Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Podcast)

Neon Brainiacs
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Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Podcast) Podcast

Neon Brainiacs is a Retro Horror podcast with hosts and independent filmmakers Ben and Lance. Your heroes break down the film's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. From fan favorites to obscure deep cuts of the '70s, '80, '90s, and 2000s, no stone is left unturned regarding retro horror.

  1. 366 - Alien (1979)

    5 DAYS AGO

    366 - Alien (1979)

    In space no one can hear you guffaw at the NEON BRAINIACS! That's right! This week your hosts cover a real heavy hitter: 1979's ALIEN. The crew of the deep-space hauling vessel Nostromo is at the mercy of an unspeakable, otherworldly creature. Will the boys make it out alive or will they become fodder for a phallic extraterrestrial chestbaby? Find out here! Also this week: Chat-LTP is set on spicy, New Weird Candy returns, and just what in the hell is a freezerino? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Hey! Put down that ghaddang Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! And, in case you are wondering, Lance is still NOT in a band.

    1h 41m
  2. 365 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

    SEP 4

    365 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

    Ben and Lance fly out on their own from the nest of mama Gregg for the seventh year of Neon Brainiacs! This week the format blows WIDE OPEN as the boys talk 1997's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. A hook-wielding killer is hunting down the one-and-only Jennifer Love Hewitt and her friends. Will the boys survive to see next summer? Find out here! Also this week: The smoldering love scene between Anne Heche and Harrison Ford in Six Days and Seven Nights, learning what a crock of shit actually is, and Freddie Prinze Jr is just SO POOR. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! Put down that Caramello and check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord! "WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOOOOR??"

    1h 50m
  3. Beetlejuice (1988)

    AUG 28

    Beetlejuice (1988)

    It's showtime, maniacs! This episode is a monumental occasion for many reasons. Not only is A Comedy Of Horrors coming to an end, not only is it our seven year anniversary, but it's also Gregg's final episode as a full-time host. For these reasons, we had to end on an absolute home run, so we're prepping for the upcoming sequel and discussing Beetlejuice from 1988. Grab a Zagnut and tune in as we break down the flick and talk about other topics such as the inexplicable Pittsburgh connections to this movie, Alkaline Trio suits versus Smash Mouth suits, and how this PG movie is definitely not for kids. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we play a little game Gregg cooked up called Pit Or Pass? Six songs have been selected, all cover songs by late 90s and early 00s nu-metal bands, and we decide whether we hit the pit if it's good or we check out the merch booth if it's bad. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! This episode contains Pittsburgh acting legend Michael Keaton, so you probably want more episodes featuring actors from Pittsburgh! Check out our previous episodes containing the work of Tom Atkins: Halloween III (episode 7), Night Of The Creeps (episode 52), The New Kids (episode 87), Creepshow (episode 104), Maniac Cop (episode 130), and The Fog (episode 296). We've also discussed the late great Kevin Peter Hall in Predator (episode 204) and One Dark Night (episode 301). And who could forget Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (episode 76)?

    2h 7m
  4. Woodchipper Massacre (1988)

    AUG 21

    Woodchipper Massacre (1988)

    Cue the laugh track, maniacs! We're bringing a deep cut to the table as part of A Comedy Of Horrors with the 1988 shot-on-video cult flick Woodchipper Massacre. Tune in as we discuss the movie and other topics such as receiving packages in the mail in the 90s, adding a new phrase into our vocabularies, and probably the most anyone has talked about The Ground Round in decades. Make sure to check out the end of the episode for an important announcement as well. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we play a little game Gregg cooked up called Pit Or Pass? Six songs have been selected, all cover songs by late 90s and early 00s nu-metal bands, and we decide whether we hit the pit if it's good or we check out the merch booth if it's bad. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to check out more of our discussions of shot-on-video horror? Check out our previous episodes on Hollow Gate (episode 109), Things (episode 217), Heavy Metal Massacre (episode 306), Video Violence (episode 316), Blood Lake (episode 321), and Tales From The Quadead Zone (episode 349).

