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Indicator Cast

By John Mathews

A fan podcast dedicated to the Powerhouse Films Blu-ray label indicator.
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Episode 47: Ozploitation! W/ Special Guests The Super Network

Indicator Cast Jan 20, 2024

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Episode 47: Ozploitation! W/ Special Guests The Super Network

Episode 47: Ozploitation! W/ Special Guests The Super Network

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, , Ryan Kendall along with Special Guests, from The Super Podcast Presented by The Super Network, Super Marcey and The Terrible Australian Bede Jermyn. 

We cover the upcoming February titles and have an Ozploitation chat.

Ozploit Cast: https://supermarcey.com/category/podcasts/ozploit/

Follow super network here: https://supermarcey.com

Jan 20, 202401:10:32
Episode 46: A end of year catch up with Powerhouse Films

Episode 46: A end of year catch up with Powerhouse Films

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Suzanne, William Roadley and Ryan Kendall for very special episode of Indicator cast.

In this episode we catch up with John Morrissey and Sam Dunn; directors of Powerhouse Films. We have a chat about the year overall for 2023, covering some releases and whats in store for 2024!

Dec 19, 202301:15:43
Episode 45: THE CRIMINAL ACTS OF TOD SLAUGHTER

Episode 45: THE CRIMINAL ACTS OF TOD SLAUGHTER

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall as they discuss the upcoming November box...THE CRIMINAL ACTS OF TOD SLAUGHTER: EIGHT BLOOD-AND-THUNDER ENTERTAINMENTS, 1935-1940.

Sep 02, 202352:24
Episode 44: Jean Rollin Halloween October Titles

Episode 44: Jean Rollin Halloween October Titles

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall...


They discuss the upcoming October titles (LIPS OF BLOOD and FASCINATION) along with a year recap on Indicator so far...

Aug 09, 202348:15
Episode 43: FROM HOLLYWOOD TO HEAVEN W/ Special Guest John Harrison
Mar 22, 202354:54
Episode 42: MEXICO MACABRE W/ Guests Andrew Leavold and Paul John Blair

Episode 42: MEXICO MACABRE W/ Guests Andrew Leavold and Paul John Blair


Join John Mathews, Tony Michas... all along with Special Guests, Documentary Filmmaker Andrew Leavold and Paul John Blair (all the way in Japan)

They discuss the world of Mexican Gothic Horror in relation to MEXICO MACABRE: FOUR SINISTER TALES FROM THE ALAMEDA FILMS VAULT!

Mar 18, 202356:11
Episode 41: A New Year Discussion with Powerhouse Films

Episode 41: A New Year Discussion with Powerhouse Films

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Suzanne and Ryan Kendall for another special episode of Indicator cast.

In this episode we catch up again with John Morrissey and Sam Dunn; directors of Powerhouse Films. They look back on the releases in 2022, look forward to 2023 and what we can expect to come from the label.

The 4K UHD announcements and challenges of Micheal J Murphy is covered, plus more!

Jan 27, 202301:19:28
Episode 40: Enter Santo! W/ Guests Andrew Leavold and Paul John Blair

Episode 40: Enter Santo! W/ Guests Andrew Leavold and Paul John Blair

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas , Ryan Kendall along with Special Guests, Documentary Filmmaker Andrew Leavold and Paul John Blair (all the way in Japan)

They discuss the world of Santo in relation to ENTER SANTO: THE FIRST ADVENTURES OF THE SILVER-MASKED MAN - LE

Also covered is the upcoming titles of The big Gundown and Remember the Night!

Please Follow Andrew here:

https://trashvideoarchives.com

Nov 11, 202201:34:20
Episode 39: The Films of Michael J. Murphy W/ Guest Suzanne and Simon (Explosive Action)

Episode 39: The Films of Michael J. Murphy W/ Guest Suzanne and Simon (Explosive Action)

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas , Ryan Kendall along with Special Guests, Suzanne from Podcast Laudanum & Lace and Simon from Explosive Action.

