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Cambridge & WishonEpisode 28: Sandblastin' and whip crackin'And investin'! Toy restoration videos. Indiana Jones. Two local locales. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.Skele Vader's Super7 affiliate link: https://super7.com/?dt_id=1498486Toy Polloi: https://www.youtube.com/@toypolloiPB's Retro Restorations: https://www.youtube.com/@PBsRetroRestorationsChip Channel Restorations: https://www.youtube.com/@ChipChannelRestorations2025-05-061h 39Cambridge & WishonEpisode 27: Won't you be my apeman?Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Mego Planet of the Apes. A local locale and a childhood treat. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2025-04-011h 36Cambridge & WishonEpisode 26: The heck do ya mean?Mark's accident. What Ronnie and Mark have picked up since the last episode. Lynch and Fargo. A Childhood Treat from Ronnie and some Personal Lore from Mark. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2025-03-041h 31
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Anatomy of a fallA look back at the crappy year that was 2024 and some news about the double crappy start to 2025. Plus my movie watches of last year, the highs and lows and things in between. I'm such a lucky boy.Me on TPB talking about Radio On (1979): https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2024/08/episode-702-radio-on-1979.html2025-02-1337 minCambridge & WishonEpisode 25: Two Years of WeirdHello 2025! Ronnie and Mark spend this episode reminiscing about the first two years of the show, talking about toys (obvs), and giving some previews of what's to come in the future. Won't you join us? Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2025-02-041h 28
Cambridge & WishonEpisode 24B: Holiday Special #2 (Part 2)Welcome to part two of our Holiday Special where Ronnie and Mark talk at length about the fun stuff they've tracked down over the year. If you missed part one you can go back and listen to it now. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-12-3149 minCambridge & WishonEpisode 24A: Holiday Special #2 (Part 1)Our Holiday Special is back and kinda long, so we've split the episode in two. Enjoy the first part now and come back on New Year's Eve for part two. Ronnie and Mark talk at length about the fun stuff they've tracked down over the year. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-12-241h 03Cambridge & WishonEpisode 23: We're a Couple of MisfitsChristmas TV specials. Collapsible plastic Santa sleigh. Controversial Xmas movies. Christmas 1974. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-12-0340 minCambridge & WishonEpisode 22: Pipe Dreams and Plastic ThingsLaich baseball helmets. Dick Tracy (1990). Marvel Mego news. Zapp's Park. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-11-051h 15
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Der Fan (1982)Please join me for the Third Course of my, "Cannibal Trilogy," started almost exactly one year ago. To round things out I take a stab at the 1982 German film Der Fan, starring Desiree Nosbusch and Bodo Steiger as a young fan and her Pop Star obsession, respectively.2024-10-1451 min
Freedom Focus PhotographyAre You Actually a Professional Photographer with Mark Rossetto263 - Feeling the line between hobbyist and professional is a little blurry? Well, you're not alone!In this episode, I'm chatting with Mark Rossetto about what truly defines a professional photographer and how you can elevate your business—yes, even if you're part-time. Get ready to dive deep into everything from pricing strategies to creating unforgettable client experiences that will have you standing out from the crowd.What to Listen For:The evolution of photography businesses since the 2000sDo you still need a studio space to be...2024-10-0843 minCambridge & WishonEpisode 21: Hittin' the TownJoin the C&W boys as they talk about a recent trip to some local locales. Also, duelling tales about meeting a local celebrity. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.Check out the companion video here: https://youtu.be/CkNivgLleI4?si=SmiUhEAd4gvKG9CJ2024-10-0153 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Movies with DadIn memory of my dad, Jack Begley 6/29/34-8/12/24.2024-09-2331 minCambridge & WishonEpisode 20: Puttin' on the RitzTop Hats. Bert and Ernie. Rubber Hulk. 12" Star Wars. Travels. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-09-031h 21
The Mark White ShowMake A Difference Minute: Heather Begley with Shoals CASAOn this MADM, Heather Begley with Shoals CASA is sharing about the success of Rogersville Gives Back! Listen and share.
