This week we kick off October and Horror Season with something old from a legendary studio and something new from a go-to service for fright fiends. Gerald and Marianne honeymooning through Bavaria in 1910 run out of gas and learn they are miles off course and days away from any fuel delivery. Taking refuge at the local inn, they catch the eye of D…

This week- a clump of movies starring Jenna Ortega. After a school shooting, Vada Cavell has to navigate her trauma and depression. Isolating herself from her family and closest friend. As Vada struggles to find ways to cope with her trauma, she bonds with those who sheltered with her during the shooting. A powerful debut feature from writer-direct…

This week- a group of plucky skater punks get into shenanigans in LA and a plucky mob widow tries to start again but neither the Feds or Family will let her. A septet of Latin American boys go against the hip hop trends and norms of their South Los Angeles neighborhood and embrace skateboards and punk rock in very tight pants. One day the boys deci…

This week- two movies about bromances and violence in remote places. Genta has become disillusioned with the samurai life and has left it to be a wondering yakuza. Hanji could no longer tolerate his powerless existence and sold his farm to become a samurai. They find themselves on opposing sides after the assassination of the local chancellor. A da…

This week- two films about types of masculinity and finding your way. Tyler Williams is a popular senior on the wrestling team. Learning he has a severe SLAP tear that requires surgery as soon as possible to repair, Tyler decides to hide it from everyone, especially his domineering father. When his injury is revealed, Tyler spirals to tragic result…

In the doorway of glory he finds Death who puts his hands in hers and whispers to him, :Now... come home, now." "Soon", he says. The Crow, James O'Barr This week- four tales of vengeance for souls brought back to put the wrong things right. Detroit, a decrepit and crime ravaged city on Devil's Night, when gangs roam the streets leaving only burning…

This week- a pair of films starring the late French icon Alain Delon. Tom Ripley has been sent to Italy to retrieve Phillippe Greenleaf, son of a wealth San Francisco family. Phillippe has no intention of returning home, especially if it means leaving behind his fiancée, Marge. He soon grows cruel and abusive to the always fawning Tom. But Tom Ripl…

This week- a pair of features occupying areas adjacent to classic cartoons. When his applejack distillery is destroyed in an accident, Jean Kayak has to find a new trade to survive the harsh winter. Taking up fur trading, something he doesn't exactly excel at, he soon finds love and danger in the forms of The Furrier and Hundreds of Beavers. Super …

This week- a pair of moves designed to inspire nostalgia, even in the most begrudging of hearts. After stopping the nefarious plans of Martin Whistler in the 23rd century, hardboiled trooper Jak Deth chases him back to 1980s Los Angeles. Taking over the body of his ancestor, Phil, Jak must find the body Whistler now inhabits before he can take over…

This week- a pair of films about criminal elements and the fast decent into obsession. When his partner is killed, just three days before retirement, Secret Service Agent Richard Chance becomes obsessed with getting revenge on the counterfeiter Eric Masters. As Chance increasingly goes off the rails, indulging in sexual extortion of an informant an…

This week- a celebration of France's vampire auteur that avoids almost purposefully avoids his beloved vampire work. When Frederic sees a photograph of old ruins by the sea, he suddenly remembers a beautiful young woman his preteen self fell in love with. Obsessing over finding the ruins location, he soon finds himself the target of nefarious force…

This week- a pair of French speaking serial killers and the people who obsess over them. Saskia and Rex are on a biking holiday in France. At a rest stop, Saskia goes to buy drinks and is never seen again. Raymond is a wealthy family man who spends his free time practicing his approach to abducting women. Raymond refines his methods through fumblin…

This week- a pair of films about people on the make. Small time hustler, Johnny Hooker, accidentally puts a giant target on his own back when steals a large amount of money from a violent crime boss's courier. His only hope is to ruin the crime boss with the help of Henry Gondorff, a once big time con artist currently on the run from the FBI. Toget…

This week we jump back to 1985 for a double feature of b-movie bliss. Just before Christmas, Lane Meyer's only two interests, his girlfriend and skiing, are ripped away from him by Roy Stalin, the bully ski team captain. Unfortunately, Lane is about on par with the rest of the town for eccentricities and he does not take this dual rejection well. P…

