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Shocking Things
by Shocking Things
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/thingsshockinghttps://www.facebook.com/SHOCKINGTHINGSPODCASTBuy some Shocking Things merchandise at http://tee.pub/lic/Z36aPeJ0uBU
Episodes
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E60 : KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
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
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E59 : Halloween Ends (2022)
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
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E58 : Filming Locations of Salem, Massachusetts
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....
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E57 : The Munsters (2022)
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
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E56 : Barbarian (2022)
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
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E55 : The Cabin In The Woods (2011)
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
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E54 : Heavy Metal Parking Lot (1986)
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...
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E53 : Star Trek The Motion Picture- The Directors Edition (2022)
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…
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E52 : This Is Gwar (2021)
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…
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E51 : Prey (2022)
Shocking Things episode 51 focus on all of the on screen kills from the newest entry into the Predator franchise : Prey. #prey #predator #alien
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E50 : Body Slam (1986)
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…
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E49 : Conan The Barbarian (1982)
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...
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E47 : The Twilight Zone Season 1 (1959-1960)
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
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E46 : KISS and growing up with their music and merchandise
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
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E45 : Star Wars (1977) and experiencing it in the 70's
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...
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E44 : Friday The 13th Part 3 in 3D (1982)
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
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E43 : Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971) on location
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
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E42 : Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
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…
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E41 : Dead Silence (2007)
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.
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E40 : Leprechaun (1993)
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
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E39 : Batman (1989) and experiencing Batmania that summer
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!...
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E38 : Pumping Iron (1977) and how it shaped pop culture
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...
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E37 : Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
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.
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E36 : Frank Wihbey of The Dead Girl In Apartment 03
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...
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E35 : Love At First Bite (1979)
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!
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E34 : Soylent Green (1973)
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.
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E33 : What's Your Favorite Quote From a Scary Movie?
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!
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E32 : Scream (2022)
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!
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E31 : What Year Produced The Greatest Films of All Time?
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...
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E30 : Gremlins 2 : The New Batch (1990)
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
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E29 : Gremlins (1984)
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...
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E28 : Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
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…
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E27 : New York Ninja (2021)
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...
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E26 : Ninja III The Domination (1984)
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 at tee.pub/lic/Z36aPeJ0uBU #ninja3thedomination #shokusugi #luncindadickey
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E25 : Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
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
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E24 : Enter The Ninja (1981)
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!
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E23 : The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
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
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E22 : Halloween Kills (2021) and our favorite films to watch every October
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…
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E21 : Escape The Undertaker (2021)
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…
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E20 : Cortlandt Hull of The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum
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...
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E19 : The House of the Devil (2009) - on location
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....
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E18 : Music Influenced by Horror Films
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 :...
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E17 : An Old School Halloween
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...
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E16 : Highlander (1986)
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
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E15 : The Evil Dead (1981)
Laura and Jon go behind the scenes and talk about the Sam Raimi classic The Evil Dead!
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E14 : Grunt! The Wrestling Movie (1985)
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...
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E13 : Crystal Lake Tours and the filming locations of Friday The 13th (1980)
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...
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E12 : The Innkeepers - on location
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.
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E11 : Butterfly Kisses (2018)
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…
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E10 : Found Footage Horror
In this episode, we discuss our favorite found footage films as well as let listeners know where to watch them in our Streaming and Screaming segment. Want to win a Camp Crystal Lake Survival Kit? https://instagram.com/shocking.things.podcast
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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/thingsshockinghttps://www.facebook.com/SHOCKINGTHINGSPODCASTBuy some Shocking Things merchandise at http://tee.pub/lic/Z36aPeJ0uBU
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