The Launchpad Podcast

In a particularly derailed episode The Rocketeers discuss some classic film noir entries and Aaron describes the moment he realized the appeal of Prince.

Glossing over giant worms as a giant lizard wins an Oscar. The Rocketeers talk zombies and bank robberies and leprechauns and samurai. Grab a cup of blue milk (not the kind you think!) and get in the van.

Way off track talking Miniforce Super Dino Power and When Evil Lurks. Its brutal!

Remember your childhood crush? The butterflies. The anticipation. The fur?! The Rocketeers bare their souls and talk about their first and weirdest crushes! Cartoon mothers lock up your daughters!

What happens after your favorite movie ends? As the credits roll and you reflect on what you’ve just seen… BAM! More movie? Today we talk post-credit scenes with a bad MF-er!

New year, new episode! The Rocketeers are back, but what have they been up to? Killer Christmases, classic thrillers and… French-kissing plumbing?! Sit back with your favorite ___(noun)___ and catch up with the handsome boys!

Fa-la-la-la-launchpad la-la-la-Launchpad! We break out an oldie but a goodie and dive into the TRUE meaning of Christmas songs.

One of the oddly specific sub-genres of horror is "killer children's restaurant animatronics" Bannana Splits, Willies Wonderland, Five Nights at Freddy's all these movies stem from the same idea. What if the Rock-afire Explosion band came to life and attacked kids? Charles Entertainment Cheese knows that would be bad for business.

Vader and Son Artist Jeff Brown talks with us about his Vader and Son series and getting to lampoon the galaxy far far away. Check out more of Jeff's stuff here: https://jeffreybrowncomics.com/

The ladies are in the Launchpad! Our Wives, Kate and Amanda, join us for a chat about Halloween III.

Today the Rocketeers decide: did “Evil Dead Rise?” Did the handsome boys like this sick flick or did it make them dead by yawn?

You WANTED it, you got it: the Launchpad Podcast interviews J.G. Jones at San Diego Comic Con. We talk about his and Mark Millar’s violent action supervillain series and who should be cast to make it the movie we all want!

On this episode we cut into the Blade movies. Fanbase Press’ Bryant Dillon brings the silver stakes, Aaron’s holding the sword and Matt has… a baby hand?!

We kick it at the NECA booth with Blain Rodenbaugh and see all the sick figures coming out this year. Blain tells us what goes into designing a Ghostface figure. #neca #sdcc2023 #actionfigures #necafigure #scream #ghostface #launchpadpod #pulpculture

The newly appointed Punisher scribe David Pepose discusses ditching Frank Castle. #marvel #movies #launchpadpod #marvelcomics #thepunisher #davidpepose #comicbooks

The Rocketeers are back together again! Taking San Diego Comic Con by storm. We talk about all the awesome stuff we did and the amazing content we have lined up.

This week the Rocketeers wake up on a prison planet with an alien parasite in their bellies so they discuss the pretty bleak ending to an epic trilogy that is Alien 3.

This episode we get hyped for Barbenheimer, compare “popcorn movies” like “Eraser” to masterpieces like “Jaws,” revisit our high school reading list, and decide we’re not too old for s*%# like “Lethal Weapon.”

Ever see a FAKE movie IN a movie that you're watching?! On this episode the handsome boys dive into fake movies and tv shows so buckle up ya' filthy animals.

Do you still buy DVDs? We do and are gonna brag about it. Let’s talk our best and worst, and if we need new editions of Howard the Duck or the Godfather!

What’s the best super power to have? Flight? No. Talking to animals? Definitely not. Sketchiness? …Maybe. And what does this have to do with Fabio? Use your super hearing as the Rocketeers discuss super powers!

In space no one can hear you...Scream 7! This week the Rocketeers pitch their concept for taking the Scream franchise to the stars to none other than Roger L Jackson, the voice of Ghostface.

Ghostface takes Manhattan! Or at least one apartment building in Queens. The Rocketeers discuss the sixth film in the Scream horror franchise.

Today the Rocketeers talk about a bromance that *might* surpass theirs! “RRR,” an epic Indian film filled with action, love, and… piggyback rides!

This week we talk "The Shining" (in all forms)with comic legend Gregory Wright

Oscar winners and boring wars. Thrillers not even two Jake Gyllenhaals can make work. Spiders… all this and more on today’s episode!

