COBWEBS Ep. 98 - The Best of 2021 Bracket Pt. 1

It's time to wrap up 2021! Daniel is joined by Mitch Oliver and Cris Hurtado to discuss the new Nightmare Alley, their favorite podcasts of the year, and work through a bracket of 2021 films. Enjoy Part 1, and check back next week for Part 2!

COBWEBS Ep. 97 - Planning a Christmas Movie Marathon!

Happy Holidays! Daniel is joined by Stefanie Epler and Lindsay Wilkins to collaborate on planning a 24-hour line-up of Christmas movies. From comedies to action to horror, we're talking all about the crazy genre of Christmas.

COBWEBS Ep. 96 - Nightmare Alley

Daniel is joined by Brian Keiper (podcaster from Movies for Life) to get hyped up for the upcoming Guillermo del Toro remake by discussing the original Nightmare Alley from 1947. The conversation goes to Noir, religion, frightening circus history, and the likely domination of Spider-man at the box office. Enjoy the show, and (if you can) please support the upcoming remake at the theaters!

COBWEBS Ep. 95 - James Bond!: On Her Majesty's Secret Service

James Bond makes his debut on Cobwebs! This week Daniel is joined by 007-superfan Mark Wanner to celebrate what may be the most underrated film in the franchise. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)! We've got all the time in the world to enjoy these movies, and we hope you enjoy a martini while you listen (please shake and do not stir).

COBWEBS Ep. 94 - Fly Friday: The Fly II

Like Father, Like Son. It's our October Finale! Daniel and Cris close out the Fly Friday series by discussing the final film in the franchise: The Fly II (1989)!

COBWEBS Ep. 93 - Halloween Movies... Without the Horror!

Happy Halloween! To celebrate the greatest holiday, Daniel and Stefanie discuss five Halloween movies... that are not horror films. Yes, these movies exist! Listen up for comedy recommendations for the spooky season.

COBWEBS Ep. 92 - Fly Friday: The Fly 1986

Daniel and Cris dreamed they were men... and loved it. But now the dream is over. And the podcasters are awake. The is the big one! For this 4th entry in the Fly Friday series, Daniel & Cris are joined by the always amazing Carmelita Valdez to discuss David Cronenberg's The Fly (1986). And they are afraid. They are very afraid.

COBWEBS Ep. 91 - Doctor X & Mystery of the Wax Museum

Out Thrills Them All! This week, Daniel is joined again by Brian Keiper (writer from Bloody Disgusting and podcast co-host of Movies For Life) to discuss two very closely related pre-code Horror Films. Doctor X (1932) and Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), both directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Lionel Atwill and Fay Wray!

COBWEBS Ep. 90 - Fly Friday: The Curse of the Fly

It's the Curse of the Fly... without the Flies! For part three of this series, Daniel and Cris discuss the strangest entry in The Fly franchise, decide what is the greatest horror part 3 ever made, and teleport each other to death.

COBWEBS Ep. 89 - Scream Factory Blu-rays Vol. 2!

To celebrate October, Daniel is joined by Paul Farrell, podcaster from Dead Ringers and Scream Addicts: Hammer Pub, to celebrate the biggest blu-ray label for horror movies. Scream Factory! They each recommend 4 of their favorite underrated films from the collection, including I Bury the Living, The Ambulance, The Resurrected and more.

COBWEBS Ep. 88 - Fly Friday: Return of the Fly

Our series on The Fly franchise continues! Daniel and Cris discuss the first sequel Return of the Fly (1959), try to figure out what is the greatest horror sequel, and make the same mistakes as their fathers.

COBWEBS Ep. 87 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1931

Can one man be two?? For this spooky season episode, Daniel is joined by Lindsay Wilkins (the host of the Schlock and Awe podcast) to dive into a deranged pre-code classic horror film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931). They talk about what makes this movie so special, and some of their other favorite Jekyll & Hyde adaptions. There's even some talk about the 1941 remake!

