Retro Movies and Metal: Recent Episodes
John and Tony
A show about the greatest bands and movies from the 80's and 90's. We decide if Jim Carrey is overrated, if Metallica still holds up, Is Arnold the greatest actor ever?, and why the early 90's was the greatest time for entertainment in American history with a bit of humor folded in.
In this week's episode the guys chat about doing chores as a kid and talk about crappy lawnmowers that won't start and John's own son starting to take over those household duties.
Then they get into the topic at hand, Terminator 2: Judgement Day. They talk about their first experiences with the film, Arnold's probable hijinx behind the scenes, the mullet-haired redhead that had quite a bit of work in the 90's, and the great work by Robert Patrick.
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In this week's episode, the guys talk about the lying kid on the playground, the mooching kid as a teenager, and the ridiculous lengths that people went through in the 90's to signal their status with giant projector TV's and giant satellite dishes in the corner of their backyards.
Then they get into their concert going experience as a youth. From AC/DC to ICP, The Offspring to KISS, Ozzfest to Tattoo the Earth. They chat about the lines, the costs, the best experiences, the worst experiences, and why they probably will never attend another concert again/
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In this week's episode, the guys chat about the problems with maintaining lawnmowers, window air conditioning units, and price-check bullshit with the big-box stores and the shennanigans they like to pull. They also talk about air conditioning through their poor days and the terrible advice people get from folks who've never had it.
Next the guys get into the 1997 film "Face/Off". They talk about the ridiculous science in the film, the director's previous films, how Castor Troy has everything gold, and the great action scenes throughout.
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In this week's episode the guys chat about youth baseball games, kids who hate playing sports, and the guys who eat food with way too many jalapenos and consider themselves tough.
Next, the guys get into the topic of the week 1996's The Rock. They get into the great performances by Ed Harris as the sympathetic villain, and Sean Connery as the grizzled political prisoner with an axe to grind against the federal government. They chat about the absurdities of the film and also the epic cinematography that sets this film apart from the rest of the 90's action blockbusters.
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The guys are back this week to discuss more travel and the drudgery of watching your kids play sports.
Next, the guys get into their latest episode, they dive deep into the 1997 action thriller Con Air. Their analysis covers everything from the film's impressive cast, led by Nicholas Cage, to its iconic scenes and memorable one-liners.
They get into the one-not characters, Bubba's constant need for an insulin shot, the weirdness of Garland Greene, the constant nicknames, and the verbal cadence of John Malkovich.
Listeners of the podcast will appreciate the hosts' attention to detail, as they explore the film's plot and themes in a thoughtful and engaging manner. They discuss the director's choices and the film's impact on the action genre, while also touching on the cultural significance of the movie's release in the late 90s.
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This week the guys sit down and chat about friends that disappoint you, more work traveling, and weird southern accents in the northern part of the country.
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where hosts John and Tony take a trip down memory lane to revisit the 1993 film Wayne's World 2. Join us as we delve into the world of Wayne and Garth, two lovable slackers with a passion for music and their own cable access show.
As we discuss the film, we'll explore the ways in which it captures the essence of the 1990s, from its iconic soundtrack to its irreverent humor. We'll also reflect on the film's enduring popularity and its place among the best movies of the decade, with a nostalgia factor that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Whether you're a die-hard fan of Wayne's World or simply looking to revisit a classic film from the 1990s, this episode is a must-listen. So grab some popcorn, kick back, and join us as we celebrate one of the greatest comedies of all time.
This week the guys catch up to talk about those friends we all have that don't appreciate your time or effort or space in reference to your generosity towards them.
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Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where hosts John and Tony discuss and review the iconic 1992 film, Wayne's World. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and revisit one of the most beloved comedies of the 90s.
In this episode, John and Tony share their personal experiences with the film, from their first impressions to their lasting memories. They explore the movie's enduring charm, iconic music moments, and quotable catchphrases that have become a part of popular culture.
The hosts delve into the film's production, casting, and cultural impact, discussing how it reflects the zeitgeist of the 90s and continues to resonate with audiences today. They examine how the movie's blend of humor, music, and pop culture references has helped it stand the test of time.
