Octopussy vs. Never Say Never Again
Jan. 31, 2023

Octopussy vs. Never Say Never Again

Best of 1983 Part 7

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A History of James Bond
Jan. 30, 2023

A History of James Bond

The Legal Fight for the Rights to James Bond and the Battle of the Bonds in 1983

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Talking Movies with Alex Keledjian and Ryan Gibson of How I Got Greenlit
Jan. 18, 2023

Talking Movies with Alex Keledjian and Ryan Gibson of How I Got Green…

The hosts of the How I Got Greenlit Podcast, directors and producers Alex Keledjian (Creator of Project Greenlight) and Ryan Gibson (Production Supervisor of God's Country) sit down with us to discuss the movies we all love a...

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Top 5 Songs of 1983
Jan. 6, 2023

Top 5 Songs of 1983

Best of 1983 Series

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Star Wars Trivia
Dec. 27, 2022

Star Wars Trivia

Difficulty: From Youngling to Jedi Master

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Lethal Weapon ('87) vs. Die Hard ('88) - (Ep 2 of 3)
Dec. 23, 2022

Lethal Weapon ('87) vs. Die Hard ('88) - (Ep 2 of 3)

Battle of the Urban Gunslingers

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Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episodes 5-8: Sunglaasses at Night, White Christmas, Carol of the Bells and More!
Dec. 6, 2022

Stranger Things Soundtrack: Season 1 Episodes 5-8: Sunglaasses at Nig…

This is our Stranger Things Season 1 Finale where we cover the music used in Episodes 5-8! In this episode we dive deep into one of the most iconic songs of the 80s (Sunglasses at Night), we take a look …

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Weird (2022)
Nov. 7, 2022

Weird (2022)

Finally the biopic we've been waiting for! Now available on the Roku channel is "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story". "Weird" Al has been a favorite of our since elementary school so we were excited to watch this movie. Join us …

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Alice in Chains'
Sept. 13, 2022

Alice in Chains' "Dirt" (1992): Track by Track!

30 years ago, grunge music made its way into the mainstream music charts as well as MTV. Alice in Chains' stormed to the top of the charts with their second album that combined rock guitars and introspective lyrics and became...

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Alice in Chains:  History in a Nutshell
Sept. 6, 2022

Alice in Chains: History in a Nutshell

When grunge hit the music scene in the early 90s, Alice in Chains was one of the bands at the forefront. Led by Jerry Cantrell's aggressive guitars and Layne Staley's growling vocals, the band quickly became one of the bigge...

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Jaws the Revenge (1987): What the heck happened?
Aug. 30, 2022

Jaws the Revenge (1987): What the heck happened?

During the summer of 1987 the fourth of the Jaws movies was released and has been called on of the worst movies of all time. This week we dive into "Jaws the Revenge" with our friends from the AFilmBy Podcast …

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Superman IV (1987):  What the heck happened?
Aug. 23, 2022

Superman IV (1987): What the heck happened?

The summer of 1987 gave us two of the biggest box office stinkers of the 1980s in "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" and "Jaws the Revenge". Over the next two weeks, we will discuss, debate and dissect these two …

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Prey (2022) Everything you need to know - SPOILER FREE!
Aug. 12, 2022

Prey (2022) Everything you need to know - SPOILER FREE!

35 years after the original Predator, Dan Trachtenberg gives us the prequel to the franchise. The reaction to this Hulu movie has been overwhelmingly positive, but does it really hold up to the hype? Join us as we discuss how...

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Robocop (1987) vs. Predator (1987): Part 2
Aug. 9, 2022

Robocop (1987) vs. Predator (1987): Part 2

For action movie fans, the summer of 1987 was epic! Robocop and Predator both introduced us to some of the most iconic and successful characters and franchises of the decade. Jump back in to our discussion where we conclud...

