Neon Brainiacs (A Retro Horror Movie Podcast)
Neon BrainiacsNeon Brainiacs is a comedy podcast about retro horror movies with your hosts, and independent filmmakers, Ben and Lance (and former co-host Gregg). Your heroes break down the movie's plot, remember the good times, and get lost in plenty of humorous diversions. We love to engage with our audience, and hope you're willing to be in on the joke. While we do a play-by-play of the movie, this show is ta... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & Film | |||
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Love never dies.
It's November! You know what that means: Giving Thanks Month is BACK! A whole month of Patron-picked movies!
This week our pick comes from our patron Dan: RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3 (1993).
Teenagers Curt Reynolds and Julie Wa... more
Whoever wins... We lose.
It's November! You know what that means...
Giving Thanks Month is BACK! A whole month of Patron-picked movies!
First up is a very special "pick". We once promised that once we reached over 100 paying patrons, that Lance... more
More Of The Night He Came Home
Happy October! This month it's all Halloween all month! Next up: HALLOWEEN 2 (1981). Lance wasn't here for the original recording so this is another "Lance Gets a Chance" Redux!
Picking up immediately after the orig... more
Terror Never Rests In Peace!
Happy October! This month it's all Halloween all month! Next up: HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1995). And Amanda Waltz is back to join in on the fun!
Six years after his last rampage, Michael Myers returns to... more
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I found this show years ago when I had a short commute to work. Then eventually I switched jobs and started leaning on this show to get me through a drive every day. I have since moved down south and it still is part of my life, and also a favorite part of my commute 9 hours back to my hometown whenever I have to make that trip. If you grew up renting horror movies at a video store, catching them on tv shows, loving stuff like 80’s cheesy horror all the way to mid-2000’s cliches, while still app... more
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Apple Podcasts | #63 | United States/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |  Norway/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Ireland/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
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Retro horror-focused conversations mix in-depth film history, production trivia, and beat-by-beat plot breakdowns with a heavy dose of banter and nostalgia. Episodes frequently feature guest experts, critics, and creators who illuminate behind-the-scenes stories, practical effects, and era-specific production context, all while the hosts riff and share personal anecdotes. The show stands out for its playful, long-form style, audience engagement segments, and a steady cadence between analysis and entertainment that appeals to listeners who want both context and a laugh along the way.
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1. Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast
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Neon Brainiacs launched 9 years ago and published 500 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Neon Brainiacs include:
1. Amanda Waltz
2. Blake O'Donnell
3. John Guinane
4. Jeff Smee
5. Jamie Chalmers
6. Jordan Sloan
7. Kay Jewell
8. Dominic Scarano
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