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Episode 105: Dig Me No Grave by Robert E. Howard

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:57:24 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur Reads the classic Robert E. Howard chiller, Dig Me No Grave, for the show's annual Halloween episode. Featuring an all-new soundtrack by Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience!

Originally released on October 31, 2025

Episode 104: Heeding the Call of the West

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:13:40 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur explores the 1982 Wall of Voodoo album Call of the West, dissecting it track by track in the latest installment of the show's Best Albums You've Never Heard series. History, trivia, opinion...get ready to have your mind blown by this often overlooked new wave classic many tossed aside as a novelty.

Originally released August 8, 2025.

Episode 103 - Remembering David Lynch

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:57:11 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by GOOCH Squad member Jolly Jeff Hickmott in a breezy discussion about the life and work of artist David Lynch. Known mainly as a filmmaker, David Lynch was also an accomplished musician, painter, and cartoonist. Work discussed includes, Blue Velvet, The Straight Story, Mullholland Drive, Eraserhead, Wild at Heart, Crazy Clown Time, and The Angriest Dog in the World.

Published 2/10/2025

Episode 102: Board Games of Yore!

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:38:55 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by members of the GOOCH Squad, Jolly Jeff Hickmott and Jim "Dr. Dim" Fitzsimons for a fun discussion of some of our favorite board games from our youth, including Which Witch, Survive, Songburst, The Green Ghost Game, and more!

Published December 17. 2024

Episode 101 - Man-Size In Marble by Edith Nesbit - A Space Mules Halloween Special

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:36:28 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur Reads for you a classic tale of terror by author Edith Nesbit...her 1887 short story Man-Size in Marble...with a new underscore by Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience! Grab your cocoa and set a spell on this windswept Halloween and prepare to have your socks slide off your feet in abject fear!

Episode 100 - The Ken Reid Returns! Talking about the indie comics boom with comedian Ken Reid!

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:41:44 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by special guest Ken Reid for his 100th episode to talk about the indie comics boom of the 1980's, including a history that goes back to the underground comics of the 60's and 70's as well as the influence into the 90's! Cerebus, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Concrete, Madman, Evan Dorkin, Stephen Bissette, Rick Veitch, Frank Miller and so much more are discussed in this free-wheeling stream of consciousness run through comics history!

Episode 99: The Fabulous Ogle Boys - a conversation about comics with creators Tanner and Travis Ogle

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:52:25 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by rising indie comics creators Tanner and Travis Ogle to chat about their new comic Lightkeeper, comics, conventions, and inspirations! A fun chat!

Episode 98: The Savage Fists of Chris Poggiali!

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:28:54 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by author and film historian Chris Poggiali to discuss his latest book, These Fists Break Bricks, in a breezy conversation that touches on many and varied topics from fanzines, origin stories, The University at Buffalo, avant garde cinema, Stan Brackhage, Paul Sharits, Night of the Living Dead, Buster Keaton, Roger Corman, Temple of Schlock, Five Deadly Venoms, The Green Hornet, Grady Hendrix, Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Gene Day, Paul Gulacy, Master of Kung Fu, Richard Dragon, Judo Master, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Russ Meyer, Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill!...and so much more! Stay for the cannoli, leave for the hot, buttered popcorn stuck to the theater floor!

Episode 97: The Button Down Comedy of Bob Newhart - A Tribute to One of the Great Comedians

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 02:45:10 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by GOOCH Squader "Jolly" Jeff Hickmott for a discussion of the legacy of Bob Newhart, the comedian and television star who recently passed away at age 94.

Episode 96: Who is The 8-Bit Slasher? An interview with writer/publisher Mike Spring

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:41:01 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by comics writer and publisher Mike Spring to talk about his new horror/comedy comics project 8-Bit Slasher which hits Kickstarter on February 27! The conversation hits a variety of subjects including Mike's origin story, his writing process, his work as a child actor, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator, as well as video games, comics and horror films. Fun talk!

Originally published February 24, 2024.

Episode 95: Mojo Nixon Has Left The BBQ - Requiem For A Howler

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:31:30 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur leads a heartfelt eulogy for rock and roll wild man Mojo Nixon who passed away February 7, 2024 featuring stories and music. Find out why he was a lot more than Elvis is Everywhere. Satirical, political, steeped in the blues and hillbilly music, and maybe just a little bit lewd and crude. Mojo was a true American original. Pour yourself a tumbler and have yourself a gin-guzzlin' frenzy in his honor.

published February 13, 2024

Episode 94 - Kiss Me Deadly with Christy Lemire and Alonso Duralde

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:53:36 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is a guest on Table For One, a film show created by Los Angeles film critics Christy Lemire and Alonso Duralde to discuss the classic Robert Aldritch noir-thriller Kiss Me Deadly based on the Mickey Spillane novel of the same name. Come for the Noir, stay for the discussion about how to get to Calabasas from Wilshire Blvd before the freeway system was built!

Enjoy Christy and Alonso's film show Breakfast All Day on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts!

Published January 31, 2024

Episode 93: Celebrating International Podcaster's Day!

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 04:11:43 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur and frequent guest (and GOOCH Squader) Michael Noble hold an impromptu discussion about all those silly made up holidays that seem to only exist as marketing tools or simply strange misguided attempts at humor!

