Junkfood Cinema is a shame-free celebration of cult cinema hosted by critic Brian Salisbury and Marvel Studios screenwriter C. Robert Cargill. The podcast explores and defends movies that are often dismissed as guilty pleasures, diving into why they deserve appreciation. Each episode features lively discussions, analysis, and a deep love for the quirky and overlooked corners of film history.
Episodes
Phantasm II with Ryan Nemeth
Hollywood Hunk (and one half of the current TNA World Tag Team Champions) Ryan Nemeth steps back into the JFC ring, as he and Brian try to survive a chainsaw-on-a-pole match with The Tall Man in Phantasm 2!Still think I’d rather be turned into a Hell minion than take a choke slam from The Big Show.Support us on Patreon!
Stab-a-Thon: Scream (2022) with Heather Wixson
The final main-feed entry into the JFC Stab-a-Thon finds Brian teaming up with Heather The Horror Chick Wixson to take on Scream…or Scream V…or Scream 2022…the requel…you get it.Happy HallowSCREAM, Junkions!!!Support us on Patreon! Check out Heather’s brilliant horror musings here!
Stab-a-Thon: Scream 3 with Brian Collins
Fangoria columnist Brian Collins joins Brian for a Stab 3 set visit as the JFC Stab-a-Thon slices its way to Scream 3!Meta gone mad? Bloodless slashers? The "concluding" chapter of a "trilogy?" This movie about making fake movies about the events of other movies has it all! Support us on Patreon!
Stab-a-Thon: Scream 2 (1997) with Cargill
As the JFC Stab-a-Thon slashes forward, Brian and Cargill are taking their love of sequels one step too far with Scream 2!Why is Showgirls catching strays, Randy?!!Support us on Patreon!
Stab-a-Thon: Scream (1996) with Scott Weinberg
Hope you like scary movies, because we're kicking off The JFC Stab-a-Thon! This month-long celebration of the Scream franchise will cover every single entry between the main feed and Patron exclusive episodes!To kick things off, Brian and Weinberg violently dissect the film that made us all understand the importance of Caller ID: Wes Craven's Scream! Subscribe to our Patreon to hear all the Scream
SepTIMber: Congo with Mrs. Junkfood
Brian and Mrs. Junkfood set off into the jungles of Congo to find a lost city, killer apes, Taco Bell watches, and one more glorious opportunity to celebrate Tim Curry! Enjoy the final entry of SepTIMber with a big slice of sesame cake. Support us on Patreon!
Hard Ticket To Hawaii (1987)
Finally FINALLY it's time to punch that Hard Ticket to Hawaii!!! Brian and Cargill head to the big island, and find love. They also find drug lords, karate ponytails, skateboard assassins, "blowup" dolls, and cancer-infected killer snakes. It's not paradise all the time...but for the moment...Support us on Patreon!
SepTIMber: Pass the Ammo (1987)
Brian and Cargill gather the flock to sing the praises of the dearly departed Tim Curry! In this main-feed installment of SepTIMber, your favorite hefty heathens pass the basket for a little hostage comedy filled with New Testament gags and old familiar faces. Get ready to praise the lord and Pass the Ammo!SepTIMber is in full swing over on Patreon, with commentaries and mini-sodes covering all ma
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The worst little podcast in Texas takes a trip to The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas! It is cinema's most wholesome brothel. Lord have mercy on our souls. We will always ALWAYS love Dolly! Support us Patreon!
Chopping Mall (1986) with Scott Weinberg
It’s chop til you drop on this week’s JFC!!!Brian & Weinberg go to the mall today, but they’re not alone now. They will try and survive Corman’s Killbots (aka Chopping Mall)!!!Thank you, have a nice day. Support us on Patreon!
Heavy Metal (1981)
It's your one-way ticket to midnight (snacks) as Brian & Cargill invite you to take that ride on Heavy Metal! Are you ready to rock Canadian style???Support us on Patreon!
