The Comeuppance Reviews Podcast: Recent Episodes
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It was the podcast they tried to kill. They failed. Yes, we ran through several different fields of fire, avoided countless landmines, and walked (in slow motion, naturally) away from so many explosions. Here we are again, the bad boys of niche DTV action film podcasts, and we just thought a good old-fashioned catch-up was necessary. Now that we're back (oh, sorry, we're back - gotta say it with Don LaFontaine-esque emphasis and gravitas), this 'cast should act as a sort of taster for things to come. Notably, more regular podcasts. We have ideas, so don't worry - we're not going away anytime soon. Thanks for sticking with us!
He's one prolific dude - and today we're talkin' some Eric Roberts, a man whose name is almost synonymous with DTV. It's hard to imagine what it would be like perusing video stores and cable in the 90's and 2000's without seeing his name. He brings professional class to even the lowliest products, and he is our subject today. Also on board is a classic segment and a classic case of Hollywood hubris...? What are we talking about this time? You're going to have to tune in to find out!
You mean we've gone this long doing the podcast without an episode about Stallone? Sylvester Stallone? Well, we're rectifying that in a big way with a two-part extravaganza, both with guests! For this, part one, we've got longtime Demolition Man Matt, the DTVC on board. Are we ending this podcast on a Cliffhanger? Tune in to find out!
Much like an aerial threat...much like John "Striker" Slade...much like KFC's popcorn chicken...much like other in-jokes and references you would have to listen to seven years of prior podcasts to understand...WE'RE BACK! After an extended absence, the Brettster and the Ty-man return with a heapin' helpin' of highly original (or is it highly questionable?) content: the first half of the ep is a sort of "catch-up" where everything is on the table. The second half delves into a deep subject: the films of 1991. Expect multiple further installments on the topic. Also Expect No Mercy. As a special Bonus Track, if you will, stay tuned after the episode as we give you a bit of extra content: after so much time away, we thought our most recent mic test was good enough to put out there as a little throw-in for our loyal Comeuppance Warriors. Thanks for sticking with us, and enjoy!
It's another one of those "combination" episodes - we haven't done one of those in a while! This time around, we're taking a "Drive" (all the Drive movies on the website) to the "Jungle" (all the movies that start with the word "Jungle"). Along the way, we get grilled by some wacky Senators, but we manage not to get lost on the side roads. As Don "The Dragon" Wilson might say: "Ah!"
Prepare yourself for the magic of Matuszak! Well, can anything really prepare you for what some people think of as the Best Movie Ever? Richard Pierce returns as we do a full breakdown of the cinematic classic that is One Man Force. Unavoidably, there are SPOILERS as we do so, so we strongly advise you to see the movie first. If you haven't seen it in a while, you're surely due for a rewatch. If you've never seen it, you're in for a real treat. Jake Swann may be 6'8" and 280 lbs, but you don't have to be...just press play on your copy - and then on this podcast - today!
Happy New Year, Comeuppance Warriors! What better way to ring in 2026 than talkin' 'bout some JMV? We discuss his peaks and valleys - and the valleys were never THAT low. JMV always keeps it interesting, as we've discovered over lo these many years. Add to that some new Bids for Seriousness and other wackiness, and there you have it - and just how many movie titles did we reference in this episode? Well, a lot. Enjoy!
The Gems are out of the duffel bag this time! Ty has mined the archives and come up with seven more underground should-be classics for your perusal. A potential new term is discussed, a mystery about Double Dragon III is revealed, and what is Rick Fox doing mixed up in all this? To find out...press play today!
Now who else would do a podcast episode about the prolific and terrific character actor Ed Lauter? Well, maybe someone would, but today we're doing it! Lauter's catalog runs deep - so, naturally, he's been in some Comeuppance Classics along the way. We dive in headfirst, and, as usual, some interesting side roads come about. We're layin' down the Lauter so press play today!
It seems like only yesterday that, on Halloween 2019, we recorded the first episode of the podcast. For this very special SIXTH ANNIVERSARY episode, we invite Matt, the DTV Connoisseur, for another round of those wild n' crazy No Subject...subjects. Important questions are asked. Thought-provoking topics are raised. And once again, we provide Hollywood with endless ideas that they still choose to ignore. What are we talking about? Press play and find out!
Today we celebrate the great Michael Biehn - going far beyond his more mainstream work, we delve into his DTV career and beyond! We also recount our time meeting the celebrities at CT Horrorfest, including the now-infamous question we asked John Cusack. Also included: tips and tricks on how to win at Supermarket Sweep. Want to know what they are? Tune in just as soon as you can!
It's time to snap to attention and salute one of the greatest - if not THE greatest - Marines-turned-actors ever - the great R. Lee Ermey! The man who was born to play military and police figures in film and TV (It's even there in his name) is on our radar for this spit-shined episode. Of course, many other topics are discussed, including the return of fan-favorite segment A Bid For Seriousness. So Semper Fi and press play today!
Surprisingly, 1989 wasn't the only banner year for video stores - it was followed by, spoiler alert, 1990! In this, another golden year for us all, we were introduced to new personalities such as Christoph Kluppel and the McNamara brothers. And that's just the beginning, as we explore 1990 in our own inimitable style. What gems from 1990 will we unearth? Press play today!
He's a man almost synonymous with the Erotic Thriller genre - but he has a vast catalogue of producing and acting credits outside of that - the one and only Andrew Stevens! He might be responsible for some planes flying overhead as well...and what do Michael Madsen, Chad McQueen and Tone-Loc have in common? Maybe a certain producer! Who might it be? Press play and find out today!
It's time for another wide-ranging discussion with one of our favorite people - the scintillating scribe and seller of scripts synonymous with surprise and satisfaction (and perhaps alliteration) Richard Pierce! Yes, the man who puts the 'spelling' in 'Tori Spelling' sits for a spell and we all wax on into the night about "fevers", movie soundtrack songs, disdaining thinking about snakes and much, MUCH more! Tune in today, i.e., right now!