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The Mark White ShowShoals CASA's Heather Begley with Rogersville Gives BackOn tonight's show, I have Shoals CASA’s Heather Begley to share about CASA, Shoals CASA, & Shoals CASA Rogersville Gives Back Fall Festival on October 5th in Rogersville, Alabama! Listen and share!2024-08-2234 min
Cambridge & WishonEpisode 19: Ghosts and the CreatureThe Creature from the Black Lagoon. DC Ghosts. Fresno locales and our miserable heat. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.https://www.wakeupheavy.com/p/dc-ghosts-1976.html2024-08-061h 17
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Longlegs, etc.Cleo's back and we are joined by a very special first-time guest of the show! We chat about a decades in the making quadrilogy, a new classic horror film, and other bits and bobs throughout. Give it a listen, won't you?2024-08-051h 09
Cambridge & WishonEpisode 18: Oh! You are sick!The first part of the C&W sub-series on David Lynch. Our Eraserhead stories. "It wouldn't be Mad Max, it would be Eraserhead." Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-07-021h 44Cambridge & WishonEpisode 17: The Dark Side of Collectingaka "Plastic in Our Balls." Continuing our discussion from last episode, Ronnie and Mark talk about the darker aspects of collecting. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley. Shop Super 7 with Ronnie's affliliate link: https://super7.com/?dt_id=14984862024-06-041h 29Cambridge & WishonEpisode 16: Anomalous Aestheticsaka "Nostalgia's a bitch." Ronnie and Mark talk about collecting in general and the power of nostalgia. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-05-071h 24
Wake Up HeavyCCCP: Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980)WUH is happy to offer the premiere episode of the Chasing Chevy Chase Podcast. Head over to Weirding Way Media or wherever you listen to podcasts to subscribe. "Welcome to the 1980s and the wild world of Chevy Chase. On our official first episode we're discussing Joe Camp and his Benji Empire which includes the film Oh! Heavenly Dog in which Chevy plays a private dick whose killed on a case and gets sent back to Earth not as Warren Beatty but Benji the dog. He tries to solve the case of hi...2024-04-241h 22
Wake Up HeavyWUH: SCMODSCleo and I talk about Sleepaway Camp (1983) and The Blues Brothers (1980), and a few other movies we've watched. But mostly The Blues Brothers.2024-04-0356 min
Cambridge & WishonEpisode 15: Beast Man vs. Dr. SteelMOTU Beast Man. Big Jim's Dr. Steel. Me-N-Ed's Pizza. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-04-021h 29Cambridge & WishonEpisode 14: The ape regards his tailDEVO and Planet of the Apes. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-03-052h 02
The Mark Thompson ShowBiden & Trump Get Michigan Wins But With Messages. Also, Guest, Ed Begley Jr & Boebert Son BustedBoth victors in their Michigan primaries, President Biden and former President Trump also got handed messages. For President Biden, it’s the realization that progressives, young voters and Arab American Democrats are not happy. They took part in a movement to cast “uncommitted” protest votes. They are telling the President they will withhold support unless he changes his handling of the Israel’-Hamos conflict. Trump’s win came with another showing from a significant number of Republicans who voted against him. It doesn’t inspire confidence in a swing state that went for President Biden in 2020. Political analyst and presidential historian Jo...2024-02-282h 01Cambridge & WishonEpisode 13: Better, Stronger, Faster, More ToxicThe Toxic Avenger and The Six Million Dollar Man. Fancy Fresno places. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2024-02-061h 39Cambridge & WishonEpisode 12: Holiday SpecialA look back at our first year along with the items we purchased for and because of each episode. Happy Holidays! Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2023-12-261h 01Cambridge & WishonEpisode 11: Hunting for YodaThis one is all about The Star Wars. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2023-12-051h 32
Wake Up HeavyS7E3. Leftovers to be: Parents (1989)Weirding Way Media honcho Chris Stachiw is back again, this time we chat about Bob Balaban's pitch-black-cannibal-comedy Parents (1989). The film stars Randy Quaid (Nick Laemle) and Mary Beth Hurt (Lily Laemle) as the parents of Brian Madorsky (Michael) who may or may not be force-feeding him human flesh. Balaban uses the backdrop of Mid-Century Americana to weave a nightmarish tale of childhood dependency.2023-11-141h 06Cambridge & WishonEpisode 10: Mikuroman vs. Plan 9Micronauts. Ed Wood. Grandmarie's Chicken Pie Shop. Blackbeards Family Fun Center. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2023-11-071h 20
