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| Remembering Doug Sakmann: A Talkin' Troma Special | 30 Aug 2024 | 02:38:18 | |
Doug Sakmann was a truly special individual – a valued member of the Troma Team, friend, filmmaker, and shit disturber. Doug first joined Troma as a production assistant on Citizen Toxie, working his way up to an associate producer, and then going on to produce the Troma's Edge TV series while joining the company full-time as the Head of Production, a position he held until 2002 when he left to form his own production company Backseat Conceptions, which created the Punk Rock Holocaust film series in association with the Vans Warped Tour. Doug also produced and starred in the Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner web series, and he became synonymous with Sgt. Kabukiman, having portrayed the character far more times than anyone else. In addition, Doug was also a journeyman special effects artist, having created FX for everything from music videos to commercials to video games to TV shows and feature films, including the Return to Nuke 'Em High films and Shakespeare's Shitstorm. Doug tragically passed away on June 27, 2024 at just 43 years old. In July of 2023, we sat down with Doug for over two hours to talk about his time in Tromaville. The original intent was to use clips of the interview across various topics that we're covering on the show. In light of what's happened we've decided to air the full interview (mostly) uncut along with remembrances from some of his friends and colleagues. Please enjoy our look back with Doug on a very special episode of Talkin' Troma. Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Liam Regan, Debbie Rochon, Lloyd Kaufman, Bjarni Tómasson, Tiffany Shepis, Chris Seaver, and Zac Amico. Connect with Zack: Connect with Talkin' Troma: Connect with Loudspeaker:
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| The Women of Troma LIVE with Debbie Rochon and Monique Dupree (Talkin Troma Extra) | 01 Jun 2024 | 00:50:58 | |
It's a very special bonus episode as host Zack Beins is joined by Scream Queens Debbie Rochon (Terror Firmer, Tromeo & Juliet) and Monique Dupree (Shakespeare's Shitstorm) LIVE at the Colorado Festival of Horror. As a special treat, Ms. Rochon is also presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her service to independent cinema. Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Debbie Rochon, Monique Dupree, Dan Crosier, and Bret Smith from the Colorado Festival of Horror. Featured Music:
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| TT S2E19: Virgin Beasts with Dylan Mars Greenberg | 24 Jun 2022 | 01:31:47 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined musician (Theophobia, and new solo album out now [BADWORLD]), filmmaker (Dark Prism, Amityville Vanishing Point, ReAgitator: Revenge of the Parody) and Troma Alumni (#Shakespearesshitstorm) Dylan Mars Greenberg to talk about Toby Zoates 1992 classic Virgin Beasts. You can follow Dylan on Insta @dylanmarsgreenberg and on Twitter @vhscamera Theophobia on insta @theophobia Check out her music https://dylangreenberg.bandcamp.com/ https://theophobia.bandcamp.com/ Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E18: Surf Nazis Must Die with Kevin Vonesper | 29 Apr 2022 | 02:36:42 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined musician and filmmaker Kevin Vonesper to talk about his upcoming documentary "The Life and SLIMES of Dukey Flyswatter and Haunted Garage" and discuss the 1986 Tromasterpiece by Peter George Surf Nazis Must Die! You can follow Kevin Vonesper on Insta @kevinvonesper You Can follow the Dukey Doc on insta and Twitter @dukeydoc To find out more about "The Life and SLIMES of Dukey Flyswatter and Haunted Garage" and to donate to their Indie GORE GORE go to dukeydoc.com Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack Beins on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E17: A Conversation with Troma Starlet Purple Pam | 15 Apr 2022 | 01:51:34 | |
In this episode Zack gets kicked in the head by Purple Pam. We discuss her time in Tromaville (Tromeo and Juliet, Citizen Toxie, Poultrygeist, and much more), her music, and her hot sauce! And as a special bonus for the first time ever Purple Pam records an audio commentary for her music video directed by Lloyd Kaufman, Kick in the Head. You can follow Purple Pam on Insta and Facebook @purplepam On Twitter @PurplePamRocks Listen to her music with the Royal Skulls on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes Pick up a bottle (or 3) of her hot sauce purplepamhotsauce.com Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack Beins on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E16: Fatty Drives the Bus with Zac Amico | 25 Mar 2022 | 01:22:43 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined podcaster, comedian, and star of #ShakespearesShitstorm and Return to Nuke 'Em High series, Zac Amico to talk