Vundacast

Hosts: D-rock, Dani, and Stephen Our VundaHalloweenathon viewings continue with the Cregger cult classic Barbarian. We get deep into the basement horror subgenre this #VundaHalloweenathon. Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com    

Hosts: D-rock, Dani, & Stephen We loved this Rob Savage movie during the pandemic. Let's reminisce and retraumatize ourselves for Vundahlloweenathon day 5 Domestic Dysfunction! Beware this movie does make us scream so be careful wearing with earphones.  Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com  

Vundacast #250 Haunted Mask Fox 1995 Broadcast Commentary Track #VundaHalloweenathon Hosts: Stephen, D-rock, Dani, & Mr. J! Celebrate the start of 2025's VundaHalloweenathon and the podcast's 250th Episode bu doing a video commentary track fro Goosebumps the Haunted Mask special fox premiere straight out of 1995. We wax poetic and nostalgic on this crown jewel in RL Stine's spooky crown.   Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information at our home base Vundablog.com      

Unnamed Footage Festival is over now as I post this, but Stephen has an interview interview with filmmaker Anthony Leroy whose film BUM and Toy Vlog Hunt will be playing together at the Toronto Indie Horror Fest running from September 30th - October 4th.   Anthony Leroy created the comedy/horror 90's set short film BUM in the wilds of Canada. We talk about his shooting and editing process, the unique look of his film, and his saddistic kills in BUM. We discussed filming on vhs-c, the magic of homemade horror, and the original 20 minute cut. Anthony also asks me questions about making my short film Toy Vlog Hunt at the end.  Go follow Anthony Leroy insta is DADDYDEATHBONE Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com

  Unnamed Footage Festival is this week, and Michael Rock is bringing The Ruck March to San Fransisco the same day it comes out on the foundtv app on March 27th! He will be at Unnamed Footage Fest selling merch for his films. Pick up copies of all of Mike's films including the Cryptid centric Tahoe Joe, and Tahoe Joe 2. This interview has spoilers!!!! Stay tuned to the end where Mike askes me about what inspired Toy Vlog Hunt.  Check out Mike on insta @cadre.mike.rock   and on youtube @WillowRockProductions‬  Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com

Unnamed Footage Festival is over now as I post this, but Stephen had some time to interview filmmaker Trey Murphy. Trey and his son Quaid created the comedy/horror analog short film the Hedge that played in San Fransisco on March 28th in the Short Form Footage Block at 11am at the Balboa Theater! We discussed filming on vhs, the magic of homemade horror, and the original 20 minute cut. Trey also asks me about my film Toy Vlog Hunt at the end.  Go follow Trey Murphy on insta @srdidymus  and on youtube Check out Goatman! Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com

Unnamed Footage Festival is all done in sunny San Fransisco, but I was joined by Richard O'hare the writer, Director of Photography, and the Producer of the short film Body Worn Video. It screened at the Balboa Theater at 10:20PM on March 29th along side the film "The Lost Episode" We discuss the short films creation, the video game that is in the works, and turning a scary haunted event space into the perfect filming location. Richard and Stephen discuss how Toy Vlog Hunt started off subtle and arrived at its current cut.  Check out on insta @bodywornvideo on insta Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com  

Unnamed Footage Festival is over now, but Stephen got a chance to interview filmmaker Camen Perez. Carmen brought her comedy/horror short film Anniversary_6 to San Fransisco on March 28th in the Short Form Footage Block at 11am at the Balboa Theater! We discuss guerrilla filmmaking, writing horror, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians!!! Carmen and Stephen discuss how he refined the story of Toy Vlog Hunt. Go follow Carmen on insta @luciferbrimstone and on YouTube ‪ @carmenperezproductions  Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com

  Unnamed Footage Festival is happening, and Stephen had a wonderful discussion with filmmaker Zeddy Chevron. Zeddy is brought their short film Trial.doc to San Fransisco on March 28th at 3:05pm at the Balboa Theater! We discuss the two week pre-production, starring in your own films, and finding the title Trial.doc. Zeddy and Stephen have a lengthy discussion about Toy Vlog Hunt to close the pod out. Go follow Zeddy on insta @zedrickzedward and @femur.dreams Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com