Ultimately, John and Tony rank Wayne's World as one of the best films of the 1990s, citing its great nostalgia factor and continued relevance in modern times. They share their favorite scenes and characters and explore why the movie has remained such a beloved classic.
So, if you're a fan of the 90s or just curious about this iconic film, tune in now to hear John and Tony's take on Wayne's World and discover why it continues to capture the hearts of audiences around the world.
In this week's episode the guys chat more about being on the road and staying in crappy hotels. The terrible breakfast offerings, the lack of connection, and the people you encounter that run these establishments.
This movie, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, was a major success at the box office, but does it hold up today?
In this episode, John and Tony dive into the plot, characters, and overall production of the film. They discuss their initial reactions and reminisce about their first time watching it. While they generally enjoy the movie, they ultimately conclude that it falls short of their expectations.
Join us as we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of Twins, including the hilarious comedic moments and the lackluster execution of the storyline. John and Tony provide insightful commentary on the movie's cultural impact and how it compares to other films of its time.
If you're a fan of 80s movies or just curious about whether Twins is worth a rewatch, then this episode is for you. Tune in now to hear John and Tony's final verdict on this classic comedy and find out why they ultimately rank it as a bad movie.
The guys catch up this week to chat about new appliances, karate and boxing classes as a kid, and the final entry in the Indiana Jones trilogy.
They chat about the chemistry between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery, the sharp looking outfits on those pesky germans, how pure liquid petroleum should burn, the consistency in Speilberg's dead bodies, and wonder how no one on earth hasn't found the temple in the Canyon of the Crescent Moon in over 600 years.
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This week the guy's sit down and discuss the songs that embarrass them the most. As metalheads we don't always stray outside our lane, but when we do, its a sea of bad songs that make us roll up our windows and silently rock out with ourselves.
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This week the guys sit down to to chat about the 1984 film, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. But before that, the guys riff on John getting the unspecified virus of unknown origin, the proliferation of adults in "the yummy phase" of life, and compare the sizes of TV's from our childhood to the TV's of today.
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In this weeks episode the guys start out with their chat about the aftermath of the holidays, being a lazy human being while at home on vacation, and peoples' level of cleanliness when no one is looking.
Next join hosts John and Tony as they share their controversial opinions on the most overrated bands of all time . In this episode, they delve into the music industry and debate on bands that have received disproportionate and undeserving attention. From classic rock to modern pop, the guys will challenge the norm and provide a fresh perspective on the often glorified bands. This podcast is a must-listen for music enthusiasts and those who are tired of the same old "overrated" bands being praised. Tune in and get ready to have your musical beliefs challenged.
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This week, the guys get right into the topic of the 1988 film Bloodsport. This movie marks the start of the cultural phenom turned C movie actor Jean-Claude Van Damme. The guys go over the ridiculous plot of the movie, the crazy characters, and the absolute mess of a script that brought the world this rare gem of cinema.
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This guys are back for 2023! At the start of the show, the guys talk about the latest news involving Henry Cavill abandoning his role as the Superman. They question who was the greatest Superman, was Ben Affleck a good Batman, the chaos the the DCEU, and the absurdity of 110 lb. women throwing around henchmen.
Then they get into the topic of the day, the 1987 film, Lethal Weapon. They chat about the awesome movie poster, the writer Shane Black's storied career of writing in Hollywood, the odd birthday cake scene at the beginning of the film, the great soundtrack/score featuring Eric Clapton. how cops didn't seem to use gun holsters in the 80's, and the awesome performance Gary Busey had as Mr. Joshua.
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In this week's episode the guys open up about the impending winter of Doom coming for us all, raising kids and eventually having to have the sex talk with your teenager, and John's own version of getting "the talk".
Then the gang gets into the topic of the week, the 1991 band Rage Against the Machine. They go into the origins of the band involving childhood friends, hardcore bands, the SoCal music scene, and being friends with other famous musicians at an early age. They discuss the first 2 albums' tracklist and the effect they had on the metal/nu-metal scene.
