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Evil Everywhere: A True Crime and Horror PodcastEpisode 72: Haunting in Chicago - The Becker Family StoryIn the early 1970s, Edwin and Marsha Becker thought they’d found the perfect place to start their family—a quiet two-flat home nestled in the Chicago suburbs. The upper apartment would be theirs, the lower rented out for extra income. It all seemed ideal. The tenants were kind. The neighborhood, peaceful. But peace never lasts when something else is living in the house. It began subtly. Phones falling from their cradles. Cabinet doors slamming shut. Heavy footsteps echoing through empty rooms. Something was in the house and whatever it was, it wanted their attention. Whispers among neighbors spoke of d...
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The Horror AgendaThe Mages of Rage and the Desecration of the House of Mimicry (2022)Welcome to another episode of the Horror Agenda. This week we cover the 2022 short film "The Mages of Rage and the Desecration of the House of Mimicry" a horror comedy directed by Patrick Sheedy. The film is cowritten by Sheedy & Brett Brooks who both play parts in the film as well. The film is DPd by Matthew Patrick Noonan who rounds out the main cast who play a band that performs in the house of a late punk icon to disastrous consequences. You can watch the film on Jason's vimeo page here. We found it on...
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Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE EVIL DEAD: "Why Are You Torturing Me Like This?!"In Episode 50 of Secret Level, Billy and Joey thrust themselves into the world of Sam Rami’s awesome 1981 horror film The Evil Dead! This is always a fun movie to revisit and there are a lot of interesting and fun behind-the-scenes stories that we came across in our research that we have a blast talking about! From the crazy story behind the cabin where they filmed the movie to all the challenges the crew faced during the production. Ultimately, the creative team made an incredible horror movie that launched an insanely successful franchise that is still going strong!
2025-02-031h 31Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastRESERVOIR DOGS: "All Right Ramblers, Let's Get Rambling!"In Episode 49 of Secret Level, Joey and Billy dive into Quentin Tarantino's iconic debut film Reservoir Dogs, breaking down its most memorable scenes of the unconventional heist film, hidden details, and unique storytelling techniques. The duo shares fun commentary on the razor-sharp dialogue, the heist story, and explosive performances. They also share wild behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss how Reservoir Dogs set the stage for his signature style. Packed with humor, insights, and plenty of fan moments, this episode is a must-listen for any Tarantino enthusiast!
2024-09-111h 21Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990) - Cowabunga Dudes!In Episode 48 of Secret Level, Joey and Billy talk about the radical and adventurous 1990 live-action adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! This was one of those movies that we loved watching when we were kids and watching it on the big screen for the first time since it first came out was an absolute blast! We had to go into an in-depth discussion about the film, highlighting its cultural significance, production trivia, deleted scenes, and the comedic elements infused within the conversation. Joey and Billy reflect on their nostalgia for the movie, sharing favorite lines...
2024-06-241h 34The Horror AgendaMeet Jimmy (2018)Welcome back to the Horror Agenda. This week on the podcast, we cover a short film about a podcast. A short film called Meet Jimmy, written by Tim Koomen and directed by David-Jan Bronsgeest. You can watch the film on Vimeo. You can also watch it on Short of the Week. During our episode we reference this piece by Joey Paur on Geeky Tyrant.We also reference this Hollywood Reporter piece by Etan Vlessing. Also this Movie Insider piece by Amy Renner. Victor recommends Música (2024) this week. A new film b...
2024-05-011h 25Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastSinbad's SHAZAAM is a Magical and Nostalgic Zany Adventure!In Episode 47 of Secret Level, we take a deep dive into Sinbad’s classic 1995 film, Shazaam! Revisiting this movie was such an incredibly fun blast from the past! The movie was directed by Joe Dante and it was such a wild and crazy movie that had an unbelievable ensemble cast! This movie went through a lot of bonkers behind-the-scenes drama, but the movie ended up being one of the best fantasy adventure films of its time, and it's beloved by everyone who has seen it! We had a blast talking about th...
