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This week we are joined by returning guest Jeff “UHJeff” Nucera to discuss Al’s perfect tribute to They Might Be Giants with the fan favorite “Everything You Know is Wrong!

It’s been a long time coming, but your aquatic explorers here at Horror Movie Night have uncovered a genetically-engineered prehistoric fish with freaking tentacles on its butt and it’s not too happy about being made by some horny scientist and his boss’s cheating wife (they were going to make a fortune off of this somehow, but get killed before they quite figure out how). Long story short, we’re talking about Lamberto Bava’s DEVIL FISH (1984), aka MONSTER SHARK, aka DEVOURING WAVES, aka MONSTER FROM THE RED OCEAN, aka SHARK: RED IN THE WATER. We don’t know why it needed so many names, but this goofy Italian sci-fi horror has so many twists that it’s more than a giant killer fish movie, bleeding into giallo and exploitation at times. It needs to be seen to be believed, but we still try our best to convey just how wild this one is!

This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by Joe and Toby of the Riffs on Riffs podcast to dive into the compelling story of mid-90s artist Tracy Bonham and her iconic hit “Mother Mother.” Tracy, a classically trained musician for over a decade, collaborated with producers who had helped bring Radiohead and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones to the ears of millions, infusing her music with a unique blend of alternative rock and classical influences. Despite her immense talent, record label issues stalled her career before she could fully achieve mainstream success. Join us this week as we celebrate Tracy Bonham’s prolific journey and the impact of her unforgettable music.

This week Dylan has us do a blind react to Entertainment Weekly’s list of the 28 greatest Christmas Episodes of Televsion!

We finally enter our Bad Hair Day era of Weird Al’s career with Amish Paradise. For Matt & Matt this is the first Al song they were ever exposed to so it holds a special place in both their hearts. We are joined by die-hard Al fan and comedic podcaster Robert Bacon to break down this massive song!

Today, the new Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F movie has dropped on Netflix, and in honor of that, Matt and I decided to dive into the iconic theme song “Axel F,” written by Harold Faltermeyer. This breakdance-inspired instrumental not only became a Top 5 hit but also defined the sound of the ’80s. We explore the artistry behind this unforgettable tune, marvel at the intense talent of composer Harold Faltermeyer, and try to pinpoint the last time an instrumental song topped the charts. Join us as we celebrate this synth masterpiece and its lasting impact on both music and pop culture, just in time for Eddie Murphy’s triumphant return as Axel Foley.

This week we are joined by author Quinn Diacon-Furtado who tells us about their debut novel The Lilies. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, the insane heatwave of the east coast and how classic literature might not always be right for high school english classes.

This week in honor of Shark Week on the Horizon we dive into the variety of Baby Shark inspired Christmas songs

We’ve reached the final Al Music appearance on MuchMusic and we had to bring rapper Sean “Wordburglar” Jordan who unexpectedly appeared in the previous Al Music special!

Tis the season for aquatic horror, but before we dive in headfirst, we need to dip our toes in on the edge of the beach… the BLOOD BEACH (1980). Is it a monster movie? Is it a cop procedural? Is the monster actually an alien dropped by a spaceship that you only get to see in the Japanese cut of the film?? We have more questions than answers on this one, but there’s a certain charm to its absurdity. Clam up, why dontcha, we’re trying to talk about movies here!

In this exciting episode, Chris Fafalios, Matt Kelly, Tony Hartman, Matthew Milligan, and Matt DiStefano dive into an auction draft to see who can curate the best batch of albums from the iconic year of 1984. Armed with a theoretical $100 each, the guys strategically bid on classics from Madonna, Prince, Springsteen, Van Halen, Metallica, and The Cars, while also trying to snag some hidden gems from bands like Cocteau Twins, The Replacements, and The Smiths. As they navigate this musical treasure trove, get ready for a nostalgic and competitive trip back to one of music’s most transformative years.

This week we discuss the 90’s and early 2000’s skate culture through the Christmas episode of Rocket Power!

