Mars & Skars (48:00), Nightmares & Dreamscapes (1:15:00), Sematary (1:33:00), King's Dominion (1:40:00), Final Thoughts (1:54:00), and Outro (2:01:00). This episode is sponsored by CBS All Access' The Stand, which is not currently streaming. Head to www.cbsallaccess.com/thelosersclub for a free week of CBS All Access! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon

After a slight detour through Hell and space, co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and Michael Roffman bring things back down to Earth, hop on dirt bikes, and head back to Camp Crystal Lake. Things are ... a little different. Join them as they all grab machetes and hack through 2009's Friday the 13th remake. Together, they discuss what they claim to be the hottest cast in the franchise, the inclusion of Sam Winchester, and why the aughts lacked an identity. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

New Line November continues! After surviving Hell, co-hosts Justin Gerber and Mike Vanderbilt hit the launchpad to join fellow co-hosts Michael Roffman and McKenzie Gerber for an interstellar debate on the merits of 2002's Jason X. From frozen heads to Vivid Entertainment, nothing is left off the operating table. So, grab your your space helmet and listen above. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Ever With Jaleel White Show Promotion: In his debut podcast Ever After, Jaleel White most famous for his portrayal of the irksome 90’s uber-nerd Steve Urkel, on ABC’s smash hit Family Matters, deconstructs child stardom with rare insight and empathy https://open.spotify.com/show/505LmqAFfiFIcVVQ1VF7RX?si=8BVv4gsdS3KnJvFNPD27JA

After Jason Takes Manhattan didn't exactly "take" the box office in the Summer of 1989, Paramount Pictures sold the rights of Jason Voorhees to New Line Cinema. What would follow is arguably the most audacious sequelizing in horror movie history. Welcome to New Line November. With Jason Goes to Hell, hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, and Dan Caffrey are joined by Psychoanalysis co-host Mike Snoonian for a fiery conversation that involves legal mumbo jumbo, connections to Evil Dead, and that Nightmare ending. So, grab your Kandarian dagger and listen above. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Ever With Jaleel White Show Promotion: In his debut podcast Ever After, Jaleel White most famous for his portrayal of the irksome 90’s uber-nerd Steve Urkel, on ABC’s smash hit Family Matters, deconstructs child stardom with rare insight and empathy https://open.spotify.com/show/505LmqAFfiFIcVVQ1VF7RX?si=8BVv4gsdS3KnJvFNPD27JA

Tired of Smarch Weather? Put down your cursed frogurt and join us for a late night fog walk through The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror. We’re joined by special guest Justin Gerber of Halloweenies to rank our favorite segments, and if you don’t like our picks, we owe you a coke. Guarantee void in Tennessee. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Toot toot! All aboard the SS Lazarus en route to New York City! Tonight's entertainment revolves around the graduating senior class of Lakeview High School. In celebration, there will be a special invite-only dance party in the disco room. That's right. Jason Takes Manhattan for this Friday the 13th, and the slices include more than pizza. Head to the dock and join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Jenn Adams of Psychoanalysis and The Losers' Club. Together, they discuss how the low budget was the real villain, the godawful makeup, the death of the timeline, the gaudy music, the right and wrong ways to teach kids to swim, and how they managed to get to the Big Apple by lake So, grab your Dramamine and listen above. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The chains have been broken, Jason Voorhees has emerged from Crystal Lake, and Tommy Jarvis is nowhere to be found. However, there's another unstoppable force lurking on the shore and in the cabins, one who doesn't wear a mask. There's New Blood in the Friday the 13th franchise, and things are getting telekinetic. Focus your senses and join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and special guest Terry Mesnard of Gayly Dreadful. Together, they discuss the “Fri-Gay the 13th” cast experiences, the MPAA demolishing the movie with heavy cuts, Kane Hodder’s “Jason”, and plenty of tangents into Charles in Charge, Highway to Heaven, and, yes, Days of Our Lives. So, cancel your appointment with Dr. Crews and listen above. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser | Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Losers return to Boulder, Colorado to discuss the first teaser trailer for Josh Boone's The Stand miniseries for CBS All Access. Join Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, and Justin Gerber as they break down every second of the 30-second spot and find more than what meets the eye. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon

He thought it was over. He thought he killed Jason Voorhees. He was right. Unfortunately for Tommy Jarvis, his worst childhood fears will soon manifest into an unbelievable reality as Mother Nature has a date with the notorious masked killer. Jason Lives, indeed, and ready for the fight are Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, Dan Caffrey, and Michael Roffman. Together, they discuss director Tom McLoughlin's brazen direction, the film's meta sense of humor, and why Thom Mathews and Jennifer Cooke make the greatest horror couple of all time. So, throw on a jean jacket, grab your new, mail-order laser scope, and join us. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podchaser --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sermon by Justin Gerber Good morning! It has been a while since I was last up here preaching. The last time that I stood up here to speak was one year ago in August. One year later, here I am speaking to you for my fourth time from the pulpit. That is a little strange to me. I never really thought that I would have this many opportunities to speak in front of my church. But I am grateful for the many opportunities this church has given me. The most recent opportunity that has given me the ability to be up here this morning is the internship position that I am currently in. As most of you know I have been interning here at SMC this summer. I started at the beginning of June and the official internship will be finishing up here at the end of this month.

It's been five years since the demise of Jason Voorhees, but don't tell Tommy Jarvis. Nightmares still plague the teenager, and he's bringing that terror to Pinehurst Halfway House, where he'll soon learn he's not the only one with horror on the mind. Along for the ride are Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, and McKenzie Gerber. Together, they discuss the what-ifs, missed opportunities, and pitfalls of this aborted reboot for the Friday the 13th franchise. Rest assured, nobody has ever spent this much time discussing this cast. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A family, a party of teenagers, and one mysterious hitchhiker have all descended upon Camp Crystal Lake. But there's murder in the headlines, a missing body at the morgue, and reason to believe the masked killer is still on the loose. Who will survive the night? Join Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, McKenzie Gerber, and Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman as they celebrate the creme de la creme of Jason Voorhies movies: 1984's Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. Together, they discuss the return of Jason Voorhees creator Tom Savini, the what-if career of '80s softboy Crispin Glover, the cultural currency of Corey Feldman, and whether or not this should have really been the final chapter. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

There's a hockey mask missing down at Camp Crystal Lake, but no one's hitting the ice. Especially not the Halloweenies, who are much too busy living it up over at Higgins Haven. Join senior writer Justin Gerber, The A.V. Club's Lara Unnerstall, senior writer Dan Caffrey, and Cinepocalypse's Mike Vanderbilt as they revisit 1982's Friday the 13th Part 3. Together, they discuss Jason's new look, the West Coast sheen over Crystal Lake (Pond?), the ills of not wiping, pan-and-scan video, and the return of My Father the Hero director Steve Miner. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng

Camp Crystal Lake is about to see its greatest urban legend come to life -- and the Halloweenies are right in the middle of it. Jason Voorhees has arrived on the campgrounds, and he doesn't play well with bunkmates. Join senior writer Justin Gerber, contributing writer McKenzie Gerber, senior writer Dan Caffrey, and pop culture critic Mike Vanderbilt as they evade this new menace and learn that family traditions die hard in 1981's Friday the 13th Part 2. Together, they discuss how Jason is at his scariest, the filmmaking motifs (if any) of one Steven Miner, the lack of gore, and arguably the hunkiest character to ever set foot in a cabin in this franchise. That's just the tip of the machete. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng

The Halloweenies have arrived at Camp Crystal Lake to set up shop. Things are remarkably quiet, though. It's as if something or someone is watching from the woods -- waiting patiently to strike. You know, just like that ol' man warned us of... Join Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman, senior writer Justin Gerber, contributing writer McKenzie Gerber, and pop culture critic Mike Vanderbilt as they set up camp, find shelter from the storm, and play a few rounds of strip Monopoly. Together, they discuss how the film shares more qualities of the '70s than the '80s the franchise would define, debate over whether it's scarier without Jason Voorhees, and meditate on a potential revelation about one particular camper. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The three Halloweenies (McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber) wake up in Camp Crystal Lake and reflect on their time in Springwood, OH. As they clean their cabins, they share and discuss their respective rankings of the entire A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. What's more, they look ahead at all the horror to come in 2020, which includes the return of a certain Shape. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The four Halloweenies (McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, and Justin Gerber) drive out of Haddonfield, Illinois on their way to Springwood, Ohio. On their way, they share and discuss their respective rankings of the entire Halloween franchise. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The four Halloweenies (McKenzie Gerber, Justin Gerber, Michael Roffman, and special guest Rathan Krueger of Daily Grindhouse) head to Haddonfield, Illinois with wrestler Michael Myers for Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

To kick off the third full season of Filmography on the Master of Horror John Carpenter, Film Editor Dominick Suzanne-Mayer is joined by The Losers' Club/Halloweenies co-host Justin Gerber and Chicago comedy/lit performer Natalie Marsh. Together, they examine Carpenter's perceptions of evil from beyond Earth, the ways in which his later work was informed by (and liberally stole from) some of his best early features, and how Carpenter's politics manifest even in stories of the intergalactic. This week's discussion is focused around the following features: Dark Star (1974) The Thing (1982) Village of the Damned (1995) Ghosts of Mars (2001) Chapters: Introduction (0:40), Intergalactic Evil: A Discussion (3:40), Dark Star (7:30), Village of the Damned (21:00), Ghosts of Mars (35:30), The Thing (51:00), Intermission (1:04:00), A Broader Context (1:05:00), Sight [Cinematography/Editing] (1:12:30), The Lasting Image (1:28:00), Music & Score (1:33:00), A Few Brief Words on the Film Vampires (1:43:30), Closing Remarks (1:47:00) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers Mckenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber find a thinny and cross into the alternate reality of "Henry Deaver". Together, they connect the dots between all the prior episodes, celebrate the show's wild 180, and speculate on how the season will come to an end. Chapters include: Intro, Greetings from Castle Rock (20:00), Shining Moments (54:30), The Sematary (57:00), Misery (1:01:00), King's Dominion (1:10:30), Room 237 (1:13:15), Final Thoughts (1:32:45), and Outro (1:37:45) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers McKenzie Gerber, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman step into the mind of Ruth Deaver in "The Queen". Together, they piece together her puzzling memories, debate on whether The Kid is truly evil, and mourn the death of a legend. Chapters include: Intro, Greetings from Castle Rock (17:00), Shining Moments (1:11:30), The Sematary (1:17:00), Misery (1:21:00), King's Dominion (1:24:00), Room 237 (1:26:30), Final Thoughts (1:29:45), Outro (1:39:00), and Return to Room 237 (1:39:20) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman eat some animal crackers and walk through "Harvest". Together, they talk about that buzzing in Henry's ears, why Scott Glenn is MVP, and, yes, Bill Skarsgård's ass. Chapters include: Intro, Greetings from Castle Rock (19:00), Heroes and Villains (25:25), Shining Moments (1:01:30), The Sematary (1:07:40), Misery (1:18:55), King's Dominion (1:23:00), Room 237 (1:28:00), Final Thoughts (1:34:30), and Outro (1:37:35) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers Dan Caffrey, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman take a shovel and dig deep into episode four, "The Box". Together, they talk about creepy barbers, the Deaver Bone Zone, and, naturally, Roy Orbison. Warning: Due to a technical glitch, Michael's microphone sounds incredibly muddy. The glitch has since been fixed. Chapters include: Intro, Greetings from Castle Rock (27:30), Heroes and Villains (34:40), Shining Moments (1:08:35), The Sematary (1:16:25), Misery (1:23:00), King's Dominion (1:25:00), Room 237 (1:29:00), Final Thoughts (1:34:15), and Outro (1:42:45) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

