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A Blockbuster Year: 1985

Late Night Playset

A new podcast series and weekly LIVE show asking "Was 1985 the best year for movies?"

Back to the Future, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, The Goonies, The Breakfast Club and so many more...

Join hosts and historians Brandon Mindel @bcdelorean & J Ryan @latenightplayset as they watch and discuss the production, release and lasting effects these films have had on our culture.

Plus YOU in the LIVE chat. Thank you for being with us!

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  • #52
    September 19 · 2 hr 47 min

    Episode 52 - "The Dirt Bike Kid" with World of Micah - ABY:1985 🎬

    A creepy old man popped out from behind a tree and told Brandon and J Ryan about this magical film "The Dirt Bike Kid" They brought along their friend the "Micah Man" AKA ‪@worldofmicah‬ and together they flew across the sky, hacked into the Hodgkins bank computer system and saved the local Hot Dog Stand, all while avoiding the local biker gang! What an Adventure!!Join us this week as we discuss every single weird detail of the 1985 classic "The Dirt Bike Kid" starring Peter Billingsly from "A Christmas Story" and Stuart Panakin, the voice of Ed Sinclair from TV's "Dinosaurs" The Dirt Bike Kid available here: • The Dirt Bike Kid | FULL MOVIE | Peter Bil... How Did This Get Made Episode 274: • The Dirt Bike Kid (Classic) Unaired Heat Vision & Jack pilot: • Heat Vision and Jack ABY: 1985 Thursdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

  • #51
    September 11 · 3 hr 7 min

    Episode 51 - "Witness" with Geek. Dad. Life. Jay Glatfelter - ABY: 1985 🎬

    Brandon, J Ryan and guest GDL Jay ‪@GeekDadLife‬ are getting up at 4:30 in the morning, raising barns on Sunday and Livin' in an Amish Paradise this week with "Witness" starring the iconic (understatement) Harrison Ford, in his only Oscar nominated role. Lots of guaranteed Harrison Ford, Han Solo, Indiana Jones talk on this episode!Gunsmoke -S12 E12 - Quaker Girlhttps://archive.org/details/s12-16-sa...Allison Hammond Bladerunner 2049 interview • Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford Lose It at ... ABY: 1985 Thursdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

  • #50
    September 1 · 3 hr 12 min

    Episode 50 - "Walt Disney's The Black Cauldron" with Abigail Gardner & Ryan Doell - ABY:1985 🎬

    Brandon and J Ryan are joined by another incredible duo, Abigail Gardner and Ryan Doell from‪@yhspodcast‬ ‪@YHSToyAnxiety‬ ‪@gothamcitytonight‬ ‪@DL-44Network‬ We are talking about the beginning of the near end of Disney Animation with 1985's The Black Cauldron. This film involves a huge management turnover, one of the last uses of the Disney Multiplane camera, one of the first uses of CGI, the most expensive animated movie until 1994's The Lion King and Disneys first PG rated animated filmThe Black Cauldron nearly killed Walt Disney Animation and represents a huge shift at the studio. This is also Episode 50!!! Can you believe it? Thank you everyone who has watched and listened. We love doing this show and appreciate you all being here. Thoughts on the movie? Comments about the show? Suggestions for future guests/films? Drop them and anything else below or join us LIVE on the show!

  • #49
    August 21 · 3 hr 22 min

    Episode 49 - "The Goonies" with Mark Marshall and Behman Zakeri - ABY:1985 🎬

    HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!This week Brandon and J Ryan are checking off 1 of the big 3 of 1985 ! We are finally covering "The Goonies" and are joined by two amazing guests!Mark Marshall, who worked for Lucasfilm, Amblin Entertainment, was Steven Spielberg's assistant and was on set for filming of The Goonies in Astoria and LA! Mark was also known as the "Goonie Wrangler" and has stayed close to the creative team and cast of the Goonies to this day! Our second guest is Behman Zakeri, who is the superfan who owns the actual Goonies House in Astoria ,OR and has restored the house inside and out, bringing it back to its 1985 Goonies glory for the fans to enjoy! It is truly unbelievable and we cant wait for people to get to see the inside! We will be searching for the rich stuff with these two incredible guests!Find Mark Marshall's Book here:https://www.amazon.ca/Goonies-Droids-...Visiting the Goonies Home in Astoria info:https://goonieshome.com/Follow @goonieshome ABY: 1985 Thursdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

