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In our second episode on 1984’s THE TERMINATOR, Kevin and Mike are joined again by our special guest Kevin to talk hot extras, horndog hero Matt, Bess Motta, Tryanglz, James Cameron’s cameo, time travel do’s and don’ts, and ask the burning question - why an iguana??? This episode covers 16:55 - 38:37; Reese flashforward #1, Sarah and Ginger prepare for date night, Sarah Connor #2 is killed, Sarah...

The time has come! We’re back to tackle THE movie that made Arnold the icon - THE TERMINATOR. Kevin and Six Degrees of Schwarzenegger co-founder Mike are joined by a special guest Kevin to discuss James Cameron the action god, blue lightning, Bill Paxton, Hollywood marriages, Chino “Fats” Williams, and more than you ever wanted to hear about cyborg genitals. This episode covers 0:00 - 16:55; prolo...

We’ve reached the end of our BEST OF THE BEST breakdown! John and Kevin put a bow on it as we discuss Korean pageantry, sincere “thank you”s, reiterated exposition, blind-eye sympathy, secret Siths, warm-hearted James Earl Jones, and brothers lost and found. This episode covers 1:06:45 - 1:34:50; Sonny Grasso vs Yung Kim, Virgil Keller vs Han Cho, Travis Brickley vs Tung Sung Moon, Alex Grady vs S...

In the PENULTIMATE episode of our series on BEST OF THE BEST, Kevin and John discuss widower wisdom, the world’s shortest coma, synthesized bullshit, Maverick exits, soul searching staples, Eric Roberts hamming it up, and the incomparable Tom Everett. This episode covers 48:19 - 1:06:45; Alex gets some bad news, Couzo loses his mind, a quick trip to Portland, Couzo gives Alex the boot, Tommy quits...

In the 3rd installment of our BEST OF THE BEST retrospective, the beer takes hold as John and Kevin discuss Couzo’s credentials, buff mullets, strong intentions, a montage of montages, Travis’s insane racism, and the movie’s ROCKY roots begin to show This episode covers 28:06 - 48:19; introducing Wade, montage #1, brick breaking, racist mealtime, matchups are announced, Tommy’s demons surface, mon...

In the 2nd chapter of our look back at BEST OF THE BEST, we get musical as we examine BASEBALL!, LA’s country bar scene, mouth trumpets, Kane Hodder, Don’s unintelligible line delivery, “inner and outer labia,” and music to be racist by. This episode covers 14:11 28:06; Coach Couzo lays out the rules, Travis’s first racist incident, the guys get to know each other, one last night of freedom, the g...

We’re back with a brand new series, and this one is gonna be a doozy! In the first episode of our breakdown of BEST OF THE BEST, we discuss Miami cowboys, Portland Pontiacs, the legendary James Earl Jones, the trailblazing Phillip Rhee, the quirky genius of Eric Roberts, and marvel at the movie’s wealth of Oscar caliber actors. This episode covers 0:00 - 14:11; The Korean team trains, Tommy and Al...

We’ve reached the conclusion of our breakdown of RED SONJA, but there’s still plenty to discuss! Listen as John and Kevin talk Risky Business slides, Ikol’s booty, feats of strength, the hotness of evil chicks, Schwarzenegger’s falling out with Dino de Laurentiis, and the surreal life of Brigitte Nielsen. This episode covers 1:10:13 - 1:26:00; Prince Tarn faces Ikol, a gruesome ending for Ikol, Ta...

In the PENULTIMATE episode of our RED SONJA retrospective, Kevin and John chat finger blasting the story, the mechanics of the killing machine, swordplay foreplay, whether it’s ever a good idea to split up, and the Lord of the Rings references keep on coming. This episode covers 49:58 - 1:10:13; Prince Tarn falls into Queen Gedren’s trap, Kalidor saves the day, Red Sonja and Kalidor spar endlessly...

In the 3rd chapter of our breakdown of RED SONJA, John and Kevin discuss PG-13 nudity, Tarn's sexual awakening, more Indiana Jones ties, the magic of Ernie Reyes Jr, wizard DJs and their gimps, and ask once again "who's lighting all these candles?!?" This episode covers 34:30 - 49:58; Red Sonja saves Prince Tarn again, Queen Gedren returns to her castle, Sonja, Tarn and Falkon enter Burkubane, Son...

In the 2nd episode of our RED SONJA breakdown, Kevin and John talk squatting statues, birdhouse helmets, Lord of the Rings parallels, Sonja’s family tradition, Kalidor’s bedside manner, and Kevin’s first impressions of the movie. This episode covers 15:20 - 34:30; Red Sonja graduates sword school, Varna’s dying message for Sonja, the introduction of Prince Tarn and Falkon, Sonja pays a visit to Ha...

