Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast
Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast.
Top Notch Nonsense is a genre film podcast hosted by married couple Michael and Maranda — dedicated to the strange, the screwed-up, the obscure, and the gloriously unhinged corners of cinema history.
Every episode, we pair two films connected by a shared theme, narrative, or filmmaker — then proceed to analyze, moralize, judge, and lovingly shit-talk them in equal measure. We've covered John Waters, Giallo, erotic thrillers, holiday horror, exploitation cinema, B-movies, and a lot of things that probably shouldn't exist but do.
Smart but never pretentious. Hilarious but never shallow. We love what we mock — and we mock what we love. New episodes every Sunday Night/Monday Morning. Come watch the weird stuff with us.
Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley
Music By @rickw00d
Edited By Michael Benson
Art By Ed Greer
Episodes
Sep 22, 2024
Sep 22, 2024
3hr 19 min
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 62
Sicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999)
There is the true evil of men against confident ladies who don’t mess around. Matthew Bright’s vision of dark life in modern America through the eyes of 2 downtrodden girls ready to fight the world and the worst of the worst. The ‘Neo-exploitation classic’ as Vinegar Syndrome put it & it’s disjointed and really bizarre sequel. One Little Red Riding Hood Story and One Hansel And Gretel Story. Vanessa (Reese) and Crystal (Natasha) deserve your respect. We talk about some extremely triggering and dangerous stuff so be warned. NSFW and very explicit and of course Spoilers abound.
Freeway Notes Without Context: 1:57:39-2:05:56
Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby: Notes Without Context: 3:06:54-3:15:34
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Sep 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024
4hr 1 min
Episode 61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007)
AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 4
Another Long Doozy of a pod talking about the men who protect their daughters who may have passed down some bad hereditary genes. This is also the 4th Volume of pairings that have Dennis Hopper in them. Dropping later this week: two more episodes too make up for the lack of episodes over the past two weeks….Also, discussed are Psychic Killer (1975), Ghosthouse (1988), Witchery (1989)
Choke Notes Without Context 1:28:10-1:37:22
Mr. Brooks Notes Without Context 3:52:02-4:00:38
Ghosthouse soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_khj2WvrD-VjY7Bp5TYI90ipFOkyFQx74U
NSFW. Its An explicit comedy podcast
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Sep 3, 2024
Sep 3, 2024
2hr 59 min
60. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 60. These two guys just can’t get enough of near humans that won’t love them back. The flip side dark side to Mannequin and its sequel. Also discussed Dangerous Pursuit, Bash Latter Day Plays and Glam.
Pin Notes Without Context 1:16:21-1:18:45
Living Doll Notes Without Context 2:51:37-2:56:52
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Aug 31, 2024
Aug 31, 2024
3hr 1 min
Episode 59. The Warriors (1979)/1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982)
What we do here is talk about roving gangs of beauty. Other Movies Discussed are Partners (1982) and My Son Hunter (2022)
The Warriors Notes Without Context 1:39:52-1:44:42
1990: The Bronx Warriors Notes Without Context 2:50:03-3:00:20
NSFW
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Aug 25, 2024
Aug 25, 2024
3hr 20 min
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 58. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin(1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991)
Another Doozy of a long one and they are starting to get fairly long. Take your time with them on the road. Also discussed are day of the dolphin, popcorn/evil-ed, derailed, talk to me, Maggie moore(s). Another couple episodes in the next couple days.
Mannequin Notes without context 1:25:51-1:32:48
Mannequin 2 Notes without Context: 3:12:19-3:19:46
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Aug 12, 2024
Aug 12, 2024
2hr 48 min
This is Top Notch Nonsense Episode 57. Rando Giallo Vol. 3 AKA Master Director Episode Lucio Fulci.
Really Uncomfortable Violence Paired With Real Dumb Violence. Also discussed: Zolta: Hound of Dracula (1978), Star Crystal (1986), The Circle (2017), Haunted Mansion (2023), and Atlas (2024).
The New York Ripper Notes Without Context 1:10:56-1:17:26
Warriors of the year 2072 Notes Without Context: 2:38:50-2:48:00
Sorry for the lateness of the episode. Another episode should be coming out this upcoming Saturday, stay tuned.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Aug 3, 2024
Aug 3, 2024
2hr 38 min
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 56
Feed Me! Also, talked about are Please Don’t Eat My Mother (1973), Death Screams (1982), and Late Night with the Devil (2023).
Little shop of horrors (1960) Notes WithOut Context 1:16:46-1:21:32
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Notes Without Context 2:32:40-2:37:03
NSFW and Spoilers as per usual
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Jul 24, 2024
Jul 24, 2024
3hr 50 min
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 55. Hopper Connection Vol. 3 Jerkface Bullies and Manipulative Lovers
Can you be in love with your kidnapper? Fascism being a learned cultural psychological state. Being married to a monster is not fun. Dennis Hopper brings these thoughts plus more in his 3rd episode of top notch nonsense as well as More Intense Weirdness From The Master Actor. PLUS: Discussion about car insurance inside. Also, quick thoughts on the movies: strays (2023), earthquake (1974), Rear Window Remake (1998), unfrosted (2024), corruption (1968), Kung Fu Zombie (1981)
Backtrack Notes Without Context 1:57:55-2:03:35
Paris Trout 3:46:01-3:50:07
As Always A LOT of Spoilers and NSFW.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com