The D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' podcast brings together friends from the electronic integration industry to discuss some of the key issues of the moment with the intent to continue D-Tools' mission of helping integration companies run better businesses. Co-hosts Jason Knott, data solutions architect & evangelist, and Tim Bigoness, chief marketing officer, lean on their combined experience of more than 50 years engaged in the industry. The podcasts will be fun and most importantly relay valuabl ...
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This podcast is a place for Vehicle Wrap Shop Owners to increase their knowledge of the BUSINESS side of the industry.
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Welcome to Pillow Fright: a horror podcast hosted by your three genre-loving besties who bring over all of the scary VHS tapes your parents would NEVER let you watch...but we will! You're invited to our weekly slumber party where we relive our nostalgic youth and stay up all night chatting about all things horror from the comfort of our pillow fort. From cult classics and deep cuts to new releases and everything else in between - we've got you covered. Now, let's grab our sleeping bags and h ...
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D-Tools Podcast #13: 'What's the Buzz' About... Home Technology Association
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29:20Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association (HTA), joins the D-Tools ‘What’s the Buzz’ Podcast to discuss how certification helps integrators stand out from the competition with builders, architects and interior designers. He describes the three tiers of membership in the organization and how the HTA’s online Budget Calculator are helpin…
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D-Tools Podcast #12: "What's the Buzz" About... Sonos
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28:26Not many companies can legitimately claim that they “invented” a product category, but Sonos can. The company created the wireless multiroom audio category way back in 2005. The rest is history, as the old adage goes. Since then, Sonos has diversified and today is the most-recognized consumer audio brand. The company has deftly balanced its direct-…
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D-Tools Podcast #11: 'What's the Buzz' ... about Establishing Operational Processes
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24:53In this episode of the D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” podcast, one of the industry’s leading consultants and a process expert – Jason Sayen of I Am Sayen – discusses the steps that integrators need to take to establish a process-driven business that will result in high efficiency not only when they are onboarding new employees, but during all operations…
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D-Tools Podcast #10: "What's the Buzz" about... Service Plans
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22:00Offering service plans can be crucial to the success of an integration business and move it away from relying solely on project-based income. Many integrators don’t where to start in terms of setting up their service plans. In this episode of the D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” Podcast, Martin Roseman of MC Group discusses the keys to creating and operat…
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How One Conversation Changed His Entire Wrap Business - Coby Strom
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1:13:51Scale your Vehicle Wrap Shop Now Q2 Sign up: https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapsho…
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How to Build a Vehicle Wrap Business That Lasts, Business Lessons w/ Matt Richart
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1:13:35Scale your Vehicle Wrap Shop Now Q2 Sign up: https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapsho…
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Jason Cracked the Code to a Thriving / Rapidly Growing Wrap Shop
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1:15:16Scale your Vehicle Wrap Shop Now Q2 Sign up: https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapsho…
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D-Tools Podcast #9: 'What's the Buzz' about ... Together For Cinema
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19:46Since 2009, Together For Cinema has installed 51 cinema rooms in the UK at a value of £1.35 million, or $1.9 million. All the products and services are donated. Ian Morrish, Founder and Managing Director of Together For Cinema, joined the D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” podcast to discuss the organization’s origins and achievements, and how suppliers and…
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Being Patient with your Vehicle Wrap Shop Growth Journey.
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18:31Scale your Vehicle Wrap Shop Now Q2 Sign up: https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/wsa-boot-camp Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.wrapshoptalk.com/scalingmywrapshop…
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D-Tools Podcast #8: 'What's the Buzz' about ... Origin Acoustics
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32:47Marc Fisher, president of Origin Acoustics, pulled back the curtain during the most recent D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” podcast and provided a glimpse into what makes Origin Acoustics so successful. He discusses the company’s unique culture, how it goes about establishing its partnerships, and what new products are coming soon.…
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In this Episode of WST we interview Jody Frego. Jody is a long term vet coming from the corporate side of the industry first but runs a highly effective wrap shop as well as a fantastic 3M Based Art Training Facility. Wrap Shop Link : https://www.facebook.com/lv8dg Full Circle Design Training. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558587861635 …
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How to Lead and run a Vehicle Wrap Shop after 18 years - w/Brent Tatum of Wraps Ink
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1:03:15In this Episode of WST we interview Brent Tatum owner of Wraps Ink. Brent runs a HIGHLY effective Vehicle Wrap shop but it wasn't always like that. Join us for the journey of how Brent turned everything around. Join our Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wrapshoptalkBy Brent Knott
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D-Tools Podcast: 'What's the Buzz' ... about Azione Unlimited
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31:09It’s far too limiting to consider Azione Unlimited as just a “buying group.” It has evolved to become virtually an arm of its membership, emphasizing the importance of community, trust and shared goals, according to newly named executive director Patrick McCarthy, who joined the D-Tools “What’s the Buzz” podcast recently. In this Thanksgiving editi…
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3 Reasons your vehicle wrap shop isn't growing.
