The Dead Air Horror & Genre Podcast (dead air)
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Dead Air: Episode 34 - The Conjuring (2013)

This week on the podcast, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD), Shawn (@TheLiberalDead), and James (@DrJimmyTerror) ponder whether the recent surge in adult diaper sales is due to the release of Director James Wan's, The Conjuring. Included is a full review of the film, the hype surrounding it, its box office and critical reception, and discussion of James Wan's career.

Why is the movie rated R? Why is Jeff not hanging out in his basement these days? Is James possessed by a demon? And more importantly, should you rush out to see the movie?

All of these burning questions will be answered... Oh, and don't worry if you haven't watched it yet. The guys hold the spoilers for last, so you can listen without fear.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Want to purchase The Conjuring (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon for the best prices.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of The Conjuring, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-034-TheConjuring.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 3:25pm EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 33 - Pacific Rim (2013)

"Go Big Or Go Extinct."

This week on the show, James is on vacation, but Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) and Shawn (@TheLiberalDead) duke it out with Director Guillermo Del Toro's Robots vs Monster epic, Pacific Rim! Included is a full review of the film and an in-depth discussion of the current controversy surrounding it and its box office and critical reception.

Is the movie really a financial disaster? How many times do the phrases "Giant Robots" and "Giant Monsters" come up (Hint: You should try playing a drinking game with this)? Why do people seem to want this movie to fail?

All of these burning questions will be answered... Oh, and don't worry if you haven't watched it yet. Tonight's show is a spoiler-free affair.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking to pre-order Pacific Rim (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon for the best prices.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Pacific Rim, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-033-PacificRim.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 11:00am EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 32 - World War Z (2013)
Dead Air: Episode 32 - World War Z (2013)

"Remember Philly!"

This week on the show, Shawn is off battling the undead, but Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) and James (@DrJimmyTerror) batten down the hatches for the assault of Marc Forster's epic zombie-action flick, World War Z! Included is a full review of the film and an in-depth discussion of its troubled production history, the controversy surrounding it, and it's box office and critical reception.

Is it really as bad as people speculated? Why were there 20 minutes of production company logos? Why is James sweaty, and what's that one thing that pisses him off? More importantly, how does Brad Pitt stay so dreamy and well-kept when he is traveling the world in the zombie apocalypse?

All of these burning questions will be answered... Oh, and don't worry if you haven't watched it yet. The guys hold the spoilers for last, so you can listen without fear.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking to pre-order World War Z (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon for the best prices.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of World War Z, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-32-WorldWarZ.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 9:34pm EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 31 - V/H/S/2, Hatchet III, and This Is The End (2013)

This week on the show, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD), Shawn  (@TheLiberalDead - Head Honcho at The Liberal Dead), and James (@DrJimmyTerror - The fiend behind Dr Terror's Blog of Horrors) review not one, but three new release films!

Things kick off with an in-depth discussion of the anthology horror sequel, V/H/S/2, which was recently released to all major VOD platforms. The guys have a lot to say about this one and how it stacks up to the first entry in the series.
Next up is a full-on exploration of Hatchet III (also available on VOD), the latest installment in the franchise and Director BJ McDonnell's directorial debut. Does the series redeem itself? Listen to find out!
Rounding out the trio of reviews is the crew's take on the new Horror-Disaster-Comedy film, This Is The End (currently in theaters). How funny is it, exactly? The guys will tell you that and a whole lot more...
Don't worry, though... Thre are no spoilers to be found in this week's episode, so listen without fear.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking to rent or buy any of the titles we discussed on this show? Head on over to Amazon.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of V/H/S/2, Hatchet III, or This Is The End, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-31-Vhs2-Hatchet3-ThisIsTheEnd.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 30 - The Purge (2013)

"Survive The Night"

This week on the show, Shawn and James are on vacation, but Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD) is joined by special guest Kirk Haviland (of Movie Junkie TO, among other sites) to dig deep into James DeMonaco's hit thriller, The Purge!

Why is there no "What We've Been Watching" segment this week? Is the movie just a Strangers knock-off? Is Ethan Hawke swimming in moneybags these days? More importantly, is the movie worth your time?
All of these burning questions will be answered...

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking to rent The Purge (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon Instant Video.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of The Purge, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-30-ThePurge.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 11:00am EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 29 - Aftershock (2013)
"The Only Thing More Terrifying Than Mother Nature Is Human Nature"
This week on the show, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD), Shawn  (@TheLiberalDead - Head Honcho at The Liberal Dead), and James (@DrJimmyTerror - The fiend behind Dr Terror's Blog of Horrors) shake things up with Director Nicolas Lopez's English-Language film debut, Aftershock!

Why do people keep thinking that Eli Roth directed the movie? Where the hell did James suddenly appear from? More importantly, what are you gonna do when you get out of jail (hint: it may involve lots of rape)?

