Podcast

Anchor Bay Archives Podcast

Film Reviews, TV & Film

Hosted by Garrett from Born2BeRad and CK from DEADPIT.com. An audio journey through the long, successful history of Anchor Bay Entertainment covering the classic years from 1997 - 2007 and beyond.

Episodes
18
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
42 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

18 episodes, newest first

  1. The Trick Is To Stay Alive - Halloween (1978) Release Retrospective

    Season 1, Episode 18

    Show notes

    Garrett and The Creepy Kentuckian are joined by former Anchor Bay Employee Michael 'Slipcase' Felsher to discuss a movie the company released dozens of times. John Carpenter's classic Halloween! A very daunting task to find EACH and EVERY one of these editions...We did try LOL. Happy Halloween!

    1 hr 16 min
  2. Kenny & Company are coming your way...

    Season 1, Episode 17

    Show notes

    Before Phantasm Don Coscarelli made this fun 70's family / coming of age film about a group of buddies and their adventures leading up to Halloween Night. This Anchor Bay Entertainment DVD from 2005 is still to this day the film's ONLY official release in the United States. Garrett and CK discuss the movie, the obscure release and include a clip with Don Coscarelli himself discussing if this film will ever see the light of day again.

    25 min
  3. Buying An Entire Anchor Bay Collection

    Season 1, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Check out the latest in the world of Garrett and CK, including purchasing an entire LIBRARY of Anchor Bay Entertainment releases...the guys go through them rapid fire style and discuss some upcoming podcasts.

    39 min
  4. Divimax - Digital Video To The MAX!?

    Season 1, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Divimax was a premium line of releases from 2003-2005 or so, that set the standard for genre discs at the time. Garrett and CK are joined again by former Anchor Bay employee Michael 'Slipcase' Felsher to discuss one of the more popular sub-lines/gimmick's in the history of the company... This is Divimax.

    30 min
  5. Day Of The Dead - Tragedy / Triumph of one of Anchor Bay's most beloved releases

    Season 1, Episode 14

    Show notes

    Day of the Dead's physical media problems began way back in 2003, with this FANTASTIC release from Anchor Bay Entertainment. However, unbeknownst to many that purchased it the release wasn't all sunshine and lollipops. Join CK, Garrett from @Born2BeRad and former Anchor Bay employee Michael 'Slipcase' Felsher to discuss one of Anchor Bay Entertainment's most popular releases that had a technical issue that was so baffling and terrible that Mr. Felsher NEVER watched the disc again.

    41 min
  6. Night Of The Living Dead 30th Anniversary Edition

    Season 1, Episode 13

    Show notes

    In 1999 Anchor Bay Entertainment released a series of DVD and VHS editions of Night of the Living Dead. Unfortunately for many confused fans this version was unlike any they had seen before. Night of the Living Dead 30th Anniversary Edition was released on August 24th 1999 and would go down as the most despised release in the history of the company.

    Join Garrett from @Born2BeRad , CK from @DEADPIT and former Anchor Bay employee Michael 'Slipcase' Felsher as the trio go back there, if just for a day!

    42 min
  7. 3 From The Mind Of Stephen King

    Season 1, Episode 12

    Show notes

    The Creepy Kentuckian and Garrett from Born2BeRad discuss one of the more obscure Anchor Bay Entertainment box set editions in this episode. Each movie, the alternate releases, VHS and beyond!

    31 min
  8. Worst Cover Art EVER

    Season 1, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Join CK, Garrett, Michael 'Slipcase' Felsher and Uncle Bill as they go through some of the worst cover arts of all time from Anchor Bay Entertainment.

    2 hr 5 min
  9. Box Set Obscurities

    Season 1, Episode 10

    Show notes

    This episode Garrett and CK go through some of their favorite, lesser known box set editions from Anchor Bay Entertainment. This may be a multi-part series and it's just the beginning, let us know which titles you want to hear us discuss in the future.

