The BAMF Podcast

SideburnZombie

Hosted by Sideburnzombie, the undead video store clerk raised by his VCR babysitter. The BAMF Podcast dives headfirst into cult-fueled, nostalgia-dripping VHS mayhem, from horror and action to sci-fi and the beautifully unhinged B-movies out there. Each week we dust off a warped and moldy tape and remember why the ‘80s and ‘90s hit different. Join the Rewind Cult. Where we eat freezer-burned pizza rolls and argue over the best kill in Sleepaway Camp III.

  1. Spice World - Adding Some Spice to Rewind Roulette

    May 1

    Spice World - Adding Some Spice to Rewind Roulette

    This week on The BAMF Podcast with Sideburnzombie, is playing a new game called Rewind Roulette. Instead of picking a movie off the shelf, I reached into an old box of ticket stubs, shook ‘em up like a bottle of Yoo-Hoo. What came out? Spice World. Yeah… that one. The 1997 pop-culture fever dream starring the Spice Girls at the absolute peak of their powers, platform boots, Union Jack dresses, and enough “Girl Power” to short-circuit your VCR. Is it a movie? Is it a commercial? Or is it a chaotic time capsule of the late ‘90s that somehow feels like it was beamed in from another dimension? Maybe. So grab your lollipop mic, hop on the tour bus, and get ready to zig-a-zig-ah your way through one of the weirdest cult classics ever put to tape. One pull. No skips. Welcome to Rewind Roulette.

    37 min
  2. Fletch: Fake Names, Real Crimes, and Zero Shame

    Apr 24

    Fletch: Fake Names, Real Crimes, and Zero Shame

    Tonight, Sideburnzombie cracks open the case file on Fletch—the 1985 cult classic that proves you don’t need a badge to solve a crime… just a good disguise and a better attitude. Starring Chevy Chase at his most chaotic, Fletch follows an investigative reporter who gets offered money to commit a murder… and instead stumbles into a full-blown conspiracy packed with lies, disguises, and nonstop one-liners. So grab your notebook, pick a fake name, and try not to insult anyone too important… Because tonight’s investigation is anything but professional. Rewind and Be Kind.

    41 min
  3. Episode 23: Super Mario Bros. or Escape From Dinohattan

    Apr 10

    Episode 23: Super Mario Bros. or Escape From Dinohattan

    This week, Sideburnzombie cracks open one of the weirdest video game adaptations ever made, the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. Yeah… THAT one. We dig into the fungus-covered chaos of Dinohattan, try to figure out what the hell happened during production, and ask the big question: who was this movie actually for? In The Static Zone, we compare it to the modern animated Mario movie that finally got it right and think back to a time when this was all we had...and we liked it! Then in Will It VHS?, we break down how this bizarre cult classic could become a full-blown campaign in VHS: Virtual Hero Simulator. A game coming soon from BAMF Games and hitting the table at OttoCon June 6th. It’s weird.It’s messy.It’s covered in fungus…and it might just be badass. Rewind. Be Kind.

    45 min
  4. Enter the 36 Chambers: The Kung Fu Blueprint of Master Killer

    Mar 27

    Enter the 36 Chambers: The Kung Fu Blueprint of Master Killer

    Step inside the temple, Rewind Junkies, because this week we’re diving into The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (Master Killer), the kung fu classic that turned training into an art form and pain into power. Sideburnzombie breaks down why this 1978 Shaw Brothers masterpiece still hits today, how it helped shape the philosophy behind the Wu-Tang Clan, and why every modern action movie owes it a debt. We also get a cal from Mark. The true Master of Shaolin.Check him out in his linked podcast. Tales from the Dust Bin RPG. We’re talking brutal training chambers, real-deal martial arts, and the ultimate underdog glow-up. This isn’t just a movie…it’s a blueprint for becoming a badass. Rewind. Be Kind. Be Badass.

    39 min
  5. Dead Alive: The Goriest Movie in the Video Store?

