Pod Stallions 80: British Annuals

It's just Jason and Brian this time around and our topic this week was inspired by some posts in our Facebook group.

British Annuals are hardback books that go back to the 1940s and over the decades they have made a staggering amount of different licenses and properties.

We start by talking about Doctor Who (a lot of people's introduction to the annual) but discuss Holmes and Yo-Yo, V, The Avengers, Adam Adamant,  Kenny Everett, The Beano, Thunderbirds, Look-In, Abba, Space:1999, UFO, Kung Fu, Star Trek, Tomorrow People, Gold Key Comics, Brian's childhood fears about England and finish off just talking about Buck Rogers for no good reason.

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Pod Stallions 79: Dalek Grab Bag

For this week's episode, we're joined by our special guest actor/writer/comedian Matt Weinhold (@mattweinhold) who is also 1/4 of the awesome Monster Party Podcast.

We titled this episode "Dalek Grab Bag" because we set out to talk about the Peter Cushing Dalek movies of the mid-1960s (and that is the running theme) but we're all over the map talking about obscure UK SF shows we like,  Doug McClure, one-man plays, tripods, Dalek merchandise, triffids, 16mm prints, Tom Baker and dream casting a new Doctor Who movie.

 We still think it's a fun, solid two hours but just wanted to be honest about the title. Also, some NSFW language.

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Pod Stallions 78: Raiders of the Lost Ark

In honour of CBS bringing back the Sunday Night Movie this week, we decided to cover Raiders of the Lost Ark and we have a special guest, Ned Hastings from Adult Swim!

We cover our childhood discovery of the film and our respective takeaways, the various rip-offs, the toylines from Kenner, LJN, and Star Toys. Our appreciation (or lack therefore of) for the sequels and basically all kinds of the usual straying from the topic like seeing films with tons of nudity with your parents, old timey movie theatres and programs, old James Bond,  Mad Mission 4, your dad seeing a movie before you and the guy who played "Toht". 

It's a fun car ride, join us won't you?

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Pod Stallions 77: Isolation Binge Watch

Greetings fellow shut-ins! Jason and Brain return for a bit of a departure episode in that we were so desperate to talk to each other that there really wasn't much planning.

Our subject this week is what we're watching to pass the time, not only from our physical media collections but from the various streaming services available in this wondrous age.

Topics range from Lee Marvin, Alec Baldwin's "The Shadow", Jim Henson, Roger Corman, Chopping Mall, weird movie commentaries, Sam Sherman, Dick Tracy, Ultraman, and Ultra Q and did you know Jason is a Star Trek character? It's freaking canon and everything!

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Pod Stallions 76: Space:1999

We're back and once again joined by David Weiner, former editor of Famous Monsters and director of the upcoming film "In Search of Tomorrow" for a deep dive into Gerry Anderson's seminal 1970s space opera "Space:1999"

We discuss the interesting story behind the making, David's conversations with Martin Landau, first season vs second and of course, the merchandise!

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Pod Stallions 75: Saturn 3

What happens when the director of "Singing in the Rain" directs an Alien knock off?

We're joined once again by David Weiner, former editor of Famous Monsters and director of the upcoming film "In Search of Tomorrow" for a rousing discussion of the 1980 classic(?) Science Fiction thriller "Saturn 3".

We discuss the interesting story behind the making, Farrah Fawcett, the Ed Bishop cameo,  Starlog, the internal conflicts, the resulting parody novel and well, did this film get better after 40 years? Join us.

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Pod Stallions 74: Question Time

Our newest PodStallions doesn't really have a topic but is a concept that Jason had, where we just ask each other personal questions relating to why we are the way we are. Topics include collecting during high school, giving it all up and first pop culture crushes.

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Pod Stallions 73: Guilty Pleasures?

Our last podcast of the year began with the premise of Guilt Pleasures but evolved live into a discussion of whether or not the concepts should exist anymore at all.