Wake Up HeavyS7E2. She was one tough old mama: Foul Play (1978)Fellow Weirding Way Media podcasters Chris Stachiw and Mike White are back on the show to discuss Foul Play (1978). Written and directed by Colin Higgins (Harold and Maude, 9 to 5) the film stars Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase in their first box office smash! Hawn plays Gloria Mundy who becomes embroiled in a Hitchcokian conspiracy plot to assassinate the Pope. Chase stars as Lt. Tony Carlson who is tasked with trying to protect her and track down the band of assassins: Whitey Jackson, Scarface, The Turk, and Rupert Stiltskin aka The Dwarf. The film also...2023-11-011h 07
Wake Up HeavyWDIRT V5E1: Motel Hell (1980)"It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent's fritters." And you really don't want to know what kind of critters they are! This is a strange film for me to be doing a WDIRT episode on, but hey, I like strange things. Plus, it just kept popping into my head over the last few months and I felt like I needed to watch it and exorcize it out of my brain. That lead me to think it would make a slightly odd episode of the show since I don't particularly care for the film...2023-10-1129 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: September 2023Back to the MM/YY episodes with movie watching/recs plus news and notes.2023-10-0426 minCambridge & WishonEpisode 09: Obsess much?Hüsker Dü's "Statues." Growing up with The Beatles. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980). And more on those damn Plastic Rock Balls! Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2023-10-031h 21
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Cobweb (2023)SPOILER ALERT: Both of these films are spoiled in this discussion.Mr. Kulturecast, Chris Stachiw, is back and we're talking about not one but TWO recent horror movies! First up is Samuel Bodin's Cobweb, starring Lizzy Caplan and Woody Norman. And then we talk about the not dissimilar The Boogeyman by Rob Savage. The Boogeyman is based on an early Stephen King short story and features Chris Messina and Sophie Thatcher. Check out our discussion on two other Night Shift adaptations here.2023-09-181h 35
Wake Up HeavyKC: Night Shift Double FeatureChris has kindly shared a couple of Kulturecast episodes I guested on in 2022 that relate to a new episode we just recorded. Next up is our discussion about two Stephen King adapations based on stories from his Night Shift collection (Children of the Corn and Maximum Overdrive).2023-09-131h 46
Wake Up HeavyKC: The Cloverfield TrilogyChris has kindly shared a couple of Kulturecast episodes I guested on in 2022 that relate to a new episode we just recorded. First up is our discussion about the "Cloverfield Trilogy" such as it is.2023-09-121h 56
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Interview (2019)I'd almost forgotten about the only interview I've done, but since I'm cleaning up old episodes this popped back into my head. This was for Pick Up a Podcast which seems to have stopped producing new episodes back in 2020. This dates back to early 2019 so it might be kind of fun to see how things have or have not changed since then.2023-09-1132 min
Wake Up HeavyTPB: Black Christmas (1974)Yes, I have done an episode on Black Christmas (1974) before, but when you get a chance to be on The Projection Booth you take it. This was part of a crossover event from back in 2021 when Mike White co-hosted several episodes of WUH on the horror films of Bob Clark and Alan Ormsby. This culminated with TPB's episode on Black Christmas that ended up being just shy of FOUR HOURS LONG. I hadn't been able to import the episode until now, so here it finally is. There are a...2023-08-313h 54
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Under ConstructionBeen making some changes, and updating some old episodes. Find out about that and how many times I've watched The Beatles: Get Back over the last week. :)2023-08-2919 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Back to SchoolCleo is headed back to school, but we were able to squeeze in one last episode before then. Since last we spoke we've watched a bunch of my modern horror faves, some raunchy comedies, a Coen Bros. classic, Black Mirror, and other bits and bobs. Enjoy and thanks for listening!The wonderful Green Room poster was designed by Oliver Barrett.2023-08-2151 min
