<![CDATA[Caustic Content]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:46:20 +0000Captivate.fmThe Optimism Vaccine Networkhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/aceca6ce-6153-4a70-a406-4aa3453518e3/cc_rss.pngCaustic ContentThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkNetflix, Amazon, and Hulu might boast an impressive collection of films, but there's a lot of trash to wade through. Caustic Content pits two friends against each other as they scour the bowels of online streaming services and compete to find the absolute worst movie on the internet.https://www.causticpod.comyesepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/causticcontent/Bigfoot: The Conspiracy vs The 90 Day RuleBigfoot: The Conspiracy vs The 90 Day RuleThis week, Steve trudges through familiar trash territory by going to the Sasquatch well once again with Bigfoot: The Conspiracy. Miros looks to deal a season two death blow by countering with The 90 Day Rule; a shot-on-a-cell-phone, Atlanta-based rom com.

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]]>This week, Steve trudges through familiar trash territory by going to the Sasquatch well once again with Bigfoot: The Conspiracy. Miros looks to deal a season two death blow by countering with The 90 Day Rule; a shot-on-a-cell-phone, Atlanta-based rom com.

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]]>0fac5eb5-b7de-43ea-a6e6-491b9a14f54dMon, 12 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -050001:24:09yesfull215The Optimism Vaccine NetworkAstro Zombies: M3 - Cloned vs Deadly LessonsAstro Zombies: M3 - Cloned vs Deadly LessonsTwo titans of Hollywood square off when Miros pits a late-career, trashy no-budget Ted V. Mikels film (Astro Zombies: M3 - Cloned) against Steve's choice, the slick Hollywood magical realism mindfuck from Stuart Paul: Deadly Lessons. Plus, for the first time in Caustic Content history, we watch a film featuring an Oscar award winning actor.

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]]>Two titans of Hollywood square off when Miros pits a late-career, trashy no-budget Ted V. Mikels film (Astro Zombies: M3 - Cloned) against Steve's choice, the slick Hollywood magical realism mindfuck from Stuart Paul: Deadly Lessons. Plus, for the first time in Caustic Content history, we watch a film featuring an Oscar award winning actor.

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]]>3070dce8-970e-4e65-bd5f-282934e3c5e5Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:23:00 -050001:06:34yesfull214The Optimism Vaccine NetworkAnonymous Vol. 1 - The Dreamland Adventures the Mysteries of Atlantis vs Dino World - T-Rex VS Beasley - for kidsAnonymous Vol. 1 - The Dreamland Adventures the Mysteries of Atlantis vs Dino World - T-Rex VS Beasley - for kidsJust when we think we've found rock bottom, we find a way to dig deeper and unearth the most abhorrent trash cinema buried in the bowels of the internet. This week, Steve forces everyone to watch a deranged, three-hour, one-man show that lands somewhere between shitty Tom Clancy novel and lunatic/conspiracy theory YouTube rant. Miros counters with what we can only assume is a CIA PsyOp. Or maybe it's just an hour-long video of a couple of Ukrainian guys banging toy dinosaurs together and mumbling.

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]]>Just when we think we've found rock bottom, we find a way to dig deeper and unearth the most abhorrent trash cinema buried in the bowels of the internet. This week, Steve forces everyone to watch a deranged, three-hour, one-man show that lands somewhere between shitty Tom Clancy novel and lunatic/conspiracy theory YouTube rant. Miros counters with what we can only assume is a CIA PsyOp. Or maybe it's just an hour-long video of a couple of Ukrainian guys banging toy dinosaurs together and mumbling.

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]]>79b1f4d8-36fc-45c6-9c2b-230629f50c20Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -050001:22:26yesfull213Just when we think we've found rock bottom, we find a way to dig deeper and unearth the most abhorrent trash cinema buried in the bowels of the internet. This week, Steve forces everyone to watch a deranged, three-hour, one-man show that lands somewhere between shitty Tom Clancy novel and lunatic/conspiracy theory YouTube rant. Miros counters with what we can only assume is a CIA PsyOp. Or maybe it's just an hour-long video of a couple of Ukrainian guys banging toy dinosaurs together and mumbling.The Optimism Vaccine NetworkChonda Pierce: Have I Got a Story for You vs Donzilla the Comedy MonsterChonda Pierce: Have I Got a Story for You vs Donzilla the Comedy MonsterCaustic Content wades into uncharted territory, abandoning our usual trash films this week in favor of the worst streaming stand-up comedy we could dredge up. Steve goes to bat for the self-proclaimed "Queen of Clean" Chonda Pierce and Miros counters with low-rent shock comic, Donzilla.

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]]>Caustic Content wades into uncharted territory, abandoning our usual trash films this week in favor of the worst streaming stand-up comedy we could dredge up. Steve goes to bat for the self-proclaimed "Queen of Clean" Chonda Pierce and Miros counters with low-rent shock comic, Donzilla.

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]]>f0b64533-3431-492f-bcee-bb4f0470d519Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:30:00 -050045:48yesfull212The Optimism Vaccine NetworkSARS-29 vs Save Rosemary TooSARS-29 vs Save Rosemary TooCOVID-19 cinema has officially established itself as its own genre, flooding various streaming services with extended Zoom calls sprinkled with bits of stock footage. And, as everyone knows, you can only make a film during the coronavirus pandemic if it's about a global pandemic. What else is there in the world?

This week, we're pitting two Covid flicks against each other. For the first time in Caustic Content history, Steve chooses a direct sequel to a film he's never seen (Save Rosemary Too) and begs the question, "What if Orphan Black was completely unwatchable?" Miros counters with the only Covid-inspired faux-documentary that dares to dream of a world run by the Yang Gang (SARS-29).

