Best Diabolik Podcasts (2024)

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The Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954) 2:02:21

9M ago2:02:21

2:02:21

In which we bid a fond farewell to the show, by taking a look at my favorite monster movie of all time, “The Creature From The Black Lagoon”, listen to some goodbyes and some final feedback during intermission, and turn off the projector one last time. Bonus points for Hot Number Julie Adams memories, the explanation of the number 346, more informa…

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Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959) 1:48:21

10M ago1:48:21

1:48:21

In which we scrap Plans 1 through 8, and decide to take over the planet Earth using Plan 9, which involves Sassy UFO Based Drag Queen Overlords, Reanimated Dead People who probably wish they had remained un-animated, Paper Plate Flying Saucers, and a Fabulous Space Station in dire need of a Queer Eye For The Space Guy makeover. Bonus points for Zom…

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Robot Monster (1953) 1:37:38

10M ago1:37:38

1:37:38

In which a race of advanced interstellar beings who look suspiciously like gorillas wearing diving helmets with antenna on top, visit Earth and decide that they're going to kill everyone on the planet and then make it a nice vacation getaway for themselves, only to be thwarted by one of their own falling in love with the last remaining woman of leg…

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Horror of Dracula (1958) 2:04:43

11M ago2:04:43

2:04:43

In which two acknowledged masters of the horror genre meet again under the Hammer Films banner, but this time, instead of one giving life to the other, one is decidedly trying to end the life of the other, as Sir Peter Cushing as Doctor Van Helsing, and Sir Christopher Lee as Count Dracula, chase each other through hell and half of Klausenberg in t…

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Quick Considerations| Evil Dead Rise (2023) 24:43

12M ago24:43

24:43

On an all-new episode of the podcast, Dustin and Mike discuss the recently released fifth entry into the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Rise!

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Scanners (1981) 2:10:34

1y ago2:10:34

2:10:34

In which a Gentle Canadian Hobo with the aid of a Beautiful Woman On The Run, and a Sage Teacher With A Secret, discovers his true family history, finds love (maybe) and learns how to channel and use his psychic powers, which includes the ability to make people’s heads explode. Bonus points for Self-Trepanning, Angry Patrick McGoohan Overacting, Ps…

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Episode 62

1y ago

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Episode 62 of el diabolik’s world of psychotronic soundtracks is now online! Download it here or subscribe via iTunes or listen on Spotify In this episode we hear music from: Ennio Morricone, Jean-Pierre Mirouze, Stu Phillips, Cliff Twemlow, John Scott, Sonik Omi, Ken Thorne, Bill Loose and more! el diabolik’s world of psychotronic soundtracks, alw…

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Test Broadcast

1y ago

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We’ve been struggling with technical issues, this is a test broadcastBy el diabolik

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Danger: Diabolik (1968) 2:02:35

1y ago2:02:35

2:02:35

In which we discover that crime actually does pay, and pay quite well. Starring a Gentleman Thief with Dreamy Grey Eyes, a Buxom Blonde Assistant, and a Disheveled Always One Step Behind Police Inspector, we travel to Italy for a very good Mario Bava Comic Book Movie, in the Diabolik Cinematic Universe. Bonus points for multiple Jaguars (car, not t…

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The Monster of Piedras Blancas (1959) 2:02:12

1y ago2:02:12

2:02:12

In which we have a meeting of The Creature From The Black Lagoon Fan Club, and decide whether or not to allow a new member from the coast of California into the organization. They seem to have the right amount of lust, aggression, age and close proximity to water, so we’ll at least give them a chance to plead their case. Bonus points for teenage he…

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The X From Outer Space (1967) 2:11:27

1+ y ago2:11:27

2:11:27

In which The Greater Tokyo Area is yet again attacked by a giant monster, and the combined military needs their collective fats pulled out of the fire by an astronaut team that makes F Troop look like Mensa members. Bonus points for Bic lighter based jet engines, awkward and unrequited love, girls taking showers together, and the overzealous use of…

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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) 2:06:55

1+ y ago2:06:55

2:06:55

In which two giants of the horror genre meet for the first time, one playing a prissy fussbudget bent on playing God and creating man in a very, very ugly image, and the other playing said man, bent on teaching the prissy fussbudget a lesson for bringing him back from the dead when he was perfectly happy in the afterlife. Bonus points for Sir Peter…

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121| Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (1993) 43:24

1+ y ago43:24

43:24

FYC returns with a brand-new episode featuring a discussion on the much-beloved 1993 Aardman Animation classic short film, Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. Music: "The Wrong Trousers Suite" (Julian Nott) Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all good podcatchers. Check out the Official Site If …

