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Neon Brainiacs is a comedy podcast about retro horror movies with your hosts, and independent filmmakers, Ben and Lance (and former co-host Gregg). Your heroes break down the movie's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. We love to engage with our audience, and hope you're willing to be in on the joke. While we do a play-by-play of the movie, this show is tailored a little more for those looking to laugh at their work desk. Nostalgia and laughs rule the day. We open with some fun banter, then Lance does some production history and BTS info with his "Shpiel", and finally we break down the movie's plot beat-by-beat via Ben's rigorous note taking. From fan-favorite films to deep cuts of the '70s, '80, '90s, and 2000s, no stone is left unturned regarding these retro horror movie gems.
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- 5 days ago2h 7m
471 - The Dentist (1996)
It's Time For Your Final Appointment September Slashers continues!. Next up: THE DENTIST (1996). Dr. Alan Feinstone is a successful Los Angeles dentist whose obsession with cleanliness and perfection begins to spiral out of control after he discovers a shocking betrayal in his personal life. Also this week: Albumz - Superdrag Regretfully Yours, our own dental horror stories, Lance's afternoon out with Tom Berenger, and should Ben get his hair insured? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I am an instrument of perfection and hygiene, the enemy of decay and corruption. A dentist. And I have a lot of work to do." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- The Dentist (1996) Directed by Brian Yuzna Written by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and Charles Finch Starring Corbin Bernsen, Linda Hoffman, Molly Hagan, Ken Foree, and Mark Ruffalo ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 36:05 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:52 - Film Breakdown 01:52:10 - Brain Bucket & Outro
- 1 weeks ago2h 29m
470 - Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)
If looks could kill he woudn't need a chainsaw. Happy Anniversary everyone! This episode marks NINE YEARS of Neon Brainiacs! Stick around till the end when we reflect on our favorite aspects of the show! September Slashers continues!. We start with 1994's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION. A prom‑night detour leaves a group of teens stranded in rural Texas, where they stumble into the orbit of a violently unhinged family. As the night unravels, their encounter with Leatherface and his clan becomes a surreal gauntlet of terror and chaos. Also this week: Albumz - Beatsteaks Smack Smash, Street Fighter II lore, and do they still do the PE Presidential Physical Fitness Awards? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Get her Leather! Get her Leather! We've got some more fun today!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995) Directed by Kim Henkel Written by Kim Henkel Starring Renée Zellweger, Matthew McConaughey, Tonie Perensky, Joe Stevens, Lisa Marie Newmyer, and Robert Jacks ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 43:10 - "The Shpiel" 01:12:01 - Film Breakdown 02:19:47 - Brain Bucket & Outro
- 2 weeks ago2h 7m
469 - Pledge Night (1988)
Brothers to the end. The very end. After a month of off-brand sci fi blockbusters, it is back to basics wioth our new theme: September Slashers. We start with 1988's PLEDGE NIGHT. A college fraternity's annual Hell Week takes a sinister turn when the members fall victim to the ghost of a pledge killed in a prank gone horribly wrong years before. Also this week: Return of Albumz with Jawbreaker's Dear You, Lances hate for frat movies, and is this secretly a Jackass movie? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Thank you, sir, may I have another, sir?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Pledge Night (1988) Directed by Paul Ziller Written by Joyce Snyder Starring Todd Eastland, Dennis Sullivan, Craig Derrick, David Neal Evans, Shannon McMahon, Will Kempe, and Joey Belladonna ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 39:20 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:49 - Film Breakdown 01:58:47 - Brain Bucket & Outro Commercial Breaks: 59:47 1:51:53
- 3 weeks ago2h 42m
468 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
It's nothing personal. Awesome August continues! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? Next up:TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY (1991). When an advanced killing machine travels back in time to hunt John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance, a familiar cyborg arrives with a very different mission. And that's not all! This week we are joined by the unspeakable Blake O'Donnell of BPO films. Also this week: New Weird Candy returns, Salute Your Shorts, Kenner toys, and Eddie's short-lived singing career. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Hasta La Vista, Baby." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Terminator 2: Judgemnet Day (1991) Directed by James Cameron Written by James Cameron & William Wisher Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Joe Morton, and Robert Patrick ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter <p class="MsoNo
