Podcasts about mystery science theater

Happy Good News Monday from the Wake Up and Live the Dream team!We have a packed lineup for you today. First, Captain Robert Wells, USN (Ret.), joins us to provide our essential weekly briefing on the situation in Iran. Then, we're breaking down last week's Glassman-Petersen debate. It was an absolute wildcard of a session, so we're bringing full Mystery Science Theater energy to dissect the chaos. Tune in!

My love for bad movies and Mystery Science Theater 3000 has come to torment Chris once again! This is one of my absolute favorite episodes of that show but i'd never seen the movie un-riffed and since we did Man-Thing and Swamp Thing, I figured this would be a good conclusion to our "Swamp Trilogy!" What happens when a mad scientist turns himself into a walking catfish and plans on creating fish the size they've never seen before?!? Come check us out and see! More Movie Reviews on LetterBoxd - https://letterboxd.com/hvhpodcast/ Watch Us On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfN67zqLBcbJNJw1cHI0Hlw Get HVH Merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/hvhpodcast Music By: @tradevoorhees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Memorial Day! It's an early recording & it takes a little bit for the boys to warm up. They talk some Saturday Night Main Event, JCW & AEW Double or Nothing, as well as bust each other's stones. Then they try something a little different as they go Mystery Science Theater & watch an episode of USWA TV from May of 1996. It's the debut of Flex Kavana &... The post The Shining Wizards 795: Suck It Like a Hose appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

Happy Memorial Day It's an early recording & it takes a little bit for the boys to warm up. They talk some Saturday Night Main Event, JCW & AEW Double or Nothing, as well as bust each other's stones. Then they try something a little different as they go Mystery Science Theater & watch an episode of USWA TV from May of 1996. It's the debut of Flex Kavana & a lot of commercials. Nothing of note but a lot of laughs & a good time.

IS MONSTER PARTY HAVIN' A LAUGH? JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD ponder the age-old question of whether humor and genre topics can live and laugh comfortably together. So, as Elvis Costello might ask… WHAT'S SO FUNNY ABOUT HORROR, SCI-FI, AND FANTASY? Let's face it, making a truly funny horror, sci-fi, or fantasy film or television show can be tricky business. There's a fine line between a loving send-up and an uninformed attack. And even with the best intentions, that doesn't guarantee you'll be watching a knee-slapper. In this side-splitting study of genre jocularity, MONSTER PARTY puts all their funny favorites (and not-so-favorites) to the test. How did films like ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN manage to find the sweet spot between over-the-top comedy and a loving homage to Universal horror films? Is SPACEBALLS a better film than we remember, or should we just push that reassessment aside and watch GALAXY QUEST instead? How do genre TV shows like RED DWARF and WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS generate laughs while presenting often thought-provoking horror and sci-fi concepts? Where do cult classics like DR. STRANGELOVE, REPO MAN, MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, and THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI fit in? And are superhero vehicles like THE BOYS, PEACEMAKER, and the DEADPOOL film series the best comedies coming out of Hollywood today? Helping us answer these important questions while tickling our ribs in her own right is a return guest who is no stranger to the world of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy humor. She is a mega-talented writer who has worked on such beloved genre comedy projects as MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and HANGING WITH DR. Z. Please welcome back… TAMMY GOLDEN! OH, AND YES, WE DID JUST WIN THE 2026 RONDO AWARD FOR BEST PODCAST! OUR HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL THE MONSTER PARTIERS OUT THERE WHO HELPED MAKE THIS HAPPEN! NOW, LET'S START CANVASSING FOR 2027!    

Featured TV Review: Mystery Science Theater 3000 [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Manos: The Hands of Fate (Season 4) [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (Season 3) [Wikipedia] [IMDb] PROMO: Anime Talk! (@AnimeTalk12) SHOWNOTES: Following our 4/20 Special on Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie, we wrap up the stoner season on the Director's Cut! with a review of the MST3K episodes featured on the Essentials DVD—Manos: The Hands of Fate and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians! So, get high with us, listen along, and stay tuned for our At the Movies review of Project Hail Mary, upcoming Director's Cut! episodes, and more post-season content coming very soon. Collateral Cinema: Director's Cut! is on Bluesky, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Also, look for us on Patreon, and check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel. Collateral Cinema is happy to announce that we are now partnered with Dubby Energy! Use our promo code CCINEMAPOD to get 10% off your first purchase of Dubby Energy drinks on their website: https://dubby.gg/discount/CCINEMAPOD (Collateral Cinema is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat from Purple Planet Music. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

Mystery Science Theater 3000 The Movie Starring Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy Dr. Clayton Forrester (Trace Beaulieu) figures he can rule the world if he deadens his subjects' brains by making them endure terrible movies. Exploiting his access to nearby satellite-dwellers Mike Nelson (Michael J. Nelson) and his robot pals, Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy), Forrester makes them watch a cheesy 1950s spaceship film. But when Mike and friends make funny comments throughout the movie and others that follow it, Forrester's plan looks increasingly flimsy.

