John and Michael J return as John may have finally reached his breaking point. It turns out that over the past two months Michael J has been spending an insane amount of time with Charlie, the proprietor of the antique shop that opened up in the strip mall where Press Play is located. We learn of his exploits and, in most cases, it's not pretty. John explains why he feels Halloween Returns would've been a box office failure and that a little “polish” can go a long way. After a break, John lets loose with his true feelings on the next Halloween film. Was bringing Jamie Lee Curtis back a mistake, has John Carpenter lost his mind, and more! So rent smart and remember, “Be Kind…Rewind”. Show Breakdown: There's Something About Charlie (0:00-7:43) Michael J's Wild Ride/Halloween Returns (12:59-32:41) SYNTH SPOTLIGHT: See Thomas Howl—Revelations On Atrocity Island (32:42-36:58) Halloween 2018 & More (36:59-End) For More See Thomas Howl Visit: https://seethomashowl.bandcamp.com/releases If you've got a question, comment, show idea, or would like to be featured on an episode email us at: Join Our Facebook Group: You can also leave us a voicemail at: 215-240-7839 Follow Us On Twitter: @vhslifepodcast Follow Us On Instagram: @vhslifepodcast Listen To Us At: OR vhslife.libsyn.com

After a hiatus Vince and Michael J are back and they're on FIRE! We discuss the Halloween that never was, some Scream Factory titles that are a must add to your collection, streaming service recommendations and more! We're also introduced to a new segment that asks the question, "Did Vince really watch IT?" All that and more, plus the classic banter you've grown to love as Rabbit In Red returns!

  Our fearless producer, Dave Zee, returns in hopes to fix things between John and Michael J and in the process discovers what goes on during a “Michael J Shift” at Press Play. Someone's talking the Wonka Bars, M&Ms and other candy. Free rentals galore, weird contests, and more. It's total insanity! John also learns that when he saw Halloween in the theater it was a digital projection and not film. Michael J has never seen Night Of The Creeps and more! After a break, we remember George A. Romero, who was not only was the Godfather of the modern zombie but also an extraordinary independent filmmaker. We share cherished memories of how he influnced or inspired us. Our favorite films he's made and so much more! So rent smart and remember, “Be Kind…Rewind”.   Show Breakdown: When A Producer Calls (0:00-2:45) John Vs Michael J & More (9:43-46:07) Remembering Romero (51:53-End) For More Exploding Heads Visit: http://www.legionpodcasts.com/exploding-heads-horror-podcast/ If you've got a question, comment, show idea, or would like to be featured on an episode email us at: Join Our Facebook Group: You can also leave us a voicemail at: 215-240-7839 Follow Us On Twitter: @vhslifepodcast Follow Us On Instagram: @vhslifepodcast Listen To Us At: OR vhslife.libsyn.com  

A mysterious stranger enters the store. Is he just your average customer or is there something more? The “Producer” that Tony mentioned in a previous episode shows up in hopes of shaping things up with the show and the store. Dave Zed of Exploding Heads Horror Podcast is tasked with bringing us up to a tier one podcast, but will he succeed? We also talk about upcoming Scream Factory releases, superhero tv, why John thinks Kevin Smith sucks, Why Jackie Earl Haley killed Freddy, John's vision for a Smokey & The Bandit remake (HORRIBLE IDEA) and so much more! After a break, we can into our favorite summer, not necessarily horror, movies. There's some definite surprises here. As we reminsce about te films that shaped the summers of our childhood and more! So rent smart and remember, “Be Kind…Rewind”. Show Breakdown: Closing Time (2:13-3:30) Meet The Producer/Scream Factory/Kevin Smith/Freddy & More (7:28-54:58) Going To Camp (59:28-End)   For More Exploding Heads Visit: http://www.legionpodcasts.com/exploding-heads-horror-podcast/ If you've got a question, comment, show idea, or would like to be featured on an episode email us at: Join Our Facebook Group: You can also leave us a voicemail at: 215-240-7839 Follow Us On Twitter: @vhslifepodcast Follow Us On Instagram: @vhslifepodcast Listen To Us At: OR vhslife.libsyn.com  

Join John Rhoades as he takes you on a journey through some of the BEST (his opinion) music heard on the show so far. He drove away customers, played air guitar in the aisles of the store and generally just made an idiot of himself. It's just another day at Press Play! So rent smart and remember, “Be Kind…Rewind”. If you've got a question, comment, show idea, or would like to be featured on an episode email us at: Join Our Facebook Group: You can also leave us a voicemail at: 215-240-7839 Follow Us On Twitter: @vhslifepodcast Follow Us On Instagram: @vhslifepodcast Listen To Us At: OR vhslife.libsyn.com Check Us Out On Stitcher: Subscribe To Us On iTunes: Check Us Out On Google Play:  

