Off The Shelf Podcast

Off The Shelf Podcast
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Welcome to the Off The Shelf Podcast! 🎮🧸 We’re a group of guys hanging out in the game room, talking about what we love most: collectibles and video games. Whether you’re a hardcore collector hunting for that next "grail" or a gamer looking for a casual deep dive into retro classics and modern hits, you’ve found your new home. On this channel, we get "off the shelf" and into: Video Game Reviews: From modern titles to nostalgic retro era gems. Collector Talk: Showcasing rare finds, unboxings, and market trends. The Hunt: Stories of our latest pickups and where to find hidden treasures. Casual Hangouts: Real talk about the hobby and our personal backlogs. New episodes every Sunday evening! If you love plastic, pixels, and good conversation, Subscribe and join the community. Connect with us: 📧 Business: offthelshelfpod@outlook.com 🔗 YouTube: youtube.com/@OffTheShelfPod #OffTheShelf #GamingPodcast #Collectibles #RetroGaming #ActionFigures #VideoGames

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 38: He Wrestled on a BROKEN LEG for Two Weeks?!

    From wrestling on a BROKEN LEG to stepping onto the sets of independent horror films, Clifton Taylor has one hell of a story to tell! 🤯 This week on Off The Shelf Podcast, Jordan and Clint sit down with actor and former professional wrestler Clifton Taylor, known in the wrestling world as Apex, for an unfiltered conversation about chasing dreams, overcoming adversity, and finding a new home in horror. Clifton opens up about his difficult childhood, how Hulk Hogan and classic horror movies helped him escape reality, and how professional wrestling gave him an opportunity to reinvent himself. We're talking devastating wrestling injuries, training for TWO WEEKS on a broken leg, nearly losing his life to sepsis, and making the difficult decision to step away from the ring. But that's only the beginning. Clifton takes us behind the scenes of his transition into independent horror, including his experiences with Friday the 13th fan films, Neon Fear, Blood Loss, The Red Huntress, and Trash's Revenge, a project connected to the Return of the Living Dead universe. We also dive into Sick and Twisted Tales, where Clifton plays Victor Mortis alongside previous Off The Shelf guest Amber Brooke as Valerie Mortis. He shares how their characters came together, their on-screen chemistry, and the possibility of bringing them back for future projects. Plus, we get into his horror memorabilia collection, the impact Hulk Hogan had on his life, the sacrifices his family has made, and why he believes it's never too late to bet on yourself. IN THIS EPISODE: -Clifton's journey from a difficult childhood to professional wrestling -Becoming Apex and stepping into the ring -Wrestling on a broken leg for two weeks -The shoulder injury that changed his career -Transitioning from wrestling into independent horror -Working on Friday the 13th fan films -His experience with Trash's Revenge and Return of the Living Dead -Playing Victor Mortis alongside Amber Brooke in Sick and Twisted Tales -Collecting horror memorabilia and wrestling collectibles -Supporting independent filmmakers and creators -His message to anyone afraid to chase their dreams 🎬 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST — CLIFTON TAYLOR Instagram: https://instagram.com/@clifton13taylor Facebook: Search Clifton Taylor Former wrestling persona: Apex (This Is Apex on Instagram and Facebook) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open — Wrestling on a Broken Leg 00:39 Welcome to Off The Shelf Podcast 01:36 Clifton Taylor's Childhood and Early Life 06:48 Growing Up Loving Professional Wrestling 07:22 The Injuries That Changed Everything 09:29 Becoming Apex and Wrestling on a Broken Leg 15:51 Building a Wrestling Career 19:55 What It's Really Like Performing in the Ring 21:34 The Physical Toll of Professional Wrestling 24:20 His Worst Wrestling Injury 26:42 Betting on Himself and His Family 31:31 Why Walking Away From Wrestling Was Difficult 33:46 Finding a New Home in Acting 38:27 Falling in Love With Independent Horror 40:21 Friday the 13th Fan Films and First Roles 42:09 Traveling From Film Set to Film Set 43:58 Creating His Own Jason Voorhees Death Scene 46:52 Return of the Living Dead and Trash's Revenge 54:18 Inside Sick and Twisted Tales 1:02:46 Victor and Valerie Mortis — What's Next? 1:04:04 The Independent Horror Community 1:16:13 Clifton's Horror and Wrestling Collections 1:20:37 The Hulk Hogan Moment 1:22:14 Betting on Yourself and Inspiring Others 1:24:46 Rapid Fire Questions 1:27:11 Upcoming Horror Projects 1:30:45 Where Clifton Sees Himself in Five Years 1:31:36 Where to Find Clifton Taylor 1:33:40 Advice for the Next Generation 1:35:31 Final Thoughts and Outro

    Ep. 38: He Wrestled on a BROKEN LEG for Two Weeks?!

