Join Kyle McCormick & Chris Khatami as they investigate remade and rebooted movies and shows with only their nerdiness and a guest at their disposal. Recorded in Portland, Oregon.
Kyle & Chris list their Top Ten and Bottom Ten TV shows of 2017. Will these lists blow your mind? We sure hope for! Also, check out Undertow Comedy Festival. Apply to perform, volunteer, or buy passes now. https://undertowcomedy.com #getpulledunder
Kyle & Chris discuss the films of 2017 as they list their Top Ten and Bottom Ten movies of the year! Will these lists blow your mind? We sure hope for! Stay tuned for our next episode on 2017's Best and Worst TV shows.
Kyle & Chris examine death and bad film-making as they talk about the semi-classic 90s film Flatliners and it's much maligned 2017 remake of the same name. Is the first Flatliner's good? Is the remake really one of the worst films of 2017? Find out, if you're ready to go under, as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle flatlines with Flatliners(1990/2017)
Kyle & Chris host another special live show! This time they talk about the MANY reboots and remakes of Tim Burton with guest Jeni Wren of the Gritty Birds Podcast. Recorded at Alberta Street Pub in Portland, Oregon and released on the Rivercity Podcast Federation.
Kyle and Chris talk about the classic 1960s TV space adventure Lost in Space and it's much maligned 1998 cinematic reboot on the newest episode. They also talk about Disney acquiring 20th Century Fox, what this means for reboots, and they may even found a new religion. So get ready to hop into a time bubble with Matt LeBlanc as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle gets Lost in Space(1965/1998).
Kyle & Chris had the honor of performing at the first ever Portland Podcast Festival. For this special live show they pitched competing ways to reboot Star Wars and let the audience pick which one should go to Hollywood. Listen now to find out who won and if you agree. Also check out all the wonderful shows that performed at the truly amazing Portland Podcast Festival!
DC has finally made a Justice League movie, so Kyle & Chris got together to watch and talk about it. They cover the League, DC villains, Zak Snyder vs Joss Whedon vs Michael Bay, and much more. So hop in a Boom Tube and team up with our hosts as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle talks Justice League(2017).
Seattle comic Nick Sahoya drops by to talk about the two biggest X-Men cartoons, X-Men: The Animated Series and the gritty reboot X-Men: Evolution. Shane Hosea of The Hosea Hustle guests hosts as Kyle is out of town, and Chris rants a little more about X-Men: Apocalypse as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle mutates with X-Men: The Animated Series(1992)/X-Men: Evolution(2000)!
The IT remake is out and taking America by storm, or taking America into a storm drain! On this spooky episode, the Rebootsies Bois are joined by Portland superstar Anthony Hudson (Queer Horror, Carla Rossi) to talk all about Pennywise the Dancing Clown. This episode also covers the original miniseries, Tomb Raider, and Alien: Covenant. So get your creepy balloons ready as Reboot, Reuse, Recycles floats with IT (1990/2017).
Reboot, Reuse, Recycle finally did a live show! Kyle & Chris talk all about the movies of Lindsay Lohan with Kirsten Kuppenbender & Laura Anne Whitley of Lez Stand Up! These movies include reboots like Freaky Friday, Herbie: Fully Loaded, and the Parent Trap! Enjoy and hopefully here's to many more live shows! (Recorded live at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon)
We're back and boldly podcasting where no one has podcasted before with an episode about Star Trek! We are joined by guests Brandie Posey & Barbara Gray (Two thirds of the Lady to Lady podcast) to talk about the 1979 motion picture and the 2009 J.J. Abrams reboot. Kyle is absent from this episode, so cohosting duties fall on Kevin Arnold. This episode is loads of fun and will warp you away to land of joy. P.S. Thank you everyone who voted for us for Best Podcast in the WW Best of Portland Poll. We got 3rd!
Spider-Man has swung back into theaters! So Kyle & Chris welcome Portland comedian Barbara Holm to talk about this friendly neighborhood reboot! Barbara love Spider-Man and comics so there's lots of talk about the MCU and superheroes in general! Additionally, the podcast is also joined by Portland's newest professional wrestling superstar, The Castaway. So get on your spandex and don't forget to do your homework as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle crawls over to Spider-Man: Homecoming(2017)!
