The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

Favorite Evil Doctors & Mad Scientist Characters in Fiction (with Fangoria's Meredith Borders!)

Genre critic/blogger Meredith Borders (Fangoria Magazine) joins for one of inevtiably more characters in fiction lists.

This time, we decided to sum up various evil doctors and mad scientists (some who are surprisingly heroes) in movies and television.

 

How many times will we make some of the same selections? And which deep cuts will one or the other mention that will blow your mind? 

 

Want food for thought, listen to these two brains geek out for an hour of fun!

 

 

George Romero's Zombie Film Saga Overview

If you want the best dissection of George Romero (and sometimes John A. Russo)'s social commentary mixed in with the titular monsters, criminal protagonists & post-apocalyptic scifi settings, then we've got plenty of fun for your ears to listen to:

 

Why wasn't The Amusement Park, Knightriders or The Crazies part of his Zombie saga?

 

We also note how some of the villains have similarly gruesome plot arcs much like Damien in The Omen trilogy and Col. Kurtz in Apocalypse Now!

 

 

 

GUESTS INCLUDE:

The Vern (Cinema Recall)

Ryan McGann (Offtopic Podcast)

Oreo Brewer

Richard Glenn Schmidt (Hello! This is the Doomed Show)

Matthew Soto

Gabriel Jewett

Steve Unger Jr.

Mack Lambert (Mack & the Movies)

Allen Adams & Kevin Edwards (Deadnotes Podcast)

Jeff Kerr,

Gil Palmer,

Cameron Scott (Cinema Degeneration)

&

Jon Mark.

 

 

VOICEMAILS BY:

Jim Evans (Film Rage) & The Western Wonder (Pic-A-Flic)

The Zombie Diaries 1 & 2 Minisode Review

It's yet another zombie themed week so before we discuss the winners, let's get the losers out of the way first:
Enter a double feature of the "short-lived" Dimension Films ZOMBIE DIARIES and let me sum up what little it did right in this minisode!

 

SONG USED: 

"Cool Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

3rd Annual Mental Health & Fitness Roundtable Chat (2026)

It was our third year to try yet another Mental Health and Fitness roudntable discussion and this was easily the most visceral yet relatable one we engaged in yet!

 

GUESTS:

Filmmaker Neurodivergent Studies Podcast Host Carolyn Kiel (Every 6 Seconds),

Filmmaker Lioness TeLaine

&

Entrepreneur Kat Diesel.

 

 

INTRO/OUTRO SONG:

"Airtrack" by Kevin MacLeod.

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

How We Got into Podcasting (with Cliff and A-aron)

It's storytelling time so Cliff, A-aron and Cam dive into what keeps them going, the live podcasting shows vs. the pre-recorded events and why they will always have a mic in their face while they engage in these thought provoking chats together.

 

You want some inspiration packaged together with some amusing life perspectives, then this is the discussion for you!

 

 

 

MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO:

"Acoustic Shuffle" and "Acoustic Rock" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bonus Q&A with Event Planner/Celeb Belinda Gavin!

We get to finally do some more exclusive interviews:

the guest that night is event planner and celeb Belinda Gavin!

 

TALKING POINTS:

*She talks about many famous pals who helped her out with different careers including Hunter S. Thompson as well as encountering drunk celebs like Charlie Sheen!

*She talks about her father who was part of the MAD MAX stunt team.

*Listeners might recognize some of these now-defunct L.A. based bars and talent agencies.

*And she reveals how she got to be a dancer in several hit '90s music videos!

 

 

Nick Nolte Tribute

James Bruno & I sum up a true underdog of many acting faces: the one, the only Nick Nolte.

 

Aside from a career overview, we dig into this different personas, surprising appearances and dive into what he brought into his dramatic big-screen roles.

Shaft Movie Saga Retrospect + Tribute

Gil, Tom & I were getting retro and funky this week so we thought we'd honor various superstars after a perfect candidate for Black History Month: the SHAFT movie franchise.

 

What other genre movies have done fun spiritual sequels?

 

Does anyone remember Samuel L. Jackson doing a hysterical WWE cross promotion?

 

What funny rewrite in the recent sequels was actually a perfect gesture?

 

Plus, we get to take a lookback at other fun recent Blaxploitation movie throwbacks!