We're back - and this time we're totin' a duffel - a duffel bag of gems, that is! What's in said duffel? We've got 70's drive-in classics, an imagined Karerika team-up, and we honor Michael Madsen. And where does Scott Wolf figure into all this? Press play today!
What the heck is Karerika? Well, we wanted to talk about Kari Wuhrer. We also wanted to talk about Erika Eleniak. We realized we might not have enough of their films on the website to devote individual episodes to each, so now they're best friends (at least in our world they are!)
IMPORTANT LISTENER NOTE: This was almost a "lost" episode. We managed to save it, but just barely. The audio quality is not great. You may have to listen to it in some sort of a hermetically-sealed bank vault. But we figured it would be better to give you something rather than nothing. Thank you for your patience - after the death of Skype we got thrown for a loop. But it will take a lot more than that to stop us....NOTHING can stop us. Enjoy!
And the subjects are strange, you gotta admit that! Matt, our old buddy and collaborator, returns for this melange of wackiness that manages to string together seagulls, monkeys, and Andy Rooney. How does it all come together? Press play today!
It's time to talk about another fan-favorite actor: the one and only C. Thomas Howell! We dive deep into his back catalog - and we're not 'Kid'ding around. There's a brief segue into the latest segment of Action News, and a classic Brett rant about the abomination that is fruit in salad. Enjoy, everybody!
On today's sparkling episode, we unearth another batch of gems for your inspection, or, should we say, ENJOYMENT: We're talkin' Wayne Crawford, we're talkin' Eddie Cibrian, and the last gem will leave you breathless! So breathless, you won't be able to breathe. Well, enough of the hyperbole, press play today!
On today's power-packed episode - HAUER-power-packed episode - we pay tribute to the one and only Rutger Hauer. There really was no one like him - he was a true original. And, yes, he made some "Comeuppance Classics" during the course of his long and illustrious career. Along the way, we discuss why you shouldn't reach for Reacher, the controversy involving Shmuda, and in which movie does Hauer resemble Willie Nelson? You MUST tune in today!
Hot on the heels of us catchin' up (it has to end with an N and an apostrophe because we're cool young people, you see) with Mr. DTVC on our previous episode, and us catchin' up with Mr. Jon Cross on his 'cast, The PM Entertainment Podcast, what better time than now to catch up with Mr. Richard Pierce? With his new movie, Abducted in the Everglades streaming on Lifetime now, we got together and had a wide-ranging chat. Enjoy!
It's been a while since we last talked with longtime collaborator and friend Matt, the DTVC - so we decided to rectify that situation and have a good old-fashioned catch-up! It's a wide-ranging conversation that encompasses a good many things - too many to mention here, so have a listen and press play today!
He was a character actor that added life and vitality to all his roles, big and small - the one and only Brion James is the subject of today's 'cast. His memorable presence was felt in everything from Mogavero to Blade Runner and everything in between. As usual, we go down our interesting (?) side roads - what the heck is a Mup? You'll sure find out once you press play!
We're back! And what better way to start off the new year than with the second (and final) installment of our tribute to David Carradine? We could talk about Mr. Carradine for hours, so this is the short version - even with all our classic tangents (hey, new year, new tangents). Some ideas for new segments and episodes are touched upon as well, ensuring that 2025 is the year we DON'T run out of ideas! Thanks for listening and press play today!
To paraphrase the great Faith No More, we Carradine a lot! Part one of our projected multi-part series on the multi-talented David Carradine starts out with a bang - jungle huts exploding, a falcon held by a quiet man, and a certain Chess Piece Killer. Carradine was so prolific, we can't stop at just one podcast - his movies are like Lay's potato chips in that way. So gently tap the play button today!
To quote Tesla (the band, not the car), we're comin' at ya live! That's right, we're back in the same room kickin' up some subjects in this wide-ranging hangout episode. What do movie junkets, Talkboy/Talkgirl, and Keenen Ivory Wayans have in common? We say hey, find out today and press play!
Isn't it about time we talked about Sam Jones? While a mainstay of action cinema in the 80's and 90's, most people only seem to know him from Flash Gordon. But there's much more to Mr. Jones than that, as we discuss in greater detail. Then there are the brief (and rather strange) cameos he started to do in the 2000's. Is Sam Jones an unsung hero of DTV action? Find out what we have to say today!
Our tribute to the great Tom Sizemore is here! As usual, we discuss his more offbeat entries into the DTV canon. Not that his mainstream work wasn't impressive, but this is what we do. And what does Frankie Valli have to do with any of this? For all this and 'More, press play today!
For our fifth anniversary show, we load up the Halloween pillowcase not with Zagnuts and Whatchamacallits, but with gems - suggestions for your watchlist...or are they? Where else would the indifference of Jim Mitchum meet the effervescence of MC Kung Fu? It would have to here (and only here) - so press play today!
Writer extraordinaire Richard Pierce returns for the third entry in our "Hangin'" series! While the topic of Sector 4: Extraction was, let's face it, inevitable, a wide range of topics are covered in our typical style. Will there be mentions of To The Limit? Perhaps Latin Dragon? Well, yeah, obviously, but what exactly are we saying this time? Tune in - now - to find out!
Our trilogy dedicated to the work of fan favorite Cynthia Rothrock concludes with this, the third and final episode. Nostalgia and silly tangents aside (hey, where would we be without our trademarked nostalgia and silly tangents?) - we would like to dedicate these past eps to the countless hours of entertainment Ms. Rothrock has provided us all. Watch one of her classics tonight - but press play today!
Our tribute to the great Lance Henriksen begins with a recounting of our trip to Terrificon where we met six - count 'em, six! - celebrities, most of whom are what you might call "Comeuppance Reviews" celebrities - who are they? You'll just have to tune in to find out. After that, we take a chance with our stance on Lance. What does that entail exactly? Once again, we would kindly encourage you to have a listen...today!