COBWEBS Ep. 86 - Fly Friday: The Fly 1958

There's a Fly in the Cobwebs! Every Friday this October, Daniel will be joined by Cris Hurtado for a movie-by-movie retrospective on the entire Fly franchise. To kick things off, they are joined by host of The Terror Table podcast, Mitch Oliver, to discuss the film that started it all. The Fly (1958)!

COBWEBS Ep. 85 - Planning a 24 Hour Horror Marathon Vol. 2!

Spooky Season 2021 is here! We're kicking things off with a very fun (and scary) episode. Daniel is joined by Matt Bledsoe (host of the Film Feast podcast) and Keith Rich to work together to program one perfect 24-hour horror movie marathon. There's no better time to binge watch scary movies than October, and planning the line-up is always half the fun!

COBWEBS Ep. 84 - The Rockin' World of Elvis Movies!

Get ready to Rock N' Roll! This week Daniel is joined by Patrick Bromley, the host of the F This Movie podcast, for a massive deep dive into the Hollywood career of Elvis Presley. They talk about six different Elvis films, why the movies deserve more love, and what makes this rockin' movie star special.

COBWEBS Ep. 83 - Tough-Guy Cinema: The Dirty Dozen

This week, Daniel gets pushed out of his comfort zone by Matt Bledsoe (host of the Film Feast podcast) by watching and discussing the World War II classic The Dirty Dozen (1967). They talk about it's connection to the recent The Suicide Squad, what separates it from other war films, and recommend more tough-guy movies from this period. Damn them or praise them, you'll never forget The Dirty Dozen!

COBWEBS Ep. 82 - Remakes!: The Time Machine 1960 & 2002

This week Cobwebs is traveling through time! Daniel is joined by Robb Antequera (The Cinema Drunkie) for a discussion on H.G. Wells' The Time Machine (1960) and it's remake from 2002.

COBWEBS Ep. 81 - The Shadow of the Cat & Indicator's Hammer Boxset Vol. 6

Hammer has returned to Cobwebs! This week, Daniel is joined by popular YouTuber in the physical media community, Nathan Jones, to dive into some classic Hammer Horrors. They focus the discussion on the long obscure The Shadow of the Cat (1961), and then discuss the rest of the movies in Indicator's brand new blu-ray boxset "Hammer Volume 6: Night Shadows". We're getting excited for the spooky season coming up, and hope you are too!

COBWEBS Ep. 80 - Geeking Out for Fritz Lang: The Big Heat

It's Fritz Lang week on Cobwebs! Daniel is joined by the amazing host of the Schlock and Awe Podcast, Lindsay Wilkins, for a discussion on the brutal crime Noir The Big Heat (1953), as well as a lot of other Fritz Lang and Glenn Ford movies. It's a big geek out session for classic film, and we hope you enjoy!

COBWEBS Ep. 79 - Directed by Dorothy Arzner: Merrily We Go to Hell & Dance, Girl, Dance

For this special episode Daniel is joined by Laura Cannon (host of the Fatal Femmes podcast) to discuss the only female director in the Hollywood studio system of the '30s and early '40s. Dorothy Arzner! Together they discuss two of her films Merrily We Go to Hell (1933) and Dance, Girl, Dance (1940), and then Laura lists her favorite female directors.

COBWEBS Ep. 78 - Remakes!: The Shop Around the Corner & You've Got Mail

It's the first installment of our on-going series on Remakes! This time Daniel is joined by his awesome wife Stefanie, as they discuss The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and it's remake You've Got Mail (1998). Warning: That '90s remake may not get as much love as you'd like it to, but we hope you still send someone a boutique of sharpened pencils!

COBWEBS Ep. 77 - A Kubrick Odyssey: The Killing

This week Daniel is joined by F This Movie's Adam Riske to discuss the early career of Stanley Kubrick, focused on his Noir classic The Killing (1956). The guys talk about what makes this movie so great, more Stanley Kubrick and Sterling Hayden films, and.... The Tomorrow War?

COBWEBS Ep. 76 - ActionFest: Planning a 24 Hour Action Marathon!

