Made for TV Mayhem Show

14/07/2024

I was heartbroken by the news of Shannen Doherty's passing. A few years ago, we dedicated an episode to Shannen's wonderful telefilm career, and you can listen to it at the link below. What a terrible loss. She was an amazing person.

https://rss.com/podcasts/madefortvmayhem/885103/

11/07/2024

The Made for TV Mayhem Show if FINALLY returning next month with a dramatic double... we'll be discussing Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol and The Forgotten Man on August 6th. Send any feedback by the 5th to [email protected] or comment below! :)

05/05/2024

We're back with a brand new episode! We discuss the wonderful and underrated career of TV screenwriter Paul Playdon. The two films on tap are Escape (1971) and Beg, Borrow... or Steal (1973). Should be available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or at the link below! We hope you enjoy! :)

https://rss.com/podcasts/madefortvmayhem/1466397/

09/04/2024

New Trap-Cast is now online. I talk about the Trapper John episodes Strike! and It's a Wise Surgeon. Both great entries! Listen at the link below, or wait a bit for it to show up on Apple Podcasts! ♥️🩺

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandabynight/episodes/Trap-Cast-10-Strike--and-Its-a-Wise-Surgeon-e2i67sc

03/04/2024

Hey, I'm seeing a ton of new followers on this page. Hooray! But I'm also getting a lot of spam. If you DM and I can tell you're selling podcast services or anything like that, it's an instant block. I'm sure spammers don't care, but just in case... I don't want to close my DMs but will if I keep getting worthless junk. This podcast isn't here for $$$, we're here for classic TV! :) And thanks to everyone who listens!

02/03/2024

The Made for TV Mayhem Show will be recording a new episode soon! We're paying tribute to screenwriter Paul Playdon and looking at two of his marvelous telefilms, Escape (1971) and Beg, Borrow... or Steal (1973)! Have thoughts? Leave 'em below or email us at [email protected] before March 11th!

04/12/2023

I actually got to another Trap-Cast online without an entire year passing by. On this episode I talk about two wonderful Trapper John entries: Til Life Do Us Part and If You Can't Stand the Heat:

Wow, I'm actually rolling with the Trap-Cast and making some headway! On this episode I find myself in the midst of Trapper John's incredibly successful first season, and everything is falling into place. Both Til Life Do Us Part and If You Can't Stand the Heat are winners and I was so happy to talk...

29/10/2023

Happy Halloween! The Made for TV Mayhem Show is back with a fun Halloween twofer for the holiday! We're talking Deadly Lessons and Terror at London Bridge! It's currently online, and should be on most platforms shortly!

Welcome back! Here is out double for Halloween 2023. We talk about the small screen cult classics Deadly Lessons (1982) and Terror at London Bridge (aka Bridge Across Time, 1985). It's scary! Not really, but we had fun talking about these films and we hope you enjoy listening!

23/10/2023

Our latest podcast episode is live! It's an interview with Monte Markham & a regular podcast discussion on Markham's telefilms Visions (1972) & Hotline (1982). Monte was a joy. Really hope you enjoy listening!

Should be on our podcast platforms shortly.

I'm so happy to FINALLY have this interview with Monte Markham online. I spoke to Monte (at length) about most of his incredible TV movie work, as well as some other sundries, and then Dan and I came in to talk about Markham's films Visions (aka Visions of Death, 1972) and the classic tele-horror pi...

02/10/2023

Coming in October... we're recording a Halloween episode dedicated to small screen slashers. We're covering Deadly Lessons (1983) and Terror at London Bridge (1985). We're recording 10/10, so email us at [email protected] or comment below:

04/09/2023

Somehow I got Trap-Cast 7 online, & it's ready for those of you who need a little medical drama in your life. This entry covers the Trapper John episodes Boom! and Have You Hugged Your Nurse Today. It's on Spotify and should be on Apple Podcasts shortly:

I'm (finally) back with another episode of The Trap-Cast. We're in 1980 now and are beginning the decade with a splash. Both Boom! and Have You Hugged Your Nurse Today? are not just punctuated, but are really wonderful episodes too! Hope you enjoy!

