Dayton Johnson
Host of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast
Dayton Johnson (no relation) is the host of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast; a hot show focused on movies, music, books, and more. Dayton has been featured on several of our limited series, including "1986," "A Film at 45," and "Back to the Box Office," and has the esteemed (or is it dubious?) honor of being A Film By... Podcast's first guest co-host! Dayton is an avid believer that physical media is better than streaming, and often times reminds those disagreeing with his views on movies and music that "It's okay. You can be wrong all day!"
Aug. 21, 2023
80s Movies - Which Year Was the Best?
80s movies. From the big screen to the boom of home video rentals, it was a decade filled with some of the biggest and best movies. But which year was the best? Following the fun of our Best of the Bond Girls episode, Jeff Johnson joins Jason Colvin of the Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast, Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, and fantasy author David Wright to debate the years 1981, 1984, 1986, and 1989! Which year will prevail as the best for movies in the 80s? John Reid of the 30S...
Aug. 14, 2023
John Schlesinger - Pacific Heights
Where terror lives. The host of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, Dayton Johnson, stops by to discuss John Schlesinger's 1990 thriller Pacific Heights; starring Michael Keaton, Melanie Griffith, and Matthew Modine. Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
July 30, 2023
Disney's Haunted Mansion Review
Jeff Johnson and David Burns call in Dayton Johnson from the Docking Bay 77 Podcast to scare up a SPOILER-FREE review of Disney's Haunted Mansion! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information, and www.patreon.com/afilmbypodcast to get exclusive content! Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.
Guest: Dayton Johnson
July 23, 2023
Oppenheimer Review
Jeff Johnson recruits the host of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, Dayton Johnson, to get the necessary clearance for seeing Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and offer their SPOILER-FREE findings! Check out www.afilmbypodcast.com for more information, and www.patreon.com/afilmbypodcast to get exclusive content! Email us at afilmbypodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @afilmbypodcast.
Guest: Dayton Johnson
May 23, 2023
A Film at 45 - Animal House
We got to do something... You know what we are gonna do? Toga Party! Join David Burns and Scott Hoffman as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of some of the most memorable films of 1978. This week, they head back to campus with Dayton Johnson from...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
March 7, 2023
Penelope Spheeris - The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
It's more than music...it's a way of life. This week, Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast rocks out with Brad and Jeff as they discuss Penelope Spheeris' 1988 rockumentary sequel The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years,...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Dec. 30, 2022
1986 - The Final Breakdown
"So, is this the best movie of 1986?" Our limited series "1986" has come to an end! Everyone is in the studio to recap the series and once and for all, make their picks for best and worst! Join us for surprises, memories, a betrayal, and some fun...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Dec. 27, 2022
1986 - Stand By Me
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?" We're back with "Stand By Me" to close out our limited "1986" series. We discuss the amazing performances, share our funny encounter with Richard Dreyfuss,...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Nov. 15, 2022
1986 - Lucas
"You can't make me quit, EVER!" Dayton Johnson, from the Docking Bay 77 podcast, is back in the huddle for our limited series "1986" to discuss the coming-of-age dramedy "Lucas." We talk Haim, the feature film debuts of several stars, and build...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Oct. 18, 2022
1986 - Trick or Treat
His fans won't let him die. He won't let them live! Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 podcast joins our limited series "1986" for the hard rock horror film "Trick or Treat!" We're talking Reverend Ozzy, DJ Gene Simmons, subliminal messages on...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Sept. 20, 2022
1986 - Blue Velvet
"Now it's dark." Our limited series, "1986," is back and we're joined by Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 podcast to discuss the strangest, most controversial film of 1986, David Lynch's "Blue Velvet." Jeff and Dayton do their best to...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Aug. 8, 2022
Back to the Box Office: Review for Bullet Train
Jeff Johnson and special guest Dayton Johnson, of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, offer a quick, SPOILER-FREE review of David Leitch's new action-comedy film "Bullet Train." www.afilmbypodcast afilmbypodcast@gmail.com @afilmbypodcast on Facebook and...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
July 12, 2022
1986 - Aliens
This time, it's war. Our limited series, "1986", sets down on LV-426 to discuss James Cameron's "Aliens". Is the 1990 Special Edition the better version? Which marine would you want watching your six, in a dark corridor? We answer these questions,...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
May 30, 2022
1986 - Top Gun
"Sorry, Goose. It's time to buzz the tower." Our limited series, "1986", has finally re-engaged right in time for the release of Top Gun: Maverick! We're talking call signs, soundtrack, and everything else that makes this Tony Scott blockbuster one...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
May 10, 2022
1986 - Big Trouble in Little China
This week on our limited series, 1986, it's all in the reflexes as we discuss Big Trouble in Little China! Although John Carpenter's action/adventure martial arts comedy was projected to be one of the biggest hits of the year, it floundered at the box...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
April 5, 2022
1986 - Crossroads
Ralph Macchio is trading in the dojo for the Mississippi Delta in Crossroads! He seeks out an elderly mentor to teach him about the blues, and Jeff seeks out Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 podcast and Scott Hoffman to talk about this "road movie...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
March 25, 2022
Snubbed by Oscar: The Academy Awards Bonus Episode
To celebrate the 94th Academy Awards, Brad nominates Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 podcast to join him for a frank conversation on the Academy's hits and their very many misses! From those who were robbed, to those robbed more by the omission...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
March 8, 2022
1986 - Wildcats
It's the sport of kings, better than diamond rings...football. Our Special Correspondent, Jennalynn, joins the huddle with Jeff, Dayton, and Brad, to discuss the Goldie Hawn football comedy, Wildcats! Comparisons to Best of Times, the big screen...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Nov. 30, 2021
The '86 Breakdown!
