We're back after our holiday/adult life-imposed hiatus!  And of course for the first episode of the new year, we have to give our belated favorite/least favorite films of 2017!  Byrd and Trev are joined by guest host Tom to go over the winners, the losers and the surprises.   So what kind of year did cinema give us?  Listen and find out!

For the second part of our two part Halloween special for October, we continue our special tribute to George A. Romero by looking at his non-zombie films.  This time we are joined by guest host Tom and The Goat (1980s Movie Graveyard, The Goat Show).  These include cult classics such as Creepshow and The Crazies, lesser known gems like Knightriders and Martin, and more!  So listen as we discuss the rest of the Romero canon and talk about why these films are worth tracking down.  Happy Halloween!

For our epic two part Halloween special for October, we are paying special tribute to the late George A. Romero, one of the horror genre's true master auteurs!  This first we are joined by guest host Tom to take a look at Romero's zombie films.  We will discuss all six films of his "Dead" series and offer our thoughts on why these movies continue to be relevant.  Successfully combining horror, gore, and social commentary, the Dead series includes some of the very movies the genre has to offer and is prime viewing for the month of October!  Tune in and enjoy.

Byrd and Trev are joined by frequent guest host Tom to discuss all things Twin Peaks!  As a "sequel" to our recent David Lynch special, we're taking a deep dive into the entire Twin Peaks series.  We look at how Mark Frost and David Lynch changed TV with the original run.  We discuss both original seasons, the film Fire Walk With Me, and the long (LONG) awaited third season "The Return," which just finished airing.  We talk the show's cult status, favorite characters/moments, the wait for The Return, our theories on the show (especially the Return's finale!) and more!  So kick back with some coffee and pie and enjoy our deep dive into the surreal, hilarious, and gruesome world of Twin Peaks!

Byrd and Trev discuss some of the first wave of big summer movies.  The two review Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Wonder Woman and Alien Covenant.  Trev also reviews the Mummy since he saw that one solo.  We'll answer all of your burning questions.  Did Guardians of the Galaxy 2 continue Marvel's hot streak?  Has DC earned some good will with Wonder Woman?  Did Covenant answer all of the burning questions we had after Prometheus?  Did the Mummy overcome all odds to establish a brand new Universal Monsters universe?  Listen to find out!  But first, we give our overall thoughts on how the year is shaping up for cinema.

Byrd and Trev are joined by Tom (formerly of the Second Run Podcast) and Rob (of the Drinks and Thinks Podcast) to talk about one of the most baffling and confusing movie franchises ever, as they discuss the Resident Evil series.  In the winter of 2017, Byrd was forced against his will to watch all six films and discuss them with three lunatics.  Are these actually great genre films after all?  Is Byrd just a sourpuss?  Listen and find out for yourself!  But first the guys pay tribute to the late Bill Paxton and lament the closure of the IMDB message boards.

Byrd and Trev are joined by Tom (aka Jelli) to discuss their favorite and least favorite films of 2016.  We each give our top 15 films, bottom 5 films, and five films that we're looking forward to in 2017!  So overall, how did 2016 fare in cinema?  Listen and find out!

Byrd and Trev discuss the cinematic history of Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange!  Before we discuss the recent Marvel Studios blockbuster, we go all the way back to the 1978 television movie, and Full Moon's knock-off Doctor Mordrid (which itself was almost a Dr Strange movie).  How well has Doctor Strange fared compared to his Marvel counterparts?  Listen and find out!  But first, we discuss Trump, and Byrd catches up with the rest of the world by watching Stranger Things.

For our Halloween episode this year, Byrd and Trev are taking a look at the Exorcist series!  In addition to the original 1973 classic, we're also going to discuss its sequels and prequels, its recent TV spin-off, and its 1990 parody film, Repossessed.  So join us for a spooky good time taking a look at the ups and downs of one the oddest franchises in horror!  We'll also talk about our horror viewing for this October!  But first, we discuss recent news in the worlds of Godzilla, Star Wars, Dr. Strange, and X-Men!

