Best Don’t Touch That Dial Podcasts (2025)

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Don’t Touch That Dial — Part 2 2:18:20

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Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Third Channel Podcast. Join PJ, Derek, and Producer Ty as they catch up on a year of horror. In this episode the guys talk about what they’ve achieved in the last year, which horror films from this year are their favorites, what the next year of franchises looks like for the Third Channel, and what Ty truly thought of Ja…

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The Twilight Zone 40:23

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Send us a text Happy Halloween! This episode takes us to Rod Serling’s series The Twilight Zone, which redefined science fiction and horror on TV. We explore how its storytelling, social commentary, and unforgettable twists continue to unsettle TV audiences decades later.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Halloween Ends 2:19:30

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Time for Haddonfield to start healing. Join PJ and Derek as they confront the decisive finale of David Gordon Green’s trilogy with Halloween Ends (2022). In this episode the guys peel back the mask to reveal the legacy of trauma, the controversial rise of Corey Cunningham, and the final confrontation between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers. But wha…

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75 - Rat Race 2025 (3rd Anniversary Episode: Part 2) 1:26:56

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It's been 3 years since the launch of City of Supers, and the entirety of Apex City is out looking for Beck Wayward in hopes of earning that one true wish! Follow along as Donny Dennis and Terrence Timepiece traverse the city in search of the former Rat Lad! The race has never been closer, and the cars have never been wackier! Thanks to everyone wh…

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RetroStory – Episode 1: Paris 1927 – The Last Dance of the Roaring Twenties 12:21

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Paris, 1927 — the heart of the Roaring Twenties. A city alive with poetry, jazz, and rebellion.In this first RetroStory, Sterling Blake takes you through Montparnasse, where freedom was fashionable, and every night was a celebration of art, style, and desire.🎙 RetroStory – A Passport to the Past brings you timeless tales from the 20th century — fro…

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Halloween Kills 2:22:42

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For the past forty years you’ve let the idea of this… Boogeyman, consume you. Join PJ and Derek as they descend into the chaos of David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills (2021). In this episode the guys unpack the film’s chaotic mob mentality, through its themes of fear and vengeance, and debate whether the social commentary lands in one of the most d…

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Guest Stars Part 2: From Shatner to Spin City 36:30

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Send us a text The conversation continues where the guys talk memorable guest appearances across classic TV. From Shatner and Nimoy on T.J. Hooker, to Robin Williams reuniting with Pam Dawber and other nostalgic cameos. We discuss Dallas, Charles in Charge, Spin City, Nash Bridges, and more, highlighting how guest stars often elevated shows and gav…

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Halloween 3:07:54

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There's a reason we're supposed to be afraid of this night. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Bug as they revisit Haddonfield to dissect David Gordon Green’s Halloween (2018). In this episode, they explore how this film reimagines Laurie Strode not as a victim, but as a survivor shaped by trauma, its bold retconning of the franchis…

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Part 1: Classic TV Reunions and Surprising Cameos 32:17

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Send us a text From Andy Griffith and Don Knotts on Matlock to George Wendt on Becker, this episode celebrates TV’s most surprising reunions and cameos. Relive the guest spots that brought stars back together and sparked Gen X nostalgia.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Wes Craven’s New Nightmare 2:22:50

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How would you like to join us in the definitive Nightmare? Join PJ and Derek as they venture into the meta-reinvention of Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994). In this episode the guys dissect this self-aware slasher that blurs the line between fiction and reality, how Craven resurrected Freddy as a darker, more ancient evil, the film’s commentary on …

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74 - To Catch a Rat (3rd Anniversary Episode: Part 1) 34:07

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To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the show, Donny realizes he needs his old partner back! Donny seeks out the help of the world’s greatest mouse detective™, the Ravaging Rat, in order to find his pal Beck Wayward. Follow Donny on his quest in part one of the 3-Year anniversary episode of City of Supers! Credits: Brendan Connors as Terrence Timepi…

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Marx Brothers Revisited 33:03

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Send us a text In this episode, our favorite hosts reminisce about the Marx Brothers, reflecting on their childhood memories, the comedy team’s cultural impact, and their influence on film and television.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Jason X 2:31:36

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Jason Voorhees. He killed nearly 200 people and simply disappeared without a trace. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Dylan as they leave the campground for the cold vacuum of space in James Isaac’s Jason X (2001). In this episode the guys dissect the gleefully gory kills, bizarre futuristic setting, cyborg upgrades and nanotech ni…

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Mystery Episode: TV Homes 32:16

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Send us a text Every iconic TV family had an iconic house. What's your favorite abode? The Brady house? The Cunningham house? The Keaton house? Alice's apartment? Let's discuss TV dwellings!By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Freddy vs. Jason 2:44:34

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Oh, God, y'all, two killers? We're not safe awake or asleep. Join PJ and Derek for the long-awaited, bloody showdown between slasher icons in Ronny Yu’s Freddy vs. Jason (2003). In this episode the guys dissect the years of studio delays and scrapped scripts, the tonal clash of dream logic and slasher brutality, and how the film walks the line betw…

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73 - Signing and Dating with Bureauchristina 31:56

