The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

Actor & Activist Danny Glover Tribute

The podcast crew continues the Juneteenth themed month of honoring Black entertainers this week:

 

In this loving tribute, we talk all about the beloved activist and actor Danny Glover.

 

Was he one of the best actors to portray Nelson Mandela on film?

 

Should he return as Lt. Harrigan in the next Predator sequel?

 

And more honoring of the legend!

 

 

INTRO CLIP:

Take2MarkTV Rewind: Danny Glover interview on early acting roles, impact of Lethal Weapon & more (1991 chat)

Actress & Martial Artist Pam Grier Tribute

We do a tribute to the beloved multi-era dramatic tough gal & Martial Artist Pam Grier.

 

What was an underseen role she did that needs more love?

 

What trivia we dug up on her perfectly illustrates her on-and-off-screen fearless nature?

 

And why is she immortalized by so many different kinds of audiences?

 

Shut yo mouth and strap in as the Queen makes her presence known yet again!

 

 

INTRO CLIP:

Conan O'Brien 1997 interview (discussing Blaxploitation movies and promoting Jackie Brown)

Exclusive Interview with Keith Ulrey (Drummer for Pohgoh)!

Check out our exclusive Interview with Keith Ulrey, the Guitarist for the rediscovered indie-rock group Pohgoh:

 

We talk about the do-it-yourself magazines and sound mixing scene in Tampa, doing anniversary and Christmas shows, using Bandcamp to its best advantage & keeping their recording studio alive for other bands!

Top 10 Songs of the 2020s

I assemble a helluva neat crew to discuss our picks for the best songs of the 2020s (so far):

 

*We mention everyone from NXCRE & The Villains, The Cure, Pearl Jam, Bob Mould, Garbage, Bush, Filter, Polaris, Haute & Freddy. Unleash the Archers, Maggie Rogers, Rico Nasty, SZA, Madi Diaz, Taylor Swift, Viagra Boys, Dead Pioneers & Rolling Stones

*Which cover bands are still working today as well?

OUR CREW:
Cam Sully, Oreo Brewer, Robert Cohen, Mike Newland, Jay Rohr, Shauna Egan, Ethan Weeks, John Holman & James Bruno

 

 

FOLLOW MATT NEWLAND: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF3I19kklYu3Ir8TiFUmyA

 

 

FOLLOW FILMMAKER/MUSICIAN JAY ROHR:

https://filmobsessive.com/author/jay-rohr/

 

 

 

 

SONG INTRO: 

"Acoustic Shuffle" by AudioNautix. Creative Commons 4.0 License used. 

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Interview with Actress-Filmmaker Margaret Sanchez

I sit down for an interview with actress/filmmaker Margaret Sanchez:

 

We have so much neat advice about putting your heart into only creativite pursuits and how you'll never forget the feedback at any film festival!

 

The Last Chapter: Gangster Bikers TV Show Review

I dive into the underrated Canadian Biker Gangster Drama THE LAST CHAPTER starring Michael Ironside (Total Recall) and Roy Dupuis (La Femme Nikita):

 

I also get to play some clips from the show and comment on what it did different from all the other SOPRANOS/SONS OF ANARCHY type outings!

 

MUSIC USED:
OST by Michel Cusson

Interview with Self-Help Coach Steph Hannah (Wild Moon Oasis)

I had a beyond uniquely talented individual on who's advice truly should be highly regarded: 

Welcoming to the show is Self-Help Coach Steph Hannah and her Wild Moon Oasis brand!

 

She notes many spiritually healing methods, a unique ritual that gets rids of negative energy and other ways to stop the "not enough time in the day" excuse.

 

You'll be doing yourself a disservice if you don't listen to this chat!

 

 

FOLLOW WILD MOON OASIS HERE:

https://www.wildmoonoasis.com/

 

FOLLOW STEPH HANNAH ON YOUTUBE:

https://www.youtube.com/@WildMoonOasis

 

Interview with TV Sitcom-Cartoon Writer & Author Doug Molitor

Multi-TV Writing talent Doug Molitor notes how he transitioned from helming syndicated sitcoms and cartoons to writing his own original pulp SciFi novels.

 

How does he approach the various writing techniques differently?

 

What methods in a pitch meeting might get you a free pass into many other doors?

 

And what positives did he come away with after having this on-going yet blessed career?

 

 

 

 

FOLLOW DOUG'S BIBLIOGRAPHY HERE:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6553669.Doug_Molitor

Interview with Radio DJ & Make-Up Artist Valerie Diamond (KNON 89.3 FM)

I get to interview yet another talent from the Dallas, TX radio station 89.3 KNON FM: Radio DJ & Make-Up Artist Valerie Diamond.

 

She also talks about the history of the beloved radio station, how she loves playing free style music on the air, the listener call-in that she actually helped make a life reevaluation for & teases her upcoming biography book!

