Hans Shot First

#44 - Listen in this week as go over all time science-fiction themed and next level set design classic Blade Runner. We also discuss less exciting sci-fi fair from Star Trek to David Lynch, the sword fights and democracy of Star Wars, and how Orson Welles was a planet while recording his final movie role. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-5, Alex-6, Scott-7

#43 - In this episode we discuss Jurassic Park.  We talk about how the CGI in this movie forever changed Hollywood and movie making as we knew it.  We also discuss our favorite parts of the movie including Newman's awesome coding skills, Jules' awesome smoking skills, Mr. DNA, and Jeff Gol-gol-goldblum's awesome awe awesome acting skills.  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-7, Scott...

#42 - We finally review one of our favorite movies of all time, "The Raiders of the Lost Ark"  We start by discussing the climax of the movie where the Ark of Covenent is opened and the Nazis get melted.  Spoiler!  We then move on to discuss our other favorite moments from this Spielberg Lucas classic.  We talk about other scenes from our childhood that made us cover our eyes, pee our pants and mu...

#41 - This week we discuss the Broken Lizard catalog starting with the Crime and Punishment analog that came out of almost nowhere - Super Troopers. We also discuss the great and genre-bending Club Dread, the under-seen Puddle Cruiser, and one of the last memorable Michael Clarke Duncan rolls from The Slammin' Salmon. There is also a special guest appearance by Jeff. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF...

#40 - This week we talk about movies and television programming that makes their way inside other big and small screen offerings starting with the cult classic that failed to save a movie studio, UHF. We also talk about the Simpsons' adventures in and out of Japan, the infamous Labyrinthian codpiece of David Bowie, and that dream within a dream from the Princess Bride. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HS...

#39 - This week we talk about pre-turn of the century comedy staple Eddie Murphy with his multi-self-cast performance in a nod to the American epic and epic curl activators in  Coming to America. The guys also talk about what a good advertising campaign the Ghostbusters had, how Bruce Wayne didn't really go broke in the Dark Knight Rises, and how Shaft was one bad mother... Enjoy!   Category: Movi...

#38 - We are back to a full squad and then some in this episode about The Fifth Element.  We talk about the dancing diva scene and how awesome it is.  This leads us to famous musical moments in a movies where it is part of the action.  Jabba's Palace, Jack Rabbit Slims, Enchantment Under the Sea Dance, and much much more are discussed.  We also talk about our favorite Disney movies.  Enjoy!   Cate...

#37 - Scott's MIA and the remaining casters try and pick up the slack...this should be good...   Category: Other

#36 - We are definitely not too old for this sh*t!  This week we discuss our favorite movie from the Lethal Weapon saga, Lethal Weapon 2.  Condom commercials, exploding toilets, shoulder dislocations, and of course revoking diplomacy.  Mel Gibson and Danny Glover have some of the best on-screen chemistry in these movies and we love it.  Are there any better than these two?  Discussion leads us to...

#35 - In this special episode, Alex and Wade discuss the 80s comedy, "Twins".  The classic odd couple tale takes us through the adventures of Arnie and Devito as they get in hilarious mishaps.  Julius learns to drive, Vincent tries to become a better person, and Kuato wants the super engine and money, which proves that Kuato Lives!  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-5

#34 - Listen in as we talk about one of Hollywood's all time great badasses Clint Eastwood starting with Secret Service procedural In the Line of Fire. The guys also discuss other older men of the silver screen who are getting by on their old man strength, the best movies about Presidents that involve chimps, and Keanu Reeves was taller than Dennis Hopper as well as possessing more Speed. Enjoy!  ...

#33 - Woooooah Bundy!  In this episode we discuss some of our favorite moments from the 80's sitcom Married With Children.  Al acting as a peeping tom, jumping from a plane instead of kissing Marcy, he and jefferson installing a satellite dish, etc... Al, Peg, Kelly, Bud and Buck Bundy are all discussed.  As usual this leads us down the rabbit hole of Star wars, die hard, game of thrones, batman,...

#32 - Joining us is guest Jerrod as we talk about our favorite duels- some epic and some lopsided- beginning with unofficial Star Wars followup and all-time great Druish epic, Spaceballs. We also discuss how Peeps and Crackerjacks have a lot in common, how bored Clerks have some funny ideas about the Deathstar, and how bad things happen when you break the first rule of Fight Club. Enjoy!   Categor...

