Xenomania Podcast – April Fool’s Day (1986) Episode Description

This week on Xenomania, Jon, Ryan, and Kearns take a deep dive into the 1986 slasher oddity April Fool’s Day. What starts as a classic ‘80s horror setup—college friends, an isolated mansion, and a masked killer—quickly twists into something far more devious. Is this cult classic an underrated gem or just a prank gone too far?

Join the Xenomania crew as they dissect the film’s clever subversions, debate whether it’s a horror masterpiece or an elaborate joke, and discuss why April Fool’s Day stands apart from the blood-soaked slashers of its time. Expect plenty of laughs, hot takes, and maybe even a few surprises of our own.

Tune in… if you dare. Or is that just part of the trick? 🎭🔪

Episode 13 – Unraveling the Enigma of Phantasm IV

In this episode of Xenomania, Jon, Ryan, and Kearns descend into the surreal nightmare of Phantasm IV: Oblivion. As the Tall Man’s sinister mysteries deepen, the crew dissects the film’s unconventional storytelling, its eerie dream logic, and the lingering questions left in its wake. Is this the weirdest Phantasm yet? Does it answer anything—or just pull us further into the void? Tune in as we explore the madness, mayhem, and melancholy of Don Coscarelli’s cult classic.

"Xenomania Episode Twelve: The Tall Man's Long Game"

In this episode, Jon, Ryan, and Kearns take a wild ride through Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead, the bizarre and often overlooked installment of Don Coscarelli’s cult horror saga. They break down the film’s surreal dream logic, its shift into action-horror, and the return of A. Michael Baldwin as Mike. Expect deep dives into the Tall Man’s ever-expanding army of silver spheres, Reggie's transition into full-on shotgun-wielding action hero, and the introduction of Rocky—perhaps the most badass nunchaku-wielding character in horror.

The hosts debate whether Phantasm III leans too far into camp or if its wild tonal shifts only add to the series' charm. Plus, they explore the ongoing mystery of the Tall Man’s grand plan—does this sequel reveal more about his nightmarish dimension, or just deepen the existential dread?

Tune in for cult horror insights, some inevitable Reggie Bannister appreciation, and a whole lot of love for weird, low-budget horror that dares to be different.