The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

Comedian & Podcaster Kevin Israel returns to help me sum up some of the different teen/young adult apocalyptic book adaptations that divide audiences.   Why do they remind us how some of the '90s "Hunt or Be Hunted" movies were so much better?   Why are TV shows often more successful at getting their vision across?   And can any non-fans REALLY tell the Hunger Games, Maze Runner & Divergent franchises apart from one another?   Grab your bow-and-arrows and come hunting with us!     MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO USED: "Battle Rally" and "Stranger Land' by Soundscrate.

Crystal Hairston drops back into the studio to discuss two outrageously over-the-top Killer Baby Franchises: It's Alive & Basket Case!   Why were both coincidentally turnt into trilogies?   Was It's Alive one of Larry Cohen's more coherent B-pictures or was it more cheesy/low-brow fun?   Are any of the Basket Case films competently made or are they more of the trashy fun variety?   Come sit and listen with us as we continue this nostalgia themed podcast week!

Drop your Sword as we discuss the movie and book version of William Goldman's scripted THE PRINCESS BRIDE!   It's The Purple Rose of Cairo meets Monty Python in this endlessly rewatchable tale.   We also mention some less discussed trivia, some of the underrated jokes, the music talent involved & some of the other films it's inspired.       PLEASE NOTE: We recorded this long before the sudden murder of beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner but we knew that as we had to start off the year remembering his classic film just to cherish the memories he left for past and future audiences. Enjoy!

The podcast quintet is back to sum up the freakiest mysteries, memorably written scifi, well-acted terror, fascinating fantasies & most creative episodes featured on the original TWILIGHT ZONE.       SONG INTRO: "The Twilight Zone" by The Great Luke Ski

In this amusing re-edit, my beyond talented guests sum up some of the most bizarre, whacky, infamous and sometimes puzzling movies in Clint Eastwood's filmography.   We're all fans here but there are some which pose tons of questions with can only be answered with various shrugs (if not sighs).   What's your some of your favorite cheesy Clint Eastwood movies?     GUESTS INCLUDE: Jeffrey Rhodes (Unapologetically Stupid Podcast), Jay Skipworth (Film Strip Podcast), Sean Phillips (Guys at the Movies) & Will Styer (Geek with the Clip Ons)           INTRO CLIP USED: Why Burt Reynolds & Clint Eastwood Were Fired From Universal- CONAN on TBS Interview (Jun 21, 2018)    

We conclude the first week of the new year with a hysterical chat on crossovers/versus matches in fiction that should've been (but never were)!   Why didn't Tony Stark's dad & the Rocketeer team up in a steampunk adventure?   Should Jack Torrance & Patrick Bateman be in an axe fight match?   Why don't Jason Bourne & John Wick face-off?   Why are the Harlem Globe Trotters thrown into any encounter nowadays?   Would Dr. Katz & The Critic put up with each other's crap?   They should TOTALLY make a Godfather Vs. Scarface showdown but why didn't they?   All that and James & Oreo outlining the PERFECT Star Trek & Star Wars crossover concept!         SPEAKERS & GUESTS: Cam Sully, Daniel "Nightmare Nerd" Ryan, Oreo Brewer, The Pedator Minute trio (Cliff Stevenson, A-aron Landerville & Shane Kelley), James Bruno, Gil Palmer, Tom Lindaman & MIke Ensing     SONG INTRO: "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten

Oreo Brewer joins me back on the show as we discuss some of our favorite moments from the RIDDICK movies.   Are there other shows and anime that feel somewhat influenced by this mysterious ex-con who can see in the dark?   Why is there still a thirst for this saga this many years later?   What was the most dangerous planet he set foot on?   All that and more chronicles!

JJ, Tom & I were on one of several other casual pop culture discussions and in the midst of that we briefly summed up a brief overview on some oddball movies in Adam West's lengthy career.   Enjoy and be ready to learn something else about the late great legend!

Moviebuff colleague Tim Caldwell joins us for another outrageous chat: an amusing summary of the divisive POLICE ACADEMY film series.   How did this change up the dumb comedy format?   What other movies besides Caddyshack & Beverly Hills Cop have improvised every scene?   What's the funniest reference to this franchise in recent history?   All that and more (including why VERY FEW were fortunate to never see the infamous cartoon show spin-off)!      

