The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

S5E17- Oz and City on a Hill discussion (with Mike Hartshorn)

Two more edgy Tom Fontana (Homicide: Life on the Street, St. Elsewhere) crime shows are reviewed: HBO's first big primetime show Oz and Showtime's recent entry City on a Hill! Mike Hartshorn joins me in how Oz might both be one of our absolute favorite shows still to date.

What connections to they have to Fontana's St. Elsewhere universe? Is City's main role for Kevin Bacon easily on of his best antagonistic roles to date as the crooked FBI agent-turned-vigilante? Without Oz's influence, would anyone had actually aired Sopranos, Justified or Sons of Anarchy for that matter? And which of these prisoners are easily the most quotable fictional characters to date? And more reminiscing on how both shows are "criminally" underrated these days. #cityonahill #tomfontana #stelsewhere #homicide #thewire #oz #prison #hbo #showtime #network #shows #badass #writing #acting #directing #thrillers #crime #action #drama #hostages #prisoners #poetry #redemption #corruption #fbi #agents #lawyers #allstars #cast #crew #emmys #awards #nominations #influential #cool

S5E16- Power show franchise chat (with Tondalaya Jefferson)

In another Black History Month focused episode, Courtney A. Kemp's Power franchise is examined by both actress Tondalaya Jefferson and I! Does this deserve merit as the most urban cable channel show since The Wire? Why is Ghost so perfectly portrayed by Omari Hardwick? What other key figures at Starz premium channel wanted to make this their Sopranos/Breaking Bad equivalent? Now, that we see where Book II and III spin-offs are, what can we expect from Tommy's prequel story in Book IV? What are some other surprisingly effective casting choices on the franchise? Have we ever seen prior as crooked a New York attorney's office as displayed on this show? And more details accounts on how this addicting franchise truly gels! #power #tvshow #epic #franchise #action #crime #drama #plottwists #rappers #actors #OmariHardwick #Ghost #Tommy #50Cent #cool #badass #lawyers #politicians #gangsters #corruption #hypocritical #sleazy #violent #gory #awesome #saga #bookII #BookIII #Bookiv #origin #prequels #CourtneyAKemp #Starz #network #cable #channel #sopranos #breakingbad #bettercallsaul #yellowstone #thewire #underrated #excellent #acclaimed #awardwinning #neat

S5E15- New York Undercover chat (with Jim McKeone)

Jim joins me again for the second Black History Month focused episode. We chat about Dick Wolf's return to the Miami Vice territory he first got his feet wet doing with New York Undercover, which starred Cool Running's Malik Yoba, a recurring villainous role by Ice-T and a neat R&B/Rap soundtrack. Is this still Yoba's best show role to date (which was years before his parts on Alphas, Revolution and Designated Survivor)? How many other actors from Oz, Homicide, The Sopranos and The Practice can we spot? Which characters from Law & Order made cameos on here? Why this was the first groundbreaking show to feature an African-American and Latino cop partner duo? All that and more details on the TV ONE cable channel special the show's abrupt cancellation! #newyorkundercover #show #malikyoba #edgy #gritty #cool #soundtrack #OST #rap #R&B #soul #music #awesome #badass #groundbreaking #icet #cancelled #cult #show #acclaimed #crime #action #mystery #genre #homicide #lawandorder #sopranos #oz #stelsewhere #fandom #excellent #podcast #review

S5E14- Homicide & The Wire (with Jim McKeone)

Both of David Simon's adapted works are examined in close detail with the help of superman Jim McKeone! The first of many Black History Month themed focused episodes mainly sum up how both Baltimore-set shows were able to capture a big crowd years later and win much critical acclaim despite gaining low viewership and hardly any awards. How many big names got their start directing, writing or acting on this show? Is this still Andre Bragger's best role to date? How much more cynical is Det. Munch on this compared to how he later was on the Law & Order saga? Is The Wire still easily HBO's most ballsy show to date? How does either show compare to other crime/procedurals like The Sopranos, Bosch, NYPD Blue or The Shield? And what can be expect from other upcoming projects of Simon or producers Tom Fontana/Barry Levinson? Tune in and find out! #homicide #lifeonthestreet #lawandorder #davidsimon #tomfontana #stelsewhere #crime #shows #procedurals #svu #actors #cast #filmmakers #docudrama #baltimore #acclaimed #cultaudience #television #blackhistorymonth #thewire #hbo #nbc #book #adaptations #streaming #criminals #cops #edgy #gritty #johnmunch #pembleton #realistic #cool #badass #action #mystery #thriller #books #lifeonthestreet #clarkjohnson #ericovermyer #bosch #theshield #nypdblue #thesopranos #inspirational

