Die Hard Minute Podcast

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast Guest: Composer Tom Gire   The lyrics of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy continue, as the credits roll. Wem der große Wurf gelungen Eines Freundes Freund zu sein; Wer ein holdes Weib errungen Mische seinen Jubel ein! Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele Sein […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast   Vaughn Monroe sings “Let It Snow!” as the credits continue. Let it snow, let it snow, and snow… Next, the lyrics of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy ring out. Freude, Freude,  Freude, schoener Goetterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Wir betreten feuertrunken, Himmlische, dein Heiligtum. […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast   John and Holly face each other in the back of the limo.  They  kiss. Argyle closes the limo door and drives away, under an LAFD ladder truck. The rubble of the attack on Nakatomi plaza is smoking all around the roadway […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast Guest: Billy Campbell   Behind the gun is Sgt. Al Powell, surprised that he’s overcome his fear of armed conflict. John looks at Karl’s body, then at Al. Holly and John get up off the ground. “All right, the two of you, […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Hal Bryan and Jim O’Kane of The Rocketeer Minute Podcast Guest: Billy Campbell John McClane is introducing his wife to Sgt. Al Powell outside Nakatomi Tower. “Holly,” he laughs, “Holly Gennaro.” “Holly McClane,” Holly corrects, shaking hands with Al. “Hello, Holly,” says Al, “You’ve got yourself a good man. You take good […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast   Now in firemen’s coats, John and Holly descend from the wrecked stairway of the lobby, aided by first responders. Papers continue to fall from the sky. John looks out at the crowd of emergency personnel.  He sees an LAPD sergeant […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast     John pulls Holly back into the 30th floor. They embrace, and kiss each other. Smoke, fire, and explosions continue on the rooftop of Nakatomi Tower, as a  blizzard of office papers float down from the broken windows of the […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast   McClane turns and shoots Eddie in the head. “Happy trails, Hans,” says John, as Hans falls against the broken window of the 30th floor.  As the window breaks, Hans grabs Holly’s arm, dragging her toward the window ledge. Holly screams […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast   McClane lowers his gun. Holly sighs, in shock that John is giving up. McClane drops his gun on the ground. Eddie grabs a machine gun off the freight dolly, but Hans stops him. “Nein, this is mine!” yells Hans. “You […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jonathan Carlisle and Steve Lastoe of The Princess Bride Minute Podcast John appears at the top of the ramp, his machine gun leveled at waist height. Hans has a gun trained on Holly. Sparks fall from an overhead electric cable. Holly looks at John’s blood-covered appearance. “Jesus,” she says. John staggers toward […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Neil Brown and George Hendricks of The Mogwai Minute Podcast McClane takes inventory of his ammunition.  “Hang on, baby! Hang on, Honey!” he whispers. He has two bullets left. “Oh God,” he says to himself.  John tries to think of what to do next, then notices rolls of packing tape on a […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Neil Brown and George Hendricks of The Mogwai Minute Podcast McClane yells in pain. The fire sprinklers turn on. The elevator door dings, then an explosion blows the doors off the elevator. “I hate – – this f—ing place!” shouts McClane, continuing to wade through the indoor pond with his pistol drawn. […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Neil Brown and George Hendricks of The Mogwai Minute Podcast   The reel falls off the roof of the building. McClane. landing on a bamboo tantani, realizes he’s still tied to the falling fire hose reel. The tatani slides toward the gaping hole in the window as McClane struggles to free himself […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Neil Brown and George Hendricks of The Mogwai Minute Podcast “Blow the roof,” says Hans. “But Karl’s up there!” says Eddie. “Blow the roof!” says Hans, grabbing the detonator. The helicopter continues to circle. McClane climbs onto the ledge of the building. “I promise — I will never even think of going […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Neil Brown and George Hendricks of The Mogwai Minute Podcast     The pilot yaws left.  Below them they see a man shooting a machine gun, but don’t know it’s John McClane. “Nail that sucker!” yells Big Johnson. As McClane continues firing to scare the hostages back down the stairs, a stream […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rob Lumley & Joe Duellman of The Tombstone Minute Podcast   The two helicopters continue down the Avenue of the Stars at very low altitude,  then ascend rapidly towards the heliport atop Nakatomi Tower. Uli finishes getting all the hostages up to the heliport, then hurries down the stairway. As he opens […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rob Lumley & Joe Duellman of The Tombstone Minute Podcast   Hans just corrected Holly, saying he is an exceptional thief. “And since I’m moving up to kidnapping,” he continues, “you should be more polite!”  Holly doesn’t react. Meanwhile, Karl is kicking John McClane in the face, up the metal stairway.  