The movie podcast where we discuss the blockbusters, the flops and everything in between from one of the freshest decades for movies...the 1980's.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:00:06
"Talent made him a star. Fate made him a legend. The true story of Ritchie Valens." For this episode, I am joined by Seth Levit from "The Fish Tank Podcast" to discuss the music…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:00:02
"Meet Jonathan. A college student who loves girls, games & gunplay. This year, on vacation in Paris, he's going to find out about all three. For real!" For this episode, I am…
Sep 1, 2026 · 57:06
"They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God." In this episode, guest host "Dub" Carpenter joins Bill to discuss the comedy musical, 'The Blues Brothers.' The movie…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:02:07
"Life Has Pushed Him Into A Corner. And He's Coming Out Fighting." For this episode, we discuss the 1983 American crime drama, Bad Boys. The movie stars Sean Penn, Esai Morales,…
Jul 4, 2026 · 1:41:01
"A story of innocence lost and courage found." For this episode we discuss the 1989 American biographical anti-war drama, 'Born on the Fourth of July,' The movie stars Tom…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:07:21
"Beings from Another Dimension have invaded your world." For this episode, we discuss the cult classic 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.' The movie…
May 26, 2026 · 56:56
"AL CAPONE. He ruled Chicago with absolute power. No one could touch him. No one could stop him. - Until Eliot Ness and a small force of men swore they'd bring him down." In this…
May 10, 2026 · 1:02:42
"A world of fantasy, adventure and excitement opens up for Mrs Brisby when she discovers... The Secret of NIMH." In this episode, we discuss the animated adventure 'The Secret of…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:07:20
"Charlie and Raymond. They are strangers. They are brothers. They have just met." In this episode, we discuss the Oscar winning drama 'Rain Man.' The movie stars Dustin Hoffman,…
Apr 13, 2026 · 58:11
"They've graduated, and they're ready for life on the streets. But are the streets ready for them?" In this episode, we discuss the comedy sequel 'Police Academy 2: Their First…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:10:56
"Chevy Chase finds life in the country isn't what it's cracked up to be!" In this episode, we discuss the fish out of water comedy 'Funny Farm.' The movie stars Chevy Chase and…
Mar 31, 2026 · 1:04:03
"The terror starts the moment he stops." In this episode, we discuss the cult thriller 'The Hitcher.' The movie stars C. Thomas Howell. Rutger Hauer and Jennifer Jason Leigh.…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:07:37
"The legend continues...The Italian Stallion is back!!" In this episode, we discuss the return of one of the most successful sports fanchises in movie history, 'Rocky III.' The…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:08:37
"Deep below the blue surface, there lies a place no one has ever dreamed of....." In this episode, we discuss the sci-fi underwater adventure 'The Abyss.' The movie stars Ed…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:05:17
"A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood." In this episode, we discuss the sleeper hit comedy 'A Fish Called Wanda.' The movie stars John Clesse, Jaime Lee Curtis and…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:32:16
"If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys don't stand a chance." We kick off Season 6 with one of the best action buddy cop movies of the decade, 'Lethal…
Dec 25, 2025 · 1:30:29
"Born with the courage of an eagle, the strength of a black tiger, and the power of a god" For this episode, we are discussing the sword and sorcery adventure, 'The Beastmaster.'…
Nov 15, 2025 · 1:30:14
"There are two sides of this mystery. Murder...And Passion." For this episode, we are discussing the court room thriller, 'Jagged Edge.' The movie stars Glenn Close, Jeff Bridges…
Oct 31, 2025 · 1:26:45
"Demon to some. Angel to others." We end "Splatter Cinema Month" with the supernatural horror movie 'Hellraiser.' The movie stars Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Lawrence…
Oct 24, 2025 · 1:26:17
"He wants YOU for a new best friend..." We kick off a shortned "Splatter Cinema Month" with the supernatural horror movie 'Child's Play.' The movie stars Catherine Hicks, Chris…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:26:11
"Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners." In this episode, we are discussing the comedy 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.' The movie stars Michael Caine, Steve Martin and Glenne Headly.…
Sep 5, 2025 · 1:46:09
"The Adventure Continues..." We are discussing one of the most popular movies of the decade, 'The Empire Strikes Back.' You know the characters, the creatures, the planets and…
Jun 13, 2025 · 1:26:36
"Join Jason in the woods...... if you dare." For this episode, we are discussing the horror slasher movie 'Friday the 13th: Part 3' which was orignally released in 3-D in most…
