Two Dollar Late Fee - 80s Movie Podcast

Z & D are thrilled to welcome back director Tom Holland, alongside actor Jonathan Stark ("Billy Cole") to discuss 1985's epic vampire cult classic, Fright Night. Besides Fright Night, the dudes also talk about the incredible Table Read Podcast (out now!) that reunites the original Fright Night cast (with the additions of Mark Hamill and Rosario Dawson) for an absolutely unique and energizing retel...

Dustin & Zak welcome Jack Daniel (Fright Night 40th Anniversary Table Read Podcast) to discuss the 1985 vampire classic, Fright Night. In this pre-episode to their upcoming interview with Tom Holland (Fright Night, Cloak & Dagger, Child’s Play) & Jonathan Stark (Fright Night, House II: The Second Story, Project X), D & Z discuss Fright Night and its soundtrack with famed voice actor Jack Daniel. T...

Gary Michael Cappetta discusses his historical career as an announcer for WWWF, WWF, AWA, NWA, & WCW! Gary Michael Cappetta is the voice of NWA/WCW. When you think of Sting, Ric Flair, & Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat being introduced to the ring, you hear Gary’s voice making the announcement! In this interview, Gary reminisces about some of the lesser know talents he introduced to the ring like “Tr...

Paul London & Zak Shaffer celebrate the 35th anniversary of NWA POWER HOUR! In this pre-episode to the upcoming interview with legendary NWA/WCW announcer Gary Michael Cappetta, Paul & Zak reflect on the premiere episode of NWA POWER HOUR! Jim Cornette and Jim Ross hosting, Paul E Dangerously (Paul Heyman) cracking his phone over Paul Ellering’s head, Terry Funk’s “FUNK’S GRILL”, Scott Hall jobbin...

Writer/Director Tom Holland (HE IS NOT SPIDER-MAN) is an icon of horror cinema, having worked on such cult classics as Cloak & Dagger, Fright Night, Child's Play, Psycho II, and Stephen King's Thinner. Tom does a deep dive into the writing process of this month's film, 1984's Cloak & Dagger, along with a discussion of the making of 1985's surprise vampire hit, Fright Night. And we're thrilled to a...

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss their most disappointing 8bit Nintendo game experiences! It wasn’t easy being a young gamer in the 1980s. The only thing you had to go off of was the box cover and word of mouth! How did we ever survive? 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Podcasting After Dark / Two Dollar Late Fee crossover show powered by our Patreon members! Big than...

Dustin & Zak celebrate the 40th anniversary of 1984’s Cloak & Dagger! In this pre-episode to their upcoming interview with Tom Holland (Cloak & Dagger, Fright Night, Child’s Play), the dudes dig deep into the cult favorite spy thriller! Henry Thomas (E.T.) and Dabney Coleman (9 to 5) get praised for their top notch performances, trauma of the 80s (“Stranger Danger”) gets unpacked, and notable mome...

Legendary AWA professional wrestler, Greg Gagne comes to Territory Marks to discuss his career! Greg Gagne tells one tremendous story after another about how he got his start in wrestling, wild matches in Japan, & his favorite match against Rick Martel & Tito Santana! He also talks about his podcast “Straight Talk With The Boss” with Magnum T.A. and the wrestling figure toyline from Powertown Wres...

Paul London & Zak Shaffer celebrate AWA wrestler Greg Gagne with a series of action packed matches from his career! In this pre-episode to next weeks interview with AWA’s Greg Gagne, Paul and Zak highlight three matches from Greg’s time in the squared circle. AWA World Tag Team Champion’s The High Flyers (Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell) take on Rick Martel & Tito Santana in two fast paced matches! And...

80s Kids Unite Episode 4: G.I. Joe Action Figures As 80s kids, there were few toys that held as much power over us as a G.I. Joe action figure. From the evil of Cobra Commander to the mundaneness of Dusty to the aspirational muscles of Outback, every kid in the neighborhood was obsessed. In this episode, we get real personal as we hash out the good, the bad, and the Zartan of Hasbro's Real America...

Actor, producer and director Raphael Sbarge joins us to revisit the origins of his 40+ year career in the entertainment industry. Starting with a role on Sesame Street, Raphael has been in some of our favorite 80s flicks: Vision Quest, Risky Business, and My Science Project.  He also answers our listeners' questions about Werewolf (because of course), 1993's Carnosaur, how the film industry has ch...

1985’s Vision Quest is a celebrated cult classic! Dustin & Zak discuss the movie and it’s phenomenal soundtrack, which includes the hit songs “Only The Young” by Journey & “Lunatic Fringe” by Red Rider…oh and “Crazy For You” by Madonna. In this pre-episode to their upcoming interview with Raphael Sbarge (Risky Business, Vision Quest, My Science Project), D & Z talk longer than “6 minutes” about Vi...