Welcome back to the second of our three-part series about fan favorite Cynthia Rothrock! In this installment, we tackle some of her earlier Hong Kong outings, as well as lesser-known gems and favorites. What does a bunch of mountaintop yelling and asking yourself certain philosophical questions have to do with any of this? Find out - and press play - today!
Today we talk about one of our favorite actors - the great Peter Weller! But, as always, with a concentration on his DTV work. Weller wasn't afraid to go from highbrow to lowbrow and back again - which is just one reason why he's one of the greats. It's time for your yearly Weller-ness check, so press play today!
How is it possible that we've gotten this far into our podcasting career without doing a show about the great and mighty Cynthia Rothrock? Perhaps the ultimate fan favorite, it's going to take time to delve into her peerless body of work. So, today we present part one of our planned miniseries about her. It's CR (Comeuppance Reviews) meets CR (Cynthia Rothrock), so scorpion kick that play button today!
We're crazy fans of Billy Zane - so, following on from our Tom Berenger episode, we now dare to enter the In Zane Asylum! The career of Mr. Zane is discussed, leaving out most of the obvious stuff, as is our wont. Billy usually livens up anything he appears in, so we'll try to make him proud - press play today!
When does studio meddling go right? It's a jumping off point for this, the fifth installment of our Grab Bag of Gems series. There could be an Alien Warrior, there could be an Act of Valor...and who knows what else? That's why they call it a grab bag. What's in today's tote? Press play to find out today!
On today's episode, friend of the show and acclaimed screenwriter Richard Pierce joins us for the long-awaited twelfth installment of our Video Store Memories series...But Wait! There's More! It's not just memories - it's a wide-ranging discussion of action personalities, what it's like to work with Olivier Gruner, Tubi, Lifetime, and so much, yes...more! You HAVE to tune in today!
Where does Tom Berenger fit in to all this action madness? It's a question we've all been pondering, and today we explore the life and times of Berenger in search of an answer. In a career that spans from award-winning theatrical features all the way through to DTV crud, isn't it about time SOMEONE decided to talk some Tom? Why not us...and why not press play today?
Matt, the DTVC, returns for the tenth - yes, TENTH - installment of the now long-running series of wackiness that we like to call No Subject. How does Martin Mull connect to Puddle of Mudd - or is it Puddle of Mull? And if you think that's nutty, get ready for more in that vein and press play today!
On today's episode, we honor the great William Forsythe - a favorite around these parts and no stranger to the wild world of DTV movies. Dick Tracy barely gets a mention as we dig deep into his lengthy catalog. Will we find gems? Not so...gems? You're just going to have to tune in to find out!
Much like our podcast about Robert Forster, today's discussion of the great Roy Scheider eschews the obvious titles. If you're expecting lots of jawing about Jaws, you're plum out of luck. But did you think we WEREN'T going to talk about Red Serpent? This is the Comeuppance Reviews Podcast, after all. So always remember that the world is your Royster as you press play today!
Following on from the Bad Boys of Best Video and Hangin' With Mr. DTVC episodes, today - as Street Corner Justice's Mike Justus might put it - it's just us. What do Michael Douglas and Michael Madsen have in common - besides the name Michael? All this and much more are covered in this wide-ranging conversation. Much like a certain boring movie under discussion, "launch" this episode today!
1989 was truly an amazing year for video stores, and on today's episode, we highlight some of the titles you may have rented - or just perused right past - on your old video store's increasingly-packed shelves. Of course, this is just a mere sampling - get ready for more installments in the future. But until then, sit back, relax, and enjoy this virtual video store trip back to the magical year of 1989!
The Grab Bag is swingin' back your way! Questions that are answered in this episode: what would happen if a bunch of your favorite action stars were all asked to provide their opinions on cable news? What mulleted celebrity loves to answer "Nope" to every question posed to him? And what 90's slang DIDN'T catch on in a certain Judd (Nelson) joint? Find out what's in the plastic bag today!
The Erotic Thriller was an important part of the video store and cable landscape of the 80's and 90's, and joining us on today's show to talk about the ET phenomenon is none other than Matt P the DTVC, and who better than he to discuss these films that seemingly only now are getting their due? It's time to separate the rated from the unrated, so press play today!
Today we shine the spotlight on one of our favorite people - the inimitable Pam Grier! As an important part of the action movie universe, it was only a matter of time until we devoted an episode to her, and here it finally is. Also, we attempt to untangle the mystery of the differences (or lack thereof?) between William Katt and Christopher Atkins. Enjoy!
What better way to kick off the new year than an all-new Bag Of Gems episode? It's the first podcast of 2024, no matter what year you may be listening! From Eddie Griffin to Huub Stapel, you never know what's going to be in the bag - let's just say, "Blast" this episode in your earbuds today!
For our second full-movie breakdown (the first was Righteous Kill), and first in the 'Let's Watch!' series, we - along with longtime collaborator DTVC - discuss the Cannon Classic (?) Keaton's Cop like no one else in history has ever done before! Dare you come along for the ride with Mike Gable and Jake Barber?
And what could be a better occasion than this to celebrate our 100th podcast? Probably nothing. And they said we wouldn't last. (Actually, nobody said that and everyone's been super supportive). So thank you to everyone who has listened over the past 100 eps. We appreciate it very much. Here's to another 100 episodes - which we intend to do, unless we run out of ideas. Thanks again, everybody!
In the second of our "Hangout" episodes (the first was The Bad Boys of Best Video with our buddy Iain), we hang out this time with...you guessed it, Matt P the DTVC! That's not really a surprise, as he is a longtime collaborator, but we've never officially done a Hangout episode with him, so, here it is! Enjoy!
DTVC returns yet again for another round of original content! What will they think of next? Matt and Ty have brewed up another heapin' helpin' of wacky ideas to throw at the Brettster! What will he like? What will he think is TOO silly? Tune in to find out!
Due to the overwhelming response to the first Grab Bag of Gems episode, we decided to do an encore - an encore of GEMS, that is. More freewheeling fun ensues as we discuss more items that should be on your watchlist. What could be in the bag this time? Find out today!