Plus! Michael makes a startling revelation about "Talk Like a Pirate Day!"

and...Stick around for some bonus talk at the end!

A few naughty words in this one, but mostly clean...

Happy New Year folks!

Originally published Deember 31, 2023

Episode 92: Christmas Music From The Way Out!

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:52:09 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by GOOCH Squad members "Jolly" Jeff Hickmott and "Mr. Agreeable" Michael Noble for a fun, fast-paced discussion of some of our favorite off-beat (and maybe not so off-beat) Christmas songs, including tunes by Esquivel, The Ramones, Greg lake, The Payolas, Wall of Voodoo, Henry Rollins, The Kinks, and many more!

Episode 91: Dating in the Big City with Author Melissa Braverman

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:57:34 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur engages in a fun conversation with author and dating expert Melissa Braverman about her new book, Notes From A Single Gal in the City. They engage in a variety of topics including the writing process, personal journaling, self-publishing, and who should pay on the first date, as well as sharing some personal stories from their own romantic journeys.

Originally published November 6th, 2023.

Episode 90: Upper Berth

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:41:32 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur reads the classic tale of Horror Upper Berth by F. Marion Crawford for the 2023 Space Mules Halloween Special! with new music from Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience! What is the horrible secret lurking in the upper berth of cabin 105? Curl up in a blanket with a mug of hot cocoa and find out!

Episode 89: Warren Onufer - An Interview With A Vampire Writer!

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:05:19 +0000

Just in time for the Halloween season, host Douglas Arthur is joined by writer Warren Onufer, the author of the Tales of the Vampire Hadley Price series. They talk about vampires, the creative process, and Jack Kirby among other things!

Episode 88: Ken Reid Counsels Us On Made-For-TV Horror Movies

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 05:26:31 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by comedian and TV enthusiast Ken Reid for a wide-ranging discussion on made-for-television horror films of the 70’s and 80’s. Movies discussed include classics like Salem’s Lot, The Night Stalker, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, and Trilogy of Terror, as well as lesser known fare like Gargoyles, Satan’s School For Girls, Dark Night of the Scarecrow, and Bad Ronald. special focus is also given to the adaptations of Stephen King as well as John Carpenter’s forays into the realm of the small screen. We even talk about Ken’s band 30 Seconds Over Tokyo!

Episode 87: My Favorite Year(s) with the GOOCH Squad!

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:08:28 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by the Gang of Occasional Co-Hosts for a free-range discussion of some of our favorite years in pop culture! Music, movies, books, comics, and more! 1969, 1973, 1979, 1980, and more!

Travel back in time with us and enjoy the journey!

Episode 86: Rest in Peace Sinead O'Connor

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 03:48:24 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur pays tribute to the great Sinead O'Connor whose death was announced July 26, 2023, touching on some of his personal favorite songs.

Episode 85 - Commercial Parodies

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 04:12:57 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur puts together a quick show about commercial parodies that have influenced his own work here on this show including Saturday Night Live, Prairie Home Companion, Weird Al Yankovic, RoboCop and more! Wrapping things up with a complete collection of Space Mules Parody commercials, including a brand new one just in time for the holidays! Westley's Hot Cocoa For Cats, Sled Dog Beer, Texas Chainsaw Crunchies, Planck's Catsup, the Mystery Meatbox, Lester the Corpulent Flesh-Eating Doll...and of course, the usual Eater Eggs, and askance references! Put on the kettle and set a spell!

Originally published December 18, 2022

Episode 84: Cool Air & A Ghost Story - Tales Too Terrible To Tell: Halloween 2022

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:05:46 +0000

Join host Douglas Arthur for the annual Space Mules Halloween special episode as he reads a couple of classic horror tales, A Ghost Story by the inimitable Mark Twain and Cool Air by H.P. Lovecraft! Features a brand new musical score by house band Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience! Listen in a dark room if you dare!

Originally published October 31, 2022.

Episode 83: Werewolf By Night, and other parts of the day

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:20:42 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by 3/4 of the GOOCH Squad for a conversation about the new Disney+ holiday special Werewolf By Night, as well as a discussion of some of our favorite werewolf films, including classics like American Werewolf In London, The Howling, and The Wolfman, as well as modern takes like Dog Soldiers and Ginger Snaps, and schlocky cult classics like I Was A Teenage Werewolf! We talk about the history of the werewolf film, the 1980's resurgence, and, heck, we even manage to squeak in a Teen Wolf 2 reference!

Originally published 10/22/2022

Episode 82: Into The Unknown with Jeff Hickmott

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:03:58 +0000

Join Host Douglas Arthur as he interviews frequent GOOCH Squad member Jeff Hickmott about his new podcast: 5 Questions With... as well as talking about his long-running Mixcloud DJ show Into The Unknown, a safe haven for dangerous music. So much fun it will leave you breathless!

Published July 6, 2022

Episode 81: Remembering Veronica Carlson with Bruce G. Hallenbeck and Ed Davis, Jr.

