Video Junkyard Podcast
Do you ever get a flash of a memory of a movie you saw as a child, but can’t remember the name? Perhaps you caught it on TV while staying up later than you should have. Or maybe you never saw it, but you recognize the cover art from the neighborhood video store around the block. At the Video Junkyard, we dig up these forgotten films and franchises and see if they still hold up in the digital age. Hosts Erik Gulbrandsen, Joe Peterson and Ryan Steiskal will look at the best, the worst, and the best of the worst.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
A quadriplegic versus a murderous monkey. A film by George A. Romero. This one was practically made for us. Listen in as we discuss 1988's Monkey Shines. Send your feedback and reviews to videojunkyardpodcast@gmail.com and get in on the conversation.
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
This time the Junkyard cast takes a look at the 2009 historical drama "Creation." Paul Bettany stars as Charles Darwin as he struggles with his faith and family life while preparing to publish his seminal work "On the Origin of Species." Get in on the conversation and send us your feedback in an email to videojunkyardpodcat@gmail.com.
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
This episode is a little different. This is the first of our commentary-style feature-length episodes that allow you to watch along as we chat about the movie in real-time. For our first attempt, we picked an old favorite: Labyrinth (1985). This Jim Henson project is perhaps remembered best for David Bowie's [performance] as the Goblin King but let's see how this one plays in 2025. Is it still the all-time classic we remember it to be? Join in the conversation by sending your feedback to videojunkyardpodcast@gmail.com. Your feedback on the format of this show would also be greatly appreciated as we will consider doing more of these in the future.
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Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
This time on the Video Junkyard Podcast we say "down with the mainstream" and watch "Cecil B. Demented". This 2000 John Waters movie takes down mainstream cinema and we're here for it. Join in on the discussion by sending your feedback or comments to videojunkyardpodcast@gmail.com.
Stay tuned for more regular episodes in 2025—happy New Year to all of you junkyard denizens who have joined us on this wild ride. We have lots of great stuff coming soon.
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Happy Halloween from all of us here in the Video Junkyard. This show is going to end up being our Halloween episode this year. It was recorded in April but I think it timed out perfectly as this one has many Halloween vibes if you've never seen The Lords of Salem (2013) d. Rob Zombie I think you may be pleasantly surprised. And if you have let us know what you think about it by sending feedback to videojunkyardpodcast@gmail.com.
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Join us in the Junkyard as we get a little weepy of 1985's Mask. This one features a powerhouse performance by Cher that proves that she's not messing around regarding her acting career.
Have you seen Mask? Join in the conversation by sending us feedback at videojunkyardpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Welcome back to the Video Junkyard. This one's been coming for a long time. All three of us are long-time Godzilla fans (we've reviewed some other films in the franchise so be sure to check out those episodes as well) but we have some very differing opinions on "Godzilla" (1998). Join the conversation and share your thoughts about this (videojunkyardpodcast@gmail.com). Trash or treasure?
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
This time we have an audience pick that's sat on the list for quite a while. Being fans of the writer Robert E. Howard, it's odd that none of the Junkyard boys had seen this one before. So here's our take on the first viewing of this romantic biopic "The Whole Wide World".
In this fact-based film set in 1930s Texas, pulp fiction master Robert E. Howard (Vincent D'Onofrio) is introduced to Novalyne Price (Renée Zellweger), a teacher with aspirations of becoming an author herself, and they begin a unique relationship filled with conversation and imagination. Although the possibility exists for romance, Howard's obsession with his work and dedication to his sick mother (Ann Wedgeworth) leads Price to look elsewhere for love, leaving Howard feeling betrayed and alone.
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
For those who have had the viewing "pleasure" of Tiptoes (2003), you knew we'd eventually be reviewing this one. It truly has to be seen to be believed but maybe you're better off just taking our word for it. Either way, this episode is bound to be a better experience than actually watching Tiptoes, so we have that going for us.
Carol falls in love with Steven without knowing much about him. When Carol finds herself pregnant it forces Steven to expose a secret. Steven happens to be the only average-sized person in a family of dwarfs, including his twin brother Rolfe.
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
We're slowly catching up. This week we present a movie that was more relevant when we recorded it in the dead of winter... but maybe it'll help cool you off this summer.
It's 30 Days of Night (2007):
In the far Northern Hemisphere, the small town of Barrow, Alaska, experiences a solid month of darkness every year. Though most of the residents head south for the winter, some townspeople remain behind. However, those that stay regret their decision when, one year, hungry vampires descend on Barrow to feed. Sheriff Eben (Josh Hartnett), his wife (Melissa George) and a dwindling band of survivors must try to last until dawn breaks over Barrow's monthlong twilight.