Garbage Day: Midnight Movie Mayhem

Zak & Ralph & Nick reexamine movies which have, in one way or another, achieved cult status and try to decide whether or not their cult status is warranted.

Blast! From the Past! (An episode from another show a few years back) 06/12/2025

Blast! From the Past! (An episode from another show a few years back) Ralph & Nick & Zak will be back soon to continue the fifth season of Garbage Day: Midnight Movie Mayhem, but to tide over anyone who just wants to listen to two of the voices you're used to hearing, we're unearthing a classic episode of Zak's other movie podcast, But Why Do You Like It? in which our own Nick Rice talks to Zak about their mutual love of 1997's Alien: Resurrection and all its goopy glory fun. The 3 fellas will be back soon with brand new episodes, but for now, enjoy an oldie but (very) goodie! /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/36975675

Glengarry Glen Ross 04/22/2025

Glengarry Glen Ross We watched a classic this time, gang. It was technically a box office bomb though. So we had a good excuse. Subjects include influence being the THING in our current culture, whether or not the Glengarry guys are "a type of guy", good movies that are hard to like, resetting Instagram suggested content for your mental health, creation in the age of algorithms, etc. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/36256690

Airborne 03/31/2025

Airborne The fellas have a wonderful time talking about one of the best movies about rollerblading from the year 1993. (We really do though. Favorable reviews from all of us. I know you don't believe this right now, but we loved it.) /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/35930255

Samurai Cop 03/11/2025

Samurai Cop The fellas have a brief chat about what they've been up to lately before talking about a quintessentially cult movie called Samurai Cop. A film about a wig. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/35620215

Batman (1966) 01/15/2025

Batman (1966) We're back to end our season very shortly before beginning another one! What are seasons anyway? They're lies. Anyway, we talk about the 1966 Batman film based on the television show of the same name. You may know the franchise. Personally, we are split on whether or not it's good. Zak and Nick say no. Ralph says hell yes. Who will triumph in this belacose battle of Batmen? Etc. Who cares. Enjoy! IG: @midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/34861495

WATCHALONG: Batman (1989) 11/21/2024

WATCHALONG: Batman (1989) It's Episode 50! This is a special episode where we watch a movie called "BAT MEN". It was made by a Mr. Tim Burton in the year 1989. That's when it was released. It was probably made before then. Nobody knows. Is this a cult movie? We have conflicting views on it at the show and it is very likely to come up in the next episode. For now, cue up the movie and watch with us. It was a lot of fun. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/34074271

Rad 09/09/2024

Rad This is a movie about BMX biking! Sort of! We did not like it at all, folks. We do enjoy bikes though. Bikes are neat. IG: @midnight_moviemayhemPM /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/32966742

Pumping Iron 08/27/2024

Pumping Iron We have a little chat about Arnold Schwarzenegger working out and orgasming and orgasming while working out. I'm unclear on it actually. A lot of fluids on this one though. Lotta fluids. IG: @midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/32756017

UPDATE: Clerks! 08/14/2024

UPDATE: Clerks! See you in a couple weeks! /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/32568092

The Sandlot 07/29/2024

The Sandlot We have a chat about 1993's "The Sandlot". We explain why children are inherently vile and untrustworthy creatures, the anatomy of a summer feeling, and why "The Sandlot" is still relevant despite being a movie from 30 years ago which takes place 30 years prior to that... IG: @midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/32253042

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 07/15/2024

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Let's see here. What did we chat about... AH, yes. Turtles who are trained in the art of ninjitsu. What a crazy ride we're all on together. You and me. All the peoples of the universe. Cowabunga, etc. IG: @midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/31958132

The Cable Guy 07/01/2024

The Cable Guy The fellas talk about Jim Carrey's dark-ish turn as the titular Cable Guy. Topics include physical comedy, personality disorders, and people raised by TV and the internet all acting like knobs. IG: @midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/31768537

No Holds Barred 06/17/2024

No Holds Barred The boys kick off season 4 with a little chattaroni about the Hulk Hogan/Vince McMahon-penned fever dream "No Holds Barred". Amazingly, no one impersonates JR at any point, even though I'm sure that's what you wanted. "Always leave them wanting more." That's a phrase I made up just now just for this specific situation. IG: @midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/31758681

