Each week a new movie steps into our audio steel cage to face off against a Nic Cage movie. Fish is joined by a rotating cast of guests to help him break down the movies and decide which one is better.
Janelle Mims is here as the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Tournament continues. It's a Hong Kong-ish battle as Enter the Dragon takes on Man of Tai Chi Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
Allie Reinmann joins me as the second round of the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament kicks off and we find out which movie is moving to the semi-finals from the JCVD region as The Quest takes on Bloodsport. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
David Bluvband joins me this week as we take a break from the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie tournament and do a more traditional episode with The Parallax view challenging Snake Eyes. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
Justin Perez joins me for the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament as we finish out the first round with DOA: Dead or Alive vs Mortal Kombat. This one gets crazy when a surprise third entrant joins the mix. Who is this new challenger? Will they prevail? There's only one way to find out! Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
Mallory Groff is back to help me figure out who's moving on in the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament went Best of the Best takes on Warrior. And we're NOT going to be talking about how maybe we're still emotionally hurt by things that happened a long time ago because settling that with a fight is much more productive. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
Geoff Grimwood(Good Game Improv) joins me to see who moves on in our Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament. It's prison fights vs private security fights when Undisputed 3: Redepemtion takes on Man of Tai Chi. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
Aimee Kuge joins me today as first round action in the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament continues in the JCVD Region when No Retreat No Surrender takes on Bloodsport. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
Actor Anjuli Sanneman is the guest as The Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament continues. This week we have action in the JCVD Region as Lionheart goes head to head against The Quest. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
Devon Balsamo-Gillis (On Their Behalf) joins me in an epic battle of martial artists. The Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament continues with Jackie Chan in Battle Creek Brawl and Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
The Tournament Continues! On this episode, Hayato Rucker joins me for a matchup in the Video Game region as Tekken and The King of Fighters battle it out. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
The Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament is here! Sixteen movies battle it out. The winner will earn the right to face off against the Nicolas Cage movie Jiu Jitsu. Today, Devin Heater joins me for a round one matchup between Sidekicks and The Karate Kid. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Jen Myers, former cohost, and Tayler Stuart, the first guest, join me for episode 100! This one's a family battle as I fulfill my promise to pit The Croods: A New Age against National Lampoon's European Vacation. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Jacke Bennett(Asinine Wisdom) is my guest today as we wrap up season one of History of Swear Words with Damn. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Allie Reinmann joins me today to talk about the history of the word pussy. I also take a few moments to explain to her that I know exactly what it's like to be a woman. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Michelle Akin joins me on this episode. We touch on an extremely wide variety of subjects as we talk about Nicolas Cage and The History of Swear Words "Dick" episode. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Mallory Groff is the guest today to talk about one of her favorite words, bitch. Stop reading and start listening! Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Vanessa Reseland is my guest today as we talk about the second episode of History of Swear Words: Sh*t. They put a little asterisk in there, but we all know what it is, right? We got all the poop talk you can handle and then a little bit more. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Daryl Crittenden(Asinine Wisdom) joins me today to talk about the first episode of History of Swear Words hosted by Nicolas Cage, but oh boy do we talk about so much more than that. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
We're back in 2020! It's a close battle of the something shows up from outer space and is making everyone go crazy movies. Annihilation takes on Color Out of Space. The podcast doesn't stop until Nic Cage stops. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
It's the final day of the year and we need our wife murdered. As the old saying goes, "If you need something done right, hire someone you barely know." So join Fish this episode as we find out who murders which wife what way when Dial M for Murder takes on Grand Isle. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
There're apex predators all over the place in this one when Crawl takes on Primal. CGI Alligators, CGI White Jaguars, Nic Cage, what else could you ask for Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week we get gimmicky when the takes-place-all-in-one-room Everly goes up against the narrative-shifts-with-each-person-killed Kill Chain. Who will win? Someone, probably. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Episode 89 is here! Fish is riding solo as he catches you up on some Cage News, vows to get caught up by the end of the year, and finds out who wins when drug movies Running with the Devil and Sicario dual it out. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Cage is back in action and so are we. Fish is joined by Jake Bennett and Daryl Crittenden the hosts of Asinine Wisdom to see who gets ultimate revenge when A Score to Settle takes on Blue Ruin. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Fish is joined by the ones who started it all Jen Myers and Tayler Stuart. In this episode, we steal some cars, get some revenge, and catch up with Cage. It's Gone in 60 Seconds vs The Italian Job. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
It's time for a good ol' fashioned plane hijacking(I'm not sure if I'm supposed to say that). This week it's the plane old battle between Con Air and Air Force One. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week we explore the world's oldest profession and Nicolas Cage steps into the director role. It's a male sex worker showdown when Sonny takes on Midnight Cowboy. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week Fish is solo as we're dragged back for one last job. Surely everything will go smoothly when Kiss of Death takes on Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead. Get the bees!
