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The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 31In this episode we check in with Noa, and chat with Michael Neel; the director of the post-apocalyptic heavy metal animated Christmas classic, INFINITE SANTA 8000. Thank you for listening!
2025-11-211h 10
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 30Tim and Don discuss the new UHD special edition release of THE DEADLY SPAWN. Thanks for listening!
2025-08-0820 min
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 29In this episode, Noa discusses the updated Synapse website and Don checks in with updates and makes a NEW title announcement! Thank you for listening and for your support of Synapse Films.
2025-03-281h 12
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 28In this episode Jerry and Noa discuss the surprisingly successful Trick Or Treat release and the challenges that it presented. Then, Tim chats with filmmaker Blake Eckard about his films found on the recent DVD release "Intensely Independent: The Micro-Budget Films Of Blake Eckard". Thank you for listening and Happy Holidays from everyone at Synapse Films!
2024-12-131h 40
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 27In this episode Tim and Dave Kosanke have an in-depth conversation about the recent Synapse Films 4K release of Blue Sunshine. Thank you for listening!
2024-10-0849 min
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 26In this episode we check in with Jerry, Noa, and Don with updates on news and upcoming releases. We hope you are having a great summer and thank you for listening!
2024-07-121h 06
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 25In this episode we catch up with Jerry and Noa. Plus, special guest Dave Kosanke joins Tim for an in-depth discussion about the Synapse release of Prom Night and the film's place in horror history. Thank you for listening!
2024-03-211h 02
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 24Say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024 with both Don and Jerry as they discuss not only what has been a challenging year, but also what lies ahead. Thank you for listening and Happy New Year from everyone at Synapse Films!
2024-01-051h 33
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 23In this episode Michael Felsher from Red Shirt Pictures stops by and discusses his history and the upcoming release of Trick Or Treat. Thank you for listening and have a Happy Halloween!
2023-10-191h 16The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 22In this episode we check in with Jerry and Noa about some of the things going on behind the scenes at Synapse. Plus, Tim and Ryan have a chat about the recent release of McBain. Thank you so much for listening and for your continued support of Synapse Films!
2023-09-221h 44
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 21In this episode we discuss Black Circle, a film that Synapse not only released but also co-produced. Thank you for listening!
2023-07-191h 22
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 20In this episode Don May Jr. discusses everything Synapse Films, including the status of upcoming releases and the current state of the physical media business. Thanks for listening!
2023-06-161h 33
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 19In this episode, Jerry discusses some of the indie films in the Synapse catalogue. Plus, Tim and Ryan have a movie nerd conversation about the recent release of Satan's Little Helper. Thank you for listening!
2023-03-161h 26
The Synapse Films PodcastBONUS Episode: The Impulse Pictures Podcast Ep.3In this episode, Tim and Jerry have a candid conversation about the controversial documentary Graphic Sexual Horror. Thank you for listening!
2023-02-0146 min
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 18In this episode we look back at 2022, tease what's ahead for 2023, and discuss our 4K release of Tenebrae with team member Ryan "Rock'N'Rolson" Olson. Thank you for listening and Happy 2023 from all of us at Synapse Films!
2023-01-091h 10
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 17In this episode, Jerry answers fan submitted questions. Noa and Tim discuss thermal dynamics. The Dwarves' Marc Diamond visits to chat about Creature From Black Lake. Thank you for listening!
2022-11-231h 42The Synapse Films PodcastBONUS EPISODE: The Impulse Pictures Podcast Ep.2Welcome to the second Impulse Pictures bonus episode! In this episode we discuss the wide variety of classic adult films offered by Impulse Pictures, including the popular Peep Show and Nikkatsu Films collections. Thank you for listening!
2022-10-1049 min
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 16This episode is all Jerry Chandler having a candid chat about everything from his personal tastes and love of movies, to the struggles of being an owner of a physical media company in this day and age. Thank you for listening!
2022-09-151h 02
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 15In this episode, we discuss upcoming releases and convention appearances. Our special guest is Cameron Scott from the Cinema Degeneration Podcast. Tim and Cameron discuss the Synapse release of Popcorn. Thanks for listening!
