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A bunch of cinephiles and retro TV connoisseurs group together to talk about ridiculous Action/Crime/Horror genre tropes, deadly protagonists, outrageous body counts, political conspiracies, over-the-top gimmick-driven premises and the merit of various franchises. Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Twitter: https://x.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/
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As we live our lives, we remain in the social bubble we created. We find ourselves surrounded by the people and the realities we already live and know. This podcast aims to open your mind and heart to others' lives, into a world of more diverse life stories that exist and remain too often untold. By hearing other perspectives, listening to other stories and experiencing the world through someone else's reality, we can not only gain more perspective for ourselves, but become more empathetic a ...
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We revisit the blockbuster movie saga that is Speed. You've already heard endless trivia, praise for the original, disdain for the sequel & more so what's left? Like every franchise before, it's just time to sum up our favorite moments: what makes these stunts, characters, concept & scenarios so much fun to watch? "D" is for Detail and we shall do …
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I invite Ash Weathersby on to discuss the most spectacular moments on TNT's THE LAST SHIP and how it's become a bigger bingeable show on streaming post-pandemic. We also get to talk trivia as well as Ash's personal interaction with the cast & crew so if this doesn't sell you on the show's large-scale production, nothing will! Follow The Last Ship D…
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The week finishes out with a brief revisit of 2014's infamous OUIJA and it's shockingly good yet stand-alone sequel ORIGIN OF EVIL. Why don't they let Mike Flanagan helm every film from the start instead of asking him to fix sequels to otherwise unimpressive films? Are the one-word titles getting to be too much nowadays? And where is the fun in see…
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James, Tom, Gil & Jon all help Cam revisit the macabre yet criminally forgotten HBO hit anthology show TALES FROM THE CRYPT in all its gory glory. Who are some of the other criminally forgotten names who helped make this series the smash hit? Will the rights ever get figured out or will they always be lost in limbo? Without this, do you get other d…
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Roger Corman has left us but his legacy of cheesy Creature Features has not! Join me that night as I discuss the DINOCROC VS. SUPERGATOR movies. How low can you go with low-brow SyFy Channel entertainment? How many famous B-movie actors can you spot in these whacky movies? Join in for nothing but the biggest, badly made monsters of all time! SONGS …
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Title: The Happiness of the Katakuris (カタクリ家の幸福, Katakuri-ke no Kōfuku) Director: Takashi Miike Producers: Hirotsugu Yoshida, Tetsuo Sasho Writers: Kikumi Yamagishi (screenplay), Ai Kennedy Stars: Kenji Sawada, Keiko Matsuzaka, Shinji Takeda, Naomi Nishida, Kiyoshiro Imawano, Tetsurō Tamba Release date: February 16, 2002 (JP) PROMO: Retro Anime Pod…
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We have for you all to witness, a MEGA summary of why the INDIANA JONES saga has been able to successfully merge multiple genres, ancient evils of the world & quotable characters into one HUGE package. Even if it never was your fancy, we at least have some amusing commentary on franchises of the past and present & what adventure actually is for an …
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We begin the themed Freak Out Week by displaying plenty of grim adventures to review. First on the docket, we got the MARVEL ZOMBIES comic book specials summed up. Why did Ash Williams (from EVIL DEAD) not have anything useful to contribute here? Which issue stood out in what was otherwise murky and filled with missed opportunities? And which belov…
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It's time to close out the week with JJ & Tom summing up the works of Andy Sidaris in this minisode. How was this Michael Bay ON A BUDGET in the '80s? What do you get when you put together James Bond cheese, bimbos, Miami Vice cops, Martial Artists & more from a sports TV director? Why does such trash appeal to even the most bad movie-resistant cro…
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We provide you with the ultimate Howard Stern retrospect any fan of radio and comedy could ask for! We also detail how "yucksters" should be the new DJ terminology, share personal radio stories, talk about how Stern's honesty transcends the shock jock vibe and all the other shows that got it wrong post-internet age. MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://l…
