Shocking Things discuss #horror #cultfilms , #scifi and other forms of pop culture. We also talk about our experiences seeing some of these films in theaters, buying the memorabilia and meeting some of the cast at various conventions. Visiting filming locations is another occasional occurrence on Shocking Things. https://www.instagram.com/shocking.things.podcast/ https://mobile.twitter.com/thingsshocking https://www.facebook.com/SHOCKINGTHINGSPODCAST Buy some Shocking Things merchandise at h ...
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E60 : KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
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Alright! Keith from GeektimeTV joins this special Halloween edition of Shocking Things as we reminisce about what the legendary 1978 TV special released near Halloween: KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park! #kiss #genesimmons #horror --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https…
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David Gordon Green presents the final chapter in the Laurie Strode saga with Halloween Ends. Jon and Laura have a spoiler filled discussion and even Jon gives his opinion on how he would have ended the saga. #halloweenends #halloween #michaelmyers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport thi…
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E58 : Filming Locations of Salem, Massachusetts
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Spooky season is upon us, and episode 58 dives into the spookiest city of them all : Salem, Massachusetts! Bewitched, Hocus Pocus and The Lords of Salem were all filmed there. We talk about visiting those locations as what we recently watched and Spirits of Milford Ghost Walk in Connecticut. #hocuspocus #witch #salem--- Send in a voice message: htt…
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Episode 57 starts with a brief discussion about Dahmer and Hocus Pocus 2 and then we go all in on Rob Zombie's The Munsters. #themunsters #robzombie #netflix--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/support…
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Episode 56 starts off with a recap of the recent CT HorrorFest and then we get into our discussion of the Zach Cregger film Barbarian. #barbarian #horror #horrorconvention --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/support…
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Before the summer ends, we squeezed in a visit to The Cabin In The Woods. Besides the film, we discuss all the special features on the Blu-ray and DVD in what we call Physical Media Focus. #thecabininthewoods #josswhedon #horror--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://p…
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We discuss the 17 minute long party before a Judas Priest concert documentary titled Heavy Metal Parking lot from 1986 in episode 54. Nayr of StarPodLog seems to be fixated on the t-shirts everyone is wearing in this cult classic time capsule of 1986. https://starpodlogpodcast.blogspot.com/?m=1 https://nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/ #judaspriest #heavy…
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E53 : Star Trek The Motion Picture- The Directors Edition (2022)
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Nayr of StarPodTrek joins episode 53 of Shocking Things to discuss Star Trek The Motion Picture - Directors Edition. Nayr talked with visual effects supervisor Daren R. Dochterman at Wonderfest and David C. Fein at Star Trek: Mission Chicago to explain in detail why it is now a more complete film. We also share our experiences seeing the film for t…
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This Is Gwar is the unlikely story of a band that started off as a joke in 1988 that somehow was given a Grammy nomination, appeared on The Jerry Springer Show and are still performing today. This Is Gwar is a A Shudder exclusive. https://www.shudder.com/ or https://www.aetv.com/ and use promo code THISISGWAR for a FREE 14-day trial. #gwar #heavyme…
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Shocking Things episode 51 focus on all of the on screen kills from the newest entry into the Predator franchise : Prey. #prey #predator #alien--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/support…
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Welcome to the special Summer Slam edition of Shocking Things! Rick Del Santo of PWZ joins to talk about the cult classic : Body Slam! Why did a film that starred Dirk Benedict of the A-Team and the hottest heel in pro wrestling Roddy Piper not have a theatrical release in 1987 ? We cover that and much more in episode 50!#prowrestling #roddypiper #…
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E49 : Conan The Barbarian (1982)
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What is best in life? Nayr of StarPodLog joins episode 49 of Shocking Things as we discuss Conan The Barbarian. The original Robert E Howard writings, Marvel Comics, Starlog #59 , merchandise from the film and more are in this episode!https://starpodlogpodcast.blogspot.com/#conan #arnoldschwarzenegger #fantasy--- Send in a voice message: https://po…
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E48 : Poltergeist (1982) 40th Anniversary
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In episode 48, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the supernatural classic: Poltergeist. Was the series really cursed? Was It really directed by Steven Spielberg? We discuss those rumors as well as many other aspects of Poltergeist. #poltergeist #stevenspielberg #horror--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingt…
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E47 : The Twilight Zone Season 1 (1959-1960)
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We take a look at season one of the classic television series The Twilight Zone that ran from 10/2/59 - 7/1/60. We chose our 5 favorite episodes and discuss them as well as some behind the scenes information on them. Next stop, The Twilight Zone! #thetwilightzone #rodserling #sciencefiction --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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E46 : KISS and growing up with their music and merchandise
