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At The Devils BallEpisode 267: Little Monsters (2019)Guest choice month rolls on with special guest filmmaker Mi Chelle Nessk and the film LITTLE MONSTERS (not to be confused with the 80's movie with Fred Savage that traumatized a very young Nathaniel)! With Nessk, the guys discuss allegories for very real socio-political issues, such as violence in schools and under-paid and underappreciated educators, and the subversion of the usually grim zombie genre.
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At The Devils BallEpisode 235: Wild At Heart (1990)The guys continue "Farewell, David Lynch" with 1990's strange love letter to sex, drugs and rock n roll, "Wild At Heart." We discuss the disjointed narrative, the powerful coolness of the characters, and some of the great scenes and sequences.Also, the echo knob on Nathaniel's microphone was up the whole time, so he sounds awful, so apologies for that, but the conversation is good!
2025-02-211h 38
At The Devils BallEpisode 204- Hellraiser: Inferno (2000)The guys continue down the road to hell with the first of the direct-to-video entries of the HELLRAISER franchise with INFERNO, a divisive religious horror/film noir mashup featuring some good ideas and a lot of heart, but no budget and an awkward execution. Come listen Sammaeal and Nathaniel debate this weird little movie!
2024-07-261h 09
At The Devils BallEpisode 182: Let The Right One In (2008)Rolling on with "Vampire Month Returns" with LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. With special guest Jamie Alvey, the guys discuss the film and try to break down the deep themes throughout...and Nathaniel has his entire view of the film turned upside down.
2024-02-251h 17
At The Devils BallEpisode 180: Interview With The Vampire (1994)This week, the guys throw together a random episode on INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE for our vampire month (part 2), along with Sammeael's wife Jenn Hartle! We discuss adaptational changes, changing sympathies with characters and the nuances of the film's excellent performances.
2024-02-151h 27
At The Devils BallEpisode 159: DETENTION (2011)This week, the guys get sent to DETENTION, the delightful 2011 90's genre deconstruction/pop culture love letter. They discuss the charming performances, Nathaniel has an allergy attack, and discuss why MMMbop is, as the kids these days say, a "banger."
2023-09-271h 24
At The Devils BallEpisode 136: Lord of Illusions (1995)Clive Barker Month continues with LORD OF ILLUSIONS, a movie Nathaniel calls "an ambitious and occasionally perplexing film," and Sammaeal and guest Paul Steadman of INVASION OF THE PODCAST and STRANGE HIGHWAYS love. The guys talk tacos, the investment of actors in their roles, crushes on Scott Bakula, and much much more.
2023-03-161h 49
At The Devils BallEpisode 124: HOLIDAY SPECIAL (Part 1): THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIALIn the first of our two part HOLIDAY SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE, we have our friends at Invasion of the Podcast and Strange Highways on to discuss THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL, a particularly strange serving of holiday madness. Collectively, conversation weaves through a myriad as eclectic as the oddball special itself, Nathaniel is particularly out of it due to some adult candy, and madness generally ensues! We're sorry!
2022-12-221h 46
At The Devils BallEpisode 123- Hellraiser:BloodlineIn this episode, the guys discuss HELLRAISER:BLOODLINE, a strange patchwork of ideas and concepts that became the cinematic equivalent of a soiled mattress tossed on the side of the road by Dimension. Nathaniel has too much energy, Sammaeal tolerates him, and they have a good time trying to puzzle out this weird but occasionally fun movie.
2022-12-151h 35
At The Devils BallEpisode 89: Noferatu (1922)Celebrating a century (!) of Vampire movies, we begin with coverage of F.W. Murnau's exceptional silent feature NOSFERATU. Discussion topics include the necessity of silent films in modern film scholarship, fairy tale origins and internet issues. Also Nathaniel gets carried away on social issues. Again.
2022-05-081h 13
At The Devils BallEpisode 83: Bloodletting with JR BookwalterThis week, we have another in our informal series of creator spotlights, this time talking with J.R. Bookwalter of Tempe Video and MakeFlix.com and the Executive Producer of the 1997 film Bloodletting, which has recently been given a brand spanking new Blu-Ray restoration. We talk with Bookwalter about executive producing, keeping the peace on set, and about his efforts to conserve physical media.
2022-03-281h 11At The Devils BallEpisode 82: Jacob's Ladder (1990)We wrap up (?) our ethereal trip to the afterlife with the 1990 film "Jacob's Ladder!" We discuss the metaphorical and philosophical implications at the heart of the film, Danny Aiello, and how the Vietnam class action lawsuit slows the film down. Enjoy!