May 30, 2025 · 1:31:02
"He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is…
May 9, 2025 · 1:34:49
"Has James Bond finally met his match?" For this week's episode, we are discussing "Bond. James Bond" in the 1985 adventure, 'A View to A Kill'. The movie stars Roger Moore,…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:32:24
"A battle beyond time ... beyond space. Ruthless invaders. A defenseless planet. And a daring band of space adventurers fighting to save it." For this week's episode, we are…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:24:48
"A Film. Don't tell anyone." For this week's episode, we are discussing the zany comedy that spoofs World War II, espionage, 'The Blue Lagoon' and Elvis movies, 'Top Secret!'.…
Mar 31, 2025 · 1:37:04
"1997. New York City is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane." For this week's episode we discuss the dystopian sci-fi adventure…
Mar 24, 2025 · 1:32:10
"In his mind, he has the power to see the future. In his hands, he has the power to change it." For this week's episode we discuss the sci-fi horror drama 'The Dead Zone' The…
Mar 15, 2025 · 1:28:27
"The boys are back in town. Nick Nolte is a cop. Eddie Murphy is a convict. They couldn't have liked each other less. They couldn't have needed each other more. And the last…
Mar 7, 2025 · 1:47:27
"Only one will claim the night." We kick off Season 5 with the biggest movie of 1989, 'Batman.' The movie stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger and Robert Wuhl.…
Jan 25, 2025 · 1:25:16
In this episode, we celebrate the end of Season 4 with a unique twist: an '80s High School Comedy Cast Draft. Joined by guests Chris Valenziano, Patrick J. Doody, and Marwan…
Jan 11, 2025 · 1:25:14
"When Jackie Gleason Told His Son He Could Have Any Present He Wanted, He Picked The Most Outrageous Gift Of All... Richard Pryor." For this week's episode, we are discussing the…
Dec 21, 2024 · 1:30:01
"The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it." For this week's episode, we are discussing one…
Nov 24, 2024 · 1:35:31
"In the future, cities will become deserts, roads will become battlefields and the hope of mankind will appear as a stranger." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1981…
Nov 17, 2024 · 1:30:36
"Every day, she works in a man's world. Every night, she dances through the universe that is her dream." For this week's episode, we are discussing 1983 suprise smash hit movie…
Nov 9, 2024 · 1:25:08
"Murder, madness, mystery, and mayhem. More fun than you can imagine." For this week's episode, we are discussing the cult comedy classic 'Clue.' The movie stars Eileen Brennan,…
Oct 31, 2024 · 1:35:40
"The kids of Elm Street don't know it yet, but something is coming to get them in their dreams." As we conclude our "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the horror classic…
Oct 26, 2024 · 1:27:02
"Scream now, while you can still breathe." As we continue with "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the horror remake 'The Blob.' The movie stars Shawnee Smith and Kevin…
Oct 19, 2024 · 1:28:34
"Tonight Park Plaza Mall switches on the world's toughest security force. Absolutely nothing can go wrong..." As we continue our "Splatter Cinema Month," we are discussing the…
Oct 12, 2024 · 1:25:42
"Angela is having a party, Jason and Freddy are too scared to come. But You'll have a hell of a time." We kick off our 4th Annual "Splatter Cinema Month" with the cult horror…
Sep 30, 2024 · 1:26:57
"Six reasons why the west was wild." In this episode we are discussing the 1988 western 'Young Guns' starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips and Charlie…
Sep 14, 2024 · 1:29:53
"They've been laughed at, picked on and put down. But now it's time for the odd to get even! Their time has come!" For the second of our "Back 2 Back to School" Series in which…
Sep 7, 2024 · 1:26:50
"There's only one thing more frightening than murder: High School." For the first of our "Back 2 Back to School" Series in which the movies we cover deal with life in school, we…
Aug 31, 2024 · 1:22:58
"When THESE guys hit the streets, even the crooks die laughing!" For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1984 hit comedy 'Police Academy.' The movie stars Steve…
Aug 24, 2024 · 1:28:10
"In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock n' roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night, his car went off a dark New Jersey…
Aug 10, 2024 · 49:11
"It really doesn't matter whether it's the villain or the hero. Sometimes the villain is the most colorful. But I prefer a part where you don't know what he is until the end."…
Aug 3, 2024 · 1:28:47
"Los Angeles, 1991. They have come to Earth to live among us. They've learned the language, taken jobs, and tried to fit in. But there's something about them we don't know." In…
Jul 27, 2024 · 1:27:57
"Playing A Round Of Golf At The Bushwood Club Isn't Just Confined To The Golf Course!" For the final episode of our "Summer at the Cinema Series" we are discussing the sports…
