Best Mike Tobey Podcasts (2024)

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THE FLY (1986) 2:01:29

24h ago2:01:29

2:01:29

This week brings us the first half of our two-parter on David Cronenberg's remake THE FLY. Mike, Brian, and Devaughn are joined by Scored to Death author J Blake Fischera to talk about one of the true masterpieces of 80s horror. Featuring star making turns from Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, THE FLY remains David Cronenberg's most successful commer…

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A CONVERSATION WITH ARIEL POWERS-SCHAUB ON MILLENNIAL NASTIES 44:05

2h ago44:05

44:05

This week marks the release of Ariel's long awaited book Millennial Nasties: Analyzing a Decade of Brutal Horror. We chat about how the book came to be, why these films still stick with us twenty years later, and why horror became more brutal and often bleak at the turn of the century. If you want your own copy of the book order it today from all m…

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CURSE OF THE FLY 1:23:19

3d ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Mike and Brian talk about the last installment of the original FLY series. This one throws continuity out the window, and i a truly low budget affair. Still, while the lack of funds limit the sets and the performances, it offers a lot to chew on and tackles some fairly high concept ideas, even if it can't take them all that far. It's also the only …

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RETURN OF THE FLY 1:39:24

10d ago1:39:24

1:39:24

This week, the buzz is back! Brian and Mike tackle one of the great, underappreciated B-movies of the 1950s, with Return of the Fly. Vincent Price is the only cast member to return from the original cast and crew, this time getting top billing and lending his charm and winking good time of a performance style in order to deliver a mash up of a clas…

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THE FLY (1958) 1:53:04

20d ago1:53:04

1:53:04

This week we're all "abuzz" to start on a new franchise. We're dipping our toes back into classic horror with 1958's science fiction / horror tale of experimentation gone amuck with THE FLY. This is the film that made Vincent Price a horror icon (even though he's in a supporting role) and contains marvelous special effects, a fantastic creature rev…

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FANTASIA 2024 part 3 HELL HOLE, THE TENANTS, HOLLYWOOD 90028, INTERVIEW WITH JOHN ADAMS & TOBEY POSER (Hell Hole) 55:16

29d ago55:16

55:16

Our last batch of film coverage from Fantasia, plus an interview with Adams family directing team on their new feature Hell Hole. premiering on Shudder August 23rd.By Mike Snoonian

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FANTASIA 2024 part 2: THE BEAST WITHIN, BABY ASSASSINS: NICE DAYS, PARVULOS 35:24

1M ago35:24

35:24

If you like what you’re listening to make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcast feeds. Please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcast app, or rate us on the Spotify app. Reviews and five star ratings help new listeners find us every day, and we greatly appreciate the feedback and support. Here's the second part of of Fant…

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FANTASIA 2024 part 1: CARNAGE FOR CHRISTMAS, FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS, CHAINSAWS WERE SINGING 31:34

1M ago31:34

31:34

The 2024 Fantasia Film Festival is in the books and Mike has the first part of his coverage up. Celebrating its 28th year, Fantasia delivers on horror, suspense, fantasy and science fiction from around the globe For the first episode Mike breaks down his thoughts on the new holiday slash from trans filmmaker Alison Maio Mackay (CARNAGE FOR CHRISTMA…

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V/H/S MIXTAPES (NOT A RANKING EPISODE) 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

As we put another series to bed, Mike, Devaughn and Ariel decided to break away from the typical "ranking" formula and go for something a little outside the box. With almost 40 segments to choose from, we out together our own V/H/S mixtapes, choosing anthology segments to fit our own twisted themes like "Bigfoot and Other Monsters," "The Gods Must …

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V/H/S 85 1:25:03

2M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

This week we’re diving into the horrific and darkly comedic world of *V/H/S 85*. Join us as we explore this anthology film’s unique blend of humor and gore. Getting back to their roots of providing a sandbox for up and coming genre filmmakers ‘85 had first time droppings from Mike P Nelson, Gigi Saul Gurrero and Natasha Kermani showcasing their war…

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V/H/S 99 1:49:55

2M ago1:49:55

1:49:55

Mike and Devaughn talk about another strong entry in the back half of the VHS franchise. '99 brings a punk energy to the film and forgoes the wraparound framing device or something that feels like an old mix tape buried in the stack of video cassettes in the console. The end result is the most consistent and entertaining entry of the series to date…

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V/H/S 94 1:27:40

2M ago1:27:40

1:27:40

ALL HAIL RAATMA! This week Mike and Rachel talk about the return of the V/H/S series after more than a half a decade absence with V/H/S '94. Conceived and created during the COVID restrictions, the entry features the first two segments directed by women and breathes some new life and ideas into the found footage anthology series after the disappoin…