2022-03-241h 34At The Devils BallEpisode 81: Flatliners (1990)The philosophical conversations roll onward with Joel Schumacher's 1990 film "Flatliners," starring a who's who of Brat Pack warriors. Under 40 and don't know who the Brat Pack are? Don't worry, we got you covered! We also discuss the films heady pretentions, uses of color, and that the real star of the film is Kevin Bacon's Hair. Come back from the dead with us on AT THE DEVILS BALL!
2022-03-161h 27At The Devils BallEpisode 80: The Prophecy (1995)The guys begin a new month of discussing more philosophical, supernatural tales of life and death and heaven and hell...beginning, of course, with the stunningly unsubtle "The Prophecy!" Discussion topics include the films really amazing cast of character actors, awkward editing and pacing, and, of course, The Devil.
2022-03-071h 31At The Devils BallEpisode 79: Ghost RiderWe wrap up our Superhero Horror month with the Nicolas Cage film "Ghost Rider," where we discuss the awkward, painfully ordinary adaptation of the titular character, and spend an inordinate amount of time discussing MTV in the 90s. Enjoy!
2022-03-021h 13At The Devils BallEpisode 78: Hellboy (2005)This week, the guys continue rolling along horror-related superhero films with Guillermo Del Toro's "Hellboy!" Along with special surprise (even to us) guest Jenn Rich-Hartle, we discuss the films ups and downs, the comic origins and mercilessly take down Agent Myers (one of the worst characters ever) and then swing off topic to discuss Lord of the Rings, representation, and the MCU effect on superhero media.
2022-02-231h 24At The Devils BallEpisode 77: Constantine (2004)This week, the guys welcome two very special guests, returning guest Jamie Alvey and first timer Emily Fabrizio, to discuss the very weird, occasionally controversial and undeniably very cool "Constantine." Topics include the films adherence to the source material, Catholic dogma and a fixation on comic book supporting character Kit Ryan. Don't miss it!
2022-02-181h 51At The Devils BallEpisode 76: Swamp ThingWe begin a new theme for February talking about horror-based comic book characters, beginning with Wes Craven's odd little film "Swamp Thing." We follow the characters origins in the comics, how that relates to the film, and discuss the films odd choices and enthusiastic performances and generally enthuse over comics in general.
2022-02-081h 29At The Devils BallEpisode 75: DarkmanThis week we're finishing up Comics Sans Comics month with Sam Raimi's weird little superhero flick DARKMAN. We discuss the great performance by Liam Neeson, Larry Drake possibly playing a queer villain, and make more than one mistake that we're embarrassed by. Enjoy us fumbling through DARKMAN!
2022-02-011h 32At The Devils BallEpisode 74: Big Trouble in Little ChinaJust settle back and listen to the ol' Devils Ball express, this is Nathaniel and Sammaeal talking to whoever's listenin' on a dark and stormy night! This week, we discuss John Carpenter's oddball ahead-of-its-time Kung Fu Action Horror Satire Flick BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, with a focus on the films gonzo sensibilities, the extraordinary character of Jack Burton, and differing opinions on the theme song. Also contains wind, fire, that sort of thing.
2022-01-251h 20At The Devils BallEpisode 73: Hectic KnifeThis week, we continue our pseudo tradition of spotlighting low-budget filmmakers with the weird, violent, irreverent superhero parody "Hectic Knife" with the films co-creator, Greg DeLiso! With Greg, we discuss the films sense of humor, the guerrilla filmmaking tactics used, the emotional power of art, and how the film is NOT influenced by 90s indie comics as Nathaniel assumed! Enjoy!
2022-01-171h 05At The Devils BallEpisode 72: The WraithWe begin the new year with a weird late 80's quasi-superhero film entitled "The Wraith," allegedly starring Charlie Sheen. We discuss the movies bizarre, anachronistic choices, a legitimately interesting action movie villain, and other fun topics. Join us as we delve into "kinda-but-not-really horror-superhero movies!"
2022-01-111h 24At The Devils BallEpisode 71: Ghostbusters 2The guys marvel at their own magnificence as they realize they actually accomplished their New Years goals in 2021! But more importantly, they attempt to break down Ghostbusters 2, discussing the troubled production, praising the great character work of Peter MacNicol, and remark on how unbelievably hot Annie Potts is in the film. Happy New Year from At The Devils Ball!
