Mike Park and Ryan Schumaker
Two Thumbs Down with Mike and Ryan
Listen each week as two pals watch and discuss EVERY movie that legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert gave two thumbs down. Dissecting two movies per week, they’ll talk about performances, filmographies, Siskel and Ebert, and what the renowned critics got right (and wrong) about movies they just could not recommend to a living soul
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Mike Park and Ryan Schumaker
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Young Guns II (1990) and Mobsters (1991) 22.07.2024 1:29:58
It’s time to go back in time and discuss 90’s studs in this young Hollywood episode. Listen while Mike and Ryan discuss the merits (if any) of Bon Jovi, the underappreciated genius of William Peterson, whether or not Emilio Estevez is good at his job, and whether the film Mobsters even exists in real life!!
Porky's II: The Next Day (1983) and Porky's Revenge (1985) 16.07.2024 1:32:59
Time to party for the dudes! This week they watch Porky’s II: The Next Day and Porky’s Revenge and fumble their way through that absolutely insane plots of these movies. They discuss the copious amount of men’s butts (sooo many men's butts), whether or not there are actually any jokes in these movies, and guys being dudes. They also discuss Letterboxd, their review techniques, and deep dive in...
The 'Burbs (1989) and My Blue Heaven (1990) 08.07.2024 2:02:22
There goes the neighborhood! The fellas bring in friend Mark Schroeder this week to clutch their pearls when 'Italian' Steve Martin and the Klopeks come into town. They also discuss good bits, the Merengue, Joe Dante, and the merits of a good sardine/salted pretzel combo.
Independence Day (1996) and Twister (1996) 01.07.2024 1:54:04
It’s a disaster! On this week’s episode, Mike and Ryan discuss a few 90’s summer blockbusters, Will Smith, iconic Hollywood voices, the best actors that are typecast as jerks, and the king of Holland: Jan de Bont!!
DC Cab (1983) and Cannonball Run II (1984) 24.06.2024 1:15:21
Buckle up as the fellas rev their engines and talk about some car movies! They discuss Joel Schumacher's DC Cab, ranging from their least favorite cabbie to the most psychotic cabbie and how much sense this movie makes (not much). Then they’re onto Cannonball Run 2 to discuss Hollywood royalty Hal Needham, Dom DeLuise, and even Bobby Bersoini’s orangutan.
Striptease (1996) and Showgirls (1995) with special guest Dylan Hamilton-Smith 18.06.2024 1:48:03
Episode 5 The lads bring in guest and friend Dylan Hamilton-Smith for the horniest episode yet. They watch Striptease and Showgirls to discuss dancing, perverts, Verhoeven, and their favorite sexy movies
Sly vs. Arnold Round 2: Last Action Hero (1993) and Judge Dredd (1995) 16.06.2024 1:38:20
The second in our Sly and Arnie series, in which the big dogs discuss Stallone and Schwarzenegger taking a big swings and getting big misses in the action world (according to Siskel and Ebert at least) with Last Action Hero and Judge Dredd. Were these reviews the two BIGGEST MISTAKES that Gene and Roger ever put down? Find out!
Sly vs. Arnold Round 1: Oscar (1991) and Junior (1994) 11.06.2024 1:35:54
Part one of a two-parter for the pals. Mike and Ryan discuss Stallone and Schwarzenegger taking a big swing and a miss in the comedy world with Oscar and Junior. But maybe they aren’t as big of a miss as originally thought…
Pauly Shore serving his country: In the Army Now/Jury Duty 11.06.2024 1:14:20
The boys discuss the 90's phenomenon that was Pauly Shore as he serves his country in Jury Duty and In The Army Now. They also discuss one of the stranger needle drops in cinema history.
Ace Ventura/Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls 11.06.2024 1:29:30
Mike and Ryan introduce the world to their Two Thumbs Down podcast! Opening the series with Ace Ventura and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. The boys also discuss the legacy of Siskel and Ebert, Jim Carrey, and sling as many hot takes as possible
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