#31 - In this episode we talk about what happened in the second half of season 4 of Game of Thrones.  So SPOILERS galore on this episode.  You have been warned.  It is safe to say that is our current favorite show, so we have no problem discussing it at length.  We talk about our favoriate characters and moments of the season so far.  We discuss our favoirate: Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targarye...

#30 - Listen in as we discuss the cream of the crop of the best ranters the WWF had to offer toward the end of the last millenium starting with the outside-of-the-ring abilities of the paragon of manhood that was the Macho Man Randy Savage. The gang also converses on the best matches off all time that involved thumb tacks, the smoothness of Val Venis, on how we did indeed know what the Rock was co...

#29 - Join us as we discuss art that happens to appear in movies along with jerk school authority figures starting with a talk about the ultimate hooky fantasy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. We also go over memorable hapless fathers, whether or not Michelle Pfeiffer was able to reach out to those Dangerous Minds, and inappropriate sayings we learned from our parents in the spirit of Father's Day. Enjoy...

#28 - Now this is podcasting!  We finally did an episode about Star Wars.  Too bad it is one of the prequels.  In this episode we talk about the highly anticipated film, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.  We break down the entire film, talking about all the parts we hate and the few the few scenes that we tolerate.  We talk about the such "awesome" characters as: Wattoo, Anakin Skywalker, Qui Gon Jin...

#27 - In this bank episode, we talk about one of our favorite cartoons and toys growing up, the completely hetero He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Skeletor, Buzz-Off, Stinkor, and Ram Man are all included here unlike in any of the play sets. We also delve into some other favorite adolescent staples such as GI Joe, Transformers, Gobots, Voltron, TMNT, and more. Finally, we take a look back a...

#26 - In this ball kicking episode we discuss the ridiculous and some times hilarious movie, Hot Shots Part Deux.  We focus on the famous ball shot that literraly made a man cough up his own nuts.  From there, we discuss other class ball busting moments from the small and silver screen such, America's Funnies Home videos, Caddy Shack, The Simpsons and much much more.  Enjoy!  Oooh, my groin!   Cat...

#25 - To catch a Predator, you need to build traps.  However, these traps must be built while showing off your guns.  Enjoy this episode as we discuss one of our favorite movies, Predator.  We diverge into topics discussing other great random moments in movies where the heroes show off their muscles for no real reason.  Arnold schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, etc... all the 80s stars did this....

#24 - (SPOILERS) This is a special episode of Hans Shot First.  In this episode we talk about what has happened so far in season 4 of Game of Thrones.  So SPOILERS galore on this episode.  You have been warned.  It is safe to say that is our current favorite show, so we have no problem discussing it at length.  We talk about our favoriate characters and moments of the season so far.  We discuss ou...

#23 - Joined by guest Brian the guys discuss some of our most well remembered movies about misfits beginning with some on field analysis of one of the greatest Major League teams to ever come out of Cleveland. We also point out that Paul Newman looked like a natural when it came to slapshots, that sandlots were a great place to grow up, and that Japanese pitchers always tip their caps. Enjoy!   Ca...

#22 - In this episode we discuss the new revenge classic, Taken.  Someone kidnapped Ra's al Ghul's daughter and only Dark Man can save her.  We diverge into our favorite abduction/revenge movies and video games as well as awesome phone calls.  And don't worry, you don't need a particular set of skills to listen to this one.   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

#21 - This week we talk about the great moments that can come out of situational comedy once continuity is allowed to hold sway starting with a discussion of the escapades of the world's greatest spy, Archer. The guys also go over Fry's family tree from Futurama, how Darth Maul is a badass with an awesome theme song, and they decide who is Al Bundy's best friend. Enjoy!   Category: TV HSF Rating J...

#20 - Listen in as we discuss the perils of adventuring on the big screen particularly when dealing with well placed traps starting with one of the finest examples of archaeologist propoganda and flagellation, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The crew also goes on to point out that Christopher Lee would beat anyone down, that Monty Python did in fact make a little known movie also about the hol...