We premiere the first week of  Season 13 with no shortage of the usual uncanny content:   We start one of five different episodes where we reminisce about entertainment treasures. For the first episode, James & I decided to dive into some infamous TV programs as well as some truly bizarre "One Season Wonders."   Sit down, grab a chair & feel free to let us know if you recognize any of these crazy shows we name-drop!    

We conclude the 12th Season the day after Christmas for a minisode on Luc Besson's SciFi Fantasy Trilogy: The Fifth Element, Lockout & Valerian.   Guests Oreo Brewer & Johnny Potoky bring up how these pre-STAR WARS comics and fantasy elements helped these film adaptations come to life in a post-mega blockbuster movie world.   Is FIFTH ELEMENT the most successful Bruce Willis film outside of his earlier '90s work (and is Korben Dallas his best role given how it allows him more comedic work while spoofing his DIE HARD ego)?   Are these movies perfect examples of paintings that can be reobserved and you find something new from them each time?   Is LOCKOUT still a damn fun time no matter which version you watch or did the Snake Plissken/Han Solo hero feel too derivative?   And should VALERIAN be given a better re-evaluation in this snobby internet world?   Come drive your flying car into space with us as we podcast across the galaxy!     MUSIC INTRO USED: "Redrum" Immediate Music (from The Fifth Element Trailer)    

On Christmas Day, you're getting more bullshit starring Bruce Willis for the holiday:   I briefly sum up Willis' final franchise that is both DIE HARD inspired and a rather forced homage/tribute on top of that.   Can you tell any of the 3 entries apart or do they all fade together?   Were any of them different in quality or was it all one overlong mess?   Plus, a brief spotlight on the indie director/producer duo (who also co-star in these films)!     FILMS DISCUSSED: Detective Knight: Rogue, Redemption & Independence     SONGS USED: "Delay Rock," "Cool Blast," "Groove Grove" and "Rock Hybrid" by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Summer Brooks & Ethan Weeks joke with the podcast crew for this minisode about Action-Mystery films by Bruce Willis/Shane Black/Joel Silver that could've easily been a DIE HARD sequel.   Why is THE LAST BOY SCOUT mainly a LETHAL WEAPON movie co-starring John McClane?   Why is THE COLOR OF NIGHT a Giallo Erotic Thriller Mystery with a brief McClane car chase?   Plus, we also get to joke about other roles he did that are mainly Willis still in MOONLIGHTING mode!     FILMS DISCUSSED: The Last Boy Scout, The Player (especially that end movie parody sequence!), Striking Distance, Color of Night, Mercury Rising, Hostage (2005) & 16 Blocks

Caomh McGillion briefly stops by to help Cam sum up Bruce Willis' 30 VOD & Limited Release Movies prior to his retirement.   Which initial ones were rather reasonable B-movies/unofficial DIE HARD sequels?   Which ones easily rivaled the most infamous Steven Seagal/Mel Gibson/John Travolta/Sylvester Stallone/Eric Roberts/Mickey Rourke movies of late?   How did the producer of NARC/LONE SURVIVOR/THE IRISHMAN orchestrate such a ponzi scheme with these bottom-of-the-barrel Action flicks?   Were any of the other ensemble comedies & mystery flicks surprisingly well-done despite only having Bruce in a brief part?   All that and a proper farewell to one of cinema's once popular stars!     MOVIES REVIEWED: Set Up, Catch .44, Lay the Favorite, The Cold Light of Day, Fire with Fire, The Prince, Vice (2015), Rock the Kasbah, Extraction (2016), Precious Cargo, Marauders, Once Upon a Time in Venice, First Kill, Acts of Violence, Reprisal, Air Strike, Motherless Brooklyn, 10 Minutes Gone, Trauma Center, Survive the Night, Hard Kill, Breach, Cosmic Sin, Midnight in the Switchgrass, Out of Death, Survive the Game, APEX, Deadlock, Fortress, American Siege, Gasoline Alley, A Day to Die, Fortress: Sniper's Eye, Corrective Measures, Vendetta (2022), White Elephant, Wrong Place, Wire Room, Paradise City & Assassin (2023)             MUSIC USED: "Torn Jeans Medium" by Apple Free-To-Use Music.   "Die Hard 1 & 3 Trailer Music" by John Erik Alexander.   "Cool Rock," "Exhilarate," "Hitman," "Hot Rock," "Delay Rock" and "Rock Hybrid" by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   ADDITIONAL MUSIC by Soundscrate.

