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yourmomshousepodcast
The Cheat Code For Black Comedy w/ Gary Owen | Your Mom's House Ep. 826
SPONSORS: New Customers Bet $5 to get $300 Instantly in Bonus Bets and $200 OFF NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Sign up using https://dkng.co/mom or through my promo code MOM. Here come the Cincinnati boys! Tom welcomes comedian/actor Gary Owen—for a long-overdue YMH hang. They trade Queen City origin stories, first mics, and the wild path that took Gary from the U.S. Navy to San Diego open mics, Black room gauntlets, and a film run with legends like Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, the Wayans brothers, and Kevin Hart. Tom also challenges Gary to...
2025-09-03
1h 07
Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura
The Cheat Code For Black Comedy w/ Gary Owen
SPONSORS: New Customers Bet $5 to get $300 Instantly in Bonus Bets and $200 OFF NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Sign up using https://dkng.co/mom or through my promo code MOM. Here come the Cincinnati boys! Tom welcomes comedian/actor Gary Owen—for a long-overdue YMH hang. They trade Queen City origin stories, first mics, and the wild path that took Gary from the U.S. Navy to San Diego open mics, Black room gauntlets, and a film run with legends like Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, the Wayans brothers, and Kevin Har...
2025-09-03
1h 10
Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura
The Cheat Code For Black Comedy w/ Gary Owen
SPONSORS: New Customers Bet $5 to get $300 Instantly in Bonus Bets and $200 OFF NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Sign up using https://dkng.co/mom or through my promo code MOM. Here come the Cincinnati boys! Tom welcomes comedian/actor Gary Owen—for a long-overdue YMH hang. They trade Queen City origin stories, first mics, and the wild path that took Gary from the U.S. Navy to San Diego open mics, Black room gauntlets, and a film run with legends like Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, the Wayans brothers, and Kevin Har...
2025-09-03
1h 10
The Best Stuff In The World
Portishead - Dummy (This Record Changed My Life)
The second installment of our series of episodes focusing on a single album - I put out the call on social media for folks to get in touch with albums that changed their lives to possibly discuss on the show (with the caveat that I have to like the record as well) and the redoubtable Gary Mitchel (of A Podcask of Amontillado) suggested we discuss Portshead's Dummy. Naturally, I was delighted by this suggestion.When Dummy came out I hadn’t really heard anything like it - the phrase trip-hop wasn’t really in my vocabulary but...
2025-06-26
33 min
The Best Stuff In The World
7 Seconds - The Crew (This Record Changed My Life)
Our first in a possible series of sporadic episodes focusing on a single album - I put out the call on social media for folks to get in touch with albums that changed their lives to possibly discuss on the show (with the caveat that I have to like the record as well) and the first response I got was from Christian Campagna of the Talk About the Passion podcast to discuss the seminal hardcore punk album The Crew by Reno, Nevada's 7 Seconds.Christian and I were are joined in the discussion by our mutual friend...
2025-05-20
45 min
The Best Stuff In The World
Dungeons & Dragons
For this episode we’re exploring one of the most iconic and enduring games of all time: Dungeons & Dragons!For 50 years, D&D has captivated players with its mix of imagination, strategy, and storytelling. When the game’s at its best it can function as this really fun way to do collaborative storytelling - it can seem life and death while also providing a lot of fodder for dumb jokes with your friends. It’s honestly the best game of all the games - I’d been hoping to do an episode about it since this podcast...
2024-11-26
40 min
HamRadioNow
The Ad Hoc Helene Nets
Last week, HRN hosts David W0DHG and Gary K4AAQ talked about some ad-hoc ham radio nets that spun up just after Tropical Storm Helene devastated a large area of North Carolina’s mountains, knocking out power, internet, phone and cell communications, flooding towns and destroying roads. The nets appeared to have no connection to any formal ham radio emcom organization. Initially they were passing lots of incoming Health & Welfare inquiries from hams or friends of hams on 40 meters (7232 kHz) and an ultra-wide coverage repeater on Mt. Mitchel (145.19 MHz). We speculated that messages like that probably couldn’t be d...
2024-10-07
1h 13
The Last Angry DJ
Gary Berkowitz, AC Radio Consultant | TLADJ: Episode 29
Send us a textMitchel "K.C." Hill and Alexander Knight are joined by AC Radio Consultant, Gary Berkowitz for a wonderful conversation on successful radio programming.https://garyberk.com/aboutSupport the showThis week Mitchell "KC" Hill, producer Alexander Knight, and Mark Giuliani get loud and talk about broadcast radio technology and the industry at large. Tune in live every Sunday at 2pm PST/5pm EST. Tune-in live every Sunday at 2pm PST and join our growing community to ask your questions. https://www.youtube...
2024-09-23
1h 02
Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcast
From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (w/ Gary Mitchel)
Forty years! Forty stories! One Gary!The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer.Music by Lester Dragstredt of The Mystery Men? Facebook
2023-11-08
1h 32
A Podcask of Amontillado
Silver Screams - Part 2
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any monster, the discussion Erin & Gary had with Amy Chandler could not be contained! Please rejoin them as they continue their examination of the classic Universal Monsters! Listen as they cover The Invisible Man & the outstanding work of Claude Rains, practical effects that hold up to this day, Griffin’s body count, the humor the movie needed, their assignment for Kamassa, why Gary shouldn’t be trusted with time travel, the impact of The Bride...
2023-10-31
1h 30
A Podcask of Amontillado
Silver Screams - Part 1
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. When it comes to horror characters, there are a few that are true legends. Iconic characters that have stood the test of time. Ones that came to define the genre in their now classic films, and have dominated pop culture for nearly 100 years – The Universal Monsters! To discuss these titans of terror, Erin & Gary are joined by Amy Chandler from Earth Station One. Join them as they discuss when the Universal Horror era started, the Cl...
2023-10-24
1h 42
A Podcask of Amontillado
Halloween Traditions II: Make Them Your Own
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Continuing their exploration of Spooky Season, Gary & Erin have broken writer and historian Bethany Kessler out from behind the wall to discuss the origins of more Halloween traditions. Well, at least, that was the plan. It didn’t stay that way. . . Listen in as they start with various rituals from around the world, then branch out to the very old bones of Halloween, Día de Muertos, respect and remembrance for the dead, the line betwe...
