The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

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)

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

(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)

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, 

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

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)

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) 

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)

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

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)

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

Like every May the 4th week, we love to tackle other material featuring a STAR WARS saga actor and it finally time to reflect on the ONCE WERE WARRIORS films starring Jango Fett portrayer Temuera Morrison!

 

Where do these films rank in the crime drama/gangster genre?

 

Why does the second film surprisingly become a redemption story?

 

And why not as popular as some of the other international hit films (despite the various quotes)?

 

INTRO CLIP GUESTS:

Jay Man, Barely Critical duo Luke & Trevor, Dylan J Schlender (Reels of Justice) & John Reid (30Something Podcast)

 

CLIPS FROM:

Once Were Warriors (1994)

 

 

I get to tackle both the novel and comic book version of the first official STAR WARS sequel: SPLINTER OF THE MIND'S EYE.

 

Does this has pretty solid continuity despite being conjured up before EMPIRE STRIKES BACK?

 

What details are different in the comic book version?

 

All that plus a clip from an interview featuring author Alan Dean Foster!

 

 

 

 

 

OPENING INTRO:

James Bruno

 

 

MUSIC USED: 

"Imperial City" and "Beggar's Canyon Chase" by Joel McNeely (Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire OST)

 

 

CLIP USED: 

Alan Dean Foster Interview Excerpt- Star Wars, Splinter of the Minds Eye, & Sci-Fi Vs Sci-Fantasy! (Dicejunkies chat in June 3, 2021)

You read that right: we're doing nothing but sharing humor related to STAR WARS.

 

Everything from bloopers, side chats to other amusing observations commence in this 55 minute endeavor.

 

Why is Billy Dee Williams the definitive voice of cool?

 

Does James Earl Jone's voice still strike fears into viewer's minds even when it's just a CNN ad?

 

And why are photos of Obi-Wan still mistaken as being portraits of Jesus Christ?

 

 

GUESTS:

Jay Man,

Barely Critical duo Luke & Trevor,

Reels of Justice's Dylan J Schlender

& 30Something Podcast's John Reid

 

 

 

SONG INTRO USED:

"Chewbacca" by Supernova (from the Clerks OST)

In yet another multi-chat, we once again mix material from the archives with new recordings:

Hear us review the Dramatic Thrillers of Harrison Ford's filmography!

 

FILMS:

The Mosquito Coast

Frantic

Presumed Innocent

Random Hearts

Firewall

Crossing Over

42

& Paranoia

 

 

GUESTS:

Will Styer, Night Taylor, Jon Mark, Gil Palmer & Joseph Burke

 

 

AUDIO INTRO:

Harrison Ford Rare Interview about his Life and Career (circa 2008) by Reba Merrill

 

SONGS USED:

"Main Theme (from Presumed Innocent)" by John Williams

"Angel" by Massive Attack

Oreo and I continue the May the 4th insanity by digging into all the different Dark Horse TALES comics anthologies:

 

What stories you never knew you wanted to know actually made an impact?

 

Which hysterical crossover occured late in the publishing run?

 

And did the various talents made solid use of all the creative space they were allowed?

 

Near the end of the chat, we also briefly reflect on the most "amusing" fans vs. creators battles!

 

 

SONG USED: 

"The Battle of Gall" and "Xizor's Theme" by Joel McNeely (From the Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire OST)

Some of us were still doing a side chat and we decided to focus on the Action Star/Scream Queen Badass herself: Katee Sackhoff!

 

What is her best voice-over role that we can all still quote?

 

Why is she the Linda Hamilton of her generation?

 

And why does she give 1000% in every role?

 

 

 

 

AUDIO CLIP INTRO: 

"KATEE SACKHOFF on Playing the Voice & Live Action of Bo-Katan in STAR WARS" (Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum Podcast)

Oreo & I summarize our favorite STAR WARS Trilogy: The Infinities Trilogy by Dark Horse Comics!

 

in this trilogy, they do an epic "What If?" take on all three original movies but was there a mild plot hole?

 

Why are Yoda, Han, R2 & even Lando FAR more involved in these alternate scenarios?

 

And why are they a solid blend of wit, edginess and epic quality?

 

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Night Skies" and "Into the Sewers" by Joel McNeely (from the Shadows of the Empire OST)

We start our first series of Harrison Ford themed movie reviews for this month. What better way than to highlight all his various War/Western films?

 

MOVIES REVIEWED:

A Time for Killing,

Journey to Shiloh,

The Intruders (1970),

Judgment: The Court Martial of Lieutenant William Calley,

The Frisco Kid,

Hanover Street,

K-19: The Widowmaker,

Cowboys & Aliens,

Ender's Game

&

Call of the Wild (2019)

 

 

GUESTS:

Will Styer, Night Taylor, Jon Mark & Joseph Burke

 

 

 

 

 

CLIPS USED:

Harrison Ford K-19 The Widowmaker interview (with Roger Ebert),

Journey to Shiloh trailer

&

Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley (1975) clip

What better than to feature a brief overview on some of the best spoofs and fan-made takes on the STAR WARS saga:

 

Which short film & music parodies first got the most traction?

 

Are people still making them despite Disney threatening to delete them instantly?

 

All that and a mention on the Family Guy trilogy!

 

 

SONG INTRO:

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