The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

In a new series of fun episodes, we dive into the DIE HARD takeover episodes of a beloved movie/TV franchise and first on the docket was THE X-FILES/MILLENNIUM saga:

 

Which hostage takers were equally creepy and also some of the best episodes?

 

How many death cults, demons, alien parasites & serial killers were utilized as the villains of the week?

 

And which other episodes had elements of THE THING, ALIENS, DOG DAY AFTERNOON & even SE7EN?

 

 

 

GUESTS:

Sohan Sahoo & Ethan Weeks

 

 

CLIP INTRO:

Promo for the classic X-FIles episode "Pusher"

My lovely guests and I do a tribute overview to the beyond talented writers of THE X-FILES/MILLENNIUM saga:

 

We discuss the writers' loyalty to utilize some amazing actors on each project.

 

And dive into how some of the Millennium-Buffy-24-Miami Vice-Law & Order writers sometimes cross over with each other's writers rooms!

 

 

 

 

 

INTRO CLIPS BY:

Adam Silva, Sohan Sahoo, Xandra Files, Amanda Wincester (Obsessed with Stabler on Insta) & John Holman

 

GUESTS:

Sohan Sahoo, Ethan Weeks & Oreo Brewer

 

 

SONG USED:

"THE X-FILES THEME Metal Cover" by RichaadEB

 

 

 

 

CLIP INTRO:

Austin Film Festival’s On Story A Conversation with Howard Gordon (June 30, 2021)

For another post-X-Files show, I cover Gillian Anderson's other addiction mystery series THE FALL:

 

Why did some viewers have issues with the ending?

 

How is the serial killer, police solving & office politics realized way differently here?

 

And why will that atmospheric soundtrack get stuck in your head?

 

SONG INTRO:

"The Fall Main Theme Song" by David Holmes, composed by Geek Music

Oreo Brewer & Cam Sully talk about the divisive, moody, uneven & always changing four season run of HBO's TRUE DETECTIVE.

 

We figured that we'd dive into plenty of other uncanny serialized TV mysteries during the X-FILES themed week so why not this mega-hit?

 

Why are all the big-name stars arguably playing their most unusual roles?

 

What mysteries stick and which ones leave little to the imagination?

 

And should it had only been one season per the creator's original plan or was HBO not taking "No" for an answer?

 

SONG INTRO:

"Investigation Medium" by Apple Free-To-Use Music

The next grouped together reviews of The X-Files seasons continues for another themed week:

 

What surprises are earned in the gritty Season 3?

 

What monsters and stand-alone mysteries are truly jawdropping in Season 4?

 

And why did every show wish they could employ all the writers at their staff back in this day-and-age?

 

GUESTS:

Sohan Sahoo & John Holman

As part of this special month, you get a bonus episode where me & my colleagues sum up the career, talents, complex backstory and trivia about the beloved actor Lance Henriksen.

 

Outside of bringing up Millennium as well as his various collabs with Sam Raimi, James Cameron, Sidney Lumet & more, we also dive into why he's evolved as a person, a recognizable face and a cowboy type persona off-screen!

 

 

 

INTRO BY:

Jon Mark

 

SPECIAL GUEST:

Convention Guest & Movie Fan Chelsea Watkins

 

 

 

 

 

MUSIC INTRO:

"Pilot Score" (from the Millennium OST)

It was only fitting to summarize, salute and sound off on the various directors and producers that made THE X-FILES saga what it is while summarizing their innumerable accomplishments.

 

The main talents applauded are: Kim Manners, Thomas J. Wright, Rob Bowman, Bryan Spicer & more.

 

Is creator Chris Carter actually a more solid director than writer or vice-versa?

 

And some other multi-media talents who crossed the threshold into other gritty, Emmy-winning & often-quoted shows!

