Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast
by Michael James Benson
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Classic Horror Monsters-Vol. 1-Frankenstein (1931)/Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Oct 7, 2026
2h 53m 40s
Name In The Title: Let's Scare Jessica To Death (1971)/Stuff Stephanie In The Incinerator (1989)
Sep 30, 2026
2h 22m 29s
D.I.D. Vol. 3-Obvious Answer Thrillers: Identity (2003)/The Number 23 (2007)
Sep 23, 2026
2h 42m 37s
That’s Not Me?!?!: Veronika Decides To Die (2009)/I Know Who Killed Me (2007)
Sep 16, 2026
2h 26m 37s
Success & Failure as a Ladykiller: Black Widow (1987)/Buried Alive (1990)
Sep 9, 2026
2h 31m 28s
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| 10/7/26 | Classic Horror Monsters-Vol. 1-Frankenstein (1931)/Bride of Frankenstein (1935) | Classic Horror Monsters-Vol. 1-Frankenstein (1931)/Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 168-Classic Horror Monsters-Vol. 1-Frankenstein (1931)/Bride of Frankenstein (1935) This week we talk about the two classics involving the mad doctor and his creation, Frankenstein from 1931 and Bride of Frankenstein from 1935. Our supplemental films this week are Victor Frankenstein from 2015 and Young Frankenstein from 1974. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 53m 40s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Name In The Title: Let's Scare Jessica To Death (1971)/Stuff Stephanie In The Incinerator (1989) | Name In The Title: Let’s Scare Jessica To Death (1971)/Stuff Stephanie In The Incinerator (1989) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 167- Name in the Title: Let’s Scare Jessica To Death (1971)/Stuff Stephanie In The Incinerator (1989) This week we talk about ladies who have their name in the title, but the title itself gives false advertising. The two films we are discussing this week are the dreamy paranoid Let’s Scare Jessica To Death from 1971 and the absolutely farce of a horror film, Stuff Stephanie In The Incinerator from 1989. We also discuss the films Pretty Thing & The Dutchman. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 22m 29s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | D.I.D. Vol. 3-Obvious Answer Thrillers: Identity (2003)/The Number 23 (2007) | D.I.D. Vol. 3-Obvious Answer Thrillers: Identity (2003)/The Number 23 (2007) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 166-D.I.D. Vol. 3-Obvious Answer Thrillers: Identity (2003)/The Number 23 (2007) This Week we talk about D.I.D. as a plot contrivance with Identity from 2003 and The Number 23 from 2007. We also discuss Another Me & I Killed Him In My Sleep. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 42m 37s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | That’s Not Me?!?!: Veronika Decides To Die (2009)/I Know Who Killed Me (2007) | That’s Not Me?!?!: Veronika Decides To Die (2009)/I Know Who Killed Me (2007) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 165-That’s Not Me?!?!: Veronika Decides To Die (2009)/I Know Who Killed Me (2007) These ladies-one is dealing with her depression (Veronika Decides To Die, 2009) and the other is dealing with her doppelgänger (I Know Who Killed Me, 2007). We also discuss My Sisters Serial Killer Ex Boyfriend & Nightmare PTA Moms. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 26m 37s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | film analysisdark comedy+4 | — | Black WidowBuried Alive+1 | — | Black WidowBuried Alive+6 | — | 2h 31m 28s | ||
| 9/2/26 | After School SpecialsTV Movies+3 | — | The Best Little Girl in the WorldThe First Time+1 | — | After School SpecialsThe Best Little Girl in the World+4 | — | 2h 42m 06s | ||
| 8/25/26 | drugs in school moviesfilm reviews+4 | — | Under CoverCrack House+3 | — | Under CoverCrack House+5 | — | 1h 53m 47s | ||
| 8/18/26 | high school filmscomedy+4 | — | Fast Times At Ridgemont HighClueless+3 | — | Fast Times At Ridgemont HighClueless+6 | — | 3h 19m 21s | ||
| 8/11/26 | film analysisdark comedy+3 | — | The CollectorWait Until Dark+2 | — | The CollectorWait Until Dark+6 | — | 2h 14m 32s | ||
| 8/5/26 | Romantic FantasyFilm Review+3 | — | Roman HolidaySabrina+3 | — | Roman HolidaySabrina+5 | — | 2h 48m 06s | ||
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| 7/28/26 | film reviewcomedy+3 | — | Jurassic ParkCongo+1 | — | Jurassic ParkCongo+5 | — | 2h 19m 29s | ||
| 7/21/26 | mystery parodyfilm review+3 | — | Murder By DeathClue+2 | — | Murder By DeathClue+3 | — | 2h 26m 34s | ||
| 7/13/26 | 1990s filmscomic adaptations+3 | — | Dick TracyThe Shadow+2 | — | Dick TracyThe Shadow+5 | — | 2h 35m 10s | ||
| 7/6/26 | Political ThrillersConspiracy+3 | — | The Parallax ViewWinter Kills | — | Political ThrillersConspiracy+3 | — | 2h 41m 08s | ||
| 6/30/26 | Selling Yourself: Death of a Salesman (1985)/Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) | Selling Yourself: Death of a Salesman (1985)/Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 154-Selling Yourself: Death of a Salesman (1985)/Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) This week we talk about Death of a Salesman from 1985 and Glengarry Glen Ross from 1992. We also talk about the Keeping Up with The Joneses: The Wrong Marriage from 2022. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 3h 19m 22s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | Schemers Who Almost Made It: Scarecrow (1973)/Dog Day Afternoon (1975) | Schemers Who Almost Made It: Scarecrow (1973)/Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 153-Schemers Who Almost Made It: Scarecrow (1973)/Dog Day Afternoon (1975) This week we talk about Scarecrow from 1973 and Dog Day Afternoon from 1975. We also briefly discuss the recently widely released Obsession (2025). This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 3h 00m 29s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | 90’s Post-College Romance: Singles(1992)/Reality Bites (1994) | 90’s Post-College Romance: Singles(1992)/Reality Bites (1994) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 152-90’s Post-College Romance: Singles (1992)/Reality Bites (1994). This week we talk about Singles from 1992 and Reality Bites from 1994. We also discuss The Bad Guardian. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 3h 12m 40s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | The Repressed & The Exquisitely Dressed: Carol (2015)/Eileen (2023) | The Repressed & The Exquisitely Dressed: Carol (2015)/Eileen (2023) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 151-The Repressed & The Exquisitely Dressed: Carol (2015)/Eileen (2023) This week we talk about the danger of trusting your new lady friend with the two films Carol from 2015 and Eileen from 2023. We also talk about The Wrong Murder (2022). Trigger Warning For Extreme Talk about horrifying topics. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 34m 13s | ||||||
