The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

STAR WARS Radio Audio Dramas Trilogy Review

The whole gang gets in their spaceship's podcasting room to look back at the NPR Radio Dramas of the original STAR WARS trilogy:

 

TALKING POINTS:

*How many of the deleted scenes depicted here became part of the OT's special edition?

 

*We also discuss some other SW custom merchandise and news back in the '80s/90s on the saga

 

*We chat about the foley design, NPR-BBC Radio airing this and the neat cast additions

 

*Why do actors Brock Peters, John Lithgow & Ed Begley Jr. deserve more praise for their work on this?

 

*Last of all, we also note some Expanded Universe characters who are overdue for a comic book/audio book return!

 

 

SONG INTRO:

"The Asteroid Field (from Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back)" by John Williams

Movie & TV Music Composer Kevin Kiner Mini-Retrospect

It's time to do a tribute to yet another key STAR WARS TV show music composer: Kevin Kiner (Ahsoka and the many cartoon shows).

 

Outside of this, you get to hear an interview clip during this minisode and I guarantee you'll dig his persona instantly.

 

His movie work includes: Leprechaun, Freaked, Safe House (1998), Tremors 3 and Samaritan (2022) as well as various Roger Corman and Chuck Norris projects.

 

His TV credits include: Stargate SG-1, SyFy's The Invisible Man, Star Trek: Enterprise, CSI: Miami, Hell on Wheels, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Narcos: Mexico, City on a Hill, Doom Patrol, Dark Winds & Peacemaker.

 

Aside from the James Bond videogames, I get to briefly touch on what makes his sound different from other composers of late!

 

 

 

INTERVIEW CLIP: 

Gold Derby interview on May 10, 2024

 

 

MUSIC USED: 

"Undaunted" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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George Lucas and ILM Tribute

WELCOME TO THE MONTH OF MAY THE 4TH (A.K.A. EVERYTHING STAR WARS RELATED):

 

We start off the mixture of film history, nostalgia and visionaries with a blunt yet heartfelt George Lucas chat while also overviewing the many projects of his groundbreaking ILM visual effects company.

 

We don't mix words nor hold back but it's an overall salute to one of the most independent filmmakers who's struggled yet managed to find relevancy each era. We get to talk about how music has changed in his epic movies compared to how today's comedy/epic music is utilized.

 

Plus, Cam also shares some inspiration that he implemented using Lucas' method at this tempermental film school while Tom shares a wild film studies college he attended as well!

 

 

 

INTERVIEW CLIPS USED: 

Roger Ebert 1999 Interview with George Lucas

Star Wars Episode I: All I Need Is An Idea Webisode

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The Roast of Christopher Nolan

We promise to “repair” the foley damage caused to your home theater speakers by this man’s movies:

 

Love him or hate, it either way, you have to join us for THE ROAST OF CHRISTOPHER NOLAN!

 

 

ROASTERS:

Robert Cohen,

Jon Mark,

Joe Black (Blue Means Pregnant Films),

Charlie Hildebrand,

Tom Lindaman,

Mike Ensing,

Gil Palmer,

Cam Sully

& James Bruno

 

 

ARTICLE CITED:

Collider interview on Nolan's bizarre directing behavior

 

 

OPENING CLIP:

Stephen Colbert interviews Christopher Nolan about Tenet

 

 

The Roast of Quentin Tarantino

We present to you a Roast on one of the guys who exists solely to be number one individual associated with the word "Controversial" at all times: QUENTIN TARANTINO!

 

What are some of the best Tarantino-inspired movies that Tarantino didn't direct?

 

Why does he have Internet Trolls beat in terms of poor quality hot takes?

 

And what cinematic havoc will he strike back with again very soon?

 

 

ROASTERS: 

Cliff Stevenson,

Charlie Hildebrand, 

Gil Palmer,

Mike Ensing, 

James Bruno, 

Tom Lindaman

& Cam Sully

 

INTRO RIFF:

Levi Dylan Burzlaff-Luett (The Tremors Saga Website/Podcast)

 

The Roast of Nickleback

We're on a roll with the continual pop culture disses and praise: welcome to your listening ears THE ROAST OF NICKLEBACK!

