Second Rate Film School

Before they made nothing but Scooby-Doo direct-to-streaming videos, Hanna-Barbera used to make a ton of content! Most of it was pretty bad, but there was a lot of great stuff too! Christmas specials included! So join us as we start our countdown of the Top Five Christmas specials brought to us by Hanna & Barbera! Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/ELCXLLZNY_Y

We're back with Producer, Writer and Voice actor Paul Rugg to talk about our favorite blue superhero: Freakazoid! In Part two we focus on specific episodes, changes to the show's second season, parodies of obscure B-Horror Movies, troubles with the network, the legacy of the show & of course Jack Valenti's cheeks! Did you miss part one? Check it out here: https://youtu.bhttps://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-65t3k-18e4121 Special thanks to our sponsor Anubis Markets. Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.bhttps://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-65t3k-18e4121

I'm freaking out! To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of my favorite shows I sat down with Paul Rugg, the Emmy Winning Producer, writer & voice of our favorite blue superhero: Freakazoid! So join us as we discuss the origins, evolution, production & humor of this cult classic 90s show! Special thanks to our sponsor Anubis Markets. Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/zvw2HznDvbk

Ah Halloween time! If you're like me and millions of other 90s-00s Kids you're likely to have many nostalgic memories of Nickelodeon this time of year! From the bumpers, to the specials and more: Nickelodeon did Halloween right! This marathon of our past videos also serves as a highlight of frequent guest star Director & Writer Peter Lauer! Peter wrote & directed the infamous "Banned" Nick Flick "Cry Baby Lane" & directed I think the best Halloween Nickelodeon Episode ever "Halloweenie"! So join Peter and a whole slate of special guests as we hear behind the scenes stories, & take a look at never before seen production materials!   Video Index: 0:00:00-0:01:43 - Witty Intro & new clips of Peter! 0:01:43-1:04:48 - Cry Baby Lane - Oral History: Part 1 - The making of/review of the Movie 1:04:48-1:36:23 - Cry Baby Lane - Oral History: Part 2 - Reaction/Banishment & Rediscovery 1:36:23-2:28:00 - Adventures of Pete & Pete "Halloweenie" Commentary Feat Series Creators 2:28:00-2:52:27 - Adventures of Pete & Pete "Halloweenie" Original Story Board Comparison 2:52:27-3:26:27 - Interview with Peter on his directing style, using original "Halloweenie" Production materials.   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/zvw2HznDvbk

The story of the Blair Witch didn't end with those three filmmakers in the woods... For the first time ever, the untold stories of the Legend of the Blair Witch has been revealed In 1991 a Wiccan Coven based in Baltimore was tasked with cleansing the evil forces haunting the woods of Burkittsville Maryland. Overly Cocky & underprepared, they’re about to find out who the woods belong to… Like the music in this? Check out Composer Denis Nadeau's Site & Soundcloud for more! https://www.denisnadeaucomposer.com https://soundcloud.com/dennado More Blair Witch Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deMjKV6i4Dx1RHSL7Yaqi2fG More Motion Comics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePCKBevuS9LnX_d6rsFK1v3 Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/-ceF8fY2O8Y

Journey back to the middle of Nowhere for the final part of our oral history for Courage the Cowardly Dog! Today we cover troubles with the network, recasting issues, the perfection of the series finale & the legacy of the show! Joining us again are Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein! So sit back and relax, as we close out this massive retrospective!   Full Retrospective Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deP2w3acuCc3NBaLM_eMDnmj Full Interviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deMzJXTUn7ioDgpxdneacD6y Marty's Socials: https://www.cameo.com/martygrabstein https://www.facebook.com/MartyGrabsteinCourage/ https://www.instagram.com/martygrabstein/?hl=en   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/2gKRf2WmX4c

In 1993 as The Simpsons were dominating Pop Culture, Bongo Comics launched "Simpsons Comics" bringing America's favorite Yellow Family to the comic book store! To help grow the new line, Bongo created several spin offs related to the world of "The Simpsons" & thus we were introduced to Bart Simpson’s Favorite Superhero: Radioactive Man!   In "Dr. Crab's Commie Comics" Radioactive man faces off against the evils of the comic industry! An insightful parody of the real life investigations into comics, you'll be laughing as you learn how ridiculous the concept was!   Check out the Further Adventures of Radioactive Man:    • Motion Comics     Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com   Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/-lMlHzUTaZ4?si=anSSjRWg2YPBpNCW

Welcome back to the middle of Nowhere for the second part of our oral history for Courage the Cowardly Dog! Today we cover fan favorite episodes like Freaky Fred, The Mask, Last of the Starmakers and more! Joining us again are Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein! So sit back and relax, and enjoy the making of these iconic episodes!   Full Retrospective Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deP2w3acuCc3NBaLM_eMDnmj   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com   Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/gBJVVgTkFRk

Friend of the show Peter Lauer returns, this time to discuss the process behind directing an episode of the Nickelodeon classic: 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete'. We discuss the crafting of the storyboards, multiple revisions, issues shooting, deleted subplots, and more!   Production Documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t3lOhec5c6a1XHqMOeL2NyGZK-nqtu4T?usp=share_link Storyboard Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/aVY57UIYWSo Halloweenie Commentary Track with the Crew - https://youtu.be/RLHptCOOtdY?si=samlwDbucdKrscf1 Cry Baby Lane: An Oral History - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deN7ZXjCXuiLDgV_Mc7WtXA5&si=LU6Vyp_YlhKpOLwS Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, our site & on Social Media   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/aVY57UIYWSo