2024-04-011h 13Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE GATE - We Accidentally Summoned DemonsIn Episode 46 of Secret Level, we dig into the demonic hole of doom and talk about the classic 1987 horror film The Gate! This was one of our favorite horror movies as kids, and revisiting this crazy movie was a blast! So, we accidentally summoned demons who used to rule the universe to come and take over the world, and recorded this podcast! There were some fun details we learned about the making of this movie, and we were especially impressed with how they pulled off some of the visual effects. We had a lot of...
2024-03-211h 09Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastJean-Claude Van Damme's PREDATOR Casting CatastophyIn Episode 45 of Secret Level, we jump into the jungle of chaos involving Jean-Claude Van Damme originally being cast as the Predator in the 1987 sci-fi action classic Predator. We dive into all the different sides of the story that led to Van Damme being fired from the movie. It seems everyone involved has their own account of how things went down, and it's fascinating! You may think you know the full story, but we broke it all down, and we had a lot of fun talking about this! Follow us on T...
2024-02-291h 02Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE FRIGHTENERS - Peter Jackson's Frighteningly Fun and Bonkers FilmIn Episode 44 of Secret Level, we discuss Peter Jackson’s classic 1996 horror comedy The Frighteners, which is a completely bonkers film, but also so much fun to watch! We offer some interesting behind-the-scenes insight on the movie and also have some fun just talking about how freakin’ weird of a film it is! This was the last feature film that Michael J. Fox starred in and it was Jackson’s first big studio film before landing The Lord of the Rings trilogy gig. This film was so different from anything we were s...
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Nothing Scarier PodcastTrick R Treat and a Halloween Bag of TreatsHAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Join your hosts for this very special Halloween '23 episode. First Cayla and Courtney watch and chat about the perfect Halloween movie, Trick r' Treat! Then Cayla brings you a Halloween grab bag of treats, featuring pumpkin lore, the origin of 'trick or treat', a harrowing true case of poisoned treats and a special message to set you in the Halloween spirit. From all of us at Nothing Scarier - We hope you have a safe and scary Halloween! On socials? Find us!Instagram: @nothingscarierpodFacebook: Nothing Sc...
2023-10-311h 54Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastStephen King's MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE Revs Up Madness and Mayhem!In Episode 43 of Secret Level, we talk about the first and last movie that Stephen King ever directed… the 1986 horror film Maximum Overdrive! This movie is absolutely bonkers and King was completely coked out of his mind while he was making it, which is why the movie must’ve turned out the way it did. It’s been years since we watched this movie and revisiting it was quite the experience of being reminded of the wild madness and mayhem that movie delivers. Things got even more fun for us when we started digging...
2023-10-111h 08Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastPEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE - Large Marge Sent Us!In Episode 42 of Secret Level, we delve into the whimsical world of Tim Burton and Paul Reuben's iconic 1985 comedy, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. A film that never fails to tickle the funny bone, this classic comedy remains a joy to revisit time and again. We uncover the intriguing backstory of its journey to the silver screen, unearthing delightful tidbits that even the most hardcore fans might not know. Join us as we offer our silly commentary, share insights, and celebrate the humor and magic of this beloved film. Join the fun...
2023-08-121h 08Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastFIRE IN THE SKY - The Alien Abduction Movie That Traumatized a Generation of KidsIn this Episode 41 of Secret Level, we talk about the 1993 alien abduction sci-fi film Fire in the Sky! This movie is based on a true story and contained a ten-minute alien torture sequence the scared the bejeezus out of us when we were kids! That scene is seared into our brains, it traumatized a generation of kids, and we had to revisit the film and talk about it! We discuss the making of the film, the real story that the film is based on, breakdown the horrific alien horror scene, and as always, offer some f...
2023-05-211h 04Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE IRON GIANT is a Sci-Fi Adventure Animated MasterpieceIn Episode 40 of Secret Level, we discuss one of our all-time favorite animated movies, Brad Bird’s The Iron Giant. This is such an incredible movie that has found its audience over time, but when it was first released, it bowed at the box office, which is a shame for a film that tells such an amazingly beautiful and emotional story. We talk about the making of the film, the inspiration behind the story, what went wrong with the film’s marketing, and more! There’s a lot of fun and interesting information that w...