about Mark Napier's 1999 comedy Fatty Drives the Bus! You can follow Zac Amico on Insta @zacisnotfunny On Twitter @ZAspookshow Listen to his podcasts Real Ass Podcast, Bi Guys, and Zac Amico's Midnight Spookshow Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack Beins on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E15: Screamplay with Poultrygeist's Andy Deemer | 25 Feb 2022 | 02:21:46 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined author, magician, and producer of Poultrygeist! Night of the Chicken Dead, Andy Deemer to talk about Rufus Butler Seder's 1986 expressionist classic Screamplay! You can follow Andy Deemer on Insta @andydeemermagic Check out his magic here https://www.youtube.com/c/AndyDeemer Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E14: Luther the Geek with Extra Kool | 21 Jan 2022 | 01:42:27 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined author, catcher of thieves, Denver hip hop royalty, and Troma fan Extra Kool to talk about Carlton J. Albright's 1989 horror classic Luther the Geek! You can follow Extra Kool on Twitter and insta @Extra_Kool Check out his music https://extrakool.bandcamp.com/ Check out his music videos https://www.youtube.com/user/Bigbadextrakool Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E13: Def By Temptation with Chaz Kangas | 17 Dec 2021 | 02:10:31 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined musician, writer, filmmaker, Minnesota's voice of indie hiphop, and Troma fan Chaz Kangas to talk about James Bond III's 1990 masterpiece Def by Temptation. You can follow Chaz on Twitter and insta @chazraps Check out his music https://chazkangas.bandcamp.com/ Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E12: Nightbeast with James Balsamo and Victor Arucan | 19 Nov 2021 | 01:22:34 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined Filmmaker and Troma Alumni James Balsamo (Hack Job, Bite School, It Wants Blood) and Producer/Actor Bill Victor Arucan (It Wants Blood, Alien Danger) to talk about Don Dohler’s 1982 classic Nightbeast. You can follow James Balsamo on Facebook Insta @JamesBalsamo Twitter @acidbathprod Check out his movies on www.Jamesbalsamo.com You can follow Bill Victor Arucan on Facebook IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10363865/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E11: Redneck Zombies with John Brennan | 29 Oct 2021 | 02:05:25 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined musician (Joe Bob Briggs Last Drive In, No Offence, None Taken [new album]) and Troma Alumni (#Shakespearesshitstorm) John Brennan to talk about Pericles Lewnes' 1986 classic Redneck Zombies. You can follow John on Twitter and insta @badtechno Check out his music and other projects on www.badtechno.com Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S1E10: A Conversation with Scream Queen Debbie Rochon | 13 Aug 2021 | 01:32:57 | |
Join Zack Beins in a conversation with Debbie Rochon, actress, filmmaker, scream queen, and Troma royalty. They discuss her career in Tromaville from the Troma System through #ShakespearesShitstorm. You can find all the Debbie Rochon news and social links on her website https://www.debbierochon.com/ Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins Trailer | 28 May 2024 | 00:01:28 | |
Introducing Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins! The ultimate podcast experience for cinephiles and fans of all things Troma Entertainment! Join Zack and friends on a journey through the wild, weird, and wonderful world of Troma films, where cult classics and B-movie gems collide! Films like: The Toxic Avenger, Class of Nuke 'Em High, A Nymphoid Barbarian in Dinosaur Hell, Combat Shock, Bloodsucking Freaks! Each episode, Zack brings you exclusive interviews with Troma alumni, behind-the-scenes insights, and never-before-heard stories from the independent studio that shaped a generation! From Tromaville to Hollywood, Talkin' Troma covers it all, celebrating the irreverent spirit and DIY ethos that define Troma's legacy! So whether you're a die-hard Tromaville resident or a newcomer to the house that Toxie built, tune in to Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins and unleash your inner cinephile! Hear the show streaming on Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern in the Loudspeaker mobile app and at loudspeaker.org. Also available wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe now and join the conversation at https://www.talkintroma.com. Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins ... where every episode is a cinematic adventure! From Loudspeaker Studios. | |||
| TT S1E9: Vegas in Space with Keith Garcia | 30 Jul 2021 | 01:11:52 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined by film programmer at Denver's SIE Film Center and filmmaker (The Heels Have Eyes a Dragumentary) Keith Garcia to talk about Phillip R Ford's 1991 drag classic starring Doris Fish Vegas in Space!