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With the help of Doc Gizmo, Donny has a new co-host, the Beck Bot! And what better way to break in a new podcast host than with a true stud of a guest, Utilitina’s much more boring twin sister Bureauchristina. Credits: Nick Connors as Donny Dennis Brendan Connors as Beck-bot, Mr. Tiny, & Arthur Laura Gilbert (ig @lkgilbert) as Bureauchristina…

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How to Get to Sesame Street! 34:26

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Send us a text Let's talk Sesame Street from its groundbreaking debut in 1969 to its lasting influence on children’s television, classic TV and the education of GenX.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday 2:13:39

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The only way to kill Jason Voorhees is to destroy his heart. Join PJ and Derek as they uncover the corpse of Adam Marcus’ directorial debut, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993). In this episode the guys unpack the demonic retcons, ancient evil, and the chaotic mythology no one saw coming of a franchise on the brink… in the movie that nearly…

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Come on Get Happy - A Tribute to the Partridge Family 33:08

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 3! We’re kicking off by celebrating The Partridge Family — a band and TV phenomenon that remains just as iconic today as it was in 1970. Join us as we dive into the legacy of Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, and the rest of the cast, exploring their music, charm, and its lasting cultural impact. After all ... We think …

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Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare 2:17:56

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Time to start all over again... Every town has an Elm Street! Join PJ and Derek as they enter the flawed dreamscape of Rachel Talalay’s directorial debut, Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991). In this episode the guys unpack the bizarre tonal shifts, cartoon aesthetics, and surreal backstory reveals that make this film one of the most divisive…

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"Who Shot J.R.?" The Historic Cliffhanger 25:48

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Send us a text Today we will unpack how the Dallas episode ‘A House Divided’ left millions of TV viewers in suspense in the summer of 1980, fueled debates over who shot J.R. Ewing, seized international headlines and changed television with this groundbreaking cliffhanger.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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My summer of 'failed' launches: Redefining success as a WOC creative visionary 24:38

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In this episode we delve deep into the idea of what it means to expand on the idea of and redefine success as WOC creative visionaries and artists who are on an entrepreneurial path. I reflect on my summer of ‘failed’ launches and how actually they could never be failures. Key takeaways from this episode: Success also gets to be about how much you’…

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72 - Don't Touch That DIal with AM & FM 41:43

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Donny trades the podcast equipment to henchmen AM & FM for some magical beans. What nefarious things could these two possibly be up to? Follow their journey on a brand new episode of City of Supers! Brendan Connors as AM, Caveman on the Street, Police Officer, Podcast Host, Jason Aldrin, Hypnowave, More FM, Hugh "Gamma" (Specs) Grant, Citizens, Mik…

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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan 2:17:10

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There is a maniac trying to kill us. Welcome to New York. Join PJ and Derek as they set sail for the Big Apple in Rob Hedden’s Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989). In this episode the guys unpack the misleading title and bizarre creative choices that led to toxic waste, teleporting slashers, rooftop beatdowns, and revelatory vis…

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Unforgettable TV Song Moments 31:18

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Send us a text It's our 100th episode! Let's celebrate with a discussion on the music that made classic tv scenes from Taxi to Family Ties legendary.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child 2:02:34

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Your birth was a curse on the whole of humanity. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Stephen Hopkins’ visually ambitious entry to the franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989). In this episode the guys unpack the film's dark visual aesthetic, its inventive and grotesque death scenes, and the deeply unsettling themes of teen pregna…

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What’s On Tonight? Celebrating the TV Guide 33:21

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Send us a text Today we pay tribute to the must have tool for TV aficionados everywhere - the "TV Guide." If you collect then - we want to hear from you!By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood 2:16:40

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There's a legend around here. A killer buried, but not dead. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss John Carl Buechler’s bloody blend of slasher carnage and psychic powers in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988). In this episode the guys unpack the film’s infamous production woes, the MPAA’s savage censorship, and Kane Hodder’s destructive deb…

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Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner 28:49

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Send us a text On this episode we pay tribute to the memory of the great Malcolm-Jamal Warner, remembered as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, celebrating his acting chops, his impact on Must See TV, and his lasting legacy.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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71 - REVATS 35:17

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Donny tries to hard pivot the podcast with Beck still not back, but is rudely interrupted by a team from Gross Bio Solutions looking for a very particular container of goo. Credits:Nick Connors as Donny Dennis, Wayne Hopper & Drippy Brendan Connors as Alpha, Hugh "Gamma" (Specs) Grant, Smegma, War Pig, & Bazinga/ Zachary Levi Will Wamser as Beta & …

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master 2:17:16

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You shouldn't have buried me. I'm not dead. Join PJ and Derek as they descend into the surreal dreamscape of Renny Harlin’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988). In this episode the guys unpack how the Dream Warriors meet an untimely end, leaving a new final girl to avenge the grotesque dreams of her friends deaths from Freddy who e…

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Famous Crossovers 30:51

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Send us a text The guys debate what crossovers worked, which did not, the stars that shined and the impact they had on classic television.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Unveiling Season 2: Supporting WOC creative visionaries & artists [Ep 1] 26:53