Take your seats, it's time for ActionFest! For this very special episode, Daniel is joined by the host of the Film Feast Podcast, Matt Bledsoe, and the Doctor of Action himself, Michael Scott, to collaborate on programming one perfect Action Movie Marathon. We're talking 24 hours of '80s explosions, brutal Kung Fu, classical sword fights, and intense car chases. C'mon listeners, let's party!

COBWEBS Ep. 75 - 4th of July!: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

For this 4th of July episode, Daniel is joined by Michael Scott, host of the Adkins Undisputed podcast, to discuss Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and the career of Frank Capra. We will not yield!

COBWEBS Ep. 74 - Stuff Bogie is Made Of: The Maltese Falcon

It's a Humphrey Bogart celebration! This week Daniel is joined by Candy "The Final Girl" Allison, host of the House That Screams Podcast, for a discussion on Bogie and The Maltese Falcon (1941).

COBWEBS Ep. 73 - Top 5 Charlie Chaplin Movies!

This is a big one! This week Daniel is joined again by Keith Rich to discuss everybody's favorite silent film Tramp. Charlie Chaplin! Daniel & Keith each give their top 5 films by Chaplin and discuss what they love about them along the way.

COBWEBS Ep. 72 - Hitchcock Appears: The Lady Vanishes

At last, Hitchcock appears on Cobwebs! But a lady does the opposite. This week Daniel is joined by Robb Antequera (The Cinema Drunkie), host of the Action Drunkies Podcast, to discuss the early Hitchcock thriller The Lady Vanishes (1938).

COBWEBS Ep. 71 - Gary Cooper Westerns!: High Noon & Man of the West

Saddle up, folks! For this special episode Daniel is joined by host of The Terror Table podcast Mitch Oliver as they force good friend of the show Cris Hurtado (host of the Inside the Sequel podcast) to watch some classic Gary Cooper Westerns. Together they discuss High Noon (1952) and Man of the West (1958). Can Cris learn to love these cowboys? Tune in to find out...

COBWEBS Ep. 70 - A Southern Gothic Lobotomy: Suddenly, Last Summer

Get ready for everything you wanted to know about psychosurgery but were afraid to ask! This week Daniel is joined by good friend of the show Carmelita Valdez to talk about the Tennessee Williams southern gothic melodrama Suddenly, Last Summer (1959). Prepare for a deep dive discussion into Elizabeth Taylor, Katherine Hepburn, and brutal lobotomies.

COBWEBS Ep. 69 - Gangsters of 1931: The Public Enemy & Little Caesar

Listen here you mugs! This week Daniel is joined by writer and podcaster from Movies For Life, Brian Keiper, to dive into the Gangster genre from 1931. The Public Enemy (1931) starring James Cagney and Little Caesar (1931) starring Edward G. Robinson. Daniel & Brian discuss the origins of gangster films, the differences between pre and post-code crime movies, and recommend a lot more for you to dust off. But more than anything, they talk about how completely awesome Jimmy Cagney is. Don't call the coppers!

COBWEBS Ep. 68 - Swashbuckle-Up!: Captain Blood

It's a pirate's life for us! This week Daniel is joined by YouTube superstar Aaron Pynn to band together in a brotherhood of buchoneers for a discussion on pirates, swashbucklers, and Errol Flynn. Together they talk about Captain Blood (1935), and recommend more Swashbuckler and Michael Curtiz films.

COBWEBS Ep. 67 - Sixties Samurai: Harakiri

There are two sides to every blade! This week Daniel is joined by YouTuber Nathan Jones to dive into 1960's Japanese Samurai movies. Together they discuss Masaki Kobayashi's Harakiri (1962), and recommend more Samurai films to check out. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the genre, or need an introduction, we hope you enjoy this dive into Kobayashi and Japanese film.

COBWEBS Ep. 66 - Mysteries & Martinis: The Thin Man

This week Daniel is joined by friend of the show Keith Rich to dive into the screwball comedy/murder mystery classic The Thin Man (1934). Pour yourself another drink and tune in to the discussion of the film, followed by some more movie recommendations to dust off.