We've done 25 episodes of our limited series on 1986 films! Our recurring guests always have great information, but how well do they REALLY know these movies? Jeff calls all they guys back for a special gathering to face off in a trivia contest for...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Nov. 16, 2021
1986 - Labyrinth
We're making our way through Labyrinth on this episode! Jeff is joined by Scott Hoffman and the host of Docking Bay 77, Dayton Johnson, for a magical discussion on Bowie, puppets, and all things Jim Henson!
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Oct. 29, 2021
1986 - The Wraith
"You lose the race... you lose your car!" Our 1986 series gets revved up for The Wraith! Jeff and Docking Bay 77 podcast host Dayton Johnson discuss the supernatural revenge film that's packed full of great 80's rock, killer cars, and the lovely...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Oct. 19, 2021
1986 - House
Troubled writer Roger Cobb moves into his deceased aunt's haunted home for some much needed solitude. What he gets are terrifying visions, nosy intrusive neighbors, and a few demons to battle! Welcome to our discussion about House! Dave and Docking...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Sept. 14, 2021
Don Bluth - Titan A.E.
15 years after Earth, humanity's last hope...is Titan A.E. Don Bluth was Disney royalty before moving on to form his own independent animation company. Brad is joined by special co-host Dayton Johnson to discuss Bluth's ambitious sci-fi fantasy Titan...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Aug. 24, 2021
1986 - Back To School
Rodney Dangerfield is going back to school! Our Special Correspondent Jenna joins Jeff, Brad, and Dayton to talk about campus life, Sam Kinison's memorable role, Oingo Boingo, and the hilarity of 80's college movies.
Guest: Dayton Johnson
July 27, 2021
1986 - Manhunter
In 1986, it was Michael Mann that first introduced us to the demented Dr. Hannibal Lecter amid the slick synth sounds of the 80's in the thriller, Manhunter. Dayton Johnson fills in as host to talk with Brad Koszo about the mostly unknown, but stellar...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
June 29, 2021
1986 - Highlander
It's another super-sized episode! Jeff welcomes immortal co-hosts Brad, Dayton, Scott, and Andrew back to 1986 for Highlander. Get ready for a great discussion on sword fights, Queen's epic soundtrack, theories on the Immortals, and why haggis is...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
June 15, 2021
1986 - Star Trek IV
What do San Francisco and whales have to do with Sci-Fi? Everything, when we're talking about Star Trek IV The Voyage Home! It's our biggest, vulcan episode ever, when Jeff beams aboard Dayton, David, Brad, and Scott for a debate about the...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
May 18, 2021
1986 - Running Scared
Jeff is joined by 1986 regulars, Scott and Dayton, to discuss Running Scared; a buddy cop movie that delivers generously on cop tropes, and bad music (No, not you, Michael McDonald). Are Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal two of Chicago's Finest?...
Guest: Dayton Johnson
April 6, 2021
1986 - Hoosiers
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has just concluded, and there's no better time for a discussion about Hoosiers than now. Join Jeff and Dayton as they discuss what is arguably the greatest basketball movie to date.
Guest: Dayton Johnson
Feb. 9, 2021
1986 - The Best of Times
Haven't you ever done something in your life you wish you could do over again... and this time get it right? Robin Williams and Kurt Russell star in this football comedy about replaying the game they lost 13 years ago. Jeff, Brad, and Dayton talk...
Guest: Dayton Johnson