1x05a: Derek M. Koch Interview (Uncut)

Y’now that 15-minute segment in yesterday’s episode with Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio? Wouldja believe it was originally almost an hour long? Derek and I had a blast geeking out about non-Twilight Zone stuff---which ended up being cut rather mercilessly in editing. And well… we just couldn’t let all that great Monster Kid conversation go to waste. So here it is, unedited and unvarnished, just in time for Halloween. You’re welcome.

http://www.monsterkidradio.net/

Opening theme: "Neither Here nor There" (revision 1) by Twin Loops

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1x05 "Diablokes"

Halloween 2016! We could do the safe thing and focus on ghosts, or aliens, or vague supernatural phenomena… but no, we’re going straight to the source of all evil: The Devil himself. The Prince of Darkness lends his brimstone-scented aura to “Escape Clause” and “The Howling Man,” two classic episodes of The Twilight Zone, and this week we’re digging into ‘em like Negan’s bat dug into Glenn’s skull (ooh… too soon?). The one and only Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio fame stops by for some choice commentary, affording Craig a great opportunity to demonstrate how terrible he is at conducting interviews. Sigh.

http://www.monsterkidradio.net/

Arlen Schumer’s Visions from The Twilight Zone:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0877017255/sr=8-1/qid=1477786440/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1477786440&sr=8-1

Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There” by Twin Loops

“Ironic” by Alanis Morissette (from the album Jagged Little Pill, copyright 1995 by Maverick/Reprise)

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1x04 "The 16mm Pinky Ring"

This week, host Craig digs up the dirt Hollywood Confidential-style on two booze-soaked Twilight Zone classics, “The Sixteen-Millimeter Shrine” and “A World of Difference,” episodes featuring real-life spouses Ida Lupino and Howard Duff. Keep an ear out for an earnest exploration of the historical significance of the pinky ring, not to mention the thrilling return of Dr. Reba Wissner. And speaking of spouses, Teresa pipes in with her usual wifely crunchiness. There’s a pretty heavy film noir vibe going on up in here, so tread lightly and trust no one. 

https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/journals/journal-of-film-music/

https://www.amazon.com/Partners-suspense-Critical-Herrmann-Hitchcock/dp/0719095867

Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There” by Twin Loops
Closing music: “Hooray for Hollywood” by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra (from the film Hollywood Hotel, copyright 1937 by Warner Bros.)

“Smokey Sax” by Hollywood Trailer Music Orchestra (from the album Film Noir: Vintage Cinema Classics, copyright 2015 by Megatrax Music)

“Le Freak” by Chic (from the album C’est Chic, copyright 1978 by Atlantic Recording Corporation)

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1x03 "Merry-Go-Rod"

This week, host Craig gets all wistful and nostalgic as he examines Rod Serling’s “Walking Distance,” one of The Twilight Zone’s most beloved episodes and its very first time travel excursion. There’s also an extended Jack Finney tangent, several Mad Men references, and an epic burn (or two) from his wife and kid.

http://marczicree.com/portfolio/mad-men/

http://www1.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm/ID/8136/FAHRENHEIT-451-TWILIGHT-ZONE-WALKING-DISTANCE/

Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There” by Twin Loops

Closing music: “A Beautiful Mine (theme from Mad Men)” by Acelayone/RJD2 (from the album Magnificent City, copyright 1996 by Decon/Project Blowed)

The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc.

Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.

1x02 "I, Fembot"

This week, Craig gazes longingly at two alluring female androids (Alicia from “The Lonely” and Jana from “The Lateness of the Hour”) and, like a true pig, lines them up and scores their respective attributes. Of course wife Teresa pops in for her usual snarky comments, and this time daughter Kendyl joins in for some tag-team daddy dissing. Also listen for a cameo from the godfather of Twilight Zone podcasts, the one and only Tom Elliot.

Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There” (revision 1) by Twin Loops

Closing music: “Positron” by Omicron

The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc.

“Be My Love” by Jackie Gleason (from the album The Last Dance… For Lovers Only, copyright 1964 by Capitol Records)

“Le Freak” by Chic (from the album C’est Chic, copyright 1978 by Atlantic Recording Corporation)

“Positron” by Omicron (from the album The Generation and Motion of a Pulse, copyright 1995 by Instinct Ambient)

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1x01 "Rod's Lonely Man"

After a month of protracted backstory and introductions, the podcast officially launches with host Craig Beam (My Life in the Shadow of The Twilight Zone) comparing and contrasting two Rod Serling classics: “Where is Everybody?” and “King Nine Will Not Return.” One will emerge the victor, and the other… well, you’ll have to tune in to find out. Somewhere in the all the chaos Teresa pops in to dole out some trademark spousal emasculation; also listen for a special appearance by Dr. Reba Wissner, PhD (author of A Dimension of Sound: Music in The Twilight Zone) and an unexpected connection between The Twilight Zone and Nine Inch Nails.

http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/fred-steiner#

Opening theme: “Neither Here Nor There” by Twin Loops

Closing music: “Earl Holliman State of Mind” by DJ Crabby CraB

The Twilight Zone is a trademark of CBS, Inc.

“Where Is Everybody?” by Lorraine Feather (from the album Tales of the Unusual; copyright 2012 by Jazzed Media)

“Where Is Everybody?” by Nine Inch Nails (from the album The Fragile, copyright 1999 by Nothing/Interscope)

Day of Our Lives theme composed by Charles Albertine, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart (copyright Corday Productions and NBC)

Between Light and a Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast is a nonprofit podcast. Music clips and dialogue excerpts used herein are the property of their respective copyright owners; we claim no ownership of these materials. Their use is strictly for illustrative purposes and should be considered Fair Use as stated in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. section 107.