2023-10-10
1h 39
A Podcask of Amontillado
Spookshow: Selling Horror
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Greetings, Connoisseurs! Just in time for spooky season, Erin & Gary have returned with Season Two of your favorite horror podcask! To kick things off, they welcome into the catacombs Bryan and Mercedes (hi Olivia) from Atomic Horror, Orlando’s best horror-themed store! Listen in as they discuss why someone would open a horror shop, the horror/Tiki connection, what got them into horror (Family Trauma!), the importance of supporting local businesses, the Rockabilly tendencies of Fr...
2023-10-03
1h 09
A Podcask of Amontillado
Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter IV: To Hell & Beyond
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In 1993, our favorite slasher had slaughtered dozens of teenagers who trespassed at his camp, become undead, fought a psychic, and ventured from Crystal Lake to the Big Apple. So where could he go next? Why, to Hell and to outer space, of course! To discuss Jason’s travels into two sets of great beyond, Erin & Gary recruit someone familiar with galaxies far, far away, Beth Van Deusen from Execute Chapter 66: A Star Wars fiction podcast! Li...
2023-08-29
1h 20
A Podcask of Amontillado
The Fraidy Cat's Guide to Horror
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Believe it or not, Connoisseurs, there are people who do not enjoy the thrills and chills of our favorite genre! They are not drawn to the dark, creepy, spooky things that go bump in the night. Most of the time, that is. However, they will sometimes take a peek into our delightfully fun stories, if the tale is well told. Erin & Gary were curious as to why someone would avoid venturing into this fearful territory they love...
2023-08-01
1h 12
A Podcask of Amontillado
Cthulhu Awakens! 95 Years of the Call
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In February of 1928, Weird Tales published a story by H. P. Lovecraft that would reshape the landscape of horror. A cornerstone of a new mythos, with an influence still felt to this day, The Call of Cthulhu! Listen in as Erin & Gary break author Darin M. Bush out from behind the wall to discuss the story for its 95th anniversary, including if HPL’s tales really are hopeless, the many interpretations of the creatures of the...
2023-07-11
2h 23
A Podcask of Amontillado
Favorite Vintages: 1980s
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Welcome to a special, double-sized episode, dear Connoisseurs, as Erin & Gary celebrate their 25th episode by discussing some of their favorite horror movies. Specifically, the ones they love best from a golden age of horror, the 1980s! So set up your VCR, settle into the catacombs, and listen in as they discuss their honorable mentions, the role of nostalgia in their selections, deal with a very vocal kitty, the importance of gateway horror, Amazon’s wei...
2023-06-20
2h 49
A Podcask of Amontillado
Man Made Monster, Part Two
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any crazed experiment, the topic of mad scientists and their creations grew beyond the control of Erin and Gary, causing them to continue their discussion into this second episode. So dear Connoisseurs, please rejoin them in the catacombs as they discuss those who dare to push the limits of man’s knowledge into forbidden areas, despite the ethics or rules of their peers, their desire to prove others wrong, understanding their motivations, the need fo...
2023-06-06
58 min
A Podcask of Amontillado
Man Made Monster, Part One
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. The very first science fiction story is also a tale of terror about a man driven to push past the boundaries of what man was meant to know. Following his example is an army of those who have dared play God by building monsters in their quest to explore forbidden knowledge! Listen in as Gary & Erin are joined by Tom Morris of The Good, The Bad, and the Nerdy Movie Podcast to discuss the various Frankenstein...
2023-05-23
54 min
A Podcask of Amontillado
Spookshow: Horror Cons
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. We are a few months from Spooky Season, Connoisseurs, but we are just about to enter another great time of year, Convention Season! And there is no con like a horror con! The stars, the cosplay, the dealer’s room, the excitement of being surrounded by hundreds of fellow fans of fear! There is so much going on, so much to do, where do you start? Especially if you’ve never been? Thankfully, this episode will...
2023-05-09
1h 48
A Podcask of Amontillado
Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter III: Rise of Hodder
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. By 1987, Friday the 13th was an institution, a pop culture juggernaut that seemed as unstoppable as its main character. But after six movies and dozens of kills, some people thought that the series needed to be shaken up a bit. Thus, we get two movies that took the franchise in some new directions, pitting Jason against a superpowered final girl, and then taking him from the New Jersey forests to the mean streets of Manhattan (eventually). The b...
2023-04-11
2h 16
Gleaming The Tube
The Crow
1994’s THE CROW, based on the comic series by James O’Barr, tells the story of ERIC DRAVEN who is resurrected one year after he and his fiance’ were brutally murdered and does the only sensible thing: paint his face like a mime, don his tightest leather pants, and then exact revenge on those who done wronged him.Kevin and Mike are joined by Gary Mitchel from A Podcask of Amontillado to discuss the film (Gary loves it, Kevin and Mike aren't so sure), its legacy, influence and general gothiness, the tragic death of star Brandon Lee, the origin...
2023-04-11
47 min
A Podcask of Amontillado
Talkin' Troma
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Back in 1974, two men had a vision, talent, and a drive to make their own damn movies, free of the major studios. Thus, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz founded Troma Entertainment, the longest running independent film studio to date! Home of over 1,000 movies, as either producer or distributor, Troma’s library runs the gamut of horror, comedy, exploitation, and more. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by former Troma writer Chace Ambrose to discuss in...
2023-03-28
1h 01
A Podcask of Amontillado
Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter II: Tommy Can You Fear Me?
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Return with us, dear Connoisseurs, to Camp Crystal Lake as Erin & Gary continue their examination of their favorite slasher series, Friday the 13th! In this super-sized episode, they are joined by author Jason Gilbert from Terrible Movies with Wonderful People to discuss Parts IV, V, and VI, the Tommy Jarvis arc. Listen in as they discuss 80’s dance moves, which film has the strongest cast in the series, Tommy as a charcter, his growth, & relation to...
2023-03-15
2h 38
Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcast
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back (w/ Gary Mitchel)
40 writers. 40 stories. 40 years of The Empire Strikes Back. We return to the From a Certain Point of View series with our good friend Gary Mitchel.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer.Music by Lester Dragstredt of The Mystery Men? Facebook
2023-03-15
1h 16
A Podcask of Amontillado
Resident Evil: Alice in Zombieland
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. On the outskirts of Racoon City, a woman awakens with amnesia in a strange mansion. As she explores the residence, it is invaded by an elite strike team. They tell her that she is Umbrella Security, was there to guard the secret entrance to the Hive, an underground research facility that has gone dark, and Umbrella wants answers. What begins as a zombie action movie becomes a series with clones, bigger monsters, the apocalypse, genetic mutations, crazed...
