The Launchpad Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you still buy DVDs? We doand 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghostface takes Manhattan! Or at least one apartment building in Queens. The Rocketeers discuss the sixth film in the Scream horror franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the Rocketeers talk about a bromance that *might* surpass theirs! “RRR,” an epic Indian film filled with action, love, and… piggyback rides! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk "The Shining" (in all forms)with comic legend Gregory Wright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar winners and boring wars. Thrillers not even two Jake Gyllenhaals can make work. Spiders… all this and more on today’s episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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_nathanson1Instagram: @michael_nathanson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donning leather (or not…) the Rocketeers explore pleasure and pain as they grab their hooks and chains and rip open Hulu’s Hellraiser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Were back to finish our discussion about the 2022 series Obi-Wan Kenobi. We get derailed however discussion the physics of snow speeders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lyle Lyle Crocodile can EABOD, Ramon the Alligator is where it's at. The Rocketeers break down this 1908's creature feature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If it bleeds we can kill it! This week we talk that new Predator movie: Prey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the Roomies talk about the last Ninja Turtles story, and Matt helps Aaron with some crappy neighbors...Cowabunghole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we get all broody and dark while dressing up as a bat to deliver sweet delicious justice. It's "The Batman" 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Rocketeers go to a broadway show, then they talk about all the movies they have been watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like scary movies? Do you like the fifth film in a scary movie franchise? Today we talk Scream (2022) aka Scream 5! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week The Rocketeers discuss a few "slashics" (slasher-classics) that kind of suck. Prom Night is just ok. Sorry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into "Chucky" The TV Series. The latest installment of the most consistent horror franchise still running. Yeah we said that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking about the polarizing film Malignant (2021). Is it so bad it's good? Is it actually good? Is it trying to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about a bunch of movies! Tenet, Gunpowder Milkshake, The Tomorrow War, Sweet Tooth, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.