Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast
Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. Top Notch Nonsense is a genre film podcast hosted by married couple Michael and Maranda — dedicated to the strange, the screwed-up, the obscure, and the gloriously unhinged corners of cinema history. Every episode, we pair two films connected by a shared theme, narrative, or filmmaker — then proceed to analyze, moralize, judge, and lovingly shit-talk them in equal measure. We've covered John Waters, Giallo, erotic thrillers, holiday horror, exploitation cinema, B-movies, and a lot of things that probably shouldn't exist but do. Smart but never pretentious. Hilarious but never shallow. We love what we mock — and we mock what we love. New episodes every Sunday Night/Monday Morning. Come watch the weird stuff with us. Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley Music By @rickw00d Edited By Michael Benson Art By Ed Greer
Episodes
Big Budget Crichton: Jurassic Park (1993)/Congo (1995)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 158-Big Budget Crichton: Jurassic Park (1993)/Congo (1995)
This Week we talk about Jurassic Park from 1993 and Congo from 1995. We also discuss the film We Will Kill You from 2026.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Very ...
Mystery Parody: Murder By Death (1976)/Clue (1985)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 157-Mystery Parody: Murder By Death (1976)/Clue (1985)
This week we talk about Murder By Death From 1976 and Clue from 1985. We also discuss Husband Father Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story and Office Romance.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD CO...
’30’s Comics & Radio Plays: Dick Tracy (1990)/The Shadow (1994)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 156-’30’s Comics & Radio Plays: Dick Tracy (1990)/The Shadow (1994)
This week we discuss Dick Tracy from 1990 & The Shadow from 1994. We also briefly talk about Screaming Bloody Murder from 1973 and Deranged from 1974.
This is A Fil...
Political (Conspiracy) Thrillers Vol. 2: The Parallax View (1974)/Winter Kills (1979)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 155-Political (Conspiracy) Thrillers Vol. 2: The Parallax View (1974)/Winter Kills (1979)
This week we discuss The Parallax View from 1974 and Winter Kills from 1979.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY A...
Selling Yourself: Death of a Salesman (1985)/Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 154-Selling Yourself: Death of a Salesman (1985)/Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
This week we talk about Death of a Salesman from 1985 and Glengarry Glen Ross from 1992. We also talk about the Keeping Up with The Joneses: The Wrong Marriage from 2022.
This is A Fil...
Schemers Who Almost Made It: Scarecrow (1973)/Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 153-Schemers Who Almost Made It: Scarecrow (1973)/Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
This week we talk about Scarecrow from 1973 and Dog Day Afternoon from 1975. We also briefly discuss the recently widely released Obsession (2025).
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW...
90’s Post-College Romance: Singles(1992)/Reality Bites (1994)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 152-90’s Post-College Romance: Singles (1992)/Reality Bites (1994).
This week we talk about Singles from 1992 and Reality Bites from 1994. We also discuss The Bad Guardian.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT....
The Repressed & The Exquisitely Dressed: Carol (2015)/Eileen (2023)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 151-The Repressed & The Exquisitely Dressed: Carol (2015)/Eileen (2023)
This week we talk about the danger of trusting your new lady friend with the two films Carol from 2015 and Eileen from 2023. We also talk about The Wrong Murder (2022). Trigger Warning For Extreme Ta...
MTV Movie Villains Vol. 1-She Wants Your Life: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992)/Single White Female (1992)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 150-MTV Movie Villains Vol. 1-She Wants Your Life: The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992)/Single White Female (1992)
This Week we talk about Lady Villains starring Rebecca and Jennifer. The Movies Are The Hand That Rocks The Cradle and...
Husband Terror: Mortal Thoughts (1991)/Deceived (1991)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 149-Husband Terror: Mortal Thoughts (1991)/Deceived (1991)
A Doozy where we talk about some underseen husband terror movies both from 1991, Mortal Thoughts and Deceived. We also talk about The Wrong Nemesis.
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK AND WEI...
Dead Poetess Society: Mrs Parker and The Vicious Circle (1994)/Sylvia (2003)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast-Episode 148-Dead Poetess Society: Mrs Parker and The Vicious Circle (1994)/Sylvia (2003)
*Trigger Warning, talk and jokes about suicide are very prevalent in this episode. If you need to reach out, call the suicide hotline. I mean this sincerely, please reach out for help to so...
L.A. Missed Connections: Welcome To LA (1976)/Choose Me (1984)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 147-L.A. Missed Connections: Welcome To LA (1976)/Choose Me (1984)
We talk about Alan Rudolph double feature about ‘Lies, Truth, Persona, & Isolation’ with Welcome To L.A. from 1976 and Choose Me from 1984. We also talk about The Wrong Prince Charming.
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Sad & Silly Bev Hills Trilogy: Down & Out In; Scenes From The Class Struggle in; Slums of Beverly Hills (1986; 1989; 1998)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 146-Sad & Silly Bev Hills Trilogy: Down & Out In; Scenes From The Class Struggle in; Slums of Beverly Hills (1986; 1989; 1998)
We talk about three distinct films set in Beverly Hills. Down & Out in Beverl...
Bartel’s Arthouse Camp: Private Parts (1972)/Eating Raoul (1982)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 145-Bartel’s Arthouse Camp: Private Parts (1972)/Eating Raoul (1982)
This week we discuss two Paul Bartel Indelible arthouse camp dark comedy’s Private Parts from 1972 and Eating Raoul from 1982. We also discuss Regretting You and The Wrong Fiance.
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Mall Horror: Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 144-Mall Horror: Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989)
This week we dive into mall horror with Chopping Mall (1986)/Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989). We also talk about The Wrong Blackmail and The Dating App Killer.
Thi...
Rando Giallo Vol. 4: Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971)/Seven Blood Stained Orchids (1972)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 143-Rando Giallo Vol. 4: Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971)/Seven Blood Stained Orchids (1972)
This week we cover two Giallo films that have plenty in common. Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971)/Seven Blood Stained Orchids (1972). We also briefly talk about The ...
Doll Horror Vol. 1: Dolls (1986)/Dolly Dearest (1991)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 142-Doll Horror Vol. 1: Dolls (1986)/Dolly Dearest (1991)
The First in a long line of episodes of Doll Horror with our future pairing, Dolls from 1986 and Dolly Dearest from 1991. We also talk about The Wrong Stepfather and Mommy’s Deadly Con Artist.
This is A Film And Com...
Vengeance Tulpas: Possession (1981)/Necromancer (1988)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 141-Vengeance Tulpas: Possession (1981)/Necromancer (1988)
When Women Can’t Take It Anymore. This week we talk about ‘Possession’ from 1981 and ‘Necromancer’ from 1988. Trigger Warning!
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; TRIGGER WARNING! DARK ...
The Last Chapter of Innocence: Smooth Talk (1985)/Ramblin’ Rose (1991)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 140-The Last Chapter of Innocence: Smooth Talk (1985)/Ramblin’ Rose (1991)
This Week we talk about Laura Dern’s Devastating Turns in very uncomfortable coming of age movies, Smooth Talk from 1986 and Ramblin’ Rose from 1991. We also discuss When it Rai...
Blonde Naivety: Death of a Centerfold (1981)/Star 80 (1983)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 139-Blonde Naivety: Death of a Centerfold (1981)/Star 80 (1983)
This week we discuss the murder of a beautiful blonde, Dorothy Stratten with Death of a Centerfold from 1981 and Star 80 from 1983. We also discuss Hats off To Love, Guardians, and The Wrong Baby Daddy.
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