It's yet another DIE HARD themed Christmas Week to conclude the podcasting year:   Various guests return to cite irrefutable proof that DIE HARD (and even the 2nd & 5th sequel) are Christmas/Winter themed movies while playing the Christmas related music & dialogue from the film itself!   GUESTS INCLUDE: Jasen Bach, Oliver Rockside, Summer Brooks, Ethan Weeks, Ken Bates, Cliff Stevenson & A-aron Landerville     MUSIC PLAYED: "Christmas in Hollis" by Run-D.M.C. "Let It Snow" by Vaughn Monroe "Fuck Christmas" by Eric Idle

The week concludes with a retrospect on our favorite moments in the LETHAL WEAPON films.   Which movies started the "cut the red or blue wire" trope?   How much improvised comedy were in these films?   Are these the films that made Mel Gibson go crazy (or was it always unavoidable)?   All that and more summaries of physical comedy at its late '80s best!     GUESTS: Jasen Bach, Oliver Rockside, Summer Brooks & Ethan Weeks   SONGS USED: "Lethal Weapon" by Ice-T "Lethal Weapon Trailer Music" by John Eric Alexander "Perspectives Medium" by Apple free-to-use music

Every good (or bad) movie needs an awesome villain and producer Joel Silver ensured that was the case with most of his movies.   We mention all kinds of antagonists rom Lethal Weapon & 48 Hrs.  To The Warriors, Executive Decision & Die Hard To Demolition Man, Streets of Fire, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Losers & Ricochet To The Last Boy Scout, Ninja Assassin, Demon Knight, Predator & Road House.   How many actors keep being reused in all of his movies?   P.S. Al Leong is still a national treasure!     CHECK OUT OUR STELLAR GUESTS: Summer Brooks (The Babylon Project),  Film Blogger Ethan Weeks, Oliver Rockside & Jasen Bach (In Your Earholes)     SONG/AUDIO INTRO: New York Film Academy 2016 interview with Joel Silver "Captured" by James Horner (from the Commando OST)  

Another all-star crew assembles for the rest of this month to highlight the beloved Action Comedies brought to life by antsy producer Joel Silver & witty screenwriter Shane Black.   What fictional movie producer characters are clearly inspired by Joel Silver's colorful antics?   Why did Shane Black make the best kind of cynical comedy & holiday movie mayhem mash-ups for the longest time?   All that and more uncanny film history!     GUESTS INCLUDE: Jasen Bach, Oliver Rockside, Summer Brooks & Ethan Weeks   Featuring a Cameo by Culture Shocked's Mike Craig & Corey Baker!     OPENING AUDIO CLIP: John C. Tibbetts Interviews: Stuart Baird and Joel Silver promoting Executive Decision (1996)

The infamous Stallone franchise rankings continue this holiday season because, yes, the original RAMBO is set at Christmas!   Oreo, Cliff & Josh return to share their amusing rankings on everyone's favorite Green Beret led franchise.   TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *We also give out exploding arrows & "Fuck 'Ems" as our measure of rating the films *Much like ROCKY V, there are surprisingly some fans of RAMBO 5 (and it's not the same person, trust me) *Is this still the rare franchise that balanced out low-brow sounding premises with psychological thrills and tactical suspense? *And a brief overview on the post-Vietnam dramas that preceded it.   SONG INTRO: "Preparations" by Jerry Goldsmith (from Rambo II)

Prepare for another week of blockbuster '80s movies set at Christmas time:   Cliff Stevenson, Josh Hansen & Oreo Brewer return to help us sort and rank the ROCKY and CREED movie franchise.   TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *Should Rocky blame that toy robot of his for all the bad luck he endures? *We also talk about how Philadelphia is just as vital a character & the inspiring music used in the saga *What if Rocky & Rambo were the same character...? *Why wasn't Carl Weathers in more franchises? *Are the Creed films one of the few spin-offs/sequels that become their own format while also properly updating a beloved franchise? *How many other great actors from HBO's The Wire appear in the Creed films?    