They discuss the films and life of Michael J. Murphy as part of the upcoming MAGIC, MYTH & MUTILATION: THE MICRO-BUDGET CINEMA OF MICHAEL J MURPHY, 1967–2015

Please Follow Simon and Suzanne here:

Laudanum & Lace: https://www.facebook.com/laudanumandlace/

Explolsive Action: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExplosiveAction

Aug 28, 202202:13:07
Episode 38: Universal Noir (September 2022 Titles)

Episode 38: Universal Noir (September 2022 Titles)

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas and Ryan Kendall as they cover the upcoming September titles.

Jul 22, 202238:18
Episode 37: Robin Hood (August 2022 Titles) W/ Special Guest Suzanne

Episode 37: Robin Hood (August 2022 Titles) W/ Special Guest Suzanne

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, , Ryan Kendall along with Special Guest, Suzanne from Podcast Laudanum & Lace.

We cover the upcoming August titles with a special bit of background on Robin Hood.

Jun 27, 202201:44:17
Episode 36: July 2022 Titles W/ Special Guests The Super Network

Episode 36: July 2022 Titles W/ Special Guests The Super Network

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, , Ryan Kendall along with Special Guests, from The Super Podcast Presented by The Super Network, Super Marcey and The Terrible Australian Bede Jermyn. 

We cover the upcoming July titles. 

Follow super network here: https://supermarcey.com

May 03, 202259:01
Episode 35: Humphrey Bogart W/ Special Guests Chasing Labels (June 2022 Titles)

Episode 35: Humphrey Bogart W/ Special Guests Chasing Labels (June 2022 Titles)

Join John Mathews, Ryan Kendall, Matt Schlee Tony Michas with very Special Guests Steven Billings and Andrew Cabral (from Chasing Labels Podcast) as they discuss the upcoming June 2022 titles.

Covered is a discussion on Humphrey Bogart, Pastor Hall and upcoming news. 

Please Follow Chasing Labels: https://linktr.ee/Chasing_Labels

Apr 02, 202201:37:19
Episode 34: Upcoming May 2022 Titles and News (Mini Episode)

Episode 34: Upcoming May 2022 Titles and News (Mini Episode)

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas  and Ryan Kendall as they discuss the MAY 2022 Titles + News.


Note: This is a mini episode, apologise for the delay in getting these out as Indicator Cast are slightly behind schedule. We have been working hard on another podcast project which has caused episodes to fall behind. But need not worry, we are back on track and expect episodes to drop much more frequently with a very special Noir Bogart episode.  

Mar 27, 202229:28
Episode 33: Upcoming April 2022 Titles and News

Episode 33: Upcoming April 2022 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas , Ryan Kendall and William Roadley as they discuss the APRIL 2022 Titles + News.

Feb 16, 202247:15
Episode 32: Indicator 2021 Year in Review (Top 3 Favourite Releases)

Episode 32: Indicator 2021 Year in Review (Top 3 Favourite Releases)

Join John Mathews, Ryan Kendall, Tony Michas, William Roadley and Special Guest Tim Leggoe as they discuss their top 3 releases of the year from Indicator. 

Categories going round table include favourite artwork/design and personal top 3 releases. 

Matt Schlee was unable to make this episode but was able to make a quick audio appearance. 

Happy New Year!

Jan 02, 202201:14:30
Episode 31: Mexican Gothic & Ozploitation W/ Special Guest Suzanne (March 2022 Titles)
Dec 23, 202101:40:47
Episode 30: Upcoming February 2022 Titles and News

Episode 30: Upcoming February 2022 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Ryan Kendall and Matt Schlee as they discuss the FEB 2022 Titles + News.

Titles covered:

BARTLEBY

VOICES

THE DEVIL'S MEN

AN UNSUITABLE JOB FOR A WOMAN

Nov 26, 202157:34
Episode 29: January 2022 titles, Powerhouse Films coming to the US and 5th Anniversary (W/ Special Guest Tim Leggoe)

Episode 29: January 2022 titles, Powerhouse Films coming to the US and 5th Anniversary (W/ Special Guest Tim Leggoe)

Join John Mathews, Ryan Kendell, Tony Michas and Special Guest Tim Leggoe as they discuss the upcoming January 2022 Titles + News.

