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
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
This week we take a shuttle ride back to the 80s and take a look at the family adventure film Space Camp (1986) starring Kate Capshaw. This is another film that was recommended to us by our wonderful listeners. Thank you so much for your recommendations and we hope you won't be too disappointed in our review of the film.... but SPOILERS! We won't let you know what the guys thought of the movie yet. For that you'll have to press play. Thanks for listening.
Have you seen Space Camp? Send us your review or any other feedback at the official VJP Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2072427876119534/) or shoot us an email at: VideoJunkyardPodcast@gmail.com
Watch along with us here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jum9gJAOaqU
https://www.kinolorber.com/product/spacecamp-dvd
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Welcome to a new kind of show from the Video Junkyard Podcast. Adopting the format of a panel discussion the guys from the Junkyard will discuss topics and tropes of the film industry and pop culture. Unlike our regular show we will not be reviewing individual movies but talking about a topic with a bit larger scope. We call our new creation.... Trash Talk!
In the first Trash Talk episode co-host Ryan Steiskal leads our discussion about filmmaker Martin Scorsese's controversial comments about Marvel Super Hero films. With the help of our resident old guys Joe and Erik we will try to see if there is any weight to Marty's argument or if at the end of the day this is just click bait at it's finest. Either way we hope you'll click this special episode.
And don't worry the VJP returns to form tomorrow as we bring you our review of 80's family adventure film Space Camp.
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
This week the VJP crew heads back to school with the classic "nerd coming of age" flick Real Genius (1985) starring Val Kilmer. Joe claims this as an old favorite from childhood but will Erik and Ryan warm to it or is this one a meltdown? Tune in this week to find out.
Coming next week on the VJP we continue the 80s teen science nerd trend with Space Camp (1986) brought to the VJP by one of our favorite listeners.
Watch Real Genius with us:
IMDB TV: https://www.imdb.com/tv/watch/tt0089886?ref_=tt_wo_fdv_1
Sony Crackle: https://www.sonycrackle.com/watch/916
Please send your reviews and feedback to us on our facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2072427876119534/) or send us an email at VideoJunkyardPodcast@gmail.com
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Boys, I know a place... not too far from here... where you can get the best GODDAMN movie podcast...
This week on the Video Junkyard Podcast, Erik and Joe sit down with returning special guest John Pata (writer/editor/producer/director of Head Trauma Productions) to wrap up our Tales From the Crypt special and revisit "Bordello of Blood" (1996) staring Dennis Miller, Angie Everhart, Erika Eleniak, Chris Sarandon, Corey Feldman, and directed by Gilbert Adler.
Following our review, we had a excellent talk with John about his latest film "Gags the Clown" (2018)!
It's one you don't want to miss! Check out this exclusive episode of the on the Video Junkyard Podcast...and ask for the Cunningham... wake!
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Hello? Anybody home? Come on out, everybody, it's time to play!...
This week on the Video Junkyard Podcast, Erik and Joe sit down with writer/editor/producer/director and all-around kick-ass guy John Pata of Head Trauma Productions to talk about the first of the Tales From the Crypt Films "Demon Knight" (1995) staring Billy Zane, Jada Pinkett Smith, William Sadler, Thomas Haden Church, and directed by Ernest Dickerson.
We also spend some time discussing some of John's work on great films such as "Dead Weight" (2012), "Pity" (2014), and more!
Check out this exclusive interview and lots of laughs and screams... only on the Video Junkyard Podcast!
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Happy Halloween!! For the second part of our two-part Halloween special we dive into the complete opposite of last week (i.e. family-friendly films) to bring it back around - to get what is coming to you, so to speak. This week Erik, Ryan, and Joe discuss the 1988 horror film PUMPKINHEAD - a timeless tale of loss, grief, and vengeance with a terrifying creature designed by the great director Stan Winston (RIP). How does this chilling tale hold up? Check out the latest episode of the Video Junkyard Podcast to find out!
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! For the first part of our two-part Halloween special, we dive into the bizarre world of Disney made-for-TV films and revisit Mr. Boogedy (1986). Erik and Joe invite back long-time friend of the podcast Ryan Steiskal (now a regular host!) to lose his @#$% when he finds out that we only reviewed the first film, and not the sequel (which he watched). Check out the latest entry of the Video Junkyard Podcast for a Halloween Special full of laughs, screams, and plot devices involving a vacuum cleaner....
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
The third and final installment in our Mini Monster Marathon has us digging deep into the junkyard to find 'Munchies' (1987). This was another childhood favorite but does it stand the test of time likes it's predecessors or should it remain buried like the titular creatures.
Have you seen Munchies? Send your review to us and we'll read it on the show. Send feedback and reviews to VideoJunkyardPodcast@gmail.com
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
This week we continue our Mini-Monster invasion with the attack of our favorite foul mouthed fuzz-balls in 1986's Critters. This is the second in the series and the second of this year's listener picks. Thanks to Madison Smith for recommending Critters. SPOILERS: It's an old favorite and we love it. Always a pleasure to re-watch this one.
Agree? Disagree? Love/Hate Critters so much you want to send in your review? We will feature anything you send on the show. Please send your reviews and feedback to VideoJunkyardPodcast@gmail.com.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090887/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Friday Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
This week we present you with 'Ghoulies'. It's the first in our three part series revisiting classic 'min- monster' movies. We won't be talking about Gremlins (except when we do) so get ready for these lesser know films featuring your favorite SCCs (Small Carnivorous Creatures).
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089200/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1