Once Upon A VHS - 80s and 90s Fantasy Podcast
@onceuponavhs.bsky.social
Podcast on a queer & neverending quest through 80s & 90s fantasy films. Nostalgia & nightmares with Michael and Callum 📼🐉🏳️🌈🧚♂️🏳️⚧️🦄
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Imagine a podcast on a queer and neverending quest through the fantasy films of the 80s and 90s. Well, we're here! New podcast episodes are coming soon, but be sure to check out our back catalogue and let us know your favourites. linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
February 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
February 7, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Thank you so much for this write-up, @earworthy.bsky.social 😁
Once Upon A VHS Podcast: Quest Through Fantasy Films of The 80s & 90s -- a queer and never-ending quest through the fantasy films of the 80s & 90s, and all the memories and feelings they conjure up.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Thank you so much for this write-up, @earworthy.bsky.social 😁
New episode - Small Soldiers (1998). Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
February 6, 2026 at 8:41 AM
New episode - Small Soldiers (1998). Listen: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
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New episode dropping tomorrow and you BETTER show my girl Gwendy (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar AND Christina Ricci) some love
February 5, 2026 at 9:56 AM
New episode dropping tomorrow and you BETTER show my girl Gwendy (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar AND Christina Ricci) some love
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When Callum suggested we do a series on scale I was like, 'oh, cute, cool! Dolls, fairies, maybe a Godzilla or two to even it out', but so far it has been wall to wall horrors - anyway, listen to this absolutely beautiful, brilliant, weird little number on Something from Alice
February 5, 2026 at 9:56 AM
When Callum suggested we do a series on scale I was like, 'oh, cute, cool! Dolls, fairies, maybe a Godzilla or two to even it out', but so far it has been wall to wall horrors - anyway, listen to this absolutely beautiful, brilliant, weird little number on Something from Alice
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Name a box office flop that became a cult classic
February 3, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Name a box office flop that became a cult classic
Moments from Něco z Alenky aka Alice (1988).
Listen to our episode about the film: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
Listen to our episode about the film: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
February 1, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Moments from Něco z Alenky aka Alice (1988).
Listen to our episode about the film: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
Listen to our episode about the film: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
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Ideal weekend viewing/listening double feature 🐇
Rabbiting on about rabbits - Callum goes on a solo trip to Jan Švankmajer's surreal and somewhat sinister stop-motion Wonderland. Listen to our episode about Něco z Alenky aka Alice (1988): linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
January 31, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Ideal weekend viewing/listening double feature 🐇
Rabbiting on about rabbits - Callum goes on a solo trip to Jan Švankmajer's surreal and somewhat sinister stop-motion Wonderland. Listen to our episode about Něco z Alenky aka Alice (1988): linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
January 31, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Rabbiting on about rabbits - Callum goes on a solo trip to Jan Švankmajer's surreal and somewhat sinister stop-motion Wonderland. Listen to our episode about Něco z Alenky aka Alice (1988): linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
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I was through the looking glass last week so here’s Callum for a solo adventure down the rabbit hole (or through the desk drawer) with Something From Alice linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
January 30, 2026 at 8:13 AM
I was through the looking glass last week so here’s Callum for a solo adventure down the rabbit hole (or through the desk drawer) with Something From Alice linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
Alice - Něco z Alenky (1988)
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“Now you will see a film made for children... perhaps.”
An experimental little solo episode from Callum, exploring Jan Švankmajer’s Czech surrealist stop motion dark fantasy.
An extra weird one, but that’s what happens when you talk to yourself!
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“Now you will see a film made for children... perhaps.”
An experimental little solo episode from Callum, exploring Jan Švankmajer’s Czech surrealist stop motion dark fantasy.
An extra weird one, but that’s what happens when you talk to yourself!
January 30, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Alice - Něco z Alenky (1988)
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“Now you will see a film made for children... perhaps.”
An experimental little solo episode from Callum, exploring Jan Švankmajer’s Czech surrealist stop motion dark fantasy.
An extra weird one, but that’s what happens when you talk to yourself!
linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
“Now you will see a film made for children... perhaps.”
An experimental little solo episode from Callum, exploring Jan Švankmajer’s Czech surrealist stop motion dark fantasy.
An extra weird one, but that’s what happens when you talk to yourself!
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We asked Callum of @onceuponavhs.bsky.social to lend his mellifluous voice to a radio play version of Goethe's chilling 1797 poem "Der Erlkönig". And somehow, the result is even better than we dared imagine! 😱
THE ERL-KING ✤ Full Poem Performed by Callum Sinclair
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January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
We asked Callum of @onceuponavhs.bsky.social to lend his mellifluous voice to a radio play version of Goethe's chilling 1797 poem "Der Erlkönig". And somehow, the result is even better than we dared imagine! 😱
Over on our Patreon we're continuing our coverage of the BBC adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis - Prince Caspian, Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Silver Chair (1989-1990), highlighting te delightful performance of Doctor Who star Tom Baker as Puddleglum the Marsh-wiggle.