HOFFMAN, THE BRUTE, GIRL STROKE BOY, THE BLOCKHOUSE 

Also covered is the recent news of Powerhouse Films move to the US territory. We also cover the 5th anniversary website launch as it goes live revealing the goodies on the website as they are unveiled...

Oct 26, 202101:15:36
Episode 28: Corruption

Episode 28: Corruption

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall and welcoming back William Roadley as they cover Peter Cushings decided 1968 film 'Corruption'

Also covered is the Blu ray package itself.

Spine #234

Please also check out Chasing Labels which co host John Mathews recent guest on: https://chasinglabels.podbean.com

Oct 08, 202155:07
Episode 27: Interview #2 with Powerhouse Films

Episode 27: Interview #2 with Powerhouse Films

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Matt Schlee and Ryan Kendall for another special episode of Indicator cast.

Returning for a second chat to the podcast is John Morrissey and Sam Dunn (directors of Powerhouse Films).

They cover questions from listeners and the group with some exclusive announcements.

Sep 13, 202101:06:28
Episode 26: The Last Movie

Episode 26: The Last Movie

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas and Ryan Kendall as they cover Dennis Hoppers relatively unseen 1971 film ‘The ‘Last Movie’.

Also covered is the Blu ray package itself.

Spine #144

Sep 04, 202158:05
Episode 25: A Mae West Special (w/ Guest Suzanne)

Episode 25: A Mae West Special (w/ Guest Suzanne)

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall and very special guest Suzanne (Mae West Expert) as they cover the life and Career of Mae West.

This is in celebration of the recent NOVEMBER 2021 announcement, MAE WEST IN HOLLYWOOD, 1932-1943 - LE. The box and extras are also covered along with some news.

Please check out Suzannes podcast (Laudanum And Lace): https://linktr.ee/Laudanum_And_Lace_Podcast

Aug 28, 202101:31:47
Episode 24: Upcoming October 2021 (The War Month) Titles and News

Episode 24: Upcoming October 2021 (The War Month) Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Ryan Kendell, Tony Michas and William Roadley as they discuss the upcoming October Titles + News.

Films covered:

HELLFIGHTERS - LE

MIDWAY - LE

MacARTHUR - LE

GRAY LADY DOWN


Aug 12, 202153:52
Episode 23: Upcoming September 2021 Titles and News

Episode 23: Upcoming September 2021 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas and Matt Schlee as they discuss the September Titles + News. 

COLUMBIA NOIR #4 - LE, Newsletter and Ishtars cancellation.

Jul 05, 202138:24
Episode 22: GHOSTS OF MARS (w/ Special Guest Tone Egan )

Episode 22: GHOSTS OF MARS (w/ Special Guest Tone Egan )

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall and special guest Tone Egan (Film Editor/Screenwriter) as they cover John Carpenters critically divided 2001 film 'Ghosts Of Mars'

Also covered is the Blu ray package itself.

Spine #20

Jun 09, 202158:48
Episode 21: Upcoming August 2021 Titles and News

Episode 21: Upcoming August 2021 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas and Ryan Kendell as they discuss the upcoming August Titles + News.

Films covered:

CORRUPTION

THE PEOPLE NEXT DOOR

THE BINGO LONG TRAVELING ALL-STARS & MOTOR KINGS

JAGGED EDGE

Jun 07, 202146:19
Episode 20: Upcoming July 2021 Titles and News

Episode 20: Upcoming July 2021 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, William Roadley, Ryan Kendell and special guest Kire Naumovski as they discuss the upcoming June Titles + News.

Films covered:

THE DAY OF THE DOLPHIN

THE BIG FIX

ISHTAR

INVINCIBLE

May 13, 202158:45
Episode 19: Upcoming June 2021 Titles and News

Episode 19: Upcoming June 2021 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Matt Schlee and Ryan Kendell as they discuss the upcoming June Titles + News.