 

Are they the worst named band since Wicked Lester?

 

Is there any other band where you go to free concerts for only to STILL walk out?

 

And is Yoko Ono the only infamous singer that can top this God-awful band?

 

ROASTERS:

Oreo Brewer,

James Bruno,

Mike Ensing,

Gil Palmer,

Cam Sully

& Tom Lindaman

The Roast of Martin Scorsese

We host THE ROAST OF MARTIN SCORSESE (Relax, we love him!):

 

For a man with long-running movies, why are his film titles shortened?

 

Why has he been incapable of using his 3 hour runtime to perfection like he did in the past?

 

And which movies have his films beat in terms of how many times they say the F-word every minute?

 

ROASTERS:

Robert Cohen,

Cliff Stevenson,

Charlie Hildebrand, 

James Bruno,

Mike Ensing,

Tom Lindaman,

Cam Sully

& Gil Palmer

The Roast of Tom Cruise

We made more “short people” jokes than a single Randy Newman song could possibly contain with THE ROAST OF TOM CRUISE:

 

Oreo is firing on all fours, Tom & Gil were stacked to the nines & Cam had some explosive words that can kill on one of cinema's most controversial people (both on and off-screen)!

 

 

ROASTERS: 
James Bruno

Tom Lindaman

Gil Palmer

Mike Ensing

Oreo Brewer

& Cam Sully

 

 

 

The Roast of Steven Seagal

We are back to doing our comedy roasts on the many infamous, controversial & beloved pop culture icons. We are going to make this a recurring side show so we promise to make these available on separate YouTube and Apple Music feeds very soon.

 

In the spirit of the New York Friar's Club, Dean Martin & early Comedy Central days, we present to you THE ROAST OF STEVEN SEAGAL!

 

How many jokes about sitting in a chair, weight gain, Russia connections & how he alway plays a CIA vigilante in all of his movies can we make?

 

How many other infamous people is he rather similar to?

 

Why is everyone so afraid of such a bully like him when he can't even fight?

 

And like any roast, you need to end with a toast but how challenging will that even be to conclude this amusement?

 

If you've ever wanted to see people you like or hate get roasted, feel free to join us for all the fun in the future!

 

 

ROASTERS:

Cam Sully,

Jeramiah Pierce,

Tom Lindaman,

Comedian Rachelle Hardy,

Gil Palmer,

Charlie Hildebrand,

Filmmaker Michael Pickle,

Chris from Cinematic Travelers,

Sam Willing (The Outer Reels),

Zachary "Jackie" Taylor (1 Minute Movie Reviews),

James Bruno

& Oreo Brewer

Favorite Moments on Ted Lasso

We had some new and old stuff from the archives edited together in another favorite moments themed episode: this time, we had to discuss why TED LASSO keeps entertaining audiences!

 

What can we expect from the upcoming Season 4?

 

What are some of the best running gags?

 

Why does this have a complete heart and soul?

 

All that and some amusing clips from the series to share!

Comedy Mastermind Ernie Kovacs Tribute

April's almost over but we're not done talking all things comedy just yet:

 

We present to you an exclusive, long-in-the-making tribute and retrospect on '50s TV host, visual gag perfectionist & awe-inspiring comedian ERNIE KOVACS.

 

Who knew that Jack Lemmon was part of the Nairobi Trio?

 

What influence did Kovacs' abnormal style have on Kids in the Hall, Monty Python, MST3k, Pee-Wee Herman, Mr. Show & even Conan O'Brien?

 

Aside from Kovacs, how did Edward R. Murrow, Tex Avery, Andy Kaufman, Stan Freberg, David and Amy Sedaris & Mike Nesmith change the realm of meta-humor possibilities?

 

We also share trivia, a review of his TV biopic movie starring Jeff Goldblum & where you can get his CD recordings/DVDs!

 

 

 

CLIPS USED:

"Ernie Kovacs Theme Song: Oriental Blues" by Robert Maxwell

Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter TV spot

Hollywood is Out of Ideas (with Caomh McGillion & Crystal Hairston)

Caomh McGillion & Crystal Hairston join Cam in these amusing rambles on how Hollywood needs to recalibrate its creative pitch meetings:

 

Why inflate the budget when you can't possibly break even at the box office regardless?

