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Leighton Night with Brian Wecht300 Part 2: Leighton Night's Hall of Famers & Gamers Part II (feat. EVEN MORE Guests)It's Part II of our whirlwind of mini interviews with our favorite guests! Listen to us catch up with/relentlessly bother the absolute podcasting champs Mica Burton, Sarah Z, Jerik Centeno, Paul Gannon, Andrea Jones-Rooy, and Bill Childs! Thank you to all of our returning guests for indulging us on this one. And thanks to you, the listener, for enabling all of this.Do you hate ads but love this show? Do you want an incredible deal on access to our entire 5 year backlog of video and ad-free episodes for TWO DOLLARS A MONTH? Then check...
2026-02-132h 42Leighton Night with Brian Wecht300: Leighton Night's Hall of Famers & Gamers Part 1 (feat. MANY Guests)IT'S HERE! The thrilling culmination of our relentless 299.whatever edging: our celebration of 300 episodes of this wretched show! We're joined by some of our favorite guests ever for a series of lil quickies-- we've got Chris Grace, Arin Hanson, Defunctland's Kevin Perjurer, Lord Phobos from TWRP, Adam Becker, and Jory Griffis! And we'll be back next week in Part II with EVEN MORE amazing guests. (You, the listener, are also included in the Hall of Famers and Gamers, obviously. Thank you for listening to this show.)Do you hate ads but love this show? Do you...
2026-02-062h 36Leighton Night with Brian WechtLEIGHTON NIGHT LOST MEDIA: Scrapped Episode 294Happy New Year! In lieu of a full episode this week, we bring you this abandoned recording we did back in October that we gave up on because it sucked so bad. Judge for yourself! The full video version is available for free on Youtube, so go watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaYn3trK3DADo you hate ads but love this show? Do you want an incredible deal on access to our entire 5 year backlog of video and ad-free episodes for TWO DOLLARS A MONTH? Then check out our Patreon and...
2026-01-0200 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtBest of 2025 Part 2 (Second Half)It's the SECOND HALF OF PART TWO of our annual Christmas clip show! Last ep was Bad Book Club themed, and this one is... everything themed. If you like what you hear, be sure to check out full episodes 252, 263, 277, 284, 287, 290, 291, 298, and 299. Thank you all for another wonderful year of supporting us as we make premium quality, wet, hot, audio content to put in your filthy little ear holes. Here's to ten more years of Leighton Night. (Those ten years will obviously be spent waiting for Brian to finish introducing What's Poppin', at which point the show will promptly and ignominiously...
2025-12-261h 26Leighton Night with Brian WechtBest of 2025 Part 2 (First Half)It's THE FIRST HALF OF PART TWO of our annual Christmas clip show! Last ep was Bad Book Club themed, and this one is... everything themed. If you like what you hear, be sure to check out full episodes 252, 263, 277, 284, 287, 290, 291, 298, and 299. Thank you all for another wonderful year of supporting us as we make premium quality, wet, hot, audio content to put in your filthy little ear holes. Here's to ten more years of Leighton Night. (Those ten years will obviously be spent waiting for Brian to finish introducing What's Poppin', at which point the show will promptly and ignominiously...
2025-12-261h 15Leighton Night with Brian Wecht296: The Bye-Bye Man GambitWe're back with a lo-fi episode of Leighton Night to study and relax to, because despite Brian being in a literal recording studio, his audio is bad and also our tracks got lumped together with no backup. Forgive us our sins. We discuss high school stories, how to destroy people in Cine2Nerdle, character actors, mid animated television, and we also create some new conspiracy theories about your favorite members of TWRP. Do you hate ads but love this show? Do you want an incredible deal on access to our entire 5 year backlog of video and a...
2025-11-221h 08Leighton Night with Brian Wecht294: More-y Jory! (a Jory Griffis Supercut)We're back with another supercut of re-runs, because we both have busy lives, for which we are incredibly sorry. What we're not sorry for is MORE JORY CONTENT! Here we have three wonderful eps with our most frequent guest/unofficial third co-host Mr. Jory Griffis! This selection includes his inaugural appearance, Episode 2: Jory Griffis, Movie Boy; Episode 46: Keanu Reeves Thirst Quest; and Episode 166: A Thin, Hackneyed Premise. So really, this is a piece of Leighton Night history, folks. In lieu of our typical Patreon exclusive video episode, we're releasing one of these video episodes in full on our Youtube...
2025-11-074h 21Leighton Night with Brian Wecht293: The Official Leighton Night Horror CanonHappy Halloween folks! WE'RE RANKING HORROR MOVIES (NOT CLICKBAIT!) ie. creating our Official Podcast Horror Movie Canon List- We go through our horror movie picks for categories SUCH AS: Horror Movies that are fun and not too scary for kids, Movies so good that people forget to list them but then you watch and you think "wow that movie IS good," Honorary Scaries where the movie isn't horror but DAMN that one scene though, and much moreeeee Do you hate ads but love this show? Do you want an incredible deal on access to our entire 5...
2025-10-311h 16Leighton Night with Brian WechtDEEP CUTS SUPERCUT: THE LOST HISTORY OF FOUND FOOTAGEHappy October! We're continuing our annual tradition of re-airing all three episodes of Leighton's horror history series Deep Cuts in one convenient package for your listening pleasure. Learn about the surprising origins of the found footage genre, all the entries pre-dating The Blair Witch Project, a massive section on Blair Witch (duh), and everything that came after. If you're looking for some found footage films to enjoy this holiday season, this one is packed with recommendations. This is probably the most effort we've ever put into this show, so soak it up. Since these are older, these episodes were...
2025-10-102h 26Leighton Night with Brian Wecht285: Velociraptors Run on DunkinWe're in peak form today with this chill chat about submissions for the new Massachusetts state flag (as well as ideas for the official Leighton Night flag), Starbucks PSL MVPs, our alternate names, earnestly bad horror movies, War of the Worlds, a lil bit of Succession, and more! Do you hate ads but love this show? Do you want an incredible deal on access to our entire 5 year backlog of video and ad-free episodes for TWO DOLLARS A MONTH? Then check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Kick us $5 a month...