- Aug 19, 20262h 43m
467 - Godzilla (1998)
Size does matter. Awesome August continues! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? Next up:GODZILLA (1998). When an enormous monster arrives in New York, authorities struggle to predict its behavior and protect the city. Amid the crisis, a biologist finds himself drawn into the effort to uncover the truth behind the phenomenon. And that's not all! This week we are joined by Big Eggs himself: John Guinane! Also this week: Lance's trip to the animal emergency room, remembering Josta Soda, and Ben finds a Ski School connection. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "We need... bigger guns." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Godzilla (1998) Directed by Roland Emmerich Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich Starring Matthew Broderick, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Kevin Dunn, and <a class= "ipc-link ipc-link--base name-credits--title-text name-credits--title-text-big" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.imdb
- Aug 12, 20262h 20m
466 - Jurassic Park (1993)
An adventure 65 million years in the making. Awesome August continues! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? Next up:JURASSIC PARK (1993). A wealthy entrepreneur invites a group of scientists to preview a groundbreaking theme park populated by living dinosaurs created through genetic engineering. What begins as a remarkable scientific achievement soon tests the limits of human control over nature. And that's not all! This week we are joined by filmmaker Jeff Smee! Also this week: Today Show shenanigans, Jeff's Ultimate PB&J recipe, and remembering Clippy. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Jurassic Park (1993) Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Michael Crichton and David Koepp Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Samuel L. Jackson, and Wayne Knight <p class="MsoNor
- Aug 5, 20262h 43m
465 - Independence Day (1996)
The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered. A new month! A new theme! Awesome August! Huge '90s sci-fi blockbusters. The flavor of blockbuster nonsense you just don't get anymore. Each week we will answer the question: AWESOME or AWFUL? First up:INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996). When mysterious extraterrestrial visitors arrive and take up positions across the globe, humanity's sense of security is shattered. People from very different backgrounds find their lives intertwined as they search for a way to confront the crisis. And that's not all! This week we are joined by filmmaker and VFX artist Jamie Chalmers! Also this week: Lance goes to court, missing miniatures in movies, and remembering Fruitopia. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Welcome to Earth!" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Independence Day (1996) Directed by Roland Emmerich Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich Starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, <a class= "ipc-link ipc-link--base name-credits--title-text name-credits--title-text-big" tabindex="0" href= "h
- Jul 29, 20262h 38m
463 - Freddy Vs. Jason (2003)
Evil will battle Evil It's both Ben and Lance's birthday month, so we picked a very special theme for July: Freddy and Jason July! Two Freddy movies. Two jason movies. Then, finally, the crossover showdown. That's right! This week we cover FREDDY VS JASON (2003). Freddy Krueger attempts to use Jason Voorhees as an instrument of terror on Elm Street. When Jason proves too hard to control, what begins as a calculated scheme soon erupts into a brutal showdown. Also this week: Obession, all the bad script ideas for this movie, and a new version of a modern classic song. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Why won't you DIE?" ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Freddy vs Jason (2003) Directed by Ronny Yu Written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift Starring Monica Keena, Jason Ritter, Kelly Rowland, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Brendan Fletcher, <a class= "ipc-link ipc-link--base name-credits--title-text name-credits--title-text-big" tabindex="0" href= "
About Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Neon Brainiacs is a comedy podcast about retro horror movies with your hosts, and independent filmmakers, Ben and Lance (and former co-host Gregg). Your heroes break down the movie's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. We love to engage with our audience, and hope you're willing to be in on the joke. While we do a play-by-play of the movie, this show is tailored a little more for those looking to laugh at their work desk. Nostalgia and laughs rule the day. We open with some fun banter, then Lance does some production history and BTS info with his "Shpiel", and finally we break down the movie's plot beat-by-beat via Ben's rigorous note taking. From fan-favorite films to deep cuts of the '70s, '80, '90s, and 2000s, no stone is left unturned regarding these retro horror movie gems.
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