| 5/31/26 | MTV Movie Villains Vol. 1-She Wants Your Life: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992)/Single White Female (1992) | MTV Movie Villains Vol. 1-She Wants Your Life: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992)/Single White Female (1992) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 150-MTV Movie Villains Vol. 1-She Wants Your Life: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992)/Single White Female (1992) This Week we talk about Lady Villains starring Rebecca and Jennifer. The Movies Are The Hand That Rocks The Cradle and Single White Female, both from 1992. Enjoy. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 3h 18m 02s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 | Husband Terror: Mortal Thoughts (1991)/Deceived (1991) | Husband Terror: Mortal Thoughts (1991)/Deceived (1991) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 149-Husband Terror: Mortal Thoughts (1991)/Deceived (1991) A Doozy where we talk about some underseen husband terror movies both from 1991, Mortal Thoughts and Deceived. We also talk about The Wrong Nemesis. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 40m 59s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Dead Poetess Society: Mrs Parker and The Vicious Circle (1994)/Sylvia (2003) | Dead Poetess Society: Mrs Parker and The Vicious Circle (1994)/Sylvia (2003) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast-Episode 148-Dead Poetess Society: Mrs Parker and The Vicious Circle (1994)/Sylvia (2003) *Trigger Warning, talk and jokes about suicide are very prevalent in this episode. If you need to reach out, call the suicide hotline. I mean this sincerely, please reach out for help to someone if you need to* This week we talk about two brilliant women writers who were cut down by pressure, depression, and the men who prodded them, with Mrs Parker and the Vicious Circle from 1994 and Sylvia (2003). We also chat about Gaslit By My Husband and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 45m 58s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | L.A. Missed Connections: Welcome To LA (1976)/Choose Me (1984) | L.A. Missed Connections: Welcome To LA (1976)/Choose Me (1984) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 147-L.A. Missed Connections: Welcome To LA (1976)/Choose Me (1984) We talk about Alan Rudolph double feature about ‘Lies, Truth, Persona, & Isolation’ with Welcome To L.A. from 1976 and Choose Me from 1984. We also talk about The Wrong Prince Charming. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please watch movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 15m 52s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | Sad & Silly Bev Hills Trilogy: Down & Out In; Scenes From The Class Struggle in; Slums of Beverly Hills (1986; 1989; 1998) | Sad & Silly Bev Hills Trilogy: Down & Out In; Scenes From The Class Struggle in; Slums of Beverly Hills (1986; 1989; 1998) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 146-Sad & Silly Bev Hills Trilogy: Down & Out In; Scenes From The Class Struggle in; Slums of Beverly Hills (1986; 1989; 1998) We talk about three distinct films set in Beverly Hills. Down & Out in Beverly Hills from 1986, Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills from 1989, and Slums of Beverly Hills from 1998. We also chat about The People We Meet on Vacation and Her Fatal Fling. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 3h 19m 14s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | Bartel's Arthouse Camp: Private Parts (1972)/Eating Raoul (1982) | Bartel’s Arthouse Camp: Private Parts (1972)/Eating Raoul (1982) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 145-Bartel’s Arthouse Camp: Private Parts (1972)/Eating Raoul (1982) This week we discuss two Paul Bartel Indelible arthouse camp dark comedy’s Private Parts from 1972 and Eating Raoul from 1982. We also discuss Regretting You and The Wrong Fiance. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very Inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. SPOILERS ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 34m 33s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Mall Horror: Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989) | Mall Horror: Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge (1989) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 144-Mall Horror: Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge (1989) This week we dive into mall horror with Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge (1989). We also talk about The Wrong Blackmail and The Dating App Killer. This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very inappropriate. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers. Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cats: Pan and Sparkle. Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd. @topnotchnonsensepod on instagram [email protected] | 2h 27m 23s | ||||||
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Chart history for Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast
Peaked at #101 in MY, currently #101 in MY.
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| MY | — | #101 | #101 | — |
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1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.