Tue, 10 May 2022 05:12:26 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by author, director, and film historian, Bruce G. Hallenbeck and writer Ed Davis, Jr, the host of Insomniac Drive-In, for a conversation about the late actress Veronica Carlson, the star of several Hammer horror films including Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed and Dracula Has Risen From the Grave! They talk about Bruce's friendship with the star and her lasting legacy. Bruce's career as an author, director, and film critic are also discussed. And don't miss out on Bruce discussing his Kindle book release Buck Fever..a story where deer hunting and cannibals collide!

Fun episode! Recorded in retro-style Telephonic Sound™️!

Originally released May 10, 2022, in Dad's memory.

Episode 80: We Love to Score, Part 2: John Williams

Mon, 02 May 2022 01:58:43 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by members of the GOOCH Squad to complete their discussion on film scores, and more specifically, the best works of John Williams!

Episode 79: We Love To Score - Our Favorite Film Scores

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 03:32:24 +0000

In this episode, your host Douglas Arthur, is joined by GOOCH Squaders, Jim Fitzsimons and Jeff Hickmott (with input from Brian Curtis, in abstentia) on a far ranging discussion on our favorite film scores from the history of cinema, ranging from Max Steiner, Bernard Herrmann and John Barry, to Danny Elfman, Daft Punk, and Jerry Goldsmith...and many more! The gang touches on the the differences between a score and a soundtrack, the origins of the modern film score, as well as early electronic work by Wendy Carlos and Dalia Derbyshire! This is part one of a 2-part discussion. Part 2 will discuss some of our favorite John Williams scores as well as some of our favorite soundtracks.

Released April 9, 2022

Episode 78: MAUS, a discussion about comics and censorship

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:35:05 +0000

Join Host Douglas Arthur, along with guests Jim "Dr. Dim" Fitzsimons and artist and instructor Rick Arthur, as they discuss the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel Maus by Art Spiegelman, and the current controversy surrounding its recent removal from a school district in Tennesee. The discussion touches on some sensitive topics and issues. Some explicit language is used.

Episode 77: Barfight! An Interview with Musician and Songwriter Tom McWatters

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:33:00 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur engages musician, songwriter, and animator Tom McWatters in a track by track discussion of his latest album Barfight! They get into the inspirations and background of each song and wrap it up with a discussion of other projects including the animations he and wife Colleen have done for fellow songwriter Jake LaBotz, and upcoming PSA's for the New York State Department of Health. A double-length episode for maximum fun!

Episode 76: Confessions of a Celluloid Jockey: Tales From the Projection Booth: An Interview with Author/Comedian Clark Brooks

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 03:43:36 +0000

Everything you wanted to know about movie theater projection booths, and then some! Join host Douglas Arthur as he interviews Tampa Author and Comedian Clark Brooks about his side hustle as a film projectionist. The duo swap stories from long careers as "celluloid jockeys" in a variety of different movie theaters around the country including AMC, General Cinema, Regal, Super Saver, Harkins, and independent cinemas like the Buffalo Drive-in, and the Tampa Theater. A fun and fascinating look behind the scenes of the way things used to be, and the lost art of film projection.

Episode 75: Breakfast Cereals of the DAMNED!

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:48:18 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur convenes the Gang Of Occasional Co-Hosts (aka The G.O.O.C.H. Squad) for a rousing conversation about some of the strangest breakfast cereals of our youth (and some not-so-strange ones that still affected us in abnormal ways...) Cereal discussion includes such oddities as Sir Grapefellow, Crazy Cow, Quisp & Quake, Freakies, and Kream Krunch, as well as waltz down memory lane for the 50th anniversary of the General Mills Monster Cereals...pour one out for the late, lamented Fruit Brute!

Hurry! Before it gets soggy in milk!

Episode 74: The Monkey's Paw

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 03:06:23 +0000

Buckle in as host Douglas Arthur narrates the classic horror tale The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs for this year's special Halloween episode! Features a new musical soundtrack by Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience!

Episode 73: The Contractually Obligated Tenth Anniversary Clip Show!

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 03:13:15 +0000

At long last, a new episode greets the eager masses after 10 long months! ...and this time it is an anniversary clip show with a decidedly Space Mules Twist! See if you can identify all the clips!

Host Douglas arthur is joined on this retrospective look back at the last 10 years of the show by the usual Gang Of Occassional Co-Hosts: Michael Noble, Jim Fitzsimons, Brian Curtis, and Jeff Hickmott, as well as brother Rick Arthur, Marissa Rapier, Michael Pilmer of Devo Inc., Weapon Brown's Jason Yungbluth, the twisted minds behind Theater of the Absurd: musician Tom McWatters, Colleen McWatters and Chris Martinez, cartoonist E. Hanby, Comedian Clark Brooks, Chad Biernacki, and many more!

Episode 72: The Lady, or the Tiger & The Discourager of Hesitancy

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 01:43:00 +0000

Just in time for Christmas, host Douglas Arthur reads to you the classic Frank Stockton tales, The Lady, or the Tiger?, and The Discourager of Hesitancy, featuring a new soundtrack by Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience. These classic puzzlers have kept readers and audiences guessing as to their meaning and outcome for almost 140 years and have continued to show up in pop culture in song, stage, film, and animation, including the Simpsons, They Might Be Giants, and Robert Fripp, Toyah Wilcox, and the League of Crafty Guitarists.

Grab some egg nog, put down the wrapping paper and settle in for some holiday entertainment!