    42 min
  10. Lost and Found all about Silent Night, Deadly Night Double Feature DVDs and more !

    Season 1, Episode 9

    Show notes

    With special guest cohost Michael Slipcase Felsher the guys get into the bizarre history of Silent Night Deadly Night’s most valuable home video editions (they’re all from Anchor Bay) and why the initial rookie release was gone almost as soon as it was released!

    1 hr 8 min
  11. Holiday Wish List

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

    This week's episode CK and Garrett discuss which Anchor Bay Entertainment releases are on their most wanted list. These could be VHS, DVD or even Blu-Ray releases from the past that have never graced their personal Anchor Bay Archives.

    42 min
  12. Evil Dead - Book Of The Dead Edition with Michael Felsher and Mike Ortiz

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Show notes

    The Special Halloween Episode Of Anchor Bay Archives featuring the highly anticipated EVIL DEAD Book Of The Dead, which is possibly the BEST physical media release of all time. Join CK, Garrett and Anchor Bay Entertainment employees Mike Ortiz and Michael Felsher as they get IN DEPTH on the making of The Evil Dead Book of the Dead Edition. #necronomicon #physicalmedia #evildead

    1 hr 49 min
  13. Fall of 1997 ... Anchor Bay's FIRST dvd releases and more!

    Season 1, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Join CK and Garrett as they go back in time, 28 years ago to be exact. The first DVD releases of Anchor Bay Entertainment were coming out and ultimately were WAY AHEAD of their time. The dudes discuss and deep dive this particular era and where they were in physical media collecting at the time.

    35 min
  14. Re-Animator and Everything After!

    Season 1, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Garrett and CK return with former AB employees Michael Felsher, Mike Ortiz and Jill Valuet to getthe details behind one of Anchor Bay Entertainment's most popular releases. This week it's Re-Animator (1985), more specifically the Limited Edition Big Box edition with the syringe highlighter. PLUS: Heathers (1988) Locker Set, Strange Fanmail, The Anchor Bay Closet and MORE!

    33 min
  15. Sleepaway Camp Survival Kit - The TRUE STORY of Anchor Bay's most controversial set

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Joining CK and Garrett on this episode are former Anchor Bay Entertainment employees Michael "Slipcase" Felsher and Mike Ortiz. For the first time we welcome graphic designer Jill Valuet who designed all editions of the infamous Sleepaway Camp Survival Kit, amongst many other popular editions. PLUS Garrett chats with John Klyza Of SleepawayCampFilms.com who also assisted with the project.

    50 min
  16. Wasted Talent... A look back at Lightning Bug (2004) and the life of Robert Green Hall

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent, and the choices you make will shape your life forever." Unfortunately in 2021 Robert Green Hall passed away, he had a highly successful career as a makeup effects artist and got into filmmaking in 2004 with this little known indie flick 'Lightning Bug'. Garrett and CK take a look back at the film and the initial DVD release from Anchor Bay Entertainment.

    21 min
  17. Anchor Bay Employees Michael Felsher and Mike Ortiz

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    The proof is in the packaging! Join the boys as they welcome former Anchor Bay Entertainment Employees Michael Felsher and Mike Ortiz to discuss the packaging and details behind iconic releases such as Near Dark and Dawn of the Dead Ultimate Edition and MUCH MORE!

    1 hr 37 min
  18. Our origin story...The First Episode

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Get ready to dive into the world of retro horror and cult cinema releases with the Anchor Bay Archives Podcast. Join your hosts Garrett from Born2BeRad and CK from DEADPIT Radio as they dig through the vaults of Anchor Bay Entertainment, uncovering hidden gems, behind the scenes stories and bringing tales from the world of horror, sci-fi and cult cinema classics. From iconic franchise films to underground favorites, they'll be covering it all with their own unique flair. So grab some popcorn, settle in and join the crew as the live the future by RELIVING the past!

    30 min