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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446 - Feast (2005)
03/25/2026
446 - Feast (2005)
They're Hungry. You're Dinner. MONSTER MARCH concludes with 2005's FEAST. A mismatched group of strangers at a remote desert bar must band together when vicious creatures suddenly attack from the darkness. Forced into uneasy alliances, they scramble to defend themselves against the relentless onslaught. Also this week: Hard Mountain Dew, a new Bruce Springsteen song, ans Lance has some thoughts on this movie. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I'm the guy that's gonna save your ass." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2005) Directed by Written by & Starring , , , , , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 34:20 - "The Shpiel" 58:20 - Film Breakdown 01:52:17 - '90s Nugget & Outro
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445 - Pumpkinhead 2: Blood Wings (1993)
03/18/2026
445 - Pumpkinhead 2: Blood Wings (1993)
They couldn't leave dead enough alone. MONSTER MARCH, well, marches on as we cover the 1993 sequel PUMPKINHEAD II: BLOOD WINGS . When a reckless prank disturbs an old grave, an ancient demon known as Pumpkinhead returns with a deadly purpose. The town’s buried secrets come to light as the creature targets those connected to a forgotten tragedy. Also this week: Lance's new segments, new kinds of burger places, and Pumpkinhead's sneaky pranks. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "This stuff is way beyond Ouija boards." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1993) Directed by Written by & Starring , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 34:38 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:21 - Film Breakdown 01:59:08 - '90s Nugget & Outro
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444 - Species (1995)
03/11/2026
444 - Species (1995)
Two decades ago scientists sent a message to space... This... is the reply. This week we are joined by Eanna and Ande of The Queens of NC-17 podcast as MONSTER MARCH continues! Together we will cover 1995's SPECIES. After receiving extraterrestrial DNA from a mysterious transmission, scientists create a rapidly maturing hybrid who soon breaks free. As she embarks on her own mission, experts scramble to stop her before she endangers humanity. Also this week: A ten thousand dollar toilet, Ben's time in the circus, and The Queens have their own version of the Step by Step theme. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "More docile and controllable, eh? You guys don't get out much." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1995) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 28:14 - "The Shpiel" 52:55 - Film Breakdown 02:34:30 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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443 - The Relic (1997)
03/04/2026
443 - The Relic (1997)
The Next Evolution In Terror. A new month, a new theme: MONSTER MARCH! We kick it off 1997 film THE RELIC. A mysterious creature begins terrorizing a Chicago natural history museum just as it prepares for a major exhibition. A scientist and a detective race to uncover the origins of the threat before the opening-night gala turns deadly. Also this week: The difference between a peeper and a peaker, Tom Sizemore was in Heat, and is The Bloodhound Gang okay in 2026? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Hey, let me ask you something: How the f--- does somebody get custody of a dog?" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1997) Directed by Written by , , , and Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:50 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:30 - Film Breakdown 02:13:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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442 - Poison Ivy (1992)
02/25/2026
442 - Poison Ivy (1992)
Ivy's best friend had the perfect house, the perfect family, and the perfect life. So...Ivy took them. This is it! The moment you've all been waiting for: Two 40 year-old-mean review an erotic thriller about two coming-of-age girls. That's right! We wrap up TAINTED LOVE month with Drew Barrymore's 1992 thriller POISON IVY. A seductive drifter insinuates herself into a troubled suburban household, forging an intense bond with a lonely teen girl while quietly exploiting the family’s fractures. Also this week: More misheard Lyrics, Lance hates the Rat People, and Ben worked at Starbucks?? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "There's something about her. " ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1992) Directed by Written by & Starring , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:50 - "The Shpiel" 01:01:30 - Film Breakdown 02:13:25 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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441 - The Loved Ones (2009)
02/18/2026
441 - The Loved Ones (2009)
Prom night can be torture TAINTED LOVE month continues with the 2009's THE LOVED ONES. After grieving teen Brent rejects Lola’s request to the dance, she and her father abduct him to force him into a nightmarish homemade prom. Trapped and brutalized, Brent uncovers the horrifying extent of their past victims and the lengths they’ll go to recreate Lola’s perfect evening. Also this week: Prom Stories, Ben reinterprets a song, and get us sponsored by Sheetz! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Is it finger lickin' good?" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2009) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:40 - "The Shpiel" 49:48 - Film Breakdown 01:48:43 - Surprise Segement & Outro
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440 - My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009)
02/11/2026
440 - My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009)
Get your heart broken. TAINTED LOVE month continues with the 2009 remake MY BLOODY VALENTINE. A decade after a mining accident massacre, the town of Harmony is terrorized again when a killer in miner’s gear begins a new string of brutal attacks. As survivor Tom Hanniger returns home, secrets resurface while suspicion spreads among the townspeople. Also this week: Ben vs the KFC drive-thru, Snowmaggedon 2026, and this movie's TWO Scrooges. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Happy f---in' Valentine's Day." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2009) Directed by Written by and Starring , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 24:22 - "The Shpiel" 45:20 - Film Breakdown 01:46:45 - Surprise Segement & Outro
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439 - Swimfan (2002)
02/04/2026
439 - Swimfan (2002)
Ben Cronin had the perfect life until he met the new girl. New month and a new theme! Love is in the air with our theme TAINTED LOVE. We start the new theme with the 2002 diet Fatal Attraction film SWIMFAN. A momentary fling with a mysterious classmate pulls a young athlete into a tightening web of obsession. The more he tries to pull away, the more dangerous she becomes. Also this week: Icee or Slush Puppy, Ben and Lance enjoy the Default song "Wasting Time", and remember the car theft deterrent "The Club"? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Tell me you love me. You don't have to mean it, but just say it." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2002) Directed by Written by & Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 35:00 - "The Shpiel" 56:39 - Film Breakdown 01:53:19 - The Brain Bucket & Outro
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438 - The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
01/28/2026
438 - The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
Camping out with the family can be murder. Our good friend Amanda Waltz joins us for the conclusion of BANG-UARY with the 1977 Wes Craven classic THE HILLS HAVE EYES. A family becomes stranded in a desolate stretch of desert after a sudden breakdown. As they search for help, they discover a violent clan of cannibals stalking them from the surrounding hills. Also this week: "Crunch Hole" cereal, Amanda's exclusive Discord channel for just girls, and just how far can you shoot cow's milk out of an udder? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Baby's fat. You fat... fat and juicy." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1977) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 48:47 - "The Shpiel" 01:11:56 - Film Breakdown 02:11:03 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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437 - Bride of Chucky (1998)
01/21/2026
437 - Bride of Chucky (1998)
Chucky Gets Lucky. BANG-UARY continues with the 1988 sequel BRIDE OF CHUCKY. Former girlfriend Tiffany's attempt to rekindle her romance with Chucky backfires when he murders her and transfers her soul into a doll just like himself. They manipulate an unsuspecting young couple to help them reach a magical amulet that could restore them to human form. Also this week: The wonderful Pecson Absboy, Jennifer Tilly Impressions, and Lance and Ben have a movie pitch for you! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Rude f---ing doll." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1998) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 41:50 - "The Shpiel" 01:05:50 - Film Breakdown 01:49:45 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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436 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
01/14/2026
436 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
Inspired by a true story. BANG-UARY continues as The Boys cover the 2003 remake THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. A group of friends traveling through rural Texas stumbles upon a violent family. Their carefree road trip quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival. Also this week: Lance and Ben's favorite Skynard song, Ben tries glue, and Blake handshake drama. The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast concludes with 2019's "Little Yachty"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Excuse me, you mind getting the f--- outta my way, son?" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2003) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 14:46 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Little Yachty (2019) 42:30 - "The Shpiel" 01:08:20 - Film Breakdown 01:57:18 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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435 - The Shining (1980)
01/07/2026
435 - The Shining (1980)
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. We're finally doing it! This week we kick off another BANG-UARY as The Boys cover the 1980 Stanley Kubrick classic THE SHINING! A man and family takes on the job of caretakers at a remote mountain hotel during the wintry off-season, hoping for peace and solitude. Instead, they encounter a growing sense of dread as strange forces begin to stir within its empty halls. Also this week: Ben's signature wink, Lance's "Joker Butter Nightmare", and we meet a new "friend": Bob! The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast returns with 2009's "Music For Cougars"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Heeere's Johnny!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1980) Directed by Written by & Based upon the novel by Starring , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:00 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Music For Cougars (2009) 45:43 - Banter Part 2 51:56 - "The Shpiel" 01:25:42 - Film Breakdown 02:37:15 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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434 - End of Days (1999)
12/31/2025
434 - End of Days (1999)