2023-02-28
1h 21
A Podcask of Amontillado
Conjuring the Warrens
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. From a creepy doll, to a house in New England, to putting the Devil on trial, the investigation of these incidents made the reputations of two of the most famous figures in the world of the paranormal, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Their research, writings, speaking events and more not only raised awareness and interest in hunting down the supernatural, but lead to a thriving series of horror movies. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined...
2023-02-14
1h 22
A Podcask of Amontillado
Resident Evil: Press X to Shamble
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. On the outskirts of Racoon City, the Bravo team of the elite S.T.A.R.S. police unit goes missing investigating a string of unusual murders. The Alpha team is sent in to find out what happened. What begins as story of corporate greed, genetic experiments, and unspeakable monsters has grown to become one of the biggest horror franchises in video games. Spanning across eight main games, spinoffs, remakes, with zombies, plant creatures, body horror, and...
2023-01-31
1h 51
A Podcask of Amontillado
Laughter to a Scream
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Their chalk-white skin. Their bright red noses. Their exaggerated features. Their . . . squeaky shoes? Most of the time, these performers are representations of joy, excitement, and child-like wonder. But sometimes, there’s just something creepy about . . . clowns. Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Anthony Liggins from The Fandom Hybrid podcast to discuss their favorite clowns, why “normal” clowns are scarier than “monster” clowns, how the greasepaint allows clowns to do unbelievable things, the merits of black v...
2023-01-17
1h 07
The Vision Quest Podcast
#24 - Massage Concept's Gary Mitchell
Send us a textI got the chance to sit down and talk with Gary Mitchel of Massage Concepts out at Victory Sports and Wellness in River Falls, WI. We discuss the ins and outs of what Gary and crew have out in River Falls. From nutrition, to strength and conditioning, to recovery. These guys really do cover it all when it comes to peak performance preparedness! Stay tuned for more with these guys as we hope to educate some of you on some things that parents and athletes can do at home too! Enjoy! ...
2023-01-08
1h 23
A Podcask of Amontillado
Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter 1: Momma's Best Boy
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Clear waters, a peaceful forest, rambunctious teens, machetes, axes, arrows, pitchforks, and so much more. In this episode Erin & Gary get back to nature with Arcane Carolina's Charlie Mewshaw to begin their series discussing one of the most iconic 80's horror franchises, Friday the 13th. In this first chapter, our camp counselors examine parts one through three to discuss their first encounters with the force of nature that is Jason, the killer no one expected...
2022-12-20
1h 52
A Podcask of Amontillado
TerrorVision: It Came From the Silver Screen, Part Two
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Thank you for returning to the Catacombs, dear Connoisseurs, as Erin and Gary conclude (for now) their conversation with Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles about horror shows that started their life as a film. Listen in as they start with a show that wasn't a show, how horror always goes to space, the twists at a vampire bar, responsible public mayhem, their favorite Good Guy series, why you should give horror television your time, r...
2022-12-06
1h 12
A Podcask of Amontillado
TerrorVision: It Came From the Silver Screen, Part One
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. They say that we are living in a golden age of television, Connoisseurs, and of course this includes horror. In fact, there are so many fearful shows out there that your hosts have decided to talk about them in a collection of select tastings; starting with programs that started their lives on the silver screen, before moving to the (dead) set. To begin this series, Erin & Gary have decided to crack open the wall to...
2022-11-22
1h 18
A Podcask of Amontillado
Celebrating "Bad" Horror
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. As in all things, Connoisseurs, taste is subjective. But some horror movies are indeed terrible. Sometimes, it's even on purpose. So why are some of the worst movies some of our favorites? Listen in as Erin & Gary are joined by Nicole Ghouled Cadaver from the Caught Dead Watching podcast, and Ryan Cadaver of The Casket Creatures & Neon Warlords to discuss why "bad" horror is so much fun, navigating the VHS era, the joy of sharing te...
2022-11-08
1h 08
A Podcask of Amontillado
Whispers Behind the Wall
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Happy Halloween! Normally, we would be off this week, but Erin & Gary thought that all you little monsters, devils, and creatures of the night deserved a little treat for the holiday. So they have gotten three of their previous guests to tell you some tales from behind the wall. First, Shaun Rosado reads The Petting Zoo by Peter de Niverville (time marker 1:49). Then Darin M. Bush reads his story Project Wheat Field (time...
2022-10-31
57 min
A Podcask of Amontillado
Halloween Traditions
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. It's Halloween, Connoisseurs, which means it's time to make Jack O' Lanterns, put on costumes, celebrate the dead, bob for apples, and so much more. But where did these traditions we so love come from? Our guest Bethany Kessler joins Erin & Gary to try and dig up the roots of all of these rituals, how modern society is detached from death, the sanitization of the holiday, the importance of the traditions, their favorites, and more.
2022-10-25
1h 16
A Podcask of Amontillado
Spookshow: Haunts
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. It's spooky season, our favorite time of the year. One of the things we love to do to get a good scare is go to a Haunt. But why is that? What makes for a good haunt? And what does it take to run a haunted house? Thankfully, our guest Ryan Cadaver of The Casket Creatures & Neon Warlords is eager for a chance to escape the wall and join Erin & Gary as they discuss their f...
2022-10-11
1h 33
A Podcask of Amontillado
Making a Monster: An Interview with Jon Devlin
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Horror movies have a reputation of being a quick and cheap to make. But is that true? What does it take to write, direct, or perform in a scary movie? What happens on set? How do you get your vision on film, and what sacrifices are required to get there? Our guest Jon Devlin knows the answers to these questions, and more. Join Erin & Gary, dear Connoisseurs, as they ask him about his short film "...
2022-09-27
1h 00
A Podcask of Amontillado
Night of the Living Dead: The OG Zom-B Part 2
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Return to the catacombs as Erin and Gary conculde their conversation with Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles about the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead, as the discuss the 1990 & 2014 remakes, why we should pity the zombies, dinosaurs, other movies that came out that year, and more. 1990 Remake trailer, making of documentary & for purchase. 2006 Remake trailer. Nights of the Living Dead anthology. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You...
