Six Degrees of Schwarzenegger

In the 4th chapter of our bad ass look back at BLOODSPORT, Kevin and John examine the hubris of Kumite fighters, nut punches, soul searching montages, Frank’s chronic tardiness, and why you should never try to start your own chant.. This episode covers 52.38 - 1:09:30; Kumite Day 2 kicks off, Frank beats Sumo guy, Chong Li stomps Jackson, Frank gets pensive, and Frank wrecks the Hong Kong police.

In the third episode of our epic breakdown of BLOODSPORT, John and Kevin are back to discuss Stan Bush, Ray Jackson’s (lack of) technique, the menace of Bolo Yeung, and Frank Dux - sexual ninja. This episode covers 33:50 - 52: 38; Frank Dux prepares for combat, the Kumite begins, military police close in on Frank, Frank scores with Janice, Janice infiltrates the Kumite.

OK USA!!! Kevin and John are back with the second installment of our series on BLOODSPORT. In this episode, we'll discuss Shidoshi Tanaka's mystery illness, Victor Lin's swag, Ray Jackson: American icon, and Hossein's casual approach to sexual harassment. This episode covers 16:42 - 33:50; Frank Dux visits Tanaka, fighters arrive in Hong Kong, Frank meets Jackson and Lin, the Dim Mak initiation, a...

We’re sinking our teeth into the 1988 masterpiece BLOODSPORT. In the first episode, Kevin and John discuss montage mania, Tanaka’s vanity, what really happened to Shingo Tanaka, and John’s grandmother’s fascination with JCVD. This episode covers 00:00 - 16: 42; fighters prepare for the Kumite, loads of exposition, Frank Dux goes AWOL, and an obscenely long flashback of Frank’s ninjitsu training.

The gang is back with the exciting final chapter to our series on THE BEASTMASTER. Listen as Kevin, Mike, and John examine Ruh’s mysterious movements, Maax’s terrible strategies, and Zed and Dar’s toxic father-son relationship. (NO BABIES WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST, but Mike's daughter Naomi was such a fan of the movie, she had to join in) This episode covers 1:03:43 - 1:55:35; Dar...

Mike, John, and Kevin are back with the second chapter of our BEASTMASTER breakdown. In this episode, we discuss rambunctious ferrets, quicksand, Dar’s problematic approach to women, and try to figure out if Dar and Kiri are actually cousins. (NO BABIES WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST, but Mike's daughter Naomi was such a fan of the movie, she had to join in) This episode covers 25:51 -...

We’re thrilled to welcome John to the 6DOS family to kick off a special series of bonus episodes on 1982’s THE BEASTMASTER. In this first chapter Mike, Kevin, and John discuss the merits of bench pressing toddlers, the movie’s unlikely link to some of Stanley Kubrick’s finest films, and the lost art of cackling. (NO BABIES WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST, but Mike's daughter Naomi was su...

In the final episode of our CONAN THE BARBARIAN series, Mike and Kevin discuss Schwarzenegger’s Mount Rushmore, religious reverse psychology, what’s up with the princess, and why does the big baddie always wait to attack last? This episode covers 1:43:15 - 2:06:33; The traps are set, Conan prays to Crom, 2 stand against many, Valeria saves Conan, Thulsa Doom’s doom, and Conan the king.

In Episode 4 of our breakdown of CONAN THE BARBARIAN, we discuss vulture murder, cult orgies, hand soup, and what’s “Leroy Jenkins” got to do with any of this? This episode covers 1:15:55 - 1:43:55, Conan (mostly) dies, Conan gets resurrected, the gang raids the Mountain of Power, and Valeria is killed.

In the 3rd installment of our CONAN THE BARBARIAN breakdown, Kevin and Mike explore the appeal of gruel, barbarian parties, Conan ghosting on Valeria, and Conan: Worst Spy Ever. This episode covers 51:47 - 1:15:54; King Osric recruits Conan and company, Conan leaves, Conan meets the Wizard, and Conan is captured and sentenced to death on the Tree of Woe.

In the 2nd chapter of our breakdown of CONAN THE BARBARIAN, things are about to get sexy. Mike and Kevin explore witch sex, heist sex, Eskimo brothers, and when it’s OK to punch a camel. This episode covers 26:30 - 51:47; Conan in the crypt, Conan rescues Subotai from a witch, Subotai and Conan meet Valeria, the gang robs the snake tower, and the post-heist party.

In the 1st part of our breakdown of CONAN THE BARBARIAN, Mike and Kevin discuss Nietzsche, gladiator fights, tips for pillaging a village, "what is best in life," and how THE BIG LEBOWSKI took inspiration from one of the men behind this movie. This episode covers 00:00 - 26:30; Conan learns about Crom, Thulsa Doom raids Conan's village, the Wheel of Pain, Conan the gladiator, Conan the lover, Cona...

