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Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 16: Caddyshack II (1988)We finally brave the cinematic sand trap that is Caddyshack II (1988), a baffling sequel that ditches the scrappy charm of the original for a mess of slapstick, snooty social satire, and one-liners that land with all the grace of a thrown brick. Mark, Mike, and Chris dig into what went wrong—from Rodney Dangerfield bailing and Jackie Mason stepping in, to Chevy Chase coasting through with a smirk and a nine iron. Why does this sequel feel like a corporate golf outing where everyone's just waiting for lunch? We break down the chaotic production, Harold Ramis’s reluctant involvement, and the...2025-07-241h 18
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 15: Funny Money (2006)This may be it. We may have reached the nadir of Chevy Chase's filmography with the 2006 film from director Leslie Greif, Funny Money. Based on a play by Ray Cooney, the film feels incredibly stage-bound and like a pale imitation of better screwball comedies. Hold on to your sides, they're about to be split!In Funny Money, Chase plays a fake fruit engineer whose boss (Robert Loggia) comes to visit his home on the same night that Chase finds a briefcase filled with five million dollars. It's just one wacky cliche after another and a complete waste of all...2025-06-251h 14
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 14: Funny Farm (1988)Mike, Mark, and Chris take a closer look at Funny Farm (1988), Chevy Chase’s turn as a New York sportswriter who relocates to small-town Vermont in search of a simpler life—only to find frustration, isolation, and a town that seems determined to break him. Directed by George Roy Hill, the film mixes dry satire with broad physical comedy, offering a darker, more cynical take on the rural escape fantasy. The trio discuss how Funny Farm fits within Chevy’s late-’80s filmography, the tonal balance between charm and bitterness, and whether the film deserves its reputation as a solid e...2025-05-2956 min
The Disc ConnectedRe-Connected May 8th, 2025: Announcements and Film Foundations with Chris Stachiw!!Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we were joined by one of my other collaborators, Mr. Chris Stahciw!! We went over the announcements for the week and did a live episode of Film Foundations on the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger!! Hope you enjoy!-Everything Film Foundations: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations -Weirding Way Media Podcast Network: h...2025-05-093h 03
Midnight ViewingFather Malone's Weekly Roundup - Thunderbolts* (crossover with The Projection Booth & The Kulturecast)In this special episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup,Father Malone is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White and The Kulturecast's Chris Stachiw to dive into the newly released Marvel film 'Thunderbolts Asterisk.' They discuss the film's portrayal of Marvel's unconventional team of anti-heroes exploring themes of redemption, betrayal, and blurred moral lines. The hosts express mixed feelings about the movie, highlighting its pacing issues, tonal inconsistencies, and lack of stakes, despite acknowledging some effective moments and visual effects. They also delve into broader concerns about the current state and future direction of the MCU, including the impact o...2025-05-041h 26
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 13: Three Amigos (1986)Mike White (The Projection Booth), Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) saddle up for Three Amigos (1986), the offbeat Western comedy directed by John Landis and written by Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels, and Randy Newman. The trio discusses the film’s blend of Hollywood parody and Mexican melodrama, its troubled production history, and the legacy of its three leads—Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. They also unpack the movie’s tonal shifts, musical interludes, and whether its cult status is truly earned or simply nostalgic.2025-04-231h 37
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 12: Spies Like Us (1985)Mike White (The Projection Booth), Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) go behind enemy lines to examine Spies Like Us (1985), a Cold War comedy directed by John Landis and starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. The trio unpacks the film’s satirical take on espionage, its place in the Reagan-era political climate, and the chemistry between its two leads. They also dig into the film’s uneven tone, behind-the-scenes drama, and how it fits into the larger arc of Chase’s career.2025-03-261h 07
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 11: National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)Pack your bags, grab your beret, and prepare for comedic jet lag as Mike White (The Projection Booth), Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), and Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) take a rollicking tour through National Lampoon’s European Vacation! The Griswolds/Griswalds are crossing the pond, leaving chaos, hilarity, and questionable driving in their wake. From Stonehenge collisions to Bavarian misadventures, our hosts discuss Chevy Chase’s slapstick, the challenges of sequels, and why this vacation still hits a lot of wrong note. Make sure you’ve got your passports handy and your "Big Ben, Parliament!" jokes ready!2025-02-261h 01The Disc ConnectedRe-Connected February 6th, 2025: Announcements and Film Foundations LIVE with Chris Stachiw!!Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Chris Stachiw from the Kulture Cast, Weirding Way Media, and our show Film Foundations!! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and then having a LIVE episode of Film Foundations on Found Footage!! Join us! Hope to see you in the chat!-Everything Film...2025-02-074h 08