2022-09-13
1h 03
A Podcask of Amontillado
Night of the Living Dead: The OG Zom-B Part 1
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In 1968, George Romero redefined a monster and introduced a new genre of horror. Join Erin & Gary as they talk with Shaun Rosado of Pop*Cycled Baubles about how Romero breathed new (un)life into the zombie, the impact and legacy of his film, discuss who was right, the real monsters, nihilism vs hope, and possibly the most epic first time viewing story ever. Then, be ready to come back next time, as there was too much to...
2022-08-30
1h 04
A Podcask of Amontillado
Vampires: How Gay Are They?
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Vampires have always been a stand-in for sex. Then after a particular Interview, they became a stand-in for LGBTQI+ desires. Join Erin & Gary as they talk with author Michael G. Williams about this change, discuss the history of vampire fiction, how it parallells with the queer experience, and ask the important question about vampires . . . how gay are they? (SO VERY GAY) Dracula eBook Anne Rice on Cruise as Lestat The Trevor...
2022-08-16
1h 14
A Podcask of Amontillado
Eldritch Horror
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Indescribable creatures. Moody New England. Insanity. Tentacles. So many tentacles. In this episode, hosts Gary Mitchel & Erin McGourn are joined by author Darin M. Bush to discuss the origins of eldritch horror, why people are drawn to these cosmic terrors, the legacy of HPL, the modern writers that are growing the genre in compelling directions, and more! The free Complete Works of HPL put together by the Arkham Archivist (Gary's personal recomendation).
2022-08-02
1h 32
A Podcask of Amontillado
Horror in Music
Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. In this episode, hosts Gary Mitchel & Erin McGourn are joined by gothic metal musicians Valentine Wolfe to discuss using horror as an inspiration for music, their favorite horror composers, the works of Mary Shelly, what it's like to create & perform music to accompany silent movies, an unusual version of Dracula, the best music in horror media, and more! Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us...
2022-07-20
55 min
A Podcask of Amontillado
Why Do We Love Horror?
Welcome to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Join hosts Gary Mitchel & Erin McGourn in their debut episode as they discuss their history with horror, and what you can expect in future episodes. Listen in as they discuss why they are drawn to tales of terror in all kinds of media, Friday the 13th, Argento, what lurks in the dark woods, the growth of horror films from a gutter genre to Oscar winners, garbage disposal fears, using horror as an escape, some of their...
2022-07-20
1h 22
Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcast
Obi-Wan Kenobi (w/ Gary Mitchel)
Well, Obi-Wan Kenobi (the show) has come and gone and we sit down with friend of the show Gary Mitchel to look back and discuss what went right, what went wrong, and whether or not this ambitious new chapter in Star Wars jives with what's come before.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that...
2022-07-06
1h 47
The 42cast
The 42cast Episode 146: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Panel (Dragoncon 2019)
Across space and time comes a panel over one million years in the making. In this episode we take a step back into time and observe a panel from a bygone age of maskless, in-person convention gathering as we discuss the tour de force that is The Bill & Ted saga. We talk about the comedic greatness of the first film, the quest to do something new of the second, and speculate on what we want to see in the third. Along the way we’ll talk about humor that doesn’t age well, historical antics, and just what the deal...
2022-03-29
00 min
Love At First Contact
Episode One: Where No Man Has Gone Before
Sam and Safi start their Star trek adventure with the second pilot of The Original Series: Where No Man Has Gone Before! They discover the painful sounding method the Star Trek crew used to create the sparkly eyes of Gary Mitchel and Elizabeth Dehner, talk about the great barrier and if Pluto is still a planet, and Sam gushes about Star Trek while Safi lovingly indulges him! All music and sound effects are the property of CBS and Paramount, this is a non profit Star Trek podcast all rights are to the appropriate owners! --- Support...
2022-03-14
43 min
Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcast
Tarkin (w/ Gary Mitchel)
We got a good one this week. First, we're returning to our favorite author, James Luceno, for his canon novel Tarkin, about... well... Tarkin. We're also joined, yet again, by special guest star Gary Mitchel. And in the wake of the Marvel show, we play a fun game of Star Wars "What If?". Well, it starts off fun. Then Ryan ruins it. This is a good one. Promise.The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series...
2021-12-08
1h 25
Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcast
The Bad Batch Season One (w/ Guests!)
This week we go for a little more of the "beyond" in our "canon, legends, and beyond" with a wrap up of Season 1 of The Bad Batch. A special episode requires special guests, and this time we're joined by the very special Arian Gulick and Gary Mitchel. Tune in as we settle a debate for the ages: is it O-MEG-a or O-MEEG-a?Do you wish The Clone Wars could never end? Well lucky for you Disney+ found a way to help. The Bad Batch is in the exact same animation style, and features many of the same...
2021-08-25
1h 31
Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcast
Rebel Rising (with Timothy Zahn)
This week we have an EC66 first! Fan and friend of the show Gary Mitchel, fresh from ConGregate 7, brings us an exclusive interview with the founder of the Expanded Universe, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Grand Admiral Thrawn's daddy, Timothy Zahn. Yeah, that's right. An actual interview with an actual Star Wars person. And not just any Star Wars person. Tim. Kriffin'. Zahn. Big time right here, son.You might have noticed that Rogue One leaves us with a pretty big gap in Jyn Erso's life. Are you curious to find out what she was doing...
2021-07-21
1h 15
Execute Chapter 66 : a Star Wars fiction podcast
Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View (w/ Gary Mitchel)
Have you ever wondered how the Dianoga ended up in the trash compactor? Or why TK-421 was so bad has his job? Or perhaps you wanted many many stories about the cantina in Mos Eisley. If so From a Certain Point of View has you covered. 40 stories by 40 authors for the 40th anniversary of A New Hope. With that much going on they can't all be great, but when this book shines it really shines. There are actually quite a few gems here, and we brought on special guest Gary Mitchell to help us talk about our favorites.
2021-06-09
1h 42
Real Estate Investor Podcast
Episode #28: Virtual Asset Management Summit Wrap Up with Kyle & Gary
Today, Kyle Mitchel and Gary Lipsky look back at their latest summit, talk about the raging success that it was, and why you can’t miss out on the next one. The Asset Management Summit was hosted in September and October, and was born out of one question: How do we become best-in-class operators in asset management? To create maximum value, Gary and Kyle got in touch with the best speakers in the business and asked them to share their industry knowledge. For Kyle, this summit wasn’t just about sharing insider tips. It was about breaking down the barr...