We all know the greatest duo ever assembled is the Rocketeers of the Launchpad Podcast, but what are some other notable teams? The Handsome Boys talk about the greatest, coolest, tightest teams, and… swashbuckling?

Oh this episode the Rocketeers get mental talking about 1988’s “The Brain.” Come for the tentacles of a murderous monster mind, stay for the digression about 80’s action movie stars!

This week The Rocketeers get weird with The Boxer's Omen (1983) a movie with so many maggots and finger puppets you may think we are tripping. Also Matt takes a trip to the Galaxy's Edge to build some lightsabers.

Brian Michael Bendis is in the Launchpad! Instead of trying to write a funny Bendis blurb all we can say is listen to this episode. It's not every day you get to talk to a comic book legend.

Violent Night… hoooooly crap! It's the bomb, alll is RIIIIGHT ON! (To the tune of Jingle Bells...or whatever.) The Rocketeers watched “Violent Night” and Santa was verrry good to them this year!

Ho-ho-HORROR! It’s that time of year when the Handsome Boys don their ugly sweaters and watch some Holiday horror movies, both good and bad! Robot Santas, murderous trees and… nut-cracking nutcrackers!

Not prepping for an episode can have pretty “barbaric” results! Handsome boys talk giant inbred creatures, tic tacs and TikTok! Follow them through a hidden basement door as they get Barbarian.

Only two things in life are certain - death and taxes - and taxes make crappy radio! The Rocketeers are joined by actor Michael Nathanson to talk impactful deaths on the screen and page, and hear about his upcoming podcast "Playing Dead" on the topic. "Playing Dead" drops Novemver 29th on all top podcatchers! Follow Michael Nathanson: Twitter: @m_nathanson1 Instagram: @michael_nathanson

We talk Halloween Ends and the Rocketeers have some (opposing) feelings about it! Put on your Shatner mask and listen to our review (or don’t... just show up for the last 7 minutes like Michael Myers).

Donning leather (or not…) the Rocketeers explore pleasure and pain as they grab their hooks and chains and rip open Hulu’s Hellraiser.

Were back to finish our discussion about the 2022 series Obi-Wan Kenobi. We get derailed however discussion the physics of snow speeders.

Late to the party as usual, the Rocketeers FINALLY get to talk about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series with their resident Star Wars expert Kyle Akahoshi.

Aaron watched "Spiderman: No Way Home" on a plane and got all fired up. The Rocketeers discuss the successes and failures of the last Tom Holland Spiderman movie.

Lyle Lyle Crocodile can EABOD, Ramon the Alligator is where it's at. The Rocketeers break down this 1908's creature feature.

If it bleeds we can kill it! This week we talk that new Predator movie: Prey!

We missed it. SDCC, the big nerd dance. Matt and Aaron lament missing out on the biggest week in nerd-dom, the grand return of San Diego Comic- Con. They also reminisce of Cons past.

Today the Roomies talk about the last Ninja Turtles story, and Matt helps Aaron with some crappy neighbors...Cowabunghole.

Have you ever had your SO asks you to watch something, and you think you're going to hate it, but then you actually dig it. Dolly Parton has that affect on people. WARNING: We may get a tinsy bit off topic. :P

In honor of Father's Day we chat about some of the best and worst Dads in pulpculture. It's a special episode of the LaunchDAD BOD Cast.

This week we get all broody and dark while dressing up as a bat to deliver sweet delicious justice. It's "The Batman" 2022.

This week the Rocketeers go to a broadway show, then they talk about all the movies they have been watching.

Do you like scary movies? Do you like the fifth film in a scary movie franchise? Today we talk Scream (2022) aka Scream 5!

The Rocketeers talk about the ridiculous 1985 film "The Last Dragon." It's awesome, wonderful, funny, cool, and absolutely terrible all at the same time.

This week The Rocketeers discuss a few "slashics" (slasher-classics) that kind of suck. Prom Night is just ok. Sorry.

Matt and Aaron discuss the 1986 slasher Majorettes, It's a terrible movie so obviously we had to over analyze it and go deep into this dumpster-fire.

Ever hear a song and it immediately reminds you of a film? Even though it wasn't written for that film. This week we talk notable needle drops.

