On this episode of the Turk & Raz Podcast we revisit the event that launched Wrestling into the mainstream. We are talking about the granddaddy of them all - The very first WrestleMania. On March 31, 1985, World Wrestling Federation (better known today as World Wrestling Entertainment) ushered in a new era with a star-studded card that started wres…

Shocking News! Vince McMahon CEO of the World Wrestling Entertainment resigns after being hit with a lawsuit by ex-employee. With allegations of: Sexual assault, trafficking, using sex toys named after WWE wrestlers, and defecating on her head durning threesome broadways. I guess it finally looks like old Vinnie-Macs days of being a 60 min man are …

The Rey Star Wars film has a new and stunning director. The Mandalorian and Grogu are coming to Cinema near you. As usual Disney is up to its old bag of tricks, and we are here to call it like it is. Thanks for listening!By prairiepod21

Turk & Raz engage in detail analysis and discussion of their fondness for the wacky world of professional wrestling. From the time we first discovered it, the best historical moments (How did watching Wrestlemaina 2 lead to Raz destorying his parents TV), and to this day why does Wrestling still have a strangle on the cultural zeitgeist?! We also t…

Welcome to Dream Cast! A Place where we fan cast everything and anything we love about pop culture. Whether it is a movie, a sequel to a movie, a character we want to see in a movie. It could be anything. It could be an actor and actress you always wished would appear in a film together. Or it could be one of your favorite directors you wished dire…

We are here with our Ahsoka Aftermath Review Show of the final two episodes: Dreams and Madness & the Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord. Were these last two episodes a wet dream, or are they descent into madness? Don't miss this episode as we break it all down with our GL Test, our cosplay hopes for the ladies, and our thoughts on where the directio…

As we head into the holiday season! It is a great time for self-reflection, cheer and appreciation. It is also a great time to watch movies! Which is why for this retro roundtable - we are very excited to journey down the rabbit hole to discuss and analyze one of our favorite pop culture films 'The MATRIX' (1999). So, sit back, free your mind, take…

We are back with our Ahsoka Aftermath deep dive discussion covering Episodes five and six. In part 5: Shadow Warrior - Ahsoka finds herself in the World Between Worlds where she comes face to face with her old master for one last lesson. Can Ahsoka leave the past behind her and become something more? Or will she stay forever grey? Then in part 6: F…

It's time for us to fly and fight a fallen jedi with Ahsoka, Sabine, and Turk & Raz. Join us as we continue to penetrate deeper into Ahsoka....I mean in the latest episodes: Part 3 & 4. Sabine and Ahsoka are on the trail of Baylan, Morgan, and Turks' favorite Shin Hottie while Hera is doing some General stuff, because she is a 'General'. In these e…

The Ahsoka series is finally here and it is an epic moment for Star Wars Fandom! Join us as we penetrate deep into Ahsoka and review the highly anticipated first two episodes of the latest live-action offering from Lucasfilm. We dissect these episodes so deep that we even created our very own version based on the Bechdel test - the George Lucas Sta…

We're back with another Retro Roundtable. In this episode we discuss the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) movie. Join us as we travel back in time and remember all the craziness that was Turtlemaina - the comic, the cartoon, the toys, and every type of merchandise item you could think of. 1987 to 1992 was a glorious time to be a turtle!…

The Ahsoka series is upon us. Join us as we talk about what this series means to the potential fate of Star Wars. Dave Filoni hasn't yet let us down, but Star Wars is in a weird place right now. Ahsoka is such a beloved character, and this show really needs to knock it out of the park. Thanks for listening!…

In this episode we talk about the casting of Superman and Lois Lane for James Gunn's Superman Legacy. Did he knock it out of the park, or is it already dean in the water?! We also talk about the Flash movie box office failure and what it all means for the future of comic book movies in general. Has superhero fatigue finally caught up with us? Or is…

In this episode we talk some major Star Wars news and rumors. First we discuss Mark Hamill maybe saying farewell to Star Wars, and our fondest memories of one of the greatest heroes of our generations. We also discuss Natalie Portman saying she is open to reprising her role as Padme Amidala. Lets just say both our lightsabers are fully ignited for …

We're back.... It's been a while! In this episode we talk about Spielberg speaking out against censoring movies. We also discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's official retirement from the the Terminator franchise. And finally we talk about Dave Filoni's plans for the future of Star Wars. Is Filoni destined to become Heir to the Empire and save Star Wars …

I have bad feeling about this. Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse for Star Wars. Kathleen Kennedy & Co. never seems to disappoint us in leaving us scratching our heads. Join us as we try to discuss our take away - recapping Star Wars Celebration 2023. If you know us by now. You know we don't pull any punches as it relates to things …

