Doug Sakmann was a truly special individual – a valued member of the Troma Team, friend, filmmaker, and shit disturber. Doug first joined Troma as a production assistant on Citizen Toxie, working his way up to an associate producer, and then going on to produce the Troma's Edge TV series while joining the company full-time as the Head of Production, a position he held until 2002 when he left to form his own production company Backseat Conceptions, which created the Punk Rock Holocaust film series in association with the Vans Warped Tour. Doug also produced and starred in the Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner web series, and he became synonymous with Sgt. Kabukiman, having portrayed the character far more times than anyone else. In addition, Doug was also a journeyman special effects artist, having created FX for everything from music videos to commercials to video games to TV shows and feature films, including the Return to Nuke 'Em High films and Shakespeare's Shitstorm.

Doug tragically passed away on June 27, 2024 at just 43 years old. In July of 2023, we sat down with Doug for over two hours to talk about his time in Tromaville. The original intent was to use clips of the interview across various topics that we're covering on the show. In light of what's happened we've decided to air the full interview (mostly) uncut along with remembrances from some of his friends and colleagues. Please enjoy our look back with Doug on a very special episode of Talkin' Troma.

Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Liam Regan, Debbie Rochon, Lloyd Kaufman, Bjarni Tómasson, Tiffany Shepis, Chris Seaver, and Zac Amico.

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It's a very special bonus episode as host Zack Beins is joined by Scream Queens Debbie Rochon (Terror Firmer, Tromeo & Juliet) and Monique Dupree (Shakespeare's Shitstorm) LIVE at the Colorado Festival of Horror. As a special treat, Ms. Rochon is also presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her service to independent cinema.

Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit. Special thanks to Debbie Rochon, Monique Dupree, Dan Crosier, and Bret Smith from the Colorado Festival of Horror.

Featured Music:

• "Radetzky March" by Johann Strauss

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• https://www.debbierochon.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/moniquegatadupree/
• https://cofestivalofhorror.com/

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Introducing Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins! The ultimate podcast experience for cinephiles and fans of all things Troma Entertainment! Join Zack and friends on a journey through the wild, weird, and wonderful world of Troma films, where cult classics and B-movie gems collide! Films like: The Toxic Avenger, Class of Nuke 'Em High, A Nymphoid Barbarian in Dinosaur Hell, Combat Shock, Bloodsucking Freaks!

Each episode, Zack brings you exclusive interviews with Troma alumni, behind-the-scenes insights, and never-before-heard stories from the independent studio that shaped a generation! From Tromaville to Hollywood, Talkin' Troma covers it all, celebrating the irreverent spirit and DIY ethos that define Troma's legacy! So whether you're a die-hard Tromaville resident or a newcomer to the house that Toxie built, tune in to Talkin' Troma with Zack Beins and unleash your inner cinephile!

Hear the show streaming on Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern in the Loudspeaker mobile app and at loudspeaker.org. Also available wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe now and join the conversation at https://www.talkintroma.com.

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Today on a special Extra Edition of Talkin' Troma, we chat with Super7 founder and owner Brian Flynn. Super7 has been producing collectibles based on The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders for years, with its latest ULTIMATES! Glow in the Dark Radiation Ranger debuting this weekend at New York Comic-Con 2023. We chat about future plans for the toy line, his favorite character designs, Toxie's unique appeal, the culture of the toy business, and much more in this exclusive interview.

Super7 is a premier pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, toys and apparel based in San Francisco. Super7 has harnessed the graphics, aesthetics and energy of his youthful obsession with science fiction, giant monsters, comic books, punk rock, skateboarding, robots and rebellion to build a unique and innovative business that crosses all categories and is not bound by traditional manufacturing boundaries.

The company released their first ReAction figure based on the Toxic Avenger in 2017. Toxie made his debut as one of the very first Ultimates! figures in 2019 along with a wave of ReAction Figures based on the Toxic Crusaders. An expanded Ultimates line for Toxic Crusaders followed in 2022.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Glow in the Dark Radiation Ranger ULTIMATES! Figure (NYCC Variant) from Super7

Hosted by Chris Lanphear. Produced by Zack Beins for Loudspeaker Studios. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit.

