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Zack sits down with writer Mathew Klickstein as they discuss his new book, Lloyd Kaufman: Interviews, available now from University Press of Mississippi. Mathew culled through nearly 50 years of interviews with the Troma president/co-founder to deliver a detailed, sometimes academic, sometimes silly portrait of the man who, along with partner Michael Herz, has kept Troma in business for the last half century.Mathew Klickstein is a longtime multiplatform storyteller. His publications include SLIMED! An Oral History of Nickelodeon's Golden Age; Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for "The Simpsons"; and See You at San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture.Mentioned in this episode:Mathew KlicksteinLloyd Kaufman: Interviews on AmazonMother's Day - Mathew's favorite Troma filmApril 2025: Total Troma Takeover at Lyric Cinema CafeHosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music b

Earlier today, Variety broke the news that distributor Cineverse (Terrifier 3) has signed a deal to distribute writer-director Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger in theaters and streaming across North America in 2025. Filmed in 2021 in Bulgaria, the reimagining of the classic Troma film was first shown at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas in 2023 but then things went... silent. Word was that the film had trouble securing distribution. Legendary Pictures, who produced the film, remained mostly silent on its potential release until today's announcement. Host Zack Beins and Talkin' Troma correspondent Chaz Kangas break down the news and talk about a brighter, more Tromatic Tomorrow in this special report! NO SPOILERS! We also round up recent news about the upcoming Toxic Crusaders video game, the release of #ShakespearesShitstorm, TromaDance, and much more!Support the show! Make a donation at https://my.loudspeaker.orgMentioned in this episode:Announcement in VarietyThe Toxic Avenger Teaser TrailerToxic Crusaders Vid

Tonight, host Zack Beins chats with writer/director Charles Kaufman (WHEN NATURE CALLS, JAKARTA) in front of a live crowd following a screening of his infamous 1980 horror-comedy classic, MOTHER'S DAY. Hear about the making of the film, relationships on set, working with siblings Lloyd and Susan Kaufman, what his mother thought of the finished product, shooting stunts in Indonesia, and even a little-known entry in his filmography called THE SECRET DREAMS OF MONA Q – all on Talkin' Troma! Produced in association with The Colorado Festival of Horror. Recorded live on May 17, 2024.Support the show! Make a donation at https://my.loudspeaker.orgMentioned in this episode:Mother's Day 4K UHDStream Mother's DayStream When Nature CallsBread & Cie in San Diego, CAThe Colorado Festival of HorrorThe Bug TheatreHosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Additional research by Chaz Kangas. Charles Kaufman photo courtesy of Bryan Bonner. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. S

Doug Sakmann was a truly special individual – a valued member of the Troma Team, friend, filmmaker, and shit disturber. Doug first joined Troma as a production assistant on Citizen Toxie, working his way up to an associate producer, and then going on to produce the Troma's Edge TV series while joining the company full-time as the Head of Production, a position he held until 2002 when he left to form his own production company Backseat Conceptions, which created the Punk Rock Holocaust film series in association with the Vans Warped Tour. Doug also produced and starred in the Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner web series, and he became synonymous with Sgt. Kabukiman, having portrayed the character far more times than anyone else. In addition, Doug was also a journeyman special effects artist, having created FX for everything from music videos to commercials to video games to TV shows and feature films, including the Return to Nuke 'Em High films and Shakespeare's Shitstorm.Doug tragically passed away on June 27, 2024

It's a very special bonus episode as host Zack Beins is joined by Scream Queens Debbie Rochon (Terror Firmer, Tromeo & Juliet) and Monique Dupree (Shakespeare's Shitstorm) LIVE at the Colorado Festival of Horror. As a special treat, Ms. Rochon is also presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her service to independent cinema.Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Debbie Rochon, Monique Dupree, Dan Crosier, and Bret Smith from the Colorado Festival of Horror.Featured Music:"Radetzky March" by Johann StraussConnect with Zack:https://twitter.com/legolarryhttps://www.instagram.com/legolarry/Connect with our Guests:https://www.debbierochon.com/https://www.instagram.com/moniquegatadupree/https://cofestivalofhorror.com/Connect with Talkin' Troma:https://www.talkintroma.comhttps://twitter.com/talkintromahttps://www.youtube.com/@talkintromaConnect with Loudspeaker:https://twitter.com/heyloudspeakerhttps:/

