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The Disc Connected

Ryan Verrillwww.spreaker.com
The Disc Connected is a podcast dedicated to all things Boutique Physical Media. There are weekly live shows discussing announcements from that week, occasional interviews with industry professionals, and bonus content when possible.

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Episodes

Boutique Blu Ray Interview with Amanda Reyes- Made for TV Mayhem

Amanda Reyes has been known for Made for TV Movies for years now. Her knowledge is unparalleled and she has helped curate releases for the masses that have garnered critical acclaim (including a recent Rondo win and a Shelf Shock Rewind Award!). Please listen to/watch this discussion as we dive deep into women in horror, emotional vulnerability, and introducing the idea of made for tv movies to an unsuspecting world! - Buy Amanda's book in the US: https://amzn.to/42EgbXD Buy the hardcover versio...

May 08, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 129

Re-Connected May the 4th, 2023: Announcements and Film Trivia with Dr. Will Dodson!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Dr. Will Dodson! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and then attacking each other with film knowledge! Join us! Hope to see you in the chat! - Will Dodson has an incredible list of accomplis...

May 05, 20234 hr 54 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Boutique Blu Ray Interview with Justin Beahm- Reverend Entertainment (Terror Vision/Paramount/more!)

Through his company Reverend Entertainment, Justin Beahm has a hand in a MASSIVE amount of physical media releases that are hitting the market. He has contributed to releases for Halloween, Big Trouble in Little China, Haunt, The Blob, Body Bags, Breakdown, Fade to Black, Blades, Willard, Video Violence, and countless others. Our episode dives deep into how special features are made, finding those vulnerable moments with actors from our favorite films, and so much more! Give it a watch or listen...

May 01, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 127

Re-Connected April 27th, 2023: Announcements and Synapse Discussion with Bobs Blurays!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Bob of Bobs Blurays! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and then discussing five of our favorite Synapse releases Join us! Hope to see you in the chat! - Visit Bobs Blu Rays on YouTube: http...

Apr 28, 20236 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Filmmaker Interview with John Campopiano (Pennywise: The Story of It/Snapper/Unearthed and Untold)

I am a huge fan of documentaries. I have always loved the ability to make a compelling narrative out of true life facts. John Campopiano is a Director that has made a quick name for himself with his involvement in Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary and now his latest is Pennywise: The Story of It. His work is really well done and I hope you enjoy this conversation. - John's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5864799/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_6_q_john%2520campopiano Buy Pennywise: The...

Apr 24, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Re-Connected April 20th, 2023: Announcements and Record Store Day Discussion with Terry East!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Terry East of the Flickering Waves Podcast and this very community! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and then discussing Record Store Day and our favorite film scores! Join us! Hope to see...

Apr 21, 20232 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 124

In Defense of the Genre Episode 2- Will Dodson V Wicked Vision Laurent Ohmansiek- 80s Action Flicks

This is the second episode of a tournament style series that debuted on the channel in March, 2023. This will be chaotic, dramatic, tense, and hilarious. Our two competitors have NO IDEA what to expect, and that alone will lead to some of the best improv imaginable. - Please bare witness to In Defense of the Genre Episode 2 as Dr. Will Dodson defends his Episode 1 victory (RIP Jeremy Long) against Laurent Ohmansiek of Wicked Vision in Germany! They are going to battle to be the reigning champion...

Apr 20, 20233 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 123

Boutique Blu Ray Interview with Ariel Esteban Cayer of Kani Releasing (Vinegar Syndrome Partner)!

Kani Releasing has been expanding their slate as a partner of OCN Distribution and Vinegar Syndrome since December, 2021. Their diverse offerings have been a bastion for fans of Asian cinema across countless genres. Ariel Esteban Cayer and Pearl Chan are the husband and wife duo behind these releases and I was able to interview them about their backgrounds, the future of Kani, and everything in between. Give it a watch! - Follow Kani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kani.releasing/ Follow...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 122

Re-Connected April 13th, 2023: Announcements and Discussion with Chris Haskell of They Live by Film!

This week we are joined by Chris Haskell of They Live by Film! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and then discussing the state of physical media on a larger overall discussion with the community! Join us! Hope to see you in the chat! - Visit They Live By Film here: https://www.theylivebyfilm.com/ Join the subreddit that helped spawn They Live By Film here: https://old.reddit.com/r/criterionconversation/ But most importantly: subscribe to They Live By Film here: https:/...

