The Rewinders Podcast

The episode that brings you to the 3/4 point of the Christopher Reeve's Superman series. We have had highs, and lows... and now... we have computer women with zap vision. join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they scrape the bottom of the butter bucket that is the film Superman 3.

With a delay in our normal episodes, and being full of opinions and thoughts on freshly watching the show Andor in 2025 - here we are. This is not the most articulate review of the show, but more of a flow of consciousness. If you want a more through review - there are many of them out there.

When you turn the world around with a good super hero movie, what do you do? Make a worse super hero movie with the same great actors! Join Joe, Ken, Andrew, and Dan as they recap what the heck is happening in the follow-up to our introduction to Christopher Reeve and the 80's Superman! (the best Superman)

Join us... stay a while... It is the start of the Christopher Reeve Superman Marathon! Damsels will be saved, or dropped for extreme heights! Missiles will set off major earthquakes, or not! and the smartest man on the planet will have the dumbest henchman! Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan relive the youthful days of the best Superman to grace the silver screen. Then, to determine if the films still hold up.

Enjoy a riff of this year's holiday movies from Netflix with The Rewinders Podcast. Line up the sound of the Netflix logo and enjoy the movie with commentary from Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan. They watch it once, riff it once, and probably never watch it again.

Mix one scarf gift - one chiseled "snow man" - and a keyboard playing sheriff to get the first holiday film for riffing this year. Hot Frosty leaves you with questions, and possibilities. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they watch it once, riff it once, and never watch it again. Also, line up the sound of the Netflix logo to enjoy all the riffing while you watch!

Why is your movie called The Shining - it should be called The Cabin Fevering... or Write'n Go Crazy. But, as a guy from Wisconsin - yeah... it can happen. Heck, look up the film Wisconsin Death Trip. HISTORY. what was I saying? Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they talk about the memed film by Stanley Kubrick. And determine with them, if it still stands up. *** Side note, Joe's mic was baffled by a webcam, and the recording software switched from the good mic to the not-so-good mic. Sorry.

MOW YOUR DAMN LAWN! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE WITH THAT JUNGLE OUT THERE!? I'M CALLING THE CITY! Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss the seminal VR film of the 90s - The Lawnmower Man. Then, find out if they decide if the film holds up. I did call by the way. The city will come for you and your lawn that is bringing down the values of your neighbors' homes. Just so you know.

Two friends like to play, but one of 'em has a dad who enjoys murdering the other for sport. That makes things difficult for the friends. And bears. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they reflect upon the Disney 1981 classic The Fox and the Hound and how it fits into the Summer of Sadness. Plus, they discuss if it still holds up!

When did you as a child first get introduced to death? Was it when Memaw went to sleep and never woke up? Or was it when you good intentioned parents took you to see dinosaurs give birth and then be slaughtered? For a good handful, it seems like watching dinosaurs die in human-like ways was thought to be a good idea. Heck, by this time I think I had seen anthropomorphized mice, rats, dogs, aliens, etc all die in human ways... but for some children, they hit this one first, or close to it. Plus, Don Bluth did his Bluthiest to make it memorable. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they share their childhood memories of Land Before Time. Then, determine if it still holds up! (with "minimal" detractions)

Get a punch to the gut with the first entry in the "Summer of Sadness" series by joining Joe, Ken, Andrew, and Dan as they talk Grave of the Fireflies. An animated depiction of experiences the citizens of Japan experienced near the end of World War 2. The guys talk about their history with the film - the experience of the story - would they recommend the film - and does it still hold up.

A Man gets very angry at the world when his bicycle is stolen. He goes out into the night for answers and gets them from a psychic which sends him on a cross-country adventure to retrieve his unique bike. Along the way he makes friends and enemies, but everyone comes together in the end to celebrate... uhhh... life? Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss the ups and downs of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure and determine if it still holds up.

Welcome to the post apocalyptic future - where there is no war, just slow robot fights. Giant robots. Giant robots where their best weapon appears to be their fist. Come for the stop motion, stay for the misogyny. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they fist bump their way through this 1989 scifi movie that might have inspired later films with bigger budgets and more tech.