There's no sophomore slump when it comes to this, our second collection of songs from the DTV movies we love! We've meticulously gone through the Comeuppance archives once again, looking for the films with the standout tunes. What we've found may or may not surprise you, but the results sure are catchy! Also, we debut a hot new segment!
Today's episode is a tribute to one of our all-time favorite actors: the great Robert Forster! Like we did on our Dennis Hopper episode, we avoid talking about his more well-known titles and instead we concentrate on some of his gems that are more in our wheelhouse. What will we uncover from his fantastic legacy? Press play today to find out!
Our No Subject series finally returns, and we've got our collaborator DTVC in tow. What do Seal, Shatner, and Hasselhoff all have in common? Not much. But on this episode of wacky ideas, they're all together. Find out how, and press play today!
1988 was a great(y) time for action movies, for video stores, and for us all. We were spoiled for choice, and we couldn't help but notice how many films from this year were on our website. So, we thought a celebration of some gems from 1988 was long past due. In what may be the first in a year-based series, we bring you...1988. Oh, and press play today!
Remember our episode from years ago called "Killin' It"? Well, today we're Righteous Killin' It with our first-ever full movie breakdown! We chose, naturally, the 2008 classic, Righteous Kill. And to help us with this momentous occasion, longtime collaborator Matt, the DTVC, is onboard. Perhaps only he can help us sort out the insanity - and differences - between Turk, Rooster, Rambo TSP, and Stubby. Righteously press play today!
On today's episode, we honor a man who needs no introduction - but maybe his DTV years do! That's right, we delve into the years of the legendary Dennis Hopper's career that DTV fans know well, but the public at large may not know about. Eschewing his more well-known titles and going full DTV, we invite you to Hop on in!
The DTVC, Matt Poirier, stops by to reminisce about the great Treat Williams. We all share our thoughts, memories, and observations of one of our favorite actors. In our own style, it's a celebration of Treat's life and work. Press play today!
Today we reach deep into the Comeuppance archives and present to you a sparkling array of hidden gems. We tried to avoid the obvious here - and our goal is to add to your to-watch list. Did we succeed? Let us know on our social media sites. And, by the way, press play today!
Matt Poirier, the DTVC, drops by for a fun, fact-filled Fahey-fest! That would be Jeff Fahey, of course. We each have our top five - as does a certain non-human list-maker - could the number one choice be a surprise? Tune in today!
Today's topic is the mystery man of cinema: one Lloyd Simandl! Who is this Lloyd Simandl person you ask? From what we know, he's a writer, director and producer...what else do we know? You're going to have to tune in to find out - it's all the Simandl you can handle!
Are there really seven subjects in this 'cast? We lost track, but that's only because Matt, The Direct To Video Connoisseur, is onboard no-subjectin' it up with us. It's bound to get zany, so prepare yourself - and press play today!
To quote the great Great White, "Lady Bloodfight, rock me tonight!" Okay, maybe they didn't exactly say that, but what WE'RE 'podding' about are the lady movies and the cyber movies on our website. Only here will the kickings and punchings of Cynthia Rothrock meet the cyberations of one Angelina Jolie. What's the connection? Press play today!
We're back...to the SHADOWS in this exploration of both the SHADOW movies and the WAR movies from comeuppancereviews.net! What are the warring factions that may include, but are not limited to: Hulk Hogan, Dirk Benedict, and...Wallace Shawn? Interested? Hit the (play) button today!
It's all-singing! It's all-dancing! Well, you might not be able to see us dancing, but rest assured, the spirit of song is the basis for today's episode. We discuss some of our favorite songs featured in the movies on the site we love and enjoy. Sing along to your heart's content and press play today!
Where else are you going to get original content - original COMBO content - such as the wild and wacky combination of all the Terminal movies and all the Dragon movies on our website? Questions will be raised - and answered - such as: who is the original Snookie? What's the difference between Peter Weller's classic characters of Danny G and Mr. V? All your perfectly natural confusion will be remedied when you press play!
Matt, The Direct-To-Video Connoisseur has joined the search party as we continue our quest for a subject. What treasures will we find on today's episode? Which action stars may start appearing in holiday fare? Or what other wacky surprises will ensue? Find out today!
We're back! After our brief (but seemingly long) hiatus, we've got an all-new episode for an all-new year - and what better way to ring in 2023 than to deliver a hot new combo episode? We've got the SILENT movies, we've got the SWORD movies...that's right, it's time for SILENT SWORD! Enjoy and happy new year everybody!
Sure, everyone is born...but not everyone is a BORN SOLDIER! If our episodes had movie poster-style taglines, surely that would be the one for this, our latest combo episode. We discuss the Born movies, and, yes, the Soldier movies from the website. But there are also some surprises along the way. And, much like the Ninja Turtles, we discover the secret of the ooze...tune in now to find out what that could possibly refer to!
Michael Madsen's catalog runs deep - so deep, in fact, that this week's episode can barely contain all the magnificent Madsen madness! We may have to do a part two...and if we do, we'll be sure to have back Matt, The Direct-To-Video Connoisseur, who graces this episode with his Madsen expertise. We also have a Should've Been An Action Star segment for the ages. First you get the money, then you get...this podcast!
Our big third anniversary show has gotten us feeling animalistic - even more than usual! We discuss all the movies on our website that belong in the wild. It gets a little woolly as we walk through the whole menagerie. We would like to thank everyone who has stuck with us over the past three years. Our listeners, who we have dubbed The Comeuppance Warriors, are the best! We have plenty of ideas for 2023 and beyond...so stay tuned!
Matt, the Direct-To-Video Connoisseur, joins us for a discussion of, and tribute to, the great Michael Paré! We both come armed - weaponized, you might say - with our top fives, and you may be surprised at the results. As per usual, there's a healthy dose of digressions, joking around, segments, and, hopefully, fun and entertainment. So do tune in today for the Paré!
