Kellen’s Petty Talk Show

Episode 87 - Popcorn (1991)

Discussing Popcorn (1991) with Matt Landsman (@matts_mortuary)

Episode 86 - Justin Amen (Jay the Owl, Mexico City Heartbreak)

Justin Amen is a singer songwriter based out of LA. His solo music is under the name Jay the Owl, but he's also the bassist of the band @mexicocityheartbreak who have been consistently touring and playing shows. With his humble beginnings playing in bands with his family members and performing solo at coffee shops, Justin has continued to pave the way towards a well rounded and versatile music career with a vast range of sound. Follow him on Instagram @jay_theowl to stay up to date on all his upcoming shows, music releases and merch drops! 

 

Episode 85 - Tom Lynch, Chris Magnani, Nolan Melia (Townies)

Townies is a band from Boston, Massachusetts. Their new record, "Of This I Am Certain" is out now on Seventy/Thirty music. 

Tom - Guitar/Vocals

Chris - Bass

Nolan - Drums

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Episode 84 - James Darius (This Time Next Year, Greyed Out, Rezent)

James Darius is the drummer of Greyed Out, Rezent and previously the drummer for the legendary pop punk band This Time Next Year. 

This episode includes: Shit puddles, Motel 6 hookers, recording with Chad from New Found Glory, TikTok getting banned, a serial killer hiding body parts in his freezer, breaking a door off its hinges to retrieve band gear, breaking fingers before playing a set, offending mormons, a jewelry store at gunpoint, Taco Bell gift card malfunctions and so much more! 

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Episode 83 - John Karyus (V/H/S 2, Killjoy Goes to Hell)

John Karyus returns to the show to talk about upcoming projects, New Found Glory on Warped Tour and the undeniable power of girl scout cookies! 

John is a fellow Buffalo actor who has been churning out great character roles since the 90's. He's most known for his work in Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2003), V/H/S 2 (2012) and Killjoy Goes to Hell (2012). 

Be sure to follow him on Instagram @johnkaryus to stay up to date with what he has going on! 

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Episode 82 - Matt's Mortuary (Be Kind Video)

Matt is the leading film programmer at Be Kind Video, LA's favorite new video store. Be Kind has an incredible DVD and Blu-Ray selection for customers to enjoy as well as VHS for sale. Their inventory is constantly expanding and one of Matt's jobs is to continuously replenish the supply with awesome new and rare titles. His other job is setting up some of the coolest and most intimate in-store event's you can find in the LA area. He recently hosted a screening of Sleepaway Camp (1983) with the films' star Felissa Rose doing a live commentary. He also just had horror master William Lustig to do a Q+A for his 80's cult classic, Maniac (1980).

His profound love for collecting VHS has led him to orchestrating various tape swaps with his next event being on Sunday, February 4th right in the shop. That'll be taking place between 1-4pm so be sure to roll out for it if you're looking to add to your collection! 

On February 10th, Kevin Tenney will be stopping in to do a Q+A screening for his film Night of the Demons (1988). Tickets are on sale tomorrow at noon and will sell out fast! 

Matt is also an aspiring screenwriter and overall horror fanatic. His love for the genre will certainly be proven with future opportunities that he'll be involved in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow him @matts_mortuary to follow along on his journey. 

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Episode 81 - Nick Vance (Double Life)

Nick Vance is a film projectionist at the Aero, the Egyptian and the Los Feliz 3 theaters in Los Angeles. He's also a vocalist/guitarist and has been in a number of groups over the last couple decades including Inspite, Kent State and Suspect. His newest project, Double Life, just put out their first single, "Indifferent Stars" from their forthcoming debut EP. He also used to run a blog and record label under the name Paranoid Futures. 

Episode 80 - JV (The House of Wills)

JV is a solo artist from Cleveland, OH operating under the name The House of Wills. Their new EP "the house always wins" is available now on all streaming platforms and has been generating local buzz around the Ohio music scene. 

The DIY approach to recording, songwriting and playing shows has given JV the freedom to really roll with the punches and enjoy the creative process. With stripped down acoustics and a gritty, yet melodic vocal style, JV's tunes have that heartfelt originality that listeners look for in a solo artist. 

Be sure to check out the EP as well as the "True Crime" full length record from 2020. If you enjoy the episode and JV as a guest, which you will, be certain to follow @jveezus to stay up to date with everything they have going on. 

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Episode 79 - Elliott Fullam (Terrifier 2, Little Punk People)

Elliott Fullam is a singer/songwriter and actor based out of New Jersey. He recently released his sophomore record, "End of Ways", which has been getting rave reviews in the indie music scene. His work ethic and DIY-approach has propelled him to not only quickly progress as an artist, but to also reach and connect on a personal level with his audience. 

Elliott played "Jonathan" in Terrifier 2 (2022), which went on to be the box office success story in the horror industry this past year. He also voices "Sal" on the television series Get Rolling with Otis and plays "Junior" in the upcoming horror flick, The Pitchfork Retreat (2024). 

Before film and music ultimately took up a lot of his free time, Elliott was an interviewing prodigy on his family's YouTube channel, Little Punk People. He would interview his favorite musicians, actors and other kinds of artists including James Hetfield (Metallica), Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo), Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down) and the late and great Riley Gale (Power Trip). 

His commitment to his craft is inspiring, his energy is infectious and his grind will clearly never stop. If you're a fan of Elliott or just really enjoy this episode, be sure to follow him on Instagram @elliottfullam and @littlepunkpeople to stay up to date on everything he has going on. 

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Episode 78 - Sunny Suljic (Mid90s, The Killing of a Sacred Deer)

Sunny Suljic is an actor/musician/professional skateboarder in Los Angeles. His film roles include Jonah Hill's debut Mid 90's (2018), Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Eli Roth's The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018). He also voiced Atreus in the God of War video games. 

In the last couple years, Sunny has realized his profound love for making music and has been churning out tracks consistently. Back in July, he released his EP, "Wishing You Well" that features one of his most dynamic tracks, "Lowkey". He's been continuously honing his sound and has many plans in the works for new material as well as performing shows, creating music videos and incorporating his brand new clothing brand within the visuals. 

"Superstitious" drops its first official collection on September 25th and features a plethora of fire items including hats, jackets and even a specially-designed ski mask. Be sure to pick up some items and support a great artist in his new business venture! 

Follow Sunny @sunnysuljic and @sunnysuljicmusic to stay up to date on all upcoming announcements, song drops, skate videos and film news! 

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