Movie Meltdown - Episode 285 This week we do some more loitering around a convention, but along the way we also talk with Kristina Klebe about a couple of her latest movies. Plus we invite Kristina to co-host our Sofa Theater discussion, as we talk about Kai Wai Wong's film " In the Mood for Love ". Plus as we clarify, that noise was just a chair moving, we also mention... frames to die for, William Sadler, a pig wearing lederhosen, cinematography, Chop Top goes to Arby's, shooting on-location, ...
Sep 15, 2014•1 hr 9 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #16 - Attack of Steve Katz This week features "live" coverage of VinylFest featuring our interview with Steve Katz, founding member of Blood, Sweat and Tears , The Blues Project , American Flyer and The Even Dozen Jug Band . Not only an impressive musician and songwriter, Steve has also worked as a producer (producing three of Lou Reed's albums!) as well as working on the industry side of the business as East Coast Director of A&R and Vice President of Mercury...
Sep 09, 2014•1 hr 36 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #15 - Attack of The Wans This we we’re back "live" from Forecastle 2014 as we bring you our continuing coverage including our segment with “The Wans”. And as we bask in the sun of the grassy knoll, we also discuss… reverberating through the ambionic fluid, who’s that lady, The Kinks, Physical Graffiti, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Richard Pryor, areas to throw Frisbees and take naps, sounding like Jack White, Zombies, Average White Band, The Wh...
Aug 29, 2014•1 hr 19 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 284 This week we are coming to you "live" from Fandomfest 2014 where we talk to actor George Wendt about his movie roles over the years. Plus we let our crew ramble on about the celebrities they saw that weekend... and their favorite specific body parts. Warning : This portion maybe inappropriate for children... or anyone who still has a little decency left in them. And as we gather around the haunted table, we also mention… Into the Woods, a 17-Carat Diamond Ring, racco...
Aug 22, 2014•1 hr 38 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 283 This week we welcome special guest co-host Greg Sestero, better known to many people as Mark from The Room . We discuss his early days getting into acting and how he met Tommy Wiseau and came to be involved in the making of his infamous film. Plus we hear about Greg documenting all these stories in his book - The Disaster Artist , about the making of The Room . Plus we gladly welcome Greg to sit-in for our Sofa Theater discussion on an arguably "bad" movie from a you...
Aug 16, 2014•1 hr 20 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 282 More coverage from our own "Cryptid Carnival" including our interview with Ron Schildknecht, the director of "The Legend of the Pope Lick Monster". But before that, we let Sterling loose with a microphone to harass carnival patrons. Along the way he gets involved in some amazing conversations that involve weighty topics like religion, drugs, fairies, aliens, and of course Cryptozoology. Then he and Bryan sit down to get a caricature "action shot" of them podcasting. ...
Aug 10, 2014•1 hr 13 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 281 This week, we are coming to you "live" from our own weird festival the Cryptid Carnival ! Featuring a cryptid-themed, art show, live music, a dancing yeti, a homeless frogman, little furry creatures, artists, movie talk, belly dancers and so much more!! And as playful banter leads to amazing stories, we also discuss... devil tomato creatures, ballerinas or witches, a world class Grandma, Slint member run-ins, crack in a tub, Ethan Embry, cryptid architecture?, Razonb...
Aug 05, 2014•51 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #14 - Attack of Houndmouth This episode we are coming to you "live" from Forecastle fest 2014. And as we build our own group effort soundtrack, we also visit special guest Angryblue who designed this year’s Forecastle poster. Plus an extra special guest appearance by artist - Miss Happy Pink. Then we sit down with this week’s special guest co-hosts - Zak Appleby and Shane Cody from Houndmouth . We discuss how the band came together as well as their musical influen...
Jul 28, 2014•1 hr 20 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 280 This week we’re joined by special guest co-host Hal Sparks. You may know Hal as a stand-up comic, an actor, a musician… he is a man of many talents. But this episode he sits down with us to reminisce about growing up in a small town, and his struggle to make it all the way to Los Angeles. And the personal conviction it takes to work in the entertainment industry. Plus we discuss some of the movies that inspired and entertained him over the years And along the way, we...
Jul 18, 2014•1 hr 22 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 279 This week we’ll be revisiting our most recent trip to WonderFest. But this won’t be just any old episode, no this will be a special crossover session with the guys from "Tower of Technobabble". As we join them for a simultaneous podcast effort – and right in the middle of their "Guinness Book of World Record" attempt to break the record for longest uninterrupted webcast. Join us for our extra ridiculous conversations as they haven’t slept for 20 hours at the point of...