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 10: Orange County (2002)Surf’s up, Chase fans! In this episode of the Chasing Chevy Chase podcast, Mike White, Chris Stachiw, and Mark Begley take a detour to sunny Southern California with a deep dive into Orange County (2002). Penned by (the other) Mike White and directed by Jake Kadan, the film is packed with a stacked cast including Colin Hanks, Jack Black, and Catherine O’Hara. The crew discusses the film and its wheedling protagonist as well as Chevy's fleeting cameo.2025-01-2350 min
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 9: Fletch (1985)In this episode of Chasing Chevy Chase, hosts Mike White, Mark Begley, and Chris Stachiw dive into Fletch (1985), the comedy that solidified Chevy Chase as a comedy icon. Directed by Michael Ritchie and based on Gregory McDonald’s bestselling novel, this film gave Chase one of his most beloved roles as the wisecracking investigative reporter Irwin M. Fletcher. From the film's sharp dialogue to its quirky disguises and unforgettable one-liners, we explore how Fletch became a cult classic and why it still stands tall in Chase's storied career.2024-12-2558 min
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 8: Deal of the Century (1983)Directed by William Friedkin and written by Paul Brickman, Deal of the Century (1983) is another disappointing entry in Chevy Chase's filmography. He's playing slick arms dealer Eddie Muntz who lucks his way into the titular "deal of the century" where he's partnered with Catherine DeVoto (Sigourney Weaver). His other partner, Ray Kasternak (Gregory Hines), is a loose canon who has an ill-timed spiritual awakening.2024-12-041h 12
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 7: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)In this episode of The Chasing Chevy Chase podcast, we take a deep dive into National Lampoon's Vacation, the iconic 1983 road trip comedy.Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast), and Mike White (The Projection Booth) explore Chevy Chase's performance as the well-meaning but hapless Clark Griswold, determined to take his family on the ultimate cross-country adventure to Wally World. We discuss the film's impact on pop culture, its memorable comedic moments, its original ending, and why Vacation remains a timeless favorite in the world of comedy.2024-10-231h 31
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 6: Modern Problems (1981)You think you've got problems? Well, Chevy Chase has MODERN PROBLEMS in this 1981 film from Chevy's old friend Tom Shapiro. As air traffic controller Max Fiedler, Chevy loses his girlfriend (Patti D'Arbanville) while being berated by a self-help guru (Dabney Coleman) in a movie that can't decide if it's science fiction or spiritual horror. Join Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast), and Mike White (The Projection Booth) as they continue to deep dive into the filmography of Chevy Chase.2024-09-2557 min
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 5: Dirty Work (1998)We're taking a little break from the chronological Chevy Chase filmography to explore a later film where he makes a memorable appearance, Bob Saget's Dirty Work (1998). The film is a Norm MacDonald vehicle wherein he and his pal (Artie Lang) open a business to pull pranks. It's a thin concept and the results are uneven at best.2024-08-2853 min
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 4: Under the Rainbow (1981)Surprisingly, not the nadir of Chevy Chase's career but it might be close! Steve Rash's Under the Rainbow, a fictionalized recounting of the little people actors from The Wizard of Oz taking over a hotel across from the MGM soundstages. Against this event is story of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand's son being hunted by the son of Gavrilo Princip (Robert Donner). Fortunately, the Duke is protected by Bruce Thorpe (Chevy Chase), his intrepid guard.2024-07-241h 10
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 3: Seems Like Old Times (1980)Chevy's hot streak of 1980 continues with his second pairing with Goldie Hawn. This time she's an attorney married to Charles Grodin. Meanwhile, Chevy Chase is her estranged husband who gets set up as a bank robber. It's a complicated screwball comedy from writer Neil Simon where Chevy spends half the film hiding under beds. 2024-06-261h 14
They Live By FilmEpisode 144: Interview with Chris StachiwOn this episode of They Live By Film, Chris sits down with Chris Stachiw - Co-Founder of Weirding Way Media and Host of the Kulturecast.Kulturecast - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470Weirding Way - https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdingWayMedia/videosFilm Foundations - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/film-foundations--6058746Adam's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TheOwls23/Adam's Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/adamlundy23Zach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/dharmabombs/Chris' subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/personalhistoryoffilmChris' Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/prsnlhstryfflm2024-05-311h 25
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 2: Caddyshack (1980)Mark, Chris, and Mike continue their deep dive into the films of Chevy Chase with one of his biggest hits when he played golf enthusiast Ty Webb in Harold Ramis's seminal slobs vs. snobs comedy Caddyshack. A rather odd mix of talents, Chase was in danger of being eclipsed by his fellow actors, especially Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Bill Murray, and a gopher. 2024-05-221h 00The Disc ConnectedRe-Connected May 9th, 2024: Announcements and Film Foundations Live Episode with Chris Stachiw!!Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by the cohost of my new show, Film Foundations- Chris Stachiw!! We will cover all of the announcements for the week and then a full live episode of Film Foundations. The topi? Batman! Join us! Hope to see you in the chat!-Everything Film Foundations: https://linktr.ee/filmfoundations ...2024-05-103h 15