2023-04-301h 25Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastThe Wild Story of COUNT DANTE AND THE BLACK DRAGON FIGHTING SOCIETYIn episode 39 of Secret Level, we take a deep dive into the wild history of Count Dante and The Black Dragon Fighting Society! This episode is a little different, but it is tied to geek culture. This story is inspired by an old comic book ad from the late 60s and early 70s that we came across, and we had to know the story behind it! Little did we know how absolutely bonkers and fascinating the story would be! I mean, there were dojo wars in Chicago in the 60s and 70s! This is a crazy story of a...
2023-04-091h 13Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastMONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL - It is a Silly PlaceIn Episode 38 of Secret Level, we journey into one of the greatest and most funny comedies of all time, the 1975 film, Monty Python and The Holy Grail. No matter how many times we’ve watched this movie over the years, it never gets old! The movie always makes up bust out in laughter and it’s one that we’ve been very excited to talk about! So, we did some digging and discovered a ton of fascinating details about the making of the film and some behind-the-scenes stories that have been shared by members of the ca...
2023-03-061h 32Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTREMORS - The Good, The Bad, and The GraboidsIn Episode 37 of Secret Level, we jump in and discuss the classic 1990 sci-fi horror comedy adventure film Tremors, which stars Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, Finn Carter, and Reba McEntire! This movie is so awesome and it’s always a great film to revisit because it’s so much fun! It’s just one of those films from our childhood that still puts a smile on our faces when we watch it. It’s Crazy because Kevin Back originally hated this movie and resented it! Ther...
2023-02-111h 24Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastLITTLE MONSTERS Is The Peanut Butter and Onion Sandwich of Kids MoviesIn Episode 36 of Secret Level, we talk about the crazy 1989 kids' movie Little Monsters and after we rewatched it, we realized how much more inappropriate it was for kids than we remember! This movie is absolutely bonkers and it was so crazy noticing things about the movie that went way over our heads when we were kids. It makes us wonder what our parents were thinking when they were watching it with us! We offer some behind-the-scene details about the making of the film, which stars Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, and Daniel Stern, and break...
2023-01-251h 21Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastGREMLINS is a Dark and Wild Movie That Almost Went Super R-RatedIn Episode 35 of Secret Level! In this episode we have a blast talking about Joe Dante’s 1984 holiday horror classic Gremlins! There was a lot to talk about with this movie including details on how the project came together and information on the absolutely bonkers r-rated version of the film that it was originally going to be! This movie was going to but so much more violent than what was delivered, and we share details on the crazy scenes of violence and death that never made it in the movie. We also offer some amusing commentary that we hope yo...
2023-01-111h 34Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastBill Murray's SCROOGED is a Hilarious Christmas MiracleIn Episode 34 of Secret Level, we celebrate the holidays by talking about the hilarious classic 1988 Bill Murray Christmas movie Scrooged, which was directed by Richard Donner. It's pretty crazy that an adaptation of A Christmas Carol like this actually exists, so it's kind of a Christmas miracle and it's easily one of our favorite movies. We share some behind-the-scenes details on the making of the film including how Murray got involved with the movie, how he and Donner didn't see eye to eye, and we offer some silly commentary. We hope...
2022-12-251h 10Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE GOONIES - Goonies Never Say Die!In Episode 33 of Secret Level, we discuss director Richard Donner and producer Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adventure film The Goonies. This movie played such a big part of our childhoods, it’s one of our all-time favorite movies, and we’ve finally recorded our episode for it! We talk about the making of the film, share some amusing commentary, and even share our pitch for a prequel film or series that we’d love to see get made! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as we discuss this amazingly fun and imag...
2022-12-131h 19Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastWILLOW - "Out of The Way, Peck!"In Episode 32 of Secret Level, we talk about George Lucas and Ron Howard's iconic 1987 fantasy film Willow. This is one of those movies that we have very fond memories of when we were kids and it’s a film that we’ve enjoyed revisiting over the years. This is just one of those films that take us to our happy place and we wanted to see if we could find some information about the making of it that we never knew before, and we did! We hope you enjoy this epis...
2022-12-011h 12Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastMichael Jackson's THRILLER - The Music Video That Terrorized Y'all's NeighborhoodIn Episode 31 of Secret Level, we get a little funky as we talk about the making of the greatest music video ever made, Michael Jackson’s Thriller! The music video was released in 1982 and it was helmed by An American Werewolf in London director John Landis. There are actually some interesting details behind the making of this music video and there’s a lot of stuff that we came across in our research that we never knew before! This was a funny project to discuss and things get weird. Enjoy!Follow us on Twitter and Facebook - @GTSe...