2021-12-301h 24At The Devils BallEpisode 70: The Nightmare Before ChristmasIn a Holiday tradition, the guys have their (much) better halves on the show to help them discuss the seminal holiday family/musical/horror mash-up "The Nightmare Before Christmas!" Under the watchful eyes of Jenn and Laurie, the guys attempt to break down the weird, macabre piece, with focus on the wonderful animation, nebulous themes, and how this movie was really the work of people not named Tim Burton. Happy Holidays!
2021-12-2256 minAt The Devils BallEpisode 69: Black Christmas (1974)Rolling on with Holiday related films, the guys tackle one of the all-time great Christmas Horror films (and one of the best Christmas films, for that matter), 1974's "Black Christmas." Along with their returning guest, the incomparable Jamie Alvey, they discuss the fantastic cast, the wonderful sense of humor, and the (possibly unintentional) themes of feminism and agency contained within the rather frightening flick.
2021-12-141h 25At The Devils BallEpisode 68: Batman ReturnsIn a very special episode, the guys get to talk to their heroes from MST3K and The Mads are Back: Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff, and joined by Chris Gersbeck of Dumb Industries! Under the pretense of talking about Batman Returns, discussion turns to superhero films, movie riffing and, of course, Batman. Not much on Returns, though.
2021-12-041h 12At The Devils BallEpisode 67- The Exorcist 2:The HereticThe guys are joined by Ryan of "Reels of Justice" and "The Coolness Chronicles" to discuss Exorcist 2:The Heretic. Everyone involved attempts to discuss the movie but finds themselves mostly focused on Richard Burton's odd performance, why Ryan probably should have been on for Exorcist 3, and discuss anything but Exorcist 2.
2021-11-291h 07At The Devils BallEpisode 66- Exorcist 3:LegionWe roll on with The Perils of Pazuzu with "Exorcist 3:Legion," a wonderful little film. We discuss various endings, excellent performances, and how it measures up to the original film (the original is, of course, the superior film). Check it out. It's NOT! In the File!
2021-11-201h 24At The Devils BallEpisode 65: Exorcist The Beginning/Dominion: Prequel to the ExorcistThe guys attempt to deal with the weird, unprecedented double whammy of the two versions of prequels to The Exorcist! The conversation is as weird and disjointed as the two films themselves, but your intrepid heroes discuss the controversy behind the two films, the philosophical ideas behind them, and express sympathy for the cast and crew. Nathaniel drinks whiskey, Sammaeal mangles names...it's all messed up.
2021-11-121h 29At The Devils BallEpisode 64: The ExorcistThis month, the guys tackle the polarizing and wildly varying in quality horror franchise THE EXORCIST! Starting with the original, the guys discuss "religious propaganda," break down the devastating character arcs, and deliver an appreciation of what is probably Nathaniel's favorite horror film. So eat some pea soup and get your crucifix ready...it's time for The Exorcist!
2021-11-021h 46At The Devils BallHalloween Special '21 Part Two!We continue our discussion on Gateway Horror with guests Mike and Amy of Happy Cloud Media, Scott Davis, Addison Binek, Henrique Couto, and our old pal Paul Tiberius Steadman!
2021-10-302h 18At The Devils BallHalloween Special '21 Part OneIt's our favorite time of year here at At The Devils Ball, and we're celebrating with a two part special episode on "Gateway Horror!" Starting with guests Sarah Sinn, Jessica Scott, Micah Brown and Ryan Rodriguez, we discuss horror media made for young people, parenting and horror films, and other fun conversation!
2021-10-272h 06At The Devils BallEpisode 63- Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie VernonWhile not a Halloween movie, Sammaeal asserts it's a Fall movie and therefore it counts! The guys break down the cult film "Behind The Mask:The Rise of Leslie Vernon," discussing the film's deconstruction of the slasher subgenre, compare it to "Scream," and Nathaniel gushes about the film being a love story. Enjoy!
2021-10-231h 01At The Devils BallEpisode 62- Ginger SnapsOur "It's kinda Halloween in the sense that the movie at least addresses Halloween in some manner" month rolls on! This week we discuss the Werewolf/Teen Puberty allegory "Ginger Snaps," along with Sammaeal's "Better 2/3rds" Jenn Rich-Hartle! We discuss teen angst, female puberty, body horror and more! Also, Nathaniel is sick and gets confused a lot!