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| TT S1E8: Bloodsucking Freaks with Caleb Emerson | 16 Jul 2021 | 01:40:02 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined filmmaker (Die You Zombie Bastards!, Frankie in Blunderland) and Troma Alumni (Citizen Toxie, Poultrygeist) Caleb Emerson to talk about Joel M. Reed's 1976 classic Bloodsucking Freaks. You can follow Caleb on Twitter @TheCalebEmerson and insta @calebemerson Watch his films and find out more http://calebemerson.com/ Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S1E7: Lollilove with Brad Haag | 25 Jun 2021 | 01:22:41 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined filmmaker (Jean Claude Van Damme's Damn Van) and podcaster (Reel Nerds Podcast) Brad Haag to talk about Jenna Fischer's (The Office) directorial debut the 2004 Troma film Lollilove. You can follow Brad on Twitter @Spherx and insta @nebulusvisions and @radleytmnt You can follow Real Nerds Podcast on Twitter @reelnerds Watch his films https://www.youtube.com/user/NebulusVisions Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S1E6: Skeleton Coast with Bjarni Gautur | 04 Jun 2021 | 01:30:30 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined filmmaker and Troma Team member (Return to Nuke 'Em High Series, Occupy Cannes, #ShakespearesShitstorm, Rednecks) Bjarni Gautur to talk about Troma’s film from 1988 Skeleton Coast, starring Ernest Borgnine, Robert Vaughn, and Oliver Reed. Directed by John 'Bud' Cardos You can follow Bjarni on Twitter @BjarniGautur and on Instagram @bjarnigmm Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on Instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S1E5: Sucker the Vampire with Liam Regan | 14 May 2021 | 01:34:35 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined filmmaker (My Bloody Banjo) and Troma Team member (Return to Nuke 'Em High Series, Occupy Cannes, #ShakespearesShitstorm) Liam Regan to talk about Troma’s film from 1998 Sucker the Vampire directed by Hans Rodionoff. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Blade Braxton. You can follow Liam on Twitter and insta @refuseliam Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on Instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S1E4: A Conversation with Babette Bombshell | 30 Apr 2021 | 01:23:39 | |
Join Zack Beins in a casual conversation with Babette Bombshell, plus sized goddess of gore (star of the Return to Nuke Em' High Series) where they talk about their time in Tromaville, Return to Nuke 'Em High, the mob, renting Toxie from the video store and much much more. You can follow Babette Bombshell on Instagram @babettebombshell On Twitter @babettebombshel You can watch Return to Nuke Em' High and Return to Return to Nuke Em' High aka Vol. 2 on dvd and Blu Ray now! Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S1E3: Squeeze Play with Zach Eastman | 09 Apr 2021 | 01:49:32 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined filmmaker and podcaster (Reel Nerds Podcast, Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue) Zach Eastman to talk about Troma’s film from 1979 Squeeze Play directed by Lloyd Kaufman. You can follow Zach on Twitter @zachreelnerd and insta @reelnerdzach You can follow Real Nerds Podcast on Twitter @reelnerds You can follow Yesteryear on twitter @ballyhoopod and insta @ballyhoorevuepod Watch his film Leather Brown https://vimeo.com/477649276 Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S1E2: Frostbiter: Wrath of the Wendigo with Director Tom Chaney and Associate Producer Gary Jones | 19 Mar 2021 | 01:25:34 | |
In this episode Zack will be joined filmmakers Tom Chaney and Gary Jones to talk about their Troma film 1995’s Frostbiter: Wrath of the Wendigo. We also discuss their movies Mosquito and The Wind Walker. You can watch Tom Chaney’s Wind Walker now on Amazon Prime! You can look for Gary Jones new move Escape from Death Block 13 coming soon! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S1E1: Rabid Grannies with Richard Taylor | 05 Mar 2021 | 00:59:38 | |
Welcome to the first episode of Talkin’ Troma with Zack Beins. In this episode Zack will be joined filmmaker (Atom the Amazing Zombie Killer, The Misled Romance of Cannibal Girl and Incest Boy) and musician (Bolonium) Richard Taylor to talk about their history with Troma and the 1988 film Rabid Grannies. You can follow Bizjack FlemCo on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow Richard Taylor on instagram @richardbizjacktaylor You can follow Bolonium on instagram @boloniumband You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can followthe podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| Talkin Troma with Zack Beins Trailer | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:02:06 | |
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| Talkin' Toxic Crusaders with Super7's Brian Flynn (Talkin' Troma Extra) | 29 Mar 2024 | 01:10:20 | |
