In this episode of Tapeworm Podcast, we discuss The Toxic Avenger (1984), a cult horror-comedy from Troma Entertainment.

We highlight key moments from the film, share our reactions, and explore its low-budget style, lasting appeal, and place in cult movie history.

What We Cover

• Standout moments from The Toxic Avenger (1984)
• First-time reactions and opinions
• Troma’s low-budget style
• Why the film became a cult classic

In this Tapeworm Podcast catch-up mini episode, DJ and Raz check in on what they've been watching, playing, and obsessing over this week.

DJ finally dives back into Twin Peaks, David Lynch’s legendary surreal mystery series, and quickly becomes obsessed enough to ditch streaming and buy the entire Blu-ray box set just to avoid ads and see the restored transfer. From FBI agents chasing supernatural leads to the increasingly weird tone of the show, the conversation breaks down why Twin Peaks still holds up decades later.

Meanwhile, Raz has fallen back into the rabbit hole of Kingdom Hearts, revisiting the classic action RPG series after modding his PS Vita. The two talk about the bizarre Kingdom Hearts timeline, the confusing collection names (1.5? 2.5? 2.8?), and how the franchise somehow turned Disney characters, Final Fantasy-style storytelling, and time travel clones into one of the most complicated game plots ever.

Along the way they also get into:

Revisiting handheld gaming with the PS Vita

Modding consoles and emulating PSP games

Early access games and abandoned projects like Kerbal Space Program 2

The chaos of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

The wild ride that is 1000-lb Sisters

Why watching trash reality TV can somehow make your week better

The idea of possibly streaming Kingdom Hearts in the future

It’s a laid-back episode full of TV talk, gaming nostalgia, and the usual Tapeworm Podcast chaos.

If you enjoy weird movies, cult media, gaming nostalgia, and off-the-rails conversations, you’re in the right place.

Topics Covered

Twin Peaks (David Lynch series)

Kingdom Hearts series discussion

PS Vita and modded consoles

Kerbal Space Program & early access games

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

1000-lb Sisters

Reality TV drama

Gaming nostalgia

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This week on Tapeworm Podcast, Razsal and DJ descend thousands of feet below the ocean to talk about the obscures film Sphere (1998) the strange sci-fi thriller based on the novel by Michael Crichton, the same author behind Jurassic Park.

The movie follows a team of scientists played by Dustin Hoffman, Samuel L. Jackson, Sharon Stone, and Liev Schreiber who are sent to investigate a mysterious spacecraft discovered on the ocean floor. Inside the wreckage they find a massive golden alien sphere… and things immediately start getting weird.

In this episode the guys break down the movie’s bizarre premise, including the discovery that anyone who enters the sphere gains the power to manifest their thoughts and fears into reality.which explains why the crew suddenly has to deal with things like giant squid attacks, hallucinations, and increasingly paranoid behavior. As Razsal points out, the sphere almost feels like a test of humanity, forcing the characters to confront what happens when imagination becomes a weapon.

DJ, meanwhile, spends a good portion of the episode questioning the movie’s logic, from how the massive alien artifact even got inside the ship in the first place to the strange computer messages from an entity calling itself “Jerry.” The conversation spirals into debates about decoding alien messages, whether the sphere is actually extraterrestrial technology or something else entirely, and how several major plot points seem to appear… and then immediately disappear.

Along the way the hosts also talk about some of the movie’s more memorable moments, including the bizarre calamari scene, the increasingly chaotic deaths inside the underwater base, and the discovery that the spaceship may actually be from the future, creating a time-loop style paradox that raises even more questions about what’s really happening.

By the time the ending arrives where the surviving characters decide to use the sphere’s powers to erase their own memories of the entire event Razsal and DJ have plenty to say about whether the movie sticks the landing or completely sinks under the weight of its own ideas.

If you love 90s sci-fi movies, deep sea thrillers, alien artifact mysteries, or Michael Crichton adaptations, this episode is for you.