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]]>COVID-19 cinema has officially established itself as its own genre, flooding various streaming services with extended Zoom calls sprinkled with bits of stock footage. And, as everyone knows, you can only make a film during the coronavirus pandemic if it's about a global pandemic. What else is there in the world?

This week, we're pitting two Covid flicks against each other. For the first time in Caustic Content history, Steve chooses a direct sequel to a film he's never seen (Save Rosemary Too) and begs the question, "What if Orphan Black was completely unwatchable?" Miros counters with the only Covid-inspired faux-documentary that dares to dream of a world run by the Yang Gang (SARS-29).

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]]>5c5864d5-efa1-4d9e-af39-3b8917706b31Mon, 17 May 2021 22:00:00 -050001:03:28yesfull211The Optimism Vaccine NetworkSex, Drugs & Nasty Nell's vs A Warm WindSex, Drugs & Nasty Nell's vs A Warm WindThis week, Steve channels the power of THE TROOPS and tries to stop his unprecedented losing streak with A Warm Wind, a heartwarming tale about how we all need to believe that the Iraq War kicked ass. Miros counters with Sex, Drugs, and Nasty Nell's; The only movie that dares to ask "What happens when you get a half dozen porn stars, two aging pickup artists, and a few Sunset strip burnouts and then film them without a script?"

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]]>This week, Steve channels the power of THE TROOPS and tries to stop his unprecedented losing streak with A Warm Wind, a heartwarming tale about how we all need to believe that the Iraq War kicked ass. Miros counters with Sex, Drugs, and Nasty Nell's; The only movie that dares to ask "What happens when you get a half dozen porn stars, two aging pickup artists, and a few Sunset strip burnouts and then film them without a script?"

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]]>cd29b5cd-4589-4c40-a940-e6a641a2384cMon, 03 May 2021 20:00:00 -050051:49yesfull210This week, Steve channels the power of THE TROOPS and tries to stop his unprecedented losing streak with A Warm Wind, a heartwarming tale about how we all need to believe that the Iraq War kicked ass. Miros counters with Sex, Drugs, and Nasty Nell's; The only movie that dares to ask "What happens when you get a half dozen porn stars, two aging pickup artists, and a few Sunset strip burnouts and then film them without a script?"The Optimism Vaccine NetworkAttack of the Tattie-Bogle vs Divorcee at LargeAttack of the Tattie-Bogle vs Divorcee at LargeMaybe patience is rewarded, or maybe a broken clock is just right twice a day. Either way, Caustic Content may have unintentionally stumbled onto a pair of completely fine examples of microbudget independent cinema. Or maybe they're still shit. It's impossible to tell what's actually good anymore.

This week Steve heads back to the show's old standby (cheaply made midwestern horror) with the Wisconsin Northwoods slasher, Attack of the Tattie-Bogle. Miros counters with a Canadian puppet-driven interspecies rom com, Divorcee at Large.

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]]>Maybe patience is rewarded, or maybe a broken clock is just right twice a day. Either way, Caustic Content may have unintentionally stumbled onto a pair of completely fine examples of microbudget independent cinema. Or maybe they're still shit. It's impossible to tell what's actually good anymore.

This week Steve heads back to the show's old standby (cheaply made midwestern horror) with the Wisconsin Northwoods slasher, Attack of the Tattie-Bogle. Miros counters with a Canadian puppet-driven interspecies rom com, Divorcee at Large.

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]]>e6e0dfe7-fd60-465c-a380-f45cea783228Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:30:00 -050059:59yesfull29The Optimism Vaccine NetworkPowerplegic vs Sex PotPowerplegic vs Sex PotIn the spirit of podcast variety and keeping our brains from melting out of our skulls, we've temporarily banned films from Amazon Prime Video. Both Steve and Miros found refuge in trash cinema from Tubi, a free streaming service that breaks up your film-watching experience commercials so you can take a moment to think about the choices you've made.

This week, Steve chose Sex Pot (2009), a self-proclaimed comedy and our first film from the legendary film distributor, The Asylum. Miros counters with the ultra-high contrast sci-fi/horror/action/exploitation head-scratcher, Powerplegic (2013).

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]]>In the spirit of podcast variety and keeping our brains from melting out of our skulls, we've temporarily banned films from Amazon Prime Video. Both Steve and Miros found refuge in trash cinema from Tubi, a free streaming service that breaks up your film-watching experience commercials so you can take a moment to think about the choices you've made.

This week, Steve chose Sex Pot (2009), a self-proclaimed comedy and our first film from the legendary film distributor, The Asylum. Miros counters with the ultra-high contrast sci-fi/horror/action/exploitation head-scratcher, Powerplegic (2013).

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]]>38afcb22-4820-4c5c-94ad-8e79e68e7290Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:45:00 -050059:37yesfull28In the spirit of podcast variety and keeping our brains from melting out of our skulls, we've temporarily banned films from Amazon Prime Video. Both Steve and Miros found refuge in trash cinema from Tubi, a free streaming service that breaks up your film-watching experience commercials so you can take a moment to think about the choices you've made. This week, Steve chose Sex Pot (2009), a self-proclaimed comedy and our first film from the legendary film distributor, The Asylum. Miros counters with the ultra-high contrast sci-fi/horror/action/exploitation head-scratcher, Powerplegic (2013).The Optimism Vaccine NetworkThe First Armageddon vs Wizard So So: Fun Magical AdventureThe First Armageddon vs Wizard So So: Fun Magical AdventureThis week, the magic of animation comes to Caustic Content. Join us for a head-to-head battle between a deranged CGI nightmare (Wizard So So) and what we can only assume is a cult recruitment tool created in PowerPoint (The First Armageddon).