Remember the Titans (2000)
Brian and Cargill remember Hayden Panettiere as they Remember the Titans. This episode may not be perfect, but it WILL be perfect! Support us on Patreon!
Eraser (1996)
In memory of the late, great Chuck Russell, Brian and Cargill battle corruption, alligators, and gravity with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the wildly underrated Eraser! RIP Chuck Russell; gone, but never erased. Support us on Patreon!
Southern Comfort (1981)
Brian and Cargil are goin’ south!Will they make it back?Enjoy some Southern Comfort courtesy of Walter Hill! Support us on Patreon!
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) with David Weiner
Get revved up, Junkions, because this new episode has a lot of buzz! Brian and Cargill are joined by David Weiner (director of the In Search of Darkness documentary series) to brutally dissect one of the most foundational and terrifying horror films of all time. Who will survive The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (episode)?And what will be left of them?Support us on Patreon!
Dead Calm (1989)
This week, Brian and Cargill are on a boat! ...as they pay tribute to the late, great Sam Neill aboard 1989's Dead Calm! It's a cruise into fear...and red meat? Supoort us on Patreon!
The Heavenly Kid (1985)
He's back from the dead to begrudgingly complete a task he wants no part of....hey, that's also the plot of 1985's The Heavenly Kid! That symmetry is sweeter than high school cafeteria wedding cake! Support us on Patreon!
Team America: World Police with Blake Salisbury
America? F**k yeah! Enjoy this explosive July 4th spectacular as The Salisboyz take on Team America: World Police!We promise…you will never look at Rocket Pops the same way againSupport us on Patreon!
Christine (1983) with Scott Weinberg
Brian and Scott jump behind the wheel of Christine…and are never seen again! Well, I mean, it’s an audio podcast. So you didn’t ever see them in the first place.Just cruise into this episode on what is perhaps John Carpenter's most personal film? Support us on Patreon!
Supergirl (1984) with John Gholson
Direct from Argo City, Brian is joined by artist/actor John Gholson (Man Finds Tape) to discuss Supergirl!No, not that Supergirl…the other Supergirl.Also Brian really dislikes Underdog for some reason? Support us on Patreon!
Suburban Commando with Greg MacLennan
Whatcha gonna do, brother…when Brian and Greg MacLennan run wild on Suburban Commando?Support us on Patreon, what...are your fingers frozen today???
Gleaming the Cube (1989) with Blake Salisbury
Brian and Blake are Gleaming the Cube! …possibly…still don’t fully understand what that means Support us on Patreon!
Starship Troopers with Scott Weinberg
Brian and Weinberg set out to prove satire isn't dead, even if a bunch of alien bugs are, with Starship Troopers! Come on, you apes, you want me to type forever? Support us on Patreon!
Crackerjack (1994) with Eric Szyszka
Eric Szyszka from We Hate Movies returns to the show as he and Brian climb to the very peak…of the nadir of Die Hard ripoffs! This episode is truly Crackerjack! See WHM at STLV in Vegas!Support us on Patreon!
Thrashin' (1986) with Blake Salisbury
Brian and his Lil Bruddah Blake take the podcast downhill as they discuss the 1986 skateboard flick that made Josh Brolin want to quit acting. But don't worry, they ain't bashin' Thrashin'!Skate. Or. Die. Support us on Patreon!
Mimic (1997) with Scott Weinberg
GDT's first American movie is definitely a big swinging flick, and Brian & Weinberg are here to bug you with all their opinions on Mimic! Scurry on over to Patreon to support JFC!
Tuff Turf (1985)
Completing the 1985 James Spader bully double feature, Brian & Cargill tread on some Tuff Turf.Listen before Ultron tries to wreck the episode again! Support us on Patreon!
The New Kids (1985)
Please don't go, girl, because Brian and Cargill are here to hang tough with an 80s bully revenge movie that has all the right stuff: The New Kids! Turns out James Spader is THE Florida Man. Support us on Patreon!
Crossroads (1986)
Brian and Cargill meet at the Crossroads to sell their souls for the blues....unless The Guardian intervenes? Pass the hat, support us on Patreon!