The end is near. It's Arnie vs The Devil! BPO Films' Blake O'Donnell is back to help The Boys cover 1999's End of Days! When a child receives an unusual present, it sets off a chain of unsettling occurrences. The trail points to a toy store run by a man whose creations hide unexpected secrets. Also this week: Blake stpry of meeting Micheal Keaton, Collector's Edition DVD perks, and just who did Arnold fart on during production? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I'll tell you what I want: I want you to go to Hell!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1991) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 33:44 - "The Shpiel" 58:29 - Film Breakdown 02:18:10 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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433 - Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991)
12/24/2025
433 - Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991)
This holiday season, the slay ride begins. Ho ho oh no! This week Thre Boys cover the 1991 sequel Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker! When a child receives an unusual present, it sets off a chain of unsettling occurrences. The trail points to a toy store run by a man whose creations hide unexpected secrets. Also this week: Thoughts on men's necklaces, an excellent mustard quote from Lance's dad, and this film's classic character: Peener. The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 2006's In Pursuit of Leisure! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "I eat kids like you for breakfast! Which is why my s--- smells so bad in the morning!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1991) Directed by Written by & Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:10 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - In Pursuit of Leisure (2003) 39:30 - Banter Part 2 41:44 - "The Shpiel" 51:20 - Film Breakdown 01:40:20 - Brain Buccket & Outro
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432 - Black Christmas (2006)
12/17/2025
432 - Black Christmas (2006)
This holiday season, the slay ride begins. This week we get into the holiday spirit with the 2006 remake BLACK CHRISTMAS. A snowstorm traps a sorority house full of students during the holidays, but something sinister lurks inside. What begins as a cozy gathering quickly spirals into a terrifying nightmare. Also this week: Lance hates peanut butter cereal, the new (fake) Jimmy Buffet song "Tequila and Wine", and Ben fakes a Cole Trickle connection. The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 2001's self-titled album! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "They're my family now." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2006) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:19 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Self-titled (2001) 32:25 - Banter Part 2 36:30 - "The Shpiel" 56:56 - Film Breakdown 01:48:28 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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431 - Cherry Falls (1999)
12/10/2025
431 - Cherry Falls (1999)
Lose your innocence - or lose your life. This week The Boys cover 1999's CHERRY FALLS! In a quiet town, a series of brutal murders shakes the local high school community. As fear spreads, the teens realize the killer has an unusual pattern of killing virgins that puts many of them at risk. Also this week: The most expensive TV movie, more Tarantino foot talk, and Ben misses 3-D Doritos The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 1999's "14:59"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "She thinks fellatio is a character in Shakespeare." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1999) Directed by Written by Starring , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:30 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - 14:59 (1999) 26:33 - Banter Part 2 36:35 - "The Shpiel" 50:57 - Film Breakdown 01:52:35 - Stumo The Brainiacs & Outro
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430 - Split Second (1992)
12/03/2025
430 - Split Second (1992)
He's seen the future... Now he has to kill it. This week The Boys dive in to the 1992 Rutger Hauer "buddy cop science fiction action horror" (jeez) SPLIT SECOND! In a flooded, dystopian London, a relentless cop hunts a brutal killer who leaves behind bizarre clues. As the body count rises, he realizes the enemy may not be human. Also this week: Ben never had a crocodile mile, Lances's gum wad, and Manute Bol was a big basketball player. And we know you're dying for it: The #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast continues with 1997's "Floored"! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "We need to get bigger guns. Big f---ing guns!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1992) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , and as "The Rat Catcher" ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 12:34 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Floored (1997) 29:29 - Banter Part 2 35:33 - "The Shpiel" 49:51 - Film Breakdown 01:54:03 - The Brain Bucket & Outro
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429 - Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)
11/26/2025
429 - Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)
Jason, Freddy, Michael. We All Need Someone To Look Up To. Giving Thanks Month of patron-picked movies concludes with 2006's BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON from patron "Dan"! In a world where classic horror icons are real, a team of journalists profiles a man preparing for his debut as a masked killer, exposing the craft. Their project takes an unexpected turn when theory becomes practice. Also this week: Lance's car troubles, Ben's news cats, and the first installment of the #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "It is going to get wet in here tonight. Lace your boots up kiddies." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2006) Directed by Written by & Starring , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 09:04 - #1 Sugar Ray Album Review From a Horror Podcast - Lemonade and Brownies 28:38 - Banter Part 2 42:22 - "The Shpiel" 01:04:10 - Film Breakdown 01:59:25 - Stump The Brainiac & Outro