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastEpisode 1: Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980)Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast), and Mike White (The Projection Booth) host the Chasing Chevy Chase Podcast! Join us on an exciting journey through the illustrious career of this comedy icon as we explore his groundbreaking roles, behind-the-scenes stories, and timeless contributions to the world of entertainment.On our official first episode we're discussing Joe Camp and his Benji Empire which includes the film Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980) in which Chevy plays a private dick who is killed on a case and gets sent back to Earth not as Warren Beatty but Benji the dog. H...2024-04-241h 21
80s TV LadiesWelcome New Listeners! April 8TL Mailbag + In MemoriumThe Best Indie Podcast nomination IS the award!Susan and Sharon thank ALL the listeners who came out to support “80’s TV Ladies” as Best Indie Podcast for the WEBBY AWARDS. A big welcome to all our new listeners! And a sincere thank you to all who voted and to our listeners who reached out. BIG THANKS to our friends who shouted us out, including:Chris Stachiw from Weirding Way Media Network and the Kulturecast Podcast.Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess of the Astonishing Legends podcast.Richard Hatem of Richard Hatem’s Paranorm...2024-04-2420 min
The KulturecastThe Sound of MusicChris Stachiw, and 80's TV Ladies Susan Lambert take listeners on a hilarious and insightful journey through the world of musicals, focusing on the beloved classic "The Sound of Music." With their witty banter and contrasting perspectives, Stachiw and Lambert explore the film's cultural significance, production design, and music with humor and charm. Whether you're a die-hard fan of musicals or simply looking for a fun and engaging podcast to listen to, "The Kulturecast" episode on "The Sound of Music" is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a deep dive into the world of cinema. So...2024-03-271h 11
Chasing Chevy Chase PodcastWelcome to the Chasing Chevy PodcastGet ready to dive deep into the life, career, and unforgettable moments of the one and only Chevy Chase!Join us on an exciting journey through the illustrious career of this comedy icon as we explore his groundbreaking roles, behind-the-scenes stories, and timeless contributions to the world of entertainment.Each episode of the "Chasing Chevy Chase podcast" brings you expert analysis, and nostalgic reflections on Chevy Chase's most iconic characters in classic films like "National Lampoon's Vacation," "Caddyshack," and "Fletch."Whether you're a die-hard Chevy Chase aficionado or simply curious about the man behind...2024-03-0301 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#038: Tropic Thunder with Chris StachiwFor our thirty-eighth episode, we’re joined by Chris Stachiw (“The Kulturecast” podcast) for a discussion of Robert Downey Jr.’s in-character commentary for Ben Stiller’s epic 2008 cinematic satire “Tropic Thunder”!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Orphan Black” (2013-2017), “Fargo” (2014-), and “Loki” (2021-2023)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.2024-01-2341 minThe Disc ConnectedRe-Connected January 11th, 2024: Announcements and Harrison Ford with Chris Stachiw of KultureCast!!Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Chris Stachiw!! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and sharing our five favorite Harrison Ford films! Join us! Hope to see you in the chat!-Weirding Way Media Podcast Network: https://www.spreaker.com/user/cstachiwBollywood Cinema Club: https://www.spreaker...2024-01-122h 42The Disc ConnectedConversation on Film (Found Footage Highlight) with Chris Stachiw (Kulturecast and more)!Chris Stachiw is a wildly busy human who hosts... all of the podcasts, I think? Come check out our conversation as I highlight his various ventures he has found himself on lately and then we sneak our way into a LONG conversation on found footage: the merits of the medium, underseen titles in the genre, and our seven favorites! We hope you enjoy this!-Weirding Way Media Podcast Network: https://www.spreaker.com/user/cstachiwBollywood Cinema Club: https://www.spreaker.com/show/bollywood-cinema-clubKulturecast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/thekulturecastGam,e of...2023-12-052h 02
Scary Stories We TellCampfire Stories with Chris' Mom: Bigfoot, Aliens, The Other SideChris has his mom Cindy on the show for the first time to talk about her beliefs in the supernatural, paranormal, and everything in between. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. Alex Malnack of Blondo provides the music for the podcast; that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provided by Maggie the Odd. Don't forget to check out our official Facebook and Instagram pages for news, upcoming episodes, and more!2023-09-061h 09
Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 47: Crazy as a Soup Sandwich / Special Service / Father & Son GameCrazy as a Soup Sandwich stars Tony Franciosa as a crime boss who seeks aid from the genuine underworld. Adapted by Harlan Ellison from his short story.Special Service stars David Naughton as a man who discovers that his life is the subject of a popular television show. Father & Son Game features a man seeking eternal life but must contend with the dilemma of when life ends: the mind or the heart.2023-09-0134 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 46: Many, Many Monkeys / Love is BlindMany, Many Monkeys concerns a nurse investigating an outbreak of blindness and the horrifying cause. Love is Blind is a tale of second chances when a jealous husband stops in the wrong bar to drown his sorrows.2023-08-0421 min
