Podcasting After Dark - Cult Movies and TV Shows

Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995) synopsis: “The popular villain/antihero from the classic "Kikaider" TV series stars in his own movie, as a dark defender in a post-apocalyptic future.”Starring: Yûji Kishimoto, Mai Hôshô, Jiro Okamoto, and Yasuaki HondaDirector: Keita AmemiyaThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Mechanical Violator Hakaider! A violent, post-apocalyptic version of The Power Rangers! Hakaider isn’t the first Japanese Tokusatsu film covered on the show, Godzilla and Guyver 2 are both technically in that category, but this feels more authentic to the genre. And at 77 minutes it gets right to the good stuff!A huge THANK YOU to Robert Ortiz for picking Mechanical Violator Hakaider for us to review through the highest Patreon tier! You can purchase one of Robert’s books, The Rune of Making on Amazon— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

Skin Deep (1989) synopsis: “A womanizing alcoholic writer, whose life seems to be falling apart at the seams, repeatedly finds himself in trouble of one sort or another with the law, ex-girlfriends, and jealous boyfriends.”Starring: John Ritter, Alyson Reed, Vincent Gardenia, and Chelsea FieldDirector: Blake EdwardsThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Blake Edwards’ Skin Deep! This film really showcases every aspect of John Ritter, from his amazing physical comedy to his wide range of emotions. The shock therapy scene has to be seen to be believed, and, of course, there’s the infamous glow-in-the-dark condom scene that doesn’t disappoint! Leave a comment on Spotify, YouTube, or social media and let us know what you think of Skin Deep!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

Nightmare City (1980) synopsis: “An airplane exposed to radiation lands, and blood drinking zombies emerge armed with knives, guns and teeth! They go on a rampage slicing, dicing, and biting their way across the Italian countryside.”Starring: Hugo Stiglitz, Laura Trotter, Maria Rosaria Omaggio, and Mel FerrerDirector: Umberto LenziThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey are joined by horror author, David Irons to review Nightmare City! The cult classic that inspired Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror, these infected baddies (don’t call them ‘zombies’) are fast and coordinated, and they’ll drink your blood! Even with its low budget, Nightmare City is absolutely epic… and it has a twist ending to boot!Leave a comment on Spotify, YouTube, or social media and let us know what you think of Nightmare City!Purchase a book or two by David Irons on Amazon!Follow David Irons: Instagram / Facebook / Website / AmazonLet Me Tell You A Scary Story Podcast: Apple Podcasts / Spotify— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

Where you know him from: Shredder Orpheus (1990)This week on Interviews After Dark we talk to, Robert McGinley!Robert McGinley is the true definition of “artist!” Director, writer, actor, musician, skater! We discuss Robert’s films like Shredder Orpheus, “backrooms”, and so much more in this thought provoking conversation. We go deep. So prepare to have your mind expanded! Enjoy!Watch the video version of this interview on our YouTube page!Links to buy Robert’s films, music, the Shredder Orpheus novelization by David Irons, and more can be found at Boom Cult: https://boomcult.com/— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

This month on 80s Kids Unite, The Night Boyz are “gleaming the cube” while trying not to look like “posers” when discussing skateboard culture!Skateboarding in the 80s was was a rebellious form of transportation. The “cool kids” could skate. And everyone else who tried and failed were “posers!” In this episode, Wayne, Corey, and Zak reminisce on skateboard culture in the 80s. Video games (Skate or Die!, T&C Surf Designs), movies (Thrashin’), toys (Mattel’s Skateboard Gang), more are discussed. Enjoy!What are your skateboard memories from growing up in the 1980s? Leave a comment on Spotify, YouTube, or Instragram!You can watch the full video version of this episode on our YouTube page and pick up an 80s Kids Unite tshirt on TeePublic! Listen to Wayne on Flip City Podcast: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Instagram— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

Masters of the Universe (2026) synopsis: “A young man on Earth discovers a fabulous secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet, and must recover a magic sword and return home to protect his kingdom.”Starring: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, and Alison BrieDirector: Travis KnightThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review the brand new Masters of the Universe movie! The boys do their best to keep things as spoiler-free as possible, but a few things do pop up during the course of the discussion. So, if you want to go into Masters of the Universe as fresh as possible then listen to this episode after seeing the film (preferably in the theater)!Leave a comment on Spotify, YouTube, or social media and let us know what you thought of the new He-Man movie!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