  2. Oct 9

    Ep. 37: Comeback Story: SCARS Magazine Is Back From the Dead — Here’s What Happened

    SCARS Magazine is back — but the story behind it is even crazier than we expected. This week on Off The Shelf Podcast, Jordan and Clint sit down with SCARS Magazine editor Raymond Dowaliby for a completely unfiltered conversation about the rise, disappearance, and resurrection of one of indie horror’s underground magazines. Ray takes us all the way back to where it started — including the unexpected job that helped teach him the production and design skills that eventually led to SCARS. We get into his early experiences with horror, meeting legends like George Romero and Stephen King, handing the first issue of SCARS directly to celebrities at conventions, and what it was like building a horror publication before social media became what it is today. We also talk about SCARS giving early coverage to creators like James Gunn, Matt Reeves, Darren Lynn Bousman and others, why Ray has always had a soft spot for independent filmmakers and artists, what eventually caused him to step away from the magazine, and why he now calls its return “the resurrection.” Plus: lost issues, MySpace, Hatchet, Tony Todd, the realities of magazine distribution, the future of SCARS, and why Ray still believes the weird, independent and overlooked creators deserve a place to be seen. If you love horror, independent film, collecting, underground culture, or hearing the stories behind the people who helped build the scene, this one is for you. 💀 CONNECT WITH SCARS MAGAZINE Official Website: scarsmag.com Instagram: @ScarsMag Buy/Read SCARS Magazine: MagCloud — SCARS Magazine SCARS is an independently published magazine covering alternative and horror film, music and culture, with issues on MagCloud dating back to 2009. Its 2024 return was described as a resurrection after a roughly 10-year hiatus.

    Ep. 37: Comeback Story: SCARS Magazine Is Back From the Dead — Here’s What Happened

  3. Oct 2

    Ep. 36: They Said His Horror Series Would Be CRAP… Then It Hit #1?! | Jason Hough

    What happens when people tell you your indie horror project is going to be crap… and it ends up hitting #1? On this episode of Off The Shelf Podcast, Jordan and Clint sit down with filmmaker Jason Huff of Kord Productions to talk about the realities of building movies outside the traditional Hollywood system. Jason takes us through his journey from working in IT to writing, directing, producing, shooting and editing his own projects—and the setbacks that nearly made him walk away from filmmaking entirely. We get into the story behind Snow, the creation of Kord Productions, developing Infinity Girls, and the wild road that eventually led to Devil’s Dancers. Devil’s Dancers originally started as a small horror project that Jason planned to burn onto DVDs and sell at conventions. Jason shares how people told him that producing it so quickly would result in something terrible—but according to Jason, the series went on to accumulate 152 awards and remained #1 on Bloodstream for 15 straight days. Jason also opens up about surviving a devastating hurricane, losing his home, dealing with failed projects and investors, reaching the point where he told his wife he was finished with filmmaking—and what happened when she convinced him to give it one more shot. We also dive into: • Building Kord Productions and creating opportunities for new talent • Practical effects and making ambitious projects on indie budgets • The origins and world of Devil’s Dancers • The influence of filmmaker Robert Hall • Turning Detective Rose Thorne from an idea into a much larger project • Handling criticism and learning from bad reviews • The business side of independent filmmaking • Jason’s massive movie memorabilia and horror collection • Robert Englund, George Romero, Stan Lee, Clive Barker, John Carpenter, Eli Roth and more • Jason’s dream movie prop • What’s coming next from Jason and Kord Productions If you're into independent horror, filmmaking, practical effects, movie collecting, horror memorabilia or creators building outside the Hollywood system, this conversation is for you.

    Ep. 36: They Said His Horror Series Would Be CRAP… Then It Hit #1?! | Jason Hough

  4. Sep 25

    Ep. 35: Inside the Wild Life of a Las Vegas Sideshow Performer | The Darling Daredevil

