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Movie Dumpster

Movie Dumpster™
Tales From the Dark Side
Horror Genre
Vampires
Horror
H.P. Lovecraft
Horror Films
Salem's Lot
Night Of the Scarecrow
The Island Of Dr. Moreau
Stephen King
Uncle Buck
Necronomicon
Magic
Sam Raimi
Tales From the Darkside
Slasher Genre
John Candy
Practical Effects
The Brood
Empire Pictures

Joe and Sean rummage through cinema’s garbage for the good, bad, and god-awful! Tune in for insightful and comedic deep dives of hidden gems, out-there oddities, and Hollywood stinkers. Horror, Sci-Fi, Action and everything in-between, the Dumpster never disappoints!

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Recent Guests

Tony Paluso
Host of Hack the Movies; guest on this episode
Hack the Movies
Episode: Proteus (1995) | Movie Dumpster S9 E9
Kevin from Peg Warmers
Toys and action-figure enthusiast and guest on the episode
Peg Warmers
Episode: Masters of the Universe (1987) | Movie Dumpster S9 E8
Matt Cannon
Independent filmmaker and musician
Episode: Freaked (1993) | Movie Dumpster S9 E1
Mick Strawn
Legendary production designer with a career spanning four decades in film and television
Episode: 30 Years of Night of the Scarecrow: An Interview with Mick Strawn
Dr. Benny Graves
Veterinarian and writer for Rue Morgue
Rue Morgue
Episode: Night of the Scarecrow (1995) | Movie Dumpster S8 E18
Rhonda Shear
Actress, comedian, and host best known for her work on Up All Night
Episode: Up All Night RETURNS: An Interview with Rhonda Shear
Christina Acevedo
Founder of Girls Like Horror
Girls Like Horror
Episode: Night Killer (1990) | Movie Dumpster S8 E6
Connor McGraw
Guest reviewer, avid Crow fan
Episode: INERTIA: Re-Making The Crow | Ripe Reviews
Yeardley Smith
Voice actress known for voicing Lisa Simpson in The Simpsons
Episode: Fear of Floating | Talks from the Darkside

Hosts

Joe Lascola
Host of Movie Dumpster, focuses on horror, cult cinema, and retro film analysis; known for craft and production history anecdotes.
Sean O'Rourke
Co-host of Movie Dumpster; brings humor, context, and expansive genre knowledge to discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 597 ratings
  • Excellent movie podcast

    One of my favorite podcasts the movie dumpster guys and guests and very entertaining it’s a great way to discover new cult classics and remember movies that you totally forgot about I definitely recommend you listen if you like rad stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    is4ih8u
    United Statesa month ago
  • Horror Podcast Comfort Food

    As someone who has been passionate about horror for most of my life, Movie Dumpster has become one of my favorite podcasts. Joe and Sean have an undeniable chemistry that makes every episode feel natural and engaging. Their conversations flow effortlessly, their humor never feels forced, and it’s obvious they genuinely enjoy what they do. Instead of feeling like a scripted review show, the podcast feels like you’re sitting in on a conversation between two friends with a deep appreciation for fil... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aloha No Where
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast for Movie Lovers

    I love Joe and Shawn’s takes on some of the lesser known and beloved movies I grew up with. A great mixture of humor and insightful commentary. I’m on my second listen through on the whole catalog. I recommend going back to the beginning and listening through as you will have better context for the ever expanding MDU.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traves1971692453221
    United Statesa year ago
  • woooo!

    Professional, funny and passionate about b-movies: the Dumpster boys can do it all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brett Warrenzrkmlvkermg
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hop in the Dumpster

    I love talking about movies, especially about questionable quality movies, with my friends. Listening to Joe and Sean feels just like that with deep cuts into film trivia, a deep love of all things cult, and of course the jokes. Toss it on and you will not be disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brady Daley
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging banter and strong host chemistry that makes deep-dive film talk feel approachable.
Listener community is active and appreciative of nostalgia and long-form critique.
Loyal audience with a fondness for behind-the-scenes trivia and practical effects discussions.
Consistently entertaining while covering both beloved and obscure titles, with guest contributions that add fresh perspectives.

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Up All Night RETURNS: An Interview with Rhonda Shear
Q: So what makes The Revival of Up All Night different from its previous incarnation, and what can we expect to see from the new season?
You'll see some smart, little anecdotes about the films, leaning into the comedy sketch side, along with factoids from guests and a focus on smart comedy.
Up All Night RETURNS: An Interview with Rhonda Shear
Q: How did you make the transition to Up All Night and hosting with comedy legend Gilbert Godfried?
I was with Dick Clark Management and one of my managers heard that they were looking for a new guest. I watched the show a couple of times and thought she was really good, but USA Network wanted a different vision.
Effect and Cause | Talks from the Darkside
Q: What do you think of this episode?
It's an okay episode, but it's quite confusing for the sake of it and lacks clarity on the ideas presented.
May 2024 Wrap-up | Movie Dumpster LIVE
Q: What's your take on what's coming up next for June episodes?
We're doing episodes on Trilogy of Terror 1 & 2, Harry and the Hendersons, and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
May 2024 Wrap-up | Movie Dumpster LIVE
Q: How do you feel about Freddy's Dead the Final Nightmare?
We're doing a watch-along with Freddy's Dead, and giving away 100 pairs of original theater-issued glasses.

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