We finish what we started last Christmas season: discussing some deep dives in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon catalogue.   Which installments didn't get much replay?   And which ones should totally be hunted down and viewed by all generations who desire quality cartoon time with the family?   Laugh, run and talk with us as we're on fire here talking about pure nostalgia for all age groups!

We got to keep in the Christmas spirit by mentioning more atypical ways to celebrate the holiday so I bring up the six season-appropriate episodes of THE WEST WING.   Which episode is not a good stand-alone episode?   Which episode has the holiday featured but barely spends much time on making use of that setting?   And which ones are just plain good television in general?     SONGS USED: "The Oval Office To Main Title ," "Walking the West Wing" and "Ways and Means" music tracks by W.G. Snuffy Walden (from the official soundtrack)    

We decided to do a wonderful showcase + tribute to the legacy of TV host Mister Rogers.   TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: *Mike, Gil & I all get to discuss the documentary and Tom Hanks biopic on the subject matter *James also talks about how his dad worked at a Sears & Roebuck company that was a sponsor for the show back in the day *Does Keith David get any fanmail from being on this show? *We also discuss the many network & cable TV channel's programs for different Captain Kangeroo type material at this time *Other educational programs with a similar format *One of us got really emotional mid-recording while doing this detailed tribute to a selfless icon who wanted to truly help those around him *A clip from Fred Rogers' 1997 Acceptance Speech at the 24th Daytime Emmys Awards is featured *How Mr. Rogers encouraged America to overcome the 9/11 tragedy *We talk about many of the ways that dealing with unwanted dreams, peers' alcoholism and anger can be solved by many of the lessons that Mr. Rogers sponsored *And we also mention the SCTV, National Lampoon Radio Hour, Clerks Comic Book, Celebrity Death Match & Ultimate Showdown parodies of this amazing icon!    

Guest what awesome sitcom parodies DIE HARD and other Christmas/Action movies? Matt Pritchett joins me to discuss the four key episodes from COMMUNITY that parody '80s blockbuster movies   What are some other neat running gags, holiday specials and surprise humor that doesn't get enough love?   Who is the deadliest with their paintball skills??   And when are we finally getting that movie reunion???   Follow Matt (Communites on Twitter) : ⁠https://x.com/communiess⁠      

In our first ever Comedy Roast special, we decided to unleash it during the holiday season for a winter-filled franchise known as HBO's GAME OF THRONES:   Like any roast, we get to the nitty and gritty about why it created a divisive fanbase, the lack of proper plot outlines & end with some compliments.     ROASTERS: Gil Palmer, James Bruno, Tom Lindaman & Cam Sully   GUESTS: Oreo Brewer & Josh Hansen   INTRO: I've Been Meaning to Watch That's Manika Dulcio     SONGS INTRO: "Game of Thrones Dead Character Medley (Parody)" by The Warp Zone     

It's time for another annual special to two of our favorite Christmas time movies of all time: GREMLINS 1 & 2.   What is the most cynical line of dialogue by far?   Despite the first film being rather violent, isn't it surprisingly how low the body count actually is?   What other funny easter eggs on corporations, Hollywood & celebrity personas will you find in the sequel?   All that while avoiding getting anything wet!     OUR GUESTS INCLUDE:  John Paul Dozier & Charlie Hildebrand (Action Movie Saturday on Twitter)

A look at the cancelled then later rescued cable TV epic SNOWPIERCER occurs in this minisode:   *What solid casting does this edgy mature audience-minded show contain?   *What does this do with the premise that is way more captivating than the movie version?   *And what does it offer apart from other apocalyptic genre offerings?         SONGS USED: "Delay Rock" and "Exit the Premises" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Boomer (from Podcast in the Woods) joins me to summarize Bret Easton Ellis' satirical look at terrible human beings disguised as established elites.    How much more graphic is the book version of AMERICAN PSYCHO and what are some surprising trivia about how it got greenlit?   What sequence of events actually did happen and which ones were in Patrick Bateman's demented mind?   Why was RULES OF ATTRACTION appropriate subject matter for Quentin Tarantino's partner-in-crime Roger Avery?   All that and other books by Ellis that could possibly be adapted in the future with the right satirical filmmaker!    