This episode covers a ton of ground and includes a variety of topics including Jim Wynorski, Life Force (again), Hallmark channel movies, comfort food, there is a whole point where we just fanboy about the Watchman and we crescendo into Jason's new friendship with Rian Johnson. It's one of the most fun experiences we've had in taping this show and honestly, that's saying a lot.

Also, I'm super sorry about the sound quality, i've already made some purchases to fix that in the new year.

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Pod Stallions: John Carpenter

Seeing as it's Halloween, what better time to discuss one of the most influential directors of our youth, John Carpenter.

We discuss how we discovered his work, chronologically going through the body of work, discussing the good, the bad and the seriously underrated pieces in his filmography.

We sidetracked a little bit but anyone who listens to us knows how we do.

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Pod Stallions : Phantom of the Paradise

As we're into the coolest month ever, we pontificate upon one of Brian's favourite movies of all time, the Brian Depalma classic " Phantom of the Paradise".

Please note we thought of the topic exactly one minute before taping but that really wouldn't stop someone who's seen the movie50 times, there was no "boning up" required, we talk Paul Williams, where we first saw the movie, influences, Winnipeg,  the merchandise, alternative casting, shared locations with Logan's Run, the amazing Gerrit Graham and somehow end up at Zardoz? How? Anyway, It's a jam-packed hour.


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Pod Stallions Mini: Terrance Dicks

The passing of legendary Doctor Who writer Terrance Dicks could not go unnoticed by us, not only did he create many, many of the surrounds that embody the show that we love but he also was the freaking ambassador of the series through the multitude of novelizations he wrote.

11 year old Jason and Brian were forever changed in their nerdy little hearts by the writings of this man and it would IMPOSSIBLE for us not to give him a proper salute. We love you Terrance and I hope this shows.


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Pod-Stallions Mini-Sode: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

We're back with another mini and we're spending this time talking about the latest Quentin Tarantino film "One Upon a Time in Hollywood"

We try to stay on topic but mention Reservoir Dogs, Neil ****ing Diamon, the Silver Surfer, Jackie Brown, the Green Hornet and well, Matt Helm.

This one is a true mini but we're back in the studio this week with another long rambling experience for you all, promise!


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Pod Stallions 71: Summer of 1989

We're back with an all-new episode and what better time to wax nostalgic about the summer of 1989 than the 30th anniversary (sigh) of the release of Tim Burton's "Batman".

We get into the Superhero event of the summer along with the "other" comic book movie that season, delve into Star Trek V, Do the Right Thing, The Abyss, Jason Takes Manhattan and of course, the hit of the decade, Young Einstein!

We take a side step into our minimum wage jobs, movie theatres, comic stores and how much i miss my metabolism.

We hope you enjoy.

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PlaidStallions on the Creative Shift PodCast

Just in time for the site's 13th anniversary, I was honoured to be a guest on Dan Blank's Creative Shift Podcast recently, totally out of my comfort zone but also a really fun experience.

We talk about the history of the site, toy collecting, writing "Rack Toys" and blogging, it was a really enjoyable conversation.

I hope you'll give it a listen.

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Pod Stallions MiniSode 5: Dick Miller!

We're back with another mini (well it's an hour, we can talk) and we're spending this time talking about the recently deceased character actor and genre veteran, Dick Miller who played "Walter Paisley" a whole bunch!

We try to stay on subject but if you've ever listened to us, you know how that goes.

Topics include Roger Corman's soothing voice, The Terminator, The Burbs, Jason's experience at the Stan Lee memorial, Chopping Mall, Brian has never seen Gremlins, Twilight Zone, V, Mego, Marty Abrams, Gary Sandy and Dinner Theatre souvenirs. 


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Pod Stallions 69: The 2019 Retro Awards

It's time for the annual Retro Awards where we celebrate the best of 2018 and all the things we enjoyed that embody the retro feelings and vibrations that we hold so dear.

