Movie Meltdown
by Weirding Way Media
We are a movie-themed podcast! Each episode is filled with a dealer's choice of interviews with interesting actors, filmmakers and other guests as well as lengthy discussions of specific movies. Plus our own brand of ridiculous humor with conversations about trends in Hollywood and changes in the film industry.
Episodes
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Clayface - Kulture Meltdown
This episode Chris and Bryan discuss James Watkins’ Clayface starring Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie.
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Fun Size Halloween - Meltdown Horror Club
This year, a truncated version The Meltdown Horror Club are doing things a little different for our Halloween episode… as we’ll be discussing Josh Schwartz’s Fun Size. And yes - there is A LOT to talk about with this movie. And while we are endlessly entertained by the humping chicken, we also...
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Crystal Lake: Part 2 - Kulture Meltdown
The crossover series with The Kulturecast ventures back into the creepy woods as we discuss episodes three and four of Peacock’s Crystal Lake series starring Linda Cardellini.
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Godzilla Minus One - Kulture Meltdown
This episode we are joined by Mike White of The Projection Booth podcast to discuss Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One.
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Crystal Lake: Part 1 - Kulture Meltdown
The crossover series with The Kulturecast now crosses over into the streaming world as we discuss the first two episodes of Peacock’s Crystal Lake series starring Linda Cardellini.
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Nell Campbell - Unsung Cinema
This episode we welcome Nell Campbell. Actress, singer, dancer, entrepreneur… Little Nell is a pop culture icon that has lived an amazing life. And she’s spent so much of her time talking about playing Columbia in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, this time we mix things up and discuss her early...
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die - Kulture Meltdown
The crossover series with The Kulturecast continues as we discuss Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.
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Primetime - Kulture Meltdown
The crossover series with The Kulturecast continues as we discuss Lance Oppenheim's Primetime.
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Seasonal Differences, Shifting Fandom
This episode we hit the road to the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention and discuss the things we saw, the people we met, and the ways being a fan of pop culture continues on. And as we heroically run toward the convention, we delve into… Jennifer Stone, Thrashin', American Horror Story,...
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Resident Evil - Kulture Meltdown
In this new crossover series The Kulturecast joins forces with Movie Meltdown to form a new bastardized show... Kulture Meltdown! Join us as we discuss Zachary Cregger's Resident Evil.
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Lobster Man from Mars
We’re shaking things up this episode… as we’re coming to you from a new location… and a new feed. So listen as we discuss a lot for random pop culture as well as Stanley Sheff’s 1989 movie - Lobster Man from Mars. And as we cover the benefits of having a fire pole in your house, we also address…...
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Linus O'Brien - Unsung Cinema
This episode we talk with Linus O'Brien, the son of Richard O'Brien and director of the documentary “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror”. So listen as we learn what it was like to grow-up immersed in the early days surrounding “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and how all that made Linus…
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Neil Marshall - Unsung Cinema
This episode we talk with filmmaker Neil Marshall. Whether you were introduced to him through "Dog Soldiers" or "The Descent". Whether you saw "Doomsday" or "Centurion"… however you came to know this director - it was an impressive undertaking. Because over the last twenty five years he has not...
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Garret Dillahunt - Unsung Cinema
This episode we talk with actor Garret Dillahunt. A chameleon-like performer who has spent the last few decades not only working with some of the biggest names in the business, but also turning in phenomenal performances along the way. So we’ll discuss his decision to get involved in acting as…
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Justine Nelson - Unsung Cinema
This episode with talk with actor Justine Nelson star of the new film “Turn It Up!”, a sci-fi horror film about an indie rock band that opens a portal between dimensions. Then we round out the episode with a discussion of Joachim Trier's "The Worst Person in the World". And while we reminisce…
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Syd Heller and Olivia DeLaurentis - Unsung Cinema
This episode we welcome Syd Heller and Olivia DeLaurentis. Writers, actors, producers, directors and the hosts of "Syd & Olivia Talk Sh*t". Listen as they share stories from their crazy ride only to round things out with an even crazier endeavor - a lengthy discussion of Corbin Bernsen’s…
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W Earl Brown - Unsung Cinema
This episode we’re talking with W. Earl Brown to reminisce about just a few of his many projects over the years and then round out the episode with a discussion of Miguel Arteta's "Cedar Rapids". And as we marvel at the wisdom of Grogu, we also address… Scream, Deadwood, There's Something About...
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Milana Vayntrub - Unsung Cinema
We welcome our guest Milana Vayntrub as we discuss her work in a couple of different films and then round out the episode with a discussion of Jeff Tremaine’s "Bad Grandpa". And as we reminisce about connecting with the TV as a child, we also mention… Werewolves Within, Bad Shabbos, Project Hail...