YT Comedian/Podcaster Hoff Matthews joins me to sum up our favorite moments about the so-bad-it's-good slasher dark comedy franchise SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT.   Which installment would be so much better if it loosened up on the disturbing backstory?   Is the first sequel still one of the best quotable bad movies of all time?   Are director Brian Yuzna's later entries honestly the best?   All this and theories on if it inspired other OTT comedies!       FOLLOW HOFF MATTHEWS HERE: https://hoffmatthews.com/     MUSIC USED: SNDS 2 OST Soundtrack by Perry Botkin      

It's time for more unofficial Christmas/Winter set movies and more for this holiday season so get ready as we go into overdrive in delivering more whacky entertainment for your earbuds:   I decided it was time to revisit the Christmas backdrop set other adaptations of THE BOURNE IDENTITY.   In this minisode, you get a look at the original '80s mini-series event as well as the criminally underrated fighting game THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY which combines elements of the books and the movies!     MUSIC USED: "Delay Rock," "Leopard Print Elevator" and "Double O" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Other Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate.

To close out the parent's basement themed week, Tom & JJ reflect with Cam on the infamous movies featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000/RiffTrax that actually aren't a pain to endure nor unwatchable.   There Are Worser Crimes Against Cinema!     SONG USED:  "A Clown in the Sky" by Farid Barron Trio

Filmbuff Jeff Kerr, Poet Oreo Brewer & the usual podcasting suspects welcome interviewer Jimmy Carter for a tribute on actor/filmmaker Jack Nicholson.   TOPICS INCLUDE: *Discussion on his rare appeal with both critics & audiences, the best parodies of him & how his career is a special kind of lightning in a bottle *When did he become the recognizable "character" while avoid becoming a mockery of himself? *We note the dramatic beats & Natural cadence in his dialogue mixed with his quirky charisma) *Was ventriloquist comedian Otto Petersen the best at doing impressions of Nicholson? *Jimmy also gets to talk about what it's like meeting both Nicholson AND Elvis Presley in-person from actual experience!   INTRO CLIP: Film '82 special with Ian Johnstone Interviewing Jack Nicholson

We get to sum up our favorite quotes, character studies, battles & recurring mysteries on the spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.   What is more gripping here compared to other Trek outings?   How does it handle a throwback to the original show while balancing out legal arguments, planetary terror, tech talk & tactical action like the later shows became known for?   SONGS USED: "End Credits" and "Subspace Rhapsody End Credits Melody" by Jeff Russo    

In this Minisode, I reflect on a special kind of spy/mystery show you might'be encountered on Masterpiece Theater: THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE.   The premise involves some British code-breakers who must track down unusual serial killings during the '50s. Is it going to appeal to those who want some first-class TV or only the cozy viewing crowd? Find out in this quick reflection on one of the many recent small-screen hits.     SONGS USED: "Chase" and "Pulse Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/    

It's another week of talking about key pop culture stuff you might've encountered in random capacities (if not your parent's basement); check this out: We've got a tribute to the revolutionary TOY STORY saga that launched Pixar into being the king of the CGI animated drama style with gripping scripts, animation breakthroughs and noteworthy characters.   To start us off as we speak on the four movies, TV specials, videogames, meta-storybooks & rather appropriate merchandise, we got 3 exclusive voicemails from mega-cartoon fans: Dina Gonzalez (and her son Draken), Dr. Nic Hoffman (Myopia Movies & Required Reading) Ocho (from Drunk Discussions)     Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate!

Bada-bing, bada-boom: it's time for us to finally discuss our favorite moments and characters from HBO's The Sopranos.   Other discussions include joking about the failed attempt to syndicate it on other edited TV networks & James gets to do his best Tony Soprano impressions!   GUESTS INCLUDE: Poet & YouTuber Oreo Brewer Josh Hansen (Baseball's Bastard Son, Action Movie Book Club)      

Everyone's encountered a Dick Wolf TV show production at one point whether it's while sick in bed from school or at a random party so it's time to have others note the absolute most memorable antagonists (who were either one-offs or a recurring presence).   How many were corrupt big pharma suits, corrupt detectives or shady prosecutors and how many were atypical thieves, spree killers and truly shameless crimelords?   Some quick and to-the-point reminiscing about some clever must-see TV that resembles a potboiling, page-turning novel!       SHOWS MENTIONED: Law & Order saga (Original show, SVU, CI, OC, Trial By Jury, Conviction) New York Undercover FBI & FBI: Most Wanted Chicago Fire/PD Chicago Justice       GUESTS FEATURED: Aahana Asija (Jean from X) Leanne Caruso Oliver Rockside & Jasen Bach (In Your Earholes Network) Oreo Brewer     Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate.