Published 12/22/2020

Episode 71: A Merry G.O.O.C.H. Squad Christmas: A Look at Some of Our Favorite TV Specials!

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:14:19 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by the The full contingent of the G.O.O.C.H. Squad (Jim, Brian, Jeff, and Michael) for a mostly jolly discussion of some of our favorite holiday TV Specials! Among those classics discussed are: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Year Without a Santa Claus, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and John Denver and the Muppets, as well as special episodes of Moonlighting, He-man and She-Ra, Dr. Who, Seinfeld, Mr. Bean, The Good Life, and Hey, Arnold! And of course, we couldn't forget the infamous Star Wars Holiday special! So grab a cup and a half of high-octane egg nog and settle in for the fun!

Episode 70: The Masque of the Red Death

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:46:47 +0000

After a long hiatus making his latest book of comic strips, host Douglas Arthur returns to the "podcastiverse" with a frightening new episode just in time for Halloween...a reading of Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story The Masque of the Red Death. With a new musical soundtrack by house band Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience, this is the perfect diversion in a world that demands constant attention.

Released October 19, 2020.

Episode 69: I'm In Quarantine, And I Feel Fine

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:52:08 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by the Gang Of Occasional Co-Hosts (aka The G.O.O.C.H. Squad) for a rambling roundtable discussion of the pop-culture that has been keeping them busy during the COVID-19 lockdown. Jim trots out his love for the Star Wars Saga and Columbo, while Brian gives us all a lesson behind the curtain of wrasslin'. Jeff discovers Stranger Things and explains Red Dwarf and QI, while Michael manages to keep things together with his thought-provoking questions and discusses Spartacus, The Walking Dead, and the little seen 1980's film, Testament. Doug discusses some of the movies he's seen since being trapped inside like Casablanca, The Gumball Rally, Doc Savage, and find out what he really thinks about The Omega Man! You don't want to miss it!

Published 4/28/2020

Episode 68: Stan & Jack & Steve: A Conversation About the Marvel Method with Rick Arthur

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 22:51:11 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by his brother Rick for an extemporaneous conversation about Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko. What started off as a conversation about the new book Stan Lee: An Amazing Life by Danny Fingeroth, turned into a full-blown breakdown of the Marvel Method of creating comics and how it lead to … Continue reading →

Episode 67: Is DIE HARD a Christmas Movie? an intervention

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 03:02:46 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is beset by a visitation from the G.O.O.C.H. Squad during this holiday season as they try to convince him that Die Hard is a Christmas movie? Listen in as the Gang Of Occassional Co-Hosts featuring Micahel Noble, Jim Fitzsimons, Brian Curtis, and Jeff Hickmott race against the clock in a cat and … Continue reading →

Episode 66: RoboCop Outtakes & Pee Cakes

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 06:40:38 +0000

Sit back and relax for a bonus holiday treat! Outtakes from episode 64’s RoboCop show! Host Douglas Arthur tries in vain to keep the show on the rails, only to discover there were no rails to begin with! There is a nice discussion here with hints about future episodes! Perfect to listen to while you … Continue reading →

Episode 64: RoboCop Until You Drop

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 05:04:20 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by members of the G.O.O.C.H. Squad to discuss the 1987 Paul Verhoeven sci-fi satire, RoboCop. As usual, Michael ruins everything, then gets everybody fired. Published November 28, 2019

Episode 65: Edgar Allan POEms: A Space Mules Halloween Special

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:23:52 +0000

The 2019 Space Mules Halloween Special finds host Douglas Arthur paying tribute to his father by reading a selection of poems by Edgar Allan Poe including Spirits of the Dead, The Haunted Palace, The Sleeper, and The Raven. Original soundtrack composed by Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience. Published 10/31/2019

Episode 63: Requiem for a King – A Tribute to my Father

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:08:58 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by his older brother Rick to recount stories and memories of their father who passed away in May 2019. Listen in as they recount the many ways that he guided them on their journey and toward their taste in popular culture…from old-time radio, to comic books and movies, this … Continue reading →

Episode 62: An interview with Ed Davis, Jr. of Insomniac Drive-In

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 02:18:11 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by special Guest Ed Davis, Jr. of Insomniac Drive-In for a great discussion about the lost art of drive-in movies and to talk about some of his favorites. The wide-ranging discussion touches on Toho monster movies, Hammer horror films, and the cinematic oeuvre of Russ Meyer as well as … Continue reading →

Episode 61: A Space Mule Tribute to Stan Lee

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 05:11:24 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur convenes the G.O.O.C.H. Squad for a free-wheeling and heart-felt look at the life and times of fallen comics creator, Stan Lee, who passed away early last week. The gang discuss the legacy and some of the controversy revolving around one of the most influential makers of pop culture of the last 100 … Continue reading →

Episode 60: A Peek inside the twisted mind of Jason Yungbluth

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 05:32:37 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur sits down for an in depth interview with comics creator Jason Yungbluth, the man responsible for the great satirical graphic novel Weapon Brown, as well as the current humor anthology Peek. We talk about his influences, Weapon Brown, Peek, Beepo and Roadkill, Clarissa, Charlie Hebdo and censorship, and his recent tangles with … Continue reading →

Episode 59: A Space Mules Halloween Special: People of the Dark

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 03:41:42 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur sits down and reads the classic Robert E. Howard 1932 horror yarn, People of the Dark, just in time for Halloween. Notable for being the first precursory appearance of Conan the Barbarian, and for being considered a part of H.P. Lovecraft’s C’Thulhu Mythos, People of the Dark is a noirish mash-up of … Continue reading →

Episode 58: White Water/Black Peak: An Interview with Emily Hanby

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 05:41:36 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur interviews designer, illustrator, and graphic Novelist Emily Hanby, whose 2017 graphic novel Black Peak is making the rounds, and her follow-up, White Water is currently being serialized online. We talk about her process, her influences, and Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Along the way we touch on Michael Moorcock, Event Horizon, and … Continue reading →

Episode 57: Now It Can Be Told! An interview with Michael Pilmer of Devo, Inc.!

