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Grody to the Max: An '80s Horror Movie Podcast

Neal McLaughlin
Poltergeist
80s Horror Movies
Slasher Films
Stephen King
1980s Horror Movies
Friday the 13th
Prom Night
My Bloody Valentine
Creepshow
Gore
The Shining
Friday the 13th Part 3
Alone In the Dark
Basket Case
Italian Horror
New York Ripper
Maniac
Scanners
Graduation Day
Alison's Birthday

Novelist/filmmaker Neal McLaughlin is undertaking a massive project: writing a series of wicked rad horror novels, each one taking place in a different year of the 80s. Totally gnarly! To mine for ideas he's re/watching, like, every single notable horror film of the decade, you know? And he's turning the experiment into a, like, so CHOICE podcast! Join him on this bodacious ride as he and a rotati... more

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Neal is joined by Ali Leporati to discuss "Killer Party." (CONTAINS SPOILERS)

Contact: grodytothemaxpodcast@gmail.com

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Neal is joined by Jeremy Catalino to discuss "From Beyond." (CONTAINS SPOILERS)

Contact: grodytothemaxpodcast@gmail.com

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Neal is joined by Kat Wells of the "⁠⁠⁠⁠Boys and Ghouls Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠" and Daniel Montgomery to discuss "Poltergeist 2: The Other Side." (CONTAINS SPOILERS)

Contact: grodytothemaxpodcast@gmail.com

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Neal is joined by Jeremy Catalino to discuss "Class of Nuke 'em High." (CONTAINS SPOILERS)

Contact: grodytothemaxpodcast@gmail.com

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Recent Guests

Daniel Montgomery
Actor, writer, horror theater creator; guest host on this episode
Various (LA-based horror/theater)
Episode: Poltergeist 2: The Other Side (1986)
Clayton Roaner
Actor known for Just One of the Guys and April Fool's Day
Various including film projects around 1980s horror
Episode: Interview w/ Clayton Rohner from "April Fool's Day"
Dick Miller
Actor known for Gremlins and other genre films
Episode: Chopping Mall (1986)
Kat Wells
Guest host on this episode
Episode: Witchboard (1986)
Marshall Hicks
Three-peat guest host on Grody to the Max, horror podcast veteran
Boys and Ghouls (hosted by Marshall Hicks)
Episode: Deadly Friend (1986)
Ali Leporati
Guest host, part of rotating panel
Episode: Friday the 13th part V: A New Beginning (1985)
Jeremy Catalino
Guest on Grody to the Max
Episode: The Toxic Avenger (1984)
Jeremy Cannellino
Guest host on Grody to the Max
Episode: C.H.U.D. (1984)
Ali Leporadi
First-time guest host on the podcast
Episode: The Initiation (1984)

Hosts

Neal McLaughlin
Host introducing the episode and guiding the discussion with horror-by-year framing; novelist and Grody to the Max project founder.
Kat Wells
Co-host and regular on the show; contributes background in horror and leads guest-host segments.
Jeremy Catalino
Co-host providing insights and reactions; active in discussing 80s horror cinema.
Ali Leporati
Co-host contributing analysis and hosting duties; regular presence across episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Grody

    Love this pod.

    Christian and Neal are awesome. Love 80’s horror, this is it ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurina74
    Australiaa year ago
  • Entertaining to the Max!

    Grody to the Max is a fun, entertaining, and insightful commentary from two very talented individuals on 1980s horror movies. My OCD brain loves how they methodically take us in chronological order through all the movies. There are so many I have never heard of and of course the classics. Neal’s historical film insight coupled with Christian’s psychological background makes for a very engaging and intelligent banter of their thoughts, criticisms, and commentary. I would highly recommend for all ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LDStokes
    United Statesa year ago
  • Keep putting out content

    The hosts are naturals and have great chemistry. The best compliment I can give is I don’t really care about 1980 horror movies, but they converted me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JStokes
    United Statesa year ago
  • So fun!

    Very informative & fun! Makes me want to revisit old horror films. Love this duo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liza1606
    United Statesa year ago
  • These 2 are great!

    The hosts have a fun back and forth and unique takes on horror films. If you love scary movies from the 80s, you’ll dig this pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeeyouwhentheSunsetseast
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate methodical, chronological deep-dives into 80s horror with solid historical context.
Audience notes the show makes even non-80s fans want to rewatch classic titles.
Listeners praise chemistry and banter between hosts, calling it natural and engaging.
Commenters value behind-the-scenes trivia and the hosts' affection for the era without losing critical eye.

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Dead and Buried (1981)
Q: What did you think about the kills?
Neal commented that he found the kills terrific, even mentioning that some non-fatal scenes were memorable and effective.
Dead and Buried (1981)
Q: Did you want to do a new segment where you follow up on things?
Christian express disinterest in doing the follow-up segment in that moment, which leads to more conversation about their previous disagreements.
The House on Sorority Row (1982)
Q: What do you think is our most listened to episode?
The episode titled "Hell Night" seems to be the most listened to, which surprised the hosts.

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A nostalgic deep-dive into 1980s horror, guided by a returning host and a rotating panel of guest co-hosts. Episodes explore a mix of personal recollections, production trivia, and sharp cultural critique across a wide slate of cult classics, with special attention to practical effects, era-specific filmmaking quirks, and the broader impact of the decade on horror cinema. A standout trait is the show's year-by-year, cradle-to-grave approach to 80s horror, often pairing veteran actors, directors, and theater-tied guests with hosting banter that blends thoughtful analysis with playful humor. This combination makes it attractive to fans seeking both scholarly context and enthusiastic, accessible banter about beloved, offbeat, or overlooked tit... more

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