80s TV LadiesTalking 9 to 5: The TV Series with The Kulturecast's Chris StachiwTumble out of bed/and stumble to the kitchen/pour yourself a cup of ambitionAnd yawn and stretch and listen in as Susan and Sharon talk "Nine to Five": The TV Series with podcaster and founder of Weirding Way Media, Chris Stachiw.On this special cross-over episode with The Kulturecast, we dig into one of the strangest, funniest and least-known film-to-TV transplants: Nine To Five. The film “9 to 5” debuted on December 19th, 1980 starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton.Running 85 episodes from 1982-1988, and executive produced by Jane Fonda, Nine to Five went on a...2023-07-121h 00Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 45: Cat and Mouse / Rendezvous in a Dark PlaceCat and Mouse is a tale of a mousey spinster whose new cat might be the man of her dreams.Rendezvous in a Dark Place stars legend Janet Leigh as a death obsessed woman who finds herself face to face with Death itself.2023-07-0719 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 44: The Mind of Simon Foster / The WallThe Mind of Simon Foster features Bruce Weitz as a man with nothing to offer the world except his memories. Luckily for him, memories are a hot commodity. The Wall is a tale of a test pilot who breaches a portal and finds himself in a utopian world. Or is it?2023-06-0221 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 43: A Game of Pool / Room 2426A Game of Pool is a remake of a classic Twilight Zone by George Clayton Johnson and stars Esai Morales as a hustler whose wish to play the best opponent comes true.Room 2426 stars Dean Stockwell as a scientist who finds himself in an unusual prison that can only be escaped by a bizarre method.2023-05-0530 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode. 42: Street of Shadows / Something in the WallsStreet of Shadows stars Charles Haid as a desperate husband and how one wrong move can turn your life upside down. Something in the Walls is a riff on The Yellow Wallpaper and concerns an asylum patient who can see movement behind the walls.2023-04-0722 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINA BAD DAY FOR SALES by Fritz LeiberDon't wait to "Get 'em while they're hot."By then, it is too late to get them at all!2023-04-0614 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINOUT OF THE IRON WOMB (Part Two) by Poul AndersonBehind a pale Venusian mask lay hidden the arch-humanist, the anti-tech killer ... one ofthose who needlessly had strewn Malone blood across the heavens from Saturn to the sun.Now—on distant Trojan asteroids—the rendezvous for death was plainly marked.The thrilling conclusion!2023-03-2330 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINOUT OF THE IRON WOMB (Part One) by Poul AndersonBehind a pale Venusian mask lay hidden the arch-humanist, the anti-tech killer ... one ofthose who needlessly had strewn Malone blood across the heavens from Saturn to the sun.Now—on distant Trojan asteroids—the rendezvous for death was plainly marked.2023-03-0940 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 41: The Cold Equations / Stranger in Possum MeadowsThe Cold Equations is a story of a stowaway with big aspirations who must face the hard, unyielding facts of deep space travel. Stranger in Possum Meadows tells the tale of an intergalactic collector who befriends a lonely boy.2023-03-0326 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINYOU DON'T WALK ALONE by Frank M. RobinsonYou've heard reports about strange lights in the sky—flying saucers and all that rubbish!A Joke? Illusion? Possibly, unless, of course—2023-02-2323 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINTHE VANDERLARK by Margaret St. ClairThe peculiar quality of deep space is hard to put into words. On earth, however isolated we are, whatever happens to us, we are yet on our home planet. The man afloat on the life raft in the Pacific, delirious with exposure and loneliness, floats nonetheless on an element whose very saltiness relates it to the red sea water in his veins. The flyer forced down in the desert curses the rising sun; but the same sun that sucks water out of his drying tissues is the glorious temporal lord on whose radiation all terrestrial life processes depend. On earth...2023-02-0920 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 40: The Trunk / Appointment on Route 17The Trunk stars Bud Cort as a pushover hotel manager who discovers an abandoned trunk that holds within a whole new life. Appointment on Route 17 is a tale of transplantation and rekindled romance featuring Paul LeMat2023-02-0335 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINTIME OUT FOR REDHEADS by Miriam Allen DeFordIt took a trip in time to make a man of Mikel...2023-01-2630 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINMORGUE SHIP by Ray BradburyThis was Burnett's last trip. Three more shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and he would be among the living again.2023-01-1224 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 39: 20/20 Vision / There Was An Old Woman20/20 Vision stars Michael Moriarty as a bank manager given a new perspective of his clients and coworkers thanks to an unusual pair of spectacles. There Was An Old Woman stars Colleen Dewhurst as an aging children's author who finds a previously untapped audience.2023-01-0630 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINOUTPOST