Episode 283 - Black Bag
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! —the podcast where we resurrect cinema’s most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: was it really that bad? We’re celebrating five years of cinematic redemption.
On this week’s episode of Not A Bomb! - the guys continue examining some of the biggest bombs of 2025 and for this episode they jump into Steven Soderbergh’s 36th directorial film - Black Bag. This spy thriller finds Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett putting their marriage to the test to see just how far they would go to find a traitor. A critical darling, Black Bag failed to find commercial success but has all the markings of a cult classic. Listen as Troy and Brad deep drive into this super-sexy spy thriller.
Black Bag is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Rege-Jean Page and Pierce Brosnan
Want to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! —the podcast where we resurrect cinema’s most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: was it really that bad? We’re celebrating five years of cinematic redemption.
On this week’s episode of Not A Bomb! - the guys continue examining some of the biggest bombs of 2025 and for this episode they jump into Steven Soderbergh’s 36th directorial film - Black Bag. This spy thriller finds Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett putting their marriage to the test to see just how far they would go to find a traitor. A critical darling, Black Bag failed to find commercial success but has all the markings of a cult classic. Listen as Troy and Brad deep drive into this super-sexy spy thriller.
Black Bag is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Rege-Jean Page and Pierce Brosnan
Want to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Episode 280 - Trick or Treat (with Leilani Kilgore)
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! —the podcast where we resurrect cinema’s most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: was it really that bad? We’re celebrating five years of cinematic redemption, and our Spooktacular series continues with a deep dive into one of the internet’s earliest horror nightmares.
As Spooktober comes to a close, the Not A Bomb crew is going out with a bang—and a scream. In this special episode, Troy and Brad dive into the cult classic Trick or Treat (1986), a supernatural slasher that blends heavy metal mayhem with ghostly vengeance. The film follows a teenager nicknamed Ragman, who finds himself haunted by the spirit of his favorite rockstar. It’s loud, it’s weird, and it’s the perfect way to wrap up a month of horror.
To keep the rockstar energy alive, the guys welcome a true guitar powerhouse to the show — Nashville’s own Leilani Kilgore. A fiery singer-songwriter with licks sharp enough to melt steel, Leilani joins the crew to dive into Trick or Treat, a cult favorite that blends heavy metal and horror in all the best ways. Along the way, she opens up about life in the modern rock scene, the grind of independent artistry, and what it’s like to share the stage with modern legends like Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. Equal parts charm and shred, Leilani’s passion for music and her no-nonsense take on the industry make this episode as electrifying as her live performances.
🎶 Bonus: Leilani gives us a behind-the-scenes insights into her latest album TELL YOUR GHOST—a raw, soulful journey through highs, lows, and everything in between. If you haven’t heard it yet, now’s the time.
And don’t miss the part where she reveals how you can score some killer swag. Trust us, you’ll want in!
Trick or Treat is directed by Charles Martin Smith and stars Marc Price, Tony Fields, Gene Simmons, and Ozzy Osbourne.
To celebrate the last 25 years of film, the Not A Bomb podcast is compiling a Top 25 list from the Not A Bomb community. If you would like to submit your own list, please use this form to enter your 25 choices. For a film to be eligible, it must have been released between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2025. Those are the only rules. Thank you for being a part of the community! Stay tuned for a special episode revealing the results in December. Head over to Not A Bomb 25 in 25 to fill out the form!
Want to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! —the podcast where we resurrect cinema’s most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: was it really that bad? We’re celebrating five years of cinematic redemption, and our Spooktacular series continues with a deep dive into one of the internet’s earliest horror nightmares.
As Spooktober comes to a close, the Not A Bomb crew is going out with a bang—and a scream. In this special episode, Troy and Brad dive into the cult classic Trick or Treat (1986), a supernatural slasher that blends heavy metal mayhem with ghostly vengeance. The film follows a teenager nicknamed Ragman, who finds himself haunted by the spirit of his favorite rockstar. It’s loud, it’s weird, and it’s the perfect way to wrap up a month of horror.
To keep the rockstar energy alive, the guys welcome a true guitar powerhouse to the show — Nashville’s own Leilani Kilgore. A fiery singer-songwriter with licks sharp enough to melt steel, Leilani joins the crew to dive into Trick or Treat, a cult favorite that blends heavy metal and horror in all the best ways. Along the way, she opens up about life in the modern rock scene, the grind of independent artistry, and what it’s like to share the stage with modern legends like Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. Equal parts charm and shred, Leilani’s passion for music and her no-nonsense take on the industry make this episode as electrifying as her live performances.
🎶 Bonus: Leilani gives us a behind-the-scenes insights into her latest album TELL YOUR GHOST—a raw, soulful journey through highs, lows, and everything in between. If you haven’t heard it yet, now’s the time.
And don’t miss the part where she reveals how you can score some killer swag. Trust us, you’ll want in!
Trick or Treat is directed by Charles Martin Smith and stars Marc Price, Tony Fields, Gene Simmons, and Ozzy Osbourne.
To celebrate the last 25 years of film, the Not A Bomb podcast is compiling a Top 25 list from the Not A Bomb community. If you would like to submit your own list, please use this form to enter your 25 choices. For a film to be eligible, it must have been released between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2025. Those are the only rules. Thank you for being a part of the community! Stay tuned for a special episode revealing the results in December. Head over to Not A Bomb 25 in 25 to fill out the form!
Want to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Episode 257 - Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.
1, 2, Not A Bomb is coming for you. 3, 4 you better lock your door.
The Re-May-Ke rampage rolls on as the boys take a trip back to Elm Street—this time, it’s the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Sure, it made bank at the box office, but winning over fans? That’s another story. Director Samuel Bayer swings big, reinventing Freddy Krueger in ways that left audiences divided. Did these bold choices breathe new life into the franchise—or just burn it down? And seriously, why does every dude in this movie look like they’re late for soundcheck with Fall Out Boy? Tune in and find out!
A Nightmare on Elm Street is directed by Samuel Bayer and stars Jackie Earle Haley, Kyle Gallner, Rooney Mara, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker, and Kellan Lutz.
Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.
1, 2, Not A Bomb is coming for you. 3, 4 you better lock your door.
The Re-May-Ke rampage rolls on as the boys take a trip back to Elm Street—this time, it’s the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Sure, it made bank at the box office, but winning over fans? That’s another story. Director Samuel Bayer swings big, reinventing Freddy Krueger in ways that left audiences divided. Did these bold choices breathe new life into the franchise—or just burn it down? And seriously, why does every dude in this movie look like they’re late for soundcheck with Fall Out Boy? Tune in and find out!
A Nightmare on Elm Street is directed by Samuel Bayer and stars Jackie Earle Haley, Kyle Gallner, Rooney Mara, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker, and Kellan Lutz.
Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.