COBWEBS Ep. 65 - Planning a Classic Film Marathon!

It's the first episode of our rebranding! To kick off The Cobwebs Podcast, Daniel is joined by Lindsay Wilkins and Cris Hurtado to collaborate on planning one perfect 24-hour marathon of pre-1970's movies. We're talking about comedies, westerns, musicals, gothic horror, and so much more. Come celebrate Cobwebs' new direction with us by binge watching old movies!

COBWEBS Ep. 64 - Vincent Price Film Noir!

Daniel is joined by Rosalie Lewis (writer and podcaster from F This Movie and the Blu-ray Boutique Podcast) to dive into Vincent Price's early career in the Film Noir genre! Films discussed include Laura (1944), Leave Her to Heaven (1945), and His Kind of Woman (1951). 

COBWEBS Ep. 63 - A Very Svengoolie Triple Feature!

Daniel is joined by Anthony King (host of the Cult Movies Podcast) to pay tribute to beloved horror host SVENGOOLIE, and discuss 3 cult horror movies that played on his show. 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957), Dr. Cyclops (1940), and The Ghost and Mr. Chicken. The boys talk about Svengoolie's history, what makes his show so special, and throw rubber chickens at each other. 

A Very Comedic Depression: Christmas in July (1940)

Where Preston Sturges gives us joy through the Great Depression.

COBWEBS Ep. 62 - Ken Russell on Vestron Video!

This week, Cobwebs is talking crazy '80s movies! Daniel is joined by the co-host of the Good Times Great Movies Podcast, Doug McCambridge, to discuss the two Ken Russell films in the Vestron Video blu-ray collection. The Lair of the White Worm (1988) and Gothic (1986)! Listen in to try to wrap your head around these movies and conjure up your deepest, darkest fear...

COBWEBS Ep. 61 - Bob Hope Horror Comedies!

It's our first episode focused on Classic Horror Comedies! Daniel is joined by Brian Saur from Pure Cinema and the Just the Discs Podcast to discuss a double-feature of Bob Hope movies. The Cat and the Canary (1939) and The Ghost Breakers (1940). They dig into what makes a good haunted house comedy, the appeal of Bob Hope, and Brian's three other B&W Horror Comedy recommendations. But don't get scared, Daniel & Brian don't believe in ghosts! ...or do they?

Sex, Lies and Pre-Code Cinema: Trouble in Paradise (1932)

If you don't like Romantic Comedies about con-artists, you might not like movies.

COBWEBS Ep. 60 - Warner Archive Blu-rays Vol 2!

Daniel is joined by Matt Bledsoe from the Film Feast podcast and Anthony King from The Cult Movie Podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies from Warner Archive's blu-ray collection. 12 total recommendation to prepare you for the next Warner Archive sale! Horror, Comedy, Action and more!

Learning to Love the Rom-Com: Sullivan's Travels (1941)

Where even a stuffy Hollywood director can learn to love these movies.

COBWEBS Ep. 59 - Gothic Musicals: Sweeney Todd & More!

Cobwebs goes musical! Daniel is joined by Adam Riske (writer and podcaster from F This Movie) for a discussion on four Spooky Musicals: Phantom of the Paradise (1974), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007).

COBWEBS Ep. 58 - The Invisible Man 2020 & The Invisible Man's Revenge

It's the last episode of our Dark Universe series! For 6 episodes we have been taking a look at 6 different classic monster reboots from the 2000’s. Each episode has opened with a discussion on an older horror film that pairs well with the reboot we’ve spotlighted, and here we are talking about two movies about very evil Invisible Men. The Universal Monsters sequel The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) and the modern Blumhouse classic The Invisible Man (2020). For this episode, Daniel is joined by Cris Hurtado, the host of the Inside the Sequel podcast! In addition to the movies, Daniel & Cris talk about the Universal Monsters as a whole, the current state of horror films, and drink a potion that turns them invisible. Anybody got an antidote?