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Nayr of Starpodlog joins episode 46 and we talk about the hottest band in the world....KISS! We reminisce about seeing what the band looked like for the first time in 1979, hearing them, attending concerts, meeting band members at KISS Expos and more! #kiss #genesimmons #acefrehley--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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E45 : Star Wars (1977) and experiencing it in the 70's
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Instead of talking about the film, Nayr of Starpodlog and Jon discuss what it was like growing up Star Wars. Seeing it in the theater, dressing up for Halloween, playing with the action figures, reading the comics, and meeting Darth Vader! Besides having a great time watching the movie, we had a great experience spending time with our grandfather w…
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E44 : Friday The 13th Part 3 in 3D (1982)
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Robert Stewart of The Stew World Order joins Shocking Things on episode 44 to discuss the kills of Friday The 13th Part 3 in 3D as well as other factoids about this 1982 horror classic. #fridaythe13thpart3 #80shorror #Jasonvoorhees --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https…
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E43 : Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) on location
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In episode 43, we discuss the film Let's Scare Jessica to Death as well as visit the filming locations of the graveyard and the old Bishop house. "You want to die, go on." #letsscarejessicatodeath #horror #ghosts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…
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E42 : Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
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Killer clowns, from outer space. Holy shit! Grab your popcorn and cotton candy as we discuss the 1988 cult classic : KillerKlownsfromOuterSpace. The movie, the merchandise and even the Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights attraction make it's way into episode 42. Some make us laugh, some make us cry These klowns only gonna make you die! #kille…
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For episode 41, we celebrate the 15 year anniversary of Dead Silence. Take a journey to Raven's Fair as we discuss the supernatural horror film by James Wan and Leigh Whannell. You scream. You die.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
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For Saint Patrick's Day, we discuss the horror comedy classic Leprechaun. How do you kill a Leprechaun? We'll never tell! #leprechaun #horrormovies #horror --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/support…
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E39 : Batman (1989) and experiencing Batmania that summer
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Batmania was running wild in the summer of 1989! Nayr of Starpodlog joins the show to talk about everything surrounding Batman and the impact it still has on comic book films. The merchandise, the comic books, the news reports and the movie are the subject of episode 39 of Shocking Things! #batman89 #batman #dccomics check out the podcast from our …
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E38 : Pumping Iron (1977) and how it shaped pop culture
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Before Arnold Schwarzenegger became Conan The Barbarian and Lou Ferrigno transformed into The Incredible Hulk, both became noticed worldwide in the documentary Pumping Iron. Nayr of Starpodlog joins the show to discuss how important this film is to launching their careers and how it helped shape pop culture. Pumping Iron is available to watch on Yo…
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The face of madness returns in Texas Chainsaw Massacre! This requel has the legacy character Sally Hardesty return to face Leatherface. Does evil die tonight? Oops, wrong franchise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/…
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E36 : Frank Wihbey of The Dead Girl In Apartment 03
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Actor Frank Wihbey is our guest on Shocking Things this week. We had a great discussion about his experience his involvement in the film The Dead Girl In Apartment 03. It was really interesting hearing behind the scenes working with horror star Adrienne King and director Kurtis Spieler. The Dead Girl In Apartment 03 will be playing on February 24 a…
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Good evening! Welcome to the Valentine's Day edition of Shocking Things! Your favorite pain in the neck is about to bite your funny bone! George Hamilton played the disco dancing Drac in the 1979 comedy Love At First Bite. Watch the film on YouTube and then listen to the discussion! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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What is the secret of Soylent Green? The dystopian film released in 1973 depicting the 2022 is the subject of episode 34 ( now available on HBO Max). What did they get right? Listen as we discuss this timely and thought provoking film.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: ht…
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E33 : What's Your Favorite Quote From a Scary Movie?
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With all of the horror films created throughout the years, there are certain lines that stick with us. Some have become iconic with pop culture, but are they your favorite? We give our Top 10 favorite quotes from horror films in this episode. Listen and see if your favorite ones are mentioned!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.…
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What's your favorite scary movie? The latest installment from the Scream series is the the scary movie we'll be discussing in Episode 32 of Shocking Things. Put down your buck knife, take off your Ghostface mask and enjoy the discussion!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: …
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E31 : What Year Produced The Greatest Films of All Time?