2021-10-141h 01At The Devils BallEpisode 61- Hell House LLCWe begin Halloween month without a direct theme BUT we ARE doing a Halloween movie to start things off with Hell House LLC, the creative and low budget found footage haunted house film! We discuss the great scares contained within, the hatred of found footage films in general, and the best way to enjoy real life haunted attractions. Enjoy!
2021-10-091h 16At The Devils BallEpisode 60- Candyman:Day of The DeadThis week, the guys round out their work on the Candyman series with the third installment, Day of the Dead. Once again they rave about the skills of the venerable Tony Todd, Sammaeal doesn't like the lead, and Nathaniel doesn't like the leads shoes. Journey with At The Devils Ball into the exotic future of 2020 (where this movie takes place, despite it looking like 1994...and it was made in 99)!
2021-10-061h 01At The Devils BallEpisode 59- Candyman:Farewell to the FleshAfter a slight delay, Nathaniel and Sammaeal are back to continue their dive into the world of the Candyman series, beginning with the first sequel "Candyman:Farewell to the Flesh." The guys try to puzzle out just what Candyman is up, the problems with adding uniformed authority figures into horror narratives, and praise the solid performances contained within the film.
2021-09-291h 01At The Devils BallEpisode 58: Candyman (1992)This week we delve into a little bit of Clive Barker with the groundbreaking 1992 film Candyman. We discuss the permeation of the film in the public consciousness, the racial aspects and more.
2021-09-151h 15At The Devils BallEpisode 57: Capture, Kill, Release (With Nick McAnulty!)This week, a very special episode, as the guys talk the sublime found-footage serial killer film "Capture, Kill, Release," with the co-director Nick McAnulty, who gives insight into the process of making the film, stories from on set, and the greater implications and metaphors contained within the film itself!
2021-09-081h 09At The Devils BallEpisode 56: ManitouPaul Steadman hijacks At The Devils Ball to discuss the weird little film Manitou, which befuddles everyone.
2021-08-311h 23At The Devils BallEpisode 55: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 The Dream MasterWas going to wait to put it up, but considering it is the anniversary of Nathaniel's favorite Elm Street entry, it might as well go up early! The Return to Elm Street continues with Part 4, and things are awesome.
2021-08-191h 21At The Devils BallAt The Devils Ball Anniversary Special!One year ago today, we put out our first podcast episode during the pandemic. The pandemic, it seems, is still here and so are we! So we recorded this special episode with an incredible amount of self-awareness, self-indulgence, and just a bit of self-effacing...and resulted in a rather heartfelt examination into why Horror is important, and why it's so much fun to discuss. Thank you for listening!
2021-08-182h 38At The Devils BallEpisode 54: Freddy Vs JasonHappy Friday the 13th! We continue our anniversary month with a discussion on the bizarre but undeniably fun Nightmare on Elm Street/Friday thr 13th mashup "Freddy vs Jason" with out pal Chris Gersbeck! Always glad to have him on!
2021-08-141h 32At The Devils BallEpisode 53: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream WarriorsWe celebrate our anniversary with "Return to Elm Street," beginning with "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors." We discuss the general popularity of the film, discuss the metaphors within, and Nathaniel theorizes about the REAL reason Dr.Gordon isn't in any sequels. Enjoy!
2021-08-021h 39At The Devils BallEpisode 52: IT Chapter TwoAt The Devils Ball closes off their IT month (and their first year, incidentally) with IT Chapter Two! Joined once again by Jamie Alvey, the guys tackle the more serious aspects of the film, as well as the polarizing ending to the modern horror epic.
2021-07-261h 47At The Devils BallEpisode 51: IT Chapter OneIT month rolls along with coverage of the 2017 "IT:Chapter One," the adaptation that dared change King's novel into a fast-paced monster movie. The guys are joined by the delightful Jamie Alvey, as they try to break down the first half of one of the latest horror epics.
2021-07-201h 36At The Devils BallEpisode 50: IT (1990) Part TwoContinuing down past the sewers, we reach IT's lair and begin the ritual of chud...where we discuss the much more uneven second half the 1990 TV Movie Event.
2021-07-131h 33At The Devils BallEpisode 49: IT (1990) Part OneThe guys begin their decent into the dark and dank sewers of Derry, Maine with "IT," the 1990 TV Movie! The attempt is made to compartmentalize from the source material, and to stick to just Part One of the movie, with varying results! Enjoy!