COBWEBS Ep. 57 - Dark Universe: The Mummy 2017 & The Mummy 1932

Tom Cruise vs. The Mummy! For episode 5 of our series on The Dark Universe, we are discussing the purest Dark Universe film yet. For 6 episodes we have been taking a look at 6 different classic monster reboots from the 2000’s. Each episode has opened with a discussion on an older horror film that pairs well with the reboot we’ve spotlighted, and here we are talking about two films the tell the story of the classic Egyptian monster. The Universal Monster's classic The Mummy (1932) and the official Dark Universe launching film The Mummy (2017). For this episode, Daniel is joined by Lindsay Wilkins, the host of the Schlock and Awe podcast! Daniel and Lindsay hang out with an ancient sarcophagus, and try not to read the words on the scroll out loud.

COBWEBS Ep. 56 - Dark Universe: Victor Frankenstein & Frankenstein 1931

It's episode 4 of our series on The Dark Universe! For 6 episodes we are taking a look at 6 different classic monster reboots from the 2000’s. Each episode will open with a discussion on an older horror film that pairs well with the reboot we’ve spotlighted, and here we are talking about two very different takes on Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein story. The Universal Monster's classic Frankenstein (1931) and the controversial reboot Victor Frankenstein (2015). For this episode, Daniel is joined by Ken Walker, the co-host of the Film Feast podcast! Daniel and Ken reminisce about childhood memories of Universal Monster love, and try to reanimate a dead body. It's alive!

FANTASY OSCARS Ep. 1 - The 1990's

It's episode 1 of a 3-part crossover series between Cobwebs, The Terror Table and Inside the Sequel! Fantasy Oscars! Each episode will cover a different decade of film, in which Daniel, Mitch Oliver, and Cris Hurtado play a competitive game to decide their fantasy Best Picture winner for each year. From 1990 to 1999, many great films (and personal favorites) are discussed.

COBWEBS Ep. 55 - Dark Universe: Dracula Untold & Dracula 1979

Episode 3 of our series on The Dark Universe! For 6 episodes we are taking a look at 6 different classic monster reboots from the 2000’s. Each episode will open with a discussion on an older horror film that pairs well with the reboot we’ve spotlighted, and here we are talking about two more sympathetic takes of the Dracula story. John Badham's Dracula (1979) and Dark Universe reboot Dracula Untold. For this episode, Daniel is joined by Paul Farrell, writer from Bloody Disgusting and Scriptophobics and podcaster from Scream Addicts and Dead Ringers. Daniel and Paul discuss what makes a Dracula film work, the merits of cinematic universes, and turn into a giant swarm of bats.

COBWEBS Ep. 54 - Dark Universe: The Wolfman 2010 & Night of the Werewolf

It's episode 2 of our series on The Dark Universe! For 6 episodes we are taking a look at 6 different classic monster reboots from the 2000’s. Each episode will open with a discussion on an older horror film that pairs well with the reboot we’ve spotlighted, and here we are talking about two movies where a sympathetic werewolf fights another monster. Paul Naschy's Night of the Werewolf (1981) and the Universal Monsters remake The Wolfman (2010). Joining Daniel is YouTuber and Paul Naschy expert Aaron Pynn! Aaron gives many Naschy recommendations, and Daniel unpacks his complicated relationship with this remake.

COBWEBS Ep. 53 - Dark Universe: Van Helsing & Captain Kronos

Welcome to Episode 1 of our new series on The Dark Universe! For the next 6 episodes we will be taking a look at 6 different classic monster reboots from the 2000’s. Each episode will open with a discussion on an older horror film that pairs well with the reboot we’ve spotlighted, and today we’ll be talking about two action hero vampire hunters. Hammer’s Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974), and the Stephen Sommers blockbuster Van Helsing (2004). Joining Daniel is action movie expert Michael Scott, the host of Adkins Undisputed: The Most Complete Scott Adkins Podcast in the World. Together they discuss these superhero monster hunters, offer more than a few controversial opinions, and use crossbows to vanquish all evil.

Action/Horror movies also discussed: Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001), Dog Soldiers (2002), Overlord (2018), The Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires (1974), and the Underworld franchise.