Join Mike and Kevin for exciting conclusion of our bonus episode on ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK. This is peak John Carpenter and Kurt Russell; we're talking about Snake's awful tattoo, gladiator fights, chandeliers, Snake's petty side, and much more! This episode covers the second half of the movie; Snake meets the Brain, the Duke captures Snake, Brain takes the president, a fight to the death, the big c...

Join Mike and Kevin for the first half of a special 2-part bonus episode on the 1981 John Carpenter / Kurt Russell callabo ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK. This is peak John Carpenter; we're talking synth music, ninja stars, cannibalism, eye patches, etc! This episode covers the first half of the movie; President's plane crashes in prison island of Manhattan, new inmate Snake Plissken is forced to find POTUS...

In the 10th and final episode of our BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA breakdown, Kevin and Mike talk about the downside of being mortal, Thunder’s feelings for Lo Pan, what happened to the rest of the Chang Sings, and the importance of following traffic laws when running for your life. This episode covers 1:27:06 - 1:36:11, Wang versus Thunder, Jack’s reflexes, Lo Pan’s death and the demise of Thunder,...

In the 9th episode of our BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA deconstruction, we’re exploring every aspect Miss Piggy karate yells, crystal missiles, Egg Shin’s “medicine,” escalator intimidation, and Kevin’s wild theory that BTiLC inspired both BREAKING BAD and THE MATRIX. This episode covers 1:17:31 - 1:27:05, "I feel kind of invincible," Lo Pan becomes flesh, Jack knocks himself out of commission, Wang...

“Time for the medicine!” In Episode 8 of our dissection of BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, we’re talking black blood of the earth, eyeball monsters, mystery fish, the logistics of building an evil lair, and Jack’s total disregard for Chinese art. This episode covers 1:07:40 - 1:17:30, the burning blade ceremony, the good guys trek through the Bog of Dead Trees to infiltrate Lo Pan’s lair, the wedding...

In Episode 7 of our BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA breakdown, Mike and Kevin discuss Jack’s “Han Solo” style, Wang’s prowess vs Jack’s ineptitude, Lo Pan’s lax security, pervy Lo Pan, Egg Shin - amateur alchemist, how late is too late to introduce monsters into a movie? This episode covers 00:57:15 - 01:07:39, Jack and Wang rescue the women, Gracie is captured by a monster, Lo Pan plans his wedding,...

In Episode 6 of our deconstruction of 1986’s BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, we once again welcome guest Mike Cook (twitter: @mleecook). Listen as we get into Thunder’s super breath, wheelchair physics, Lo Pan’s style (and thirst), and we answer the age-old question “how do all these vampires know karate?” This episode covers 00:47:40 - 00:57:14, Wang, Jack and Eddie bust loose, Lo Pan’s transformati...

In Episode 5 of our breakdown of BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, we’re joined by special guest Mike Cook (twitter: @mleecook). Listen as we discuss the movie’s eastern and western influences, the interior design of Lo Pan’s lair, Chinese hells, the amazing James Hong, and WTF were those orange balls Rain was hitting Jack with? This episode covers 00:37:40 - 00:47:39, Jack and Wang get captured, Lo Pa...

In Episode 4 of our breakdown of BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, we discuss Eddie’s style, pink Cadillacs, the upside of secret doors, the finer points of whorehouse infiltration, and does a sidekick realize he’s a sidekick? This episode covers 00:28:09 - 00:37:39, Jack goes undercover, meeting Margo, “Henry Swanson” stirs the pot, the Three Storms take Miao Yin, Jack and Wang infiltrate the Wing Kon...

In the 3rd installment of our BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA breakdown, Kevin and Mike discuss gonzo violence, the awesomeness of The Three Storms, Jack Burton’s iconic costume, does puddle water cure blindness, and is it poor form to stab someone in the d*ck? This episode covers 00:18:51 - 00:28:08, all out gang warfare, the introduction of The Three Storms, Lo Pan’s first appearance, the Porkchop E...

In Episode 2 of our breakdown of BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, we’re going to tell you all about Suzee Pai’s Penthouse origins, the amazing Jeff Imada, Al Leong - classic 80s movie bad guy, that one Lords of Death dude’s sunglasses, and where do you park a big rig at the airport? This episode covers 00:09:57 - 00:18:50, Wang and Jack arriving at the airport, Gracie Law’s introduction, Miao Yin gett...

Mike and Kevin dig into the 1986 movie BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell. In Episode 1 we talk about the movie’s origins as a western, Jack’s words of wisdom, Jack’s swagger versus his ineptitude, Wang’s gambling problem, and Jackie Chan’s role in Carpenter’s original vision. This episode covers 00:00:01 - 00:09:56, Egg Shin exposition, Jack Burton’s...

In the 2nd half of our bonus episode on PREDATOR 2, we discuss Maria Conchita Alonso’s mystery baby, Gary Busey doing Gary Busey things, a heavy dose of movie tropes, Danny Glover making light work of the Predator, and the movie’s big redeeming aspect. This episode covers 00:58:13 - 01:47:56, the Predator spares pregnant Maria Conchita Alonso, Gary Busey reveals his real motives, Predator lays was...