In the second half of this BDMFT series the boys discuss the video games, manga and anime they enjoyed most in 2022. Some of these things are new release, but most aren't. Tune in to hear reviews of Blasphemous, God of War Ragnarok, Doom Eternal, Cultic, Chainsaw Man, No Longer Human, and many more!Oleh Motel Hell

In the first part of the BDMFT wrap-up, Dick Fetti digs into the disco box for his favorite records of 2022.Disco Box Recommendations:Blocks & Escher - Shot in the Dark EP 12" - R&SCerebral Rot - Excretion of Mortality LP/CD - 20 Buck SpinCharli XCX – Crash LP/CD - Asylum RecordsClarity - Basalt EP 12" - UVB-76Overlook - Lost Souls Club EP 12" - UV…

The boys are back at again to discuss their favorite movies, shows and concerts of 2022. To start things off they review "Barbarian", the 2022 film by Zach Cregger.Oleh Motel Hell

Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo conclude their series on Tech Itch, covering the records from "The Diagene EP" (Tech Itch Recordings, 2002) to "Another Life/Melt" (Over Shadow, 2021). The boys hope you've come to enjoy the nearly 30 year career of Tech Itch half as much as they do! To kick things off the boys review "Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Venge…

This episode the boys return to the discography of Tech Itch (Mark Caro), covering the era from Tech Itch's first album "Diagnostics" from 1999 (Moving Shadow) to his second MSX EP, "The Risin" from 2003.Oleh Motel Hell

It was only a matter of time... join Dick Fetti and the Beardo this week to discuss Hidetaka Miyazaki's masterpiece, "Elden Ring". A largely spoiler free discussion, but play it first before listening.Oleh Motel Hell

The boys are back with part 1 of their 3 part series on d'n'b maestro Technical Itch (Mark Caro). Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo discuss the history of drum & bass, the origin of Dick's obsession with the same, and begin their exhaustive discussion of Tech Itch's discography.Oleh Motel Hell

A little delayed but it's here now, Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo's favorite records, manga and video games of 2021.Disco Box Recommendations:Anatomia – Corporeal Torment LP – Me Saco Un Ojo RecordsBo Burhnam - Inside CD - ImperialCharli XCX – Good Ones - Asylum RecordsCharli XCX – New Shapes - Asylum RecordsKarim Maas & Stave – Godless LP – UVB-76…

Only a year delayed, this week the boys discuss their favorite records and video games from 2020. Hopefully you'll find these recommendations evergreen.Disco Box Recommendations:Ai Aso – The Faintest Hint LP – Ideologic OrganAutechre – SIGN LP – Warp RecordsClarity – UVB76-016 12” – UVB-76Gremlinz, Jesta & Kalu / Friske – Monolith / City Limits 12”…

This week the boys get personal and discuss their favorite and least favorite moments, movies, and manga from 2021. And to kick things off they review the mess that is Ruggero Deodato's "Ballad in Blood" (2016).Oleh Motel Hell

The first episode of the Bearded Dick's Musical Fun Time of 2022. To star the year off right Dick Fetti reviews Birmingham Techno legend Regis's first album, "Gymnastics", Tresor compilation "Dreamy Harbor" and a techno/d'n'b crossover EP by Carrier (Positive Centre and Overlook). Then the Beardo gives his thoughts on the remaster of Control, out n…

Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti return to complain about more horror remakes they knew would be bad. This week they discuss Bob Clark's 1974 Christmas horror masterpiece "Black Christmas" and both the 2006 and 2019 remakes by Glen Morgan and Sophia Takal, respectively. Let's get dumb!Oleh Motel Hell

After a year of delays Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo are proud to present their interview with Mika T. aka Unclean. Hailing from Oulu, Unclean has been delivering filth for over a decade in the fine tradition of Finnish power electronics.The following tracks are sampled in this episode:Penetration from "Obscenities" - Filth & Violence, 2011Tunnusta…

The Bearded Dick's Musical Fun Time is back to it's regular programing after an extended hiatus. This week Dick Fetti talks UK bass, microhouse and techno and Ben get's into his fursona to discuss Paru Itagaki's manga series "BEASTARS". Come get yiffy with us!Disco Box Recommendations:Forest Drive West – Dualism EP 12" - Livity Sound, 2021Ricardo V…

The boys are back and this time with updates on previously covered unsolved murders. Specifically, Dick Fetti delivers some new facts and clarity regarding the murder of Ebby Steppach, the Dupont de Ligonnès family murders and Toyah Cordingley. Check out episodes #24, #41 and #52 for additional information. And to kick things off right the boys rev…

Part two of our discussion on the Hellraiser film franchise. This episode we cover "Hellraiser: Bloodline" through "Hellraiser: Judgment". It's all downhill from here...Oleh Motel Hell

