Six Degrees of Schwarzenegger

It’s time to rip some throats!!! In the final episode of our breakdown of ROAD HOUSE, Kevin and John are joined once more by special guest Rick to talk aggressive rope climbing, ascots & monocles, polar bears, goon hierarchy, and the movie’s rinse and repeat format. This episode covers 1:27:03 - 1:50:20; Dalton and Wade have a heart to heart, Doc makes a house call, arson at Emmett’s farm, Dalton...

In the PENULTIMATE chapter our ROAD HOUSE retrospective, John, Kevin, and special guest Rick discuss Bigfoot, old man wisdom, Wade Garrett’s musk, bow staff displays, surplus characters, Bouncer Quarterly magazine, and salt and pepper pubes. This episode covers 1:06:22 - 1:27:03; Wade Garrett arrives, Wade Garrett fights, Wade Garrett puts the moves on Doc, arson at Red’s shop, Denise strips, anot...

In the third chapter of our breakdown of ROAD HOUSE, Kevin, John, and special guest Rick talk Bigfoot, Missouri mountains, Wesley’s boots, fashion gis, Allan Graf, mismatched goons, and the champagne (of beers). This episode covers 42:02 - 1:06:22; Wesley gets some retribution, our first glimpse of Wade Garrett, Dalton takes it outside, Doc and Dalton go on a date, Wesley makes an offer Dalton CAN...

Join us for the second installment of our breakdown of ROAD HOUSE. We’re joined again by Rick to discuss 80s cheese, western vibes, Dalton’s ass and his 3(?) rules, a poor man’s Paxton, and TBS icons Carpets of Dalton and the Wolfman. This episode covers 21:55 - 42:02; Dalton’s 3 rules, Dalton makes his presence felt, Steve and Pat get the axe, Wesley parties, Carrie Ann shoots her shot, Wesley is...

We’re back with a vengeance and a new series on the 1989 classic ROAD HOUSE. John and Kevin are joined by special guest Rick to take a look back at the movie’s aptly named director, bolo ties, offbeat nodding, villain vibes, the “Bodhi factor,” and the ultimate tough guy move - self-administered first aid. This episode covers 0:00 - 21:55; Tilghman recruits Dalton, Dalton takes a new job, mayhem a...

In the final episode of our breakdown of TWINS, Kevin and John examine ridiculous lies, Marnie’s romper, a literal ton of chain, the weight of cash, greasy burgers, empty suitcases, and debate why Werner got a free pass. This episode covers 1:20:13 - 1:42:00; they and goes to surprise mom, some bad news, Vincent ditches the others, Julius searches for Vincent, Vincent gets paid, Webster springs hi...

In the PENULTIMATE chapter of our series on TWINS, John and Kevin talk about Al’s scripted fate, how did Vincent wind up in L.A., Traven’s bedside manner, alternate casting, synchronized dancing, and Linda - the best girlfriend in history. This episode covers 58:50 - 1:20:13; Traven tells the Twins everything, Julius lifts Vincent’s feelings, Vincent schools Julius, the twins and the girls enjoy a...

In the third chapter of our series on TWINS, Kevin and John explore Kelly Preston’s “whoa” moment, double marathons. genetically engineered genitals, clone wars, Applejack, and ponder what would have happened if the babies had been female. This episode covers 41:01 - 58:50; Julius finds one of their fathers, Granger tells the truth about the experiment, Vincent cuts a deal with Beetroot, Vincent a...

In the second episode of our breakdown of TWINS, we sample John Wick's favorite bourbon and talk the secret to takeout eggplant parmesan, Aqua Velva, Texas switches, DeVito’s stuntman, and the first rule in a crisis situation. This episode covers 19:37 - 41:01; a brand new Caddy on level 4, Vincent’s business in shambles, Julius rescues Vincent, Julius learns to drive, Vincent makes Julius an acce...

Take out the papers and the trash, because we’re kicking off a brand new series of episodes on the 1988 Schwarzenegger classic TWINS! In our opener, Kevin and John discuss muumuus, Nazi experiments, napkin contracts, John’s bad parking habits, and Heather Graham makes an appearance. This episode covers 0:00 - 19:37; Julius learns about Vincent, Julius leaves paradise, Vincent hustles for cash, Jul...

Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at 6DOS! In the big finale of our breakdown of THE ROCK, John and Kevin let the wine do the talking about faux deference, Goodspeed’s amazing eyesight, the rocket’s mysterious flight path, better endings, and ponder whether THE ROCK and ARMAGEDDON took place in the same universe? This episode covers 1:43:15 - 2:11:05; the Marines are getting antsy, Mason and...

In our 100th (!!!) episode and PENULTIMATE entry on THE ROCK, Kevin and John talk about Zeus’s butthole, prom queens, bucket dumping, old man strength, Nic Cage’s surprising character inspiration, and bid farewell to John C. McGinley’s Hendrix - gone too soon. This episode covers 1:17:33 - 1:43:15; the dirt on Mason, bombs in the tunnel, disarming some rockets, an improbable mine car chase, Mason...