The Mummy has returned... to theaters! That's right, on this episode Reboot, Reuse, Recycle is joined by returning guest Alex Falcone to talk about the current Mummy reboot as well as Universal's Dark Universe. Kyle is on vacation, so Chris flies solo as he clashes with Alex about whether or not a Mummy reboot is good. So get ready to unwrap as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle awakens The Mummy (2017).
After far too many years Wonder Woman is finally on the big screen! It's a big deal, so Kyle & Chris welcome superstar guest Angela Webber (The Doubleclicks, Catty Bs, so much more) to talk all about this groundbreaking movie. Besides discussing Gal Gadot, DC, and what it means to be a hero, they also examine about other versions of Wonder Woman, World War I, Snowpiercer, gender stereotypes in action movies and much more. So get your lassos ready as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle tells the truth about Wonder Woman(2017)! (Featuring the song "Wonder" by The Doubleclicks)
Get your swimsuit on and your whistle ready because it's Baywatch time! On this episode Kyle & Chris review the new Baywatch movie and the classic show with guest/Baywatch super fan Alayna Becker. We compare The Rock to Hasselhoff, examine Zac Efron's new bod, talk about problems plaguing modern comedy, and discuss how to properly adapt a campy cult classic. So if you're heading to the beach, give this a listen as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle dives into Baywatch(1989/2017).
Summer is right around the corner, so Kyle & Chris team up with cool comic Maggie Maye(who you may have seen on Conan) to talk about all the reboots & remakes coming soon to a theatre near you. We talk about DC movies, The Mummy, King Arthur, Mulan, and many, many more riveting topics. Also, remember to please. vote for us for Best Local Podcast in The Willamette Week's Best of Portland Poll. Thank you. http://wweek.secondstreetapp.com/l/BOP-2017/Ballot/MediaampPersonalities
"All of this has happened before and will happen again" is a quote that applies perfectly to remakes and reboots, but is also from one of the best reboots of all time! That's right, on this episode the Rebootsie Bois talk about one of their favorite reboots, Battlestar Galactica. They are joined by cool comic Brodie Reed to talk about the schlocky original series, political allegory, their favorite characters and much more. So look out for some Cylons as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle jumps into Battlestar Galactica(1978/2003).
Are you ready for an unexpected journey? Well, that's just what the Rebootsie Bois just did! To celebrate being nominated for Best Local Podcast in The Willamette Week, they watched the animated film of The Hobbit from 1977 and then all three of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. It was a long and exhausting journey, but they weren't alone. They were joined by guest Shane Hosea, and together they talk all about Tolkien, orcs, and lots of nerdy stuff. So enjoy going there and back again as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle battles The Hobbit(1977)/ The Hobbit Trilogy(2012/2013/2014)! (P.S. Thank you for all the votes, listens, and love!)
On the 2 year anniversary of Reboot, Reuse, Recycle, two guys team up to save the world, one high & tight, the other fast & loose. That's right, it's another solo bolo episode! This time, these buddies are talking about the ultimate buddy cop movie, Lethal Weapon(1987) and its 2017 TV reboot. They both really liked the show, so find out why, and celebrate 2 years of podcasting as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle arrests Lethal Weapon (1987/2017).
Power Rangers is back in theaters with a brand new movie, so The Rebootsies Bois team up with comedian Ben Harkins to form a MegaZord of an episode. How does it compare to the first movie and the show? Is it actually really good? What's the deal with Goldar? Find out as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle morphs into studio to talk Power Rangers(2017)/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers(1995).
King Kong expert Kevin Arnold joins Kyle & Chris to talk King Kong(1933) and his newest cinematic outing, Kong: Skull Island(2017). Spoiler Alert: They all love Kong: Skull Island and think you should see it. So find out why they love it, and why Kong is so cool as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle takes this episode to Skull Island!
The world is rough right now, so why not take a vacation?! That's why The Rebootsies Bois watched National Lampoon's Vacation and it's remake/sequel Vacation with bad boy guest Justin Ammerman. Is the new Vacation the worst movie we've covered? Yes. But listen to National Lampoon's Vacation(1983)/Vacation(2015) on Reboot, Reuse, Recycle to find out why!