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]]>This week, the magic of animation comes to Caustic Content. Join us for a head-to-head battle between a deranged CGI nightmare (Wizard So So) and what we can only assume is a cult recruitment tool created in PowerPoint (The First Armageddon).

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]]>06be091c-ef34-472b-b862-8f2416b6430cMon, 22 Mar 2021 12:15:00 -050001:12:35yesfull27This week, the magic of animation comes to Caustic Content. Join us for a head-to-head battle between a deranged CGI nightmare (Wizard So So: Fun Magical Adventure) and what we can only assume is a cult recruitment tool created in PowerPoint (The First Armageddon).The Optimism Vaccine NetworkNutty's Cheeseburger & A Nap vs We the JuryNutty's Cheeseburger & A Nap vs We the JuryCan we get any lower than rock bottom? Sure, why not. This week we pit a self-proclaimed INTERACTIVE court drama (We the Jury) against a "documentary" about a meth addict grotesquely eating french fries at a local McDonalds (Nutty's Cheeseburger & A Nap).

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]]>Can we get any lower than rock bottom? Sure, why not. This week we pit a self-proclaimed INTERACTIVE court drama (We the Jury) against a "documentary" about a meth addict grotesquely eating french fries at a local McDonalds (Nutty's Cheeseburger & A Nap).

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]]>19c692dc-eff4-4399-b4f4-d0fc8e0f6011Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:30:00 -050001:07:26yesfull26Can we get any lower than rock bottom? Sure, why not. This week we pit a self-proclaimed INTERACTIVE court drama (We the Jury) against a "documentary" about a meth addict grotesquely eating french fries at a local McDonalds (Nutty's Cheeseburger & A Nap).The Optimism Vaccine NetworkThe Curse of EVE vs Zidane Adams: The Black Blogger!The Curse of EVE vs Zidane Adams: The Black Blogger!This week, a christian psychological thriller made for $20 in an abandoned house (The Curse of Eve) tries to beat out a hyper-conservative "comedy" from a humorless narcissist (Zidane Adams: The Black Blogger). Arguably the worst double feature we've covered!

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]]>This week, a christian psychological thriller made for $20 in an abandoned house (The Curse of Eve) tries to beat out a hyper-conservative "comedy" from a humorless narcissist (Zidane Adams: The Black Blogger). Arguably the worst double feature we've covered!

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]]>f4c93184-cb19-4d30-a77d-4a2ff9f62a4eMon, 22 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -050001:20:39yesfull25The Optimism Vaccine NetworkInfidel vs RivershineInfidel vs RivershineIn our first short film showdown, we pit the Christian megachurch answer to Joker (Infidel) against the wild pseudo-horror/thriller with the greatest soundtrack in Caustic Content history (Rivershine).

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]]>In our first short film showdown, we pit the Christian megachurch answer to Joker (Infidel) against the wild pseudo-horror/thriller with the greatest soundtrack in Caustic Content history (Rivershine).

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]]>00f31859-6048-4e82-8020-0ac369aa369dMon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -050055:22yesfull24In our first short film showdown, we pit the Christian megachurch answer to Joker (Infidel) against the wild pseudo-horror/thriller with the greatest soundtrack in Caustic Content history (Rivershine).The Optimism Vaccine NetworkResident Evil: Childhood vs Key Lime VoodooResident Evil: Childhood vs Key Lime VoodooWe've watched films full of copyright infringement that seemed like they were made by children, but this is the first time we've watched one that was ACTUALLY made by children. This week it's going head-to-head against first-time filmmaker Jo Blanco's distinctly Floridian take on a Voodoo love story edited with a rusty hacksaw.

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]]>We've watched films full of copyright infringement that seemed like they were made by children, but this is the first time we've watched one that was ACTUALLY made by children. This week it's going head-to-head against first-time filmmaker Jo Blanco's distinctly Floridian take on a Voodoo love story edited with a rusty hacksaw.

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]]>d5d97831-7260-41fb-8a80-bacb9f4b2f8cMon, 25 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -050001:12:23yesfull23We've watched films full of copyright infringement that seemed like they were made by children, but this is the first time we've watched one that was ACTUALLY made by children. This week it's going head-to-head against first-time filmmaker Jo Blanco's distinctly Floridian take on a Voodoo love story edited with a rusty hacksaw.The Optimism Vaccine NetworkBlood Type Unknown vs DespiserBlood Type Unknown vs DespiserRenowned arbitrator Stephen Kohlmann returns to cast the deciding vote in the battle of a maybe Christian, maybe vampire film (Blood Type: Unknown) against no-budget vaporware Constantine (Despiser).

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]]>Renowned arbitrator Stephen Kohlmann returns to cast the deciding vote in the battle of a maybe Christian, maybe vampire film (Blood Type: Unknown) against no-budget vaporware Constantine (Despiser).

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]]>a73d957c-5204-4a5c-96fb-3b786d771a99Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -050001:03:20yesfull22The Optimism Vaccine NetworkA Wrestling Christmas Miracle vs Christmas TearsA Wrestling Christmas Miracle vs Christmas TearsWhat's that? Christmas was last week? Sounds like someone could use a little booster shot of holiday cheer. We're kicking off season 2 of Caustic Content with a ferocious battle between a Z-grade morality tale (Christmas Tears) and a cut-and-paste cinematic Frankenstein (A Wrestling Christmas Miracle).

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]]>What's that? Christmas was last week? Sounds like someone could use a little booster shot of holiday cheer. We're kicking off season 2 of Caustic Content with a ferocious battle between a Z-grade morality tale (Christmas Tears) and a cut-and-paste cinematic Frankenstein (A Wrestling Christmas Miracle).