Cambridge & WishonBonus: One Plastic Rock BallThere's been a major update on Mark's search for the Post Pebbles Plastic Rock Ball Cereal Premium. Enjoy this unexpected episode while you wait for C&W to return in October. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.Dallas Poague aka Dustincropsboy on Toy Frenzy.2023-08-1531 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: The Return of the Living KidCleo is finally back and we've got a hefty round of movie watches and recs. From an undersung Stephen King adaptation to a modern comedy classic to a sun-drenched folk tale we dive into a few faves of the last few months.2023-08-021h 04Cambridge & WishonEpisode 08: Surf 'n' TurfFast Times. G&S. T&C. Mr. Zogs Sex Wax. The Search for Animal Chin. Powell-Peralta. Bones Brigade. Thrasher magazine. Surf Punks. Vision Street Wear. Sunnyside Surf Shop. Wavelengths. Gnarly gankage on this one. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2023-08-011h 11Cambridge & WishonEpisode 07: Isthmus be my lucky dayCharlie Chaplin. Our Gang. W.C. Fields. Garfield. Pizza and Pipes. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2023-07-041h 27Cambridge & WishonEpisode 06: Big Boy vs. BibendumBob's Big Boy. The Michelin Man. Poppin' Fresh. Kool Aid Man. Lil' Sprout. Mr. Peanut. Hostess. Manny, Moe, and Jack. Freakies. Quisp. Monster Cereals. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.Ronnie on the Jada Toys Franken Berry figure.2023-06-061h 56
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Welcome back, BegleyWherein I talk about what's been going on since November 2022 and why I've been taking it easy on episodes and movie watching. Plus some movie recs from 2022 and so far in 2023, some interesting movie watching stats, and a few programming alerts. p.s. Megan and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish are both streaming on Peacock, and Flux Gourmet is on Shudder and Hulu (not Tubi). ;)Check out From the Files of Police Squad.And the Top Secret episode over on the Projection Booth.2023-05-1037 minCambridge & WishonEpisode 05: Meet the Munch BunchFreddy Krueger. Anthropomorphic fruit and vegetable pencil toppers. Disneyland. Dick Smith's Movie/TV Horror Make-Up Kit. Sandwich shops and more McDonaldland. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley. Opening and closing track, Voodoo Moon, by IG88. (Starting with the next episode, the sound problem will finally be solved!)2023-05-021h 34Cambridge & WishonEpisode 04: The Lone JoggerTomland Cyclops. Robert Altman's Popeye (1980). Stretch Armstrong. McDonaldland. Plus, The Fresno Zoo and Storyland. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley. Opening and closing track, Capitan Crunche, by IG88.2023-04-041h 46
Wake Up HeavyWUHxKC: Knock at the Cabin (2023)The Begley household is all in (well, except for Lady in the Water) when it comes to Mr. M. Knight Shyamalan, so we were excited to watch his latest film, Knock at the Cabin (2023). Friend of the show, Chris Stachiw, who wasn't as excited, joins me to chat about this pre-Apocalyptic film. Based on the book The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay, the film stars Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Dave Bautista, Kristen Cui, and Rupert Grint. What happens when four strangers take a family hostage and task them with making an...2023-03-141h 29Cambridge & WishonEpisode 03: Trap Jaw vs. Mr. BillMOTU and SNL. Some Ventura St. locales. That's it. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley.2023-03-071h 36Cambridge & WishonEpisode 02: Bob Geldof's HairCorrections and clarifications. Pink Floyd The Wall: The Movie... The Picture Book. Gremlins. The Three Investigators. Batman '89. Some Fresno landmarks. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley. Opening and closing track, Blistered Toe, by IG88.2023-02-071h 02
Wake Up HeavyS7E1. Oh, that's tacky: Murder by Death (1976)We're knee deep in spoof territory over here at Weirding Way Media so why not keep the trend going? Mike White and Chris Stachiw join me to talk about an old favorite of mine, Murder by Death (1976). Written by Neil Simon and directed by Robert Moore, Murder by Death is a send-up of whodunits with some of our more well-known detectives getting the parody treatment. The film stars James Coco, Peter Falk, Elsa Lanchester, David Niven, Peter Sellers, and Maggie Smith as some suspiciously familiar faces. Eileen Brennan, Truman Capote, Alec Guinness, Richard Narita, Nancy Walker...2023-01-121h 26Cambridge & WishonEpisode 01: Blowing up GreedoStar Wars figures. Harry Houdini. Movie Monsters by Ormsby. Joseph Merrick. The Muppets. The Alien Movie Novel. Hosted by Ronald Dzerigian and Mark Begley. Opening and closing track, Half Dome, by