    Feb 13

    Dead Alive: The Goriest Movie in the Video Store?

    This week Sideburnzombie cracks open one of the goriest cult films ever put on tape: Peter Jackson’s splatter classic Dead Alive (aka Braindead). Long before hobbits and Oscars, Jackson unleashed a zombie comedy so over-the-top it used 80 gallons of fake blood in its legendary lawnmower finale. We dig into the story of Lionel, his overbearing mother Vera, the infamous Sumarian rat-monkey, and how one infected bite turns a quiet neighborhood into a full-blown zombie massacre. We also explore why the film was banned or cut around the world, why its outrageous gore still works today, and how it might play as a VHS: Virtual Hero Simulator RPG scenario from BAMF Games. If you love cult cinema, splatter horror, and movies that proudly cross the line of good taste… this one’s for you. Cult Pick: Dead Alive The Static Zone: Does it still hold up? Can It VHS? Turning the movie into a tabletop adventure. So grab the lawnmower…because tonight we’re kicking zombie ass for the Lord. Remember you can rent this (YES!! Rent this) at the Sleepover Trading Co. in Catskill NY Rewind and Be Kind.

    25 min
  6. Episode 20: Frankenhooker - Let's Be Frank

    Jan 16

    Episode 20: Frankenhooker - Let's Be Frank

    Welcome back to an All New Season of The BAMF Podcast This week, we dive headfirst into the sticky, neon-lit madness of Frankenhooker - Frank Henenlotter’s gloriously unhinged VHS-era cult classic. In the Cult Pick of the Week, we break down why this outrageous horror-comedy still earns its place on the shelf, from its fearless commitment to pure grindhouse insanity to its legendary practical effects and zero-shame execution. Then we enter the Static Zone, asking the dangerous question: does it hold up? We put Frankenhooker under a modern lens, separating dated grime from timeless cult energy, and explain why some movies are not meant to age gracefully—they are meant to scar your memory forever. No prestige.No polish.Just raw VHS chaos, cult cinema history, and unapologetic love for the weird. Rewind and Be Kind.

    35 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    The Very Badass BAMF Holiday Special

    Tune in and tune out for a very special holiday episode. Tonight we have some of the best folks who have stopped by the video store this year and some new. We talk about movies that take place at Christmas, Classic Christmas and Holiday themed episodes we grew up watching. Sit back and relax, its the holidays so dont make me nuts. Rewind and Be Kind.

    50 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    Episode 18: Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D.: Kabuki Justice in the BAMF Video Store

    This week on BAMF - Badass Movie Friday, Sideburnzombie cracks open the VHS vault to salute one of Troma’s strangest, wildest, and most gloriously unhinged creations: Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. Is it offensive?Yep.Is it messy?Absolutely.Is it badass? Hell. Yes. Join us as we break down Kabukiman’s chaotic rise to power, his parasols of doom, and every absurd wire-fu stunt that made this 1990 fever dream into a cult classic. Tune into the show for: The Cult Pick of the Week: Why Kabukiman is Troma at its peak: loud, sleazy, campy, and proud.The Static Zone: Does the movie still hold up in 2025? Or should it have stayed behind the bead curtain at the video store? Then we close the shop, wipe the greasepaint off the counter, and get ready for next week’s dive into cinematic chaos. Rewind and Be Kind.

    24 min
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About

Hosted by Sideburnzombie, the undead video store clerk raised by his VCR babysitter. The BAMF Podcast dives headfirst into cult-fueled, nostalgia-dripping VHS mayhem, from horror and action to sci-fi and the beautifully unhinged B-movies out there. Each week we dust off a warped and moldy tape and remember why the ‘80s and ‘90s hit different. Join the Rewind Cult. Where we eat freezer-burned pizza rolls and argue over the best kill in Sleepaway Camp III.

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  • Creator
    SideburnZombie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © SideburnZombie
  • Show Website
    The BAMF Podcast