Jul 13, 2014•1 hr 24 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 278 This week we come to you "live" from the "Days of the Dead" convention in Indianapolis. As usual, we stake our claim right in the middle of the action, and not only reminisce about our celebrity run-ins of the day, but also talk to other passers-by and get the general consensus of horror fans. And as we plead with older celebrities - to stop falling down, we also mention… lose the bandana, the Frankennipple incident, P.J. Soles, I don’t sweat… I glisten, Polly Hollid...
Jul 05, 2014•1 hr 22 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 277 This week we sit down with one of the most interesting guests we’ve ever had… Joe Alves. He’s an artist, production designer, art director, second unit director, sculptor, director… you name it, if it’s related to bringing a movie to life – Joe’s probably done it. He’s best know for his work on the “Jaws” series of films, but over the years he’s worked on some of the biggest movies in Hollywood, including Forbidden Planet, Torn Curtain, Mutiny on the Bounty, Sleeping...
Jun 28, 2014•1 hr 3 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 276 This week we are coming to you "live" from The Connection Theater with none other then The Goddess herself… Miss Judy Tenuta. We discuss growing up in her large family, and just what led her down the road of comedy. Plus all the unusual situations that arose as she moved to Los Angeles, and the campy (and sometimes forgotten) movies she ended up making over the years. All that, plus the wonders of “The Bagel of Love”! And as we discuss the pressures of being the Aphr...
Jun 20, 2014•1 hr 9 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 275 Coming to you "live" from the 25th annual WonderFest! This week we welcome special guest co-host, film and TV designer Eric Chu, to sit in with us for our discussion about Gareth Edwards’ version of "Godzilla". Plus we hang around for a bonus segment where we address all the other problems in Hollywood. And as we enjoy the simple pleasures of a balloon, we also mention… Gerry Anderson, Monsters, The Enterprise, Space 1999, Wrestling match, Peter Sellers, the kiss of ...
Jun 15, 2014•1 hr 53 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 274 This week features coverage from the 25th annual WonderFest! Featuring not only our usual shenanigans but also our interview with modelmaker and sculptor Carol Bauman! She’s worked for years as a creature creator and modeler with companies like Lucasfilm’s “ Industrial Light & Magic” as well as “Kerner Optical” and “Kernerworks”. Plus we visit with horror host Doctor Gangrene and discuss movies both old and new. And we unveil the new Movie Meltdown T-Shirt and an...
Jun 08, 2014•1 hr 21 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 273 Recorded "live" out on the street amongst parking cars, passers-by and the occasional cat or opossum, we ignore all that (for the most part) and just talk movies. And as the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew team-up rages on, we also discuss… Black Caesar, Emma Stone, The Man with the X-Ray Eyes, Ant-Man, being passionate,Scarlett Johansson, Hell up in Harlem, Captain America : The Winter Soldier, Gina Carano, a what-if story, Stan Lee cameos, Three Days of the Condor, Lucy,...
May 30, 2014•1 hr 10 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #13 - Attack of John Doe! This week we are back to build another interesting and eclectic movie soundtrack. And as we work in referneces to a certain current blockbuster we also feature this week's installment of " The Killer Five " provided by none other then punk rock icon - JOHN DOE! So settle in as we assemble an amazing mixture of music that ranges from the heyday of the L.A. punk scene... to 80's action staples... to breakthrough indie films... to spaghetti ...
May 23, 2014•1 hr 3 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 272 This week we hang out and watch Odd Thomas ... and bake cookies... and talk trash about random movies and celebrities. And have a lot of fun. And while we Google bats and girl’s vaginas, we also discuss... laser battle fights, being abandoned in a laundry mat, fake Feldman, the ugliest wallpaper ever, Dreamcatcher, Joe Lynch, Emma Stone, hot-wiring cars, eating clay, old lazer guns, scanning the whole movie, bad wigs, Sahara, won’t make a decision, Shawn of the Dead,...
May 16, 2014•1 hr 52 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 271 This week we discuss upcoming geek activities before launching into this week's Sofa Theater feature: The Ninth Configuration directed by William Peter Blatty. Including interviews with the stars of the movie Scott Wilson and Tom Atkins! And while we enjoy the aroma of new things and possibilities, we also mention... Exorcist 3, shock therapy, doing selfless things, becoming a Catholic, Falcon Crest, Legion, a mechanical bird, we're all God's bitch, printed fries, th...
May 09, 2014•1 hr 53 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #12 - Attack of Richard Band! This week we return to build another killer soundtrack with none other then special guest co-host - composer Richard Band! Richard has composed more then 70 film scores including... Re-Animator, the Puppet Master series, The Pit & The Pendulum, Ghoulies, The Arrival, Castle Freak, The House on Sorority Row, Shrunken Heads, The Day Time Ended, Laserblast and so many more. He comes from a family of filmmakers and we discuss his upbr...