Today on a special Extra Edition of Talkin' Troma, we chat with Super7 founder and owner Brian Flynn. Super7 has been producing collectibles based on The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders for years, with its latest ULTIMATES! Glow in the Dark Radiation Ranger debuting this weekend at New York Comic-Con 2023. We chat about future plans for the toy line, his favorite character designs, Toxie's unique appeal, the culture of the toy business, and much more in this exclusive interview. Super7 is a premier pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, toys and apparel based in San Francisco. Super7 has harnessed the graphics, aesthetics and energy of his youthful obsession with science fiction, giant monsters, comic books, punk rock, skateboarding, robots and rebellion to build a unique and innovative business that crosses all categories and is not bound by traditional manufacturing boundaries. The company released their first ReAction figure based on the Toxic Avenger in 2017. Toxie made his debut as one of the very first Ultimates! figures in 2019 along with a wave of ReAction Figures based on the Toxic Crusaders. An expanded Ultimates line for Toxic Crusaders followed in 2022. Mentioned in this episode: Hosted by Chris Lanphear. Produced by Zack Beins for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Featured Music:
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| Talkin' Troma Special: Not Dead Yet! with Chris Lanphear, Liam Regan and Ben Johnson | 30 May 2023 | 01:38:47 | |
Special delivery! Proof of life! Reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. In this special bonus episode, host Zack Beins talks with long-time member of the Troma Team (and director at Loudspeaker) Chris Lanphear about his earliest Troma memories, Tromaville.com, yacht financing, and the future of the show. We also tease some of the topics for the upcoming third season of Talkin' Troma! Later, Zack checks in with two new Troma productions. First, writer/director Liam Regan's EATING MISS CAMPBELL, the world's first sapphic cannibal horror-comedy-love story. The film is currently making the film festival and theater rounds before an action-packed Blu-ray coming later this year. After, we talk with director Ben Johnson about his upcoming film CURSE OF THE WERE-DEER, which producer Lloyd Kaufman calls, "Like BAMBI, but different!" The film, which is currently in post-production, stars familiar Troma favorites Nadia White, Zac Amico, and Babette Bombshell. So as you can see, there's lots going on in Tromaville and behind-the-scenes at Talkin' Troma! Buckle up, because season 3 is just around the corner! Mentioned in this episode:
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| TT S2E24: The Salad (Tossing) Days with with Lloyd Kaufman | 16 Dec 2022 | 01:45:33 | |
In the season 2 finale Zack talks to the man himself, Uncle Lloyd Kaufman! We talk about the early days in his filmmaking career, tell bad puns, and dispel some myths that have been circling Tromaville for years! Also in big news Talkin' Troma has been picked up by the Loudspeaker network so look for all the new exciting things to come in season 3! Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E23: The 2022 Colorado Festival of Horror with Monique Dupreee | 18 Nov 2022 | 01:01:56 | |
Tromaville invades Denver, Colorado! Join Zach as he unleashes his inner Nardwaur at the Colorado Festival of Horror finding out about different guests experiences with Troma and highlighting with an interview with #ShakespearesShitstorm star Monique Dupree. You can follow Brett Smith and the Colorado Festival of Horror You can follow Dean Gates on Facebook You can follow Theresa Mercado, Scream Screen and Vinegar Syndrome Facebook and Insta ScreamScreen Sie Film Center- Denverfilm.org Vinegarsyndrome.com You can follow James Balsamo on Facebook Insta @JamesBalsamo Twitter @acidbathprod Check out his movies on www.Jamesbalsamo.com You can follow Sarah French on insta and Facebook You can follow Jed Rowen On insta @actorJedRowen David from the Vanilla Milkshakes on Twitter @DaveyMilkshake1 You can follow Damien Leone on Facebook on insta @Damien_Leone You can follow Monique Dupree On insta @Moniquegatadupree on Twitter @TheOriginalGata Tech Support by Zach Eastman on Twitter @zachreelnerd and insta @reelnerdzach You can follow Zach’s show Yesteryear Ballyhoo Review on twitter @ballyhoopod and insta @ballyhoorevuepod Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E22: The Films of Yakov Levi with Kevin Walter | 14 Oct 2022 | 01:48:27 | |
Zack will be joined by Filmmaker (Tower Rats), and unofficial official meme maker of Tromaville Kevin Walter to talk about Shameless, Tasteless and the films of Yakov Levi! You can follow Kevin on Insta and Twitter @kwzombi Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E21: Reviewing Tromadance 2022 | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:38:58 | |