This week a four pack of sci-fi with less than futuristic surroundings. Scientist Sterling Peirce dreamed of a future where mankind no longer feared death, lived in harmony with all existence, and dedicated his life to the miracle elixir he created. Tragically, he died before his vision of a a peaceful future could come to pass. Years later, his so…

This week- a pair of films about high emotional responses. Paul and Nelly run a successful hotel, have a beautiful child, and live what appears to be an idyllic life together. Until Paul begins to have suspicions about Nelly's fidelity. Paul soon finds himself sinking into a quagmire of jealous fantasies and anger. Will Paul get the help he needs? …

This week two movies where everyone is pretty awful and the title is wished upon everyone on screen. A friend group of recent college graduates are horrific to everyone around them and to each other. Kevin is obsessed with his bff's girlfriend. Alec is a serial cheater who only cares about career advancement. Billy is a serial cheater and occasiona…

This week- a film about a girl pushed beyond human endurance and a franchise entry that made the internet ridiculously thirsty for a basic whiny tantrum spree killling piss baby. When her mother goes to America with her fiancé, Lilya is left to fend for herself. Living in in a tiny squalid apartment, she has few options and no money. When a friend …

This week- a pair of films about relationships and rumors. Eva is a divorced massage therapist whose daughter is about to fly across country for college. At a party she meets Marianne, a poet and new client/friend. She also meets Albert, a television archivist and love interest. Before long she learns that Marianne and Albert used to be married and…

This week a quartet of movies starring popstars. When Ali travels from Iowa to LA with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, she takes a job as a waitress. The club's owner, Tess, is battling financial worries, an aggressive developer, a drunken diva, and a partner on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Desperate for something new to revitalize t…

This week- a couple of nostalgic classics from low budget independent studios. Mandroid escapes the lair of nefarious scientist Albert Reeves and his time travelling plan for global conquest. Soon he finds an ally in robotics expect Nora Hunter, roguish riverboat captain Harry Fontana, ninja Kuji, and desperate for its own toyline complete with a S…

That was a close call! A big explosion rocked downtown LA days after some of the crew was in that area. We sit down and discuss as well as news that Jeff Bezos will be the worlds first trillionaire-amazing.

We sit down with 420college founder George Boyadjian to discuss his current action against the city of Los Angeles. The City, recently, was awarded a $6 million grant as part of their social equity application. This however, did not sit well with all as some applicants are suing the City over their processing of applications. Boyadjian himself is s…

It's a 420 Party with the Smoke Break Podcast crew. We are lit and higher than a kite joined again by friend of the program The Real Neil Diamond.

Knockout part of our sit down chat with Fresno artist Rotpes. He just released his own line of unique patented streaks. This is only for the serious artist.

We sit down with Fresno graffiti artist Rotpes, who has gone from destroying the streets of Fresno to now creating murals at Bitwise industry. He is currently working on a restorative desk project offering custom craft desks to families.

The Smoke Break Podcast crew introduce themselves and we discuss our Firebaugh project.

Firebaugh Mayor Pro Tem, Freddy Valdez sits down and discusses his cities' response to the pandemic. Firebaugh initially, became a hotspot of COVID19 cases in Fresno County which prompted the city to implement some of the most restrictive stay at home orders in the State.

Part Deux of our sit down interview with Dave and Cynthia from Cobra Extracts. In this episode, we discuss their early ventures in Georgia and the future of CBD.

A fascinating and informative interview with Dave and Cynthia, lead sales associates for Cobra Extracts.

Fresno famous cannabis entrepreneur, Waxy the Duke, sits down to discuss his experience in the cannabis industry.

Coronavirus season has us back on the mic, we are back joined with custom jewelry designer the Real Neil Diamond.

Justin Galindo from 420 Property finder tells all. Being involved in the real estate industry and in the cannabis industry there is a lot to say, specially to cannabis business owners and aspiring owners as well. Justin gives us insight as to what tools to use, what to expect when looking for property, what to be careful with since landowners are n…

Our cannabis Industry update talked about Los Angeles and what insight we were able to get. Giving our own thoughts and opinions on what the department of cannabis regulation is thinking and what they should do to better help businesses.

Smoke Break Podcast, interviews George Boyadjian the CEO & Founder of 420 College. We find out how George started his company, how the idea of collaborating with CPA's, lawyers, real estate agents, etc. and making into a company. And what the current status is on the state of California and some major cities (Los Angeles). And finally gain some ins…