Author: Saintmort

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by my longtime friend and music aficionado Shaun Rohland to celebrate the 1969 flower power anthem “Something In the Air” by Thunderclap Newman. We dive into how this song – with its reminder that “we got to get together sooner or later” – perfectly embodies the spirit of its era. Exploring the band’s intriguing history and its connections to The Who, we ponder whether there truly was something in the air that propelled this one-hit wonder to iconic status. Tune in as we relive the magic of a song that captures the zeitgeist of a transformative time.

Nothing says Summer time like a vacation! This week we watched the painfully under-discussed AppleTV series “Acapulco” and their season 1 Christmas episode “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

This week we talk about bad jobs, scary movies and post-grunge music with Al’s Nirvana inspired original Callin’ In Sick

You could say we’re pretty thirsty this summer, seeing as how we can’t get enough water…based horror movies, that is! We’re heading back to the deep end with 1977’s cephalopod spree TENTACLES. Of the JAWS ripoffs, this one is pretty entertaining, and certainly brings its own panache to the screen while remaining a bit of a time capsule in a loving way. Hope you like hugs, because these eight slimy arms are ready to squeeze you tight!

This week, Zao guitarist Scott Mellinger joins us to explore Mountain’s 1970 smash hit “Mississippi Queen.” We ride the musical train back to the roots of metal, exploring how this southern rock anthem, with Leslie West’s iconic guitar riffs and raw vocals, helped shape the heavy metal landscape. We trace the genre’s evolution from its gritty beginnings to its modern, head-banging incarnations, and speculate on where it might go in the future. So, get your bell bottoms on and join us as we dissect the impact of “Mississippi Queen” and its legacy in the world of heavy music.

Did you know that Boxing was part of the summer olympics? To celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics we decided to watch Rocky IV which just barely counts as a seasonal film BUT the final match between Rocky and Drago happens on Christmas Day so let’s allow it!

This week we talk about dentists, Batman and U2 while discussing the song Cavity Search, Al’s parody of “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me”

If you thought last week’s pick was grimy, strap in for this week as we clumsily navigate the incredibly socially tone-deaf ORPHAN (2009). Just to get this out of the way, this is objectively a very well-made movie, and both Vera Farmiga and Isabelle Fuhrman shine in their roles… but this is a very uncomfortable movie. The concept of a murderous adult orphan with proportional dwarfism and narcissistic psychopathy is a hard pill to swallow, and that doesn’t even brush the surface of the titular character’s, um, romantic proclivities (thankfully more implied than anything else but still). This movie is late-2000s horror to a bloody T so you just know we were squirming the whole time. Come join our family, why don’t you?

In this week’s episode, we dive into the Canadian rock band Default and their 2001 hit “Wasting My Time,” a song that left an indelible mark on what many would call the “butt rock” genre. Our Patreon supporters voted for this track, so Matt and I are breaking down the elements that make this tune both memorable and, in some ways, quintessentially generic rock. Default’s name feels fitting as we struggle to pin down any genre beyond that. Despite their breakup in 2013, the band’s lead singer Dallas Smith took a surprising twist in his career that has us scratching our heads about the Canadian charts. Join us as we explore whether Default was truly wasting our time or if they hit a fleeting moment of musical thunder.

This week in honor of Deadpool and Wolverine coming out we discuss the Deadpool Christmas Movie we ALMOST got.

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!