Two Dollar Late Fee - 80s Movie Podcast

Actor Whip Hubley (Russkies, Top Gun, Executive Decision) revisits his Hollywood career. Candid, funny, and insightful are just a few ways to describe this wonderful conversation with Whip. You’ll hear about the exhaustive research he did to play “Mischa” in Russkies, why he did or did not reprise his role as “Hollywood” in Top Gun: Maverick, and his wonderful experience filming 1995's Flipper TV...

Writer and brother to Dustin, Lance Rubin (Denton Little’s Deathdate, Crying Laughing, Monster Club) is back to discuss 1987’s Russkies (starring Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley & upcoming guest Whip Hubley) along with the song “We Can Have It All” by Joe-Bruce & 2nd Avenue! Is Russkies the greatest “kids adventure” movie? Who is “Joe-Bruce & 2nd Avenue”? Does Peter Billingsley have a big butt?...

In this bonus episode of Tales From The Video Store, writer David Irons (Cockblocker, Don’t Go To Wheelchair Camp, Wolf Moon) joins us to wrap-up our Jill Schoelen month with fond memories of her career in the 80's! Also discussed: Is Saved by the Bell the greatest sitcom of the 90's? Is Cutting Class the greatest bad movie of all time? Also, why does everyone on the planet seem to love Tremors so...

“I don't take kindly to nicknames” The theme of this month’s TM is “lightning!” Paul brings the fire with his pick from NWA in 1985: “Billy Jack” Haynes vs Thunderfoot! While Zak creates sparks from the UWF in 1987 with The Lightning Express (Brad Armstrong & Tim Horner) vs “Every Man’s Nightmare” Sting & “The Monster” Rick Steiner. Watch this month’s matches in their entirety here… Paul’s pick: “...

The premise of this is simple: We ask 6 of YOUR questions. If you’d like to have your questions featured and listen to the archived episodes of this segment, join our Patreon at patreon.com/twodollarlatefee In this episode, Actress Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather, Popcorn, Thunder Alley) answers our patron questions about her best friend in the business, her favorite projects, sequels that are bette...

Actress Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather, That Was Then…This Is Now, Popcorn) 29 years ago, actress Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather, That Was Then…This Is Now, Popcorn) abruptly retired from acting at the height of her career. Now, as she makes her triumphant return in front of the camera, we are thrilled to have her join us for a beautiful conversation about self-worth, empathy, generational trauma, a...

Popular YouTube interviewer Chris Mayek returns to explore the career of actress Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather, When A Stranger Calls Back, Babes In Toyland) and highlight some of our favorite films! Jill Schoelen has starred in a wide range of genre films. We highlight just a few in this episode. The Cannon rock drama Thunder Alley, horror favorite Popcorn, and the 90s romantic rocker Rich Girl....

“Feel, feel, feel, feel, feel my heat…feel my heat!” This month’s Territory Marks brings the heat! Zak’s match celebrates the 40th anniversary of WCCW’s Von Erich brothers (David, Kerry, & Kevin) vs The Fabulous Freebirds! Paul pays homage to the late great Iron Sheik vs Maniac Matt Borne! And a very young Zak Shaffer shows up at the tail end of the episode singing one of his favorite cartoon them...

Our popular Patreon segment is now on our free feed!  The premise of this is simple: We ask 6 of YOUR questions. If you’d like to have your questions featured, and listen to the archived episodes of this segment, join our Patreon at patreon.com/twodollarlatefee In this episode, Actor Brian Thompson (Cobra, The Terminator, Miracle Mile) answers our patron questions about 1987’s short-lived but wond...

Actor Brian Thompson (Cobra, The Terminator, Miracle Mile) rehashes his favorite moments from his wild career! From being the first one terminated by Arnold in James Cameron’s The Terminator (while still in college), to his tumultuous experience as the nightmare-inducing (sorry, young Zak) Night Slasher on the set of Cobra, Brian's roles are always memorable. He dishes all the dirt about working w...

Controversy alert! Zak & Dustin debate 1986’s Cobra, starring Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen and Brian Thompson and its soundtrack which features Robert Tepper, John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, & Sylvester Levay! What connection do Stan Bush, Beverly Hills Cop, and Boogie Nights have with Cobra? Come along with Lt. Marion "Cobra" Cobretti and learn the answer. And in two weeks, an in...

This month’s Territory Marks is a slug fest! Paul London brings a “Coal Miners Glove” match from Portland Wrestling in 1983 between Curt Henning aka Mr. Perfect & The Assassin. Zak provides a NWA “contenders” match from 1989, Terry Funk (ranked #10) vs Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat (ranked #1)! Watch those matches in their entirety here… Paul’s pick: Curt Henning vs The Assassin Zak’s pick: Terry F...

Excited to share this special interview with voice actor A.J. LoCascio (Back To The Future: The Game, LEGO Star Wars, Voltron: Legendary Defender), the voice of “Gizmo” in the new animated series,Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai, premiering May 23rd on MAX! A.J. talks about how his amazing Marty McFly impression led him to book his first job, the pressure of filling Howie Mandel's giant Gizmo shoes...