On "Human Desire", the third episode of our Stanley Kubrick season of Filmography, Film Editor Dominick Suzanne-Mayer is joined by CoS senior writers and The Losers Club co-hosts Randall Colburn and Justin Gerber to examine the filmmaker's most sexually charged works, how his interests in the physical body were maintained and altered over time, how Kubrick envisions male desire in particular, and much more.This week's discussion is focused around the following features:Lolita (1962)A Clockwork Orange (1971)Eyes Wide Shut (1999)Chapters: Introduction (0:09), Human Desire: A Discussion (3:31), Lolita (7:09), A Clockwork Orange (24:13), Eyes Wide Shut (41:23), Intermission (1:00:55), Cinematography and Editing (1:01:38), The Lasting Image (1:29:07), Music & Score (1:34:40), Final Discussion (1:47:01), and Closing Remarks (1:52:01)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Halloweenies (McKenzie Gerber, Dan Caffrey, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman) head back to 1978 and carve out the pumpkin that started it all: John Carpenter's Halloween. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The Losers -- Randall Colburn, Allison Shoemaker, McKenzie Gerber, and Justin Gerber -- head straight into the dystopian world of Richard Bachman’s 1982 novel, The Running Man. Chapters include: Intro, The Hook/Structure and Format (9:05), Zeroes and Villains (35:00), The Sematary (1:05:30), Word Processor of the God (1:16:00), Poundcake! (1:22:00), King’s Dominion (1:34:29), Overall Thoughts(1:39:50), Adaptation (1:46:00), Outro (2:15:35). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Losers -- Randall Colburn, Allison Shoemaker, McKenzie Gerber, and Justin Gerber -- head straight into the dystopian world of Richard Bachman’s 1982 novel, The Running Man. Chapters include: Intro, The Hook/Structure and Format (9:05), Zeroes and Villains (35:00), The Sematary (1:05:30), Word Processor of the God (1:16:00), Poundcake! (1:22:00), King’s Dominion (1:34:29), Overall Thoughts(1:39:50), Adaptation (1:46:00), Outro (2:15:35).

Losers Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, McKenzie Gerber, and Mel Kassel take a dance of death with Stephen King’s Danse Macabre. In addition to takes on King’s expansive book on horror’s history, the Losers relate King’s findings/feelings to all things horror after the book’s publication, reveal what scares them, and discuss some essential pieces of horror cinema from the ‘80s to today. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Losers Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, McKenzie Gerber, and Mel Kassel take a dance of death with Stephen King’s Danse Macabre. In addition to takes on King’s expansive book on horror’s history, the Losers relate King’s findings/feelings to all things horror after the book’s publication, reveal what scares them, and discuss some essential pieces of horror cinema from the ‘80s to today. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The Losers -- Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, and Editor-In-Chief Michael Roffman -- review Spike’s The Mist, offer some Needful Tweets, head to Hollywood King, and dump out the ol’ Bag of Bones. Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (3:50), Headlines and Hollywood King (13:46), Spike’s The Mist (30:45), Bag of Bones (46:19), and Outro (1:33:50) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The Losers -- Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, and Editor-In-Chief Michael Roffman -- review Spike’s The Mist, offer some Needful Tweets, head to Hollywood King, and dump out the ol’ Bag of Bones. Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (3:50), Headlines and Hollywood King (13:46), Spike’s The Mist (30:45), Bag of Bones (46:19), and Outro (1:33:50) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Jared and Clint (along with Justin Gerber of Consequence of Sound‘s new show Gerber & Gerber) kick off week 4 of our Mars-centric March with Disney’s 2012 flop John Carter! Based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs books no one remembers anymore, John Carter is a big shaggy dog of a movie in which Confederate soldier Carter (a totally-surfer Taylor Kitsch) is thrust into a fantasy Mars filled with red men, green men, white apes and blue blood. The film is one of Disney’s most notorious flops, but does that mean the movie itself is bad? How do you avoid looking like a ripoff when all the sci-fi tropes you’re accused of ripping off were ripped off from you in the first place? Take a listen to find out, along with our custom cocktail and drinking rules! (Thanks to our sponsor Basecamp as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop!)