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com -  Jim LoGiudice began his career making props and models for films such as The Abyss, Con Air, The Rocketeer, and Armageddon. He made the move to puppetry though his church and started developing the characters and the show that would become Far Outpost, which performs weekly at Granite Creek Church in Claremont, California. I talk to Jim LoGiudice about the development of Far Outpost, the building of the puppets on the show, their crazy special effects, and more on this episode of Under The Puppet. One quick note.  During my interview with Jim we discuss some of the special effect techniques uses on Far Outpost.  Jim is a Hollywood professional and has trained in creating these special effects.  Do not attempt any of the effect techniques discussed in this interview for yourself. Plus, hear more of my conversation with Jim LoGiudice by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron.  Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info and to help create more episodes like this. Connect with Jim LoGiudice: Far Outpost - https://www.youtube.com/@FarOutpost Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jimbo.logiudice/ IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0517754/ Discussed on the show: Granite Creek Community Church - https://www.granitecreek.org The Abyss (1989) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096754/ Con Air (1997) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880/ The Rocketeer (1991) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102803/ Armageddon (1998) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120591/ Flubber (1997) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119137/ Men in Black (1997) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119654/ Sesame Street - https://www.sesamestreet.org The Muppet Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppet_Show The Muppet Movie (1979) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079588/ Mystery Science Theater 3000 - https://www.gizmoplex.com Joel Hodgson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0388273 Joel Hodgson's TV Wheel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meqonUzc-pI Connect with the Show: http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet Connect with Grant: http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver ©2026 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com  

You have to call your friends once in a while and see how they're doing, especially if they're undergoing big changes and their city has been rocked with upheaval. Twin Cities-based actor and writer Bill Corbett will always be associated with Crow T. Robot, the wisecracking robotic commentator on bad films on Mystery Science Theater 3000. It's a part he played for many years and a part he'll be playing all over again as MST3K is in the process of a reuniting or sort of merger with Rifftrax, the comedy troupe he formed with Mike Nelson and Kevin Murphy. He and fellow Minnesotan/host John Moe share thoughts on the ICE surge and the heartening coming together of community that grew out of it. ALSO! It's the final week of the annual Max Fun Drive, where we offer you all manners of bonus content and thank you gifts for your support of our show. Check out our member-only episode with Neko Case and Gavin Rossdale! Pick up a snazzy keychain or beach bag! Visit maximumfun.org/join or, if you want a shortcut to a $5 a month level, maximumfun.org/joindepresh. Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com! Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group.  Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joindepresh

This week Justin sits down with Carmen Lynch & Andrew Schiavone! Topics include: Mystery Science Theater, Starstruck moments, The modern comedy scene, and so much more!

In a conversation originally broadcast on the Geekscape YouTube Channel, Christian Bladt and Eric Conner are joined by Kevin Brennan of A Pickle Home Companion to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie. Each of them also share their favorite episodes from the series.

We're delighted to welcome the actor, writer, web celebrity (celwebrity?) Felicia Day back to the program as part of our ongoing effort to reach out to friends and just ask how they're doing. You might know her from The Guild, the web series she created, or from Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Mystery Science Theater 3000. Felicia has a new graphic novel, Lost Daughter of Sparta, and says she always does a little better when she can break out of the Hollywood idea of how she should be used and steer toward the person she would rather be, making the things she wants to make. It's a warm, friendly conversation with a delightful guest. OH AND ALSO HEY: The annual Max Fun Drive has begun, which means you can hear extra special BONUS CONTENT like our all-new All-Star Sad Songs That Make You Feel Better, featuring Neko Case, Gavin Rossdale, and more. Plus delightful thank you gifts and the warm feeling of making shows like ours possible. Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of Maximum Fun. Check out our I'm Glad You're Here and Depresh Mode merchandise at the brand new merch website MaxFunStore.com! Hey, remember, you're part of Depresh Mode and we want to hear what you want to hear about. What guests and issues would you like to have covered in a future episode? Write us at depreshmode@maximumfun.org. Depresh Mode is on BlueSky, Instagram, Substack, and you can join our Preshies Facebook group.  Help is available right away. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. International suicide hotline numbers available here: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joindepresh

Title: Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Director: Jim Mallon Producer: Jim Mallon Writers: Trace Beaulieu, Paul Chaplin, Bridget Jones, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy, Michael J. Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl (screenplay); Joel Hodgson (original series) Stars: Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon Release date: April 19, 1996 SPECIAL GUEST: CatBusRuss (@catbusruss.bsky.social), I Dig Crazy Flicks Presents: Ninety For Chill – The Podcast with CatBusRuss (@idigcrazyflicks.bsky.social) SHOWNOTES: We hope all of our listeners and fellow podcasters/content creators had a happy 4/20! This year, we celebrated the season with CatBusRuss, reviewing Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie. This 74-minute, theatrically released episode of the beloved sci-fi comedy series was the perfect thing to talk about this stoner holiday! Stay tuned for more MST3K reviews on the 4/20 Edition of the Director's Cut!, as well as our Season Finale on Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom... Collateral Cinema is on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, and is on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel. Ninety for Chill – The Podcast with CatBusRuss is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! You can also follow I Dig Crazy Flicks on Bluesky or Facebook, and check out their website on Spotify! Collateral Cinema is happy to announce that we are now partnered with Dubby Energy! Use our promo code CCINEMAPOD to get 10% off your first purchase of Dubby Energy drinks on their website: https://dubby.gg/discount/CCINEMAPOD (Collateral Cinema is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat from Purple Planet Music. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

This week, Hot Toddy sits down with an old friend of his from the Cerebral Palsy DreamTeam! It's the one and only Richelle Heath! They'll touch on what's happening now and the future with both life and CP Awareness. AND, of course, some other fun things as well! It's an all new episode of The Smokin' Hot Toddcast! If you'd like to show your support for Richelle, you can contribute to her GoFundMe at the following link https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-richelles-journey-to-independence?attribution_id=sl:4ad02aaf-d611-4af2-9a36-3b6b0a6da604&lang=en_US&ts=1775787017&utm_campaign=man_today_first_time_share&utm_content=amp17_tc&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=sms The opening skit is based on a scene from the Season 8 Episode 4 episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000. ALL credit goes to the writing team of MST3k.