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428 - Frailty (2001)
11/19/2025
428 - Frailty (2001)
No Soul Is Safe. "Giving Thanks Month" continues! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! Next up is Bill Paxton's 2001 directorial debut FRAILTY from longtime patron "James B"! In an FBI office, a man recounts a disturbing childhood tied to his father’s divine mission to destroy evil. As his story unfolds, the present and past collide. Also this week: Traffic woes, Meatballs franchise trivia, and tryting to remember who the heck is in Tombstone? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Only demons should fear me... You're not a demon, are you?" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2001) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:11 - "The Shpiel" 01:00:11 - Film Breakdown 01:51:25 - Stump The Brainiac & Outro
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427 - Deep Rising (1998)
11/12/2025
427 - Deep Rising (1998)
Full scream ahead. Giving Thanks Month continues! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! Next up 1998's is DEEP RISING as requested by patron "Zac". A group of hijackers board a luxurious cruise ship in the South Pacific with a plan to loot its riches. Instead, they find themselves battling monstrous, tentacled sea creatures that have already decimated the passengers. Also this week: The return of Baseball Finger, you don't want to get stuck on the poop cruise, and the Can't Hardly Wait Game is back! All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "This is turning out to be one hell of a day." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1998) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 30:24 - "The Shpiel" 50:42 - Film Breakdown 01:48:39 - The return of "The Can't Hardly Wait Game" & Outro
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426 - Final Destination 2 (2003)
11/05/2025
426 - Final Destination 2 (2003)
Even Death Gets A Sequel. It's November! You know what that means... Giving Thanks Month is BACK! A whole month of Patron-picked movies! First up 2003's is FINAL DESTINATION 2 as requested by patron "Fush Yu Schlong". And joining us is our Crow Sister and regular guest Amanda Waltz! Kimberly’s vision saves her and others from a horrific highway crash, but their survival triggers a relentless chain of fatal events. With time running out, they must unravel Death’s plan before it claims them one by one. Also this week: "Fish Gooners", the curse of winning the lottery, and what's the deal with washcloths? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Hello, Clear. I've been expecting you." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2003) Directed by Written by & Starring , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:22 - "The Shpiel" 56:40 - Film Breakdown 02:09:12 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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425 - Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
10/29/2025
425 - Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Evil Finds Its Way Home. We're wrappping up Halloween month up with -- What Else?? -- A Halloween movie! An internet livestream reality show set in Michael Myers’ abandoned house draws six unsuspecting participants. When the infamous killer returns, the night turns into a deadly game of survival. Yep! This week we cover the infamous 2002 sequel Halloween: Resurrection. Also this week: Reviewing the BK Monster Menu, our new mascot "King Poopa", and can you text on a Palm Pilot? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Trick or treat, motherf---er!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2002) Directed by Written by and Starring , , , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 33:40 - "The Shpiel" 57:40 - Film Breakdown 01:45:40 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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424 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
10/22/2025
424 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
She knows a sucker when she sees one THE MAD MONSTER PARTY continues... Next up: Vampires! A carefree high school cheerleader whose life takes a wild turn when she learns she’s the Chosen One, destined to fight vampires. With help from a mysterious mentor, she must embrace her powers and face a growing supernatural threat. This week we cover 1992's BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Also this week: A certain person you may not remember was a karate kid, Michael Mann hounding Lance for Heat 2, and we try to make "Boys of Flannel" happen. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "All I want to do is graduate from high school, go to Europe, marry Christian Slater, and die." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1992) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 30:07 - "The Shpiel" 1:01:10 - Film Breakdown 01:57:50 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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423 - Howling VI: The Freaks (1991)
10/15/2025
423 - Howling VI: The Freaks (1991)
The Ultimate Clash of the Forces of Evil The Mad Monster Party rages on with the one-week return of a Ben and Lance classic: HOWL-O-WEEN. For the werewolf installment of TMMP, we are returning to the Howling franchise which Ben and Lance covered way back during the initial Hardee's Boys run. A mysterious drifter arrives in a small desert town and becomes entangled with a sinister carnival. As the full moon approaches, he must confront both his inner demons and the eerie forces lurking behind the carnival's twisted attractions. Oh yeah!! Next up: 1991's Howling VI: The Freaks. Also this week: Using hot perogies to cool down, when to never pull two cats apart, and what the heck is a "Paraben"? All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "You're the worst kind of freak, one who tries to control it." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Howling VI: The Freaks (1991) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 29:33 - "The Shpiel" 46:19 - Film Breakdown 01:43:20 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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422 - Frankenhooker (1990)