2025-08-291h 13Leighton Night with Brian Wecht284: Toes Wide ShutWE ARE SO BACK! Leighton returns from Portland to discuss strange small world encounters, kittens, and Maeby antics; and we get into all sorts of other stuff, like deep diving on Brian's Succession viewing, creepy feet peeping houses, and more! Good stuff. Very bit/"comedic experience" heavy. Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2025-08-221h 21Leighton Night with Brian Wecht282: The Sea WordsFolks- you’re never gonna believe it, but we have yet another episode of Leighton Night with Brian Wecht where our hosts make a list, sort of. But that’s just a blip in the middle of the episode, we’ve also got discord drama, the origin of the concept of slapstick, the inexcusable sin of language being used incorrectly, and very briefly, in passing, a minor reference the groundbreaking music video "Shine On Me" by Chris Dane Owens. Like what you hear? Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight to get AD...
2025-08-081h 24Leighton Night with Brian Wecht264: PATREON UNLOCKED (Two Minis XI)While Brian's away, the gamers will play! And by "play," we mean rerunning some minisodes from our Patreon on the main feed. We do these every week for folks on our $5 tier, and if you enjoy solo eps where it's just Brian and Leighton, that's basically what these are in bite-sized form. The two minis we have here are Blorp! from January 15th and Respection of Rejection from March 12th. So if you want more where this came from, or ad-free and video episodes for as low as $2 a month, go to patreon.com/leightonnight to support the show! Follow...
2025-04-041h 19Leighton Night with Brian Wecht262: Which Shape Wants To Hurt You?As streamed LIVE to our Patreon supporters, here's an episode where we take a bunch of personality tests for each other. What Disney Princesses are we? What TV character are we? Which Sonic the Hedgehog character is the most diagnosably mentally ill? All this, and more! Plus, Leighton being really mean to Brian, if you're into that. Wanna be there for our next live stream or get AD-FREE EPISODES? Join us for as low as $2 A MONTH at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/I...
2025-03-211h 19Leighton Night with Brian Wecht260: Get LOST, LoserPreviously on Leighton Night... and on THIS episode of Leighton Night, we're talkin' about the hit TV show LOST! Therefore, if you don't want spoilers for this show, skip this one. We cover all sorts of stuff: favorite moments, hottest characters, weak points, high points, sobbing through the finale, and more! It's a fun one. Please watch Lost. Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram)....
2025-03-071h 43Leighton Night with Brian Wecht245: Christmas Pants (feat. George Hrab)We're thrilled to have the incredible musician, podcaster, and skeptic George Hrab back on the show to talk about his upcoming Christmas album "Stocking Stuffer" as well as a grab bag of topics as diverse and interesting as George himself. Leighton's out sick for this one so it's just George and Brian, but hoo boy do they get into it. Lots of music talk in this one, folks. LOTS of it. Get George's albums at georgehrab.bandcamp.com, and his new one drops on Thanksgiving. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can...
2024-11-152h 14Leighton Night with Brian Wecht241: The Port of Cublic OpinionWowza! It's another stunning solo episode, where Brian and Leighton discuss the kinds of hard-hitting topics listeners have come to expect: bogus NYT Connections categories, best and worst Halloween candies, the Hatman, the finger, and just how young can you show scary movies to children? Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-181h 38Leighton Night with Brian Wecht237: Vehicular Woman's LaughterOh! It's another classic solo episode of Leighton Night. We talk about The Mist (2007), True Crime YouTuber voice, Leighton getting hit by a car, the identity of the Zodiac, being too stoked about crimes, the wasteland of r/jokes, and more. Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @ bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). We SAID sorry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-201h 32Leighton Night with Brian Wecht236: Crying In Front Of Your Ring Light (feat. Biniam Bizuneh)Wouldn't you know it, it's another episode of Leighton Night! This week we're joined by writer/actor/comedian Biniam Bizuneh (IG: @biniambiz) for a chat about Oliver Stone movies, fan casting, gossip columns, snark communities, unethically being broke, and how nobody ends movies with dance numbers anymore. Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-131h 27Leighton Night with Brian Wecht234: Bad Book Club: Ready Player One (Part 2)We're back with part two of our review of the great American novel, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. We discuss lava lamp dance parties, Planet Zemeckis, Cline's most obscure references, his incredibly tactful depictions of women and POC characters, and more! Also, Leighton shares her loving homage to Ernest Cline, "Press Any Button." We love doing Bad Book Club, so please let us know what other books you think we should read in the future! Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton...
2024-08-301h 03Leighton Night with Brian Wecht230: We See Saw II, Too (feat. Jory Griffis)Brian is out of town, so Leighton and Jory watched Saw II and did a commentary track for it. Here you will find our discussion from before and after the movie, where we talk about Saw and a bunch of stuff that isn't Saw. The video version of this episode and the accompanying commentary track are on our Patreon at patreon.com/leightonnight. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram).
2024-07-261h 33Leighton Night with Brian Wecht229: Two Minis XStraight from our Patreon to your beautiful main feed ears, here's TWO minisodes from the past few months unlocked for free! They're just like regular Leighton and Brian episodes, but mini! We talk about make-out music, Brian's favorite Lars von Trier film, sushi bros, airplane eavesdropping, and more. These particular minisodes are "Trier List" (May 22) and "Big Tubular in Little Columbus" (May 15), which you can find on our Patreon alongside FOUR WHOLE YEARS of minis and all sorts of other content at patreon.com/leightonnight. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can...
