The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

Hanna-Barbera Cartoons Retrospect Part 2

We finish what we started last Christmas season: discussing some deep dives in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon catalogue.

 

Which installments didn't get much replay?

 

And which ones should totally be hunted down and viewed by all generations who desire quality cartoon time with the family?

 

Laugh, run and talk with us as we're on fire here talking about pure nostalgia for all age groups!

The West Wing Christmas Episodes Reviewed

We got to keep in the Christmas spirit by mentioning more atypical ways to celebrate the holiday so I bring up the six season-appropriate episodes of THE WEST WING.

 

Which episode is not a good stand-alone episode?

 

Which episode has the holiday featured but barely spends much time on making use of that setting?

 

And which ones are just plain good television in general?

 

 

SONGS USED:

"The Oval Office To Main Title ," "Walking the West Wing" and "Ways and Means" music tracks by W.G. Snuffy Walden (from the official soundtrack)

 

 

Tribute + Retrospect on Talkshow Host Mister Rogers

We decided to do a wonderful showcase + tribute to the legacy of TV host Mister Rogers.

 

TALKING POINTS INCLUDE:

*Mike, Gil & I all get to discuss the documentary and Tom Hanks biopic on the subject matter

*James also talks about how his dad worked at a Sears & Roebuck company that was a sponsor for the show back in the day
*Does Keith David get any fanmail from being on this show?
*We also discuss the many network & cable TV channel's programs for different Captain Kangeroo type material at this time
*Other educational programs with a similar format
*One of us got really emotional mid-recording while doing this detailed tribute to a selfless icon who wanted to truly help those around him
*A clip from Fred Rogers' 1997 Acceptance Speech at the 24th Daytime Emmys Awards is featured
*How Mr. Rogers encouraged America to overcome the 9/11 tragedy
*We talk about many of the ways that dealing with unwanted dreams, peers' alcoholism and anger can be solved by many of the lessons that Mr. Rogers sponsored
*And we also mention the SCTV, National Lampoon Radio Hour, Clerks Comic Book, Celebrity Death Match & Ultimate Showdown parodies of this amazing icon!

 

 

The Paintball Episodes of Community Review with Matt Pritchett (Communites on Twitter)

Guest what awesome sitcom parodies DIE HARD and other Christmas/Action movies? Matt Pritchett joins me to discuss the four key episodes from COMMUNITY that parody '80s blockbuster movies

 

What are some other neat running gags, holiday specials and surprise humor that doesn't get enough love?

 

Who is the deadliest with their paintball skills??

 

And when are we finally getting that movie reunion???

 

Follow Matt (Communites on Twitter) :

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The Roast of Game of Thrones!

In our first ever Comedy Roast special, we decided to unleash it during the holiday season for a winter-filled franchise known as HBO's GAME OF THRONES:

 

Like any roast, we get to the nitty and gritty about why it created a divisive fanbase, the lack of proper plot outlines & end with some compliments.

 

 

ROASTERS:

Gil Palmer, James Bruno, Tom Lindaman & Cam Sully

 

GUESTS:

Oreo Brewer & Josh Hansen

 

INTRO:

I've Been Meaning to Watch That's Manika Dulcio

 

 

SONGS INTRO:

"Game of Thrones Dead Character Medley (Parody)" by The Warp Zone 

 

 

Favorite Moments in the Gremlins Movies

It's time for another annual special to two of our favorite Christmas time movies of all time: GREMLINS 1 & 2.

 

What is the most cynical line of dialogue by far?

 

Despite the first film being rather violent, isn't it surprisingly how low the body count actually is?

 

What other funny easter eggs on corporations, Hollywood & celebrity personas will you find in the sequel?

 

All that while avoiding getting anything wet!

 

 

OUR GUESTS INCLUDE: 

John Paul Dozier & Charlie Hildebrand (Action Movie Saturday on Twitter)

Snowpiercer TV Series Minisode Review

A look at the cancelled then later rescued cable TV epic SNOWPIERCER occurs in this minisode:

 

*What solid casting does this edgy mature audience-minded show contain?

 

*What does this do with the premise that is way more captivating than the movie version?

 

*And what does it offer apart from other apocalyptic genre offerings?