What is it like to create a Shakespeare play that's never been written—and will never be performed again? The Improvised Shakespeare Company is a long-running ensemble that performs entirely unscripted plays in the style of Shakespeare. Founded in Chicago in 2005, the company has spent two decades building a devoted following through performances in the United States and internationally. In this episode, Blaine Swen, the company's founder, and Ross Bryant discuss how their performances take shape in real time, beginning with a single audience-suggested title and unfolding into a full-length play that will never be repeated. Drawing on techniques from long-form improvisation and a deep familiarity with Shakespeare's language, structure, and themes, the ensemble creates stories that balance poetry, comedy, spontaneity, and lots of fun. They reflect on what makes Shakespeare particularly well-suited to improv, from his larger-than-life characters and emotional intensity to the flexibility of his language and cultural references. They also explore the mechanics of their process—how they listen, build on each other's ideas, and embrace mistakes as opportunities—and why committing fully to the moment often leads to the most surprising and meaningful results. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published April 6, 2026. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Technical support was provided by Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Web production was handled by Paola García Acuña. Transcripts are edited by Leonor Fernandez. Final mixing services were provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Ross Bryant is a writer/performer from North Carolina. Ross is a performer on Dropout.tv and can be seen regularly at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. Ross also tours the country and performs monthly at The Largo in LA with The Improvised Shakespeare Company. Ross began performing in Chicago where was a member of the resident cast of The Second City Mainstage. Ross is a writer for Mystery Science Theater 3000, and has co-written original television pilots for Pop TV, Warner Bros and the Showtime network. TV credits include The Good Place (NBC), Crashing (HBO), and I Think You Should Leave (Netflix). Ross also the host of the horror/comedy/improv podcast Push the Roll with Ross Bryant. Instagram: @rossbb Blaine Swen is the creator and director of The Improvised Shakespeare Company®. He is a writer/actor based in Nashville where you can catch him in the two-person improvised musical Erica & Blaine. Blaine also performs regularly in Chicago where the Chicago Reader named him the “Best Improviser in Chicago.” His iO Chicago credits include the two-person group Blessing with Susan Messing and the one-person improvised musical BASH! Additional Chicago stage credits include Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pegasus Players Theatre, The Back Room Shakespeare Project, and The Second City. He has appeared on Dropout.tv and has developed original pilots with NBC, Universal Cable Productions, and Pop TV. You can hear him as Arnor the Warrior on the podcast Hello, from the Magic Tavern. Blaine also has a PhD in philosophy from Loyola University, Chicago. Instagram: @blaine_swen

We have a very special THURSDAY episode to gift you this week! Sevan Najarian directed and produced the recently released animated feature film, “The Whitest Kids U’Know's MARS.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sevan is an experienced animator and FX artist as well as a director; his credits include “Mystery Science Theater,” Adult Swim's “Children's Hospital” and an extensive array of animated projects from Channel 101 fame. “MARS” was conceived during the production of the original “The Whitest Kids U’Know” sketch series.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Thanks to a booming fanbase on Twitch, the troupe was able to crowdfund the animated film's budget and commence production. Guess what that means? Sevan and the troupe – Trevor Moore, Zach Cregger, Sam Brown, Darren Trumeter, and Timmy Williams – got to make the exact film they wanted without interference or censorship. Go to wkukmars.com  to find out where and when you can catch the film as it works its way around theaters. Go to sevannajarian.com to learn more about Sevan and his work or follow him on IG @sevannajarian _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Discover Indie Film Links DIF Podcast Website – DIF Instagram – DIF BlueSky Discover Indie Film Foundation (nonprofit for the arts) Website Sherman Oaks Film Festival Film Invasion Los Angeles

