Second Rate Film School

Before they made nothing but Scooby-Doo direct-to-streaming videos, Hanna-Barbera used to make a ton of content! Most of it was pretty bad, but there was a lot of great stuff too! Christmas specials included! So join us as we start our countdown of the Top Five Christmas specials brought to us by Hanna & Barbera! Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/ELCXLLZNY_Y

We're back with Producer, Writer and Voice actor Paul Rugg to talk about our favorite blue superhero: Freakazoid! In Part two we focus on specific episodes, changes to the show's second season, parodies of obscure B-Horror Movies, troubles with the network, the legacy of the show & of course Jack Valenti's cheeks! Did you miss part one? Check it out here: https://youtu.bhttps://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-65t3k-18e4121 Special thanks to our sponsor Anubis Markets. Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.bhttps://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-65t3k-18e4121

I'm freaking out! To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of my favorite shows I sat down with Paul Rugg, the Emmy Winning Producer, writer & voice of our favorite blue superhero: Freakazoid! So join us as we discuss the origins, evolution, production & humor of this cult classic 90s show! Special thanks to our sponsor Anubis Markets. Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/zvw2HznDvbk

Ah Halloween time! If you're like me and millions of other 90s-00s Kids you're likely to have many nostalgic memories of Nickelodeon this time of year! From the bumpers, to the specials and more: Nickelodeon did Halloween right! This marathon of our past videos also serves as a highlight of frequent guest star Director & Writer Peter Lauer! Peter wrote & directed the infamous "Banned" Nick Flick "Cry Baby Lane" & directed I think the best Halloween Nickelodeon Episode ever "Halloweenie"! So join Peter and a whole slate of special guests as we hear behind the scenes stories, & take a look at never before seen production materials!   Video Index: 0:00:00-0:01:43 - Witty Intro & new clips of Peter! 0:01:43-1:04:48 - Cry Baby Lane - Oral History: Part 1 - The making of/review of the Movie 1:04:48-1:36:23 - Cry Baby Lane - Oral History: Part 2 - Reaction/Banishment & Rediscovery 1:36:23-2:28:00 - Adventures of Pete & Pete "Halloweenie" Commentary Feat Series Creators 2:28:00-2:52:27 - Adventures of Pete & Pete "Halloweenie" Original Story Board Comparison 2:52:27-3:26:27 - Interview with Peter on his directing style, using original "Halloweenie" Production materials.   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/zvw2HznDvbk

The story of the Blair Witch didn't end with those three filmmakers in the woods... For the first time ever, the untold stories of the Legend of the Blair Witch has been revealed In 1991 a Wiccan Coven based in Baltimore was tasked with cleansing the evil forces haunting the woods of Burkittsville Maryland. Overly Cocky & underprepared, they’re about to find out who the woods belong to… Like the music in this? Check out Composer Denis Nadeau's Site & Soundcloud for more! https://www.denisnadeaucomposer.com https://soundcloud.com/dennado More Blair Witch Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deMjKV6i4Dx1RHSL7Yaqi2fG More Motion Comics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePCKBevuS9LnX_d6rsFK1v3 Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Podbean: https://secondratefilmschool.podbean.com/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/-ceF8fY2O8Y

Journey back to the middle of Nowhere for the final part of our oral history for Courage the Cowardly Dog! Today we cover troubles with the network, recasting issues, the perfection of the series finale & the legacy of the show! Joining us again are Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein! So sit back and relax, as we close out this massive retrospective!   Full Retrospective Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deP2w3acuCc3NBaLM_eMDnmj Full Interviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deMzJXTUn7ioDgpxdneacD6y Marty's Socials: https://www.cameo.com/martygrabstein https://www.facebook.com/MartyGrabsteinCourage/ https://www.instagram.com/martygrabstein/?hl=en   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/2gKRf2WmX4c

In 1993 as The Simpsons were dominating Pop Culture, Bongo Comics launched "Simpsons Comics" bringing America's favorite Yellow Family to the comic book store! To help grow the new line, Bongo created several spin offs related to the world of "The Simpsons" & thus we were introduced to Bart Simpson’s Favorite Superhero: Radioactive Man!   In "Dr. Crab's Commie Comics" Radioactive man faces off against the evils of the comic industry! An insightful parody of the real life investigations into comics, you'll be laughing as you learn how ridiculous the concept was!   Check out the Further Adventures of Radioactive Man:    • Motion Comics     Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com   Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/-lMlHzUTaZ4?si=anSSjRWg2YPBpNCW

Welcome back to the middle of Nowhere for the second part of our oral history for Courage the Cowardly Dog! Today we cover fan favorite episodes like Freaky Fred, The Mask, Last of the Starmakers and more! Joining us again are Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein! So sit back and relax, and enjoy the making of these iconic episodes!   Full Retrospective Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deP2w3acuCc3NBaLM_eMDnmj   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com   Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/gBJVVgTkFRk

Friend of the show Peter Lauer returns, this time to discuss the process behind directing an episode of the Nickelodeon classic: 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete'. We discuss the crafting of the storyboards, multiple revisions, issues shooting, deleted subplots, and more!   Production Documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t3lOhec5c6a1XHqMOeL2NyGZK-nqtu4T?usp=share_link Storyboard Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/aVY57UIYWSo Halloweenie Commentary Track with the Crew - https://youtu.be/RLHptCOOtdY?si=samlwDbucdKrscf1 Cry Baby Lane: An Oral History - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deN7ZXjCXuiLDgV_Mc7WtXA5&si=LU6Vyp_YlhKpOLwS Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, our site & on Social Media   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/aVY57UIYWSo

Spooktober continues with friend of the show Lance Falk returning to do a commentary on his 2000 film Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders! So join us as we reminisce about this Scoobtastic classic with: Shaggy's first real love interest, hints for future Scooby Movies, hidden jokes revealed and more!   Previous Episode with Lance: https://youtu.be/dVBjf_JnTYw Scooby Related Content: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deOr2zoMEAJnRTWQZ2NJTewU&si=wJL_56KDsEgouIoh   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, our site & on Social Media! YouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/@secondratefilmschool8725?si=45EWUGXakz7NSv8o Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateFi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/rate_film Site: http://www.awaasproductions.com Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/97i27Aaw7mM