2021-01-20
15 min
Passive Income Through Multifamily Real Estate
Episode #140: Virtual Asset Management Summit Wrap Up with Kyle & Gary
Today, Kyle Mitchel and Gary Lipsky look back at their latest summit, talk about the raging success that it was, and why you can’t miss out on the next one. The Asset Management Summit was hosted in September and October, and was born out of one question: How do we become best-in-class operators in asset management? To create maximum value, Gary and Kyle got in touch with the best speakers in the business and asked them to share their industry knowledge. For Kyle, this summit wasn’t just about sharing insider tips. It was about breaking down the barr...
2020-10-16
14 min
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 337: Giant Killer Animals!
It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! On this hair-raising episode DIABOLICAL Dave, Nicole Ghouled-Cadaver, Beth V IS FOR VIOLENCE, and GRUESOME Gary Mitchel delight in the horror of the greatest GIANT KILLER ANIMALS in film history! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com You can follow Needless Things on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest on pop cult...
2020-10-02
1h 38
Cosmic Potato
Marvel Cartoons Part 2
Episode 163: Gary Mitchel returns and we continue our discussion about Marvel animated shows. This week we focus on things made in the 90s and beyond.#marvel; #mcu; #cartoons; #avengers; #superhero; #spider-man--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/that-super-fantalk-pod/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitepotato.substack.com
2020-08-31
1h 07
Cosmic Potato
Marvel Cartoons Part 1
Episode 162: Gary Mitchel joins us to talk about some of our favorite cartoons based on Marvel properties. In this episode we focus on things that came out in the 60s, 70s, and 80s.#cartoons; #marvel; #superheroes; #spiderman; #tv --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/that-super-fantalk-pod/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit infinitepotato.substack.com
2020-08-17
52 min
White Rocket Entertainment
White Rocket 170: The Stand
Joe Crowe and Gary Mitchel of the DragonCon Sci Fi Classics track join Van to dig into Stephen King's epic novel, THE STAND, along with the 1994 miniseries and thoughts on the upcoming 2020 miniseries. Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Brought to you by White Rocket Entertainment. http://www.plexico.net
2020-05-13
1h 22
White Rocket Entertainment
White Rocket 169: The Crow 25th Anniversary Panel at DragonCon 2019
Van joins Gary Mitchel and other Crow fans on the 25th Anniversary panel at DragonCon 2019 to talk about the classic Brandon Lee film. Be a part of the White Rocket Entertainment family by becoming a patron of the shows: https://www.patreon.com/vanallenplexico Brought to you by White Rocket Entertainment. http://www.plexico.net
2020-02-19
1h 02
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 284 - Geek Year 1989 Live at Dragon Con
This episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2019 for the American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Get your annual dose of nostalgia with Dave, Beth, Rebeccah Wood, Nicole Gould, Jon Carr, and Gary Mitchel! When these things are recorded live in front of a Dragon Con audience, you know they can get a little crazy. Each panelist came to the table with a few of their favorite pop culture happenings from thirty years ago. From movies to toys to music, a wide range of pop culture was covered, and with help from...
2019-09-27
1h 10
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 282 – Nicolas Cage Match Live from Dragon Con 2019
This episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2019 for the American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Which Nicolas Cage is the best Nicolas Cage? This is the question that Dave West, Ryan Cadaver, Gary Mitchel, Joe Crowe, and a track room full of frothing lunatics will answer on today's episode! Listen in as complete gibbering madness ensues in a sixteen Cage tournament with NO HOLDS BARRED! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s epis...
2019-09-13
1h 09
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 277 – Dragon Con 2019: The Wild, Wild Classics Track
Dragon Con 2019 coverage continues on Needless Things! On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track Directors “Jolly” Joe Crowe and “Gorgeous” Gary Mitchel return to the show to play some all-new minigames that demonstrate the fun of one of Dragon Con’s most beloved and interactive Tracks! Listen in as Dave, Joe, and Gary highlight some panels and discuss this year’s exciting Classics Track celebrity guests! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s...
2019-08-09
1h 27
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 277 – Dragon Con 2019: The Wild, Wild Classics Track
Dragon Con 2019 coverage continues on Needless Things! On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track Directors “Jolly” Joe Crowe and “Gorgeous” Gary Mitchel return to the show to play some all-new minigames that demonstrate the fun of one of Dragon Con’s most beloved and interactive Tracks! Listen in as Dave, Joe, and Gary highlight some panels and discuss this year’s exciting Classics Track celebrity guests! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s...
2019-08-09
1h 27
The Prime Direction
Classic Episode 19: Gary Mitchel
Shawn Wray chats with Gary Mitchel about his Star Trek fandom.
2019-01-20
1h 20
Humanists Take on the World
Episode 267 – Space Duck Tape
This week we are joined by Gary Mitchel and talk about a court ruling against Boise's homeless policy, Pence's defense to being called a Christian Supremacist, conspiracies, and space duck tape.NEWSBoise can’t ban homeless sleeping in public, court ruleshttp://bit.ly/an267-homelessMike Pence responds to being called a "Christian supremacist"http://bit.ly/an267-penceHow God Confirmed The Legitimacy Of QAnon Via A Prophetic Dreamhttp://bit.ly/an267-qanonMormon bishop facing excommunication for wanting to stop sexually explicit interviews of childrenhttp://bit.ly/an267-mormonFrench University Says It Will Stop Offering Diplomas in Homeopathic Medicinehttp://bit.ly/an...
2018-09-06
1h 01
Yes Have Some: YHS Podcast & Ghostbusters Radio Live
Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track Directors Gary Mitchel and Joe Crowe!
We're continuing the Dragon Con stress with American Sci-Fi Classics Track directors Joe Crowe and Gary Mitchel! These guys are Dragon Con vets and have put in a ton of work to help make this years event better than ever. We covered a lot of ground including how they got involved with Dragon Con, what panels we can look forward to this year, and the importance of Manimal!
2018-08-23
46 min
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 226 – Dragon Con 2018: My Stepmother Is A Classics Track!
