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Author: Daniel Epler

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Welcome to Cobwebs! This is the podcast that dusts off Classic Cinema, Gothic Horror, and Cult Movies to see what they have to offer today. From Technicolor masterpieces to black & white B-movies, this is the place that loves vintage film.
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It's time for another blu-ray label spotlight! Daniel is joined by Matt Bledsoe (The Film Feast Podcast) and Anthony King (The Cult Movies Podcast) to each pick 4 blu-rays they love from Kino Lorber's Studio Classics series. With wacky comedies, meaningful dramas, frightening thrillers and more, it's a little bit of everything in this episode. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to give feedback and/or request an episode!   The Film Feast Podcast   The Cult Movies Podcast Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Cobwebs on Instagram: @cobwebspodcast Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Matt on Twitter: @mattbled87   Film Feast on Twitter: @filmfeastpod   Matt on Instagram: @filmfeast   Anthony on Twitter: @akdonelly   Cult Movies on Twitter: @cultmoviespod   www.cobwebspodcast.com
Saddle up! This week Daniel is joined by Preston Mitchell to discuss Jimmy Stewart's place in the Western genre, focusing on two classics. Destry Rides Again (1939) and The Naked Spur (1953). From light and charming, to dark and gritty, Stewart could do it all in a cowboy hat. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to say hi and let us know what you think of the movie! Preston on The Schlock and Awe Podcast   Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Preston on Twitter: @prestomit   Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler   Preston on Letterboxd: @presto_mitch www.cobwebspodcast.com
Happy Halfway-to-Halloween! For this special occasion, Daniel is joined by author and podcaster Hayden Gilbert to discuss Hammer's Scars of Dracula (1970), and get distracted by the Halloween franchise, horror novels, and whole lot more. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to say hi and let us know what you think of the movie!   The Film Feast Podcast   Hayden's short stories Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel  Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler   Hayden on Letterboxd: @haydengilbert www.cobwebspodcast.com
Daniel is joined by Kelsy Norman, host of the amazing podcast Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen, to discuss 3 obscure movies from the early years of McQueen's career. The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery (1959), Hell is for Heroes (1962), and Soldier in the Rain (1963). Kelsy is one of the true experts on this legendary movie star, and he has so much trivia and insight to offer here! Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the podcast, the movies, and Steve McQueen! Kelsy's Speeding Bullitt Podcast   Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Speeding Bullitt on Twitter: @UnsungHorrors   Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler www.cobwebspodcast.com
The episode is a DISASTER... movie podcast. For this action-packed movie discussion, Daniel is joined by Mark Wanner (Film Feast, Schlock and Awe) to celebrate the '70s Disaster genre, focused on The Towering Inferno (1974). Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to say hi and let us know what you think of the movie!   The Film Feast Podcast Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel  Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler   Mark on Twitter: @The_Shape14   Mark on Letterboxd: @m_wanner14 www.cobwebspodcast.com
McQueen wasn't just an action star! Daniel is joined by his wife Stefanie to talk about Steve McQueen's most prominent entry into the Romance genre, with a discussion on Love with the Proper Stranger (1963). They discuss McQueen's chemistry with Natalie Wood, how the film's most controversial elements have aged, and recommend other similar movies they love.  Content Warning: Due to the plot of the film, this podcast frequently includes discussion about abortion. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the movie and the podcast! Stef's Bookstagram: @stefs_books Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel  Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler   Stefanie on Twitter: @StefanieEpler www.cobwebspodcast.com
Time starts now! Daniel is joined by Erica (co-host of the Unsung Horrors podcast) to dig into two "car movies" from Steve McQueen: Bullitt (1968) and The Getaway (1972). Action-star McQueen is in full force with these films, and the hosts discuss car chases, explosions, shotguns, and beautiful turtleneck sweaters. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the podcast, the movies, and Steve McQueen! Erica's Unsung Horrors Podcast   Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Unsung Horrors: @UnsungHorrors   Erica on Twitter: @hexmassacre   Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler www.cobwebspodcast.com
All through the month of March we're doing our first actor-focused podcast series. Get ready for March McQueen Madness! To kick things off, Daniel is joined by Michael Scott (host of the Action for Everyone podcast) and Matt Bledsoe (host of the Film Feast podcast) to talk about McQueen's World War II action thriller, The Great Escape (1963). The boys discuss the film, its most intense moments, and recommend more movies they love from this cast. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the podcast, the movie, and Steve McQueen!     Action for Everyone   The Film Feast Podcast Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel  Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler Michael on Twitter: @hibachijustice   Adkins Undisputed on Twitter: @AdkinsPodcast   Matt on Twitter: @mattbled87   Film Feast on Twitter: @filmfeastpod   Matt on Instagram: @filmfeast www.cobwebspodcast.com
To close out our series on Romantic Comedies, Daniel is joined by Cris Hurtado to celebrate Billy Wilder's Some Like it Hot (1959). They discuss their love for Billy Wilder, the movie's biggest laughs, and what it's like to dress in drag. Nobody's perfect, but this movie might be. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the movie and/or the show!   Inside the Sequel Podcast Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Inside the Sequel on Twitter: @InsideSequel   Cris on Twitter: @HurTastic_Cris www.cobwebspodcast.com
Our series on rom-coms dives into the musical subgenre! This week Daniel is joined by writer/podcaster from F This Movie and genuine theatre-kid Robyn Buckley to discuss Guys and Dolls (1955). There's gonna be singing, dancing, craps game playing, but mostly discussion on how fun musicals are. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to say hi and let us know what you think of the movie! Robyn on F This Movie   Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Robyn on Twitter: @RobynsReviews   Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler www.cobwebspodcast.com
