Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022) synopsis: “It's Christmas Eve and Tori just wants to get drunk and party, but when a robotic Santa Claus at a nearby toy store goes haywire and begins a rampant killing spree through her small town, she's forced into a battle for survival.” Starring: Riley Dandy, Sam Delich, Jeff Daniel Phillips, and Abraham Benrub…

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey and Diallo are joined by a team of wonderful 80s influencers and podcasters to reminisce about their favorite 80s Christmas presents and ones they always wanted but didn't get! You can watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube page! With Special Guests: That 80s Dude - @that_80s_dude on …

Hey hey hey! This month on Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura, Zak, Corey, and Diallo review The Fat Albert Christmas Special from 1977! Like a lot of 70s and 80s kids, the TV Obscura boys grew up with Fat Albert and the Gang, as well as other Bill Cosby shows. Of course, they address the elephant in the room but they also talk about their l…

This week on the PAD Watchlist, Zak and Corey are joined by Tim from Talking Back to discuss the Top 5 80s Toys He Couldn’t Find In Canada! If you’re a fan of obscure vintage toys (from the best decade ever) then this is the episode for you! Even better, Tim didn’t bring up any of the toys Zak and Corey discussed way back in April 2020 when they ra…

Happy Hell Night (1991) synopsis: “A fraternity-hazing prank goes terribly wrong and a psychotic killer is set loose. Now a relentless evil has been unleashed, and the coeds of Winfield College will face the bloody horror of HAPPY HELL NIGHT.” Starring: Nick Gregory, Frank John Hughes, Laura Carney, and Darren McGavin Director: Brian Owens This wee…

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Dustin, Zak, Diallo and Corey discuss their favorite DC Super Powers toy! The Kenner line ran from 1984-86 and featured 3 waves of characters and playsets. Each figure had a hidden mechanic that represented their super power… hence the name of the series! What was your favorite DC Super Powers toy? Leave a comment on o…

The Hidden (1987) synopsis: “A cop and an FBI agent race for answers after law abiding people suddenly become violent criminals.” Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri, Ed O'Ross, and Claudia Christian Director: Jack Sholder This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review The Hidden. A truly underrated gem and one hell of a good time! T…

The Phoenix (1981-82) - YouTube The Powers of Matthew Star (1982-83) - YouTube The Highwayman (1987-88) - YouTube This month on Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura, Zak, Corey, and Diallo plant themselves firmly in the 1980s and discuss three short-lived and little-known television shows. The loose theme is “Mad Max-lite vs Aliens.” Yes, they…

Identity (2003) synopsis: “Stranded at a desolate Nevada motel during a nasty rain storm, ten strangers become acquainted with each other when they realize that they're being killed off one by one.” Starring: John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, and John Hawkes Director: James Mangold This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review James …

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak and Corey are handing out candy while the rest of the Night Boys are trick or treating! Don’t worry, said candy just happens to be handfuls of Halloween nostalgia from the 1980s! The boys discuss their favorite costumes, Ben Cooper and homemade alike, what their favorite treats were, and much more. So, grab your Wi…

Bruiser (2000) synopsis: “After years of being tread upon and cheated on, a man awakens to find his face has a been replaced by a blank, white mask.” Starring: Jason Flemyng, Peter Stormare, Leslie Hope, and Tom Atkins Director: George A. Romero This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review George A. Romero’s cult thriller, Bruiser! A ve…

Hansel & Gretel (An Appalachian Version) - Folkstreams He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: House of Shokoti - YouTube G.I. Joe: There’s No Place like Springfield - Part 1 on YouTube / Part 2 on YouTube This year on our special Halloween episode of Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura, Zak, Corey, and Diallo discuss three episodes of televi…

Paul & Zak welcome Corey from Podcasting After Dark into the territories to pay tribute to “Blain” aka Jesse “The Body” Ventura from Predator! Before “The Body” was a staple in the WWF as a commentator, he was tearing it up in the territories! In this episode, the dudes discuss a match between Ventura and Jerry “The King” Lawler in Memphis from 198…

On a very special episode of 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss their favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger movies from the 80s! This is part of the month-long Podcasting After Dark / Two Dollar Late Fee Predator crossover event. We hope everyone is enjoying the discussions as they get to the choppa! If you would like to suggest a topi…

This week on the Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossover month, Corey, Zak, and Dustin discuss some of their favorite movies from the cast and crew of Predator! The boys didn’t include any Arnold Schwarzenegger films because they are saving those for this month’s 80s Kids Unite episode dropping next week! Leave a comment on our social…

Where you know him from: Predator (1987), L.A. Takedown (1989), and War of the Worlds (1988-89) It’s week two of the annual Two Dollar Late Fee/PAD crossover month and we have an amazing interview for you all to enjoy! We talk to “Poncho” himself from Predator, actor and writer, Richard Chaves! Not only does he tell some fantastic stories from his …

