Here’s thumpthin': Today we get caught up on some recent pop culture we’ve consumed, including, Squid Game Sn 3 (Netflix), Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob (comic), and Monster Island (2025)!**Now Listener, you might be wondering why there are only three topics within this one-hour and twenty-eight minute runtime, and the answer WILL NOT surprise you:…

Join us today as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ‘JAWS'* by discussing it’s sequel, 1978’s JAWS 2! We delve into the slasher-esque feel of the film, Roy Scheider's quality performance despite not wanting to do the film, director Jeannot Szwarc's approach to directing the sequel to the first blockbuster film, murky water, "Brucette" the shark, …

We keep the good summer times comin’ with the weird but delightful ONE CRAZY SUMMER (1986)! We talk about classic 80’s teen movie tropes, the love (or hate) for Bobcat Goldthwait, classic summer foods and more! We also talk about Friendship (2025) and Superman (2025)! ————————————————————To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's s…

Our summer movie series continues as we discuss the 1989 hit comedy, WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S! We discuss the zaniness of the plot, how realistic the Bernie corpse looked during the stunts, the rooftop beach scene, lighthouses, the sequel's animated opening sequence, foot fondling, and much more!We also talk about: Séance on a Wet Afternoon (opera), Sup…

We continue with our summer movie series as we discuss the seminal teen hangout movie DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993)! We talk about the amazing cast and soundtrack, the poetic writer/director Richard Linklater, and the greatest hangout vibe ever created on film!We also talk about Liquid Death Deathberry Inferno, Predator: Killer of Killers (2025), ‘Alri…

On today's show, we kickoff a month-long theme of Summer-related film beginning with the lesser-known 1987 film, SUMMER SCHOOL! We discuss the various characters of the film, the fun way that horror is incorporated into the plot, whether or not the dog from the movie poster actually wears sunglasses in the movie, and more!We also discuss Summer Sch…

Today we finish JuneToons with the weirdly charming, violently alarming TV show CHAINSAW MAN (2022)! We also talk about Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025), turtles eating strawberries, Gatorade’s best flavors, Sour Patch Kids Fruits Mix, the secret origins of the movie Meet the Parents (2000), Steven gets Stream Curious about anime, and B…

JuneToons continues as we discuss Miyazaki's secretive 2023 film, THE BOY AND THE HERON! We discuss the cast, the plot, the gorgeous animation, and so much more in this SPOILER-filled episode!We also talk about: Eerie International's 450th episode (podcast), The Second Civil War (1997), Ninja Scroll (1993), Gargoyles #1 Facsimilie Edition (comic), …

Today we continue JuneToons, our month-long celebration of animated movies & TV shows, with the amazing TV show GARGOYLES (1994)! We talk about the opening 5 episodes, known as “The Awakening”. We also discuss dogs going grocery shopping, Invincible seasons 2 & 3 (Prime Video), horse strippers, Snack Shack (2024), and boudin balls plus our new musi…

On today's show, we kick-off JuneToons, a month-long celebration of animated movies & TV shows! Despite this, we somehow begin the month talking about what seems to be a mostly live-action film, 2022's CHIP 'N DALE RESCUE RANGERS! We discuss our experience with the original Rescue Rangers TV show, the meta-narrative of the film, the incredible voic…

Today we bring you all the best and worst Pop Culture has to offer! Come check out us talking about this stuff:Electrick Children (2012), The City of the Dead (1960), Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor (DC Comics), Strange Darling (2023), Pee-Wee as Himself (HBO Original docuseries), Heart Eyes (2025), and Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)!————————…

Join us today as we bring back an old segment, the Pop(culture) Quiz, where we discuss music, games, comics, food, and more!————————————————————To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening!Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsIEmail: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT comFollow LTAS …

We’ve got all the good times your ears can handle with a fun-filled episode about LOVE AND MONSTERS (2020)! We talk about the great cast, the gross-out monsters, being afraid of holes, and so much more!We also talk about this stuff: Tattoos of celebrities’ faces on our body, RC Cola’s new Zero Sugar varietal, Christian metal music, the 2024 comedy-…

Join us today as we get real silly and discuss some pop culture, including: Venom: The Last Dance (2024), Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Disney+), Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+), Thunderbolts* (2025), Wolf Man (2025), & The Pitt (Max)!All this plus: Our new LTAS! logo, the unique plot of the 2012 film 'Electrick Children', parades, Spaghet…

We end GodzillApril with a titan of a film - GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023)! We talk about the award-winning effects work, the color palette and the “war movie” look vs the black-and-white version and its impact, and we have finally found the humans in these monster stories that we love! All that plus this bag of chips: We gush over the Wrestlemania 41 …

Join Certified B.A.V. Steven Fisher and M.B. Brent Hibbard as they celebrate 400 EPISODES OF LTAS by talking about comments and questions sent to us by the listeners!!————————————————————To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening!Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsIEmail: LetsTalkAbo…

We continue GODZILLApril with the latest MonsterVerse film GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024)! We talk about seeing this together in the theater last year, the awesome pink and green and neon color palette, and if the people in these movies really even matter (although the casts are stacked and everyone is great)!We also talk about Steven atten…

