This week we're joined by the wonderful Paul Gannon (@PaulGannonShow) for a chat about ghost hunting, fan culture, "sweat trousers", songs about wearable technology, and more! It's a real delight of an episode, which oscillates between matters both deep and profoundly shallow - you're definitely going to enjoy it. You can find Paul on Twitter at @PaulGannonShow, and make sure to check out the CheapShow podcast @TheCheapShowPod too. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leig...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 45 min
On this episode, we chat with the absolutely delightful Miles Luna (@TheMilesLuna) about a variety of equally delightful things: notable nightmares, when dinosaurs get divorced, our 2020 Spotify wrapped-s, FLCL, a fantastic new entry in the What's Poppin' theme song cavalcade of horrors, butt pasta, and much more! We had a great time and we know you will too. Or else, as usual. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at ...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 48 min
On this two hour peach of an episode, we're joined by the lovely paranormal expert, Rachel Sam Evans, for a lively conversation that covers all the bases: serial killers, quantum entanglement, satanism, chaos magic, and most exciting: a deep dive into the nitty gritty of managing corporate social media accounts! It's great. You'll like it. Or else. Check out Paranormal Caught on Camera on the Travel channel and follow Rachel on Twitter/Instagram @rachelsamevans! Follow us on Twitter at @leighton...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 56 min
On 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 @bwe...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 39 min
Need a pick-me-up this week? Listen to this episode featuring Planet Booty’s own Dylan Charles Germick, who may just be the single most positive and life-affirming dude you’ve ever met. We talk with Dylan about dancing babies, Myspace, staying positive in a negative world, and, of course, booty shaking. There’s a lot of love in this episode and it’s gonna make your day better - we guarantee it! Find Planet Booty at @planetbooty on socials, and check out their music videos at youtube.com/planetbo...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 19 min
This episode has EVERYTHING: our special guest Bruce Greene (@brucegreene), Lee Pace's beautiful face, clocking in at antifa.com , fancy liverwurst, tasteless blasphemy, and, as promised, the highly anticipated return of Lemons! Don't miss it. 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.
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 41 min
We're back with our producer, Jerik Centeno, for a chaotic and, frankly, very sexual episode. We revisit Jerik's Bit Corner, including Spamalot, What's in Your DM's, and Twitter Drafts. Other topics discussed include Blade 2, Brian's upcoming marijuana usage, the porn version of American Dad, public bathrooms, and, of course, foot stuff. It's a wild ride, but you're gonna like it, though, don't listen with kids nearby -- this one's NC-17 at least . Follow Jerik on Instagram @jerikcenteno and fin...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 30 min
We're back with more science chat on this stunner of an episode with data scientist, comedian, and circus performer, Andrea Jones-Rooy. We talk with Andrea about vegan nut cheese, dad rock, standardized testing, the emotional reality of going to grad school, and a whole lot more. We learned a lot from talking with Andrea, and she's an absolute gem - you're gonna love this whole episode for sure. Get tickets for Suzy and Leighton's Halloween charity livestream The Witching Hour at witchinghourliv...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Whew, is this one a doozy! We're joined by dear friend and Halloween Queen, Suzy Berhow (@Mort3mer), for a lovely little chat about why you can't let your family have your skeleton, throwing candy at children, dealing with heavy messages, the ultimate fate of Rasputin's most upsetting body part, and vore! Wait. I meant 'more'. Definitely typed more. Not vore. There's none of that. We also set the new record for our latest introduction AND break new ground re: What's Poppin-gate. You won't want t...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 36 min
Once 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...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 28 min
It’s another “things get real” episode, with guest, Jonathan Young! We discuss toxic fandoms, the music business, the Normal Conquest of England, Tokyo Ghoul, and a lot more. If you like episodes with a lot of honest how-the-sausage-gets-made moments, this one’s for you. Find Jonathan at youtube.com/jonathanyoungmusic and @jonathanyoungmusic on socials. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at ...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 40 min
It’s an episode full of science talk! We chat with science writer, Kate Gammon, about air quality, parenting little kids, banana slugs, magic shows, the Pacific Northwest, long distance relationships, and much more. Brian and Kate have been friends for a long time and this episode is full of heartwarming camaraderie, which is sure to be a hit with anyone who likes good vibes – which you do. Follow Kate on Twitter at @kategammon and on Instagram at @katestogam. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonni...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Brian starts things off at a low point, and things get worse from there. There's something for everyone in this episode, and by "something for everyone" we mean "nothing for anyone." Buckle up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2020•38 min
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 @leighton night. Y...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 34 min
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_n...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 40 min
On today's absolute treat of an episode, we're joined by our dear friend and artist/designer extraordinaire Arthur Doyle AKA Lazerhorse for a lovely chat about water park disasters, strange Nova Scotian pharmacies, child gambling rings, the various crimes of the band TWRP, living/laughing/loving, and more. It's great. You'll like it. Follow Art on Twitter at @thelazerhorse and on Instagram at @lazerhorse. Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Br...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 40 min
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...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 7 min
It'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 t...
Aug 28, 2020•47 min
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...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 42 min
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 ...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Welcome 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 source...
Aug 07, 2020•52 min
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 Twit...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 35 min
On 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 leighto...
Jul 24, 2020•47 min
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 ...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 27 min
No 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 i...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min
On this doozy of an episode, we have a chat with absurdly talented actress/musician/filmmaker/lovely friend Janina Gavankar about the wild tale of us meeting, the creative process, perfectionism, Drum Corps, the mysterious Netflix calculator, and more. It's delightful and we hope you enjoy it. Also be sure to check out Janina and Russo Schelling's short horror film "Stucco" on Youtube! If you like body horror, practical special effects, and things that are just really damn good, you'll love it. ...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 40 min
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 ...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 33 min
OMG what a great episode!!! We got THE Gene Park, the gaming reporter from the Washington Post, to talk to us about which games make us emotional, Zoom/non-Zoom orgies, why Dan Avidan’s parents are great, and our favorite obscure video games. Gene is a wonderful guy and this is probably the best episode yet - you gotta hear this! Follow Gene on Instagram and Twitter at @genepark, and follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter and Ins...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 29 min
It’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) an...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min
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 Twi...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 33 min
