Two Dollar Late Fee - 80s Movie Podcast

It’s the season 5 premiere! Dustin and Zak are back with 1985’s Weird Science! The dynamic duo discuss the John Hughes classic, its soundtrack (featuring Oingo Boingo), and notable moments from 1985. How does Weird Science play in 2024? Who is the stand out star of the John Hughes teen sex comedy? What’s Oingo Boingo’s best song? All of these questions and more are answered in the season 5 premier...

David Von Erich as a “heel” and Kerry, Kevin, & Mike Von Erich show love for their favorite pizza parlor! Paul London & Zak Shaffer discuss David Von Erich’s “heel” run in Championship Wrestling From Florida and spotlight commercials starring the Von Erich’s! P & Z also reminisce on He-Man and The Masters Of The Universe! Links to clips discussed in this episode are below along with the song “Live...

What does “Stinkor” smell like? What are the lyrics to “Degrassi Junior High?” Is Chuck Norris really a “man of action?” Find the answers to these questions and more on 80s Kids Unite! Here’s the audio from last December’s Los Angeles Comic Con panel hosted by Z and D from $2 Late Fee, Corey and Diallo from Podcasting After Dark & TV Obscura, & Paul London from Territory Marks! It was a packed hou...

Hot off the heels of A24’s The Iron Claw, Paul & Zak pay tribute to the Von Erich family with a pair of matches that highlight the glory days of World Class Championship Wrestling & the fabled dynasty! David Von Erich battles “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin in a “valet for a day” match, while Kevin & Kerry Von Erich take on “The Dynamic Duo” Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams in a “hair vs hair” match! Before y...

Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather), Ken Olandt (Summer School), and Paul London (Territory Marks) read scenes from 1989’s Road House live from L.A. Comic Con! Have you ever wondered what “Dalton” from Road House (played by Patrick Swayze) would sound like if Jill Schoelen played the part? Or what if “Doc” (Kelly Lynch) was in fact Ken Olandt?! And can Sam Elliot’s “Wade” be recreated by Paul London? W...

Legendary composer Vince DiCola (Rocky IV, Transformers: The Movie) & his long time writing partner Kenny Meriedeth join Zak & Dustin for the season 4 finale of Two Dollar Late Fee! Vince DiCola & Kenny Meriedeth discuss their collaborations on various projects, performing live at the Whiskey A Go Go, Transformers: The Movie, and more! You’ll also hear a very special live performance from the dyna...

David Manning, World Class Championship Wrestling referee and booker, shares untold stories from his career in professional wrestling, including working with the legendary Von Erich family and his thoughts on "The Iron Claw" (out in theaters now!) Manning was an integral part to the glory days of professional wrestling. He is a fantastic story teller and you’ll be enthralled with his tales! From w...

Paul & Zak interview director and writer Sean Durkin to discuss his new A24 film, The Iron Claw! A24’s The Iron Claw is about one of the greatest wrestling families of all time, The Von Erichs! Sean Durkin discusses his motivation for making the film, the score by Richard Reed Parry, wrestling matches that inspired the film, and more! The Iron Claw comes out Friday, December 22nd from A24 films. I...

Derek Wayne Johnson (John G Avildsen: King of the Underdogs, 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic, The Making of ‘Rocky vs Drago’) joins Zak and Dustin to discuss Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky IV and it’s iconic soundtrack. The dudes lay their case as to why Rocky IV might be the greatest sport movie of the 80s. They also do a comprehensive breakdown of the boxing classic’s soundtrack featuring...

The great Jill Schoelen returns to guide us on a nostalgic journey through a TV Christmas Classic from 1986, "Babes in Toyland". The film, which also stars baby Drew Barrymore, baby Keanu Reeves, Richard Mulligan, Eileen Brennan and Mr. Miyagi himself, Pat Morita, features an exclusive score from Leslie Bricusse ("Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory"). If you were an 80's kid, enjoy this trip back...

We pay tribute to “Nature Boy” Ric Flair putting over talent this month! Paul chose a 1982 match between Ric & Roddy Piper. While Zak went with Flair vs “Flyin” Brain Pillman from 1990. Links to matches and promos (if applicable) are below. Consider joining our Patreon and following our instagram (@territorymarks) for exclusive content and updates on upcoming episodes! Paul’s pick: Flair vs Piper...

Olivia Barash (Tuff Turf, Repo Man, Little House on the Prairie) answers our patrons' questions! She talks about her favorite thing about the 80's, AI, the trickiness of song covers, meeting Quentin Tarantino and discovering she was in one of HIS favorite movies, a risk she took auditioning for Oliver Stone that paid off, and of course, the time she broke our pal Dean Cameron's heart! Enjoy! If yo...