IG88.2023-01-031h 18Wake Up HeavyCambridge & Wishon: TeaserA podcast by two weird guys about the weird things they like. Featuring Ronald Dzerigian (Skele Vader) and Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy).2022-12-2700 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: November 2022Sadly, no Cleo for this watch list rundown, but hopefully she'll be back soon! Along with my movie viewing activity there's some big news about my new shows in this one, so give it a listen!2022-12-1128 minCambridge & WishonC&W: TeaserA podcast by two weird guys about the weird things they like. Featuring Ronald Dzerigian (Skele Vader) and Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy).2022-12-1000 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: October 2022You know how this goes already. My watches + Cleo's and my watches! Only Halloweekend saved this from being a low-watch movie month.2022-11-0958 min
Wake Up HeavyS6E4. Some people never go crazy: Barfly (1987)The Mickey Rourke love continues with this episode on Barbet Schroeder's 1987 film Barfly. Scripted by author Charles Bukowski Barfly follows drunk poet Henry Chinaski (Rourke) as he traverses the bars, alleys, and roominghouses of L.A.'s Skid Row. Along the way he meets kindred spirit Wanda (Faye Dunaway) and they love and fight their way through life's ups and downs. Barfly is a surprisingly warm and humorous tale about those living on the outskirts of society.Heather Drain and Anthony King join me to discuss the film, Bukowski's writing, problematic artists...2022-10-252h 12
Wake Up HeavyKCxWUH: M. Night's First ThreeChris and I, inspired by our Jordan Peele discussion, tackle M. Night Shyamalan's first three twisty turny films: THE SIXTH SENSE (1999), UNBREAKABLE (2000), and SIGNS (2002).2022-10-212h 13
Wake Up HeavyWUH: September 2022Cleo's back talkin' 'bout movies! Get an earful of our watches as a family, and my solo watches, including my most anticipated movie of the year.2022-10-1257 min
Wake Up HeavyKCxWUH: Jordan Peele TrilogyChris has kindly shared our recent discussion on the films of Jordan Peele: Get Out (2017), Us (2019), and Nope (2022). Starring everyone from Daniel Kaluuya to Bradley Whitford, Keke Palmer to Lupita Nyong'o, along with Tim Heidecker, Keith David, and Allison Williams, the three films tackle race, aliens, and identity politics through the mind of one of horror's hottest directors.LISTEN AD FREE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/wakeupheavy2022-10-072h 44
Wake Up HeavyS6E3. I got a thing about chickens: Angel Heart (1987)It's been a long time coming (two and a half years, if anyone's counting) but the Mickey Rourke Love-Fest is finally here. 1987 was a big year for Rourke with three films hitting the big screen between April and October. Two of which happen to be HUGE favorites of mine, including this one.On this episode I am joined by Mike White and Cullen Gallagher to discuss Alan Parker's adaptation of the 1978 novel Falling Angel by William Hjortsberg. A combination of horror and noir Angel Heart follows Harry Angel (Rourke) as he tries to track down the one-time...2022-10-061h 26
Wake Up HeavyWUH: August 2022[To avoid Orphan: First Skill spoilers at 11:51 jump to 12:31 and you should be good.]It's the (very) unofficial end of summer (115 degrees feels like summer to me!) and Cleo is back in school. I was able to squeeze one more episode out of her, though, so enjoy our August watches. For those keeping score I watched nine new movies out of 32 total during the month of August.2022-09-0732 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Big NewsA big change is a comin' to WUH. Find out what it is inside this episode!2022-08-3012 min
Wake Up HeavyS6E2. Quid pro quo: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)Come and celebrate the four year anniversary of Wake Up Heavy with this Very Special Episode on a film in my Top Ten of All Time. Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) and Mike White (The Projection Booth Podcast) join me to discuss Jonathan Demme's 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs. Written by Ted Tally and based on the novel by Thomas Harris, Silence stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee, Scott Glenn as Special Agent Jack Crawford, Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, and Ted Levine as Jame Gumb, aka Jamie Gumb, aka John Grant, aka Jack...2022-08-091h 38
Wake Up HeavyWUH: July 2022Cleo is back, possibly for the last time this Summer, to talk about our film watching adventures. Should a 14 year old be watching Kill Bill? Maybe not.2022-08-0335 min
