Zoning Out

A show dedicated to arguably the most influential

TV show of all time, "The Twilight Zone." Follow

along each week as our roundtable of writers,

directors and guest stars, dissect every episode of

the show's unprecedented run from the beginning

in 1959, all the way up to the most recent reboot in

2020. Why does this series still resonate today,

over 60 years later? Or are we in a new dimension?

A dimension, known only as….The Twilight Zone.

TV & Film
TV Reviews
Film Reviews
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Horror Movie Draft-Pick 5
<p>Horror Movie Draft Spooktacular (and no, we never did figure out a name) returns for round 5th and final round!</p><br><p>There was some major heartbreak in round 4 and round 5 is no different</p><p>The picks so far</p><p>Justin- "A Nightmare on Elm Street", "The Conjuring", "Trick r' Treat" and "The Cabin in the Woods"</p><p>Frank- "The Blob", "Dawn of the Dead", "Evil Dead 2" and "The Exorcist 3"</p><p>Chris- "Poltergeist", "The Thing", " An American Werewolf in London" and "Tales for the Darkside: The Movie"</p><p>Jon- "The Shining", "Alien", " Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "The Lost Boys"</p><p>Let us see what round 5 has in store!</p><p>It is up to you to help them pick the team that slays supreme!</p><br><p>The episode contains the guys' fifth and final pick!</p><br><p>Email us or tweet at us your thoughts on who had the better draft</p><br><p>Email - thezoningoutpod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Twitter - @Zoningoutpod</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
86 min
77
"The Lonely"
<p>The guys discuss Season 1 Episode 7 of <em>The Twilight Zone "The Lonely."</em></p><p>A convict, living alone on an asteroid, receives from the police a realistic woman-robot.</p><br><p>Some of those talking points are:</p><p>-The Isolation theme in Serling's writings </p><p>-It may not be logistically responsible for keeping prisoners on an asteroid</p><p>-The Usefulness of a robot friend when alone.</p><p>-Jack Warden and his delivery</p><p>-The problem with a long plot set up in a short form program</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Twitter - @ZoningOutPod</p><p>Gmail - thezoningoutpod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Hosted By-</p><p>-Christopher Feinstein (Haunted American History)</p><p>-Jon Saks (<a href="http://www.jonsaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jonsaks.com</a>)</p><p>-Frank Bonacci (https://youtu.be/___nTnncw2A)</p><p>-Justin Feinstein (Judd)</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Theme: Creepy Comedy&nbsp;by Rafael Krux</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5625-creepy-comedy</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/</p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: William Tell Overture [Kazoo Version] by Alexander Nakarada</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8994-william-tell-overture-kazoo-version</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
46 min
78
Terrifier 2 Producer- Michael Leavy Interview
<p>On this special episode of Zoning Out host, Frank Bonacci leads the interview with one of the producers of the horror sensation, Terrifier 2.</p><p>Michael Leavy of Fuzz On The Lens Productions sits down with us to talk horror, the perils of low-budget filmmaking, and most importantly, the best borough in NYC, STATEN ISLAND!</p><br><p>Check out all of their projects here</p><p>https://fuzzonthelens.com/</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
54 min
79
Horror Movie Draft-Pick 4
<p>Horror Movie Draft Spooktacular returns for round 4!</p><br><p>There was some heart break in round 3 but nothing can prepare you for whats to come!</p><p>The picks so far</p><p>Justin- "A Nightmare on Elm Street" , "The Conjuring" and "Trick r' Treat"</p><p>Frank- "The Blob" ,"Dawn of the Dead" and "Evil Dead 2"</p><p>Chris- "Poltergeist" ,"The Thing" and " An American Werewolf in London"</p><p>Jon- "The Shining", "Alien" and " Invasion of the Body Snatchers"</p><p>Lets see what round 4 has in store!</p><p>It is up to you to help them pick the team that slays supreme!</p><br><p>The episode contains the guys' fourth pick</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Email us @ Thezoningoutpod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Twitter -@Zoningoutpod</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Let us know who you think has the strongest team so far!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
95 min
80
"Escape Clause"
