Host Bill Ackerman talks to writers, bloggers, podcasters, fanzine publishers, programmers, preservationists and more about their creative endeavors and today's film culture.
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Host Bill Ackerman talks to writers, bloggers, podcasters, fanzine publishers, programmers, preservationists and more about their creative endeavors and today's film culture.
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Recent Episodes
April 13, 2026
Episode 79: Fran Simeoni
Host Bill interviews Radiance Films founder Fran Simeoni about his journey in home video, from Arrow Films to launching his own label, offering insights into boutique releases and filmmaker collaborations.
March 24, 2026
Episode 78: Heidi Honeycutt
<p>Bill speaks to author, film historian and film programmer Heidi Honeycutt about her various creative endeavors, from writing freelance film journalism and creating websites like Pretty Scary to acting in independent films, co-founding film festivals like Viscera and Etheria, writing the book I SPIT ON YOUR CELLULOID - THE HISTORY OF WOMAN DIRECTING HORROR MOVIES, and contributing extras to boutique Blu-Ray releases. Topics include: Lela Swift, Kier-La Janisse, THE HOWLING, interview and research techniques, Anna Biller, the Wench Film Festival, Jim Van Bebber, nepotism in Hollywood, Astrid Frank's RED, Elvira, the "Rack Focus" series at the American Cinematheque, MGM musicals, BRIDES OF HORROR, lax television censorship practices in California, Stephanie Rothman, and the pros and cons of artificial intelligence.<br /> <br /></p> <p dir="ltr">Visit Heidi Honeycutt's website:<br /> <a href= "https://heidihoneycutt.com/">https://heidihoneycutt.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Visit the Etheria Film Festival website:<br /> <a href= "https://www.etheriafilmnight.com/">https://www.etheriafilmnight.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Visit the Wench Film Festival:<br /> <a href= "https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/">https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Watch Heidi Honeycutt's film WRETCHED:<br /> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwZ8-3qgyU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwZ8-3qgyU</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Watch Heidi Honeycutt on Trailers From Hell:<br /> <a href= "https://trailersfromhell.com/gurus/honeycutt-heidi/#google_vignette"> https://trailersfromhell.com/gurus/honeycutt-heidi/#google_vignette</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Listen to Heidi Honeycutt on Mystic Party:<br /> <a href= "https://shows.acast.com/59ee7d40f8387c75588e590e/episodes/59ee837b5d6ff59869bbeb74"> https://shows.acast.com/59ee7d40f8387c75588e590e/episodes/59ee837b5d6ff59869bbeb74?</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Watch HER HORROR LEGACY: A DISCUSSION ON WOMEN DIRECTING HORROR MOVIES - Fantasia Film Festival<br /> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwqj1aRSqGk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwqj1aRSqGk</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Preorder THE STUPEFYING SIREN TALES OF PAMELA SUTCH:<br /> <a href= "https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-stupefying-siren-tales-of-pamela-sutch"> https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-stupefying-siren-tales-of-pamela-sutch</a></p> <p>Buy SHORT SHARP SHOCKS Volume 4 Blu-Ray (Region B):<br /> <a href= "https://diabolikdvd.com/product/v4-short-sharp-shocks-v4-bfi-flipside-2-disc-blu-ray-region-b-preorder/"> https://diabolikdvd.com/product/v4-short-sharp-shocks-v4-bfi-flipside-2-disc-blu-ray-region-b-preorder/</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Buy CHERRY 2000:<br /> <a href= "https://kinolorber.com/product/cherry-2000-special-edition">https://kinolorber.com/product/cherry-2000-special-edition</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Buy DAN CURTIS' LATE NIGHT MYSTERIES:<br /> <a href= "https://kinolorber.com/product/dan-curtis-late-night-mysteries">https://kinolorber.com/product/dan-curtis-late-night-mysteries</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Buy 3 x TEUVO TULIO - 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition from Deaf Crocodile:<br /> <a href= "https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r"> https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r</a></p> <p>Buy HOLLYWOOD 90028:<br /> <a href= "https://shop.grindhousereleasing.com/products/hollywood-90028-1973-3-disc-2-blu-ray-cd-soundtrack-set"> https://shop.grindhousereleasing.com/products/hollywood-90028-1973-3-disc-2-blu-ray-cd-soundtrack-set</a></p>
