Best Retromade Podcasts (2024)

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Youngblood +227 | S1E35 1:07:15

6d ago1:07:15

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We are going back to January of 1986…for the sports drama, Youngblood with our everyman, Patrick Swayze in more of a supporting role to another extreme smoke-show, Rob Lowe. Lucky for you, I own this movie b/c it’s not streaming anywhere…thus I’m going solo today as well. Plus, I talk about the premiering sitcom this season: 227 - check it out! Ple…

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Ep. 152: Point Break (Featuring Luke Ferris from Least Important Things) 1:49:18

11m ago1:49:18

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Zo and Luke Ferris (host of the famed podcast: Least Important Things) hit the California beaches for the best surfing spots, but it’s not all fun and games. Some of these surfers are up to no good. They may seem like they’re laid back, but there’s an intensity about them that suggests caution. They might be living an authentic bohemian lifestyle .…

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Ep. 151: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) (Featuring Jeff Macolino from The Jeff Macolino Podcast) 2:08:01

3d ago2:08:01

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Zo and Jeff, from The Jeff Macolino Podcast, take a trip to NYC and crime is rampant with pick pockets, delivery truck thefts, and people are coming home finding their rooms had been ransacked! Who’s responsible for this outrage? Rumor has it that it’s a Japanese gang known as the Foot Clan and that the Foot are being challenged by giant ninja turt…

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BONUS EPISODE 27: Deadpool & Wolverine Impressions 15:00

11d ago15:00

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Zo gives his spoiler free impressions of Deadpool & Wolverine #Deadpool&Wolverine #MarvelStudios #MCU Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links: Website: www.backlookcinema.com Email: fanmail@backlookcinema.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinema Twitter: https://twitter.com…

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Ep 150: Eat. My. Shorts. The Breakfast Club Review by Movie Lovers Unite 1:01:51

21d ago1:01:51

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This is a special episode that I wanted to present. I was recently on an episode of the great podcast, Movie Lovers Unite, hosted by John DiGregorio and Rossie and, I was with another good friend and guest Beth from the Made-For-TV-Movie Club. All of these folks have been on Back Look Cinema at one time or another and I was honored to be with them …

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Executive Decision | S1E34 1:35:48

19d ago1:35:48

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We continue the exploration of the best of the 80s & 90s… with the tense action-thriller, Executive Decision with our everyman, Kurt Russell from March of 1996! I’m excited to have Zabe (host) & Robin (producer) from Who Will Save Generation X? Trivia Game Show on with me today. Their show is dedicated to remembering, celebrating and preserving all…

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Ep. 149: RoboCop (Featuring Kt Baldassaro from What If I Don't Like It? and MovieRunTime) 2:05:10

22d ago2:05:10

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Zo and Kt are excited about the prospect of the government finally dealing with the rampant crime in Old Detroit. The city has contracted a private company to run the police dept. So what is the corporate solution? A single cyborg police officer added to the ranks of DPD. Zo & Kt have caught glimpses of this metal monstrosity, but people say that i…

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Ep. 148: Blown Away (Featuring John DiGregorio from Movie Lovers Unite) 1:37:16

29d ago1:37:16

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Zo and John visit the sites of Boston, an old city with a rich history. It seems someone is trying to blow it up. In comes Lt. Jimmy Dove of the city’s bomb squad. He’s one of the most skilled there is at bomb disposal, but this mad bomber in Boston puts his skills to the limit. #BlownAway #JeffBridges #TommyLeeJones Episode Segment Time Stamps Ope…

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Swing Shift | S1E33 1:34:47

1M ago1:34:47

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Let’s continue the exploration of the best of the 80s & 90s…and our Ultimate Everymen with the romantic drama from 1984, where Kurt met his real-life love: Swing Shift! I’m delighted to be joined by returning guest, Craig Cohen. In addition to being a fellow Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network host, Craig also has a new project: The G.O.A.T. …

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Ep. 147: The Lion King (Featuring writer Quinn Que) 1:50:21