John discusses the Senate staying up late to pass a funding bill for DHS that leaves ICE and border patrol OUT. But of course, it was rejected immediately by the GOP controlled House. He also discusses Pete Kegsbreath blocking the promotion of 2 Black and 2 female Army officers to be one-star generals. Next, he speaks with Democratic strategist Max Burns about his new piece in The Hill called "The Main Stream Media is Crumbling and It's About Time". And then finally, John jokes with TV's Frank Conniff. He's a comedy writer and performer who began his TV career writing for the Peabody Award winning Comedy Central series Mystery Science Theater 3000, where he also played TV's Frank. They talk with the Evil Army of the Night about current news and pop culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of What Are You Reading?, host Jason Blitman sits down with actor, writer, and all-around fandom icon Felicia Day to talk favorite books, current reads, and her brand-new graphic novel, The Last Daughter of Sparta.Felicia Day has appeared as an actress in numerous television shows and films, including Supernatural, The Magicians, and Mystery Science Theater 3000. However, Felicia is best known for her work in the web video world, behind and in front of the camera. She costarred in Joss Whedon's award-winning internet musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and created and starred in the seminal web series The Guild. She is the New York Times bestselling author of three books, including her debut graphic novel The Last Daughter of Sparta. Find out more at Felicia.Day and follow her on X and Instagram @FeliciaDay.Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club HERESUBSTACK! MERCH! WATCH! CONTACT! hello@gaysreading.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John's monologue starts with how President Trump told reporters that military operations in Iran are winding down, while leaks from the Pentagon continue to tease a large military buildup of ground forces. He also talks about plans that include sending three more warships and thousands more troops to take the strategic fuel depot on Kharg Island. Plus, he touches on how scientists conducting clinical trials on psilocybin mushrooms for depression treatment now believe psychedelics may have no greater effect than existing antidepressants and worry about the percentage of positive reactions that can be attributed to placebo effect. John then interviews Frank Conniff a comedy writer and performer who began his TV career writing for the Peabody Award winning Comedy Central series Mystery Science Theater 3000, where he also played TV's Frank. He then went on to be a writer, producer and actor on the ABC TV series Sabrina the Teenage Witch and he was a writer and producer on The Drew Carey Show on ABC. He's a prolific author and comedian and his books and Mads Are Back shows are available at Dumb-Industries.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Johnny Mac covers Mark Normand's Club Shay Shay comments about Taylor Swift and a BBL, explains what a Brazilian butt lift is, and notes online backlash aimed at Normand and Shannon Sharpe. He shares mixed reactions to Normand's new special, saying the relentless one-liner pace wore him out and arguing sets should ebb and flow. News items include Josh Johnson's upcoming HBO special “Josh Johnson: Symphony” this spring; Netflix's standup competition “Funny AF with Kevin Hart” premiering April 20 with judges including Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, Chelsea Handler, and Nikki Glaser; Theo Von and David Spade's self-distributed film “Busboy” in theaters April 17; Stavros Halkias joining a Judd Apatow-directed Glenn Powell comedy set for Feb. 5, 2027; Jo Koy and Gabriel Iglesias selling out SoFi Stadium; Zach Galifianakis' Netflix “This Is a Gardening Show” on April 22; and Mystery Science Theater 3000 raising about $2.7M on Kickstarter for four new episodes.00:00 Swift Joke Fallout01:49 BBL Explained02:37 Swifties React Online03:24 Mark Normand Special Thoughts04:14 Josh Johnson HBO Special05:05 Kevin Hart Comedy Contest06:02 Volleyball Side Quest08:02 Busboy Movie News09:35 Stavros Joins Apatow Film10:08 Riyadh Fest Backlash10:32 SoFi Stadium Success11:55 Comedy Survivor Plug12:46 Zach Gardening Show13:55 MST3K Kickstarter Win14:39 Wrap Up And GoodbyeVolleyball email me john at thesharkdeck.com  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

This week we dive into the batter as we talk about Barry's Steamer: Doki Doki Literature Club, Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown, Wuthering Heights, The Substance, Mexican food in Germany, The Maltese Falcon, Ryoko's Guide to the Yokai Realms, DnD Shorts, Board Game Movies, Dune, Legend, Sony's Spider-Man reboot, Masters of Horror, Phil Spencer retires from Xbox, the Helldivers movie, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Game of Thrones: The Mad King, and Black Hole. Roll them dice, it's time for a GeekShock!

In this special episode of TBRC, the guys talk about Overdrawn at the Memory Bank and The Final Sacrifice, two classic SCI-FI Era episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000.Become a Patron!

The guys flip through a fun issue of Conan, talk Mystery Science Theater 3000, redeeming Kool-Aid points and so much more!

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The crossover continues as I join Sal Crivelli for Part Two, where the conversation zeroes in on specific creative flashpoints in current comics, and a shared love of pop-culture comfort food. We compare Joe Kelly's and Zeb Wells' respective runs on Amazing Spider-Man, breaking down what worked, what frustrated readers, and why Spidey remains one of the toughest characters to steer long-term. We also look ahead to the upcoming Superman/Spider-Man crossovers by Mark Waid and Brad Meltzer, and why these projects feel like a genuine event rather than a nostalgia cash-in. On the DC side, we talk about the strong momentum behind DC KO and the DC Absolute lines, why those initiatives are connecting with readers, and what they suggest about DC's current editorial confidence.And because not everything has to be a debate, we wrap by bonding over our mutual love of Mystery Science Theater 3000, celebrating the joy of smart riffing, bad movies, and shared fandom.

Bill Corbett is a former writer for MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and also a performer on the show, providing the voice of the robot Crow (v.2.0) and playing various other strange characters — including the all-powerful but clueless alien The Observer (a.k.a. “Brain Guy”). Corbett is also a screenwriter and playwright. Corbett’s screenplay STARSHIP DAVE,…

