Round II: The Film Sequel Podcast

We force jump onto our Mustafar lava coasters as we discuss the final chapter of the Star Wars prequels, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. Original Air Date: May 2023 My special guest for today's episode is Tanner Cruse. He is a huge Star Wars fan and he is an amazing musician for his band, Entropy. You can find both him and his band...

Ding, ding! This sparring session consists of an entertaining discussion about the third film in the Rocky franchise, Rocky III . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. Original Air Date: February 2024 My guest for today's episode is Lance Laster. He is the co-host of Always Hold On To Arrow and Training Montage podcasts. You can find him at the following: - X: https://x.com/sirlancela...

We take flight in the Flying Fox as we discuss the most famous director's cut of all-time, Zack Snyder's Justice League . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. Original Patreon Release: 04/03/2023 My guest for today's episode is Brad Curran. He is a writer for Screen Rant and Kung-fu Kingdom. He is also a positive pillar in the Zack Snyder fandom and was nice enough to...

We travel to the forest moon of Endor to discuss the ending of an iconic film trilogy, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. Original Patreon Release: 03/04/2023 My guest for today's episode is Chris Fuchs. He is the co-host of Always Hold On To Star Wars . You can find him online at the following:  - X:  https://x.com/crfuchs7 - Always Hold On To...

We take a ride on the Knight Bus as we discuss one of the most acclaimed films in the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban . We talk behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and of course, the sequel test. Original Patreon Release: 12/15/2022 My special guest for today's episode is another returning guest, Matthew Quincer. Not only was he a groomsman in my wedding, b...

We drive the flying car to Hogwarts as we discuss the famous Harry Potter sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for this episode is Morgan Ross. He is the creator and one-man show behind the MovieFlame and MorganFlame channels on YouTube. You can find him online at the following: - MovieFlame: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieFla...

We join the Monarch team to discuss the big-budget Godzilla Sequel, Godzilla: King of the Monsters . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is Liam Quane.  He is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and author. You can find him online at the following: - Facebook & Vero: Liam Quane - X: https://x.com/spec_arc - Email: specificityarchives@gmail.com - Website:...

We grab our baskets and throw it back to 1990 as we discuss the cult classic horror comedy, Basket Case 2 . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is Nadia Robertson. She is the co-owner of 1931 Productions, the co-host of the podcast, Movie Chats , and writes detailed movie reviews on Letterboxd and Facebook. You can find her online at the following:...

Blue Horseshoe loves this 2010 sequel (to an Oscar-winning film from the late '80s), Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is a returning one: Byron Lafayette. He is the host of his own podcast, Under the Lens with Byron Lafayette . He’s also the editor of the entertainment website, Viral Hair, and the co-founder...

We scheme our way to Amsterdam as we discuss the 2004 heist comedy sequel, Ocean's Twelve . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is Lance Laster. He is the co-host of Always Hold On To Arrow and Training Montage podcasts. You can find him at the following: - X: https://x.com/sirlancelaster - Arrow Podcast on X: https://x.com/donotfailourpod - Al...

We defend X-Mansion as we discuss the thrilling X-Men sequel, X2 . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is Rokaan Al-Zeer. He is a cinephile and, in his words, an "unprofessional darkness conjurer." You can find him at the following: - X: https://x.com/ROKU9413 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rokaanalzeer7148 - Instagram: thatrealroku Y...

We hop into our time-traveling train and travel back to 1885 as we discuss the conclusion to a fun trilogy, Back to the Future Part III . We cover pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. Original Patreon Air Date: 1/21/2023 My special guest for today's episode is another returning guest, Alex Woytcke. He is a Minnesotan-based filmmaker, known for his work with Wolf Pack Pictures. His film...

We travel from Sicily to Las Vegas as we discuss one of the most revered sequels ever made, The Godfather Part II . We cover pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is Scott McClellan. He is the co-founder and co-host of Squadcast Media, which includes their DC Squadcast shows like TV and movie reviews + scene-by-scene specials of Man of Steel and The Batman ....