On this very special episode of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev examine two weiner-centric films by reviewing the new documentary Weiner, all about the sexting scandal of former New York congressman Anthony Weiner and Todd Solondz new black comedy Weiner Dog!  We even compare an contrast Anthony Weiner and Weiner Dog and break down the best and worst characteristics of both.   But first we look at the controversy around the issue of diversity in Tim Burton films, the War on Halloween, Luke Cage, American Horror Story. 

On the latest edition of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev are joined by special guest Veasey to discuss a recent experiment.  Byrd exposed Veasey to the Planet of the Apes series for the first time, and Veasey expose Byrd to the James Bond series for the first time.  The two watched 8 movies in each franchise.  How did they feel that these timeless, iconic films held up?  Are they still enjoyable to people who aren't wearing rose colored nostalgia goggles?  Listen and find out!  But first, the three discuss their experience seeing a Suicide Squad/Nine Lives double feature!

On the latest edition of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev give their top 25 BEST (not favorite!) movies of the century so far.  But first, we have quick talk of the Purge: Election Year, Swiss Army Man, Neon Demon, High Rise, The Shallows, X-Men: Apocalypse, the GhostBros controversy, and Power Rangers casting news.  Beware of SPOILERS being discussed on some of our top 25 films.  If we talk about any you haven't seen, you may want to note the recommendation and move onto the next one!

On this episode, Byrd and Trev take a detailed look at their favorite movies of 2015, as they each give their top 15 and bottom 5 movies of the year.  This is followed by a preview of their expectations for 2016 in film. But first, comments on the deaths of David Bowie, Angust Scrimm, and Alan Rickman,

On this episode, Byrd and Trev talk one of their favorite subjects... STAR WARS.  We examine some lesser known Star Wars movies and specials before diving head first into Episode 7: THE FORCE AWAKENS.   But first we talk a little Hateful Eight and Byrd discusses the passing of one of his all time heroes.

Intro- John Williams- "Star Wars Theme"

Outro- Motorhead- "The Game"

On this special holiday special of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev talk about Christmas horror films, an often overlooked subgenre of horror.  We talk about some of our favorite Christmas themed horror films, as well as provide a review for the recent box office hit KRAMPUS.  But first, we do some catching up with our takes on Supergirl, Flash, Arrow, Hunger Games, and Spectre.  And of course, there's some Star Wars talk thrown in towards the end.  Happy Holidays!

On our post-Halloween show, Trev and Byrd dive head first into the Plasma Pool and discuss the prolific career of David Cronenberg.  They discuss his entire filmography and what exactly made him stick out among his contemporaries.  But first, we have a random discussion on the Halloween films, the current season of iZombie, and reviews of Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse and Tales from Halloween.

On the second October episode for 2015, the boys take a long look at Italian horror films.  We talk about why they are unique and the impact they've had on the horror genre.  The classic films of Mario Bava, Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, and others are discussed.  We focus on giallos, zombie movies, and cannibal films, as well as other oddities.   But first we look at this October's new horror releases with brief reviews of Crimson Peak, Goosebumps, Hotel Transylvania 2, and talk about the unique experience of seeing an old school horror host go completely off the rails in a live setting.

On the first episode of the Halloween season, Byrd and Trev take a look at the prolific horror icon Vincent Price.  We run down our favorite films, as well as the career of the man himself.  But first, we spend some time talking about the passing of legendary director Wes Craven.

On this episode, Byrd, Trev, and special guest Christina take a look at one the best scenes ever filmed.  They dissect the scene every which way in hopes to better understand the art of cinema.  Yes, we are talking about the steak dinner scene from Captain America: The First Avenger.

Intro/Outro Music: Peelander-Z: STEAK

On our year end episode, Trev and Byrd go through their favorite and least favorite films of 2014. We also have some brief words on some newer releases from the fall and winter, including The Hobbit, Interstellar, Big Hero 6, Nightcrawler, Starry Eyes, Late Phases and, uh, Tusk. And we also talk about what oddly became the biggest movie news of 2014 - the Sony leak.