Where you know him from: Deathstalker (2025), Deadpool 2 (2018), Gears of War 4 (2016)This week on Interviews After Dark we talk to “Jotak” himself, Paul Lazenby!Appearing in over 130 projects with a career spanning back all the way to the early 2000s, chances are you’ve seen Paul kicking someone’s ass in a few TV shows or movies, but he’s more than a pretty face and huge muscles. Paul is also an author, voice actor, and a national MMA, Muay Thai & Powerlifting champ!But to Zak and Corey, Paul Lazenby will always be “Jotak” from Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker. Needless to say, the boys were a little bit intimidated at first but they soon learned that their new favorite movie villain is a heckuva nice guy too! We hope you enjoy this interview and make sure you give Paul a follow on social media and pick up one of his books!Watch the video version of this interview on our YouTube page!Follow Paul Lazenby on InstagramPick up Paul’s books When We Were Bouncers & When We Were Bouncers 2 on Amazon Listen to our review of Deathstalker HERE— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

The Last Days On Mars (2013) synopsis: “A group of astronaut explorers succumb one by one to a mysterious and terrifying force while collecting specimens on Mars.”Starring: Liev Schreiber, Elias Koteas, Romola Garai, and Olivia WilliamsDirector: Ruairi RobinsonThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review The Last Days On Mars! A very underrated sci-fi horror movie from 2013. If you haven’t seen The Last Days On Mars yet we highly recommend watching it before this review, and to go in blind! Half of the fun for Zak and Corey (and Corey’s wife) was not knowing what horror sub-genre this actually was before going in!A huge THANK YOU to Cam for selecting The Last Days On Mars for us to review via our highest Patreon tier! You can listen to Cam on The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Instagram— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

Clerks: The Animated Series (2000) synopsis: “The continuing adventures of clerks Dante and Randal, who try to make the best of their menial labor, with no help from Jay and Silent Bob.”This month on the Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura, Zak, Corey, and Diallo are joined by Luna to discuss Clerks: The Animated Series! Sadly, this short-lived series barely made it out of the gate when it first aired on ABC, and is a bit of a mixed bag for the crew, but they do have a blast reviewing it. Like with the other Kevin Smith movies she’s reviewed, this is Luna’s first experience with the Clerks cartoon! Leave a comment on Patreon or our socials and let us know if you watched Clerks: The Animated Series!Listen to Luna’s Kevin Smith reviews: Clerks / Mallrats / Chasing Amy / Dogma— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month, including our celebrity interview series, plus videos and other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

Mortal Kombat II (2026) synopsis: “The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.Starring: Adeline Rudolph, Martyn Ford, Jessica McNamee, and Karl UrbanDirector: Simon McQuoidOn this bonus episode of Podcasting After Dark, Corey reviews the newest Mortal Kombat movie! There are some minor spoilers in the episode but probably nothing the trailers didn’t already give away. Still, proceed with caution since the film did just come out this past weekend!Leave a comment on Spotify or Instagram and let us know what you thought of this bonus mini-review!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

This month on 80s Kids Unite, The Night Boyz have “thunder in their hearts” when they’re joined by the co-producer & writer of the 1986 movie RAD (Sam Bernard) to discuss 80s bike culture!Riding bikes in the 80s was everything to kids! Whether you were battling rebel forces in the forest or riding 3 miles to see your friends, the bike was your go-to mode of transportation and ultimate expression of freedom. In this episode, Corey, Diallo, Wayne, & Zak are joined by Sam Bernard (RAD, 3:15: The Moment of Truth) to share their memories of riding in the streets on their two wheeled steel horse. The Night Boyz also celebrate the 40th anniversary of RAD and find out what the future holds for the BMX cult classic! Enjoy! As discussed in this episode, you can follow and support the upcoming RAD graphic novel “HELLTRACK” on KickstarterWhat are your bike memories from growing up in the 1980s? Leave a comment on Spotify, YouTube, or Instragram!You can watch the full video version of this episode on our YouTube page and pick up an 80s Kids Unite tshirt on TeePublic! — SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

Freejack (1992) synopsis: “Bounty hunters from the future transport a doomed race car driver to New York City in 2009, where his mind will be replaced with that of a dead billionaire.”Starring: Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, and Anthony HopkinsDirector: Geoff MurphyThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Freejack! You know, the movie that made Mick Jagger look like a dork! The boys have a blast discussing that and all things Emiliooooooo as they look back at this hot mess from 1992.A huge THANK YOU to Paulette for selecting Freejack for us to review via our Patreon page! If you would like us to review one of your favorite films, consider signing up to our highest tier!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network