In the third chapter of our series on THE ROCK, John and Kevin talk about roach motels, Jade and Stacy, Shepard’s big moment, the dignity of Sean Connery, Claire Forlani (where is she now?), and try to figure out exactly where that Alcatraz model came from… This episode covers 49:23 - 1:17:33; Mason meets Jade, Goodspeed bonds with Mason, briefing with the SEALs, breaking into prison, an ambush, a...

In the second installment of our breakdown of THE ROCK, Kevin and John examine unlikely heroes, world class exposition acting, Chief Justice, the “Michael Bay shot,” rumors that Arnold Schwarzenegger was almost cast in the movie, and ask once again “who is lighting all these candles?” This episode covers 25:02 - 49:23; Goodspeed gets busy, SEAL team lays out a plan, Mason comes into the picture, G...

In honor of the late, great Sean Connery, we’re back with a brand new series on his amazing 1996 film THE ROCK. Listen along as John and Kevin discuss the insane genius of Nicolas Cage, a writers’ dispute, a Shakespeare correction, the rise of David Morse, where NOT to defuse a bomb, and drink a tribute to Connery. This episode covers 00:00 - 25:02; Hummel’s plea, baddies steal VX gas and rockets,...

We’ve reached the end of another epic action movie, brave listeners! In the final chapter of our breakdown of THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, Kevin and John examine shoddy terrorist trucks, a trilogy of showdowns, furries, how much is diving out of a moving truck gonna cost you, and does 2 simultaneous countdowns offer double the suspense? This episode covers 1:36:52 - 2:01:00; Mitch gets shot, Charly go...

It’s a new year, but the mayhem continues on the penultimate episode of our breakdown of THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. John and Kevin go deep to debate Renny Harlin’s heavy hands, Charly’s self-loathing, Timothy’s unspoken plan, lacing up ice skate, and try to figure out where the hell that candle came from. This episode covers 1:12:08 - 1:36:52; Charly finds the key, Timothy kidnaps Caitlin, Timothy o...

It’s our last episode of this long shitty year, and we’re back to talk about THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. Join Kevin and John as they talk sex mirrors, dick pieces, the Energizer Bunny, Pulp Fiction references, Waldman’s long-winded jokes, and what became of Daedalus? This episode covers 48:42 - 1:12:08; the baddies spring a trap, after a flashback Sam becomes Charly, Charly kills (?) Daedalus, Charly...

Santa Claus may be coming to town, but your friends at 6DOS have a little gift for those of you on the naughty list. In the second chapter of our breakdown of THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT, we take a look at frumpy hats, conspicuous signs, Mitch’s fashion, President Geary(?), and why you should never take a job as a bellboy in an action movie. This episode covers 24:54 - 48:42; Sam says her goodbyes, an...

Happy Holidays! As a special Christmas gift from your friends at 6DOS, we’re giving you a brand new series with a holiday twist! John and Kevin are back to talk about THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT. Listen as we discuss the rise of women action stars, the most expensive screenplay ever sold, Uncle Billy energy, corny flashbacks, alpha parenting, and Samuel L. Jackson - movie god. This episode covers 00:0...

All good things must come to and end, and that also applies to our look back at TRUE LIES. Join us as Kevin and John discuss honkey tonk girls, Pepsi babes, amazing models, Neon Moons, differing opinions on day drinking, and the prospect of seeing Schwarzenegger in a western. This episode covers 1:50:02 - 2:17:40; Harry reunites with Gib, Juno and Helen catfight, Harriers to the rescue, Harry save...

The penultimate chapter of our series on TRUE LIES is here! Listen as John and Kevin talk about CGI’s impact on the action genre, melodramatic interrogations, inept terrorists, Juno’s cockblocking ways, and were those statues real or not? This episode covers 1:26:50 - 1:50:02; Harry and Helen are kidnapped, Harry’s true identity is exposed, Aziz reveals his plan, it’s torture time, Helen and Harry...

Jamie Lee Curtis takes center stage! In the third chapter of our retrospective on TRUE LIES, Kevin and John are digging into Harry’s litany of fireable offenses, James Cameron’s cameo, the ethics of spying on a significant other, and Simon’s game - is it genius or predatory? This episode covers 56:41 - 1:26:50; Omega Sector scoops up Helen and Simon, Helen is interrogated, Simon debases himself, O...

It’s Bill Paxton time!!! We’re back with the second installment of our breakdown of TRUE LIES! Listen as John and Kevin take a look at the terrorists’ spotty plan, Harry’s reckless strategy, the danger of a woman scorned, and ask the question “why are straight razors the preferred weapon of movie goons?” This episode covers 26:26 - 56:41; Harry and Gib take a detour, a bathroom brawl, Aziz leads H...

We’re going back to basics with a Schwarzenegger classic in our brand new series on the 1994 masterpiece TRUE LIES! Join us as Kevin and John examine James Cameron’s unfair(?) reputation, the film’s French roots, our sleep snuggling preferences, and Nick Fury’s imprint on the movie. This episode covers 0:00 - 26:25; Harry Tasker infiltrates a shady party, Harry tangos with Juno Skinner, a big shoo...