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The Bloody Pit of Horror (1965) 2:05:48

1+ y ago2:05:48

2:05:48

In which we learn that crime does not pay, and that all trespassers will be punished severely via various torture devices, right after the seemingly abandoned castle owner, who thinks that he is the reincarnation of a long dead executioner puts on his little wrestling/torturing outfit. Bonus points for numerous revealing outfit changes by the young…

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120| Silent Hill (2006) 1:11:08

1+ y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

On the concluding installment of our 2022 Halloween Frightfest Spooktacular Mike and Dustin have saved what is certainly the best for last as they discuss Christophe Gans' 2006 psychological adaptation of the seminal psychological horror video game, Silent Hill! Music: "Monster Mash" (Bobby Picket) "Epilogue" (Akira Yamaoka and Jeff Dana) Never mis…

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119| Doom (2005) 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

53:05

On the third episode of our Halloween Frightfest Spooktacular we raise some hell (allegedly) and take a look at Andrzej Bartkowiak's 2005 adaptation of the much loved action/horror video game, Doom! Music: "Monster Mash" (Bobby Picket) "Go To Hell" (Clint Mansell) "You Know What You Are" (Nine Inch Nails [Clint Mansell Remix]) Never miss an episode…

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118| Alone In The Dark (2005) 42:52

1+ y ago42:52

42:52

On the second week of our annual Halloween Frightfest Spooktacular we shine some light on what is ostensibly one of the worst movies ever made, Uwe Boll's 2005 action/horror video game adaptation, Alone In The Dark! Music: "Monster Mash" (Bobby Picket) "Alone In The Dark" (Agathodaimon) Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts…

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Force: Five (1981) 2:13:43

1+ y ago2:13:43

2:13:43

In which we watch the worst version of Mission: Impossible EVER, throw in some martial arts, some religious zealotry, a few hot blondes and then top it off with a drunken politician and a slow motion motorcycle chase. Bonus points for death by bull goring and pizza cutter kung-fu shoes. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Tabletop RPG S…

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117| Resident Evil (2002) 44:26

1+ y ago44:26

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Our annual October Halloween Frightfest Spooktacular kicks off for 2022 as Mike and Dustin discuss horror video games that have been adapted into feature films. Week one brings Paul WS Anderson's 2002 action/horror adaptation of the seminal video game, Resident Evil, to the FYC roundtable! Music: "Monster Mash" (Bobby Picket) "Resident Evil Main Ti…

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116| Danger: Diabolik (1968) 47:49

1+ y ago47:49

47:49

Join Mike and Dustin on the podcast as they discuss Mario Bava's 1968 action/adventure, cult-classic, comic book adaptation, Danger: Diabolik!! Music: "Danger: Diabolik" (Ennio Morricone) "Valmont's Go Go Pad" (Ennio Morricone) Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all good podcatchers. Check out the …

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Invaders From Space (1964) 1:49:56

1+ y ago1:49:56

1:49:56

In which we are again taken into The Starman Cinematic Universe and watch the Best Spandex Clad Butt In Japan fight against lizard people, COVID-19, mask mandates and save the world for democracy, Big Pharma and young Japanese children. Bonus points for Female Lizard Gandalf Wizard Action. And parkour. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill'…

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115| Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

On the latest episode of the podcast, Mike and Dustin stop and look around at the classic 1986 John Hughes comedy, Ferris Bueller's Day off! Music: "Love Missile F1-11" (Sigue Sigue Sputnik) "Oh Yeah" (Yello) Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all good podcatchers. Check out the Official Site If yo…

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The Omega Man (1971) 2:38:40

1+ y ago2:38:40

2:38:40

In which we celebrate our third anniversary, along with Colonel Moses, Foxy Cleopatra, Vampire Jim Jones, and his cult of robed, albino, Luddite followers. Bonus points for a lime green velvet jacket and ruffled shirt combo that would make Mozart squeal and write a symphony about its magnificence. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Tab…

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114| Atanarjuat: The Fastest Runner (2001) 45:40

2y ago45:40

45:40

Join Mike and Dustin on the latest episode of the podcast where, in recognition of Canada Day and Nunavut Day, they discuss one of the most celebrated Canadian films, which also happens to be the first film ever shot entirely in Inuktitut, Atanarjuat: The Fastest Runner! Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTu…

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Hercules in the Haunted World (1961) 1:59:02

