Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash
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Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash is a comic
and novelty
store owned by filmmaker Kevin Smith
. Merchandise includes comic books, comic-related merchandise, and View Askew film-related items (i.e. apparel, action figures, posters, etc.). Currently, the store can be found at 35 Broad Street in Red Bank, New Jersey
. The store is run by Smith's long time friend Walt Flanagan
.
The podcast Tell 'Em Steve-Dave!
is recorded at the stash.
.
to shoot some of his View Askew films. It first appeared in a deleted scene from Chasing Amy
as Steve-Dave and Walt's comic book store. Although the store was Comicology at the time
It saw more prominence in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
as Brodie's Secret Stash, a comic store owned by Mallrats
character Brodie Bruce (Jason Lee
).
Additionally, many props from Smith's are at the stash (most notably the "Buddy Christ" statue from Dogma
and the "Bluntman and Chronic" props from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
). Though not for sale, visitors nevertheless are permitted to snap photographs of the memorabilia.
AMC decided to pick up the show to follow The Walking Dead
. The working title is Secret Stash'
A second Secret Stash in the Westwood area of Los Angeles was opened in September 2004 and was managed by long-time associate Bryan Johnson
, who has appeared in Smith's films as Steve-Dave.
It closed on October 10, 2007. The store relocated inside the Laser Blazer DVD retailer in Los Angeles
, California
. The Stash at Laser Blazer closed on January 11, 2009. Laser Blazer remained open and used the area for Blu-Ray discs.
Comics
Comics denotes a hybrid medium having verbal side of its vocabulary tightly tied to its visual side in order to convey narrative or information only, the latter in case of non-fiction comics, seeking synergy by using both visual and verbal side in...
and novelty
Novelties
A novelty item is a small manufactured adornment, especially a personal adornment.- Novelty item :This term covers a range of small manufactured goods, such as*antiques*collectables*chocolates*esoterica*executive toys*gadgets*tools and implements...
store owned by filmmaker Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith is an American screenwriter, actor, film producer, and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur, and internet radio personality best recognized by viewers as Silent Bob...
. Merchandise includes comic books, comic-related merchandise, and View Askew film-related items (i.e. apparel, action figures, posters, etc.). Currently, the store can be found at 35 Broad Street in Red Bank, New Jersey
Red Bank, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,844 people, 5,201 households, and 2,501 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,639.1 people per square mile . There were 5,450 housing units at an average density of 3,055.0 per square mile...
. The store is run by Smith's long time friend Walt Flanagan
Walt Flanagan
Walter Flanagan is an American actor, podcaster, songwriter, comic book artist and comic book store proprietor. Flanagan is a long-time friend of Kevin Smith, and it was Flanagan who had turned Smith back onto comic books.Flanagan is also co-host of the "Tell 'Em Steve-Dave!" podcast with...
.
The podcast Tell 'Em Steve-Dave!
Tell 'Em Steve-Dave!
Tell 'Em Steve-Dave! is a weekly podcast that is released Fridays on the SModcast Podcast Network. It is hosted by View Askew Productions regulars and close friends of Kevin Smith, "Steve-Dave" Bryan Johnson, "Fanboy" Walt Flanagan, as well as the "dubious tech guy" Brian Quinn...
is recorded at the stash.
History
Smith bought a comic book store called Comicology in January 1997 for $30,000 after the previous owner moved abroad. The store received not only local visitors but started getting visitors from all over the world. Smith decided to move the store to a bigger location to make it worth travelling for. After two years the store was moved to it's current location 35 Broad Street in Red Bank, New JerseyRed Bank, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,844 people, 5,201 households, and 2,501 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,639.1 people per square mile . There were 5,450 housing units at an average density of 3,055.0 per square mile...
.
In Film
The Stash has been a notable place for owner Kevin SmithKevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith is an American screenwriter, actor, film producer, and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur, and internet radio personality best recognized by viewers as Silent Bob...
to shoot some of his View Askew films. It first appeared in a deleted scene from Chasing Amy
Chasing Amy
Chasing Amy is a 1997 romantic comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. The central tension revolves around sexuality, sexual history, and evolving friendships. It is the third film in Smith's View Askewniverse series....
as Steve-Dave and Walt's comic book store. Although the store was Comicology at the time
It saw more prominence in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a 2001 American action adventure comedy film written, directed by, and starring Kevin Smith as Silent Bob, the fifth to be set in his View Askewniverse, a growing collection of characters and settings that developed out of his cult favorite Clerks...
as Brodie's Secret Stash, a comic store owned by Mallrats
Mallrats
Mallrats is a 1995 film written and directed by Kevin Smith. It is the second to be set in Smith's View Askewniverse series of interlocking films set mostly in New Jersey, although the movie was filmed in Eden Prairie Center and Osowski's Flea Market which are located in Minnesota...
character Brodie Bruce (Jason Lee
Jason Lee (actor)
Jason Michael Lee is an American actor and skateboarder known for his role as the title character on the NBC television series My Name is Earl, his portrayal of Syndrome in the film The Incredibles, his role as Dave Seville in the Alvin and the Chipmunks films, and his work with director Kevin...
).
Additionally, many props from Smith's are at the stash (most notably the "Buddy Christ" statue from Dogma
Dogma (film)
Dogma is a 1999 American adventure fantasy comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, who also stars in the film along with an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, Bud Cort, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock, Jason Lee, George Carlin, Janeane Garofalo,...
and the "Bluntman and Chronic" props from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a 2001 American action adventure comedy film written, directed by, and starring Kevin Smith as Silent Bob, the fifth to be set in his View Askewniverse, a growing collection of characters and settings that developed out of his cult favorite Clerks...
). Though not for sale, visitors nevertheless are permitted to snap photographs of the memorabilia.
In Television
Kevin Smith announced that AMC is filming a pilot that revolves around the Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash. They announced a casting call for someone to play off of Walt and Brian. They were casting for someone unique and preferably a woman.AMC decided to pick up the show to follow The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead (TV series)
The Walking Dead is an American post-apocalyptic horror television series developed for television by Frank Darabont and based on the ongoing comic book series, The Walking Dead, by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard...
. The working title is Secret Stash'
Secret Stash in Los Angeles
Bryan Johnson (filmmaker)
Bryan Lee Johnson is a writer, actor, podcaster and director associated with Kevin Smith and the View Askewniverse. He is best known by his local fame in New Jersey and appearances in Smith's New Jersey films as comic book fan Steve-Dave Pulasti. Because of his friendship with Smith, he was often...
, who has appeared in Smith's films as Steve-Dave.
It closed on October 10, 2007. The store relocated inside the Laser Blazer DVD retailer in Los Angeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The Stash at Laser Blazer closed on January 11, 2009. Laser Blazer remained open and used the area for Blu-Ray discs.