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We are BACK for a new season!!! I’m so excited for all the juice we’re about to get into over Season 2. This is for you if you’re a WOC creative visionary and artist on this beautiful, unconventional creative path. We will be exploring so many various topics from people pleasing and perfectionism to so much more! I’m so happy to be here with you ag…

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Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives 2:15:40

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Jason belongs in Hell - and I’m gonna see to it that he gets there. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Tom McLoughlin’s resurrection of horror’s most iconic slasher in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). In this episode the guys dig up the fan favorite that electrified a dying series, fusing Gothic horror, meta humor, and a rock soundtrack …

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70 - Used Car SalesHERO 33:19

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Apex City’s top car salesman stops by the pit to discuss his brand-new powers! We also get the premier & final episode of brand new and now former co-host Tyler Applebaum!Credits: Brendan Connors as Tyler "Tyrellius" Applebaum Nick Connors as Donny Dennis, Tommy Peeps, Tommy Peep's Stepkid Jimmy Wyatt as Dougie Grecko "Funin and Sunin" Kevin MacLeo…

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Music Commercials 31:57

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Send us a text This episode happens when your first introduction to pop music was during commercials for compilation records during your favorite weekday afternoon cartoons. The guys explain why they love tv, music and Bobble Heads.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 2:24:48

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Never sleep again. Where did you learn that rhyme? Join PJ and Derek as they discuss the twisted dreamscape of Chuck Russell’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). In this episode the guys unpack how this film weaves trauma, guilt, and dream logic into a surreal tapestry of horror, while redefining Freddy from a shadowy boogeyman to …

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Recurring Characters 33:27

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Send us a text While their names might not have been in the opening characters, their characters still made a lasting impression on some of classic TV's best shows. Let's discuss.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Friday the 13th: A New Beginning 2:00:48

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What's wrong? Hey, you okay? It's them damn enchiladas! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the fifth and most divisive entry in the franchise, Danny Steinmann’s Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the chaotic legacy of a film that split fans and critics alike, from its gritty exploitation-film roots to its infam…

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69 - Fantastic Foam's Second Family 49:30

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Beck’s still not back, and Donny’s had enough! He’s decided to phone it in this week by recording an episode of a different talk show by putting his MP3 player up to his TV. Lucky for the listeners, he recorded a pretty great episode of the Kelly Clarkson show featuring the Fantastic Foam and his Second Family! Nick Connors as Donny Dennis and Bobb…

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Mystery Episode: Comedy Cliffhangers 28:57

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Send us a text Dramas are famous for cliff hangers, but what about cliffhangers in sitcoms? In this mystery episode, the guys discuss how cliffhangers impacted some of their favorite shows.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge 2:27:04

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Fred Krueger! He’s inside me, and he wants to take me again! This week PJ and Derek present a message by special guest Charlie Suor before discussing Jack Sholder’s polarizing sequel that traded dream logic for psychological horror in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the film’s infamous legacy, i…

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It's a bird, it's a plane it's Superman! 36:04

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Send us a text Let's talk about the Man of Steele and some of our favorites throughout the decades.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter 2:36:43

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Jason’s body has disappeared from the morgue… He’s alive. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss a bloody high point in the franchise in Joseph Zito’s Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984). In this episode the guys unpack Crispin Glover’s iconic dance moves, Corey Feldman’s transformation as Tommy Jarvis, and Tom Savini’s gory return to bring an “en…

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In the News ... 31:08

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Send us a text In this episode the guys take a news at late breaking news stories and relate them back to -- tv of course!By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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68 - Talking 'Cule with Star Citizen 46:19

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One of the biggest guests in the history of the podcast, the Star Citizen, stops by to share an important PSA. However, things get heated when his dog walker interrupts the episode. Will an impromptu couple's counseling fix things, or will things go up in flames? Credits: Brendan Connors as The Star Citizen Nick Connors as Donny Dennis, Ballfark Na…

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Friday the 13th Part 3 2:24:26

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Shelly this had better not be another one of your jokes. Join PJ and Derek as they slip on some 3D glasses to discuss the Steve Miner film that gave Jason his iconic hockey mask in Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982). In this episode the guys find themselves in a barn to unpack the 3D gimmicks, campy thrills, strange tonal shifts, and some of the most bi…

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"You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!" Happy Anniversary Jaws! 33:06

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Send us a text Learn why at least two of us think Jaws is one of the most iconic movies ever on its 50th anniversary.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert

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Friday the 13th Part 2 1:54:19

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I told the others, they didn’t believe me. You’re all doomed. Join PJ and Derek as they discuss Steve Miner’s first stab at the franchise that established Jason Voorhees as the masked killer in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981). In this episode the guys sit around the campfire to unpack the brutal simplicity of Jason’s first killing spree, from its con…

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Classic Inconsistencies 31:53

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Send us a text This week the guys dive into the funniest and most head-scratching continuity errors from some of our tv favorites. From vanishing characters to rewritten backstories, we explore inconsistencies and why we still love these shows anyway.By Keith Loria, Jody Schwartz, Anthony Stoeckert