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]]>3491805e-e4b8-462f-b8fb-51c11697bc88Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -050001:37:59yesfull21The Optimism Vaccine NetworkThe Tales of Strango the Clown vs VanishedThe Tales of Strango the Clown vs VanishedIt's the FINAL episode of Caustic Content Season 1. Steve and Miros are all tied up heading into the finale, so it comes down to a ferocious battle between a clown horror standup special, The Tales of Strango the Clown (2020), and the pulpy melodrama of Vanished (2014).

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]]>It's the FINAL episode of Caustic Content Season 1. Steve and Miros are all tied up heading into the finale, so it comes down to a ferocious battle between a clown horror standup special, The Tales of Strango the Clown (2020), and the pulpy melodrama of Vanished (2014).

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]]>b2a131e7-6caf-4e99-adca-2d5d74cd959bMon, 09 Nov 2020 11:45:00 -050001:11:33yesfull125It's the FINAL episode of Caustic Content Season 1. Steve and Miros are all tied up heading into the finale, so it comes down to a ferocious battle between a clown horror standup special, The Tales of Strango the Clown (2020), and the pulpy melodrama of Vanished (2014).The Optimism Vaccine NetworkFungus the Bogeyman vs Strip Club SlasherFungus the Bogeyman vs Strip Club SlasherThis week, it's the boobs, blood, and butthole of Strip Club Slasher (2010) up against the fucked up British Shrek, Fungus the Bogeyman (2006). Will an ugly adaptation of a classic children's book topple a charmless rural strip club horror romp? Or will we just finally break the will of one of our co-hosts?

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]]>This week, it's the boobs, blood, and butthole of Strip Club Slasher (2010) up against the fucked up British Shrek, Fungus the Bogeyman (2006). Will an ugly adaptation of a classic children's book topple a charmless rural strip club horror romp? Or will we just finally break the will of one of our co-hosts?

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]]>86602b77-5e1e-451e-af2e-6389afd860beMon, 26 Oct 2020 09:30:00 -050057:11yesfull124This week, it's the boobs, blood, and butthole of Strip Club Slasher (2010) up against the fucked up British Shrek, Fungus the Bogeyman (2006). Will an ugly adaptation of a classic children's book topple a charmless rural strip club horror romp? Or will we just finally break the will of one of our co-hosts?The Optimism Vaccine NetworkReturn to Clark County vs The Ghost KnowsReturn to Clark County vs The Ghost KnowsCaustic Content returns with an international horror throwdown. This week, it's the ultra-low budget regional shocker from upstate New York, Return to Clark County (2019), against the proudly (and politely) Canadian possession film, The Ghost Knows (2017).

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]]>Caustic Content returns with an international horror throwdown. This week, it's the ultra-low budget regional shocker from upstate New York, Return to Clark County (2019), against the proudly (and politely) Canadian possession film, The Ghost Knows (2017).

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]]>b0e45812-88b0-43a1-8b47-05f16acbac25Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:30:00 -050001:03:30yesfull123Caustic Content returns with an international horror throwdown. This week, it's the ultra-low budget regional shocker from upstate New York, Return to Clark County (2019), against the proudly (and politely) Canadian possession film, The Ghost Knows (2017).The Optimism Vaccine NetworkThis Book Is Cursed vs The Misty Green SkyThis Book Is Cursed vs The Misty Green SkyStephen Kohlmann makes his triumphant return to Caustic Content to cast the deciding vote in a battle between an animated sci-fi abomination, The Misty Green Sky, and a northwestern Wisconsin no-budget slasher, This Book is Cursed.

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]]>Stephen Kohlmann makes his triumphant return to Caustic Content to cast the deciding vote in a battle between an animated sci-fi abomination, The Misty Green Sky, and a northwestern Wisconsin no-budget slasher, This Book is Cursed.

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]]>65a08202-3270-4c1c-a3a8-f14a60fb91faMon, 14 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -050052:54yesfull122Stephen Kohlmann makes his triumphant return to Caustic Content to cast the deciding vote in a battle between an animated sci-fi abomination, The Misty Green Sky, and a northwestern Wisconsin no-budget slasher, This Book is Cursed.The Optimism Vaccine NetworkA Very Special Caustic Content: The Doug Phillips Triple-HeaderA Very Special Caustic Content: The Doug Phillips Triple-HeaderStephen Kohlmann is vacationing deep in the northwoods of Wisconsin, so this week we're abandoning the usual format to celebrate the movies of the prolific, no-budget, christian filmmaker, Doug Phillips.

We're covering a trio of classics: Remake (2012), Journey to the Docile Pink Planet (2018), and Weightier Matters (2019).

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]]>Stephen Kohlmann is vacationing deep in the northwoods of Wisconsin, so this week we're abandoning the usual format to celebrate the movies of the prolific, no-budget, christian filmmaker, Doug Phillips.

We're covering a trio of classics: Remake (2012), Journey to the Docile Pink Planet (2018), and Weightier Matters (2019).

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]]>3f90a5cc-4f9f-49c3-953c-6231d02082e5Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:15:00 -050001:06:52yesfull121Stephen Kohlmann is vacationing deep in the northwoods of Wisconsin, so this week we're abandoning the usual format to celebrate the movies of the prolific, no-budget, christian filmmaker, Doug Phillips. We're covering a trio of classics: Remake (2012), Journey to the Docile Pink Planet (2018), and Weightier Matters (2019).The Optimism Vaccine NetworkThe Open Door vs Amityville IslandThe Open Door vs Amityville IslandSpecial guest Jack Eason joins Steve and Miros to cast the deciding vote in a battle of garbage titans. This week, a questionably Christian riff on I Am Sam (The Open Door) goes head-to-head with the latest film from Z-grade gutter auteur, Mark Polonia (Amityville Island).