    Fish hooks in her eye sockets. A live scorpion in her mouth. Nails, drills, mousetraps, animal traps… and somehow this is all part of the job. On this episode of Off The Shelf Podcast, Jordan and Clint sit down with Destiny, better known as The Darling Daredevil, a Las Vegas sideshow performer whose act pushes the limits of what most people would ever consider attempting. Destiny takes us inside the world of modern sideshow and shares how seeing a performer put a drill in his nose helped set her on a completely unexpected career path. We get into the story behind The Darling Daredevil, learning her first stunts, performing with fish hooks, the reality behind the pain, audience reactions, and the time a live scorpion stung the roof of her mouth. We also get into Destiny's love of entomology, taxidermy and oddities, her Bug Magic performances, the business behind becoming a working sideshow performer, the Las Vegas performance community, and her ultimate goal of having her own show in Vegas. And yes… we ask what she would attempt if money and resources were unlimited. Somehow, fish hooks get involved again. ⚠️ The performances discussed in this episode involve trained sideshow acts and potentially dangerous activities. Do not attempt to recreate them. 🎪 FOLLOW THE DARLING DAREDEVIL Instagram: @thedarlingdaredevil Booking: destinythedarlingdaredevil@gmail.com Destiny also discusses performing with the Mike Hammer show on Fremont Street in Las Vegas and traveling for sideshow gigs. Follow her Instagram for current performances and appearances.

    Ep. 35: Inside the Wild Life of a Las Vegas Sideshow Performer | The Darling Daredevil

  5. Sep 18

    Ep. 34: A Nun With Guns?! Inside the Wild World of Sister Beretta | Erin Marie

    What happens when you mix a gun-toting nun, 1970s grindhouse cinema, neon-soaked Detroit, a black Corvette, and 16mm film? You get Sister Beretta. 🔫🎞️ On this episode of Off The Shelf, Jordan and Clint sit down with Erin Marie, co-founder of Fabricated Crime and one of the minds behind the upcoming indie film Sister Beretta. Erin takes us inside the wild origins of the project — including how experimenting with a nun character eventually turned into guns, a screenplay, a growing cast, and an entire grindhouse world set in New Detroit, 1984. We also get into why the team wants to shoot on 16mm film, the reality of crowdfunding and financing an independent movie, bringing recognizable indie-film talent into the project, and why Erin believes smaller filmmakers have an opportunity to make some serious noise. And because this is Off The Shelf, we eventually get into Erin's movie collection, Death Race 2000, collectibles, rapid-fire questions, dream collaborators, bigger explosions, and the possibility of an entire Sister Beretta universe. 🎬 IN THIS EPISODE: • How Erin went from tech and streaming to independent filmmaking • The birth of Fabricated Crime • The insane origin of Sister Beretta • Why the movie takes place in New Detroit in 1984 • The black Corvette with a neon cross • Why they want to shoot Sister Beretta on 16mm • Building an indie cast and crew • The reality of crowdfunding an independent movie • Erin's favorite grindhouse films and collectibles • Sister Beretta action figures, comics, sequels and video game ideas • The future of Fabricated Crime • Erin's advice for creators waiting for permission to start

    Ep. 34: A Nun With Guns?! Inside the Wild World of Sister Beretta | Erin Marie

  6. Sep 11

    Ep. 33: He Makes Horror Movies for Less Than $7,000 | Brewce Longo

    What does it actually take to make a horror movie without Hollywood money, major studios, or a massive crew? This week on Off The Shelf Podcast, Jordan and Clint sit down with Brewce Longo of BloodSick Productions to dive into the world of DIY filmmaking, shot-on-video horror, underground cinema, practical effects, and making movies completely outside the traditional studio system. Brewce takes us through his journey from discovering underground films to attempting his first movie, watching that production completely fall apart, and eventually building BloodSick Productions into a home for his own films and other underground filmmakers. We also get into the story behind BloodSick Psychosis, Coven of the Black Cube, one of the craziest movie sets Brewce has ever experienced, collecting physical media, rapid-fire horror questions, and how he continues making feature films for budgets between roughly $4,000–$7,000. Most importantly, Brewce has some advice for anyone sitting at home thinking they can't make a movie because they don't have the money, equipment, or connections. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • How Brewce Longo discovered underground cinema • The failed first movie that almost ended his filmmaking journey • Building BloodSick Productions • Making underground horror on tiny budgets • The story behind Coven of the Black Cube • A completely chaotic indie horror movie set • VHS, physical media & underground horror collecting • Practical effects vs. CGI • Why “bad horror” can still be good • Making feature films for $4,000–$7,000 • Advice for aspiring independent filmmakers • What's next for Brewce and BloodSick Productions 💬 If you had $7,000 to make ANY horror movie you wanted with complete creative freedom, what would you make?