 

Why can't they market any genre like they've tried to in the past?

 

And more mind-numbingly bad decisions to summarize in recent entertainment news.

 

Spielberg's Coming of Age Trilogy

That's right: it's time for another Spielberg themed discussion and we decided to tackle another unofficial trilogy he conceived where he discusses "Coming-of-Age" related material:

 

What Frank Capra inspired homages does Spielberg often insert into these kinds of genre movies?

 

Is West Side Story still worth seeing for Spielberg completists despite it feeling completely unnecessary?

 

And the Watch It If You Can Podcast fellas share a Spielberg autographed bit of merchandise!

 

 

 

MOVIES DISCUSSED: 

Always, 

West Side Story (2021)

& 

The Fabelmans

 

 

PODCAST GUESTS:

Chris Page, Ken Bates, Daniel Ryan, Jon Mark, Dave & Liam (Watch It If You Can), Elliot Serrano, Oreo Brewer & Mike Ensing

Cult Classic Comedy Groups: Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe Retrospect

Gil, Tom & I conclude the week by trying to convince co-host Mike on why he should watch all of the Broken Lizard troupe's various improv comedy flicks:

 

What's their best known entry outside of the SUPER TROOPERS franchise?

 

What other famous comedians often co-star in their extravaganzas? 

 

And how cool is it that their solo projects are all now on streaming?

 

 

INTRO CLIP:

Aisha Tyler discusses The Babymakers: Larry King Live (2012 Interview)

 

Classic Comedy Legend: Harold Lloyd Retrospect

Our penultimate episode this week is on comedy mastermind Harold Lloyd:

 

How does he handle the silent-to-sound movie transition compared to the other comedy acts?

 

How many of his films sound like dirty movie titles?

 

And how many pop culture geeks instantly recognize that classic clock gag pictured above?

 

 

Classic Comedy Groups: Ritz Bros Retrospect Minisode

We continue the comedy groups film history panel on The Ritz Brothers:

 

How organized were Hal Roach/RKO Pictures compared to these knock-off comedy crew's productions?

 

Why they would appeal to today's cult movie seekers?

 

Are they much like George Burns where modern audiences know about their later appearances and guest features but not their main starring vehicles?

 

And how many trashy drive-in movies did they feature in while they were on their last heels?

 

 

 

CLIPS FROM:

The Ritz Brothers- A Retrospective YT Video

Classic Comedy Groups: Dead End Kids Mini-Retrospect

Tom and I continue our exploration of lesser known yet rather influential comedians who's earlier eras actually show up in later comedy acts.

 

How do the Dead End Kids manage to make a living despite their innumerable times they renamed themselves?

 

Would they had benefitted from having RKO Pictures and Hal Roach take over their distribution instead of Warner Bros.?

 

Are they still rather liked or are they often associated as a Little Rascals knock-off still to this day?

 

OPENING CLIP:

"The Dead End Kids on Dress Parade" Trailer

Classic Comedy Groups Week: Laurel and Hardy Retrospect

For this 2nd week of April, we continue the Humor theme by doing more tributes to famous comedian groups from all eras:

 

Tom and I kicked it off by digging into the timeless Laurel and Hardy duo who went from the silent to sound era of their 25 year span!

 

What comedy duos are anywhere similar to this style nowadays?

 

What famous fans were inspired to emulate this lovable duo in their sitcoms and comedy acts?

 

Start tap-dancing away with us back in time to the '30s!

The Top 10 Wishmaster Wishes & Movie Deaths

The guests are back & more gory mayhem is afoot:

 

We get to list our Top 10 deaths and wishes in the WISHMASTER film franchise.

 

Which deaths are the most confusing yet brutal?

 

Which ones are the scenes that first come to mind among moviefans?

 

And which ones are just jaw-droppingly witty and original?

 

PODCAST GUESTS:

Ken Sledge (Sledgehammer Horror),

Nick Sheist (Bad Movies We Luv),

Mondo (I Luv the Films on Insta),

Jim Evans (Film Rage Podcast)

& Matthew Skelly

 

 

SONG USED:

"Egyptian Crawl: by AudioNautix.

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 International License.

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