Dragon Con 2018 coverage continues on Needless Things! On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track Directors “Jumpin’” Joe Crowe and “Gregarious” Gary Mitchel return to the show to play another game of Classics Roll-A-Panel and discuss the ins and outs of running a Track for the ever-evolving entity of joy that is Dragon Con! Listen in as Phantom and Joe talk Gary down from the potential heartache of an ALF reboot! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us...
2018-08-17
1h 17
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 226 – Dragon Con 2018: My Stepmother Is A Classics Track!
Dragon Con 2018 coverage continues on Needless Things! On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track Directors “Jumpin’” Joe Crowe and “Gregarious” Gary Mitchel return to the show to play another game of Classics Roll-A-Panel and discuss the ins and outs of running a Track for the ever-evolving entity of joy that is Dragon Con! Listen in as Phantom and Joe talk Gary down from the potential heartache of an ALF reboot! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us...
2018-08-17
1h 17
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 180 – Star Trek: Discovery
The Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to watch Star Trek: Discovery! Discovery is the newest entry into the mighty Star Trek franchise, and one that CBS is hoping will lure customers to subscribe to their proprietary streaming service. Basically nobody is happy about that, and it's possible that before too much longer CBS isn't going to be happy about it, either. But that's neither here nor there. In today's episode, the Commentary team is joined by Mike Gordon, Gary Mitchel, and Monica Moniker to watch the premiere episode of Discovery and provide...
2017-09-29
1h 20
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 177 – 1987: Live from Dragon Con
LIVE from Dragon Con 2017! Dave – formerly and sometimes still known as Phantom Troublemaker – is joined by Nicole Gould, Rebeccah Hunter, Michael Bailey, Gary Mitchel, and Noel Wood for an all-new panel about the pop culture from thirty years ago! Listen in as the panelists and audience share their favorite things – from Spaceballs to Guns N’ Roses, we’ve got the year covered, LIVE from Dragon Con! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Pr...
2017-09-08
1h 15
The Tricorder Transmissions - Shore Leave : Star Trek Convention Chat
Shore Leave #31 : DragonCon for Beginners
Hosts Heather and Jeff are joined by Sue K from Women At Warp and Gary Mitchel from RevCast to talk DragonCon for Beginners! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/shoreleavepodcast or on Twitter @ShoreLeave
2017-09-03
1h 32
The Tricorder Transmissions : a Star Trek podcast
Shore Leave #31 : DragonCon for Beginners
Hosts Heather and Jeff are joined by Sue K from Women At Warp and Gary Mitchel from RevCast to talk DragonCon for Beginners! Join the discussion at http://www.facebook.com/shoreleavepodcast or on Twitter @ShoreLeave
2017-09-03
1h 32
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 172 – Dragon Con 2017: Back to the Classics Track
Dragon Con 2017 coverage continues on Needless Things! In this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Joe “Virtuoso” Crowe and “Glorious” Gary Mitchel return to the show to play a surprise game of Classics Roll-A-Panel and discuss the ins and outs of running a Track for the ever-evolving entity of joy that is Dragon Con! Listen in as Phantom and Gary do their best to keep Joe from talking about Amazon Women on the Moon for an entire hour! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the con...
2017-08-04
1h 18
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 172 – Dragon Con 2017: Back to the Classics Track
Dragon Con 2017 coverage continues on Needless Things! In this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Joe “Virtuoso” Crowe and “Glorious” Gary Mitchel return to the show to play a surprise game of Classics Roll-A-Panel and discuss the ins and outs of running a Track for the ever-evolving entity of joy that is Dragon Con! Listen in as Phantom and Gary do their best to keep Joe from talking about Amazon Women on the Moon for an entire hour! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the con...
2017-08-04
1h 18
Humanists Take on the World
Episode 210 – Republican Atheists
In this week’s episode of the Atheist Nomads we have an interview of Lauren Ell of the Republican Atheist in the second half where she tells us about her organization and we discuss whether conservative politics are compatible with humanism. In the first half we are joined by Gary Mitchel and talk about the latest news, including some of Trump’s BS.You can find Republican Atheists at http://republicanatheists.com/Trump’s transgender service member ban http://thehill.com/policy/defense/344290-mattis-appalled-by-trump-tweets-announcing-transgender-military-ban-reportPolice Chiefs come out against Texas bathroom bill ht...
2017-08-01
1h 09
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 152 – Toy Stories LIVE at Toylanta 2017
LIVE from Toylanta 2017 (formerly Joelanta and the Great Atlanta Toy Convention), Phantom Troublemaker hosts an all-new Toy Stories panel! Everyone has a toy story. Join Phantom Troublemaker and a selection of special guests as they share reminiscences about the playthings they grew up with. The topic this year was “How We Play” - the panelists discussed how they played with the toys of their youth. Did we follow the cartoons and comics or create our own stories? Outside or inside? Did we mix toy lines or keep them separate? Listen in as Phantom, Rad...
2017-03-23
1h 05
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 128 – 31 Days of Halloween – The Thing Needless Commentary
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! John Carpenter’s The Thing set a new standard for horror films. Not recognized for the masterpiece it was upon its release in 1982, it has since been recognized as a high water mark of suspense and terror. The combination of actors, atmosphere, and Rob Bottin’s nightmarish special effects work create an unparalleled horror experience. Phantom Troublemaker is joined by The Rad Ranger, Ryan Cadaver of The Casket Creatures, and The Thing...
2016-10-06
1h 49
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 125 – Dragon Con 2016: Toy Stories
It’s a LIVE panel from Dragon Con 2016! A presentation of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track - Phantom Troublemaker, Rebeccah Hunter, Noel Wood, Sean Reid, Gary Mitchel, and members of the audience share Toy Stories! Tales of Masters of the Universe, GI Joe, and creepy 80s toys share the spotlight this time around. Also – will Joe Crowe arrive in time to show everyone his Big Jim or will Judge Reinhold prove to be too much of a handful for our Fearless Leader? (Spoiler Alert – Joe didn’t make it) Listen in as the p...
2016-09-16
1h 01
Anomaly Podcast
Anomaly Supplemental | Dragon Con 2016 Preview
In this episode of Anomaly Supplemental, KC (Dragon Con Newbie) and Sue (Dragon Con Eternal Member) and joined by Gary Mitchel, the Co-Director of Dragon Con's American Sci-Fi Classics Track. We discuss what makes Dragon Con different from many of the other big cons, talk about our panels, guests and events we're looking forward to, the community service aspect of the convention, and answer some of KC's n00b questions. It may sound like we're doing a really long commercial for Dragon Con, but we just love it so much, and encourage everyone who is able to check it ou...