This edition of the IPS DEPROGRAM, recorded on February 2, 2026, explores the intersections of ancient holidays, systemic media deception, and the "manufacturing of history" through space programs and entertainment. The host argues that the public is being conditioned through predictive programming and manufactured news events to accept a controlled, "hyper-reality".The Ritual of Groundhog Day and Candlemas: The host connects Groundhog Day to the Christian holiday Candlemas and the pagan holiday Imbolc, marking the midpoint between the solstices. He dismisses the groundhog as a "ceremonial prop," claiming the weather outcome is actually determined by a human committee.Moon Mission Skepticism (Artemis II vs. Apollo): Drawing a parallel between the current Artemis II mission and the Apollo missions, the host questions why modern space agencies lack the confidence to land on the moon today if they achieved it decades ago. He posits that the original missions were "manufactured miracles" and that NASA is currently waiting for more sophisticated generative AI and LED technology to pull off a more convincing fake landing.Predictive Programming and Fictional Counterparts: The broadcast analyzes how world leaders and events are foreshadowed in movies. For instance, characters in films like The Madness or Megalopolis are seen as media counterparts to figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump, used to habituate the public to specific narratives like assassinations or "mind viruses".The Rebrand of "Trutherville" and Content Theft: The host critiques the "alt-media" ecosystem, specifically targeting "content thieves" on platforms like X who regurgitate information from smaller channels without credit. He emphasizes the need for a new branch of media outside of both controlled mainstream and alternative outlets.Systemic Fakery and Psychological Condition: A significant portion of the show discusses how hoaxes—such as the Charlie Kirk "assassination" event—are used as litmus tests for public discernment. The host argues that the public is trapped in a "Mystery Science Theater 3000" scenario, forced to watch "bad science fiction" until they lose their ability to distinguish reality from theatre."Obviously, the groundhog is just a ceremonial prop. It doesn't really determine anything. It's just tradition.""My theory as to why they haven't landed on the moon again in all these decades is that the rear screen projection wouldn't fool anybody today.""History is lies agreed upon... Space with its angels, which we call aliens, is an acceptable version of heaven that everybody agrees on.""The correct answer is entertainment is synchronized with fake news events... they're manufacturing history.""We're collectively in the Mystery Science Theater 3000. Forced by evil scientists to watch bad B-movies until we break."Clarifying Question: Are you looking for a more detailed analysis of the specific "number codes" mentioned (like 33 and 113) for a research project, or should I focus on the media deconstruction aspect for a general summary?Topic BreakdownNotable Quotes

This time John's monologue is about The Justice Dept releasing millions more pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing more casual ties to Trump and Trumpworld goons like Howard Lutnick and Elon Musk, who both denied having any involvement with Epstein in the decade before his death. He also talks about Don Lemon and Georgia Fort who were the two journalists arrested for covering an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul, MN church. Then John welcomes 2 guests:Rep. Aisha Gomez who is an an organizer, an environmentalist, a public servant, and a mom. She represents legislative district 62a in the Minnesota House of Representatives, which includes parts of south Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota, bisected by Interstate 35W. They discuss the push-back in the communities where ICE agents have focused their terror campaign and where Renee Good and Alex Pretti lost their lives.TV's Frank Conniff is a comedy writer and performer who began his TV career writing for the Peabody Award winning Comedy Central series Mystery Science Theater 3000, where he also played TV's Frank. He then went on to be a writer, producer and actor on the ABC TV series Sabrina the Teenage Witch and he was a writer and producer on The Drew Carey Show on ABC. He's a prolific author and comedian and his books and Mads Are Back shows are available at Dumb Dash Industries Dot Com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elliot Kalan has been the head writer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and the Mystery Science Theater 3000 reboot. Now he's written a book about joke writing. It's called Joke Farming: How to Write Comedy and Other Nonsense. He talks to Bullseye about developing a process for writing jokes reliably, writing topical jokes, and writing jokes for voices other than his own.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Send us a textJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Joshua Pruett, a writer for Phineas and Ferb!Josh discusses writing for Phineas and Ferb, being the only person to write for both Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who, his own books including Gyro and the Argonauts, The Last Comics on Earth, and the upcoming Nightmare Burger, and much more!Support the show

Send us a textJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Joshua Pruett, a writer for Phineas and Ferb!Josh discusses writing for Phineas and Ferb, being the only person to write for both Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who, his own books including Gyro and the Argonauts, The Last Comics on Earth, and the upcoming Nightmare Burger, and much more!Support the show

TRACE BEAULIEU is a comic actor, writer, and performer. He was a founding member of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning, cult hit show, Mystery Science Theater 3000. In addition to writing, occasionally directing, designing and building sets and props, Trace performed the puppet character Crow T. Robot, and mad scientist Dr. Clayton Forrester. He repeated these roles in…

It's been a helluva year, y'all.  So it's time to focus on family, good friends, and getting wine drunk till the reindeers come home.  That's right we watched A Vienyard Christmas.  So get ready for your Mystery Science Theater style interactive movie night.  Get the movie ready (netflix) and hit play when we say and find out if this Christmas movie will have secret murders, people turning into reindeer, and/or so many love triangles they invent a new shape (Ok, maybe we just have vivid imaginations). Happy holidays from your Is It for Reel Family!!!!!!!!!