On today's show, we discuss America's first attempt at the king of the monsters, GODZILLA (1998)! We talk about director Roland Emmerich's lack of interest in making a Godzilla film, the design of "Zilla", Matthew Broderick's acting, multiple Simpsons cast members appearing in the movie, the Godzilla soundtrack, & more!Also discussed: Heretic (2024…

We kick off GODZILLApril where it all began with the monster movie of all monster movies… GODZILLA (1954)! We talk about the surprisingly somber tone, the still great practical effects, and the influence it had on movies for decades to come!Tune in next week for part 2 of our 5-part GODZILLApril series with GODZILLA (1998)! ————————————————————To s…

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On today's hilariously unhinged episode, we step back into 1988 to discuss John Carpenter's 'THEY LIVE'! We discuss the themes of the film, the short story and comic* the film is based on, being on the side of a protagonist who is also a conspiracy-theorist, the film's score, Roddy Piper's iconic "bubblegum" line, the practical effects and design o…

Today we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with an awesome new Irish hip hop film, KNEECAP (2024)! We also discuss people talking with a bubble in their throat, the movie Longlegs (2024), and the tv show Paradise (2025)!————————————————————To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening!Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee…

Join us today as we catch up on all the culture that pops, including: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (IDW comic series), The Guyver (1991) / Guyver 2 (1994), The After Party - Season 2 (AppleTV+), My Old Ass (2024), ____ & __________, girl scout cookies, and so much more!————————————————————To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your de…

Today we dive deep into THE GORGE (2025, AppleTV+), a new exciting monster, action, love story from Scott Derrickson! We talk about the changing tones, the disgusting effects that rival The Substance, and Steven comes up with some alternate takes on the ending! We also discuss: Zero Day (2025, Netflix), the Silo book series (Wool, Shift, and Dust) …

On today's show, CHASE CHAPA, returns for a spoiler-filled discussion of 2024's 'THE SUBSTANCE'! We delve into the female-focused themes of the film, the incredible artistry of director Coralie Fargeat*, the utilization of body-horror to tell this story, not eating while watching the movie (or it's making-of featurette**), and so much more!Also dis…

Today we have a massive Pop Culture Catch-Up talking about all of these fine things:Fruit Riot sour frozen grapes, Michael Clayton (2007), Captain America: Brave New World (2025), Challengers (2024), Dandadan (2024 anime), Talk To Me (2022), The Gorge (2025), The Last of Sheila (1973), & Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)!*SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS FOR EPISO…

On today's show, we do a bit of "vampire vs werewolf" counter-programming as we pivot away from the Twilight Saga and step into the action-horror world...of UNDERWORLD (2003)!We talk about the mythology of this franchise, the behind-the-scenes drama during the filming of this movie, all of the characters essentially dressing the same, the retroacti…

Join us today as we step back into the melodramatic world of shiny vampires and wigged-werewolves to talk about THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (2009)! Italian vampires. CGI wolves. ‘Face Punch’. All this and more are discussed!We also catch up on some stuff we’ve seen recently, including: Footloose (2011), Nobody Wants This (Netflix), The Simpsons - ‘…

On today's show, we welcome first-time guest, DAVE BRAMLEY (the 'TatuSnaps' Youtube Channel, 'The NüDis Colony' podcast) to the show to talk about 2007's THE SIMPSONS MOVIE! We talk discuss the impact the TV show had on our lives, how well the franchise adapts to film, the movie's budget vs it's box office, Dave's experience seeing the movie as a 1…

We recorded this at a weird time for us so be prepared for some awkward hijinks and all this fine stuff:Silo (Apple TV+), Squid Game 2 (Netflix), Northern Exposure (1990), What If…? season 3 (Disney+), Creature Commandos (Max DCU series), & so much more!————————————————————To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while lis…

We're back, completely out of our minds, & ready to catch up on more pop culture, including:Midnight Mass / The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix), Trap (2024), The Watchers (2024), Nightbitch (2024), Detroiters (TV show), Challengers (2024), Skeleton Twins (2014), The People’s Joker (2022), fruitcake, indignant scientists, the Robbie Williams CGI-ap…

We start the new year off with a wild and wooly one! We talk about Steven’s trip to Sonoma, California, and the surprise movie house that was down the street, Brent has a… thing that he keeps in his living room that finally gets some recognition, and we develop a new product from the makers of TAINT PATCH™️!We also talk about these fine pop culture…

On the final holiday-related episode of the year, we discuss the little-known Italian-American Christmas rom-com, FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES (2018)! We delve into the hometown feel of the film and it's characters, hectic times with family at the holidays, the movie's titular 'seven fishes', saying "pop" vs "soda", the film being a period piece, & so…

Our first official Christmas episode of 2024 starts here with James Gunn’s THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL (2022)! We talk about nostalgia and past holiday specials such as the Star Wars Holiday Special, how this little short bridges the gap to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and we gush over Earth hero Kevin Bacon!We also talk about so…