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Who decides what is a great film? The opinions of critics and the movie paying public can be drastically different at times. Does nostalgia play a factor? Re-watchability?One person who loves action and one who loves comedies can give two completely different answers. John Amenta from the great podcast Pint O'Comics joins Jon of Shocking Things to …
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E30 : Gremlins 2 : The New Batch (1990)
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It's a new year and we are back with a new episode based on The New Batch! We talk about the ups and downs and behind the scenes of this unorthodox sequel. #gremlins #gremlins2 #joedante--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthi…
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Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous. That describes the topic of our Christmas episode: Gremlins! We talk about our favorite scenes and read what Director Joe Dante had to say about the film in issue 85 of Starlog Magazine from 1984. Gizmo caca! Merry Christmas! #gremlins #joedante #horrorchristmas --- Send in a voice message: https:/…
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E28 : Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
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The body count continues as Shocking Things does a watchalong to Friday the 13th Part 2. Filming locations, behind the scenes stories and meeting some of the actors are discussed while we talk about the each scene of this epic slasher! Friday the 13th Part is streaming on Paramount Plus and Tubi at the time of this recording. #fridaythe13th #horror…
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Even though we are done with Ninja November, Shocking Things is giving away an early stocking stuffer this December! We discuss the Vinegar Syndrome release of New York Ninja. This is one of the most unique films ever released and we had a blast going over the details. Check out Shocking Things merchandise at tee.pub/lic/Z36aPeJ0uBU #newyorkninja #…
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In this episode we discuss the final installment of the Cannon Group trilogy : Ninja III The Domination. It's all ninja all month on Shocking Things! Buy some Shocking Things merchandise attee.pub/lic/Z36aPeJ0uBU #ninja3thedomination #shokusugi #luncindadickey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messa…
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It's Ninja November on Shocking Things! In this episode, Rick Del Santo of @pwzpodcast joins the show to talk about the cult classic Revenge of the Ninja. So put down your blow dart and listen! It's all ninja all month on Shocking Things!#revengeoftheninja #shokusugi #ninjamovies--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/s…
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It's Ninja November on Shocking Things! In this episode, Rick Del Santo of PWZ joins the show to talk about the cult classic Enter The Ninja. It's all ninja all month on Shocking Things!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthi…
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E23 : The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
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Welcome my unconventional conventionalists! In this episode, we look into what made The Rocky Horror Picture Show the most successful cult film of all time. So come up to the lab and see what's on the slab! #rockyhorror #rockyhorrorpictureshow #therockyhorrorpictureshow #cultclassic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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E22 : Halloween Kills (2021) and our favorite films to watch every October
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Laura and Jon break down their favorite films by category that they enjoy watching every Halloween season. Rick Del Santo from PWZ Podcast joins Jon in the next segment to discuss Halloween Kills and their favorite scenes from the film. Was this a horror film or a comedy? Was it a worthy entry into the franchise? Listen and give us your feedback! #…
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Can The New Day survive the surprises at The Undertaker's spooky mansion? Rick Del Santo from https://prowrestlezone.wordpress.com/joins Jon as they do a watchalong of this interactive special exclusive to Netflix. This one was a hoot! Please check out PWZ on YouTube and subscribe. They are having a big giveaway when they reach 1000 subscribers! ht…
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E20 : Cortlandt Hull of The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum
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Cortlandt Hull is the creator of The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum in Plainville, CT. We discuss how he got into horror, Aurora monster models, the creation of The Witch's Dungeon, his great uncle Henry Hull who portrayed the werewolf in the 1935 Universal Studios Werewolf of London and being commissioned by Universal Studios Orlando to crea…
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E19 : The House of the Devil (2009) - on location
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We went to visit two filming locations seen in the Ti West classic: The House of the Devil. First we visit the church and Samantha's apartment Torrington, CT. We then get a bite to eat at Kent Pizza in Winsted, CT. Was the pizza nasty like Megan said in the film? We give it a one bite challenge. The remainder of the episode revolves around our favo…
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E18 : Music Influenced by Horror Films
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Rick and Jon discuss the impact horror films have made in the metal genre. These aren't songs written to be on a soundtrack. These are bands we mention that wrote about slashers because they love them. Check out Rick at Pro Wrestle Zone Podcast at : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pwz/id1493073729--- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster…
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Jason Young joins Shocking Things and we dig into his latest book : An Old School Halloween. We had a great discussion about our Halloween memories , our favorite Ben Cooper costumes and Frank Romano who was integral to that. Here is the social media for Old Time Blue Ribbon Digest and how to get An Old School Halloween:https://jyoung11.wixsite.com…
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Please join Rick Del Santo from PWZ Podcast and Shocking Jon as they discuss the 35th anniversary of the cult classic Highlander. Check out PWZ at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pwz/id1493073729--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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Laura and Jon go behind the scenes and talk about the Sam Raimi classic The Evil Dead! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/support
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E14 : Grunt! The Wrestling Movie (1985)
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Rick Del Santo from Pro Wrestle Zone Podcast joins Shocking Jon to talk about a good bad movie : Grunt! The Wrestling Movie from 1985. This is one of the many pro wrestling movies to emerge from that era. Please check out PWZ https://www.facebook.com/pwzpodcast/ Also check out ParaConn https://paraconn.wordpress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: ht…
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E13 : Crystal Lake Tours and the filming locations of Friday The 13th (1980)
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In Episode 13, we discuss our experience attending Crystal Lake Tours where Friday The 13th was filmed. Prop Store recently held a huge auction and you'd be amazed at what people are willing to pay for these pieces of film history. We will be showing pictures of Crystal Lake Tours over the next week on social media.--- Send in a voice message: http…
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We drove to the to Torrington, CT to filming location of the Ti West classic " The Inkeepers." We discuss the film and the haunted history of The Yankee Pedlar Inn. We will be showing pictures and video of the Yankee Pedlar Inn over the next week on social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shockingthings/me…
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We came across a lot of found footage movies since our last episode. We also saw that someone on IMDB ranked their top 100 found footage movies. The user ranked Butterfly Kisses higher than Cannibal Holocaust which intrigued us. We sought out the trailer for Butterfly Kisses and saw that it was on Tubi. The Blair Witch Project co-director and co-wr…
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