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18:53Join our Free Facebook Group: / wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.torqcrm.com/meetupBy Brent Knott
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Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare (1987) w/ Frank Dietz (Bonus Episode) | METAL MAYHEM!
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26:56When the band starts to Rock... heads start to Roll!Lucky for us, we’ve got Frank Dietz by our sides as he joins Elissa for a special Patreon bonus episode on 1987’s Rock ’n’ Roll Nightmare (aka The Edge of Hell). Frank had so many great BTS stories that we had to make a special cut of this episode just for YouTube! The full episode is available on…
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How To Turn Failures into Fuel as a Vehicle Wrap Business w/Brad Rapone
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54:18In this Episode of WST we interview Brad Rapone owner of Trade Wraps. Brad runs a HIGHLY effective Vehicle Wrap shop but it wasn't always like that. Join us for the journey of how Brad turned everything around. Join our Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wrapshoptalkBy Brent Knott
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It took us 19 years......Shareef Khan w/SS Customs
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1:10:23SS Customs Instagram SS Customs Facebook SS Customs YoutubeBy Brent Knott
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Trick or Treat (1986) | METAL MAYHEM!
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1:04:50Sammi Curr...his fans won't let him die...he won't let them live……but he’s making a one-time exception because today is Halloween, and we really couldn’t celebrate any other way than with 1986’s cult classic Trick or Treat! Along the way, we discuss our favorite Halloween traditions, the joy of local home haunts, and our Halloween variety special t…
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D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' About... Distribution Services
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28:43Distributors are becoming more vital to the integration industry. Of course, the crux of that importance is primarily related to their ability to provide integrators with the products they need for their projects, but it stretches well beyond that. Distributors have truly become partners with integrators. Blackwire Designs is a great example of a d…
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The Pillow Fright Gals have opened The Gate... Pray it's not too late!That's right; as chosen by YOU, the people - we're diving headfirst into 1987's cult classic The Gate for our third installment of our Metal Mayhem series. Along the way, we discuss the latest hot gossip in horror news, current watches, and the impact of nostalgia and watching ch…
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5 Things you can do in Q4 to Grow your wrap shop in 2025
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11:12Join our Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wrapshoptalk SOMETHING BIG IS COMING Waitlist - https://link.torqcrm.com/widget/form/QsaauVdOcujHwMUXarLw Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.torqcrm.com/meetup…
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Deathgasm w/ Jason Lei Howden | METAL MAYHEM!
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1:12:52Evil is coming……so strap in for a headbanging ride with the Pillow Fright Podcast crew as they venture into the blood-soaked world of 2015’s Deathgasm! Along the way, director Jason Lei Howden joins the party to share stories of DIY filmmaking, gory practical effects, and the passionate community that brought Deathgasm and its upcoming sequel to li…
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Black Roses (1988) w/ Frank Dietz | METAL MAYHEM!
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1:40:56Live for one night only ... that's all they ever need.But we need MORE, right Pillow Frighters?? And that's just what we're giving you with our new cycle this month, Metal Mayhem! And what movie is better to dive into the world of metal horror than 1988's Black Roses? We aren't alone, though! We are joined by actor, writer, animator, and rascal Joh…
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House of Wax (2005) | Haunted Attractions!
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50:26On October 3rd: See Paris Die! ...or listen to the Pillow Fright Girls talk about it in the final episode of our Haunted Attractions month with 2005's House of Wax! Along the way, they journey back to that fated year of 2005 and discuss where they were in life, the fascinating fashion trends that should or should not have stayed there, and of cours…
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You are 1 client away from changing your Wrap Business
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11:56Join our Free Facebook Group: /wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.torqcrm.com/meetupBy Brent Knott
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3 Reasons your vehicle wrap shop isn't growing.
