Assault Of The 2-Headed Space Mules!

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by GOOCH Squad member Jolly Jeff Hickmott in a breezy discussion about the life and work of artist David Lynch. Known mainly as a filmmaker, David Lynch was also an accomplished musician, painter, and cartoonist. Work discussed includes, Blue Velvet, The Straight Story, Mullholland Drive, Eraserhead, Wild at Heart, Crazy Clown Time, and The Angriest Dog in the World.Published 2/10/2025

Host Douglas Arthur Reads for you a classic tale of terror by author Edith Nesbit...her 1887 short story Man-Size in Marble...with a new underscore by Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience! Grab your cocoa and set a spell on this windswept Halloween and prepare to have your socks slide off your feet in abject fear!

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by rising indie comics creators Tanner and Travis Ogle to chat about their new comic Lightkeeper, comics, conventions, and inspirations! A fun chat!

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by GOOCH Squader "Jolly" Jeff Hickmott for a discussion of the legacy of Bob Newhart, the comedian and television star who recently passed away at age 94.

Host Douglas Arthur leads a heartfelt eulogy for rock and roll wild man Mojo Nixon who passed away February 7, 2024 featuring stories and music. Find out why he was a lot more than Elvis is Everywhere. Satirical, political, steeped in the blues and hillbilly music, and maybe just a little bit lewd and crude. Mojo was a true American original. Pour yourself a tumbler and have yourself a gin-guzzlin' frenzy in his honor. published February 13, 2024

Host Douglas Arthur and frequent guest (and GOOCH Squader) Michael Noble hold an impromptu discussion about all those silly made up holidays that seem to only exist as marketing tools or simply strange misguided attempts at humor! Plus! Michael makes a startling revelation about "Talk Like a Pirate Day!" and...Stick around for some bonus talk at the end! A few naughty words in this one, but mostly clean... Happy New Year folks! Originally published Deember 31, 2023

Host Douglas Arthur engages in a fun conversation with author and dating expert Melissa Braverman about her new book, Notes From A Single Gal in the City. They engage in a variety of topics including the writing process, personal journaling, self-publishing, and who should pay on the first date, as well as sharing some personal stories from their own romantic journeys. Originally published November 6th, 2023.

Just in time for the Halloween season, host Douglas Arthur is joined by writer Warren Onufer, the author of the Tales of the Vampire Hadley Price series. They talk about vampires, the creative process, and Jack Kirby among other things!

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by the Gang of Occasional Co-Hosts for a free-range discussion of some of our favorite years in pop culture! Music, movies, books, comics, and more! 1969, 1973, 1979, 1980, and more! Travel back in time with us and enjoy the journey!

Host Douglas Arthur puts together a quick show about commercial parodies that have influenced his own work here on this show including Saturday Night Live, Prairie Home Companion, Weird Al Yankovic, RoboCop and more! Wrapping things up with a complete collection of Space Mules Parody commercials, including a brand new one just in time for the holidays! Westley's Hot Cocoa For Cats, Sled Dog Beer, Texas Chainsaw Crunchies, Planck's Catsup, the Mystery Meatbox, Lester the Corpulent Flesh-Eating Doll...and of course, the usual Eater Eggs, and askance references! Put on the kettle and set a spell! Originally published December 18, 2022

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by 3/4 of the GOOCH Squad for a conversation about the new Disney+ holiday special Werewolf By Night, as well as a discussion of some of our favorite werewolf films, including classics like American Werewolf In London, The Howling, and The Wolfman, as well as modern takes like Dog Soldiers and Ginger Snaps, and schlocky cult classics like I Was A Teenage Werewolf! We talk about the history of the werewolf film, the 1980's resurgence, and, heck, we even manage to squeak in a Teen Wolf 2 reference! Originally published 10/22/2022

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by author, director, and film historian, Bruce G. Hallenbeck and writer Ed Davis, Jr, the host of Insomniac Drive-In, for a conversation about the late actress Veronica Carlson, the star of several Hammer horror films including Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed and Dracula Has Risen From the Grave! They talk about Bruce's friendship with the star and her lasting legacy. Bruce's career as an author, director, and film critic are also discussed. And don't miss out on Bruce discussing his Kindle book release Buck Fever..a story where deer hunting and cannibals collide! Fun episode! Recorded in retro-style Telephonic Sound™️! Originally released May 10, 2022, in Dad's memory.