 

 

Favorite Wrestling Videogames & Merchandise Chat

We decide to do yet another overdue Wrestling related special: we look at crossovers, AEW rivalries and other tragedies that beset the whole wrestling circuit while covering the videogame/merchandise material.

 

What did ACW do differently?

 

Is Wrestling the equivalent of punk rock sell-outs when it comes to talent signing onto bigger contracts?

 

We also discuss ECW and NWO, fun convention stories, TNA Impact!, comics, toys & best friends who we knew who trained in the industry!

 

 

 

GUESTS:

Oreo Brewer, James Bruno & Bishop (from Terrible Wrestling Takes Podcast)

 

INTRO CLIP:

Roger Priebe, Ryan McGann, James Bruno, Oreo Brewer, Charlie Hildebrand, Matthew Soto & Travis Crawford

 

 

CLIP PLAYED:

Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan discuss Mother's Day Wrestling Challenge (May 10th, 1992)

2 Versions 1 Theme: CODA (2014 and 2021) (with Jaylan Salah)

It's time for another episode of 2 VERSIONS, 1 THEME where we examine a popular movie and its entirely different remake.

 

That night, we venture into the popular 2014 film THE BELIER FAMILY and the 2021 Remake: Best Picture Winner CODA.

 

Cam defends why it was Best Picture worthy due to the earned dramatic arcs and uncanny yet relatable events (while not feeling like typical Oscar bait).

 

Jaylan can relate to this as well due to some amusing school choir stories as well so get ready for a heartfelt yet fun discussion!

 

 

 

MUSIC USED:

OST Music from the Film/Trailer

Cartoon Shows Face-Off!

(Most of) the. crew and I sat down to rank the various adult and off-color cartoon shows from the various FOX and Adult Swim outings to the MTV/Pramount regulars.

 

Which one doesn't get enough credit for how crass it was?

 

And which one is the gift that keeps on giving (despite its toxic fanbase)?

 

 

SONG USED:

"Various Cues" by Carl Stalling (From Bugs Bunny Films circa 1943-1956)

Star Trek Vs. Star Wars Franchise Face-Off

Our second movie franchises face-off after the FREDDY VS. JASON saga is the STAR WARS VS. STAR TREK showdown:

 

Very different yet both culturally relevant space operas that changed up the world of film and TV, which ones had better battles, quotes and characters?

 

Which ones had sexier actors and better visual effects?

 

And which ones had the worser merchandise, cartoon spin-offs and TV specials?

 

The ultimate decision making occurs in this hysterical roundtable!

 

 

 

 

RANKERS & GUESTS:

Oreo Brewer, Travis Crawford (TV's Travis), Matthew Soto (Movies by Minutes network), Matthew Litwin, Charlie Hildebrand, Tony Jantz, Jason & Sam (The Outer Reels), Lezlie Sawyer, Roger Priebe, Mike Ensing, Gil Palmer, Thomas Lindaman, 

Star Wars Favorite Moments Part Deux

We wrap up the our second (and final) episode on our favorite STAR WARS moments that live rent-free in our brains:

 

Why does Mace Windu flat-out rule?

 

Why is Darth Vader far more badass in ROGUE ONE?

 

Why is Luke at his best when he finally goes apeshit while fighting his dad?

 

All that and why the making of the Death Star trench run is just as fascinating as what's still visualized on-screen!

 

 

GUESTS:

Aaron Harris (Star Wars Reactions Podcast), Cliff & A-aron, Delvin Cox, Geoff Arbuckle (Film Seizure), Charlie Hildebrand, Ryan McGann (Offtopic Podcast), Travis Crawford (TV's Travis), Sam Willing (The Outer Reels), Oreo Brewer, Tom Lindaman, Mike Ensing, Gil Palmer, James Bruno & Josh Hansen

 

 

VOICE-MAILS:

Mike-EL, Dave (The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow), Lezlie Sawyer, Natalia McCarty, 0.7 Jarrod Alberich (Action Film Face-Off Podcast), Bart Plaster (TV Shows We Love) & Cam Ray SemiProductions

 

 

SONGS:

"Dance of the Fates (Extended Clean)" by Auralnauts

Main Theme from Star Wars/Leia's Nightmare" by Joel McNeely (Shadows of the Empire OST)

Bounty Hunter Videogame OST by Jeremy Soule

"Star Wars Gangsta Rap" by Jason Brannon & Chris Crawford

"Because I'm Jedi" by The Great Luke Ski

"Angry Nerds" by Insane Ian & The Great Luke Ski

Harrison Ford & Treat Williams Terrorism/Disaster Movie Pack

For the middle of the week, listen in to our Harrison Ford & Treat Williams disaster movie 5-pack:

 

How did Treat and Harrison get considered for similar roles yet never shared the screen together?

 

How does either actor command the war on terrorism subgenre?

 

And what kickass one-liners and gritty characterizations do the performers have in store here?