02/09/2023

I was FINALLY able to update our Apple Podcasts feed. The Trap-Cast and my even more sporadic One By One slasher-cast will have separate feeds. If you've been waiting to listen to our latest episode on David Greene through iTunes, it's available!

And coming in September is an interview I did with Monte Markham! It will also feature Dan and I discussing two of Monte's best telefilms, Visions of Death (1972) and Hotline (1982).

‎Show Made for TV Mayhem Show, Ep Madame Sin and Prototype (We Love David Greene!) - Aug 14, 2023

01/09/2023

The Trap-Cast now has a separate feed. It's only on Spotify at the moment, but I'll be updating it so that all your favorite podcatchers will carry it. Hurray. Hopefully a new episode coming this weekend... but for now...

Listen to Trap-Cast on Spotify. Welcome to the Trap-Cast, where we celebrate the hit TV series Trapper John (1979-1986).

14/08/2023

Believe it or not, we've got a new episode online! Recorded much earlier in the year, The Made for TV Mayhem Show was thrilled to be joined by our good friend Bill Ackerman to talk about the wonderful director David Greene. We covered Madame Sin and Prototype.

This show is available most places now that we've switched servers, although we're having an issue with Apple, so that may take another day or so. For now you can listen here:

Welcome back to the Made for TV Mayhem Show. After an unexpected and unwanted hiatus, I've finally been able to put this episode together, which was recorded much earlier in 2023. We're joined by Bill Ackerman to discuss all things David Greene, and we're focusing on his amazing telefilms Madame Sin...

15/03/2023

Amanda recently recorded a podcast with the wonderful Erica and Lance of Unsung Horrors, where the three discuss the 1969 made for TV horror film Fear No Evil. It was a lot of fun, and if you'd like to listen, you can get to the podcast following the post below! :)

New episode today with special guest Amanda Reyes Made for TV Mayhem and author of Are you in the House Alone? A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999.
Lots of TV movie recommendations (don’t worry, we’ve got a Letterboxd list for you) in addition to our discussion of Fear No Evil (1969) starring Louis Jourdan and Linda Day George!
Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Made for TV Mayhem Show

08/03/2023

We're currently in the midst of migrating our podcast over to a more reliable server, which will allow our show to be found almost EVERYWHERE. So excited. Our latest episode will be uploaded when the migration is finished! Thanks for your patience!

05/01/2023

We're currently prepping for our 1st episode of 2023! We'll be talking about director David Greene, and the two telefilms on tap are Madame Sin (1972) and Prototype (1983). We're recording towards the end of January, and our guest is Bill Ackerman of Supporting Characters. Comment on the films below or email us at [email protected].

24/12/2022

Hey everyone, I decided I wasn't busy enough and went and started a new podcast show, and it's all about slashers! I'm hoping to make this and the regular Made for TV Mayhem Show a more regular thing... But for now, here's our first episode!. My partner is Ewan Cant from Vinegar Syndrome, and we discuss the messy and wonderful holiday horror cult classic Don't Open Till Christmas! We also did the commentary for the recent VS Blu Ray release, but felt we had so much more to say, and we hope you enjoy!

Happy Holidays to one and all! Amanda recently recorded a “pilot” episode of sorts with Vinegar Syndrome extras producer extraordinaire Ewan Cant, and it’s all about slashers. It&…

03/11/2022

Happy Birthday Charles Bronson! We dedicated an episode to Mr. Bronson last year to celebrate his 100th birthday. You can listen here:

The Made for TV Mayhem Show has returned to celebrate what would have been Charles Bronson’s 100th birthday! To help us ring in this – the holiest of holy days – we invited James …

27/09/2022

Our latest episode is now online. Dan, Nate and Amanda take a look at two of Curtis Harrington's early 70s classics, The Cat Creature (1973) and Killer Bees (1974). Hope you enjoy. Should be on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher shortly!