<p>The guys discuss Season 1 Episode 6 of <em>The Twilight Zone "Escape Clause."</em></p><br><p>Some of those talking points are:</p><p>-Franks voicemail</p><p>-Another deal with the devil story</p><p>-Flip-flop of opinions</p><p>-There had to be other ways to find thrills besides suicide</p><p>-Ethel's thank you for putting up with her awful husband</p><p>-Disney's Tower of Terror easter eggs</p><p>-The countless Simpsons call backs</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Twitter - @ZoningOutPod</p><p>Gmail - thezoningoutpod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Hosted By-</p><p>-Christopher Feinstein (Haunted American History)</p><p>-Jon Saks (<a href="http://www.jonsaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jonsaks.com</a>)</p><p>-Frank Bonacci (https://youtu.be/___nTnncw2A)</p><p>-Justin Feinstein (Judd)</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Theme: Creepy Comedy&nbsp;by Rafael Krux</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5625-creepy-comedy</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/</p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: William Tell Overture [Kazoo Version] by Alexander Nakarada</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8994-william-tell-overture-kazoo-version</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
50 min
81
Horror Movie Draft-Pick 3
<p>Horror Movie Draft Spooktacular returns for round 3!</p><br><p>Round 1 &amp; 2 was a real nail bitter, but everyone seemed to be able to pick what they were eyeing and a few surprises were taken off the board early.</p><p>The picks so far</p><p>Justin- "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "The Conjuring"</p><p>Frank- "The Blob" and "Dawn of the Dead"</p><p>Chris- "Poltergeist" and "The Thing"</p><p>Jon- "The Shining" and "Alien"</p><p>Lets see what round 3 has in store and do we get our first upset</p><br><p>It is up to you to help them pick the team that slays supreme!</p><br><p>The episode contains the guys' third pick</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Email us @ Thezoningoutpod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Twitter -@Zoningoutpod</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Let us know who you think has the strongest team so far!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
107 min
82
"Walking Distance"
<p>The guys discuss Season 1 Episode 5 of <em>The Twilight Zone "Walking Distance."</em></p><br><p>Some of those talking points are:</p><p>-How would you convince your loved ones if you went back in time?</p><p>-The connection to Blazing Saddles</p><p>-Was Back to the Future inspired by this episode?</p><p>-The father/son dynamic.</p><p>-Franks's awful voicemail</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Twitter - @ZoningOutPod</p><p>Gmail - thezoningoutpod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Hosted By-</p><p>-Christopher Feinstein (Haunted American History)</p><p>-Jon Saks (<a href="http://www.jonsaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jonsaks.com</a>)</p><p>-Frank Bonacci (https://youtu.be/___nTnncw2A)</p><p>-Justin Feinstein (Judd)</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Theme: Creepy Comedy&nbsp;by Rafael Krux</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5625-creepy-comedy</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/</p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: William Tell Overture [Kazoo Version] by Alexander Nakarada</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8994-william-tell-overture-kazoo-version</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
51 min
83
Horror Movie Draft- Pick 1 and 2
<p>Horror Movie Draft Spooktacular!!</p><p>For Halloween, the guys hold a horror movie draft. Building teams of 5 of their top Horror films!</p><p>It is up to you to help them pick the team that slays supreme!</p><p>The episode contains the guys' first and second picks!</p><br><p>Email us @ Thezoningoutpod@gmail.com</p><p>Twitter -@Zoningoutpod</p><br><p>Let us know who you think has the strongest team so far!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
164 min
84
"The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine"