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Who's Your Mummy? (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 663 The Meltdown Horror Club shows up just long enough to throw out a movie threat, which inadvertently leads to a polarizing question… what's your favorite mummy movie? And as our recorder dies and kills the rest of the episode, we instead address… Teeth and Blood…
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The Maddest Family Reunion Ever Told
Movie Meltdown - Episode 662 Join us for an epic Merrye family reunion… of sorts. This episode has been years in the making, as we visit a never before heard interview we did with the legendary Sid Haig! We not only get a blast from the past discussion with Sid about working on "Spider Baby", but...
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No Skin Will Be Eaten (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 661 The Meltdown Horror Club vicariously travels to an uncharted Caribbean island to discuss Del Tenney's cult film I Eat Your Skin. And while we strap a GoPro to the cat, we also cover… Hokum, Widow's Bay, The Wretched, Send Help, Good Boy, Remarkably Bright Creatures,...
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Meltdown Memories
These are just a few clips from interviews with some of the amazing guests we've had on the show over the years. And stay tuned for even more terrific guests in the future!
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Mary Jane and the Lost City of Eerie, Indiana
Movie Meltdown - Episode 660 Join us as we hang out after Louisville Horror Con and discuss Eerie, Indiana, Tod Browning, legal cannabis, and the questionable decision to watch Jane and the Lost City. And while we try to decide how inappropriate it is to have someone dress up as your deceased...
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Takeout from the Die-ner (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 659 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") The Horror Club metaphorically convenes at a remote diner to eat burgers and discuss Jem Garrard's 2025 film Takeout. And as we create our own Mandela Effect, we also delve into… The Monkey, House aka Hausu, Let the Corpses Tan…
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Nostalgia World
Movie Meltdown - Episode 658 Join us as we discuss our day at the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention and talk about celebrities, watching movies and things from back in the olden days. And while we give you an old man skate club update, we also address… Marli Renfro, Ray Wise, Inland Empire, The...
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It Gives Me Purpose and Direction in Life
Movie Meltdown - Episode 657 Sam Drog returns for another of our on-going movie talk therapy sessions. And as we make recommendations that most people don't get, we also mention… Sinners, the X film series, Blue Moon, Is God Is, Honey Don't!, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Tura!, The Bride!…
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A Lot of Things We Thought about Scream 7 (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 656 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") The Horror Club once again comes together to discuss the latest installment in the Scream series, this time directed by its co-creator Kevin Williamson. And as we attempt to recover from getting hit in the head with a 90s TV, we also...
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Voices in your Head (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 655 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") Do listen to the voices in your head, as long as they are the Meltdown Horror Club, as we discuss Don't Listen directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández. And while we smack our flashlights that don't work, we also bring up… Guts & Glory, The...
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The State of the Media
Movie Meltdown - Episode 654 Sam Drog returns as we use this moment in time to stop and take a look at the state of the media that we love. We examine things like… kids watching black and white movies, shooting movies vertically, the look of Super 8 film, watching multiple versions of vintage...
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Silent Night, Gooey Night (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 653 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") It's the Naked Lunch Holiday Special! Or is it a Kafka-fueled metamorphic nightmare?! Or is it just an excuse for lots of bugs and goo?! Whatever the reason, the Meltdown Horror Club gathers together for Yuletide fun that will make you...
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Loaded with Predators
Movie Meltdown - Episode 652 This episode Sam Drog returns as we discuss the new movie Predator: Badlands, but not before we give a recap of every Predator movie that has come before. It's an extensive look at the franchise as a whole and how things have changed since director Dan Trachtenberg…
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Murder by Jake (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 651 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") Gather around the table with the beloved family members of the Horror Club as we celebrate Thanksgiving Jake-style. Together we discuss the state of the holiday season as well as the Thanksgiving classic Home Sweet Home starring Jake...
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You Wanna See a Dead Body?
Movie Meltdown - Episode 650 Join us as we recap our day at Scarefest, discuss things we've watched lately and reminisce about going out to look for dead bodies. And as we reveal the best way to break your ribs, we also bring up… Billy Wirth, Legacy of Rage, Stand By Me, Scream Queens, Night of…
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Hauntingly Yours
Movie Meltdown - Episode 649 On this special holiday spooktacular we discuss Haunt directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. And as we try to avoid tattooed weirdos, we also delve into… Clown in a Cornfield, Bring Her Back, 28 Years Later, monster cereals, working at a haunted house, what's the…
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Kill, Creepy Kid... Kill! (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 648 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") This episode we discuss Mario Bava's Kill, Baby... Kill! And as we bask in the weird fog, we also address… Final Destination Bloodlines, Death of a Unicorn, Weapons, No Such Thing, vintage CSI skills, human arm sconces, 60s eyeliner,...
