The Smooth Thrills Radio Hour

Episode 105: 80's Comedy Part 1: Savage Steve Holland

In this episode, the team looks back at the feature film career of the mighty Savage Steve Holland, with "Better Off Dead," "One Crazy Summer," and "How I Got Into College. Also up for debate, the strange trajectory of "Porky's" films, the relative merits of the "Police Academy" movies, and whether or not "Her Alibi" should get a blu-ray release.

Episode 104: Looking Back at: Fandango

The team looks back at one of the great movies to come out of Texas - Fandango.  We discuss why this epic road movie might have been overlooked over the years, the greatness of Judd Nelson, the importance of a good romp, and the majesty of Jaws 3D.

Episode 103: Salem's Lot and the Death of Small Town America

In this episode, the team examines the 1970s TV movie adaptation of Salem's Lot, how it compares to the novel, how it fits in with late 1970s television culture, and how David Soul and Fred Willard became a fashion icons (probably).

Episode 102: Cyberpunk 101: Hardware

In this episode, the team looks at what was once considered a "lost" gem of the cyberpunk movement, Richard Stanley's "Hardware."  We examine the movie in its cultural context, its use of cyberpunk tropes (that had only just been established), and debate whether robots can have "man butt."

Episode 101: The Summer of Werewolves

We look back at the extraordinary summer of 1981 and three important werewolf movies that shaped our culture for years to come - The Howling, Wolfen, and An American Werewolf in London.