Fish is joined by Justin Blackman(YaaaaSVU) to talk about these two black-guy-white-guy buddy... comedy?... movies. The Man challenges Amos and Andrew. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
On this episode, some blue collar folks get in a little over their heads as Red Rock West takes on A Simple Plan. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
It's opulence and murder all set in The Jazz Age when The Great Gatsby takes on The Cotton Club. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Constance Fox returns, Fish drinks way too much coffee, and we find out who wins win Barton Fink takes on Adaptation. A true heavyweight fight for the ages. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Fish is riding solo for this rumble as we feature one of Cage's first roles. Two movies by the same director. Released in the same year. Based on novels by the same author. It's no holds barred rumble when The Outsiders take on Rumble Fish. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
One of the crazier matches to date it's Nicolas Cage playing the same character in totally unconnected movies 24 years apart. Nicolas Cage as Eddie King in Deadfall vs Nicolas Cage as Eddie King in Arsenal. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Fish is joined by Anjuli Sanneman to finish out the Ghost Rider cycle. It's a sequel battle when Crank: High Voltage vs Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week on Cage Match Cost, Fish is joined by Maddy Sherrill to see which early 90's adaptation of Robin Hood comes out on top when Robin Hood: Men in Tights steps into our audio steel cage to take on Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
In this episode, Fish is alone as criminals turn on each other as Dog Eat Dog battles In Bruges. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
The final fight of #EndlessFebWarary is finally upon us. We move into the modern fight for information when Snowden takes on The Fifth Estate. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
#EndlessFebwarary continues. Will it ever end? Definitely, but this week it continues with guest Daryn Cohen helping me decide who wins in the Pacific Front when Windtalkers and Flags of Our Fathers go at it. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Fish is alone again as he tries to sort through the horrors of the Vietnam War and how Birdy stacks up against Born on the Fourth of July. #EndlessFebWarary Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week Fish is joined by Mallory Groff(YAAAASVU) to fight off the sharks when USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage takes on 47 Meters Down. Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Fish is joined by Jen Myers to fall in and out of love and war as they Atonement faces off against Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
As a man must face war alone, Fish is once again riding solo to talk about Time to Kill and Blood Diamond. Both movies centering around conflicts in Africa. There are 0 references to Toto's Africa. Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Fish is riding solo his week as he discusses coming of age movies set in 1942 with the backdrop of World War 2. It's Summer of '42 vs Racing with the Moon. Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week Fish is joined by Maddy Sherril and Anjuli Sanneman to discuss 9/11 movies. There was just no getting around it. It's United 93 vs World Trade Center. Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Fish is joined by Jen Myers to dive into the afterlife and find out who wins when Flatliners(1990) takes on Between Worlds. Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week Fish is joined by his friends Jill and Tyler to find out who wins in another epic battle. Michael Bay vs John Woo. Travolta vs Cage. Hans Zimmer vs Hans Zimmer. It's The Rock vs Broken Arrow. Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Welcome to 2019 everyone. No guest this week. In this episode, Fish gives a brief review of the 18 movies he watched while away on Christmas break then dives into the Nic Cage vs Nic Cage super hero showdown as Teen Titans Go! To the Movies takes on Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse. Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week, Fish looks forward to things to come and the Grind House Trailers for Don't, Thanksgiving, Hobo with a Shotgun, Machete, and Werewolf Women of the S.S. all jump into our 20ft tall audio steel cage. Happy New Year! Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week Fish and guest Allie Reinmann(Thainy Bites) find out who wins in an all out ghost free-for-all when Christmas Carol: The Movie takes on The Muppet Christmas Carol. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
This week Fish discusses two animated movies with incredibly complex emotions, robots, and dead children. Astro Boy takes on Big Hero Six in one of Nicolas Cage's best voiceover performances. Get the bees! Find the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
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