Wake Up HeavyKC: Crimes of the Future (2022)KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 3"In this bonus episode, we take a look at David Cronenberg's latest film that's a possible return to the body horror aficionado, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022). Starring Viggo Mortensen and Kristen Stewart, the film follows Mortensen as a performance artist who has vestigial organs removed on stage in a dystopian future. Kristen Stewart plays a perfect weirdo obsessed with his art and his evolutionary advances. It's a wild film that deserves multiple rewatches, to say the least. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley and critic Yashar Pirasteh joins Chris to talk about the...2022-07-121h 08
Wake Up HeavyKC: The Funhouse (1981)KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 1"In this episode, we take a look at one of Tobe Hooper's other films that isn't Poltergeist, THE FUNHOUSE (1981). Written by Larry Block, it takes place over one night at a carnival where a killer funhouse keeps attracting willing victims. It also features one of the most insane creature designs this side of Kothoga in Relic. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film, Hooper's other works, and that hilarious mask."2022-07-121h 00
Wake Up HeavyKC: Stephen King's ITs (1990, 2017, 2019)KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 2"In this episode, we venture back to Derry, Maine to take a look at every adaptation of Stephen King's magnum opus, It. We cover all three films, along with a light dive into the book. Did you know they're doing a prequel TV show? Yikes. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the films, the Pennywise performances, and King's works."2022-07-121h 46
Wake Up HeavyKC: Men (2022)KULTURECAST SHARING IS CARING MOVIE NO. 4"In this episode, we talk about Alex Garland's latest entry into his growing filmography of genre-bending fare, MEN (2022). Jessie Buckley plays a woman attempting to cope with the loss of her husband who stumbles into a town like no other. To say any more would be to give too much away; go in knowing as little as possible! Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film, Garland's other films, and toxic masculinity."2022-07-121h 28
Wake Up HeavyWUH: June 2022The One Where Cleo Gets Traumatized By Multiple Rory Kinnears Giving Birth To More Rory Kinnears. Cleo joins me once again to talk about our movie watches for the month of June.2022-07-1044 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: May 2022Like, listen to this episode with, like, my super Special Guest who I watch a lot of movies with! Like.2022-06-0940 min
Wake Up HeavyS6E1. GET OUT: The Amityville Horror (1979)Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast) and Andy Gnosis join me on an epic episode devoted to THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979), its two sequels, and the 2005 reboot with Ryan Reynolds. PLUS, we can't help but talk about the two incidents that inspired the films, the DeFeo murders and the Lutz family's haunting claims.Show notes: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2022/06/s6e1-get-out-amityville-horror-1979.htmlAmityville movie list: https://bandsaboutmovies.com/2020/02/14/exploring-amityville/Andy's AGT audition: https://youtu.be/u7dPlCzUG442022-06-052h 12
Wake Up HeavyWUH: April 2022Movies, movies, movies. Another packed month of movie watching plus news and notes. "It's okay with me."My guest spot on The Cult Movies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-goodbye/id1540702997?i=10005592303822022-05-0928 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: March 2022Better late than never? March watches, news and notes. The Dungeon Dive: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDungeonDiveCheck out guest spots for the last month or so from my LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/wakeupheavy2022-04-2132 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: February (2022)February movie watches and some info about the re-release of old, individual WDIRT episodes.2022-03-0125 min
Wake Up HeavyBOBAM: Cat People (1982)More #BegleyOnBegley Action is coming your way! And more #SchraderOnBegley Action to boot! Coming in under the wire for BOBAM (just pretend it's a Leap Year) with a quickie on CAT PEOPLE (1982). Schrader's slick, colorful remake is a great watch, despite the icky incest plotline. Ed Begley, Jr. gets to have some fun in this, until... well, just listen.https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2022/03/bobam-cat-people-1982.html2022-02-2722 min