Happy 100 episodes of Cobwebs! To celebrate this milestone, we are kicking off a Valentines series on the Romantic Comedy genre. Daniel is joined by friend of the show Preston Mitchell to discuss The Lady Eve (1941), and the zany career of filmmaker Preston Sturges. But most importantly, we're telling you it's positively the same dame. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to say hi and let us know what you think of the movie! Preston on The Schlock and Awe Podcast   Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Preston on Twitter: @prestomit   Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler   Preston on Letterboxd: @presto_mitch www.cobwebspodcast.com
It's time to finish our wrap up of 2021! Daniel is again joined by Mitch Oliver and Cris Hurtado to finish their bracket of 2021 films, decide on the best movie of the year, and enjoy endless tangents along the way. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the movies and/or the show!   The Terror Table Podcast   Inside the Sequel Podcast Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    The Terror Table on Twitter: @theterrortable   Mitch on Twitter: @BlairMitch14   Inside the Sequel on Twitter: @InsideSequel   Cris on Twitter: @HurTastic_Cris www.cobwebspodcast.com
It's time to wrap up 2021! Daniel is joined by Mitch Oliver and Cris Hurtado to discuss the new Nightmare Alley, their favorite podcasts of the year, and work through a bracket of 2021 films. Enjoy Part 1, and check back next week for Part 2! Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the movies and/or the show!   The Terror Table Podcast   Inside the Sequel Podcast Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    The Terror Table on Twitter: @theterrortable   Mitch on Twitter: @BlairMitch14   Inside the Sequel on Twitter: @InsideSequel   Cris on Twitter: @HurTastic_Cris www.cobwebspodcast.com
Happy Holidays! Daniel is joined by Stefanie Epler and Lindsay Wilkins to collaborate on planning a 24-hour line-up of Christmas movies. From comedies to action to horror, we're talking all about the crazy genre of Christmas. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to say hi and let us know what you think of the movies! The Schlock and Awe Podcast   Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Lindsay on Twitter: @readandgeek   Stefanie on Twitter: @StefanieEpler www.cobwebspodcast.com
Daniel is joined by Brian Keiper (podcaster from Movies for Life) to get hyped up for the upcoming Guillermo del Toro remake by discussing the original Nightmare Alley from 1947. The conversation goes to Noir, religion, frightening circus history, and the likely domination of Spider-man at the box office. Enjoy the show, and (if you can) please support the upcoming remake at the theaters! Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to give feedback and let us know what you think of the movies! Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Cobwebs on Instagram: @cobwebspodcast Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Brian on Twitter: @BrianDKeiper Brian's Movies For Life Podcast   Brian's writing on Bloody Disgusting   Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler www.cobwebspodcast.com
James Bond makes his debut on Cobwebs! This week Daniel is joined by 007-superfan Mark Wanner to celebrate what may be the most underrated film in the franchise. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)! We've got all the time in the world to enjoy these movies, and we hope you enjoy a martini while you listen (please shake and do not stir). Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to say hi and let us know what you think of the movie!   The Film Feast Podcast Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel  Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler   Mark on Twitter: @The_Shape14   Mark on Letterboxd: @m_wanner14 www.cobwebspodcast.com
Like Father, Like Son. It's our October Finale! Daniel and Cris close out the Fly Friday series by discussing the final film in the franchise: The Fly II (1989)! Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the movie and/or the show!   Inside the Sequel Podcast Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Inside the Sequel on Twitter: @InsideSequel   Cris on Twitter: @HurTastic_Cris www.cobwebspodcast.com
Happy Halloween! To celebrate the greatest holiday, Daniel and Stefanie discuss five Halloween movies... that are not horror films. Yes, these movies exist! Listen up for comedy recommendations for the spooky season. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the movies, give feedback and/or request an episode! Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel  Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler   Stefanie on Twitter: @StefanieEpler The Schlock and Awe Podcast www.cobwebspodcast.com
Daniel and Cris dreamed they were men... and loved it. But now the dream is over. And the podcasters are awake. The is the big one! For this 4th entry in the Fly Friday series, Daniel & Cris are joined by the always amazing Carmelita Valdez to discuss David Cronenberg's The Fly (1986). And they are afraid. They are very afraid. Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to let us know what you think of the movie and/or the show!   Inside the Sequel Podcast Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Inside the Sequel on Twitter: @InsideSequel   Cris on Twitter: @HurTastic_Cris   Carmelita on Twitter: @CarmelitaSays   Carmelita on Letterboxd: @CarmelitaSays www.cobwebspodcast.com
Out Thrills Them All! This week, Daniel is joined again by Brian Keiper (writer from Bloody Disgusting and podcast co-host of Movies For Life) to discuss two very closely related pre-code Horror Films. Doctor X (1932) and Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), both directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Lionel Atwill and Fay Wray! Email the show at cobwebspodcast@gmail.com to give feedback and let us know what you think of the movies! Cobwebs on Twitter: @cobwebspod Cobwebs on Instagram: @cobwebspodcast Daniel on Twitter: @eplerdaniel    Brian on Twitter: @BrianDKeiper Brian's Movies For Life Podcast   Brian's writing on Bloody Disgusting   Daniel on Letterboxd: @Dan_Epler www.cobwebspodcast.com
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ElizaBeth Marshall-Smith

Bob's voice? Got you!! Aliyah's voice in 80s Dune🙄

Feb 6th
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Rhizome 68

Spain is not his home country. Mexico is. his political films in Spanish are set in Spain during the Spanish civil War.

Oct 26th
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ElizaBeth Marshall-Smith

awesome pod!!! wish it was more often 😀

Aug 17th
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