Two Shot Tuesday

This week, Barry and Movie Guy Rob Pete head to the theater for Supergirl , one of the most talked-about superhero movies of the year. With expectations high and box office numbers falling short, the question is simple: did audiences get this one wrong? The guys discuss the film's biggest surprises, Jason Momoa's debut as Lobo, Krypto's scene-stealing moments, how closely the movie fol...

Barry takes us inside his very first FIFA World Cup match, and it's an experience he'll never forget. From joining thousands of German supporters marching through downtown Toronto to navigating the excitement, nerves, and unforgettable atmosphere inside the stadium, this episode captures what makes the World Cup unlike any other sporting event. Along the way, Jason asks the questions every...

Movie Guy Rob Peets returns for a packed episode featuring reviews of two very different films. First, we head into the unsettling world of Backrooms , the internet phenomenon transformed into a surprisingly effective horror movie by teenage creator Kane Parsons. Then we dive into Disclosure Day , Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi outing involving alien secrets, government conspiracies, and a m...

Barry heads to Meridian Hall for an evening with Penn & Teller and comes away thoroughly entertained. We talk about the comedy, the audience participation, and the magic tricks that left us completely baffled. Along the way, we get into the psychology of aisle seats, navigating Toronto's packed Do West Festival, and the growing excitement surrounding the World Cup. From mind-reading and my...

The World Cup is almost here, and Barry is preparing for a front-row seat to the action as Toronto gets ready to welcome fans from around the globe. We talk about what it's like living in the middle of a host city, attending a World Cup match, the quirks of soccer's rules, and why this tournament captures the attention of billions of people every four years. From special access passes to G...

Barry and Movie Guy Rob Peets head to the theatre for The Mandalorian & Grogu and break down whether Star Wars’ return to the big screen was worth the wait. We get into the IMAX 3D experience, the action, Grogu’s role in the story, some surprising new characters, and whether this felt like a true movie… or just an extended version of the series. Plus a few hot takes along the way.

This episode covers a little bit of everything. We talk Star Trek trilogies hidden inside larger franchises, supporting our friend Laurie Carruthers at her sold-out Toronto theatre show, and the unique experience of sitting front row in a very intimate venue. From there, the conversation drifts into Star Wars, home gyms, pre-workout drinks, getting older, and trying to stay in shape without comple...

We start with Spotify’s all-time listening stats—how long we’ve really been on the platform, what we keep coming back to, and how the AI DJ actually holds up. Then it’s into 4K Corner, where Welcome to Derry delivers a full-on immersive experience, from visuals to sound. We also get into a risky 4K purchase debate ( Blue Thunder ), a couple of final shots, and the usual back-and-forth along the wa...

This one is just pure fun. From a trip to Casa Loma and movie scenes filmed in Toronto, to a strange headline about magic mushrooms and behavior change, the conversation goes in all kinds of directions. We also touch on a few updates, some movie talk, and just let things unfold. One of those episodes you just roll with.

This one starts in one place… and ends up everywhere. We get into a few headlines, including what makes one airport the best in the world, before the conversation drifts into tech struggles, fitness updates, and a story that turns into a full-blown childhood panic. No script, no plan. Just seeing where it goes.

Jason is back from Japan and this trip had a bit of everything. From filming in Tokyo to navigating language barriers and everyday moments that don’t go as planned, he shares what it’s really like being there, and why it’s such a unique experience. Plus, Barry brings his own “Big in Japan” story… with very different results.

We take on the 10 most rewatchable action movies of all time and put them to the real test—would you actually watch them again? From John Wick and Die Hard to Top Gun: Maverick and Mad Max: Fury Road, some hold up perfectly… and some don’t. We also throw in a few of our own picks along the way.

The Movie Guy is back and we went to see the new Super Mario Bros sequel. With Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, this one looks like a slam dunk, but does it actually deliver? We break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether it holds up beyond the visuals. Is it for everyone? We break it down.