In their latest Halloween episode, Byrd and Trev are joined by Jelli, of Second Run Podcast, for a special discussion about horror maestro Stephen King. Join the guys for an in-depth, exhaustive examination of EVERY major (and some pretty minor) film and TV adaptation of King's work. Spurned psychics, rabid dogs, overzealous fangirls, haunted hotels, biblical plagues, and things in the mist - they're all here, and more. And remember, just like the Monster Squad taught us, Stephen King Rules!

Its October, which means, its time for our horror podcasts!  On this double sized special edition of If It Bleeds, Byrd and Trev look at the long history and filmography of Britain's Hammer studios.  We talk Dracula, Frankenstein, Mummies, werewolves, science fiction, and everything in between! 

On this episode, we take a look at some of the great smaller releases of the year with the Guest, Cold In July, and the Drop.  We also have reviews of the Maze Runner and our thoughts on where Agents of SHIELD is going.  But first, we have some news and Trev defending his DVD copy of the Frankie Muniz vehicle "Big Fat Liar"

After a long hiatus, we've returned to talk all things Guardians of the Galaxy.  But first we have our summer convention coverage with talk of SDCC and G-Fest, fan mail, a brand new segment, and a roundup of indie movie reviews including Boyhood, Locke, Under The Skin, and Snowpiercer.

In thrilling conclusion to the two-part X-Men Spectacular, Trev, Byrd and special guest Jelli (from Second Run Podcast) discuss the entire X-Men movie franchise. The good, the bad, the X-Men Origins: Wolverine...all is covered, culminating in a review of X-Men: Days of Future Past, and speculation about where the series goes now. Give it a listen, and never forget what happens to a toad when it gets hit by lightning. [www.slowhandradio.com]

On this episode, we are joined by Jelli from the Second Run podcast and guest Eric to give our giant sized review of the new Godzilla film.  We discuss the film in detail, the future of the franchise, fan/critical/box office reaction, and much more.  But before the kaiju goodness kicks in, we talk some news on Batman and X-Men, and the hassle of modern comic book/geek conventions.

We're back already!  This time, we have Byrd's rambling rant on the Amazing Spider-Man, the boys review Return to Nuke Em High Part 1, and Trev gives us a rundown of some new indie flicks you should be checking out!

Here it is, the long awaited TV episode of If It Bleeds.  Here we talk about the various shows we've been watching and catching up with.  We touch on True Detective, Arrow, Hannibal, Agents of SHIELD, Ripper Street, Luther, and Fargo, as well as what is on our watch lists for the future.  But first, we review the Raid 2, and give some news on Justice League, Godzilla, Friday the 13th and the great Jim Mickle.

After a hiatus, we're back!  This time we talk Captain America: The Winter Solider, 300: Rise of an Empire, and How I Live Now.  But first, news on Phantasm 5 and the Pumpkinhead remake, and some words about recently deceased GWAR frontman and multimedia personality Dave Brokie (aka Oderus Urungus).

Byrd, Trev, and special guest Brad have an in depth discussion about the best and worst casting in superhero films.  But before that, we have some quick chatter about the LEGO Movie, Jack Ryan, Monuments Men, Attack on Titan, and +1

For Halloween, we dedicate a two part, we are joined by special guests Eric and the Goat from Hillbilly DVD Reviews for a mega sized podcast dedicated to director John Carpenter, who added a lot of imagery to the Halloween season.  We offer a comprehensive retrospective on his entire filmography, including beloved classics, his obscurites, and his crap.  Eric gets sucked into another dimension halfway through, but we soldier on without him.  Here is part 2.

For Halloween, we dedicate a two part, we are joined by special guests Eric and the Goat from Hillbilly DVD Reviews for a mega sized podcast dedicated to director John Carpenter, who added a lot of imagery to the Halloween season.  We offer a comprehensive retrospective on his entire filmography, including beloved classics, his obscurites, and his crap.  Here is part 1.

Intro: John Carpenter: Halloween theme
Outro: John Carpenter: Christine Attacks

Our second Halloween episode for October is an epic length discussion on the classic Universal horror films.  Join Trev, Byrd, and long time listener and special guest Eric for a massive podcast that covers everything from the silent erea through the end of the 1950s, as well as everything in between.  We leave no stone unturned, so check it out!