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:24:10 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur interviews Michael Pilmer, the man behind the meticulous Devo-Obssesso website, and the long-time assistant archivist for Devo. Topics cover his journey to super-fan and then to employee of Devo, Inc. as well as his own projects like industrial band Silica Gel. A big part of the discussion is talking about the new book from publisher Rocket 88, Devo: The Brand/Devo Unmasked, a collection of rare photos and memories from the archives of the band! Continue reading →

Episode 56: The First Ever Assault of the 2-Headed Space Mules Colossal Cover Song Quiz!

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:21:20 +0000

Recorded on June 9th, 2018 and finally making its debut here in August as prophesized, host Douglas Arthur, suffering from an extreme case of microphone lag, and early morning shpelkis, convened the G.O.O.C.H. Squad to play a deadly game of Guess the Cover Song! Sprinkled throughout are tunes to terrible to contemplate, maddening music on … Continue reading →

Episode 55: Doug and Jim Babble About The Last Jedi, and other bits

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 02:29:37 +0000

A mini episode featuring some behind the scenes banter that was not originally intended to be broadcast! The setpiece, has host Douglas Arthur chatting with Jim “Dr. Dim” Fitzsimons about The Last Jedi. Jim Also manages to dig in again about his love affair with Jean-Luc Picard, while disparaging the one true Captain: James T. … Continue reading →

Episode 54: The Mating Call of the Forbidden Novelty Songs

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 02:13:51 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur gathers up the G.O.O.C.H. Squad once again, this time with special guest Jeff Hickmott, host of the great music podcast, Into The Unknown, to chat on about some of their favorite novelty songs of all time. Some might be familiar, but in typical Space Mules fashion, we touch on some that are … Continue reading →

Episode 53: Bonus Mystery Outtake Show #6

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:55:03 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur rummages through the archives to put together an engaging collection of outtakes from the last few years, touching on all manner of topics ranging from Shin Godzilla, Ken Russell, Twin Peaks, King Crimson, cribs, SnapChat, Jim Steranko, and the acting talent of William Shatner, amongst many others. Featured guests include: Brian Curtis, … Continue reading →

Episode 52: A Space Mules Halloween Special: E.F. Benson’s The Bus-Conductor

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:36:38 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur reads E.F. Benson’s classic 1905 horror tale, The Bus-Conductor, with an all new soundtrack created by Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience! Snuggle in and enjoy! Happy Halloween from Assault of the 2-Headed Space Mules! Originally released on October 31, 2017.

Episode 51: Close Encounters at 40, Part 2

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:24:23 +0000

Join host Douglas Arthur and the GOOCH Squad for part 2 of their discussion of Stephen Spielberg’s 1977 UFO masterpiece, Close Encounters of the Third Kind! Touching on the symbolism, cultural impact, music, and much more! Plus try to guess another spot where I had to edit out Michael’s discussion of Melinda Dillon’s wardrobe and … Continue reading →

Episode 50: Close Encounters at 40, Part 1

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:13:08 +0000

Join host Douglas Arthur as he rounds up the G.O.O.C.H. Squad for a free-wheeling and strangely informative discussion of Stephen Spielberg’s 1977 classic film of discovery and imagination, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Doug, Brian Curtis, Jim Fitzsimons, and Michael Nobel touch on the symbolism, cultural impact, music, and much more! Plus…try to guess … Continue reading →

Episode 49: I Want My Cake: A Tribute to George Romero, Part 2

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:00:15 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur continues his discussion with G.O.O.C.H. Squad members Jim Fitzsimons, Brian Curtis, and Michael Nobel about the career of filmmaker George A. Romero who passed away in July. A rousing roundtable discussion of some of his best known and lesser known works, including Tales From The Darkside, Monkeyshines, Martin, Creepshow, and more! Originally … Continue reading →

Episode 48: Zombies Ripped My Flesh: A Tribute to George Romero, Part 1

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 01:43:15 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by G.O.O.C.H. Squad members Jim Fitzsimons, Brian Curtis, and Michael Nobel to discuss the great career of filmmaker George Romero, who passed away in July 2017. A full discussion of his films including Martin, Knightriders, The Dark Half, Season of The Witch, and many more are tackled in this rousing … Continue reading →

Episode 47: A Beast Among The Civilized: An Interview with Musician Tom McWatters

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 01:19:22 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur presents a unique version of the semi-regular feature, The Best Albums You’ve Never Heard, by actually having the artist on hand to interview and go track by track. Local musician Tom McWatters shares his thoughts about his classic under-heard 2010 album A Beast Among The Civilized. Doug is surprised to learn about … Continue reading →