2022-08-041h 14The Synapse Films PodcastBONUS EPISODE: The Impulse Pictures Podcast Ep.1The debut of The Impulse Pictures Podcast! In this episode we discuss how Impulse Pictures was born out of Synapse Films, and the different challenges encountered in finding materials needed to release films in this genre. Thank you for listening and please let us know if you would like to hear more episodes focussed on Impulse Pictures.
2022-07-1941 min
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 14In this episode, Jerry and Noa talk about some upcoming titles and convention appearances. Plus, we welcome back special guest Ryan Olson and discuss Tombs of The Blind Dead. Thank you for listening!
2022-07-071h 24
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 13In this episode, Jerry and Noa address the recent shipping struggles and the changes that have been made to correct the situation. Plus, Tim and team member Steve Roy discuss the new 4K release of Phenomena. Thank you for listening!
2022-06-151h 27
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 12In this episode, Tim and Jerry take a look under the hood at Synapse Films and discuss the challenges of operating an independent physical media company. Thank you for listening!
2022-05-021h 10
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 11In this episode Jerry and Noa discuss the new merchandise, shipping confusion, and a very special wedding in the Synapse family. Then, we check in with Canadian team member Sean Provost and discuss the Canuck cult classic Curtains. Thank you for listening!
2022-04-041h 22
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 10In this episode we welcome Dr. Jamie Wraight to discuss the controversial releases Stalingrad and The Triumph of the Will. Dr. Wraight is the curator and historian for the Voice/Vision Holocaust Survivor Oral History Archive at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he is also an adjunct lecturer in the Department of History. We then discuss with Jerry the decision making process that Synapse went through in releasing these difficult films. The answers he gives just may surprise you. Thank you very much for listening to this important episode.
2022-02-282h 41
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 9In this episode we chat with Jerry Chandler about Impulse Pictures, get an update from Noa Chandler about the new Synapse merch, and welcome back special guest Marc Diamond (The Dwarves) to discuss Frankenhooker. Thanks for listening!
2022-01-311h 08
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 8In this episode Jerry talks about the collaboration with Arrow Video, Noa Chandler discusses the new 2022 merchandise, and special guest Cameron Scott from the Cinema Degeneration Podcast stops by to chat about the new Demons 1&2 release. Thank you for listening!
2022-01-031h 03
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 7In this episode we discuss Suspiria with special guest Jen Roe. Plus, Synapse news and notes with Jerry Chandler. Thank you for listening!
2021-12-101h 24
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 6In this episode Jerry reports back from Cinema Wasteland and discusses the Nikkatsu titles released by Impulse Pictures. Next, Tim has an in-depth discussion about Massacre at Central High with Dave Kosanke of Liquid Cheese fanzine fame. Thank you so much for listening!
2021-11-011h 17The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 5This episode features both Synapse Films co-owners Jerry Chandler and Don May discussing HorrorHound Weekend, and the upcoming releases of Demons 1&2, Tombs of the Blind Dead, Creature from Black Lake, and The Kindred. Don also discusses the challenges of restoring classic films and why the restorations take as much time as they do. Thank you for listening!
2021-10-062h 02
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 4Origin Stories: In this episode Tim and Jerry dig up the past and discuss the origins of Synapse Films and this very podcast. Thank you for listening!
2021-09-1543 min
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 3The Convention Chronicles: Flashback Weekend 2021. This episode we report back from Flashback Weekend and chat with some special friends who were in attendance. Thank you for listening!
2021-08-191h 09
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 2Tim and Jerry discuss Reel Zombies, Street Trash, Flashback Weekend, and the upcoming 4K releases of Demons and Demons 2. This month's special guest is Marc "The Fresh Prince of Darkness" Diamond from The Dwarves. Thanks for listening!
2021-07-121h 41
The Synapse Films PodcastEpisode 1Welcome to the first episode of The Synapse Films Podcast! In this episode, our host Tim O'Saben discusses the Synapse releases of "Slaughter of the Innocents" and "Undertaker" with Synapse Films co-owner Jerry Chandler and team member Ryan Olson. Thanks for listening!
2021-06-091h 40