S5E13- Star Trek DS9 & Voyager chat (with Geoffrey Williams)

A day before the beginning of Black History Month, I let fellow Trekkie Geoffrey Williams talk with me about Star Trek: The Next Generation era's of spin-offs, Deep Space Nine and Voyager (both of which ran for 7 years each). Why did DS9 take three seasons to really start kicking into gear (and was Worf or O'Brien allowed far more character development as a result of transferring to this spin-off)? Why do parts of Voyager still struggle with the character development (besides producer Rick Berman's constant interference)? And where do they all rank with the saga as a whole? All that, plus, more predictions on Picard: Season 2! #startrek #ds9 #deepspacenine #Voyager #trekkies #spinoffs #acclaimed #infamous #good #bad #pros #cons #awesome #epic #battles #cast #crew #producers #katemulgrew #averybrooks #michaeldorn #robertpicardo #jeriryan #terryfarrell #colmmeaney #badass #cool #generoddenberry #rickberman #upsanddowns #seasons #years #era #90s #syndicated #cult #shows #programming #franchises 

S5E12- The final outrageous indie comedies special (with Thomas Lindaman)

Once again, my fellow guests and I run into trouble trying to figure out why some independent comedy films get no attention or proper distribution despite some pitch-perfect stand-up comedians as the stars. Why are some of them not funny to mainstream audiences? Are some of these not dating too well due to some risqué or non-PC humor in them? Are some of them just generally hard to get a hold up at any nearby videostore. And more film musings on general random finds at your nearest discount store! #films #comedies #discs #blurays #genres #indiefilm #discussion

S5E11- Overrated Bands & Shitty Music Artists (with Jon Mark)

Jon and I sum up the worst musicians, genres and bands (past and present) that we had the misfortune of listening to. Which ones literally clogged up our ears with their nonsensical lyrics? Which ones are still going and got inexplicable amount of Grammie nominations/wins? And which ones had a few catchy singles but virtually ZERO range? All that and more shit-talking! #music #Overrated #Bands #Shitty #MusicArtists #podcasts #musicpodcasts #film #singers #grammies #awards #wins #nominations #bizarre #bad #sobadtheyregood #lyrics #producers #musicproducers #canadian #metal #genres #rock #pop #rap #rappers #hacks #lucky #professionals #cultbands #artists #awful #crap #shit #garbage #atrocious #muscians #untalented #notalents #godawful 

S5E10- More underrated comedies (with Craig Night Taylor)

More cult comedy films get summed up on the podcast tonight! Why are some of these cult films hard to track down? Which ones were easily affordable (as opposed to being far too expensive)? Are there any that got rising or well-known actors in them? Sit down for a casual film chat! #films #comedies #mainstream #independent #cult #unknown #amusing #raunchy #fun #lighthearted #energetic #sundance #showtime #hbo #cablechannels #streaming 

S5E9- Social Justice Films & Shows (with Himanish Goel)

Films of both a fictional and non-fictional nature are tackled regarding real-life injustices from previous eras and today. We detail why some of these important stories needed to be told but were they properly told? Which ones are cheesy or melodramatic but still hit home on their topics? And which shows and mini-series (of the past and present) are just well put together legal thrillers? All that and more real-life topics perfectly capture on film! #socialjustice #films #biopics #historicaldramas #legalthrillers #discussion #filmpodcasts #podcast

