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This week we shine a light on Athens, Georgia band Love Tractor and their fabulous, Mitch Easter produced 1989 release 'Themes From Venus'. Our guest, Milwaukee Oregon substitute teacher Matthew Kenneth, got some insider info from the band members themselves as we unpack this recently re-released gem of a record.

Songs discussed in this episode: Satan's New Wave Soul Losers (Instrumental Mitch Easter mix), I Broke My Saw (Mitch Easter mix), Fun To Be Happy, Buy Me A Million Dollars (Live Atlanta Arts Festival 5-17-1983) - Love Tractor; Crazy - Pylon; So. Central Rain - R.E.M.; I Broke My Saw - Love Tractor; Alabama Getaway - Grateful Dead; Themes From Venus - Love Tractor; House On Fire - The Wind; Crash - Love Tractor; Moonage Daydream - David Bowie; Satan's New Wave Soul Losers - Love Tractor; All Going Out Together - Big Dipper; Venice, Crystal World - Love Tractor; Better Worsens - Gold Dust Lounge; Hey Mess, Nova Express - Love Tractor; Ska'd For Life - The Ska Dows; Fantasy, Here Come The Cops - Love Tractor

Cult film authority Kate Owens joins arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion about "Bottoms," an instant comedy classic that might be the best film of 2023.

Cult film authority Kate Owens joins arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion about "Bottoms," an instant comedy classic that might be the best film of 2023.

Enrique Couto is the creator and host of two essential horror podcasts, "Weekly Spooky" and "Welcome to Primetime." In this interview with arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer, Couto divulges the ingredients of the perfect scary story.

Enrique Couto is the creator and host of two essential horror podcasts, "Weekly Spooky" and "Welcome to Primetime." In this interview with arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer, Couto divulges the ingredients of the perfect scary story.

Stephanie Rivers is the co-host of Athens, GA-based program "My Bloody Horrorcast" and one of Andrew's favorite zine authors. Follow them on Instagram @mybloodyhorrorcast.

Stephanie Rivers is the co-host of Athens, GA-based program "My Bloody Horrorcast" and one of Andrew's favorite zine authors. Follow them on Instagram @mybloodyhorrorcast.

Andrew and Kat saw the 2013 "Evil Dead" together, and they reunited to go see "Evil Dead Rise." Did they like it more? Less? Floor wax? Dessert topping? Find out in this bonus episode recorded right outside the theater. ***CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS***

Andrew and Kat saw the 2013 "Evil Dead" together, and they reunited to go see "Evil Dead Rise." Did they like it more? Less? Floor wax? Dessert topping? Find out in this bonus episode recorded right outside the theater. ***CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS***

Welcome to the 14th and final season of the Cinema File podcast! Andrew is putting the show to bed at episode 600.

In the meantime, dig Andrew and Blockbuster buddy Sam as they run down their top 5 movies from Feb. 2023 and give their picks for the 95th annual Academy Awards.

Follow Andrew on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok at @ashearer706

Welcome to the 14th and final season of the Cinema File podcast! Andrew is putting the show to bed at episode 600.

In the meantime, dig Andrew and Blockbuster buddy Sam as they run down their top 5 movies from Feb. 2023 and give their picks for the 95th annual Academy Awards.

Follow Andrew on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok at @ashearer706

Fangoria writer Julieann Stipidis and The Bloodlust podcast host Amy Paonessa join arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion of the year's best horror movies.

Fangoria writer Julieann Stipidis and The Bloodlust podcast host Amy Paonessa join arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion of the year's best horror movies.

Volumes Hip-Hop founder Sam Lipkin's passion for horror cinema runs as deeply as her passion for music. In this conversation with USA TODAY reporter Andrew Shearer, Lipkin gives her current 5 horror picks based on individual subgenre.

Volumes Hip-Hop founder Sam Lipkin's passion for horror cinema runs as deeply as her passion for music. In this conversation with USA TODAY reporter Andrew Shearer, Lipkin gives her current 5 horror picks based on individual subgenre.

Athens, Ga.-based hip hop artist Eugene Willis isn't called BlackNerdNinja just because it sounds cool; he's the genuine article with a razor sharp knowledge of the horror genre. In this conversation with USA TODAY reporter Andrew Shearer, Willis gives his current top 5 horror movie picks for October 2022.

Athens, Ga.-based hip hop artist Eugene Willis isn't called BlackNerdNinja just because it sounds cool; he's the genuine article with a razor sharp knowledge of the horror genre. In this conversation with USA TODAY reporter Andrew Shearer, Willis gives his current top 5 horror movie picks for October 2022.

Vision Video lead vocalist and guitarist Dusty Gannon speaks to OnlineAthens arts & Culture reporter Andrew Shearer about his current top five horror films. Follow Vision Video on Instagram @visionvideoband

Vision Video lead vocalist and guitarist Dusty Gannon speaks to OnlineAthens arts & Culture reporter Andrew Shearer about his current top five horror films. Follow Vision Video on Instagram @visionvideoband

OnlineAthens arts & culture reporter is joined by cult film journalist Kate Owens for a look at the little-known horror subgenre of killer clothes movies. Discussion features "In Fabric," "Deerskin" and "Slaxx." Follow @andrewshearer706 on Instagram