Karl tries to […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rob Lumley & Joe Duellman of The Tombstone Minute Podcast Hans is ecstatic that he has Mrs. McClane as a hostage. He picks up his walkie-talkie. “McClane, I have some news for you,” he says. “McClane!” he repeats. Meanwhile, Karl and John are fighting for the dropped pistol.  Karl grabs the weapon […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rob Lumley & Joe Duellman of The Tombstone Minute Podcast McClane is knocked into a stack of loose pipes. He rolls off the pipes and gets the upper hand with Karl. McClane begins punching Karl in the back of the head. “You should have heard your brother squeal,” says John, “when I […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rob Lumley & Joe Duellman of The Tombstone Minute Podcast Hans pauses, listening to the news program on the portable TV. He notices Holly’s stricken face. “They’re very important people,” says Thornburg to Lucy McClane, “so is there anything you’d like to say to them, if they’re watching?” “Come. Home.” says Lucy […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jeff Ferry & Chris Derkotch of The ‘Burbs Minute Podcast Guest: Crystal Beth from The Fifth Eleminute McLane is interrupted by a gun barrel pressing against his cheek. It’s Karl at the other end of the gun. “John?” asks Al over the walkie talkie. “John? John, come in!”  Al puts the mic […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jeff Ferry & Chris Derkotch of The ‘Burbs Minute Podcast Guest: Guy Hutchinson from Drunk on Disney podcast and Author of Letters to the Hall of Presidents “Look,” says Thornburg to Paulina, “This is the last time these kids are going to have to speak to their parents.  Alright? Alright.” Paulina nods. […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jeff Ferry & Chris Derkotch of The ‘Burbs Minute Podcast Guest: Travis Bow from Watchmen Minute & Reel Comic Heroes John wants Al to tell his wife something. “John said that he was sorry,” said McClane. “Okay? You got that, man?” “Yeah, I got it, John,” replies Al. “But you can tell […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jeff Ferry & Chris Derkotch of The ‘Burbs Minute Podcast Guest: Bob Koester, creator of Immunities Podcast on Dueling Genre John wants Al to tell his wife something. “Tell her it took me a while to figure out,” he says, “uh, what a jerk I’ve been,  but um, that, uh, when things […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Jeff Ferry & Chris Derkotch of The ‘Burbs Minute Podcast Guest: John J. Galbo from the ACPN podcast network Big Johnson answers Hans’s call. “This is Special Agent Johnson of the FBI,” he says, “The State Department has arranged for the return of your comrades. Helicopters are on route, as you requested.” […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rick & Julia Ingham of The Mad Max Minute Podcast While a variation on the Ode to Joy plays, Theo gleefully swings open the vault boxes containing millions in bearer bonds. Kristof admires antique Japanese armor. “Shogun!” he says, then taps a bronze figurine with his finger and laughs. Next, he looks […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rick & Julia Ingham of The Mad Max Minute Podcast “I got a big problem down here,” says Walt. “Shut it down. Shut it down, now!” The lights go off at Nakatomi Tower. “Emergency Lighting Activated,” says an automated voice. McClane’s restroom is now lit by battery-operated lamps. He picks up the […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rick & Julia Ingham of The Mad Max Minute Podcast Hans has a Christmas gift for Theo. “I give you: The F. B. I.,” says Hans. Special Agent Big Johnson is yelling at Walt a utility worker. “I said, I want the friggin’ building shut down!” “I got a problem here – […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rick & Julia Ingham of The Mad Max Minute Podcast Al just told John about mistakenly shooting a kid. “Sorry, man,” says McClane. “Hey, man,” replies Al, “how could you know?” “I feel like s— anyway,” replies John. “Well, then this won’t matter,” says Al. “The LAPD is not calling the shots […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Rick & Julia Ingham of The Mad Max Minute Podcast McClane’s just asked Al if he has flat feet.  Al picks up his police radio mic. “What the hell you talking about, man?” asks Al. “Something had to get you off the street,” replies McClane, digging a large piece of glass out […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Gary Roby and Victoria Cope of The Harry Potter Minute McClane, flat on his back, pulls himself into a rest room, trailing a stream of blood from his shards of glass imbedded in his bare feet. In the vault control room, Theo is having problems. A monitor displays “ELECTROMAGNETIC SEAL ENGAGED – […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Gary Roby and Victoria Cope of The Harry Potter Minute   Gail Wallens is still interviewing Dr. Hasseldorf on KFLW. “War is the last resort of diplomacy, then couldn’t we just as well say that terrorism has an equal claim on being that, too?” says Dr. Hasseldorf on the TV monitors in […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Gary Roby and Victoria Cope of The Harry Potter Minute Hans and Karl are spraying the computer room walls with bullets. The glass shatters into thousands of sharp pieces, that rain down on McClane. In the middle of the firefight, McClane runs out of bullets. He tosses his gun and heads for […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Gary Roby and Victoria Cope of The Harry Potter Minute Karl and Franco continue to fire at McClane, and McClane fires back in the bullet-riddled computer room. John takes aim at Franco’s knees, blowing them apart with his machine gun. Franco falls through the glass wall of the computer room, dead. Karl […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Gary Roby and Victoria Laguna of The Harry Potter Minute McClane realizes the man in front of him isn’t “Bill Clay.” “Hans,” says John. “Put it down, now,” says Hans, speaking of McClane’s gun. “That’s pretty tricky with that accent,” says McClane, walking toward Hans. “You oughta be on f—ing TV with […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Tom Taylor, Pete Mummert, and Gerry Porter of The Indiana Jones Minute   “Ever use a handgun, Bill?” asks McClane. “I spent a weekend at a combat ranch,” says Hans, “You know that game with the guns that shoot red paint? Probably seems kinda stupid to you.” McClane checks the barrel and […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Tom Taylor, Pete Mummert, and Gerry Porter of The Indiana Jones Minute Hans looks at the cigarette McClane’s given him. “You don’t work for Nakatomi,” says Hans, as McClane lights the cigarette for him. “and if you’re not one of them…” McClane takes a drag off his own cigarette. “I’m a cop […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Tom Taylor, Pete Mummert, and Gerry Porter of The Indiana Jones Minute   Gruber looks back at McClane. Meanwhile, Dwayne T. Robinson is explaining the situation to FBI Agents Little Johnson and Big Johnson as they walk to get a better look at Nakatomi Tower. “Well, as best we can figure it […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Tom Taylor, Pete Mummert, and Gerry Porter of The Indiana Jones Minute   Hans Gruber is on his knees, facing John McClane and his machine gun. “Hi there!” says McClane. “How are you doing?” “Ohh!” says Gruber, “Please, God! No, you’re one of them, aren’t you?  You’re one of them! Don’t – […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Tom Taylor, Pete Mummert, and Gerry Porter of The Indiana Jones Minute “Dwayne Robinson, LAPD – I’m in charge here,” explains Robinson. Big Johnson takes a drag on his cigarette and looks up at the building. “Not anymore,” corrects Big Johnson. On the 35th Floor, Hans inspects the detonator wires attached to […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Chris LaSalle and David Stoker of The Star Trek Minute Dr. Haseldorf is explaining the hostage situation to anchorwoman Gail. “The hostages should be going through the early stages of the Helsinki Syndrome,” says Dr. Haseldorf. “As in, Helsinki Sweden,” interjects Anchorman Harvey Johnson. “Finland,” corrects Dr. Haseldorf. “Basically, it’s when the […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Chris LaSalle and David Stoker of The Star Trek Minute Hans wants to be notified when Theo gets to the last lock in the safe. “Karl,” says Hans, “Hunt that little s—t down and get those detonators.” “Fritz is checking the explosives,” says Karl. “I’ll check the explosives – you just get […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Chris LaSalle and David Stoker of The Star Trek Minute Hans is listing terrorists he wants freed by the police. “– nine members of the Asian Dawn,” he continues. McClane listens in on his walkie talkie. “What the f—?” he says. In Holly’s office Karl looks askance at Hans. “Asian Dawn?” he […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Chris LaSalle and David Stoker of The Star Trek Minute “Why don’t you wake up and smell what you’re shoveling?” Al asks Dwayne T. Robinson. “You listen to me, Sargeant,” says Robinson, “Any time you want to go home, you consider yourself dismissed.” “No, sir!” replies Al, “You couldn’t drag me away!” […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Chris LaSalle and David Stoker of The Star Trek Minute Hans opens Holly’s office door and holds up his walkie talkie so that McClane can hear the screaming over the radio. McClane listens to the screams. “Do you hear that?” says Hans into the walkie talkie. “Talk to me! Where are my […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Niall McGowan & Jonfen Parker of  The Batman ’89 Minute Ellis is yelling at McClane about returning the detonators. “I’m putting my life on the line for you, pal!” says Ellis. He wiggles his eyebrows at Hans and smiles. “Ellis,” says McClane, “listen to me very carefully…” “John–” interrupts Harry. “Shut up, […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Niall McGowan & Jonfen Parker of  The Batman ’89 Minute Ellis continues to bloviate, oblivious to the stakes he’s raised between McClane and Gruber. “No one gets out of here until these guys can talk to the L.A. police,” says Harry, “and that just ain’t gonna happen until you stop messing up […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Niall McGowan & Jonfen Parker of  The Batman ’89 Minute   John and Al’s conversation is interrupted by Hans. “Touching, Cowboy,” says Hans, “Touching. Or should I call you — Mister McClane? Mister Officer John McClane of the New York Police Department?” Listening in from the news van, Thornburg turns to his […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Niall McGowan & Jonfen Parker of  The Batman ’89 Minute Harry Ellis is talking to Hans about “Mister Mystery Guest.” Ellis sits in a chair, smiles, and says, “I can give him to you.” “Ow – God!” says McClane on the radio. Al picks up a microphone. “Roy?” says Al, “Roy, are […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Niall McGowan & Jonfen Parker of  The Batman ’89 Minute Ellis wanders in to “negotiate” with Hans. “It’s obvious you’re not some dumb shmuck, up here to snatch a few purses, am I right?” asks Harry, beginning his sales banter. “You’re very perceptive,” says Hans, puzzled. “I watch 60 Minutes,” says Harry. “I […]

THIS WEEK’S HOSTS: Sean German & Dave Pallas John tells Al over the radio that he’s feeling unappreciated. “Hey, look,” says Al, “I love ya. So do a lot of the other guys.” McClane laughs. “So, you hang in there, man – – you hear me?” asks Al. “You hang in there.” “Yeah, thanks Pardner,” […]