Featured Music:

• "Radetzky March" by Johann Strauss
• "Meanwhile" and "Bumper " from Toxic Crusaders by Dennis C. Brown and Larry Brown

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Special delivery! Proof of life!

Reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. In this special bonus episode, host Zack Beins talks with long-time member of the Troma Team (and director at Loudspeaker) Chris Lanphear about his earliest Troma memories, Tromaville.com, yacht financing, and the future of the show. We also tease some of the topics for the upcoming third season of Talkin' Troma!

Later, Zack checks in with two new Troma productions. First, writer/director Liam Regan's EATING MISS CAMPBELL, the world's first sapphic cannibal horror-comedy-love story. The film is currently making the film festival and theater rounds before an action-packed Blu-ray coming later this year.

After, we talk with director Ben Johnson about his upcoming film CURSE OF THE WERE-DEER, which producer Lloyd Kaufman calls, "Like BAMBI, but different!" The film, which is currently in post-production, stars familiar Troma favorites Nadia White, Zac Amico, and Babette Bombshell.

So as you can see, there's lots going on in Tromaville and behind-the-scenes at Talkin' Troma! Buckle up, because season 3 is just around the corner!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Buy the TROMA'S WAR soundtrack
• THE SOUND AND THE FURY: COMPOSING TROMA'S WAR
• KUNG FU KITTIES on Troma Now
• THE RUINING on Troma Now
• Loudspeaker – Radio and Podcasts
• EATING MISS CAMPBELL trailer

Hosted by Zack Beins. Produced by Chris Lanphear for Loudspeaker Studios.

Excerpt from "The Sound And The Fury: Composing Troma's War" courtesy of Locked Groove Recording Company. Talkin' Troma Theme Music by J57 and Bald Halfwit.

Featured Music:

• "TV Show Theme" and "The Party Crasher" by Willie Wisely, available on the TROMEO & JULIET Original Motion Picture Score
• "S.A.S.S" by Hands Off Gretel from the forthcoming EATING MISS CAMPBELL Soundtrack
• "Goth Girls Are Easy" by Lesbian Bed Death from the forthcoming EATING MISS CAMPBELL Soundtrack

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• https://refusefilms.com/

In the season 2 finale Zack talks to the man himself, Uncle Lloyd Kaufman! We talk about the early days in his filmmaking career, tell bad puns, and dispel some myths that have been circling Tromaville for years!

Also in big news Talkin' Troma has been picked up by the Loudspeaker network so look for all the new exciting things to come in season 3!

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Tromaville invades Denver, Colorado!  Join Zach as he unleashes his inner Nardwaur at the Colorado Festival of Horror finding out about different guests experiences with Troma and highlighting with an interview with #ShakespearesShitstorm star Monique Dupree. 

You can follow Brett Smith and the Colorado Festival of Horror

COFestivalofHorror.com

You can follow Dean Gates on Facebook 

You can follow Theresa Mercado, Scream Screen and Vinegar Syndrome

Facebook and Insta ScreamScreen

Scream-Screen.com

Sie Film Center- Denverfilm.org

Vinegarsyndrome.com

You can follow James Balsamo on Facebook

Insta @JamesBalsamo

Twitter @acidbathprod

Check out his movies on www.Jamesbalsamo.com

You can follow Sarah French on insta and Facebook

You can follow Jed Rowen

On insta @actorJedRowen

David from the Vanilla Milkshakes

on Twitter @DaveyMilkshake1

You can follow Damien Leone on Facebook

on insta @Damien_Leone

Terrifier2movie.com

You can follow Monique Dupree

On insta @Moniquegatadupree

on Twitter @TheOriginalGata

Tech Support by Zach Eastman on Twitter @zachreelnerd

and insta @reelnerdzach

You can follow Zach’s show Yesteryear Ballyhoo Review on twitter @ballyhoopod

and insta @ballyhoorevuepod

Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com

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Zack will be joined by Filmmaker (Tower Rats), and unofficial official meme maker of Tromaville Kevin Walter to talk about Shameless, Tasteless and the films of Yakov Levi! 

You can follow Kevin on Insta and Twitter @kwzombi 

Subscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.com Now on Roku and Apple TV!

You can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarry

You can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on instagram @bizjack_flemco

You can follow the podcast  Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma