Make Your Own Damn Podcast

An appreciation of cult horror, DIY filmmaking, and grindhouse aesthetics, hosted by bizarro author Jeff Burk and vaporwave splatterpunk Lucas Mangum.

Body Melt (1993 Sci-Fi Horror Film) 02/06/2024

Body Melt (1993 Sci-Fi Horror Film) "The first stage is hallucinatory. The second stage is glandular. The third stage is .... AHHHHH." Body Melt is one of Australia's most bizarre genre films of the 1990s, perhaps ever. What do you get when you cross David Cronenberg, Troma, and the books of Edward Lee? Whatever you're picturing right now looks a lot like Body Melt. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/29830438

George Romero's Martin (w/ Filmmaker Mike Lombardo) 01/18/2024

George Romero's Martin (w/ Filmmaker Mike Lombardo) How have we done this show about DIY filmmaking and independent horror movies without doing an episode on a George A. Romero movie? No idea. We bring in Pennsylvania writer/director Mike Lombardo to get to the bottom of it, as we discuss the lesser seen vampire film MARTN. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/29550683

RIP 2023 01/04/2024

RIP 2023 2023 is officially history. Hear Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum spit on its grave. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/29340123

The Children (2008 British Horror Movie) 12/21/2023

The Children (2008 British Horror Movie) Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum discuss the underrated 2008 horror movie THE CHILDREN. Have you seen this? What did you think? /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/29191043

Goodbye Uncle Tom 12/07/2023

Goodbye Uncle Tom Quite possibly the most problematic film ever made, Goodbye Uncle Tom is nonetheless a part of outsider filmmaking history and demands discussion. We took care to handle this discussion as responsibly as we could, given the content of the film and its troubled production. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/28976783

UFO Abduction (aka The McPherson Tape) 11/23/2023

UFO Abduction (aka The McPherson Tape) In the late 1980s, filmmaker Dean Alioto took to the woods of Connecticut with a troop of improv actors and his camera to shoot a microbudget SF horror movie. A pioneering work utilizing the found footage technique, UFO Abduction turned out to be a lot more than that. The film has circulated heavily in UFO circles as evidence of extraterrestrial activity, even after the Alioto himself acknowledged that it was a work of fiction. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/28678043

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988 Horror Comedy) 11/09/2023

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988 Horror Comedy) Killer Klowns from Outer Space is over 35 years old and holds up brilliantly. Often named as a movie that's "so bad, it's good," we strongly disagree; this movie is smarter than a lot of people give it credit for. Great practical FX, a wicked sense of humor, and underlying social statements abound in this cult classic. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/28443689

CockHammer (2009 Horror Comedy) 10/27/2023

CockHammer (2009 Horror Comedy) With one foot in Strangeville and one foot in Tromaville, we take a look at the 2009 feature from cult author/filmmaker/comic creator Kevin Strange. Together, we attempt to piece together the connections between it and Strange's other work and ogle some seriously impressive practical effects. Like what we do here? Want us to do more of it? Consider becoming a . /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/28413401

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Podcasters 09/28/2023

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Podcasters On today's episode, Jeff and Lucas discuss SLEEPAWAY CAMP II: UNHAPPY CAMPERS. Jeff is unhappy that Lucas made him watch it. Lucas is unhappy that Jeff doesn't like slasher movies. Plus, connectivity issues, the evolution of the slasher film, and 90s crime thrillers. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/28169639

Death of a Vlogger (2019 Found Footage Horror) 09/21/2023

Death of a Vlogger (2019 Found Footage Horror) This week, Jeff and Lucas discuss 2019's DEATH OF A VLOGGER. What's this hidden gem all about? Like a lot of underrated films, it's both of and ahead of its time. Our hosts dig into the nitty gritty details of this found footage creepshow. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/28103651

Saw 4D: Psyched by the Multiverse of Madness 09/14/2023

Saw 4D: Psyched by the Multiverse of Madness Jeff watched THE BEAR and rewatched all the SAW movies. Lucas watched PSYCHED BY THE 4D WITCH and DR. STRANGE AND THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS. They're both probably done with the MCU for the time being, but they're here for a Hasbro cinematic universe, only if it involves Ouija boards and Furby. Head to our Patreon for early access to weekly episodes: /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/28036515