  • #48
    August 14 · 2 hr 56 min

    Episode 48 - "Better Off Dead" with Troy Benjamin - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬

    Brandon and J Ryan are joined by author, producer, filmmaker, podcaster and self proclaimed nerd, Troy Benjamin (The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History) to dominate K-12 and eat some very mysterious (crawling) dinner made by mom! We are talking about the classic (??) 80's comedy starring John Cusack "Better Off Dead" full of wet socks, claymation, and lots of snowy mountains deep in the heart of Los AngelesCheck out Troy's other projects here:https://www.stillplayingwithtoys.net/ New Episodes Thursdays 6pmThoughts about the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future films? Drop them below or join LIVE on the show.

  • #47
    August 8 · 3 hr 58 min

    Episode 47 - "Blood Simple" with Dylan Coulter - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬

    This is one of the most important films of 1985, because it leads to the future career of the Coen Brothers. These two academy award winning brothers have gone on to make some of the most entertaining movies of the last 40 years... Fargo, No Country for Old Men, Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou and the criminally underrated Hudsucker Proxy.. heard of any these? Join Brandon, J Ryan and guest Dylan Coulter (one of Brandon's longest friends, and co-star of Brandon's own indie film Videotronyxz) as they discuss the first film made by the brothers Coen, and ultimately their career up until now. Original Fundraising Trailer (with Bruce Campbell): • Blood Simple - Fund-Raising Trailer Joel & Ethan Coen with Barry Sonnenfeld breakdown Blood Simple: • Barry Sonnenfeld & The Coen Brothers on BL... Videotronyxz Trailer (Brandon's Indie Film with Dylan)https://vimeo.com/338770754?fl=pl&fe=shABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

  • #46
    July 31 · 3 hr 47 min

    Episode 46 - "Transylvania 6-5000" with Chris Bergoch - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬

    Brandon and J Ryan, along with guest Chris Bergoch (Writer & Producer of The Florida Project, Tangerine, Red Rocket & Starlet) are making the call to Transylvania 6-5000. Will they find Frankenstein? or maybe the answer to where are all the theatrical release comedies went? (Shout out to The Napa Boys, David Wain and Nirvanna the Band) Find out in this very nerdy episode of A Blockbuster Year:1985! Who you gonna call? ... Transylvania 6-5000 of course!! Thoughts about the movie? Comments about the show? Suggestions for future films? Drop them below or join the LIVE chat!

  • #45
    July 24 · 2 hr 57 min

    Episode 45 - "Stephen King's Cat's Eye" with Yoko McCann - A Blockbuster Year: 1985

    Brandon, J Ryan and guest Yoko McCann ( ‪@YokoMcCann‬ ) let the cat out of the bag this week talking Stephen King's Cat's Eye (along with ever other actor in the world apparently!)This anthology movie was written by Stephen King specifically for Drew Barrymore and was based on two previously published short stories from his 1978 collection "Night Shift" and 1 original tale that lead to the film holding a Guinness World Record for a short period of time!Meowvelous!Thoughts about the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future films? Drop them below or join LIVE on the show.

  • #44
    July 21 · 3 hr 41 min

    Episode 44 - "Creature AKA The Titan Find" with Steve3 - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬

    In space, no one can tell you ripped off Alien Brandon and J Ryan are joined by Steve3 (‪@DL-44Network‬ ‪@GenerationX-WingPodcast‬ ) to discuss the forgotten classic "Creature" also known as "The Titan Find" a definative rip off of Ridley Scott's Alien (79) and precursor to Aliens (86), Prometheus (2012) and the rest of the Scott Alien franchiseFind "Creature" online or on Tubi https://tubitv.com/movies/100046828/c...Brandon highly recommends tracking down the Vinegar Syndrome Bluray release to see both cuts of the film!Director William Malone BTS footage: • TITAN FIND (CREATURE) RARE Behind the sce... ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

