The I.P. Squad

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2010's "Predators." Listen to them discuss the return form for the franchise, creating new creature designs, the perception this film bombed and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2007's "Aliens vs. Predator." Listen to them discuss the meaning of the subtitle, why this movie is set in small town America, the extreme darkness of the cinematography and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 2004's "Alien vs. Predator." Listen to them discuss the decision to abandon the plot of the original comic, the cast of mostly unknowns, dense mythology and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1997's "Alien: Resurrection." Listen to them discuss the stacked cast of character actor, Joss Whedon's tone, the design of the Xenomorph/Human hybrid and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1992's "Alien 3." Listen to them discuss the disastrous production history, a rage inducing opening sequence, the inherent nihilism of the plot and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1990's "Predator 2." Listen to them discuss the baffling decision to set it in the future, the awesomeness of Danny Glover, a massive increase in gore and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1987's "Predator." Listen to them discuss the killer creature design, the most macho cast, how this films blends genres so well and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & Mike continue their investigation into the Alien and Predator franchise(s) with 1986's "Aliens." Listen to them discuss the brilliant decision to switch genres, an exceptional ensemble cast, how much of the franchise iconography comes from this sequel and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

A new investigation begins as Mike Gorgone joins John to examine the Alien and Predator franchise(s). They kick things off with 1979's "Alien." Listen to them discuss the masterful tension building, Sigourney Weaver's screen debut, the HR Giger designs and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys wrap up their investigation into Pulp Hero movies with 2013's "The Lone Ranger." Listen to them discuss the astronomical budget, Johnny Depp's shockingly offensive Tonto performance, an all timer of a train action sequence and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 2012's "John Carter." Listen to them discuss the massive budget, extreme fidelity to the source material, the legendarily terrible marketing campaign and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 2011's "The Adventures Of Tintin." Listen to them discuss the freedom of Spielberg's camerawork, American ignorance of the source material, future sequel possibilities and so much more. For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 2011's "Conan The Barbarian." Listen to them discuss the R rating, Jason Momoa's performance as Conan, how 3D damaged the action scenes and so much more   For early episodes/exclusive content:  patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulps Heroes with 2011's "The Green Hornet." Listen to them discuss the casting of Seth Rogen, Michel Gondry's 3D cinematography, Nicolas Cage's near appearance as the film's villain and so much more.    For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 2009's "Solomon Kane." Listen to them discuss Jame Purefoy's incredible performance, the choice to make it an origin story, the criminal mishandling of the film's release and so much more.  For early episodes/exclusive content: patreon.com/punchupent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 2008's "The Spirit." Listen to them discuss the Sin City visuals, a totally game cast, the nonsense plot and so much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 1997's "Kull The Conqueror." Listen to them discuss the movie starting a Conan script, Sorbo's cardboard acting, loopy plot details and so much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 1997's "Prince Valiant." Listen to them discuss the low budget, shaky accents, the drunken antics of the director and so much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 1996's "The Phantom." Listen to them discuss Billy Zane's total commitment, the gnarly microscope murder, the lack of striped trunks and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 1994's "The Shadow." Listen to them discuss the humor in the screenplay, Alec Baldwin's performance, a god awful end credits song and so much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 1990's "Dick Tracy." Listen to them discuss the parade of A list cameos, Sondheim knocking these songs out of the park, the sad Warren Beatty TV appearances, and so much more.    For exclusive content:  patron.podbean.com/punchup  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 1989's Brenda Starr. Listen to them discuss Brooke Shields' acting ability, a baffling meta plot device, the rocky production history, and so much more.    For exclusive content:  patron.podbean.com/punchup  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 1984's "Conan The Destroyer." Listen to them discuss the shift to a PG rating, the nonsense plot, a very sexualized teenage Olivia d'Abo and so much more.    For exclusive content: patron.podbean.com/punchup  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 1982's "Conan The Barbarian." Listen to them discuss John Milius' incredible vision for the film, animatronic snakes, the sheer gravitas of James Earl Jones and so much more.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John & The Jones Boys continue their investigation into Pulp Heroes with 1981's "The Legend Of The Lone Ranger." Listen to them discuss the abysmal lead performance, the incredibly misguided Merle Haggard songs, a baffling story structure and so much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.