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
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
3hr 50 min
Learning Kindness & Humility During Christmas: Scrooged (1988)/The Ref (1994)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 126 Learning Kindness & Humility During Christmas: Scrooged (1988)/The Ref (1994)
This week we talk about the meaning of Christmas in our first of two Christmas Episodes. This one we talk about Scrooged (1988)/The Ref (1994). We also talk about Stalked By My Doctor: The Return & Stalked By My Amish Boyfriend. Enjoy!
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers.
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Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cats: Pan and Sparkle.
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on instagram
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Dec 7, 2025
Dec 7, 2025
2hr 37 sec
B Movie Blockbuster Knockoffs: Topline (1988)/Lady Terminator (1988)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 125-B Movie Blockbuster Knockoffs: Topline (1988)/Lady Terminator (1988)This week we talk about two B Movie Blockbuster Knockoffs. A Hybrid of Indiana Jones and Aliens Are infused in both movies this week, Topline and Lady Terminator. Both From 1988. Also talked about Weapons from 2025 and Stalked By My Doctor from 2015.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers.
Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cats: Pan and Sparkle.
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on instagram
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Nov 30, 2025
Nov 30, 2025
2hr 8 min
Holiday Food That Kills You: Poultrygeist (2006)/Thankskilling (2008)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 124-Food That Kills You: Poultrygeist (2006)/Thankskilling (2008)
This week we talk about the cholesterol that makes you die with two films from the Aughts: Poultrygeist from 2006 and Thankskilling from 2008. Also discussed are the movies: Woman in Cabin Ten, Vicious, Book Club Murders, and Held Hostage In My House. Enjoy.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers.
Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cats: Pan and Sparkle.
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on instagram
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
2hr 59 min
Erotic Melodramas with a Passionate Simp & a Empty Chad: Boxing Helena (1993)/Young Adam (2003)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 123-Erotic Melodramas with a Passionate Simp & A Empty Chad: Boxing Helena (1993)/Young Adam (2003)
This week we talk about 2 jerkface toxic men trying to control and use the women in their lives. The two films are two of the saddest sexual thrillers we've ever seen. Enjoy!
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before listening if you don’t want any spoilers.
Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cats: Pan and Sparkle.
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on instagram
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
2hr 7 min
WhoDunit Thrillers Starring James Mason: The Last of Sheila (1973)/Bloodline (1979)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 122-WhoDunit Thrillers Starring James Mason: The Last of Sheila (1973)/Bloodline (1979)
This week we talk about 2 WhoDunit Thrillers starring the amazing James Mason: ‘The Last of Sheila’ from 1973 and ‘Bloodline’ (1979). The Elite Dealing With Murder, oh God….so sad. We also discuss the movies ‘The Thursday Murder Club’, ‘Dangerous Animals’, and ‘Mommy’s Stolen Memories’.
James Mason Impression By Art C.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before Listening if you don’t want any spoilers.
Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cats: Pan and Sparkle.
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on instagram
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
2hr 28 min
Politics and Religion: The Last Supper (1995)/The Ten (2007)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 121-Politics and Religion: The Last Supper (1995)/The Ten (2007)
We talk about the two things you’re not supposed to talk about in two movies, The Last Supper from 1995 and The Ten from 2007. We went hard in the pain on this one. Extra Hot So Be Careful cause we’re gonna talk frivolous about dangerous and important things. Hope ya have a laugh. We also talk about the movies 'Deceived By My Mother in Law' and 'No Good Deed' (2020).
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before Listening if you don’t want any spoilers.
Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cats: Pan and Sparkle.
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on instagram
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
2hr 42 min
Michael Myers’ Nu Metal Era: Halloween H20 (1998)/Halloween Resurrection (2002)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 120-Michael Myers’ Nu Metal Era: Halloween H20 (1998)/Halloween Resurrection (2002)
This Week its Halloween-So enjoy this double feature of Michael Myers going after silly young people who should know better. Also discussed is 666: Kreepy Kerry (2014) from David Decoteau.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before Listening if you don’t want any spoilers.
Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cats: Pan and Sparkle.
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on instagram
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
Oct 26, 2025
Oct 26, 2025
2hr 8 min
119. Snake Horror Starring Oliver Reed: Venom (1981)/Spasms (1983)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 119-Snake Horror Starring Oliver Reed: Venom (1981)/Spasms (1983)
This week we discuss the bombastic Oliver Reed in two Snake horror pictures: Venom from 1981 & Spasms from 1983. Also talked about: Sinners (2025)
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before Listening if you don’t want any spoilers.
Please like, subscribe and share to all your friends.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cats: Pan and Sparkle.
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on instagram
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com