  • #42
    June 26 · 3 hr 19 min

    Episode 42 - "Godzilla 1985" with YHS on Monster Island Jacob Walsh & Jay Key - ABY:1985

    In 1984 Godzilla returned to Japan after almost 10 years and in 1985 Godzilla returned again in America with 30 minutes less footage, Steve Martin and an apparent sponsorship from Dr. PepperJoin Brandon, J Ryan and our Kaiju/ Godzilla experts Jacob Walsh & Jay Key from ‪@yhsonmonsterisland‬ Not only are they massive fans of the movies, they collect the toys, sell the toys and are even making their own toys now! (follow Okashii Station on instagram)Tonight we are stomping around Tokyo (and the pentagon) and talking all things Godzilla past and future!Get you Kaiju Collectibles here:https://www.tokutoytown.com/Find Jacob and Jay's new collectible shop here - Okashii Station:https://www.okashiistation.com/ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

  • #41
    June 17 · 2 hr 44 min

    Episode 41 - "Short Circuit 40th in Astoria, Oregon Re-Cap" - ABY: 1985 🎬

    Brandon and J spent the weekend in Astoria, Oregon for the Short Circuit 40th Anniversary along with many friendsJ was moderating guest panels and Brandon was visiting filming locations and antique malls, classic J Ryan and Brandon...No specific movie this week, just an event Re-cap covering Short Circuit 40th, The Goonies 41st, Kindergarten Cop 36th, and Free Willy 33rdDave Knights Robert Davi Impression: / 1jtqefqubc ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

  • #40
    June 1 · 3 hr 18 min

    Episode 40 - "The Jewel of the Nile" with Danny Botkin - ABY:1985 🎬

    Join Brandon, J Ryan and special guest Danny Botkin (Time Machine Builder) as they talk about the sequel to a Robert Zemeckis film, "Romancing The Stone" The 1984 stepping STONE to the #1 box office film of 1985... "Back To The Future"Yes, we are talking about "The Jewel of the Nile" which contractually brings back our 3 main stars, Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito making a film that is the prime example of the phrase "perhaps the real treasure is the friends we make along the way"Find Danny Botkin's work here:http://www.timemachinecar.com/Read about Dianne Thomas here:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/mo...ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

  • #39
    May 24 · 3 hr 26 min

    Episode 39 - "St. Elmo's Fire" with Scott On Tape - ABY:1985 🎬

    Brandon and J Ryan are lighting the fire with special guest ‪@SCOTTONTAPE‬ to talk the film that gave the world the "Brat Pack" moniker, St. Elmo's Fire We are 39 episodes and 4 months post Podcast University grads and some of us are thriving and some of us have one ear pierced and still love sitting on roofs.Read the New York Magazine Brat Pack article here:https://nymag.com/movies/features/49902/Scott On Tape St. Elmo's Fire Locations: • INSIDE The Real St. Elmo’s Fire Bar | St. ... Meet Ally Sheedy at Short Circuit 40th in Astoria:https://www.shortcircuit40.com/ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/film?

  • #38
    May 16 · 3 hr 32 min

    Episode 38 - "King Solomon's Mines" with Russell Treloar - ABY:1985 🎬

    Join Brandon, J Ryan and special guest Russell Treloar (@russell.trelaor) as they discuss Indiana Jones... I mean, Indiana Clones... or rather a film that is clearly inspired by the success of Indiana Jones. This week we are talking about Legendary Cannon Films very own "King Solomon's Mines" starring Richard Chamberlain, Sharron Stone and Indiana Jones alumni John Rhys-Davies!If Adventure had a Cousin... It would be Allan QuartermainFind Russell's Art here:https://www.russelltreloar.ca/ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/film?