Unnamed Footage Festival is in the grave, but Mathew Abaya broguht his neon soacked horror short Augmented to San Fransisco on March 28th! Mathew was at Unnamed Footage Fest to watch his film at 10:20pm at the Balboa Theater playing with "The Unsolved Love Hotel Murder Case" We discussed in our interview the future of augmented reality, streaming during the pandemic, back in the day loading a computer program on an audio cassette, and we even discuss the budget! Toy Vlog Hunt's subject matter is discussed to close the episode. Check out Mathew Abaya on insta @hazmadt and his link tree link and it is on Vundablog.com to be clicked up!    Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com  

Unnamed Footage Festival is over, but Stephen got a chance to interview filmmaker David Dawson. David has brought two films to the screen in San Fransisco. David has a film in the Short Form Footage Block at 11am at the Balboa Theater on the 28th called FAM-ILLI! David also has his feature film Leech screening at the Balboa Theater at 3:25pm on the 29th. My film Toy Vlog Hunt played at the same screening as Leech! We discuss lol cows, David's independent cinema style, and Gummo vibes! David also has a great question about Toy Vlog Hunt to close the show.  Go follow David Dawson on insta @brobocop77  and hit David up if you want to check out his movies! Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com

Join us for the sequel to our Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin' Out cast interview as we welcome back Vundablog veterans Andrea Laing (Zoe) and Danielia Maximillian-Almeda (Holly) along with Sharon Blackwood (Nana), and Chase Steven Anderson (Jakester) to discuss the relationships they forged on set, their acting histories, WCW Monday Night Nitro and cat videos! Hosts: Stephen and  D-rock. Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com

Join us, Beau-revolutionaries as we welcome the cast of Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin' Out, featuring Michael Shenefelt who plays Birt Card, Jesse Malinowksi of the Get Scene Podcast who plays Beauragard, Sarah Stephens who plays Ann Card, & Adam Laborde who plays Officer Gibbons. We chat about the amazing vibes on set, the audition and rehearsal process, the balance between "on the page" and improv, and favorite Hallmark movie inspiration! Hosts: Stephen and  D-rock. Follow the show on Bluesky and Tiktok Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community.  More information ar our home base Vundablog.com      

The Trials of Trivia returns this time on the line is the verdict in the trial of the century the trial of Jason Voorhees. Stephen calls to jury duty Dani, Peter, Nat, and Mr. J to compete. Lauren fills in as scorekeeper/court stenographer. After the triviagame we watch Jason Xmas and do commentary as we watch. There's no better way to celebrate this Fridaythe 13th. Play along and tell us your score.  Follow us on Bluesky Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community. 

Stephen, Dani, and D-rock our hyped as they get to talk about their favorite film franchise the Yuleverse. Actress Andrea Laing and filmmaker Casper Kelly return to discuss Adult Swim Yule Log 2 Branhing Out the sequel to our favorite film of 2022 Adult Swim Yule Log. We have a spoiler filled convo as we gush about how the film has turned us into axe people.  Follow us on Bluesky Please support D-rock's Patreon to support their musical endeavors. Also show some love this holiday to the Ringing Rocks Roller Rink and their fundraiser to improve a vital part of their community. 

We celebrate body horror today and watch Where the Devil Roams (2023) which is D-rock's pick for #vundahalloweenathon Stephen and Dani stitch themselves alaong for the ride, and marvel at the filmmaking style of the Adams Family.  If you want to support a great cause you should donate to the Make Pottstown Skate Again - at Ringing Rocks! fundraiser by Rockstar Roller Derby on Gofundme any donation will help this wonderful institution that is doing good thingsand providing a safe space in this community. Also take some time and 5 bucks and support D-rock's Patreon to support their music. All the info and more on Vundablog.com.