2024-07-191h 22Leighton Night with Brian Wecht223: Bad Book Club: Breaking Dawn (And Our Brains)Brian and Leighton are back with another incisive and incredibly timely book review! Join us as we discuss Stephenie Meyer's 2008 masterwork Breaking Dawn and try not to break down emotionally. All you need to know is that Brian has not read any of the other Twilight books and was also totally unspoiled on the imprinting subplot, so... enjoy. Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram)....
2024-06-071h 40Leighton Night with Brian Wecht219: Leighton Night with The Devil (and Jory Griffis)THE PRE-RECORDED PODCAST EPISODE THAT SHOCKED A NATION! Now that I have your attention by aping stuff from a movie you're about to hear get trashed, welcome to another episode of Leighton Night! On this ep, Leighton and our favorite guest Jory Griffis (@jorygriffis) hang out and discuss some horror movies. We talk about Exorcist: Believer, Late Night with the Devil, Evil Dead: Rise, and... Twister? And the takes are hotter than h-e-double hockey sticks!!!!! SPOILERS for all four movies abound, so proceed with caution. Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on...
2024-05-101h 47Leighton Night with Brian Wecht218: It's A LivingBrian's been on tour for a month and Leighton's been stuck at home for a month, so naturally it's time to reunite for a little catch-up! We talk about tales from tour, Twister (1996), Maeby's rogue tongue, sad restaurants, paintings of hot dogs, Brian's tips on how to get the most out of art galleries, and more! Hope this helps. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-031h 36Leighton Night with Brian Wecht217: Blorbos-in-Law (feat. Allie)When Brian's away, THE GAMERS WILL PLAY... it's 420 and Leighton and Allie have some TAKES. A long, very stoned, sometimes coherent discussion about Fallout 4, Cyberpunk 2077, the aesthetics of horniness, D.A.R.E. for podcasting, skincare for Men, HEALTH, modding video games, and more. It's very fun! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-261h 39Leighton Night with Brian Wecht215: The Newlywed Game (feat. Rachel Wecht)Straight to the point: Brian and his wife Rachel (@rachelwecht) play the Newlywed Game! Leighton serves as the world’s most reluctant gameshow host, and the happy couple is basically oldlywedded at this point, but hey-- it's cute and fun and sweet, and a good time was had by all. Learn about their pet peeves, potential future criminal trials, dating stories, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2024-04-121h 30Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 211: ...or yuor demonThe very handsome, famous physicist Dr. Brian Wecht raced down the corridors of the Vatican. "Hurry! The second episode of Leighton Night covering Dan Brown's Angels and Demons has to be around here somewhere!" His strong-willed, shorts-wearing companion Leighton, who was slender, was close behind him. "But what if we don't find it in time?" "My god," said Dr. Wecht as he looked back at her, his eyes blazing, "It's been right here all along!" The pair huddled around the etchings on the ground, written in a font so arcane, neither of them knew where to start. "Follow us on...
2024-03-151h 13Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 209: i can be your angle...The world renowned physicist Dr. Brian Wecht gazed down at the MP3 file in front of him, his piercing blue eyes full of wonder. "An episode of this podcast? About Dan Brown's 2000 thriller Angels and Demons?" His slender, also blue eyed sidekick, Leighton, smirked. "No, Dr. Wecht. TWO episodes of this show." Dr. Wecht chuckled to himself. A book club? The critically acclaimed podcast Leighton Night with Brian Wecht had never done anything like this before. Despite being an international sensation almost 24 years ago and having fallen into relative obscurity since, few people knew the truth about Dan Brown's fast-paced...
2024-03-011h 23Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 206: I Am TrashThis one was supposed to have a guest. It doesn't. So it's just Brian, Jerik, and Leighton! There's relaxed fit, and then there's... whatever this is. No pants. Letting it all out. Hanging loose, like Brian is always saying. Go watch The Curse. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-091h 08Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 204: This Message Seems DangerousOn this incredibly innovative and very high energy episode, Brian and Leighton say words to each other for about an hour. Are any of those words funny or interesting? Guess you'll have to listen to find out! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-261h 07Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 201: One Tick Away From AccurateIt's a Leighton Night first, folks! We take a personality test in this one, answering the questions for the other person. Do we pass? Do we fail? Are personality tests complete crap? Maybe, maybe, and yes are the answers. Still, we have fun and we hope you will too. We also discuss therapy, as usual. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-051h 33Leighton Night with Brian WechtLeighton Night Episode 200 LIVE! (feat. Alpharad)WE DID IT BABY!!! It's Leighton Night's deeply chaotic 200th episode recorded LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles, California on December 14th! Featuring special guests Jerik, Jerry Griffith (aka Jory Griffis), Rachel and Audrey Wecht, and ALPHARAD! Also featuring just... a horrible, truly unlistenable overuse of Brian's soundboard. I'm very sorry for letting this happen. Thank you to everyone who came to see us in person, it was legitimately an honor to meet you all. And thanks to the rest of you for enabling us through 200 full episodes of this show! You know, supposedly a podcast starts being...
2023-12-291h 10Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 196: Besties For The Resties (feat. Rachel and Audrey Wecht)Description: It's our first-ever WECHT FAMILY episode! Leighton's sick, so Rachel and Audrey step in to give Brian "the business". It's pretty chaotic but a lot of fun, and you'll get to hear Minecraft advice from one of the top experts in the field. It's a can't-miss opportunity for all you gamers out there! Also, this is the first episode we've ever done without an explicit language warning, so that's cool.You can get TICKETS for our LIVE SHOW on DECEMBER 14 with ALPHARAD here: https://www.squadup.com/events/leighton-nights. Please come. Follow us on Twitter at...
2023-12-0151 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 195: The Panda Express Innovation KitchenWe're taking a week off and releasing one of our Patreon episodes from earlier this year, where we all (Leighton, Brian, and Jerik) go to the Panda Express Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena, CA. The audio quality isn't amazing but it's a fun ride. Enjoy! And don't forgot to get tickets to our LIVE 200TH EPISODE show at Dynasty Typewriter on Thurs Dec 14: https://www.squadup.com/events/leighton-nightsFollow us on Twitter & now TIKTOK at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps...