We're back after a much needed break, and we're ready to cover some interesting news as it relates to some of our favorite IPs. First on deck is the much anticipated live action show covering MCU's Secret Invasion. Samuel L Jackson is back as Nick Fury, and the premise on paper sounds promising. However, information has come to light about the show…

Welcome to another retro roundtable. For this roundtable we have become legend…. Legends of the Fall, that is. Turk and I always talk about how they don’t make movies like they used to anymore. To be honest we can’t remember the last time a film could hold a person, so spell bound. Well, the 1994 tragic and heartbreaking love story ‘Legends of the …

In this episode we break down DC Studios first 10 projects announced by James Gunn including Superman, Batman, Supergirl, Green Lantern, Swamp Thing, and much more. We also cover Idris Elba slamming woke Hollywood for its identity politics! Idris is a great actor. His work speaks for itself! If you're not soy and don't have a soft heart. This episo…

The Back To The Future trilogy has been a childhood favorite for both Turk & I for a long time. Having revisited the first movie for this retro roundtable, it brought us back to a very nostalgic state. I think we can all agree the 80's saw a lot of excellent original fun 'young' films like 'Back to the Future'. What really made these films immensel…

Hey everyone, in this podcast we cover three interesting news articles as it relates to James Gunn's DC Universe, Tomb Raiders future with Amazon, and Star Wars writer Henry Gilroy's experience - writing The Clone Wars and Rebels with Dave Filoni, and his experience working for the notorious George Lucas. And how Darth Maul and General Grievous wer…

Hey everyone! In this episode Turk and I catch up on some fun and interesting rumors and news including Mandalorian Season 3 and how it could lead to the dreaded Sequel Trilogy (sorry sequel fans, but Turk and I do not like those movies). We also discuss Avatar: The Way of Water's domestic and worldwide box office, and what James Cameron had to say…

In this episode we talk about some of the more interesting headlines and rumors associated with Marvel and DC films. First we cover a article reporting that the last minute Reshoots in January to Ant-Man & Wasp: Quantamania could mean we are getting a more dick and fart joke heavy movie vs a more serious deeply emotional film that it was originally…

There was once a time when going to the latest film at the cinema was a big event outing. These days anytime a big tentpole film is about to be released. The usual feeling is - what social political messages are they going to preach to us this time. It seems Hollywood has forgotten what people love about watching movies and TV shows? The chance to …

DC is under new leadership. Warner Bros. Discovery has hired James Gunn as co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios. In their first order of business they decide to cut ties with Henry Cavill as Superman. Henry Cavill is more than just an actor. He is a unique person who has a true passion for fictional universes - DCs Superman, The Witcher, Warhammer.…

The 13 year wait is over. Avatar: The Way of Water is finally here and James Cameron cannot hide all the way on Pandora from our The Good, The Bad, & Ugly Review! We knew before hand this will be one of the most visually innovative films ever. With that said, is this movie more than just a beautiful highly entertaining expensive blockbuster we see …

Christmas is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate the holidays with a dark, crazy, twisted, inventive, and violent Christmas classic for our Retro Roundtable. Gremlins is the 1984 black comedy horror film directed by Joe Dante and written by Chris Columbus. This movie is greatness in every single way. The movie has it all: style, c…

The Christmas season is here again. What better way to start things of with a little Good, the Bad, & Ugly review from our favorite Guardians of the Galaxy! Marvels 2nd special is a fun little Christmas story with little stake and that is perfectly fine. But don't kid yourself, this 45 min special adds way more to the Marvel universe than the entir…

We're going to destroy this podcast just like James Cameron destroyed the box office back in 2009 with a little film called 'Avatar'. Both of us always felt this movie was a visual feast if nothing else. However, after re-watching it again, Avatar remains in its own way a cinematic wonder - which brings the audience as close as ever to actually vis…

Join us as we talk about the Black Adam movie in our ' The Good, the Bad, & Ugly review!By prairiepod21

Get ready for a symphony of silly! In our 4th and final Halloween Retro Roundtable we celebrate and discuss - Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn. Sami Raimi's definitive horror comedy sequel that improves upon the original installment in every way, but is it really considered a sequel or is it remake of the first movie?? In truth it doesn't really matter t…

Oh hidy-ho officer, we've had a doozy of a day! We are here with our third Halloween Retro Roundtable episode. This time we thought we would select a wonderful, lighthearted, enjoyable movie, with a great cast and a great story, you'll find yourself in stitches at the scenarios in this movie. Actually, more like in pieces This is not Scary Movie cr…

We're back and we're continuing our Halloween Spectacular Retro Roundtables by discussing one of the coolest vampire movies ever made - Joel Schumacher's 'The Lost Boys'. This movie continues to be a go-to 80s horror comedy watch 35 years after its release and considered by many (especially us!). An essential watch thanks to the distinct designs, k…