We continue our hysterical group conversations to reflect on some of the whackiest comic book versus matches in publishing history. Talking Points include: *Is the Darkseid Vs. Galactus match underrated? *Did you know that the Green Hornet & Lone Ranger were related? *Why did they make a DC Comics Vs. Mortal Kombat event when there was no fatalities? *We also surprise each other with crazy trivia       GUESTS FEATURED: Daniel "Nightmare Nerd" Ryan, Oreo Brewer, The Predator Minute trio (Cliff Stevenson, Shane Kelley & A-aron Landerville), James Bruno, Gil Palmer, Tom Lindaman & MIke Ensing         SONG USED: "The Ultimate Showdown" by Lemon Demon    

In this re-edit, I had the podcasting duo the Asher Brothers on to discuss our favorite moments of the TV classic NYPD Blue.   Why do so many people take the show out of context and not get the blunt discussion on getting over one's bigotry?   What thrilling and dramatic moments perfectly reveal societal imperfections?   And which characters had some of the best plot arcs in TV history?   (TRIGGER WARNING: SOME CLIPS CONTAIN INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE BUT WE BUILD UP TO THE CONTEXT)   MUSIC USED: OST Music Composed by Mike Post and Danny Lux

Brad Mendenhall (Cosmic Geppetto Podcast) joins us to mention actor & comedy TV writer turned filmmaker Mel Brooks in this tribute.   We also mention some less talked about trivia, his accolades for perfecting all kinds of humor & the historical landmarks comedy clubs that Mel and his writing buddies frequented!    

Cam Sully & Ben Waterworth (The Oz Network Movie-TV Recaps) sum up the 24 inspired TV show DESIGNATED SURVIVOR and try to convince GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) to see it.   Along the way, you'll hear more summaries of the best moments for this show's three season run as well as clips from contributor Dina Gonzalaz from the podcast archives.   Why didn't this get two more seasons before being rescued (then cancelled) by Netflix?   What new takes on current politics while mixing it with DIE HARD/WEST WING type thrills did the show have to offer?   And why do we have to keep looking to fiction to see any kind of politicians with integrity?   Get the FBI and Secret Service, we got an emergency meeting to attend!     SONGS USED: "Theme Song" and "Closing Credits" by Sean Callery (from the show OST)

Rocki'n Lithma (Jack Bauer & Scofield Chronicles on Youtube) joins GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) & Ben Waterworth (The Oz Network Movie-TV Recaps) as Cam moderates the continued 24 related discussion:   We gave you our favorite moments, season rankings and 24 best episodes so let's give some love to the 24 best characters from the entire franchise.   Which ones do we want to see return someday?   And which ones were so badass that the rest looked like amateurs in comparison?   More fandom is complimented, one podcast episode at a time!     SONGS USED: "Day 1: Up and Down Stairs" & "Day 7: Tony's Theme" by Sean Callery "24 Theme (Crystal Method Remix)" by Sean Callery "Deeper Underground" by Jamiroquai (From Godzilla 1998)

GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) rejoins to sum up the 10 seasons, Redemption TV movie, books, comics & novels for the entire saga.   What seasons would we recommend to casual viewers?   Which ones don't get enough love?   Which ones SHOULD rank higher due to their brilliant second act plot twist?   And which ones will you see anyway (despite the fan & critical hatred)?   Get to the chopper, bring a TAC team & get ready to disarm some bombs with us!       SONGS USED: SONGS/CLIPS USED: "The Office" Dwight Schrute's a Jack Bauer fan clip "No Time" by The Heavy "Back Biter" by Pfeifer Broz. Music (used in the Season 2 Trailer) "Day 7: The Convoy" by Sean Callery "The Longest Day" by Armin van Buuren & Sean Callery