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25:03Join our Free Facebook Group: /wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.torqcrm.com/meetupBy Brent Knott
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The Biggest Threat to Your Vehicle Wrap Business
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24:59Join our Free Facebook Group: /wrapshoptalk Struggling to scale your wrap business? Book a free call with me and lets do a deep dive into your business and see what needs to be addressed. https://go.torqcrm.com/meetupBy Brent Knott
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Hell Fest (2018) w/ Seth M. Sherwood | Haunted Attractions!
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1:32:49Welcome to Hell Fest!Hosts Elissa, Kay, and Ama are joined by horror writer Seth M. Sherwood to discuss 2018's Hell Fest and along the way, Seth chats about his journey in the film industry, the inspiration behind Hell Fest, expert writing tips and the art of crafting spine-chilling horror. Now get ready to hum your best rendition of Pop Goes the W…
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D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' About... 2025 Market Outlook
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8:49It’s autumn and the leaves on the trees are beginning to turn vibrant colors and blanket the ground. That means it’s time for the integration market to assess 2024 and start to look ahead to 2025. There is still uncertainty in the economic climate, but the consensus among several key industry leaders is a generally positive outlook for the year ahe…
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Knott's Scary Farm | Behind the Screams w/ Daniel Miller & Gus Krueger
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1:07:37Pillow Fright Besties Kay and Ama speak with haunt masters Daniel Miller and Gus Krueger in this very special bonus episode! Listen along as they chat about their first horror movie experiences, becoming top scenic designers and maze engineers, and unveiling their creative process behind iconic mazes such as Asylum, Wax Works, and new mazes Widows …
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The Funhouse (1981) | Haunted Attractions!
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51:08Something is alive in the funhouse! ......and it's your three besties chatting about Tobe Hooper's 1981 classic The Funhouse! Along the way, they discuss horror news, their first haunt experiences, and the great debate over funnel cakes vs. doughboys. Who will dare to face the challenge of the Funhouse? Who is mad enough to enter that world of dark…
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HAUNT (2019) w/ Damian Maffei | Haunted Attractions!
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1:51:51It's new theme time, Pillow Frighters! With the smell of pumpkin spice in the air and the tease of cooler weather just around the corner, that can only mean one thing to us here at Pillow Fright - HAUNT SEASON IS HERE! We're talking about haunts & attractions this time around and what better way to kick off this theme than with 2019's Haunt? We are…
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Sequels in Space w/ Patrick Hamilton | Spaceship Slaughters!
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39:30In space no one can smell rotten eggs! One small step for man. One giant leap of terror! This year, the past, the present and the future will all meet at the crossroads of hell! Are the Pillow Fright Girls off their rockers, or is this a special bonus on sequels in space? If you guessed the latter, you are correct! But not just any sequels - Elissa…
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) | Spaceship Slaughters!
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43:30In Space, No One Can Eat Ice Cream! ...But we can because it's Pillow Fright Slumber Party time! We close out our month of Spaceship Slaughters in colorful style with 1988's Killer Klowns from Outer Space, a true cult classic. Along the way, we also discuss our favorite clown movies, the origin of Kay's coulrophobia, and the charm of old school pup…
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Jason X (2001) w/ Brian Collins | Spaceship Slaughters!
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53:46It's a bird, it's a place, it's...UBER JASON!He's survived drowning. He's survived being macheted by Corey Feldman. He's even survived the toxic waste that floods the sewers of New York every night at midnight! But can he survive space? Find out when Elissa, Kay, and Ama are joined by horror journalist and repertory film host Brian Collins to discu…
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Alien: Romulus (2024) | General Talk + Spoilers w/ Jared Rivet | Spaceship Slaughters!
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1:47:21Xenomorphs, and Facehuggers, and Chestbursters, oh my! Kay and Ama had the pleasure of seeing an early screening of Alien: Romulus and couldn't wait to dive into a new installment in one of the greatest sci-fi horror franchises to date! Elissa was grounded for reenacting the chestburster scene from the original 1979 film during dinner, but have no …
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D-Tools "What's the Buzz" About Home Theater
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22:01In this episode of the D-Tools "What's the Buzz" podcast, Richard Charschan, president of AcousticSmart Home Theater Interiors, discusses his new book "Home Theaterology" and some key trends facing the home theater market. The book features 15 incredible home theater projects as well as some recommended demo clips for integrators to use to showcase…
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Event Horizon (1997) | Spaceship Slaughters!