It's the deadliest math lesson of all! Don't worry, there won't be any tests or homework - today we're discussing movies with numbers in the titles. Not sequels, mind you, but the films with the nice numerals and delightful digits we all know and love! Plus segments and maybe a bit of extra hanging out. Dial it up now!
It's Savage! It's Steel! It's Savage Steel! We're back with another exciting 'combo' episode for your listening enjoyment. We also debut a new segment - you'll have to tune in to find out what it is. And, what do Steele Justice and Steel Frontier have in common? Press play and find out today!
The whole One Dark Fright gang - Rebecca, Tim, and Ainslie - join us as we embrace our dark side - and just in time for the Halloween season! Well, okay, it may be August 31st, but it's never too early (or too late) to watch a horror film. With that in mind, a whole host of Top Fives are coming your way - each more terrifying than the last! Or, something like that. Enjoy the show!
In what may be the first in a series of Hangouts, we're joined by our friend and former Best Video co-worker Iain! Having been dubbed "The Bad Boys of Best Video" because of our rogue and unorthodox ways, all three boys reunite for this landmark episode. It gets extra tangenty, even by our standards, but we can tell you this...the boys are back in town!
The DTV Digest's Richard Hawes returns as we discuss one of our favorite people - the great Scott Adkins! We've each done a top five, so find out today which Adkins classics are on our movie-watching plate. Will there be overlap between our two lists, or will the always-informative Mr. Hawes have choices different from our own? There's only one way to find out...hit the play button as hard as Boyka!
It's the tenth installment of Video Store Memories! For this momentous occasion, we are joined by the wonderful Ainslie Pompey from the One Dark Fright podcast. What memories will be uncovered? What revelations will come to light? And just how laffy IS the taffy? All questions will be answered, and then some, in our latest classic episode!
Longtime collaborator Matt, the DTVC, returns for the long-awaited yet somehow much-maligned fifth installment of the fan-favorite series that we like to call No Subject! Are there REALLY no subjects? Or is it loaded with brilliant ideas from start to finish? You be the judge!
Johann Chipol and Edward Harvey from the Trash Tapes podcast join us for the ninth installment of our illustrious Video Store Memories series! It's a wide-ranging discussion - what's good? What's bad? We ask the experts and get some surprising answers. So tune in now for some more revelations!
On today's episode, we - along with Matt, the Direct-To-Video Connoisseur - pay tribute to one of the greats: the inimitable Leo Fong! We discuss favorites from his lengthy career, his legendary status and much more. Segments are here too, so tune in now!
Rebecca and Tim from the One Dark Fright podcast are our guests for the eighth installment of Video Store Memories! They share their recollections of video stores past, big chains vs. Mom and Pop, and so much more...and WHAT is the secret of the Crazy Bread? Tune in to find out!
It's time to listen to the modern-day equivalent of 1-800-DAVID as we discuss the illustrious career of one David Heavener! Heavener was a mainstay of DTV in the 80's and 90's, and a true renaissance man: acting, producing, writing, directing, music, and, of course, he had his own hotline. How many others can say that? The segments are here too, of course. So let's all climb the stairway together, shall we?
We're going over the line and under the radar on today's episode! Discussing all the over movies, and, yes, all the under movies on comeuppancereviews.net, we discover some surprising connections. What do a video game about shoving boxes across a floor, a guy in a kangaroo suit, and learning how to avoid the Noid all have in common? If there is anything, you'll have to listen to this week's episode and find out what it is!
Longtime friend/collaborator Matt - The Direct-To-Video Connoisseur - joins us for a discussion about one of our favorite faces in DTV - the legendary Robert Z'Dar! Our wide-ranging talk encompasses two disparate top-five lists, and perhaps a few other surprises. So strap in, hold on, and get ready for an earful about one of the greats of the genre!
Are you ready for the ULTIMATE MAXIMUM experience? Well, it's really just us, your humble, regularly-scheduled podcast, but what we're talking about today is the Ultimate! And the Maximum!...movies from the website, comeuppancereviews.net. So slam* a few Mountain Dews and snowboard out of a helicopter as you blast this episode from your iPod! Enjoy everybody!
- One does not "drink" Mountain Dew. One Slams a Dew.
What better way to celebrate the great Fred "The Hammer" Williamson's birthday than to invite Matt, The Direct To Video Connoisseur, onto the pod to discuss some Fred and do our top fives? We end up tackling two eras of the man's career and a great discussion was had by all. We didn't forget the segments as well. So break out your best cigar, kick back, and enjoy!
How's the weather today? Here at Comeuppance Reviews HQ, it's sunny with a chance of ACTION! That's right, the weather-based episode you've always wanted is finally here! Ty has searched the website archives and come up with some titles that include weather words, and we're all the better for it. So, no matter what your forecast is, hit play today!
Looking for the perfect out? Well, you found it, as this week's episode is all about the Perfect movies and the Out movies from comeuppancereviews.net! Along with that, we've got TOG spotlight, and a first-ever combination Bid For Seriousness/Should've Been an Action Star. They say nobody's perfect - but what about the movies under discussion today? Don't just zone out...find Out today!
It's combination time again! For this week's episode, we discuss, as you already may have surmised, the "Raw" and the "Rage" movies from comeuppancereviews.net. While, generally speaking, raw rage is something that could be scary, here there is nothing to fear - a fun time was had by all. Will there be segments? Highly likely. Will Brett or Ty fly into a RAW RAGE? You'll just have to tune in to find out...
Happy New Year, everybody! For the momentous occasion of the first day of 2022, we present to you the fourth installment of the No Subject series - and, of course, what would a No Subject episode be without Matt, the Direct To Video Connoisseur? For a supposedly subjectless episode, we cover a wide variety of topics: ideas are born, deep insights are had, and, hopefully, we all have some fun along the way. Press play today!