 

Reacher TV Show Recap

To finish off the Tom Clancy esque discussions, Gil and Cam do a fun summary of the first three years of the Amazon Prime's engrossing spy action mystery show REACHER.

 

We note how each of the first 3 seasons stands out:

Which one is the best overall,

which one had the best setting and plot twists

&

which one had the best-written villain who you instantly wanted the title character to crush when all was said & done?

 

Plus, predictions on the NEAGLEY spin-off show coming out later this year!

 

 

MUSIC INTRO:

"Chaise Lounge Long" by Apple Free-to-Use Music

Favorite Moments in Tom Clancy Movies, Shows & Videogames

We continue the Tom Clancy tributes by chronicling our favorite moments from his movies, novels, TV shows and videogames. You've heard us review his adaptations in the past but it was way more fulfilling to dig into why so many of his properties and estate wanted to get his name on so many compelling titles.

 

TALKING POINTS:

*We mention more of the book and movie differences as well as how there's so many STAR WARS actors in each of these entries

*Why didn't they have AIR FORCE ONE be part of Harrison Ford's Jack Ryan movie's timeline?

*Is Alec Baldwin's character in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE actually his version of Jack Ryan?

*And we gets to highlight our favorite videogames by Clancy's estate (The Division, Ghost Recon, etc)!

 

 

AUDIO CLIPS:

Patriot Games and Jack Ryan: Season 4

 

MUSIC CLIPS:

"Georgia Stress" by Michael Richad Plowman

&
"Village- Discovered!" by Lalo Schifrin.

 

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Novels & Comic Books Overview

In this minisode, we're getting into more of the nuts and bolts that makes the beloved yet deadly Sam Fisher character such a fascinating badass to witness:

 

How do the recent SPLINTER CELL novels compared to the earlier yet surprisingly bland entries?

 

And what do the comic novels bring to the table that other tie-ins don't necessarily do?

 

Grab your night vision goggles and get stealthy with us!

 

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Abandoned Reservoir" by Kaveh Cohen and Michael Nielsen,

"Jerusalem- Discovered!" by Lalo Schifrin,

"Burma Fight" by Michael Richard Plowman,

"Jail Fight" by Behavior.

Splinter Cell Web Series Review

In this overview, I continue the weekly tribute to the SPLINTER CELL videogame franchise:

I dive into the IGN Fan-Made Web Series EXTINCTION & the recent Netflix Anime Show DEATHWATCH.

 

Would this fan-effort entertain non-fans who just want to see a cool indie Action movie done by "do-it-yourself" folks?

 

How does the Netflix cartoon handle its vision with the assistance of the JOHN WICK creator?

 

And more pros and cons to list for these two very suspenseful visions!

 

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Bunker" and "Airfield" by Kaveh Cohen and Michael Nielsen.

 

"Common Fight" by Michael Richard Plowman

 

"Jail Timed Cue" and "JBA HQ Ambient Theme 3" by Behavior.

 

"Chaise Lounge Long" by Apple Free-To-Use Music.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Videogames Mini-Retrospect (with Johnny Potoky)

Johnny Potoky rejoins for a unique overview on the Tom Clancy endorsed series of Ubisoft's SPLINTER CELL videogame series. 

 

Along the way, we also note how the military technology made this stealth game series stand out, how it differentiated from METAL GEAR SOLID and conclude with an interview clip of the voice-actors from back in the day!

Updated Terminator Saga Ranking

We conclude with another remastered episode: the ultimate ranking of the beloved TERMINATOR saga.

 

Oreo, Mike & I assembled some of the biggest podcasters and bloggers who adore the films, show, games, novels & videogames but what clever ways will they use to sum up their admiration for it?

 

How many of us will end up doing our best Arnie impressions to sum up our rankings?

 

Plus, you get to hear new segments by Jamie Ray (Fave Five from Fans Podcast) on the highlights of both GENISYS and DARK FATE!

 

 

 

PODCAST GUESTS:

Shahi Sabzevari & Ryan Gillen of the Arnold Radio News & Arnold Fans site/podcast,

John Reid of 30Something Podcast,

Josh Hansen of Action Movie Book Club,

Michael Petty & Tanner Radwick of No Fate: A Terminator Podcast

& William Bregnard of Future War Stories blog

Arnie Westerns & Crime Fighting Quadruple Feature

Join the gang for 4 key crime fighting/western oriented Arnie movie reviews in this amusing special:

 

Is The Villain a better cheesy movie hour for Arnie than Hercules in New York?