2021-07-071h 34At The Devils BallEpisode 48: Predator (4th of July special)Celebrate your countries independence with us as we discuss "Predator!" Because nothing says "'Murica" quite like a group of mercenaries invading a foreign country on orders from the CIA! We love this movie and hopefully so do you!
2021-07-021h 19At The Devils BallEpisode 47: Friday The 13th: The Final ChapterThis episode we finish off "Unhappy Campers," with the help of a very special guest, the comedy producer behind the "The Mads Are Back" virtual comedy show, Chris Gersbeck. Along with Mr.Gersbeck, the guys discuss their favorite moments from one of the better installments of the "Friday The 13th" franchise.
2021-06-281h 09At The Devils BallEpisode 46: Devil's Trail with Henrique CoutoThis week, we do another creator spotlight with filmmaker Henrique Couto, director of the film "Devil's Trail!" We ask him about production headaches, his prolific career (both behind and in front of the camera) and generally have a good time! Enjoy, and check out "Devil's Trail" on Tubi!
2021-06-211h 09At The Devils BallEpisode 45: Summer Camp NightmareThe guys continue their "Unhappy Campers" theme with what Sam calls a "lost classic" in "Summer Camp Nightmare!" Joined by Eric from The GARF Network, they unpack the film with topics include fascism, "Lord of the Flies" comparisons, and political allegories. Also Beef Bologna.
2021-06-141h 24At The Devils BallEpisode 44: The BurningThe guys begin their "Unhappy Campers" month with the uneven but generally entertaining Summer Camp slasher "The Burning!" They discuss the strange characters, make references to "Meatballs," and encourage everyone to play "spot the famous person before they were famous!" Enjoy!
2021-06-081h 14At The Devils BallEpisode 43: Blade RunnerAnd now, for something completely different! The guys open up the show a bit by discussing the seminal and influential Sci-Fi/Noir mashup "Blade Runner!" Along with Terry from the Strange Highways podcast, the guys break down the themes and allegories of the groundbreaking film!
2021-06-011h 28At The Devils BallEpisode 42: Halloween: The Curse of Michael MyersThe last installment of "Half-a-ween" closes with the polarizing sixth entry into the Halloween franchise, featuring a baby Paul Rudd looking a lot like modern day Paul Rudd, and a fairly incomprehensible plot! Once again, the guys are joined by our friend Steven King of "Invasion of the Podcast," and audio issues(zoom hates Nathaniel's new mic!)
2021-05-251h 15At The Devils BallEpisode 41: Halloween 5:The Revenge of Michael MyersThe guys brave one of the most maligned entries into the Halloween franchise as "Half-A-Ween" rolls on. Sammaeal and Nathaniel tackle the strange "Full Ahab" of Doctor Loomis, discuss the films intelligence (and whether or not that intelligence is "smug" about it or not) and come down on #teamtina.
2021-05-171h 14At The Devils BallEpisode 40: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael MyersOur old pals Steven King (No, not THAT one) of "Invasion of the Podcast" and audio issues return (along with The Shape) to discuss Halloween 4 as our "Half-a-ween" theme rolls on. We discuss the reality and intelligence of this franchise entry, along with the richly drawn characters that move through it! It's a fun episode, audio issues and awkward edits aside! One of these days we'll figure out how to do this podcast thing properly!
2021-05-101h 00At The Devils BallEpisode 39: Halloween 3We begin Half-a-ween, our "Halfway to Halloween" motif with, well, "Halloween" sequels! With the help of guest Jessica Scott, the guys try to make sense of this bizarre divergent timeline, the films polarizing reputation, and how it might be simultaneously "Overrated and Underrated."
2021-05-041h 10At The Devils BallEpisode 38: AlienIn honor of "Alien Day," (and general laziness) the guys decide to breakdown Alien with their trademark positivity and constant digressions. In this episode we try (and occasionally fail) to divorce Ridley Scott's exceptional film from the rest of the franchise, and discuss the groundbreaking (and often weird) moments contained within! Enjoy!
2021-04-261h 29At The Devils BallEpisode 37: TerrorvisionGuest month rolls on, this time with an ACTUAL guest in the form of the beautiful, talented and knowledgeable Jessica Scott! Jessica tells us about her various footsteps on the internet and shares her absolute love of Charles Band's gonzo 80's satire "Terrorvision!" Check it out!
2021-04-111h 06At The Devils BallEpisode 36: LeviathanGuest choice month rolls on, regrettably without a guest do to Nathaniel screwing up his schedule! Our would-be guest chose Leviathan, an underwater horror film with a lot of promise and determination and a weak third act! Listen to Nathaniel give a public apology and he and Sam unpack this strange little flick!