 

 

 

 

 

SONG INTROS:

"The X-Files Theme Song Rock/Metal Version!" by Dave Muto 

"Investigation Medium" by Apple Free to Use Music Effects

 

 

INTRO CLIPS:

X-Files and Space: Above & Beyond TV promos

Our other podcast colleagues join us in this to-the-point minisode on TV's long-running yet massively popular action/fantasy/horror/comedy hybrid SUPERNATURAL:

 

How many tearjerking meets hysterical moments live rent-free in fan's memories?

 

How did similar shows like Brimstone and Preacher handle similar material?

 

How did Castiel & Crowley steal the show in every scene?

 

What guest from The Exoricst made for a whacky guest?

 

How did a mainstream demon show not get boycotted by any religious groups?

 

Did it outdo X-Files by bringing more amusing dark fantasy for the Ghostbusters crowd?

 

And a last bit on how actor Mark Sheppard is like at conventions!

 

 

GUESTS:

Kathleen Bruno, Oreo Brewer, Jeff Kerr, Amanda Winchester (Obsessed with Stabler on Insta) & Daniel "Smurf" Sharner

 

 

 

SONG INTRO:

"The X-Files Theme Song Cover" by Festival Studio Orchestra.

Oreo Brewer & Cam Sully dive into various kinds of movies that could've easily been an episode of everyone's favorite anthology shows.

 

Which films totally have Twilight Zone plot twists or X-Files gory terror?

 

Which pulp tales and dark comedies would be perfect for the Cryptkeeper to introduce?

 

And which ones are so surreal that The Outer Limits could've featured them in a segment?

 

Get spooky, get your mind blown and enjoy the name drops as we mention some noteworthy monkey's paw type morality tales!

 

 

 

SONG INTRO:

The X-Files Theme Song Rock/Metal Version Cover by Dave Muto

The first year of X-Files October commences:

 

The guests and I start off with an overview on the first two groundbeaking seasons of the genre mash-up show while also leaving an overview on plot twist heavy franchises in general.

 

TALKING POINTS:

*Each season recap starts with an intro and intent of each review to bring further closure to the beloved mysteries in each season

 

*How was the world building pretty fast-paced unlike most risk-taking shows?

 

*How was Cigarette Smoking Man the Hans Gruber from DIE HARD villain equivalent of this show?

 

*How do the characters quickly evolve after literally 2 episodes each?

 

*How did this show change how fandoms as a whole would evolve pre-internet?

 

*And we also share some movie crew gigs we had that are semi-related!

 

 

 

 

GUESTS:

Sohan Sahoo, Amanda Winchester (Obsessed with Stabler on Insta), Matthew Soto, John Holman, Dean Boese (Family Plot Podcast) & The Xandra Files

 

 

 

 

SONG INTRO:

"Investigation Medium" by Apple Inc.

 

We conclude the week with another Indie B-Movie Creator: Filmmaker Zachary Snygg is here to share some positivity building and crew teamwork stories.

 

Aside from his many distribution stories, Snygg leaves some solid advice on the do-it-yourself approach that is always strong in the New York film scene as well as which festivals he recommends attending!

 

 

 

 

 

SONG INTRO:

"Halloween Spooky Choir" by Soundscrate

In this interview with Actor, Videogame Writer & Filmmaker Morley Nelson, there are many unique things about the indie multi-talent:

 

*Director Nelson talks about how he translates the script pages to camera

 

*How he overcome all kinds of doubt earlier on and embracing his Pacific Islander heritage

 

*Making sure that EVERY job you're at is one where everyone gets along

 

*How he got mentored by BAFTA-winning director James Strong!

 

 

 

 

SONG INTRO:

"Halloween Spooky Choir" by Soundscrate.

Continuing with the Spooky September theme, I had recurring guest Johnny Potoky on to share a one of a kind Supernatural Paranormal Story.

 

You read that right and prepare for all kinds of atypical shocks!

 

 

 

TALKING POINTS:
*We also talk the art of validation & different snarky paranormal crowds to avoid.

*We also mentions a haunted comedy club!