Predator (1987) synopsis: “A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.” Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall, and Richard Chaves Director: John McTiernan This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak, Corey, and Dustin review Predator! That’s right, it’s …

Deathstalker (1983) synopsis: “A lone warrior nicknamed Deathstalker is sent by a witch on a quest to find a sword, a chalice, and an amulet, two of which are held by the wicked king and sorcerer, Munkar.” Starring: Rick Hill, Barbi Benton, Richard Brooker, and Lana Clarkson Director: James Sbardellati This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Co…

A Disturbance in the Force (2023) synopsis: “In 1978, filmmaker George Lucas is persuaded to turn over Star Wars to the world of the '70s variety hour, culminating in The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978), often cited as one of the worst forms of entertainment of all time.” Director: Jeremy Coon and Steve Kozak This week on Podcasting After Dark, Za…

This month on 80s Kids Unite things get spicy as Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss their biggest 80s crushes! And since the boys don’t want anyone to feel left out, everyone picks a gal and a guy. Hotties with bodies for everyone! Leave a comment and let us know who your 80s crushes were on our social media pages. Thank you to Patreon member R…

Blood and Flesh: The Reel Life and Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019) synopsis: “Maverick indie filmmaker Al Adamson's real life was even crazier than one of the 30-plus sex 'n' schlock drive-in movies he made in the '60s and '70s.” Director: David Gregory It’s August, so you know what that means on Podcasting After Dark: our annual documentary mon…

RoboCop: Rogue City (2023) synopsis: “RoboCop: Rogue City is a first-person shooter developed by Teyon and published by Nacon. The game features an original storyline based on the RoboCop films, with Peter Weller reprising his role as the titular character.” Available on: PC, PlayStation, and XBox. “Dead or alive, you’re coming with me!” This week …

Six-String Samurai (1998) synopsis: “In the post-apocalyptic world of 1990s Nevada, a rock 'n' roll samurai on his way to Lost Vegas takes a young orphan boy under his protection as Death and his metalhead Horsemen chase after them.” Starring: Jeffrey Falcon, Justin McGuire, and The Red Elvises Director: Lance Mungia Vegas needs a new King, baby! T…

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss their favorite arcade games and where they remember playing them! The Night Boys reminisce about everything from mashing buttons until their hands were sore to the smell of the arcade carpet (spoiler alert: it’s soda and farts). It’s a trippy trip down 8Bit memory lane! 80s Kids U…

Rituals (1977) synopsis: “Five doctors on a wilderness outing are stalked by disfigured, crazed killers.” Starring: Hal Holbrook, Lawrence Dane, Robin Gammell, Ken James, and Gary Reineke Director: Peter Carter This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey kick off Season Six with a gritty Canuxploitation crossover episode with Dustin from Acti…

Where you know her from: Guyver 2: Dark Hero (1994) , Last Exit to Earth (1996), Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight (2008-09) On this episode of Interviews After Dark we talk to actor and producer, Kathy Christopherson! You know her as "Cori" in Guyver 2: Dark Hero, but Zak knows Kathy as someone he gave his old yardwork tools to lol! Don't worry, you'll h…

The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970) synopsis: “A hobo accidentally stumbles onto a water spring, and creates a profitable way station in the middle of the desert.” Starring: Jason Robards, Stella Stevens, David Warner, and Slim Pickens Director: Sam Peckinpah This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review The Ballad of Cable Hogue starring J…

This month on Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura, Zak, Corey, and Diallo discuss their favorite Cartoon Theme Songs! The boys run the gamut from obscure to main stream, with some anime thrown in for good measure. If you listened to the first part of this annual series then you know what to expect. If not, here’s a hint: lots of singing! Keep…

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss their most disappointing 8bit Nintendo game experiences! It wasn’t easy being a young gamer in the 1980s. The only thing you had to go off of was the box cover and word of mouth! How did we ever survive? 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Podcasting After Dark / Two Dollar Late Fee cross…

Fletch (1985) synopsis: “While working undercover wisecracking newspaper reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher is offered a large sum by a millionaire with a terminal disease to kill him. Intrigued, Fletch decides to unearth the full story behind the offer.” Starring: Chevy Chase, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Tim Matheson, and Joe Don Baker Director: Michael…

On this episode of Interviews After Dark we talk to the creators of Bampire (2024)! We’re happy to help spread the word about our favorite 90s-throwback, indie-horror movie! Filmed in and around Eugene, OR (co-host Corey’s adopted home), Bampire promises to bring the gore and the laughs when it drops later this year! Listen to Zak and Corey discuss…

Dead Calm (1989) synopsis: “After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.” Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, and Billy Zane Director: Phillip Noyce This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review Dead Calm! A movie that both hosts r…

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo list their favorite & least favorite G.I. Joe and Cobra action figures! Keep in mind that these aren’t necessarily our favorite and least favorite characters. There’s a distinct difference, though some crossover does pop up lol! Leave a comment on our social media pages or Patreon and let…