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JJ & Tom drop by once again to discuss why drive-in, Skinemax era and new European knock-offs of one B-movie formula keep occuring in all parts of the world. Sometimes, these films have Kung Fu, other times they got spies, zombies & are set in outer space but they ALWAYS have Emmanuelle in them! Aside from this NSFW topic, be entertained by us disc…
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There's nothing but shocking subject matter this week as we go deepering into the retro pop culture rabbit hole! The topic to start off the week concerns all the outrageous, uncensored and bizarre gimmicks on live game shows from the past to present. We also discuss & include the brilliant George Carlin "Divorce Game" stand-up skit to further illus…
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Social media influencer, podcast host & vlogger Zsari dJavanneh drops by for this week's interview. She discusses entrepreneur experience, creating her own dancing instructing class, finding her own confidence, retooling her own skills & working with indie music artists! Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsari-d%E2%80%99javanneh-delan…
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Jon rejoins the music creators tribute to highlight why Michael Giancchino always has something captivating cooking in his creative corner. When did he decide to embark on directing movies as well? How does he bring it every time no matter it being a videogame, cartoon or feature film? You'll have more respect for the legend after you listen that n…
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I do a spotlight on sound mixer-turned-music composer Sean Callery. How many catchy tunes are on the 24 TV show soundtrack? Is his videogame cover of the James Bond theme still one of the best takes on the iconic tune? Why did Jessica Jones & La Femme Nikita get a soundtrack release yet Designated Survivor, Homeland, Bones & Halo still don't have a…
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The Vern (Cinema Recall Podcast) joins me to highlight the career of the late great composer Shirley Walker. How many forget that the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers Award was created in her honor? Being a protege of the likes of Hans Zimmer & Danny Elfman, which score of her's shines the brightest? Besides being one of the few …
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As part of our "theme," we start off by summarizing the illustrious career of film composer Alan Silvestri (including playing a pitch-perfect interview of his by BMI Music). Which of his movie themes is more catchy: Predator or Back to the Future? Outside of Robert Zemeckis, which comedy/western/scifi filmmakers has he collaborated with a ton? All …
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We get to interview the crew of the KEOM 88.5 FM Oldies Station. Station Manager Shondra Tharp & Music Manager Tyler Sloan sum up how the history lesson segments, broadcasting training, dedicated students & pitch meetings all came about! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewSho…
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I'm joined by Trevor Smigelski (from Theater of War Podcast) to detail the WW2 mini-series trilogy by Tom Hanks & Spielberg's production studios. Why did BAND OF BROTHERS perfectly redefine the whole point of an epic mini-series? Why was THE PACIFIC a slow-burn viewing comfort? And how did MASTERS OF THE AIR break new terrain despite delays & going…
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My usual partners (Gil, Mike & Oreo) are rejoined by Blogger Shahi Sabzevari (The Arnold Fans) & Filmmaker Jack Bennett (Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary) to sum up their favorite moments of the TERMINATOR saga. What moments in the comics somewhat predicted future movie sequels? What are some great scenes that don't get talked about enou…
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In this brief episode, I sum up the outrageously trashy BAD BEN movie franchise. How can something be so-bad-it's-good (and now it's just plain bad)? Do any Found Footage movie fans even dig this? Does anyone actually think it's realistic (and how insecure does one have to be to think that)? Find out more in easily the most bizarre franchise we hav…
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Title: Deadpool & Wolverine [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Director: Shawn Levy Producers: Kevin Feige, Lauren Shuler Donner, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy Writers: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, Shawn Levy Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, Matthew Macfadyen Release d…
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Mike Ensing & James Bruno return to showcase their retro pop culture knowledge as always. This time though, we give a salute to the endless influence, outrageous skits & legacy of the revolutionarty late-night talk show host Johnny Carson! (We even play his iconic theme song to close us out!) MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Fa…
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I invite my colleague and drumming musician Cam Sather on the show to discuss discusses his various bands (inc. Worst Case Scenario), using places like Fiveer & Distrokid to publish music and his music influences (which include the likes of Pearce the Veil & Linkin Park). How do artists get any exposure when everyone wants to only use Spotify these…