We're wishing stoners young and old out there a joyous Season's Greetings with our BONKERS HOLIDAZE SPECIAL. Philena still hasn't seen WICKED: FOR GOOD but we got more than enough witches and weirdness for her with THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ from 1910, a silent wonder which condenses Dorothy's entire journey into just 13 baffling minutes! What this early (but not first) version of THE WIZARD OF OZ lacks in coherence, it more than makes up for with stoniness. Glinda turns Toto into a strange dog-beast, and the flying monkeys are replaced with a bat-winged frog nightmare! We not only tell you what to smoke with this one but also what to put on your playlist while you enjoy the confusion. THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ is public domain so it's streaming on YouTube, Archive and even TikTok! And speaking of barely coherent, our main feature is SANTA CLAUS, a brain-melting oddity from Mexico in 1959 where Santa Claus and Merlin must stop a pantaloons-clad Devil from wrecking Christmas. If you put this fantasia on at your family holiday gathering instead of LOVE ACTUALLY or whatever the normies watch this time of year, grandma will feel like she's stoned even if she doesn't have a medical marijuana prescription. This psychiatric experiment was directed by René Cardona, who later gave us such gruesome classics as NIGHT OF THE BLOODY APES (1969) and the cannibalism epic SURVIVE! (1976). Another public domain gem, so it's streaming everywhere but the print that's on Tubi is the best. We suggest watching with a crowd, but if the male loneliness epidemic has you down, here's the MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 episode that Cory watched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTWs3zvz1z4 We also talk about the Netflix merger with Warner Bros (but recorded it before the Ellisons got involved), the short-lived CASABLANCA TV series from the 80s, Greg watching BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS (1980) on his new mammoth 4K TV and ZOOTOPIA 2. Happy New Year's everybody and see you back in February 2026! Hosts: Bob Calhoun, Cory Sklar, Greg Franklin, and Philena Franklin OMFYS Theme and "How to Hanukkah" by Chaki the Funk Wizard, used with permission. Joy To The World by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Auld Lang Syne by E's Jammy Jams courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Trailer audio courtesy of Archive.org Web: www.oldmoviesforyoungstoners.com Instagram/Facebook (Meta): oldmoviesforyoungstoners Bluesky: @oldmoviesystoners.bsky.social Contact: oldmoviesforyoungstoners@gmail.com

The latest episode of the Brand X Podcast is a rollicking, unfiltered round table that mixes sharp-witted humor, pop culture banter, and no-apologies storytelling. John, Deuce, Joe, and guest Duchess dive right in with a tongue-in-cheek debate about whether “Jingle Bells” is racist, riffing on recent controversies and the ever-rotating cycle of outrage culture. The gang quickly segues into reminiscence, sharing memories of classic comedians like Steve Landisberg, Buddy Hackett, and Jonathan Winters, and the golden age of late-night TV, from Johnny Carson to Ed McMahon.Thanksgiving traditions spark a round of stories about turkey preferences, divorced Thanksgivings, and the nostalgic power of lasagna at family tables. The group doesn't shy away from discussing cancel culture, DEI, and workplace politics, exploring how labels are weaponized and how the shifting sands of social power shape them.Popcorn-worthy tangents abound: there's talk of horror movies, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and the cult-classic Dawn of the Dead mall. Book recommendations like Fahrenheit 451 and Lord of the Flies are peppered throughout, alongside playful debates about audiobooks versus actual paperbacks, sparking laughs and confessions about reading habits.As the drinks flow, so do tales from the trenches of off-duty strippers, memorable customers, the saga of pricey coffee beans, and the eternal struggle of wires and tech setups. The hosts share hot takes on Hollywood, musical films, and the transformation of TV staples, from Game of Thrones to The Producers.Amidst ribbing and camaraderie, the episode captures the chemistry of longtime friends: roast sessions, ball-busting, and self-aware observations about aging, food, and reunion dynamics. As always, the crew wraps with plans for the next episode—and a promise of more raucous stories, inside jokes, and explicit, laugh-out-loud commentary.

Quattro Podcasto Heeeeeeeee's Baaaaaaaaack! Emmy Winner and New York Times Best Selling Author Joshua Pruett is back for his FOURTH visit to the nerdatorium. The Phineas and Ferb writer talks about his new book - Gyro and the Argonauts! A fantastic YA adventure based on Greek Mythology ... think the Avengers meets their biggest fan, but in Ancient Greece. We discuss his Gyro and Argonauts book, the audio book / audio drama presentation of that book, his upcoming Phineas and Ferb comic books, his work with Doctor Who (he's still the only person to write for Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who), and how crazy 2026 will be for his upcoming projects. For more information on Joshua Pruett, please visit the following - Instagram - @zombietardis Gyro and the Argonauts - https://a.co/d/4lkEyI3 Phineas & Ferb Creature Feature Comic - https://a.co/d/8n4w9pi Phineas & Ferb Comic Book Inator - https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/books/phineas-and-ferb-the-comic-book-inator-9781545822289.html Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners -Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Quattro Podcasto Heeeeeeeee's Baaaaaaaaack! Emmy Winner and New York Times Best Selling Author Joshua Pruett is back for his FOURTH visit to the nerdatorium. The Phineas and Ferb writer talks about his new book - Gyro and the Argonauts! A fantastic YA adventure based on Greek Mythology ... think the Avengers meets their biggest fan, but in Ancient Greece. We discuss his Gyro and Argonauts book, the audio book / audio drama presentation of that book, his upcoming Phineas and Ferb comic books, his work with Doctor Who (he's still the only person to write for Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who), and how crazy 2026 will be for his upcoming projects. For more information on Joshua Pruett, please visit the following - Instagram - @zombietardis Gyro and the Argonauts - https://a.co/d/4lkEyI3 Phineas & Ferb Creature Feature Comic - https://a.co/d/8n4w9pi Phineas & Ferb Comic Book Inator - https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/books/phineas-and-ferb-the-comic-book-inator-9781545822289.html Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners -Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

To close out the parent's basement themed week, Tom & JJ reflect with Cam on the infamous movies featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000/RiffTrax that actually aren't a pain to endure nor unwatchable.   There Are Worser Crimes Against Cinema!     SONG USED:  "A Clown in the Sky" by Farid Barron Trio