Your humble hosts Stephen, Dani, and D-rock celebrate Found Footage day of #VundaHalloweenathon by talking about Dani's pick The Bay (2012) directed by Barry Levinson. Dani and Stephen discuss seeing the Eras Tour. Dani gets nerdy talking ecological doom, Stephen revels at the perfect execution of the found footage format, and D-rock espouses the importance of the Zion dance scene in the Matrix Reloaded.  If you want to support a great cause you should donate to the Make Pottstown Skate Again - at Ringing Rocks! fundraiser by Rockstar Roller Derby on Gofundme any donation will help this wonderful institution that is doing good thingsand providing a safe space in this community. Also take some time and 5 bucks and support D-rock's Patreon to support their music. All the info and more on Vundablog.com.

Stephen, Dani, and D-rock cut class to enjoy the Dimension films classic The Faculty. Stephen gets to let out his Robert Rodriguez nerdiness, and we discover what ship in the movie sailed in Dani's teenage psyche. D-rock may just find a new appreciation for this film afterall. If you want to support a great cause you should donate to the Make Pottstown Skate Again - at Ringing Rocks! fundraiser by Rockstar Roller Derby on Gofundme any donation will help this wonderful institution that is doing good thingsand providing a safe space in this community. Also take some time and 5 bucks and support D-rock's Patreon to support their music.

Stephen, Dani, and D-rock enjoy You're Crampton my Style day of VundaHalloweenathon with one of our podcasts favorite Barbara Crampton films, HP Lovecraft's From Beyond (1986) directed by Suart Gordon. We stimulate our pineal glands with the magic of creature effects and bat shit performances that make this film so magical. 

Stephen, Dani, and D-rock live deliciously this Witchy Wednesday of VundaHalloweenathon. We watch what D-rock holds as the greatest horror film ever Robert Egger's (aka "Bobby Eggs") The Witch. We analyze this wonderful feminist New England Fairy Tale. Stephen chops some woods and imagines the sequel Witch 2. 

Stephen once again leads Dani and D-rock through the only movie with Jason, Freddy Krueger and the Necromicon. Jason doesn't quite go to hell but we sure do, trying to keep track of that lovable pranksters body swapping hijinks. We watched the Unrated cut of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday to commemorate this Friday the 13th. If you enjoyed the show stay in touch by subscribing on youtube, twitter, and tik tok.    

D-rock and Stephen reminisce and rewatch the 2014 Royal Rumble which changed wrestling history and added gasoline to the Yes movement. We compare the changes in the last decade of wrestling and get hyped for the return of Radiate.fm which will be playing the vundacast at 4am and 4pm on Mondays in 2024. 

Dani selects Once Bitten for Love You to Death day of #VundaHalloweenathon and this commentary track. Dani leads Stephen and D-rock through Jim Carrey's 1st lead role in a movie, about virginity, immortality, and ice cream trucks. 

D-rock leadas us through Drive-In Day of #VundaHalloweenathon and selects the Phil Tippet masterpiece Mad God. Stephen and Dani take the journey through the tactile terrors of Mad God on Shudder. More information on all things Vunda over at Vundablog.com

We celebrate the 13th day of VundaHalloweenathon Blood Bath day with a film with multiple Blood Baths literally that fits our tradition of watching Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th. The franchise crossover Freddy vs Jason is dissected by Stephen, Dani, D-rock, and Mr. J. Dani continues her irriatation at the exploits of this films hero Jason Voorhees. D-rock is delighted by Freddy turning into an Alice in Wonderland inspired Caterpillar. Stephen loves the way this film leaves Freddy his fangs as a villain, and Mr. J tries to keep the plot straight in his 1st appearance on a Friday the 13th Commentary track. 

Stephen, Dani, and D-rock celebrate Ahhhh-nthology! day of #VundaHalloweenathon with a commentary track for the perfect film to get you in the Halloween mood Trick R Treat 2007. We examine the morality of Sam and the rules of Trick r Treat. we also marvel at the way this cult classic film has grown in popularity and become a timeless classic of the season. 

Stephen, D-rock, and Dani kick off 2023's #VundaHalloweenathon with a day 1 podcast discussing the history of our spooky season tradition. We also go through some of our Freaky Favorite picks of this year. 

