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Motel Hell

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Welcome to Motel Hell where we discuss obscure movies, weird music, sexual fetishes, video games and manga. Join us each episode for a new topic of interest, long digressions and sexual tension.
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BDMFT #35.2: The Best Video Games and Manga from 2022

In the second half of this BDMFT series the boys discuss the video games, manga and anime they enjoyed most in 2022. Some of these things are new release, but most aren't. Tune in to hear reviews of Blasphemous, God of War Ragnarok, Doom Eternal, Cultic, Chainsaw Man, No Longer Human, and many more!

Feb 03, 20231 hr 5 min

BDMFT #35.1: The Best Records of 2022

In the first part of the BDMFT wrap-up, Dick Fetti digs into the disco box for his favorite records of 2022. Disco Box Recommendations: Blocks & Escher - Shot in the Dark EP 12" - R&S Cerebral Rot - Excretion of Mortality LP/CD - 20 Buck Spin Charli XCX – Crash LP/CD - Asylum Records Clarity - Basalt EP 12" - UVB-76 Overlook - Lost Souls Club EP 12" - UVB-76 Phobophilic - Enveloping Absurdity LP/CD - Prosthetic Purity Ring - Graves MP3 - Self-Released

Jan 22, 20231 hr 20 min

64: The Best and Worst of 2022

The boys are back at again to discuss their favorite movies, shows and concerts of 2022. To start things off they review "Barbarian", the 2022 film by Zach Cregger.

Jan 08, 20231 hr 41 min

63: Tech Itch Part 3: Find Your Darkness

Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo conclude their series on Tech Itch, covering the records from "The Diagene EP" (Tech Itch Recordings, 2002) to "Another Life/Melt" (Over Shadow, 2021). The boys hope you've come to enjoy the nearly 30 year career of Tech Itch half as much as they do! To kick things off the boys review "Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance" by Kenji Misumi (1972).

Sep 04, 20221 hr 50 min

62: Tech Itch Part 2: The Rukus

This episode the boys return to the discography of Tech Itch (Mark Caro), covering the era from Tech Itch's first album "Diagnostics" from 1999 (Moving Shadow) to his second MSX EP, "The Risin" from 2003.

Jun 17, 20221 hr 40 min

BDMFT #34: Elden Ring

It was only a matter of time... join Dick Fetti and the Beardo this week to discuss Hidetaka Miyazaki's masterpiece, "Elden Ring". A largely spoiler free discussion, but play it first before listening.

Apr 15, 20221 hr 21 min

61: Technical Itch Discography Overview Part 1: The Virus

The boys are back with part 1 of their 3 part series on d'n'b maestro Technical Itch (Mark Caro). Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo discuss the history of drum & bass, the origin of Dick's obsession with the same, and begin their exhaustive discussion of Tech Itch's discography.

Apr 08, 20222 hr 3 min

BDMFT #33: The Best Records and Video Games of 2021

A little delayed but it's here now, Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo's favorite records, manga and video games of 2021. Disco Box Recommendations: Anatomia – Corporeal Torment LP – Me Saco Un Ojo Records Bo Burhnam - Inside CD - Imperial Charli XCX – Good Ones - Asylum Records Charli XCX – New Shapes - Asylum Records Karim Maas & Stave – Godless LP – UVB-76 Metadevice – Turba CD – New Approach Overlook – UVB76​-​018 12” – UVB-76 Shackleton – Departing Like Rivers 2xLP – Woe To the Septic Heart!...

Feb 16, 20222 hr 11 min

BDMFT #32: The Best Records and Video Games of 2020

Only a year delayed, this week the boys discuss their favorite records and video games from 2020. Hopefully you'll find these recommendations evergreen. Disco Box Recommendations: Ai Aso – The Faintest Hint LP – Ideologic Organ Autechre – SIGN LP – Warp Records Clarity – UVB76-016 12” – UVB-76 Gremlinz, Jesta & Kalu / Friske – Monolith / City Limits 12” - DROOGS Grunt – Spiritual Eugenics 2xLP – Freak Animal Hannah Diamond – Reflections LP – PC Music Internal Rot – Grieving Birth LP – Iron L...

Jan 30, 20221 hr 39 min

60: The Best and Worst of 2021

This week the boys get personal and discuss their favorite and least favorite moments, movies, and manga from 2021. And to kick things off they review the mess that is Ruggero Deodato's "Ballad in Blood" (2016).