A new Spider-Man movie is coming in a few months so for this episode Reboot, Reuse, Recycle we swing into discussing Sam Rami's Spider-Man(2002) and Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man(2012). This episodes guest is Seattle comic & Podcaster Natalie Holt. Additionally, Kyle is out sick, so the episode has guest host, Avalon Leonetti.
For the second half of the Rebootsie Bois 2016 year in review they talk about their Top 10 & Bottom 10 TV shows and their best & worst reboots. Thank you for listening to us all these years and hope you continue for many more.
For a special episode Kyle & Chris discuss their Top Ten and Bottom Ten films of 2016. Will these lists surprise you? We sure hope for! Stay tuned for our next episode on 2016s Best and Worst tv & reboots.
Kyle & Chris welcome Alex Falcone, co-author of Unwrap My Heart to talk about the classic 1932 monster movie, The Mummy, and its 1999 remake, The Mummy. We also talk about the upcoming Tom Cruise reboot & what makes mummies weird monsters. Things get heated in what is unambiguously the most combative episode of Reboot, Reuse, Recycle ever. Edited by Engineer Sky.
The Rebootsie Bois are joined by Carolyn Main of A Very Special Episode to talk about the British sitcom The Office(2001) & its American remake from 2005. We also talk about the structure of modern TV and how American TV compares to British TV. Edited by Engineer Sky.
HBOs Westworld is about to wrap up a blockbuster 1st season, but did you know it was based on a movie from 1973!? Well, on this episode of Reboot, Reuse, Recycle Kyle & Chris discuss both properties with two cool guests! They are joined by Avalon Leonetti & past guest Lucia Fasano. They talk comparisons, fan theories, predictions, Lost, the state of the Western genre, ad much more. Will one of the Rebootsie boys turn out to be a host, or is the whole episode happening in different time periods? Well, find out as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle visits Westworld(1973/2016)!
You've heard of reboots, but have you heard of repeats?! Well join the Rebootsies Boys as they are joined by their first ever repeat guest, musician Lucia Fasano! Lucia returns to talk about her new album Radio Silence, Portland's All Jane Comedy Festival (Oct. 5th - Oct. 9th), Jumanji, reboot/remake news. and personal stories of Donald Trump being a mean dude. So before you listen to Lucia's amazing album Radio Silence, or see her do amazing jokes at the All Jane Comedy Festival, listen to to her talk about lots of stuff on Reboot, Reuse, Recycle. http://www.alljanecomedy.org/ https://luciafasano.bandcamp.com/
Who can you trust? Who can trust you? These are questions you must ask when you are a mole, and moles are the topic of the newest episode of Reboot, Reuse, Recycle! This episode is about Andrew Lau's 2002 crime film Infernal Affairs and its 2006 remake, Martin Scorsese's The Departed. To compare these two really good crime films we are joined by Portland/Denver comic Matt Monroe AND guest host Shane Hosea of the Hosea Hustle podcast. We also talk about the Fantastic 4 reboot, Leonardo Dicaprio, Mark Wahlberg, and a bunch of other stuff. So tap out some morse code and look out for rats as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle infiltrates Infernal Affairs(2002)/The Departed(2006).
Are you one of those people whose favorite part of a movie is the trailer? Well if so, this episode is for you! In another special episode of Chris is flying solo like a host Han Solo. Host Solo if you will. But since Kyle is gone, this ep has two hot guests! PDX podcaster Kevin Arnold, and PDX funny man Lewis Sequeira team up to talk about trailers released at San Diego Comic Con! They talk about Wonder Woman, Kong: Skull Island, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Lego Batman, and maybe more! So get your concessions and arrive early to check out Reboot, Reuse, Recycle checking out New Trailers (2016)!
Ghostbusters! Thats what we are talking about in the new episode of Reboot, Reuse, Recycle! And to discuss the most controversial remake of the year the Rebootie Boys are joined by Portland Comedy superstar Caitlin Weierhauser. We talk about the original classic for a moment and then dive into the remake (we all loved it, by the way). We cover the great humor, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon and ghosts. Then we talk about all the ridiculous and frequently misogynistic, backlash aimed at this film. We also talk remakes in general and have a grand old time. Does Kyle fire Chris and replace him with Caitlin? Does Caitlin take over and fire Chris? Do we determine if Ghostbusters is good once and for all? Well listen to Ghostbusters(1984/2016) to find out!