The Vundacast celebrates ten years of nerdiness with another Trials of Trivia. This time Stephen gets to compete along side D-rock, Mr. J, and Dani. Hosted by Block Buster Guy Frank with Doms as special scorekeeper. Who will win? 

This commentary track would not be worth doing if it wasn't for the wonderful performances of so many great actors, and the blood, sweat, and tears put in by writers. At this time the WGA and SAG are on strike for fair compensation. We at the Vundacast support these efforts.  Stephen, Mr. J, D-rock and Dani have gathered to discuss one of the most fun films of the 90's Demolition Man. We watch a beloved film of our childhood and gush about it for this entire commentary track. Simon Pheonix is one of the best cinematic villains ever and we celebrate him fully on this pod. Dani also explains to us how Austin Powers is a parody of Demoltion Man. Enjoy this commentary track filled with trivia, memories, and nonsense. 

D-rock and Stephen celebrate D-rock's newfound TromaNow addiction with one of Troma's greatest stoner films Class of Nuke'em High (1986). A great 4/20 film filled with screams,boobs, goo, and radioactive pot smoke.  Support D-rock's Patreon Support D-rock's rock by dropping 5 bucks on Into the Void Go watch Millennium Bugs by friend of the show Alejandro Montoya Marin

D-rock and Stephen celebrate the wrestling filled wrestlemania weekend 2023 by celebrating the 30th anniversary of Wrestlemania 9. We enjoy the greatest toga party in WWE history, we do the thing, get double Doinked, endure the worst moment of Taker's Streak, and talk about our anticipation for GCW Collective, Wrestlemania, Supercard of Honor, and AEW as well.   Support D-rock's rock by dropping 5 bucks on Into the Void Go watch Millennium Bugs by friend of the show Alejandro Montoya Marin

Stephen, Dani, D-rock, and Andres (a director on Ash vs Evil Dead) gather to watch one of the greatest horror remakes of all time Fede Alvarez's classic Evil Dead (2013). We celebrate it's 10th anniversary on this epsiode. We discuss what makes the Evil Dead franchise so special and different, and why Mia resonates as such a strong protagonist.    Buy D-rock's Album Check out Millennium Bugs

D-rock and Stephen whip out a commentary track for The Briscoes vs SGC main event of GCW The Old Me April 23rd 2022. The High Incident match aka Scaffold match. We remember and dedicate this pod to Jay Briscoe. We treasure the great legacy he left us to watch. Listen along with us and sync it up with the match. 

Stephen, Dani, D-rock, and Andres celebrate the vundacast tradition of a jason movie commentary track to celebrate Friday the 13th. In preparaion for Ghostface going to New York we see how big of a bite Jason Voorhees took out of the big apple. We posit ways to improve the Jason in New York formula, we celebrate the films best moemnts, and more murderous pranks ensue. 

Stephen, Dani, and D-rock interview Casper Kelly the Writer/Director of Adult Swim Yule Log.  They discuss Caper's career at Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, co-creating Stroker and Hoop and You're Pretty Face is Going to Hell, writing on Harvey Birdman, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and Squidbillies. Stephen aslo must discuss Casper working with Gary Coleman on Night of the Living Doo, and the Scooby-Doo Project (Blair Witch Parody) we watched back in October. Plus we dive deep into the behhind the scens aspects of his epic 16 day shoot and tight production schedule to deliever Adult Swim Yule Log/The Fireplace one of the most wild, fun, complex, poignant, scary, and fascinating films we've ever seen. Stephen also gets to ask his favorite food related question. Full video Interview will be on our youtube Please sign our petition for a physical release of Adult Swim Yule Log and help spread the word!

Stephen, Dani, and D-rock are joined by actors Tordy Clark, Sean Hankinson, Andrea Laing(joins at the 32 minute mark), Danielia Maximillian, Justin Miles, and Skye Passmore from the groundbreaking secret horror film Adult Swim Yule Log/The Fireplace by writer/director Casper Kelly streaming on HBOMax right now. We nerd out with the cast, talk about the films production, the insane story they were able to tell in a 16 day shoot with a 5 month turn around time from shooting to delivered film. We also find out what are the best snacks on set that got them through filming. This is a playlist of other works and appearances by the cast. Full episode with video is over on our youtube page Vundacast Productions  

Dani, D-rock, and Stephen go through their favorite scary movies of 2022. Over thrity movies are discussed, in this glutounous last episode of the year for the Vundacast. 