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V/H/S VIRAL 1:23:35

2M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

This week Mike and Ariel are on hand to take a look at the third installment of the found footage, anthology series V/H/S VIRAL. Considered by most fans to be the worst of the series, your co-hosts are hard to disagree at the jumbled, ugly-looking mess that is Viral. While we can offer kudos at the attempt at delivering a theme (the shorts are all …

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V/H/S 2 1:36:38

3M ago1:36:38

1:36:38

This week we're talking more found footage anthology goodness with V/H/S 2. Like any anthology series, there are ups and downs, but this one has what might be the fan favorite of the series with Safe Haven. Plus, Mike and Ariel nearly trade blows over The Undertaker's place in wrestling history.By Mike Snoonian

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V/H/S 1:55:33

3M ago1:55:33

1:55:33

This week we start a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup of a franchise where found footage and anthologies are smashed together into one horrific format. Mike, Rachel, Stephen and special guest Tucker (Disenfranchised podcast) talk about of of the grimiest series we've covered to date as we tackle V/H/S/. Now six entries (and two spinoffs) deep, this starte…

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BLADE: TRINITY 2:05:11

3M ago2:05:11

2:05:11

We close out the Blade series with a wild one. Mike and Devaughn talk about a movie that has more going on behind the scenes than in front of the camera. We take our time to discuss and maybe even debunk the stories of improper behavior of series star Wesley Snipes on the set of Trinity, his animosity towards writer/director David S Goyer and costa…

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Blade 2 2:26:56

4M ago2:26:56

2:26:56

This week Mike, Devaughn & Steven are back to talk about BLADE II and the return of everyone's favorite vampire killer. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, it might be the perfect mix of horror and comic book heroics and offered the Spanish auteur his first bonafide hit in the United States. Our trio of hosts break down the troubled path the future Osc…

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From Inspiration to Release: Martin Welling Unveils His New Song ‘A Fine Madness’ 17:31

3M ago17:31

17:31

SUMMARY: In this episode of "Behind The Music," host Bridgette Devin delves into the captivating journey of singer-songwriter Martin Welling. Martin opens up about the inspiration behind his new song 'A Fine Madness,' sharing how the wonderfully intense and slightly mad individuals in his life sparked his creativity. His appreciation for diverse, e…

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

3M ago24:48

24:48

In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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BLADE (part 2) 1:43:43

4M ago1:43:43

1:43:43

We're back with the second half of our talk about 1998's BLADE. Jay Kreiger from the Genre Haze podcast is back with Mike and Devaughn to talk all things Daywalker. We talk about why Wesley Snipes was such an inspired choice to play the character and how he made it his own. On the other hand, the hero is only as good as the villain they go up again…

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BLADE (part one) 1:33:39

4M ago1:33:39

1:33:39

It's bedtime for suckheads in the first part of our double episode on 1998's horror and superhero hybrid, BLADE. Wesley Snipes steps into a role he seemed born to play as the vampire killing "Daywalker" in an R-rated romp that owed just as much to martial arts and gun-fu films as it did comics. The end result was a smart, violent, over the top bloo…

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A "Shoot The Shit" What We're All Watching Five Year Anniversary Celebration & Extravaganza 1:52:31

5M ago1:52:31

1:52:31

This week we mark five years of bringing you the Pod and the Pendulum by having a fun little roundtable discussion. Mike, Brian, Devaughn and Stephen got together to talk for awhile about what has caught their fancy as of late, as well as to reflect on some of their favorite moments on the show these past dew years and to throw out some pitches for…

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RANKING THE PARANORMAL ACTIVITY SERIES 1:28:13

5M ago1:28:13

1:28:13

It's time to put this franchise to bed, and what better way to do that thank to put it all in order? Mike, Rachel, Ariel and Devaughn are on hand to rank the Paranormal Activity series from the dregs to the top tier. Will Devaughn be our chaos agent again when it comes to rankings? Will there be a surprise pick at the top? Will Ghost Dimension get …

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: NEXT OF KIN 1:33:49

5M ago1:33:49

1:33:49

The episode brings a riveting discussion about the final installment of the Paranormal Activity series, its backstory, the impact of COVID-19 on its production, and Ariel's passion for the "found footage" format. The hosts also share intriguing behind-the-scenes insights, including the studio's unique priority list for permissible movie content. Af…

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION 1:32:38

5M ago1:32:38

1:32:38

Get ready to enter the frightening world of the Paranormal Activity series with your favorite horror hosts. In this episode, we dissect the supposed final movie, 'The Ghost Dimension,' along with an analysis of the film's corporate maneuverings, & 3D technology use. We provide a brutally honest review of the film's reception, plot twists, and the u…

