Paul Goetz
The Follow-Up Showdown
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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Episodes
Ep. 45 - "And Just Like That" w/ Aliya Kamalova & Kim Seltzer 08.03.2022 50:00
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Guests Kim and Aliya provide a fresh perspective while Paul tries and fails not to talk too much when the three of them refuse to be gaslit by 2021/2022's "And Just Like That."
Ep. 44 - "Highlander 3: The Sorcerer" w/ Sachin Medhekar 07.01.2022 59:18
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! What does illusion mean? Can immortals truly love? Where does decapitation start? These and more questions are asked but not necessarily answered when Sachin Medhekar rejoins the gleesome threesome for one final gathering about 1994's "Highlander 3: The Sorcerer."
Ep. 43 - "The Matrix Resurrections" w/ Mario Colli-Moon 31.12.2021 55:11
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Minds are waggled, Denny's misses an opportunity and the internet lies to guest Mario Colli-Moon when the big screen bandits actually find themselves in agreement about 2021's "The Matrix Resurrections."
Ep. 42 - "He's All That" 10.12.2021 1:03:25
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! A two decade dry spell, thirty minute shoot days and a fifty year old man are all theories presented by the Team de Talkies about WTF happened to 2021's "He's All That."
Ep. 41 - "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" w/ Zak White 03.12.2021 1:11:44
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Self-made sound effects, Ruddy runs and misused mini marshmallow men make fine fodder for the trifling trio's return to the airwaves as they vary in opinions about 2021's "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" with returning guest Zak White.
Ep. 40 - "Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco" w/ Paul Jr. 05.04.2021 56:41
SPECIAL PAUL JR. EDITION!! Travis and Lauren suffer through an incredible journey and Paul tries to keep a peaceful household when the incomparable Paul Jr. joins the pack for a sniff around 1996's "Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco."
Ep. 39 - "Casablanca" w/ David Seltzer 29.03.2021 1:24:42
SEASON FINALE!!! Grievances are aired, favorite fruits are listed and returning guest David Seltzer discovers that he's just not a "line guy" when the popcorn party postulates a sequel to the 1942 untouchable classic, "Casablanca."
Ep. 38B - "Back to the Future Part IV" Part II 23.03.2021 43:03
A FOLLOW-UP SHOWDOWN ROADSHOW!!! Travis and Lauren share their thoughts and feelings on the "Back to the Future" trilogy as well as their joint pitch for a Part Four while moving from Los Angeles to North Carolina.
Ep. 38A - "Back to the Future Part IV" w/ Robert Doyle, Lauren Goetz & Adam Grun 23.03.2021 1:31:03
Movie feels, old-timey business logos and sympathies for Biff Tannen are brought to the table when Paul and guests Robert Doyle, Lauren Goetz and Adam Grun grace the world with contenders for the fourth installment to the "Back to the Future" franchise. Whose will take the "Welcome Home, Uncle Joey" cake? This time, YOU decide!!!
Ep. 37 - "The Jesus Rolls" w/ Travis Rae & Tony Vinci 15.03.2021 1:31:44
Three Gentlemen of Lebowski search far and wide for unsung heroes when guests Travis Rae and Tony Vinci join Paul in the gutter for a viewing of 2020's "The Jesus Rolls."
Ep. 36 - "Forrest Gump" w/ Robin Ferris-Hanson 08.03.2021 1:19:48
Guest Robin Ferris-Hanson leads a mindful meditation, Paul regrets some poorly chosen words and Lauren pinch hits when the Guff Gallery gives it to 1994's "Forrest Gump."
Ep. 35 - "Ripley's Game" / "Ripley Under Ground" 01.03.2021 1:26:11
Lauren's super-senses earn her a nickname, Paul lectures about upstairs apartment etiquette and Travis goes full Hannibal when the repo team of the silver screen goes cat-to-mouse with 2002's "Ripley's Game" and 2005's "Ripley Under Ground."