All of these things are answered here in detail, along with a lot of other horror and genre talk including reviews of (and thoughts on):

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking to rent Aftershock (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon Instant Video.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Aftershock, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-029-Aftershock.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 7:00pm EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 28 - The Lords Of Salem (2013)

This week on the show, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD), Shawn  (@TheLiberalDead - Head Honcho at The Liberal Dead), and James (@DrJimmyTerror - The fiend behind Dr Terror's Blog of Horrors) break out their Pope Hats andhold Rob Zombie's latest film, The Lords Of Salem, to the fire!

Does Sheri Moon Zombie get nekkid? How many cameos from horror character actors did you spot? Do the guys enjoy watching Black Metal Dudes lick people? More importantly, is that really the Geico Caveman?!

All of these things are answered here in detail, along with a lot of other horror and genre talk including thoughts on:

  • The Disco Exorcist
  • Joysticks
  • Gangster Squad
  • Broken City
  • Resolution
  • Re-Animator
  • From Beyond
  • The Last Stand
  • Hansel & Gretel
  • House Hunting
  • The Frankenstein Theory
  • Room 237
  • High School
  • Noobz
  • Dazed And Confused
  • The King Of Kong
  • And much more!

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking for other Rob Zombie flicks (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon Instant Video.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Lords Of Salem, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-028-LordsOfSalem.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 27 - Evil Dead (2013)

Join Us!
Welcome back for another episode of Dead Air, The Liberal Dead's podcast dedicated to new first-run horror and genre films!

This week on the show, Jeff (@Jeff_FOTD), Shawn (@TheLiberalDead ), and James (@DrJimmyTerror - The fiend behind Dr Terror's Blog of Horrors) are joined by special guest (and rabid Evil Dead/Sam Raimi fangirl) Heather Seebach (who also runs the great blog Viewer Discretion Advised) to discuss the latest horror film in theaters, Evil Dead.
Is it a remake, or a sequel? How does it stack up against the Raimi films? Is it really that gory? More importantly, should you spend $10 to see it?
All of these things are answered here in detail, along with a lot of other horror and genre talk including thoughts on:

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes.

iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Looking for older Evil Dead releases (or any other titles we discussed on this show)? Head on over to Amazon Instant Video.

And, as always, if you want to drop us a line to let us know what you think of Evil Dead, or you just want to give us feedback on the podcast in general, please send an email to podcast (at) liberaldead (dot) com.

Direct download: DeadAir-027-EvilDead.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 11:30am EDT
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Dead Air: Episode 26 - Warm Bodies

Welcome back for a new episode of Dead Air - the official podcast of The Liberal Dead!

This week, your host Jeff Konopka is joined by co-host James Harris (of Dr. Terror's Blog of Horrors) and returning guest Jesse Bartel (of Geek Tyrant) to discuss the latest genre film of 2013, Jonathan Levine's Warm Bodies.

If streaming isn't your thing, you may Download the MP3 Directly here or Subscribe Via iTunes. iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!
 
Dead Air will return in March with a review of the forthcoming horror sequel, The Last Exorcism: Part 2.

In the meantime, zombie fans should get ready for the return of Dead Already - our unofficial Walking Dead podcast -which kicks off with new episodes this week!

Also, keep an eye out for our new retrospective series on the Candyman films, which starts next weekend and run through the remainder of February.

Direct download: DeadAir-26-WarmBodies.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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Welcome a special episode of Dead Air - the official podcast of The Liberal Dead!

This week, your host Jeff Konopka is joined by Shawn Savage (Editor In Chief at The Liberal Dead), James Harris (of Dr. Terror's Blog of Horrors), and Kristy Jett (of Fright-Rags and HorrorHound Magazine) to countdown the Best Horror & Genre Films of 2012!

First, the crew reveals the results of our Best-Of 2012 survey. Find out the Top 10 Genre Films, as chosen by the readers of The Liberal Dead and the listeners of this podcast. There's some definite surprises here.

Next up is the main event: A discussion of the best Genre Films of 2012. Each participant picked their Top 10 films; along with some honorable mentions. Those picks were then ranked and compiled into a master list. What was the best of the best according to the Dead Air Podcast crew? Listen to find out!

Finally, rounding out the discussion, everyone talks a little bit about what they are looking forward to in 2013.

This is one episode you don't want to miss! You may Download the MP3 here or Subscribe Via iTunes. iTunes listeners: Please take a moment to leave us a rating/review, and we will share it on an upcoming podcast!

Dead Air will return next week with a review of the most recent Genre film in theaters, Director Jonathan Levine's Warm Bodies.

Also, keep your eyes peeled for the return of Dead Already - our Unofficial Walking Dead podcast - as well as a new retrospective series on the Candyman films!

Direct download: DeadAir-25-BestOf2012.mp3
Category:Dead Air -- posted at: 11:28am EDT
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