Films covered:

HAMMER VOLUME SIX: NIGHT SHADOWS - LE

EYE OF THE CAT - LE

Apr 02, 202142:35
Episode 18: Sweet Charity (w/ Special Guest Lee Gambin and Cara Mitchell )

Episode 18: Sweet Charity (w/ Special Guest Lee Gambin and Cara Mitchell )

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall and very special guests Lee Gambin (Film Historian) and Cara Mitchell (Dance Educator) as they cover Bob Fosses 1969 film 'Sweet Charity'.

Also covered is the Blu ray package itself and Lee and Caras involvement with the release. 

Spine #181. 

Mar 18, 202101:34:38
Episode 17: Upcoming April 2021 Titles and News

Episode 17: Upcoming April 2021 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Matt Schlee and Ryan Kendell as they discuss the upcoming April 2021 Titles + News. 

IRREVERSIBLE - LE

CARLA'S SONG - LE

FATHERLAND - LE

THE CHALK GARDEN - LE

Jan 31, 202148:56
Episode 16: DRAGONWYCK Christmas Special (w/ Guest Suzanne)

Episode 16: DRAGONWYCK Christmas Special (w/ Guest Suzanne)

Join Tony Michas, John Mathews , William Roadley and special guest Suzanne (from Podcast Laudanum & Lace) as they cover the 1946 Gothic film DRAGONWYCK, starring Vincent Price and directed by Joseph L Mankiewicz. 

Also discussed is the Blu-Ray Package and extras. Indicator spine Number 103.

Please check out Suzannes Podcast; Laudanum & Lace:  https://anchor.fm/laudanumandlace?fbclid=IwAR2qT-fjogcTZKtYu4Z6PPjPF27Xr7xzQ1D_YjuD7q4bUf8r1SLYfgiBxd0



Dec 23, 202001:29:09
Episode 15: Upcoming February/March 2021 Titles and News

Episode 15: Upcoming February/March 2021 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, William Roadley, Matt Schlee as they cover the upcoming Jan-March announcements.

Films covered include:

Feb:

COLUMBIA NOIR #2

MARCH:

THE CRIMINAL CODE - LE

TWENTIETH CENTURY - LE

CRIMEWAVE - LE

THINGS CHANGE - LE

Plus news.

Dec 13, 202001:01:27
Episode 14: Exclusive Interview with Powerhouse Films

Episode 14: Exclusive Interview with Powerhouse Films

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, William Roadley and Ryan Kendall for this very special episode of Indicator cast. 

In this episode we interview John Morrissey and Sam Dunn; directors of Powerhouse Films.

They cover their backgrounds in the industry and the beginnings of the Indicator label. Second half we take listener questions from the powerhouse FB fan group. 

Nov 30, 202001:17:29
Episode 13: WILLIAM CASTLE AT COLUMBIA, VOLUME ONE Halloween Special (w/ Guest Lee Gambin)

Episode 13: WILLIAM CASTLE AT COLUMBIA, VOLUME ONE Halloween Special (w/ Guest Lee Gambin)

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall and special guest Lee Gambin (Film Historian) as they cover WILLIAM CASTLE AT COLUMBIA, VOLUME ONE for a Halloween special.

Films Covered:

THE TINGLER (1959)

13 GHOSTS (1960)

HOMICIDAL (1961)

MR SARDONICUS (1961)

Also discussed is the limited edition Blu-Ray Package and extras.

Indicator spine Number 94-97

Oct 25, 202001:48:30
Episode 12: Upcoming December 2020 Titles and News

Episode 12: Upcoming December 2020 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall and William Roadley as they cover the upcoming DEC announcements.

Films covered include:

BUFFALO BILL AND THE INDIANS, OR SITTING BULL'S HISTORY LESSON - LE

ROADGAMES - LE

A SOLDIER'S STORY - LE

DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS - LE

Plus news.  



Oct 09, 202001:06:34
Episode 11: Night Tide (Catalogue Spotlight No. 6)

Episode 11: Night Tide (Catalogue Spotlight No. 6)

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, William Roadley and special guest Suzanne as they cover the 1961 film Night Tide, starring Dennis Hopper and directed by Curtis Harrington

Also discussed is the limited edition Blu-Ray Package and extras. 

Indicator spine Number 166.