At the end the guys talk about controversy and hypocrisy within the band, the tumultuous break-up, Audioslave's affect on the scene, and the overall feeling this band gives you when you just need to rock out.
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In this weeks episode the gang covers the 1996 film Kingpin. But first the guys wax about the perils of social media, what and why they post, and why it seems to be hard to self promote.
Then they get into the film. They talk about the cast and the great performances by all the actors. They discuss the greatness of Bill Murray, the terrible bowling ability of Woody Harrelson, the laughs by second ration of this film, and the overall impact his film had on the world of comedy.
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This weeks episode is all about Incubus. But first the guys discuss the paranormal. They go on about the people they know that have experienced the phenomenon of having ghosts in your house, who to believe when they tell you they have ghosts, and the racist aspects of who to believe.
They then get into the topic at hand. They go over the early days of the band, the hardcore roots, their turn to pop music, and how Brandon Boyd is or is not a sell out. After that, the guys bring up the talent of the band, the life of a SoCal band, if the drummer is as good as he thinks he is, the evolution of Brandon as a singer, and the ultimate affect the band had on the scene.
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In this week's episode the gang sits down to discuss the 1992 film Candyman. But first the guys talk about how Tony hates the movie "A Nightmare Before Christmas", and how he hates/doesn't hate Christmas, the cheesy Christmas episodes of our favorite shows, and how having a single strand of lights on the outside of your house makes you the worst guy on the planet.
Next, they chat about the film. They go through the great and not-so-great casting of the movie, the Clive Barker original short story, the consistencies between the story, real life events, and short story that made the film so great.
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This week the guys get together to discuss The Nightmare before Christmas and how certain people make it their personality, Tony's distaste for stop motion animation, and the overall feeling of hating Christmas.
Then the topic of the 1992 film "Candyman" gets going. They chat about the sometimes annoying score, the Clive Barker origin story, the feeling of dread throughout the film, waking up and realizing you've been framed for a murder, and John goes into a story about bees.
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In this week's episode, the guys continue with the Halloween theme by discussing the greatest Sci-Fi horror movie ever made. Aliens.
But first, the gang starts off by discussing the abundance of Jeeps on the road versus electric vehicles, the joys of driving a stick shift, helping out inexperienced riders of ATV's, and the current golf cart culture that is proliferated many neighborhoods.
Then the topic at a hand, the 1986 film "Aliens", comes to fruition. They talk about the cast and characters and how they still are making a living 25 years later, the great use of sound effects without a central score, Hudson's comic relief for the movie, Bishop's cum blood, the motherhood themes throughout the film, and the impact it had in the Sci-Fi genre going forward.
They wrap up the episodes with their own grades of the movie, compare it to the Rotten Tomatoes score, and the overall impact of the film.
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On the docket this week is the 1992 film Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth. But first the guys chat about the high cost of gaming these days, deciding what security cameras to get, and the hilarious porch pirate videos that have become a meme in recent years.
Next they get into the topic at hand 1992's Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth. they go into the origins of the film, they touch on the first two films in the series and how this entry has essentially nothing to do with its predecessors, the incongruence of the Hellraiser timeline, the cheesiness of the new cenobites, the constant cigarette smoking, and the great ending of the movie. They then wrap things up with a letter grade that pretty much matches the critics.
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This week the gang discusses the 1988 film Childs Play. But first the guys chat about playing pool, John's freakishly athletic wife, using geometry to size up pool shots, and golfing and how pool helps with your short game.
Then the guys go on to discuss the topic at hand. They talk about the history of the movie, its impact on popular culture, the sequels its spawned, Jennifer Tilly, John's creepy obsession with how adorable Andy is, the absurdity of telling a police officer that a doll is possessed, and much more.
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It's October so we're doing some horror this month! This week, the guys start off with a discussion about vacation time at work, and when you should or should not take it.
They then get into the finer points of The Fly and breakdown the best and worst of the 1986 film. Sexy Jeff Goldblum makes a return, the practical effects are chatted about and whether or not this should be considered a horror film.
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The dynamic duo is back this week to talk about the insane band from the 80's and 90's, GWAR. But first they get into a discussion about high school graduation parties, stealing lockers in the senior wing when you're an underclassman, and the weird divide between upper and lower classes at high school.