Its time for Bridgetown Comedy Festival, one of the coolest comedy festivals in Portland and the world! For this episode of Reboot, Reuse, Recycle, Chris hangs out with four amazing Bridgetown performers and interviewed them about a smorgasbord of reboot and remake related topics. He talks to Carmen Lagala about Ghostbusters and sexism, Dave Ross about corporate influence over art, Janae Burris about race-swapped reboots, and josh Androsky about Jeb Bush! Its a fun one full of fun stuff. So get ready to hear four splendid interviews as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle hangs out at Bridgetown Comedy Festival 2016!
Laughter! It's what brings us all together! And thats what brings this episode together! This time around The Reboot Boys are joined by Portland comic extraordinaire Robbie Pankow of Eat Food, Already & Bongcast Live to talk about the French film LOL(Laughing Out Loud) (2008) & it's American remake LOL (2012), WHICH STARS MILEY CYRUS! So get ready to hear us talk about coming of age in France and America, but also hear us gab about hip hop, Hamilton, bad movies, Austin Powers, God's Not Dead, Insane Clown Posse, and everything else from Portland To Paris! So plug in your snapchats and eat your escargot as Reboot, Reuse, Recylce lolz about LOL(Laughing Out Loud)(2008) & LOL(2012)! Edited by engineer Sky!
Wow! Has it really been one whole year since we started this little podcast?! YES DUDE! Well, now lets look ahead at ALL(or a few) of the remakes and reboots coming out in 2016 and 2017. We celebrate this milestone with the super funny and cool comic Clare O'Kane as our cool guest. You know her from Flophouse on Viceland, lotsa festivals, and Spongebob Squarepants! Well now you can hear her talk with the Rebootniks about The Magnificent Seven, Rush Hour, Nancy Drew, The Mummy, Jumanji, and so much more as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle dives into lots of Upcoming Reboots and Remakes!
Missed us BABIES!?!?!?!?! WELL WE ARE BACK! Welcome to Reboot, Reuse, Recycle Season 2! We got an extra big episode that you can smoosh real good! This episode the Rebootniks are joined by the amazing SF comic Natasha Muse to talk about Judge Dredd(1995) and its remake Dredd(2012)! Along the way they talk about Ghosbusters, Stallone, smooshing real good, puns, racism, the Transformers Universe, and Clockstoppers! So get in your pizza robot for some classic smooshing, because Reboot, Reuse, Recycle is judging and smooshing our favorite judge in Judge Dredd(1995)/Dredd (2012)!
Who says a song can't be a reboot?! Well in this minisode, the Reboototrons are taking on cover songs! They are joined by three members of the awesome rock band the Tumbleweeds Wanderers (Jeremy Lyon, Rob Fidel, Patrick Glynn) and music video director Blake Boxer to address the timeless practice of covering songs. They also rock about power stances, condoms, Across the Universe, and other tangents! So get ready to be amped up by some old school rock and roll as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle jams about cover songs! (And stick around after the credits to hear the Tumbleweed Wanderers incredible song Ghost!)
Get ready to look to the sky, the Rebootsie Boys are back to basics with a solo-brolo episode! No guests, just friendship! This time around they are reviewing Supergirl on film(1984) and the recently premiered television reboot! Will the baffling choices of the first movie feed them to storm dragon or will they escape Argo City? Will the dialogue of a television pilot be too stiff or will super punches entertain and excite? Will they spend too long talking about their top ten TV shows? You betcha! So get your Kryptonian capes on as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle takes flight and reviews Supergirl(1984/2015)!
Get ready for a Spooktober minisode! Do you like witches? Do you like live-action disney adaptations? Do you like the sound of Sharlto Copeley's name? Well then hopefully you'll enjoy hearing San Francisco comic Kate Willet talk with Chris and guest host Veronica Heath about the 2014 Angelina Jolie vehicle Maleficent! Will this dull movie curse these three into a death-like sleep, or will they get distracted by tangents?! Find out as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle watches Maleficent(2014)!
Ten Hut! Quarterback that lineman! More sports terms are coming because in this episode the Rebootniks get locked up on the gridiron as they watch Burt Reynolds in The Longest Yard and Adam Sandler in it's remake! They are joined by super cool LA comic Rye Silverman (who's album Intimate Apparel was No. 1 on Amazon!) and talk about prison, Sandler, being extras, The Hobbit, and promising young talent! So lets get down in the mud and get the Game Ball as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle touchdowns The Longest Yard(1974/2005)!
