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Specter Cinema ClubTHEY LIVE (1988) ft. Josh Griffey // HollyWEIRD, CaliforniaThe boys are here to podcast and chew bubble game, but they're alll out of bubble gum. Josh Griffey (Film Alchemist Podcast) stops by (virtually) stops by Downtown LA to discuss They Live. We discuss random celebrity encounters, Carpenter's raging direction, and how this film hits a little too close to home 36 years later. Obey!New episodes drop every Tuesday, subscribe so you don't miss out. Rate us 5 stars while you're at it! Next week, we fly back home to start our LA coverage with Targets. Specter Cinema Club is now on Patreon! Enter The Phantom Zone...
2024-07-091h 41
A Conversation With Two GeeksRoboCop Special EpisodeSocial Media Link-A Conversation With Two Geeks • A podcast on Anchor
Thanks for joining us and our special guest Josh Griffey for this Special Episode on the 1987 classic RoboCop!
We hope you enjoy it!
Link to Josh Griffey's Film Alchemist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9SpHsKiYiEGqOY_tG5RDQ
2021-08-191h 00
The Long Box SessionsMidnight Highway with Mike TenerDandino and Griffey are joined by comic book writer Mike Tener to discuss his new book Midnight Highway. Kickstarter, self-promotion and stories from the road fill this discussion about life as a new Comic Book writer. Help Mike by supporting the Midnight Highway Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/williamtener/midnight-highway-1-2-an-80s-inspired-sci-fi-horror-comic?ref=discovery&term=midnight%20highway Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/filmalchemistpod
2021-08-1342 minThe Long Box SessionsEmpire Sucks?This week in the Box we discuss an article that claims not only is Empire Strikes Back a bad movie but the root of all the problems in Star Wars
2020-05-1443 minThe Long Box SessionsCuring RogueThis week in the Box, we look at the totality of the new Star Wars trilogy and discuss the Mutant Cure.
2020-05-0743 minThe Long Box SessionsRe-Animated!This week in the Box we fantasize about new dream animated projects.
2020-04-2939 minThe Long Box SessionsBook Club: Immortal HulkFor this Long Box Book Club we dive through the Green Door with Immortal Hulk, Al Ewing and Joe Bennett's chilling new vision of The Hulk.
2020-04-2254 minThe Long Box SessionsLong Box ConThis week in the Box we discuss the future of conventions and some things we would love to see at our ideal con.
2020-04-1740 min2020-04-0845 minThe Long Box SessionsTiger King and Mental ScreamsThis week in the Box we discuss lock down life, Tiger King and movie fatigue.
2020-04-0138 minThe Long Box SessionsBook Club: V for VendettaThis week in the Long Box Book Club we discuss the Alan Moore and David Llyod classic V for Vendetta.
2020-03-271h 04The Long Box SessionsPandemic Team Assemble!Dandino and Griffey discuss being shut in and create super hero teams to survive an apocalypse.
2020-03-1941 minThe Long Box SessionsLong Box Mini #2: The Almighty One PagerThis week in the box, Dandino continues his dark night of the soul as he explores his writing habits, and the practices that have brought him some success when he sits down to write comics.
2020-03-1515 minThe Long Box SessionsSuper Hero ReconstructionThis week in the Box we discuss hopeful super hero stories in a dark world and Movies trying to cash in on the pages of comics.
2020-03-0440 minThe Long Box SessionsSuper Self HelpThis week in the Box we discuss Birds of Prey finding a bigger audience and which super hero self help books we would like to read.
2020-02-271h 05The Long Box SessionsSwamp Thing's GateThis week in the Box we discuss Robert Pattinson's new Batman look and discuss which comic inspired Cults we would join.
2020-02-1938 minThe Long Box SessionsLong Box Mini #1: Everyone Needs a GriffeyThis week in the Box, Dandino kicks off a series of mini episodes focusing on the guy's collective efforts in the realm of comics! Dandino discusses the new book he's been working on with Evan, "Super Fed Up" and the editor that's keeping the train running: Griffey!
2020-02-1311 minThe Long Box SessionsHarley & Dick: Alone Together (w/ Evan Peter!)Griffey has fallen ill this week (not coronavirus, folks!), so Dandino is joined by his friend Evan Peter this week to discuss the concept of fear and how it works within in comics. Where does it come from? Who uses fear as a weapon and who uses it as a crutch? Who are the most fear-driven characters ever written? The answers might surprise you!
2020-02-0558 minThe Long Box SessionsCreative DelugeThis week in the Box we discuss Rob Liefeld's comment about the current state of Comics.
