VCRWORLD

Mimi Cave is known for her wildly successful directorial debut film ‘FRESH’, an American, black comedy/horror/thriller film from a screenplay by Lauryn Kahn. In this episode, we talk about her path to success, her Top 25 favorite movies, along with Easter eggs in FRESH that have never been revealed until now in this Vcrworld exclusive! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

The Berenstain Bears? No, it’s The Bernstein Bears, right? We are all being affected by a worldwide phenomenon known as ‘The Mandela Effect.’ Have our memories been erased? Is our ‘creator’ deleting memory files and making changes to align with cancel culture? To what extent will they go to patch our universe to their liking? This episode has been brought to you by Flat Earth - We’re all just living on a CD-ROM. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

We live in a world where everyone is searching for extra features, bonus content, and deleted scenes. Well, what if there were prequels, sequels, and threequels that you never knew existed? Could ‘The Good Son’ be the Home Alone 3 that we all wanted and needed for the long-awaited closure that we’ve desired for all these years? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Olivia Scott Welch of Fear Street has returned for another episode, only this time we share intimate secrets and tell stories of ghosts and the paranormal. Do ghosts really exist? What are our favorite Horror movies? Well, I guess you'll have to tune in to find out. Oh, and we totally do a reading of The Shining. Let the spookfest begin, Vcrworldlings! The full videotaped podcast is available only at Vcrworld.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Edward Furlong: We all know him for his portrayal of John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Danny in American History X, and Hawk in Detroit Rock City. His success has led him down many roads, some bad, some good, and we cover just about everything there is to know. From his past struggle with alcohol and drug addiction to his love for acting, he opens up in a tell-all episode with absolutely no boundaries. What are his thoughts on the rise of technology in an age where we are so close to having robots, self-driving cars, and brain implants? Find out all that and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Joshua John Miller: An 80’s/90’s ‘child actor’ known for Teen Witch, Near Dark, and River’s Edge. He is also the writer of The Final Girls and the Director of his upcoming film, The Georgetown Project. Together, we talk about his relationship with his parents; his father, Jason Miller, of The Exorcist, and his brother, Jason Patric, lead actor of The Lost Boys. He goes on to tell me stories of eating edibles, his days of working at a video store, and even about his fear of The Night Stalker (serial killer). There’s not much we didn’t cover; In fact, here’s a list of a few topics we discussed: Actors, directors, movies, religion, consciousness, food, yadda, yadda, yadda. Just listen, okay? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

I talk about the beginning of the Podcast, the idea that led to it, and the guests that I’ve been so fortunate to have talked to. My life goals, shared goals, and the things that inspire me most in life. What do we do when we feel down, out, and thrown away? Let’s set goals together and become the best US in 2022. Let US grow together and become something bigger than we ever imagined. A community combined. Don’t open before Christmas. If you do I really don’t give a shit. :)-Brian This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

From Covid scares to aliens, ghosts, and consciousness - We cover just about everything under the moon with our very special guest Glüme. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Who’s ready for another round of … Will it Sequel??? Brendan Fraser—king of the jungle and the Ice Age (and the 90s)—stars in both movies as someone who doesn’t quite fit in with their present day surroundings. Poor dude. Maybe it’s because he’s been DOINKED on the head one too many times but we thinks there could be a missing thread connecting these two tales. Or not. Come along as we investigate the eerie similarities between Encino Man & George of the Jungle on our path to a DEFINITIVE Will it Sequel verdict. To the BFU … and beyond! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

You ever make big plans for all the seasonal movies you’re going to watch then struggle to keep up? Yeah, us too. This week, Brian and Drew talk about their October Resolutions and what all they’ve been watching instead of old horror movies. That includes Midnight Mass, Titane, Lamb, and loads more. The good news is October’s not even halfway over and there’s so much to look forward to before Hallows’ Eve strikes. Stick around all month for old friends, shocking guests, and deadly surprises. Fall has arrived. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

It’s been a slow movie year BUT there’s also been plenty of bright spots. Theaters are back open (mostly), streaming platforms are putting out new stuff every week, and we’re here to help you find the best of the best. Brian and Drew will each share their Top 10 lists and hit on everything that didn’t quite make the cut. How many titles will we have in common and how many Nic Cage movies will make Drew’s list? Tune in to find out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

