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TMBDOS! Intermission #29: Lee and Paul's Top 20 Slasher Films.

Lee and Paul sat down in October of 2020 to talk about their top 20 slasher films, along with honourable mentions and the like. This is not up to our usual low standards. It sort of went off the rails at times, and the sound quality isn't great (which is why it took so long for Lee to release it). But hey, if you've got an hour and change to kill, this might do the trick.
Featured music: "Song of Madman Marz" by Gary Sales.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 41: 1970s Animal Attack Films Part 2.

The animals are angry with mankind again this month in Lee's second part of his look into the soundtracks and scores of the 1970s animal attack genre.
--Shadows from "Squirm" (1976) --Unknown Artist--Main Theme from "The Food of the Gods" (1976) --Elliot Kaplan--Suite from "Grizzly" (1976) --Robert O. Ragland--Early Ices & A Ball at Home from "Orca" (1977) --Ennio Morricone--Main Theme from "Day of the Animals" (1977) --Lalo Schifrin--My Son's Friend Is a Champion Pisser & Too Risky a Day for a Regatta from "Tentacles" (1977) --Stelvio Cipriani--The Miguel Chomp from "Tintorera: Killer Shark" (1977) --Basil Poledouris--Suite from "Ants!" (1977) --Kim Richmond--Suite from "Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo" (1977) -- Mundell Lowe
Opening and closing music: Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" by Tangerine Dream, and My Name & The Departure from "Shanghai Joe" by Bruno Nicolai.

TMBDOS! Episode 223: "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" (1965).

Lee, Daniel, and special guest Leah go-go dance, drive fast cars, wear revealing clothes, and kill all-American men as they talk about the Russ Meyer classic exploitation film "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" (1965). Topics include the depiction of women in this era; go-go dancing; fetishes on screen; tease vs sleaze; Russ Meyer the accidental feminist, and so much more. Also, Leah gets to play the Movie God Game, and the hosts respond to listener comments. Don't try listening to this one, just do it!
See Leah in the short film "Ghost Beaver Kick" and her work on stage in "The Zoo Story".  
"Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" IMDB 
Featured Music: "Boy, What'll You Do Then" by Denise & Company, and "Faster, Pussycat!" by The Bostweeds.

TMBDOS! Episode 222: "Alligator" (1980).

Lee and Daniel make their way out of the sewers and are are joined this week by special guest Matt of the Compañeros! Radio Network to talk about the Lewis Teague-directed and John Sayles-written "Alligator" (1980). Topics brought up: the urban legend about alligators getting flushed into the sewer; how gators eat; Roger Corman's way of doing things; Robert Forrester's terrible hair plugs, and his sense of humour about it; Henry Silva eating up the scenery; and deep political reads in a mostly jokey B-movie "Jaws" rip-off. Also: what the hosts have watched recently, and listener comments.
Find Matt and his friends great podcasts here. 
"Alligator" IMDB 
Featured Music: "Alligator End Credits" by Craig Hundley & "Alligator Wine" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

Cape Sh!t Episode 12: "Ant-Man" (2015).

The gang is back after being trapped in the quantum realm for a couple of months. This time out they talk about the first "Ant-Man" film, which features a winning comedy formula, and a super hero who can fit into a person's butthole. 

Blood on the Tracks Episode 40: 1970s Animal Attack Films Part 1.

The animal's are angry with mankind this month in Lee's first part of his look into the soundtracks and scores of the 1970s animal attack genre.
--Main Theme from "Night of the Lepus" (1972) --Jimmie Haskell--Ben's Song from "Ben" (1972) --Don Black & Walter Scharf; vocals by Michael Jackson--Suite from "Killer Bees" (1974) --David Shire--Suite from "The Chosen Survivors" (1974) --Fred Karlin--Track 2 from "Phase IV" (1974) --Brian Gascoigne--First Victim from "Jaws" (1975) --John Williams--Suite from "Bacalhau/Codfish" (1975) --Beto Strada
Opening and closing music: Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme) from "Sorcerer" by Tangerine Dream, and My Name & The Departure from "Shanghai Joe" by Bruno Nicolai.

TMBDOS! Episode 221: "The Invisible Ray" (1936).