Ep. 34 - "Bring It On Again" w/ Jen Seltzer & Alex Tempel 22.02.2021 1:21:24
The Seltzer Sisters provide expert commentary while Paul and other guest Alex Tempel have logistical questions when 2004's "Bring It On Again" gets the takedown treatment.
Ep. 33 - "Avatar" w/ Mario Colli-Moon 16.02.2021 1:20:04
Paul recounts his days as a "sh*t-uponer" and Laurvis McKorney is unleashed when guest Mario Colli-Moon returns to aid in outshining the yet-to-be-released sequels to 2009's "Avatar."
Ep. 32 - "Son of the Mask" w/ Ethan Edenburg 08.02.2021 1:24:49
Everybody boos at least once when the passionate pinheads reunite with guest Ethan Edenburg for a spirited debate on 2005's "Son of the Mask."
Ep. 31 - "Beetlejuice" w/ Becca & Zak White 01.02.2021 1:17:23
Paul gives a live candy bar review and Travis welcomes him to the gutter when guests Becca and Zak White join our goofy guild in extending the saga of 1988's "Beetlejuice."
Ep. 30 - "She's All That" w/ Adam Hofbauer 20.01.2021 1:14:46
Prom politics are analyzed, Guest Adam Hofbauer over-prepares and we all get a glimpse of what the world would be like if Travis had the powers of a studio executive in this fan-fueled episode focused on 1999's "She's All That."
Ep. 29 - "The Room" w/ Nick Gartner & Erin Marie Hogan 11.01.2021 1:09:18
Pizza toppings, hairlines and proximity to genitals are obligatory subject matter when Paul sets out to prolong 2003's "The Room" with guests Nick Gartner and Erin Marie Hogan.
Ep. 28 - "Lost Boys: The Tribe" w/ Brooks Hall 05.01.2021 1:20:19
Guest hosts Steve Clemmons & Katie Hoyt establish the "Minute-to-Michael Ratio" and guest judge Brooks "BJ" Hall doesn't want to go into Paul's imagination during a high stakes face-off with 2008's "Lost Boys: The Tribe."
Ep. 27 - "Thelma & Louise" 28.12.2020 56:09
The Cinema Successors have the impudence to follow up a "fixed point" in movie history. It's the ultimate challenge: Continuing the story of 1991's "Thelma & Louise."
Ep. 26 - "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas" w/ Sierra Green & Jason Peugh 21.12.2020 1:34:43
Deck the halls. Skip the songs. Avoid the quicksand. These and more are the lessons learned and discussed when the cheery chuckleheads get the better of 1997's "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas" with gleeful guests Sierra Green and Jason Peugh.
Ep. 25 - "While You Were Sleeping" w/ Kelly Nienaltowski & Mark Whitten 14.12.2020 1:05:20
Paul gives gifts, a new record is set and Adam Sandler comes up a lot somehow when the festive foursome are joined by guests Kelly Nienaltowski and Mark Whitten for a Christmas chronicling of 1995's "While You Were Sleeping." Featuring guest host Lauren Goetz.
Ep. 24 - "Highlander II: The Quickening" w/ Sachin Medhekar 07.12.2020 1:30:04
There should've only been one. At least that's what Paul and guest Sachin Medhekar argue about 1991's "Highlander II: The Quickening" in an episode that doubles as our unwitting tribute to the late Sir Sean Connery.
Ep. 23 - "S. Darko" 30.11.2020 1:15:13
Ever wonder which of our hosts was the coolest in their twenties? Find out definitively when the opinionated oddballs supplant 2009's "S. Darko."
Ep. 22 - "Blade Runner 2049" 23.11.2020 1:00:01
A CONTINUATION CELEBRATION! In the spirit of the holiday, the self-appointed sequel specialists give thanks to 2017's "Blade Runner 2049" and discover the epic sass of director Ridley Scott in the process.
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