Killer Con 2023 Recap 09/07/2023

Killer Con 2023 Recap Jeff and Lucas recap the shenanigans of Killer Con Weekend! Big shoutout to the new wave of extreme horror and splatterpunk. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/27969090

Something in the Dirt (Benson and Morehead's Triumphant Return) 08/24/2023

Something in the Dirt (Benson and Morehead's Triumphant Return) During the pandemic, Benson and Moorehead made perhaps the best movie about the pandemic without directly talking about it. Cosmic horror, relatable characters, and tragedy abound in this low-budget nightmare. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/27840660

Sharksploitation with Susan Snyder 08/14/2023

Sharksploitation with Susan Snyder Sharks have been a staple of cinema since Jaws frightened a generation of swimmers way back in the summer of 1975, but few know just the extent of their involvement like author, poet, and marine biologist Susan Snyder. Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum brought her on the show to discuss the depth and breadth of this subgenre and why it matters. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/27748677

Mad God 07/17/2023

Mad God Mad God is a nightmare captured on celluloid. From the mind of special FX artist Phil Tippet, the film follows an unnamed "assassin" as they descend into hell and encounter all sorts of hideous monstrosities. A passion project in every sense, Mad God is the ideal entry point for genre fans curious about true arthouse cinema. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/27485538

Toxic Crusaders: The Movie 06/22/2023

Toxic Crusaders: The Movie Troma movies are objectively not for children, but that didn't stop a children's cartoon based on The Toxic Avenger from airing in the early 1990s. Essentially, a series of 30-minute toy commercials, the show was part of a wave of R-rated franchises rebranding themselves to sell toys to kids. The result is... not great. We dove into the movie version, which is a handful of episodes mashed together to form one narrative. Interestingly, television royalty Chuck Lorre wrote the pilot! /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/27235677

In Defense of A Serbian Film 06/08/2023

In Defense of A Serbian Film In 2010, first-time director Srđan Spasojević unleashed his debut feature onto the world. A Serbian Film has been accused of going too far and has even inspired some to call for the filmmaker's arrest, but just how extreme is it? And more importantly, is it any good? Jeff and Lucas give you the lowdown on this notorious slice of extreme DIY cinema. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/27085056

Richard Laymon Inspired Movies 06/01/2023

Richard Laymon Inspired Movies Acclaimed author Judith Sonnet joins us to discuss movies that feel like Richard Laymon novels. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/27014922

Color Me Blood Red (1965 H.G. Lewis Cult Classic) 05/19/2023

Color Me Blood Red (1965 H.G. Lewis Cult Classic) Color Me Blood Red is the third film in cult director H.G. Lewis' "Blood Trilogy," which began with Blood Feast and continued with 2,000 Maniacs. How does it measure up to the others in the series? In Lewis' oeuvre, overall? Jeff and Lucas examine this well-loved cult classic. We all know blood doesn't look like it does in these movies, and guess what? So did Lewis! It's an aesthetic. How much was he influenced by EC Comics? And in a callback to our Bloodsucking Freaks episode, we finally discuss the history of the Grand Guignol. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/26890302

Brian Paulin's Septic with Special Guest Judith Sonnet 05/05/2023

Brian Paulin's Septic with Special Guest Judith Sonnet To horror fans who think "they don't make em like they used to," we point to the DIY, shot-on-digital gore flick Septic. Made over the course of five years and featuring some truly impressive special effects, Septic is 82 minutes of gratuitous violence and nasty sex. Because she pointed this flick out to us, we had splatterpunk and extreme horror author Judith Sonnet jump on board to discuss this little-seen slice of punk rock cinema. Plus, gay undertones in Die Hard, comic recommendations, melt movies, and the SOV horror scene. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/26754924

Dasha Nekrasova and The Scary of Sixty-First 04/20/2023

Dasha Nekrasova and The Scary of Sixty-First The Scary of Sixty-First: Lucas loves it, but Jeff has some strong opinions about its writer/director Dasha Nekrasova. The 92nd episode of Make Your Own Damn Podcast discusses separating art from the artist, Rosemary's Baby and Repulsion, Eyes Wide Shut, anime girls, conspiracies, and the current push to make the Republican Party appeal to young voters. Weirdly enough, all of that is relevant to this strange slice of modern trash cinema. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/26592192