 

Where do Red Heat and Raw Deal often rank on the scale for Arnold fans?

 

And did The Last Stand deliver sheer whoop-ass energy despite not being quite the big comeback role for Arnold?

 

Chomp your cigars and giddy up, it's time for more Arnold love!

 

 

 

 

PODCAST GUESTS:

Charlie Hildebrand & Jamie Ray

Terminator TV Shows: Sarah Connor Chronicles & Zero Anime Review

It's time for another duo review on two TERMINATOR TV show spin-offs:

 

You'll hear a partial re-edit of our admiration for Fox's short-lived SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES adventure show followed by a mini-review on Netflix's ambitious anime TERMINATOR ZERO.

 

What were the characterizations, details, villains and general style that made SCC show stand apart from the competition?

 

Did the anime visit any interesting ideas unexplored in the other films and comics?

 

And why were both cancelled prematurely?

 

Listen to us if you want to live!

 

 

GUESTS:

Shahi Sabzevari & Ryan Gillen of the Arnold Radio News & Arnold Fans site/podcast

John Reid of 30Something Podcast

Josh Hansen of Action Movie Book Club

Michael Petty & Tanner Radwick of No Fate: A Terminator Podcast

William Bregnard of Future War Stories blog

 

Arnold Schwarzenegger Cyberpunk Movies Double Feature: The Running Man and The 6th Day

Our guests and I were at the podcasting recording console and decided to sum up two cyberpunk Arnie adventures: THE RUNNING MAN and THE 6TH DAY.

 

We talk about the apocalyptic landscapes in these cult film as well as the unusal B-movie casst & explosive collar concept.

 

How did Stephen King start the MultiVerse madness prior to Marvel & DC Comics adaptations?

 

What would a Running Man sequel with Arnie, Bruce Campbell & Jamie Lee Curtis look like??

 

And what famous sporting event did The 6th Day actually accurately predict???

 

 

OUR PODCAST GUESTS:

Caomh McGillion

Oreo Brewer

Jim Evans (Film Rage)

Corey Stevenson (Podcasting After Dark)

 

 

SONGS USED:

 

Paula's Theme (ORIGINAL FULL STUDIO VERSION)" by Jackie Jackson and Glen Barbee (Running Man OST)

 

"Restlest Heart" by John Parr (Running Man OST)

The So-Bad-They're-Good Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies (with Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman)

Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman (See You at the Poddy, Richter Podcast) wrap up their final episode on the show for the second week in a row honoring all things Schwarzenegger and TERMINATOR related:

 

You heard us sum up the bad, the underrated and now it's time to conclude with us detailing our favorite trashy/"so-bad-they're-good" Arnie movies.

 

Which ones are enjoyed by most of his fanbase but still have questionable elements?

 

Which ones do we find entertaining either way?

 

And which ones MUST be seen by all moviebuffs regardless if it does or doesn't entertain?

 

Get pumped, get jacked and listen in!

 

 

 

OPENING MOVIE QUOTES FROM:

End of Days (1999)

 

Michael Biehn Tribute

One of our other mini-episodes is now available for your listening pleasure:

 

Like many of our amusing bloopers, the mics were still on but the Vern, Josh, Will & the main team were all giving a brief salute to actor/podcast host Michael Biehn.

 

Why was he not as big as other character actor turned leading men like Bill Paxton and Kurt Russell?

 

What recent comebacks and TV guest spots have we really liked him on?

 

And why was he not bigger outside of the William Friedkin and James Cameron films he was in?

 

All you need to end your Terminator week on is just a brief yet amusing honoring of the TRUE Resistance Fighter!

 

 

SOUND CLIP INTRO:

"Fuck It! We'll Do It Live!!" by Bill O'Reilly

The 10 Most Underrated Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies (with Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman)

Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman (See You at the Poddy, Richter Podcast) are back in the studio for another hysterical chat:

 

We discuss Arnie movies that we consider criminally underated but how many of them will we all agree upon?

 

Which ones are objectionally not great but are made better by our Austrian star's presence? 

 

And which ones are easily solid double features with the likes of COMMANDO, THE RUNNING MAN, PREDATOR & even TRUE LIES?

 

 

 

 

 

OPENING QUOTE FROM:

The 6th Day (2000)