Two Dollar Late Fee - 80s Movie Podcast

Dustin and Zak discuss the 1985 film Just One Of The Guys along with the songs “Hard Way” by Brock/Davis and “Tonight You’re Mine” by Ronnie Spector! In preparation for their upcoming interview with Joyce Hyser-Robinson, the star of Just One Of The Guys, the dudes talk about the impact the 1985 film had on them, as well as not one but two songs from the movie! Too many great things about JOOTG to...

The man behind the incredible theme song to Three O’Clock High, “Something to Remember me By” (and the theme song to our podcast) sits down with the dudes to discuss his career in music and film. Portland, Oregon’s Jim Walker has had a remarkable career in music and film! In this episode you’ll hear how Steven Spielberg had big role in getting his song in the 1987 cult classic Three O’Clock High,...

Dustin and Zak are joined by special guest, author & public speaker Chris Clews to discuss the 1987 cult classic Three O’Clock High and its theme song “Something to Remember Me By” (also the theme song to our podcast) by Jim Walker! The dudes talk about the impact Three O’Clock High and “Something to Remember Me By” had on them while Chris Clews author of the book series What 80s Pop Culture Teach...

When you meet your heroes and they’re as cool as you hoped they’d be...that’s what happened when Dustin & Zak interviewed the one, the only, the icon Eric Roberts! Needless to say, this was an absolute dream come true for the guys! Eric and his wife Eliza sat down with the dudes to discuss Eric’s career, share stories from some of his most popular movies (Best of the Best, Pope of Greenwich Villag...

”A team is not a team if you don't give a damn about each other.” Zak and Dustin talk about one of their favorite Eric Roberts’ films in anticipation for their upcoming interview with the legendary actor! The dudes reminisce on their love of the martial arts classic Best of the Best, what song from the soundtrack is “the best”, bar fights, highlights & lowlights of 1989 (Zak’s wife Kristen makes a...

Dustin and Zak interview legendary film composer Vince DiCola! Vince DiCola discusses his amazing journey! You’ll hear how he got into the film business, his first big break that almost didn’t happen, his experience scoring Rocky IV, what he is up to now, and so much more! The 80s iconic sound of progressive keyboards and anthemic songs owes a huge debt of gratitude to Vince DiCola. The timeless s...

Dustin and Zak discuss their top 5 favorite 80's and 90's sport movie soundtracks of all time! In preparation for our interview with composer Vince DiCola (Rocky IV), Dustin and Zak breakdown their favorite songs/soundtracks from sport themed films! Zak and Dustin’s love of “work out” worthy tunes dates back to the first time they met each other and Zak shared DJA’s Blood Brother mixes (https://so...

Actor and musician Bob Romanus (Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Foxes, Fame) sits down with Zak to discuss his career in film, teaching preschool kids, music with his band Poppa’s Kitchen (www.poppaskitchen.com) and much more! Bob shares his journey in a meaningful and insightful conversation. We were honored to have him on the show to share stories from all aspects of his life. By the end of the in...

Dustin & Zak are joined by their special guest, Dustin's brother, Lance Rubin to discuss the 1982 film Fast Times At Ridgemont High and the song “We Got The Beat” by The Go-Go’s! Lance Rubin, famed author of the young adult novels, Denton Little’s Deathdate, Denton Little’s Still Not Dead, Crying Laughing, & It’s A Whole Spell joins the dudes to discuss his love of Fast Times…and growing up as Dus...

You ever meet a celebrity and think, “Wow they were as cool as I hoped they’d be?” Well, that’s what happened when we sat down and talked with Diane Franklin...she discusses her films (Last American Virgin, Better off Dead, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, etc), philosophy on life, parenting, her kids projects, and much more! NEW EPISODES EVERY TWO WEEKS! Please follow us on Spotify & subscribe,...

Dustin & Shaffer discuss the 1985 film Better Off Dead and the song “One Way Love” by EG Daily! Dustin professes his love of this cult classic along with EG’s rocking tune, while Zak offers insight into why Swedish Fish are delicious and why you should never close a car door on your finger. Hilarity ensues from the moment you push “play!” Growing up in 1985, crank calls by ex girlfriends, protest...