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Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 193: Leighton Night Does CheapShowIt's our first-ever CROSSOVER EPISODE! Paul Gannon and Eli Silverman from CheapShow join us as we do their signature segments "Cheap Eats" and "Silverman's Platters". Also, Eli plays Is It Mayo? and (spoiler alert) gets ALL THREE SUBSTANCES correct! It's a remarkable achievement, to be sure. Plus, you'll get to hear all about how a variety of Americans enhanced Paul's Disneyland experience with their "can do" attitude. What a ride! Find part one of this episode at thecheapshow.co.uk and follow CheapShow @TheCheapShowPod on Twitter and @cheapshowpod on Instagram.You can ALSO get TICKETS for our...
2023-11-101h 12Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 192: And The Album Cover Was A Piece of Lettuce (feat. Maiah Wynne)This week, Brian and special guest co-host Vernon Shaw chat with the incredibly talented musician Maiah Wynne (@maiahwynne) about weird instruments, collaboration, songs about horses AND pegasi AND unicorns, Vernon’s rat problem, and more! You can ALSO get TICKETS for our LIVE SHOW on DECEMBER 14 with ALPHARAD here: https://www.squadup.com/events/leighton-nights. Please come. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-031h 22Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 191: Joryween (feat. Jory Griffis)In this very chaotic episode of Leighton Night, we're celebrating Halloween with our dear friend Mr. Jory Griffis by watching an absolutely terrible 2000s horror movie: The Amityville Horror (2005) starring Ryan Reynolds. We really should have watched the other one. The commentary track for this godawful movie is available in full on our PATREON at Patreon.com/leightonnight. You can ALSO get TICKETS for our LIVE SHOW on DECEMBER 14 with ALPHARAD here: https://www.squadup.com/events/leighton-nights. Please come. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at...
2023-10-271h 10Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 190: An Experiment In Terror (feat. Adam Felber)On this week's delightful episode, we're joined by author and co-host of Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone, Adam Felber (@adamfelber)! We have a lovely chat about living in the Valley, the films of Charles Band, stuff that's scary to kids, Barbenheimer, and more! We also shill for our UPCOMING LIVE SHOW at DYNASTY TYPEWRITER in LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA on DECEMBER 14th featuring special guest ALPHARAD and OTHERS! Get tickets now at: https://www.squadup.com/events/leighton-nights (yes it has an S). And check out Adam's book Confessions of A Puppetmaster: A Hollywood Memoir of Ghouls, Guts, and Gonzo Filmmaking...
2023-10-201h 33Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 189: The Trey Magnifique Song Exploder (feat. Commander Meouch)On this VERY special episode of Leighton Night, we're joined by Commander Meouch of TWRP for a detailed breakdown of some of Trey Magnifique's hot new tracks. This is a real good one and unlike any episode we've ever done before-- and who doesn't love Commander Meouch? He's the best. Check this one out.Listen to the new single here: https://lnk.to/smblvdFollow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2023-10-131h 27Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 187: Advice You Shouldn't Listen ToWhoa! In a true return to form, it's an OFFICIAL Leighton Night Advice Episode! You wrote us, and we tried our best: we talk about imposter syndrome, Animal Crossing decorating tips, crappy houseguests, how to survive high school (and talking on the phone), and other conundrums. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-291h 25Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 171: ufos everywhere btwIt's another stellar solo ep from Leighton and Brian! This time we talk about UFOs, bad sci-fi, Lord of the Rings, grown up movies for kids, early aughts DVD menu games, Bacon numbers, famous roommates, and more! Check out Homebody on PC/Switch/xbox/Playstation, it would mean a lot to Leighton and Jory if ya did! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-091h 13Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 166: A Thin, Hackneyed Premise (feat. Jory Griffis)Leighton Night World Champion guest Jory Griffis joins us once again for another winner of an episode! We talk about Buckaroo Banzai, Pixar's weird morality plays, best needledrops, dreams, strange affectations, and Jory's upcoming horror game Homebody (that Leighton co-wrote)! Please wishlist Homebody on Steam. Do it for Jory. And because it's really good! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1959350/Homebody/Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-051h 18Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 163: GIRL TALK (feat. Rachel Wecht)It's no longer Leighton Night... it's LADIES' NIGHT with RACHEL WECHT! Leighton and Rachel have a chill chat about fashion, makeup, vacation looks, things women have to think about, books, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-141h 31Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 162: How To Get Kicked Out of SouplantationOn this episode, we do the only good thing we've ever done on this show: we make the ultimate tier list of Swears. Leighton learns what bath salts are. We discuss Curb Your Enthusiasm's jarring time skip. There's talk of books. And skincare. And Paul Verhoeven! Look, I'm testing a different format for these descriptions. You know, to feel something. Attempt unsuccessful; back to your regularly scheduled description format next week. This part is regular: follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish...
2023-04-071h 20Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 158: The Hanging Out With Leighton and Vernon SimulatorSince Brian is away "writing music" and "doing his job" or WHATEVER, Leighton and Vernon basically just record one of their hangouts-- and you're invited! We talk about Michael Imperioli winning Chopped, True Detective S1E1, dinosaurs, Happy Foot Sad Foot, childhood fears, why H.P. Lovecraft is like Nutella, and more! You can get our True Detective S1E1 commentary track on our Patreon at patreon.com/leightonnight. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram).
2023-03-101h 06Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 156: Grippy Sock SuburbiaLeighton makes her triumphant return to give a recap of her vacation. CONTENT WARNING: discussion of mental illness, self harm, and unrelatedly, dead rats. Oh yeah, we also talk about candles and beef jerky and stuff. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-241h 29Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 150: Put Some Stank On It, Ye Mateys! (feat. Octopimp)Get ready for some worldbuilding on this super fun episode with voice actor/digital creator Alex Gross, aka @Octopimp! We get deep into the mythology of Leighton’s superhero alter ego, as well as pirate lore, dreams, our favorite YouTube channels, reaction videos, and how Brian manifested an actual nightmare in someone else’s brain. It’s a guaranteed amazing time, and that’s a Leighton Night promise! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acas...