The Made for TV Mayhem Show is B.A.C.K. And just in time for Halloween! On this episode we’re talking about two Curtis Harrington classics: The Cat Creature (1973) and Killer Bees (1974). Dan…

06/06/2022

Cringeworthy sound issues aside, here is episode 13, which we recorded way back in 2016! The topic of the night was our favorite made for tv movie men. Here's the link, and it should be live on Apple Podcasts again too!

https://tvmayhempodcast.wordpress.com/2016/06/26/episode-13-our-favorite-tvm-actors/

02/06/2022

I'm slowly reuploading eps and sharing some of the links if you'd like to revisit. I wanted to start with episode 2, which is our tribute to Wes Craven and his terror telefilms! This *should* be on iTunes and you can listen on the site (link below):

https://tvmayhempodcast.wordpress.com/2015/09/27/episode-two-is-here-we-love-wes-craven/

01/06/2022

Update: While I can't figure out what happened to my host site, I think I can fix the issue with podcasts no longer playing, but it will take several days.

What I'll do is spotlight some of the older eps as I re-upload, and maybe make it a little fun.

Thanks for your patience!

01/06/2022

The podcast is down for the count, and I'll be looking into why in the next couple of days. Thanks for your patience! And stay tuned...

17/04/2022

Just a friendly (and totally obnoxious) reminder that today is the last day to vote in the Rondo Awards. Go to https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/ for the list of nominees and send your pics to [email protected]!

I was nominated for favorite commentator and for ! (♥️)

Uncategorized There’s still time: Voting for this year’s Rondo Awards ends Sunday night (4/17) Posted on February 23, 2022 by rondo1234 HERE IS THE OFFICIAL BALLOT TO VOTE IN THE (Gasp!) 20TH ANNUAL RONDO HATTON CLASSIC HORROR AWARDS Here is this year’s ballot for the best work in classic horr...

02/03/2022

Episode 60 is now on the site and should be on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher soon. On this episode we look at two of Jeannot Szwarc's ABC Movie of the Week thrillers, Night of Terror and You'll Never See Me Again. Hope you enjoy:

https://tvmayhempodcast.wordpress.com/2022/03/02/episode-60-is-here-we-love-jeannot-szwarc/

23/02/2022

Rondo nomination news! :)

Thrilled to let everyone know the Rondo Awards ballot is live and there's some TV love to be had.

First, I was nominated under the Favorite Commentator category, and I did a lot of TV work this year, including commentary tracks for the Night Gallery Season One and Kolchak: Night Stalker boxsets, both of which are nominated under the Best Blu Ray Collection category. Finally, our fledgling podcast, The Made for TV Mayhem podcast has been nominated for Best Podcast. It's so exciting! ♥️

There's a lot of wonderful people on the ballot. Visit rondoaward.com to see the nominations and send your pics to [email protected]! 😁

And thanks to everyone for being so supportive. Means so much.

06/02/2022

Happy 41st anniversary to my favorite made for TV movie, This House Possessed! Last year I sat down with Parker Stevenson to talk a bit about the movie, and then Dan, Nate and I sat down and reviewed the movie! You can listen to it here:

https://tvmayhempodcast.wordpress.com/2021/02/06/a-very-special-episode-this-house-possessed-and-an-interview-with-parker-stevenson/

We’re back with a very special episode! February 6th, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of This House Possessed, which aired on this day in 1981. It’s looking good at 40, and to celebrate…

27/01/2022

The band is getting back together! We've decided to go ABC-Movie-of-the-Week-old-school and discuss two classic Jeannot Szwarc thrillers: Night of Terror (1972) and You'll Never See Me Again (1973). Leave comments below or email us at [email protected]. We missed you!

29/12/2021

I recorded a new Trap-Cast covering the Trapper John episodes The Surrogate and Whose Little Hero Are You. You can listen at the link below, and it should be on Stitcher and Apple Podcasts shortly. :)

https://tvmayhempodcast.wordpress.com/2021/12/29/trap-cast-episode-6/

I really, really wanted to get this next Trap-Cast online, since I’m covering the last two episodes that aired in 1979. Seemed fitting. So, for this show, I’m discussing The Surrogate a…