This isn’t your normal movie review. We watched The Suicide Squad, while drunk, and then, ooooops, we talked about while at least one of us was obliterated. You’ll have to listen to see if you can guess which of us is super sauced. No, you’re drunk. I mean, who doesn’t like sharks and rats packs and polka dots and all that shit. Strap in, starfuckers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Don’t know if you heard, but there was a big announcement last week. Elon Musk and Tesla have promised to make domestic humanoid robots a reality by the end of 2022. Yep. Does the idea of owning a dish-washing, grocery shopping, rechargeable assistant freak you out or satisfy you wildest sci-fi dreams? Brian and Drew discuss whether they’ll be purchasing the Tesla Bot next year and what it means for the future of humankind. Is it the beginning of the end … or a crowning technological advancement? Time to find out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Not gonna lie …we had the best time ever talking to Olivia about everything under the sun and moon and stars above. From that time she drove through a mysterious blue light to encounters with the paranormal to her favorite era of Gatorade … it’s all here for your listening pleasure. Then, just when you think things might slow down, we take turns sharing our impromptu Top 10 Movies of All Time. Olivia is easily as movie-crazy as we are, if not more, so there’s no stopping the good times. Seriously, I hope you’re ready to nerd out with us on another interstellar episode of VCRWORLD. Greetings, podlings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

We couldn’t help ourselves. Cruising on Cage energy, we had to keep the good times rolling and discuss the most interesting things we’ve seen lately and then some. It’s the first of many bonus talks to come where the mics are on and the regulators are off. Sit back and relax while we jump from one topic we can’t resist to the next. We love this shit and hope you feel the same. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Back by popular demand, Brian and Drew perform another round of the hit segment Will it Sequel? The contestants this time … two Nic Cage flicks with very different tones but more in common that you may think. Honeymoon in Vegas is all about the promise of young love, while Leaving Las Vegas is, well, pretty damn bleak. The question is … what happened in the roughly three years between the end of Honeymoon and the start of LLV. Join us in Vegas to find out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

If you like movies with an edge, you’ll love our guests this week. VCRWORLD talks horror, tapes, aliens, and more with the killer queen Samara Weaving and Jimmy Warden. We find out which pirate performer inspired Samara to start acting and why Jimmy refuses to try Australia’s favorite food spread. What a pleasure to have this pair on the podcast. Hope you enjoy the convo as much as we did. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

The wait is finally over! Not only are we back from a little break, we’re also doing our first ever VHS tape review. How did it take this long? Sure we’ll talk about the movie Monster Squad but it’s really about the whole tape experience, man. The opening DING, the box art, the trailer(s?), the tracking, everything that takes you back to a better time … a time when VCRs ruled the WORLD. Brace yourselves for the first of many VHS reviews to come. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Ever wonder what happens after you die? What about aliens … what’s their deal? Brian and Drew stretch their minds to the farthest reaches of the universe this week, looking for answers to life’s biggest questions. Like, if this is all a simulation, then who’s running it and why? Believe it or not, we have an answer. If you’re ready to meet your maker, we can show you the way. Come on. The truth is right here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Let’s talk about all of our favorite things from when we were young (other than movies). What were Brian and Drew snacking on, playing with, reading, and doing on a typical day … back in 1998? Remember Book Fairs and Field Days? Boy do we miss those times, even though life was far from perfect in middle school. Stick around to find out who wore head gear and who had an eight Dr. Pepper a day habit. Favorite fast food? Go! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Are you ready for the ultimate showdown? Not only will Brian and Drew each reveal their 10 favorite 90s movies, but they will also compete—no holds barred—to guess each other’s lists. Imagine The Dating Game meets Celebrity Deathmatch meets AFI’s Top 100. We promise you’ll be surprised, enraged, and hopefully delighted by our final selections. Then, once the dust settles, let us know if you’re Team Brian or Team Drew. Let the games begin! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

This week’s guest is a pinball wizard, proud Canadian, former Video Van-Go employee, and oh yeah, founding member of one of the most essential bands of the last 30 years. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the supremely talented Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies to the VCRWORLD orbit! We talk 90s tour stories, run-ins with The Wallflowers, free boxes of X-Files VHS, what inspired the band’s unique lyrical style, and of course, movies movies movies. The conversation might’ve only lasted one night but it felt more like … ONE WEEK! Sorry, had to. And finally, Ed reveals his top five favorite movies of all time. What a blast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

You know Max Minghella from The Handmaid’s Tale and The Social Network and so many great roles … but did you also know he’s a genuine collector of VHS? We find out what’s on his shelf today and how he got back into the lost art of watching tapes. It’s all fun & games until Brain (once again!) takes aim at Bruce Willis and Die Hard. We discuss our favorite action movies and heroes from the VHS era, then learn what inspired Max to start acting in the first place. We’re really excited to share this one with the VCRWORLD community, because it’s obvious our guest loves this stuff as much as we all do. Check out Max Minghella in Season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale airing now on Hulu and in Spiral - May 13th. Yippee-ki-yay, y’all! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