Will you like the Rebootniks when they're angry? Well let's find out as the team is joined by the incredible Katie Rose Leon to talk about Ang Lee's Hulk and Louis Leterrier's The Incredible Hulk. They talk about pants, neck-bearded dragons, Steve Buscemi, and maybe even Bruce Banner! This episode is also a special promo for the totally awesome All Jane Comedy Festival that takes place right here in Portland Oct 14th-18th! Our guest Katie is in it, but we also interview another festivalee, Scout Durwood, who is super cool! So get your gamma rays and purple shorts ready as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle smashes HULK(2003)/THE INCREDIBLE HULK(2008)!
Tuck yourselves in and dream on, it's another SPOOKTEMBER episode! This time Kyle is out of the picture (wink) and he is replaced by guest host Brian Nickerson! That's right! It's a reunion of The Enemies of Demme! They team up with one of Portland's coolest DJs, Aurora Owen, to discuss the slasher classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, and it's unsuccessful reboot of the same name. These rebooted Rebootniks talk about John Wilkes Booth, the joy of jump scares, Cthulu and trickster demons, Stan Winston, and who's boyfriend is Freddy Krueger now! Listen to learn all about that, and to see if Chris can produce an episode, or will the podcast go down in flames as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle takes on A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984/2010)!
Buckle in for SPOOKTEMBER everybody! The Rebootniks, joined by their special guest comedian Veronica Mars Heath, explore the important questions, like: why? What's the point of this remake? What was Gus Van Sant thinking? Find out the answers (?) to these and more fascinating queries like: Did Saul Bass direct the infamous shower sequence? Is Anne Heche truly the 90s Janet Leigh? Is the editing less thorough because Kyle's in LA? Tune in to find out as Reboot, Reuse, Recycle takes on PSYCHO (1960 / 1998).
Flip off them lights, baby, and meet on the Strip with the Rat Pack and the Rebootniks! Joined by special guest comedian Los Angeles' own Justin Cousson, our sharp-dressed heroes dive into the value of old films (high), how boring the Rat Pack is, and the vagaries of the Hays Code. Join us on our newest episode as we explore OCEAN'S ELEVEN (1960 / 2001).
Hey there fansters! The Rebootniks are back after an unexpected delay and a now-lost episode. Join them and their special guest, Hutch Harris from the Thermals, as they plug in, wipe their memories, and go to Mars! Will there ever be a better character than the twin embedded in his brother's stomach? Will Hutch ever have patience for Chris' unique phrase-coining? Will Kyle ever be able to edit an episode and get it up in time? Find out when Reboot, Reuse, Recycle tackles TOTAL RECALL (1990 / 2012)
Crack the code with the Rebootniks and special guest comedian Brian Nickerson in our newest episode! Are you ready to learn the truth about brainwashing, podcast recording technologies, and Jonathan Demme's role in the Illuminati? Do you agree that Chris Pratt was miscast in Jurassic World? Do YOU remember the name of that documentary about trying to make Everybody Loves Raymond in Russia? Then plug in your earbuds, put on your tinfoil hat, and join REBOOT, REUSE, RECYCLE as we explore THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962 / 2004)
After an unexpected delay, your Rebootnik heroes are back! This time, they're here to eat pizza, kick back, and totally shred with TEENAGE MUTANT TURTLES (1990) and the not-Michael Bay directed 2014 remake! Join these two radical dudes with fanatical 'tudes along with their special guest, comedian Steven Wilber!
It's springtime for Reboot, Reuse, Recycle as we dive into our third-ever episode! Join us as we explore Mel Brooks' classic The Producers, and its bafflingly popular 2005 musical remake with our special guest, comedian and musician Lucia Fasano! Can't keep our hearts in jaaaaaaaiiiiiiiilllllll
Ready to sign up for some shock'n'awe? Some rock'n y'all? Some WALKING TALL? Join the Rebootniks on a journey into the underbelly of corruption in random rural places in this newest episode of Reboot, Reuse, Recycle! Be sure to walk tall and carry a big stick.
Follow the Rebootniks as we look to the stars and explore the worlds of Christian Nyby's THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD (1951) and John Carpenter's THE THING (1982).
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