2021-04-061h 17At The Devils BallEpisode 35: April Fools Day (1986)On it's 35th Anniversary, the guys tackle the really fun half-slasher, half-pseudo parody "April Fools Day!" Topics include not really digging the "holiday" itself, how ahead of its time the film is, and the general fun ride that the film is. Enjoy!
2021-03-291h 06At The Devils BallEpisode 34: The Haunting (1963)Our guest choice month continues to move forward with our friends Mike and Amy from Happy Cloud Media LLC! Mike and Amy discuss Robert Wise's influential haunted house flick "The Haunting," and regale us with tales of their own adventures in filmmaking! A good time was had by all!
2021-03-221h 11At The Devils BallEpisode 33: The Ghost and Mrs.MuirGuest pick rolls on with Sarah Stubbs of the award-winning "Geeks Who Eat" blog and her choice "The Ghost and Mrs.Muir," a lovely romantic seaside ghost stories. Sarah and the guys discuss the ahead-of-its time nature of the film, including the agency of the titular Mrs.Muir and the surprising maturity of the romance contained within!
2021-03-1759 minAt The Devils BallEpisode 32- Maximum OverdriveWe begin a new theme in March with "Guest Choice" films! Our first guests are Paul and Steve of the Attack of the Podcast show, with their unusual choice of Stephen King's oft-maligned "Maximum Overdrive!" Things admittedly get weird, as they always do with Paul and Steve, and collectively all involved attempt to make sense of what Nathaniel calls a "profoundly stupid movie."
2021-03-081h 18At The Devils BallEpisode 31- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With MeThe guys finish off their David Lynch retrospective with Lynch's first revisit to the enigmatic and quirky town of Twin Peaks. We discuss themes of Love, Trauma and suicide and determine that Nathaniel, much like Agent Cooper, will probably never really figure out Twin Peaks.
2021-03-061h 27At The Devils BallEpisode 30- Inland EmpireDavid Lynch appreciation month continues with the guys discussing the challenging but ultimately rewarding "Inland Empire!" Topics include the experimental nature of the film, The greatness of Laura Dern and, of course, just what the hell is going on in "Inland Empire!"
2021-02-261h 14At The Devils BallEpisode 29- Lost HighwayThis week, David Lynch appreciation month rolls on with the mixed-bag that is "Lost Highway!" The guys try to make sense of the muddled and confusing storyline while attempting to appreciate the themes and Noir style that goes along with it. Check it out!
2021-02-141h 01At The Devils BallEpisode 28- Mulholland DriveDavid Lynch rolls on with a deep dive into the surreal Hollywood Noir dreamscape "Mulholland Drive!" Topics include the rise of Naomi Watts, the reality of dreams and the deconstruction of identity. No Hay Banda! It is all...a tape recording...
2021-02-071h 06At The Devils BallEpisode 27- Blue VelvetNathaniel and Sammaeal begin their five week David Lynch appreciation run, beginning with the incomparable Blue Velvet! Along with special guest Laurie Bowman, the guys unpack the themes of performance, simulation, dreams, and the journey to adulthood contained within Lynch's slice of Americana turned bad!
2021-02-021h 16At The Devils BallEpisode 26- Storm of the CenturyNathaniel and Sammaeal bring their "snowed in" theme to a close with Stephen King's "Novel for Television," "Storm of the Century." To help them grapple with this muddy but still somehow charming miniseries, the guys are joined by their good friend and frequent guest Nastassia! Topics include Maine accents, King extended universe connections, and whether or not Linoge was bluffing.
2021-01-251h 09At The Devils BallEpisode 25- The Thing (1982) Sammaeal and Nathaniel continue their "snowed in" theme with John Carpenter's Masterpiece "The Thing." Guest starring Terry Witherspoon of the "Strange Highways" podcast!
2021-01-181h 14At The Devils BallEpisode 24- The Thing (2011)At The Devils Ball takes a shot at unpacking (and somewhat defending) the generally disliked prequel/soft remake of "The Thing!" Topics include visual effects, performances, gender inequality, and "what might have been." Featuring guest Micah C Brown!
2021-01-111h 02At The Devils BallEpisode 23- Stanley Kubrick's The ShiningNathaniel and Sammaeal attempt to unpack Kubrick's somewhat polarizing adaptation of Stephen King's novel. Topics include style over substance, the performances of Nicholson and DuVall, and the extraordinary craft Kubrick brings to the table.