Actress Olivia Barash (Tuff Turf, Little House On The Prairie, Repo Man) reminisces on the many stand out moments of her incredible career in the 80s! She talks about making movies with Robert Downey Jr & James Spader, surfing in Dogtown, and making a transition from acting to music. She shares how her small (and arguably the most heartbreaking), pivotal role in Little House on The Prairie as Sylv...

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Ferrari of Cinema Du Meep to discuss the 1985 teensploitation classic, Tuff Turf! The film, which stars James Spader (Pretty In Pink), Kim Richards (Assault On Precinct 13), Robert Downey Jr (Marvel’s Avengers), & next week’s guest Olivia Barash (Repo Man) is quintessential 80's nostalgia! Its soundtrack is filled with bangers from Jack Mack & The Heart At...

Territory Marks gets creepy with two matches from the territories that’ll get you in the Halloween mood! Zak’s pick, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes vs Purple Haze from Championship Wrestling From Florida (1984). The finale from this match will terrify and leave you speechless! While Paul’s choice, “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel vs Nightmare Freddy from Continental Wrestling Association (1989) will h...

Jamison Newlander (The Lost Boys) answers questions from our patrons! He talks about The Lost Boys sequel (The Tribe), the script of The Blob remake, his favorite songs from the 80’s and the biggest risk he’s taken on an audition.  Also discussed, the found footage of the infamous audition tape of The Frog Sisters! Watch it here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcPzBuZUnyg  Follow Jamison: https:/...

Thrilled to have talented actor/writer Jamison Newlander ("The Lost Boys" "The Blob") join us for an incredible conversation. He talks about auditioning and landing the life-changing role of Alan Frog in The Lost Boys at age 16, meeting Corey Feldman for the first time during the callback and joining forces with him as the infamous vampire-fighting Frog Brothers from Santa Carla. He shares stories...

It's getting creepy this month, as Dustin & Zak finally bite into 1987’s The Lost Boys and its soundtrack, Two Dollar Late Fee style! INXS, Rob Lowe in a crop top, oiled-up sax master Tim Capello, the origin of the Two Coreys, Joel Schumacher's obsession with the Doors, Bob Barker’s hair. Come with us to revisit the one thing that Grandpa can't stand about living in Santa Carla: All the damn vampi...

Terry Funk is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time! He also happens to play “Morgan” in 1989’s Road House, the crossover movie for Podcasting After Dark and Two Dollar Late Fee! It’s only fitting that we pay tribute to “The Funkers” ‘89 run in NWA and his rivalry with “Nature Boy” Ric Flair! Selected highlights (links) from Terry Funk’s 89 rivalry with Ric Flair: Wrestlewar ‘89 G...

Marshall “Jimmy Reno” Teague returns to answer our patrons’ questions! Marshall shares his thoughts about the Road House remake, the boldest thing he’s had to do during an audition, his connection to MacGuyver (and MacGruber), the most romantic thing ever done for him, working in Fire Birds (1990) with Nic Cage and Tommy Lee Jones, and the correct way to wear cowboy boots. Featuring questions from...

Road House Crossover September continues, as we are once again joined by Sleazy C from Podcasting After Dark to interview actor Marshall “Jimmy Reno" Teague. Long before “Dalton” ripped his throat out, Marshall began his career in the Navy before transitioning to law enforcement. While still a cop, he secretly began performing in local theatre. He eventually made the leap to Hollywood. He shares s...

Crossover month with Podcasting After Dark continues as we bring you Part 2 of Road House (1989): “A tough bouncer is hired to tame a dirty bar.” Starring: Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, and Marshall Teague Director: Rowdy Herrington Zak, Corey, and Dustin breakdown and review Road House! This is the second half to last week’s episode, and just one part of our month-long crossover event...

It’s the annual $2 Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark crossover month! Both shows will be extensively covering 1989’s Road House starring Patrick Swayze (The Outsiders, Red Dawn, Dirty Dancing), Kelly Lynch (Drugstore Cowboy, Cocktail, Desperate Hours), & Sam Elliot (Mask, The Big Lebowski, 1883). In this episode, the dudes reminisce on the bar busting classic along with celebrating the career of mu...

In this month’s episode Paul revisits the tragic Von Erich family with his match from 1984 (Kerry Von Erich vs "Nature Boy" Ric Flair) while Zak highlights the early career of Flying’ Brian with his 1989 classic ("Flyin" Brian Pillman vs "The Total Package" Lex Luger). Lots of pop culture references are sprinkled throughout too! Watch this month’s matches in their entirety here… Paul’s pick: Kerry...

In this episode, Actor Whip Hubley (Top Gun, Russkies, Executive Decision) answers our patron questions about his most challenging role, the origin of his nickname, his favorite foods, his preferred way to relax and, our personal favorite, how he REALLY feels about Steven Seagal. SPOILER: Not great.  Featuring questions from rockstars Erin Dawn Gilmer and David Irons. The premise of this is simple...