Paul London & Zak Shaffer interview legendary announcer and commentator for World Class Championship Wrestling, Marc Lowrance! Marc Lowrance's signature voice and cadence set the tone for some of the greatest moments in professional wrestling. Marc shares how he got his start in the business, what it was like working for Fritz Von Erich, a truly embarrassing moment, and so much more! Enjoy! You ca...

Territory Marks kicks off season two with a bang! Paul London and Zak Shaffer discuss One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich from World Class Championship Wrestling’s Parade of Champions 2 (1985)! This is the pre-episode to P & Z’s upcoming interview with WCCW announcer and commentator, Marc Lowrance! Watch the match here: One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich (5/5/85) Check out Zombie Sailor Toys! Dig our sho...

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, Diallo, and Paul London discuss the cultural significance of Live Aid ‘85 and which one of the Night Boyz actually remembers the event. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, Kerry Ahern for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossover show powered by our Patreon members! If you would like to...

The amazingly talented star of stage (Hair, Broadway Bounty Hunter, Into the Woods) and screen (Miami Vice, Cheers, Orange is the New Black), Annie Golden, blows our minds with her stories! Annie talks about how singing with her band, The Shirts at CBGB's in the 70s, led to her being discovered by Miloš Forman, who cast her in Hair. This launched a career on Broadway and a solo singing career whic...

Dustin & Zak celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Hughes’ classic Sixteen Candles! In this pre-episode to their upcoming interview with Annie Golden (Hang Up The Phone, Desperately Seeking Susan, Orange Is The New Black), the dudes don’t forget the birthday of one of John Hughes most beloved films, Sixteen Candles. Controversy surrounds Sixteen Candles “mini album” soundtrack…D&Z discuss that, a...

Marchial Arts Madness 2024 goes out with a bang on this week's episode with Cynthia Rothrock! Cynthia Rothrock (China O’Brien, Martial Law, Rage & Honor) stops by to play trivia for $2’s Patreon supporters, discuss her upcoming movie (Black Creek), and chat about her illustrious career! Did Cynthia Rothrock really puncture Corey Haim’s lung? Did she leave John Schneider at the wedding altar? And d...

Territory Marks honors Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat this month! Paul & Zak welcome Dustin Rubin from Two Dollar Late Fee to celebrate matches and highlights from Steamboat’s storied career! Notable moments from Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat featured during this episode are his guest spot of the short lived tv show Sidekicks, one of his best matches against “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, the infamous “spee...

March-ial Arts Madness month continues on 80s Kids Unite, as Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss which martial arts moves they wish they could do, growing up. It’s a silly but fun discussion about everything from “NUMBchucks” to ninjas and all the “Danialsons” in between. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, David Ullman for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee...

Actor Glen Eaton (“The Last Dragon”) joins us for a spiritual discussion about hard life lessons, the art of fighting without knowing how to fight, the art of acting without knowing how to act, and how landing the memorable role of “Johnny” in Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon changed his life.  We also talk about competition on the set of The Last Dragon, making Penitentiary III, Trained to Kill, rom...

“Who’s the master?!” Dustin and Zak dig deep into Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon and its soundtrack, with Craig Sutton (thelastdragontribute.com), the foremost expert of the 1985 kung-fu classic! This episode kicks off "March-ial Arts Madness” all month long on Two Dollar Late Fee and Territory Marks, and is the pre-episode to D&Z’s upcoming interview with Glen Eaton (“Johnny Yu” in Berry Gordy’s T...

Paul & Zak are back with two picks from the Territories that’ll make your back crack and your liver quiver! Zak’s pick is from the AWA in 1985, Jim Brunzell & Greg Gagne aka The High Flyers vs Animal & Hawk aka “The Legion of Doom” The Road Warriors with their manager “Precious” Paul Ellering. Paul continues the heat from WCCW in 1988 with”The Modern Day Warrior” Kerry Von Erich vs Sid Vicious! Fu...

We kick off the first episode of 80s Kids Unite with Garbage Pail Kids! Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo all discuss their familiarity (or lack thereof) with the disgusting trading cards Topps began printing in 1985, and whether or not they hold up nostalgically! The boys also talk about the terrible 1987 film based on the brand. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, Magdalena for suggesting this one!...

We're stoked for our first interview of 2024 and Season 5! The lovely Suzanne Snyder joins Z&D to talk about her modeling/acting career, which began in high school with her friend, Richard Marx, and eventually led to John Hughes, Weird Science (alongside Anthony Michael Hall), Return of the Living Dead II, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Suzanne talks about her first film, Class with Rob Lowe...