 

 

MOVIES REVIEWED:

The Devil's Own

Air Force One

Deep Rising

Crash Point Zero/Extreme Limits

Critical Mass

 

 

GUESTS:

Joseph Burke, Jon Mark, Night Taylor & Will Styer

 

 

CLIPS USED: 

Harrison Ford - great 9-min interview (1987)

Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno: Harrison Ford promoting Air Force One (1997)

Star Wars Humor Part II

The two-part compilation of STAR WARS related humor concludes here:

 

Why is Wilford Brimley part of the universe?

 

Should the fandom had been more oversaturated back in the '80s?

 

Did Yoda mate with Yaddle?

 

Why was TK-421 actually stunned on the Death Star?

 

How is R2-D2 like Kenny on South Park?

 

How is this whole franchise borderline-taboo at this point?

 

Is Mace Windu actually still alive?

 

And is Obi-Wan homeless most of the time?

 

 

 

 

OPENING CLIP:

"Mark Hamill Wants To See An R-Rated STAR WARS" (Funny Interview)

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Ewok Yub Nub Theme Song" by John Williams

"Star Wars Gangsta Rap 2" by Jason Brannon

 

 

 

GUESTS:

Geoff Arbuckle (Film Seizure), Lezlie Sawyer, Travis Crawford, Will Styer, Night Taylor, Jon Mark, Ryan McGann, Roger Priebe, Matthew Soto, Sam Willing (The Outer Reels), Joseph Burke, Delvin Cox, Cliff & A-aron, Oreo Brewer, Jarrod Alberich (Action Film Face-Off) & Aaron Harris (Star Wars Reactions Podcast) 

Samuel L. Jackson Military Extravaganzas 4 Pack

It's time to salute 4 key Samuel L. Jackson military flicks during the final MAY THE 4TH themed week:

 

Would Basic had worked better as an atypical two-part episode of NCIS?

 

How many of these should've the next Southern Comfort or Courage Under Fire?

 

MOVIES DISCUSSED:

Assault at West Point,

Rules of Engagement, 

Basic

& Home of the Brave

 

 

GUESTS:

Jon Mark

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Samuel L. Jackson" by Hot Action Cop

 

OPENING CLIP:

Big Game | Samuel L. Jackson exclusive interview (2015)

(Mostly Infamous) Harrison Ford Drama, Mystery, Horror & Comedy Films

We conclude the week with another STAR WARS actor retrospect: some (mostly infamous) Harrison Ford films:

 

How many Drama, Mystery, Horror & Comedy Films did you see on TV when they first premiered?

 

Which ones actually still have a solid reputation?

 

How many of these are joked about even by Ford himself?

 

And how many of these are just perfect for a Bad Movie Night?

 

MOVIES REVIEWED: 

More American Graffiti

The Possessed (1977)

The Star Wars Holiday Special

Working Girl

Regarding Henry

Sabrina (1995)

6 Days 7 Nights

What Lies Beneath

&

Hollywood Homicide

 

 

GUESTS:

Will Styer, Night Taylor, James Bruno, Thomas Lindaman, Gil Palmer, Mike Ensing, Jon Mark & Joseph Burke

 

 

CLIP INTRO:

Barry Norman interviews Harrison Ford (1985)

 

MOVIE CLIPS:

Working Girl

The Star Wars Holiday Special

Star Wars: Dark Empire Trilogy Books/Comics Review

We're getting into a memorable yet nowadays still criminally underrated portion of STAR WARS history: The Dark Empire Comic Book Trilogy!

 

How do the official audio books compare?

 

Why couldn't Disney just make something else prior to writing these out of the Expanded Universe?

 

What ideas and other originality are strikingly memorable?

 

What famous comic book writers & illustrators assembled this stunning good vs. evil tale?

 

Plus, for the 2nd part of the episode, I get to breakdown all the issues for you in as epic a summary as possible!

 

 

GUESTS:

Oreo Brewer

 

AUDIO INTRO:

Mark Hamill Talks Dark Empire Trilogy and gives a message to Timothy Zahn (1996 Ad)

 

MUSIC USED:

"The Destruction of Xizor's Palace" by Joel McNeely (Shadows of the Empire OST)

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights/New Jedi Order Books Era Overview

In this near-half hour reflection on the YOUNG JEDI KNIGHTS/NEW JEDI ORDER chapter of the STAR WARS saga, I was able to assemble some new and older clips:

 

Does this era keep a rocksteady grip for this vision?

 

What major pros and cons can you expect?

 

And where might it rank among the other spin-off material?

 

Plus, some brief reflection on the Marvel Comics adventures and the trilogies for Jedi Academy and Heir to the Empire book!

 

 

SONGS USED:

"The Southern Underground" and "The Seduction of Princess Leia" by Joel McNeely (Shadows of the Empire OST)

 

GUESTS:

James Bruno, Josh Hansen, Tom Lindaman, Jeremy Bryant (Maniacal Music Musings), Mike Ensing & Oreo Brewer