FREE BONUS: The Crow 10/14/2023

FREE BONUS: The Crow We take a quick dive into an absurd fan theory that 'They Live' was inspired by the Mario Bros. arcade game before moving on to the insanity of uh, the entire world? Also, brief discussion of what the future of the show looks like. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/28316636

The Crow 10/13/2023

The Crow The fellas examine Brandon Lee's iconically goth big break/swan song and have some good things to say about it. Some less good things as well. This is the last episode of the season. Not sure when we'll be back but we will be back, and we have many ideas on how to improve the show. See you then! IG: midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/28305140

Who Framed Roger Rabbit 09/24/2023

Who Framed Roger Rabbit The fellas talk about how incredible Who Framed Roger Rabbit is. Not a lot of negativity on this episode. Is it a cult movie? We don't know. We're not actually good at research. Oops. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/28127006

Street Fighter 08/25/2023

Street Fighter Zak returns! We talk about the Raul Julia's last film, the... technically a movie... Street Fighter. It's fun tbh. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/27853752

Dark City 08/03/2023

Dark City Ralph and Nick are joined by special guest Michael Lastname to discuss one of Michael's personal favorites: 1998's dystopian sci-fi film, Dark City. How many movies is it similar to? A lot. Is it still good? We'll tell you, obviously. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/27643977

Showgirls 07/17/2023

Showgirls Zak is MIA this week. Not the musical artist famous for "Paper Planes" and middle fingering the entire earth at the Super Bowl. He's not here, is what I'm saying. So, we have our friend Matt (resident Verhoeven superfan) come on the show to talk to us about boobs. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/27481242

They Live 07/12/2023

They Live The boys consider the classic 'They Live' and ponder the greatness/weirdness that is the team of Roddy Piper and John Carpenter. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/27440376

Anaconda 05/22/2023

Anaconda The fellas (all three this time) talk about the 1997 creature feature Anaconda. Is it bad? Yes. Is it boring? Also yes. Is the snake... kind of not that snake-ish? That's correct. Also, a thought-provoking "Would You Rather?" near the end of the show. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/26908011

Masters Of The Universe 05/11/2023

Masters Of The Universe Zak and Ralph (not Nick) talk about Master Of The Universe, how good Frank Langella is, who should have played He-Man instead of Dolph Lundgren, and what the cow says. Instagram: @midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/26807976

Office Space 04/17/2023

Office Space The boys (with special guest Alana) talk about Office Space, the humble brilliance of Mike Judge, and the frustrating realities of work, in general. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/26559324

Waterworld 04/05/2023

Waterworld The boys are not entirely thrilled and not entirely disappointed with the famous "flop" that is Waterworld. IG: @midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/26458704

Purple Rain 03/22/2023

Purple Rain The boys talk about Purple Rain and why Prince is SO weird (and cool). /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/26312325

Road House 02/11/2023

Road House The fellas talk about Road House and all of the ridiculousness therein. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/25899534

Akira 01/09/2023

Akira We talk about the immensely influential anime film Akira and how it is equally about global collapse and badass motorcycles. IG: @midnight_moviemayhem /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/25541277

Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 12/19/2022

Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 We finally take on the movie that brought us our name (part of it). We have a long discussion about the film, Metallica, and commodification of art in general. All the usual shit and more and more of it. So much shit for you to consume. Astounding amounts. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/25358520

Season 2 Wrap-up 11/21/2022

Season 2 Wrap-up Zak & Ralph discuss the highlights and lowlights of season 2. It's a loosy-goosy episode with many asides. A couple podcast recommendations. Y'know. Whatever. We'll see you next season. Thanks for hanging out with us. /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/25080537

The Big Lebowski 11/07/2022

The Big Lebowski The fellas return, joined by their good pal Nick Rice, to discuss the always stellar "The Big Lebowski". /episode/index/show/c0730260-1d34-4fcd-a21b-ef99a237e62a/id/24923871

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