S5E8- Underrated Indie Comedies (with Mike Culton from Buzzed Movies) pt 1 of 3

Mike Culton (Buzzed Movies) returns once again to help recommend some sleeper comedic films of both a mainstream and independent nature. I recommend a few different ones that I encountered at 2 AM on the numerous film channels and at discount film stores. Why do some unknown films actually deserve a chance? Are some obscure films more amusing because of how largely ignored they were? How many of them are actually successful at generating some easy-going laughs while others are amusing but partially for the wrong reasons? And more cult fandom! #films #shows #comedies #sitcoms #dvds #blurays #discs #streaming #filmchannels #showtime #hbo #cinemax #rottentomatoes #metacritic #omg #wtf #lmfao #lol #awesome

S5E7- Star Trek TNG & Picard chat (with Barbara MacDonald & Curtis Colon)

Huge Trekkie Barbara MacDonald and TikTok's Curtis Colon help sum up why The Next Generation era of Star Trek is a pivotal moment in the SciFi genre as well as arguably one of the best chapters of the entire series still to this date. Predictions on the follow-up's Picard: Season 2, what underrated recurring characters should return at some point and other lively chat occurs! Why Wesley is not an annoying kid? Is Q a neutral entity or lacking in empathy but not an actual antagonist or anti-hero? And why the Borg are still a neat terrifying Cyberpunk creation still to this day? Don't miss it, gang! #picard #startrek #TNG #thenextgeneration #data #troi #riker #worf #generoddenberry #ds9 #deepspacenine #babylon5 #voyager #enterprise #cbs #paramount #fandom #cult #acclaimed #classic #scifi #action #terror #mystery #space #travel #cool #badass #characters #writing #directing #producing #acting #casting #charisma

S5E6- Underrated Giallo Films Part 2 (with Darren Gaskell of The HD Movie Podcast & Socially Distanced Podcast!)

Darren Gaskell from podcasts such as Socially Distanced and The HD Movie Podcast helps me sum up some more underrated entries in the Giallo Horror-Mystery film subgenre! Which ones still divide their audiences to this very day? Which ones are due for a rewatch? And which ones we find are continually becoming more influential the more they're rediscovered! All that and more stabbings, shocking content and film trivia discussion. #hdmoviepodcast #darioargento #luciofulci #sociallydistancedpodcast #darrengaskell #cool #films #giallo #horror #mystery #gore #porn #taboo #serialkillers #zombies #ripoffs #cultclassics #infamous #awesome #badass #psychological #Terror #likeitorhateit #classics #cultfilms #blurays #dvds #dubbing #foreign #italianfilms

S5E5- Film Defending Squad pt2 (with Buzzed Movies‘ Mike Colton & Ultimate Action Movies‘ Ken Bates)

Mike Colton (Buzzed Movies) and  Ken Bates (Ultimate Action Movies) team up with me to rank some other rather infamous, disowned, unfairly bashed and under appreciated flicks that keep getting shat on for some ungodly known reasons. Which ones were just released to the flat-out wrong time, if not an unaccepting audience? Which ones were rather decent before they had recut editions or were released on cable channels years later? And which ones general audiences liked but most still avoided because of the mediocre critic scores on numerous sites? And more deep dives into what conjured up a mixed bag for certain films. #films #movies #rottentomatoes #metacritic #reviews #roundtable #chat #underrated #overrated #directorscut #misunderstood #unfair #recut #specialeditions #fun #decent #mediocre #critics #audiences #scores #wrongtimewrongplace #blockbusters #flops #releases #eras #taboo #cultfilms #infamous 

S5 Bonus Chat- Predicting Streaming Trends (with Pop Culture Cosmos‘ Gerald Glassford)

More exclusive chats with other podcasters commences tonight! Gerald Glassford from Pop Culture Cosmos (among other podcasting ventures and networks) sits down to weigh in on the always-changing nature of streaming. Are certain sites just not paying attention to the social media and other trends to promote their shows? Will Netflix stop filming their material dirt cheap? Are Amazon, Crackle and Hulu just getting by or do they still desperately need some new management? Is Shudder only appealing to Horror fans or is it getting far more creative these days as well? And more musings on what could easily improve! #podcasts #streaming #sites #hulu #amazonprime #netflix #cheap #bad #infamous #originalfilms #shows #licenses #shudder #amc #paramountplus #cbs #peacock #apple #xbox #crackle #selling #distribution #popculture #broadcasting #online #viewing #restricted #predictions #discussions #deepdive #chat #filmpodcast #tvshows #originalcontent