Episode 46: A tribute to Bernie Wrightson

Sat, 27 May 2017 03:12:31 +0000

Originally released on March 28, 2017, just a short time after master artist Bernie Wrightson passed away from his long battle with cancer. Host Douglas Arthur and regular G.O.O.C.H. Squad (Gang Of Occassional Co-Hosts) members, Brian Curtis, Jim Fitzsimons, and Madcap Michael Nobel convene to discuss the long and glorious legacy of the master illustrator’s … Continue reading →

Episode 45: The Gift Of The Magi

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 05:09:21 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur reads the classic O. Henry short story The Gift Of The Magi, just in time for Christmas. Curl up with some cocoa and have a listen!

Episode 44: Bonus Mystery Outtake Show #5

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 17:32:05 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur wraps up 2016 with a bunch of clips that found their way to the cutting room floor, featuring GOOCH Squad members Michael Noble, Jim Fitzsimons, and Brian Curtis, as well as guests Chris MArtinez, Tom McWatters and Colleen McWatters. Plus a mini-tribute to the late musician Greg Lake.

Episode 43: Have You Ever Been To Elizabethtown? (with guest Steve Spears!)

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 06:54:59 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined by special guest Steve Spears of the long-running podcast Stuck In the 80’s to discuss the film work of Cameron Crowe, focussing on the under seen 2005 movie Elizabethtown. For fans of the Stuck in the 80’s show, this episode is like a long extended version of the segment “What … Continue reading →

Episode 42: H.P. Lovecraft’s FROM BEYOND

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 23:52:17 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur hunkers down for Halloween by reading H.P. Lovecraft’s 1934 classic horror story FROM BEYOND, while accompanied by a creep inducing new soundtrack by Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience!

Episode 41: The Sugar-Blasted Saturday Morning Cartoon Theme Song Countdown!

Sat, 04 Jun 2016 05:51:58 +0000

Join host Douglas Arthur as he assembles the G.O.O.C.H. (Gang Of Occassional Co-Hosts) squad once again for a rollicking and fast-paced discussion as we count down some of our favorite cartoon theme songs of all time! From Classics to obscurities we have it all, and if you listen close enough, there are some surprises along … Continue reading →

Episode 40: Twenty Questions With Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:42:52 +0000

The tables are turned on this episode as host Douglas Arthur becomes the guest and is interviewed by Michael Noble about his side project: the one-man-band known only as Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience and his newest release Train Wrecks And Hobo Love Songs, Volume 2 which was released on February 23, 2016. Doug and Michael discuss … Continue reading →

Episode 39: Long Live David Bowie, Part 2

Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:30:29 +0000

Part two of our two part discussion of David Bowie’s career folloing his death from cancer on January 10th. Host Douglas Arthur is joined by GOOCH ™ (Gang Of Occasional Co-Hosts)members Jim ” Dr. Dim” Fitzsimons, Brian “Macho Man” Curtis, and Michael “Get Off My Lawn” Noble as they share favorite albums, favorite songs, and … Continue reading →

Episode 38: Long Live David Bowie, Part 1

Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:21:40 +0000

Part one of our two part discussion of David Bowie’s career folloing his death from cancer on January 10th. Host Douglas Arthur is joined by GOOCH ™ (Gang Of Occasional Co-Hosts)members Jim ” Dr. Dim” Fitzsimons, Brian “Macho Man” Curtis, and Michael “Get Off My Lawn” Noble as they share favorite albums, favorite songs, and … Continue reading →

Episode 37: The Outsider & The Pale Man

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 04:01:04 +0000

Settle in for a spell as host Douglas Arthur continues the Halloween season tradition of reading some classic terror tales just for you! This episode contains orations of H. P. Lovecraft’s little known, The Outsider, and the even more mysterious The Pale Man by Julius Long, Both having appeared in the classic pulp magazine Weird … Continue reading →

Episode 36: Theater Of The Absurd

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 02:47:02 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur interviews the trio behind the new animated web series, Theater of the Absurd, a stop motion rumination on the inner workings of a movie theater in a surreal universe. Hijinks ensue. Featuring writers/animators/voice actors: Tom McWaters, Colleen McWaters, and Chris Martinez. (Stick around for an Easter Egg!) Music By Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience … Continue reading →

Episode 35: Urgh! Music Goes To War!

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 02:17:27 +0000

Douglas Arthur is joined by guest hosts Michael Noble of Hotchka.com and Jim Fitzsimons of Dimland Radio to discuss the cult classic concert film Urgh! A Music War! which features performances of many of the great punk, post-punk, and new wave bands of the late 70’s and early 1980’s, including Wall Of Voodoo, Devo, The … Continue reading →

Episode 34: The Best Albums You’ve Never Heard: Traci Lords’ 1000 Fires

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 02:01:59 +0000

Join host Douglas Arthur for an in-depth look at the 1995 techno-dance album 1000 Fires by former 80’s porn queen Traci Lords. Full of great beats and sonic surprises!

Episode 33: The Little Match Girl

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:53:28 +0000

Released at Christmastime 2014, host Douglas Arthur evokes the melancholy spirit of the holidays with a recitation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable, The Little Match Girl.

