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Allen and RD dive into **The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent**, the movie where Nicolas Cage plays the most ridiculous version of himself possible. A struggling Nic Cage accepts $1 million to attend billionaire superfan Javi’s birthday party, and what starts as an awkward celebrity appearance somehow turns into a CIA operation. We’re talking **Cage and Pedro Pascal’s incredible bromance**, the...

The secret word is… **NOSTALGIA!** Everybody scream! 😂📺 Allen and Rapid Dave head back to Saturday morning for another episode of our **Saturday Morning Cartoons** series, and this time we’re revisiting **Pee-wee’s Playhouse**. We’re talking Pee-wee Herman, Chairry, Jambi, Cowboy Curtis, the secret word, the absolutely insane Playhouse, and all the weird characters and moments that made this sho...

Allen and RD punch the clock and head back to 1980 for **9 to 5**, the workplace comedy starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Dabney Coleman. We’re talking about the chemistry between the three leads, Franklin Hart being one of the most hateable bosses ever put on screen, the ridiculous revenge fantasies, Dolly Parton stealing scenes in her first feature film, and a theme song that’s...

Allen and RD dive into Mouseboat Massacre, another low-budget horror movie taking a childhood icon and turning it into a killer. 🐭🔪 We’re talking ridiculous kills, questionable decisions, low-budget insanity, and whether there’s actually a good horror movie hiding underneath the gimmick. Is Mouseboat Massacre some dumb, bloody fun — or have these childhood-character horror movies officially gone...

Nicolas Cage. Sean Connery. Alcatraz. Explosions. 💥 What more could you want from a ’90s action movie? Allen and Rapid Dave revisit The Rock, Michael Bay’s 1996 action classic that sends Cage and Connery into Alcatraz to stop General Hummel and his rogue Marines from launching chemical weapons at San Francisco. We’re talking about the insane action, the San Francisco car chase, Ed Harris as Gener...

Grab a bowl of cereal because we’re heading back to Saturday morning! 🥣📺 Allen and Rapid Dave revisit Garfield and Friends, the classic cartoon featuring everyone’s favorite lasagna-loving, Monday-hating cat. We’re talking Garfield, Odie, Jon, Lorenzo Music’s iconic voice, the different theme songs, the surprisingly clever humor, and of course, the other half of the show — U.S. Acres. More than...

A magical dirt bike, Peter Billingsley, and a fight to save a local hot dog stand — welcome to the ’80s! 🏍️🌭 Allen and Rapid Dave revisit The Dirt Bike Kid, one of those wonderfully bizarre kids movies that could only have come from the 1980s. We’re talking about Jack and his magical dirt bike, the ridiculous premise, peak ’80s movie logic, and whether this forgotten childhood favorite still hold...

We’re heading back to Silent Hill. 🌫️ Allen and Rapid Dave review Return to Silent Hill, the latest trip into one of gaming’s most disturbing worlds. We’re talking James and Mary, the movie’s connection to Silent Hill 2, the creatures, Pyramid Head, the atmosphere, and whether the filmmakers actually captured what makes the games so creepy. There’s plenty here for Silent Hill fans to recognize — b...

There’s something in the fog… 🌫️👻 Allen and RD revisit John Carpenter’s The Fog, the 1980 supernatural horror classic where a mysterious fog rolls into Antonio Bay — bringing some seriously pissed-off ghosts with it. We’re talking creepy undead sailors, Adrienne Barbeau broadcasting from the lighthouse, Jamie Lee Curtis, Carpenter’s incredible score, the surprising lack of blood, and whether the...

Put the bunny back in the box! 🐰✈️ Allen and Rapid Dave are revisiting Con Air, one of the most gloriously over-the-top action movies of the ’90s. We’re talking Nicolas Cage as Cameron Poe, John Malkovich going all-in as Cyrus “The Virus,” Steve Buscemi’s unforgettable Garland Greene, an absolutely stacked cast, huge explosions, ridiculous one-liners, and of course — that legendary mullet. Does C...

It’s time for another Saturday Morning Cartoons! 📺🦕 Allen and Rapid Dave head back to Bedrock to revisit The Flintstones — Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, Dino, Pebbles, Bamm-Bamm and a whole lot of Yabba Dabba Doo! We talk about the show’s surprisingly adult sitcom roots, how it changed during its original run, memorable characters, classic moments, and whether The Flintstones still holds up more t...

Allen and Rapid Dave head back to 1986 for RAD! 🚲 We’re talking Cru Jones, Helltrack, BMX racing, the Mongoose team, that unforgettable bike-dance scene, and everything that makes this movie pure ’80s nostalgia. Does RAD still hold up nearly 40 years later, or is this one best left in the ’80s? 🎬 Spoilers ahead! #RAD #80sMovies #BMX #MovieReview #PartTimeNerd

**Trucks Review – The Other Maximum Overdrive?!** Allen and Rapid Dave are checking out **Trucks**, the 1997 adaptation of Stephen King’s short story about vehicles suddenly coming alive and turning against humanity. Sound familiar? That’s because it’s based on the **same Stephen King story as Maximum Overdrive**—only this time there’s no AC/DC, no Emilio Estevez, and considerably less insanity. W...