1M ago1:50:21

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Zo and Quinn, the thinker, reader, writer, gamer and geek, go on a safari in the grasslands of Africa to witness the majestic life of a noble pride of lions. What they find is a betrayal, an overthrow, an outcast, and an unlikely friendship. They endeavor to discover which of these majestic beasts has the strength, the cunning, and the will to rule…

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Ep. 146: Amadeus: (Featuring Derick McDuff from Underrated) 2:07:50

1M ago2:07:50

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Zo and Derick McDuff, host of Underrated Movie Podcast, go back in time to the late 18th century to experience the genius that was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Wolfie, as he was known to his friends, was a child musical prodigy and an absolute genius. His ambition was to create the greatest musical compositions in the world, but his inconspicuous hater…

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Unlawful Entry | S1E32 1:09:22

2M ago1:09:22

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In this episode of Retromade, we travel back to 1992 for a psychological thriller with our everyman, Kurt Russell, as well as the very talented Ray Liotta in Unlawful Entry! I'm joined by a fellow Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network host, Sean Malloy, from the "I Must Break" This Podcast! Sean was raised on a healthy diet of action cinema fro…

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Ep. 145: Universal Soldier (Featuring Katie from Retromade and One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast) 1:57:08

2M ago1:57:08

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Zo is joined by Katie, our fabulous returning guest from the podcasts Retromade: Your Pop Culture Rewind and One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast. Together Zo and Katie investigate a shadowy government black ops military program. Publicly the program appears to be specially trained soldiers engaged in domestic anti-terrorist operations. (What b…

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Ep. 144: Malcolm X (Featuring Crystal Hicks from Let's Talk About This) 1:55:53

2M ago1:55:53

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Zo welcomes his special guest Crystal Hicks from the Let's Talk About This Podcast on YouTube (@chicks2567). On this auspicious occasion Back Look Cinema presents the first YouTube full episode livestream. Together Zo and Crystal travel to the time of the Civil Rights movement and witness the rise of one of its most iconic and influential figures: …

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Three Wishes + Roseanne | S1E31 1:11:21

2M ago1:11:21

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We are going back to October of 1995 for the likely unknown family drama with a fantasy backdrop, Three Wishes with our everyman, Patrick Swayze, who is joined by the lovely Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio for this lil gem of a movie. Plus, as promised, I talk about the innovative sitcom Roseanne; you don't want to miss it! Please get in touch to tell …

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Ep. 143: Hard Target (Featuring: Jayson Johnson from Strike Five Films) 1:50:39

2M ago1:50:39

1:50:39

Zo and filmmaker Jayson Johnson from Strike Five Films discover that times are tough. In fact, they're not just tough, they're hard. The pair find out just how hard it is in New Orleans. Keeping your home is hard. Finding food and shelter is hard. Finding money is very hard. So, what's a guy to do in these hard times? Well, sell yourself as human g…

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Ep. 142: Three Amigos! (Featuring: Scott Ryan, Author of The Last Decade of Cinema) 1:31:21

2M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

Zo & Scott Ryan, author of The Last Days of Cinema, find themselves in Santa Poco, Mexico in 1916 where the infamous bandito El Guapo is harassing the town. Enter famous actors from the silent screen who, strangely enough, arrived to rid the town of this evil. Their weird techniques seem to work, but neither Zo or Scott are convinced that the peace…

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Winter People | S1E30 43:34

3M ago43:34

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We are going back to April of 1989 to cover the depression era drama, Winter People. And... I’m going solo today. Please get in touch to tell me what you think - RetromadePodcast@gmail.com Follow or Listen: https://retromade.captivate.fm Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetromadePodcast Join the fun: https://www.facebook.com/retromade…

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Ep. 141: Ghostbusters (1984) (Featuring Harvey Laguerre from Love is Black & Men Are the P.R.I.Z.E. Podcast) 1:27:37

3M ago1:27:37

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Zo & special guest Harvey Laguerre, from the podcasts: Love Is Black and Men Are The P.R.I.Z.E., catch the nightlife in NYC only to find out that The City That Never Sleeps can’t catch a wink because it’s absolutely infested with restless spirits, after all, if specters can’t rest then why should the city? Luckily, a ghost extermination firm just o…