January 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Over on our Patreon we're continuing our coverage of the BBC adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis - Prince Caspian, Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Silver Chair (1989-1990), highlighting te delightful performance of Doctor Who star Tom Baker as Puddleglum the Marsh-wiggle.
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Oh no (saw Labyrinth at the weekend and saying ‘she’s in the oubliette’ in a David Bowie voice is my whole personality).
January 12, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Oh no (saw Labyrinth at the weekend and saying ‘she’s in the oubliette’ in a David Bowie voice is my whole personality).
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Moments from James and the Giant Peach (1996) - listen to our episode about it: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
January 11, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Moments from James and the Giant Peach (1996) - listen to our episode about it: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
A truly epic exclusive coming soon for the Clamshell Club on Patreon 👀
We continue our coverage of the BBC adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Silver Chair.
We continue our coverage of the BBC adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Silver Chair.
January 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A truly epic exclusive coming soon for the Clamshell Club on Patreon 👀
We continue our coverage of the BBC adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Silver Chair.
We continue our coverage of the BBC adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Silver Chair.
The goth arachnid diva doll herself, Miss Spider from James and the Giant Peach (1996) - of COURSE she's a treasure.
Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
January 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
The goth arachnid diva doll herself, Miss Spider from James and the Giant Peach (1996) - of COURSE she's a treasure.
Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
January 9, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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ROBIN OF SHERWOOD (1984): Michael Praed was The Hooded Man in Richard Carpenter's dark ITV drama, which fully leant into the mythology of the character. Magic, demons, the supernatural, pagan myth, and Robin's Obi Wan Kenobi, Herne the Hunter, all featured. Still the best Robin Hood ever!
January 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
ROBIN OF SHERWOOD (1984): Michael Praed was The Hooded Man in Richard Carpenter's dark ITV drama, which fully leant into the mythology of the character. Magic, demons, the supernatural, pagan myth, and Robin's Obi Wan Kenobi, Herne the Hunter, all featured. Still the best Robin Hood ever!
Moments from The Gate (1987) - listen to our episode about it:
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January 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Moments from The Gate (1987) - listen to our episode about it:
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Big mad spoilery chat about Stranger Things over on our Patreon - for FREE!!
Patreon Bonus: Stranger Things
We chatted about the recently-concluded Netflix cultural juggernaut, discussing our treasured highlights, favourite characters, Nostalgia Nook and Nightmare Nail moments from every season.
Visit our Patreon to listen to this free bonus ep.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
We chatted about the recently-concluded Netflix cultural juggernaut, discussing our treasured highlights, favourite characters, Nostalgia Nook and Nightmare Nail moments from every season.
Visit our Patreon to listen to this free bonus ep.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
BONUS: Stranger Things | Once Upon A VHS
Get more from Once Upon A VHS on Patreon
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January 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Big mad spoilery chat about Stranger Things over on our Patreon - for FREE!!
Patreon Bonus: Stranger Things
We chatted about the recently-concluded Netflix cultural juggernaut, discussing our treasured highlights, favourite characters, Nostalgia Nook and Nightmare Nail moments from every season.
Visit our Patreon to listen to this free bonus ep.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
We chatted about the recently-concluded Netflix cultural juggernaut, discussing our treasured highlights, favourite characters, Nostalgia Nook and Nightmare Nail moments from every season.
Visit our Patreon to listen to this free bonus ep.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
BONUS: Stranger Things | Once Upon A VHS
Get more from Once Upon A VHS on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Patreon Bonus: Stranger Things
We chatted about the recently-concluded Netflix cultural juggernaut, discussing our treasured highlights, favourite characters, Nostalgia Nook and Nightmare Nail moments from every season.
Visit our Patreon to listen to this free bonus ep.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
We chatted about the recently-concluded Netflix cultural juggernaut, discussing our treasured highlights, favourite characters, Nostalgia Nook and Nightmare Nail moments from every season.
Visit our Patreon to listen to this free bonus ep.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
The dream-logic and demonic delights of The Gate (1987) - a horror movie that feels like it was made by and for kids who were too young to watch the likes of A Nightmare On Elm Street or Poltergeist but sneakily stayed up to watch them anyway.
Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
January 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The dream-logic and demonic delights of The Gate (1987) - a horror movie that feels like it was made by and for kids who were too young to watch the likes of A Nightmare On Elm Street or Poltergeist but sneakily stayed up to watch them anyway.
Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs
Listen to our episode: linktr.ee/onceuponavhs