Bedknobs and Broomsticks with Mama Junkfood
Live from the bottom of the beautiful briny sea, Brian and his Mama discuss one of the greatest, and most unfairly edited, Disney movies of all time: Bedknobs and Broomsticks!They discuss the restored version of the film, its similarities to Mary Poppins, and their shared unresolved issues with The Rockettes.Support us on Patreon!
RAD (1986)
This week, Brian and Cargill take you to Helltrack and back as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of the raddest film from the raddest decade to ever be rad: RAD! This may be the most important episode we've ever done. Join the Cru, support us on Patreon!
American Pop (1981) with Scott Weinberg
Brian and Scott rock through the ages with Ralph Bakshi in American Pop! Support us on Patreon!
Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)
The Dark Side's calling and Brian & Cargill are here to walk you (like a dream) through the epic rock-n-roll fable that is Eddie and The Cruisers! Oh and they also discuss the sequel that...also exists. Support us on Patreon!
The Outfit (1973)
In honor of the late, great Robert Duvall, Brian & Cargill try on The Outfit and find this nasty little neo-noir suits them just fine. Support us on Patreon!
Angus (1995)
Wake up, grandpa, and get ready for a movie that barely exists...but still happens to be one of the best coming-of-age flicks of all time. Angus is here to help your elements evolve! Support us on Patreon!
Youngblood (1986)
The ice has never been hotter as Brian & Cargill throw down with the beefcakes on skates in 1986's Youngblood!It's really about the friends we learned to fight along the way. Support us on Patreon!
Suicide Kings (1997)
Brian and Cargill don't want to go on a rant about Suicide Kings......because rants are Denis Leary's job.Support us on Patreon!
Groundhog Day
Well it’s Groundhog Day...again.
200 Cigarettes
Brian and Cargill jump into the way back machine and head to 1999 where it's always 1981!!! Yeah, we don't get it either. But if you don't watch 200 Cigarettes with us, Ben's gonna have to do, like, two dozen more Dunkin' commercials.Support us on Patreon!
SLC Punk!
Anarchy reigns as Brian and Cargill celebrate the most punk 90s movie EVER...set in the 80s...in Utah. It's SLC Punk! Don't be a poser, support us on Patreon!
To Live and Die in L.A.
Brian & Cargill wonder why (in L.A.) To Live and Die in L.A. might be William Friedkin’s darkest movie. …and encourage EVERYBODY to Wang Chung tonight!Support us on Patreon!
Breaking Away (1979)
Breaking Away from 2025, the first new episode of the year is molto bene!We’d like to think Tom Hanks would be proud.Support us on Patreon!
Song of the Thin Man
Brian and Cargill ring in the new year and retire their longest running tradition as they sing The Song of the Thin Man! Shed the chapeau and have a drink! Happy New Year! Support us on Patreon!
Rob Reiner's Mt. Junkfood Enshrinement
In the very first fully official enshrinement ceremony in show history, Brian & Cargill etch the late Rob Reiner’s visage onto the lofty heights of Mt. Junkfood. They discuss his life, his career, and his dizzying string of consecutive legendary flicks.In addition to all this, Brian makes a shocking revelation that…pretty much everyone else already knew. Support us on Patreon!
Nightbreed (1990) with Kev Dooley
Brian is joined by JFC producer Kev Dooley as they descend into Midian to discuss the wild ride (and even wilder story) that is Clive Barker's Nightbreed! There is no greater demonic temptation...than becoming a studio head. Please consider supporting Kev's short Terms & Conditions!
Bullitt (1968)
Brian & Cargill chase their love for Peter Yates' Bullitt all across the internet and proclaim the titular cop to in fact be...the most interesting man in the world. Fasten your seatbelts! Support us on Patreon!
The Hot Rock (1972)
Happy Yates-Giving, everyone! On this very special holiday episode, Brian and Cargill discuss a Robert Redford heist movie that is a hidden gem in every since of the word: The Hot Rock!Support us on Patreon!