2016-09-04
48 min
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 116 – Ghostbusters
Thirty-two years after the original supernatural comedy made history and created a pop culture phenomenon, there’s an all-new Ghostbusters movie set to reignite the franchise! It’s time for the Needless Things Podcast to talk about the history of Ghostbusters! Phantom Troublemaker is joined by the RevCast’s Gary Mitchel, Noel Wood from Dork Droppings, and Salena, the lady behind sexy horror host Ghouella DeVille, for a conversation about one of the most unique and beloved pop culture franchises of all time. From the 1984 movie to The Real Ghostbusters to toys and even competing brands, Phantom and the ga...
2016-07-15
1h 32
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 116 – Ghostbusters
Thirty-two years after the original supernatural comedy made history and created a pop culture phenomenon, there’s an all-new Ghostbusters movie set to reignite the franchise! It’s time for the Needless Things Podcast to talk about the history of Ghostbusters! Phantom Troublemaker is joined by the RevCast’s Gary Mitchel, Noel Wood from Dork Droppings, and Salena, the lady behind sexy horror host Ghouella DeVille, for a conversation about one of the most unique and beloved pop culture franchises of all time. From the 1984 movie to The Real Ghostbusters to toys and even competing brands, Phantom and the ga...
2016-07-15
1h 32
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 87 – Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Live from the Phantom Zone! Phantom Troublemaker sits down with Jason Frazier, Noel from DorkDroppings.com, Sean Reid, Arian, Chad J. Shonk, and Gary Mitchel from the Revcast to discuss the newest entry in the Star Wars Saga! Let’s not pretend this is something it isn’t – seven dorks, one epic movie. Let’s do this. Seven on Episode VII on episode 87. Be sure to join the new Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “My TIE” by Grand Moff Tarkin
2015-12-25
2h 14
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 73 – Dragon Con 2015: Schwarza-Panel – The Sci-Fi Films of Arnold Schwarzenegger
2015 Dragon Con coverage continues on the Needless Things Podcast as we look back at the events! In this week’s episode, Phantom takes part in the SCHWARZA-PANEL! The RevCast’s Gary Mitchel moderates a conversation about the science fiction films of Arnold Schwarzenegger! Featured on the panel are Phantom Troublemaker, William Stout, The White Rocket Podcast’s Van Allen Plexico, the ESO Network’s Mike Faber, and Jessa Phillips. The former governor of California has been an absolute powerhouse at everything he’s done – bodybuilding, acting, politicking – and this panel recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2015 cover...
2015-09-18
1h 09
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 72 – Dragon Con 2015: Toy Stories
2015 Dragon Con coverage continues on the Needless Things Podcast as we look back at the events! In this week’s episode, Phantom hosts a live panel called Toy Stories! Everyone has a toy story. Join Phantom Troublemaker and a selection of special guests as they share reminiscences about the playthings they grew up with. Each speaker will present a tale attached to a specific toy from their life. Members of the audience will be asked to share as well, so be sure to bring that My Pet Monster or Green Ranger with the broken leg or pristine Strawberry Sh...
2015-09-11
1h 05
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 69 – Dragon Con 2015: American Sci-Fi Classics
2015 Dragon Con coverage continues on the Needless Things Podcast! In this week’s episode, Phantom talks to the men behind the magic of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track, Gary Mitchel and Joe Crowe! All media must submit to the Classics Track Countdown! Once a movie has aged or a TV show has been cancelled for a magical ten years, it becomes the domain of the Classics Track. At this point, the constantly evolving, always growing group of Classics Track Irregulars will descend upon said franchise and lavish it with what is, quite frankly, an astonishing level of ad...
2015-08-21
2h 06
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast 69 – Dragon Con 2015: American Sci-Fi Classics
2015 Dragon Con coverage continues on the Needless Things Podcast! In this week’s episode, Phantom talks to the men behind the magic of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track, Gary Mitchel and Joe Crowe! All media must submit to the Classics Track Countdown! Once a movie has aged or a TV show has been cancelled for a magical ten years, it becomes the domain of the Classics Track. At this point, the constantly evolving, always growing group of Classics Track Irregulars will descend upon said franchise and lavish it with what is, quite frankly, an astonishing level of ad...
2015-08-21
2h 06
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 50 – Leonard Nimoy
In what was supposed to be the start of an ongoing series of episodes focusing on Star Trek, Phantom and Gary Mitchel end up discussing one of the great heroes of science fiction – Leonard Nimoy. Over a month ago Phantom Troublemaker and Gary Mitchel had agreed to start a secondary podcast – a subcast, if you will, with just the two of them talking about the Trek franchise. The first episode was scheduled to record on Monday, March 2, 2015. Sadly, on the Friday prior to that recording, Leonard Nimoy passed away. Obviously there was no other decision than to dedicate a sh...
2015-03-20
55 min
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 50 – Leonard Nimoy
In what was supposed to be the start of an ongoing series of episodes focusing on Star Trek, Phantom and Gary Mitchel end up discussing one of the great heroes of science fiction – Leonard Nimoy. Over a month ago Phantom Troublemaker and Gary Mitchel had agreed to start a secondary podcast – a subcast, if you will, with just the two of them talking about the Trek franchise. The first episode was scheduled to record on Monday, March 2, 2015. Sadly, on the Friday prior to that recording, Leonard Nimoy passed away. Obviously there was no other decision than to dedicate a sh...
2015-03-20
55 min
The Batcave Podcast
The Impractical Joker/The Joker's Provokers
(RIGHT CLICK THE IMAGE TO SAVE THIS EPISODE TO YOUR COMPUTER) Aired November 16/17, 1966 The Joker is back in Gotham City and his latest crime spree involves keys of all types. But there doesn't seem to be any real pattern to the Joker's scheme, even when he develops a box that allows him to control time. Can Batman and Robin unlock the mystery of this case or will it be too much even for them? Joining John to discuss this disjointed episode is Gary Mitchel of The Revcastand Dragon...