**John Wick: Chapter 4 Review – One Last Fight?** John Wick is back, and somehow the body count, action, and absolute insanity get even bigger. Allen and Rapid Dave review **John Wick: Chapter 4**, as Keanu Reeves returns for another war against the High Table. We’re talking about the massive action sequences, Donnie Yen as Caine, that insane Paris finale, and whether nearly three hours of John Wi...

Bob Odenkirk is back kicking ass — and this time he’s the temporary sheriff of a town where absolutely nothing is normal. 💥 Allen and Rapid Dave review Normal, the 2026 action-comedy starring Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. We’re talking about the bizarre town of Normal, the botched bank robbery that sends everything off the rails, the brutal action, dark comedy, ridiculous twists, a...

**Gargoyles Revisited – How Was This a Kids’ Cartoon?! | Saturday Morning Cartoons** Allen and Rapid Dave are heading back to the ’90s to revisit one of Disney’s darkest animated series — **Gargoyles**! Goliath and his clan awaken in modern-day New York City after spending 1,000 years frozen in stone, and what follows is definitely not your typical kids’ cartoon. We’re talking dark storylines, myt...

**Back to School Review – Rodney Dangerfield Still Gets No Respect!** Allen and Rapid Dave are heading back to college with the 1986 comedy classic **Back to School**! Rodney Dangerfield stars as Thornton Melon, a successful businessman who enrolls in college with his son—and quickly turns the entire campus upside down. We’re talking about Dangerfield’s nonstop one-liners, Robert Downey Jr., Sam K...

**Willy’s Wonderland Review – Nicolas Cage vs. Killer Animatronics!** Nicolas Cage. Killer animatronics. Energy drinks. And absolutely ZERO dialogue from Cage. What more do you need? Allen and Rapid Dave review **Willy’s Wonderland**, the completely ridiculous horror-comedy that traps Nicolas Cage inside an abandoned family fun center with a group of possessed animatronics. We’re talking about the...

This week on the Part Time Nerd podcast, we're reviewing John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film that took the franchise's action to an entirely new level. From the unforgettable knife fight and horseback chase to the incredible motorcycle sequence and the brutal showdown at the Continental, we discuss why Parabellum features some of the most impressive action ever put on film. We also dive in...

**The Jetsons Revisited: Did They Predict the Future? | Saturday Morning Cartoons** Allen and Rapid Dave are heading back to the future on **Saturday Morning Cartoons** with *The Jetsons*! 🚀 More than 60 years after the show debuted, we're revisiting this Hanna-Barbera classic to see how it holds up today. Flying cars, robot maids, video calls, smart-home technology—how much did *The Jetsons* act...

Allen and Rapid Dave dive into Mortal Kombat II, discussing the biggest fights, unforgettable fatalities, Johnny Cage's debut, the tournament, standout performances, what worked, what didn't, and whether this is finally the Mortal Kombat movie fans have been waiting for. If you've seen the movie, join us for a full discussion and let us know if you agree with our take. Was Mortal Kombat II everyth...

Allen and Rapid Dave sit down to break down Obsession (2026) from beginning to end. They discuss the film's biggest twists, the ending, standout performances, what worked, what didn't, and whether the movie truly lived up to the hype. If you've already seen the movie, join us for a full spoiler discussion and let us know if you agree with our take. Follow PT Nerd for more movie reviews, spoiler di...

This week on the Part Time Nerd podcast, we're diving into John Wick: Chapter 2, the sequel that expanded the world of assassins and raised the bar for action movies. We discuss Keanu Reeves' incredible performance, the breathtaking action sequences, the trip to Rome, the unforgettable Hall of Mirrors finale, and how the High Table transformed the John Wick universe. Did Chapter 2 improve on the o...

🚀 Welcome to the very first episode of Saturday Morning Cartoons, a brand-new Part Time Nerd series where we revisit the cartoons and animated shows we grew up with to see if they still deserve a spot on our watch list. We're kicking things off with Futurama! Join us as we discuss what made the series so special, our favorite characters, the comedy, the emotional moments, and why Futurama has rem...

Is Meatballs Bill Murray's most underrated comedy? This week on the Part Time Nerd podcast, we're revisiting the 1979 summer camp classic that helped launch Bill Murray's movie career. We discuss his unforgettable performance, the film's unique style of comedy, its lasting legacy, and whether it still holds up more than four decades later. Is Meatballs a forgotten comedy classic, or has it been ov...