The time has finally come for Marissa to be gone

In possibly the most obscure thing we’ve ever discussed on this podcast we dive into Al’s appearances on the short lived educational kids series The Eddie Files

Back to back Italian horrors? Is this HMN becoming a group of cultured individuals? Well, let’s not go that far, it’s still Argento deep in his heavy metal horror era, but OPERA (1987) might just be his most well-executed film (pun very much intended). And you know, for a movie with a title evoking classical music, it’s almost entirely underscored by metal, which is kind of hilarious in its own right. This was a surprising treat to watch and discuss, so put on your coattails, we’re getting fancy this week on Horror Movie Night!

Ah, the 80s—a time when every celebrity had a secret (or not-so-secret) desire to dominate the music charts. But no actor-turned-singer had a more meteoric rise—and equally swift backlash—than Eddie Murphy. His Rick James-penned chorus for “Party All the Time” might be an earworm you can’t escape, but let’s be real: the rest of the song is as forgettable as a VHS tape in a Netflix era. This week, we’ve got a special guest who knows a thing or two about catchy tunes: podcaster and Less Than Jake frontman Chris DeMakes joins us to dive into Eddie Murphy’s lone radio hit.

This week we are joined by author David Fenne who talks to us about his books Overemotional, Overthinking and the upcoming So Over It.

This week we change it up a bit and Matt has Dylan react to Good Housekeeping’s list of the 76 Greatest Christmas Songs of All Time (released December of 2023)

Finally we can get to the conclusion of this very dumb Sandy Cohen storyline

We’re back with another MAL-Bag episode and boy did y’all send some amazing letters for us!

It’s time for some religious horror, which coincides with a guest who’s new graphic novel also sees humans fighting demons – what are the odds? We are joined by comedian, writer and all-around swell guy Jordan Morris for our discussion of the insane (not) Demons 3, Dario Argento and Michele Soavi’s THE CHURCH (1989). Beyond its amazingly strange plot and set pieces (even for Italian horror standards), this film also bears the distinction of destroying the relationship between Argento and Soavi. There’s also a sick fish monster that pops out of a bowl of holy water and eats some dude’s face. Jordan’s new book YOUTH GROUP drops this month and is the perfect second half of this week’s discussion – get your holies rollin’ with the monastic men of Horror Movie Night!

In the year 1988, Johnny Hates Jazz came just shy of having the number one song in America. Despite their rapid rise to fame, the band disbanded before the year had even ended. This week, we dive into the short-lived career of the band, exploring their international success, the sudden end of their journey, and how it feels impossible that Matt had never heard this song before. Join us as we piece together the story of a band that left us ALL with shattered dreams.

This week Dylan introduces Matt to the show The Middle, a sitcom Matt can’t believe ran for 9 seasons.

This week we make it’s Prom Season and nothing bad happens

This week we check out Al’s appearance on the first season of Space Ghost Coast to Coast!

Oh look, another Nessie knockoff – who could have ever expected Matt would continue his reign of terror upon his cohosts with more brachiosaurus monster movies? This week, it’s the 1977 headscratcher CRATER LAKE MONSTER, replete with a total of zero day-to-night transitions and a pair of bumbling alcoholics for both comedic relief AND dramatic impact. While it may be a bit much to say this one has to be seen to be believed, it really is a singularly odd film and therefore perfect for the show. Wanna rent one of the alcoholics’ boats with us?

Labeling RuPaul as a one-hit wonder seems preposterous in theory. RuPaul has not only hosted a successful talk show and appeared in multiple hit films but also helms the immensely successful RuPaul’s Drag Race. However, all of this success was catalyzed by the song “Supermodel”, RuPaul’s lone charting hit. Joining us this week is Joe Ferejan, host of Fright School, who helps us strut out stuff on the runway!

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This week instead of a guest we discuss some of our favorite summer reading memories from our Middle School and High School days. What books stuck with us, which ones did we hate, which ones did we lie about reading?

This week we dive into the first Teen Titans Go Christmas episode Second Christmas which is a show neither Matt or Dylan have fully dove into but both found this Delightful!

This week everyone is checking out their colleges of choice and it’s mostly drama free … for now