The spooky season is upon us. Yes, October is here. What better movie to dissect to start things off than celebrating the 35th Anniversary of The Monsters Squad! Where a group of kids does battle against the Universal Classic Monsters - Count Dracula, Wolfman, Gillman, the Mummy, and the one and only Frankenstein's Monster --- in a race against tim…

In this episode we venture all the way back to the grimey streets of The Five Points 19th Century New York. Martin Scorsese's 2002 epic Gangs of New York is a one - of - a - kind film. Which brought a brutal freshness to the Hollywood epic and shows off Scorsese's skills as a master of storytelling combining scale, precision, and spectacle. Highlig…

In this retro roundtable we go all the way to the wild west in......Italy?? We're talking about Sergio Leone's iconic 1964 Spaghetti Western Master Piece "A Fistful of Dollars". Starring Clint Eastwood and soundtrack by the Master Maestro Ennio Morricone. Join us as we dig into the first movie in the 'Dollars Trilogy'/Man with No Name Trilogy'. And…

For those who love their cheesy 80's love stories. Then we got a fun Retro Roundtable for you. "Can't Buy Me Love" is a 1987 teen comedy which follows an outcast nerd who secretly pays the most popular girl in school one thousand dollars to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. If only things could be that simple. This movie always stood out to…

What happens when you cast a body builder, a dancer, and a surfer in a sword-and-sandal fantasy film. You get the 1982 epic - Conan the Barbarian. Arnold stars as Conan, who was sold into slavery as child after the genocide of his family and people, sets off on an quest to find the evil sorcerer Thulsa Doom who is responsible. The film is an amazin…

Brad Pitt is taking a ride on a train, and we got the bullets. Join us as we review this high paced zany action/comedy by director David Leitch. A film about five assassins on a fast moving bullet train who come to find out their missions have something in common. Does this movie hold up to the likes of John Wick or Kill Bill? Find out!…

Here we are with our Mighty Review of Thor: Love and Thunder. We both had a lot to say going into this film, and the film has somewhat drawn a divisive reaction. But, we all know the only opinions that truly matter comes from the Turk and Raz Podcast, right 😂🤣? So grab your hammers, and join us as we break it all down town....and all around!…

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Time to get the baby oil ready. I feel the need? The need to listen! Join us as we review a movie 36 years in the making - Top Gun: Maverick. Tom Cruise is back. This time he's bringing aerial combat in ways we have never seen before on the silver screen. Does this movie live up to its hype pushing the cinematic landscape forward while still honori…

In this episode we feel the need... the need for speed! That's right, Turk & Raz are going to take your breath away in this Retro Roundtable. The 1986 classic 'Top Gun'. Join us as we take a deep dive into the film that sparked Tom Cruise as the next big action star in Hollywood.By prairiepod21

Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens a portal to the multiverse. However, a threat emerges that may be too big for him and his team to handle. And their only hope is entering the multiverse - in hopes to find and listen to all of the Turk & Raz Podcasts! Brace yourselves this is our **SPOILER** review of Marvel Studios latest offe…

After a disappointing year overall at the box office, with the exception of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Marvels Studios has three big movie releases this year. Doctor Stange and the Multiverse of Madness - Thor: Love and Thunder, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. As usual we got a few things to say about Marvel's phase 4 so far lol. We talk about ou…

All right, all right, all right. Not to worry. There's a new fiesta in the the making as we speak. It's on the Turk & Raz Podcast. Full kegs. Everybody's gonna be there. You oughta go. We're taking you back to the 70s for our Retro Roundtable on one of the all time cult classic movies - Dazed and Confused (1993). Marijuana on one. Reefer on two....…

The Obi Wan Kenobi series is almost upon us (May 27th). Join us as we give our thoughts on the most ambitious Star Wars live action series yet. Will it help us keep hope alive, or will it lead us to darkness and defeat.....only time will tell?? Also, we share our final thoughts and reactions to The Book of Boba Fett. Thanks for listening!!! May the…

In this episode we dive deep and share our spoilery thoughts on 'The Batman'. Does Matt Reeves knock it out of the park with his fresh new take on the Batman franchise? Does Robert Pattinson 'sparkle' as the latest version as the Caped Crusader? Did both Paul Dano and Colin Farrell redefine two of Batman's classic rogues gallery villains? And most …

For this episode we're super excited to take a deep dive into our first superhero retro roundtable! When it comes to talking about important superhero films it doesn't get any bigger than the granddaddy of them all - Superman: The Movie (1978). This movie revolutionized the way we looked at and experience superheroes. What made Superman special fro…

Just when you thought Turk&Raz couldn't get any weirder and they go and do something like this...........AND TOTALLY REDEEM THEMSELVES!!!! Well we did get weirder and we want you peeps to hear this first hand. That's right in this episode we prepare you for "Love Month" with a fantasy themed movie starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves in " The L…