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Episode 78: Heidi Honeycutt

Bill speaks to author, film historian and film programmer Heidi Honeycutt about her various creative endeavors, from writing freelance film journalism and creating websites like Pretty Scary to acting in independent films, co-founding film festivals like Viscera and Etheria, writing the book I SPIT ON YOUR CELLULOID - THE HISTORY OF WOMAN DIRECTING HORROR MOVIES, and contributing extras to boutique Blu-Ray releases. Topics include: Lela Swift, Kier-La Janisse, THE HOWLING, interview and research techniques, Anna Biller, the Wench Film Festival, Jim Van Bebber, nepotism in Hollywood, Astrid Frank's RED, Elvira, the "Rack Focus" series at the American Cinematheque, MGM musicals, BRIDES OF HORROR, lax television censorship practices in California, Stephanie Rothman, and the pros and cons of artificial intelligence. Visit Heidi Honeycutt's website: https://heidihoneycutt.com/ [https://heidihoneycutt.com/] Visit the Etheria Film Festival website: https://www.etheriafilmnight.com/ [https://www.etheriafilmnight.com/] Visit the Wench Film Festival: https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/ [https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/] Watch Heidi Honeycutt's film WRETCHED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwZ8-3qgyU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwZ8-3qgyU] Watch Heidi Honeycutt on Trailers From Hell: https://trailersfromhell.com/gurus/honeycutt-heidi/#google_vignette [https://trailersfromhell.com/gurus/honeycutt-heidi/#google_vignette] Listen to Heidi Honeycutt on Mystic Party: https://shows.acast.com/59ee7d40f8387c75588e590e/episodes/59ee837b5d6ff59869bbeb74? [https://shows.acast.com/59ee7d40f8387c75588e590e/episodes/59ee837b5d6ff59869bbeb74] Watch HER HORROR LEGACY: A DISCUSSION ON WOMEN DIRECTING HORROR MOVIES - Fantasia Film Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwqj1aRSqGk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwqj1aRSqGk] Preorder THE STUPEFYING SIREN TALES OF PAMELA SUTCH: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-stupefying-siren-tales-of-pamela-sutch [https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-stupefying-siren-tales-of-pamela-sutch] Buy SHORT SHARP SHOCKS Volume 4 Blu-Ray (Region B): https://diabolikdvd.com/product/v4-short-sharp-shocks-v4-bfi-flipside-2-disc-blu-ray-region-b-preorder/ [https://diabolikdvd.com/product/v4-short-sharp-shocks-v4-bfi-flipside-2-disc-blu-ray-region-b-preorder/] Buy CHERRY 2000: https://kinolorber.com/product/cherry-2000-special-edition [https://kinolorber.com/product/cherry-2000-special-edition] Buy DAN CURTIS' LATE NIGHT MYSTERIES: https://kinolorber.com/product/dan-curtis-late-night-mysteries [https://kinolorber.com/product/dan-curtis-late-night-mysteries] Buy 3 x TEUVO TULIO - 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition from Deaf Crocodile: https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r [https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r] Buy HOLLYWOOD 90028: https://shop.grindhousereleasing.com/products/hollywood-90028-1973-3-disc-2-blu-ray-cd-soundtrack-set [https://shop.grindhousereleasing.com/products/hollywood-90028-1973-3-disc-2-blu-ray-cd-soundtrack-set]