2020-01-2846 minThe Long Box SessionsInterview w/ Patrick MeaneyThis week in the Box, we sit down with filmmaker Patrick Meaney and discuss his comics-focused documentaries, the comics industry in general, and of course what he's currently reading. You can find all his comics documentaries on Amazon Prime right now! And as always, rate, review and subscribe to our pods as well as our YouTube channel, Nerd Alchemists!
2020-01-2346 minThe Long Box SessionsHello Dark Knight My Old FriendThis week in the Box we discuss Joker getting Oscar love and what makes some characters Ride or Die.
2020-01-1655 minThe Long Box SessionsBladdin: Year OneThis week in the Box we discuss Superman: Year One by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr and discuss which heroes we would love to see get the Year One treatment.
2020-01-0744 minThe Long Box SessionsStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerThis week in the Box we discuss everything Rise of Skywalker and the lasting impact of the Skywalker Saga.
2019-12-231h 19The Long Box SessionsDisney Plus/MinusThis week in the Box we discuss Diseny + and the future of the streaming wars.
2019-11-1953 minThe Long Box SessionsBook Club: Batman - The Long HalloweenThis week in the Box we uncover all the mysteries of the Batman classic The Long Halloween.
2019-10-301h 152019-10-091h 07
The Josh and Friends PodcastSeattle Mariner Stories: Kingdome, Griffey, A-Rod and The Big Unit (Feat. Lee Olson)Episode #1: Welcome to the very first episode of the Josh & Friends Podcast! This debut episode features one of my closest friends and funny guy himself, Mr. Lee Olson.Tune in for discussions about some of the greatest MLB stories ever told from the guy who worked at The #Seattle #Mariners for over 20 years! #Podcast 0:00 - Show Intro1:31 - First Guest2:49 - High School7:44 - Mariners Job16:30 - The Kingdome20:20 - Ken Griffey Jr.28:55 - The Mariner Moose36:10 - Randy Johnson41:00 - Jay Buhner44:23 - Alex Rodriguez
2019-10-0757 minThe Long Box SessionsJoker WickThis week in the Box we discuss the very metal Murder Falcon from Image Comics and the violence of Joker vs. John Wick.
2019-10-0153 minThe Long Box SessionsThe Wolverine Who Home BrewsThis week in the Box we discuss Tom Welling's return to the red cape and which heroes we would love to see a Batman Who Laugh style comic book.
2019-09-2658 minThe Long Box SessionsLets Put A Smile On That FaceThis week in the Box we discuss Alex's birthday sojourn to Disneyland and which characters we would love to see get the Joker movie makeover.
2019-09-1852 minThe Long Box SessionsWhy So Serious Joker?This week in the Box we discuss the worries being expressed about the tone and message of Joker.
2019-09-1046 minThe Long Box SessionsCasters of a Lesser Pod: Long Beach Comic Con PanelAlex is joined on stage at a Long Beach Comic Con Panel by our friends from The Nerdlys, The Unlucky Ones and Go Help Yourself to discuss starting podcast and building your audience.
2019-09-0459 minThe Long Box Sessions2 Lightsabers 1 ReyThis week our Box overfloweth with Disney post D23. We discuss She- Hulk, Moonknight, Ms. Marvel, The Mandelorian and Rey's new turn in the Rise of Skywalker trailer.
2019-08-2854 minThe Long Box SessionsSpider-Man Far From DisneyThis week in the Box we discuss the messy divorce between Disney and Sony over Spider-Man and Art Spiegelman's Trump joke.
2019-08-2250 minThe Long Box SessionsThe BoysThis week in the Box we discuss Amazon's new series The Boys and whether Disney will bury New Mutants.
2019-08-141h 08The Long Box SessionsThe Joker: Devil's AdvocateThis week in the Box we discuss Joker: Devil's Advocate and should Batman let Joker get the death penalty. Also we make a list of horror flicks we would like to see as comic books.
2019-07-311h 02The Long Box SessionsComic-Con 2019This week in the Box we discuss all the goodies from Comic-Con, It Chapter 2, Cats and Marvel and so much more. Also Avengers: Endgame becoming the Box Office king.
2019-07-231h 06The Long Box SessionsSummer Reading ListThis week in the Box we discuss our dream picks to be the new Batman writer and our Summer Reading List.
2019-07-1753 minThe Long Box SessionsSpider-Man: Far From HomeThis week in the Box we discuss Spider-Man far from home and the implications of that bonkers mid-credit scene. Also we gush over Stranger Things S3 and Todd Philips telling fans Joker veers far from comics.
2019-07-1056 minThe Long Box SessionsBook Club: Punk Rock JesusThis week in the Long Box Book Club we dissect the miracle that is Sean Murphy Gordon's Punk Rock Jesus.