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Robocop (1987) vs. Predator (1987): Part 1
Aug. 2, 2022

Robocop (1987) vs. Predator (1987): Part 1

During the summer of 1987, two movies were released that defined 80's action movies, John McTiernan's "Predator" and Paul Verhoeven's "Robocop". Both of these became iconic franchises that spawned multiple sequels, outshoots...

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Mötley Crüe's
July 26, 2022

Mötley Crüe's "Girls, Girls, Girls" (1987): Track by Track!

Despite being in the grips of addiction, during the summer of 1987 Mötley Crüe managed to release their most commercially successful album to that point, "Girls, Girls, Girls". Not only did the album reach the #2 position on...

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Whitesnake's
July 19, 2022

Whitesnake's "1987" (1987): Track by Track!

After two years of delays, fights, surgery and recovery, the dream team of David Coverdale, John Sykes, John Kalodner, released the long awaited self titled Whitesnake album (also known as "1987"). It contained some of the b...

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Here I Go Again: The History of Whitesnake
July 12, 2022

Here I Go Again: The History of Whitesnake

In the Spring of 1986, David Coverdale was practically unknown in America, 3 million dollars in debt and pushing his broken down white Jaguar out of an intersection in LA. But things were looking up, he had recently recovere...

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Def Leppard's
July 5, 2022

Def Leppard's "Hysteria" (1987)

After 5 long years away, Def Leppard triumphantly returned in the summer of 1987 with their comeback album, "Hysteria". The album was a slow burn for much of '87 but really took hold in 1988 to become one of the …

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Def Leppard's
June 28, 2022

Def Leppard's "Pyromania" (1983)

In 1983, Def Leppard released the mega-selling smash hit album, "Pyromania". With the combination of catchy, irresistible radio friendly rock songs, youthful good looks and the new music television channel MTV, the album pro...

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Top Gun Soundtrack (1986): Track by Track with Bonus Tracks!
June 21, 2022

Top Gun Soundtrack (1986): Track by Track with Bonus Tracks!

Great Balls of Fire! This week we do an aileron roll right into the Top Gun (1986) soundtrack breaking down each song track by track. Along with the unforgettable classics such as "Danger Zone, Playing with the Boys" and "T...

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Blade Runner (1982) vs. The Thing (1982) vs. E.T. (1982): Part 3
June 14, 2022

Blade Runner (1982) vs. The Thing (1982) vs. E.T. (1982): Part 3

Join us this week for our epic conclusion as we finish our comparison of three classics released in June of 1982. This week we discuss the big questions! Is Deckard a replicant? Which of the remaining guys is "The Thing"? …

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Blade Runner (1982) vs. The Thing (1982) vs. E.T. (1982): Part 2
June 7, 2022

Blade Runner (1982) vs. The Thing (1982) vs. E.T. (1982): Part 2

June of 1982 was one of the greatest movie months of the 80s! This week we further our discussion of the behind the scenes stories involving the production and filming of E.T., Blade Runner and The Thing. We also discuss …

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Blade Runner (1982) vs. The Thing (1982) vs. E.T. (1982): Part 1
May 31, 2022

Blade Runner (1982) vs. The Thing (1982) vs. E.T. (1982): Part 1

June of 1982 gave us three of the greatest science fiction movies of the 1980's (and maybe all time)! Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" and John Carpenter's "The Thing" may have gotten buried at the box office by Steven Spielber...

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Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
May 25, 2022

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

If you are like us, you've been waiting for this movie since the summer of 1986. After the release date was pushed back 5 times, "Top Gun: Maverick" is finally in theaters. In this episode we discuss the history and …

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Top Gun (1986)
May 17, 2022

Top Gun (1986)

During the summer of 1986, Tom Cruise entered the Danger Zone and flew movie audiences up with the best of the best. Come join us as we give the behind the scenes stories with the US Navy's Top Gun program, …

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Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack (1977): Track by Track!
May 10, 2022

Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack (1977): Track by Track!