Episode 32: The sexy secrets of Lair Of the White Worm!

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:38:50 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur is joined again by Jim Fitzsimons from Dimland Radio for a fun and in-depth discussion of Ken Russell’s little seen 1988 camp-horror masterpiece Lair Of The White Worm.

Episode 31: Bonus Mystery Outtake Show #4!

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:30:03 +0000

Douglas Arthur hosts another fun filled clip show of outtakes, bloopers and tangents from previous episodes featuring Jim Fitzsimons and Michael Noble! What’s in here? Who knows? It’s a mystery!

Episode 30: Godzilla vs. the Geeks!

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 20:42:05 +0000

Episode 30-Godzilla 2014 Join Host Douglas Arthur and his usual cohorts, Jim Fitzsimons, Michael Nobel, and the internet whisperings of Rick Arthur as they discuss the new 2014 American Godzilla movie directed by Gareth Edwards! A roundtable of geekery if there ever was one!

Episode 29: What is your quest? Johnny Quest!

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 20:35:44 +0000

Episode 29- What is your quest_ Jonny Quest! Host Douglas Arthur is joined once again by Dimland Radio’s Jim Fitzsimons on a rollicking race through the history of one of TV history’s most courageous and intelligent cartoon series: Johnny Quest! Originally posted in early 2014.

Episode 28: Best Albums You’ve Never Heard: Glueleg’s Heroic Doses

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 05:08:57 +0000

Episode 28- Glueleg-Heroic Doses Your host Douglas Arthur takes a look at the 1995 regional underground release, Heroic Doses, by Toronto band Glueleg. Heavy metal with a horn section. Good stuff.

Episode 27: Best Albums You’ve Never Heard: The Residents’ The Commercial Album

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 05:03:00 +0000

Episode 27-The Residents Commercial Album Host Douglas Arthur ventures down the rabbit hole of strangeness to take an in depth look at the weird musical canoodlings of the Residents’ 1980 release The Commercial Album!

Episode 26: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:56:40 +0000

Episode 26 The Tell Tale Heart Released near Halloween 2013, host Douglas Arthur gives a spirited reading of the classic Poe story The Tell Tale Heart! Great for the holiday or anytime!

Episode 25: Antisocial Lawnmower, FantaCon, and You

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:51:23 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur talks about his experience at FantaCon 2013 and the release of his new book Antisocial Lawnmower!

Episode 24: A Quick One While He’s Away…

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:45:04 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur talks about his then upcoming book Antisocial Lawnmower and appearing at FantaCon 2013, and how it predicates him not making new episodes for a few months.

Episode 23: An interview with The Unbelievables

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:39:32 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur interviews the members of that merry band of internet pranksters, The Unbelievables! This involved crossing 8 times zones on two continents! Featuring music by Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience!

Episode 22: Best Albums You’ve Never Heard: Crispin Hellion Glover’s The Big Problem

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:33:33 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur takes an in-depth look at one of the quirkiest albums of all-time, the 1989 release by actor and writer Crispin Glover: The Big Problem. Featuring music by the infamous Barnes and Barnes (which included Lost In Space’s Bill Mumy!), and the strange vocal stylings of Crispin Glover alternately reciting his writings and … Continue reading →

Episode 21: Bonus Mystery Outtake Show #3

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:25:43 +0000

Another fun-filled show of outtakes, unused bits, and unrelated tangents featuring Jim Fitzsimons from Dimland Radio! You never know what you’ll get!

Episode 20: In Search of…In Search Of…

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:21:19 +0000

Your host Douglas Arthur is joined by guest Jim Fitzsimons from Dimland Radio for a nostalgic look back at the wildly influential syndicated TV show, In Search Of… which was hosted by Leonard Nimoy and featured mini-documentaries on a variety of paranormal and unexplained phenomenon including Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster, UFO’s, and more!

Episode 19: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:12:29 +0000

Originally released on Christmas Eve 2013, your host Douglas Arthur gives a spirited reading of C. Clement Moore’s classic holiday poem!

Episode 18: The Toys That Time Forgot!

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:04:09 +0000

Your host Douglas Arthur is joined by Marissa Rapier as they discuss life in a big family and the ghosts of toys from Christmases Past! This heartfelt discussion covers everything from Milky, The Marvelous Milking Cow to Alien! The Toy! Originally released near Christmas, but a great listen any time of year!

Episode 17: Best Albums You’ve Never Heard! Pajama Slave Dancers: Blood, Sweat, and Beers!

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 03:55:07 +0000

Your host Douglas Arthur delves into one of the strangest albums of the 80’s, Western Massachusetts band Pajama Slave Dancers‘ 1987 album Blood, Sweat, and Beers! Chock full of comedy gold, surf rock, country twang, and proto-rock/rap, this one has it all!

Episode 16: Bonus Mystery Outtake Show #2! More Dead! Less Red!

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 03:43:01 +0000

Bonus Mystery Outtake Show featuring leftover bits from Episode 15 with Michael Noble! So, more Night Of The Living Dead fun for the kiddies…and other tangents!

Episode 15: The Day Before The Night Of the Living Dead

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 02:16:43 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur and guest Michael Noble convene once again, this time to discuss the classic zombie horror film from 1968, George Romero’s Night Of The Living Dead!