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]]>Special guest Jack Eason joins Steve and Miros to cast the deciding vote in a battle of garbage titans. This week, a questionably Christian riff on I Am Sam (The Open Door) goes head-to-head with the latest film from Z-grade gutter auteur, Mark Polonia (Amityville Island).

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]]>6b7be60f-ad6a-44b6-80a7-f23b34a65c8dMon, 17 Aug 2020 11:15:00 -050001:22:03yesfull120Special guest Jack Eason joins Steve and Miros to cast the deciding vote in a battle of garbage titans. This week, a questionably Christian riff on I Am Sam (The Open Door) goes head-to-head with the latest film from Z-grade gutter auteur, Mark Polonia (Amittyville Island).The Optimism Vaccine NetworkAliens: Zone-X vs The University PlayerAliens: Zone-X vs The University PlayerMiros and Steve are joined by Stephen Kohlmann to answer the burning question of whether Aliens: Zone-X, a high concept/no budget indie sci-fi slog is better than a rom-com featuring flip phone puke footage (The University Player). A true clash between cinematic titans!

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]]>Miros and Steve are joined by Stephen Kohlmann to answer the burning question of whether Aliens: Zone-X, a high concept/no budget indie sci-fi slog is better than a rom-com featuring flip phone puke footage (The University Player). A true clash between cinematic titans!

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]]>b846613f-83bc-4c3e-88e4-7513da62d9beMon, 03 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -050001:11:05yesfull119Miros and Steve are joined by Stephen Kohlmann to answer the burning question of whether Aliens: Zone-X, a high concept/no budget indie sci-fi slog is better than a rom-com featuring flip phone puke footage (The University Player). A true clash between cinematic titans!The Optimism Vaccine NetworkConfessions of a Producer vs The Trump ProphecyConfessions of a Producer vs The Trump ProphecyCan you hear that sound? It's the sweet, dulcet tones of the shofar echoing around the world. It can only mean one thing: Steve and Miros, with special guest Colin Tanner, have watched the 2018 christian pseudo-docudrama propaganda film, The Trump Prophecy.

While a psychotic QAnon Triumph of the Will might seem impossible to beat, The Trump Prophecy is facing stiff competition this week from Confessions of a Producer. It's probably the only single room sci-fi Sasquatch rom com released in 2020, and that has to count for something.

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]]>Can you hear that sound? It's the sweet, dulcet tones of the shofar echoing around the world. It can only mean one thing: Steve and Miros, with special guest Colin Tanner, have watched the 2018 christian pseudo-docudrama propaganda film, The Trump Prophecy.

While a psychotic QAnon Triumph of the Will might seem impossible to beat, The Trump Prophecy is facing stiff competition this week from Confessions of a Producer. It's probably the only single room sci-fi Sasquatch rom com released in 2020, and that has to count for something.

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]]>16aa6e1f-8c1b-4c9c-b925-0aff85d4426cThu, 16 Jul 2020 07:30:00 -050001:35:18yesfull118Can you hear that sound? It's the sweet, dulcet tones of the shofar echoing around the world. It can only mean one thing: Steve and Miros, with special guest Colin Tanner, have watched the 2018 christian pseudo-docudrama propaganda film, The Trump Prophecy. While a psychotic QAnon Triumph of the Will might seem impossible to beat, The Trump Prophecy is facing stiff competition this week from Confessions of a Producer. It's probably the only single room sci-fi Sasquatch rom com released in 2020, and that has to count for something.The Optimism Vaccine NetworkEvil Has a Grin vs Road 2 DamascusEvil Has a Grin vs Road 2 DamascusMax from Good Brews Bad Views joins Steve and Miros in a trash film slugfest between the faith-based Road 2 Damascus and the no-budget slasher, Evil Has a Grin.

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]]>Max from Good Brews Bad Views joins Steve and Miros in a trash film slugfest between the faith-based Road 2 Damascus and the no-budget slasher, Evil Has a Grin.

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]]>50400298-2a3c-4d1c-8323-ea5f1c405630Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:15:00 -050001:08:04yesfull117The Optimism Vaccine NetworkIron Soldier vs Show DogsIron Soldier vs Show DogsCaustic Content swerves into unknown territory with a special episode stipulation: Each film must have a well known (or well known-ish) actor. This week, master thespian and leading man in Iron Soldier, Joe Estevez, takes on the star-studded cast of Show Dogs. One film is terminally Canadian the other might be an indoctrination film for a secret Jeffrey Epstein Hollywood sex cabal. Tune in to find out which is which!

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]]>Caustic Content swerves into unknown territory with a special episode stipulation: Each film must have a well known (or well known-ish) actor. This week, master thespian and leading man in Iron Soldier, Joe Estevez, takes on the star-studded cast of Show Dogs. One film is terminally Canadian the other might be an indoctrination film for a secret Jeffrey Epstein Hollywood sex cabal. Tune in to find out which is which!

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5ec96a6d4cd7db0c76558af6Fri, 29 May 2020 02:19:00 -050059:43nofull116Caustic Content swerves into unknown territory with a special episode stipulation: Each film must have a well known (or well known-ish) actor. This week, master thespian and leading man in Iron Soldier, Joe Estevez, takes on the star-studded cast of Show Dogs. One film is terminally Canadian the other might be an indoctrination film for a secret Jeffrey Epstein Hollywood sex cabal. Tune in to find out which is which! Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkTerror at Blood Fart Lake vs The Omnipotence of DreamsTerror at Blood Fart Lake vs The Omnipotence of DreamsThis week Terror at Blood Fart Lake from seasoned trash auteur Chris Seaver goes head-to-head against first time director James Travers’ no budget, CGI-heavy, waking nightmare—The Omnipotence of Dreams.