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Filmmaker, Author & Super Geek Jack Bennett returns once more to summarize why all the villains in any incarnation of ROBOCOP always are the most scene-stealing, intriguing and ruthless each time they're on-screen! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠ht…
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Oreo & I sum up what changes we could make to improve EVERYTHING if we were President. Find out while being treated to some gut-busting laughs all in under an hour! SONGS USED: "The Fart Spangled Banner" - Adult Swim Promo MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Gr…
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Partner-in-crime Jon Mark rejoins to help highlight two addicting thriller shows: Hulu's SHUT EYE and HBO's BARRY. Why is it so hard to find a perfect show to binge despite lesser episodes? How do these amazing actors play such dangerous characters so well without harming themselves? Why do both of these shows actually have more in common with movi…
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Mike, Tom & James help Cam close out the third and final MONTY PYTHON tribute with an overview on the movies (as well as stand-alone outings the troupe members did), comedy groups clearly inspired by PYTHON & summing op our favorite yet less mentioned gags! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/…
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Title: The Bikeriders [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Director: Jeff Nichols Producers: Sarah Green, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Arnon Milchan Writers: Jeff Nichols (screenplay), Danny Lyon (original book) Stars: Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Norman Reedus Release date: June 21, 2024 (US) PROMO: Ninety For Chill: The Podcast wit…
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I'm joined tonight by podcaster partners-in-crime Oliver Rockside & Jasen Buch (from various Showhole network and more podcasts such as Cheerzzzz, 78 Episodes 30 Good Ones, Illuminati Social Club, In Your Earholes, The Masochists’ Movie Collective & The 27th Precinct). This year, we decided to once again keep it under an hour and present more of th…
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We sit down with lead genre writer Joseph Mallozzi, best known for the Stargate SG-1 and Dark Matter space opera epics. Joseph gets to talk about different writer's rooms, production meeting norms, writing for cartoon shows earlier in his career, different creative freedoms and embracing the fandoms. I also surprise him to now that his older show T…
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Fellow comrade Gil Palmer & returning guest (Kevin Dougherty from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die!) organize a fun lookback at the iconic moments, an updated franchise ranking and ultimate geek-out on why the EVIL DEAD franchise continues to find an audience each decade with its zany humor, outrageous horror & OTT action scenes. Why is the last part …
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we host Part 1 of our Dating & Friendships Roundtable Discussion. Our guests include: Reena Watts (Better Call Daddy Podcast) Oreo Brewer & Max Sycamore (Bitches with Beard Podcast) Find out what it takes to see what is a true friendship versus what is a toxic one; why dating is needlessly complex; and why we need to stop making up excuses and choo…
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James, Gil, Mike & I decided to take Mike's dare and see how many films can be agreed upon as being some kind of classic. How many of them are simply Good but not Top 250 Great? Which ones are simply a genre or cult classic? And which ones are just plain awful despite being an audience and critic's darling for their respective time? Follow our gues…
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Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club) returns once more and highlights what was once dubbed the most violent videogame of '93: ROBOCOP VS. THE TERMINATOR. We also heavily detail the original hit Frank Miller comic book and the infamous KILL HUMAN sequel by Dynamite Entertainment! SONGS USED: "Airtrack," "Broken Reality," "Clash Defiant," "Club Diver…
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Music Critic Michael Amland (Pedestrian at Best Podcast) gets to help Cam sort out why '00s had some of the most epic ancient dramas: HBO's ROME and ABC's EMPIRE. What would a third season of ROME had looked like prior to the cancellation via budget downsizing? Why did EMPIRE not take off despite some accomplished writers and future A-listers like …
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The infamous gangster film series TRUE TO THE GAME stars Columbus Short and Vivica A. Fox but does it gel? Where can you stream these hood movies? Do any of them look like legit movies or are they rather schlocky in appearance? Find out during the B-movie roundup that Wednesday! MUSIC USED: "What You Want" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License…