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Back Look Cinema: the Podcast Rx Trailer 0:39

3M ago0:39

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Back Look Cinema: The Podcast provides relief from unfulfilled nostalgia and curiosity satisfaction. Available without a prescription wherever you get your podcasts. 9/10 doctors recommend Back Look Cinema: The Podcast. Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links: Website: www.backlookcine…

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Ep. 140: Weird Science (Featuring: Rob Mabry from The Legend of Chupacabra) 1:58:59

3M ago1:58:59

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Zo & Special Guest Rob Mabry, writer and director of new indie horror/comedy - The Legend of El Chupacabra, reminisce about growing up and wondering what it was like to be with girls and being to afraid to talk with girls . . . but, what if you could just make a girl? What would that be like? What would it take? It would probably require some Weird…

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Uncommon Valor | S1E29 1:41:52

3M ago1:41:52

1:41:52

We’re continuing coverage of the Ultimate Everymen, and today, we travel back to December of 1983 to discuss the action Vietnam War thriller with our Patrick Swayze as well as Gene Hackman and a great ensemble cast in Uncommon Valor! I’m delighted to have Scott & Steve from Dropping a Bruce & The Cheeky Basterds Podcast (both also on Last of the Ac…

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BONUS EPISODE 26: The Fall Guy Impressions 10:49

3M ago10:49

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It's been a while since Zo put out a BONUS EPISODE, but Zach & Zo just watched The Fall Guy and Zo has some thoughts! Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links: Website: www.backlookcinema.com Email: fanmail@backlookcinema.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinema Twitter: htt…

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Ep. 139: Dune (1984) 1:09:03

3M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Zo takes an impossible journey to a far off future to a distant planet where there’s sand everywhere. He doesn’t like sand. It’s course. It’s rough. It’s irritating, and it gets everywhere. What’s worse than sand? GIANT FRAKKING SANDWORMS!! The indigenous Fremen might've been helpful, but, at the time, they were prepping up for their Holy War. They…

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Ep. 138: Rain Man 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

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Zo takes a look at two brothers on a road trip. The brothers opt for a journey that will take several days instead of flying because one of the brothers absolutely will not fly and he will not take the highway. In the beginning the brothers have issues getting along, but in this journey they discover what makes their relationship special. One broth…

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Stargate | S1E28 1:37:46

4M ago1:37:46

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Today, we travel back to October 1994 for the science-fiction action adventure movie that spurred a whole tv franchise - Stargate. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by Kevin & Eric from the Six Degrees of Schwarzenegger podcast on the Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Ne…

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Ep. 137: Event Horizon 51:05

4M ago51:05

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This is a case of a missing movie in that Zo missed it when it on it's initial theater run or any of its subsequent releases on home VHS, DVD, or cable television. Therefore, it stands to reason, that Zo was assigned to a tour of duty on the USAC Lewis & Clark. It seemed like a good ship with a very competent skipper. It's on a slightly out of rout…

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Ep. 136: Stand By Me (Featuring Andy Heller from Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts) 1:47:15

4M ago1:47:15

1:47:15

Zo and Andy Heller from the Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts traveled back in time to post WWII Castle Rock, Oregon (not to be confused with Castle Rock, Maine), and overheard four boys who talked about going on a journey to find a dead body. Both Zo and Andy speculated that the four boys might find out more about themselves on their 20 miles tr…

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Ep. 135: The Wizard of Oz 58:53

4M ago58:53

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Zo is living his bland black and white life and is suddenly transported to a world of color and adventure! In this new world he discovers a little girl and her dog in the same plight and he witnesses her journey in this strange land. She is told that in order to get back to her home in Kansas that she has to follow a road made from yellow brick. Sh…

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Escape from L.A. (part 2 of a double crossover!) | S1E27 1:38:44

4M ago1:38:44

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Today, we continue the double crossover with Jim & Kevin from the Pool Scene Podcast, with the sequel to Escape from NY, 1996’s Escape from L.A. We’ll also be sure to touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. You can find Kevin & Jim on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok. They also cover movies infused with music, pop culture a…

