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Producer Chaz Kangas and the Talkin' Troma team present a tribute to fallen hero John F. Heffernan, known affectionately as Johnny Heff.

Toxie is back, and this time he’s facing his worst enemy yet: himself, but significantly more unhinged.

Legendary Scream Queen Debbie Rochon chats about movies new and old, and joins us for a commentary on Troma's DOGGIE TAILS: LUCKY'S FIRST SLEEP-OVER.

Multi-hyphenate hip hop artist, journalist, and radio personality Chaz Kangas joins Zack to talk about his new album The Troma Project: 50 Years of Reel Fan-Toxic Hip-Hop!

Throughout history, we've seen some truly iconic team-ups: peanut butter and jelly, Ren and Stimpy, Batman and Robin. But one partnership you might not immediately think of—yet one that's just as important—is the bond between Troma and comic books.Troma co-founder and Toxie's cinematic dad, Lloyd Kaufman, was close friends with Marvel's legendary Stan Lee—the father of Spider-Man himself. So it only made sense that in the 1990s, Marvel Comics brought Tromaville into the four-color world, publishing eleven issues of The Toxic Avenger and eight issues of The Toxic Crusaders. Both titles were canceled around the same time as the Toxic Crusaders animated series was not picked up for a second season.Which brings us to today's special guest: Matt Bors. Matt is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, the founder of the comics site The Nib, and an award-winning writer and cartoonist known for his sharp wit and social commentary. Now, he's turned his talents toward Tromaville, writing The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders for AHOY Comics, which are both out now in comic shops and bookstores everywhere.Enjoy our exclusive interview with Matt Bors, recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con!Mentioned in this episode:Get The Toxic Avenger Trade PaperbackGet Toxic Crusaders #1Matt BorsAHOY ComicsHosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Matt Bors and AHOY Comics.Featured Music:"Marching Crusaders" by Dennis C. Brown and Larry Brown, from Toxic Crusaders: Original Television SoundtrackConnect with Zack:https://twitter.com/legolarryhttps://www.instagram.com/legolarry/Connect with Talkin' Troma:https://www.talkintroma.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/talkintroma/https://twitter.com/talkintromahttps://www.youtube.com/@talkintromaConnect with Loudspeaker:https://twitter.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.facebook.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.instagram.com/heyloudspeakerTalkin' Troma is a listener-supported production of Loudspeaker Studios. Hear more great shows and commercial-free independent public radio at https://www.loudspeaker.org.

Macon Blair is a multi-hyphenate entertainer. You've seen him as an actor in films like Blue Ruin, Green Room, and a little small micro-budget film called Oppenheimer. His 2017 directorial debut, I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore, won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, and he wrote and directed the film we are here to talk about today, 2025's The Toxic Avenger, which is finally in theaters now around the world. On this very special episode of Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins, we have Macon Blair himself to guide us through his wild and wonderful new reinterpretation of Toxie. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of casting, working with Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood, tales of shooting in Bulgaria, special FX shots, Lloyd Kaufman, and so much more! There are spoilers ahead, so make sure you see the film first!Mentioned in this episode:Get tickets for The Toxic AvengerTHE TOXIC AVENGER To Mop Up Medical Debt With Non-Profit PartnershipHosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Macon Blair, Cineverse, Legendary, and Katrina Wan PR.Featured Music:"Nothing At All" by The Giraffes, originally written and performed by Marc Hoffman and Dean Simmons from The Toxic Avenger"The Look of Love (Part 1)" by ABC from The Toxic AvengerConnect with Zack:https://twitter.com/legolarryhttps://www.instagram.com/legolarry/Connect with Talkin' Troma:https://www.talkintroma.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/talkintroma/https://twitter.com/talkintromahttps://www.youtube.com/@talkintromaConnect with Loudspeaker:https://twitter.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.facebook.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.instagram.com/heyloudspeakerTalkin' Troma is a listener-supported production of Loudspeaker Studios. Hear more great shows and commercial-free independent public radio at https://www.loudspeaker.org.

The Summer of Toxie pops off at Comic-Con!

Tiffany Shepis is one of the most iconic scream queens. Known for her fearless performances and magnetic presence, Tiffany first splashed onto the horror scene with Troma. From her breakout role as Peter in Tromeo and Juliet to her hosting duties as Super Tromette Bulimia in Troma's Edge TV, Shepis quickly became a fan favorite in the underground film world. Outside of the silver screen, Tiffany is an outspoken advocate for gun safety with firsthand experience to back it up. Join us as we explore her career, her impact on cult horror, and how her time with Troma helped launch a genre-spanning journey that's still going strong. Recorded live at the Colorado Festival of Horror.Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Tiffany Shepis, Dan Crosier, and Bret Smith from the Colorado Festival of Horror.Featured Music:"Radetzky March" by Johann StraussConnect with Tiffany:https://trauma-triumph.org/https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyshepis/https://x.com/tiffanyshepisConnect with Zack:https://twitter.com/legolarryhttps://www.instagram.com/legolarry/Connect with Talkin' Troma:https://www.talkintroma.comhttps://twitter.com/talkintromahttps://www.youtube.com/@talkintromaConnect with Loudspeaker:https://twitter.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.facebook.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.instagram.com/heyloudspeakerTalkin' Troma is a listener-supported production of Loudspeaker Studios. Hear more great shows and commercial-free independent public radio at https://www.loudspeaker.org.

It's a very special bonus episode as host Zack Beins is joined by Scream Queens Debbie Rochon (Terror Firmer, Tromeo & Juliet) and Monique Dupree (Shakespeare's Shitstorm) LIVE at the Colorado Festival of Horror. As a special treat, Ms. Rochon is also presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her service to independent cinema.Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Debbie Rochon, Monique Dupree, Dan Crosier, and Bret Smith from the Colorado Festival of Horror.Featured Music:"Radetzky March" by Johann StraussConnect with Zack:https://twitter.com/legolarryhttps://www.instagram.com/legolarry/Connect with our Guests:https://www.debbierochon.com/https://www.instagram.com/moniquegatadupree/https://cofestivalofhorror.com/Connect with Talkin' Troma:https://www.talkintroma.comhttps://twitter.com/talkintromahttps://www.youtube.com/@talkintromaConnect with Loudspeaker:https://twitter.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.facebook.com/heyloudspeakerhttps://www.instagram.com/heyloudspeakerTalkin' Troma is a listener-supported production of Loudspeaker Studios. Hear more great shows and commercial-free independent public radio at https://www.loudspeaker.org.