Episode 136: Little Rascals

The Little Rascals are best known now for the 1994 film that has gone on to be a multi-generational classic. In fact, there is almost nothing really dumpable about it. However, when you look back just a little further in time, you will find that the same cannot be said for the original Little Rascals cast, aka Our Gang. What started as a macabre Hollywood joke, the Our Gang curse soon became an undeniable tragic force with about a dozen tragedies attached to the gang. AND HOW!

Special Episode! Interview with Todd Stephens

IMPORTANT! It is highly recommended that you watch the film “Gypsy 83” before listening to this episode!

Todd Stephens is the critically acclaimed writer and director that brought us such seminal pieces of queer cinema as “Edge of Seventeen,” “Gypsy 83,” and “Swan Song.” Todd recently released the 25th anniversary director’s cut of his 2001 goth-roadtrip masterpiece “Gypsy 83.” Ryan sits down with Todd to fan out, talk growing up goth, the impact of queer cinema, and why small towns are both heaven and hell.