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In under half an hour, I bring you the lowdown on what makes both the eighties and current small-screen version of THE EQUALIZER gel for most audiences. Why do spies often make for the best kind of vigilantes? Find out that night! MUSIC USED: "Ossuary 5- Rest" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Li…
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I give a thumbs up to the iconic Stephen J. Cannell shows THE COMMISH and HUNTER. Have they dated well, cliches and all? Which one gets more of the badass car chases & arrests? Which one surprisingly has a taut storyline in those final seasons featuring another mega-TV star? And more deep dives surrounding the small screen! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠h…
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Oreo joins me back to illustrate the Animated Star Trek series crossing over in comic book form with Hasbro's Transformers cartoon! We also get to chat about other crossover events & annoying fandom of late that have prevented harmless stuff like this from becoming a reality for readers. SONGS USED: "Zero Hour" by Immediate Music (used in Star Trek…
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In this minisode, I get to highlight what the CRIMINAL MINDS tie-in novels by Max Allan Collins get right about the show and absolutely dead-wrong! What's your favorite book spin-off of a pre-established property? Comment below! SONGS USED: "Constance" and "Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3…
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Tom, Gil & Mike all get to quiz me on their favorite lines and future A-list TV actors from the infamous yet popular TV terror film KILLDOZER. We also discuss the book it was based on (and how it made better sense), the Marvel Comics: Worlds Unknown adaptation & the various TV shows that have spoofed it (including a hysterical interview Conan O'Bri…
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I get to review the IDW Publishing comic book spin-off of the hit cable TV show THE SHIELD. Should they had done a follow-up to this Spotlight story arc? Why does this do a rare job of literally illustrating the show for both fans and newcomers? All that and comments on other spin-off material that could have similarly successful media crossovers! …
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We discuss both movie/cartoon versions of the HELLBOY adaptations, how creator Mike Mignola approved of both versions and why this Constantine/Wishmaster styled creation makes us long for more naughty yet creatively violent comic book hero outings! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Jacked…
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Title: Home Movies [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Creators: Brendon Small, Loren Bouchard Director: Loren Bouchard Producers: Loren Bouchard, Melissa Bardin Galsky Stars: Brendon Small, H. Jon Benjamin, Paula Poundstone, Janine Ditullio, Melissa Bardin Galsky Original release: April 26, 1999 – October 7, 2001 PROMO: Cinema Recall (@cinema_recall) SPECIAL GUEST…
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Blogger Bill McCormick talks about how he wore so many hats prior to becoming an award-winning SciFi Fiction author. He has written for Chicago Rocker Magazine, been featured in segments on FOX Sports & works in other forms of entertainment including radio. Here, he gives more writing tips, shows how to follow one's gut instinct & how to test out o…
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My homie Oreo returns to the show to illustrate our favorite moments of one of HBO's most underrated drama/thriller programs: OZ. We also dive deep into how innovative the official rap soundtrack was, why the late '90s allowed all kinds of media to successfully become very addicting yet complex with their entertaining story arcs & what else is trul…
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Tonight, I provide a solo review on the rather remarkable JOHN Wick Prequel graphic novel written by Greg Pak for Dynamite Comics. It has a solid backstory for fans and non-fans while providing the usual dark humor, brutal action & gritty Neo-Noir backdrop but what does it really surprise readers with? Which new villain steals the show here? And ot…
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MMA Fighting Expert/YouTuber Mike Radich joins me to also discuss the beloved Cinemax premium channel's programming of low-brow content and why it was in the right place at the right time prior to the internet "exploding." We also discuss how heavyhanded recent homage movies have become, annoying changes in tv programming & why we should honor the …
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Documentary Filmmaker Robert Cohen returns to help me praise a darling of indie cinema who's got a diverse voice, directed many future beloved character actors & puts the "L" in "low-budget": John Sayles! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.…
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