5195 Podcast

Episode 29: What a Weird Hang-Up to Give a Character!

The fellas discuss their strengths and weaknesses regarding screenwriting, have a brief discussion about remakes, and regale each other with encounters they had with the late Robert D'zar and Twisted Sister's Dee Snider.

Episode 28: Christmas Special: Just Piles of Snow & Colorful Lights

The fellas discuss their holiday rituals with their families, the must-watch Christmas films they pop in every year, the specter of seasonal depression and the act of paying it forward. Stay tuned after the show for our first set of outtakes!

Episode 27: I Wrote That To Ruin Someone’s Day

The fellas discuss some of the darker places they've gone mentally when writing and how it translates into work.

Episode 26: Two Heads Screaming At You About How Far They’d Walk

The fellas reminisce about the antiquated medium of music videos, their favorite and least favorite, and whether it was a detriment to the songs they were made for.

Episode 25: I Was Wondering, How Am I Gonna Steal This?

The fellas discuss some of the stranger things they've collected over the years. From the innocuous to the infamous, they talk about the things they've obtained that people often question.

Episode 24: You Just Paid $20 For Something That Disappeared

An extension of Episode 23, the fellas pivot to the films they've collected that have become rarities, collector's items or lost forever, before discussing the potential financial gambles of trading physical media for streaming.

Episode 23: Have You Ever Heard of ”Cellar Dweller”?

The fellas discuss collecting films and the "thrill of the hunt" from the old days of tracking down that perfect find, with Jase recalling his "last crusade" to find a lost Empire Picture. SPECIAL GUEST: The Fly

Episode 22: What Am I About to Experience?

The fellas discuss their favorite soundtracks, the composers and artists behind them, and dissect how the music influences their own work and emotions.

Episode 21: Indiana Jones Moves This Piano!

After seeing Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in June, the fellas look back at the legacy of Indiana Jones and the books, games, comics and rip-offs that celebrated "the man in the hat".

Episode 20: Tales From The Fog Chapter I - You’re Only Leaving ’Cuz I’m Letting You

In this first in a new series, the fellas discuss terrifying moments from their childhoods while a fog bank sweeps through Murrieta. Cults, psychos and tree house ‘mags!
Special Thanks to Midnight Syndicate for this episode's music. Be sure to check out their wide array of dark and symphonic soundtracks at MidnightSyndicate.com & of course, the platforms where you stream music, including Spotify! 

Episode 19: It’s Halloween In My Heart All Year

The fellas discuss all things Halloween on this special holiday episode! The differences between east coast and west coast traditions, the dangers of trick or treating in the 80s, collecting Halloween decor, and most importantly, Elvira's "boobie-doobies"! 

Episode 18: Monsterpalooza 2023 - “You’re the Dicks”

The fellas discuss the vendors, celebs and stories from Son of Monsterpalooza 2023 in Burbank!

Episode 17: Don’t Worry About Me

The fellas discuss the artists they've met who've had the biggest influence in pivotal times of their lives. 

Episode 16: Vault of Hoarders - Chapter I - Mike Kruger ”... It’s Fine ...”

The fellas interview proprietor and owner of City of Industry's "Videoshock" a horror vendor at Frank & Son's Collectible Show (Space 807) who stops in to chat about the art of collecting, reselling, and the financial pros and cons of being a horror collector/seller!

Episode 15: Tales From The Trenches - Chapter I - Tina Simonian - ”Go Look For Bigfoot!”

In addition to the usual show, this is an ongoing series in added to the regular episodes. Producer, actor, director, and overall "Jill of all Trades" our show runner and producer Tina gives us a peek behind the scenes of our show, how she got into the business, paranormal experiences, and her hopes for the future! 
NOTE: Episode was recorded prior to the WGA/SAG ActrFTRA strikes.  

Episode 14: I Guess We’re in Vietnam, Now!

The fellas discuss cinematic pet peeves, how "needle drops" can ruin or boost a film, film-goer etiquette, and a rather "sticky" way to keep irritating theater-goers from sitting near you.

Episode 13: My Friend’s Dead… But Is He In Frame?

For their 13th Episode, the fellas discuss popular superstitions along with their origins, & personal superstitions they believe in, leading to stories about Native American folklore, ghost hunting & Ouija boards.

Episode 12: You Want a View-Master, Grandpa?

The fellas wage a debate about what physical media is superior, the pros and cons of restorations, and a plea to keep theaters from dying out.

Episode 11: I Drank Highlighter?

The fellas discuss where inspiration come from, styles of writing, the use of "MacGuffins," "casting" your scripts, the pros and cons of film school, and the hilarious untold stories behind the "Maternal Instincts" shoot.

Episode 10: We’re 10!

The guys discuss the films that "reignited" their interest in film when interest would wane, "comfort films, and experiences with filmmakers and the way that horror is perceived by audiences/critics. Brad discusses his encounter with George A. Romero and Jase recalls a "revenge film" from his Dad that backfired.