2022-11-151h 00Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastLADY IN WHITE is a Hauntingly Beautiful Halloween Horror FilmIn Episode 30 of Secret Level, we dive into one of our favorite Halloween horror films Lady in White. The 1988 movie was directed by Frank LaLoggia, and it stars Lucas Haas. This is such a beautifully made horror film that not only offers thrills and chills but, it also tells a wonderful story with so many layers to it! We talk about the unconventional way that the movie was made, share our memories of watching it when we were kids and offer some fun trivia and behind-the-scenes details. We hope you enjoy the show!
2022-11-011h 08Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTRICK 'R TREAT is The Halloween Movie Tradition That Keeps on GivingIn Secret Level Episode 29 we sit down to talk about one of the best Halloween horror movies ever made! The Michael Dougherty-directed film Trick ‘r Treat! Joey has been watching the movie every Halloween night since it was released on DVD in 2009, but the first time that Billy watched it was for this podcast episode! This film project had quite an interesting journey getting made and until this year, it never got a wide theatrical release! With it being the Halloween season, we wanted to do an episode on a fantastically fun ho...
2022-10-181h 16Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastHOUSE is One Crazy Rad Haunted House Horror Movie!In Episode 28 of Secret Level, we revisit the 1985 horror comedy House. The movie was directed by Steve Miner from a story by Fred Dekker and a script by Ethan Wiley. This was a wonderfully terrifying haunted house movie that features monstrous elements that stuck with us ever since we were kids! We love this movie and thought it would be fun to dig up some little-known details about it and how it was made! It was also a blast rewatching again and we make sure to include some amusing...
2022-10-041h 10Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS MOVIE - How Did This Monstrosity Even Get Made!?In Episode 27 of Secret Level, join us as we discuss one of the worst and most disgusting movies ever made... The Garbage Pail Kids Movie! After rewatching this movie, it's hard to believe that it actually exists! We keep asking ourselves how in the world this movie got made! It's a monstrosity! Well, we dive into the wild behind-the-scenes story and there's some absolutely crazy stuff that happened! We also offer some commentary on the ridiculousness of the movie and all the socially unacceptable things that happened in it. We had a blast talking about...
2022-09-1955 minSecret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastCAPTAIN POWER AND THE SOLDIERS OF THE FUTURE - Power On!In Episode 26 of Secret Level, we talk about the classic 1987 interactive sci-fi series, Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future! We loved this show when we were kids, and after revisiting it after all these years, it’s actually so much more awesome than we remembered! Holy cow, this show was great! This show told an adult story but targeted at kids. We talk about how the series came to be, the people involved in creating it, why it was canceled only after one season, and what was in store for the future of th...
2022-09-061h 12Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastThe Majestic and Fantastical Beauty of THE DARK CRYSTALIn Episode 25 of Secret Level, we talk about Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s beautifully made 1982 fantasy film The Dark Crystal. This is a wonderful and timeless film and it was interesting to research the making of the film and how it came to exist. We offer some nostalgic commentary on the film and offer some fascinating insight into how Henson, Oz, and their creative team brought this true work of art to life. It was incredible to learn about the great lengths that the creative team would go to make su...
2022-08-221h 05Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Is So Awesomely Worse Than We Remember!In Episode 24 of Secret Level, we take a look at the making of director Gary Godard’s live-action adaptation of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe starring Dolph Lundgren. It’s been a long time since we revisited this movie and it’s so laughably bad! We offer some amusing commentary on the movie and discuss all the behind-the-scenes issues that the production faced. We also share details on the unproduced sequel that was being developed. This is one of those films that did not age well with time. Our memory...
2022-08-081h 29Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastDARKMAN is One Hell of an Insane Comic Book-Style Movie!In Episode 23 of Secret Level, we take a journey into the wild insanity of Sam Raimi’s badass 1990 comic book-style action film Darkman, which stars Liam Neeson. This movie takes audiences on an incredibly wild ride that will leave your head spinning and delirious. It was a perfect storm of madness that led to getting this movie made. This movie also has one of the greatest behind-the-scenes stories ever in regards to how the final cut of the film was locked. I won’t spoil it here, but it was definitely some...