Lee and Daniel are back, and they are both a bit drunk and barely edited (okay, Lee is quite a bit more drunk than Daniel). But they were determined to talk about the Lambert Hillyer sci-fi/horror film "The Invisible Ray" (1936), featuring the talents of Boris Karloff, Béla Lugosi, and the lovely Frances Drake. They do eventually get there, but it takes them 40 or so minutes. Some of the subjects brought up: Canadian geography; the films that truly scare Lee; bunk science that's somewhat based in reality; Karloff being mistreated by Universal compared to Lugosi; a horrible bit of racism in an otherwise great film; listener comments and what the hosts have watched as of late including talk about the latest episodes of "The Mandalorian".
"The Invisible Ray" IMDB
Featured Music: excerpts from the score for "The Invisible Ray" by Franz Waxman.

TMBDOS! Episode 220: "Mad Love" (1935).

This week Lee and Daniel check out Peter Lorre's intro into Hollywood with Karl Freund's "Mad Love" (1935). Topics brought up include some notable cast members other than Lorre; the differences between doctors and surgeons; transplantation of limbs, and where the science was in 1935 as compared to more recent years; and pondering why this is a bit of a lost film. Also brought up: listener comments and what Daniel has watched as of late.
"Mad Love" IMDB 
Daniel's recent podcast appearances:
Embrace the Void The Jacked-Up Review Show 
Featured Music: "Head Cut Off" by Beck & "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals.

TMBDOS! Radio: Lee Van Teeth Halloween Show 2020.

Lee Van Teeth has got the grooves for all the ghouls out there on his 2020 Halloween show. This year features some change-ups from previous years, he thinks the fans will like. So sit back with your adult refreshments, kick off your shoes, and let your hairy host drive away those blues. Have a spooky, groovy night!
Playlist:
"I'm the Wolfman" -- Round Robin"Watch Your Back" -- Dead Elvis & Thee Gravemen"The Hearse" -- Terry Teen & The Tweaks"Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya" -- Dr. John"The Shiver of the Vampires" -- Acanthus"Fascinating Horror" -- Nico Fidenco "The Shadow Knows" -- Link Wray"Night of the Vampire" -- The Fuzztones"Attack of the Demon" -- Black Widow"Three Sisters" -- Affinity"Devil's Circle Music" -- Mike Vickers"I Am a Witch" -- Twin Temple"Lady of the Moon" -- Astaroth"Electrofear" -- Eric Peters"Death Corps (Alternate Version)" -- Richard Einhorn"See You in Hell" -- Electric Wizard"Dark Dawn" -- Whistler's Mother"Green Eyed Monster" -- 10cc"Evil Angel" -- Ray Vernon"Magic and Ecstasy" -- Ennio Morricone"Funeral Striptease" -- Bruno Nicolai"The Warning" -- Charles Wain"Dawn Odyssey" -- David Fanshawe"Mine Mine Mind" -- Roky Erickson"Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" -- The X-Ray Harpoons"Devil Woman on the 199" -- Cult of the Psychic Fetus"Midnight Graveyard" -- Mother Sunday"When You're Dead" -- The Ghost"Night of the Warlock" -- The Ghost

TMBDOS! Episode 219: "The 39 Steps" (1935).

Lee and Daniel return to cover one of the films that put Alfred Hitchcock on the map, that being "The 39 Steps" (1935). Some of the conversation revolves around early examples of Hitchcock's visual style and techniques, and tropes. Other things covered: Hitchcock abusing his actors (especially the women); differences between the film and its source material; Hitchcock getting away with sexy situations in the post-code era; and how the hosts could turn this into a Bikini Carwash film (because of course we do). A listener comment is also responded to.
"The 39 Steps" IMDB 
Featured Music: "Secret Agent Man" by The Ventures & "Before they Make Me Run" by The Rolling Stones.

TMBDOS! Intermission #28: "Blood Song" (1982) & "Mortuary" (1983).

Lee and Paul got back together to record some bonus horror content for October. This time out they review the two slasher films "Blood Song" (1982) & "Mortuary" (1983). This one is off the cuff, mostly unedited, and a bit dog-eared, but the conversation is a fun one. Due to some recording issues the mic levels were not able to be properly balanced, so it's best to use ear buds. Sorry about that.
"Blood Song" IMDB
"Mortuary" IMDB
Featured Music: "Blood Song (Main Theme)" & "Blood Song (End Credits)" by Robert J. Walsh, and "Mortuary (Main Theme)" by John Cacavas

TMBDOS! Episode 218: "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935).