Take a break and visit the cozy ... "Mediterranean" town in a suspiciously European city that KiKi has hobo'ed her way into. Join this spunky 13 year old girl going out into the world to discovery her way as a witch. Watch her lose confidence as she has no one to be her witch mentor or instructor as she must develop her skills. Then, get her groove back when DEATH IS ON THE LINE... AS A 13 YEAR OLD. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss if this film holds up.

A man goes through his mid-life crisis by becoming fully engaged with his television and the sports broadcast on it. He doesn't pay attention to his kids or his wife. Even after getting a "free" demo of an ultimate TV setup with a cable package TO DIE FOR, literally. Then, he and his wife get sucked into the broadcast to survive for 24 hours to redeem their souls. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they determine if Stay Tuned still holds up.

Big man fight many fairly big men in the desert. Magic, but not really. Religion, but not really.  Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they re-live and account the Riddle of Steel in Conan the Barbarian. Then, determine if it still holds up.

Mix all the pieces of the Hallmark formula, and spice it up with death, divorce, giving up babies for adoption, and breaking up engagements. Plus, a dog which disappears and reappears constantly in the film. Watch it once, Riff it once, and never watch it again with me!

It is December - and that means it is time for A Very Netflix Christmas! We "Watch it Once, Riff it Once" - Catering Christmas Grab a beverage of your choice and celebrate the holiday season by exposing yourself to the grindhouse of yearly holiday films. But you wont be alone! Time the start of the stream with the countdown in this episode and have us join you commenting and riffing along the way. Summary of the film. Lady starts a catering business in a small village with an overly saturated market of caterers. In order to survive she needs to nail the biggest catering gig of the year - some foundation's holiday fundraiser (I'm not going to look up the name of the foundation). Along the way she meets a charming man who takes pictures solely of charismas ornaments. They fall in love, but does she make it in a field of who knows how many caterers between her villages and the village two towns over? You'll have to watch to find out!

What do you do with your son who is "headed for the electric chair"?  Take 'em fishing. Along the way force the lil guy to do all the things you did when you were a lil guy. Never mind that your lil guy is only concerned with getting a girl to like him at the cost of your summer - of his pride - and principles... but I guess she is good looking, so you know... worth it (specially when they are what, 13?) Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they parse a film that 3/4ths of them enjoyed as kids. A Goofy Movie. then, see if they decide if it holds up. Or if Powerline does...

When life gives you a street sweeper, make a regatta. If you fear the water or boats, spend the summer on an island. These wise words and senarios will launch you on your rabid dolphin adventure from generic high school to Nantucket. Including motorcycle punks, jocks, old rich white dudes, and crazy kids. So, rip your beach clothes off (that cover your swimsuit) like you are never going to put them back on and sail into this week's episode covering One Crazy Summer! Joe, Ken, Andrew, and Dan chat about their childhood memories with this movie and discuss if it still holds up. make sure you are the 10th caller - because this episode might be a winner!

Old New York is being torn down for PROGRESS - at the hands of an evil land developer.  Its up to two small, horny, aliens or robots (we aren't quite sure) to mend situations of the inhabitance of the last building left (in this particular area of New York) Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss this week's offering of Batteries Not Included, and determine if it still holds up!

Check out a story about spunky pup and a jerk cat as they have an adventure due to incomepence on the cat's side. All narrated by Dudley Moore. Cows will converse, chickens will hatch plans, bears will attack, and birds will scream and peck. Yet, these two will carry on - even if time doesn't matter in the end. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss this 1986 children's film - and determine if it still holds up.

Before the summer closes this year - take your own vacation with a family primed for disaster. The first "Vacation" film of many that started it all. Join Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss this 1983 comedy - and determine if it still holds up.

Rambo was not always in the jungle mowing down the enemy of the moment. No, he was also at home in the states... trying not to mow down small town police officers. This American hero just wanted breakfast, but they drew... FIRST BLOOD. join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss the opening film of the Rambo series - and determine if it still holds up.

Don't care for babies? Like to punish them by making them dress like Waldo? Wish they could get whisked away in the night and turned into goblins, and for songs to be sung about it?! Well, you are in luck with Labyrinth! A Jim Henson directed movie blending puppets with people. Aaaaand, David Bowie... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnddddddd ... the bulge. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss the 1986 film Labyrinth and determine if it still holds up!