S5 Bonus Chat with Houston DJ and Model Raquel Raqstar

Rock Rage internet radio station DJ and former car/ultimate fighting ring model Raquel Raqstar joins me for a quick Q&A session. What is the music scene still like in Houston, Texas? What about the future of internet radio? All that and more concerning ultimate fighter legend interactions, tips and tricks on getting into fashion modeling and working with other up-and-coming professionals. Get inspired, fellas! #music #internetradio #radio #online #modeling #fashion #ufc #boxing #modeling #carshows #cars #cool #badass #awesome #raquelraqstar #model #persona #dj #internet #awesomegal

S5E4- Music Biopics They Should Make (with Jon Mark)

Jon and I sit down for more music-themed chats. With music biopics like Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody all the rage these days, what are some music artists who could still easily make for a captivating docudrama film? Listen in and see what we got's to say! #music #bios #documentaries #docudramas #biopics #bohemianrhapsody #rocketman #nin #jimmyhendrix #musicartists #classics #pinkfloyd #chat #podcasts #musichistory #music #preferences #opinions #musings #sitdown #chat #discussion

S5E3- Best videogame big bosses and other related epic gaming stories (with gamer Brandon Moore!)

Legion Podcast Network fan Brandon Moore and I detail what games could easily translate rather well to a big-screen film or show format. Why does Hollywood keep hiring people who don't know anything about games to create them? What is the best Big Boss in a game still to date? Are some games just not that fun nowadays due to simple repetition? And more musings on the thumb war end of the spectrum! #games #videogames #musings #rants #talks #chats #gamers #gaming #steam #twitch #rambles #films #adaptations #comics #cartoons #geeks #nerds #fandom

S5 Bonus Interview with H.P. Lovecraft‘s Witch House (2022) Filmmakers Bobby Easley & James Brenton

Another exclusive for the show occurs today! Director, producer, actor and co-writer Bobby Easley and cinematographer/editor James "J.D." Brenton discuss their groundbreaking independent film H.P. Lovecraft's Witch House. I received this screener and it truly is THAT bold, well-shot and beyond engaging! 

What was their respective backgrounds prior to making this film over a 3 year period? Why it mostly stress-free and had a delightful cast? Why they were huge fans of Lucio Fulci and films like Stuart Gordon's From Beyond growing up? Why Brian Yuzna personally gave them notes on creating the film! All that and more on when we can likely expect it to be accessible to a bigger audience rather soon. Please check it out, you won't regret it and you'll get some neat tips from indie creators just like yourself. #indiehorror #films #independent #international #horror #hplovecraft #witchhouse #era #frombeyond #giallo #luciofulci #

S5 Bonus Interview with rapper, model & businesswoman MoneyBag Mia!

Fashion make-up distributor, occasional model and indie rap artist (as well as future recurring podcast guest!) MoneyBag Mia joins us for her first episode. We play samples of her song "All My Life" (which also featured Craz916) to start off the show and then get into a detailed chat on her career. What sensational lyrics can anyone conjure up in their independent music career? Where does one go for inspiration (especially nowadays)? Is Spotify still the best platform to publish and share your music with the world? And more cool tips and tricks! #moneybagmia #rapper #business #world #socialmedia #cool #awesome #culticon #independent #music #artists #tipsandtricks #Q&A #interview 

S5E2- Star Trek TOS and The Animated Series (with veteran fan Gregg Donaldson)

Older fan Gregg drops by to fill us in on what it was like watching The Original Series run of the legendary Star Trek saga. How much of it has aged sooooo much better with the remastered discs/streaming copies out now? Which ones are just a chore to sit through when you don't got the cast's chemistry or great philosophical writing on display? And how much of the Animated Series deserves to be rediscovered? #startrek #tos #animatedseries #cartoon #classic #captkirk #spock #bonesmccoy #uhura #scotty #sulu #chekov #documentaries #review #saga #cultfranchises #films #shows #groundbreaking #acclaimed #fandom