The Basement Scholars Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Basement Scholars Podcast
Every episode, we take a deep dive into a different pop-culture property, exploring movies, television, comic books, collectibles, and games.
The B.S. guys look into “Weird Science” to see if it can stand up to the scrutiny of 21st century eyes.
All movie clips property of Universal Pictures
Transition sound effect from “Superfriends” (WB)
Opening theme “To Live and Die in L.A.” by White Bat Audio
Fourth clip from “At the Movies” with Siskel and Ebert
Ending theme “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo
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We explore the ideas and lasting influence of John Carpenter’s 1986 fantasy classic “Big Trouble in Little China”.
Opening theme: “To Live and Die in LA” by White Bat Audio
Ending theme: “Big Trouble in Little China” by Coupe De Villes
Commercial clips:
- Trailer from Scream Factory special edition
-Television spot from Scream TV circa 1990
- Betty Crocker 1986
-La Choy 1986
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In this premiere episode, Chad and Brian dive deep into the 1990 movie “Predator 2”. They discuss its connection with the 2022 movie “Prey”, review the plot and talk pros and cons. The guys also discuss how the franchise was kept alive in the 90s by Dark Horse Comics, what collectibles are currently available for the fans, and just what the heck might this movie mean.
Commercial Clip 1: Alien action figure (1978) from Kenner
Commercial Clips 2 and 3: Alien vs. Predator action figures from Kenner (1990s)
Commercial Clip 4: Predator Action figures by NECA
Opening theme: “To Live and Die in LA” by White Bat Audio
Closing theme: “The Predator” by Ice Cube
Transition sounds: “Superfriends” from Warner Bros.
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“Predator” and “Predator vs. Aliens” comics are available from Dark Horse Comics and Marvel Comics
“Predator” Omnibus (Novelizations) available from Titan books
Trailer number one
Music: “To Live and Die in L.A.” by White Bat Audio
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