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Escape from New York (part 1 of a double crossover!) | S1E26 1:49:06

5M ago1:49:06

1:49:06

In a first for Retromade, we have a double crossover with Kevin & Jim from Pool Scene Podcast (You can find them on: Facebook. Instagram. TikTok). They also cover movies infused with music, pop culture and nostalgia. We're going all the way back to 1981 today for part one using Pool Scene's format for Kurt's first role donning an eyepatch as Snake …

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Ep. 134: Hercules (1997) (Featuring: Kendra, Host of Crushgasm) 1:09:14

5M ago1:09:14

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Zo and special guest Kendra, from the podcast called Crushgasm, find themselves in ancient Greece to take a peek at the life and times of the one that the Greeks called Heracles but we know him by his Roman name: Hercules. Hercules, like all young men, just wants to find his place in the world. When he discovers that he is adopted he sets on a ques…

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BONUS: Road House remake (We definitely have thoughts!) | S1B1 48:13

5M ago48:13

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Today as a bonus episode, Jamie & Milo from the “80s & 90s Uncensored” podcast, are back to discuss the 2024 remake of the cult classic, Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. On the 80s and 90s Uncensored, listen to card-carrying Gen-Xers Milo and Jamie as they banter, debate, and discuss various topics about the 80s and 90s. If you are a miserable…

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BONUS EPISODE 25: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Impressions 7:59

5M ago7:59

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Zach & Zo go to the movies and Zo gives his thoughts on Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. This is a spoiler free, stream of consciousness that I'm happy to share with you. Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links: Website: www.backlookcinema.com Email: fanmail@backlookcinema.com YouTube: htt…

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Breakdown (stressfully intense!) | S1E24 1:57:10

5M ago1:57:10

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Today, we travel back to May 1997 for another road thriller, but this time with our everyman, Kurt Russell, in Breakdown. And of course, we’ll open the time capsule to get us in the 1997 mindset. We're lucky to have actual movie-makers joining me today - Bill Bant & Jason Masek from All 80s Movies Podcast. Born in Philadelphia, Bill Bant would atte…

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Ep. 133: The Transformers: The Movie (Featuring: D.J. BenHaMeen: Co-Author of Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze Comic) 1:35:18

5M ago1:35:18

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Zo is joined by comic book co-author of Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze and podcast co-host of For All Nerds D.J. BenHaMeen to engage in a therapeutic session to conquer and overcome a childhood traumatic event. That event was the untimely death of the heroic Autobot Leader: Optimus Prime as well as a number of valiant Autobots. War is Hell. Mouths smoke…

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Tall Tale (Disney fantasy adventure) | S1E23 1:22:52

6M ago1:22:52

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Today, we travel back to March 1995 for Disney’s family, fantasy adventure western movie - Tall Tale. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by Seth & Michelle from the Movie Friends podcast. Michelle has been podcasting for forever, Seth has been watching movies for forever …

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Ep. 132: Back to the Future (Featuring: Christopher Jay from The Saturday Morning Podcast) 2:00:24

6M ago2:00:24

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Zo is joined by special guest Christopher Jay from The Saturday Morning Podcast, and together the two are mysteriously, unwittily and unwillingly thrusted back in time to witness the events that led one Marty McFly to try to save his own existence by getting his parents to fall in love in the past so that he can exist in the future. To help him is …

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Next of Kin | S1E22 1:39:32

6M ago1:39:32

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In this episode, we travel back to October 1989 for the action crime drama, Next of Kin. And as always, we touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. Ryan Rebalkin - whom I join every other Sunday on One More Round, the Rocky Series Podcast - is back! Ryan wears many hats! He's a proud father of 6 wonderful kids and also s…

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Ep. 131: Training Day 1:23:10

6M ago1:23:10

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Zo travels to Las Angeles to monitor an elite squad of NYPD narcotic officers, and they're breaking in a rookie on his first day in the unit; however, both Zo and the rookie, Ofc. Hoyt, quickly come to the conclusion that these aren't police using advanced tactics by a special squad: these cops are straight up corrupt, and the lead officer, and Hoy…