ON I O by Leigh BrackettIn a crystalline death lay the only release for those prisoners of that Ionian hell-outpost. Yet MacVickers and the men had to escape—for to remain meant the conquering of theSolar System by the inhuman Europans.2022-12-2939 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINROUGH BEAST by Roger D. AycockThe most dangerous, utterly vicious carnivorous animal the Galactics knew had escaped ... to Earth! Because contact with Earth was forbidden, they knew little of Earth ... which led to certain false conclusions.2022-12-1522 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 38: The Trance / Acts of TerrorThe Trance stars Peter Scolari as a spiritual con man whose specious connection to the Astral plane becomes all too real. Acts of Terror features Melanie Mayron as an abused wife seeking escape with some supernatural assistance.2022-12-0228 min
ASTOUNDING TALES OF THE PUBLIC DOMAINTHE MONSTER MAKER by Ray Bradbury"Get Gunther," the official orders read. It was to laugh! For Click and Irish were marooned on the pirate's asteroid—their only weapons a single gun and a news-reel camera.2022-12-0131 min
Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 37: The Hellgramite Method / Our Selena is Dying / The CallIn the Hellgrammite Method, A desperate alcoholic utilizes a horrifying method in order to get clean. Our Selena is Dying, a remake of an earlier Rod Serling penned Twilight Zone episode.The Call features William Sanderson as a lonely bachelor who connects over the phone with a potential love unfortunately she's an exhibit at the local art museum.2022-08-1238 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 36: Dream Me a Life / MemoriesWe continue the slog of the third season with two episodes about memories and dreams: In "Dream Me a Life" (written by J. Michael Straczynski), Eddie Albert dreams about a catatonic widow. Meanwhile in "Memories" (written by Bob Underwood), a specialist in past life regression enters an alternate reality where everyone remembers their previous incarnations.2022-07-0823 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 35: The Crossing / The HuntersIt's time for a Paul Lynch double feature with The Hunters and The Crossing, two episode from October 1988. They're two fairly typical Twilight Zone episodes with visions from the past menacing or haunting the present.2022-06-1024 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 34: The Curious Case of Edgar Witherspoon / Extra InningsWelcome to the Twilight Zone, J. Michael Straczynski! The new head writer starts off the third season with an episode directed by René Bonnière, The Curious Case of Edgar Witherspoon, in which Harry Morgan keeps the universe running. After that we discuss Extra Innings in which Marc Singer becomes an all-star baseball player.2022-05-1326 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 33: Song of the Younger World / The Girl I MarriedRoberts Blossom returns to The Twilight Zone in Song of the Younger World in which a boy in love... turns into a wolf? The second half of the episode is The Girl I Married which is yet another "what could have been" story.2022-04-0832 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 32: Time and Teresa Golowitz / Voices in the EarthSeason 2 of The Twilight Zone starts to wind down with an episode that was supposed to be longer but cut down to meet the new time restrictions, Time and Teresa Golowitz, and another that feels overly long in its half hour slot, Voices in the Earth.2022-03-1021 min
Scary Stories We TellWhat Scares You?Join Chris and Strange Belief's Emma as they discuss the very real world of phobias including what personally scares Chris and Emma.You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. Alex Malnack of Blondo provides the music for the podcast; that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provided by Maggie the Odd. Don't forget to check out our official Facebook and Instagram pages for news, upcoming episodes, and more!2022-03-022h 02Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 31: Joy Ride / Shelter Skelter / Private ChannelThe Twilight Zone '85 is in trouble. CBS is breaking up episodes into half-hours rather than hour-long shows. Here we have a couple of fair-to-middling episodes along with a strong shorter segment.2022-02-0728 min
The KulturecastThe Revenant (2009)We kick off Zombie Movie Month with a look at a film focused on what happens when two friends have to deal with becoming zombies: The Revenant. Starring Chris Wylde and David Anders, the two friends have to deal with becoming zombies, then using their zombie powers for "good." It's a unique indie film that features the undead in a truly unique way. The Projection Booth's Mike White joins Chris to talk about the film, other indie zombie films, and the wild ending. You can follow Chris Stachiw at @Casualty_Chris and the Kulturecast @kulturecast. You can also...2021-12-011h 13Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 30: The Road Less Traveled / The Card / The JunctionWe're plowing through Season 3 where shows were halved in order to meet 100 episodes to get the show syndicated. On this episode of Dreams for Sale we're discussing The Road Less Traveled (TZ85 S03 E07) along with The Card, and The Junction (TZ85 S03E08). The new time format lopped about 20 minutes out of The Road Less Traveled which is the story of a Vietnam draft dodger who meets a version of himself who went to war. Meanwhile, The Card fleetingly discusses yuppie status and spending and The Junction is a meeting of old and "current" timelines.2021-10-2637 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 29: The Toys of Caliban / The Convict's PianoOnt the latest episode of Dreams for Sale we discuss Thomas J. Wright's The Toys of Caliban about a mentally-challenged man