Welcome to our one year anniversary special! Well that's really during the second part of the show. Things start out with John offering his thoughts on The Bye Bye Man. Is it an overall bad movie or was it a good concept that was horribly executed? Michael J mocks John's solo show about witches from a few months ago and also explains why he feels Marvel movies are lacking, and more. Then we get into a bunch of clips and talking points covering the first year of the show. This is a great way for new and old listeners alike to catch up with and reminisce about the past year at Press Play! So rent smart and remember, “Be Kind…Rewind”. If you've got a question, comment, show idea, or would like to be featured on an episode email us at: Join Our Facebook Group: You can also leave us a voicemail at: 215-240-7839 Follow Us On Twitter: @vhslifepodcast Follow Us On Instagram: @vhslifepodcast Listen To Us At: OR vhslife.libsyn.com Check Us Out On Stitcher: Subscribe To Us On iTunes: Check Us Out On Google Play:  

Things start off with Tony finally getting to the bottom of the Phantasm III VHS destruction and John realizes how much he's truly sacrificing to fix the situation. Michael J is sent to wreak havoc at John's other job, the local mental hospital, where he fills John in on what will most likely be a MAJOR change for the show. This leads to a journey through the steam tunnels to an underground shrine. The guys run into an old friend and start talking about movies the take place in mental hospitals. John enjoys Girl, Interrupted. Michael J learns the ins and outs of a frontal lobotomy, Don't Look In The Basement, a Halloween Prequel worth watching and so much more! So rent smart and remember, “Be Kind…Rewind”. SHOW BREAKDOWN: Unhappy Tony: A VHS Destroyed (2:17-06:44) Annoying John/Through The Tunnels/Show Changes & More (10:26-28:21) Exploring/Mental Hospital Movie Discussion (30:26-End) If you've got a question, comment, show idea, or would like to be featured on an episode email us at: Join Our Facebook Group: You can also leave us a voicemail at: 215-240-7839 Follow Us On Twitter: @vhslifepodcast Follow Us On Instagram: @vhslifepodcast Listen To Us At: OR vhslife.libsyn.com Check Us Out On Stitcher: Subscribe To Us On iTunes: Check Us Out On Google Play:  

This was supposed to be a VHS video commentary but unfortunately our source was in very poor condition. The way these commentaries work are we watch the VHS at John's apartment and record our discussion as we watch. Then, back at Press Play, Michael J converts the VHS to a digital file, syncs the commentary up with it, and creates an MP4 file for release. However, due to the condition of our source VHS, the digitization process for PHANTASM III was unsuccessful. This is the audio file in which we talk and you hear the movie audio, so at least it's something. You can try and watch with your own VHS copy or any other media format you own. Thanks for understanding and we'll be back with our next VHS Video Commentary...PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION!   If you've got a question, comment, show idea, or would like to be featured on an episode email us at: Join Our Facebook Group: You can also leave us a voicemail at: 215-240-7839 Follow Us On Twitter: @vhslifepodcast Follow Us On Instagram: @vhslifepodcast Listen To Us At: vhslife.libsyn.com Check Us Out On Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=93862&refid=stpr Subscribe To Us On iTunes: Check Us Out On Google Play:    

Michael J is assaulted, a podcast in ruin, and John is still holding out hope to regain the assistant manager position at Press Play. Is The Bye Bye Man as bad as everyone thinks it is? They both saw Alien: Covenant, did it live up to the hype? Plus, a burning question about a secret from the “behind the curtain” section of the store is revealed, and a Phantasm porn parody DOES exist! After a break, we discuss film franchises that are way past their prime. Are there any franchises that you think should just die already? All that and more on another exciting installment of VHS Life! So rent smart and remember, “Be Kind…Rewind”. SHOW BREAKDOWN: The Assault (0:00-06:44) Alien:Covenant/Bye Bye Man/Secrets Revealed & More (10:14-38:01) Film Franchises That Should Just Die Already (42:30-End) If you've got a question, comment, show idea, or would like to be featured on an episode email us at: Join Our Facebook Group: You can also leave us a voicemail at: 215-240-7839 Follow Us On Twitter: @vhslifepodcast Follow Us On Instagram: @vhslifepodcast Listen To Us At: vhslife.libsyn.com Check Us Out On Stitcher: Subscribe To Us On iTunes: Check Us Out On Google Play:  

John and Michael J return with an ALL NEW Video Commentary! This time they head back to Morningside in search of The Tall Man and his balls as they watch PHANTASM II on VHS and you can experience it with them! Watch and listen as they give insight on the film, joke inappropriately, and more! This is truly something you don't want to miss! So rent smart and remember, "Be Kind...Rewind" If you would like a DVD copy of the VHS version of FRIDAY THE 13TH that you can watch with or without the VHS LIFE Commentary, send us an email at and we'll set you up with one.   If you've got a question, comment, show idea, or would like to be featured on an episode email us at: Join Our Facebook Group: You can also leave us a voicemail at: 215-240-7839  Follow Us On Twitter: @vhslifepodcast Follow Us On Instagram: @vhslifepodcast Listen To Us At: vhslife.libsyn.com Check Us Out On Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=93862&refid=stpr Subscribe To Us On iTunes: Check Us Out On Google Play: Read more at http://vhslife.libsyn.com/#pqrPTE8r8EG5XeF4.99