Episode 44: Things That Go Bump in the Night: Vol. 2 – Zombies
Last week we talked about Vampires, and this week we talk about zombies. Halloween is coming. We love the dead.
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Episode 44: Things That Go Bump in the Night: Vol. 2 – Zombies –
Show Summary
Show details:
- Introduction to the podcast
- Discussion about the band Love Sick Drug (LSD) and their song “Zombie”. The band features actor Billy Blair.
- Personal experiences with hard rock music
- Trip to Dallas and the experience there
- Discussion about the city of Dallas and its comparison with Austin
- Barbecue culture in Texas
- Music recording technology and its accessibility makes it the perfect time for music, but it’s tough to find all the new bands
- The state of modern music
- The art of barbecuing and its evolution
- Experience at the Dr. Gift movie premiere and the community feel of indie filmmaking
- The impact of watching a movie in a theater vs. at home
- Discussion about the directors and their journey
- The role of financial backers in indie films
- Future distribution plans for the movie
- Personal connections with actors in the movie
- The evolution of filmmaking and its community
- The importance of emotional reactions in horror movies
- The podcast’s outreach and ways to get in touch
- The news:
- Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) Deal
- Impact on TV and film industry
- Actor scheduling conflicts
- SAG-AFTRA strike
- Financial details of the new deal
- Streaming Services: Amazon Prime introducing ads
- Rising subscription costs for streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu
- Batman the Animated Series
- Censorship and its positive impact on the show
- Mark Hamill’s role as The Joker
- Tim Burton’s Concerns
- Accusations of cultural appropriation by Warner Brothers
- His “ownership” of Michael Keaton’s Batman and Nicholas Cage’s Superman
- Clint Eastwood’s Coca-Cola Ban
- Origin related to his son not getting a role in “The Karate Kid”
- Movie Remakes and Reboots
- Krull reboot by J.J. Abrams
- “Toxic Avenger” remake with Peter Dinklage
- Viewer habits (e.g., watching Thursday Night Football on Prime)
- Mention of “Jury Duty” show on Prime