with special powers. We also talk about The Convict's Piano, a solid story from James Crocker about a prisoner with a very special piano.2021-08-1625 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 28: The After Hours / Lost & Found / The World Next DoorOn this episode of Dreams for Sale: The Twilight Zone '85 Podcast we look at The After Hours -- a remake of a classic TZ episode, Lost & Found -- yet another "my possessions are missing" episode, and The World Next Door in which George Wendt trades places with a version of himself from an alternate dimension.2021-06-2927 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 27: The Storyteller / NightsongWe continue looking at the seconds season of the mid-'80s Twilight Zone reboot with The Storyteller and Nightsong -- two rather maudlin tales. The first delves into the power of stories while the second tells the tale of a DJ who hasn't let go of her former flame.2021-05-2023 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 26: What Are Friends For? / Aqua VitaWe continue discussing the second season of The Twilight Zone 1985 with a discussion of "What Are Friends For?" - the first episode credited to J. Michael Straczynski - and Aqua Vita, a tale that really just misses the mark.2021-05-1123 min
The KulturecastSaving Private RyanWe round out the films Chris hasn't seen with a look at a war film that may be the best the genre has to offer: Saving Private Ryan. Starring Tom Hanks and an ensemble cast, it follows Hanks as a captain in WWII tasked with bringing a soldier back from the front whose siblings all died. It features some of the most harrowing and realistic combat footage ever recreated but stumbles otherwise. On Seagal's Trevor Gumbel joins Chris once again to talk about the film, the ensemble cast, and where it ranks in the war genre. You can...2021-05-0639 min
The KulturecastCitizen KaneAs we continue to look at important films that Chris has never seen, we come upon a film considered to be one of the greatest films of all time: Citizen Kane. Written, starring, and directed by Orson Welles, it tells the story of Charles Kane, a media magnate whose life seems to be as out of control as it is grand. The film is as technically impressive as it is well written as it is well-acted and deserves to be part of the conversation for the greatest film ever. The Projection Booth's Mike White and Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley...2021-05-061h 48Scary Stories We TellCampfire Stories with Mark Stachiw: California UFOs, Texas Ghosts, Utah BigfootJoin Chris and Jess as they talk once again with Mark Stachiw, Chris' father, as he shares his personal stories involving his encounters with Bigfoot, ghosts, and UFOs.You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. Alex Malnack of Blondo provides the music for the podcast; that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provided by Maggie the Odd. Don't forget to check out our official Facebook and Instagram pages for news, upcoming episodes, and more!2021-04-281h 36
The KulturecastDo The Right ThingAs we continue to look at important films that Chris hasn't seen, we take a look at not only the best film of Spike Lee's filmography but a truly amazing film: Do the Right Thing. Featuring an ensemble cast, the film takes place over several scorching summer days in New York City's Bed-Stuy neighbor. With both the temperature and racial tensions heating up, it's a slice of life look at what it means to be American and what we can learn from each other in the process. Scary Stories We Tell's Jess Byard and Dark Destination's Father Malone join Chris...2021-04-151h 28
The KulturecastChinatownThis month we're taking a look at films that Chris hasn't seen, and most of them are going to be some of the true classics of the medium including the first film of the month: Chinatown. Featuring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, it follows Nicholson as J.J. Gittes, a private eye who is approached by a wife who is convinced that her husband is sleeping around on her. He is then drawn into a web of intrigue, murder, and water that can only end in one place: Chinatown. Screenwriter Richard Hatem and Pulp Serenade's Cullen Gallagher join Chris to...2021-04-151h 37Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 25: The Once and Future King / A Saucer of LonelinessDreams for Sale: The Twilight Zone 1985 podcast is back and delving into the second season of the show which started off okay enough with The Once and Future King in which an Elvis impersonator goes back in time and meets The King himself (teleplay by George R. R. Martin). We also discuss A Saucer of Loneliness in which Shelley Duvall receives a message from outer space (based on a short story by Theodore Sturgeon).2021-03-2521 minScary Stories We TellChris Gets GhostedJoin Chris and Jess as Chris recounts a possible paranormal experience that he had not one week ago.You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track being "Stay Here". The album artwork is provided by Maggie the Odd. Don't forget to check out our official Facebook and Instagram pages for news, upcoming episodes, and more!2021-03-0346 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 24: A Day in Beaumont / The Last Defender of CamelotOn this episode, Chris, Father Malone, and Mike discuss a pair of segments that wrap up the first season of the show. A Day in Beaumont -- a rather puzzling alien invasion tale -- and The Last Defender of Camelot which updates the story by way of George R. R. Martin.2021-03-0230 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 23: Shadow Play / Grace NoteFather Malone, Chris Stachiw, and Mike White discuss the 23rd episode of The Twilight Zone (1985) which consisted of "Shadow Play" (a remake of a classic episode) and "Grace Note" (a rather aimless tearjerker).2021-01-2725 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 22: Take My Life Please / Devil's Alphabet / The LibraryOn this episode we look at "Take My Wife... Please" with Tim Thomerson (and an all-too-brief appearance by Xander Berkeley) which informed the Twilight Zone 2019 episode "The Comedian". We discuss "The Devil's Alphabet" which left us all wanting. And, we check out "The Library" which seems to presage "Death Note."2020-12-2431 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 21: Need to Know / Red SnowOn this episode we talk about Need to Know and Red Snow. The first stars William Petersen as a man trying to avoid a message that is driving everyone mad. The second has George Dzundza fighting rumors of lycanthropy in a Siberian village.2020-11-2432 min