<p>The guys discuss Season 1 Episode 4 of <em>The Twilight Zone "The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine"</em></p><p>Some of those talking points are:</p><p>-What was the name of the giant orange guy from Looney Toons?</p><p>-Was this Rod Serling's first miss?</p><p>-Frank's audio problems cut us a little short but many lol's were had</p><p>-Jerry's false teeth</p><br><p>Hosted By-</p><p>-Christopher Feinstein (Haunted American History)</p><p>-Jon Saks (<a href="http://www.jonsaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jonsaks.com</a>)</p><p>-Frank Bonacci (https://youtu.be/___nTnncw2A)</p><p>-Justin Feinstein (Judd)</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: Creepy Comedy&nbsp;by Rafael Krux</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5625-creepy-comedy</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/</p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: William Tell Overture [Kazoo Version] by Alexander Nakarada</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8994-william-tell-overture-kazoo-version</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
30 min
85
"Mr. Denton on Doomsday"
<p>The guys discuss Season 1 Episode 3 of <em>The Twilight Zone "Mr. Denton on Doomsday"</em></p><p>Some of those talking points are:</p><p>-Martin Landau's Charisma and how amazing his career was.</p><p>-Deal with the Devil stories</p><p>-Bill Erwin is an unsung hero of ours</p><p>-Did Martin Landau knock the bartenders teeth out?!</p><br><p>Follow us on twitter @Thezoningoutpod</p><br><p><br></p><p>Hosted By-</p><p>-Christopher Feinstein (Haunted American History)</p><p>-Jon Saks (<a href="http://www.jonsaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jonsaks.com</a>)</p><p>-Frank Bonacci (https://youtu.be/___nTnncw2A)</p><p>-Justin Feinstein (Judd)</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: Creepy Comedy&nbsp;by Rafael Krux</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5625-creepy-comedy</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/</p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: William Tell Overture [Kazoo Version] by Alexander Nakarada</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8994-william-tell-overture-kazoo-version</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
52 min
86
"One for the Angels"
<p>The guys discuss Season 1 Episode 2 of <strong><em>The Twilight Zone - One for the Angels.</em></strong></p><br><p>Some of our talking points include : </p><p>-The career of Ed Wynn and his connection to Rod Serling </p><p>-Frank's unrelenting love for Batman </p><p>-The musical stylings of Danny Elfman </p><br><p>Hosted By- </p><p>-Christopher Feinstein (Haunted American History) </p><p>-Jon Saks (<a href="http://www.jonsaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jonsaks.com</a>) </p><p>-Frank Bonacci (https://youtu.be/___nTnncw2A)</p><p>-Justin Feinstein (Judd)</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: Creepy Comedy&nbsp;by Rafael Krux</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5625-creepy-comedy</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/</p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: William Tell Overture [Kazoo Version] by Alexander Nakarada</p><p>Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8994-william-tell-overture-kazoo-version</p><p>License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</p><p>Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
52 min
87
"Where is Everybody?"
<p>Let's meet our hosts and discuss the series premiere of <em>The Twilight Zone - Where is Everybody?</em></p><br><p><br></p><p>Hosted by</p><p>Christopher Feinstein (Haunted American History)</p><p>Jon Saks (<a href="http://www.jonsaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jonsaks.com</a>)</p><p>Frank Bonacci(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch</a>?</p><p>V=_nTnncw2A)</p><p>Justin Feinstein (Judd)</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: Creepy Comedy&nbsp;by Rafael Krux</p><p>Free download:&nbsp;<a href="https://filmmusic.io/song/5625-creepy-comedy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/song/5625-creepy-comedy</a></p><p>License (CC BY 4.0):&nbsp;<a href="https://filmmusic.io/standard-license" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a></p><p>Artist website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.orchestralis.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.orchestralis.net/</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>The following music was used for this media project:</p><p>Music: William Tell Overture [Kazoo Version] by Alexander Nakarada</p><p>Free download:&nbsp;<a href="https://filmmusic.io/song/8994-william-tell-overture-kazoo-version" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/song/8994-william-tell-overture-kazoo-version</a></p><p>License (CC BY 4.0):&nbsp;<a href="https://filmmusic.io/standard-license" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a></p><p>Artist website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
54 min