Two Dollar Late Fee - 80s Movie Podcast

Eric Jacobus comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his new book Badass on a Budget.  Eric Jacobus is a visionary filmmaker, actor, stunt man, martial artist, writer, etc who has made his dreams come true! In this interview, Eric discusses his influences (Jackie Chan, Virtua Fighter), early projects (Contour, Rope A Dope), and more that inspired his latest book Badass on a Budget which allows you...

Bill Allen (“Cru Jones” from RAD) & Sam Bernard (writer and co-producer of RAD) drop by Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss their new graphic novel Helltrack, RAD memories, and more! Bill Allen (RAD) is an 80s bmx bicycle icon! He personifies tenacity, dedication, and courage when it comes to realizing your dreams. Sam Bernard is responsible for bringing “Cru Jones” story to life and giving RAD the leg...

James Pax is back on Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss Chuck Norris, The Heroic Trio, his world tour, and more! Lightning doesn’t strike twice, right?! Well it certainly does on $2 Late Fee, because James Pax (“Lightning” from Big Trouble in Little China) is back to share more stories about his career! James updates us on his convention tour, working with Chuck Norris in Invasion USA, why “Raiden” in...

The legendary Richard Blade comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, and more! Richard Blade is one of the most iconic voices and faces of 80s. From KROQ to Sirius XM, Richard has carved an amazing path. But did you know he’s also a prolific writer? In this interview Richard talks about touring with people like Howard Jones (and what he does to make the conc...

Robert McGinley (Shredder Orpheus, Devi Danger) comes to $2 Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark to discuss his films, Greek mythology, and more! Robert McGinley is the true definition of “artist!” Director, writer, actor, musician, skater! We discuss Robert’s films like Shredder Orpheus, “backrooms”, and so much more in this thought provoking conversation. We go deep. So prepare to have your mind exp...

This month on 80s Kids Unite, The Night Boyz are “gleaming the cube” while trying not to look like “posers” when discussing skateboard culture! Skateboarding in the 80s was was a rebellious form of transportation. The “cool kids” could skate. And everyone else who tried and failed were “posers!” In this episode, Wayne, Corey, and Zak reminisce on skateboard culture in the 80s. Video games (Skate o...

Hey Vern, It’s an Ernest Celebration on Two Dollar Late Fee! Let’s celebrate Jim Varney! Know what I mean?! Zak & Wayne (Flip City Podcast) are joined with Josh Cherry (Ernest Scared Stupid), Justin Lloyd (author of The Importance of Being Ernest: The Life of Actor Jim Varney), & Corey Perkins (author of Ernest & the Dream Stone) to discuss and celebrate the life and career of Ernest aka Jim Varne...

To celebrate the new film, Masters of the Universe, Two Dollar Late fee dips into the archives with their interview of Bodhi Shaffer and discussion of He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special! In December of 2019, Zak & Dustin interviewed (then) 5 year old Bodhi Shaffer (Zak’s son), to get his thoughts on the He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special, Masters of the Universe, Greek Gods, what it means to g...

Two Dollar Late Fee celebrates Masters of the Universe with a very special episode! Zak and Dustin are HUGE Masters of the Universe fans! Well Zak is…so it’s only fitting that the dynamic duo discuss the MOTU franchise, $2 Late Fee style! In the Fall of 1987 little Zak recorded a very special He-Man and the Masters of the Universe audio drama. In this episode for the first time ever (outside of se...

Paul Lazenby aka “Jotak” from Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker comes to $2 Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark! Appearing in over 130 projects with a career spanning back all the way to the early 2000s, chances are you’ve seen Paul Lazenby Deathstalker (2025), Deadpool 2 (2018), Gears of War 4 (2016) kicking someone’s ass in a few TV shows or movies, but he’s more than a pretty face and huge muscles....

Tales From The Video Store pays tribute to one of the greats, Chuck Norris! That 80s Dude (John Toma) joins Zak to celebrate the life and career of Chuck Norris! Was Invasion USA Chuck’s greatest movie? Does Zak still own the complete collection of Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos action figures? Will John or Zak drop a “Chuck Norris” fact in this episode? All these questions and more will be answere...

Haskell V Anderson III (Kickboxer, Brotherhood of Death, The Master) comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career on stage & screen! Haskell Anderson has had an amazing career! In his interview, Haskell recalls playing the iconic “Winston Taylor” in Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Kickboxer, getting his role in the Blaxploitation film Brotherhood of Death, performing in the play Tracers, & much more...

Dustin is back to talk about the JCVD’s Kickboxer, Stan Bush vs Kenny Loggins, Andy Sidaris movies, & more! In this pre-episode to Zak’s interview with Haskell Anderson (Brotherhood of Death, The Master, Kickboxer), D & Z celebrate 1989’s Kickboxer by discussing some of their favorite moments from the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic! The dudes also dig deep into the soundtrack which features one ban...

