Paul Goetz

The Follow-Up Showdown

Tv EN ↓ 115 episodes

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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Author

Paul Goetz

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Tv

Podcast website

soundcloud.com

Latest episode

Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

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!

Ep. 68 - "The Road Back" 31.07.2023

Travis applies a "Seinfeld" lens. Paul makes Lauren an offer she could refuse. Everyone gets liberal with their accent work. Forward!!!

Ep. 67 - "Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"/"The Dial of Destiny" w/ Sachin Medhekar 03.07.2023

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul makes the best whip sound. Travis imitates a co-host with precision mimicry. Lauren can't abide a big ask and guest Sachin Medhekar didn't know they'd be recording a podcast. RIP Mutt.

Ep. 66 - "Die Trapp Familie in Amerika" w/ Robin Ferris-Hanson 12.06.2023

Lauren covets nun garb. Travis premieres a new segment. Paul plays villlians' advocate and guest Robin Ferris-Hanson reveals every guitarist father's fantasy. Cuckoo. Cuckoo.

Ep. 65 - "M*A*S*H" Starring Kelly McDevitt 22.05.2023

A CONTINUATION CELEBRATION! Guest host Kelly McDevitt goes easy on Travis allowing him an open book minute. Lauren casts on the fly. Paul fixates on an underdog. *obnoxious Sutherland whistle noise*

Ep. 64 - "Fantasia 2000" 01.05.2023

Travis admits that boring can be good. Lauren wears generic fawn antlers. Paul has a lot of thoughts about butts. It is our very pleasant duty to welcome you here.

Ep. 63 - "The Super Mario Bros Movie" w/ Mario-Colli Moon 17.04.2023

A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Mario butt-shames a cat. Paul speaks without knowing the canon. Lauren has scoring FOMO and Travis is a fuddy-duddy. Let's a-go!

Ep. 62 - "Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom"/ "Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" w/ Sachin Medhekar 03.04.2023

An episode of a different show from the future.

Ep. 52B - "Son of Frankenstein" w/ Kelly McDevitt 20.03.2023

Paul unveils a secret episode. Guest Kelly McDevitt pinpoints the surest sign of a feminist tale. Travis doesn't just mean to be counter. Lauren's hopes for a monster baby are dashed. Who doesn't love a bonus?

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