2023-01-131h 33Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 149: We See Saw (feat. Jory Griffis)We watched the classic thriller Saw along with our favorite person, Jory Griffis (@jorygriffis), and YOU get to hear the conversations we had before and after the movie. For the full Leighton Night Watchalong Experience (TM), go to patreon.com/leightonnight and sign up at any tier. We had a great time doing this and hope you enjoy it too. After all, it's a JORY EPISODE, BABY!!! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See...
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Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 149: We See Saw (feat. Jory Griffis)We watched the classic thriller Saw along with our favorite person, Jory Griffis (@jorygriffis), and YOU get to hear the conversations we had before and after the movie. For the full Leighton Night Watchalong Experience (TM), go to patreon.com/leightonnight and sign up at any tier. We had a great time doing this and hope you enjoy it too. After all, it's a JORY EPISODE, BABY!!! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram).
2023-01-0651 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 148: The Best/Worst of 2022 Part IIHappy Holidays AGAIN, gamers! Leighton and Vernon continue this guided tour through the past year of the show, and spend a good bit of time parked in front of the Viper Club exhibit. Pop open a bag of candy orange slices and settle in. A million thanks to all the amazing guests we got to hang out with this year AND thank YOU (yes, you!) for letting us invade your ears on a weekly basis. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish...
2022-12-3051 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 147: The Best/Worst of 2022 Part IHappy Holidays, gamers! In the spirit of the season, we're taking this time to reflect on another great year of Leighton Night with Brian Wecht-- but this time, with guest commentator Vernon Shaw! Vernon and Leighton talk about movies and then eventually talk about some clips. You'll get to hear those clips. And you'll hear even more of them... next week! Thanks to all our wonderful listeners for your clip suggestions and for letting us invade your ears on a weekly basis. Eat some good food and hug someone you love for us, alright? Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight...
2022-12-2353 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 143: Selling Out For Big MayoHappy Thanksgiving, American gamers! On this unexpectedly solo episode, Brian and a very coughy Leighton catch up after the last leg of the NSP tour. We talk about lots of stuff: Jesus, Science Olympiad, crying children, Kidz Bop, art museums, and more! Stay safe out there, enjoy some good food, and check out Leighton's Redbubble at graylish.redbubble.com. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-251h 16Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 139: LA.I.ghton Night with BrA.I.n WechtBrian and Leighton have a solo catch-up chat with each other AND our new AI overlords. We make our new AI voices say terrible things, play Family Freddit, clarify our official stance on candy corn, and discuss stuff like breakfast wars, bathrooms, Tim & Eric, Knott's Scary Farm, overcoming inertia, and more. Email us your drops at leightonnight@gmail.com! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-281h 36Leighton Night with Brian WechtDEEP CUTS SUPERCUT: The Lost History of Found FootageTo celebrate both Halloween and Brian being "on tour" (RIP), here are all three parts of Leighton's deep dive on the history of found footage horror movies, all in one place! Through this exhaustively researched mega ep, we cover the original War of the Worlds radio broadcast, Cannibal Holocaust, video nasties, Ghostwatch, the invention of ARGs, the Jersey Devil, Cloverfield, The Blair Witch Project, the most profitable film of all time, the nipple that changed the internet forever, fake creepy video games, real creepy video games, a LOT of horror movie recs, and more! You can find Leighton on Twitter...
2022-10-072h 25Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 135: Leighton Night WITHOUT Brian Wecht (feat. Jerik, Allison, & Vernon)In Brian's absence, this gaggle of gamers goofs off IN PERSON about all sorts of unlistenable stuff: going to New York, spicy Drive (2011) takes, Fallout: New Vegas, Creator Clash, Juggalos, Channel 5, bullying Vernon, and more! Essentially this is just Leighton, Allison, Vernon, and Jerik having a regular friend hang but there are mics and the conversation is actually way less unhinged than it usually is. Please enjoy. Oh yeah, also Rest In Piss Brian Wecht 1953-2022. Find Allison on insta/twitter @localbirdmom. Don't find Vernon on twitter or insta because he doesn't do that anymore and is a shining example...
2022-09-231h 17Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 123: A Little Spider MusicThis lovely little episode is a veritable carousel of creepy crawlies. Brian and Leighton talk bugs, food trucks, cryptids, Weird Al, Nam June Paik, John Cage, creepy internet images, SCPs, high-octane spider encounters, and getting your crunch on. It's a good one. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-011h 16Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 115: Boofed It Like A Filthy Haole (feat. Jason Park)It's a party! On this super fun ep, Brian, Jerik, and Leighton are joined by pro skater Jason Park (ig: @jasonparksucks) for a chat about sleeping habits, skating tips, the early days of Youtube, being a reggae lover, the indie rock scene, and more. Good vibes. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-061h 31Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 114: I Love What You're Trying To DoOn this stunner of an ep, Leighton and Brian invent a new game show, have a reckoning with their mutual hatred of Having Fun, grapple with a variety of sandwich tragedies, dish on the best green rooms/the film Green Room (2015), chat about TV spoilers, and more! This one is very silly. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. Find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). You can also get some hot, hot Leighton Night merch at merch.leightonnight.com! Hosted on Acast...