Vundacast 215: Power Rangers Surprise Holiday Special. Stephen surpises D-rock, Dani, Mr. J, Blockbuster Guy Frank, and Gerald the Lavendar Ranger  with a game of the Trials of Trivia for the fourth time ever. We also do a commentary track for the Power Rangers Special Alpha's Magical Christmas. 

D-rock, Dani, and Stephen discuss 2021's The Matrix Resurections one year after it's release how do we feel about this new ending to the Matrix Franchise. We reminisce on how this film is connected to the previous Matrix sequels. We also watch the alternate ending to the Matrix trilogy presented in the video game The Path of Neo. 

The Vundacast gathers to pay tribute to the legendary Jason David Frank who was kind enough to grace us with an bumper that is forever in the Vundacast outro. On this special episode Stephen shares some raw audio from when Andres, Lydia, Dani, and Stephen met JDF at Florida Supercon, then Andres discusses getting to work with JDF and we review his status in pop-culture with Stephen's JDF Tribute Playlist .Stephen and Lydia reminisce on growing up in the Power Rangers phenomenon and finally we open the Vundacast Vault to one of the 1st podcast Stephen ever recorded in 2013. Episode Zero of the Spanish Announce Table "Go Go Waiting for JDF". Where in Stephen, Mr. J , and D-rock try to record a review of a TLC match at Florida Supercon  but Mr. J has to talk about waiting in line for JDF.   RIP to the greatest Power Ranger of all time Jason David Frank. 

D-rock guides Dani and Stephen through one of their most controversial favorite scary movies. We watch Halloween 2007 Director's Cut and we laugh through the brutality to keep our sanity. Happy Happy Halloween Silver Shamrock!

  It is day 24 of #VundaHalloweenathon the theme is Technological Terror and today D-rock, Dani, and Stephen have recorded a commentary track for Blair Witch 2 Book of Shadows the commentary track is followed up with a reaction to the Scooby Doo Project. Yes we have covered the two true sequels to the Blair Witch Project and we hope you'll enjoy the discussion. 

It is Scare the Kids day of #VundaHalloweenathon our 31 days celebratrion of scary. Today Stephen, Dani, D-rock, and Mr. J do a commentary track for Night of the Living Dumm 3 Part 1 and 2 this Goosebumps episode features Hayden Christensen so trigger warning for Star Wars related jokes. 

Dani guides Stephen and D-rock through one of her favorite films Death Becomes Her. Dani explains how this film is a feminist horror masterpiece. 

Stephen, Dani, and D-rock enjoy Jackie Kong's bloody masterpiece Blood Diner. Come have a laugh as we digest the exploits Tutman brothers. 

Vundacast celebrate another Friday the 13th, with a commentary track podcast. The 40th anniversary of 1982's Friday the 13th Part 3 aka the 3-D one. Stephen, Dani, and D-rock laugh their way through the film contemplating if Jason is the greatest prankster of all?

D-rock and Stephen discuss all the awesome PPV's they watched this weekend including Wrestlemania, ROH Supercard of Honor 2022, GCW presents Effy's Big Gay Brunch 4, GCW For the Culture, Bloodsport 8, and more. 

Stephen and Dani are back with Vengeance to discuss the 2022 film The Batman. We also discuss Spider-Man No Way Home a bit, how behind the scenes at DC may be just as corrupt as Gotham City and of course Dani gushes about BATCAT. 

Stephen and D-rock discuss the amazing moments of AEW Revolution 2022 and the aftermath on the following Dynamite and Rampage.

Stephen loves Jason, Dani thinks he's boring. Join us for our third in our series of Friday the 13th commentary tracks this time we tackle Jason X aka Jason goes to Space. We laugh, we nitpick, we marvel at the knit fabrics, and sexy upgraded Jason.