The Jacked Up Review Show

I had a beyond uniquely talented individual on who's advice truly should be highly regarded:  Welcoming to the show is Self-Help Coach Steph Hannah and her Wild Moon Oasis brand!   She notes many spiritually healing methods, a unique ritual that gets rids of negative energy and other ways to stop the "not enough time in the day" excuse.   You'll be doing yourself a disservice if...

Multi-TV Writing talent Doug Molitor notes how he transitioned from helming syndicated sitcoms and cartoons to writing his own original pulp SciFi novels.   How does he approach the various writing techniques differently?   What methods in a pitch meeting might get you a free pass into many other doors?   And what positives did he come away with after having this on-going yet blessed career?      ...

I get to interview yet another talent from the Dallas, TX radio station 89.3 KNON FM: Radio DJ & Make-Up Artist Valerie Diamond.   She also talks about the history of the beloved radio station, how she loves playing free style music on the air, the listener call-in that she actually helped make a life reevaluation for & teases her upcoming biography book!    

We decide to do yet another overdue Wrestling related special: we look at crossovers, AEW rivalries and other tragedies that beset the whole wrestling circuit while covering the videogame/merchandise material. What did ACW do differently? Is Wrestling the equivalent of punk rock sell-outs when it comes to talent signing onto bigger contracts? We also discuss ECW and NWO, fun convention stories, TN...

It's time for another episode of 2 VERSIONS, 1 THEME where we examine a popular movie and its entirely different remake. That night, we venture into the popular 2014 film THE BELIER FAMILY and the 2021 Remake: Best Picture Winner CODA. Cam defends why it was Best Picture worthy due to the earned dramatic arcs and uncanny yet relatable events (while not feeling like typical Oscar bait). Jaylan...

(Most of) the. crew and I sat down to rank the various adult and off-color cartoon shows from the various FOX and Adult Swim outings to the MTV/Pramount regulars. Which one doesn't get enough credit for how crass it was? And which one is the gift that keeps on giving (despite its toxic fanbase)? SONG USED: "Various Cues" by Carl Stalling (From Bugs Bunny Films circa 1943-1956)

Our second movie franchises face-off after the FREDDY VS. JASON saga is the STAR WARS VS. STAR TREK showdown:   Very different yet both culturally relevant space operas that changed up the world of film and TV, which ones had better battles, quotes and characters?   Which ones had sexier actors and better visual effects?   And which ones had the worser merchandise, cartoon spin-offs and TV special...

We wrap up the our second (and final) episode on our favorite STAR WARS moments that live rent-free in our brains:   Why does Mace Windu flat-out rule?   Why is Darth Vader far more badass in ROGUE ONE?   Why is Luke at his best when he finally goes apeshit while fighting his dad?   All that and why the making of the Death Star trench run is just as fascinating as what's still visualized on-sc...

For the middle of the week, listen in to our Harrison Ford & Treat Williams disaster movie 5-pack:   How did Treat and Harrison get considered for similar roles yet never shared the screen together?   How does either actor command the war on terrorism subgenre?   And what kickass one-liners and gritty characterizations do the performers have in store here?   MOVIES REVIEWED: The Devil's Ow...

The two-part compilation of STAR WARS related humor concludes here:   Why is Wilford Brimley part of the universe?   Should the fandom had been more oversaturated back in the '80s?   Why was TK-421 actually stunned on the Death Star? Did Yoda mate with Yaddle?   How is R2-D2 like Kenny on South Park?   How is this whole franchise borderline-taboo at this point?   Is Mace Windu actually still a...

It's time to salute 4 key Samuel L. Jackson military flicks during the final MAY THE 4TH themed week:   Would Basic had worked better as an atypical two-part episode of NCIS?   How many of these should've the next Southern Comfort or Courage Under Fire?   MOVIES DISCUSSED: Assault at West Point, Rules of Engagement,  Basic & Home of the Brave     GUESTS: Jon Mark     MUSIC USED: "...

We conclude the week with another STAR WARS actor retrospect: some (mostly infamous) Harrison Ford films:   How many Drama, Mystery, Horror & Comedy Films did you see on TV when they first premiered?   Which ones actually still have a solid reputation?   How many of these are joked about even by Ford himself?   And how many of these are just perfect for a Bad Movie Night?   MOVIES REVIEWED:  M...

We're getting into a memorable yet nowadays still criminally underrated portion of STAR WARS history: The Dark Empire Comic Book Trilogy! How do the official audio books compare? Why couldn't Disney just make something else prior to writing these out of the Expanded Universe? What ideas and other originality are strikingly memorable? What famous comic book writers & illustrators assemb...