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES 1:58:48

5M ago1:58:48

1:58:48

This week we talk about the time the Paranormal Activity series took a deliberate turn away from focusing on wealthy, white, upper middle class families and turned toward the Latino communities of Los Angeles. Writer / director Christopher Landon called The Marked Ones more of a “cousin” of the previous four films rather than a true sequel, and per…

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 1:47:46

6M ago1:47:46

1:47:46

This week it feels like we’re covering familiar territory. It feels like we’re playing the greatest hits. It feels like the activity is less paranormal and more all too familiar with its fourth entry in the series Paranormal Activity gives us a true sequel for the first time, but instead of forging ahead, the series feels stuck in neutral for the f…

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 1:33:16

6M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

This week we're going back in time with what Mike calls the "Dream Warriors" of the Paranormal Franchise with its third installment. Rather than continue the cliffhanger ending of its sneak prequel, directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman travel back to the 80s to show audiences just how Katie and Kristi got mixed up with Tobi the demon to begin w…

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 1:58:44

6M ago1:58:44

1:58:44

This week we're back with more found footage, more spooky cameras, more demonology, and more things that go bump in the night with 2010's Paranormal Activity 2. Even better we double down on the toxic masculinity and toss in some casual racism towards are poor, amazing housekeeper to boot! (Daniel, you're the worst). This sequel does manage to buil…

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2:41:38

6M ago2:41:38

2:41:38

This week we begin a new franchise. We are talking about Paranormal Activity which is arguably the most successful series of the 2000 tens. From its humble beginnings as a tiny independent movie meant to be shown small audiences to a global phenomenon that raked in hundreds of millions of dollars this is the series that launched so many other found…

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Exploring The Song “Don’t Let Me Go” With Songwriter Martin Welling 14:24

7M ago14:24

14:24

Episode Summary: In the latest episode of "Behind The Music," host Bridgette Devin reconnects with Martin Welling for an in-depth exploration of his newest single, "Don't Let Me Go," unveiling Martin's ongoing journey as a singer-songwriter and his evolution in the craft of music creation. Martin shares the inspiration behind his song describing it…

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Special Bonus Episode: The Human Centipede 1 & 2 Presented By Ghouls Magazine 1:22:41

7M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

We have a special treat for you this week this episode was originally recorded for the GHOULS MAGAZINE podcast with hosts Rebecca McCallum (Talking Hitchcock) and our own Ariel Hellraiser. While ghouls is on a temporary hiatus Ari was kind enough to offer this conversation between two of the brightest minds in horror on the 1st two Human Centipede …

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ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN 2:40:45

7M ago2:40:45

2:40:45

This week we wrap our Frankenstein coverage with the movie that gave birth to the horror comedy. In just over a decade and a half, we're far from the serious, often somber tones of the original Frankenstein, and the most famous trio of Universal Monsters become punchlines to the madcap antics of the famous comedy duo. Still, this movie treats the M…

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HOUSE OF DRACULA 1:46:38

7M ago1:46:38

1:46:38

This week we get another horror mashup as Dracula opens up his home to the Wolf Man, Frankenstein's Monster and a riff on Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. While it plays like a retread of the previous installment, there's a lot of fun to be had in this campy creature feature that gives us the bare minimum of Frankenstein on screen. We dive deep into the hist…

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HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN 2:05:48

7M ago2:05:48

2:05:48

This week we're back with a true monster mashup as Frankenstein's Monster meets up with the Wolf Man and Dracula, along with a mad scientist and hunchback for good measure. By 1944 it was clear to Universal they had squeezed all thw juice out of their horror lineup as they could in solo adventures. What to do then but have them combine forces in so…

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FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN 1:58:48

8M ago1:58:48

1:58:48

Our first team up! This week finds two Universal icons getting together for one motion picture in the first of what will be a troubling trend for the back half of the Frankenstein movies as the creature takes a back seat in this Wolf Man sequel. Still, it's a fun affair as our two monsters play pretty nice together for a while before brawling as th…

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GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN 1:36:13

8M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

We’re back to finish our discussion on THEGHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN. Joining us this week is Andrew Fabry of the Dead Letters movie podcast. Universal once again pairs two of its iconic performers in one film. This time a returning Bela Lugosi as Ygor is joined by Lon Chaney Jr as the Monster. Would the man better known for turning into a wolf be able …