It was a big year and we had an amazing luxury of choice. So many comic book movies, awesome DVDs and Blurays, heck even print dazzled us! Not to mention all the dolls!

Toys:

Jason

• Mondo 12" Batman TAS
• NECA Captain Blake from the Fog
• Star Wars Black six Inch Solo: A Star Wars Story
• Toybox Spider-Man Buggy

Brian

• Mego Monsters Action Figures
• Super 7 Planet of the Apes
• Blue Falcon from Figures Toy Company

TV

Jason

• Homecoming
• Inside #9
• The Terror

Brian

• Venture Bros
• The Orville
• MST 3K 

Movie

Jason

• Solo: A Star Wars Story
• Avengers Infinity Wars
• Ghost Stories
• Bohemian Rhapsody

Brian

• A stupid and futile gesture
• The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
• Aquaman

Books:

Jason

• The Making of Solo a Star Wars Story
• Alex Ross Marvelocity
• Eric Idle's Always look on the bright side of life

Magazine:

Jason

• Infinity Magazine
  Mad Magazine
• Mojo

Brian

• Infinity Magazine
• Shock Cinema

DVD/BluRay

Jason

• Doctor Who Tom Baker's First Season BluRay
• Batman the Animated Series BluRay
• The Night Stalker/Night Strangler BluRay

Brian

• Blood Island Box Set (Severin Films)
• Dr. Dracula/Lucifers Women (Vinegar Syndrome)
• UFO complete series (BluRay)

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PodStallions 68: The Prisoner

This month's show revolves around a television classic, the 17 episode maxi series "The Prisoner" a show that despite it's short run has an impact on television to this very day.

Along the way, we discuss Doctor Who, Starlog, Baby Secret of the Lost Legend, Danger Man, Columbo, Jason's adventures with tequila, Brian's gift to Mr. McGoohan and Chuck the Security guard. 

Be Seeing You.

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Pod Stallions 66: Vincent Price

As Halloween month is upon us, J & B discuss the official spokesperson of horror during our childhood, Vincent Price.

We jump around on Price's amazing career including his days at Universal studios until we talk about his features and his amazing career on television and music.

Topics covered include I am Legend, Hilarious House of Frightenstein, The Love Boat, Scooby Doo, cooking, The Simpsons, Alice Cooper, Amok Time Toys, Amicus, Batman, Irwin Allen, Brady Bunch and Brian's Dad.

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Pod Stallions 65: Jack Kirby

On the eve of what would have been his 101st birthday, Jason and Brian celebrate the legendary career of comics legend, Jack "King" Kirby.

Kirby left a gigantic mark on pop culture and we're both better human beings for exposure to his incredible storytelling.

We discuss our gateway entry into Kirby, what made us fans, his unique and beautiful comic style, his influences on the genre and some of his weirder creations.

Along the way we talk discuss Dragnet, Flash Gordon, LSD trips in movie theatres, treasury editions, learning to read, Jimmy Olsen buying prophylactics,  Star Trek: The Motion Picture, action figures, Planet of the Apes, Destroyer Duck,  Thundarr, Goldie Gold and Action Jack, Kenner Super Powers and terrible 70s comic book jive talk.

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Pod Stallions 64: DUNE

Hell hath frozen over, we're doing the Dune show.

Long joked about as a "never gonna happen", the Dune show became our #1 listener requested episode and well, give the folks some spice!

We've brought in our pal and uber fan David Weiner of the awesome It came from Blog to join us and discuss not only the film but the book series. 

David and Jason carefully explain why they love the film to Brian, who isn't quite taking the spice if you know what i mean.

Along the way we talk about the director, the cast, the upcoming remake, the TV mini-series, Saturn 3, the horribly misguided attempt to sell Dune products to children and Yor the Hunter from the Future frisbees (seriously).

It's actually one of our best shows ever, who'da thunk it?

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