 

 

 

SONG INTRO:

"Halloween Spooky Choir" by Soundscrate

Movie Blogger Kristin Battestella joins James & Cam for a beyond fulfilling summary of rival horror sitcoms The Munsters & The Addams Family:

 

What near-copyright infringement happened between these two rival shows?

 

Why was formulaic and repetitive nature of any two-season show quite acceptable back then?

 

And other detailed takes on the changing TV landscapes of changing expectations and different levels of entertaining B&W era TV viewers!

 

 

MUSIC INTRO:

"Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod.

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We've been overdue but it was finally time to sum up Dario Argento's divisive yet stylisticaly influential horror fantasy mystery trilogy THE THREE MOTHERS:

 

We also contrast the 2018 Suspiria re-imagining with the original film and how many different Blu-Rays to collect of the films as well as try to figure out if Inferno or Suspiria is the better film in terms of pop culture appeal and recognition.

 

 

GUESTS:

David Garrett, Nix E Clips, Shauna Egan, Ethan Weeks, Mack Lambert, Gil Palmer & Robert Cohen

 

SONG INTRO:

"Halloween Spooky Choir" by Soundscrate

Cliff & A-aron return to help Cam summarize William Shatner's Capt. Kirk- Shatner Verse Books:

 

Did Shatner actually understand any of Gene Roddenberry's themes?

 

And which of these books can you legit enjoy while avoiding the head-scratchingly yet hysterically bad ones?

 

All that and other highlights for the audiobooks where Shatner voices EVERY SINGLE character!

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Where's Captain Kirk?" by Spizzenergi

"Mr. Spock" by Nerf Herder

 

 

AUDIO CLIPS:

"Get a Life" SNL Skit

"Late Night with Conan O’Brien (1998 Interview with Shatner)"

 

For the Shatner themed week of September, we dive into a 3rd franchise that that madman was in- everything pertaining to his TEK WAR brand:

 

Did Shatner just try to cash in on the William Gibson Cyberpunk genre craze or did he just want to make a cheaper SciFi Show than Babylon 5 (minus proper scripting)?

 

How much of these books did Shatner ACTUALLY write?

 

Is the Shat an actual time traveler in real life (and he doesn't know it)?

 

Plus, we do trivia on which of these ridiculous-titled books are not one of the many absurd titles used!

 

 

GUEST STARS:

Cliff Stevenson & A-aron Landerville (Predator Movie Minute, Gonzo Movie Minute)

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Tek War" Theme/Outro Music by Velton Ray Bunch, David Michael Frank & Fred Molli.

"Real or Not" by Warren Zevon (from "Tek War" OST)

 

 

INTERVIEW CLIPS:

1995 Interactive Interview Magazine

1994 CTV Interview

We dive into another franchise that many forget that The Shat is actually in: Sandra Bullock's Miss Congeniality double feature!

 

Why is Sandy B the only tough gal who makes chick flicks bearable?

 

We also make Demolition Man and Practical Magic sequel jokes regarding recent movie news.

 

We joke about some of Sandra's lesser known but sleeper hits as well as other questionable career decisions (as well as The Shat's role in these films).

 

And decide if some of Sandra's Demolition Man co-stars should be in Part 3 with Wesley Snipes as the bad guy?

 

All stupid harmless discussions happening that night!

 

 

 

 

 

GUESTS:

The Western Wonder & SayShoe (Pic A Flic Podcast),

Daniel Ryan,

James Bruno,

Mike Ensing,

Ethan Weeks

& Nix E Clips

 

 

 

 

 

OPENING INTERVIEW CLIP:

Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Strategist Kevin Goetz- Director Donald Petrie Interview (2025)

 

SONG INTRO:

"She Blinded Me With Science" Cover by William Shatner

 

 

Join me for this mini-take on William Shatner's Man O' War SciFi Comic Book Series.

 

It's as interesting, trashy, laughable, headscratchingly confusing & fun as you could ever imagine!

 

 

SONG USED:

"Space 1990" by Kevin MacLeod.

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