Actress Deborah Goodrich Royce (Just One Of The Guys, April Fool’s Day), turned nationally bestselling and award-winning author (Ruby Falls, Finding Mrs. Ford, Reef Road) talks about her roles in Hollywood in the 80's (playing an onscreen love interest of Clayton Rohner and William Zabka), the transition from acting to writing, and the time she discovered that renters had turned her home into a br...

It’s April Fool’s MAY! Zak and Dustin discuss 1986’s April Fool’s Day and the song “Mama Told Me Not To Come” by Three Dog Night! In the pre-episode to their upcoming interview with Deborah Goodrich Royce (Just One Of The Guys, April Fool’s Day, Remote Control), the dudes discuss the 1986 film (spoiler free), its soundtrack, and more! Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons...

Paul London & Zak Shaffer discuss Terry Funk vs Jerry “The King” Lawler (1981 Memphis Wrestling) and Magnum T.A. vs Nikita Koloff (1986 NWA)! (Links underlined in notes) Paul spotlights the 1981 feud between Terry Funk and Jerry “The King” Lawler including a “No DQ” Match, a wild promo from Terry Funk, & a groundbreaking “Empty Arena” Match! Zak brings the rivalry of Magnum T.A. vs Nikita Koloff,...

Actor Robert Rusler (Weird Science, Thrashin’, Shag, Vamp) was a big part of some our favorite 80's films. We were beyond stoked to have him on the show to discuss his time as the love interest of Phoebe Cates in Shag, his role as the dynamic leader of the notorious skate crew, the Daggers (and enemy of Josh Brolin) in Thrashin', and of course, as a bully in the John Hughes film that launched his...

Slightly after "The Goonies" but way before "Avengers: End Game" Josh Brolin starred in 1986’s epic "Romeo & Juliet on skateboards" drama, Thrashin’. Z&D break down the good, the bad, and the air guitar of this nostalgic flick, along with the soundtrack (featuring Meatloaf, Devo, The Truth, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Animotion, the Bangles) that unfortunately never received an official release. The du...

Two Dollar Late Fee presents the premiere of Territory Marks! Paul London (professional wrestler & actor) joins $2LF's Zak Shaffer (avid 80's wrestling fan), as they each bring a favorite match from the territory days of wrestling (80's & early 90's) to revisit, corresponding with pop culture moments from that time. Watch Paul & Zak’s picks here: AWA’s Midnight Rockers vs “Playboy” Buddy Rose and...

We conclude this year's exciting March-ial Arts Madness run with writer/director/producer Sheldon Lettich (Bloodsport, Lionheart, Double Impact, Only the Strong), who blew us away with his stories about serving our country as a US Marine in Vietnam, being "the man behind Jean-Claude Van Damme", and his new biography, Sheldon Lettich: From Vietnam to Van Damme, written by Corey Danna (click the lin...

Actor and author Sean Kanan (Karate Kid III, Cobra Kai, The Bold & the Beautiful) discusses his career on screen and his latest inspirational self-help books, The Way Of The Cobra and Welcome To The Kumite! We discuss Sean's positive outlook and philosophy, along with his performance in Rich Girl with Jill Schoelen, the experience of being on Fox's forgotten 1987 show, Werewolf, and of course, com...

KUMITE! KUMITE! KUMITE! D & Z celebrate their 100th episode with pro wrestler and actor Paul London, as they discuss one of their all-time-favorite martial arts movies, Bloodsport! The dudes talk about the movie, JCVD, Stan Bush’s song “Fight To Survive”, and more! Enter the Kumite and enjoy! Order t-shirts and stickers mentioned in previous episodes from Preserved Dragons here! Use code twodollar...

Dustin & Zak welcome back martial arts legends Cynthia Rothrock & Don “The Dragon” Wilson! Cynthia Rothrock (China O’Brein, Yes, Madam!, Righting Wrongs) and Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Bloodfist, Ring of Fire, Red Sun Rising) sit down with the dudes to discuss Cynthia’s movie Black Creek, their overall careers, and more! And stick around for the end of the episode to hear a sneak preview for what's...

The lovely and talented Laura San Giacomo ("Pretty Woman" "Sex, Lies and Videotape" "Just Shoot Me") joins us to discuss her fantastic career. We talk about her feature debut in Steven Soderbergh's "Sex Lies and Videotape", her starring vehicle as Julia Roberts' best friend, Kit, in 1990's Pretty Woman and working up close and personal with Tom Selleck in "Quigley Down Under". Our pal, Matt Adler...

It’s our season 4 premiere and the dudes fire on all cylinders talking about the romantic classic, Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere! D & Z also have a lively debate about which song on the soundtrack is better, “It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette or “King Of Wishful Thinking” by Go West. Pop culture moments from 1990 are also highlighted. This is the pre-episode to their upcom...