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1:34:41DO YOU SEE?!...that we're starting a new theme today, Pillow Frighters! And an out-of-this-world theme it is as we step into our spaceships MTV Cribs style and talk all about spaceship horror! You read that correctly, we aren't limiting ourselves to just outer space travel, but we certainly starting with it by talking about 1997's EVENT HORIZON. Ot…
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It's bonus episode time! On this special episode of Pillow Fright, Elissa, Kay, and Ama have a quick nightcap chat about the *scariest movie of all time (*according to science), 2012's SINISTER! We dive straight into this one so if you haven't seen the film...go watch it, grab your copy of Kentucky Blood, and join in on our chat about spooky kids, …
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!?Well we can't tell you just yet but have no fear, Pillow Frighters - your besties are here to chat with you ALL about 1995's SE7EN! This is the final film in our Serial Summer Series, so we get straight to the point with this one. This movie has one of the greatest twists of all time and as always, we will be discussing both spo…
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Longlegs (2024) | Non-Spoiler + Spoiler Talk!
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1:59:50Oh, there they are! The almost-birthday podcasters! Well, it may not be our birthdays but it IS the episode we've anticipated the most this month! Join us as we dive headfirst into Longlegs and why it is the most talked-about new release at the moment. As always, we start with a non-spoiler discussion before heading into Spoiler Town so we've got y…
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WE WILL NOT ACCEPT A LIFE WE DO NOT DESERVE! That's right; your besties are here to talk all about this month's newest release, MAXXXINE! We kick things off with a very special birthday shout-out to the very special birthday girl, our very own Elissa! Other talking points include the terror that is AI and Smart Homes, recent movie watches, and the …
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D-Tools 'What's the Buzz' About... Operational Excellence
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19:10What are the two most important business metrics for integrators to track? It’s an important question that gets asked all the time to Matt Bernath, principal at industry consulting firm VITAL. “We track more than 30 key metrics at VITAL, and we review those monthly with our members and they serve as a report card,” says Bernath, who was a longtime …
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Happy New Theme Month, Pillow Frighters! This month’s most anticipated new releases have one thing in common, and that’s serial killer mysteries with detectives on the case! We’re staying in the neighborhood of Slasher Summer with Serial Season, and what better movie to start us off than with 1986’s Manhunter? This one oozes the 1980s so much, you’…
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Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)
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39:28What if you could shadow a killer and learn the tricks of the trade used by the most iconic slashers of all time? Well, you're in luck tonight! Join us for our first slumber party of the month as we kick things off with Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, as part of our Summer of Slashers June lineup. We break down the film's unique approac…
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Get ready to bust through your local theater screen and time warp back to 1986, y'all! This week the Pillow Fright gals are going to Camp Bloodbath to discuss 2015's The Final Girls as their second out-of-the-box slasher pick for this month's theme. Other talking points include the power of Betty Davis Eyes, the grief cycle and catharsis through ar…
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It's the Summer of Slashers, friends! That's right, it's a new month which means a new theme, but this lineup of slashers isn't full of your typical 9-5 slasher. No, we're talking innovative slasher flicks that think outside of the box and bring something new to the formula, and what better way to begin this long trek through the woods than with th…
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It's our last episode of Mystic May! We loved this theme so much that we just had to keep it going into June, but what a fitting film it still is for Pride Month! In this week's episode, Elissa and Ama delve into the magical world of Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions (1995). As always, we discuss both spoiler-free and spoiler topics so you're covere…
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In this episode of the D-Tools What’s the Buzz podcast, Jason Knott and Tim Bigoness from D-Tools speak with Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor for Commercial Integrator and Security Sales & Integration, leading industry publications and websites, about the upcoming InfoComm 2024 trade show in Las Vegas. In addition to the exhibits at the Las Vegas Conventi…
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Welcome to our first slumber party episode of Mystic May! Tonight, we're talking about an absolute cult classic from the early aughts, Thir13en Ghosts (2001)...but that's not all! We're joined by VFX legend and director of the film itself, Steve Beck so grab your Arcanum and let's get to it! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Suppor…
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