Charlie Haas (screenwriter) and Jeff “The Chairman” Couch (DRATS!!!, Nasalrod) discuss Over the Edge

We’re joined by screenwriter, Charlie Haas, and super fan and musician, Jeffrey “The Chairman” Couch, to discuss 1979’s  legendary and subversive teen coming-of-age drama, Over the Edge. Crucial matters discussed include: the real-life planned community near San Francisco that inspired the fictional New Granada in the movie; the importance and selection of the film’s incredible soundtrack; casting and wrangling the large group of teen actors and extras; the rock operetta, Welcome to New Granada, by Couch’s band, Drats!!!; the amazing features and extras on the 2021 Blu-Ray release from Arrow Films; and much more. 

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Art•I•Fact is a Wilmington, DE-based podcast for music junkies by music junkies focusing on left-of-the-dial personalities from the mythical land of Rock & Roll. Musicians, directors, producers, authors and more are all on the menu. Hosted by your spirit guides, Dan and Matt.