Introducing Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins! The ultimate podcast experience for cinephiles and fans of all things Troma Entertainment! Join Zack and friends on a journey through the wild, weird, and wonderful world of Troma films, where cult classics and B-movie gems collide! Films like: The Toxic Avenger, Class of Nuke 'Em High, A Nymphoid Barbarian in Dinosaur Hell, Combat Shock, Bloodsucking Freaks!Each episode, Zack brings you exclusive interviews with Troma alumni, behind-the-scenes insights, and never-before-heard stories from the independent studio that shaped a generation! From Tromaville to Hollywood, Talkin' Troma covers it all, celebrating the irreverent spirit and DIY ethos that define Troma's legacy! So whether you're a die-hard Tromaville resident or a newcomer to the house that Toxie built, tune in to Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins and unleash your inner cinephile!Hear the show streaming on Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern in the Loudspeaker mobile app and at loudspeaker.org. Also available wherever you

Today on a special Extra Edition of Talkin' Troma, we chat with Super7 founder and owner Brian Flynn. Super7 has been producing collectibles based on The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders for years, with its latest ULTIMATES! Glow in the Dark Radiation Ranger debuting this weekend at New York Comic-Con 2023. We chat about future plans for the toy line, his favorite character designs, Toxie's unique appeal, the culture of the toy business, and much more in this exclusive interview.Super7 is a premier pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, toys and apparel based in San Francisco. Super7 has harnessed the graphics, aesthetics and energy of his youthful obsession with science fiction, giant monsters, comic books, punk rock, skateboarding, robots and rebellion to build a unique and innovative business that crosses all categories and is not bound by traditional manufacturing boundaries.The company released their first ReAction figure based on the Toxic Avenger in 2017. Toxie made

Psychiatrist Dr. Horatio meets a new patient, Chris, who surprises him with his abilities of perception.Directed by Jack BaumgardnerSound Engineering by Dave RobisonMajor Arcana Writing Team: Laura Arbury, Jack Baumgardner, Jill Garroway, Kate Hawthorne, Brian Hughes, Dave Robison, Teri Robison, Morgan Taylor, Roy Thompson, Carol Van Natta, Bob WeberCastNaomi Benell as CarlaNathaniel Cron as ChrisTym Lynch as JohnJon Wilkinson as ZachJudith Allen as The NarratorMajor Arcana is a collection of original short stories inspired by the archetypal themes and concepts of the mystical Tarot. Each of the 12 full-cast audio dramas gathered in this collection is a unique tale woven from the joys and challenges we all face on our journey of life. Drawing together the brightest and darkest threads of our awareness, the stories of Major Arcana create a rich and engaging audio experience.Major Arcana is presented by Rabbit Hole Radio Theatre, a co-production of Loudspeaker and OpenStage Theatre & Company. Hear past seas

Struggling musician Irvin Masters receives a package from his aunt Thalia that may change his reality as he knows it.Directed by Toni AlexanderSound Engineering by Emarit RanuMajor Arcana Writing Team: Laura Arbury, Jack Baumgardner, Jill Garroway, Kate Hawthorne, Brian Hughes, Dave Robison, Teri Robison, Morgan Taylor, Roy Thompson, Carol Van Natta, Bob WeberCastLinda Adam-Hall as Abby RoadesAilie Holland as Kelly and AmyHeath Howes as IrvinMatthew Korda as MichaelsSam Piccone as Gabe VineBecky Weaver as ThaliaGena as ZerlanJudith Allen as The NarratorMajor Arcana is a collection of original short stories inspired by the archetypal themes and concepts of the mystical Tarot. Each of the 12 full-cast audio dramas gathered in this collection is a unique tale woven from the joys and challenges we all face on our journey of life. Drawing together the brightest and darkest threads of our awareness, the stories of Major Arcana create a rich and engaging audio experience.Major Arcana is presented by Rabbit Hole Radi