Wake Up HeavyBOBAM: Blue Collar (1978)This episode is a little bit #BegleyOnBegley Action Month and a little bit WDIRT and a whole lot of f-words. I take a look at Paul Schrader's BLUE COLLAR (1978) which is sort of a heist film, but mostly a hard-hitting look at labor relations in the auto industry.Show notes: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2022/02/bobam-blue-collar-1978.html2022-02-1918 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: January 2022January watches and the low-down on "Begley on Begley Action Month" over at The Kulturecast.2022-02-0727 min
Wake Up HeavyTPB: Sabata (1969)My fourth appearance on the film podcast of film podcasts, The Projection Booth:"Spaghetti Western month continues with a look at the SABATA films -- it's something of a trilogy, but not really. And some might say that there are seven films in the series… but, really, there’re just two. The original film, SABATA (1969), was written and directed by Gianfranco Parolini and stars Lee Van Cleef as the titular gunfighter who’s no stranger to gadgets.Mark Begley and Heather Drain join Mike to discuss the three official SABATA films and four of the knock-offs which...2022-01-251h 55
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Heather Drain on ROTLD (1985)Get to know Heather Drain (aka Mondo Heather) as she joins me to discuss an instrumental film from her youth, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985). Dan O'Bannon's punk rock zombie classic takes center stage here, but we also get some horror movie background from Heather, and discover her love for one Mr. Clu Gulager.Show notes: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2022/01/wuh-heather-drain-on-return-of-living.html2022-01-161h 35
Wake Up HeavyWUH: 2021, Thank God You're Done!The annual WUH Wrap-Up episode includes: December Watches, Top New Watches of 2021, WUH's 2021 Top Ten Episodes, and a few programming notes, thank yous, etc. Check out the FULL Top New Watches of 2021 list on Letterboxd.com and the WUH: Tunes (2021) playlist on Spotify below.Top New Watches of 2021: https://letterboxd.com/wakeupheavy/list/top-new-watches-of-2021/WUH: Tunes (2021): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nCsKJk2c0KmHqxjvtecOd?si=04c831c82553481e2022-01-1226 min
Wake Up HeavyS5E5. Let's go clean 'em up: Rolling Thunder (1977)Anthony King returns to the show to discuss ROLLING THUNDER (1977). Directed by John Flynn from a script by Paul Schrader and Heywood Gould based on an original story by Schrader. The film stars William Devane as Major Charles Rane who has returned to his home of San Antonio after seven years as a POW in Viet Nam. He realizes quickly that his wife has moved on, and that his son barely remembers him.For more: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2021/12/s5e5-lets-go-clean-em-up-rolling.html2021-12-1858 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Simon Fitzjohn-Ormsby/Clark InterviewThe full interview with Simon Fitzjohn used in the Ormsby/Clark series episodes.2021-12-1057 min
Wake Up HeavyS5E4. I died for you: Deathdream (1974)On this third and final episode of the Alan Ormsby-Bob Clark series Samm Deighan joins Mike White and me to discuss DEATHDREAM, which was filmed on the heels of CSPWDT in 1972, but not released until 1974, after DERANGED. Bob Clark directs from a script by Ormsby, who once again created the make-up effects with help from first-timer Tom Savini. Includes the final part of my interview with Simon Fitzjohn.Show notes: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2021/12/s5e4-i-died-for-you-deathdream-1974.html2021-12-041h 27
Wake Up HeavyWUH: November 2021November watches and news and notes.2021-12-0417 min
Wake Up HeavyS5E3. Deranged: Confessions of a Necrophile (1974)On this episode Chris Stachiw joins Mike White and me to discuss DERANGED: CONFESSIONS OF A NECROPHILE, a very faithful telling of the Ed Gein story. Ormsby wrote the script and co-directed the film with Jeff Gillen (an Ormsby/Clark regular), with Bob Clark acting as (an uncredited) producer. As with CSPWDT and DEATHDREAM Ormsby also supplied much of the special make-up effects, with help from a young up-and-comer named Tom Savini.Also includes the second part of my interview with Simon Fitzjohn.Show notes: https://www.wakeupheavy.com/2021/11/s5e3-deranged-confessions-of-necrophile.html2021-11-081h 05
Wake Up HeavyWUH: October 2021You know the drill by now. You can find out what I watched in October on my own, with my kid, and with the family, plus news and notes.Speaking of DERANGED, I did do a WDIRT on it a couple of years ago, so you can check that out before the new, full episode is released. Starts at 34:25 in the collection below.https://soundcloud.com/wakeupheavy/wdirt-v1-e1-e32021-11-0221 min