In this near-half hour reflection on the YOUNG JEDI KNIGHTS/NEW JEDI ORDER chapter of the STAR WARS saga, I was able to assemble some new and older clips: Does this era keep a rocksteady grip for this vision? What major pros and cons can you expect? And where might it rank among the other spin-off material? Plus, some brief reflection on the Marvel Comics adventures and the trilogies for Jedi Acad...

Like every May the 4th week, we love to tackle other material featuring a STAR WARS saga actor and it finally time to reflect on the ONCE WERE WARRIORS films starring Jango Fett portrayer Temuera Morrison!   Where do these films rank in the crime drama/gangster genre?   Why does the second film surprisingly become a redemption story?   And why not as popular as some of the other international hit...

I get to tackle both the novel and comic book version of the first official STAR WARS sequel: SPLINTER OF THE MIND'S EYE.   Does this has pretty solid continuity despite being conjured up before EMPIRE STRIKES BACK?   What details are different in the comic book version?   All that plus a clip from an interview featuring author Alan Dean Foster!           OPENING INTRO: James Bruno     MUSIC U...

You read that right: we're doing nothing but sharing humor related to STAR WARS.   Everything from bloopers, side chats to other amusing observations commence in this 55 minute endeavor.   Why is Billy Dee Williams the definitive voice of cool?   Does James Earl Jone's voice still strike fears into viewer's minds even when it's just a CNN ad?   And why are photos of Obi-Wan still m...

In yet another multi-chat, we once again mix material from the archives with new recordings: Hear us review the Dramatic Thrillers of Harrison Ford's filmography! FILMS: The Mosquito Coast Frantic Presumed Innocent Random Hearts Firewall Crossing Over 42 & Paranoia GUESTS: Will Styer, Night Taylor, Jon Mark, Gil Palmer & Joseph Burke AUDIO INTRO: Harrison Ford Rare Interview about his...

Oreo and I continue the May the 4th insanity by digging into all the different Dark Horse TALES comics anthologies:   What stories you never knew you wanted to know actually made an impact?   Which hysterical crossover occured late in the publishing run?   And did the various talents made solid use of all the creative space they were allowed?   Near the end of the chat, we also briefly reflect on...

Some of us were still doing a side chat and we decided to focus on the Action Star/Scream Queen Badass herself: Katee Sackhoff!   What is her best voice-over role that we can all still quote?   Why is she the Linda Hamilton of her generation?   And why does she give 1000% in every role?         AUDIO CLIP INTRO:  "KATEE SACKHOFF on Playing the Voice & Live Action of Bo-Katan in STAR WARS&...

Oreo & I summarize our favorite STAR WARS Trilogy: The Infinities Trilogy by Dark Horse Comics!   in this trilogy, they do an epic "What If?" take on all three original movies but was there a mild plot hole?   Why are Yoda, Han, R2 & even Lando FAR more involved in these alternate scenarios?   And why are they a solid blend of wit, edginess and epic quality?       MUSIC USED: &qu...

We start our first series of Harrison Ford themed movie reviews for this month. What better way than to highlight all his various War/Western films? MOVIES REVIEWED: A Time for Killing, Journey to Shiloh, The Intruders (1970), Judgment: The Court Martial of Lieutenant William Calley, The Frisco Kid, Hanover Street, K-19: The Widowmaker, Cowboys & Aliens, Ender's Game & Call of the Wild...

What better than to feature a brief overview on some of the best spoofs and fan-made takes on the STAR WARS saga: Which short film & music parodies first got the most traction? Are people still making them despite Disney threatening to delete them instantly? All that and a mention on the Family Guy trilogy! SONG INTRO: "Star Wars Gangsta Rap" by Jason Brannon & Chris Crawford

The whole gang gets in their spaceship's podcasting room to look back at the NPR Radio Dramas of the original STAR WARS trilogy: TALKING POINTS: *How many of the deleted scenes depicted here became part of the OT's special edition? *We also discuss some other SW custom merchandise and news back in the '80s/90s on the saga *We chat about the foley design, NPR-BBC Radio airing this and t...

It's time to do a tribute to yet another key STAR WARS TV show music composer: Kevin Kiner (Ahsoka and the many cartoon shows). Outside of this, you get to hear an interview clip during this minisode and I guarantee you'll dig his persona instantly. His movie work includes: Leprechaun, Freaked, Safe House (1998), Tremors 3 and Samaritan (2022) as well as various Roger Corman and Chuck Norr...