John and Scotto

The Hearing – The Doors by The Doors

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:27:05 +0000

John and Scotto review, the self-titled, debut album by iconic, ’60s rock band, The Doors.

The Doors on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/1jWmEhn3ggaL6isoyLfwBn?si=3huVsCPKRcOL464gJ8YCGQ
The Doors on YouTube
https://youtu.be/H7Rol3vkqms?si=Tw_05zBCmqS4_dvn

John’s music on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/johnhmaloney
John’s music on Bandcamp
https://johnhmaloney.bandcamp.com/
John’s music on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/74nsH2oiAAgU5DsiKyFiCp?si=BSYyUuw1Sj-C0SSBhvFf4A

Playlists
John’s Best of The Hearing Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6hWWxJqHZNu0MY6kS35dRl
Scotto’s Best of The Hearing Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/user/1232945495/playlist/2DHpKN5k4T7M7nDFl9aXae
The Playlist of Unoriginality
https://open.spotify.com/user/1232945495/playlist/4nVqHVlBVgSVass55VwPxM

Zombie Take-Out Episode 561: It’s a Weird Weird Weird Weird Life

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:50:49 +0000

John and Scotto review a biopic about an iconic musician who is best known satirizing popular songs. Of course, that biopic is also satirical. That’s right, from 2022, it’s Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.

John’s Rating – 5 Brains
Scotto’s Rating – 5 Brains

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17076046/
Trailer
https://youtu.be/RyYZOtAxYKY?si=oj1bLP_esi21SDCN
Next time
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144964/

Zombie Take-Out Episode 560: Excalibur of Darkness or Army of Snarkness

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Wed, 27 May 2026 02:56:17 +0000

John and Scotto review the Platonic ideal of a b-movie, the fifth and latest installment of the Deathstalker series which, oddly enough, shares a name with the first installment (which we reviewed over a decade ago). From last year, it’s Deathstalker.

John’s Rating – 5 Brains
Scotto’s Rating – 5 Brains

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33996087/
Trailer
https://youtu.be/fAdo8drjc_M?si=hXmorCst7q03pBFO
Next time
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17076046/

The Hearing – The Sorry Window by False Advertising

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Tue, 19 May 2026 04:02:17 +0000

John and Scotto review, The Sorry Window, the latest album by the eclectic, indie, alternative band, False Advertising

The Sorry Window on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/2oynBtoXFj5NPXLQCMihVM?si=tsc_-TBNSWO0zB5ivZeelg
The Sorry Window on Bandcamp
https://falseadvertising.bandcamp.com/album/the-sorry-window
Track Guide: False Advertising – The Sorry Window
https://alreadyheard.com/track-guide-false-advertising-the-sorry-window/
The Sorry Window – Live
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe7nA0l60ksNfzHr8l8uBMJbv9-SgqylP

Zombie Take-Out Episode 559: Iskandar Not Constantinople

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Wed, 13 May 2026 05:30:12 +0000

John and Scotto review Space Battleship Yamato, the 2010 live-action adaptation of the classic anime of the same name (aka Star Blazers).

John’s Rating – 5 Brains
Scotto’s Rating – 3.5 Brains

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1477109/
Trailer
https://youtu.be/4bmkBAFuL5M?si=dfEKARXD6s7MKnaX
Full Movie on YouTube
https://youtu.be/P2ZZSTJBMh0?si=pWEskQ9vokPlrqj3
Next time
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33996087/

The Hearing – Fables of the Reconstruction by R.E.M.

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:48:51 +0000

John and Scotto review Fables of the Reconstruction by alternative rock pioneers, R.E.M.

Fables of the Reconstruction on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/26vUt4edIwqnvkaTzHqkv3?si=7QpM2Uq9Rn6ENq8LFRfNGw
Fables of the Reconstruction on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMBTiUTKmLyU0i7igA-lffn9fytl9nZKT

The Hearing – Siamese Dream by Smashing Pumpkins

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:03:34 +0000

John and Scotto review Siamese Dream, the breakthrough album from the “grunge” band who were never really grunge, Smashing Pumpkins.

Siamese Dream on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/3YDm8Vu6IOjjVdLNHlJtj0?si=QNwC-PutQLmRG8J_wfr5-Q
Siamese Dream on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kvIqMAtp8ULKF_0TAezWllgdVdk_NBPUM

Zombie Take-Out Episode 558: Deus ex Kama Sutra

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:08:09 +0000

John and Scotto review Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s 2025 film adaptation of Edward Ashton’s science fiction comedy novel, Mickey 7.

John’s Rating – 4.5 Brains
Scotto’s Rating – 5 Brains

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12299608/
Trailer
https://youtu.be/osYpGSz_0i4?si=iq4BD4L_J5pOWGfD
Next time
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1477109/

Beth Roar’s YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@BethRoars

The Hearing – Forevercloud, or The Machinations of Change by Eth Eonel

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:45:54 +0000

John and Scotto review Forevercloud, or The Machinations of Change, the latest album from Norwegian indie alternative pop musician, Eth Eonel.

Forevercloud, or The Machinations of Change on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/37cAAkG82gq3xVX3JMny7l?si=8B0nxohoTU2uwaLZ0cVrjQ
Forevercloud, or The Machinations of Change on Bandcamp
https://etheonel.bandcamp.com/album/forevercloud-or-the-machinations-of-change

Zombie Take-Out Episode 557: Gentrifying Tromaville

johnandscotto@gmail.com (John and Scotto) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:15:44 +0000

John and Scotto review the 2023 remake of Troma’s most iconic film, The Toxic Avenger

John’s Rating – 5 Brains
Scotto’s Rating – 5 Brains

IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1633359/
Trailer
https://youtu.be/Wki1V-Gxz6M?si=e8DkmD6pc-lb8g-c
Next time
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12299608/