2021-01-041h 03At The Devils BallEpisode 22- End of Days (New Years Eve show)Nathaniel and Sammaeal end the year with one of the very few New Years related flicks, "End of Days!" They discuss Arnold Schwarzenneger, Action/Horror hybrids, character actors, and resolutions for 2021. Ring in the New Year in style with At The Devils Ball!
2020-12-301h 13At The Devils BallEpisode 21- Scrooged (The At The Devils Ball Holiday Special)It's the At The Devils Ball Holiday Special, featuring Art Carney and Bea Arthur, entirely in Wookie! Nah, just kidding, it's Nathaniel and Sammaeal inviting their significant others Laurie and Jenn to join them in discussing the immortal Christmas movie classic "Scrooged" starring Bill Murray. We know it isn't a horror movie. It's our holiday special. Not yours.
Happy Holidays!
2020-12-231h 23At The Devils BallEpisode 20- GremlinsA last minute change caused Nathaniel and Sammaeal to do yet another Holiday favorite: Joe Dante's Horror-Comedy, "Gremlins!" They are aided by the Mistress of the Menagerie, host of the Sinnful Sarah's Horror Menagerie podcast, Sarah Sinn! Together, the trio discuss the films anti-capitalist themes, animal rights, and personhood among non-humans. Give us a listen, won't you?
2020-12-191h 11At The Devils BallEpisode 19- Dead EndOver the river and through the woods, to Grandmother's House we go! Or don't go, as the case may be! Nathaniel and Sammaeal tackle a criminally underrated and under seen low budget "holiday" horror flick, "Dead End," where a trip to Grandma's house can be...muuuurrrdeeerrr!
2020-12-1657 minAt The Devils BallEpisode 18- KrampusAt The Devils Ball starts discussing the Holidays with the modern day Holiday classic (or thereabouts) "Krampus!"
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At The Devils BallSupernatural Special Part 2: Carry OnNathaniel and Sammaeal Numinae are joined by a group of guests for a second go around discussing the ending of the long-running series "Supernatural!" Topics include the contentious finale, Chuck as the final villain and where the story might go next.
2020-11-291h 25At The Devils BallEpisode 17- SpookiesAs Nathaniel turns 39, he and Sammaeal tackle one of the best "bad" movies ever: the cult "classic" Spookies! Originally titled "Twisted Souls" and then changing cast and crew mid production, Spookies is a delightful mess of a film! Topics include troubled productions, fart monsters and visual effects! Enjoy, won't you?
2020-11-221h 04At The Devils BallEpisode 16- Demoni (Demons)After multiple weeks of "special" episodes, Nathaniel and Sammaeal are back with regularly scheduled programming. This time out, we examine the crazy Italian schlock cult classic "Demoni," directed by Lamberto Bava (with maybe an assist from Dario Argento). Comparisons to other schlock films, "character" assessments and the audacity of tossing a helicopter through a roof are discussed. Enjoy, won't you?
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At The Devils BallAt The Devils Ball Supernatural Special Part 1: The Road So FarAfter 15 years of excellence (and occasionally not-so-excellence), the cult favorite TV series Supernatural is taking its final bow. Join Sammaeal and Nathaniel as they talk with returning guests Nastassia "The Khaleesi" Richel, Jenn "Sam's far better half" Rich-Hartle and new guest Micah C Brown as they discuss elements of the show such as Masculinity, Daddy Issues and, of course, Destial. If you know, you know.
2020-11-141h 24At The Devils BallElection Day Special- The Dead ZoneWe usually seek to be vaguely Apolitical on At The Devils Ball, but now is not the time to do so. So with Election Day coming up tomorrow, we discussed David Cronenberg's moody adaptation of Stephen King's "The Dead Zone," focusing on the shocking similarities between Stillson and our "President" Donald Trump.
2020-11-021h 07At The Devils BallThe At The Devils Ball Halloween Special (on Halloween Specials)Listen to Sammaeal and Nathaniel chat with guests Nastassia, Paul, Mary and Sammy's lovely Wife Jenn discuss a myriad of Halloween specials from years past, including Garfield, Charlie Brown (which we get way too dark with) and The Simpsons. Nathaniel also spills his beer, there are recording errors and hilarity occurs.
