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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on Apple Podcasts
Let's dive into what could be the greatest horror film of all time. Any first time watchers out there?
Basket Case Wrap Up on Apple Podcasts
Is the legacy of Basket Case more wacky than grimy? Favorite kill? Where to go from here? Stay tuned here to find out which franchise we tackle next!
Basket Case 2 with Special Guest Alexx Bollen on Apple Podcasts
John's co-host of "John and Alexx Hate Stuff", Alexx Bollen joins us to discuss "Basket Case 2". You gotta admire Hennelotter for just going Silly for the sequel. Alexx's writing Dead When I Found Her
Pet Semetary on Apple Podcasts
We dive into our first Stephen King adaptation. Biggest takeaway- everyone needs a Judd to have a beer with at the end of the day. But is he the biggest villain of the movie? What differences from the book are we into and not?
Saw X on Apple Podcasts
Fresh thoughts from the latest "Saw" film- just a couple hours after seeing it. First 10 minutes or so are spoiler free, then we get into the meaty details.
Saw Wrap Up! on Apple Podcasts
We go over all 9 Saw films. Favorite trap? Favorite Jigsaw Acolyte? Favorite twist ending? And the all important Franchise Kill Count results.
Saw 5 on Apple Podcasts
I start to feel a little bad talking poorly about a franchise that a lot of people love but c'mon- Hoffman? It'd be nice to see this story move forward. Still- Jigsaw would make a great Willy Wonka!
BONUS episode- chat with David Weiner, director of "In Search of Darkness Part 3" on Apple Podcasts
We are joined by David Weiner to talk about the third part in his 14.5 hr documentary on 80s horror! How do you go about deciding what to include? Who do you interview? This doc is a great way to hear about the films you love and also start making a new checklist of any of the gems you missed. Go to https://80shorrordoc.com/ to get your blu ray copy.
Wishmaster Wrap Up on Apple Podcasts
We discuss the series as a whole, favorite kills, best makeup effects and where we'd like to see a Part 5 take us.
The Prophecy Fullfilled on Apple Podcasts
Join us as we discuss the fourth and final Wishmaster film. And we still miss Andrew Divoff instead of this... "Djinn-cel" stalking our hero.
Beyond the Gates of Hell on Apple Podcasts
Oh boy how we miss Andrew Divoff in this college based Wishmaster sequel. Can't we just get beyond The Gates of Hell?
Evil Never Dies. on Apple Podcasts
A Djinn with unlimited powers is released from his prison and.. goes directly to prison. And then to a casino. Thrill at these locations (and a few neat gore effects) as we discuss "Wishmaster 2"!
Wishmaster- with special guest, Stuart Wellington! on Apple Podcasts
Flophouse host Stuart Wellington joins us to discuss Wishmaster- starring Robert Englund, Ted Rami, Kane Hodder and Tony Todd.
Silent Night, Deadly Night Wrap Up on Apple Podcasts
After 6 films, we discuss how they all fit together (or don't), favorite performances, best kills and of course- see who won in the Kill Count Guess.
Silent Night (2012) on Apple Podcasts
On this Christmas Eve, join us as we discuss the Nu Metal remake of "Silent Night, Deadly Night."
This May Hurt a Bit on Apple Podcasts
34 episodes A franchise podcast for the Horror Completionist. Hosts James Strayer and John C Meyers talk and analyze their way film by film through horror's longest running franchises. How do they evolve? What do new filmmakers bring when a franchise is several films deep? Usually, they start out great but perhaps 6- 8 entries in... they start to hurt a bit. Music by Michael Arthur Holloway and logo by Ethan Kimberling. A franchise podcast for the Horror Completionist.
Final Destination Wrap Up on Apple Podcasts
We take a look at the franchise as a whole. How did they progress? What's the best inciting incident? Best Kill? And of course- did John or James come closest in the Kill Count Prediction?
Final Destination 2 on Apple Podcasts
We welcome Dan McCoy from The FlopHouse Podcast! He joins us to discuss the funnier and more gruesome sequel in the series.
Final Destination 2 with special Guest, Dan McCoy from the Flophouse podcast! on Apple Podcasts
We welcome Dan McCoy from The FlopHouse Podcast! He joins us to discuss the funnier and more gruesome sequel in the series.
Phantasm 2- with special guest Michael Holloway! on Apple Podcasts
Musician Michael Holloway joins us to talk through this classic sequel. The Guy from Singles is now Mike! Reggie boogies down. Are the Lurkers actually Minions? Find Michael's music including his self titled doom jazz project as well as industrial band Dead When I Found Her here: https://michaelarthurholloway.bandcamp.com/
A Look Back on Apple Podcasts
Having finished up the series, we take a look back! Favorite Kills. Favorite Final Girl. How did it shift and change, likes and dislikes. With special guest and long time Crystal Lake Guru and illustrator- Greg Bigoni! Hear his tales of the cast and filmmakers finding and purchasing his work. You can find Greg's art here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/gregbigoniart/
Jason X on Apple Podcasts
We finally make it to space. Join us in our long conversation where James mainly complains about all the "Aliens" rip offs. Also, find below the link to purchase your own Fight like a Final Girl T - shirt, all proceeds going to abortion rights organizations. https://poltergeistsandparamours.com/collections/fight-like-a-final-girl?page=1
Part 2 on Apple Podcasts
Let's return to Camp Blood! We discuss the first sequel where we get the Baghead.
“Digital” Water Utilities Rely on Data Analytics and Sharing
Vexing challenges menace US water and wastewater utilities. Aging infrastructure is a widespread problem, along with an aging workforce that, because of looming retirements, could cost the industry critical expertise. Increasing natural disasters via wildfires, floods, and drought highlight the rising impacts of climate change on the resilience of our water systems and the need for significant investment.
You Don't Have to Be Large to Take a Giant Step Forward in Reuse
Tertiary effluent from the Hale Avenue Resource Recovery Facility meets California's Title 22 requirements and is used for local landscape irrigation and power plant cooling. Photo owned by Black & Veatch. Large water agencies in water-scarce regions typically have led the United States in water reuse because they tend to have the resources and the customer base to justify the investment while maintaining reasonable water and wastewater rates. But reuse isn't reserved only for the largest agencies.
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