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…

On today's show, we discuss the newest film set in the canon of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and potentially the final film in Fox-Marvel timeline?), 2024's 'DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE'!We begin with a NON-SPOILER review of the film (check the chapters of your podcast player), but then we delve into SPOILERS as we discuss details the trailers purposely…

The Year of the Turt' continues as we discuss the franchise's very first filmic adventure, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990)! We talk about how the movie blends the edginess of the original Mirage comics with the fun of the 1987 cartoon, how great the turtle costumes look, the relationships between the four turtles, the overall quality of acting,…

Is ‘Glen Powell Summer’ over? Not in our hearts. We finish out this spectacular, impromptu series with an animated treat from one of our faves, Richard Linklater, with the 2022 film APOLLO 10 1/2: A SPACE AGE CHILDHOOD (2022)! We talk about the interesting rotoscoped animation, the mundane suburban life made extraordinary at the hands of Linklater,…

On today's show, we're discussing not one, but TWO tornadic-activity disaster films: TWISTER ('96) & TWISTERS ('24) - SPOILERS!We discuss the directors & actors of each film, our feelings on disaster movies in general, how Oklahomans react to severe weather, tornado fighting, people from Arkansas, how a zebra = a cow, and for some reason...Debbie D…

Today we continue our impromtu Glen Powell Summer with the 2023 romantic comedy ANYONE BUT YOU! We compare modern rom-coms vs their 90s counterparts, discuss the bad and generic titles these all seem to have nowadays, and we crush hard over Glen Powell once again!We also talk about muddy dogs, some recent celebrity deaths, Set It Up (2018 - Netflix…

On today's show, we establish and continue our impromptu Glen Powell movie month by talking about the 2023 (or is it 2024?) Richard Linklater-directed film, HIT MAN! We discuss the chemistry of the lead actors, Linklater's approach to directing this kind of film, the true story this movie was based on, & so much more!We also discuss the recent docu…

It’s Steven’s birthday and he gets to choose the movie! So of course he chose his current summer favorite EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! (2016) from one of his all-time favorite directors, Richard Linklater! We become Jocks and talk about the great characters, the awesome actors who brought them to life, and of course the star of the show - Charlie the cat…

Join us today as we *FINALLY* get back to THE YEAR OF THE TURT: A year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (which has clearly already gotten away from us)! On this episode we discuss the first 3 episodes of the 1987 animated series that helped the TMNT rocket to new heights of the pop culture mainstream and …

Today we are sorry/not sorry for a VEEERY horny episode all about passion and soap opera drama as we watch X-MEN ’97 (2024)! We relive our histories of the OG X-Men series on black & white TVs and scratched-up VHS tapes, we delve into the amazing returning and new voice actors, and we both crush over Cyclops in his sweet 90s tank top and backwards …

On today’s tension-filled episode, Steven and Brent attempt to mend their recently shattered friendship stemming from last week’s on-air altercation. Will your LTAS hosts be able to repair their trust in one another or will they carry this blood-feud with them to their graves?Hopefully the former, because they have some pop culture to catch up on, …

Today we finally finish out DocuMAYntary month that had to get pushed into one week of DocJUNEmentary month! We review the 2022 Netflix documentary ’SR.’ which follows Robert Downey Jr. as he connects with his father, Robert Downey Sr., through art, love, and a shared life of drugs and interesting experiences. We take inspiration from Sr.’s work in…

After a week away due to weather-related shenanigans, we return to discuss 2011’s ‘JIRO DREAMS OF SHUSHI’, a documentary so well put together, it’ll even make those averse to eating seafood tempted to give it a try. We delve into the work ethic of Jiro and his crew, being a creature of habit, our own histories with sushi, the revelation of how big …

On today's show, we delve into the 2022 'this-meeting-could-have-been-an-email-esque' documentary, THE PEZ OUTLAW!We delve into the use of dramatization to tell this story, the secrets of Johann's hole, the runtime of the doc, the lack of Pez-eating, Civil War (2024) & collecting stuff!——————————————————————To see images of the stuff discussed, loo…

352. A Profound Moment of Sh*t - AMERICAN MOVIE (1999)We begin DocuMAYntery month with a slice of life documentary about filmmaking, friendship, and the American Dream, - 1999’s AMERICAN MOVIE! We discuss the filmmakers’ fear, perma-fried friends, uncle farts, cologne, the documentary Wham! (Netflix), and how creative endeavors are important to put…

On today's show, the fellas hack into the mainframe to steal back their podcast and unintentionally stumble upon next month's theme.——————————————————————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 comFo…

The day we turn 350 is a truly great one as we are taken over by the wonderful trio AMANDA FISHER, ALLISON OBERG & LIZ WILSON! The guys take a backseat to answer some questions about the show and some regrets, then the ladies discuss pop culture that passes the Bechdel test, followed by an impassioned review of Taylor Swift’s new double album The T…

Between the last episode and this one, information got misconstrued and now here we are devoting an episode to a full review of of 2011's SUCKER PUNCH: EXTENDED CUT. YAY!Also on this exceedingly silly episode, we talk about: 3 Body Problem (Netflix series), Lowlifes (2024 Tubi Original film), a recent quinceanera attendance, Janice's love/misunders…