2022-04-291h 27Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 108: The Gauntlet of HumiliationIt's another solo ep and it's a chill one: this week Brian and Leighton talk about rollerskating, offputting animation, NBC Heroes, shutting up online, the inevitable Leighton Night legal drama, and more. Real controversial and high octane stuff here. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-181h 10Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 102: Hole Foods (feat. Allison Frye)On this chaotic-yet-wholesome ep, we're finally joined by tattoo artist (and Leighton's bestie) Allison Frye (@LocalBirdMom) for a chat about hand-poked tattoos, The English Patient, Annihilation, memories from SCAD, and more. Be sure to check out Allison's tattoos on Instagram-- if you're in the LA area and want a piece of her collab flash with Leighton, shoot her a message! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-041h 28Leighton Night with Brian WechtLeighton Night 101: No Prerequisites RequiredGood morning, class! Get out your notebooks and get ready to LEARN. Professors Gray and Wecht give each other a schooling in this not gimmicky at all, very educational episode. Our course covers physics, art history, paintings, how to do absolutely fire winged eyeliner, a special guest lecture on how to be a hardcore gamer, and more. Yes, this will be on the test. No, you can't borrow a pencil. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted...
2022-01-281h 20Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 96: The Best and/or Worst of 2021 (Part I)Merry Clip Show, everyone! Join Leighton and Brian on a guided tour of listener-curated moments from this past year of podcasting. In this episode, we seek the answers to age-old questions: What's God's phone number? Why can't your alone time include me? Do you really expect us to listen to a solid 20+ minutes of What's Poppin build-ups? And WHAT, for the love of all things holy, is the name of the son from Family Guy?? Thanks for listening to another year of nonsense, folks. See you next week with PART TWO! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram...
2021-12-241h 16Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 91: You Had Me At "Hot Rats" (feat. David Calcano)On this first ALL HAT recording of Leighton Night, we're joined by Fantoons writer/director David Calcano (@Fantoons) for a lovely chat about David's career, the death of Blockbuster, Doctor Who, Frank Zappa, how good Brian looks in a hat, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-221h 31Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 90: The Forbidden Synth TakesIt's our 90th episode, baby! And it's a Leighton and Brian solo sesh with all of the hottest, freshest takes you could possibly ask for: sandwiches, synthesizers, scarers, Skellotrons, scintillating smooth jazz stories, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-121h 15Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 89: The Hateful Life And Spiteful Death Of Leighton Night With Brian Wecht (feat. Shaun Raviv)On this lovely ep, we have a chat with journalist and podcaster Shaun Raviv (@ShaunRaviv) about the history of vaccines, Slate Star Codex, living abroad, sci-fi books, our favorite Simpsons lines, and much more! Listen to Shaun's podcast Long Shot wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-051h 32Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 85: It’s All Comin’ Up Satan (feat. Suzy Berhow)Welcome to the most haunted episode of Leighton Night. We're joined once again by Suzy Berhow (@Mort3mer) for a very spooky chat about being nice on the internet, shadow people, ghosts, numerology, flying hangers, quantum mechanics, and more! It's a good one! If you want to come to our show The Witching Hour LIVE in LA, you can get tickets at witchinghourlive.com. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2021-10-081h 24Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 68: Leeches & PlemonsOn this gimmicky (but fun!) episode, Leighton and Brian embark on a series of rants on topics suggested for each other (and some from listeners!) like Knives Out, hot classical music takes, the final season of Breaking Bad, and much more. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-111h 24Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 64: Will This Get Me Milkshake Ducked? (feat. Defunctland's Kevin Perjurer)On this very delightful episode, Leighton and Brian are joined by Kevin Perjurer (@Defunctland) for a lovely chat about nostalgia, Twitter woes, terrifying aliens, which Disney characters we could feasibly take in a fight, and more. This one is real good. You'll like it.Find Kevin and Defunctland on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/defunctland and Twitter at @defunctland. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2021-05-141h 24Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 61: May Your Breakfast Stars Align (feat. Will Luera)On this episode, Leighton and Brian are joined by improviser extraordinaire Will Luera (@wluera on Twitter) for a lovely chat about comedy and improv around the world, cultural views of temporality, the MCU, dream breakfasts, and more. It's a real treat.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Find Will online at https://will-luera.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-231h 10Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 60: The Edgelord's PrayerOn this relaxed fit, guestless episode, Brian and Leighton discuss all sorts of high-octane stuff: lots of books, kilo-girls, obnoxious experimental theater, entropy, the mysterious world of Dinotendies, and a truly nightmarish wikifeet discovery. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-161h 20Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 58: The Weedening (feat. Mystery Guests!)On this 300 Patron Celebration Extravaganza, you're in for a real treat! Leighton, an experienced weeder, guides Brian through smoking weed for the first time in 25 years, and Jerik through smoking for the first time ever! We crack open the nug, introduce a tasty new segment, are joined by several special mystery guests, and it's generally a chaotic and ridiculous time. We hope you enjoy the ep as much as Brian enjoyed toking on that dank sticky icky. Thank you to all our Patrons for making this nonsense possible!Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram...
2021-04-021h 39Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 56: There Go The Gamers! (feat. Pete Etchells)It's another science-y episode of Leighton Night this week, featuring psychology professor/science communicator/video game researcher, Dr. Pete Etchells (@PeteEtchells)! Pete is a lovely guy and we have a fascinating discussion about academics, video games, John Hughes movies, Swiss freak outs, screen time, and more. It's a fun & informative episode, and if you have any interest in video games (which we know you do), you'll love it.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram).
2021-03-191h 33Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 51: Spring Forth, Superfriends! (feat. Elyse Willems)In this humdinger of an ep, we chat with the wonderful Elyse Willems (@ElyseWillems) about Muppets, scams, Canadian comedy, sub sauce, Neopets, and, as always, Club Penguin. Elyse is the best and you are guaranteed to delight in every single moment you hear - and that’s a Leighton Night promise!Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-121h 39Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 50: Stay Safe, Stream Hard (feat. Vernon Shaw)On our very first LIVE episode of Leighton Night, we're joined by dear friend/arch nemesis/mayo victim Vernon Shaw for a fun chat about David Lynch nicknaming conventions, chat-submitted questions, the benefits of owning a printer, in-depth music theory, the tale of two cursed shadow Becks, and more!Follow Vernon on Letterboxd @ghostmall, and nowhere else. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram).As of today, official Leighton Night merch is now available...