March 11, 2026
Episode 77: Jimmy McDonough
<p>Bill speaks to author and film/music historian Jimmy McDonough about his work, including his latest biography, GARY STEWART: I AM FROM THE HONKY TONKS. Topics include: Andy Milligan and THE GHASTLY ONE, Teuvo Tulio, WHISPERS FROM SPACE, June Ormond, visiting the places where an interview subject lived, Jack Nitzsche and upcoming projects.</p> <p dir="ltr">Visit Jimmy McDonough's official site:<br /> <a href= "https://www.jimmymcdonough.com/">https://www.jimmymcdonough.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Buy GARY STEWART: I AM FROM THE HONKY TONKS:<br /> <a href= "https://www.wolfandsalmon.com/product-page/gary-stewart-i-am-from-the-honky-tonks"> https://www.wolfandsalmon.com/product-page/gary-stewart-i-am-from-the-honky-tonks</a><br /> <br /> Buy THE EXOTIC ONES: Slipcased Collector's Edition, which includes the exclusive bonus book on Georgette Dante, THE MOST EXOTIC ONE:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.fabpress.com/the-exotic-ones-slipcased-hardcover.html"> https://www.fabpress.com/the-exotic-ones-slipcased-hardcover.html</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Buy THE GHASTLY ONE:<br /> <a href= "https://www.fabpress.com/the-ghastly-one-paperback.html">https://www.fabpress.com/the-ghastly-one-paperback.html</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Read BE WILD, NOT EVIL: THE LINK WRAY STORY<br /> <a href= "https://www.furious.com/perfect/linkwray.html">https://www.furious.com/perfect/linkwray.html</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Read ALL THE WAY WITH JIMMY SCOTT: FOR WHATEVER REASON<br /> <a href= "https://www.villagevoice.com/all-the-way-with-jimmy-scott/">https://www.villagevoice.com/all-the-way-with-jimmy-scott/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Read HOT-BLOODED: THE DAMES OF DALE BERRY:<br /> <a href= "https://bynwr.com/posts/the-dames-of-dale-berry-part-1">https://bynwr.com/posts/the-dames-of-dale-berry-part-1</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Listen to The Projection Booth episode on the FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL!:<br /> <a href= "https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2017/01/episode-304-faster-pussycat-kill-kill.html"> https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2017/01/episode-304-faster-pussycat-kill-kill.html</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Listen to the The Projection Booth's Special Report: Jimmy McDonough on The Exotic Ones:<br /> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvBqk2E5KfA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvBqk2E5KfA</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Read Mike McPadden's interview with Jimmy McDonough for Diabolique:<br /> <a href= "https://diaboliquemagazine.com/the-ghastly-one-is-coming-bynwr-is-here-an-interview-with-jimmy-mcdonough-biographer-andy-milligan-and-co-conspirator-of-nicolas-winding-refn/"> https://diaboliquemagazine.com/the-ghastly-one-is-coming-bynwr-is-here-an-interview-with-jimmy-mcdonough-biographer-andy-milligan-and-co-conspirator-of-nicolas-winding-refn/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Read SLEAZE, SMUT, AND TIMES SQUARE: OUTLAW BIOGRAPHER JIMMY MCDONOUGH ON '80s DRUG CULTURE:<br /> <a href= "https://merryjane.com/culture/outlaw-biographer-jimmy-mcdonough-on-80s-drug-culture-the-ghastly-one/"> https://merryjane.com/culture/outlaw-biographer-jimmy-mcdonough-on-80s-drug-culture-the-ghastly-one/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Buy 3 x TEUVO TULIO - 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition from Deaf Crocodile:<br /> <a href= "https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r"> https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Buy GUTTER AUTEUR: THE LOST LEGACY OF ANDY MILLIGAN from Severin Films:<br /> <a href= "https://severinfilms.com/collections/pre-order/products/gutter-auteur-the-lost-legacy-of-andy-milligan-3-disc-blu-ray-box-set"> https://severinfilms.com/collections/pre-order/products/gutter-auteur-the-lost-legacy-of-andy-milligan-3-disc-blu-ray-box-set</a><strong id="docs-internal-guid-1b00d885-7fff-39c4-c964-32c2edff9dd6"></strong> </p>
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