The Final Sacrifice is one of the all-time great Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes. But little is known about the behind the scenes stories of the film, the thoughts on the MST3K episode, and the cultural impact of ROWSDOWER. Launching on Kickstarter on Thanksgiving Day, The Making of The Final Sacrifice promises clarity on some of the mystery around the movie and its history. Director Tjardus Greidanus and composer Rob Skeet sits down with B-Movie Enema and Film Seizure's Geoff Arbuckle to talk about the movie, and the campaign. Donate to the Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/realrowsdower/the-making-of-the-final-sacrifice

Bill Frost (CityWeekly.net, X96 Radio From Hell) and Tommy Milagro (SlamWrestling.net) talk the Everybody Loves Raymond 3oth Anniversary Reunion, Is It Cake? Holiday, The Shuffle, Stranger Things: The Final Season, The Beatles Anthology, Apple TV's early Pluribus, Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon, Family Guy: Disney's Hulu's Family Guy's Hallmark CHannel's Lifetime's Familiar Holiday Movie, It's Florida Man S2, Renewed at HBO: Task, The Chair Company, and I Love LA, Movie Korner: Roofman and Eddington, Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza, Rasslin' News, List: The Top 10 Hulu Original Series, Fallout S2, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S2, Mo, A Man on the Inside, Stone Cold Fox, and more.Drinking: Raspberry Lemonade Vodka and Blue Corn Bourbon from OFFICIAL TV Tan sponsor Sugar House Distillery.Yell at us (or order a TV Tan T-shirt) @TVTanPodcast on Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, or Gmail.Rate us and comment: Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Audible, TuneIn Radio, etc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tvtanpodcast.substack.com

Comedy writer Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show, The Flop House, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and co-host of the 99% Invisible Breakdown of The Power Broker) spills the secrets of how he grows jokes from tiny ideas into full-blown laughs.Joke Farming: How to Write Comedy and Other Nonsense is out on Nov 12. Find it in your favorite bookstore. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for a good old-fashioned Watch-Along with Tony and Fourhman, as they invite you to synchronize your YouTube and enjoy a little live commentary on the Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch 2 Edition and Version 3.0 Update video Nintendo surprised us with a few days ago! Early thoughts on what was revealed, what's good, what's silly, and whether or not we're excited to return to the islands. PLUS...– DONE DONE DONE: Kpop Demon Hunters wins Halloween!– POKEMON MON MON: Legends Z-A is...fun?!– MINI-FIGS FIGS FIGST: Fourhman gets a 3D printer!– FREE: Steam game for first to cash in the code!This episode was mixed by Tony Sadowski and includes Joe Fourhman and Tony Sadowski on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Heroes,” “Arcade Stories,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundimage.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

It's a Gen-X and millennial touchstone that anticipated the next generation's parasocial content. But how does MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 hold up in the present moment? We investigate via one of the show's most beloved episodes, "Space Mutiny." JOIN US ON PATREON FOR AN EXTRA EPISODE EVERY WEEK - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus "In her new book, Biden's former press secretary lets Democrats have it" by Becca Rothfeld - https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/10/22/independent-karine-jean-pierre-review/ "Why Biden's White House Press Secretary is Leaving the Democratic Party" by Isaac Chotiner - https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/why-bidens-white-house-press-secretary-is-leaving-the-democratic-party "Karine Jean-Pierre and the Return of the Girlboss" by Sarah Jones - https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/karine-jean-pierre-and-the-return-of-the-girlboss.html "No Joke [MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE MOVIE]" by Jonathan Rosenbaum - https://jonathanrosenbaum.net/2025/09/no-joke/

The Black Guardian Trilogy comes to an end in Enlightenment with a space race on Edwardian-inspired ships, where a dominatrix threatens Turlough, a creepy Eternal hits on Tegan, and the Black and White Guardians end as they started this three-story run: disappointingly. Still, it gives Anthony an opportunity to utter: “step on me, Mommy!” Just wow.   Unsurprisingly, we discuss the sartorial choices of the two Guardians (and which ones Reilly and Anthony will respectively cosplay), how “Officer Creepy” made Julie want to take a shower, the joys of sailing ships in space, the correct pronunciation of “buoy,” Captain Wrack's rack (obviously), and how Nietzsche fits into all this… and speaking of philosophy, we have a rousing debate on the ethics of throwing an Eternal into the cold vacuum of space…   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 20 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3VyxIPe) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3V2IL34)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Mystery Science Theater 3000 – The Essentials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NqZRTi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DbPUo5) Max Headroom: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Lhicpm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4nvIYHC) Eternals (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47hEUGi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4qDKgTI) Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx) Treasure Planet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JBltz8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LmZEnn) The Dark Knight Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4oioiUR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48QSy4q) Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47SQvw9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VrVVa8) Rosemary's Baby (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E6Rmaq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vC2SHV) The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com) The Bible (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4awKvII | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hwnYOE) The Wind from the Sun (includes Sunjammer), by Arthur C. Clarke (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qBZtVn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LhjbWA) Beyond Good and Evil, by Friedrich Nietzsche (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qD9MbK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/43tRQ9V) The Lonely Island ft. T-Pain – I'm On a Boat (YouTube: https://youtu.be/avaSdC0QOUM) Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (YouTube: https://youtu.be/fJ9rUzIMcZQ)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 was an experiment in entertainment that grew far beyond the wildest expectations of its creators. Featuring a host character and several puppeteered bots, the show purported to tell the story of an exiled spaceman forced to endure an experiment that tested the limits of the human mind subjected to the worst... The post The 42cast Episode 259: I Should Really Just Relax appeared first on The 42cast.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 was an experiment in entertainment that grew far beyond the wildest expectations of its creators. Featuring a host character and several puppeteered bots, the show purported to tell the story of an exiled spaceman forced to endure an experiment that tested the limits of the human mind subjected to the worst […] The post The 42cast Episode 259: I Should Really Just Relax appeared first on The ESO Network.

