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HALLOWEEN (Franchise) with Alla Xul Elu Oct 29, 2021

ALLA XUL ELU arrive from another dimension to talk Michael Myers and the HALLOWEEN franchise, from John Carpenter's original, through the many sequels, remakes, and reboots. This episode is excerpted from an episode of Screen Crusades, the movies, TV, and music show hosted by Ryan J. Downey on the Knotfest Twitch Channel. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

BLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 04 Oct 27, 2021

The fourth episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers.

Presented by PopCurse.

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 03 Oct 20, 2021

The third episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers.

Presented by PopCurse.

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 02 Oct 13, 2021

The second episode in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers.

Presented by PopCurse.

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES The PhantomCast - Episode 01 Oct 06, 2021

The first in a special podcast series, The PhantomCast is the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the brand new album from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, The Phantom Tomorrow. Andy Biersack, Jinxx, Jake Pitts, Christian Coma, and Lonny Eagleton tell Ryan J. Downey about the dark period preceding this new era, and the creative and personal rebirth happening right now. Throughout the series, they're joined by people from behind-the-scenes, as well, including their longtime manager (and Ozzy Osbourne bassist) Blasko and Sumerian Records staffers. Presented by PopCurse.

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COBRA KAI (2018) with Krizz Kaliko Aug 25, 2021

Krizz Kaliko joins Ryan J. Downey to talk COBRA KAI (2018), the Netflix TV series starring William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser, and Tanner Buchanan, created by Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg, based on the KARATE KID film franchise. This episode is excerpted from an episode of Screen Crusades on the Knotfest Twitch Channel. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

HALLOWEEN (1978) with Twiztid Oct 21, 2020

TWIZTID joins Ryan J. Downey to talk HALLOWEEN (1978), directed by John Carpenter, written by Carpenter and Debra Hill, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

ROBOCOP (1987) with Blöthar the Berserker Oct 14, 2020

GWAR frontman Blöthar the Berserker joins Ryan J. Downey to talk ROBOCOP (1987), directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, and starring Peter Weller. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

THE SHINING (1980) with Spencer Charnas Oct 12, 2020

ICE NINE KILLS frontman Spencer Charnas joins Ryan J. Downey to talk The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick, from a screenplay by Kubrick and Diane Johnson, adapted from the Stephen King story of the same name. The Shining stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. Visit PopCurse.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

STAR WARS (1977) w/ Andy Hurley May 05, 2020

Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy, SECT, The Damned Things) joins Ryan J. Downey (MTV, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard) for a new "show-within-a-show" where the two of them turn their ongoing conversation about STAR WARS into a podcast. In this kickoff, the duo talk about their lifelong relationship to the galaxy far, far away; the May the 4th news about Taika Waititi and the films and Disney+ shows in development; and set the stage for many of the conversations to come, from deep dives into Star Wars history to personal anecdotes, and much more.

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SPIDER-MAN (2002) w/ Neal Taflinger Aug 26, 2019

How did Marvel lose the rights to Spider-Man? Why is it so complicated?

Downey breaks it all down, in simple terms, with a look back at the history of the wall-crawler on the big screen.

This includes near-misses that would've starred Tom Cruise, Charlie Sheen, or Leonardo DiCaprio as Peter Parker; Arnold Schwarzenegger as Doc Ock; the time Jake Gyllenhaal nearly replaced Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2; Sam Raimi's scrapped plans for Spider-Man 4; and more.

Give this episode a listen and you'll be able to spin a web to your friends about why Tom Holland may never swing alongside the Avengers again.

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NIGHTWORLD (2017) w/ Robert Englund Oct 03, 2017

Freddy Krueger himself, horror icon Robert Englund, joins PopCurse to talk about tipping his pal Mark Hamill off about a new movie called "Star Wars"; why he wasn't cast as Han Solo; specifics about the way he played the Man of Our Dreams; late nights with the cast of "X-Men" while shooting "Freddy vs. Jason"; his favorite Freddy musical moments, from S.O.D. to Dokken; Japanese cosplayers; and his new supernatural horror thriller, "Nightworld." You'd better get ready for Freddy!

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Danny Worsnop Sep 26, 2017

Danny Worsnop (Asking Alexandria, We Are Harlot, solo artist) joins PopCurse to talk about his favorite films; the forthcoming Asking Alexandria animated series; acting; American accents; Wesley Snipes; James Bond; Green Lantern; Will Smith; Chris Hemsworth; Ben Bruce; and much more. A lot of laughs are had in this one, so buckle up.

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KILLING HASSELHOFF (2017) w/ David Hasselhoff Aug 31, 2017

David Hasselhoff talks about the challenges of getting movies made, celebrity roasts, Pamela Anderson, his infamous brush with tabloid culture, the proposed reboot of the Knight Rider TV series with David Gunn and Robert Rodriguez, and his new movie, Killing Hasselhoff. Plus, ten things you never knew about the movie Tombstone.

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BABY DRIVER (2017) w/ Edgar Wright & Jon Hamm Jun 23, 2017

Baby Driver interviews and conversations, presented in partnership with Movieweb.com. Writer/director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), Jon Hamm, Lily James, Eiza González, and Ansel Elgort from the film Baby Driver speak with Ryan J. Downey.

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ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016) w/ Alan Tudyk & John Knoll Jun 11, 2017

Star Wars Turns 40! This episode has interviews with Alan Tudyk, John Knoll, and Hal Hickel from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, conducted at Industrial Light & Magic. Could K2SO return in Rebels or another film? What did Anthony Daniels have to say to Alan? A bit of reminiscing on the Star Wars franchise, a story about Master P and Yoda, plus, quick Star Wars-centric bits with Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson from Downey’s interview archives, and the secrets behind the construction of a Sith Lord’s red lightsaber.

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Welcome to PopCurse Feb 15, 2017

An introduction to all things PopCurse! Plus, Ryan J. Downey went to the Grammys and he has some thoughts about Metallica, Lady Gaga, and Megadeth; an interview with the late Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, from Downey’s personal archives; news about the Dillinger Escape Plan and Machinima’s new series, Greater Creators.

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