They then get into the topic of the week, chatting about the origins of GWAR, going to their crazy concerts, the definition of "scatological" , the imagery and members, and their top songs and albums from the band.
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The guys go back to 1993 this week and discuss the awesomeness of the film "Jurassic Park". But first the guys go on about missing birthdays, how the month of September is a crazy month for birthdays in every family, youth sports, getting concussed as a kid, ridiculous youth football coaches, and John's less than mediocre baseball career.
Next, the guys open up about their first experience with the film, the annoying characters, the Sexy Jeff Goldblum and how handsy he was with Ellie, the accuracy of reviving dinosaurs, the outrageous role of Chris Pratt as "The Raptor Whisperer", the annoying kids, the incorrect representation of a dropped ceiling, and they go on to discuss how this is the greatest film of the franchise.
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In this week's episode, the guys start out by discussing the finer points of profession wrestling, how much of an asshole Vince McMahon was, the awesome-ness of late 80's and early 90's wrestling, the "Face and the Heel", and how it seems a bit lackluster nowadays compared to the heyday.
They then get down to it with the topic at hand, the 1987 band, Nirvana. They chat about the earliest experiences with the band, their first CD's ever bought, John's bad timeline of discography, the ionic unplugged album and how drug addiction fuels fame and vie-versa.
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This week's episode is all about the one and only Slayer! Enough said.
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This week the guys kibitz about continental breakfast at hotels, the best fast food breakfast sandwich, and how McDonalds ruined their breakfast burritos.
Next, the guys get into the topic at hand, The 1987 film "Predator". They go through the behind the scenes action that prevented the movie from being filmed, Tony's absent-mindedness about John McTiernan, the terrible dialogue of the film, and the ridiculousness of The Predator's laugh.
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In this very special episode, the guys discuss the one and only System of a Down. But first, the dudes banter about the joys of staying inside when it rains, the advantages of room darkening shades, showing up to work early, and the shocking, horrible realization that Tony is not a Simpson's superfan, but a Big Bang Theory superfan. The discussion then turns to the topic at hand which is the band System of a down. The guys then break down the Armenian roots of the band and the band's understandable passion for their heritage and the tragedy of the Armenian Genocide. They only go through the first two albums, but they touch on the impact those two albums had on not only the metal scene, but the music scene at large. They go through the early days, and the TRL days, and the obscurity in the later years. John later goes on a small rant about how he hates the band Sublime and then talk about the effect SOAD had on the music community as a whole. Thanks for listening! Check us out on all the socials, @theretrommshow Please Share with a friend!
This week the guys talk about the 1994 movie Airheads. But first the guys discuss vacationing as a kid and how John's kids have way more than he did, and you always turn into your parents.
Then the guys break down the film. They go over the expansive cast, the funniest scenes, and how it perfectly encapsulates 1994.
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This week the gang gets together to chat about the wide range of bands of classic rock. But first, the guys go over the joy of getting paid to drive at work, working at rental joints in your late teens, lazy co-workers, catching people sleeping at work, and also catching people getting drunk at work. They also go on rant about new vs. old jukeboxes and whether or not The Black Crowes are classic rock.
They next get into the topic at hand: the almighty staple of radio in every town in America, classic rock. They go through their top 10 classic rock bands, how AC/DC is the slayer of classic rock, why Deep Purple is not on their list but should be, the era before AIDS and cocaine was good for you, and Tony's love of his no. 1 pick.
They then go through the worst of classic rock, the show South Park's portrayal of Stevie Knicks, and Tony's hate for The Doors.
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The gang gets back together this week to chat about the 1984 horror classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street. But first the guys catch up on the success of Tony's first venue show with his band, the difference between dogs and cats, and the massive difference between young and old cats and the frustrations that come with both.
The discussion then turns to the movie. The guys wax poetic about their first time seeing the movie, nightmares as a result of seeing this film at a young age, a short history of horror films, and how this movie(and specifically Wes Craven) brought horror to new heights. As the show wraps up, the guys give it a grade and marvel at the Rotten Tomatoes score and how the film still holds up.