Jan 23, 20221 hr 47 min

BDMFT #31: Regis, Dreamy Harbor, Carrier and Control (PS5)

The first episode of the Bearded Dick's Musical Fun Time of 2022. To star the year off right Dick Fetti reviews Birmingham Techno legend Regis's first album, "Gymnastics", Tresor compilation "Dreamy Harbor" and a techno/d'n'b crossover EP by Carrier (Positive Centre and Overlook). Then the Beardo gives his thoughts on the remaster of Control, out now on PS5. Disco Box Recommendations: Regis - Gymnastics CD/2x12" - Downwards, 1996 V/A - Dreamy Harbor CD/3x12" - Tresor, 2017 Carrier - 47017 12" - ...

Jan 09, 20221 hr 5 min

59: Black Christmas aka Black X-Mas aka Getting Dumber

Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti return to complain about more horror remakes they knew would be bad. This week they discuss Bob Clark's 1974 Christmas horror masterpiece "Black Christmas" and both the 2006 and 2019 remakes by Glen Morgan and Sophia Takal, respectively. Let's get dumb!

Dec 30, 20211 hr 45 min

58: An Interview With Unclean, Finnish Power Electronics Artist

After a year of delays Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo are proud to present their interview with Mika T. aka Unclean. Hailing from Oulu, Unclean has been delivering filth for over a decade in the fine tradition of Finnish power electronics. The following tracks are sampled in this episode: Penetration from "Obscenities" - Filth & Violence, 2011 Tunnusta olevasi syntinen from "Syntiinlankeemus" - Filth & Violence, 2015 Who Are You from "Syntiinlankeemus" - Filth & Violence, 2015 Buring ...

Dec 23, 20211 hr 36 min

BDMFT #30: Forest Drive West, Ricardo Vilalobos, Peverelist and BEASTARS

The Bearded Dick's Musical Fun Time is back to it's regular programing after an extended hiatus. This week Dick Fetti talks UK bass, microhouse and techno and Ben get's into his fursona to discuss Paru Itagaki's manga series "BEASTARS". Come get yiffy with us! Disco Box Recommendations: Forest Drive West – Dualism EP 12" - Livity Sound, 2021 Ricardo Villalobos – Thé Au Harem D'Archimède CD/3x12" - Perlon, 2004 Peverelist – Tessellations CD/2xLP - Livity Sound, 2017

Dec 11, 20211 hr 16 min

57: Unsolved Murders Updates

The boys are back and this time with updates on previously covered unsolved murders. Specifically, Dick Fetti delivers some new facts and clarity regarding the murder of Ebby Steppach, the Dupont de Ligonnès family murders and Toyah Cordingley. Check out episodes #24, #41 and #52 for additional information. And to kick things off right the boys review the new-ish 4K re-release of Daria Argento's 1977 classic "Suspiria".

Nov 30, 202153 min

56.2: The Hellraiser Series Part 2: Deadest

Part two of our discussion on the Hellraiser film franchise. This episode we cover "Hellraiser: Bloodline" through "Hellraiser: Judgment". It's all downhill from here...

Nov 24, 202157 min

56: The Hellraiser Series Part 1: To Hell and Back

Part one in a two part discussion between Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo about the entire Hellraiser film series. This episode covers: "Hellraiser: Revelations"; "Hellraiser"; "Hellbound: Hellraiser II"; and "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth". "Just in time" for spooky season when we recorded, this upload was a bit delayed :P

Nov 15, 20211 hr 9 min

55: Pulse: Ghosts On The Interweb

This episode Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo discuss the legendary J-horror film "Pulse" by Kiyoshi Kurosawa (2001) and it's legendarily bad American remake, creatively titled "Pulse" (2006). The boys' pain becomes your pain.

Apr 03, 20211 hr 35 min

54: The Best and Worst of 2020

Four months since our last episode and a month since it was recorded, here's the Motel Hell wrap-up of 2020. Don't worry, the pandemic is ignored in favor in-depth discussion of the Halloween, Resident Evil and Twin Peaks franchises. Plus a review of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "Cure".

Jan 09, 20211 hr 51 min

BDMFT #29: The Best Records of 2018 and 2019

In this final installment of "The Best Records of the Decade" Dick Fetti recommends drum & bass albums, hard trance singles and a lot of noisy racket. Come and take a listen! Best of 2018: Blocks & Escher - Something Blue MP3/12" - Metalheadz 4 6 2 5 - 4625-001 12" - 4 6 2 5 Throat - Bareback - CD/LP - Svart VIRTUAL SELF - Angel Voices MP3 - Self-Released Vomitor - Pestilent Death CD/LP - Hells Headbangers Best of 2019 Kiran Arora - Formication CDr - Prose Nagge Psychedelic Speed Freaks ...

Sep 06, 20201 hr 5 min

53: What Did the Succubus Say to the Dover Demon?

Dick Fetti and Ben the almost Beardo have finally been able to reunite (in a safe, socially distanced way) to record again in person. They laugh, they cry, they fart... a lot. Ben the Beardo discusses supernatural interlopers the Dover Demon and the Van Meter Visitor and Dick Fetti gives an in-depth history lesson on succubi and first wife of Adam, Lilith. But to kick things off the boys review Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers by Dominique Othenin-Girard [1989].