Apr 14, 20233 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Expanding Your Film Knowledge Through Film Criticism with William Bibbiani (Critic/Writer/Podcaster)

William Bibbiani is someone that I have been following for some time after hearing some of his analytical work on podcasts. He has been an incredibly insightful mind for films that I have not been able to see. I have wanted to have this conversation for a LONG time and I feel like it did not disappoint. I sincerely hope people take a lot away from this conversation. Watch films that are challenging. Analyze film. Push yourself to discover other cultures. Expand your knowledge. - Follow Bibbs on ...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Re-Connected April 6th, 2023: Announcements and Streaming Discussion with Dr. Will Dodson!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Dr. Will Dodson! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and then discussing streaming services- good/bad/ugly! Join us! Hope to see you in the chat! - Will Dodson has an incredible list of accom...

Apr 07, 20234 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Filmmaker Interview with Wizard Master/Dream Warrior Ira Heiden (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 + more)

Ira Heiden played a huge part in maybe the fan favorite of one of the most popular franchises of all time- A Nightmare on Elm Street. I was able to sit down with Ira for a short interview to discuss his history in films, his experiences at fan conventions, and even his lovely relationship with Brandon Lee. Ira is a wonderful presence and I am so very grateful for the time he gave me! - Subscribe to Ira on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheReelIraHeiden Follow Ira on Instagram: https://www.ins...

Apr 03, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Re-Connected March 30th, 2023: Announcements and Blu Ray WIshlists with Dan Kinem of VHS Hitfest!!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Dan Kinem of VHS Hitfest!! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and then discussing some titles that we want to see come to blu ray! Join us! Hope to see you in the chat! - Dan has been doing ...

Mar 31, 20232 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Boutique Blu Ray Interview with Director and Producer Elijah Drenner of Dekanalog!

Elijah Drenner is a huge name in the current home video market. He produces for Kino Lorber, Arrow Video, Vinegar Syndrome, and countless others... ALL WHILE RUNNING HIS OWN LABEL- Dekanalog. How does he do it? No, really- I am asking. How does he do it? Hopefully he gives you some of the answers you've been dying to hear. - Just the Discs interview with Elijah: https://youtu.be/jGG5Af3V-EY Dekanalog Website: https://www.dekanalog.com Buy Dekanalog discs through OCN: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/...

Mar 27, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Vinegar Syndrome Halfway to Black Friday Sale Flash preorder LIVE Reveals and Discussion with Celeste de la Cabra!

Join the LIVE reveal of the Halfway to Black Friday Sale titles at Vinegar Syndrome! - Follow Shelf Shock Rewind on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shelf_Shock Follow Shelf Shock Rewind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelfshockrewind/ Follow Shelf Shock Rewind on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelfShockRewind Follow Shelf Shock Rewind on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shelfshockrewind1231 - Become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/DiscConnected - Like the page and follow on Fa...

Mar 24, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 115

Re-Connected March 23rd, 2023: Announcements and Eggplant Mutilation (?) with Erica S!!!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Erica S of the Unsung Horrors Podcast and author of the new book- The Sweetest Taboo: An Unapologetic Guide to Child Kills in Film!! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and then discussing so...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 114

In Defense of the Genre Episode 1- Dr. Will Dodson Vs. Writer Jeremy Long BATTLE- Comedy TV Shows!!!

Tonight is the launch of a new pilot for a series on the channel. This will be chaotic, dramatic, tense, and hilarious. Our two competitors have NO IDEA what to expect, and that alone will lead to some of the best improv imaginable. - Please bare witness to In Defense of the Genre Episode 1 as Dr. Will Dodson and Comedian/Writer Jeremy Long battle for the title of reigning champion in our ring!!! As to be expected, you THE VIEWERS will have a MAJOR role to play in this battle! So please- join us...

Mar 22, 20232 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 113

Filmmaker Interview with Director Jeff Smith (Who Done It? The Clue Documentary)!!!

Jeff Smith is a Clue fan. Scratch that. He is a Clue SUPER fan. So much so that he set out to make an entire documentary- ON HIS OWN. Watch the video and check out Who Done It? today! - Documentary website: https://www.cluedoc.com Follow Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffcsmith Follow the doc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhoDoneItdoc Follow the doc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cluedocumentary/ Watch the Blu Ray bonus features here: https://www.cluedoc.com/s-projects-basic - ...

Mar 20, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Re-Connected March 16th, 2023: Announcements and Film Discussion with Celeste de la Cabra!!!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Celeste de la Cabra!! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and discussing five of our favorite boutique releases directed by female identifying directors!! It is going to be a blast! Join us! ...

Mar 17, 20233 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Boutique Blu Ray Interview with Contributor and Podcaster Bill Ackerman of Supporting Characters!!!

Bill Ackerman is a major inspiration of mine. He is a meticulous editor of interviews that are already far and away better than anything I could hope to accomplish. He puts his entire soul into finding the depths of individuals associated with home video, and truly does it for all of the right reasons. Please enjoy this conversation with Bill and subscribe to everything he puts out! - Supporting Characters: https://www.nowplayingnetwork.net/supportingcharacters Director's Club: https://www.direc...