2020-10-301h 48At The Devils BallEpisode 15- Trick R Treat (2007)It's nearly Halloween, and that means we dive into the holiday favorite Trick R treat! Nathaniel and Sammeael are joined by Nathaniel's BFF from High School, Nastassia!
2020-10-261h 08At The Devils BallEpisode 14- Haunt (All The Horror 2020)At The Devils Ball participates in the 2020 All The Horror Podcast event! Nathaniel and Sammaeal discuss Haunt with the host of "The Best Little Horror House in Philly" podcast, with topics including Extreme Haunts, Trust in relationships and the ups and downs of this Shudder original!
2020-10-2457 minAt The Devils BallEpisode 13- The Monster SquadNathaniel and Sammaeal tackle the nostalgia tour internet darling "The Monster Squad," discussing child characters, adult problems in kids horror, and the love of Universal Monsters!
2020-10-191h 10At The Devils BallEpisode 12- Night of the DemonsThis week, Nathaniel's old pal Janice joins him and Sammaeal to unpack the wonderful "Night of the Demons." We discuss "Grease" references, deep readings into mundane moments, and, of course, Halloween.
2020-10-1259 minAt The Devils BallEpisode 11- PSYCHO APE! with Addison BinekSammaeal and Nathaniel have an in depth interview with filmmaker Addison Binek on his new (yet to be fully released) B-Ape-Movie tribute, PSYCHO APE!, his Roasterpiece Theater movie riffing exploits, and his all around internet brand.
2020-10-081h 14At The Devils BallEpisode 10- Hocus PocusAmok Amok Amok! Tune in this week as Nathaniel (who thinks the film is mostly a charming and inoffensive little film) and Sammaeal (who hates the film) discuss Hocus Pocus with guest Mary Steadman! It's a fun episode, discussing the cast, Mick Garris, and whether or not the character of Max shouldn't be in the film!
2020-10-051h 10At The Devils BallEpisode 9- Sleepwalkers Mick Garris appreciation month comes to a close with his first collaboration with Stephen King, Sleepwalkers. Listen to Nathaniel, Sammaeal and guest Paul from The Strange Highways Podcast as they grapple with Attack Cats, Incest, and possibly create the next new hashtag trend: #babyhead.
2020-09-281h 07At The Devils BallEpisode 8- Stephen King's DesperationNathaniel and Sammaeal continue their trip through the seminal work of Director Mick Garris with this Made-For-TV adaptation of Stephen King's Desperation, where we discuss how awesome the cast is, the overt Christian themes and how gifted technically Garris is.
2020-09-201h 02At The Devils BallEpisode 7- The Stand Parts 3 and 4Nathaniel and Sammaeal get a little punchy but manage to remain positive in this second part to Mick Garris' magnum opus "The Stand." We discuss problems with social reconstruction after the end of the world, precient political allegories and Nathaniel accidentally calls Randall Flagg "Donald Trump", like, three times.
2020-09-121h 18At The Devils BallEpisode 6- The Stand Parts 1&2Our Mick Garris appreciation month rolls on with the first of two episodes on his 1994 TV Mini-series "The Stand." Sammaeal and Nathaniel discuss plagues, religion, and the various social issues this mini-series presents, for better or for worse!
2020-09-071h 17At The Devils BallEpisode 5- Stephen King's The Shining (1997)Sammaeal and Nathaniel discuss the 1997 TV mini-series The Shining as "Mick Garris Appreciation Month" kicks off.
2020-08-311h 01At The Devils BallEpisode 4- Repilot/Nightmare on Elm Street 2010Sammaeal officially becomes the co-host of At The Devils Ball, just in time to tackle the generally maligned "remake" of A Nightmare on Elm Street.
2020-08-271h 03At The Devils BallEpisode 3- A Nightmare on Elm Street 2:Freddy's RevengeThis episode, Nathaniel talks with his pal Sarah Sinn about Homoerotic subtext, Nuclear Families, and how Nightmare on Elm Street 2 just might be a Haunted House film. Keep it positive, keep it constructive, keep it all with love.
2020-08-2358 minAt The Devils BallEpisode 2- A Nightmare on Elm Street 5:The Dream ChildListen to Nathaniel discuss feminism, abortion, humor and strong female characters in the most maligned Nightmare sequel with his old pal BR Sevigny!
2020-08-211h 00At The Devils BallEpisode 1- Freddy's Dead:The Final NightmareA positive and constructive conversation on the polarizing film "Freddy's Dead:The Final Nightmare." It is also a work in progress, as this is our first time, so please forgive some minor audio blips.
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