2y ago1:59:02

1:59:02

In which we are taken to Ancient Rome, the land of the leather Speedo, and watch tanned and oiled bodybuilder Reg Clark throw Stonehengian boulders around, travel to the Underworld to rescue his main squeeze, and see more chiffon togas than you can shake a stick (or a boulder) at. Bonus points for Sir Christopher Lee doing his best Dracula/Not Drac…

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Thor: The Dark World (Audio Commentary) 2:00:44

2y ago2:00:44

2:00:44

Join hosts, Mike and Dustin, as they sit down and present a running commentary over one of Mike's favouritest Marvel films, the red-headed stepchild of the four Thor films, and one of the least liked MCU movies in the entire series of 33 movies, Thor: The Dark World!! Music: "Thor Suite" (Tyler Bates) Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on…

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Death Rides A Horse (1967) 2:16:52

2y ago2:16:52

2:16:52

In which Death Rides A Horse, as opposed to Death Taking An Uber, Death Having Difficulty Hailing A Taxi, or Death Being A Responsible Citizen And Taking Public Transportation. In this Spaghetti Western, we have The Master Ninja himself, Lee Van Cleef, full of porn ‘stache and scowl, taking on bad guys and becoming somewhat of a father figure to a …

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113| Pan's Labyrinth (2006) 48:50

2y ago48:50

48:50

This month we had a listener request and Dustin and Mike take a seat at the roundtable to discuss Guillermo del Toro's classic World War II fairy tale from 2006, Pan's Labyrinth. Music: "The Moribund Tree And The Toad" (Javier Navarrete) Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all good podcatchers. Chec…

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Santo in the Wax Museum (1963) 1:59:05

2y ago1:59:05

1:59:05

In which we once again take a Spring Break trip down to Horror Mexico, and meet up with Santo - The Saint - The Man in the Silver Mask, as he fights crime in a wax museum, uses state of the art technology, takes a knife to the back and lives, and occasionally wrestles to pay the bills. Bonus points for pointy bras, photographers with agency, Mid-Ce…

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112| Grave of the Fireflies (1988) 51:35

2y ago51:35

51:35

Join Mike and Dustin on a new episode of the podcast where they discuss one of the saddest films of all-time, the 1988 World War II animated film from writer/director, Isao Takahata. Music: "Setsuko and Seita" & "Two People" (Michio Mamiya) Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all good podcatchers. C…

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Mark Snow | In Conversation 1:21:14

2y ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Prolific musician and composer, Mark Snow, joins Mike on the podcast to discuss creating the score for the 2019 Josh Boone film, The New Mutants. Mark talks about his process crafting the soundscape for the film, his work on other films and television shows like The X-Files, being invited to compose music for the films of Alain Resnais, and other f…

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All Things Considered | The New Mutants (2020) 50:58

2y ago50:58

50:58

Join Dustin and Mike on another episode of the podcast where they sit down to discuss the much-maligned, and almost aborted, Josh Boone X-Men spin-off, The New Mutants. Music: "The Bear Advances" & "Dani Goes Under" (Mark Snow) "End Credits" (Bright Eyes) Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all good…

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Red Planet Mars (1952) 2:04:50

2y ago2:04:50

2:04:50

In which we decide to call the Red Planet Mars long distance, and, when they answer, we destroy Communism, destroy the world economy and find Jesus in 90 minutes or less. Bonus points for wife with agency who ain’t having her mansplaining husbands nonsense. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Tabletop RPG Site! Bill's Personal Website! …

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Earth vs. The Spider (1958) 1:36:44

2y ago1:36:44

1:36:44

In which we venture into the Bert I. Gordon Cinematic Universe, complete with a Giant Spider, a small town Sheriff, a mansplaining Science Teacher, teen romance, and of course, a little rock and roll. Bonus points for a daughter with Dead Daddy Issues. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Tabletop RPG Site! Bill's Personal Website! Buy B…

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111| Xala (1975) 49:06

2y ago49:06

49:06

Join Mike and Dustin on an all-new episode of the podcast where they sit down at the roundtable to discuss the seminal 1975 Senegalese movie by filmmaker, Ousmane Sembène, Xala. Music: "Bourdalee" (Star Band de Dakar) Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Join our Patreon Subscribe for free: itunes Spotify Stitcher…

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110| Before Sunset (2004) 40:03

2y ago40:03

40:03

Romance is in the air and on the podcast this February as Dustin and Mike sit down to the roundtable to discuss Richard Linklater's 2004 installment in the Before Trilogy, Before Sunset. Music: "Just In Time" (Nina Simone) and "A Waltz For a Night" (Julie Delpy) Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Join our Patreon Subscribe for free: itunes Sp…