Intro- Franz Waxman- Frankenstein theme

Outro- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake

The second part of our October episode is actually the first of our October horror specials.  On this episode, Trev and Byrd and joined by the Goat of Hillbilly DVD Reviews to examine the zombie genre, from its inception all the way through the current zombie craze.  The guys give a crash course in zombie history and talk about some of the great zombie films you may have never heard of.

Intro music: Fabio Frizzi- Zombi 2 theme
Outro music: Roky Erickson- I Walked With A Zombie

On the first part of our first October episode, Byrd and Trev are joined by the Goat of Hillbilly DVD Reviews for reviews of Gravity, Captain Phillips, Machete Kills, and Marvel's Agents of SHIELD TV series.  But first, Byrd and Trev regale the Goat with stories from the previous night's Goblin concert!

Intro music: Goblin- Profondo Rosso (Deep Red)
Outro Music: Goblin- Tenebre

The second part of our rebooted podcast sees Trev, Byrd and Brad giving an in depth review of The Wolverine, as well as talking about the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past and the future of the franchise.

On the first episode of the rebooted If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It, we give you an in depth recap of the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con.  Join Trev and special guest Brad as they tell Byrd all about their journey and all the news that came with it!

On this episode, we take a look at the new Star Trek film and discuss the state of the franchise.  We kick things off with some bits about Avengers 2, X-Men, and Man Of Steel.  Then we wrap things up with some fan mail and our tribute to a fallen legend.

*The beginning of the Trek review is a little weird and disjointed because we lost some of the audio.  

Outro music- Gmcfosho- "Snacks"

On this episode, we take a look at the new Evil Dead film and discuss the past, present and future of the series.  But first, we give our thoughts on the passing of Roger Ebert and a recap of season three of the Walking Dead.

On this episode, we give you a an in-depth review of the new Die Hard film, as well as talk about the series in general and where we'd like to see it headed.  Before that, we have a news rundown with the latest on Ninja Turtles, X-Men and Star Wars.

We're back again after a small hiatus.  We start off with our thoughts on the Carrie and Evil Dead remake trailers and go into some Marvel and JLA movie news and a brief discussion about the season premiere of the Walking Dead.  Then we get into reviewing the recent horror film Sinister, give out some October movie recommendations, and finish off with our thoughts on the Prometheus blu-ray.  We have a lot to talk about, so strap yourself in!

Music:

Intro- Misfits- "Ghouls Night Out"

Outro-Roky Erikson- "I Walked With A Zombie"

On this episode, Byrd and Trev review the recent films Dredd and Looper.  But first, the Innocence of Muslims controversy, and news regarding Robocop, Amazing Spider-Man 2, X:Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the new Planet of the Apes.

Intro: Anthrax- "I Am The Law"

Outro: Anthrax- "I Am The Law" (2004 version)

On this episode, Byrd and Trev go through Fall's movie schedule and the biggest flops of the summer and Byrd reviews the new David Cronenberg film Cosmopolis.  But first, Byrd's reaction to Hunger Games and talk about G4's new direction and the title of the new Star Trek movie.

On the one year anniversary episode of If It Bleeds, we bring you talk of angry nerds, why Spider-Man is such an asshole, the new Child's Play movie, the death of Ray Bradbury, and Trev's review of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.

Outro music- Clutch- "Abraham Lincoln"

On this edition of If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It, Byrd sits down with Culture Wege contributor and Detroit artist Erichka Ilich, who is fillin in for Trev as co-host while he is cavorting around San Diego Comic Con.  They talk about their recent trip to Chicago for G-Fest, the annual Godzilla convention, and they debate how the new American Godzilla film should be hanled.  This is Erichka's first podcast, so she was a bit shy and jittery, but she does a splendid job all the same.  Get ready for a kaiju packed episode with the usual nerd debating!

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Brad and Trev breakdown an amazing Money in the Bank PPV.  They discuss the future of CM Punk, why John Cena isn't all so bad, and why Randy Orton shouldn't just kick someone in the dick. Also they discuss the winners of the two Money in the Bank matches and gloss over Mark Henry and the Divas as well.