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Black Dog (it is ACTION-packed!) | S1E21 1:28:30

7M ago1:28:30

1:28:30

In today's episode, we travel back to May 1998 for the trucker road action movie, Black Dog. And as always, we’ll touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m happy to be joined by Scott Murphy of All ‘90s Action, All The Time! & New Horror Express podcasts. Scott is a film podcaster, music reviewer and all round horror/…

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Ep. 130: Mad Max 2 (Featuring Wes King and Gunch from Filmsomniacs) 2:24:12

7M ago2:24:12

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Zo is joined by Wes King and Gunch from the Filmsomniacs podcast and their help is sorely needed; it's incredibly difficult to survive the post apocalyptic wasteland that the world has become! The trio is on the desperate hunt for precious resources: food (rare), water (very rare) and most importantly of all: that sweet smelling juice that makes th…

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City of Joy | S1E20 1:38:53

7M ago1:38:53

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We continue with our Everyman, Patrick Swayze, today by traveling back to April of 1992 to India with an uplifting & inspirational story: City of Joy. My guest today is Sicco Heersink, an author, podcaster, traveler, and fellow “Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network” host - he hosts Hugging the Cactus - a Mel Gibson podcast, among a few others.…

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Ep. 129: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Featuring Danielle Soncasie from Comics and Cosmetics) 1:28:20

7M ago1:28:20

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Zo is joined by special guest, master cosmetologist, YouTube sensation and podcaster extraordinaire, Danielle Soncasie, host of the fabulous Comics and Cosmetics podcast. Together the two are thrown back to a time of the making of a legend. The mythical hero who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor! Zo and Dani join the brave troop of Merry Me…

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Captain Ron | S1E19 1:19:27

8M ago1:19:27

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Today, we go back to September 1992 for the adventure comedy, Captain Ron. As always, we touch on all the other “happenings” of the time in the time capsule. I’m delighted to be joined by my lovely friend, Shannon Skalka. Being a product of the 80’s, Shannon has a penchant for all things rad and tubular. She considers herself an expert on all the f…

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Ep. 128: The Mummy (1999) (Featuring Autumn Grube from Autumn's Oddities) 1:42:28

8M ago1:42:28

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Zo is joined by special guest Autumn Grube from Autumn's Oddities podcast. Together they go on an expedition to Egypt to witness the plundering of a hidden ancient city; as usual everything goes horribly wrong as one of the explorers accidently activates a bygone and forgotten curse. A curse so horrible that it was only ever used once. A curse that…

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BONUS EPISODE 24: The Color Purple Impressions 14:00

8M ago14:00

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Zo went to the movie with the family on Christmas to watch The Color Purple. It's not a Christmas movie, but it carries the themes of family togetherness and redemption . . . so there's that. Also had an interesting experience with the audience in the theater, so you can check that out here. Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our soc…

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Tombstone | S1E18 1:24:42

8M ago1:24:42

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Merry Christmas! Today, we travel back exactly 30 years to December 1993 for the old-west pseudo biographical drama that is Tombstone. Hal Rudnick from the Binge Boys podcast joins me today. Hal is a host and comedian. You might know him from Screen Junkies, Disney Channel, & Key & Peele! You can find him at: https://twitter.com/halrudnick & https:…

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Ep. 127: Scrooged (Featuring Cam Sully from The Jacked Up Review Show) 1:02:44

8M ago1:02:44

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Zo is joined by Cam Sully from the Jacked Up Review Show. Together they travel to the past, present and future to see if a mean spirited, self-centered TV executive named Frank Cross can learn what it means to treat people with dignity and respect. He'll need to be terrified by a reckless cabby, punched out by a fairy and threatened by death itself…

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Ep. 126: Home Alone 52:36

8M ago52:36

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Zo takes a trip to Shermer, IL to check in on the McCallister family, but he just missed them. At least it seems that he missed them when he notices that at least one of them is still home. At first glance it seems that the child is home alone, but it seems that he's entertaining visitors. There's a lot of crashing, yelling, screaming and crying th…

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