Wake Up HeavyKCxWUH: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do ItAnd here's the first part (second released) of the Wake Up Heavy/Kulturecast Crossover!"In this bonus crossover episode, we take a look at the most recent entry into The Conjuring Universe and possibly the final film in the mainline franchise: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Starring the always fantastic pair of Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, the film follows the two as they attempt to clear the name of a man who murdered while possibly possessed. Wake Up Heavy's Mark Begley joins Chris to talk about the film...2021-06-171h 38
Wake Up HeavyTPB: Crumbs (2015)Sharing some episodes of www.projectionboothpodcast.com/ that I've been lucky enough to guest on. Moving on to my third appearance on the show. You can STILL hear/feel my nerves here."We're looking at Miguel Llanso's Crumbs (2015), the story of a post apocalyptic future where items from the past are given special significance as our hero, Candy (played by Daniel Tadesse), goes on a quest, first to see the witch and then to see Santa Claus.Chris Stachiw and Mark Begley join Mike to talk about Crumbs as well as Llanso's Jesus...2021-06-152h 05
Wake Up HeavyTPB: The Antenna (2019)Sharing some episodes of https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/ that I've been lucky enough to guest on. Starting with my first appearance on the show. You can hear/feel my nerves here."On this special episode of The Projection Booth we’re looking at the 2019 film from director Orçun Behram, The Antenna (2019). The film stars Ihsan Önal as Mehmet, a overseer of an apartment building in Turkey. We begin the film on the day when a new satellite dish is being installed that is part of a new era for the country where the government can now...2021-06-131h 28
Wake Up HeavyWDIRT V3E1: Eyes of Fire (1983)Here's another instance of my stupidity: I saw the very intriguing video box image for Eyes of Fire probably 50 million times back in my teens and never took a chance on renting it. Dumb, Mark, just plain dumb! This is one fascinating oddity that has never really gotten its chance to shine. The film didn't get very positive reviews when it came out, died at the box office, and wasn't given a VHS release until 1987. At that point it gained a cult following, but once again got buried in obscurity. If you like The Witch you...2019-04-2832 min
Wake Up HeavyWDIRT V2E3: The Gate (1987)Why didn't I rent this? Apparently I'm a dingus. "It's The Evil Dead for kids!"--Mark Begley. 'Nuff said.2019-03-2725 min
Wake Up HeavyWDIRT V1E2: Messiah of Evil (1973)From the screenwriting power duo who brought you Howard the Duck, it's the 1973 (or is it 1971? or maybe 1974?? or...) oddball Messiah of Evil (or Second Coming? or Revenge of the Screaming Dead? or Return of the Living Dead?? or the sublime Dead People???). Any way you slice it this is one kooky flick. If little 13-year-old Mark had laid his eyeballs on this one he might have grown up to be a weirdo! Oh, wait...2018-11-1221 min
Wake Up HeavyWUH: Favorite Modern HorrorIn which Mark, your Horror Host, rattles off another list of movies that are good and that you should watch. If your mom will let you! This time though it's the newer stuff, and it's the shortest episode yet.2018-09-0120 min
Wake Up HeavyS1E1. Warning shots are bullshit: Phantasm (1979)Welcome to the first official episode of Wake Up Heavy! This is Mark, your Horror Host, with one of my all-time favorite movies, Don Coscarelli's PHANTASM. Give a listen and find out what it is that makes this gem from 1979 so darn special and why it has stuck with me for over 35 years!2018-08-121h 11
The Carson PodcastEd Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr. joins Mark to discuss Johnny asking him Trivial Pursuit questions, going on with guest host Garry Shandling, and his standup duo act…2017-04-1348 min
MyFixitUpLife home showEd Begley Jr.We're shifting into neutral--carbon neutral, that is--and riding the wind to where dreams come true. Windmill owning, cycle-to-work enviro-actor-vist Ed Begley Jr. gives up the go-juice for pedal-powered planet-saving. And we're heading to the Green Mountains to meet the winner of HGTV's Dream Home in Stowe, Vermont. Theresa talks about a chair made from candy and the pig she adopted to raise money for kids with cancer. Mark shares the low-down on Korky WaterWi$e, and Tap Insulation. We're not just tilting windmills either, Donny Q: Dreams of a better world and a better home really do come true if...2011-05-0656 min