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The Face of Fu Manchu (1965) 2:10:19

2y ago2:10:19

2:10:19

In which a pulp era Asian Evil Genius Bent On World Domination® tries to take over the world, or at least kill a great deal of it through the use of botanical essential oils, only to be thwarted by his own greed and a Dollar Store Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Bonus points for Evil Asian Daughter Daddy’s Girl. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website!…

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109| The Host (2006) 36:29

2+ y ago36:29

36:29

The podcast returns to kick in 2022, fittingly, with a discussion of Bong Joon-ho's 2006 kaiju thriller comedy, The Host! Will the popular South Korean export be deemed a Masterpiece or a Museum Piece, you'll have to listen to the roundtable to find out. Music: "Yellow Virus" and "A Single Molotov Cocktail" (Byeong Woo Lee) Like us on Facebook Foll…

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Mission Casablanca (1966) 2:15:12

2+ y ago2:15:12

2:15:12

In which CIA Agent Bob Fleming, last seen in Secret Agent Fireball (Episode 14), returns to smooch, shoot, sarcasm and boring suit his way through another “exciting” adventure, this time in Mission Casablanca, to save the world from evil women with on point cat eye makeup. Bonus points for angry drunken dwarf in a fez. Visit the "Bill Watches Movie…

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Black Christmas (1974) 2:13:59

2+ y ago2:13:59

2:13:59

In which the girls of the Pi Kappa Sigma begin to turn up dead. We’ve got a drunken, sassy sister, a pure virginal sister, a cute Jewish sister, and of course The Final Sister who survives it all. Bonus points for Sexy Seventies John Saxon. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Tabletop RPG Site! Bill's Personal Website! Buy Bill a Coffee…

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The Anthology of Horror III (2021)| The I AM LEGEND Adaptations 1:00:08

2+ y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Mike and Dustin return to the podcast to celebrate Halloween 2021 with an all-new installment of the Anthology of Horror featuring a discussion about the three major adaptations of Richard Matheson's seminal novel, I am Legend, The Last Man on Earth (1964), The Omega Man (1971), and I am Legend (2007). Music: "Monster Mash" (Bobby "Boris" Pickett a…

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The World, The Flesh and the Devil (1959) 2:26:06

2+ y ago2:26:06

2:26:06

In which 99% of the world dies due to “Atomic Dust”, and the only folks left are a black guy, a white girl, and a white guy who doesn’t take no for an answer. Bonus points for being the worst version of The Stand EVER. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Tabletop RPG Site! Bill's Personal Website! Buy Bill a Coffee! Bill's Amazon Wish L…

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108| Haxan (1922) 39:51

2+ y ago39:51

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The podcast returns with hosts, Mike and Dustin, sitting down at the roundtable to discuss the classic 1922 Danish documentary on witchcraft, Haxan. Music: "Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: III. Allegro" (André Cluytens) Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Join our Patreon

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Atomic Rulers of the World (1965) 1:57:10

3y ago1:57:10

1:57:10

In which the intergalactic Green Lantern known as Starman comes to earth, befriends orphans, the nun who watches over them, then invades an underground lair and stops a nuclear war. Bonus points for best spandex clad butt on a superhero. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Tabletop RPG Site! Bill's Personal Website! Buy Bill a Coffee! B…

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Episode 61

3y ago

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Episode 61 of el diabolik’s world of psychotronic soundtracks is now online! Download it here or subscribe via iTunes or listen on Spotify This episode was actually recorded in September 2020, but life events and a global pandemic have conspired to delay its arrival… until now! In this episode we hear music from: Jimmy Smith, Annie Ross, Franco Man…

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Assignment Terror (1970) 2:07:21

3y ago2:07:21

2:07:21

In which the large gelatinous eye of Jabba the Hut sends one of his best looking scientists to earth to have him create a few sexy zombies, resurrect some classic monsters, and prepare for the upcoming invasion and subsequent enslavement of everyone. It doesn’t go well. At all. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Tabletop RPG Site! Bill…

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Santo vs The Vampire Women (1962) 2:00:16

3y ago2:00:16

2:00:16

In which we return to Horror Mexico for our annual vacation, and bring Santo along to battle Vampire Women, drive fast convertibles and wear capes that make Liberace jealous. No Blue Demon this time. Visit the "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Tabletop RPG Site! Bill's Personal Website! Buy Bill a Coffee! Bill's Amazon Wish List!…

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