Let's Talk About Stuff!

On today's show, we discuss the lesser-known sequel to 1982's 'Poltergeist', POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE (1986)! We discuss the difference in quality between the original film and its sequel, the quality of visual effects, getting attacked by braces, the haunted tequila worm, H. R. Geiger's involvement, an odd idiom for sunshowers, the use of butterflies, and so much more! We also discuss 28 Years Later (2025), science's attempt to recreate mummy vocalizations*, and of course... CHRIS GAINES. *Check out the Mummy vocalization videos here: Real - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy36R3vmE2A Fake (but hilarious) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8qhrURrQbI ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! I’M GETTIN’ MUDDY JUST THINKING ABOUT IT.

If you play this podcast backwards it might summon demons but there is also a really nice recipe for bruschetta! Welcome to SPOOKY SEASON as we review THE GATE (1987)! Steven watched this way too young but it made an impact. Does it hold up for Brent and Steven in 2025? We also talk about VFX Artists React 102 on YouTube* where they discuss the awesome vfx of The Gate, Zodiac (Robert Graysmith novel), and Monster Island (2025)! *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fiom5oWIdw ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! KOOL-AID MAN OF DEATH.

LIVE FROM THE AMERICAN SOUTH, IT'S LET'S TALK ABOUT STUFF! Have you ever wondered if a TV show can have its own biopic? Well you're in luck, because we answer that very question as we discuss 2024's 'SATURDAY NIGHT'! We discuss the incredible cast, the claustrophobic cinematography, how the first episode of "Saturday Night" differs from SNL as we know it today, working in a creative capacity within the confines of a deadline, the differences between sketch comedy and a skit, and so much more! We also discuss SNL in general, including our first casts, the various Peacock documentaries for the 50th Anniversary, dinosaur animal crackers, nonpareils, and so much more! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! YES’M, MISS’M, I SN-JIZZUM.

Today is the continuation of Episode 421 with Steven’s favorite band THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT for 2015’s ’Songs of God and Whiskey’! This awesome rock band with orchestral elements and poetic lyrics rolled up their sleeves, stripped back the layers, and gave us a second, more acoustic record as a surprise addition to the release of ‘Dope Machines’ because they’re just that kind and cool and we are so excited to review it. ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! HELL YEAH. FUCK YEAH. HELL AND FUCK YEAH.

Today we review the fourth studio album from Steven’s favorite band THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT, 2015’s ’Dope Machines’! This amazing rock band with orchestral elements and poetic lyrics opened themselves up to new adventures with the synth-heavy new album and we enjoy a deep dive into the music and meaning. Come back on Friday for PART 2 of this episode where we review THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT’s fifth studio album ‘Songs of God and Whiskey’ which was released as a secret second new album along with ‘Dope Machines’ back in 2015! This is a more stripped back record and equally as interesting. ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! YO QUIERO XENOMORPH.

For Episode 420 we honor the original best buds with the hilarious UP IN SMOKE (1978)! We talk about drum ninjas, green cars, and some other stuff we can’t remember now. You just have to listen to find out! We also talk about this awesome stuff: The Hives in concert, R.I.P.D. (2013), Eerie International’s 420th podcast episode, Fixed (2025 Netflix), and Jaws 3D (50th Anniversary)! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! I HAVE A FOOT PLUS THREE TOES IN THE GRAVE.

On today's show, we discuss the 2003 family-friendly comedy film, SCHOOL OF ROCK! We talk about Richard Linklater's approach in directing this movie, Jack Black's energetic performance, the amazing cast of kids, the music included in the movie, school uniforms, & so much more! We also discuss Twisted Metal (Peacock TV Series), The Cleansing Hour (2019 Shudder Original film), & the startling phenomenon know only as The Gen-Z Stare! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! PELVIS ANTENNA.

Today we crack up and catch up on a truly random assortment of pop culture: Thunderbolts* (2025), Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), Detroiters (TV series), Adolescence (Netflix), Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025), High Fidelity (novel by Nick Hornby), High Fidelity (2000), The Holdovers (2023), Woman of the Hour (2024 Netflix), and Civil War (2024)! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! WELCOME TO THE MANOSPHLAT.

Join us today as we wind down our Summer Cinema Series by discussing the 2018 horror film, SUMMER OF 84! It's a conversation of opposing opinions as we talk about the various characters, the clues to the killer's identity, whether or not subverting expectations would have been a better direction to go, and the joys of looking something up using microfiche. We also talk about Snack Shack (2024), The hunting Wives (Netflix), summertime jack o'lanterns, and more! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! IT’S LIKE A COLON AS A HAT.

Are you ready for the summer? Are you ready for a good time? Sorry of the delay but we finally get back to the summer camp vibes with MEATBALLS (1979), the fun and inspirational prototypical camp movie! We are joined by Eric Bookout, author of the recently released book MANKILLER - a story told across the past and present day involving Native American lore, the woods, and full moons around Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also discuss the new Zach Cregger film WEAPONS (No Spoilers - It is best to see this movie with as little info as possible and we only briefly give our opinions while keeping its secrets). MANKILLER Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Mankiller-Eric-Bookout/dp/B0FHMCZHY2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ECE3G5SGZXTI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1QG8S-lRXsOfnLqEqOobBA.ZYA3VHLrwgpFKbar10fKCuZJAx7j_bMlBedWF-MMXI8&dib_tag=se&keywords=mankiller+eric+bookout&qid=1755471577&sprefix=mankiller+eric+bookout%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1 Instagram @ericbookout https://www.instagram.com/ericbookout/ ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! THEY ALREADY GOT TOOK-TED.