From the people who brought you Red Raiders - i.e., us - comes the latest "combination episode": Operation Angel! That's right, this time around we discuss all the movies from comeuppancereviews.net that start with the word Operation, and the word Angel. Also, Ty has an Alex Cross update, some new action stars are uncovered, and a fun time was had by all. Dare you undergo the operation?
Welcome to the third and last (?) installment of our 'Double' series, and this time you'll be hearing double! No, it's not an audio glitch (hopefully) - this time around we're discussing all the movies from Comeuppance that start with the word "Double" (the prior eps were movies with the same title). There are segments, discussion, and fun. Will it be doubly entertaining? You be the judge!
What the heck is a Red Raider? Is it some kind of sci-fi Indiana Jones knockoff? Not exactly - it's the Comeuppance boys discussing the "Red" and the "Raiders" movies from the comeuppancereviews.net website. Who else is delivering this kind of original content? It's all preceded by our highly praised segments. So let's not keep the suspense going any longer - find out who the Red Raiders are today!
Be On the LookOut for Bolo Yeung, the man of the hour for episode 52! He's such an integral figure in the world of action, we thought we'd invite long-time guest and collaborator Matt, the Direct-To-Video Connoisseur, to help us out with this one. We both provide a top five Bolo list, and on top of that, there just may be some extra surprises in store. Put on your favorite Bolo tie, kick back, and enjoy!
For episode 51, we honor one William W. Blanks - AKA Billy - a man with an amazing repertoire of action classics under his (Seventh Degree Black) belt! And, along the way, there will be some segments, some surprises, and maybe some laughs will be had. Is he Tough? Is he Deadly? Will he be Back in Action? We try to fill in the blanks to find out!
It's our fiftieth episode spectacular! For such a momentous occasion, we thought a special guest was in order, so naturally Matt, the Direct To Video Connoisseur, stops by. What better way to celebrate than to do another installment of the much-requested "No Subject" series? Everything is on the table and no subject is allowed as we discuss a wide range of topics. What comes up during the course of this wide-ranging and freewheeling convo? You'll have to listen to find out!
What do you get when you mix a discussion of the movies starting with the word "white" with a discussion of the movies starting with the word "Karate" from comeuppancereviews.net? Why, that would be White Belt, of course! We run the gamut from Sam Jones to Jay Roberts, Jr. along the way. And we haven't forgotten about your favorite segments either. Dare you enter the dojo? Have a listen today!
For this week's episode, we're awash in a sea of sequels - but the main thing we're doing is asking why...why...WHY?!??? Our curiosity is piqued and our brains are befuddled by some rather odd sequels that only could have appeared during the video store era. What are they? Tune in to find out. WHY are they? We do our best to figure it out. Of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't include our lovely segments as well. Hey, you might want to listen to it twice!
After combing through the Comeuppance Reviews archives, Ty discovered more examples of two (or more) movies having the same title. In this appropriately second - and probably final - installment, we discuss the similarities and differences between said movies. Also there are some classic segments...and did we mention Ty is back from his mysterious sojourn? Tune in...it's double the fun!
Episode 46 is an episode of firsts: it's the first one where Brett flies solo (Ty was on special assignment), the first with none of the traditional segments, and the first one with two interview subjects. But what interview subjects they are! Both Steve and Brad from the fantastic and long-running podcast Stuck in the 80's stop by to talk video store memories and, of course, Stuck in the 80's. It's unusual, it's different...give it a listen!
What is a "FireFist", you ask? No, sadly it's not a movie that exists that we're aware of. It's just us - Brett and Ty - discussing the "Fire" and the "Fist" movies that we've reviewed on comeuppancereviews.net! While the segments are also onboard, could this be the fond farewell of Cliché of the Day? But it does seem that Should've Been an Action Star will go on, much like our hearts. Just press play already!
Welcome to the fourth and final (?) episode detailing the high highs and low lows of legendary DTV producers AIP Studios. As our miniseries comes to a close, we do indeed track the hills and valleys of AIP. What movies will be covered? Will it all end with a bang? Tune in to find out...and don't forget the segments Should've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day are here too, of course. Check it out!
Due to the overwhelming response and critical praise for our first No Subject episode, we decided - along with Matt, the Direct To Video Connoisseur - to do a sequel! That's right, the whole notion of having a single subject for a podcast is completely trampled on, and the three of us had a blast doing it. While Hollywood still needs to take note of the many great ideas we pitch, we believe all listeners will be delighted by our lack of single-mindedness. And we still included the segments!
So many AIP movies, so little time...For this week's episode, we continue our deep dive into the wild n' wacky world of Action International Pictures. There are some low lows, but also some high highs, and of course the segments Cliché of the Day and Should've Been an Action Star that everyone's been clamoring for. Which AIP movies are we covering today? Do press play and find out...
For Episode 41, we complete our trip around the country (and around the world) as we round up the remaining place-named movies. We're flying solo (i.e., there's no special guest) but fear not as the skies are friendly and a good time will be had by all. Throw in some segments and it's all taken down for a smooth landing. Where have we yet to go? Tune in today and find out!
For the momentous occasion that is our 40th episode, we finally decided to do two much-needed things: talk about Chuck Norris, and finally have back on the show Mitch from The Video Vacuum! We discuss the highs and lows of the Chuckster, and we didn't forget to include some of your favorite segments as well. It's a Truckful o' Chuck - don't miss it!
For episode 39, we're talkin' Trimble - that's Jerry Trimble, of course. We couldn't do it without bringing onboard Matt, Direct-To-Video Connoisseur that he is. Golden Boy, as he's known (that would be Trimble, not Matt as far as we know) had a great run in the 90's, and he's still going today. Listen as we decipher the Strangleholds from the Live By the Fists. Your favorite segments are here too, so have a listen!
For episode 38, we take a cross-country flight! Beginning in L.A., we discuss the titles from comeuppancereviews.net that begin with those hallowed letters. On the return journey - which you'll have to stay tuned for - we will get to Miami and all the wonders waiting for us there. What will happen in between? Will other places be discussed? Will segments such as Could've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day be here too? Tune in to find out...