No big deal, we’re just chatting with one of our biggest childhood idols this week. Brandon Crane—who played Ben Hanscom in It and Doug Parker on Wonder Years—joins VCRWORLD to share what it was like to come of age on screen. He takes us back to the summer he spent becoming best friends with the ‘Losers Club’ and how close they all got to be. We ask him what he learned from being on set with Tim Curry and John Ritter and so many other brilliant actors. Most importantly, did Pennywise give him nightmares too? Finally, if you must know, we all share our thoughts on the remake and how movies may have changed a bit in the past 30 years. What a journey! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

It ain’t over yet! We pick up right where we left off last week with Todd about to spill his guts on what inspired Alien’s beloved Chestburster. And speaking of Chestbursters, Brian shares how it feels to eat ribeye every night when he’s on The Carnivore Diet. Will Todd accept Brian’s challenge to join him in this bloody delicious endeavor? Will Drew storm off the podcast halfway through to get a snack? You’ll have to listen to find out. Thank you Todd for having more staying power than any VCRWORLD guest to come before. We did it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Todd Strauss-Schulson (director of A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas, The Final Girls, and Isn’t It Romantic) enters the VCRWORLD vortex and he’s not going anywhere until we get answers! What is The Final Girls really about? Which posters were hanging up in your childhood bedroom? Die Hard or Driving Miss Daisy? These are the things fans demand to know. Then, just when you think the convo is winding down, Todd drops a VCRWORLD-exclusive bombshell on Brian and Drew. Make sure you listen to the very end and join us next week for Part 2 of our discussion with Todd. That’s when things really get weird. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Well, VCRWORLD’s debut appearance on Howard Stern didn’t quite go according to plan. In a span of fifteen minutes, you’ll hear super-talented voice actors Matt Friend and Barrett Leddy starring as Howard, Robin, Andy Cohen, Gilbert Gottfried, Elton John, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Jeff Goldblum, and god knows who else. As mad as we were to get overshadowed during our own guest appearance, we are thrilled to have witnessed firsthand the incredible vocal and comedic genius of Matt and Barrett. Till next time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Brian and Drew welcome multi-talented Madeline Zima (from Californication, Mr. Nanny, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, and so much more) to VCRWORLD to talk about her lifelong acting career, branching off into directing, and pretty much everything else under the sun. The discussion veers from early memories on set to the big philosophical questions we face today. Will we live to see a time when human beings merge with machines and what does that mean for the future of our species. Don’t worry, we also reveal our childhood crushes and ponder why 90s movies never go out of style. Huge thanks to Madeline for a great hang. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

No, we’re not out of ideas, but Brian and Drew thought it’d be fun to shoot the shit this week without any idea who might say what. Just two old friends looking back at how they met, biking while bonding, and how much wildlife Drew’s cat drug in, literally. We also go deep on two BIG topics: 1) Brian’s philosophy on raising kids, and 2) Drew explains why the hell he watched Willy’s Wonderland twice in 48 hours. It’ll be a hoot! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Time to talk about the lost art of video rental with the writer and director of The Last Blockbuster. Taylor Morden and Zeke Kamm join VCRWORLD to reminisce about the sights, the smells, and the staff picks at the video stores we all grew up on. Find out how the last Blockbuster on planet Earth keeps the lights on and what we think the future holds for browsing shelves of movies together in person. Note: Please return this podcast within 48 hours of listening to avoid late fees. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Get ready for Brian and Drew to answer one of the most important questions facing movie lovers around the world. Which is better: Uncut Gems the movie … or Daniel Lopatin’s original score? It’s an agonizing decision, choosing between two things we love, but there can only be one winner! Warning: this episode, much like Howard’s all-or-nothing lifestyle, is not for faint of heart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Brian and Drew are joined by screenwriters Matt Leslie and Stephen J. Smith to discuss their breakout movie Summer of 84 … and pretty much geek over all the pop culture that still informs what we love today. We find out how they write as a duo, what it took to get Summer of 84 made, and then argue over Marvel movies for some reason. It’s a casual convo where we all let our guards down … right before it takes some wild, unexpected turns. Kind of like their movie. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

Brian and Drew ran the gauntlet of back-to-back Bacon rafting flicks and now we’re here to tell you all about it. Is The River Wild, also featuring a badass Meryl Streep, in fact a sequel to White Water Summer? One follows a group of boys becoming survivalists, while the other takes us down river as a family fights for their lives. The common denominator: a diabolical Kevin Bacon. Come along for the ride! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com

In the first ever episode of VCRWORLD, Brian and Drew discuss how they got hooked on VHS and try to pinpoint what’s so everlasting about the format. To help figure it all out, they ask Brian’s dad Dennis what he remembers about the dawn of home video and which tapes left a big impression on him. We can’t wait to go on this journey with you as we look back on the movies we love, the times we’ll never forget, and build a future together that shows us what it’s like to fall obsessively in love with something all over again. Keep listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit vcrworld.substack.com