We put a stack of 4K movies to the rewatch test: Hard Boiled Red Sonja Salem’s Lot Spaceballs The Usual Suspects Here’s the game… Which one still holds up? Which one looks great but doesn’t? Which one is way harder to sit through than you remember? And which one is just flat-out elite?

We thought this would be a quick update… it wasn’t. In 72 hours, we hit a concert, sat front row at a hockey game, got a very questionable wallet check, and somehow ended up talking to a bunch of random strangers. Somewhere in all of it, we realized saying yes more and talking to people you don’t know might actually be the point.

In this episode of Two Shot Tuesday, we kick things off with a little whiskey, a little celebration, and a St. Patrick’s Day recording that somehow turns into one of our most entertaining conversations yet. We talk about the return of Barry’s beloved Jameson Black Barrel, share some St. Patrick’s Day memories, and get into a few unexpected topics along the way, including Michael B. Jordan celebrat...

The Movie Guy returns to Two Shot Tuesday to break down The Bride , the new Frankenstein film starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal . We debate the wild premise, the chaotic storylines, the 1930s gangster vibe, and whether this ambitious monster movie actually works. One of us liked parts of it… one of us absolutely did not. Plus: comparisons to classic Frank...

This episode of Two Shot Tuesday begins under some very questionable conditions. Barry Nixon is just emerging from a bout with the latest round of “new COVID,” Jason Reilly is running on fumes after a late night at Crown & Dragon , and we somehow decided this was the perfect moment to record. From there we cover Jason hosting a conference at the Wigwam Resort in Arizona, letting ChatGPT introd...

This week on Two Shot Tuesday, we revisit 1408 (2007) — the Stephen King adaptation that somehow slipped past a lot of people, despite delivering one of the most intense single-location psychological thrillers of the 2000s. Starring John Cusack in a near one-man performance and Samuel L. Jackson in peak cool-and-cryptic form, the film traps its lead inside a haunted hotel room that doesn’t rely on...

It’s a review-heavy episode of Two Shot Tuesday. Jason Reilly and Barry T. Nixon cover everything from pristine 4K restorations to unapologetic 90s action and a cult animated series that deserves a second look. Along the way, they talk Pee-wee’s Big Adventure , Under Siege , the joy (and frustration) of physical media, and why Thundarr the Barbarian hits very differently as an adult. Add in Snowma...

Sam Raimi is back and things get weird fast. On this episode of Two Shot Tuesday , Barry T. Nixon and Jason Reilly welcome back Rob Peets (The Movie Guy) to break down SEND HELP , Raimi’s latest survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. A private jet crashes. Two coworkers are stranded on an island. One knows how to survive. The other absolutely does not. What follows is a gross...

Two Shot Tuesday is back with our annual Super Bowl catch-and-release episode — recorded less than 24 hours after kickoff while everything was still fresh. Jason Reilly, Barry T. Nixon, and Craig Zavitz break down Super Bowl LX from start to finish: the game-day prep (including nachos worthy of a trophy), the defensive slugfest that had even football fans wandering away from the TV, and the halfti...

What does getting in shape actually look like when you stop chasing quick wins? In this episode of Two Shot Tuesday, we’re joined by personal trainer Andre Orlando to break down what real, lasting fitness looks like over ten years. We talk about consistency over intensity, how to get back on track after falling off, why small workouts matter more than perfect plans, and how strength training pays...

Two very different movies. Two very different nights. And somehow, the perfect way to kick off a new year. Jason starts with a New Year’s Eve review of Avatar: Fire and Ash — a three-hour, seventeen-minute marathon that became less about the plot and more about surviving until midnight. VIP seats, 3D glasses, popcorn dehydration, and a surprisingly solid four-star verdict. Barry follows with Steph...

This week we’re joined by The Movie Guy for a breakdown of PRIMATE , a Cujo-style horror flick about a rabid chimp, a cliffside mansion, and one very bad night. We get into the creature effects, the surprisingly intense gore, the oddly used deaf-dad subplot, and why a 90-minute runtime was probably the smartest thing about the film. Along the way, we debate pool-based survival strategies, the logi...