Zoned Out: The Twilight Zone Revisited "The Big Tall Wish"

New month, new theme! We're covering Cannon Films this July starting with Cobra. Then we switch to the small screen for quick discussions of Jail, Criminal Minds: Evolution, and Squid Game season three (mild spoilers here). Enjoy! Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke Paul Gauthier “Monster Movies (with My Friends)” was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

Freddy Morris and Joe Juvland dive into The Twilight Zone episode "A Nice Place to Visit." Tune in as they unpack the twists, the moral dilemmas, and what this episode says about getting exactly what you wish for.

We wrap up our steampunk month with a disappointed discussion of Mortal Engines. Then we chit chat about Manhattan Baby, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and 28 Years Later. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke Paul Gauthier “Monster Movies (with My Friends)” was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

Freddy Morris and Joe Juvland break down The Twilight Zone episode "The Big Tall Wish." Listen in as they explore the story's themes of hope, belief, and second chances, and reflect on what makes this classic episode so memorable.

This week's steampunk adventure is the flawed Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Then we yap about To Live and Die in L.A., romantasy novels, and The Life of Chuck. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke Paul Gauthier “Monster Movies (with My Friends)” was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

Step into the fifth dimension with hosts Joe Juvland and Freddy Morris as they unravel the chilling complexities of "Execution," a haunting episode of The Twilight Zone. Join the fellas while they explore Rod Serling's twisted tale of time travel and justice, where a condemned man from the past finds himself in a most unexpected future. Their insightful commentary delves into the episode's dark themes, memorable performances, and the timeless moral questions that made The Twilight Zone a television masterpiece.

Our adventures into the steampunk genre continue with Delicatessen. Then we yap about Bring Her Back, Predator: Killer of Killers, and a silly campfire question. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke Paul Gauthier “Monster Movies (with My Friends)” was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

In this episode, hosts Joe Juvland and Freddy Morris dive deep into "People Are Alike All Over," a thought-provoking Twilight Zone installment that turns the concept of space exploration on its head. They examine how this story of an astronaut's journey to Mars becomes a clever commentary on human nature itself. The hosts break down Roddy McDowall's compelling performance as Sam Conrad, a paranoid space explorer who discovers that his fears about alien life are both right and wrong in ways he never imagined. Joe and Freddy explore the episode's brilliant twist ending and its lasting message about humanity's universal traits - both good and bad. Through their engaging discussion, they unpack how this episode plays with our expectations about alien civilizations while holding up a mirror to our own society. The hosts also delve into how the episode's themes of containment, observation, and the true nature of hospitality remain startlingly relevant today, making this classic story of interplanetary contact a masterclass in ironic storytelling that still hits home decades later.

New theme alert! We're doing steampunk movies this June, and first up is The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Then we chat about Pee-wee as Himself, Crimes of Passion, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Jeremy Cassie & Gamora Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke Paul Gauthier “Monster Movies (with My Friends)” was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

Join Joe Juvland and Freddy Morris as they unravel the mysteries of "Long Live Walter Jameson," a chilling Twilight Zone tale about immortality and its hidden costs. The hosts explore this haunting story of a history professor whose lectures are suspiciously vivid - and for good reason. As they break down the episode, Joe and Freddy examine how it tackles the age-old human desire to live forever, while revealing the crushing loneliness and moral burden of watching centuries pass. They dig into the brilliant performance by Kevin McCarthy, whose portrayal brings to life a man cursed with eternal youth but weighted down by the guilt of countless abandoned lives. Through their engaging discussion, they reveal how this episode serves as a powerful reminder that immortality might not be the gift we imagine it to be, and sometimes, the natural cycle of life and death is what gives our existence its meaning. Their conversation brings fresh insight to this classic story of a man who gained eternity but lost his humanity in the process.