In this deeply silly but informative conversation with Matt DeTurck and Dan Howell from the Anomaly Film Festival, we learn all about what goes on behind the scenes to run a film festival. We discuss what brought each of them to genre movies in the first place, the joy of revisiting old Disney movies, how often it's appropriate to rewatch The Shining, and much more. In the second half of the episode, we dive into the 2026 Anomaly lineup and what kinds of weird and wonderful films await!

Links:

• Find all the details on Anomaly's film lineup & get tickets on their website! You can also follow them on Instagram.
• Follow Matt and Dan on Instagram.
• Follow Emily on Instagram and check out her business, Serve Me the Sky Digital, if you need a digital content strategist, speaker, or writer!

Interested in sponsoring It's a Lot? Our media kit is available upon request! Reach out here to start the conversation. You can also support the show by leaving us a one-time (or recurring!) tip. We'll send you a sticker to say thanks!

We're a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art.

Mentioned in this episode:

Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business

Check out Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/gettingrealwithbossy/

Joe Bean Roasters

Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!

We preview the Anomaly Film Festival and tell y'all what to see — tickets and passes are on sale now for Nov 11–15 at the Little Theater and the Dryden. We’re the Podcastronauts and we hype highlights like goo-filled Kung Fu Deadly, vampire mockumentary I Love Paris, crab‑pirate fun Peril at Pincer Point, the eerie Avalanche, and the short Wall Udder that made us laugh out loud. We also shout about the Dryden night — two shorts and a 35mm print of Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain — so come see it big and loud. Expect weird, loud, tender, spooky, and silly stuff and lots of post-movie talk with friends. Grab your tickets at anomalyfilmfest.com and come hang with us.

Oh yeah, Nov 11 is Meg’s birthday, so bring vibes (or a candle on a potato).

Check out Anomaly on Social Media!

www.anomalyfilmfest.com

Instagram: @anomalyfilmfest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnomalyFilmFest/

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

It’s A Lot

Check out It’s A Lot on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/itsalot/

Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business

Check out Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/gettingrealwithbossy/

Tonight, we're diving into the wild world of *Clown in a Cornfield*, where we unpack the spooky vibes of the book and the movie with our friends Kenya and Mike of the Hellscape Literary Society! It's got all the classic slasher elements—creepy clowns, cornfields, and plenty of teenage shenanigans that end up going very wrong. We're also giving a shoutout to the Anomaly Film Festival, happening November 11-15, where you can catch some killer flicks. So, grab your popcorn and settle in as we chat about the differences between the book and the movie, and why the character arcs matter more than you think. Let’s get this horror party started!

Check out Anomaly on Social Media!

www.anomalyfilmfest.com

Instagram: @anomalyfilmfest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnomalyFilmFest/

Mentioned in this episode:

Pauly Guglielmo Show

Pauly Guglielmo is a former radio guy turned food business entrepreneur. While running a manufacturing facility is his day job, he likes to dust off his broadcasting skills once a week on this podcast and talk to entrepreneurs and other influencers. https://pauly-guglielmo-show.captivate.fm/

It’s A Lot

Check out It’s A Lot on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/itsalot/

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com