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]]>This week Terror at Blood Fart Lake from seasoned trash auteur Chris Seaver goes head-to-head against first time director James Travers’ no budget, CGI-heavy, waking nightmare—The Omnipotence of Dreams.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5ddaeb1001a5762011840905Sun, 24 Nov 2019 21:00:00 -050001:14:37nofull115This week Terror at Blood Fart Lake from seasoned trash auteur Chris Seaver goes head-to-head against first time director James Travers' no budget, CGI-heavy, waking nightmare—The Omnipotence of Dreams. Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkDoggie B vs Chop Chop Chang: Operation CHIMPDoggie B vs Chop Chop Chang: Operation CHIMPCaustic Content returns with a classic animal themed episode. This week, we’re pitting the sub-Disney Channel dancing dog flick, Doggie B, against the surreal monkey assassin mockumentary, Chop Chop Chang: Operation CHIMP.

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]]>Caustic Content returns with a classic animal themed episode. This week, we’re pitting the sub-Disney Channel dancing dog flick, Doggie B, against the surreal monkey assassin mockumentary, Chop Chop Chang: Operation CHIMP.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5d672498e0d47900018ff361Thu, 29 Aug 2019 01:39:00 -050001:10:33nofull114Caustic Content returns with a classic animal themed episode. This week, we're pitting the sub-Disney Channel dancing dog flick, Doggie B, against the surreal monkey assassin mockumentary, Chop Chop Chang: Operation CHIMP. Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkNot Quite Lyin' Eyes vs Land of College ProphetsNot Quite Lyin' Eyes vs Land of College ProphetsSteve tries to melt Miros’ brain with a zero budget dark superhero comedy. Miros counters with one of the greatest faith-based films ever: Doug Phillip’s Not Quite Lyin’ Eyes. Well, at the very least, it’s the best faith-based film featuring underage prostitutes and sexy indoor fireworks.

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]]>Steve tries to melt Miros’ brain with a zero budget dark superhero comedy. Miros counters with one of the greatest faith-based films ever: Doug Phillip’s Not Quite Lyin’ Eyes. Well, at the very least, it’s the best faith-based film featuring underage prostitutes and sexy indoor fireworks.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5cdcc6339b747a1e91338750Thu, 16 May 2019 02:32:00 -050001:23:18nofull113Steve tries to melt Miros’ brain with a zero budget dark superhero comedy. Miros counters with one of the greatest faith-based films ever: Doug Phillip’s Not Quite Lyin’ Eyes. Well, at the very least, it’s the best faith-based film featuring underage prostitutes and sexy indoor fireworks. Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkThe Park vs The Last ApartmentThe Park vs The Last ApartmentWho needs Boyz n the Hood when you’ve got several boys in The Park? Steve brings this new gang life morality tale from Richard Givens to face off against a classic from everyone’s favorite no-budget sub-genre—People in a small space doing absolutely nothing. This time, it’s Larry Rosen’s horror thriller The Last Apartment


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]]>Who needs Boyz n the Hood when you’ve got several boys in The Park? Steve brings this new gang life morality tale from Richard Givens to face off against a classic from everyone’s favorite no-budget sub-genre—People in a small space doing absolutely nothing. This time, it’s Larry Rosen’s horror thriller The Last Apartment


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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5cc22bb7eef1a1858de8cc94Thu, 25 Apr 2019 22:05:00 -050001:21:24nofull112Who needs Boyz n the Hood when you’ve got several boys in The Park? Steve brings this new gang life morality tale from Richard Givens to face off against a classic from everyone’s favorite no-budget sub-genre—People in a small space doing absolutely nothing. This time, it’s Larry Rosen’s horror thriller The Last Apartment Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkMountain Devil vs Evan StrawMountain Devil vs Evan StrawMountain Devil, a faux-documentary (mockumentary? pseudo-found footage film?) about the Sasquatch scourge of rural Pennsylvania faces off against the (not so) classic shot-on-video haunted house tale, Evan Straw.

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]]>Mountain Devil, a faux-documentary (mockumentary? pseudo-found footage film?) about the Sasquatch scourge of rural Pennsylvania faces off against the (not so) classic shot-on-video haunted house tale, Evan Straw.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5c86e8d071c10bb5ce201ed7Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:11:00 -050053:44nofull111Mountain Devil, a faux-documentary (mockumentary? pseudo-found footage film?) about the Sasquatch scourge of rural Pennsylvania faces off against the (not so) classic shot-on-video haunted house tale, Evan Straw. Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkChallenge of Faith vs The ArtifactChallenge of Faith vs The ArtifactSteve and Miros veer slightly off course to explore the career of schlock auteur and first ballot Caustic Content hall of famer, Stephen Groo. LET THE GROO-OFF BEGIN!

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]]>Steve and Miros veer slightly off course to explore the career of schlock auteur and first ballot Caustic Content hall of famer, Stephen Groo. LET THE GROO-OFF BEGIN!

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5c4000711ae6cf056f49ee14Thu, 17 Jan 2019 04:34:00 -050001:13:23nofull110Steve and Miros veer slightly off course to explore the career of schlock auteur and first ballot Caustic Content hall of famer, Stephen Groo. LET THE GROO-OFF BEGIN! Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkKracker Jack'd vs The Remedy + BONUS Interview with Chris AlexanderKracker Jack'd vs The Remedy + BONUS Interview with Chris AlexanderThis week on Caustic Content, Miros tries melt Steve’s brain with Kracker Jack’d, a Friday meets Friday the 13th blaxploitation horror comedy. Steve taps into the current political climate by forcing Miros to watch The Remedy—the self proclaimed “smartest indie movie ever made,” and a hodgepodge of banal centrism, stoner humor and moralizing.