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In this weeks episode, the guys sit down and converse about the 1991 film "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey".
Before they wax about the movie, John talks about going to see Tony's band play, the style of music that seems to be drawing crowds these days, and what the expectations of a sound guy are in the year 2022.
Next, they get into seeing sequels before the original movie came out before going into the topic at hand.
Topics include the terrible wardrobe choices of the early 90's, dated time-travel movies, how this movie tried to make "fetch" happen, what a melvin is, old guys trying to act like young guys, the great perfomance by William Sadler as The Grim Reaper, bass players, and the logistics of the time game.
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In this week's episode the boys are back officially from their summer break. The discussion turns to Tony's current band career, the shows they've played since their inception, the trials and tribulations of a busy summer, 4th of July plans, local carnivals, and the lack of posters available to win these days at carnivals.
The gang then talk about the 1980's and 90's heavy metal band, Sepultura. They talk about their first exposure to the band and what separated them from the other big metal bands of the day. The first four album's are discussed where they talk about the band's message, the early years before mainstream success, how the band's authenticity cannot be questioned, the unique sound they had in each of the albums released in 89' - 96'.
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In this mid-summer episode, the boys return after a month of activities in which they discuss pool tournaments, Father's Day, golf, and the outrageous price of drivers. They then go on to discuss the crappy dress codes at blue-collar jobs and why shorts should be allowed above the temperature of 77 degrees.
The conversation then turns to the topic of the week, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. The guys go over the nuts and bolts of the movie, the quotable parts when you're thirteen years old, and how the movie was a staple of sophomoric humor in the early 90's.
they go on to talk about the plot, the funniest split second gag in all of 90's comedy, and the cringiest parts that would not fly today in cinema.
As the show wraps up, the discussion turns to how Jim Carey seems like a good fighter, the shocking moment of realization, and shockingly low score from the audience on rottentomatoes.com.
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The lads start off season two with a banger of an episode with their discussion about the 1993 classic, "Last Action Hero".
Before the get to the topic at hand they talk about their hiatus for 3 weeks in which John got a new job while having a job visiting Amish Country. John talks again about his new suit and got to show it off at the wedding he attended, how the Amish aren't as lost in time as everyone thinks, and how getting a job isn't like how it used to be.
The guys then talk about the 1993 film "Last Action Hero" and how it came out at the perfect time in their lives, the borderline pedo tendencies of "Nick", the tropiness of the film, and how the kid in the film has stolen John's job of nitpicking the logic of the film.
Next, they go through the cast, the one-liners, the ridiculous plot, how Charles Dance was a great villain, and they go on to give great praise to the soundtrack of the movie.
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In this final episode of season one, the guys finish off their discussion of the beloved power metal band Pantera
Tony starts this show off talking about Vinnie Paul's influence in his own drumming, what drum triggers are and how to spot them, and John joins in about how much equipment matters vs. the ability of the musician,
The conversation then goes to one of the darkest days in metal history with the death of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and how his murder hurt the community of brotherhood and gives ammo to the 60 year old argument of how much music influences a psychopath's intentions.
Next, they talk about musicians growing apart from their fans in an effort to "stay true to their roots", the ultimate demise of Pantera, and if Tony is a drum fill thief or just inspired by Vinnie Paul. Come to his show and you decide.
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The guys are back after a week off to talk about the 1999 comedy Dogma. But first, John laments the existence of yard work while owning a home which brings up a discussion about dying trees and a nightmare scenario about a dead tree falling on Tony's house while awake and the horrific sound it makes. They also talk about the entire View Askew universe before getting into the topic of the day.
Then the guys do a deep dive into Kevin Smith's classic. The talk about the controversy of the film upon its release, the Catholic League's fake vendetta against the film, and the Harvey Weinstein connection before his #metoo accusations and ultimate conviction on sexual assault.
John and Tony then go on to break down the game film and chat about why Alan Rickman was so iconic in all his roles, John's secret love of the Harry Potter movies, and also go into their own views of faith and why it should or should not be respected.