It’s time to talk Schwarzenegger! We’re back with a brand new series on RED SONJA. Join us as we discuss Georgia sports glory, the Hyborian age, distracting handmaidens, exposition fairies, Cher vibes, Red Sonja’s origins, and ask just who the hell is Kalidor?! This episode covers 0:00 - 15:20; Red Sonja is visited by revenge fairy, Kalidor rides the countryside, Queen Gedren massacres the prieste...

Welcome to our whiskey-fueled final episode on STREET FIGHTER! Kevin, John, and Andrew are back to discuss Dhalsim’s hair loss, Sawada’s big moment, science versus magic, busty Buddhas, elephant celebrations, and the movie’s disastrous production. This episode covers 1:16:35 - 1:35:00; Finally some street fighting(!), Guile and Bison face off, let the looting begin, Bison goes god-mode, Ryu and Ke...

In our PENULTIMATE episode on STREET FIGHTER, John, Kevin, and Andrew talk catch phrases, cape affectations, unreliable mutagen, sumo boners, chambers on chambers, Guile’s insufficient qualifications, and the genius and dedication of Raul Julia. This episode covers 57-39 - 1:16:35; Guile goes into stealth mode, Bison sinks Guile, Blanka escapes his chamber, Guile infiltrates Bison’s base, Dhalsim...

In part 3 of our series on STREET FIGHTER, things are getting weird! Kevin and John are once again joined by Andrew to explore elaborate magic, onboard VCRs, skull chandeliers, Star Wars scenes, god awful storytelling, Deejay the DJ, and the rise and fall of mutagen. This episode covers 39:12 - 57:39; a decoy circus at the Thieves’ Den, Ryu and Ken endear themselves to M. Bison, Chun Li and compan...

n the second chapter of our breakdown of STREET FIGHTER. We are joined once again by Andrew to explore pornstar goons, mimbos, convoluted plans, part time ninjas, Meg Ryan pants, the amazing Wes Studi, and better JCVD street fighting movies. This episode covers 17:08 - 39:12; Blanka’s transformation continues, Guile recruits Ryu and Ken, a staged escape, the death of Guile, Bison showcases Bisonop...

We’re back with a brand spanking new series on 1994’s STREET FIGHTER. John and Kevin are joined by Andrew to discuss a dearth of street fighting, infinite bitch slaps, Shadaloo leather daddies, movie soulmates, and wasted characters & characters that are wasted. This episode covers 0:00 - 17:08; a GNT news break, Bison takes hostages, Guile baits Bison. Ryu and Ken clash with Sagat and Vega, Guile...

In the exciting conclusion of our series on PASSENGER 57, Kevin and John debate about Rocky IV speculations, hot towels and tongs, crates of coozies, Snipes’ martial arts pedigree, Forget’s mysterious movements, local forecasts, and Ms. Edwards marital status. This episode covers 1:04:44 - end; the plan goes wrong, Vincent bites the dust, Cutter bonds with Biggs, Rane gets extra pervy, Cutter disp...

In the PENULTIMATE episode of our PASSENGER 57 breakdown, John and Kevin discuss Rane’s unspecified plan, obsolete headache remedies, inconsistent b-roll, popcorn thievery, inflatable Budmen, Cutter’s remarkable renown, and our harshest critic. This episode covers 47:20 - 1:04:44; Cutter spars with Biggs, Rane sneaks off the plane, Cutter escapes custody, the FBI arrives, the scene shifts to the f...

ALWAYS BET ON BLACK, and on our 3rd episode on PASSENGER 57! Listen as we discuss permanent sunset, Rane’s aristocratic roots, ice cream etiquette, mom and pop airstrips, murderous math problems, braided leather belts, and gambling tips from Cutter. This episode covers 33:00 - 47:20; Cutter vs Vincent, Cutter’s half-baked plan, Rane’s rap sheet, an emergency landing, Cutter and Rane’s verbal sparr...

We’re back with our 2nd episode on PASSENGER 57! Join us as we discuss Wesley Snipes’ ascension, horny TSA agents, Rambo III clones, Arsenio Hall references, the incomparable charisma of Tom Sizemore, and Elizabeth Hurley’s unhinged sexual energy. This episode covers 15:41 - 33:00; Delvecchio and Cutter walk and talk, Cutter gets groped, Rane’s plan takes shape, introducing Elizabeth Hurley, we ha...

We’re kicking off a brand new series on PASSENGER 57! Kevin and John are back with a tribute to Rick and to discuss Apple Jack breakfast, Tom Sizemore, action movie diversity, slap bass soundtrack, Wesley Snipe’s rise to fame, and the movie’s unlikely connection to MAC AND ME This episode covers 0:00 - 15:41; Opening titles, Charles Rane is captured, John Cutter teaches class, a job opportunity fo...