Episode 77: Jimmy McDonough

Bill speaks to author and film/music historian Jimmy McDonough about his work, including his latest biography, GARY STEWART: I AM FROM THE HONKY TONKS. Topics include: Andy Milligan and THE GHASTLY ONE, Teuvo Tulio, WHISPERS FROM SPACE, June Ormond, visiting the places where an interview subject lived, Jack Nitzsche and upcoming projects. Visit Jimmy McDonough's official site: https://www.jimmymcdonough.com/ [https://www.jimmymcdonough.com/] Buy GARY STEWART: I AM FROM THE HONKY TONKS: https://www.wolfandsalmon.com/product-page/gary-stewart-i-am-from-the-honky-tonks [https://www.wolfandsalmon.com/product-page/gary-stewart-i-am-from-the-honky-tonks] Buy THE EXOTIC ONES: Slipcased Collector's Edition, which includes the exclusive bonus book on Georgette Dante, THE MOST EXOTIC ONE: https://www.fabpress.com/the-exotic-ones-slipcased-hardcover.html [https://www.fabpress.com/the-exotic-ones-slipcased-hardcover.html] Buy THE GHASTLY ONE: https://www.fabpress.com/the-ghastly-one-paperback.html [https://www.fabpress.com/the-ghastly-one-paperback.html] Read BE WILD, NOT EVIL: THE LINK WRAY STORY https://www.furious.com/perfect/linkwray.html [https://www.furious.com/perfect/linkwray.html] Read ALL THE WAY WITH JIMMY SCOTT: FOR WHATEVER REASON https://www.villagevoice.com/all-the-way-with-jimmy-scott/ [https://www.villagevoice.com/all-the-way-with-jimmy-scott/] Read HOT-BLOODED: THE DAMES OF DALE BERRY: https://bynwr.com/posts/the-dames-of-dale-berry-part-1 [https://bynwr.com/posts/the-dames-of-dale-berry-part-1] Listen to The Projection Booth episode on the FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL!: https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2017/01/episode-304-faster-pussycat-kill-kill.html [https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2017/01/episode-304-faster-pussycat-kill-kill.html] Listen to the The Projection Booth's Special Report: Jimmy McDonough on The Exotic Ones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvBqk2E5KfA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvBqk2E5KfA] Read Mike McPadden's interview with Jimmy McDonough for Diabolique: https://diaboliquemagazine.com/the-ghastly-one-is-coming-bynwr-is-here-an-interview-with-jimmy-mcdonough-biographer-andy-milligan-and-co-conspirator-of-nicolas-winding-refn/ [https://diaboliquemagazine.com/the-ghastly-one-is-coming-bynwr-is-here-an-interview-with-jimmy-mcdonough-biographer-andy-milligan-and-co-conspirator-of-nicolas-winding-refn/] Read SLEAZE, SMUT, AND TIMES SQUARE: OUTLAW BIOGRAPHER JIMMY MCDONOUGH ON '80s DRUG CULTURE: https://merryjane.com/culture/outlaw-biographer-jimmy-mcdonough-on-80s-drug-culture-the-ghastly-one/ [https://merryjane.com/culture/outlaw-biographer-jimmy-mcdonough-on-80s-drug-culture-the-ghastly-one/] Buy 3 x TEUVO TULIO - 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition from Deaf Crocodile: https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r [https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r] Buy GUTTER AUTEUR: THE LOST LEGACY OF ANDY MILLIGAN from Severin Films: https://severinfilms.com/collections/pre-order/products/gutter-auteur-the-lost-legacy-of-andy-milligan-3-disc-blu-ray-box-set [https://severinfilms.com/collections/pre-order/products/gutter-auteur-the-lost-legacy-of-andy-milligan-3-disc-blu-ray-box-set]

Episode 76: "42nd Street Pete" Chiarella

Bill speaks to author and film historian "42nd Street Pete" Chiarella about his various endeavors, from selling 8mm loops and managing Past Midnight Video to working security at horror conventions, hosting radio and YouTube shows, publishing magazines like Grindhouse Resurrection and writing books like A WHOLE BAG OF CRAZY. Topics include: Sid Haig, Something Weird Video, movie theatre riots, Sage Stallone and Grindhouse Releasing, Gary Klar, Screw Magazine, Sam Peckinpah, Pete's appearances in the documentaries UNCONVENTIONAL and 42nd STREET MEMORIES, Vanessa Del Rio, managing a drive-in in 1973, Lee Van Cleef, the changing nature of horror conventions, THE DEATH COLLECTOR, Gary Kent, snuff movies and giving to charities. Visit Pete Chiarella's website: https://www.42ndstreetpete.net/ [https://www.42ndstreetpete.net/] Watch UnConventional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVC-QzMwW4k [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVC-QzMwW4k] Watch 42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street: https://tubitv.com/movies/616810/42nd-street-memories [https://tubitv.com/movies/616810/42nd-street-memories] Watch The Strange And Terrible Saga Of New York City Liquidators,inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaB0lpx7DqM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaB0lpx7DqM] Subscribe to the 42nd Street Pete YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@42ndStPetesGrindhousePurgatory [https://www.youtube.com/@42ndStPetesGrindhousePurgatory] Listen to 42nd Street Pete on the Hellbent For Horror podcast: https://hellbentforhorror.com/podcast-episodes/2017/11/19/episode-060-slave-to-the-grindhouse-with-42nd-street-pete-chiarella [https://hellbentforhorror.com/podcast-episodes/2017/11/19/episode-060-slave-to-the-grindhouse-with-42nd-street-pete-chiarella] Buy Blue Book #1 from Something Weird Video: https://somethingweird.com/products/bucky-beavers-blue-book-1 [https://somethingweird.com/products/bucky-beavers-blue-book-1] Buy DVDs and Blu-Rays from Alternative Cinema: https://alternativecinema.com/ [https://alternativecinema.com/] Buy PIECES from Grindhouse Releasing: https://shop.grindhousereleasing.com/products/pieces-1983-2-blu-rays-cd-combo?_pos=1&_sid=7a16fbb9a&_ss=r [https://shop.grindhousereleasing.com/products/pieces-1983-2-blu-rays-cd-combo?_pos=1&_sid=7a16fbb9a&_ss=r]