2021-02-051h 44Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 49: Why Can't Your Alone Time Include Me? (feat. Allie Jean)On this episode, we're once again joined by our dear friend, one of LN's first ever guests, the NUTBOY herself: Allie Jean (twit: @lilyloo/ig: @brocreate). We have a lovely chat about all sorts of stuff: the bridge between two Phoebes, a disastrous performance of a Ben Folds song, toesy-woesies, gamer dads, and more! And then Allie and Leighton hijack the show. It's very good. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2021-01-291h 33Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 44: So It's Come to This: A Leighton Night Christmas Clip ShowIt’s our first-ever clip show! Do you like this podcast? Great, then you’ll love this compilation of our/your favorite moments. Do you dislike the show? Then you’re definitely not going to be on board with this. Also it’s Christmas etc,. etc., etc.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-251h 40Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 40: All the Good Titles For This One Are InappropriateOn this home run of a 40th episode of Leighton Night, Brian and Leighton use this solo session to return to their roots: giving bad advice. Also includes jamming to listener submitted LN remixes, what the world needs now, the best Key & Peele sketch, some heartfelt reflections on the pod so far, butt stuff, and MORE. Check out Fox On Socks and SchellShock on Soundcloud! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). And THANK YOU for 40 eps! Hosted...
2020-11-271h 39Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 34: Dr. Celebrity GossipOnce you get past the first five minutes, this episode gets really good. We do promise there’s some great stuff in here, just not at the very beginning. For the first time in a very long time, we respond to an advice question, and continue on to discuss Andy Dick, theoretical physics, Leighton’s failed plans for October, and early 2000s Flash animation. What a ride!Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Host...
2020-10-161h 28Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 31: Night Court vs. Nightcore (feat. Jerik Centeno)In our very first state of the union for the Leighton Night podcast, our producer Jerik Centeno joins us for a wonderful chat about musical blind spots, our favorite Nathan for You episodes, spam (email), spam (the food), the debut of several new segments, Leighton's claydate with Audrey, and more! It's a really good episode and you'll like it. Follow Jerik on Instagram @jerikcenteno and find his music @small_culture. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leightonnight. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on...
2020-09-251h 34Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 30: My Therapist Doesn't Need My Ring Light (feat. Mica Burton)In this excellent 30th episode, we're joined by the lovely actor/cosplayer/host extraordinaire Mica Burton for a nearly 2 hour chat about all sorts of stuff: mental health in quarantine, sweet puppies, Brand Twitter, stage combat, even more Taco Bell outrage, plus Mica and Brian give Leighton a crash course on competitive fencing -- so, it's super good. Follow Mica on Twitter/Insta at @MicaBurton and her dog @reaniswildshape. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on...
2020-09-181h 39Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 28: Can I Be Done Now?In this extremely cute episode, Leighton and Brian catch up solo for the first time in a few weeks (with a special guest appearance from Audrey!). This mostly takes the form of an hour-long What's Poppin' where Brian learns what Homestuck is, Leighton has tumblr war flashbacks, plus chat about Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe/True Detective season 1/short story stuff. It's very good and we think you'll like it.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter...
2020-09-041h 06Leighton Night with Brian WechtDEEP CUTS: The Lost History of Found Footage Pt. IIIIt's the finale of our deep dive into the history of found footage! Let's delve into how a found footage movie with a budget of $15k became the most profitable film of all time, the story of the nipple that changed the internet forever, Internet urban legends, fake creepy video games, real creepy video games, Leighton's personal FF recommendations, and more! You can find Leighton on Twitter @graylish, and Leighton Night @leightonnight. For sources, a transcript, and info on where you can watch the movies mentioned in the episode, visit leightongray.xyz/deep-cuts. Stay spooky!SHOW LESS
2020-08-2846 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 27: I’m Gonna Have A Science Ferrari (feat. Joe Hanson)In the first ever Leightonless episode, Brian talks to science communicator and YouTuber Joe Hanson about lots of stuff, but mostly science. Topics discussed include: getting scooped, why Hank Green is great, the differences between physicists and biologists, human childbirth, and 20th century literature. There’s some real inside baseball stuff in here but don’t let that scare you because it’s a great conversation and has a lot of fun things going on that you’ll enjoy.Follow Joe at @DrJoeHanson on Twitter and Instagram, and on the YouTube channels It’s OK To Be Smart and...
2020-08-211h 42Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 26: The Pudding Cup of My Brain (feat. Noelle Stevenson)On this inspirational, wonderful "wet mess" of an episode, we're joined by She-Ra showrunner/comics extraordinaire Noelle Stevenson for a chat about our relationships with expressing creativity/productivity in different mediums, exploring your identity through online doll makers, sorta-mourning for San Diego Comic Con, sharks with boobs, and more. It's a lovely conversation that we think you'll enjoy. Follow Noelle on Twitter @gingerhazing and be sure to check out the final season of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power on Netflix! You can follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. Brian is on Twitter and...
2020-08-141h 19Leighton Night with Brian WechtDEEP CUTS: The Lost History of Found Footage Pt. IIWelcome back to our horror history series DEEP CUTS. On the second episode of our found footage series, join Leighton for a trek through some lesser known serial killer FF films, the invention of ARGs, the Jersey Devil, Cloverfield conspiracies, and a very deep dive into the most notorious found footage movie of all time: The Blair Witch Project. Our third and final episode of this series drops August 21st. You can find Leighton on Twitter @graylish, and Leighton Night @leightonnight. For sources, a transcript, and info on where you can watch the movies mentioned in the...