In this episode I talk about the 2022 Tromadance film festival and the short films that played. Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| TT S2E20: A Conversation with The Devil Himself: Rick Collins | 08 Jul 2022 | 01:20:48 | |
Join Zack in this monumental episode where he is joined by Rick Collins, the Devil from Toxic Avenger 2 & 3, Col. Jennings in Troma's War, and many more. Listen as Rick tells his history at Troma starting at the Toxic Avenger and going through Return to Return to Nuke Em High aka Vol 2. You can follow Rick Collins on Insta and Twitter @rickcollinsesq and on Facebook Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco You can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma | |||
| Charles Kaufman: LIVE with the King of Baked Goods and Butchery (Talkin' Troma Extra) | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:58:16 | |
Tonight, host Zack Beins chats with writer/director Charles Kaufman (WHEN NATURE CALLS, JAKARTA) in front of a live crowd following a screening of his infamous 1980 horror-comedy classic, MOTHER'S DAY. Hear about the making of the film, relationships on set, working with siblings Lloyd and Susan Kaufman, what his mother thought of the finished product, shooting stunts in Indonesia, and even a little-known entry in his filmography called THE SECRET DREAMS OF MONA Q – all on Talkin' Troma! Produced in association with The Colorado Festival of Horror. Recorded live on May 17, 2024. Support the show! Make a donation at https://my.loudspeaker.org Mentioned in this episode:
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| Macon Blair's Toxic Avenger is Loose! - A Talkin' Troma Special Report | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:22:24 | |
Earlier today, Variety broke the news that distributor Cineverse (Terrifier 3) has signed a deal to distribute writer-director Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger in theaters and streaming across North America in 2025. Filmed in 2021 in Bulgaria, the reimagining of the classic Troma film was first shown at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas in 2023 but then things went... silent. Word was that the film had trouble securing distribution. Legendary Pictures, who produced the film, remained mostly silent on its potential release until today's announcement. Host Zack Beins and Talkin' Troma correspondent Chaz Kangas break down the news and talk about a brighter, more Tromatic Tomorrow in this special report! NO SPOILERS! We also round up recent news about the upcoming Toxic Crusaders video game, the release of #ShakespearesShitstorm, TromaDance, and much more! Support the show! Make a donation at https://my.loudspeaker.org Mentioned in this episode:
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| TT S3 E1: A Litany of Lloyd Literacy with Author Mathew Klickstein | 14 Feb 2025 | 01:17:50 | |
Zack sits down with writer Mathew Klickstein as they discuss his new book, Lloyd Kaufman: Interviews, available now from University Press of Mississippi. Mathew culled through nearly 50 years of interviews with the Troma president/co-founder to deliver a detailed, sometimes academic, sometimes silly portrait of the man who, along with partner Michael Herz, has kept Troma in business for the last half century. Mathew Klickstein is a longtime multiplatform storyteller. His publications include SLIMED! An Oral History of Nickelodeon's Golden Age; Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for "The Simpsons"; and See You at San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture. Mentioned in this episode:
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| TT S3 E3: San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Wrap-Up | 22 Aug 2025 | 01:30:56 | |
Zack and Chris return from San Diego Comic-Con with a full breakdown of Troma's biggest showing yet! From the long-awaited reimagining of The Toxic Avenger premiering with Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Taylour Paige, and Jacob Tremblay, to an electrifying Hall H panel, exclusive screenings, and Troma's jam-packed booth, it was a landmark year for Lloyd Kaufman and the Troma family. The guys dive into convention exclusives, collectibles, and comics, including the Toxic Crusaders series, new action figures, and even the long-rumored "Mr. Melvin" cut of Toxic Avenger II & III. Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from celebrity encounters, afterparties, and the surreal moment when Troma officially arrived on the Comic-Con main stage. Afterward, stay tuned for the entire Toxic Avenger panel live from Hall H with writer-director Macon Blair, Lloyd Kaufman, and the cast If you couldn't make it to San Diego, this is your all-access pass to the chaos, creativity, and toxic love that defined Comic-Con 2025. Mentioned in this episode:
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| TT S3 E2: Hark, Peter! Tiffany Shepis LIVE | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:46:54 | |