 

 

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Delay Rock" and "Exit the Premises" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Bret Easton Ellis Adaptations Double Feature: American Psycho (2000) & The Rules of Attraction (2002) (with Boomer from Podcast in the Woods)!

Boomer (from Podcast in the Woods) joins me to summarize Bret Easton Ellis' satirical look at terrible human beings disguised as established elites. 

 

How much more graphic is the book version of AMERICAN PSYCHO and what are some surprising trivia about how it got greenlit?

 

What sequence of events actually did happen and which ones were in Patrick Bateman's demented mind?

 

Why was RULES OF ATTRACTION appropriate subject matter for Quentin Tarantino's partner-in-crime Roger Avery?

 

All that and other books by Ellis that could possibly be adapted in the future with the right satirical filmmaker!

 

 

Favorite Silent Night Deadly Movie Moments (with Comedian & Podcaster Hoff Matthews)

YT Comedian/Podcaster Hoff Matthews joins me to sum up our favorite moments about the so-bad-it's-good slasher dark comedy franchise SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT.

 

Which installment would be so much better if it loosened up on the disturbing backstory?

 

Is the first sequel still one of the best quotable bad movies of all time?

 

Are director Brian Yuzna's later entries honestly the best?

 

All this and theories on if it inspired other OTT comedies!

 

 

 

FOLLOW HOFF MATTHEWS HERE:

https://hoffmatthews.com/

 

 

MUSIC USED:

SNDS 2 OST Soundtrack by Perry Botkin

 

 

 

The Bourne Identity (1988) Miniseries & The Bourne Conspiracy Videgame Review Minisode

It's time for more unofficial Christmas/Winter set movies and more for this holiday season so get ready as we go into overdrive in delivering more whacky entertainment for your earbuds:

 

I decided it was time to revisit the Christmas backdrop set other adaptations of THE BOURNE IDENTITY.

 

In this minisode, you get a look at the original '80s mini-series event as well as the criminally underrated fighting game THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY which combines elements of the books and the movies!

 

 

MUSIC USED:

"Delay Rock," "Leopard Print Elevator" and "Double O" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Other Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate.

MST3k & RiffTrax Movies That Don't Stink! (with Tom & JJ!)

To close out the parent's basement themed week, Tom & JJ reflect with Cam on the infamous movies featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000/RiffTrax that actually aren't a pain to endure nor unwatchable.

 

There Are Worser Crimes Against Cinema!

 

 

SONG USED: 

"A Clown in the Sky" by Farid Barron Trio

Actor/Filmmaker Jack Nicholson Tribute (with Oreo Brewer, Jeff Kerr & Interviewer Jimmy Carter)

Filmbuff Jeff Kerr, Poet Oreo Brewer & the usual podcasting suspects welcome interviewer Jimmy Carter for a tribute on actor/filmmaker Jack Nicholson.

 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

*Discussion on his rare appeal with both critics & audiences, the best parodies of him & how his career is a special kind of lightning in a bottle

*When did he become the recognizable "character" while avoid becoming a mockery of himself?

*We note the dramatic beats & Natural cadence in his dialogue mixed with his quirky charisma)

*Was ventriloquist comedian Otto Petersen the best at doing impressions of Nicholson?

*Jimmy also gets to talk about what it's like meeting both Nicholson AND Elvis Presley in-person from actual experience!

 

INTRO CLIP:

Film '82 special with Ian Johnstone Interviewing Jack Nicholson

Favorite Moments on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (with Tim Smith & Gil Palmer)

We get to sum up our favorite quotes, character studies, battles & recurring mysteries on the spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

 

What is more gripping here compared to other Trek outings?

 

How does it handle a throwback to the original show while balancing out legal arguments, planetary terror, tech talk & tactical action like the later shows became known for?

 

SONGS USED:

"End Credits" and "Subspace Rhapsody End Credits Melody" by Jeff Russo

 

 

The Bletchley Circle TV Series Review Minisode

In this Minisode, I reflect on a special kind of spy/mystery show you might'be encountered on Masterpiece Theater:

THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE.

 

The premise involves some British code-breakers who must track down unusual serial killings during the '50s. Is it going to appeal to those who want some first-class TV or only the cozy viewing crowd? Find out in this quick reflection on one of the many recent small-screen hits.