2019-06-281h 05The Long Box SessionsDCEU Unauthorized: Justice LeagueThis week the Alchemist wrap up our DCEU Unauthorized journey with our version of Justice League.
2019-06-211h 17The Long Box SessionsDark PhoenixThis week in the Box we watch the X-Men franchise burn to ash and ponder a fiery rebirth with Marvel.
2019-06-151h 16The Long Box SessionsGodzilla: King of The MonstersThis week the Boxers discuss Godzilla's newest monster mash with special guest Hunter Griffey, and reflect on the X-Men franchise before it's Dark Phoenix finale.
2019-06-051h 10The Long Box SessionsBrightburnThis week in the Box we flee from a super powered teen in Brightburn.
2019-05-311h 00The Long Box SessionsGame of Thrones: S8/E6 Narrative The BrokenThis week in the Box we discuss the final episode of Game of Thrones and relive our favorite moments with our favorite moments from the show.
2019-05-221h 01The Long Box SessionsLet The Boy Bat!This week in the Box Dandino returns! He fills us in on the arrival of the kiddo, his thoughts on Avengers Endgame and Game of Thrones and we discuss Robert Pattinson being cast as Batman.
2019-05-201h 18The Long Box SessionsGame of Thrones: S8/E5 Hells BellsThis week in the Box the Griffey's wipe the ash from their eyes and discuss what's left of Game of Thrones.
2019-05-141h 32The Long Box SessionsGame of Thrones: S8/E4 Dragon HuntingThis week in the Box the Griffey brothers discuss the post Battle for Winterfell Westeros and unpack all our potential new betrayals.
2019-05-081h 34The Long Box SessionsGame of Thrones: S8/E3 The Long and Very Dark NightThis week in the Box we discuss The Battle for Winterfell. As the zombies descend does the show ascend?
2019-05-021h 28The Long Box SessionsAvengers: EndgameThis week in the Box Griffey is joined by Cloud and Weinmann to Avenge the fallen in Endgame.
2019-04-291h 59The Long Box SessionsGame of Thrones: S8/E2 Winterfell & ChillThis week in the Box we cover episode 2 of the Thrones final season. We learn of Tormund's kink, cry as Brianne gets knighted and face the arrival of Death.
2019-04-231h 33The Long Box SessionsGame of Thrones: S8/E1 The Whites of WinterfellThis week in the Box we grab a hold of our dragons and fly back to Westeros, for the season 8 premiere. Flying dragons, staring Bran, and Northerns with no big picture perspective.
2019-04-1756 minThe Long Box SessionsHellboy & The Rise of SkywalkerThis week in the box we review the new Hellboy reboot and discuss the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer.
2019-04-151h 16The Long Box SessionsShazam!This week in the Box we shout Shazam and discuss DC's magical new flick. Also the amazing new Joker trailer, that has us all smiles.
2019-04-091h 03The Long Box SessionsBook Club: Mister MiracleThis week the Book Club gets trapped in the world of Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads, a book so great you'll never want to escape!
2019-04-031h 15The Long Box SessionsMurder Zack WroteThis week in the Box we tackle Zack Snyder's comments on Bat-murders and talk about some of comics best/worst fathers.
2019-03-271h 17The Long Box SessionsDCEU Unauthorized: Wonder WomanThis week in the Box we return to our own personal DCEU with "Man is a Lemon and I Want My Money Back." Wonder Woman stranded in Florida reliving the trauma of her many wars is called into action to reclaim the glory of herself and her homeland.
2019-03-201h 15The Long Box SessionsCaptain MarvelThis week in the Box we power up with the MCU debut of Captain Marvel.
2019-03-121h 05The Long Box SessionsDCEU Unauthorized: Green LanternThis week in the Box we add Green Lantern our unauthorized DCEU. Join us for the glory that is Two Rings of Three Ain't Bad. Also a brief discussion about efforts to attack Captain Marvel's Rotten Tomatoes score.
2019-03-061h 13The Long Box SessionsThe Umbrella Academy (Netflix)This week in the Box we join Netflix's version of The Umbrella Academy. Will we hone our exceptional skills or simply feel like abused and neglected children?
2019-02-191h 25The Long Box SessionsBook Club: The Umbrella AcademyThe Boxers jam to The Apocalypse Suite. Join us as we plunge into the wild, weird and beautiful secrets of The Umbrella Academy.
2019-02-121h 02The Long Box SessionsBon Voyage BatfleckThis week in the box we bid farewell to Batfleck. We discuss his legacy and actors who could potentially be next in the cowl.
