Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins
Johnny Heff: Punk Hero
Sep 11, 202617 min
Producer Chaz Kangas and the Talkin' Troma team present a tribute to fallen hero John F. Heffernan, known affectionately as Johnny Heff.
About this Podcast:
A deep dive into the vast filmography of the oldest independent film studio in the world: Troma Entertainment. Join host, filmmaker, and Troma super fan Zack Beins as he guides you through films like The Toxic Avenger, Sgt. Kabukiman, NYPD, and Terror Firmer, along with lesser-known entries from Troma's nearly fifty year history.Hear the stories behind the films from those who worked on them and those who were inspired by them, only on Talkin' Troma!A production of Loudspeaker Studios. Hear live, commercial-free independent radio, original podcasts, and discover everything we have to offer at https://www.loudspeaker.org.
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What is Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins about?
A deep dive into the vast filmography of the oldest independent film studio in the world: Troma Entertainment. Join host, filmmaker, and Troma super fan Zack Beins as he guides you through films like The Toxic Avenger, Sgt. Kabukiman, NYPD, and Terror Firmer, along with lesser-known entries from Troma's nearly fifty year history.
Who hosts Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins?
Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins is hosted by Zack Beins. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
What has Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Johnny Heff: Punk Hero" (11 September 2026, 17 minutes), "TT S4 E2: Toxie vs. Noxie with Matt Bors" (28 August 2026, 40 minutes), and "TT S4 E1: Doggie Tails Live Commentary + More with Debbie Rochon" (3 April 2026, 80 minutes).
How often does Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins publish?
Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 41 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins?
Booking probability for Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins's contact route on record: public web form.
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Zack Beins hosts Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins, a tv show with 41 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #2
TT S4 E2: Toxie vs. Noxie with Matt Bors
Aug 28, 202640 minS4Toxie is back, and this time he’s facing his worst enemy yet: himself, but significantly more unhinged.
Episode #1
TT S4 E1: Doggie Tails Live Commentary + More with Debbie Rochon
Apr 3, 20261h 20mS4Legendary Scream Queen Debbie Rochon chats about movies new and old, and joins us for a commentary on Troma's DOGGIE TAILS: LUCKY'S FIRST SLEEP-OVER.
Episode #6
TT S3 E6: The Troma Project with Chaz Kangas
Nov 14, 20251h 13mS3Multi-hyphenate hip hop artist, journalist, and radio personality Chaz Kangas joins Zack to talk about his new album The Troma Project: 50 Years of Reel Fan-Toxic Hip-Hop!
Episode #5
TT S3 E5: Four-Color Mutants with Matt Bors, Writer of The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders Comics
Sep 12, 202532 minS3Throughout history, we've seen some truly iconic team-ups: peanut butter and jelly, Ren and Stimpy, Batman and Robin. But one partnership you might not immediately think of—yet one that's just as important—is the bond...
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Episode #4
TT S3 E4: Reinventing The Toxic Avenger with Macon Blair
Aug 29, 20251h 21mS3Macon Blair is a multi-hyphenate entertainer. You've seen him as an actor in films like Blue Ruin, Green Room, and a little small micro-budget film called Oppenheimer. His 2017 directorial debut, I Don't Feel at Home in...
Episode #3
TT S3 E3: San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Wrap-Up
Aug 22, 20251h 31mS3The Summer of Toxie pops off at Comic-Con!
Episode #2
TT S3 E2: Hark, Peter! Tiffany Shepis LIVE
Apr 4, 202546 minS3Tiffany Shepis is one of the most iconic scream queens. Known for her fearless performances and magnetic presence, Tiffany first splashed onto the horror scene with Troma. From her breakout role as Peter in Tromeo and...
Episode #1
TT S3 E1: A Litany of Lloyd Literacy with Author Mathew Klickstein
Feb 14, 20251h 17mS3Zack sits down with writer Mathew Klickstein as they discuss his new book, Lloyd Kaufman: Interviews, available now from University Press of Mississippi. Mathew culled through nearly 50 years of interviews with the...
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Macon Blair's Toxic Avenger is Loose! - A Talkin' Troma Special Report
Jan 21, 202521 minEarlier today, Variety broke the news that distributor Cineverse (Terrifier 3) has signed a deal to distribute writer-director Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger in theaters and streaming across North America in 2025...
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Charles Kaufman: LIVE with the King of Baked Goods and Butchery (Talkin' Troma Extra)
Dec 20, 202457 minS3Tonight, host Zack Beins chats with writer/director Charles Kaufman (WHEN NATURE CALLS, JAKARTA) in front of a live crowd following a screening of his infamous 1980 horror-comedy classic, MOTHER'S DAY. Hear about the...
Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins
Remembering Doug Sakmann: A Talkin' Troma Special
Aug 30, 20242h 38mS3Doug Sakmann was a truly special individual – a valued member of the Troma Team, friend, filmmaker, and shit disturber. Doug first joined Troma as a production assistant on Citizen Toxie, working his way up to an...
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The Women of Troma LIVE with Debbie Rochon and Monique Dupree (Talkin' Troma Extra)
Jun 1, 202451 minS3It's a very special bonus episode as host Zack Beins is joined by Scream Queens Debbie Rochon (Terror Firmer, Tromeo & Juliet) and Monique Dupree (Shakespeare's Shitstorm) LIVE at the Colorado Festival of Horror. As...
Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins
Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins Trailer
May 28, 20241 minIntroducing Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins! The ultimate podcast experience for cinephiles and fans of all things Troma Entertainment! Join Zack and friends on a journey through the wild, weird, and wonderful world of...
Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins
Talkin' Toxic Crusaders with Super7's Brian Flynn (Talkin' Troma Extra)
Mar 29, 20241h 10mS3Today on a special Extra Edition of Talkin' Troma, we chat with Super7 founder and owner Brian Flynn. Super7 has been producing collectibles based on The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders for years, with its latest...
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Talkin' Troma Special: Not Dead Yet! with Chris Lanphear, Liam Regan and Ben Johnson
May 30, 20231h 39mS3Special delivery! Proof of life!Reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. In this special bonus episode, host Zack Beins talks with long-time member of the Troma Team (and director at Loudspeaker) Chris...
Episode #24
TT S2E24: The Salad (Tossing) Days with with Lloyd Kaufman
Dec 16, 20221h 46mS2Hey kids, it's Uncle Lloydie!
Episode #23
TT S2E23: The 2022 Colorado Festival of Horror with Monique Dupreee
Nov 18, 20221h 2mS2Tromaville invades Denver, Colorado! Join Zach as he unleashes his inner Nardwaur at the Colorado Festival of Horror finding out about different guests experiences with Troma and highlighting with an interview with...
Episode #22
TT S2E22: The Films of Yakov Levi with Kevin Walter
Oct 14, 20221h 48mS2Zack will be joined by Filmmaker (Tower Rats), and unofficial official meme maker of Tromaville Kevin Walter to talk about Shameless, Tasteless and the films of Yakov Levi! You can follow Kevin on Insta and...
Episode #21
TT S2E21: Reviewing Tromadance 2022
Aug 19, 202239 minS2In this episode I talk about the 2022 Tromadance film festival and the short films that played. Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV! You can follow Zack on insta and...
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