Don't care for babies? Like to punish them by making them dress like Waldo? Wish they could get whisked away in the night and turned into goblins, and for songs to be sung about it?! Well, you are in luck with Labyrinth! A Jim Henson directed movie blending puppets with people. Aaaaand, David Bowie... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnddddddd ... the bulge. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss the 1986 film Labyrinth and determine if it still holds up!

Grab your 9 iron and get ready to take a chunk of dirt from the fairway as this film takes on the Country Club life and the richies who live it. Or does it barely float in the pool like a soggy candy bar? Join Joe, Ken, and Dan as they relive the old memories of the 1980 comedy Caddyshack and determine if it still holds up. FOUR! or maybe... TWO!

Holy Moly, by pure force of will the multi-part episode review of Jurassic Park comes to an end with an extra long episode! Come, listen, and finish the journey with us as we complete the deep dive - scene by scene break down of this 1993 classic. Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan finish what they have started and determine if this film still holds up.

Breathe... Breathe... How much Jurassic Park can there be to talk about you may be asking. HOW DARE YOU unnamed and not real person asking this?! This time Joe, Ken, Andy and Dan bring you through to the "Ice Cream Scene" - the first one... without kids. Things are coming to a head here, join the crew and help decide for yourself if the film still holds up!

This is the episode that goes on and on my friend... its the episode that... never... ends??? Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they continue their quest to drill down into the Dino DNA of this 90's classic.   is this the end... you'll have to listen to find out!

The insanity of the long haul sets in on the hosts of The Rewinders Podcast as they hit part 3 of the deep dive into Jurassic Park.   Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they cut the fine line between sanity and insanity while discussing the 1993 film Jurassic Park piece-by-piece - and determine if it still holds up.

Part 1 covered maybe 20 minutes of the film. Part 2... potentially covers less with all the deep diving going on. Be prepared for deep thoughts, fan theories, and insider knowledge of the filming process gained from numerous behind-the-scenes specials covering the movie Jurassic Park! Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they gush over the 1993 film Jurassic Park and determine if it still holds up.

Part 1 of a MANY episode series that will cover a fan favorite film, Jurassic Park. A film about huggly snuggly jurassicy beasts that help a man learn to love kids... again... for the first time. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they dissect each scene of the 1993 film Jurassic Park and determine if it still holds up.

The dramatic conclusion to the question - Did Tim Burton go Full Burton with Batman Returns. Listen, and find out! Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they rewind the 1992 film and determine if it still holds up.

They were quoted, Once the bat returns, everything shall be the same. then, they were quoted, When the bat returns, nothing shall be the same. and when the bat finally did return... yeah, some stuff was the same and some stuff wasn't. but, did Tim Burton go full Burton? Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they rewind the 1992 movie Batman Returns to determine if it still holds up.

Last time... the Rewinders Podcast started its discussion of the 1989 Batman. This time, they finish it!   This episode covers the guy's low points of the film - and if it still holds up.   Return for the second half of BATMAN with Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan!

The year Nineteen-Eighty-Nine, otherwise known as the "Year of the Bat" resulted in many things mankind was not ready for... one of those things was switch from 80's when signing documents, to 1990's - that was a tough one... BUT, other than that, there was the BATMAN sensation. Which carved its way into all human existence, even Prince (who was actually named Prince at that time).  This podcast, we look back upon those days of yore - and see from whence humanity sprung forth, to remake a franchise over and over again, with more and more actors, and probably never getting it quite right. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they open the jar of Batonaise - in part 1 - of Batman. The Tim Burton one. The first Tim Burton one. With the Joker.

You will never have as good as friends - as when you were 12. So, take a good look at your life and determine how far you have fallen in friendship. Then, start playing this episode of The Rewinders Podcast. They act like they are 12, so it can be a salve for a broken life with terrible adult friendships. This week the guys talk about the movie Stand By Me - Steven King adaptations - and other tangents. Four boys walk to a dead body, and along the way they talk out their problems, except Vern... that jerk has no problems. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they worm their way through the 1986 film, Stand By Me - and determine if it still holds up.