 

 

SONGS USED:

"Chase" and "Pulse Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Pixar's Toy Story Saga Tribute (with Oreo Brewer & James Bruno & More!)

It's another week of talking about key pop culture stuff you might've encountered in random capacities (if not your parent's basement); check this out:

We've got a tribute to the revolutionary TOY STORY saga that launched Pixar into being the king of the CGI animated drama style with gripping scripts, animation breakthroughs and noteworthy characters.

 

To start us off as we speak on the four movies, TV specials, videogames, meta-storybooks & rather appropriate merchandise, we got 3 exclusive voicemails from mega-cartoon fans:

Dina Gonzalez (and her son Draken),

Dr. Nic Hoffman (Myopia Movies & Required Reading)

Ocho (from Drunk Discussions)

 

 

Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate!

Favorite Moments & Characters on HBO's The Sopranos (with Josh Hansen & Oreo Brewer)

Bada-bing, bada-boom:

it's time for us to finally discuss our favorite moments and characters from HBO's The Sopranos.

 

Other discussions include joking about the failed attempt to syndicate it on other edited TV networks & James gets to do his best Tony Soprano impressions!

 

GUESTS INCLUDE:

Poet & YouTuber Oreo Brewer

Josh Hansen (Baseball's Bastard Son, Action Movie Book Club)

 

 

 

Favorite Dick Wolf TV Show Villains

Everyone's encountered a Dick Wolf TV show production at one point whether it's while sick in bed from school or at a random party so it's time to have others note the absolute most memorable antagonists (who were either one-offs or a recurring presence).

 

How many were corrupt big pharma suits, corrupt detectives or shady prosecutors and how many were atypical thieves, spree killers and truly shameless crimelords?

 

Some quick and to-the-point reminiscing about some clever must-see TV that resembles a potboiling, page-turning novel!

 

 

 

SHOWS MENTIONED:

Law & Order saga (Original show, SVU, CI, OC, Trial By Jury, Conviction)

New York Undercover

FBI & FBI: Most Wanted

Chicago Fire/PD

Chicago Justice

 

 

 

GUESTS FEATURED:

Aahana Asija (Jean from X)

Leanne Caruso

Oliver Rockside & Jasen Bach (In Your Earholes Network)

Oreo Brewer

 

 

Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate.

Whacky Comic Book Versus Matches

We continue our hysterical group conversations to reflect on some of the whackiest comic book versus matches in publishing history.

Talking Points include:

*Is the Darkseid Vs. Galactus match underrated?
*Did you know that the Green Hornet & Lone Ranger were related?
*Why did they make a DC Comics Vs. Mortal Kombat event when there was no fatalities?
*We also surprise each other with crazy trivia

 

 

 

GUESTS FEATURED:

Daniel "Nightmare Nerd" Ryan,

Oreo Brewer,

The Predator Minute trio (Cliff Stevenson, Shane Kelley & A-aron Landerville),

James Bruno,

Gil Palmer,

Tom Lindaman

& MIke Ensing

 

 

 

 

SONG USED:
"The Ultimate Showdown" by Lemon Demon

 

 

Best Moments on NYPD Blue (with the Asher Bros.)

In this re-edit, I had the podcasting duo the Asher Brothers on to discuss our favorite moments of the TV classic NYPD Blue.

 

Why do so many people take the show out of context and not get the blunt discussion on getting over one's bigotry?

 

What thrilling and dramatic moments perfectly reveal societal imperfections?

 

And which characters had some of the best plot arcs in TV history?

 

(TRIGGER WARNING: SOME CLIPS CONTAIN INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE BUT WE BUILD UP TO THE CONTEXT)

 

MUSIC USED:

OST Music Composed by Mike Post and Danny Lux

Comedic Smartass Filmmaker Mel Brooks Tribute (with Brad Mendenhall)

Brad Mendenhall (Cosmic Geppetto Podcast) joins us to mention actor & comedy TV writer turned filmmaker Mel Brooks in this tribute.

 

We also mention some less talked about trivia, his accolades for perfecting all kinds of humor & the historical landmarks comedy clubs that Mel and his writing buddies frequented!