Video Monsters

In-depth movie analysis podcast with hosts Nathan, Eric, and Dan where we take movies seriously, but we don't take ourselves seriously. Sponsored by Chattanooga Film Festival, and Central Cinema (Knoxville, TN)

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#470
August 28 · 2 hr 25 min
ep470: Final Destination Franchise
Work on your tan, grab your camera, and meet us at the rollercoaster because tonight’s episode is off the rails…. wait…umm…. things didn’t turn out so well with that last time…. Put on your ring, get a snack from the vending machine, and meet us at the skylight restaurant because tonight we’re serving up… uhhh… that didn’t actually work out any better….. Meet us at the racetrack….oh, absolutely not!! You know what, just lock everything away because apparently that’s the only possible option to get through tonight’s episode on the Final Destination franchise!! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#469
August 21 · 1 hr 5 min
ep469: Video Monsters Monster Video Store Weekend Playlist
While Eric’s away, Nathan and Dan will play… a bunch of hypothetical movies in their imaginary video store! Last year, the gang made a list of the first 50 titles they would add to their inventory if Video Monsters was an actual video store. On today’s episode, Nathan and Dan will take turns curating a playlist of movies they would have on during the store’s weekend operating hours, and any titles played that are not already on our shelves get added to the overall inventory. So rewind those overdue video tapes, grab your membership card, and leisurely peruse our catalog of titles as you check out what’s now playing on the Video Monsters Video Store Weekend Playlist! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#468
August 14 · 1 hr 58 min
ep468: Back to School Movie Madness
We've got our lunch all packed and our boots tied tight, but knowing us there WILL be a fight...about the eligibility of some of Nathan's picks in tonight's Back to School Movie Madness!! So grab your stylish new backpack, make sure your tablet is charged, and bring along an abacus just for the hell of it as we dive into tonight's episode with the same poise, grace, and precision as Thornton Melon doing a Triple Lindy (awkward at first, but undeniably impressive)! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#467
August 6 · 1 hr 55 min
ep467: Theme Park "Movie" Madness
Put on your sunscreen, make sure to eat a good breakfast, load up your fanny-pack, and let's get in the car because Nathan and Eric are taking you on a trip to the most wonderfully ridiculous place on Earth... a fantasy theme park composed entirely of movie-centric attractions!! In tonight's episode, the Video Monsters take a movie madness approach to designing a hypothetical theme park with attractions based on movies we love. Much like our fantasy video store, the fantasy theme park is sure to be revisited in future episodes - so let us know what movies you would like to see used as the basis of future attractions! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#466
June 20 · 2 hr 9 min
ep466: Sam Raimi - Ranking Mini Popcorn Punchout - Chattanooga Film Festival 2023
The Video Monsters are always excited to indulge in all things Chattanooga Film Festival, so now we share one of those indulgences with you... this Mini-Popcorn Punchout on the non-Marvel films of Sam Raimi, originally recorded as part of the lineup for Chattanooga Film Festival 2023. And much like the malevolent spirits in the Necronomicon, we simply couldn’t keep it contained any longer. So grab your boomstick, watch out for falling anvils, and meet us in Redemption before our simple plan to rank the films of Sam Raimi gets dragged to hell in this Mini-Popcorn Punchout! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#465
June 18 · 1 hr 41 min
ep465: Sin Eater - guest Corey Simpson
Special guest and occasional cohost Corey Simpson pulls double-duty in tonight’s episode as both cohost and guest to discuss his short film Sin Eater, followed by a mini Movie Madness of our recommendations of religious horror films to pair with Sin Eater. So light a candle, put on a bib, and be sure to ask for a second helping as we take a tasty bite out of Sin Eater!! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#464
May 20 · 1 hr 41 min
ep464: Lady Vengeance (2005)
Grab a plate of tofu, put on your black leather trenchcoat, and get close enough to hear our heartbeats as the Video Monsters kick off their second South Korean Cinema series with Lady Vengeance!! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#463
May 14 · 1 hr 36 min
ep463: South Korean Popcorn Punchout 2
The Video Monsters are taking another journey in the world of cinema to South Korea!! Using the movies selected in our South Korean Movie Madness 2 (episode 456), we'll be determining which three movies will be getting the full Video Monsters analysis. So grab some PEPPERMINT CANDY, round up the BALLERINA, THE VILLAINESS, LADY VENGEANCE, A TAXI DRIVER, and THE MAN FROM NOWHERE, and meet us at the ACACIA tree as we let our BURNING love for South Korean cinema run RAMPANT - and find out if we finally quench Dan's THIRST for covering THE WAILING - in tonight's South Korean Popcorn Punchout part 2!! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#462
May 12 · 1 hr 52 min
ep462: Modern History via Movies
After another unexpected hiatus, the Video Monsters are back!! After catching up on some of our viewings over the last few months, Nathan and Eric help Dan brainstorm the development of a modern history (post WWII) course taught through the language of cinema. So grab your textbook, make some popcorn, and take your seat because class is in session with the Video Monsters!! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#461
Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
ep461: Teagan and His Bros & Puppet Movie Madness - guest Ronald Short
The Video Monsters are here to serv(o) up another heart-felt episode - we don't want to string you along, so we'll go ahead and let the cat out of the bag. Very special guest Ronald Short joins the Video Monsters to discuss his new short, TEAGAN AND HIS BROS, as well as provide some puppet-centric recommendations in a round of movie madness. So grab some catnip, invite your crew, and be sure to grab some burgers on your way to tonight's episode on TEAGAN AND HIS BROS!! Teagan and His Bros is now live on Laugh After Dark TV! Follow SPI Productions at shortpicturesindependent.com to stay up to date on Teagan and all his hijinks! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#460
