5195 Podcast

Episode 49: Tales from the Trenches - Chapter V: Harry Manfredini

The fellas interview iconic composer Harry Manfredini & learn about his beginnings, classical music, teaching filmmakers along with future composers, his opinions on temp tracks, & the importance of "feeling" the music!

Episode 48: Tales from the Trenches – Chapter IV: Del Howison & Dark Delicacies

The fellas interview Del Howison, co-owner of the world-famous horror bookstore Dark Delicacies. Many know him from the horror scene, but did you know about his beginnings in Detroit industrial film, his stint as a hand model, or his tour of duty in the Army’s Public Information Office? Learn all this & more on this episode! 

Episode 47: If You Never Grow, You Never Level Up

Brad & Jase lament the projects they began or planned that sadly never panned out for one reason or another. For example, Brad's "found footage" feature idea, Jase and his brother's "Saturday After Slaughter" review show, and an SOV horror film Jase and his friend Brian tried to get off the ground. 

Episode 46: Tales from the Trenches – Chapter III: They Have Lawyers and Feelings!

In this final half of Marty Recio’s interview, the guys talk about collecting and his growing presence on TikTok with 62,000 followers & over 1 million likes! Marty also discusses traveling to Salem during Halloween, finding famous graves, visiting the real “Conjuring” house, a terrifying health scare, & visits from beyond!

Episode 45: Tales from the Trenches - Chapter III: Get Your Head Sawed Off By a Chainsaw

The fellas sit down with Marty Recio, a frequent volunteer for Creep I.E., and talk about his introductions into horror, collecting autographs, meeting celebs, friendly people, and that "Truffle Shuffle" tattoo. 

Episode 44: I Just Have a Problem with Women Yelling

The fellas take a look at some of their favorite "lesser-recognized" horror icons and side characters that are more deserving of recognition within the genre, hoping to shed some love on frightening or quirky performances that tend to be overlooked or forgotten about.

Episode 43: Super Mega Special Monday Madness Episode

The fellas uncover the meaning of life, where 5195 is headed in 2024, and answer ALL of your questions in this VERY special Monday episode!!

Episode 42: Vault of Hoarders - Chapter II: Must Be a Fan of Anchor Bay!

Brad & Jase discuss the triumphant return of distributor label Anchor Bay Entertainment. They recall films the company released, exceptional bonus features they produced, along with the films Brad & Jase hunted down to purchase for their respective collections.

Episode 41: The Franchise Funhouse - Chapter I: Halloween

In this first in a recurring new series, the guys list the 13 "Halloween" films and rank them from "worst" to "best", discussing the franchise's strengths and weaknesses. There's bound to be some hot takes in here, but will they agree more often than not? What "Halloween" will come out triumphant on their lists? And will they ever be able to remember names? 

Episode 40: Tales from the Trenches - Chapter III: It's. F*cking. OVER.

In the conclusion of our 3-Part interview with Jonny Ramaglia, the fellas discuss the fallout after the closing of Red 11 Pictures, their sneaker shop, re-connecting with each other, their creativity, & an update on Jonny's future projects, featuring his music. 

EPISODE 39: Tales from the Trenches - Chapter II: What the F*ck is an Apple Box?

In this 2nd in the 3-Part interview with Jonny Ramaglia, he talks about hitting up a media school to get a certification, some hands-on experience with top-level audio equipment, & how he joined the Red 11 Production team & started filmmaking.

EPISODE 38: Tales from the Trenches - Chapter I: Tom Sawyer to the Max!

In this 1st of a 3-Part Interview, Jase returns to the studio as the fellas interview sound engineer & all-around renaissance artist Jonny Ramaglia, who talks about soaking up culture growing up all over the country, his days as a skateboarder, DJ, & eventually an artist. 

EPISODE 37: OH MY GOD WE’RE EDGING!!

The fellas wrap up their conversation about genres they'd like to visit more of, discuss travel stress, new industry standards for script length, and Brad tries a new writing method of "stopping when the momentum is good".

EPISODE 36: Surrounded by Hoods, Cloaks, Staffs & Hobbit Feet

The fellas discuss the genres of film they wish they knew more about. Brad talks about the speedy success he's been having with InkTip and Jase discusses the hazards of writing while "disinterested".

EPISODE 35: Creep I.E. 2024

Tina Simonian joins the fellas as they discuss the Creep I.E. convention from last weekend. They talk about the guests, including experiences with Dana DeLorenzo, Matthew Lillard and first-time guests Fabiana Formica and Jessica Rothe. They discuss collecting from Severin Films and Pallbearer Press and just how Creep I.E. has reinvigorated Brad's passion for conventions.

EPISODE 34: A Crucifixion of a Monkey!

The fellas compare the movies they love that everyone hates. We're not talking guilty pleasures, either. These are films universally panned that they can't get enough of. Brad talks about hitting Creep I.E. con in Ontario this weekend (stop by and say hello booth 212 with Video Shock) and they discuss their recent media purchases.
 

EPISODE 33: I'm Becoming Sort of a Minimalist

Brad shifts his entire focus from filmmaking to screenwriting specifically, while Jase juggles two wildly different genres for his next projects. The fellas discuss proper screenwriting format and their most anticipated films of 2024.

EPISODE 32: We Were Talking About Me Takin' Some "D"

The fellas discuss the last few movies they caught in theaters in 2023, & dive into some of Jase's scripts: one of which is his current project regarding "The Dark Web.” They discuss two versions of an old script that Brad analyses and references to, along with themes & differences that set it apart from typical stories.

EPISODE 31: This Led to That & That Led to This

The fellas catch up after the holidays and see what the other has been up to since their last hang before Halloween. They discuss self-care and letting go of toxic people, as well as their plans for future scripts and a hope to join the "Creepshow" family!

Episode 30: Tales From The Fog: Chapter II: The Devil, He Does Hate Carpenters!

The fellas are joined by Producer Tina Simonian and Video Shock! proprietor Mike Kruger for a round-table sharing of creepy ghost encounters, the belief in the paranormal, and a cryptid story about the Cream Colored Man of the Mojave Desert.