2022-07-261h 12Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE WIZARD - I Love The Power Glove… It's so BadIn Episode 22 of Secret Level, we take a deep dive into the 1989 film The Wizard directed by Todd Holland. The movie starred Fred Savage, Beau Bridges, Christian Slater, and Nintendo and it was originally pitched as "The Karate Kid, but with video games." This movie introduced us to the Power Glove, Super Mario Bros. 3, and Jenny Lewis! After this movie came out every kid wanted a Power Glove! But, that thing was just a very cool-looking piece of trash! The main villain in this film was also uncomfortably so...
2022-07-121h 19Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE BLACK CAULDRON - The Film That Almost Killed Disney AnimationIn Episode 21 of Secret Level, we talk about Disney Animation’s cult classic 1985 animated fantasy film The Black Cauldron! Disney really wanted to do something cool and different with this film and they wanted to take their animated films to a new level with it. But the production of the film was a complete disaster and because of all the crazy things going on behind-the-scenes, this movie almost killed Disney Animation. Seriously, just wait until you learn about what the creative team behind this movie had to go through and deal with. I’m surprised the...
2022-06-281h 36Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE MONSTER SQUAD - Wolfman's Got Nards!In Episode 20 of Secret Level, we discuss one of our favorite films from the 80s, The Monster Squad! The 1987 movie comes from director Fred Dekker and writer Shane Black, and it’s one of the craziest movies to come out of the 80s that was made for kids! This movie is actually pretty freakin’ bonkers and there’s no way a film like this would get made today. This is one of those lightning-in-a-bottle movies that technically shouldn’t exist, but it does, and it’s awesome! We love this movie and it was a lot...
2022-06-131h 27Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastJohn Carpenter's IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS - Do You Read Sutter Cane?In Episode 19 of Secret Level, we take a dive into the horrifically hellish world of John Carpenter’s 1994 horror film In The Mouth of Madness, which stars Sam Neill and Julie Carmen. Carpenter has made some great horror films in his career, and this is one of our favorites! It’s also one of his most underrated films! We have a blast talking about this movie and offering commentary on it. We also share lots of fun tidbits of information on the movie, which was clearly inspired by the works of H.P...
2022-05-301h 05Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastWe Ride Into The Danger Zone With TOP GUNIn Episode 18 of Secret Level, we strap into the cockpit of an F-14 Tomcat and talk about director Tony Scott’s awesome 1986 film Top Gun, which stars Tom Cruise! With Top Gun: Maverick coming out soon, we thought it’d be fun to see what kind of fun details and trivia we could find for the original movie. We found a lot of cool and interesting stuff that we were never aware of and offer some amusing commentary on the movie and the things that we learned about the maki...
2022-05-161h 17Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE - Bah Weep Graaaaagnah Wheep Ni Ni BongIn Episode 17 of Secret Level, we talk about the classic 1987 animated film Transformers: The Movie which was produced by Hasbro and Marvel. A lot of ridiculous and crazy decisions were made with the development of this movie and we have fun discussing all of them! While there’s a lot of stuff to joke around about and Optimus Prime was killed off along with several other fan-favorite characters, we love this movie! It’s a staple of our childhood, and we hope you have fun with us as we talk about it! Enjoy the show!...
2022-05-021h 27Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastG.I. JOE: THE MOVIE May Be Super Weird, But We Love It! Yo Joe!In Episode 16 of Secret Level, we put the spotlight on the classic 1987 animated film, G.I. Joe: The Movie! This was a favorite animated movie of ours when we were kids, but it wasn't until we watched it as adults, that we could appreciate how completely bonkers this movie was! This movie is filled with so much awesome weirdness and insanity and we talk about it all! We share some silly commentary and offer behind-the-scenes details about the making of the movie presenting information that you may have never heard before We have a blast...
2022-04-181h 10Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastWe Jump On The Old Pork Chop Express To Discuss BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINAIn Episode 15 of Secret Level, we jump on the old pork chop express and talk about director John Carpenter’s classic 1986 action fantasy comedy, Big Trouble in Little China! This movie was awesomely ridiculous on every level and easily one of Kurt Russell’s wildest roles. This flick was a lot of fun to discuss! We offer some insight into the making of the movie and some wild behind-the-scenes stories about what went on during the making of the film. It was pretty crazy and cool to learn that this whole film concept star...