The Great Gatsby (1974) with Mama Junkfood
In honor of the late, great Robert Redford, Brian cracks a book for a change and invites Mama Junkfood to the garish West Egg party that is our episode on The Great Gatsby(1974)!Please drive responsibly, old sports. Support us on Patreon!
Night Game (1989)
Cargill comes off the bench and makes his glorious return to the big leagues as he and Brian play all nine innings of Night Game! Get ready to go beyond Astrodome! Support us on Patreon!
Warrior (2011) with Josh Griffey
Brian & Griffey go to war (on the shore) with Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, and Kurt Angle(?) in 2011's Warrior! ...it really should be called WarriorSSupport us on Patreon!
Halloween Spirit: Lake Mungo(2008) with Jason Murphy
The grand finale of Halloween Spirit finds author/podcaster Jason Murphy returning to the show to take a deep dive into Lake Mungo! This Halloween episode is a real trick in the treat-bag!Support us on Patreon!
Halloween Spirit: Final Destination(2000) with Chris Cox
Chris Cox from OneOfUs.Net boards Junkfood Airlines and goes careening through Aughts-tober with the original “Final” Destination!This Mack Daddy of an episode also features a special interview with Baby Junkfood (aka Zane) on why he loves this franchise so much! Support on Patreon!
Halloween Spirit: The Devil's Rain with Scott Weinberg
Still wrapped up in Halloween Spirit, Brian and Scott dance with darkness (and Ernest Borgnine) in The Devil's Rain!The cast of this gem is infernally good! Support us on Patreon!
Halloween Spirit: Mandy(2018) with Scott Weinberg
Kicking off Aughts-tober, a miniseries within a miniseries, Brian and Weinberg battle cults, warlocks, and crazy evil bikers alongside Nic Cage in Mandy! Oh, and as a special treat, we have summoned the powers of dark magic to bend the fabric of time and cause a collision of today's episode with a sonic relic of the distant past. Support us on Patreon!
Halloween Spirit: The Stuff with Josh Griffey
Josh Griffey from the Messed Up Movies podcast joins Brian to prove that enough is never enough of The Stuff!Are you consuming this podcast...or is this podcast consuming you? Nope, it's definitely the first one. Support us on Patreon!
Halloween Spirit: Hell House LLC
Continuing the Halloween Spirit, Brian & Cargill venture into The Abaddon Hotel to explore the film franchise that makes scaring you their business: Hell House LLC!Watch out for that goddamned clown!Support us on Patreon!
Halloween Spirit: Overlord (2018) with Scott Weinberg
Getting into the Halloween Spirit, Brian & Weinberg bust bunkers and Nazi zombie skulls in Overlord! Scary feels good in a place like this.Support us on Patreon!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The ultimate midnight movie leads to the ultimate cinematic redemption as Brian & Cargill enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show!...how bout that? Support us on Patreon!
Freaky Tales (2025)
Brian and Cargill share their glowing praise for the Bay Area banger that is Freaky Tales, and declare it their favorite movie of the year so far!We hope you don’t think this episode is Too $hort.Support us on Patreon!
Superman II (1980)
In honor of the late, great Terence Stamp, Brian & Cargill come bursting out of The Phantom Zone to do battle with both cuts of Superman II!No need to kneel, just support us on Patreon!
Alligator (1980)
It's big. It's green. It is NOT a kids soccer movie from the 90s. Busting up from the sewers, it's our long overdue episode on Alligator! Be careful what you flush. Support us on Patreon!
An Innocent Man (1989)
Brian and Cargill get locked up with Tom Selleck, his mustache, and a murderer's row of character actors in An Innocent Man!This movie will hit you like a Sledgehammer. Support us on Patreon!
Turkey Shoot (1982)
It's summer 2025, and Brian & Cargill are ready for an Escape 2000! Sorry, that was awful. Sometimes coming up with ideas for these intro paragraphs can be a real Turkey Shoot.Support us on Patreon!