BONUS: Miros interviews the director of Blood Dynasty, Chris Alexander

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]]>This week on Caustic Content, Miros tries melt Steve’s brain with Kracker Jack’d, a Friday meets Friday the 13th blaxploitation horror comedy. Steve taps into the current political climate by forcing Miros to watch The Remedy—the self proclaimed “smartest indie movie ever made,” and a hodgepodge of banal centrism, stoner humor and moralizing.

BONUS: Miros interviews the director of Blood Dynasty, Chris Alexander

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Additional music for this episode courtesy of Chris Alexander. Visit https://www.chrisalexanderonline.com/ to learn more

]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5be617d76d2a73ff78692237Sat, 10 Nov 2018 00:48:00 -050002:12:45nofull19This week on Caustic Content, Miros tries melt Steve’s brain with Kracker Jack’d, a Friday meets Friday the 13th blaxploitation horror comedy. Steve taps into the current political climate by forcing Miros to watch The Remedy—the self proclaimed “smartest indie movie ever made,” and a hodgepodge of banal centrism, stoner humor and moralizing. BONUS: Miros interviews the director of Blood Dynasty, Chris Alexander Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCast Additional music for this episode courtesy of Chris Alexander. Visit https://www.chrisalexanderonline.com/ to learn moreThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkDa Pinche Code vs Antlers of ReasonDa Pinche Code vs Antlers of ReasonCaustic Content returns with another episode to test the willpower and mental fortitude of Steve and Miros. This week, it’s Da Pinche Code a manic action comedy up against an insufferably pretentious art film titled Antlers of Reason.

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]]>Caustic Content returns with another episode to test the willpower and mental fortitude of Steve and Miros. This week, it’s Da Pinche Code a manic action comedy up against an insufferably pretentious art film titled Antlers of Reason.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5bd7a2389140b7cabeeecc98Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:27:00 -050001:04:36nofull18Caustic Content returns with another episode to test the willpower and mental fortitude of Steve and Miros. This week, it’s Da Pinche Code a manic action comedy up against an insufferably pretentious art film titled Antlers of Reason. Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkTempus Tormentum vs Hellitosis: The Legend of StankmouthTempus Tormentum vs Hellitosis: The Legend of Stankmouthhis week, Jake Tropila joins Steve and Miros as the very first Caustic Content guest. We’re also going big budget (well, by our standards) for the first time. Miros unleashes the Troma-endorsed butthole horror classic, Hellitosis: The Legend of Stankmouth. Steve counters with an art house edge lord slice of extreme horror, Tempus Tormentum.

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]]>his week, Jake Tropila joins Steve and Miros as the very first Caustic Content guest. We’re also going big budget (well, by our standards) for the first time. Miros unleashes the Troma-endorsed butthole horror classic, Hellitosis: The Legend of Stankmouth. Steve counters with an art house edge lord slice of extreme horror, Tempus Tormentum.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5bbbee78a4222f1603f6efe3Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:15:00 -050001:27:15nofull17his week, Jake Tropila joins Steve and Miros as the very first Caustic Content guest. We’re also going big budget (well, by our standards) for the first time. Miros unleashes the Troma-endorsed butthole horror classic, Hellitosis: The Legend of Stankmouth. Steve counters with an art house edge lord slice of extreme horror, Tempus Tormentum. Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkFangs for Nothing vs Blood DynastyFangs for Nothing vs Blood DynastyA faux-documentary pick from Steve collides with Miros' self-important, ELEVATED HORROR art house choice in a head-to-head battle between awful vampire films.

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]]>A faux-documentary pick from Steve collides with Miros' self-important, ELEVATED HORROR art house choice in a head-to-head battle between awful vampire films.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5b8de342562fa736b20498b4Tue, 04 Sep 2018 01:59:00 -050001:04:48nofull16A faux-documentary pick from Steve collides with Miros' self-important, ELEVATED HORROR art house choice in a head-to-head battle between awful vampire films. Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkPsycho Bettys From Planet Pussycat vs Professor Tomfoolery Saves the Planet!Psycho Bettys From Planet Pussycat vs Professor Tomfoolery Saves the PlanetFilm has a long and storied history of iconic, acclaimed musicals so why not subject yourself to the worst the genre has to offer? This week, Miros subjects us to the ultra low-budget punk rock space opera, Psycho Bettys From Planet Pussycat and Steve counters with the self-proclaimed "first gay steampunk musical," Prof. Tomfoolery Saves the Planet!

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]]>Film has a long and storied history of iconic, acclaimed musicals so why not subject yourself to the worst the genre has to offer? This week, Miros subjects us to the ultra low-budget punk rock space opera, Psycho Bettys From Planet Pussycat and Steve counters with the self-proclaimed "first gay steampunk musical," Prof. Tomfoolery Saves the Planet!

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5b70ffda6d2a73752578dbd8Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:37:00 -050001:23:50nofull15Film has a long and storied history of iconic, acclaimed musicals so why not subject yourself to the worst the genre has to offer? This week, Miros subjects us to the ultra low-budget punk rock space opera, Psycho Bettys From Planet Pussycat and Steve counters with the self-proclaimed "first gay steampunk musical," Prof. Tomfoolery Saves the Planet! Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCast​​​​​​​The Optimism Vaccine NetworkThe Spy Who Boned Us vs Fire WormsThe Spy Who Boned Us vs Fire WormsFour episodes in and it's finally happened. Steve and Miros have found the worst film ever made. Is it Carrie Cain-Sparks James Bond parody, The Spy Who Boned Us or Z-grade horror/thriller, Fire Worms?

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]]>Four episodes in and it's finally happened. Steve and Miros have found the worst film ever made. Is it Carrie Cain-Sparks James Bond parody, The Spy Who Boned Us or Z-grade horror/thriller, Fire Worms?

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5b47fbe503ce649d01fe75d7Fri, 13 Jul 2018 02:22:00 -050001:27:21nofull14Four episodes in and it's finally happened. Steve and Miros have found the worst film ever made. Is it Carrie Cain-Sparks James Bond parody, The Spy Who Boned Us or Z-grade horror/thriller, Fire Worms? Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkThe Amazing Bulk vs SheChoticThe Amazing Bulk vs SheChoticOn this episode of Caustic Content, Steve discovers a new sub-genre of films that rely entirely on green screen and antiquated CGI for EVERY. SINGLE. SCENE. This one also happens to be a super hero parody called The Amazing Bulk. Adam counters with an ostensibly erotic thriller called SheChotic that hates women almost as much as the director hates proper lighting and developing characters.

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]]>On this episode of Caustic Content, Steve discovers a new sub-genre of films that rely entirely on green screen and antiquated CGI for EVERY. SINGLE. SCENE. This one also happens to be a super hero parody called The Amazing Bulk. Adam counters with an ostensibly erotic thriller called SheChotic that hates women almost as much as the director hates proper lighting and developing characters.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5b2ecdb71ae6cf66f71fb7c6Sat, 23 Jun 2018 23:10:00 -050001:01:29nofull13On this episode of Caustic Content, Steve discovers a new sub-genre of films that rely entirely on green screen and antiquated CGI for EVERY. SINGLE. SCENE. This one also happens to be a super hero parody called The Amazing Bulk. Adam counters with an ostensibly erotic thriller called SheChotic that hates women almost as much as the director hates proper lighting and developing characters.The Optimism Vaccine NetworkLove on a Leash vs Revenge of the AnimalsLove on a Leash vs Revenge of the AnimalsThe cinematic trash train rolls on with two zero budget oddities. Steve subjects Miros to Love on a Leash, the story of a sassier, sexier Air Bud looking to get to the bone zone with a deeply disturbed woman so he can convince a magical fountain to turn him into a human. Miros counters with Revenge of The Animals; an AWARD-WINNING comedy (?) from Adam Griswold about murder, fame, camping and animal liberation...or something. God help us.

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]]>The cinematic trash train rolls on with two zero budget oddities. Steve subjects Miros to Love on a Leash, the story of a sassier, sexier Air Bud looking to get to the bone zone with a deeply disturbed woman so he can convince a magical fountain to turn him into a human. Miros counters with Revenge of The Animals; an AWARD-WINNING comedy (?) from Adam Griswold about murder, fame, camping and animal liberation...or something. God help us.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5b181317758d46aa115783a2Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -050001:17:32nofull12The cinematic trash train rolls on with two zero budget oddities. Steve subjects Miros to Love on a Leash, the story of a sassier, sexier Air Bud looking to get to the bone zone with a deeply disturbed woman so he can convince a magical fountain to turn him into a human. Miros counters with Revenge of The Animals; an AWARD-WINNING comedy (?) from Adam Griswold about murder, fame, camping and animal liberation...or something. God help us. ​​​​​​​Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine NetworkRobo Vampire 3 vs The 13th FridayRobo Vampire 3 vs The 13th FridayNetflix, Amazon and Hulu might boast an impressive collection of films, but there's a lot of trash to wade through to get to the classics and hidden gems. So what happens when two friends ignore the good stuff, travel to the heart of darkness and seek out the absolute worst of the worst streaming online to pit them against one another in head-to-head competition? Pain. Suffering. Hopefully a mildly entertaining podcast.

Up first, a completely incoherent Godfrey Ho film called Counter Destroyer... or maybe The Vampire is Still Alive...wait, maybe it's Robo Vampire 3 takes on The 13th Friday: A movie that struggles to find an original idea and a way to master the auto focus on the camera.

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]]>Netflix, Amazon and Hulu might boast an impressive collection of films, but there's a lot of trash to wade through to get to the classics and hidden gems. So what happens when two friends ignore the good stuff, travel to the heart of darkness and seek out the absolute worst of the worst streaming online to pit them against one another in head-to-head competition? Pain. Suffering. Hopefully a mildly entertaining podcast.

Up first, a completely incoherent Godfrey Ho film called Counter Destroyer... or maybe The Vampire is Still Alive...wait, maybe it's Robo Vampire 3 takes on The 13th Friday: A movie that struggles to find an original idea and a way to master the auto focus on the camera.

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]]>5424b4c0e4b0dd777eb2ebe1:5efa968f149b651fdd958ef7:5b061d3d562fa74ebee42fb3Thu, 24 May 2018 02:47:00 -050001:07:12nofull11Netflix, Amazon and Hulu might boast an impressive collection of films, but there's a lot of trash to wade through to get to the classics and hidden gems. So what happens when two friends ignore the good stuff, travel to the heart of darkness and seek out the absolute worst of the worst streaming online to pit them against one another in head-to-head competition? Pain. Suffering. Hopefully a mildly entertaining podcast. Up first, a completely incoherent Godfrey Ho film called Counter Destroyer... or maybe The Vampire is Still Alive...wait, maybe it's Robo Vampire 3 takes on The 13th Friday: A movie that struggles to find an original idea and a way to master the auto focus on the camera. Dig the podcast? Support Optimism Vaccine by rating and reviewing us on iTunes - http://bit.ly/OpVacCastThe Optimism Vaccine Network