2022-04-041h 23Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastThe Cockadoodie Madness of Rob Reiner’s MISERYIn Episode 14 of Secret Level, we continue to dig into Rob Reiner’s 1990 film adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery! In the first part of our Misery journey, we focused on the horrific hobbling scene. In this latest episode, we talk about the rest of the cockadoodie movie and share various behind-the-scenes details about the making of the horror-thriller and we also offer some fun commentary and interesting insight. From Reiner’s Alfred Hitchcock influence to James Caan and Kathy Bates not getting along. We also talk about the backgrounds of the characters, deleted scenes, and differences betwee...
2022-03-2159 minSecret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastThe Gruesome Details Behind MISERY’s Disturbing Hobbling SceneIn Episode 13 of Secret Level, we wanted to talk about Rob Reiner’s 1990 film adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery! This is the first of a two-part episode and in this first part, we put a focus on the gruesome and terrifying hobbling scene. You know, the part when Kathy Bates brutally smashes James Caan's feet with a sledge hammer! This is easily one of the most cringe-worthy scenes ever shot for a movie and it was perfectly executed. We discuss how the scene came together, how it orig...
2022-03-0757 minSecret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastThe Magical Trauma of THE NEVERENDING STORY Part 2In Episode 12 of Secret Level, we continue our discussion of the 1984 epic fantasy film The NeverEnding Story. When we started talking about this movie we couldn’t stop! So, we split it into two episodes. In this second part, we talk about Noah Hathaway’s close calls with death while shooting the film and how we all had a crush on the Childlike Empress when we were impressionable young boys. We discuss the visual effects of the film, shared details on the deleted scenes, which would have been incredibly cool! Enjoy as we take a jour...
2022-02-211h 01Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastThe Magical Trauma of THE NEVERENDING STORY - Part 1I’m Episode 11 of Secret Level, we take a deep dive into the classic 1984 fantasy classic, The NeverEnding Story, which was wonderfully directed by Wolfgang Petersen. This is a beloved film that we enjoyed watching as kids and it’s something that we still enjoy watching! When we started talking about this film we couldn’t stop! It was a never-ending conversation, so we ended up splitting the discussion up into two episodes. This is the first part of our NeverEnding Story conversation and there’s a ton of interesting information that we share and lots of amusing commentary on the m...
2022-02-0754 minSecret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastThe Unsung Hero of THE LORD OF THE RINGS - The Story of Brett BeattieIn Episode 10 of Secret Level, we share a story from the development of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings that you probably don't know. This is the story of Gimli stunt double Brett Beattie. Beattie is the unsung hero of the making of the fantasy film trilogy. He spent more time playing Gimli than actor John Rhys-Davies! While Rhys-Davies provided the close-up shots and voice of Gimli, Beattie did everything else for the role. The dude has quite the incredible story of toil as he sustained major injuries playing Gimli. H...
2022-01-2445 minSecret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTales Behind The Bonkers 80s Sci-Fi Adventure Film EXPLORERSIn Episode 9 of Secret Level, we talk about director Joe Dante's 1985 sci-fi adventure film Explorers. The movie stars Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, and Jason Presson and it told the completely bonkers story of how they built a spaceship out of trash and end up on an alien ship with a couple of wacky and gross aliens, one of which Phoenix's character is crushing on. This was a fun film to watch as a kid, but it had some major problems during production and Dante didn't even...
2022-01-101h 11Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastDRAGON'S LAIR - The Creation of The Classic 80s GameIn Episode 8 of Secret Level, we discuss Don Bluth’s classic 1983 animated video game Dragon’s Lair! This is a game we loved playing at the arcade when we were growing up. We have fond memories of Play Dragon’s Lair and we thought it’d be fun to dive into the history of the game! So, we talk about when went into the creation of the game, offer some fun info you probably don’t know, and provide some silly commentary on the game that only we can provide! We also talk about the canceled film adaptation that Bluth trie...