For Episode 37, we're continuing the discussion about one of our favorite companies - AIP, of course! Which video store classics will we be talking about? Not only are the segments that you know and love here - Should've Been an Action Star and A Bid For Seriousness - but this episode marks a Comeuppance Reviews first! What is it? You'll just have to tune in to find out...
The great Todd Gaines from Bulletproof Action joins us for the sixth installment in our epic series about video store memories! You don't want to miss Todd's unique take on things...and if that wasn't enough to entice you, we've got our thought-provoking segments as well: Should've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day. We know you've been craving more video store memories (or VSM's as they're now known), so hit play today!
Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with your podcatcher! We - along with friend of the show Matt, The Direct To Video Connoisseur - decide to go topicless for our big 35th episode. There will be observations, confessions, complaints and grievances - and some surprisingly strong movie pitch ideas! As if all that wasn't enough, we have not only the standard segments, but we debut a new one as well: A Bid For Seriousness. What does it all mean? Open your mind and hit play right now!
For part five in our Video Store Memories series, we welcome a great guest - Rob Lee from the MTR The Network podcast! A very lively discussion ensues as we talk about the video store, Baltimore, and a whole lot more! Of course, we didn't forget our much-admired segments Cliché Of The Day and Should've Been an Action Star. For the latest blast of nostalgia, hit play today!
Friend of the show Matt, the Direct to Video Connoisseur, joins us to honor one of our favorite action stars - Richard Norton! Also we have our most-loved segments, Should've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day. After all, as the back of the Under the Gun DVD says, "Likable action star Richard Norton..." and as Ty says, "He's Milverstead, bro!" What does it all mean? Tune in now to find out...
With this episode, we launch our multi-part series about Action International Pictures - the VHS label integral to video stores of the time! There are so many movies to cover, just one episode won't be nearly enough. On top of discussing the magic of AIP, the fan favorite segments of Should've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day are on board as well. Have a listen!
Sometimes unrelated movies will have the same title, and it can get a bit confusing. On today's episode, we attempt to untangle the differences between Getting Even and...Getting Even. Or Danger Zone and...Danger Zone, amongst other examples. But before all that clarity, we have our favorite segments, Should've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day. So let's clear up all the mix-ups together, shall we?
Longtime friend and collaborator Matt, the Direct-To-Video Connoisseur, joins us for our landmark 30th episode - our tribute to Don "The Dragon" Wilson. Where would we all be without Wilson, that mainstay of video store and pay-cable action films? Also included are some pretty surprising choices for the segments, Should've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day. So break out your best purple windbreaker, because Karate Man is on the way!
On today's episode, we discuss one of the titans of DTV action - the great Jeff Wincott! We separate the Street Law from the Martial Law II from the Martial Outlaw, so do have a listen. Also included are our lovable segments, Cliché of the Day, and a rather surprising Should've Been an Action Star. Don't have any Future Fear - press play today!
At one time or another in our lives, we've all asked the same question. You know the one. It's "What does it take to make a meathead?" On this week's episode, Matt, the Direct-To-Video Connoisseur, joins us to unravel this rich, meaty topic. There's so much there, we couldn't do it alone.
Anyone who has watched more than a few action movies has doubtlessly seen multiple meatheads, so we break down the protein of the good, the bad, and the fatty. Also included are our world-renowned segments, Could've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day. So what are you waiting for? Dig in to this slab of an episode!
On this particularly rollicking episode, our old buddy and fan favorite Ryan returns so he can share his memories. He wasn't just a video store patron, he was an employee of Tommy K's Video, so we get all the inside dirt. Also we've got our beloved segments, Cliché of the Day and Should've Been an Action Star, featuring some surprise choices by Ryan. A good time was had by all, so give it a listen!
On this week's episode, we celebrate a major name in the world of action stars - the one and only Jeff Speakman! We Speak about the Man you know and love, highlighting his classic and lesser-known works. Also onboard are our Espy-award winning segments, Should've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day. After listening to today's show, you'll be an Expert...or at least one of the Hot Boyz.
Just when you thought you had fought death and conquered it once and for all, along comes the sequel...Death Part 2! That's right, this time we finish off our "Death List" that we started in the previous episode. Not to worry, our classic segments of Should've Been an Action Star and Cliché of the Day are onboard and ready to roll as well. You'll love it to death...again!
Episode 24 is going to be the death of us, as the topic is so big, we had to break it into two parts! That's right, we're tackling the subject of death - the list of movies from our website that start with the word "death", of course. Not to worry, we also have our time-honored segments Cliché Of the Day and Should've Been an Action Star, along with an important announcement for Comeuppance fans at the end of the episode. Don't be a deadbeat - tune in today!
Night falls on Episode 23 of the podcast this week...because we're discussing our list of movies that begin with the word 'Night'. Don't worry, there's no need to beware of darkness, as a fun time was had by all. In part that's because our usual world-famous segments Cliché of the Day and Should've Been an Action Star are both included. So, as Joey Tempest (and the rest of Europe) once sang, get ready to Rock The Night...episode!
It's Episode NO 22 and today we're talking about our list of "no" movies. No, no, no, it's not a list of movies you shouldn't see. Titles that begin with the word "no" are the order of the day. Of course, our now-classic segments of Cliché of the Day and Should've Been an Action Star are included to kick things off. Should you have a listen? Well, there's NO reason not to!
We're joined by special guest Matt, the DTV Connoisseur, as we delve into the life and work of one Ronald L. Marchini. Though they were mainstays of video stores in the 80's and 90's, finding a Marchini movie was a treat, because there aren't that many of them. We talk all things Steve Parrish, John Travis, and Jake Turner (his alter egos), proper name pronunciation, yellow shirts, and so much more. A "top seven" list is discussed, which should be helpful for the Marchini newbie. It's flat-out fun!