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This weeks episode is the first of two parts about the powerhouse of 90's metal, Pantera.
But first the guys kibitz about work, Amazon and Aldi warehouses and the uncomfortable aspects of putting your kids in youth sports.
John goes on about how his son's soccer coach sounds like Anne Ramsey, how kids get sick surprisingly, and how most parents hate kids sports but don't admit it.
The conversation then turns to Pantera. The guys talk about the early years of Pantera without their signature sound with Phil Anslemo, the horribleness of glam rock, and how the first album pushed through the scene despite grunge becoming mainstream, and how Guns N' Roses and Metallica helped Pantera become kings of power metal.
Next, the guys play a couple of rounds of guess the metal lyrics featuring Pantera songs, talk about which song is the "Enter Sandman" of Pantera, the abrasiveness of their lead singer, and the impact that "Vulgar Display of Power" had on the metal community.
This is part one of a two part series dissecting the influence that Pantera had over the metal scene.
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Today the gang sits down to a fireside chat and talk about the 1988 film Beetlejuice. But first they discuss the struggles of a work-life balance, the differences of Gen-X and millennials, John's fancy new suit, and guys that wear cowboy boots.
Next, John and Tony talk about the film Beetlejuice. Starring Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Winona Ryder. They go over the plot of the movie, the creative story behind the film, the outstanding score by Danny Elfman, the cultural impact the film had on the world, talks of a Beetle juice 2 in the works, the outstanding score by Danny Elfman, the great cast of actors and characters, and why John won't shut the F up about the outstanding score by Danny Elfman.
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The topic of today is the 1994 film True Lies starring Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tia Carrere, and Tom Arnold. But first the guys talk about buying and getting fitted for a suit and the awkwardness of getting measured.
Next, the movie at hand is discussed. They go over the trope of bored housewives, dobermans at the evil lair, and Arnold's propensity to bash skulls together. Tom Arnold's weird career trajectory, the filmography of James Cameron, and the outrageous appearance of stunt doubles are next up for debate. As the show wraps up the guys give the movie a grade, not only in the canon of Arnold movies, but action comedies in general.
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This week's episode starts out with the a discussion about the death of Taylor Hawkins and the impact he had on the state of rock n' roll in 2022. Then the discussion turns to the period of time when glam rock, post-punk, and new wave collided to bring the world of grunge to the forefront.
The conversation then turns to the topic of the day, Soundgarden. The 1986 band that brought dropped D tuning to the masses. Tony talks about what off-time signatures are and why the band made them popular, how Tony can't name his favorited bassist and the guys play a round of "Guess the Lyrics".
After that John has a mini 1- on -1 with Tony with his thoughts of the camaradarie that drummers should have, but don't nowadays, the state of local music, and his 25 year evolution as a drummer.
The gang then breaks down the greatest albums of Soundgarden, Badmotorfinger, Superunknown, and Down on the Upside, while commenting on Audioslave, the downfall of Chris Cornell, and the legacy he brought to the music scene.
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This week's topic is the 1996 dark comedy "The Cable Guy". But first the gang talks about the realities of homeownership and the trade-offs from being a renter. The get into Tony's job of utility locating and how brutal they can be to contractors, how digging sucks, and how getting a security deposit back can be challenging.
Next the guys talk about "The Cable Guy". The 1996 comedy starring Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, and cameos from just about everyone in Ben Stiller's orbit. The get into the reception of the movie and how despite being one of the bigger movies of the year, it mostly fell flat with audiences.
They discuss they're love of the film's soundtrack, the famous Medieval Times scene, Ben Stiller's role in the trial of the century, crazy fan theories about the Jim Carrey's role in the trial, the Chris Farley connection to the film, the infamous lisp, and the 20 million dollar paycheck Jim Carrey received for the role.
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This week's episode revolves around the irreverent band Tool. But first, the guys start out by talking about the dread of spring cleaning, what bald guys feel when shaving their head, how you can tell how much of a filthy animal you are by your kitchen floor grout, and some exciting talk of cleaning out your car interior after the long winter.