Be all you can be... ships o'hoy... semper fi... aim high...  Some guys join the military because they don't know what else to do with their dead end lives - and goldbrick their way to success by not following the rules - and stealing top secret military equipment. Join Joe, Ken, and Dan as they discuss the film Stripes - and see if it still holds up.

Not sure if you want to listen to the riffs? Peruse the comments, jokes, and riffs from each of the four movies: A Boy Called Christmas Single All the Way Princess Switch 3 A Castle for Christmas They aren't all the jokes, but a good summery of them - and maybe it may make you interested to sync up an episode of A Very Netflix Christmas and join in the fun!

Mix a couple of well known actors into the Netflix Holiday Universe, and you get... an okay movie, but with ACCENTS... SCOTTISH ACCENTS. Sync the episode with the Netflix logo and join in the commentary shenanigans with Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they watch it one, riff it once, and never watch it again.

What is there not enough of in Christmas movies? Heists! The Princess Switch series forgoes adding a fourth Vanessa Hudgens for "high stakes", Vatican Tree topper, Switch-Swap of identical characters  -  and some "this character isn't all bad" Yet, the movie has very little Christmas, mainly just backdrop. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they watch it once, riff it once, and never watch it again! Sync up the podcast audio with the Netflix logo and join in on the riffing!

For the second week of Decembermas, join The Rewinders Podcast in a celebration of crappy holiday movies! Sync our audio to the movie, Single All the Way! Join in the riffing, commenting, and randomness with Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan. Don't let 2021 end without some holiday movie antics!

between user error and first time riffing, 3 of the 4 hosts of The Rewinders Podcast riff and live comment on the Netflix Christmas film, A Boy Called Christmas. Joe, Ken, and Dan all joke and comment through the 2021 Netflix film. Join them by syncing up the Netflix logo and sound with this episode and feel like they are there watching with you... well, sort of... Joe messed up his audio a lot. but as the saying goes "Watch it once, Riff it once." there was no turning back once it started. specially when there is a talking mouse, truth pixie, Maggie Smith, and a reindeer with a butt wound.

Don't leave your children in the care of your divorced neighbor, desperately looking for a new man, and doesn't know what dancing is - call your brother-in-law and have him watch the kids. Imagine what could happen if you left them... home... alone? that would be crazy.   Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss the film Uncle Buck - marvel over the car called "The Beast" - and deliberate the law involving tossing a teenager in the trunk of your car after multiple threats upon their life.

If there's something weird in your podcast show, who you gunna call? THE REWINDERS! If there's an invisible voice (?), speaking in your ear, what are you listening to? Hopefullly THE REWINDERS! (mouth trumpet bridge of song) Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss the 1984 movie, Ghostbusters - evaluate the 2016 reboot - and ponder the upcoming 2021 reboot. Then, determine if the 1984 film still holds up.

One, Two, The Rewinders are talking for you Three, Four, Leaving a podcast at your door Five, Six, we'll share our Twix Seven, Eight, forgot to lock the back gate Nine, Ten, gotta make sure the dogs didn't slip out again... Join Joe, Ken, Andy and Dan as they rewind the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street - and determine if it still holds up.

They bark when they want to bark, crunch what they want to crunch dab how they want to dab, fart how they want to fart eat who they want to eat, tickle and pinch the sack The Addams family join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss the 1991 The Addams Family movie - and determine if it still holds up.

A super small town of Perfection is surrounded by mountains and cliffs, with only one road in or out, is being harassed by sand worms - hungry sand worms - hungry for people. You know how it is. Val and Earl want out, but can't leave everyone to die. All the people come together to survive. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they discuss the film and decide if it stands up.  

Come away with the Rewinders, to a desert planet - that is extremely important to the universe and is being exploited. Watch factions war over it and the resource "spice". See a ton of stuff not fully fleshed out and be left confused, but unable to take the time to figure it out because now something else is happening - and once again, if you look away - you'll miss something and be even more confused. Oh, and giant sand worms. Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they comb the shifting sands of Dune and determine if it still holds up.

Is it a kids movie, or is it a comic movie? How much robot murder can a show have before its too much robot murder for children? Does cussing change your opinion? Join Joe, Ken, Andy, and Dan as they determine your prudish level as they discuss The Transformers animated movie from 1986! And determine if it holds up.