Jul 20, 2024 · 1:27:20
"All his life, Ray Kinsella was searching for his dreams. Then one day, his dreams came looking for him." As we continue our "Summer at the Cinema Series", we will be discussing…
Jul 13, 2024 · 1:25:17
"Sometimes what you're looking for... is right beside you." For this week's episode, we continue our 4th "Summer at the Summer Series" where all the movies we discuss take place…
Jul 6, 2024 · 1:27:59
"A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!" For this week's episode, we kick off our 4th "Summer at the Summer Series" where all the movies we discuss take place during…
Jun 29, 2024 · 1:26:01
"An Ancient Sport Becomes A Deadly Game." In this week's episode, we discuss the action sport thriller 'Kickboxer' starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio and Dennis Chan.…
Jun 22, 2024 · 1:30:03
"Knowing what you know now, what would you do differently? Peggy Sue is going back with the chance to change her destiny." In this week's episode, we are discussing the fantasy…
Jun 15, 2024 · 1:28:17
"The sailor man with the spinach can!" For this week's episode, we are discussing 'Popeye' based on the "Thimble Theatre" comic strip. The movie stars Robin Williams, Shelley…
Jun 8, 2024 · 1:33:08
"We're ready to believe you." In this week's episode, we are discussing one of the biggest comedies of all time, 'Ghostbusters' as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary. The movie…
May 31, 2024 · 1:33:17
"Rollie Tyler is the movies' best special effects man. Now somebody wants him to do it for real. But is he the weapon or the victim, Is it murder or is it... F/X" In this week's…
May 18, 2024 · 1:41:14
"Monday... Escape with their lives from New York... Tuesday... Impersonate F.B.I. agents in Chicago... Wednesday... Steal plane in New Mexico... Thursday... Almost kill each…
May 11, 2024 · 1:34:05
"Beyond our time, beyond our universe...there is a planet besieged by alien invaders, where a young king must rescue his love from the clutches of the Beast. Or risk the death of…
May 4, 2024 · 1:34:34
"It's open all day...and cookin' all night." In this week's episode, we are discussing the directorial debut of Barry Levinson, the 1982 comedy drama 'Diner'. The movie stars a…
Apr 27, 2024 · 1:35:17
"Nobody leans on Sharky's Machine." For this week's episode, we are discussing the neo-noir action thriller 'Sharky's Machine' starring Burt Reynolds, Rachel Ward and Charles…
Apr 19, 2024 · 1:29:28
"The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it." For this week's episode, we are discussing the 1980 military comedy 'Private Benjamin" starring Goldie Hawn,…
Apr 12, 2024 · 1:54:46
"He taught him the secret to Karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands." For this week's episode, we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the release of 'The Karate…
Apr 5, 2024 · 1:36:51
"Imagine a machine that records sights... sounds... sensations, thoughts... feelings... emotions, even your dreams and nightmares. Then, at the touch of a button, transfers these…
Mar 29, 2024 · 1:32:14
"The Hustler isn't what he used to be, but he has the next best thing. A kid who is." For the 125th movie we spotlight on our show, we are discussing the pool hustling drama 'The…
Mar 22, 2024 · 1:28:35
"Roxanne dreamed of a handsome, intelligent, romantic man. C.D. Bales is two out of three... but looks aren't everything!" In this week's episode, we are discussing the romantic…
Mar 15, 2024 · 1:34:47
"There's nothing like a good robbery... to bring a family together." In this week's episode, we are discussing the crime family drama "Family Business" starring Sean Connery,…
Mar 8, 2024 · 1:29:16
"They thought they'd be friends forever, but forever couldn't last." In this week's episode, we discuss the movie that coined the term "Brat Pack", 'St. Elmo's Fire.' The movie…
Mar 1, 2024 · 1:31:18
"I'd like to dedicate this to my father, Francis L. It's a song the girls in the band wrote, Lisa and Wendy." For this week's episode, we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of…
Feb 23, 2024 · 1:36:12
"One war against one man." In this episode, we discuss the movie that brought us John J. Rambo. It is the action thriller 'First Blood' starring Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy…
Feb 16, 2024 · 1:41:58
"Have you ever had a really big secret?" We kick off Season 4 with a "big" movie discussing 'Big' starring Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins and Robert Loggia. Directed by Penny…
Dec 29, 2023 · 1:42:34
"High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages and declared war. One man has managed to escape. An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside.…
Dec 22, 2023 · 1:29:01
"They're not just getting rich... They're getting even." In this episode, we are discussing the classic comedy 'Trading Places' which is celebrating it 40th Anniversary. The…
Dec 8, 2023 · 1:23:01
"A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever." In this week's episode we are discussing the road trip comedy, 'The Sure Thing' starring John Cusack,…
Nov 17, 2023 · 1:28:38