This month on 80s Kids Unite, The Night Boyz have “thunder in their hearts” when they’re joined by the co-producer & writer of the 1986 movie RAD (Sam Bernard) to discuss 80s bike culture! Riding bikes in the 80s was everything to kids! Whether you were battling rebel forces in the forest or riding 3 miles to see your friends, the bike was your go-to mode of transportation and ultimate expression...

The “Incredible” Lou Ferrigno comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his new movie, Hard Redemption, The Incredible Hulk, Hercules, & more! Lou Ferrigno is a living legend who has inspired countless people throughout his career. In this short but sweet interview he continues that positivity when talking about his new action movie from Jino Kang (Hard Redemption), recalling his time as The Incredi...

Rob Ryder comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss The Warriors, Sonny Landham (Predator), White Men Can’t Jump, & more!  Rob Ryder has had a wild life! He writes about it in his new book, Purple Fury. From being a member of “The Punks” & “Baseball Furies” in The Warriors to helping make White Men Can’t Jump the classic that it is today! In this interview Rob discusses his book, working with Walter...

Season 4 of Territory Marks takes us back to WCCW for a wild tag team match, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton & Kelly Kiniski vs Kerry Von Erich & Brian Adias! Paul & Zak travel to Dallas to discuss a rare appearance in World Class Championship Wrestling of “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton! Why did he team up with Kelly Kiniski? Was Brian Adias always a “face” in WCCW? What does the arcade game “Paperboy” have to d...

Happy Alien Day! This week on a special crossover episode of Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark, Zak & Corey take a virtual tour of Fredrik Gustafsson's Predator & Alien Museum in Sweden! The boys are joined by Richard Chaves ('Poncho' in Predator) and Carl Toop ('Xenomorph' performer in Aliens), two fantastic ambassadors of their respective franchises! Fredrik's museum is truly a labor o...

Brian McNamara (Mystery Date, Short Circuit) comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career in Hollywood! Brian McNamara has had an amazing career! From the big screen (Arachnophobia) to TV (Army Wives) he has worked on so many fantastic projects. In this interview, Brian reflects on a wide range of films and tv shows he’s worked on from Caddyshack II to Billionaire Boys Club, his friendship w...

The creative team of the brand new stage show TEEN BEAT LIVE: 80s Movie Mixtape come to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss the sensational immersive theatrical experience! Anderson Davis (Director), Jesse Vargas (Music Producer), & Dionne Gipson (“Queen” in TEEN BEAT) join Zak to talk about their one-of-a-kind homage to the movies and soundtracks of 1985, TEEN BEAT LIVE! The trio discuss how TEEN BEAT...

This month on 80s Kids Unite we honor the 40th anniversary of the Challenger Explosion! “The Night Boys”: John (That 80s Dude), Diallo (TV Obscura), Corey (Podcasting After Dark), & Zak (Territory Marks) find the light in the darkness of the Challenger tragedy. The dudes reflect on their memories of the fateful day our childhood was forever traumatized. They also discuss the pop culture connection...

Dustin is back along with our good buddy Chris Mayek, to discuss 1991’s Mystery Date! Take one part License to Drive, mix a little After Hours, and you got yourself Mystery Date! In this episode, Dustin, Chris, & Zak get into the 1991 Ethan Hawke rom com and it’s amazing soundtrack (INXS, Seal), remind everyone why BD Wong is amazing and why Steven Seagal isn’t, and a whole lot more! Enjoy! This e...

“Marchial Arts Madness” takes over the territories this month on Territory Marks, when Paul and Zak discuss the 1985 WCCW match between The Great Kabuki and Chris Adams! It’s a “Battle of the Kicks” this month on TM! The Great Kabuki (w/ Sunshine) takes on “Gentleman” Chris Adams in a wild battle that involves a table and kicks…lots of kicks! P & Z break down the match, debate favorite martial art...

Vince Murdocco (Kickboxer 2, Ring of Honor, L.A. Wars) rounds out our “Marchial Arts Madness” month with a look back on his career! Vince Murdocco (Night Hunter, To Be The Best, New York Ninja) has had one heck of a career! In this interview, he reflects on starting out in Hollywood, working with Don “The Dragon” Wilson, his friendship with Robert Z’Dar (Tango & Cash, Maniac Cop, The Italians Are...

“Marchial Arts Madness” keeps on kicking! Pete “Sugarfoot” Cunningham of No Retreat, No Surrender comes to $2 Late Fee to discuss is amazing martial arts career, his movies, and more! Pete “Sugarfoot” Cunningham (No Retreat No Surrender, Righting Wrongs aka Above The Law) is a phenomenal martial artist and oozes charisma on screen. In this interview, Pete talks about how he got into the film busin...