Where you know him from: Phantasm (1979), The Lost Empire (1984), and Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994) This month on Interviews After Dark we talk to musician and actor, Bill Thornbury! Of course, we all know and love him as Mike’s older brother, Jody in Phantasm, but did you know that Bill Thornbury is a great musician too? Zak and Corey disc…

This week on Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura, Zak, Corey, and Diallo bring back the PAD Watchlist to discuss their favorite TV Theme Songs! Specifically ones for live-action television shows. Next month the boys will be doing a second part as they list their favorite cartoon theme songs. And since everyone agreed that narrowing down their…

The Great Silence (1968) synopsis: “A mute gunfighter defends a young widow and a group of outlaws against a gang of bounty killers in the winter of 1898, and a grim, tense struggle unfolds.” Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Frank Wolff, Vonetta McGee, and Klaus Kinski Director: Sergio Corbucci This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey rev…

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, Diallo, and Paul London discuss the cultural significance of Live Aid ‘85 and which one of the Night Boyz actually remembers the event. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, Kerry Ahern for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossover show po…

Godzilla (1954) synopsis: “American nuclear weapons testing results in the creation of a seemingly unstoppable dinosaur-like beast.” Starring: Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Takashi Shimura, and Akihiko Hirata Director: Ishirô Honda This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review the original Godzilla! That’s right, the one that kicked off …

This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey resurrects the PAD Watchlist to discuss their favorite Anchor Bay releases from the late 90s/early 2000s. They are joined by friend and longtime supporter of the show, Lee Germaney for this trip down memory lane. We hope you all enjoy the discussion and the return of the Watchlist! Keep the conversa…

The Fog (1980) synopsis: “An unearthly fog rolls into a small coastal town exactly 100 years after a ship mysteriously sank in its waters.” Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Atkins, and Hal Holbrook Director: John Carpenter This month on The Carpenter Factor, Zak and Corey are joined by Tim from the Talking Back podcast to discuss T…

Nemesis (1992) synopsis: “Alex, a burned out LA cyborg cop, is forced by commissioner Farnsworth to find his former cyborg partner and lover Jared who's about to deliver sensitive data to cyborg terrorists who wish to wage war against humans. Is he being played?” Starring: Olivier Gruner, Tim Thomerson, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Thom Mathews Direct…

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss which martial arts moves they wish they could do, growing up. It’s a silly but fun discussion about everything from “NUMBchucks” to ninjas and all the “Danialsons” in between. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, David Ullman for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly T…

Robotech (1985) synopsis: “An alien spaceship crash lands on Earth and the technology and secrets she bears lead Earth into three destructive interplanetary wars.” IMDb Link This week on Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura, Zak, Corey, and Diallo review Robotech: The Macross Saga! The boys specifically talk about the US version Harmony Gold r…

Knockabout (1979) synopsis: “Two brothers and small time crooks Yipao and Taipao convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students, completely oblivious to his sordid past.” Starring: Yuen Biao, Ka-Yan Leung, Chia-Yung Liu, and Karl Maka Director: Sammo Hung This week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey review the kung-fu cult classic,…

The Gate (1987) synopsis: “Kids left home alone accidentally unleash a horde of malevolent demons from a mysterious hole in their suburban backyard.” Starring: Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, and Carl Kraines Director: Tibor Takács This week on Podcasting After Dark, the boys review The Gate! A movie Zak has been talking about bringing …

We kick off the first episode of 80s Kids Unite with Garbage Pail Kids! Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo all discuss their familiarity (or lack thereof) with the disgusting trading cards Topps began printing in 1985, and whether or not they hold up nostalgically! The boys also talk about the terrible 1987 film based on the brand. A huge THANK YOU to …

The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue aka Let Sleeping Corpses Lie (1974) synopsis: “A cop chases two hippies suspected of a series of Manson family-like murders; unbeknownst to him, the real culprits are the living dead, brought to life with a hunger for human flesh by ultrasonic radiation being used for pest control.” Starring: Cristina Galbó,…

The Hilarious House of Frightenstein (1971) synopsis: “The scary and silly goings-on at a mad scientist vampire's home/lab.” IMDb Link Talk About (1988-89) synopsis: “Contestants must say a selection of specific words under a time limit in normal conversation or patter.” IMDb Link Freaky Stories (1997) synopsis: “An anthology of urban legends, each…

Android (1982) synopsis: “A strange doctor secretly experiments with androids on his space station. His assistant is Max, a curious android who wants to see the world and meet a girl. Criminals hide on their station and soon violence erupts.” Starring: Klaus Kinski, Don Keith Opper, Brie Howard, and Norbert Weisser Director: Aaron Lipstadt This wee…

Hey, PADsters! Here’s the audio from the 80s Kids Unite panel that Corey, Zak, and Diallo from Podcasting After Dark & TV Obscura did with Dustin Rubin and Paul London from Two Dollar Late Fee & Territory Marks! It was a packed house and a great crowd. We cleaned up the audio the best we could but it was recorded in an open room so don’t expect stu…