Dec 1, 2025 · 2 hr 4 min
ep460: Merry Chris-mas Holiday Spectadequate
The Video Monsters proudly present our 2025 CHRIS-mas Spect-adequate! The finest (as in the most "ok") holiday special around! This year we're gifting you a Monthly Movie Madness, where Nathan, Dan, and Eric take turns recommending one movie per day for the month of December. The movies we pick must involve the creative talents of people named Chris (or any variation thereof). But there's a twist! Once a Chris has been played, they're off the board for the rest of the month. Think of it like an advent calendar designed to bring you mas Chris for Christmas! So take a Walken with us as we Prattle on about all the lovely Chrises we Pine for this holiday season. We guarantee you'll get your Hemsworth with this year's CHRIS-mas Spect-adequate!! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#459
Nov 10, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
ep459: Hot Hot Hot Movie Madness
The Video Monsters pay tribute (sort of) to the late David Johansen (AKA Buster Poindexter) with a Hot Hot Hot Movie Madness recommending films that could be categorized under various definitions of the word “hot.” Can you tell this idea was a last-minute pivot when our original recording plans fell through? We had to ask ourselves: What to do on a night like this? Movies sweet, we can't resist We need a party theme A fundamental jam So we go re-cord-cord-cord Yeah, and dis-cuss-mov-ies That are hot, hot, hot Feeling hot, hot, hot, oh, Lord Now that that’s out of the way… grab some sunscreen and prepare to get sweaty as the Video Monsters recommend some movies that get us heated in tonight’s Hot Hot Hot Movie Madness!* *It's snowing (kinda...just flurries) in the south in early November, so the irony just couldn't be passed up to have today be the day we catch up on posting this episode recorded earlier in the summer. If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#458
Oct 29, 2025 · 2 hr 26 min
ep458: Striya (2025) & Folk Horror Movie Madness - special guest Paige Campbell
The Video Monsters are joined by very, very special guest Paige Campbell to discuss their short film (Striya), our love of the Chattanooga Film Festival, and some of our favorite folk horror movies to round out the spooky season. So light a candle, pick out a pumpkin, and embrace your inner monster as we head to the woods for our Folk Horror Movie Madness! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Find more information about them at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#457
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
ep457: LVCRFT & Gateway Horror Movie Madness - special guests DeepKutz & Lil Punkin
The Video Monsters are joined by very, very special guests Amanda (aka DeepKutz) and Evan (aka Lil Punkin) from LVCRFT to discuss spooky music and gateway horror movies in honor of LVCRFT's recently released 7th album: Kids. So grab your pumpkin spice, take a quick bite, and exercise your demons because its time to take it to the graveyard for a hauntingly good time with LVCRFT!! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#456
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 58 min
ep456: South Korean Movie Madness 2
Grab your passport and prepare yourselves for a trip to the land with Seoul (that’s what they call it, right?) as the Video Monsters head back for round two of South Korean cinema! Nathan and Dan will make ten picks each for themselves and for Eric in absentia to bring you our 30 recommendations in tonight’s South Korean Movie Madness! Remember that these 30 films will comprise the selection for our next Popcorn Punchout, where we pit the films against each other to determine which three movies we cover in full over the next few weeks! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#455
Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
ep455: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Grab your spray-on shoes, choke down a sardine with a side of chocolate snowballs, and fly down to Swallow Falls on your favorite ratbird because it’s time for the Video Monsters to translate their thoughts and rain some sunshine down on Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s 2009 animated epic, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#454
May 4, 2025 · 2 hr 43 min
ep454: Star Wars Mini-Ranking Popcorn Punchout
The Video Monsters have gone to the Jedi temple and sought out the holocron from the archives for tonight's episode: STAR WARS Mini-Popcorn Punchout - the first Mini-Popcorn Punchout that we recorded long ago as a test run to make sure the shorter format was feasible and could be done in a more reasonable amount of time than a full Punchout. And like all things STAR WARS these days… it went off without a hitch and not a single person got upset. So grab your power converters, cuddle up with your porg companion, and meet us at the Tosche Station because it’s time to duel over the fate of the STAR WARS film franchise in this mini-Popcorn Punchout! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#453
Mar 25, 2025 · 3 hr 15 min
ep453: Rainy Day Movie Madness
Dan is cashing in a rain check tonight, so Nathan and Eric are joined by filmmaker Robert Woods (AN IDEAL HOST) for an impromptu RAINY DAY MOVIE MADNESS where we each takes turns recommending our favorite movies to return to on a rainy day. So put away the umbrella, kick off your galoshes, and get cozy on the couch with your favorite snacks. We’re stuck inside today, so we might as well settle in for some comfort viewing with the Video Monsters’ RAINY DAY MOVIE MADNESS! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#452
Mar 18, 2025 · 2 hr 22 min
ep452: Overnight Inventory
The Video Monsters lean even further into their 90s video store vibe by discussing the first 50 titles that they would select if Video Monsters was an actual brick and mortar video store. So put the posters on the wall, assemble the cardboard standees, and turn on the neon sign for tonight's first installment of Overnight Inventory! If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
#451
Mar 3, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
ep451: The Ice Storm (1997)
Thanksgiving comes early (technically late.... very late, but we’re trying to avoid being in a negative zone) this year, so grab your car keys, put on your Nixon mask, and meet us at the train station because it’s time for the Video Monsters to weather Ang Lee’s THE ICE STORM (1997). If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons

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