Episode 017 - Mecha-News

Here for your listening pleasure is episode 017!

We start off this episode with some discussion of some recently released movie trailers, Man of Steel, Star Trek into Darkness and Pacific Rim. We discuss why we are or aren't looking forward to these releases and how it might be setting the stage for the new Godzilla in 2014.

Speaking of Godzilla our movie for this episode is 1974's 

Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla. We talk about spinning cyborg heads and why King Seeser has to be the laziest monster ever...

Listen to the podcasty goodness here

Our film for next time is The Raven with Vincent Price, Peter Lorre and the one and only Boris Karloff!

Thoughts or comments? Email us at: secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

And be sure to listen to our sistercast Geeks Explain It All

Merry Christmas!

Episode 016 - The Wasp Woman

Well we are back again and this time around we go straight to the review!

Okay, I didn't have an interview lined up...

Stratosphear and I discuss the 1959 Roger Corman classic (?) The Wasp Woman starring Susan Cabot.

As is usually the case we go a bit off topic and some of the tangents include: Lyndsey Lohan, the Batman TV show, adaptions of Stephen King's work and 70's tv movies such as Trilogy of Terror. Amazingly enough (well to me anyway) they all fit into the topic. Yeah I'm amazed too but you can hear it here

Our movie for next time is a good one: Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla, the original!

Wanna weigh in? Want to be on the show? Email us at: secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

Be sure to listen to our sistercast at: Geeks Explain it All

Episode 015 - Hedorah with the News

After what seems like an eternity a new episode of Darkwind's Secret Lair appears out of nowhere!

Breaking with format a bit Stratosphear and I discuss some breaking news... well breaking at the time of recording anyway... Plus a shout out to the Cuyahoga Kaiju Club

After a brief musical interlude (Madame Pirahna II from King Kong Escapes we review Godzilla vs the Smog Monster and share some childhood memories in the process...

Get it here

Our film for next time will be The Wasp Woman

Into something cool you'd like to share? Wanna be a guest? Email us at:

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Be sure to listen to our sistercast Geeks Explain It All

Episode 014- Anime on Haunted Hill

Well folks the wait is over and the new episode is here at last!

Yes your Fearless Leader has recovered from the con crud and edited the latest episode!

First I start with an interview with Stephen Walker who made a fascinating documentary "Anime Forever"

During the course of watching it and talking with Stephen I realized just how much anime I have actually watched over the years...

New episode here

Next u on It Came From Beneath the Drive In Movie we discuss the Vincent Price film "House on Haunted Hill"

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and find our sistercast at: geeksexplainitall.blogspot.com

What's our movie for next time?

You'll just have to listen to find out...

Episode 013 - Private Kaiju

In this, the lucky 13th episode I am joined by Kevin as we discuss a somewhat serious subject:

Privacy in social media and how companies are reviewing the pages of prospective applicants. 

Next is a discussion of N C Soft and how they are shutting down City of Heroes and the community that has sprung up there.

"It Came From Beneath The Drive In Movie"

A discussion of the original Rodan movie from 1956.

Hard to believe its been 6 months since I started this but its been loads of fun and thank you to all of you out there for your support!

 Our movie for  next time is "The House on Haunted Hill" Starring Vincent Price

New episode here

feedback is welcome at: secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

visit our sistercast at: Geeks Explain it All

Until next time...

Be Good

Episode 012- Larpers Shouldnt Play With Dead Things

A wonderful barely edited extravaganza!!

I am joined by Jill for a discussion on larping. What is larping? Well you will just hace to listen to the episode to find out!

Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things is our film for this week and I was pleasantly surprised by how watchable it actually was!

Find out here

Our film for next time is:

Rodan

Comments can be left at: 

secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

The links mentioned in the show:

www.youtube.com/mysticrealmslarp

www.dariencity.com <--text based role play

www.facebook.com/mysticrealmsadventures

www.etsy.com/shop/studioalluvio

www.facebook.com/studio.alluvio

while you are at it check out our sistercast:

Geeks Explain It All 

Episode 011 - CF & DW: All Out Heroes Attack

Another episode in the can so to speak!

This week my guest is the one and only Crossfire the Crusader!

CF and I discuss his show Superhero Academy and I learn about his many personas such as Gilroy the Jester and Gizmoe plus how to get cheered for at a Ren Faire. Before we wrap it up there is a discussion about Secret Lairs and Crosscaves and he tells me about a prank he pulled on his listeners...

Get it here

"It Came From the Drive In Movie" this episode we review Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack!

Have D-Dub and Stratosphear lost their minds by reviewing a good movie for a change? Listen and decide for yourself!

As always feedback is welcome at: secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

Check out our  sister cast: Geeks explain it all  

And until next time...

Be Good

Episode 010 - Titanic Fiends (corrected)

What started out as a conversation about Vincent Price with Rebecca quickly hit a metaphorical iceberg. We veered into a discussion about the Titanic and theories about her sinking.We also get to hear Becky hum the Jeopardy theme as I check on my dog.