Here’s thumpthin': Today we get caught up on some recent pop culture we’ve consumed, including, Squid Game Sn 3 (Netflix), Archie Meets Jay & Silent Bob (comic), and Monster Island (2025)!* *Now Listener, you might be wondering why there are only three topics within this one-hour and twenty-eight minute runtime, and the answer WILL NOT surprise you: Tangents. We explore many. (It’s more of a feature than a bug, we promise.) It’s another ultra silly episode from your favorite LTAS hosts, Yung Yella & GRAYjuus! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! WELCOME TO JAY-KASS.

Join us today as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ‘JAWS'* by discussing it’s sequel, 1978’s JAWS 2! We delve into the slasher-esque feel of the film, Roy Scheider's quality performance despite not wanting to do the film, director Jeannot Szwarc's approach to directing the sequel to the first blockbuster film, murky water, "Brucette" the shark, the bullet-making scene, Chief Brody's 'Flat Shark Theory', Jaws fighting a helicopter, and of course... CLASPERS. We also talk about: Better Off Dead (1985), Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025 documentary), water skiing, Omegle, the recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan, all-terrain beach chairs, Greta the Gremlin, & so much more! *Check out Episode 107 of LTAS for our discussion on the original 1975 film 'JAWS': https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-stuff/id1267597930?i=1000447325923 ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! THE SYSTEM FUCKED BACK.

We keep the good summer times comin’ with the weird but delightful ONE CRAZY SUMMER (1986)! We talk about classic 80’s teen movie tropes, the love (or hate) for Bobcat Goldthwait, classic summer foods and more! 

We also talk about Friendship (2025) and Superman (2025)! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! A DRINK YOU CAN CHEW.

Our summer movie series continues as we discuss the 1989 hit comedy, WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S! We discuss the zaniness of the plot, how realistic the Bernie corpse looked during the stunts, the rooftop beach scene, lighthouses, the sequel's animated opening sequence, foot fondling, and much more! We also talk about: Séance on a Wet Afternoon (opera), Superman (2025), and our experience finally gaining access to the FuboTV streaming platform. ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! FUBO? MORE LIKE FUBAR…

We continue with our summer movie series as we discuss the seminal teen hangout movie DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993)! We talk about the amazing cast and soundtrack, the poetic writer/director Richard Linklater, and the greatest hangout vibe ever created on film! We also talk about Liquid Death Deathberry Inferno, Predator: Killer of Killers (2025), ‘Alright Alright Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused’ by Melissa Maerz, Richard Linklater’s 2005 remake Bad New Bears, the cartoon muscle car-loving Rat Fink, petting zoo animal upgrades, and the fact that we are now closer to year 2050 than 2000! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! PEOPLE DON’T ALWAYS BE TRUTHFUL.

On today's show, we kickoff a month-long theme of Summer-related film beginning with the lesser-known 1987 film, SUMMER SCHOOL! We discuss the various characters of the film, the fun way that horror is incorporated into the plot, whether or not the dog from the movie poster actually wears sunglasses in the movie, and more! We also discuss Summer School Teachers (1974), Mission: IMPOSSIBLE 1-8 (film series), locker decorations, and how our alcohol consumption has changed with age. FUN! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! DID WE DID IT?

Today we finish JuneToons with the weirdly charming, violently alarming TV show CHAINSAW MAN (2022)! We also talk about Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025), turtles eating strawberries, Gatorade’s best flavors, Sour Patch Kids Fruits Mix, the secret origins of the movie Meet the Parents (2000), Steven gets Stream Curious about anime, and Brent eyes a big boy smash cake in his future! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! BROWN EYE OF THE TIGER.

JuneToons continues as we discuss Miyazaki's secretive 2023 film, THE BOY AND THE HERON! We discuss the cast, the plot, the gorgeous animation, and so much more in this SPOILER-filled episode! We also talk about: Eerie International's 450th episode (podcast), The Second Civil War (1997), Ninja Scroll (1993), Gargoyles #1 Facsimilie Edition (comic), celebrating Friday the 13th, a Mark Twain devil character, & more! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! ANY WART IN A STORM, AMIRITE?!

Today we continue JuneToons, our month-long celebration of animated movies & TV shows, with the amazing TV show GARGOYLES (1994)! We talk about the opening 5 episodes, known as “The Awakening”. We also discuss dogs going grocery shopping, Invincible seasons 2 & 3 (Prime Video), horse strippers, Snack Shack (2024), and boudin balls plus our new musical Frog Leg Grease! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoun…si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! GOTTA JACK FAST.

On today's show, we kick-off JuneToons, a month-long celebration of animated movies & TV shows! Despite this, we somehow begin the month talking about what seems to be a mostly live-action film, 2022's CHIP 'N DALE RESCUE RANGERS! We discuss our experience with the original Rescue Rangers TV show, the meta-narrative of the film, the incredible voice cast, the huge amount of cameos, "Ugly Sonic", and so much more! We also talk about: Our appearance on Mind Grenade (Episode 383)*, Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010), Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life (HBO comedy special), God's depiction in long-running animated TV shows, and more! *To check out Steven & Brent's appearance on Mind Grenade Ep. 383, go here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mgmg-may-2025/id884031894?i=1000710422769 ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! I'LL JUST TURN THIS INTO A BEANBAG.