Paul Goetz

The Follow-Up Showdown

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A podcast that focuses on sequel-less films and underwhelming sequels themselves. Hosts and guests submit competing pitches in hopes of finding a truly worthy successor to the original.

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Paul Goetz

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soundcloud.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 93 - "Jaws 2" w/ Paddy Kelly 07.07.2026

Come celebrate surviving your Fourth of July weekend by taking a trip to Amity Island with Katie, Paul, Steve and guest Paddy Kelly! Hear Steve plug an on-brand project, Katie and Paddy disagree over which Spielberg films are superior and Paul reveal himself to be a kind of two-timer. We'll catch this bird for ya.

Ep. 92 - "Toy Story 3, 4 & 5" 23.06.2026

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! A Valentine's Day gift suggestion acts as table dressing just before our three theatre-goers begin their conversational feast covering every "Toy Story" movie since 2010. YOU're our favorite deputies!!

Ep. 91 - "The Huntsman: Winter's War" w/ Spencer Neveu 09.06.2026

Pants wetting, video game listing and music video cancelling are just some of the activities gotten into as we cross axes with the arguable prequel/sequel to "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Ah-choo!!!

Ep. 90 - "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" / "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" 26.05.2026

A CONTINUATION CELEBRATION! New co-hosts, who dis? Join your old pal Paul in welcoming Katie Hoyt, who's not quite as forgiving as Samwise Gamgee, and Steve Clemmons, who had some good will eaten up by Aragorn. Fly, you fools. Or did he say..?

Ep. 89 - "The Devil Wears Prada 2" w/ Aliya Kamalova 06.05.2026

In our first "throw down the gauntlet" episode since "Avatar," we get far more immediate results. We also talk best looks and misunderstood boyfriends while pitting our best pitches against the season's hottest twenty years later sequel. Go.

Ep. 88 - Retrospective 21.04.2026

Veronica and Lauren float off into the aether. Paul remembers them. It's time for a goodbye, Uppers and Downers.

Ep. 87 - "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" w/ Elisabeth DiCarlo 08.04.2026

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Which cartoon animal is the sexiest? What kind of cosmetic work did a Nintendo princess have done? Which movie tie-in menu was hands down the best? Find out all this and more as we return to the Mushroom Kingdom. Ya-Hoo!

Ep. 86 - "Scream" Series 04.03.2026

No "Scream" movie is safe...from being ranked against the others!!! From opening scenes to killer reveals, we talk about it all (or at least as much as we can until Katie has to get to her other plans). Spoiler alert: The first one wins in all categories. There's a formula to it! A very simple formula!!

Ep. 85 - "Citizen Kane" Special Appearance(s) by David Seltzer 24.02.2026

In the midst of their final showdown, Veronica spreads a half rumor and Lauren proposes a perfect ending. Paul lacks a price point. Sing Sing, Gettys! SING SING!!

Ep. 84 - "Avatar: Fire and Ash" Special Appearance by Mario Colli-Moon 29.12.2025

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul dreams of a tone poem. Lauren bemoans a missing composer while Veronica can no longer defend a director's misses. Mario verbally writes from Florida. Come on!

Ep. 83 - "Soldier" 21.07.2025

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren and Veronica rank watchability over prestige. Paul backs an underdog in the battle for reigning cinematic universe. Soldiers deserve soldiers, sir.

Ep. 82 - "Up in the Air" still w/ Mario Colli-Moon 23.06.2025

Paul wavers in the face of an uphill battle. Veronica and Lauren pay tribute to a fallen friend. Mario gets what's coming to him. Remember to provide your Hertz # 1 Gold Cards.

Ep. 81 - "Meet Bill" w/ Mario Colli-Moon 09.06.2025

Paul calls in a bunch of favors. Veronica, Lauren, Mario and others oblige him. Get excited.

Ep. 80 - "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" w/ Kelly McDevitt 21.04.2025

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul goes 0 for 2 on characters named Jane while guesting co-host Kelly McDevitt goes 0 for 2 on Selena Gomez songs. Churn that butter / Go home to your mother!

Ep. 79 - "True Lies" 06.04.2025

Veronica does her Charlton Heston. Paul delivers some sad news. Lauren's Mom had final cut. You're fired.

Ep. 78 - "Apartment 7A" 15.03.2025

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren only knows one of the two Coreys. Paul tries to make up for a lack of emphasis at the top. Veronica looks to open up the space in the end. Bejeweled Devil > Paper Devil.

Ep. 77 - "Dr. Caligari" 28.02.2025

Paul and Lauren piece together the mythology of their alma mater. Veronica pits Nick Kroll against Early Keanu. Du musst Caligari werden!

Ep. 76 - "Ripley" 14.02.2025

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Veronica tacks a legal disclaimer onto some advice. Paul encourages Lauren to play the lottery. Pronto!

Ep. 75 - "Twisters" w/ Dustin Weiskopf 31.01.2025

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren puts in for a new storm chaser name while guest Dustin Weiskopf uses his as a teaching opportunity. Veronica points out Paul's Missou-RAH. Christ!

Ep. 74 - "Rudolph's Shiny New Year" 26.12.2024

Veronica compares her partner to a Christmas icon regularly. Lauren does an impersonation phonetically. Paul fills in lyrics annually. Mush! Muuuuuush!!

Ep. 73 - "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" w/ Zak White 01.10.2024

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul wants a disco suit. Lauren wants better snacks. Veronica tells jokes just for Mario and Guest Zak White tells of a Destination Wedding he quite enjoyed. Come on down! I'll chew on the dog! Hooooowwwwwwllll!

Ep. 72 - "Blues Brothers 2000" 01.07.2024

Paul and Lauren share a favorite number. Veronica champions an underdog. No ma'am. A coke.

Ep. 71 - "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" w/ Mario Colli-Moon, Tiffany Colli-Moon & Zak White 28.03.2024

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Veronica wants Lauren to volunteer for the rundown. Paul left something on the table and guest Zak White declares Mario Colli-Moon an unsung hero. Segment sharing is caring, y'all. With Tiffany Colli-Moon. The flowers are still standing!

Ep. 70 - "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Jr." 26.02.2024

Veronica California Dazzles in her Showdown Debut! In other news, Lauren Pokorney reveals her sometimes alter ego and Paul Goetz's childhood dream dies on the vine. Welcome to "Still Pitchin' Intermission" where you're gonna fit in...like a glove!

Ep. 69 - "Wanted: The Sundance Woman" / "Butch and Sundance: The Early Days" / "Blackthorn" 02.10.2023

MID-SEASON FINALE!!! Lauren gives a look behind the curtain of her process. Paul notes a skunkhole as the most amazing thing. Redacted has something for this. 1-2-3 Go!

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