Episode 75: Brandon Upson

Bill speaks to Vinegar Syndrome's film scanning technician and restoration artist Brandon Upson about his various pursuits, from working on film and television productions to overseeing the new Iconoscope sub-label. Topics include: DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK, The Archive, made-for-TV movies, THE FIREWORKS WOMAN, Hollywood Home Video, THE NAVIGATOR, Bill Morrison and watching THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE with his grandmother. Visit the Vinegar Syndrome site: https://vinegarsyndrome.com [https://vinegarsyndrome.com/] Buy home video releases from Iconoscope: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/iconoscope [https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/iconoscope] Watch Brandon Upson on Just The Discs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPizGTSpgD8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPizGTSpgD8] Listen to Brandon Upson on the Punk Vacation podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-subscriber-week-with-brandon-upson--69359161 [https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-subscriber-week-with-brandon-upson--69359161] Read Adrianna Gober's interview with Brandon Upson and James Neurath on The Archive: https://cinepunx.com/mining-the-archive-exploring-vinegar-syndromes-new-brick-and-mortar-store-interview-with-brandon-upson-and-james-neurath-of-vinegar-syndrome/ [https://cinepunx.com/mining-the-archive-exploring-vinegar-syndromes-new-brick-and-mortar-store-interview-with-brandon-upson-and-james-neurath-of-vinegar-syndrome/] Watch the Black Maria Film Collective interview with Brandon Upson: https://www.blackmariafc.com/post/brandon-upson-vinegar-syndrome [https://www.blackmariafc.com/post/brandon-upson-vinegar-syndrome]

Episode 74: Ryan Verrill

Bill speaks to Ryan Verrill about his many creative endeavors, from creating The Disc-Connected podcast/YouTube channel and The Physical Media Advocate zine to producing Blu-Ray special features and hosting a podcast network with Someone's Favorite Productions and launching Antenna, a new film distribution company. Topics include: Booking punk shows, producing accessible home video extras, LOVE BROOKLYN, Deaf Crocodile, moderating Facebook groups, The Sin Syndicate and developing public speaking skills through hosting pub trivia. Subscribe to The Disc-Connected YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiscConnected [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiscConnected] Visit the Someone's Favorite Productions website: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/ [https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/] Support The Disc-Connected on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DiscConnected [https://www.patreon.com/cw/DiscConnected] Vote for the Shelf Shock 2025 Disc Awards: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/QHMfG0JP/i/6746278/q/14397430 [https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/QHMfG0JP/i/6746278/q/14397430] Hear Ryan Verrill and Brian Tallerico talk about the films of Michael Mann on Director's Club: https://directorsclub.substack.com/p/michaelmann2 [https://directorsclub.substack.com/p/michaelmann2] Visit the Deaf Crocodile website: https://deafcrocodile.com/ [https://deafcrocodile.com/] Follow Antenna Releasing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antennareleasing/ [https://www.instagram.com/antennareleasing/] Visit the Antenna Releasing site: https://www.antennareleasing.com/ [https://www.antennareleasing.com/] Watch Ryan Verrill on Split Your Head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fDLXc1b-gg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fDLXc1b-gg]