"Deception is dangerous. Desire is deadly." In this week's episode, we are discussing the mystery thriller 'Sea of Love' starring Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin and John Goodman.…
Nov 10, 2023 · 1:37:11
"An American Cop in Japan. Their country. Their laws. Their game. His rules." In this week's episode, we are discussing the 1989 crime drama "Black Rain." It stars Michael…
Nov 3, 2023 · 1:33:45
"The Man of Steel meets his match!" In this week's episode, we are discussing 'Superman II' starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp and Gene Hackman. We are…
Oct 27, 2023 · 1:29:38
"Something went wrong in the lab today. Very wrong." For our final episode of this year's "Splatter Cinema Month" we are discussing the horror remake 'The Fly.' The movie stars…
Oct 20, 2023 · 1:38:31
"There are some very good reasons to be afraid...of the dark." For the third installment of this year's "Splatter Cinema Month", we are discussing the vampire movie 'Fright…
Oct 13, 2023 · 1:33:19
"Just when you thought it was safe to go back to camp..." For our second episode of our third annual "Splatter Cinema Month" series, we will be going back to Crystal Lake to…
Oct 6, 2023 · 1:23:01
"Close your eyes for a second... and sleep forever." For our first episode of our third annual "Splatter Cinema Month" series, we will be discussing 'The Slumber Party Massacre',…
Sep 23, 2023 · 1:32:32
"Dirty Harry is at it again." In this week's episode, we discuss the toughest cop in the streets of San Francisco, Inspector Harry Callahan in the crime thriller 'Sudden Impact'.…
Sep 17, 2023 · 1:44:57
"At Ridgemont High Only the Rules get Busted!" We conclude our "Back 2 Back to School Series" with the classic comedy 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. The movie stars Sean Penn,…
Sep 8, 2023 · 1:32:36
"From the first blush of romance, to the last squeeze of the trigger." In this week's episode, we return to our "Back 2 Back to School" series in which we talk about two movies…
Sep 1, 2023 · 47:59
Who watches movies to be scared? Some of us like curling up on the couch under a blanket or covering our face waiting to be frightened. Others, not so much. Jason and Bill look…
Aug 26, 2023 · 1:36:27
"How much love, sex, fun and friendship can a person take? The story of eight old friends searching for something they lost, and finding that all they needed was each other." In…
Aug 20, 2023 · 1:29:14
"For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life. But for everyone, it's the time that memories are made of." For the final episode of our…
Aug 11, 2023 · 1:44:39
"Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire." Our 3rd Annual "Summer at the Cinema Series" continues as we discuss the 1987 cult horror…
Aug 4, 2023 · 1:32:46
"It's going to be a summer to remember!" Our "Summer at the Cinema Series" continues as we discuss the 1984 summer drama 'The Flamingo Kid' starring Matt Dillon, Richard Crenna,…
Jul 28, 2023 · 1:29:53
"A week in the woods with Roman and Chet: This is no holiday...this is war!" Our "Summer at the Cinema" series returns as we kick things off with 'The Great Outdoors'. This…
Jul 21, 2023 · 1:48:48
"In the Year of Darkness, 2029, the rulers of this planet devised the ultimate plan. They would reshape the Future by changing the Past. The plan required something that felt no…
Jul 14, 2023 · 1:20:55
"Jerry Mitchell just bumped into Buddy Revell. Now Jerry isn't thinking about math or english. Because at three o'clock, he's history." In this week's episode, we discuss the…
Jul 7, 2023 · 1:37:21
"Murder has a sound all of its own!" In this week's episode, we discuss the thriller 'Blow Out' starring John Travolta, Nancy Allen and John Lithgow. Written and directed by…
Jun 16, 2023 · 1:28:43
"He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up...neither could the others." In this week's episode, we are discussing just in time for Father's Day…
Jun 10, 2023 · 1:38:40
"They needed a second chance to finish first." In this week's episode, we discuss the 1986 sports movie 'Hoosiers' with guest Seth Levit of "The Fish Tank" podcast. The movie…
Jun 2, 2023 · 1:34:21
"A world inside the computer where man has never been. Never before now." In this week's episode, we discuss the ground breaking special effects Sci-Fi cult classic 'Tron'…
May 22, 2023 · 1:31:02
"The first casualty of war is innocence." In this episode, we discuss the Oscar winning war drama 'Platoon' starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe. Written and…
May 12, 2023 · 1:29:10
"Enemies because they were taught to be. Allies because they had to be. Brothers because they dared to be." In this week's episode, we are discussing the sci-fi cult drama 'Enemy…
May 6, 2023 · 1:40:29
"They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong." In this week's episode we are discussing the coming of age drama 'The…
Apr 29, 2023 · 1:30:44
"When evil screams throughout the world, when all three suns converge, when all that's fair and fine seems lost... a hero will emerge!" In this week's episode, we are discussing…
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