Just remember: if you ever find a mysterious alien sphere at the bottom of the ocean… maybe don’t touch it.

Tapeworm Podcast is a comedy movie review podcast where Razsal and DJ break down cult classics, bad movies, and bizarre films from every era.

In the first Tapeworm Podcast Catchups minisode, DJ and Razsal sit down for a casual conversation about where the show has been and what’s coming next. These Catchups episodes are short bonus episodes where the hosts hang out, talk about what they’ve been watching and listening to, and reconnect with listeners between the main bad-movie reviews.

DJ explains why the podcast disappeared after the Casper episode and how chasing analytics and growth started taking the fun out of the show. The hosts talk about rediscovering why they started the podcast in the first place and what the future of Tapeworm Podcast will look like moving forward.

The conversation jumps between life updates, ridiculous Pennsylvania sandwich culture, and DJ’s unexpected appreciation for a local theater production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Razsal also shares his latest audiobook obsessions, including the sci-fi and fantasy series Red Rising, Dungeon Crawler Carl, He Who Fights with Monsters, and The Perfect Run.

They also briefly talk about Stranger Things, THC drinks vs beer, and their shared love of hilariously terrible movies.

Next episode, the guys return to their regular format with a deep dive into the 1998 sci-fi thriller Sphere.

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This week on Tapeworm Podcast, Razsal and DJ float back to 1995 to revisit Casper, starring Christina Ricci — a movie that mixed ’90s nostalgia, emotional depth, and groundbreaking CGI in ways no one expected.

They explore how Casper became the first film to feature a fully CGI lead character, how its new backstory turned a cartoon ghost into a symbol of loneliness and friendship, and why Ricci later said she hated her own performance (spoiler: she’s wrong).

Expect behind-the-scenes trivia, wild fan theories, and a surprise Dan Aykroyd Ghostbusters cameo — all wrapped up in that perfect blend of comedy and creepy that makes this movie a true ‘90s gem.

This week, we dive headfirst into the bizarre, twisted world of Monkeybone — the cult 2001 dark comedy starring Brendan Fraser.

We’ll explore the movie’s unique mix of stop-motion animation and live action, the unforgettable character designs. Whether you love Monkeybone or have no idea what fever dream you just watched.

Hold onto your vines! Razsal and DJ take a wild ride through the jungle of 1997's "George of the Jungle." With Brendan Fraser's abs leading the way, they explore the film's slapstick antics, unexpected adult humor, and its place in 90s nostalgia.

Is it a kids' movie or a cheeky adult comedy? You decide! Brendan Fraser: King of the Jungle or just king of our hearts? Gender role reversals and why this film might be more progressive than it seems. Why "George of the Jungle" is the perfect film for when you want to laugh without thinking too hard.

"George of the Jungle" might not win an Oscar, but it's a swinging good time. Tune in to find out if it's worth a rewatch or just a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Love what you hear? Subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you get your free podcast fix. Next up, we're diving into "Monkeybone" – because we just can't quit Brendan Fraser!

Remember when movies were fun, dangerous, and occasionally gave you nightmares about beetles crawling under your skin? We do. And this week, we’re cracking open the sarcophagus on The Mummy (1999) a movie that asked, “What if Indiana Jones was hornier and more willing to fistfight the undead?”

DJ and Raz dive headfirst into a world where:

• Brendan Fraser’s hair has more volume than the Library of Alexandria.
• Rachel Weisz single-handedly increases global interest in Egyptology by 3000%.
• Imhotep spends the whole film being way too dramatic about his ex.
• Sandstorms have faces now, and apparently, that’s fine.

We’re talking curses, camels, questionable archaeology ethics, and the only love triangle in history that involves a flesh-eating plague. So grab your camel, pack your cursed book, and join us because nothing says “date night” like accidentally resurrecting an immortal murder wizard.