We watched "The Book of Boba Fett", so we brought our Mandalor expert Kyle Akahoshi back to fill us in on all the lore! There better be a Rancor ride in the works at Disney, just sayin'!

We talk about Valentine's Day horror movies. The gold standard, My Bloody Valentine, its 2009 3D Remake, 2001's Valentine, and 2020's Cupid.

We dive into "Chucky" The TV Series. The latest installment of the most consistent horror franchise still running. Yeah we said that.

Talking about the polarizing film Malignant (2021). Is it so bad it's good? Is it actually good? Is it trying to be?

The Rocketeers go on a 90's kick. Hackers, Natural Born Killers, the Matrix; the 90's was an era of film that was a bit overlooked, not old enough to be analyzed or dared considered a classic but wild and fresh in its MTV approach to visuals and adaptation of the new technology of the world wide web. From the holiday vault.

It's the last episode of 2021! The Rocketeers talk about all the the things they were digging this past year. Mostly Amazon's Invincible...seriously go watch Invincible.

Could you do better than the main character in a movie? Would you be a better Luke Skywalker? This and other main character conundrums with Matt's Dad, Sean!

Talking Nightmare Theater 2 with creators Dave Schrader and Clay Adams! This horror anthology comic is still kicking on kickstarter, check it out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schraderopolis/nightmare-theater-2-revenge-of-the-horror-comic-anthology

Talking Dinosaurs Attack! with creator Gary Gerani, the gloriously gory trading card line from Topps. If you haven't seen these check them out here: https://www.bobheffner.com/dinosaursattack/

The Rocketeers get pumped talking about the latest installment into the Michael Meyers franchise, Halloween Kills! Aaron comes to the conclusion that you might not deserve anymore Halloween films.

Sandy King Carpenter, from Storm King Comics, talks to us about producing horror comics, writing horror for kids, and some of the movies that get her ready for Halloween!

Renowned comic book letterer Janice Chiang joins the rocketeer to talk about how all the words you read in a comic book get there. It is a fascinating chat with a fascinating person! She is probably most well known for creating the fiery lettering used for Ghostrider!

Welcome to the circus…of HORROR! The Rocketeers don the squeaky noses of terror, and talk about creepy clown movies! Hopefully McDonalds doesn’t sue. It’t a clown car full of laughs…and screams on this weeks episode!

We talk about a bunch of movies! Tenet, Gunpowder Milkshake, The Tomorrow War, Sweet Tooth, and more!

Aaron watched the Fear Street Trilogy. He breaks it down for Matt. Then things get completely derailed when ventriloquist dummies enter the conversation. Apologies to Jeff Dunham.

After Aaron reads The Department of Truth the Rocketeers don't know what's real anymore. Up is down, black is white, Oreos are good for you. We also talk about Star Wars, because we can't help ourselves.

Dave Gibbons sits down with Matt to chat about possibly the greatest crossover comic of all time, Batman vs Predator. Listen to Matt and Dave Gibbons, and Steve Prince on Fanbase Press' Fandoms Week panel! https://youtu.be/pQqGwsky_9M

Rylend Grant joins us to talk about Suicide Jockeys, his "bonkers tokusatsu joint." We talk about tokusatu as a genre and some of our favorite entries in these Japanese action shows.

Some kid's properties are one tweak away from a horror movie. Matt and Aaron take some classic kids stuff and twist it into a horrible nightmare of a movie pitch.

Want to know the best way to scare someone. All it takes is 3 simple words. We also talk about a bunch of movies. Mitchells Vs The Machines, Army of the Dead, and more!

Do you think you could take an elephant in a fight? With your bare hands? How about a Xenomorph? We get into the strangest matchup hypotheticals on this weeks episode.

We are back with more Gamera. That flying turtle has flown his way into our hearts...with awesome kaiju action! Matt and Aaron discuss Gamera 3: The Revenge of Iris, and Gamera: The Brave.

Test your might! It's time to talk MORTAL KAAAHMBAAAT!! The 2021 movie delivered on its R rated promise but how did it stack up to previous attempts to bring this video game legend to the big screen? Also we talk about Gamera!

We snuck into a super evil cooperation's robotics lab and are bringing you the craziest kaiju news you ever heard. It's our spoiler filled Godzilla Vs. Kong discussion.