Mar 13, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Re-Connected March 9th, 2023: Announcements and Discussions with Zach Bryant of They Live by Film!!!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Zach from They Live by Film! We are going to be going over the announcements from the week, sharing some our favorite female directed horror films, and discussing with chat! Join us! - Visit They Live By Film here: h...

Mar 10, 20232 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Boutique Podcast Roundtable with Chasing Labels and They Live by Film!!!

I threw out the idea to have a discussion with the two other groups that do very similar interviews as I do on this show. We were finally able to make it happen and it did not disappoint! I loved being able to discuss the nuances of these interviews, our experiences with rough guests, and the things that inspire us. PLEASE follow these two other groups. They are fantastic people and I love everything they produce! - All things Chasing Labels: https://linktr.ee/Chasing_Labels Visit They Live By F...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Re-Connected March 2nd, 2023: Announcements and Discussions with Dr. Will Dodson!!!!

e-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are once again joined by Dr. Will Dodson!! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and discussing five of our favorite scream queen performances! Come hang out with the dudes as they celebrate Women's appreciat...

Mar 03, 20233 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Re-Connected February 23rd, 2023: Announcements and Discussion on ’one actor’ films!!!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are all alone!! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and discussing my favorite films with a single actor!! It is going to be a blast! Join us! Hope to see you in the chat! - Become a patron here: https://w...

Feb 25, 20231 hr 53 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Shelf Shock Rewind Awards 2022!!! The Physical Media Awards Show to honor the best releases in 2022!

The awards show is brought to you by Steven Billings of Chasing Labels and Ryan Verrill of The Disc-Connected. For all things Chasing Labels: https://linktr.ee/Chasing_Labels For all things Disc-Connected: https://linktr.ee/discconnected - Follow Shelf Shock Rewind on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shelf_Shock Follow Shelf Shock Rewind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelfshockrewind/ Follow Shelf Shock Rewind on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelfShockRewind Follow Shelf Shock Rewind...

Feb 21, 20232 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Re-Connected February 16th, 2023: Announcements and David Lynch with John Stumpf!!!!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by John Stumpf!! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and discussing our favorite David Lynch projects!! It is going to be a blast! Join us! Hope to see you in the chat! - Follow John on Twitter:...

Feb 17, 20232 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Boutique Blu Ray Label Interview- Ryan Graveface and Brad Henderson of Terror Vision- LIVE Q&A!!

TERROR VISION is a company founded in late 2014 BY Ryan Graveface. Terror Vision works on three different ventures: releasing obscure movie soundtracks on vinyl, cd, and cassette, releasing films on blu-ray and VHS, and multiple physical locations to buy/rent physical media. Join us LIVE as we sit down with Ryan and Brad to discuss all things Terror Vision including their growth over the last year, Brad joining the team, Ryan's history with vinyl, and so much more!! - Terror Vision Website: http...

Feb 16, 20232 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Boutique Blu Ray Interview with Contributor and Asian Film Expert Frank Djeng!!!

Frank Djeng is a bit of a legend... He has worked in the industry for many, many years and has done everything from commentaries and producing actual physical releases to even translating subtitles himself. Frank works tirelessly with his regular day job and has contributed to countless projects over the years across many labels. Frank sat down for a wonderful discussion with me ranging from his specific explanations in commentaries to a reflection on physical media fans across the decades. Foll...

Feb 13, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Re-Connected February 9th, 2023: Announcements/Discussions/VS Sale with Celeste de la Cabra!!!!

Re-Connected is a weekly live show where we go over boutique blu ray announcements, physical media sales, and sometimes we go over unboxings/collection updates. We are a community of cult movie fans that enjoy getting together to discuss what is releasing. This week we are joined by Celeste de la Cabra!! We are going to be going over the announcements for the week and discussing everything our favorite documentaries!! It is going to be a blast! Following this, we will be discussing the Vinegar S...

Feb 10, 20233 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 102

A Beginner’s Guide to Hammer Horror: A Journey with Paul Farrell of Scream Addicts: Hammer Pub!!

Hammer is a British film production company that was founded in the 1930s and gained popularity in the mid 1950s with a string of innovative and experimental horror films. Paul Farrell just happens to be the perfect candidate to guide you along the winding path of Hammer Horror. - Listen to Paul on Dead Ringers: https://deadringerspodcast.com Listen to Paul on Scream Addicts: Hammer Pub: https://www.screamaddicts.com Read from Paul on Scriptophobic: https://scriptophobic.ca/category/articles/wri...

Feb 09, 20231 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 100
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