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SON OF FRANKENSTEIN 1:59:06

8M ago1:59:06

1:59:06

This week we're back for the last of Karloff's turns as the Monster in the Universal Frankenstein movies. Mike, Brian and Jessica are joined by returning guest Nat Brehmar (author of PUPPET MASTER COMPLETE: A FRANCHISE HISTORY) for a candid talk about this often overlooked gem. Karloff himself would be overshadowed by Bela Lugosi playing Ygor, the …

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THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (Part Two) 1:33:40

8M ago1:33:40

1:33:40

We’re back to finish our discussion on THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. We had a lot to talk about this week, including the abundance of religious iconography present in this film, along with the myriad of ways the Hays Code took a hatchet to this movie but a ton of cheeky humor and themes still slipped through. We discuss the first true villain, the abs…

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THE BRIDE OF FRAKENSTEIN (Part One) 1:17:39

9M ago1:17:39

1:17:39

This week we're back to discuss what some have called the greatest horror movie of all time, and what might be the birth of queer cinema: THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. In the years following Frankenstein's success, James Whale would go on to put his campy, humorous touch on horror classics The Old Dark House and The Invisible Man before returning to c…

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Get to Know the Artist Martin Welling 15:46

9M ago15:46

15:46

Summary: In this episode of "Behind The Music," host Bridgette Devin delves into the captivating journey of singer-songwriter Martin Welling. Martin shares his transition from a young professional musician to an IT director in New York, and his triumphant return to full-time music-making. His story is a testament to the enduring nature of artistic …

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FRANKENSTEIN (1931) Part Two 1:43:54

9M ago1:43:54

1:43:54

The Monster is loose! We’re back with the second half of Universal’s FRANKENSTEIN. This week we talk about the masterful innovations director James Whale brought to the screen. We discuss how Frankenstein is an example of a horror movie with no true villain, and how Boris Karlof gives one of the most sympathetic performances in genre history. We ta…

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FRANKENSTEIN (1931) Part One 1:33:14

9M ago1:33:14

1:33:14

This week we embark on a new cinematic journey and for the first time we travel back to one of the foundations of horror as we begin our exploration of the Frankenstein franchise. Adapted from the classic novel by Mary Shelley, James Whale created one of the true masterpieces of early horror cinema. Alongside Dracula, Frankenstein demonstrated that…

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2023’S TOP HORROR MOVIES 2:22:19

9M ago2:22:19

2:22:19

Before we get dragged kicking and screaming into 2024, Mike, Brian, Nichole and Rachel take a look back at what has been a solid year yet again or horror. From the creation of "meme horror" we loved in M3GAN and Talk To Me, to a continuation of "Fuck 'dem Kids" nastiness in Where Evil Lurks, Evil Dead Rise and others to classic monsters getting rei…

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THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL 2:16:41

9M ago2:16:41

2:16:41

Happy holidays everyone. For our second annual non-horror Christmas movie deep dive, we're covering the greatest adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic. What do you get when you cross a miserly, penny hoarding, vindictive Scrooge with the loveable Muppets? You get the absolute holiday classic The Muppet Christmas Carol. Featuring Michael Caine in t…

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CHRISTMAS EVIL 1:39:38

9M ago1:39:38

1:39:38

You better watch out...he's made his list and he knows who is naughty and who is nice. This week we wrap up our holiday horror series with a classic killer Santa movie: CHRISTMAS EVIL. No less a luminary than John Waters calls this his favorite Christmas movie and its easy to understand why. With a gritty, 70s feel that recalls Taxi Driver, black h…

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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times 20:45

10M ago20:45

20:45

Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses t…

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Corrected KRAMPUS (2023 Holiday Horror Series) 1:33:51

10M ago1:33:51

1:33:51

NOTE: Mike uploaded the incorrect file yesterday so all apologies. We'll leave the 2020 patron episode up as a thanks, but here our actual episode for the week) He's making a list. He's checking it twice. He's going to find out who's naughty and should be stuffed in a sack then beaten with a switch before being fed to murderous elves. It's Krampus!…

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KRAMPUS (2020 Patreon Vault Episode) 1:32:06

10M ago1:32:06

1:32:06

Quick note: Mike uploaded the wrong file and this is the Patreon episode we recorded way back in 2020. For giggles, let's leave it up. If you like what you’re listening to make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcast feeds. Please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcast app, or rate us on the Spotify app. Reviews and five s…

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SILENT NIGHT (2021) Holiday Horror Series 2:01:34

10M ago2:01:34

2:01:34

It's the end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine. This week we're talking the Christmas-set 2021 British horror comedy Silent Night. When the Earth spits up a toxic gas that promises to wipe out humanity, a posh family and their closest friends and loved one gather at the family manor for one last holiday party before taking their suicide …

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