Next, the conversation turns to Tool. The discussion starts with the roots of Tool and their ties to Green Jelly and the infamous "Three Little Pigs" video, the plague of stupid hidden tracks on CD's, Tool's ties to Green Jelly, Rage Against the Machine, the genius behind Fred Stuhr and his Tool music videos, and the world of pet shops. They go over the first three albums and the impact they had in the "grunge" era and how Tool fits into the rising Seattle scene. After that the conversation goes more in depth of how Tool shaped rock music and the relationship between fan and star, their favorite tracks, the pronunciation of Aenima, and talk about one of the greatest drummers and how he stacks up against the other greats.
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This weeks's episode starts out with a discussion about the ethics of bringing your work home with you and sitting in front of a computer for hours on end. Next, the guys do a mini-review of the new dark knight film, The Batman. They talk about the seemingly endless cast and runtime, the notes of Star Wars, the transformation of Colin Farrell and how it compares to the other films in the Batman canon.
After the break the guys get into Die Hard with a Vengeance. The conversation starts with the development of the film and the many tentpole franchises that this film could've been a part of. They go over the cast and plot, the Quentin Tarantino connection, Samuel L Jackson's feelings on the character of Zeus Carver, and the guys get to the bottom of the infamous 4 gallons of water riddle.
As the show wraps up, the guys try to distinguish Jeremy Iron's accent and Sean Connery's, the ridiculous ending, and grade the movie in the 5 film franchise.
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This weeks episode is an in-depth discussion on the 90's grunge band Alice in Chains. First the guys talk about spring cleaning, the real struggle when having pets, and question whether cats think they own you or the other way around.
The conversation then turns to Alice in Chains and where they see the band in the early 90's wave of grunge music amongst bands like Nirvana or Pearl Jam. John and Tony discuss the band's early struggles, AIC touring with Van Halen(Hagar), the awesome music videos released, and they go through the discography of the Layne Staley era and talk about how each album had its own unique characteristic that separated them from the rest.
As the show winds down they go on to talk about the legacy the Layne Staley left behind, the dark undertones of the lyrics, and the very serious topic of addiction and mental illness.
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Arkham Asylum is the topic of discussion this week, but first the guys open the show talking about jobs and giving a sales pitch to people that don't want to hear it, shoveling snow to be courteous to Amazon drivers, and the history of bad Batman games with a shoutout to James Rolfe a.k.a. The Angry Video Game Nerd.
The conversation then switches to 2009's Arkham Asylum. John and Tony discuss how the games' graphics have evolved, John's disdain for Mark Hamill, Batman's unpreparedness when going into battle, and they continue to bang on the table and smack their lips. They go on to talk about playing the game almost exclusively in "detective mode", the universal anticipation for the new Batman movie, and despite how the game focuses on stealth, Batman runs around loudly kicking open the ventilation system grates.
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This week's episode starts with the guys discussing getting a new job, the difficulties with managing people, and the dreaded performance review.
The conversation then turns to the subject at hand, the 1996 movie "Happy Gilmore".
The discussion revolves around Adam Sandler movies and how they went downhill- real fast. The guys touch on Ben Stiller's hilarious role as the orderly, the suspension of disbelief on how movies portray nail guns, and their love of probably the greatest sports movie villain of all time.
As the show wraps up they go on to talk about Carl Weathers as Chubbs Peterson and the infamous Bob Barker brawl at the celebrity pro-am game.
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Today's episode revolves around the heavy metal band Slipknot, but first the guys talk about work and the different experiences that white and blue collar workers have, and how they could learn a few things from each other.
Slipknot is on the docket next, and John and Tony go on a deep dive on the formation of the band, the drama that ensues when you have 9 members, the seminal first album, and have some disagreements on the tone of the first three albums. Tony then gives his insight as a drummer on how Joey Jordison changed metal drumming, how playing with a click-track shapes a bands' tightness, and his thoughts on the son of Max Weinberg drumming for one of the heaviest bands to come out of the 90's.
At the end of the show they listen some of the popular and least popular songs by the band and Tony shares some behind the scenes action that happens when you're an opening band that gets bumped off the stage in favor of a prima-donna headliner.