(Thanks to our sponsor Emporium Arcade Bar, as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop!) We’re finishing up HORROR OCTORBOR FOUR-BOR, our exploration of foreign horror films, with Guillermo Del Toro’s 2001 historical supernatural drama The Devil’s Backbone! Justin Gerber of Consequence of Sound joins us to talk about Del Toro’s spiritual sibling to his later film Pan’s Labyrinth, in which a group of orphans deal with the ghost of their deceased friend while the staff of the orphanage tries to navigate the precarious sociopolitical climate of post-Civil War Spain in the 1930s. It’s a great, atmospheric horror film, perhaps one of Del Toro’s finest works, and it’s well worth watching. Check it out along with our custom cocktail and drinking rules below!

Great Scott! This week on Alcohollywood, Justin Gerber of Consequence of Sound and James Thompson of Geekspotting stop by to go back in time and learn the power of love with 1985’s Back to the Future! Bob Zemeckis' 80s sci-fi comedy classic sees slacker Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) jumping in a retrofitted DeLorean created by his creepily-close mad scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and zipping back to 1985, contending with 50s nuclear family politics, the prospect of getting back to his own time, and making sure his parents fuck so they can make him. For a movie that needs no introduction, we find a surprising amount to talk about, from the fanbase’s crazy conspiracy theories (9/11! Benghazi!) to the intriguing Reagan-era conservative links between Future and Forrest Gump and so much more. Flip on the flux capacitor to 1.21 jiggawatts, crank the engine up to 88 miles per hour, and check out our custom cocktail and drinking rules! Related Links: Kooky 9/11/JFK Back to the Future Video The Power of Love Music Video The Worlds of Back to the Future (a cool book of critical essays on the films, if you're into that sort of thing) B To The F, a Tumblr deconstructing the novelization of the film

Happy New Year, listeners! We’re breaking in 2015 with 15 Minutes – a poorly-timed, mediocre cop thriller from 2001 starring Robert De Niro and Edward Burns. The two play a homicide and arson cop, respectively, who have to track down two crazy Eastern Europeans who commit a series of serial murders in order to cater to the Jerry Springer-heavy nature of American notoriety and fame. The movie tries to juggle Michael Mann-esque high-octane cop action with Network-like satire of media, but becomes a bit too pulpy and conservative to make it work. Still, we (along with guests – and old friends – Todd Kuhns and Meredith Sladek) dig into the myriad problems of this interesting failure, along with our custom cocktail and drinking game*! We had an awesome year in 2014, from contributing to another book, having at least another 25,000 downloads, getting awesome guests like Nathan Rabin of The Dissolve and Justin Gerber and Randall Colburn of Consequence of Sound, and more. Thanks so much for everyone who’s been listening and supporting us, and we plan on making 2015 better than ever! *If you want to see pictures of the boozy Russian-inspired pastrami on rye Clint made for the recording session, be sure to check out our Instagram page!

HELL-o listeners! Justin Gerber and Randall Colburn of Consequence of Sound joins us as we continue our spooky look at the third part of different horror series with The Omen 3: The Final Conflict! This time, baby boy Antichrist Damien Thorn is all growed up (and played by a smirking Sam Neill), in a position of political power, and all set to cement his rule over mankind by preventing the birth of the Nazarene. Standing in his way, of course, are a cabal of comically clumsy clergy, Damien’s dunce of a dame, and his terrifically tepid toady, all of whom try (and confusedly fail) to take down the Antichrist, with little margin for TERROR! Check it out along with our custom cocktail and drinking game!