2019-02-051h 07The Long Box SessionsBook Club: SecondsThe Book Club takes some shrooms and alters reality with the Bryan Lee O'Malley graphic novel Seconds.
2019-01-291h 03The Long Box SessionsSpider-Man: Coffee Shop On 10thThis week in the Box we discuss DC's new app, the end of the DCEU, new Ghostbusters snubbing lady busters and trailers for Spider-man: Far From Home and John Wick.
2019-01-2258 minThe Long Box SessionsDCEU Unauthorized: AquamanThis week we continue crafting our DCEU narrative with "Aquaman: You Took The Hook Right Out of My Mouth."
2019-01-151h 17The Long Box SessionsDCEU Unauthorized: The FlashWe continue to build our cinematic DC Universe with "A Flash is a Terrible Thing To Waste." A Speed Tour De Force of romance, betrayal, Fazzoli's and Meatloaf.
2019-01-0851 minThe Long Box SessionsAquamanThis week in the Box we review Aquaman. Griffey gets moist, Alex dries out, what's the final verdict on DCEU's most successful film to date?
2019-01-0156 minThe Long Box SessionsSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseThis week in the Box our dimension collides with the Spider-Verse. We share our love for the newest web slinging flick.
2018-12-2050 minThe Long Box SessionsIt's Raining TrailersThis week in the Box we discuss new trailers for Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame and invite Godzilla expert Hunter Griffey in for a King of the Monsters.
2018-12-1135 minThe Long Box SessionsDCEU Unauthorized: BatmanThis week in the Box our creation of an alternate DCEU continues with Batman: Paradise by Arkham's Light. We imagine the struggle of Batman as he faces the consequences of his long war and the lives it has cost. Two-Face becomes the poster child for Batman's sin and Bruce even lands in Arkham asylum for his crimes. Can Batman fight back the darkness to the pulsing sound track of Meatloaf songs?
2018-12-0656 minThe Long Box SessionsDCEU Unauthorized: OriginsThis week in the Box we begin a fun experiment. If given the chance post BVS how would Griffey and Dandino have forged the DCEU?
2018-11-2953 minThe Long Box SessionsEat Shit Bill MaherThis week in the Box we discuss Bill Maher's dipshit attack on Stan Lee, New Rule: Bill Maher must eat shit. Also we discuss heroes we wish would have an "Old Man" story.
2018-11-2049 minThe Long Box SessionsExcelsior Stan LeeThis week in the Box we say farewell to Stan Lee. A true titan of not just comics but pop culture.
2018-11-141h 04The Long Box SessionsStar Wars, You Are Not The Father!This week in the Box we discuss Luke Cage and Iron Fist cancellations, Sabrina's new darker look, Gotham PD's deficiencies and Star Wars course correcting with Episode 9.
2018-11-071h 20The Long Box SessionsBook Club: UzamakiThis week in the Long Box Book Club we examine a horror treat for Halloween, UZUMAKI. This book contains various short, inter-connected horror stories that are sure to be burned into your brain forever. Spiral into the depths with us and this Junji Ito masterpiece.
2018-11-0255 min
The Long Box SessionsSeason of the DinosaursThis week in the Box Griffey discuss a huge missed opportunity in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, when is it time for a franchise to change course and Dandino gives his thoughts on Luke Cage season 2 on Netflix.
2018-06-2558 min
The Long Box SessionsFilm Alchemist Podcast: HereditaryThis week in the Box we have a preview show of Griffey and Dandino's new podcast Film Alchemist. Film Alchemist is a podcast where we break down films we love and find out what makes them magic. This week we saw Hereditary, so hold on to your heads (seriously) and join the fun. Film Alchemist Podcast will be live and ready for your enjoyment July 1st.
2018-06-131h 14
The Towel016 - Leaving LA with Josh GriffeyThis week, a conversation with Josh Griffey (The Long Box Sessions) recorded shortly before he left Los Angeles! We talk about the good and bad of LA, how his creativity has been rekindled, and how he held on to that little kid inside that fell in love with movies. It's a good episode. I hope you enjoy it. You can find Josh on Twitter at @jlgriffey621, and The Long Box Sessions at @longboxpod. Give them a follow! SHOW THEME SONG: "Brightside" by Jason Arimoto TWITTER: @thetowelpod
2018-04-121h 28
The Long Box SessionsGriffey and The DoctorThis week in the Box we discuss Doctor Who Twice Upon A Time, say a fond farewell to Peter Capaldi, and Black Mirror's newest season
2018-01-111h 08
The Long Box SessionsGriffey Gets A DeathnoteThis week in the Box we discuss bad box office numbers and Leo as the Joker.