Part one in a two part discussion between Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo about the entire Hellraiser film series. This episode covers: "Hellraiser: Revelations"; "Hellraiser"; "Hellbound: Hellraiser II"; and "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth". "Just in time" for spooky season when we recorded, this upload was a bit delayed :P…

This episode Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo discuss the legendary J-horror film "Pulse" by Kiyoshi Kurosawa (2001) and it's legendarily bad American remake, creatively titled "Pulse" (2006). The boys' pain becomes your pain.Oleh Motel Hell

Four months since our last episode and a month since it was recorded, here's the Motel Hell wrap-up of 2020. Don't worry, the pandemic is ignored in favor in-depth discussion of the Halloween, Resident Evil and Twin Peaks franchises. Plus a review of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "Cure".Oleh Motel Hell

In this final installment of "The Best Records of the Decade" Dick Fetti recommends drum & bass albums, hard trance singles and a lot of noisy racket. Come and take a listen!Best of 2018:Blocks & Escher - Something Blue MP3/12" - Metalheadz4 6 2 5 - 4625-001 12" - 4 6 2 5Throat - Bareback - CD/LP - SvartVIRTUAL SELF - Angel Voices MP3 - Self-Releas…

Dick Fetti and Ben the almost Beardo have finally been able to reunite (in a safe, socially distanced way) to record again in person. They laugh, they cry, they fart... a lot. Ben the Beardo discusses supernatural interlopers the Dover Demon and the Van Meter Visitor and Dick Fetti gives an in-depth history lesson on succubi and first wife of Adam,…

Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo bring you the second to last episode in this multipart series. You get pop music, harsh noise, drum & bass and a film score. We promise all the recommendations are good! (subjective)Best of 2017:Boy Harsher - Country Girl 12" - Ascetic HouseCharli XCX - Pop 2 digital - Asylum RecordsLinekraft - Apocalypse Factory CD - …

This week the boys travel to Cairns, Australia to discuss the unsolved murder of Toyah Cordingley. Dick Fetti lays out all of the information available about Toyah, the crime and the subsequent investigation. He also apologizes for his poor pronunciation of Australian names and words.Oleh Motel Hell

The COVID plague might be slowing Motel Hell down but it hasn't stopped it! This week Dick Fetti pontificates about his favorite records from 2016. There's a heavy emphasis on the light and breezy, but some more obscure pics too. Lots of good recommendations for summer weather. Come check it out!Best of 2016:Blood Incantation - Starspawn CD/LP - Da…

This week Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo interview Philadelphia tattoo artist Ian Coyle, from Wildheart Tattoo, about his job, his inspiration and his process. The boys also talk to Ian about the knowledge and cool objects he's acquired as a foreclosed property cleaner and manager. Did you know there's dildo in every home? Listen to find out more!An…

Dick Fetti is back to gush about all the great records of 2015 including the amazing album "Emotion" by Carly Rae Jepsen, the bubblegum bass/vocal trance classic "Hi" by Hannah Diamond and two fantastic albums by Mikko Aspa. The boys are all over the place and are ready to take you with them.Best of 2015:Am Not - Unpunished CD - Unrest ProductionsB…

50 episodes, 2 and half years, and no sign of stopping! Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo are here to stay. This week the boys are devoured into the giant belly of a DeviantArt dragon to explore vore and hit the BME forums to give you all the info on urethral sounding they can handle. It's a wild ride, so use caution. And remember, play safe!…

2014 was a hell of year for music and Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo are here to remind you of the best records you already love and some you probably missed. Join the boys and celebrate the noise! (actually it's mostly nice music this year)Best of 2014:Cassegrain - Blood Distributed As Pure Color 12" - PrologueFKA twigs - LP1 CD/LP - Yung TurksGodf…

Hello all you quarantined people! Submit to the sound of Motel Hell. YOU MUST SUBMIT. The boys are here to bring all of the weird, non-Corona Virus related news you can handle. So open a can of beans and light a quarantine spliff. It's Motel Hell time bb!Oleh Motel Hell

It's the podcast with more false starts than the movie adaptation of "At the Mountains of Madness", Motel Hell / BDMFT is back! Even without COVID-19 turning America into a wasteland, the hosts of BDMFT are riddled with health issues. But they've braved the pandemic ridden streets and ignored their personal problems to bring you this new episode on…

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This week the Beard and the Dick start a new series, looking at their favorite records of the past decade. The boys dig into what makes the records special and discuss the moments of their lives which they soundtracked. Primarily a Dick Fetti affair, his picks range from the esoteric and experimental to the neon-bright and sickly-sweet. In this fir…

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To bridge the gap between Shinya Tsukamoto episodes on Motel Hell, the boys have an extra BDMFT for your ear-holes. First the Beardo and the Fetti review "Slugs: The Movie" from 1988. Directed by Spanish cult legend Juan Piquer Simón, this creature feature is completely bonkers in all the right ways. Then Dick Fetti opens the Disco Box to recommend…