We Played ThisPlaying Through A Pandemic With Chris StachiwThis fortnight's guest, podcaster Chris Stachiw, tries his best to answer my questions while we simultaneously go off on a tangent fest regarding pretty much every aspect of gaming! We chat about Chris' favourite arcade machine, plus we discuss which online apps and games have been helping us better connect with our loved ones during the Coronavirus pandemic.Host/Editor: Tim HentonGuest: Chris Stachiw (www.thekulturecast.com / www.scarystorieswetell.com)Music: David S. Walker aka Kyoto DragonLogo: Carl BryanTwitter: @weplayedthispod2020-11-041h 20Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 20: Profile in Silver / Button, ButtonFather Malone, Chris Stachiw, and Mike White discuss the 19th episode of the Twilight Zone reboot which featured a alternate history version of JFK's assassination along with an adaptation of the classic Matheson story, Button, Button.2020-10-3133 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 19: The Leprechaun-Artist / Dead RunBegosh and Begorrah! It's time to truck in some more Irish stereotypes with a segment called "The Leprechaun-Artist" where a vacationing Irish pixie gets mistaken for a Djinn or monkey's paw. There's also a segment in which Steve Railsback drives lost souls to Hell.2020-09-2225 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 18: Gramma / Personal Demons / Cold ReadingWith Harlan Ellison adapting a Stephen King story, you'd think that this episode would have been stellar. Maybe not. Chris, Father Malone, and Mike break down the 18th episode of The Twilight Zone's 80s reboot.2020-08-1219 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 17: Welcome to Winfield / QuarantineIt's a star-studded episode of Twilight Zone 85 with a two-parter, Welcome to Winfield where a couple hide from an agent of Death (Gerrit Graham) in a town that Death forgot. We also discuss the aptly-named Quarantine where a weapon designer (Scott Wilson) wakes from his cryogenic sleep and is given a task to do.2020-07-0822 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 16: The Elevator / To See the Invisible Man / Tooth & ConsequencesChris Stachiw, Father Malone, and Mike White take a look at a rather uneven episode of The Twilight Zone '85. Things start off with a segment based on a Ray Bradbury story before turning to the memorable "To See the Invisible Man" and then the un-funny "Tooth and Consequences".2020-06-0529 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 15: Monsters! / A Small Talent for War / A Matter of MinutesChris, Mike, and Father Malone are back to talk about the mid-'80s Twilight Zone 15th episode which included Monsters!, A Small Talent for War, and A Matter of Minutes -- a very uneven entry in the first season.2020-05-0422 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 14: Still Life / The Little People of Killany Woods / The MisfortuneFather Malone, Chris Stachiw, and Mike White discuss Peter Medak's Still Life (Gerrit Graham & Chris Hubbell), Allan Arkush's The Misfortune Cookie (Rockne S. O'Bannon) and the execrable The Little People of Killany Woods (written and directed by J. D. Feigelson) from The Twilight Zone episode which originally aired on January 3, 1986.2020-04-0230 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 13: Night of the Meek / But Can She Type / The StarOn this episode of Dreams for Sale: The Twilight Zone 1985 podcast Chris Stachiw, Father Malone, and Mike White discuss segments about a drunken Santa played by Richard Mulligan, an unappreciated secretary, and some religious claptrap as their journey through the mid-'80s Twilight Zone continues.2020-03-0626 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 12: Her Pilgrim Soul / I of NewtonFather Malone makes his triumphant return with a discussion of the 12th episode of the Twilight Zone (1985) which features "Her Pilgrim Soul", a maudlin story by Alan Brennert (directed by Wes Craven) about a woman who grows up virtually as well as the short and sweet "I of Newton" which was based on a story by Joe Haldeman and stars Ron Glass and Sherman Hemsley.2020-01-3119 min
Without A MouseMeet The Deedles (1998) w/ Chris StachiwThis week Tim and Big Willy are joined by Chris Stachiw from The Kulturecast and The One Season Show to talk about his favourite stoner movie for children, Meet The Deedles. Host/EditorTim HentonCo- HostChris WilsonGuestChris StachiwMusic: Ether/AweLogo: Cris HouseTwitter: @podwamFacebook: Without A Mouse PodcastInsta: @withoutamouseEmail: withoutamouse@gmail.comWe Made This: @wemadethispod2020-01-291h 49Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 11: The Beacon / One Life, Furnished in Early PovertyWhile Father Malone is away on business, Mike and Chris discuss the 11th episode of Twilight Zone 1985 which includes The Beacon -- in which Charles Martin Smith comes to a creepy town run by Martin Landau -- and One Life, Furnished in Early Poverty -- another adaptation of a Harlan Ellison story about a cranky writer who talks to his younger self.2019-12-1024 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 10: Shadow Man / The Uncle Devil Show / Opening DayShow runner Rocke O'Bannon joins Dreams for Sale to discuss his experience working on The Twilight Zone while Mike, Father Malone, and Chris discuss one of the strongest segments of the show, The Shadow Man from O'Bannon and directed by Joe Dante. They also discuss The Uncle Devil Show and Opening Day which was helmed by John Milius from a script by Gerrit Graham & Chris Hubbell.2019-09-261h 00