Fiend Without a Face is the movie we discuss in the "It Came from Beneath the Drive In Movie" segment. Stratosphear and I talk about how the Fiends are burned into our memories and why atomic energy in movies is different than real life. Find out here

As always questions, comments or show suggestions are welcome at: secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

While you are at it check out our sistercast at: geeksexplainitall.blogspot.com

Episode 010- Titanic Fiends

What started out as a conversation about Vincent Price with Rebecca quickly hit a metaphorical iceberg. We veered into a discussion about the Titanic and theories about her sinking.We also get to hear Becky hum the Jeopardy theme as I check on my dog.

Fiend Without a Face is the movie we discuss in the "It Came from Beneath the Drive In Movie" segment. Stratosphear and I talk about how the Fiends are burned into our memories and why atomic energy in movies is different than real life. Find out here

As always questions, comments or show suggestions are welcome at: secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

While you are at it check out our sistercast at: geeksexplainitall.blogspot.com

Episode 009 - Godzilla Raids the Zombies

Well here is yet another episode for your listening pleasure as I consult with world renowned zombie expert TJ who shares tips on how to survive the upcoming zombie apocalypse. You will get tips on what to take, where to go and why Walmart is the place to go...

It Came From Beneath the Drive In Movie features the second Godzilla piece of Cinemayhem, Godzilla Raids Again and why we are surprised they made more after this one...

Find it  here

Next episode we will be reviewing Fiend Without a Face so feel free to send us your thoughts at:

secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

Until next time...Be Good...

Episode 008 - Geoff at Horror High

On this episode of Darkwind's Secret Lair:

Part 2 of my conversation with Geoff as we discuss television shows, bad movies and con costuming among other subjects

In the "It Came From Beneath the Drive In Movie" segment Stratosphear and I discuss first our brand new rating system for these films, kill a little time and then finally get around to discussing this episode's gem: Horror High. I even announce our first contest! Anything to avoid talking about this movie...

Here is the episode

As always feedback is welcome at:

secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

While you are at it check out our other podcast, Geeks explain it all at:

geeksexplainitall.blogspot.com

Our movie for the next episode is Godzilla Raids Again so feel free to weigh in

and until next time...

Be Good...

Episode 007- Geoff meets the Gargantuas

In this episode Geoff and I start out discussing weird news stories and by the end we are talking about Disney and Gilligan's Island. I enjoyed the conversation so much that I decided to split the discussion into two parts the second of which will be in episode 008


The It Came from Beneath the Drive In Movie segment this time around is about that Toho classic, War Of The Gargantuas. This being one of our favorites it made for a lively conversation as I school Stratosphear on some of the nuances of the film. Follow along here


Next episode we will be reviewing Horror High or as it is sometime known, The Twisted Brain

As always questions and comments are welcome at: Secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

While you are at it check out Geeks Explain It All at: www.geeksexplainitall.blogspot.com

Got a topic or movie suggestion? Email us and we will read them on the air!

Until next time...

Be Good

Episode 006 - Inu Meets Dr Phibes

In this episode I continue my quest for Dr Pepper and look in the monitor room where I run into (surprise) Inu.

Ashley and I discuss creativity in the Skiffytown community (When we don't go off on more tangents anyway)

In the "It came from beneath the Drive In movie segment" Stratosphear and I review "The Abominable Dr Phibes" and its sequel "Dr Phibes Rises Again"

Feedback is always welcome at:


Secretlairpodcast@gmail.com


and be sure to check out our other podcast at:

geeksexplainitall.blogspot.com

and until next time....

Join the Great Lakes Guardians and....Be Good


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Episode 005 Mad Tater Party

Episode 005 for your listening enjoyment

In my search for Dr Pepper and run into Tazer...pretty sure he's up to something

Trevor tells me about his book and a little on the history of ghosts at Christmas time. Next we discuss some old time radio favorites. As always the conversations tend to go a little off topic.

In the It Came from Beneath The Drive In Movie Segment Stratosphear and I discuss the Rankin Bass classic Mad Monster Party and it's connection to Mad Magazine

Leave your feedback at:

Secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

And....Be Good

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Good News

After the problems with the last episode I have recorded the first part of Episode 005 and it sounds great (well to me anyway). Got the new equipment up and running and even recorded the first episode of "The Geeks Explain It All" with my buddy Stratosphear. That one will be available on iTunes and RSS feed at some point over the next week or so, keep a look out for that!

About the new equipment:

I have a Technical Pro PM-21 podcasting kit that came with mixer, microphone, stand and headphones...  $50 well spent. I added another mike stand and a pair of microphones: A Nady SP-4C  and an Audio Technica ATR1100. The mike cord that came with the podcast kit gives off a buzzing so eventually that will have to be replaced but the others are performing well for now.


Check out geeksexplainitall.blogspot.com

We are always looking for feedback so email us at:

secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

and until next time

Join the Great Lakes Guardians and...

