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ROJ-547: “The People vs. 12 Monkeys” with J.D. Ryznar

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2026/04/30

The Court travels back in time this week to see J.D. Ryznar (“The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast”) help a younger version of himself defend the 1995 sci-fi film “12 Monkeys.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: J.D. Ryznar. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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82:18

ROJ-546: “The People vs. Masters of the Universe”...

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2026/04/23

The Court breaks out the fur bikinis this week when Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) believes he has the power to defend the 1987 fantasy film “Masters of the Universe.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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70:43

ROJ-545: “The People vs. Paranormal Activity” with...

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2026/04/16

The Court watches you while you sleep this week when Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell (“Making Pondo/Talking Pondo” Podcast) try to debunk the 2007 found footage film “Paranormal Activity.” *** Prosecutor: Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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59:42

ROJ-544: “The People vs. Rocky V” with Luke Goozdich

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2026/04/09

The Court takes some hits and keeps moving this week when author Luke Goozdich (“Fire in the Tall Grass”) appears as the cornerman for 1990’s “Rocky V.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Luke Goozdich. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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70:22

ROJ-543: “The People vs. Escape from the Planet of...

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2026/04/02

The Court enjoys a glass of Grape Juice Plus this week when author Jonathan Leaf (“The Primate Myth”) argues that enjoyment did not evolve from the 1971 sci-fi film “Escape from the Planet of the Apes.” *** Prosecutor: Jonathan Leaf. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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76:26

ROJ-542: “The People vs. End Game (2006)” with Dwight...

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2026/03/26

This week, Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) reports for jury duty when Big Ben and Schlendzo D square up and square off in The Court’s ultimate “End Game (2006).” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Dwight Hurst, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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ROJ-541: “The People vs. Final Destination” with Dr. Jo

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2026/03/19

The Court wants to switch seats with you this week when Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” Podcast) tries to avert the convoluted demise of the 2000 horror film “Final Destination.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Dr. Jo. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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76:19

ROJ-540: “The People vs. Whiplash” with Caleb Zakarin

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2026/03/12

The Court just wants to bang on the drum all day when Caleb Zakarin (“New Books Network”) hurls a cymbal at the head of 2014’s “Whiplash.” Plus, the 43rd annual Reelsie Awards! *** Prosecutor: Caleb Zakarin. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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ROJ-539: “The People vs. K-19: The Widowmaker” with...

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2026/03/05

The Court is out of its depth this week when author Henry Rausch (“Submerged”) refuses to take a dive while defending 2002’s “K-19: The Widowmaker.” Plus, a super secret surprise witness maybe! *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Henry Rausch. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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68:25

ROJ-538: “The People vs. Robin Hood: Prince of...

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2026/02/26

A lot of merryin’ is made in The Court this week when evil sheriff Nathaniel Jonsson (“At The Devils Ball Podcast”) locks us all in a tower to be married to 1991’s “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Nathaniel Jonsson. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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71:47

ROJ-537: “The People vs. Napoleon Dynamite” with Adam...

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2026/02/19

It’s The Court’s 300th episode, gosh! So Adam J. Floyd (“Get Piped” Podcast), bred for his skills in magic, chats us up about this fat lard of a movie, 2004’s “Napoleon Dynamite.” *** Prosecutor: Adam J. Floyd. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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64:39

ROJ-536: “The People vs. Babe” with Brooks Eason

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2026/02/12

Hey Babe, I know The Court forgot to get you something for Valentine’s Day, so here’s Brooks Eason (“I Remember Everything”) defending the 1995 family classic “Babe.” Please stop crying. *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Brooks Eason. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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68:22

ROJ-535: “The People vs. Last Action Hero” with Robin...

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2026/02/05

This week, the Court pleads for just one more action hero when Robin Warder (“The Trail Went Cold” Podcast) impersonates an Austrian bodybuilder in defense of 1993’s “Last Action Hero.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Robin Warder. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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ROJ-534: “The People vs. Tampopo” with Eric C. Rath

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2026/01/29

The Court gets into some hot soup of a different kind this week when Eric C. Rath (“Oishii: The History of Sushi”) uses his noodle to defend the 1985 Foodie classic “Tampopo.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Eric C. Rath. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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ROJ-533: “Planet Terror vs. Death Proof" with Addison...

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2026/01/22

The Court is suddenly unappetized by nachos when Addison Binek (“Psycho Ape!”) perfects his barbecue sauce for the Great Grindhouse Grill-Off between 2007’s “Planet Terror” and “Death Proof.” *** “Planet Terror”: Maynard Bangs. “Death Proof": Addison Binek. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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ROJ-532: “The People vs. Rocky IV” with Shawnna Morris

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2026/01/15

This week, the Court puts together a montage of us creating a montage when author Shawnna Morris (“The Cambridge Spy Ring: The Treachery of the Five Who Got Away”) breaks anyone who steps foot in the ring against 1985’s “Rocky IV.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Shawnna Morris. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of...

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ROJ-531: “The People vs. The Lawnmower Man” with...

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2026/01/08

The Court gets strapped into a supercomputer that makes us smarter when Nicki (“Trivial Theater”) threatens to mulch up any critics of the 1992 sci-fi horror film “The Lawnmower Man.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Nicki from Trivial Theater. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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ROJ-530: “Spider-Man 2 vs. Batman Returns" with Joe...

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2026/01/01

The Court continues to drink too much eggnog this week when comedian Joe Pontillo shamelessly plugs his own website (JoePontillo.com) during our Superheroic Sequel Showdown between 2004’s “Spider-Man 2” and 1992’s “Batman Returns.” *** “Spider-Man 2”: Big Ben Haslar. “Batman Returns": Joe Pontillo. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What...

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ROJ-529: “Frosty the Snowman vs. Grandma Got Run Over...

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2025/12/25

The Court has been drinking too much eggnog this week when Kaleigh DuLac helps 1969’s “Frosty the Snowman” sue the pants off of 2000’s “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” *** “Frosty the Snowman”: Kaleigh DuLac. “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer": Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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ROJ-528: “The People vs. Iron Man 3” with Jason Kleeberg

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2025/12/18

The Court stays up all night to trap Santa this week when Jason Kleeberg (“Force Five Podcast”) defends another man in a red suit, 2013’s superheroic sequel “Iron Man 3.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Jason Kleeberg. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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