2020-08-0752 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 25: What is “Himbo”? (feat. Wade Barnes)What an episode! Leighton and Brian are joined by the wonderful Wade Barnes (LordMinion777) for an inspiring chat about summer trick-or-treaters, Cincinnati chili, weird/cool houses, improv comedy, and more. It’s a mellow time with lots of fun stuff and you’re definitely not going to be disappointed, trust us.Follow Wade on Twitter & Instagram at @LordMinion777 and on Twitch at @Minion777. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acas...
2020-07-311h 34Leighton Night with Brian WechtDEEP CUTS: The Lost History of Found Footage Pt. IOn the first episode of our horror history series DEEP CUTS, join Leighton for a journey through the history of the found footage subgenre up to the early 90's-- including the importance of the War of the Worlds radio broadcast, Cannibal Holocaust, video nasties, Ghostwatch, and more. Part II drops August 7th. You can find Leighton on Twitter @graylish, and Leighton Night @leightonnight. For sources, a transcript, and info on where you can watch the movies mentioned in the episode, visit leightongray.xyz/deep-cuts. Stay spooky! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2447 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 24: How Much Xanax Can I Bring to Space? (feat. Jay Novella)Leighton and Brian talk with Jay Novella from The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe about critical thinking, subreddits (again, but different ones this time), space, Groundhog Day, media literacy, and - as always - the skyline of Hartford, CT. It's a good episode all around and definitely has some hot takes, so you'll like it for sure.Find out more about Jay at theskepticsguide.org, and follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram).
2020-07-171h 26Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 23: Anything’s Possum…ableNo guest this week, but there’s really only one thing you need to know: We play a ketchup commercial Leighton and her dad made when she was a kid. Listen and marvel, because everything you need for a happy and productive life exists within this episode.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-101h 08Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 21: What If It All Goes Away Tomorrow? (feat. Jirard Khalil)Brian and Leighton are joined by Jirard "The Completionist” Khalil for this unexpectedly emotional episode. Things get pretty real and we don’t want to give anything away here, but trust us - just listen. You won’t be disappointed.Follow Jirard at twitch.tv/thecompletionist, and follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-261h 33Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 19: Don’t Punch a BabyIt’s the most graphic episode of Leighton Night ever - hooray! Brian and Leighton talk about medical mishaps, chiropractors, haunted houses, and a variety of other unsettling topics. There’s a lot of fun stuff in here for sure but if you’re on the squeamish side, just be careful - it gets pretty “real”. But in, like, a fun way.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2020-06-121h 10Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 18: Tech Deck Full of Gecs (feat. Josh Henderson)Wow, what an episode! Leighton, Brian, and Josh Henderson (Continue Show, M Class Podcast, Cracking the Spine) talk about every single thing under the sun, including but not limited to: Mathew Lillard, the “Corn Porn” subreddit, escapist science fiction, Leighton’s idea for a Buzzfeed thinkpiece, and Brian’s intense dislike of cheese. Amazing, right?Follow Josh on Twitter at @Henderson1983, and follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acas...
2020-06-121h 33Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 17: A Match Made in Butt Heaven (feat. Josh Cantero)Taco Bell and butts - these are just two of the very intellectual topics you’ll hear in this outstanding conversation between Leighton, Brian, and Josh Cantero from Planet Booty. Additionally, we discuss nerdy brass instruments, favorite breakfasts, post-breakup dating, bad juices, flirting, and vastly more. This is a good one!Follow Josh on Instagram and Twitter at @jceastb, and follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2020-05-291h 35Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 16: The Los Angeles Candlepin Bowling League (feat. Dodger)In this flat-out stunner of an episode, Leighton and Brian are joined by YouTuber/streamer/entrepreneur Dodger (@dexbonus) for a discussion of weird collections, British customer service, swearing, The Misfits, the best fictional universes to live in, and, of course, candlepin bowling.Follow Dodger on Instagram and Twitter at @dexbonus, and follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-221h 38Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 15: Snacks on the Beach (feat. Trisha Hershberger)This feel-good hit of an episode features Brian, Leighton, and guest Trisha Hershberger discussing East Coast food, spoilers, musical theater, vowel pronunciation, the Jersey Shore (not the show), and more. It does NOT include discussion of whether a hot dog is a sandwich, and neither will future episodes. There’s also a rare occurrence of Brian ranting about something - wow!Follow Trisha on Twitter and Instagram at @thatgrltrish, and follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) an...
2020-05-151h 35Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 14: Upset By Everything All the TimeJoin Brian and Leighton for another chill solo ep. We ask each other surprise listener submitted questions about Very Deep Topics and chat about bad candle scents, hot indie celebrity goss, old man food, canned tarantula, and more. It's nice. We had fun, and also hope that you have fun putting it in your ears.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0859 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 13.5: In Defense of TenureIt’s another miniepisode! Brian and Leighton talk about fast food, movie scores, animation, statistical mechanics, and, of course, Animal Crossing. Fun stuff.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter) and @buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0632 minLeighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 13: The Fertile Crescent of All Modern Culture (feat. TJ Connelly)In this humdinger of an episode, Brian and Leighton talk to Boston sports DJ and all-around good dude TJ Connelly about 80s fantasy novels, delicious shoes, the infamous Rutgers university grease trucks, Leighton’s love for Taco Bell, and more! TJ is what they call in the business “an absolute delight” and this episode delivers, big time.Follow TJ on socials at @senatorjohn, and listen to his internet radio show Uncertain Times.Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Instagram at @bwecht, and Leight...
2020-05-011h 48Leighton Night with Brian WechtEpisode 12.5: Gearhead Book Linguistics Alcohol ChatIn this mini-episode, which is still somehow 40 minutes long, Brian and Leighton discuss their vanity alcohol brands, linguistics podcasts, Chuck Palahniuk, the Voynich manuscript, and more! It's a fun, casual, wide-ranging chat sure to delight listeners of all ages.Follow the show on Twitter at @leightonnight, and on Instagram at @leighton_night. Also follow Brian (@bwecht) and Leighton (Twitter: @graylish, Insta: @buttchamps). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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