Special delivery! Proof of life!Reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. In this special bonus episode, host Zack Beins talks with long-time member of the Troma Team (and director at Loudspeaker) Chris Lanphear about his earliest Troma memories, Tromaville.com, yacht financing, and the future of the show. We also tease some of the topics for the upcoming third season of Talkin' Troma!Later, Zack checks in with two new Troma productions. First, writer/director Liam Regan's EATING MISS CAMPBELL, the world's first sapphic cannibal horror-comedy-love story. The film is currently making the film festival and theater rounds before an action-packed Blu-ray coming later this year.After, we talk with director Ben Johnson about his upcoming film CURSE OF THE WERE-DEER, which producer Lloyd Kaufman calls, "Like BAMBI, but different!" The film, which is currently in post-production, stars familiar Troma favorites Nadia White, Zac Amico, and Babette Bombshell.So as you can see, there's lots going on in Tromavil

On this episode, Tiff threatens to boycott because Doc hasn't been publishing episodes and Priest D is bothered by his auto mode.

On this episode, Priest D's Grandma is in town, and she is telling us all about her time growing up in Chicago living next to 2 Gunz Pete and other stories.

Shannon Curtis has been making music for 25 years—first, as the front-woman for a Christian-lite rock band in her twenties while a pastor’s wife, then as a chanteuse divorcée composing broken-hearted love songs after leaving both her marriage and her religion.In the last decade—as a result of constant house concert touring—Shannon developed both a passionate underground following and also an album-based songwriting style, centered around taking her audiences on intentional journeys of personal growth, connection, and healing.This remains true on her new 80s-inspired synthpop album, Good to Me, the animating questions behind which are: how will empathetic people survive the troubles of this time? And how we can rescue our overburdened spirits from overlapping disasters such as rising fascism and climate collapse? Shannon offers Good to Me as both a soundtrack and rallying cry for every person who knows that healing ourselves is the first step in healing the world.Connect with Shannon:Shannon's Love Letter List

On this episode of 2 Dudes and a Chick, the crew talks about Beyonce's new tour and the process to get tickets. Are you going?

On this episode of 2 Dudes and a Chick, Doc recaps his trip to Hawaii, while Tiff and Priest D recap their trip to Tulum.

Fort Collins, Colorado's Plasma Canvas has had quite the journey to get to this point. Having survived lineup changes, releasing their label debut during the uncertainty of a global pandemic, and personal hardships, the self-proclaimed "loudest gayest band in the world" unleashes their full-length debut LP 'DUSK' on February 17, 2023 on SideOneDummy Records. The band is celebrating the release of the album with a number of concerts in Colorado coming up, including stops in Denver, Colorado Springs, and right here in Fort Collins. On this edition of ColoRadio Spotlight, we're joined today by frontwoman, guitarist and all-around badass Adrienne Rae Ash of Plasma Canvas. We discuss the new album, the evolution of the band since their 2020 EP KILLERMAJESTIC, effects of the pandemic, label misconceptions, and of course, love.Get tickets to upcoming shows and pre-order the new album 'DUSK' on 2LP:https://linktree.com/plasmacanvasFollow Plasma Canvas:https://www.facebook.com/plasmacanvashttps://www.instagram.com/pla

Remember the slap heard round the world. Here is a bonus episode from the 2022 files. Get ready for next weeks new episode. We outside!!!

Priest Kravis and Tiff are out galavanting around the globe, so we go into the archives to give you a never published before episode from 2022. Enjoy this episode, gamenight.

Season 13, Episode 24: The case quickly becomes a family matter for the Majors brothers, in more ways than one.

Happy New Year, We are BACK!!! Priest Kravis, Tiff and Doc start the new year off by getting everyone caught up on whats been going on for the last year, before they start planning a trip that gives Priest D anxiety. (We will be dropping a few archived episodes from 2022 that were never published, over the next few weeks. So stay tuned.)