The Launchpad Podcast

Despite having all the ingredients for a slick '90s thriller, a legendary director, a stacked cast, and a premise that should have been a home run 1996's The Fan somehow strikes out. Join Matt and Aaron as they break down what went wrong, why this would-be thriller falls flat, and how it earned its place among the decade's biggest disappointments.

It's a collect call from hell as the Rocketeers answer the Black Phone and discuss the series' two films. Will the grabber get them or will they skate away unscathed?

Today on the show, we’re getting absolutely pressed as we discuss "The Mangler, "Stephen King’s 1995 adaptation starring Robert Englund and Ted Levine. It’s a movie about a cursed laundry machine, workplace safety violations, and the terrifying realization that horror is sometimes just a series of OSHA violation. This episode will leave you spun, steamed, and possibly afraid of dry cleaning for the rest of your life.

The Rocketeers Ring in the New Year by tooting their own horns.

Strap in for your ride through the Tobe Hopper film “The Funhouse!” Is it as fun or scary as the title/cover promises? The Handsome Boys have differing opinions…

Like a spaceship full of Xenomorphs the Rocketeers are crashing back into the Launchpad to finish discussing “Alien Earth.” This review is basically bursting out of our chests, so listen up!

The Rocketeers come through on their promise to talk about Alien Earth. We dive into the first three episodes. Spoilers abound listen with care!

The Rocketeers set out to discuss Alien Earth but get diverted to San Diego Comicon. Whoops. Maybe next time.