Be Good

Episode 004- Podcast of the Technically Challenged

In this our latest episode I interview my friend Rio about  her efforts with Sanctuary, an animal rescue in Maryland. We talk about Mama clever and Rio's efforts to catch her, responsible pet ownership , recently passed legislation about pit bulls, we talk about Porthos the Superdog and meet Milo the Podcasting Puppy...

In the next segment Rio talks about her work on the Chainsaw Sally Show as well as her new film Trailer Park of the Live In Dead plus the answer to the question: What item sold in drugstores is good for making fake blood?

To finish off in a segment obviously designed to fill time I talk about the upcoming Monster Bash in Butler Pa.

Here is the newswest episode

Check out the SuperheroTV channel on youtube

Friend the Maryland Defenders on Facebook

and Finally

www.thechainsawsallyshow.com

Episode 003 - Tangents High!

In this episode I get help from the Aviator after a musical mishap, Matt tells me about a favorite con memory in a conversation that goes from Looney Tunes to Forbidden Planet, then he schools me on Steampunk...

In the  "It Came From Beneath The Drive In Movie" segment, Stratosphear and I discuss King Kong Vs Godzilla from 1962

Get it Here!

Next episode's review will be of Rankin Bass's "Mad Monster Party" so email with your thoughts to:

secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

A thought occurred to me

I remember something I once heard in a movie review for the remake of the Blob and it actually applies to the review we did of King Kong vs Godzilla that will be on the podcast showing up here in the next few days.

We as viewers of these films are getting lazy or unimaginative because we have to have things explained to us.

In the original Blob all we knew was that it came from a meteor from space (I know, where else would it come from) however in the remake it turned out to be from a satellite that crashed to Earth. I don't feel this made my enjoyment any greater and if anything it took away some of the sense of wonder.

What does this have to do with KK vs G?

In the American version there is a reporter that basically acts as an almost narrator that explains it all. This does not do anything to really move the story along although it is less intrusive than in the second Godzilla film where the narrator basically turns the movie into an audio book.

My question to all of you is this:

When watching movies of this sort, do we really need explanations for everything or is it okay to let our imaginations fill in the blanks a little?

Special Episode 000 - Intro to the Secret Lair

This is actually something I should have done a while ago, just a short episode to give you some background and let all of you know what the Lair is about


or try here...


BTW the movie we are reviewing in the next episode is Mad Monster Party

If you'd like to weigh in on it send us a line at:

secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

Interesting ( well to me anyway)

I was looking at the subscriber stats today and I've had folks from Malaysia , Russia , brazil and Germany. I guess that means I'm a global hit! Well 97 page views worth anyway... New show on S-KFT on Monday then here and iTunes a week later!

episode 002 redux...

Hoping to get the feed to pick it up...

This is Big!!

Well I guess I'm not as technically challenged as I originally thought...

As of today my podcast is now officially offered on iTunes!

This is very cool to me and I'm excited about the possibility of more listeners in my little corner of the internet

Coming up on future episodes I will be attempting to learn about the Steampunk phenomenon with my friend Matt, Reviewing some B-movies with Chris W and loads of interviews with the heroes and heroines from the Skiffytown League of heroes (www.skiffytownheroes.org) plus lots of surprises

So sit back and enter the world of Darkwind's Secret Lair! http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/4/7/3288947/Secret%20Lair%20podcast%20ep%20002%20complete.mp3

Episode 002- There's Something About Mari

On this episode of the Secret Lair I manage to track down the elusive Maritimus with the aid of fishing pilots and White Castle Hamburgers.

Next I ask Kevin that all important question...How exactly does one take a chair to the face. How exactly is Maritimus pronounced anyway?

We finish up the episode with my buddy Chris W and I talking about the film Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

We have a new email address for the show: secretlairpodcast@gmail.com

I'd tell you all about the blog but looks like you are already here...

Now if I could only figure out how to get this thing on iTunes...

this is only a test

just trying something

http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/4/7/3288947/Secret%20Lair%20podcast%20ep%20001%20complete.mp3

work in progress

I just finished editing some audio for episode 3 and it is getting easier but I still have a nagging feeling I am doing it the hard way...

So anyway the site is now extra crunchy as it is now fitted with an actual RSS feed...mere coincidence that it happened right after an interview with The Aviator...

Slight moment of pure blind panic during the airing of tonight's show on S-KFT...I was listening on my phone and walked out of range of my router causing me to lose the signal... I then realized what happened and moved back closer... So you see even your Fearless Leader has dumb moments...

New episode of Darkwind's Secret Lair tonight at 7 est

We have an interview with Maritimus and then I am joined by my buddy Chris W for a review of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

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I will post it here after it runs on S-kft The Star, Skiffytown Radio

So be there and until next time...

Be Good

Hopefully I can get this feed to work...

This is episode 1 of Darkwind's Secret Lair

In this episode I interview Eclipse from the Skiffytown League of Heroes and follow that up with a review of the film classic King Kong Escapes from Toho Pictures!

http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/4/7/3288947/Secret%20Lair%20podcast%20ep%20001%20complete.mp3

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