    1h 17m
  5. Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark (1988)

    AUG 14

    Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark (1988)

    Unpleasant dreams, maniacs! A Comedy Of Horrors continues and we're checking in with one of the most revered horror hosts of the 80s and discussing Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark. Tune in as we break down the flick and talk about other topics such as positive goofballs versus negative goofballs, Boss Boy, and our collective opinions on orange Tic-Tacs. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we play a little game Gregg cooked up called Pit Or Pass? Six songs have been selected, all cover songs by late 90s and early 00s nu-metal bands, and we decide whether we hit the pit if it's good or we check out the merch booth if it's bad. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want some more chuckles from other horror comedies? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (episode 21), Killer Klowns From Outer Space (episode 26), Night Of The Creeps (episode 52), Better Off Dead (episode 100), Creepshow (episode 104), Return Of The Living Dead Part II (episode 116), Return Of The Killer Tomatoes (episode 158), The Burbs (episode 200), and Summer School (episode 312).

    1h 34m
  6. Saturday The 14th (1981)

    AUG 7

    Saturday The 14th (1981)

    Check the calendar, maniacs! The gang is all here this week as we start a new theme, A Comedy Of Horrors, with the 1981 lampoon Saturday The 14th. While we break down this goofy flick, we also discuss other topics such as watching movies on half speed, Tin Pan Alley, and our opinions of the combination of chicken and peanut butter. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we play a little game Gregg cooked up called Pit Or Pass? Six songs have been selected, all cover songs by late 90s and early 00s nu-metal bands, and we decide whether we hit the pit if it's good or we check out the merch booth if it's bad. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more discussions on haunted houses? Check out our previous episodes on Cellar Dweller (episode 11), Bloody New Year (episode 16), Night Of The Demons (episode 58), Demons (episode 135), Ghosthouse (episode 138), Slime City (episode 233), House (episode 236), and Blood Theatre (episode 245).

    1h 25m
  7. Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)

    JUL 31

    Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)

    Don't look in the corner, maniacs! 2000s Month comes to an end with some witchcraft hysteria in Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch 2. Your two favorite knuckleheads, the Hardee's Boys, wrap up the month with this ill-advised sequel and discuss other topics such as Ben's reaction to watching Short Circuit 2, giving Wicca a bad name, and our new favorite character: Sheriff Craisins. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we lean into our 2000s theme and talk all about movies from the turn of the century, including the films of Tom Green, The Cell, Training Day and more. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want more discussions on witches? Check out our previous episodes on Witchtrap (episode 144), Witchboard (episode 194), Pumpkinhead (episode 218), The Serpent And The Rainbow (episode 220), Inferno (episode 232), Suspiria (episode 267), Troll (episode 280), and Warlock (episode 323).

    1h 46m
  8. Splinter (2008)

    JUL 24

    Splinter (2008)

    Watch your fingers, maniacs! 2000s Month continues with the 2008 deep cut creature flick Splinter. Tune in as we discuss this indie horror gem and other topics such as Lance's hot take on Newman's Own Italian dressing, Ben's new version of the song "Duke Of Earl", and the new beer flavor sweeping the nation. Drop that Caramello and check out our Patreon! This month we lean into our 2000s theme and talk all about movies from the turn of the century, including the films of Tom Green, The Cell, Training Day and more. For as little as $2 a month you can get in on the action as well with bonus episodes, Discord privileges, livestreams, exclusive merchandise and more! Want to hear about more creature features? Check out our previous episodes on Terrorvision (episode 21), Night Of The Creeps (episode 52), The Fly (episode 76), Critters (episode 86), Rawhead Rex (episode 124), Brain Damage (episode 159), Gremlins (episode 172), Slugs (episode 189), Ghoulies (episode 243), It's Alive 3 (episode 258), Nightbeast (episode 262), Ghoulies 2 (episode 311), and Of Unknown Origin (episode 342).

    1h 37m
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Neon Brainiacs is a Retro Horror podcast with hosts and independent filmmakers Ben and Lance. Your heroes break down the film's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. From fan favorites to obscure deep cuts of the '70s, '80, '90s, and 2000s, no stone is left unturned regarding retro horror.

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