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What's Your Favorite Dinosaur?
Movie Meltdown - Episode 647 Join us for a prehistoric-packed episode as we welcome special guest "Dino" Don Lessem. He is an author, journalist, and was a scientific advisor for Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park! Not to mention building giant, robotic dinosaurs, befriending Michael Crichton and...
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Loud & Upsetting (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 646 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") This episode we discuss the 2022 film Soft & Quiet, written and directed by Beth de Araújo. And while we critique certain people's pie skills, we also cover… Barbarian, Sinners, Naked Lunch, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Crystal…
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WonderProm
Movie Meltdown - Episode 645 This episode we're coming to you "live" from WonderFest as we hang out and talk about movies, toys, models and eventually a bonus, full horror club discussion of Fear Street: Prom Queen directed by Matt Palmer. And while we determine the specifics of how you know you...
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Falling into the Pit (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 644 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") A talking teddy bear, a hole full of murderous beasts, a random ghost and a horned up 12-year-old with boundary issues… what could go wrong? Find out as we discuss Lew Lehman's 1981 classic The Pit. And while we have cake on Halloween…
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Chicken Jockey and the Robotic Companion
Movie Meltdown - Episode 643 Sam Drog returns as we try to decide just what it is that's trying to kill Hollywood. And while we try to mimic the Magnum P.I. lifestyle, we also address… Minecraft, Andor, The Studio, The Da Vinci Code, Gods of Egypt, Black Mirror, Cherry 2000, Barry, Eyeborgs,...
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Dead and Confused (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 642 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") Listen as the Meltdown Horror Club comes together to discuss Dead & Buried directed by Gary Sherman and featuring James Farentino, Melody Anderson, Jack Albertson and Robert Englund. And while we're dropping off our film, we also…
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Drop in the Convention with the Most Interesting Man in the World
Movie Meltdown - Episode 641 Join us as we drop in to the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention and talk about celebrities, cool merchandise, watching movies and how returning to skateboarding as an adult makes you the most interesting man in the world. And as we attempt to rock the fakie, we also...
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The Videodrome is the Message
Movie Meltdown - Episode 640 This episode, Sam Drog returns as we try to wrap our heads around just how ahead of its time David Cronenberg's Videodrome truly was back in 1983. And as we plug into the network of idiots, we also bring up… the evolutionary chart of man, Mick Garris, American Ultra,...
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Monster in a Box (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 639 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") The horror club gets together to discuss ghosts, monsters and the immigrant horror stories contained in Santiago Menghini's No One Gets Out Alive. And while we try to figure out which attempted murders are real and which are fake, we…
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The All You Can Eat Buffet of Beetlejuice
Movie Meltdown - Episode 638 This episode Sam Drog returns and we discuss Tim Burton's return to his early feature with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. We remember our response to the original and dig into the characters and plotlines of the new entry. We also address… legacy sequel, It's a Wonderful...
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A Silent Night Trip to Grandma's House (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 637 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") Gather around the empty dinner table at Grandma's house as The Meltdown Horror Club comes together to discuss the 1989 holiday "classic" - Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! And even more interesting than the movie itself…
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Hooray for Thanksgiving Pizza (Promo)
Movie Meltdown - Episode 636 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") Come celebrate the holiday as we make pizza and discuss Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. And while we try to pick our favorite unnecessary pizza toppings, also cover… The People Under the Stairs, Stopmotion, Woman of the Hour, Night of the…
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A Tote Bag Full of Laserdiscs
Movie Meltdown - Episode 635 Join us as we recap our day at Scarefest. And as we make a point to not annoy celebrities at their table, we also bring up… Clive Barker, Don Coscarelli, The Midnight Meat Train, Rose McGowan, cenobite girl, Cyborg, The Fanatic, Gregory Nicotero, Billy Zane sportin' a...
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Halloween Party with the Devil
Movie Meltdown - Episode 634 Come join the party… as we celebrate Halloween by watching Late Night with the Devil, directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes and starring David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss and Ingrid Torelli. And while we toast with glasses of blood, we also delve into……
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The Crow-back
Movie Meltdown - Episode 633 This episode Sam Drog returns as we delve into our own history with the original movie The Crow, give a recap of all the failed incarnations in-between and then get into an honest discussion of our thoughts on the new film directed by Rupert Sanders. And while we...
About this show
We are a movie-themed podcast! Each episode is filled with a dealer's choice of interviews with interesting actors, filmmakers and other guests as well as lengthy discussions of specific movies. Plus our own brand of ridiculous humor with conversations about trends in Hollywood and changes in the film industry.
Hosted by
Weirding Way Media