There are times when you listen to an interview from an actor and think, “Oh! That was informative!” And then there are times when you hear one and think, “That’s what not what I expected, but it was awesome!” Well, this interview is definitely the latter. Our conversation with Zack is an insight into who he is as a person, not just an actor. Zack Ward, the star of A Christmas Story, Almost Famous...

Dustin and Zak interview Zak's 5 year old son, Bodhi, to get his thoughts on the 1985 He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special and the holiday season! Why does He-Man’s sister Adora live on a different planet than He-Man? Why is Dustin so confused about Orko? What did Bodhi ask Santa for for Christmas? Why is the word “nincompoop” hilarious? And why is the word “naked” typically reserved for Greek Gods...

Dustin and Zak break down their top 5 favorite Christmas movies of all time! What constitutes a Christmas movie? Santa Claus? Egg Nog? Explosions? Find out why Zak thinks Invasion USA makes a perfect yuletide classic, hear Dustin contemplate whether or not Planes, Trains, & Automobiles should be on this list or not, and listen to why Rambo: First Blood, Lethal Weapon, and Mickey’s Christmas Carol...

Dustin and Zak had the honor of interviewing martial arts icon Richard Norton ("Gymkata, China O' Brien") Richard reminisced about his time as a bodyguard to James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt and others. He also talked about how he got his start in the film industry (making over 60 films!), his relationship with Chuck Norris and Cynthia Rothrock, the insane shooting schedule when making...

What criteria do Zak and Dustin use to determine the best of their best martial arts movies?! Does Chuck Norris crack the top 5? Is Steven Segal an awkward runner? What the hell do M.U.S.C.L.E. action figures have to do with this list?! Find out the answers to all these burning questions and more when we karate kick our way through 50 minutes of martial arts action! NEW EPISODES EVERY TWO WEEKS! P...

John Philbin (North Shore, Point Break, Tombstone) sits down with the dudes for a funny, raw, honest, and inspiring conversation about so much more than movies. Highs, lows, and everything in between. NEW EPISODES EVERY TWO WEEKS! Please follow us on Spotify & subscribe, rate and review us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts (aka iTunes) Support Us On Patreon: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Instagram: @tw...

What qualifies as a “sports” movie? Did the film “Rounders” make you want to be a poker player? Is Journey the greatest band of all time? All these questions and much more are discussed and dissected in this weeks episode! Get ready to shred the riptide! NEW EPISODES EVERY TWO WEEKS! Please follow us on Spotify & subscribe, rate and review us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts (aka iTunes) Support Us On Pa...

Location, Location, Location! The various locations of “Quicksilver” are discussed, the legend that is Paul Rodriguez, the fashion sense of Kevin Bacon, and the most important question is asked, “Have you ever had a hot dog?” All this, along with the dissection of Roger Daltrey’s fixed speed riding classic is broken down and talked about in under 60 minuets! Get ready for the ride of your…well, yo...

Dustin Rubin and Zak Shaffer discuss the 1985 film The Legend of Billie Jean and the song “Invincible” by Pat Benatar! The relevance of the film and song, especially with the current political climate is discussed. The two dudes also tackle relevant topics like, why would Baskin Robbins give out $3 gift cards?! And why Kenner’s Starting Lineup action figures were not as cool as they should’ve been...

Dustin Rubin and Zak Shaffer Interview Olympic Gold Medalist and star of “American Anthem”, Mitch Gaylord! From growing up in Van Nuys, California to becoming one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, Mitch Gaylord discusses it all! Insightful, inspirational, and all around entertaining. Our interview with Mitch will leave you wanting to know more and what’s in store for this amazing person! NEW E...

Dustin Rubin and Zak Shaffer discuss the 1986 cult movie American Anthem and its pulse pounding theme, “Two Hearts” by John Parr! Gymnastics, leather jackets, rocking 80s tunes and more are covered by our hosts as they high-bar down memory lane. Why would a movie which has been dubbed “Rebel without a pummel horse” and a song with lyrics like, “Two hearts beat as one together. It may not be foreve...

Who are Zak Shaffer and Dustin Rubin? And why are they hosting this podcast? In the very first episode of Two Dollar Late Fee you’ll be introduced to hosts, Zak Shaffer and Dustin Rubin, two voice actors in Los Angeles who love 80's movies, and get a taste for what’s to come in future episodes! You’ll find out why they have such an affinity for all things 80s and why this decade is held so near an...