Pick A DiscStop Making Sense: Talking Heads with Chris StachiwChris Stachiw of the Kulturecast and The One Season Show picks Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" on this episode of Pick a Disc. He and Matt talk about the album, which version to listen to and spend a lot of time talking about the movie. There's also talk of live albums in general as Matt talks about the only two he's listened to properly. Host: Matt LathamGuest: Chris StachiwListen to The One Season Show here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-season-showYou can listen to The Kulturekast here: https://kultureshocked.com...2019-09-0356 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 9: Dead Woman's Shoes / Wong's Lost and Found EmporiumChris Stachiw, Father Malone, and Mike White discuss the 9th episode of The Twilight Zone mid-'80s reboot which features a re-do of a Charles Beaumont-scripted episode, this time with Helen Mirren as a mousy woman who gets possessed by a pair of fancy shoes and goes after the former owner's husband (Jeffrey Tambor). This episode also features Wong's Lost and Found Emporium which features Brian Tochi as a man who's looking to regain his sense of compassion.2019-08-2325 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 8: Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's ChoiceOn this episode of Dreams for Sale: The Twilight Zone 85 podcast, Chris, Father Malone, and Mike discuss a really solid episode which features a story by Ray Bradbury and a solid cast featuring Morgan Freeman.2019-06-2129 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 7: Teacher's Aide / Paladin of the Lost HourChris, Father Malone, and Mike return to talk about the 7th episode of Twilight Zone 1985 with Bill Norton's Teacher's Aide and "Alan Smithee"'s Paladin of the Lost Hour.2019-05-2424 min
Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Bonus Episode: Twilight Zone 2019 Episode 3 & 4Jess Byard joins Mike White and Chris Stachiw for this bonus episode of Dreams for Sale where we discuss two more episodes of the 2019 Twilight Zone series: Replay and A Traveler.2019-05-2343 min
Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Bonus Episode: Twilight Zone 2019 Episode 1 & 2On a special episode of Dreams for Sale: The Twilight Zone '85 podcast, we fast forward to the year 2019 and the fourth revival of Rod Serling's Twilight Zone now presented by Jordan Peele. Chris Stachiw, Mike White, and Father Malone look at the first two episodes of the new show: The Comedian and Nightmare at 30,000 Feet.2019-04-0325 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Episode 6: Examination Day / A Message from CharityFather Malone, Chris Stachiw, and Mike White look at the sixth episode of the '80s Twilight Zone and the two stories (both directed by Paul Lynch), Examination Day and A Message from Charity.2019-03-2525 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Ep 5: If She Dies / Ye GodsOriginally aired on October 25, 1985, we look at the fifth episode of The Twilight Zone and the somewhat confusing "If She Dies" directed by John Hancock and the mirthful "Ye Gods" directed by Peter Medak.2019-02-2127 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Ep 4: Little Boy Lost / Wish Bank / NightcrawlersOn this episode of Dreams for Sale: The Twilight Zone 85 podcast we look at the fourth episode which includes a tone deaf anti-abortion segment (Little Boy Lost), a clunky look at what happens when you rub a magic lamp, and the seeds of a better story with William Friedkin's Nightcrawlers.2019-01-0927 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Ep 3: Healer / Children's Zoo / Kentucky RyeOn this episode of Dreams for Sale: The Twilight Zone 85 podcast we look at the third episode which includes Eric Bogosian as a thief turned healer turned thief, Children's Zoo in which a young girl upgrades her parents, and Kentucky Rye where a drunk driver has too-close-of-a-call.2018-11-0725 minDreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Ep 2: Wordplay / Dreams for Sale / ChameleonFather Malone, Chris, and Mike discuss the second episode of The Twilight Zone (1985) with a trio of terrific episodes including our titular "Dreams For Sale" and an interview with its director, Tommy Lee Wallace.2018-10-021h 00Dreams for Sale: Twilight Zone '85Ep 1: Shatterday / A Little Piece and QuietBruce Willis stars in Shatterday (Dir. Wes Craven, Writer Harlan Ellison) about a man who accidentally calls his own apartment only to answer his own phone. In A Little Piece and Quiet, Melinda Dillon stars as a woman who finds a device that allows her to freeze time.2018-08-3133 min
The Kolchak TapesThe Night Stalker (1972)Reporter Carl Kolchak's first reported encounter with the supernatural, The Night Stalker, was broadcast on January 11, 1972 to jaw-dropping ratings. Chris Stachiw and Mike White discuss The Night Stalker and the character of Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin). Based on a book by Jeff Rice and adapted by Richard Matheson (I Am Legend), the made-for-TV movie was produced by Dan Curtis (Dark Shadows) and directed by John Llewellyn Moxey. Special Guest: Professor Mark Dawidziak, author of The Night Stalker: A 25th Anniversary Tribute.Visit Mark Dawidziak's blogBuy Mark Dawidziak's Everything I Need to...2017-01-112h 04