May 02, 2014•1 hr 17 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 270 After a horrendous winter, the weather finally gets nice, so to celebrate Fred builds a fire in his backyard and we hang out, make s'mores and talk about movies... amongst other things. And as we congratulate one of the gang for conquering their Peep problem, we also discuss… the great debates, Hang your Hat on the Wind, a backup plan, Oldboy, J.K. Rowling, Ballad of the Sad Café, Hermione and Ron, I have a funny story about monkeys…, bombarded with pecan pies, you k...
Apr 24, 2014•1 hr 40 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #11 - Attack of Ookla the Mok! This week we are coming to you “ live ” from ConGlomeration , where we hang out with Rand and Adam, otherwise known as the band: Ookla the Mok! They are a musical duo with an interesting history in the business as well as mass amounts of geek knowledge that make them fit right in on our show. So we not only discuss pop culture references in music and movies, but along the way… we also build a terrific soundtrack. And as we all attemp...
Apr 17, 2014•1 hr 52 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 269 This week we welcome filmmaker Michael Fitzer into the group as we sit down to tackle The Grind topic ‘o the week: Hollywood Dynasties. We address the families that continue to work in the entertainment industry. And somewhere along the way, we mention… Gattaca, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Pursuit of Happyness, what the hell happened to Chris Makepeace?, Happy Accidents, Hitler’s painting career, rays of light coming from your head, Martin Mull, Noah, Lo...
Apr 11, 2014•2 hr 5 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 268 This week we are coming to you "Live" from Wizard World: Louisville. Featuring our discussions with Robert Hays and Scott Wilson! Plus our coverage of other convention-related moments. And as we dodge Michael Rooker we also mention... a Pinkie Pie person, the number of Lokis, raising awareness about Parkinson's Disease, bouncing a quarter off that ass, I've never seen a Simon before, the reptilians, free mints, Jason Momoa, super excite, Power of Love 487 times, see ...
Apr 04, 2014•1 hr 11 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 267 This week we head back to one of those conventions we always go to, and we loiter around with two of our favorite people - Andy and Ken! Then we hang out with this week's special guest co-hosts - L.C. Holt and Lane Hughes! They are two actors who have been in quite a few films including Pop Skull , VHS and VHS 2 ... but these days they are better known as the lamb mask and the fox mask from You're Next ! So we take this opportunity to sit down and not only talk about...
Mar 28, 2014•1 hr 30 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 266 It's the 6th annual "Oscar Meltdown"! And this year, we were caught in an ice storm on Oscar night, and very quickly OSCAR MADNESS sets in! Pure insanity caused by the coverage. Or maybe it was all the pork products? Either way, ridiculousness ensues. So listen... if you dare! (A note from your host: I've said it before, and I'll say it again this year - This is NOT a good "starter episode". These episodes are for hardcore veterans of "Movie Meltdown", specifically t...
Mar 21, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #10 - Attack of Wes Anderson! This week Movie Meltdown's Attack of the Killer Soundtrack is coming to you "live" from Wes Fest ! Which was a large scale Wes Anderson theme party at The New Vintage . And this is a very special Attack episode, because it's the first time we've ever featured musicians actually performing their favorite songs from a soundtrack - LIVE right here on the show! It was an amazing line-up of bands and we captured our own version of the even...
Mar 14, 2014•1 hr 18 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 265 This week we head to "The River City Festival of Films" where we hang out with the organizers of the event, have a "Marlena Moment" update and then round things out with our own Peter Weller moment, so to speak, as we talk to the man himself. And as we come to the realization that we are just a magnet for strange and hilarious occurences, we also discuss... RoboCop, Owensboro, Adam Ant... Elia Kazan... and Jacques Cousteau, The Spectacular Now, Sherlock, trailers for...
Mar 07, 2014•1 hr
Movie Meltdown - Episode 264 This week we are coming to you "Live" from "The Old Spaghetti Factory" with the return of "The Yeti Spaghetti Show"!! We had pasta, a live Yeti wandering around, as well as our own signature drink. But the real trouble begins when we let the audience vote on how bad a film they would like to see. They bring about their own doom as they pick - the epic bad option. Yes, it's a little movie known as: "To Catch a Yeti", starring the one and only Meat Loaf. Once everyone ...
Feb 28, 2014•1 hr 27 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 263 This week we talk about movies, music and life in general with punk icon and actor... John Doe! John stars in the new independent film "Pleased to Meet Me", so we discuss his chemistry with co-star Aimee Mann, shooting movies in smaller cities, and playing someone in the music business vs. actually being in the music business. Plus of course we discuss his early days, his love of music, his decision to move to L.A., and the musical scene that formed the legendary ban...
Feb 21, 2014•1 hr 23 min