Being trapped is the corner stone of many a suspenseful movie. The Rocketeers break down their favorite "trapped" movies...and "hip-hoperas."

Aaron, trapped in time, must fix the past in time for St. Patricks Day. We talk what our ideal Leprechaun movie would entail.

Matt finally watched The Invisible Man 2020. So decided to dive into the large catalogue of Invisible Man movies! From the 1933 Universal Monster's classic, through the VFX spectacle Hollow Man. Watch us on You Tube for the un-edited recording session.

Aaron convinces Matt to watch the trailer for Godzilla Vs Kong. Needless to say they get pumped beyond believe. Bring an extra pair of pants, the excitement is contagious. We also chat about "His House" and Matt's continuing obsession with Bruce Lee.

What makes a movie scene a masterpiece? The Rocketeers dive into their favorite movie scenes and try and define what takes a good scene to masterpiece status. Check us out on YOU Tube to watch todays episode unedited.

This week starts off a with a little turbulence that derails the whole show. Matt and Aaron imagine what caveman stand up comedy would be like and talk about Bruce Lee movies, 30 Coins, Warrior, Christmas Horror movies, Freaky and more.

Part Two of our Mandalorian season two deep dive. We got Kyle Akahoshi in The Launchpad as we go into the nitty gritty of the Disney Plus Star Wars show!

We do a deep dive into The Mandalorian Season 2 in a big two part episode. It wouldn't be a Mandalorian episode without our local Star Wars expert Kyle Akahoshi, he joins us to bring the deep lore and make sure we pronounce those names right.

The Rocketeers celebrate holiday specials with one of their own. Making up a few holiday specials they wish existed, while waiting for some special guests to arrive!

The Rocketeers talk about their favorite childhood Christmas movies. A Christmas Story, The Muppet Family Christmas, Some Rankin Bass weirdness and more.

David Willis and Jeff Kent, the team behind Cicada! join us to talk about their crazy creature feature and talk Christmas Movies. It's a Wonderful Life, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Christmas Vacation and more!

Matt and Aaron debrief after Thanksgiving. They talk Blood Rage, and 2020's Possessor and more!

After a brief hiatus The Rocketeers are back! They talk about parenthood and playing pranks on their children. We chat about the new 2020 Witches, as well as Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and Bad Ronald!

Matt is flying solo with this review of Amityville Island (2020). It only has 1.6 stars on IMDB so let Matt fill you in on this (ghost?)(Shark?)(Haunted house?) (Possession?) movie.

David Schrader and Clay Adams join Matt to talk about Nightmare Theater their horror anthology comic and their favorite horror movies!

We talk A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise with Caroushell director Steve Rudzinski. He made a movie about a killer Carousel unicorn, that became an instant Launchpad favorite. He loves the NOES franchise, so do we, its a perfect recipe for a great conversation about both! Check out Steve's other work at stevebuster.com

The highly anticipated, most requested, 2020 Halloween Movie List around. We give you the good the bad and the gooey to feast your eyes on this October! Check out Aaron McLane on Letterboxd for The Launchpad Podcast October 2020 Watchlist. https://boxd.it/8Ttdc

We talk about some favorite spooky franchises: Child's Play, and Hellraiser. We talk about The Lift, and Midsommar. It's a smorgasbord of movie talk.

Peter Murrieta joins us to talk about his new comic book Rafael Garcia: Henchman! We discuss what evil organization we would be in, and what our own henchmen look like when we finally made it to the top.

Ever see a product and wonder, "Who thought that was a good idea?" The Rocketeers imagine what the "pitch meeting" must have sounded like for some bizarre products and properties. Odd Star Wars toys, Rock Lords, A 7Up inspired video game, and more!

Aaron and Matt talk about some recent watches. Wishmaster, Hell Night, Bill and Ted Face the Music, and Twilight. Yeah that Twilight, we discuss the relationship red flags put up by the sparkle vampires.

The Rocketeers talk about their favorite board games from childhood. It's a trip down memory lane as we talk about Nightmare, 13 Dead End Drive, and get caught up in the Crossfire!

Death Becomes Her, Lord of Illusions, Mausoleum, Bloody Birthday, and Ninja III are the topic of discussion on this weeks episode of The Launchpad Podcast.