Lee and Daniel cover some more James Whale this week as they look at "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935). The conversation centers around Whale's very measured changes to tone compared to the first film, and how he still managed to be subversive under the the Hays Code. Other topics: performances; being threatened by a goose; the Monster smoking up and getting drunk; and some background on Homunculi, and just who Doctor Pretorius would need to jerk off in order to make them. Listener comments are also covered.
"Bride of Frankenstein" IMDB 
The Thrilling Adventure Hour's "Beyond Belief" 
Featured Music: "The Bride Of Frankenstein (Main Title)" by Franz Waxman & "Love is Strange" by Ian and Sylvia.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 39: AIP Beach Party Series Part 2.

This month Lee is back with the second half of his look at the scores and soundtracks of the AIP Beach Party films, this time covering the spin-offs and unofficial sequels in the series.
Selections from Les Baxter's Score for "Beach Blanket Bingo" (1965):
--Bonehead's New Love--Fly Boy--Beach Blanket Bingo
"Ski Party" (1965):
--The Gasser & Ski Party --The Hondells--We'll Never Change Them --Deborah Walley--Paintin' the Town --Frankie Avalon and Deborah Walley--I Feel Good --James Brown and The Famous Flames
"Sergeant Deadhead" (1965):
--How Can You Tell --Deborah Walley--Two-Timing Angel --Donna Loren--You Should've Seen the One That Got Away --Eve Arden
"Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine" (1965):
--Dr. Goldfoot And The Bikini Machine --The Supremes
"Fireball 500" (1966):
--My Way That Gets Me My Way --Frankie Avalon--Step Right Up --Annette Funicello
"Thunder Alley" (1967):
--Theme from Thunder Alley --Band Without A Name --Riot in Thunder Alley --Eddie Beram--What's a Girl to Do --Annette Funicello--Calahan's Theme --Loraine Singers--Theme from Thunder Alley (Instrumental) --The Sidewalk Sounds
Opening and closing music: End Title from "Horror Express" by John Cacavas & In Un Altro Bar from "Revolver" by Ennio Morricone.

Howling from the Cave Episode 1.

The debut episode of Howling from the Cave, with your hairy host Lee Van Teeth.
Playlist:
"The Interpreter" - Rocky Erickson (1986)"Thinking Things Over" - Wolfgang (1970)"Can't Tame Me" - The Benders (1966)"Topless" & "Spaghetti Strap" - The Telstars (1964)"I Talk to the Trees" & "Raunchy Twist" - The G-Men (1962)"Tokoloshe Man" - John Kongos (1971)"Batman" & "You're Gonna Be Mine" - The 4 Of Us (1965)"Sucker Punch" - Sonia Rutstein (1985)

TMBDOS! Episode 217: "The Thin Man" (1934).

Lee & Daniel are back this week to solve some cases while hammered. This time out it's the comedy detective film "The Thin Man" (1934), directed by W.S. Van Dyke, based on a book by Dashiell Hammett. Much is made of the greatness of William Powell & Myrna Loy's on-screen chemistry, and just how well this film still plays in 2020. Things talked about: drinking all the time; what this series feels like it has influenced; what a new Thin Man series could be like, including casting thoughts; and how this film balances its comedy with the more serious elements. Listener comments are also covered.
"The Thin Man" IMDB
Featured Music: "Jockey Full of Bourbon" by Tom Waits & "One Mint Julep" by Louis Prima.

TMBDOS! Episode 216: "The Invisible Man" (1933).

Lee and Daniel are pleased to welcome their friend James Murphy back to the podcast to talk about a classic of both written and filmed sci-fi/horror, with the James Whale-directed "The Invisible Man" (1933), based on the story by H.G. Wells. Things talked about include wacky magical science in the story and real life; how the invisible man spends a long time just running around hanging invisible dong; Whale trying to move away from "Frankenstein"; the use of comedy in the film; Claude Rains great performance; and the amazing special effects that still work to this day. Lee and James also briefly talk about what they've watched as of late.
"The Invisible Man" IMDB 
Check out James' podcasting here James also has a (dirt cheap) Patreon, if you'd like to read and listen to more of his stuff here 
Featured Music: "My Eyes Have Seen You" by The Doors & "I Can See Through You" by Episode Six.

TMBDOS! Episode 215: "Baby Face" (1933).

This week Lee and Daniel are still in 1933, and they decided to sleep their way to the top with bad girl Barbara Stanwyck, in the Alfred E. Green-directed "Baby Face" (1933). Does this pre-code bad-girl-having-sex-picture actually push any boundaries even for its time? Is that John Wayne in a bit part? How is this film comparable with sex comedies and softcore films from the last thirty years? How would the hosts have made this film? Lee also talks briefly about what he's watched as of late.
"Baby Face" IMDB
Featured Music: "Baby Face" by Little Richard & "Femme Fatale" by The Velvet Underground and Nico.

