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John Robert Joseph Sellmeyer
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Oscars 2026 Recap: Michael B. Jordan, Conan, & ‘The Maw Beneath The Mane’ Sneak Peek (+Audiobook Sample)
Oscars 2026 Recap: Michael B. Jordan, PTA’s Big Win, and a Dark TwistThe 98th Academy Awards are officially in the books, and we are breaking down every viral moment, from Conan O’Brien’s opening…
Autism in Film & TV: The Good, the Bad, and the Authentic (Feat. Reese)
Podcast Summary: Autism in Film, TV, and Pop CultureIn this episode of "Because I'm John Sellmeyer," John sits down with his lifelong friend Reese to dive deep into the world of autism representation…
The Bad Bunny Effect: Purple Rain to Puerto Rico, The "Muted" Halftime Show (Lady Gaga, Drax, and more! Feat. Alondra!)
In this episode of Because I’m John Sellmeyer, John and his beautiful wife Alondra reunite behind the mic for a deep dive into the cultural phenomenon that was Super Bowl 60. While the game itself—a…
Vecna Lives! And Happy New Year, Ya Stranger Thang
Episode Summary:Grab a brown blanket and a blueberry spinach smoothie—we’re officially one week into 2026! Today, Johnny and his "extravagant" wife Alondra dive deep into the fallout of the Stranger…
I'm a Fork, She's a Knife: Our Tamales vs. Ham Christmas
Because I'm John Sellmeyer: Holiday Chaos, FNaF 2, and Wally World Jokes (Feat. Alondra)Get ready for some hilarious holiday chat as John Sellmeyer welcomes his beautiful wife, Alondra, back to the…
Ready or Not (2019) Review 31 Horror Day Movie Challenge
"Till death do us part" takes on a whole new meaning. This week, we're reviewing Ready or Not, the 2019 horror-comedy hit from directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett! We follow Grace…
Session 9 (2001) 31 Horror Day Movie Challenge
Abandoned Minds: A Review of Session 9Welcome to an hour of escalating dread as we unpack Brad Anderson's 2001 minimalist masterpiece, Session 9.Shot on location in the chilling, decaying halls of…
Wicker Man (2006) 31 Horror Day Movie Challenge
NO! NOT THE BEES! A Celebration of The Wicker Man (2006)Forget folk songs and subtle dread. Grab your bear suit and prepare for an hour of pure Cage Rage as we dive into the hilariously disastrous…
Tremors (1990)
Get off the ground! Join us as we grab some rocks, load the elephant guns, and dissect one of the best monster movies and purest examples of a horror-comedy hybrid: Ron Underwood's 1990 cult classic,…
Dead Alive (1992) 31 Horror Day Movie Challenge
From Splatter to Middle-earth: A Review of Peter Jackson's Dead AliveBefore the epic battles of Middle-earth, there was the ultimate suburban bloodbath. Join us as we explore the early, gloriously…
Candyman (1992)
Say His Name: Deconstructing the Original CandymanDescription:Never say it five times. Never look in the mirror. This week, we plunge the hook deep into the haunting, visceral, and socio-politically…
Shocker (1989)
"No More Mr. Nice Guy!" Wes Craven's Shocker Hits the AirwavesDescription:Plug in and prepare for a massive power surge! This week, we're dissecting Wes Craven's electrifying, over-the-top 1989…
The People Under the Stairs (1991)
Description:Welcome to the ultimate house of horrors—and it's a commentary on class warfare! This week, we lock ourselves inside the labyrinthine mansion of the Robeson family for Wes Craven's wildly…
The Others (2001)
Beyond the Veil: Deconstructing Nicole Kidman's The OthersDescription:Step out of the sun and into the permanent shadows of a remote Jersey manor. This week, we're locking all fifteen doors and…
Train to Busan (2016)
All aboard the KTX, destination: utter, non-stop zombie chaos!In this week's episode, we're sprinting through the carriages of the 2016 South Korean horror masterpiece, Train to Busan. It's more than…
Drag Me To Hell (2009)
Description:Sam Raimi is back, baby, and he's brought the slime, the scares, and the pitch-black laughs! Join us as we dissect the gloriously gross-out terror of 2009's Drag Me to Hell.Ambitious loan…
Friendship (2025) Halloween Challenge Day 16 and Alondra's Birthday!
Episode Title: Friendship (2025): A Birthday Review of Awkward Comedy & Acid-Tripping FrogsEpisode Summary:In this special episode, the host is joined by guest Alondra to celebrate her 30th…
Tru Tru Birthday K-Pop Demon Hunters Review (2025) 31 Horror Movie Challenge
Truman and Ben are back, and this week they're trading in their usual topics for glitter, catchy hooks, and supernatural smackdowns as they review the hit animated movie, K-Pop Demon Hunters!Get…
Rear Window (1954) Halloween Challenge
Rear Window: The Perfect Play with a Camera (9.6/10 Windows)Join us as we revisit Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 masterpiece, Rear Window, and examine how the film uses one of the simplest settings in…
The Ghoul Log Review
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