2017-09-0558 min
The Long Box SessionsPassengers ShuffleThis week in the Box, Griffey discusses Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and we talk about the Passengers re-edit video and how we can use it's concept on comic book flicks.
2017-05-111h 19
The Long Box SessionsLeague of Extraordinary TrailersThis week in the Box we examine a string of amazing trailers for Justice League, Spider-Man Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and IT. Also Griffey recommends One-Punch Man.
2017-03-3055 min
The Long Box SessionsThe Last Jedi?This week in the Box Griffey takes on The Last Jedi and fan entitlement.
2017-02-1030 min
The Long Box SessionsDefenders of Dynatron CityThis week in the Box we journey back to Griffey's first beloved comic book, Defenders of Dynatron City. From there we discuss many of our first loves and why we were drawn to these properties.
2016-10-191h 16
The Long Box SessionsLuke CageThis week in the Box we're down a Dandino but plus a Peter. Evan joins Griffey to discuss HBO's Westworld and Netflix's Luke Cage.
2016-10-042h 02
The Long Box SessionsGrab Your HammerThis week in the Box a still sick Griffey and Dandino talk planting heroes into great movies, and Griffey reveals his new theory on Thor.
2016-09-281h 09
The Long Box SessionsKubo and the Yoga HosersThis week in the Box, Griffey talks Yoga Hosers, Kubo and the Two Strings, the ending of Nolen's Bat trilogy, and holds a living funeral for comic book movies.
2016-08-311h 07
The Long Box SessionsFlesh GordonThis week in the Box we are joined by friend and Dandino collaborator, Evan Peter. Things get weird as we discuss Dandino's hate of ninja's, why Daredevil's billy club is lame, little Griffey's Flesh Gordon experience, and finish with an interview of Dandino and Evan's comic book work.
2016-08-231h 59
The Long Box SessionsState of the BoxThis week we take a detour. This week we actually have a real talk about what we're doing on this show. Also an in depth interview with Birthday Boy Griffey about his beginnings as a comic book reader.
2016-06-2156 min
The Long Box SessionsCaptain America - Civil WarThis week in the Box we are joined by Dustin Griffey to review the most Civil of Wars.
2016-05-091h 15
The Long Box SessionsDaredevil ReturnsThis week in the Box Griffey digs into Ghostbuster trailer haters, Batman vs. Superman's real fight, and Daredevil season two.
2016-03-2230 min
The Long Box SessionsWhite Iron FistThis week in the Box it's a double dose of Griffey. Dustin Griffey fills Dandino's vacant chair to discuss Deadpool, white Iron Fist, R-Ratings, The Witch, and Darth Maul vs. Spider-man.
2016-03-011h 18
The Long Box SessionsDeadpoolThis week in the Box Griffey talks Deadpool, WB's Justice League troubles, Spawn script, Punisher appearing in a new Daredevil trailer, and giving up on Legends of Tomorrow.
2016-02-1732 min
The Long Box SessionsBatman AirThis week in the Box Griffey discusses all the Superbowl Ads, Batman selling Turkish Airlines, X-Files returning to television, and why Superman isn't broken.
2016-02-1145 min
The Long Box SessionsNeons & NipplesThis week in the Box Dandino and a belegered Griffey discuss Batman Returns, Hellboy, Robocop, and which comics we would like to see become television shows in 2016.
2016-01-081h 06
The Long Box SessionsThe Force AwakensA long time ago in a Box far, far away THE FORCE HAS AWOKEN! We sit down for an in depth discussion of the newest Star Wars film, the characters, the mysteries, and Griffey's oddest theory to date.
2015-12-221h 30
The Long Box SessionsMjolnir With EyesThis week in the Box we discuss which heroes need a new origin story, Griffey's insane theory on Thor, and we have a controversy in the Thunderdome.
2015-11-3058 min
The Long Box SessionsReturn to the ThunderdomeThis week we are joined in the Box by Griffey's little brother, and battle ensues! An entire show of Thunderdome match-ups featuring Thor vs Wolverine, Swamp Thing vs Spawn, and Doctor Strange vs The Flash.
2015-09-1559 min
The Long Box SessionsWho's Your Daddy?This week in the Box we unveil a new segment, Griffey says something nice about something he hates. We delve deep into DC's cinematic universe mostly Green Lantern, and discuss which of Superman's father figures had more impact on him.
2015-06-301h 07
The Long Box SessionsGiant Sized X-MenThis week in the Box Griffey gripes about Bloodsport, we discuss the new look Marvel universe, and DC's Gods and Monsters. We are also joined by our friend Nick who discovered a very valuable comic book at a garage sale.
2015-06-101h 04