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Episode 05 of Dreaming Ant afterhours with Viktor Najanski, M.D. captures the Great Najanski in rare form, immediately prior to a paranoid attack, interviewing a few local filmmakers who've been fortunate enough to hook up with Troma Entertainment. First up is Crystal Ann Jones, star of Meat For Satan's Icebox. She's followed by Jason Martinko & Jordan McMillen, co-directors of Gone The Way Of Flesh. Strap in your seatbelts & prepare for the ride...

Originally shot: 06.24.06 in South Hills, PA
Shot, edited & directed by: dean Brandt

Special thanks to Crystal Ann Jones, Jason Martinko, Jordan McMillen, Lloyd Kaufman & Kiel Walker for making this happen...and to Troma Entertainment, Kiss of Death Productions, Cut 'N' Run Productions for the excellent movie trailers!


Direct download: 06-0624-TromaPgh-02.m4v
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:49 PM
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Episode 04 of Dreaming Ant afterhours with Viktor Najanski, M.D. documents the psychological deterioration of Bloomfield's favorite savant in the midst of a paranoid attack while attempting to interview legendary independent producer-director-entrepreneur Lloyd Kaufman. Fortunately, the loquacious Troma President humored us with details of his upcoming chicken zombie movie Poultrygeist, his numerous guest appearances in forthcoming local films and why Troma deserves respect!

Originally shot: 06.24.06 in South Hills, PA
Shot, edited & directed by: dean Brandt

Special thanks to Lloyd Kaufman and Kiel Walker of Troma Entertainment for making this possible...and to the Toxic Avenger, Chickenboy, Crystal Ann Jones, David Conrad, Angela Diaz, Shannon Lyons, Jennifer Bechak and Hugh McFalls for their guest appearances!

Direct download: 06-0624_KaufmanL-5.m4v
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:05 AM
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Episode 03 of Dreaming Ant afterhours with Viktor Najanski, M.D. continues the lascivious adventures of Saint Vik at the abandoned Lowe's Theater in North Versailles, PA where he interviewed Cameron Romero, director of the upcoming independent horror film The Screening.

Originally shot: 12.16.05 on the set of The Screening
Shot, edited & directed by: dean Brandt

Special thanks to Cameron Romero and Patrick Jordan for making this possible...and to Angela Diaz, Jessica DiCarlo and Nikki McIntyre for their guest appearances!

Direct download: 051216RomeroC.m4v
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:08 PM
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Episode 02 of Dreaming Ant afterhours with Viktor Najanski, M.D. finds old man Vik trekking out to the abandoned Lowe's Theater in North Versailles, PA to interview Patrick Jordan & Nikki McIntyre about their starring roles in Cameron Romero's upcoming horror film The Screening.

Originally shot: 12.16.05 on the set of The Screening
Shot, edited & directed by: dean Brandt

Special thanks to Patrick Jordan and Cameron Romero for making this possible!

Direct download: 002d-NikkiPatrick.m4v
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:44 PM
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Local filmmaker Jim Mueller takes on podcasting with a fervor not seen since Herzog's Fitzcarraldo with his new experimental series: Dreaming Ant 4-to-12 described as "weekly whatnot and info from Pittsburgh's nicest DVD rental shop."

This first episode, shot at Dreaming Ant on 06/01/06, is highlighted by a meaty sketch starring Dreaming Ant fan favorite Andrew McKeon and award-winning local filmmaker Jesse McLean. Catch up on new releases and top rentals at Dreaming Ant, introduced by customers. Standouts from this episode include countdown performances by the lascivious Victor, the peculiar Jon bon Sloppo and the adorable Deanna.

Dreaming Ant would like to thank everyone who participated, especially Jim Mueller for making this creative partnership a reality!

Download / Subscribe to Jim's Dreaming Ant 4-to-12 podcast


Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:31 PM
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Prepare yourselves. Episode 01 of Dreaming Ant after hours  with Viktor Najanski, M.D. is finally live! Check out the ole  codger as he interviews Ghost Whisperer co-star and  Pittsburgh native David Conrad.

Originally shot on 12.11.05 @ Dreaming Ant
Shooters: Che Elias & Jae Ruberto
Audience: Shannon Lyons & Hilary Buttenfield

Special thanks to Dave Mansueto and the
libsyn team  for hookin us up with their killer podcasting site!

Direct download: 001d-DavidConrad.m4v
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:54 AM
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