Fifty years after it first terrified — and amused — audiences, “The Giant Spider Invasion” is crawling back onto the screen. The cult classic about extraterrestrial, blood thirty spiders was filmed in the Gleason, Wisconsin area and is beloved by campy horror fans. It even got the Mystery Science Theater 3000 treatment. Now, “The Giant Spider Invasion” is being reimagined for its 50th anniversary, with new scenes filmed in northern Wisconsin and a theater release around Halloween. Dan Davies is a Wisconsin native himself who has been cast as the lead actor in the new footage. He talked with WPR’s Shereen Siewert about the film.

This week, my guest is the legendary FRANK CONNIFF (of Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame!!!), who picked the equally legendary Jacques Demy film, The Young Girls Of Rochefort!, to discuss as his music film!!We discuss Frank's introduction into the MST3K world, how their show grew through grass roots and tape trading, the process of how MST3K would put together a show every week, the lack of cable tv in the US when their show first came on, how MST3K felt like being in a band for Frank, how he picked the films for their show and what the failsafes for jokes were, Ed Wood, can a movie like The Young Girls Of Rochefort get riffed on, actor Jack Webb's anti-hippie stance, The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg, Criterion laser discs, Frank accidentally coming across Rochefort on tv, how Demy's films could transport you emotionally with just a color, the incredible Michele Legrand score that is relentlessly non-stop fantastic, how the film casually drops in a serial killer storyline, Catherine Deneuve and her real-life sister Françoise Dorléac's performances in the film together, West Side Story and actor George Chakiris, how they shot two different versions of Rochefort at the same time (one in French and one in English), how sexy everyone looks in the film, the surprise of Gene Kelly showing up in this film and his later fllm roles including Viva Knievel & Xandau and more!So let's turn around on a moment's notice and suddenly leap into the air as soon as someone beautiful has just passed us on the street on this week's Revolutions Per Movie!!!FRANK CONNIFF: https://frankconniff.com/https://dumb-industries.com/themadsarebackhttps://dumb-industries.com/store/books/frank-conniffYOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT: French Language Version: https://archive.org/details/the-young-girls-of-rochefortEnglish Language Version (rare workprint found of part of the film): https://archive.org/details/the-young-girls-of-rochefort-english-reelREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank welcomes "Mystery Science Theater 3000" writer-performer Frank Conniff, horror host Rich "Svengoolie" Koz and filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz ("Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story") for a loving look back at the B-movies of legendary producer, director and showman William Castle ("13 Ghosts," "Mr. Sardonicus," "House on Haunted Hill"), his innovative promotional gimmicks (Emergo, Percepto, Illusion-O) and his lasting contributions to the horror genre. Also in this episode, John Waters  introduces "Odorama," Jeffrey hangs with Grandpa Munster, Frank gets spooked by an "Adventures of Superman" episode and Rich attempts to explain the plot of "The Tingler." PLUS: "Rosemary's Baby"! "Carnival of Souls"! The wrath of Joan Crawford! Castle inspires Hitchcock! Hitchcock inspires Castle! And the first acid trip in cinema history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are off this week but present you with this EHG Club unlock of EEHG 324: This Week In Historical TV: September 4-10, 1991. Earlier this year, our Patreon supporters unlocked a new milestone, and with it a new annual BONUS bonus episode: This Week In Historical TV! Since we've gone with September 4-10, 1991 and chosen as our lead topic Cast A Deadly Spell, an HBO TV movie that combines classic hard-boiled detective fiction with the works of H.P. Lovecraft, we had to invite Dan Cassino, a fan of both, to talk about it. Around The Dial takes us through some highlights of our week in programming: the series premiere of Herman's Head; an all-timer Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode on Gamera vs. Guiron; Parker Lewis Can't Lose; and the Merlin Olsen-hosted Fantastic Facts. Tara pitches the S09 Cheers episode "Days Of Wine And Neuroses" for induction into The Canon. Then, after plucking a winner and loser out of the September 6, 1991 issue of Entertainment Weekly, it's on to a Game Time that has us asking many MORE than 19 Questions about the characters, places, and things of the 1991-92 TV season. Send your zombie henchman outside and join us! GUESTS Dan Cassino TOPICS Lead Topic → Cast A Deadly Spell Will Dave Hate This? → The Gambler Returns: The Luck Of The Draw Around The Dial → Herman's Head Around The Dial → Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Around The Dial → Parker Lewis Can't Lose Around The Dial → Fantastic Facts The Canon → Cheers S09.E16: Days Of Wine And Neuroses Winner & Loser → Jack Wagner Winner & Loser → Ramy Zada Game Time → 19 Questions: 1991-92 TV Season Edition SUPPORT THE SHOW Join the EHG Club Shop our store EPISODE NOTES Full episode notes Dan Cassino on Bluesky The Herman's Head pilot on YouTube Mystery Science Theater 3000's episode on Gamera vs. Guiron on YouTube Parker Lewis Can't Lose S02.E04 on YouTube Dark Justice on Wikipedia Dark Justice on the Internet Archive Photo: HBO