Today we end the totally tubular Year of the Turt with 2023’s animated TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM with fantastic returning guest and friend LIZ WILSON!We talk about Liz’s mutant alter-ego, the crazy cool animation style, and more! We also talk about Mr. McMahon (Netflix docuseries) and Steven and Liz geek out over Wicked (2024)!———…

On today's show we get silly, discuss fine print for bumper stickers, get confused about movie titles, consider the possibility of doing a theme month around c__, and catch-up on pop culture, including:Bloopers & BTS footage for 'The Haunt Is Alive'*, James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome (HBO / Max), Anthony Jeselnik: Bones And All (Netflix), Caddo Lake…

*FILE RE-UPLOADED DUE TO AUDIO ISSUE*Join us today for a double-feature discussion of the two Michael Bay-produced TMNT films, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (2014) and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS (2016)! We also talk about Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2, Late Night with the Devil (2024), The Fall of the House of Usher, the perils of p…

Today begins a new series called NINJA NOVEMBER where we continue The Year of the Turt with TMNT (2007)! We discuss cloacas/cloacae, Brent’s new DJ name Brown Ice and his new single ‘Ice Ice Gravy’, the slightly off sheen of 2000 era CGI animated movies, the awesome voice cast, finally seeing Leo and Raph fight, and more! We also discuss Anna Kendr…

On this special Halloween Horror Hodgepodge episode of LTAS, we're joined once again by Steven's nephew, CHRISTIAN COOK, to discuss all things spooky, including:Christian's 2024 haunt and his plans for the future, Steven's VHS version of 'THE HAUNT IS ALIVE'*, Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Terrifier (2018), Terrifier 2 (2022), The Wol…

Join us today for a special double-feature episode as we discuss 1997's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and 1998's I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER!We discuss the franchise's novel origin, the incredibly attractive cast, the design of the Fisherman, using a hook as a weapon, having a waterfront resort as a setting for a slasher film, "Will BEN…

Today we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie that began the Cornetto Trilogy with Edgar Wright’s SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004)! We discuss the show Spaced where it all began, the “zed” word, McDonald’s new Chicken Big Mac, and how some distant future society will likely use our podcast to rebuild - thus tainting the entire world with LTAS! —————…

Step right up, step right up! We've got a WILD one for you today, folks! Join us today as we discuss 1988's cosmic clown cult-classic, KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE!We discuss the Klown designs and their methods of attacking their victims, the music of the film, using a balloon dog to go hunting, teenagers in their mid-thirties, Klown babes gettin…

Today we continue Spooky Season ’24 with Robert Rodriguez’s THE FACULTY (spoilers throughout)! We discuss the huge influence this had on Steven, the era of Dimension Films and similar teen slasher movies in the wake of Scream, and the soundtrack that contains many cover songs and some odd choices!We also talk about this stuff: The Simpsons Treehous…

We kick off Spooky Season ’24 with a bang as we interview our friend and frequent guest MITCH OLIVER about his new horror film LOWLIFES (2024)!We talk co-directing a film, working with limited budgets and time, subverting expectations, and the important stuff like what food was served at craft services! We also discuss this fun stuff: Influencer (2…

Today, our West Coast pal, DANIEL SANCHEZ, returns to discuss the third live-action Ninja Turtles film, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III (1993)! We discuss the updated-yet-downgraded Turtle costumes, April's shorter hair, the return of Casey Jones, the aggressive lack of connective tissue in this time-travel film, the boring villains, and more!We a…

The 'Year of the Turt' continues as our friend DANIEL SANCHEZ returns to discuss the TMNT's second cinematic adventure, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE (1991)!We discuss the change in tone from the first TMNT film, Paige Turco's introduction as the new April O'Neil, exposition making more sense when watching the movie as an …

On today's show, we're talking about 2024's prequel to the 'A Quiet Place' series, 'A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE' (SPOILERS!)! We discuss the new characters, setting the film in New York, pizza as character motivation, Joseph Quinn looking like RDJ, the cat’s lack of hissing in the film, murky water, and the potential benefits of having the AQP aliens ar…

We have another silly episode coming your way where we review our Top 5 Favorite Potato Preparations! We talk chips, crisps, fries, tots, baked, hashed, browned, Pringled, salad-ed, scalloped, wedged, Gnocchi’ed, soup’ed, and more! Also discussed: M/F/K - Candy Bar Edition, Genres we’re not into feat. Steampunk and Cyberpunk, the invention of the s…

Join us today on this super silly episode as we explore some of our favorite summertime movies, music, indoor/outdoor activities, and food! Also discussed: the return of Soda Chat, the Big-arms Jesus statue in Brazil, & we may or may not be mythical hooved-creatures! ————————————————————To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's sc…

After a raucous good time with the latest Marvel theatrical film Deadpool & Wolverine, we decided to revisit where it all began - 1986’s HOWARD THE DUCK! We talk about George Lucas’ involvement and the decent effects in a pretty bad movie, Lea Thompson being the only saving grace, if Howard is a superhero, and Steven has a pretty emotional response…