Episode 14: Bonus Mystery Outtake Show #1

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 02:06:27 +0000

A fun collection of outtakes from the rambling Devo two-parter. Some tasty tidbits I had to cut for time constraints or Michael just went tangental on me…Featuring host Douglas Arthur and guest Michael Noble of Cliqueclack.com.

Episode 13: The Truth About Devolution, Part 2

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 01:57:49 +0000

Part two of our rousing two part discussion about Devo! Featuring your host Douglas Arthur and guest Michael Noble of Cliqueclack.com!

Episode 12: The Truth About Devolution Part 1

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 01:50:11 +0000

Part one of a two-part episode discussing the history of America’s favorite devolutionary band: DEVO! Host Douglas Arthur is joined by Michael Noble of Cliqueclack.com for a rousing romp through the ephemera of the most unlikely rock superstars of the early 80’s to come out of Akron, Ohio! Duty now, spuds!

Episode 11: Top Ten Graphic Novels

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 05:18:07 +0000

Guest Brian Curtis, Associate Professor of English at Nashville Community College joins host Douglas Arthur for a freewheeling discussion on their favorite graphic novels! Great for those who might be new to the genre and need guidance or the seasoned comic book fan who might hear about some titles they’ve never known or tried. The … Continue reading →

Episode 10: Monty Python and the Holy Grail Get Spanked

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 05:12:50 +0000

Host Douglas Arthur and guest Chad Biernacki of The Bupkis Show take a good natured tour through the fertile comic landscape of Monty Python And The Holy Grail. Along the way they even find time to discuss 50 Shades Of Grey, Fawlty Towers, It Came From Schenectady, and properly holding a microphone so to not … Continue reading →

Episode 9: The Dark Knight Rises (And Converges)

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 05:06:25 +0000

Fresh from the screening room, your host Douglas Arthur and his brother Rick take on the complexities of the final installment of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. Many details and plot twists are discussed, so don’t listen to the show until after you’ve seen the movie! Unless, of course, you want … Continue reading →

Episode 8: The Devolved History of Island Of Lost Souls

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 05:18:56 +0000

Your host Douglas Arthur flies solo for the first time as he discusses one of his favorite “Holy Grail” films: Island Of Lost Souls (1932) starring Charles Laughton as the titular Dr. Moreau. Along with chatting about the history of this controversial adaptation of H.G. Welles classic story, Doug discusses the impact this film had … Continue reading →

Episode 7: Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience-Perfunctus

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 05:14:06 +0000

This episode is a unique look into the creative process as host Douglas Arthur shares a work in progress 60 minute ambient music piece called Perfunctus by his one-man band Flaming Schwarzkopf Experience. If you enjoy the work of Brian Eno and Robert Fripp, you may just get something out of this one…

Episode 6: The Strange World Of John Carpenter (with guest Brian Curtis)

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 05:08:13 +0000

Episode 6 finds host Doug Arthur chatting about the career and themes of Director John Carpenter with guest Brian Curtis, Assistant professor of English at Nashville State Community College. We talk about his bigger hits like Halloween, but delve into our personal favorites like Big Trouble In Little China, In The Mouth Of Madness, They … Continue reading →

Episode 5: Gojira! (with guests Michael Noble and Rick Arthur)

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 05:03:09 +0000

This episode marks Assault Of The 2-Headed Space Mules first cross-continental three-way! Bringing together the talents of host Douglas Arthur, brother Rick from upstate NY and frequent contributor Michael Noble of Cliqueclack.com from sunny California! In this one we jabber on about the greatest giant rubber lizrd movie ever made…the original 1954 Japanese version of … Continue reading →

Episode 4: The Worst Superhero Movies (with guest Michael Noble)

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 04:59:05 +0000

Episode 4_ Worst Superhero Movies (with guest Michael Noble) Jaunty host Douglas Arthur once again engages in conversation with Michael Noble of Cliqueclack.com, this time ruminating over some of the worst superhero movies ever made! This is part two of last episode’s discussion about the best superhero movies. Doug and Michael ruminate about what makes … Continue reading →

Episode 3: The Best Superhero Movies

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:56:46 +0000

Episode 3_ Top Superhero Movies Episode 3 of Assault Of The 2-Headed Space Mules. Join host Douglas Arthur and guest host Rick Arthur as they discuss thier favorite superhero movies! From Batman to Spiderman and lots of surprises! This was originally recorded and released in early 2012, so I don’t want to hear from butt-hurt … Continue reading →

Episode 2: Kolchak The Night Stalker

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:52:34 +0000

Here is episode 2 of Assault Of the 2-Headed Space Mules! Originally released back in 2011, it features host Douglas Arthur chatting with his brother Rick Arthur, of TMNT fame, about their favorite show growing up in the mid-70’s: Kolchak, The Night Stalker! Darren McGavin’s show was short-lived but was hugely influential, as it inspired … Continue reading →

Episode 1: Mad Monster Party

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:34:32 +0000

This is Episode 1 of Assault Of the 2-Headed Space Mules. Originally published in October 2011. Join Host Douglas Arthur and guest Michael Noble of Cliqueclack.com as they discuss the cult classic Rankin/Bass animated feature film Mad Monster Party!