    Ep. 33: He Makes Horror Movies for Less Than $7,000 | Brewce Longo

  7. Sep 4

    Ep. 32: The Voice Behind the Original Pokémon Theme Song | Jason Paige

    hat does it feel like to be the voice behind one of the most iconic theme songs of an entire generation? This week on Off The Shelf Podcast, Jordan and Clint sit down with Jason Paige, the voice behind the original Pokémon theme song, to go behind the scenes of the anthem that helped define Pokémania. Jason takes us back to the recording studio and reveals how quickly the legendary theme came together, why “Gotta Catch ’Em All” wasn't originally the tagline, and what it has been like watching the song become a permanent part of pop culture. We also get into Jason's personal Pokémon collection, his artwork, unforgettable interactions with fans, his custom Pokémon-style video game, and the incredible emotional connection people still have with the song decades later. After Jason leaves, the Pokémon conversation isn't over. Jordan and Clint dive into the wild world of Pokémon collecting and news—from million-dollar Pokémon cards and insane collectibles to custom creations, scalpers, upcoming releases and some of the craziest things happening in the hobby. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • The story behind Jason Paige recording the original Pokémon theme • How the recording came together in under an hour • The original tagline before “Gotta Catch ’Em All” • Jason's Pokémon collection and fan-made collectibles • The emotional impact of the Pokémon theme • Jason's custom Pokémon-style game • A $1.2 million PSA 10 Pokémon Base Set • A $375,000 uncut Pokémon card sheet • Pokémon scalpers and release-day chaos • Wild Pokémon collectibles, artwork, products and more 💬 What Pokémon memory takes YOU straight back to childhood? Let us know in the comments!

    Ep. 32: The Voice Behind the Original Pokémon Theme Song | Jason Paige

  8. Aug 28

    Ep. 31: He Joined the Puppet Master Universe… Without Meeting the Puppets | Bill D. Russell

    Bill D. Russell joins Off The Shelf Podcast to talk about his wild journey through indie film, horror, improv, commercials, and everything in between. From getting soaked in fake blood and joining the Puppet Master universe to playing Alfred Pennyworth in Joker’s Wild: Lazarus Risen, Bill shares the stories, lessons, and laughs that come with saying yes to independent filmmaking. 🎬 SUPPORT JOKER’S WILD: LAZARUS RISEN ON KICKSTARTER Help bring the project to life and check out the campaign here: 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jokerswildlr/jokers-wild-lazarus-risen?ref=recommendation-ended-project-1&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMjk3 🎙️ WELCOME TO OFF THE SHELF PODCAST Off The Shelf Podcast explores the worlds of collectibles, pop culture, entertainment, gaming, cannabis culture, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Hosted by Jordan & Clint, we sit down with creators, collectors, filmmakers, artists, entrepreneurs, business owners, and fascinating people with stories worth hearing. Expect unfiltered conversations, unexpected stories, industry insights, collectibles, entertainment news, and plenty of things that go completely off the rails. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔔 JOIN THE OFF THE SHELF COMMUNITY Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss new episodes, interviews, clips, and more. 💬 JOIN THE VAULT ON DISCORD https://discord.gg/PaEKqW46T Connect with the Off The Shelf community, talk collectibles, gaming, movies, pop culture, and help shape what we cover next. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🛒 OFF THE SHELF SHOP Check out official Off The Shelf merchandise, limited guest collections, collaborations, and more: https://offtheshelfpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📲 FOLLOW OFF THE SHELF https://instagram.com/@Off_TheShelfPodcast https://tiktok.com/@Off_TheShelfPodcast ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎤 WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Are you a creator, collector, filmmaker, artist, entrepreneur, business owner, or someone with an interesting story to tell? We'd love to hear from you. 📧 offtheshelfpod@outlook.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🤝 PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS Interested in sponsoring Off The Shelf, collaborating with the show, providing products for us to check out, or partnering on a giveaway? 📧 offtheshelfpod@outlook.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ OFF THE SHELF PODCAST Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unboxed. Hosted by Jordan & Clint #OffTheShelfPodcast #Podcast #Collectibles

    Ep. 31: He Joined the Puppet Master Universe… Without Meeting the Puppets | Bill D. Russell
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Welcome to the Off The Shelf Podcast! 🎮🧸 We’re a group of guys hanging out in the game room, talking about what we love most: collectibles and video games. Whether you’re a hardcore collector hunting for that next "grail" or a gamer looking for a casual deep dive into retro classics and modern hits, you’ve found your new home. On this channel, we get "off the shelf" and into: Video Game Reviews: From modern titles to nostalgic retro era gems. Collector Talk: Showcasing rare finds, unboxings, and market trends. The Hunt: Stories of our latest pickups and where to find hidden treasures. Casual Hangouts: Real talk about the hobby and our personal backlogs. New episodes every Sunday evening! If you love plastic, pixels, and good conversation, Subscribe and join the community. Connect with us: 📧 Business: offthelshelfpod@outlook.com 🔗 YouTube: youtube.com/@OffTheShelfPod #OffTheShelf #GamingPodcast #Collectibles #RetroGaming #ActionFigures #VideoGames

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    Off The Shelf Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    38
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Off The Shelf Podcast
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