Blood on the Tracks Episode 38: AIP Beach Party Series Part 1.

In part one of a two-part series, Lee is going to surf through the music of the AIP Beach Party films. In this installment he's picking the soundtrack stuff he liked the most from the seven "official" films that make up the series. In part two he'll cover the spin-off films and some of the Les Baxter score work.
"Beach Party" (1963):
--Beach Party & Don't Stop Now --Frankie Avalon--Swingin' and a-Surfin' & Secret Surfin' Spot --Dick Dale & the Del-Tones--Promise Me Anything (Give Me Love) & Treat Him Nicely --Annette Funicello
"Muscle Beach Party" (1964):
--Running Wild --Frankie Avalon--Muscle Bustle --Donna Loren--Surfer's Holiday --Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello & Dick Dale--Happy Street --Stevie Wonder
"Bikini Beach" (1964):
--Record Run & Bikini Drag --The Pyramids--Love's a Secret Weapon --Donna Loren--Gotcha Where I Wantcha --The Exciters --This Time It's Love & Bikini Beach --Annette Funicello--Because You're You --Annette Funicello & Frankie Avalon--Dance and Shout --Stevie Wonder
"Pajama Party" (1964):
--Pajama Party & Stuffed Animal --Annette Funicello--Among the Young --Donna Loren--Where Did I Go Wrong --Dorothy Lamour--There Has to Be a Reason --Annette Funicello and Tommy Kirk
"Beach Blanket Bingo" (1965):
--Beach Blanket Bingo --Annette Funicello & Frankie Avalon--It Only Hurts When I Cry (Beach Blanket Bingo Version); It Only Hurts When I Cry (Studio Version) & New Love --Donna Loren-- Follow Your Leader --Harvey Lembeck-- Cycle Set --Dona Loren & The Hondells
"How to Stuff A Wild Bikini" (1965):
--How to Stuff a Wild Bikini --The Wild Bikini Chorus--Give Her Lovin' --The Kingsmen--Better Be Ready --Annette Funicello--The Boy Dext Door --Harvey Lembeck
"The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini" (1966):
--Geronimo --Nancy Sinatra and The Bobby Fuller Four--Stand Up and Fight --Piccola Pupa--Don't Try to Fight It Baby --Quinn O'Hara
Opening and closing music: End Title from "Horror Express" by John Cacavas & In Un Altro Bar from "Revolver" by Ennio Morricone.

TMBDOS! Episode 214: "The Testament of Dr. Mabuse" (1933).

This week Lee is joined by two of the hosts of the fantastic Grindbin Podcast, Mike Wood & Bobby Trippett, to talk about what many consider to be Fritz Lang's last masterpiece, "The Testament of Dr. Mabuse" (1933). The hosts dive into the thinly veiled central themes of the film, where Lang throws a harsh critical eye on the corruption of the police and government in his day, and how that can (and did) lead to the rise of fascism, not only back then, but in the present day. Also talked about: the touches of German expressionism in the film; Lang's use of sound and visuals to bridge between scenes and distort what the viewer is experiencing; if "proto-noir" is really a useful term at this point in film history; if Fritz Lang did AIP Beach party films; and so much more. Also, a listener comment is responded to; Lee and Mike talk about what they've watched as of late; and Mike & Bobby get to play a round of The Movie God Game.
"The Testament of Dr. Mabuse" IMDB 
Check out The Grindbin Podcast here 
Featured Music: "I'm Your Puppet" by James & Bobby Purify & "Total Control" by The Motels.

TMBDOS! Episode 213: "Deluge" (1933).

Lee and Daniel arrive in 1933 to witness the end of civilization as we know it, when the world is destroyed by the forces of nature in the Felix E. Feist-directed disaster movie "Deluge". Much of the conversation revolves around the tense opening of the film and the fantastic special effects the film pulls off on a very modest budget for the time. Then, as the film takes a turn from out in left field, so does the conversation, as we substitute mass destruction for a tale of rampant misogyny in a brave new world where women are rare. Also covered: what Lee has watched as of late.
"Deluge" IMDB 
Featured Music: "The Ocean Doesn't Want Me Today" by Tom Waits & "Baby, I'm Yours" by ‪Barbara Lewis.