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Today's episode is all about the 1990 classic, Total Recall. The guys get out the gate talking about how Tony got the plague and how it has affected him. Next, they get to the review. The conversation starts with the origins of the film and the short story it was based on.
They somment on the bad business model of Recall Inc, director Paul Verhoven's distinct style of directing, and how Quato sounded like your friend Steve. As the show wraps up, they give it a grade and compare it to the other Arnold classics.
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This week is dedicated to Metallica. Every metalhead knows Metallica and rightfully was a part of their evolution in their appreciation for heavy metal music.
The show opens up with the guys discussing the confusion around Christmas/New Year's week and how the company you work for dictates your happiness around the holidays. They then get into the subject at hand, Metallica.
The discussion then turns to the subject at hand, Metallica, and how the band influenced their early musical tastes and attitudes around
heavy metal music. The guys go over Metallica's spotty origins, their rise to fame, the snobby attitudes of metal heads, and the effect that Metallica had on the global music scene at large.
They then go into the infamous Black Album that separated the heavy metal community and brought the masses to enjoying the music.
Either way, everyone knows a Metallica song, and they break down why.
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In this week's episode the guys sputter out sentence fragments and light things on fire in their review of the 1995 vehicle that shaped a lot of their humor. Tommy Boy.
They start out the show talking about Christmas week and the awkwardness of houseguests at Christmas and being empty-handed when everyone opens gifts. They then go on to talk about memories of their "The Golden Age" of Saturday Night Live, Chris Farley's first appearances on the show, and how the cast of the 1990 class of SNL had the massive impact that it did.
They then breakdown the film scene-by-scene and recall some of the weirdness of Tommy being treated like a 2 year old, how quote-able the hilarious lines in the movie are, and how you can't help but like the smug character that David Spade created in the film.
Towards the end, the guys try and put a grade on the film, but struggle to separate the divide between nostalgic feelings about the film and how it ranks overall in the world of Hollywood comedies.
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In today's episode the discussion is on the greatest and best band in the world.
Tenacious D.
John and Tony talk about Thanksgiving food line etiquette, the pros of Costco, and how the masses are slowly but rightfully abandoning turkey at Thanksgiving.
The discussion then turns to Tenacious D. The guys share their thoughts about their first experience listening to the band, how they got over their initial misgivings, and how Hollywood Jack Black doesn't seem to use his Hollywood clout to help out his bandmate. They then go over the first album and breakdown the HBO show of the same name.
As the show wraps up, they cover the their top Tenacious D offerings, Dave Grohl's involvement, and talk about how beginner guitar players would benefit from learning The D's songs off of the first album.
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In this very special episode, the guys breakdown a video game that everyone on the planet played in 2007. Guitar Hero.
John and Tony reminisce about the first time they played the notorious game, how frustrating the comparisons to real guitars a lot of people make, and how the game brought heavy metal music to the masses that would otherwise not hear. They go through the long list of classic rock songs and heavy metal songs- the ones they enjoyed, the ones they hated, and the indie bands that gained prominence through their inclusion in the game. The guys also share their frustrations with the game Rock Band and how the drum peripherals are a terrible addition to the series and share some thoughts on Guns N' Roses, Rush, The Strokes, and Punk music.
As the show wraps up they talk about the cultural and financial impact the game had on the world at large and the music industry as a whole, the infamous plasma screen meter burn, and hallucinating after playing the game.
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In their second episode, the guys do a 180 on the early Batman series and talk about Batman Forever. John and Tony discuss the start of the Batman demise, continue to use the f word a lot(they're working on it), how disappointing Val Kilmer was with the cape and cowl, the slutty tendencies of Dr. Chase Meridian, and why it was crucial to cast Jim Carrey in the role as The Riddler.
As the show wraps up, they also reminisce about the song that was born from the soundtrack and had the promise to bring peace to the middle east.
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In their inaugural episode, John and Tony breakdown one of the least talked about films in the Batman universe, Batman Returns. The hosts opine on the darkness of the film, how soiled The Penguin was, and you hear a terrible Christopher Walken impression from John. They also give a nod to the score of the film and compare it to another famous super-hero movie score.
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