Sep 15, 202001:16:18
Episode 10: November 2020 Announcements, Noir and News

Episode 10: November 2020 Announcements, Noir and News

Join John Mathews, Matt Schlee and Ryan Kendell as they discuss the upcoming November Titles:

COLUMBIA NOIR #1

Also discussed is the topic of Noir. 

News and rumours (including irreversible) are covered.

Aug 31, 202043:56
Episode 9: Upcoming October 2020 Titles and News

Episode 9: Upcoming October 2020 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Matt Schlee and Ryan Kendell as they discuss the upcoming October Titles:

THE FU MANCHU CYCLE, 1965-1969

Also upcoming Anti-Worlds titles, news and the rumoured mega Ray Harryhausen box set. 

Aug 10, 202047:06
Episode 8: Hardcore (Catalogue Spotlight No. 5)

Episode 8: Hardcore (Catalogue Spotlight No. 5)

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall and William Roadley as they cover the 1979 film Hardcore, starring George C Scott and directed by Paul Schrader.

Also discussed the Blu-Ray Package and extras.

Indicator spine Number 14.

Aug 03, 202001:04:38
Episode 7: The Mad Magician (Catalogue Spotlight No. 4)

Episode 7: The Mad Magician (Catalogue Spotlight No. 4)

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas, Ryan Kendall and William Roadley as they cover the 1954 film The Mad Magician, starring the great Vincent price.

Also discussed is 3D films, the Blu-Ray Package and extras. 

Indicator spine Number 109.

Jul 09, 202001:19:04
Episode 6: Upcoming August 2020 Titles and Exclusive News
Jun 22, 202051:07
Episode 5: Night Of The Demon (Catalogue Spotlight No. 3)

Episode 5: Night Of The Demon (Catalogue Spotlight No. 3)

Join John Mathews, Tony Michas and William Roadley as they cover the 1957 British horror film, Night of the Demon directed by Jacques Tourneur.

Episode also covers the Blu ray packaging, extras and trivia. 

Jun 11, 202001:13:45
Episode 4: Upcoming June 2020 Titles and News

Episode 4: Upcoming June 2020 Titles and News

Join John Mathews, Ryan Kendall and William Roadley as they discuss the upcoming June indicator titles, these include...

THE BEAST MUST DIE, FORCE 10 FROM NAVARONE and BRITANNIA HOSPITAL.

Also finish out the episode with some news, including the end of Twilight Time. 

May 25, 202051:55
Episode 3: HAMMER VOLUME TWO: CRIMINAL INTENT Box Set (Catalogue Spotlight No. 2)

Episode 3: HAMMER VOLUME TWO: CRIMINAL INTENT Box Set (Catalogue Spotlight No. 2)

Join John Mathews, Ryan Kendall and William Roadley as they delve into the indicator Box set  HAMMER VOLUME TWO: CRIMINAL INTENT.

Films covered in this  episode are:

THE SNORKEL  Spine 58
NEVER TAKE SWEETS FROM A STRANGER Spine 59
THE FULL TREATMENT Spine 60
CASH ON DEMAND  Spine 61

Also covering extras, packaging and trivia. 

Apr 30, 202001:30:38
Episode 2: The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (Catalogue Spotlight No. 1)

Episode 2: The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (Catalogue Spotlight No. 1)

Join John Mathews and William Roadley as we have a new side series to the main monthly episode. 'Catalogue Spotlight' will shine the light on a single title or boxset and dedicate an entire episode to the film, Blu-Ray disc and extras.

This episode focuses on the magical 1953 Cult Classic, The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T., indicator spine Number 15.

Apr 24, 202042:10
Episode 1: Upcoming May titles, Newsletter and Reviews

Episode 1: Upcoming May titles, Newsletter and Reviews

The first episode of indicator Cast. Join John Mathews, Matt Schlee and Ryan Kendell (admin team for the indicator FB fan group) as we discuss all things powerhouse films and indicator.

This episode we do an intro, why we love the label, discuss upcoming May Titles (SPRING NIGHT SUMMER NIGHT, WATERMELON MAN, CISCO PIKE,MOSCOW ON THE HUDSON) and end with reviews. 


Apr 10, 202001:01:10