10/08/2025
422 - Frankenhooker (1990)
Some assembly required THE MAD MONSTER PARTY continues: Movies about classic Halloween monsters! Next up: Frankenstein's Monster! And boy do we go classy as our good friend and filmmaker John Guinane joins us this week. After his fiancée is killed in a bizarre lawnmower accident, a deranged inventor scours the streets for body parts to resurrect her, unleashing a grotesque and chaotic creation. Oh boy. We're covering the 1990's outrageous camp classic FRANKENHOOKER Also this week: Lance settles his ground beef with John G, the Coke vs Pepsi debate, and what it feels like to get punched in a news van. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "Want a date?" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1996) Directed by Written by and Starring , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:09 - "The Shpiel" 44:18 - Film Breakdown 01:39:19 - Brain Bucket & Outro
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421 - The Craft (1996)
10/01/2025
421 - The Craft (1996)
Welcome to the Witching Hour A new theme for Halloween! THE MAD MONSTER PARTY: Movies about classic Halloween monsters. First up: Witches! A troubled teen transfers to a new high school and befriends three outcast girls who practice witchcraft, forming a coven that unleashes supernatural powers. As their magic grows, the girls face devastating consequences when their bond begins to unravel. That's right! This week we jump into 1996's THE CRAFT. Also this week: Ben sees a whole bunch of music, Lance's love/hate relationship with Empire Records, and Ben realizes what Adam Sandler's movie girlfriends have in common. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "We are the weirdos, mister." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1996) Directed by Written by and Starring , , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 32:15 - "The Shpiel" 53:33 - Film Breakdown 01:54:19 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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420 - Fear (1996)
09/24/2025
420 - Fear (1996)
Together forever. Or else. A patron pick episode from patron "Dr. Philth"! A teenage girl’s budding romance with a charming older boy spirals into obsession and violence as his true nature is revealed. When her father tries to intervene, he becomes a target. This week we jump into 1996's FEAR. Vintage Mark Wahlberg. Feel it, feel it! Also this week: The big line that almost didnt make the movie, Mark Wahlberg's Reese's Cup, and Lance has too much wine. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "SO LET ME IN THE F---IN' HOUSE!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1996) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 34:05 - "The Shpiel" 48:35 - Film Breakdown 01:54:20 - The Brain Bucket & Outro
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419 - Ravenous (1999)
09/17/2025
419 - Ravenous (1999)
You are who you eat. A patron pick episode from patron "writhe"! A stranded military unit in 1840s California faces a terrifying truth when a mysterious visitor reveals a tale of cannibalism. When hunger takes hold, humanity is the first thing to go. This week we cover the 1999 cult classic RAVENOUS. Also this week: Lance isn't impressed by restaurants, David Arquette's WCW drama, and our Ravenous Evanescence Remix. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "Bon appétit." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1999) Directed by Written by Starring , , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 37:20 - "The Shpiel" 01:00:18 - Film Breakdown 01:46:48 - The Brain Bucket & Outro
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418 - 30 Days of Night (2007)
09/10/2025
418 - 30 Days of Night (2007)
They're Coming! A patron pick episode from patron "Fush Yu Schlong"! A remote Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, making it the perfect hunting ground for a savage group of vampires. The survivors must find a way to outlast the blood-soaked darkness. This week we're doing 2007's 30 DAYS OF NIGHT. Also this week: BIG Pittsburgh Hardees news, "E-Bens", and how Lance likes to eat his Muffins. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "God? ... No God." ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (2007) Directed by Written by , , and Starring , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 26:40 - "The Shpiel" 48:35 - Film Breakdown 01:45:25 - The Brain Bucket & Outro
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417 - Troll 2 (1990)
09/03/2025
417 - Troll 2 (1990)
One was not enough! A young boy named Joshua tries to save his family from vegetarian goblins in the town of Nilbog, who transform humans into plants to devour them. Guided by the ghost of his grandfather, Joshua battles the goblin queen and her minions in this cult classic known for its bizarre plot and famously bad acting. That's right! To celebrate 8 years of the show (and one year since The Hardee's Boys took over), we are doing everyone's favorite best worst movie: 1990's TROLL 2. Also this week: Listener favorite episodes from the past year, Lance's Mac and Cheese dinos, and you'll never hear Ralph Nader's name the same way again All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS! "They're eating her! And then they're going to eat me... OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!" ----- for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- (1990) Directed by Written by & Starring , , , , and ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 27:50 - "The Shpiel" 47:07 - Film Breakdown 01:48:22 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro
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