In 1977, fueled with the power of the Bee Gees and tremendous disco songs, the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack was released. Since its release it has sold more than 40 million copies showcasing the pinnacle songs of the di...

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Dirty Dancing Soundtrack (1987): Track by Track
May 3, 2022

Dirty Dancing Soundtrack (1987): Track by Track

This week we tackle the fourth best selling albums of the 1980s! This album contains iconic top ten hits from the 50s, 60s and 80s but the stories behind the music will blow you away! This week we run the …

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Saturday Night Fever (1977) vs. Dirty Dancing (1987): Pt 2
April 26, 2022

Saturday Night Fever (1977) vs. Dirty Dancing (1987): Pt 2

Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother you will enjoy this week's podcast matching up two pop culture nuclear bombs! This week we dive into the fascinating stories of the production, release and legacy of these ...

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Saturday Night Fever (1977) vs. Dirty Dancing (1987): Part 1
April 19, 2022

Saturday Night Fever (1977) vs. Dirty Dancing (1987): Part 1

In 1977 Disco got a second life after the surprise success of the film "Saturday Night Fever". This pop culture nuclear bomb also made John Travolta a movie star. Similarly in 1987, "Dirty Dancing" was surprise success tha...

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Duran Duran's
April 12, 2022

Duran Duran's "Rio" (1982): Track by Track

In 1982, Duran Duran released their second album, "Rio". Sparked by wonderful, catchy pop songs and fueled by some of the first creative videos on MTV, the album would make them superstars. Join us this week as we venture t...

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Duran Duran: Planet Earth to the Ordinary World
April 5, 2022

Duran Duran: Planet Earth to the Ordinary World

When Duran Duran hit the airwaves of MTV in 1981 it was a marriage made in heaven (despite having the first video banned by MTV). Join us as we discuss each of the Fab Five, how the ended up as …

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Toto's
March 29, 2022

Toto's "Toto IV" (1982): Track by Track

The guys in Toto, who may have done more to shape the sound of the 80's than anyone else, set out in 1982 to make an album with a "produce hits or else" mission. The album that they released, "Toto …

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A History of Toto: Holding, Thrilling, and Blessing since 1977
March 22, 2022

A History of Toto: Holding, Thrilling, and Blessing since 1977

Toto is one of the great under appreciated bands in all of the 80's. While playing as session musicians they impacted countless albums and artists before creating some of the most unforgettable 80's classics themselves. Joi...

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The Godfather (1972) vs. The Godfather Part 2 (1974) vs. Goodfellas (1990): Episode 2
March 15, 2022

The Godfather (1972) vs. The Godfather Part 2 (1974) vs. Goodfellas (…

Fifty years ago in 1972, modern cinema was changed with the release of "The Godfather". In this episode we will continue our conversation discussing and comparing "The Godfather" vs. "The Godfather Pt 2" vs. "Goodfellas". J...

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The Godfather (1972) vs. The Godfather (1974) vs. Goodfellas (1990): Part 1
March 8, 2022

The Godfather (1972) vs. The Godfather (1974) vs. Goodfellas (1990): …

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. This week we tackle some of the greatest movies of all time as The Godfather reaches it's 50th anniversary! We will discuss the incredible behind the scenes stories and the a...

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Don't Watch The Batman (2022) Until You Listen to this Episode!
March 2, 2022

Don't Watch The Batman (2022) Until You Listen to this Episode!

Near Next to Perfect on Rotten Tomatoes?? Do not watch The Batman until you have checked out this episode! We have put together all the background info you want, seen the movie, and will give you the full review including …

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Batman (1989) vs. The Dark Knight (2008): Episode 3
Feb. 22, 2022

Batman (1989) vs. The Dark Knight (2008): Episode 3

We are back again with bats in our belfry for episode 3 of our comparison of Batman (1989) vs. The Dark Knight (2008). In this episode we wrap up our discussion covering the key composers, picking apart the problems that …

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