GameDotFilm (from 3ReelCinema) & Ben Waterworth (The Oz Network Movie-TV Recaps) join for the rest of the week in this summary of the absolute best moments on the 24 TV show saga.   What was a great moment that made up for a bad subplot?   What kinetic editing, villainous actors & presidential speeches are often cited as the best by fans?   And which moments made us actually yell "Dammit!" at the screen?   All that and plenty of other time-ticking podcasting!         SONGS/CLIPS USED: The 100 Episodes Reel "Vengeance" by Zack Hemsey (from the 24: LAD trailer) "Day 4: Roadblocks." "Day 4: Tony's Return," "Day 5: Quick Thinking" & "Day 7: Deep Sky Part 1" by Sean Callery "Jack Bauer" parody song by The Great Luke Ski "24 Theme (LifeSucks Mix)" by Benny Benassi & Sean Callery

Join us for the Jack Bauer themed week where we utilized the best social, political, exciting & downright memorable moments of FOX's edgy mystery adventure:   To start it off, I list the (appropriately named) 24 best episode of the show. Whether or not you want to binge this again or just want a "Best Of" sample, you've come to the right place!   SONGS USED: "Day 1: Palmer's Theme," "Day 7: Matter Of Trust" and "Day 9: Finale" by Sean Callery

I'm joined by podcaster & author Levi Dylan Burzlaff-Luett to discuss the unapolegetic B-movie action horror scifi comedy mishmash that is the TREMORS franchise.   Talking Points Include: *We also note the different ways how big-budget studios market mainstream B-movies *Why fans unnecessarily politicize this franchise? *Why Universal didn't involve the creators in future installments *And the Pasadena Convention of 2025 where saga fans gathered!       Check Out The Tremors Saga on social media: t.co/P6ymFBSKUQ    

Cam straps in for tactical action, Jade Seaberry (Diverse Toons Podcast) leave a badass voicemail & two CBS epics get all the love in the world.   How visceral did SEAL Team truly get?   What fun twist on the cop genre did SWAT offer?   How edgier did the former get on Paramount + streaming?   What is that SWAT spin-off looking like (and guess what other edgy shows it shared a universe with)?   Suit up, cowboy up & get ready to binge with us as the cliche crimefighting becomes cool again!     SONGS USED: "Vadavora," "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Snake Lady," "Interloper" and "Harmful or Fatal" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

SyFy Channel's crowning achievement in goofy movie knock-offs gets a brief summary: BOA VS. PYTHON!   Aside from some interesting star power, no nonsense pacing & making its low-budget work for its already sarcastic nature, where does this crossover franchise even rank among other B-movie franchises?   Inbetween the sequels summary, you'll also get to hear some other quips and clips from the 2004 TV ratings smash hit!  

We love doing a special where we talk about the biggest villains in a movie/TV franchise and STARGATE SG-1 was next on the docket:   How often does Ba'al (and his many clones) often die-onscreen?   Was Apophis or Maybourne the bigger villain every viewer loved to despise?   Were the Wraith truly scary?   And which villain had some deliberately amusing lines that made us look forward to the heroes facing off with them (in space no less)?   Open up the Iris for sheer geekdom!       Guests Include: Samantha Schwartz and Rose Mishaan (Probing the Wormhole Podcast), Tim Smith, Gil Palmer, Matthew Litwin & Todd Simpson (Galaxy Quest Superfan Group)

An overview on the infamous BIRDEMIC movies commences for another spectacles themed week:   Why does this "filmmaker" actually consider himself competent and other infamous guys like Tommy Wiseau to be amateurs?   Where does schlock like this rank when it's only enjoyable for the wrong reasons?   And how many other comedians have amusing stories about seeing this dumpster fire of a film series?     SONGS USED: "THIS IS BIRDEMIC (Birdemic Theme Song)" by Chamber of Pudd   "Hanging Out With My Family" by Damien Carter

We end the week with an amusing blooper where Paul Derby and my usual cohorts all kept talking and, alas, we gave a brief summary of everything you possibly need to know about one of cinema's late greats: Peter Bogdonavich.   In under 20 minutes, we also discuss his Orson Welles friendship and movie collaborations)   We also discuss some other funny discoveries & happenings before getting onto the subject.