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger, Part 4 (2000 Superhero Splatter Comedy Film) 04/06/2023

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger, Part 4 (2000 Superhero Splatter Comedy Film) After Terror Firmer, it seems Lloyd and company aimed to up the ante in the offensive content department with Citizen Toxie. If so, this begs the question: did they succeed? And is there a point? We wrestle with this in our latest episode. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/26469453

Castle Freak (Stuart Gordon's 1995 Gothic Horror Film) 03/23/2023

Castle Freak (Stuart Gordon's 1995 Gothic Horror Film) In Stuart Gordon's catalog of H.P. Lovecraft adaptations, Castle Freak doesn't get the love and attention that others (most notably Re-Animator, From Beyond) do. Does that mean it isn't any good? Join us as they explore this mid-90s, straight-to-VHS splatter film, produced and distributed by independent pioneers Full Moon Features. Plus, we discuss the 2020 remake, Gordon's legacy as a creator, and reading H.P. Lovecraft before it was cool (and later became very uncool). It's probably got our most tangents per a single episode, but there was a lot to unpack. And we had fun doing it. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/26322621

Everything Everywhere All at Once 03/16/2023

Everything Everywhere All at Once Previously a Patreon-exclusive, here's Jeff and Lucas talking about the Academy Award-winning EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/26252607

Dave Made a Maze 03/02/2023

Dave Made a Maze Jeff and Lucas sit down to talk about one of the most creative movies in recent years. Dave Made a Maze examines creativity itself while crafting something truly unique. Plus, it's got a wrestler in it, so Lucas gets to do a fun sidebar on Lucha Underground. We're switching to a biweekly recording schedule for the foreseeable future, but we still plan to post weekly content of some kind. Check us out on . /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/26107023

The Most Controversial Subgenre 02/27/2023

The Most Controversial Subgenre Last House on the Left, I Spit on Your Grave, House on the Edge of the Park, Promising Young Woman... what do all these films have in common? They're all part of the r*pe/revenge subgenre. Jeff Burk and Lucas Mangum discuss these films in detail, as well as list some of their favorites. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/26058636

Unpacking War Movies and A24 with Kevin Donihe 02/16/2023

Unpacking War Movies and A24 with Kevin Donihe In this previously Patreon-exclusive, Lucas and Jeff sit down with Kevin L. Donihe (author of Night of the Assholes) to discuss war movies and A24 fandom. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/25956084

Unspeakable (2000 Underground Horror Movie) 02/09/2023

Unspeakable (2000 Underground Horror Movie) Troma has long been known for making films designed to provoke their audience, but have they ever taken things too far? Has the studio that gave us Bloodsucking Freaks and Terror Firmer ever outdone itself? We're not sure, but 2000's Unspeakable certainly comes close to crossing those boundaries. A low-budget, transgressive affair, Unspeakable follows a grieving father as he stalks the streets looking for victims in hopes that spilling the blood of the city's marginalized will reunite him with his dead daughter...who he also happens to lust after. Unspeakable is a mean film without a doubt, but is it any good? /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/25884420

Amityville WTF? 02/03/2023

Amityville WTF? Why are there so many Amitville movies? Who is making them? How deep does Amitville Rabbit Hole (release date TBD) go? It's technically the horror franchise with the most sequels, but very few made in the past twenty years are canonical. Whatever that means. Join Jeff and Lucas on this strange, haunted journey to discover WTF is going on with the Amityville franchise. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/25826256

Ghostwatch: The TV Special That Traumatized an Entire Nation 01/26/2023

Ghostwatch: The TV Special That Traumatized an Entire Nation In 1992, the BBC aired a Halloween special starring its own anchors and featuring an excursion into a purportedly haunted house. The results led to Ghostwatch being one of the most controversial made-for-TV movies ever made. Jeff and Lucas unpack the movie itself and its notorious reputation. /episode/index/show/makeyourowndamnpodcast/id/25736700

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