The Way Way Back (2013)
Load up the wagon and take a road trip with Brian and Cargill as they sit in The Way Way Back!Batten down the hatches and prepare for Hurricane Janney! Support us on Patreon!
June Hackmonth: Night Moves (1975)
June Hackmonth wraps up...in July?Merry HACKmas in July!!! This week, Gene works on a mystery without any clues in Night Moves! Support us on Patreon!
JFC Double Stuff: Tank(1984)
In this glorious return of The Double Stuff, Brian & Weinberg are foolishly permitted to drive James Garner's Tank! This episode is dedicated to the great Lalo Schifrin.Support us on Patreon!
June Hackmonth: The Birdcage
As June Hackmonth continues, Brian and Cargill invite you to join their family and have an absolutely fabulous farcical time in The Birdcage! Don't be afraid of our natural heat.Support us on Patreon!
June Hackmonth: The Replacements (2000)
Brian and Cargill continue June Hackmonth as they hit the field with The Replacements! It's one of the greatest football movies of all time without even breaking a sweat...I mean the players probably sweat but...you know what I mean! No scabs, all flab! Support us on Patreon!
June Hackmonth: Unforgiven (1992)
Brian and Cargill embark on their month long celebration of the legendary Gene Hackman. First up, the movie that reminded us that deserve's got nothing to do with it...and that there's a difference between an El Camino and a Gran Torino?Anyone who doesn't listen and share this episode will be Unforgiven. Support us on Patreon!
Pale Rider (1985)
Brian & Cargill sit atop a pale horse and become death...ly afraid of the notion of a Clint Eastwood ninja turtle in this week's excursion with the Pale Rider!Support us on Patreon!
Silverado (1985)
Brian & Cargill come ridin' into town to prove that the good stuff CAN last a long time...provided that good stuff is Lawrence Kasden's Silverado!Or, as Brian calls it...The Big SilSupport us on Patreon!
Gladiator (1992) with Greg MacLennan
Brian & Cargill are joined by editor/friend-of-the-show Greg MacLennan to go mano y mano...y mano with one of the greatest sports film gems of all time: Gladiator!Justice for Romano! Support us on Patreon!
Prayer of the Rollerboys (1990)
Brian and Cargill battle roller-Nazis in the not-too-distant future.So, ya know, it's a normal weekday.
Solarbabies (1986)
Brian and Cargill skate past the flaws of--and quench their thirst for--the wild and wonderful post-apocalyptic mania of Solarbabies! Seriously, what's going on with that torture robot?!!Support us on Patreon!
The Saint (1997)
In honor of the late Val Kilmer, Brian and Cargill celebrate the many disguises of his Simon Templar in 1997's The Saint. It's like 12 performances in one! Bask in the cold fusion confusion! Support us on Patreon!
Point Blank (1967)
Brian & Cargill (aka The Parker Brothers) take another gritty, violent trip to Westlake with Point Blank! I bet you're a big Lee Marvin fan, aren'tcha?Support us on Patreon!
Phantasm (1979) with Ryan Nemeth
Brian and Cargill are joined by professional wrestler Ryan “Hollywood Hunk” Nemeth to take on The Tall Man in a casket match.Wake up to a nightmare, it’s Phantasm time!Support us on Patreon! Follow Ryan on Instagram!See him in action at TNA: Rebellion on April 27th!!!
3:15 the Moment of Truth (1986)
Brian and Cargill gang up on the bullies, the commandos, and the...mall ninjas(?) of Lincoln High as they approach 3:15 the Moment of Truth! Seirously, this cast is its own formidable gang! Support us on Patreon...if you're not a narc.
Firebird 2015 AD (1981)
Brian and Cargill gas up for one last Canadian tax shelter movie that raced out of obscurity and ran down their hearts: Firebird 2015 AD! It's like...Irritated Max.Support us on Patreon!
EuroTrip(2004)
In honor of the late, great Michelle Trachtenberg, Brian & Cargill get their passports stamped hard as they go on a EuroTrip! Scotty doesn't know why donuts should be avoided...but you soon will.Support us on Patreon!
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