  • #37
    May 8 · 2 hr 48 min

    Episode 37 - "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment" with Richard Bates - ABY:1985

    Brandon and J Ryan are joined by Richard Bates, owner of the actual Short Circuit House in Astoria, Oregon to talk all things Police Academy and Guttenberg.Richard is also organizing the Short Circuit 40th Anniversary weekend June 5-7th in Astoria (filming location of Short Circuit, The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy, TMNT 3 and more!) Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy (and Johnny 5) will be there, along with many other great guests from Short Circuit, The Goonies, Free Willy and Flight of the Navigator! Find tickets, guest lists, events and the schedule at the link below.https://www.shortcircuit40.com/ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/film?

  • #36
    April 30 · 2 hr 52 min

    Episode 36 - "Summer Rental" with Jaime Lipsky - A Blockbuster Year: 1985 🎬

    Brandon and J Ryan are taking a mandatory vacation along with guest Jaime Lipsky (Mythbusters Production Manager) down to beautiful Citrus Grove, Florida. Join us at 415 Beach Road to talk about one of our favourite people, John Candy. A Canadian icon, a kind man and hilarious and heart warming actor. BYOL**Bring Your Own LobsterJibe Ho!Hats Off Entertainment - John Candy • John Candy Content Almost Cult Classics - Summer Rental • Summer Rental (1985) | (Almost) Cult Classics Summer Rental Filming Locations - World of Micah • Summer Rental (1985) FILMING LOCATIONS | J... Brandon at Mythbusters: Behind The Myths Slow-Mo • 2013 Behind the Myths Tour - Abbotsford, B... St. Pete Karren Austin Interviewhttps://stpetecatalyst.com/vintage-st...Siskel interview with John Candy (1986)https://www.chicagotribune.com/1986/0...ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/film?

  • #34
    April 23 · 3 hr 8 min

    Episode 35 - "Weird Al Yankovic- The Compleat Al" with 80s Life AKA Kurt Crucial - ABY:1985 🎬

    Brandon and J Ryan get WEIRD with guest ‪@80sLife‬ AKA Kurt Crucial talking about the Showtime TV special "Weird Al Yankovic - The Compleat Al" The amazing and almost true life story of a rock and roll legend.We are covering all things "Weird" and all things "AL" and if you don't watch/listen to this episode it can lead to meteorological disturbances, and volcanic eruptions, causing the earth to fall out of its planetary orbit and plunge directly into the sun.Watch The Compleat Al here:https://archive.org/details/the-compl...The Compleat Al Filming Locations: • The Compleat Al Filming Locations - The We... UHF Filming Locations: • UHF Filming Locations - 35th Anniversary -... Weird Al Historical Locations: • Weird Al Yankovic Childhood Home & Bathroo... ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/film?

  • #34
    April 23 · 2 hr 47 min

    Episode 34 - "House (1985)" with Nerd Locations - ABY: 1985 🎬

    Tonight we are joined by our old friend Jaime Lipsky Garcia.How did these two meet? What was it like to produce the Mythbusters TV series or deal with the infamous cannonball incident? Where did she meet her husband? How overcoming tragedy led to a higher calling.. Why horses? Plus our purple-headed producer Arielle and YOU in the chat all night long.We THINK we solved the buffering issue. Have a comment for Jaime or a question about Mythbusters? Jump on LIVE.Thank you for being with us! ❤️#latenightplayset #talkshowpodcast

  • #33
    April 9 · 3 hr 32 min

    Episode 33 - "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" with Tanner Zipchen - ABY:1985 🎬

    Two men enter, then another man enters also, One man leaves... along with the other two men, but with lots of information related to "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" and the other films in the Mad Max franchiseJoin Brandon, J Ryan and guest Tanner Zipchen AKA Tanner Z for all you Canadian Movie Theatre lovers, as they discuss Thunderdomes, Wastelands, Madness and Airplanes!1985 French TV Behind The Scenes: • Making of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Siskel & Ebert - Red Sonja/BTTF/Silverado/Mad Max 3: • Siskel & Ebert (1985) - Red Sonja | Back t... ABY: 1985 LIVE every Wednesdays 6pm PSTThoughts on the movie?Comments about the show?Suggestions for future guests/films?

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