We hike over to Site B to discuss the famous live-action dinosaur sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is Ryan Papenfuss. I was his partner in crime during our Best Buy days. You can find him online at the following: - Facebook: Ryan Papenfuss https://www.facebook.com/a.slave.of.jesus.christ - Instagram: Ryan P...

We join the fight on Geonosis as we discuss the middle entry of the Star Wars prequels, Attack of the Clones . We cover pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is Joey Dienberg. He is one of the co-hosts of the Always Hold On To Star Wars podcast and sometimes appears with me on the Level 33.1 roundtable episodes of the Always Hold On To Smallville podcast. You...

We travel back to 1973 to discuss one of the best X-Men films ever made, X-Men: Days of Future Past . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is JJ Hodges.  He is the host of his own podcast, For Comic Junkies (which includes The Spider-Man Book Club ), and also appears with me on the Level 33.1 Roundtable episodes of the Always Hold On To Smallville po...

We join the Punisher Task Force to discuss the 2008 Marvel pseudo sequel reboot, Punisher: War Zone .  We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is what I consider the Kevin Feige of The Flat Squirrel Network, Anthony Desiato. He is the host of the Digging for Kryptonite and Summoning the Zords (Power Rangers) podcasts, as well as directing his own docume...

We take a tension-filled trip to Windsor College as we discuss one of the most popular horror sequels ever made, Scream 2 . We talk pros, cons, and behind-the-scenes stories. My guest for today's episode is Meagan Bojarski. She has written over 300 articles for Screenrant. She is the host of her podcast, Needs More Jazzhands , as well as co-hosting her new upcoming Disney film podcast, Dream...

We hang out at McGinty's Irish Pub and discuss the sequel to a cult-classic Blockbuster exclusive, The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day . We talk behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My guest for today's episode is Steven Schuller. He was the better half of our speech duo back in the day and was fun to act with in high school theater. He has since cre...

We take our quirks to Nabu Island to discuss a superhero anime sequel, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising . We talk behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special guest for today's episode is Liam Quane. He is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and author. You can find him online at the following: - Facebook & Vero: Liam Quane - X: https://x.com/spec_arc - Email:...

We set our sights on the original Skull Island as we discuss the first ever King Kong sequel, Son of Kong . We talk behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special guest for today's episode is Zach Moore. He is the helmer of the "Always Hold On To" network of podcasts, which includes hosting his flagship podcast, Always Hold On To Smallville (which...

We time travel to Los Angeles 2049 to watch a cult-classic sci-fi sequel, Blade Runner 2049 . We talk behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special guest for today's episode is Kevonte Chilous. He is the co-host of two podcasts: Always Hold On To Arrow and Always Hold On To Star Wars . You can find him online at the following: - X: https://x.com/chill_us ,...

We take to our tauntauns as we discuss one of the most famous movie sequels ever made, The Empire Strikes Back . We talk behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and of course, the sequel test. My special guest for today's episode is Tanner Cruse. He is a huge Star Wars fan and is an amazing musician for his band, Entropy. You can find both him and his band on Facebook. - Tanner’s Guitar Shredd...

We choose not to leave Jason Bourne alone as we discuss one of the best action-spy-thriller sequels, The Bourne Supremacy . We talk behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and, of course, the sequel test. My special guest for today's episode is Dan Marcus. He is an award-winning filmmaker of short films including In Extremis , Closure , and Streamline . You can find him online at the following...

We evade the C.I.A. on our way to 4.15.71 as we discuss the thrilling end to a legendary action-thriller trilogy, The Bourne Ultimatum . We talk behind-the-scenes stories, pros, cons, and of course, the sequel test. My special guest for today's episode is another returning guest, Matthew Quincer. Not only was he a groomsman in my wedding, but he has direct ties to the movie theater industry....