2021-12-2759 minSecret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastSTAND BY ME - Don't Let Leeches Near Your CrotchIn Episode 7 of Secret Level, we take you on a behind-the-scenes journey of director Rob Reiner's classic adaptation of Stephen King's Stand By Me. It's crazy that no major studio wanted to produce this beloved film, luckily it beat the odds and got made! Stand By Me is an all-time favorite and we dive in and offer all kinds of fun and interesting insight into the movie, including how it ended up getting made. We also discuss the cast, characters, filmmakers, and share some of the crazy stories from the set and what the wild production was like for...
2021-12-131h 24Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastTHE BURBS - You Gotta Love Satanic NeighborsIn Episode 6 of Secret Level, we talk about director Joe Dante’s classic horror-comedy The Burbs in which Tom Hanks finds himself taking on the neighbors from hell. This film is a perfect guide on how to deal with Satanic Neighbors! We dive in and offer some trivia, commentary, and insight regarding this movie, which is one of our favorite horror comedies of all time. There's a lot of fun stuff regarding this movie that we discuss that you might not know about! We hope you enjoy it!Follow us on Twitter and Facebook - @GTSecretLevel
2021-11-291h 11Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastGene Wilder's Brilliantly Bonkers WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYIn Episode 5 of Secret Level, we jump into the awesome insanity of Gene Wilder's classic 1971 film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! This is easily one of Gene Wilder's best films! He was brilliant in this movie and we discuss how ridiculously bonkers the film is and offer all kinds of fascinating trivia that will simply help make your life so much better. Enjoy the show!Follow us on Twitter and Facebook - @GTSecretLevel
2021-11-151h 05Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastPOLTERGEIST - The Most Terrifying PG-Rated Movie Ever MadeIn Episode 4 of Secret Level, we take a deep dive into the most terrifying PG-rated horror film ever made, Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper’s 1982 film Poltergeist! We talk about the curse of the film, discuss the rumor of the skeletons, offer some interesting behind-the-scenes insight, and amusing commentary.Follow us on Twitter and Facebook - @GTSecretLevel
2021-11-011h 18Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastThe Glorious Insanity of TIME BANDITSIn this third episode of Secret Level, we talk about Terry Gilliam's awesomely insane 1981 fantasy adventure film Time Bandits! There's a ton of crazy information that we found for this movie and we have a lot of fun talking about it, including weird insight on the story and characters, as well as details on the various wild sequel ideas that were never produced. And, the episode just wouldn't be complete without a discussion about Kevin's parents blowing up! We're excited to share this with you and we hope you enjoy it!Follow us on Twitter and Facebook...
2021-10-181h 05Secret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastE.T. - More Fun, Cool, Weird and Interesting StuffIn this episode of Secret Level, we take a deep dive into Steven Spielberg's E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial! We talk about the awkward and out of place scenes that didn't make it into the movie, one of them involves E.T. and Elliot's mom. We also discuss the original story for the film, the sequel that never got made, and lots of other cool and interesting details!Follow us on Twitter and Facebook - @GTSecretLevel
2021-10-0448 minSecret Level: A GeekTyrant PodcastThe Forgotten BMX Biker Boys of E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIALWelcome to Secret Level! This is our very first episode and in it, we talk about the forgotten BMX stunt biker boys of Stephen Spielberg's E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. There were a group of teens and young adults that Spielberg hired to perform the stunts in the movie, most notably the climactic chase sequence near the end of the film. These guys never got any real credit for their work on the film, so we wanted to make sure they get the credit they deserve! We hope you enjoy the show!Follow us on Twitter and Facebook ...
2021-09-2044 min
Not Just New Movies: The Podcast!Ep. 4 - Excalibur (Guest: Venkman from GeekTyrant.com)MISSING!! Tyler, Pat, and Ben are joined by Joey Paur (aka Dr. Venkman from GeekTyrant.com) to discuss John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. Is it the definitive take on the King Arthur legend, or not worth your time? Listen in to find out. IntroductionMedia ConsumedPat"Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - The Way It Began" - 2:10"Man vs. Wild" - 3:45JoeySeason 4 of "Mad Men" - 4:10"Ice Road Truckers" - 4:55 "Man vs. Food" - 6:35BenSeason 4 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" - 7:30
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