2014-12-08
1h 10
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 30: Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics
It’s no secret that I adore Gary Mitchel and Joe Crowe – the men behind Dragon Con’s American Sci-Fi Classics Track. A large part of that adoration is the fact that they so wholly embrace the way that I present myself and my opinions on pop culture. I’m not above letting my ego influence my likes. Or anything else, for that matter. My respect for these two guys goes far deeper than that. Sure – it’s great that they like me. But what they do at Dragon Con every year is nothing short of a m...
2014-08-14
1h 32
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 30: Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics
It’s no secret that I adore Gary Mitchel and Joe Crowe – the men behind Dragon Con’s American Sci-Fi Classics Track. A large part of that adoration is the fact that they so wholly embrace the way that I present myself and my opinions on pop culture. I’m not above letting my ego influence my likes. Or anything else, for that matter. My respect for these two guys goes far deeper than that. Sure – it’s great that they like me. But what they do at Dragon Con every year is nothing short of a m...
2014-08-14
1h 32
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 24: Godzilla 2014
If you listened to last week’s (LAST WEEK!) Episode 23 of the Needless Things Podcast, then you know that we had a great time talking about the history of the Godzilla franchise. We barely scratched the surface, though, so there will be a sequel episode later this year. After we finished recording I was so excited by talking to Gary, Johnny, and Scott that I asked if they would be interested in getting back together after we had all seen the new movie. Everybody was in - Shoot the Moon Comics’ Scott Stripling, The RevCa...
2014-05-20
1h 09
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 24: Godzilla 2014
If you listened to last week’s (LAST WEEK!) Episode 23 of the Needless Things Podcast, then you know that we had a great time talking about the history of the Godzilla franchise. We barely scratched the surface, though, so there will be a sequel episode later this year. After we finished recording I was so excited by talking to Gary, Johnny, and Scott that I asked if they would be interested in getting back together after we had all seen the new movie. Everybody was in - Shoot the Moon Comics’ Scott Stripling, The RevCa...
2014-05-20
1h 09
The Batcave Podcast
The Bookworm Turns/While Gotham City Burns
(RIGHT CLICK THE IMAGE TO SAVE THIS EPISODE TO YOUR COMPUTER) A failed writer with an obsession with books has his sites on a rare collection of priceless works in the Gotham City Library. But how does he plan to get past the near indestructible doors? Batman and Robin match wits with the leather-clad Bookworm as played by Roddy McDowell in an episode that offers a number of firsts, including the first use of the harpsichord (which we totally forgot to mention in the podcast). Joining John to talk about The Bookworm is Re...
2014-05-14
1h 01
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 23: Godzilla
I am not a Godzilla fanatic. I do love Godzilla as a monster. I am awed by his place in cinematic history. I think he is one of the best monster designs ever, in movies or otherwise. And he has certainly been mimicked and paid tribute to more than any other modern monster. He also has the best rogues gallery of anybody, ever. I can’t tell you which Godzilla movie I saw first or when I saw it, but I do know that the King of Monsters has been...
2014-05-13
1h 59
The Batcave Podcast
The Penguin Goes Straight/Not Yet, He Ain't
(RIGHT CLICK THE IMAGE TO SAVE THIS EPISODE TO YOUR COMPUTER) The Penguin returns to Gotham City, but he doesn't appear to have a nefarious scheme to rob the citizens of their hard earned cash. Or does he? It all seems innocent enough. He opens a protection agency, offering his services to the wealthy of Gotham City. And very quickly, he is accepted into high society. And even worse, Batman and Robin are caught robbing the safe of one of Penguin's high caliber clients. What is going on here? Joining John to talk about...
2014-02-13
1h 00
Cyborgs: A Bionic Podcast
Critical Assignment 04: The Six Million Dollar Fan Panel at Dragon Con 2013
Our Critical Assignment series takes a look at a panel on the 40th anniversary of the premiere of The Six Million Dollar Man on ABC. In this panel, John moderates with Cyborgs pal and bionic merchandising guru Matt Hankinson, RevCast host and DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track moderator Gary Mitchel, and writer and Earth Station One Podcast host Bobby Nash, a discussion on the pilot movie, Lee Major's acting chops in the series, the merchandising of the series, plus a whole lot more. The panel took place at this year's DragonCon in Atlanta. Comment on th...
2013-11-12
1h 05
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 12 - The GI Joe: A Real American Hero Panel
This is the big one, Phantomaniacs. You’ve heard the action figure panel. That one is really my pride and joy because it is the first Dragon Con panel that I was responsible for. Obviously I love action figures and toys and it was a blast to blather on about them with Gary and Geena for an hour. I’m pretty sure we’ll do it again next year in some form. You’ve heard the He-Man panel. That one was special because me and Beau got to do our Needless Thing in front...
2013-09-18
1h 14
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 12 - The GI Joe: A Real American Hero Panel
This is the big one, Phantomaniacs. You’ve heard the action figure panel. That one is really my pride and joy because it is the first Dragon Con panel that I was responsible for. Obviously I love action figures and toys and it was a blast to blather on about them with Gary and Geena for an hour. I’m pretty sure we’ll do it again next year in some form. You’ve heard the He-Man panel. That one was special because me and Beau got to do our Needless Thing in front...
2013-09-18
1h 14
Needless Things
Needless Things Podcast Episode 10 - The Toy Panel
I am so frazzled I'm not even sure what to write at the moment. I'm getting over Con Crud, which I think delayed my, “Holy shit that was a busy and productive Dragon Con and how did I get so much done and FUUUUUUUU...” reaction. I was diagnosed with Acute Pharyngitis (which translates to “sore throat and tons o snot”, which is a palindrome) and basically spent all of last week laying around watching Sons of Anarchy and not thinking very much. Now I am thinking again. I am planning panels for next year. I...
2013-09-11
1h 07
Anomaly Podcast
Interview: Dragon Con's American Sci-Fi Classics Track Directors
This past Sunday (July 14, 2013), I sat down at the virtual table with Joe Crowe and Gary Mitchel, the co-directors of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track at Dragon Con. We talk about their history with Dragon Con, how they wound up track directors, guest and fan panels coming up this year, and share some stories about Dragon Cons past. Also, Joe and Gary confirm one of my panels, discuss a right of passage for this track, and identify what is possibly the greatest sci-fi show to have ever graced the television screen. Visit AnomalyPodcast.com for full show...
2013-07-16
1h 18