The Beard and The Dick are back! Dick Fetti gets personal with his long-winded recommendation of Nile's "In Their Darkened Shrines"; recommends the debut from Russian Slam psycho's 7 H.Target; and wraps up with Kiran Arora's harsh noise excellence. Then the Beard gets into his first impression's of the SWERY directed horror/surrealist game "Deadly …

Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo are back for the second part of their in-depth look at the life and work of Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto. This episode will cover the period of 1989 through 1999, starting with the director's most famous work, "Tetsuo: The Iron Man" aka "鉄男 Tetsuo" and ending with "Gemini" aka "双生児". This episode is a KNOCKOUT.…

This week Ben the Beardo unveils a new segment, In Comparison, in which he compares the 2008 horror film "The Strangers" to its sequel "The Strangers: Prey At Night". The Dick Fetti delves into the world of knuckle-dragging, vomit-gurgling slam death metal, only to escape at the last minute with a review of Boy Harsher's new album, "Careful". Get r…

This week Motel Hell dive into the life and work of Shinya Tsukamoto (塚本 晋也), legendary Japanese auteur director. Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo discuss Tsukamoto's childhood, his persistent love of kaiju films and his origins as an 8MM film maker, actor, playwright and director. If you want to know about the man behind "Tetsuo: The Iron Man", "Toky…

Ben the Beardo aka Adam Sessler is back for another video game review, covering the acclaimed Bioshock series with a focus on Bioshock Infinite. Then Bobby Goldwater fills in for Dick Fetti to host the new and improved Disco Box recommendations which now include samples of the albums reviewed!Disco Box Recommendations:HTRK - Venus In Leo LP/CD - Gh…

Another week, another nightmare. This episode Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti discuss haunted places and the ghosts that inhabit them. First the Dick discusses the Parker House Hotel in Boston and the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. Then the Beard gets into the haunted history of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. But first the bo…

This week on G4 the Beard jumps into two Best Buy recommendations for Yakuza Kiwami and Cuphead. Then Dick Fetti takes a trip to harsh noise hell to bring back Disco Box recommendations for Masonna, Selected Killing and MXM. Enjoy!Disco Box Recommendations:Masonna - Noskl In Ana CD - Alchemy Records 1994Selected Killing - Secret Tombstone 3"CD - Fr…

It's time to protect your pinky fingers and learn how to gamble, this week Ben the Beardo and Dick Fetti present a rough guide to the Yakuza film genre. The boys give a brief history of the genre but primarily discuss their 5 personal favorite Yakuza films and how they fit into the genre. Specifically, the boys discuss Masahiro Shinoda's "Pale Flow…

After a Roman holiday, Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo are back at it again to sling more recommendations for your eye and ear-holes. This week the Beard's Best Buy is a poster from Gary Pullin aka Ghoulish Gary, a talented poster artist. Then Dick Fetti hits the Disco Box to pull out some noise rock, avant-folk and sludge metal recommendations. Join…

It's not The Onion and it's not science fiction; it's another dose of real life terror aka the news! It's time to take stock of this waking nightmare with the boys from Motel Hell. Lots of people die, a bunch get arrested, everyone laughs!And in the spirit of blurring the lines between reality and fiction, the Beard and the Dick watch and review Ru…

It's time for another round of Disco Box recommendations and Best Buys here at BDMFT! This week Dick Fetti returns to the well of Japanese psych rock, travels to Finland to review another record by noise rockers Throat and ends in the USofA with the defunct Drunkdriver. Then the Beard recommends Mark Millar's "Superman: Red Son" on DC Comics Elsewo…

This week Ben the Beardo helms Motel Hell's investigation of the unsolved 2011 Dupont de Ligonnès family murders and disappearance. The Beardo goes through a timeline of crucial events from before, during and after the murders and gives his theory on the culprit. But before that, the Dick and the Beard savagely review the 2008 New French Extremity …

This week Ben the Beardo recommends "The Fly: Ultimate Collection" produced by Via Vision, a five disc BluRay set collecting all the flies you'll ever need. The Dick Fetti provides a recap of his recent two-week touring experience with Cooter aka Bill Cooterson and J. Peterson. Things get k-razy.Dick Fetti and Motel Hell want to thank everyone who …

This week Dick Fetti and Ben the Beardo revisit the topic of urban legends. Dick Fetti provides an exhaustive overview of urban legends relating to drugs and the Beardo covers "The Licked Hand" and myths from the dark web. Unfortunately some of these legends are based in reality. Listen in to find out which ones.But first the boys review the 1974 f…

After a three week hiatus due to Dick Fetti's touring obligations for Concrete Mascara, Motel Hell and the Bearded Dick's Musical Fun Time are back! This week The Beard and The Dick gush about all things Japanese (huge surprise...), focusing on the Japanese psych rock scene and the new indie game, Katana Zero. So tune in and drop out!Disco Box Reco…