Video Store Podcast

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It Came from the 50s

Grab your Geiger counter and join us after closing time as we travel back to the 1950s, when radiation could turn almost anything into a monster, visitors from outer spac

Oct 19
22 min

Spooky Month Shivers

Happy Spooky Month, Kids! It’s that time of year again, when the leaves are golden, the air is crisp, the cider is fresh, and the vibe of the season is all things chill

Oct 12
29 min

Monsters at the Video Store

Welcome to the Video Store Podcast. Let’s kick off the Spooky Season! It’s been a little quiet around the Video Store lately. The lights have been off, the OPEN sign ha

Oct 5
16 min

Remembering Tim Curry

It’s a tough time for fans of cinema. You’re welcome to hang out with the video store crew tonight after we lock the doors, grab a soda from the vending machine, and shar

Sep 7
24 min

Straight Talk About Dolly Parton

Welcome back to another edition of the Video Store Podcast. I’m back today with some lesser known film and TV appearances from the late, great Dolly Parton, Queen of Coun

Aug 31
19 min

Lost Treasures from the Animated Realms

Welcome to my sophomore episode, all about animation! If all you know about animated features is big studio blockbusters like Toy Story or Into the Spider-Verse, let me e

Aug 24
26 min

Kurt Russell: Snake, Salesman, Soldier, Spy

Hello! My name is Marc Allie. I’m a teacher, blogger, author, and pretty much the biggest nerd you’ll ever meet. As a longtime Video Store Podcast listener, I am thrilled

Aug 3
27 min

The Best Kids' Adventure Movies You've Never Heard Of

Hello, and welcome to my debut episode! My name is Ken, a writer, illustrator & animator from Vancouver — and I’m excited to join the Video Store Podcast staff. If you ha

Jul 27
27 min

Summer Spookies: Anthology Horror TV Edition!

Summer is here and we’re staying indoors instead of sweating it out. We’re keeping it cool in the A/C and with some chilling horror anthology TV to help us get through th

Jul 17
29 min

Now Hiring!

Hey gang, We’re hiring here at the Video Store! If you’ve got a passion for film, some podcasting experience, and a good quality microphone, the Video Store might just be

Jul 6
1 min

🇺🇸 America 250!

Welcome to the Video Store Podcast. Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday at the Video Store The red, white, and blue decorations are up at the Video Store as America ce

Jun 29
17 min

Get Your Group On

I love a good ensemble film, one where a bunch of characters some together and pool their collective talens in order to achieve a common goal. In this week’s episode I’ll

Jun 15
34 min

In Too Deep With Undercover Movies

Welcome to another episode of The Video Store Podcast. This week I am recommending four movies about undercover work. That can mean a lot of things in movies. Sometimes i

Jun 8
23 min

VHS Blockbusters That Changed Home Video Forever

Welcome to the Video Store Podcast. The balloons are up. The popcorn machine is running full blast. The sno-cone machine is free today. Here at the Video Store Podcast,

Jun 1
22 min

Trilogies for a 3-Day Weekend

Happy Memorial Day weekend! If you’ve got a 3-Day Weekend, we’ve got a trilogy that will fit the bill for you. Make a plate and join us for a great weekend of movie trilo

May 25
23 min

One Good Heist Deserves Another

I love a good heist film. These films always feature a group of criminals coming together to pull off a crime none of them could do on their own. I always enjoy the inter

May 19
41 min

Fixers on Film

On this episode of The Video Store Podcast, I am recommending four movies about the people who get called when somebody has made a mess, crossed the wrong person, or need

May 11
23 min

The 70s Were a Disaster!

Welcome to the Video Store Podcast. As the 1960s rolled into the 1970s, something changed in Hollywood. Movies got bigger. Louder. More chaotic. And sometimes… they were

May 4
30 min

Things to Watch After Stranger Things II

We’re having fun with more strange and familiar things this week on the Video Store Podcast, looking at four films that the Duffer Brothers took inspiration from for the

Apr 28
20 min

"High"ly Recommended Films

Welcome back to the Video Store Podcast. It is a complete coincidence that today, on 4/20, I am taking a look at some of the best “stoner comedies” of all time. While I p

Apr 20
27 min

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What listeners say

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If you're a movie lover, film buff, or dedicated cinephile, the Video Store Podcast is a genuine treasure. Instead of focusing on the same handful of movies everyone talks about, it shines a spotlight on obscure, overlooked, and forgotten films that are absolutely worth discovering. What makes this podcast special is that it perfectly recreates an experience many of us thought was lost forever: walking into a neighborhood video store and asking the clerk, "What should I watch?" The best video store employees were walking encyclopedias of cinema. Give them a few details about what you liked, and they'd guide you to something unexpected and unforgettable. This podcast captures that exact feeling. Listening feels like stepping through a time machine. It brings back memories of wandering endless rows of VHS tapes, studying cover art, debating rentals with friends, and taking a chance on a movie you'd never heard of before. You can almost smell the popcorn, candy, and that unmistakable scent of plastic VHS cases lining the shelves. More than just a movie podcast, it's a celebration of film discovery and a reminder of a lost era when finding a great movie felt like an adventure.

Tommy Baldwin · Jun 2026

This fun little gem of a podcast features former video store employees offering up recommendations of older films, categorized by themes. They include some classic favorites along with some rather obscure suggestions you may have missed Definitely worth a listen for any film buffs.

Vince B Frisco · Sep 2024

Love the varied topic range presented in this pod. It’s has a kinship to The Retroist podcast in that it explores unique, sometimes niche or forgotten avenues of our youth memory that many of us still hold in great reverence. As much of the targeted subject matter fades farther and farther into the historical rearview, it is great to get to revisit these subjects through the eyes and ears of others that have had these common experiences.

ufmwc · Aug 2024

What a fun concept for a podcast! Different hosts and super fun topics. If you love movies check this one out! One of my new favorites that I can listen to on repeat!

jerospace · May 2024

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