Tiffany Shepis is one of the most iconic scream queens. Known for her fearless performances and magnetic presence, Tiffany first splashed onto the horror scene with Troma. From her breakout role as Peter in Tromeo and Juliet to her hosting duties as Super Tromette Bulimia in Troma's Edge TV, Shepis quickly became a fan favorite in the underground film world. Outside of the silver screen, Tiffany is an outspoken advocate for gun safety with firsthand experience to back it up. Join us as we explore her career, her impact on cult horror, and how her time with Troma helped launch a genre-spanning journey that's still going strong. Recorded live at the Colorado Festival of Horror. Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Tiffany Shepis, Dan Crosier, and Bret Smith from the Colorado Festival of Horror. Featured Music:
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| TT S3 E4: Reinventing The Toxic Avenger with Macon Blair | 29 Aug 2025 | 01:21:12 | |
Macon Blair is a multi-hyphenate entertainer. You've seen him as an actor in films like Blue Ruin, Green Room, and a little small micro-budget film called Oppenheimer. His 2017 directorial debut, I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore, won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, and he wrote and directed the film we are here to talk about today, 2025's The Toxic Avenger, which is finally in theaters now around the world. On this very special episode of Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins, we have Macon Blair himself to guide us through his wild and wonderful new reinterpretation of Toxie. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of casting, working with Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood, tales of shooting in Bulgaria, special FX shots, Lloyd Kaufman, and so much more! There are spoilers ahead, so make sure you see the film first! Mentioned in this episode:
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| TT S3 E5: Four-Color Mutants with Matt Bors, Writer of The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders Comics | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:31:38 | |
Throughout history, we've seen some truly iconic team-ups: peanut butter and jelly, Ren and Stimpy, Batman and Robin. But one partnership you might not immediately think of—yet one that's just as important—is the bond between Troma and comic books. Troma co-founder and Toxie's cinematic dad, Lloyd Kaufman, was close friends with Marvel's legendary Stan Lee—the father of Spider-Man himself. So it only made sense that in the 1990s, Marvel Comics brought Tromaville into the four-color world, publishing eleven issues of The Toxic Avenger and eight issues of The Toxic Crusaders. Both titles were canceled around the same time as the Toxic Crusaders animated series was not picked up for a second season. Which brings us to today's special guest: Matt Bors. Matt is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, the founder of the comics site The Nib, and an award-winning writer and cartoonist known for his sharp wit and social commentary. Now, he's turned his talents toward Tromaville, writing The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders for AHOY Comics, which are both out now in comic shops and bookstores everywhere. Enjoy our exclusive interview with Matt Bors, recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con! Mentioned in this episode: Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Matt Bors and AHOY Comics. Featured Music:
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| TT S3 E6: The Troma Project with Chaz Kangas | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:13:01 | |
Chaz Kangas is a multi-hyphenate hip hop artist, journalist, radio personality and Troma scholar. His latest album The Troma Project: 50 Years of Reel Fan-Toxic Hip-Hop, out now on Four Finger Distro, is a love letter to Troma and its rich filmic history, comprised entirely of samples from films from its library. On this episode, host Zack Beins chats with Chaz about how the project came to be, the genius of Debbie Rochon, AI and its place in art, and much, much more! Mentioned in this episode:
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| TT S4 E1: Doggie Tails Live Commentary + More with Debbie Rochon | 03 Apr 2026 | 01:20:29 | |
The one and only Debbie Rochon (TROMEO & JULIET, TERROR FIRMER, CITIZEN TOXIE and many more) sits down with host Zack Beins to catch up and chat about the 30th anniversary of TROMEO, critical reevaluation of TERROR FIRMER, and a preview of the upcoming film from Lloyd Kaufman, THE POWER OF POSITIVE MURDER. Later, our dynamic duo watch and provide a live commentary for the sole release from Troma's Family Fun label: DOGGIE TAILS VOL. 1: LUCKY'S FIRST SLEEP-OVER! Featured Music:
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