Aug 31, 20201 hr 37 min

BDMFT #28: The Best Records of 2017

Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo bring you the second to last episode in this multipart series. You get pop music, harsh noise, drum & bass and a film score. We promise all the recommendations are good! (subjective) Best of 2017: Boy Harsher - Country Girl 12" - Ascetic House Charli XCX - Pop 2 digital - Asylum Records Linekraft - Apocalypse Factory CD - Aussat Mania - Little Pieces of Violence CD - Phage Overlook - Smoke Signals LP - UVB-76 Pessimist - Pessimist CD/LP - Blackest Ever Black Han...

Jun 28, 20201 hr 6 min

52: The Unsolved Murder of Toyah Cordingley

This week the boys travel to Cairns, Australia to discuss the unsolved murder of Toyah Cordingley. Dick Fetti lays out all of the information available about Toyah, the crime and the subsequent investigation. He also apologizes for his poor pronunciation of Australian names and words.

Jun 19, 20201 hr 7 min

BDMFT #27: The Best Records of 2016

The COVID plague might be slowing Motel Hell down but it hasn't stopped it! This week Dick Fetti pontificates about his favorite records from 2016. There's a heavy emphasis on the light and breezy, but some more obscure pics too. Lots of good recommendations for summer weather. Come check it out! Best of 2016: Blood Incantation - Starspawn CD/LP - Dark Descent Homemade Weapons & Red Army - Sleep Terror EP 12" - Samurai Lust For Youth - Compassion CD/LP - Sacred Bones Rihanna - ANTI CD/LP - W...

May 29, 20201 hr 18 min

51: Interview With a Tattoo Artist and Foreclosed Property Cleaner

This week Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo interview Philadelphia tattoo artist Ian Coyle, from Wildheart Tattoo, about his job, his inspiration and his process. The boys also talk to Ian about the knowledge and cool objects he's acquired as a foreclosed property cleaner and manager. Did you know there's dildo in every home? Listen to find out more! And don't forget to check Ian out at @juicetattuice and his shop at @wildheart_tattoo.

May 09, 20201 hr 7 min

BDMFT #26: The Best Records of 2015

Dick Fetti is back to gush about all the great records of 2015 including the amazing album "Emotion" by Carly Rae Jepsen, the bubblegum bass/vocal trance classic "Hi" by Hannah Diamond and two fantastic albums by Mikko Aspa. The boys are all over the place and are ready to take you with them. Best of 2015: Am Not - Unpunished CD - Unrest Productions BRAIDS - Deep in the Iris CD/LP - Arbutus Carly Rae Jepse - E-MO-TION CD - Interscope Clandestine Blaze - New Golgotha Rising CD/LP - Northern Herit...

May 03, 20201 hr 43 min

50: Urethral Sounding As A Means To Vore

50 episodes, 2 and half years, and no sign of stopping! Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo are here to stay. This week the boys are devoured into the giant belly of a DeviantArt dragon to explore vore and hit the BME forums to give you all the info on urethral sounding they can handle. It's a wild ride, so use caution. And remember, play safe!

Apr 26, 20201 hr 11 min

BDMFT #25: The Best Records of 2014

2014 was a hell of year for music and Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo are here to remind you of the best records you already love and some you probably missed. Join the boys and celebrate the noise! (actually it's mostly nice music this year) Best of 2014: Cassegrain - Blood Distributed As Pure Color 12" - Prologue FKA twigs - LP1 CD/LP - Yung Turks Godflesh - A World Only Lit By Fire CD/LP/Cassette - Avalanche/Hydra Head High Functioning Flesh - A Unity of Miseries LP - A Misery of Unities - DKA ...

Apr 23, 20201 hr 14 min

49: Rumors and News from the Bunker!

Hello all you quarantined people! Submit to the sound of Motel Hell. YOU MUST SUBMIT. The boys are here to bring all of the weird, non-Corona Virus related news you can handle. So open a can of beans and light a quarantine spliff. It's Motel Hell time bb!

Apr 11, 20201 hr 25 min

BDMFT #24: The Best Records of 2013

It's the podcast with more false starts than the movie adaptation of "At the Mountains of Madness", Motel Hell / BDMFT is back! Even without COVID-19 turning America into a wasteland, the hosts of BDMFT are riddled with health issues. But they've braved the pandemic ridden streets and ignored their personal problems to bring you this new episode on the best records of 2013. So get ready and listen up for some grindcore, UK Bass, and all sorts of techno! Best of 2013: Aosoth - IV : Arrow in Heart...

Mar 17, 20201 hr 58 min
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