Spooktober continues with friend of the show Lance Falk returning to do a commentary on his 2000 film Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders! So join us as we reminisce about this Scoobtastic classic with: Shaggy's first real love interest, hints for future Scooby Movies, hidden jokes revealed and more!   Previous Episode with Lance: https://youtu.be/dVBjf_JnTYw Scooby Related Content: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOr2zoMEAJnRTWQZ2NJTewU&si=wJL_56KDsEgouIoh   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media! YouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725?si=45EWUGXakz7NSv8o Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/97i27Aaw7mM

Come out to the middle of Nowhere as we discuss the history of Courage the Cowardly Dog in the first of a three part retrospective! Joining us is Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein!   Full Retrospective Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deP2w3acuCc3NBaLM_eMDnmj   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, PYOutube, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/9CCfO_QSNC4

Note: For the Full Motion Comic, visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9CCfO_QSNC4 In 1993 as The Simpsons were dominating Pop Culture, Bongo Comics launched "Simpsons Comics" bringing America's favorite Yellow Family to the comic book store! To help grow the new line, Bongo created several spin offs related to the world of "The Simpsons" & thus we were introduced to Bart Simpson’s Favorite Superhero: Radioactive Man! So after earning $100 from back breaking work for Mrs. Glick, I picked up this puppy from Android’s Dungeon! Ripping it out of its mylar to bring you the first full motion comic of the “Origin of Radioactive Man”! Stay tuned for the further Adventures of Radioactive Man & other great content!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725/channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/dVBjf_JnTYw

Like Zoinks! Today we are joined by the animation renascence man Lance Falk! Lance's nearly 40 years in the animation industry has spanned beloved franchises like Jonny Quest, the Flintstones, Swat Kats and of course Scooby-Doo! Join Lance and I as we discuss the making of the legendary late 90s- early 2000's Scooby-Doo Movies, animation greats and the evolution of America's favorite dog! Scooby-Doo Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOr2zoMEAJnRTWQZ2NJTewU Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

On October 9th 1994, Nickelodeon aired the Halloween Episode of their legendary series The Adventures of Pete & Pete: Halloweenie. Now 28 years later experience this Nick Classic with a brand new commentary track with Series' Creators Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi and returning Guest Stars Peter Lauer & John Inwood! From being chased out of the town they filmed in, crazy stunts, Iggy Pop and more, we cover it all!   If you enjoyed this, we think you may like these: Cry Baby Lane Retrospective: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deN7ZXjCXuiLDgV_Mc7WtXA5 Nickelodeon Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOTSR6cMPAJJ37V55YgWZOC Halloween Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePx9UV_RR817iQYqP6iToai Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Well the final episode of one of the greatest TV Shows has come and gone. What did we think? Well, I guess we kinda just gave it away. Opps. Either way listen as we discuss the finale of Better Call Saul, it's ranking in the Breaking Bad Universe & it's overall place in Television history! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Fresh off of marathoning every (ok almost) Batman movie, today we're discussing The Batman (2022)! We discuss this new interpretation of Batman from his more humble origins, the kickass Batmobile chase & the future of a possible franchise for this incarnation! Finally we debate it's overall standing with in the Pantheon of Batman movies! Previous Batman Episode: https://youtu.be/f15rSyjTIb0   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/eeCc77rl2XA

Join Jake & I as we discuss Scream (2022) and how it compares with the rest of the franchise! From pre-viewing predictions, to post viewing breakdown, reactions & hopes for future installments! Commentary Track for Scream (1996): https://youtu.be/AnXbW8hHYKY Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/fcAZzf1jgy0

To Sync: There will be a 10 second countdown to press play as the 20th Century Fox Logo fades in. Today we're back to commentate on the single most badass CHRISTMAS movie of all time: Die Hard! From it's novel origins, to it's ever growing number of sequels, we cover it all! Christmas Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePff8-QNfQpVcejJeGSbz_J Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com     Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/fcAZzf1jgy0

To Sync: There will be a 20 second countdown to press play as the North Pole Village fades in. Today I'm joined by Famaliar Faces Creator CR! We'll be covering the Rankin Bass Classic 'The Year Without a Santa Claus'! Join us as we discuss the iconic Miser Brothers Songs, the weird sequels and live action remake nobody remembers as well as the legacy of Rankin Bass & the world of Christmas specials as a whole! CR!'s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FamiliarFacesChannel Christmas Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePff8-QNfQpVcejJeGSbz_J Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com

Part One: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-369dv-11093d2   Today we wrap up our Oral History of Cry Baby Lane: The Movie too scary for Nickelodeon! Joining me again as my guests are Executive Producer, Writer & Director Peter Lauer, Executive Producer & Writer Bob Mittenthal & Director of Photography John Inwood! In this part we exam in the movie's banishment, rediscovery & legacy 21 years on! Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj1yMBGkGCZ_RZFA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com