For our landmark 20th episode, we got a great guest - Richard Hawes of The DTV Digest! The three of us dive back into the heady subject of Video Store Memories, and Mr. Hawes has some excellent reminiscences to share. Of course, we have our normal segments: They Should've Been an Action Star (AKA Could Have Been a Contender) and Cliché of the Day. What gems will we have 'in store'? Press play to find out!
For Episode 19, we discuss movies that start with the word KILLING. Emphasis on the ING, because on a prior episode, we talked about just KILL. Now that that brief housekeeping is out of the way, on this all-new ep of the 'cast, we hit all the important points: Byron Allen, giant faces, Tarantino slogs, underappreciated character actors, certain former employees of the E! Network, Portishead and Malibu. It always seems to come back to Malibu. How does it all connect? Press play to find out...
A single, solitary hero walks the streets of the city looking for vengeance. Why is it always one man? We discuss why that might be, as various one man juries, forces, armies, and wars (among others) populated our video store shelves. There's only ONE thing left to do...press play!
Feeling pregnant with the love of such films as Snake Eater, Bad Blood, Blood For Blood, and Snake Eater III: His Law? Well, welcome to LAMAS class! Yes, we know that's a bit of a stretch, but that's just one of the many stretches made during this particularly freewheeling episode. Today, we're joined by Matt, The Direct To Video Connoisseur, as we discuss our favorites in the Lorenzo Lamas canon. As they say at the end of Lorenzo's yoga classes, Lamaste!
Our fortunes are in the black this week on the podcast as we run down our list of movies that begin with the word "Black" that currently appear on comeuppancereviews.net. Will we engage in some black humor as we do so? You are cordially invited to find out...
For episode fifteen, we get a bit fatalistic about things...finally! In other words, we discuss not just the FATAL flicks on the website, but the FINAL films as well. Think of it as a two-for-one deal. Which ones have fatal flaws and are our final viewings? Which ones come with stronger recommendations? And where is Jack S. Daniels in all this? Tune in to find out!
What do John Quinones, Christopher Knight, and Nicolas Cage's jacket have in common? They're all mentioned on this week's episode, which covers all the KILL movies currently listed on comeuppancereviews.net. "What Would You Do?" - press play!
It's cool. It's hot. It's deadly! For episode thirteen, Ty and Brett peruse the video store shelf with all the "Deadly" movies on it. In the action section, of course. Why were there so many of them? What does it all mean? Which ones are deadly dull, and which ones are deadly...awesome? And why were they all so DEADLY? Also, we debut a new segment. Tune in!
For the second in our continuing series of shows focusing on video store memories, our buddy Paul stops by for further reminiscing. Many towns had multiple video stores, including in the supermarket. What were your local video stores? Did you have one embedded in your grocery store? Let us know with some feedback. Enjoy this second blast of nostalgia, but fear not, there will be more to come!
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In a sort of companion piece to last week's Van Damme ranked episode, we follow pretty much the same formula, except this time we're talking about a certain Mr. Seagal. Matt, the Direct To Video Connoisseur, is our special guest as we power through Steve's high highs and low lows. So kick back, grab a snack, and enjoy the ride. To paraphrase David Letterman when he commented on one of Seagal's blues albums, will your ears be "Under Siege"? Only one way to find out...have a listen today!
Our buddy Mitch from the Video Vacuum stops by and a lively discussion about Van Damme ensues. We go over some highlights and some low lights from the great man's lengthy career. Is he the Muscles from Brussels or the Twerp from Antwerp? Maybe today's chat will help you decide...
We were going to call this episode "The Last Podcast", but we didn't want to scare anybody. We plan to be around for a long time to come, but that's not necessarily the case when it comes to the movies we're talking about today. It's another grouping based on a word in the title, but rather than "Blood", "Kill", or "Dead", we decided to go a bit more subtle today, and talk about the "Last" movies. Will they get on our "last" nerve? Find out by pressing play...
If you want blood, you got it...on episode eight, where Ty and Brett have a friendly chat about, well, blood. More specifically, they delve into the annals of comeuppancereviews.net and they look at the prevailing trend of blood-entitled, if not blood-soaked, action cinema. Why were there so many "Blood" movies? We try to extract the answer...feel free to sample a listen!
Special guest Ryan joins us as we speculate as to what might have been... During the boom of action movies and video stores that exploded (literally) throughout the 80's and early 90's, many people got a chance to be an action hero. Everyone from Van Damme to Jay Roberts Jr. to Matt Hannon and many, many more got their moment in the sun. But what about those that didn't? With new mom and pop video stores cropping up every day and looking to fill shelf space, you'd think the people on the lists we came up with would get that chance. Who are they? Tune in to find out...
For Episode Six, we run wild in the streets! That's only because there may or may not be a wildfire there somewhere. While we search for it, we examine why there were so many movies that dealt with the streets during the DTV era...or at least had the word "Street" in the title. We believe we came up with an actual answer, but you'll just have to press Play to find out what it is...
For episode five, we trespass on private property...but we've got a good reason! It's so we can explore the phenomenon of what we call the "DieHardInA" movie that proliferated during the classic DTV era and beyond. All manner of vehicles and structures alike were commandeered by dastardly baddies, and a lone hero must save the day. After all, ya gotta Die Hard somewhere. Is any place safe? Listen to find out more...
On the fourth episode, we welcome a great guest: The Direct To Video Connoisseur! In the first of what we hope will be a multi-part series, we walk down the dusty aisles of video stores past. Of course, the conversation veers into some other places, but at the heart of it we discuss our Video Store Memories.
On the third episode, we discuss the Punchfighting movies that proliferated during the classic years of DTV and beyond. They're also known as underground fighting or tournament fighting films, but where did this mysterious word "Punchfighting" come from? And what exactly defines a Punchfighter? Answers will be revealed and meatheads will be repeatedly punched. Have a listen!
On the second episode - and this IS the second episode - we talk about how, starting in the 80's, just having the word "American" in the title became popular, and we do a brief overview of some standout American titles. Confusingly, that doesn't necessarily mean the movie was made in America. To learn more, have a listen!