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Rewind or Die – Cult Movies, Trash Cinema, and Deep Dives

Rewind or Die is a comedy podcast about movies that are weird, wild, or way more important to us than they probably should be.Hosted by three friends with strong opinions and questionable priorities, each episode dives headfirst into a different cult classic, box office bomb, or nostalgic fever dream from the video store era. Expect deep movie breakdowns, absurd tangents, pointless arguments, unhinged theories, and the occasional debate over things like cursed action figures, haunted Chuck E

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22:42

Superman IV: The Quest For Less

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2025/06/19

After spending three and a half hours celebrating the majesty of Superman: The Movie, the gang does the only logical thing: follows it up with a bite-sized descent into Superman IV: The Quest for Peace—the Cannon Films spectacular that launched a villain made of solar power and bad ideas.Adam, Jeff, and Steve try to piece together the plot, physics, budget, and wig glue holding this thing together, while Louis bursts in with a passionate defense of Nuclear Man (and insists there was a toy line)

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88:00

Superman (1978) Part 3: Behind-the-Scenes Mayhem,...

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2025/06/16

In Part 3 of our Superman (1978) breakdown, we finally dive deep into the behind-the-scenes chaos that shaped one of the most iconic superhero movies of all time. We’re talking director drama, from Richard Donner’s original vision to the chaotic last-minute involvement of Richard Lester—this movie went through some serious production hurdles before it made it to theaters.We also take a closer look at the weirdly genius casting decisions, including Marlon Brando’s eccentric demands, and Gene

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64:42

Superman (1978) Part 2: Plot Breakdown, Flying Around...

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2025/06/15

In Part 2 of our Superman (1978) breakdown, we finally dive into the crazy plot of this iconic movie. From Superman's world-spinning time travel to the epic emotional stakes, we break down the film’s most wild moments and discuss how it still holds up today.We also dive deep into the behind-the-scenes madness, including the director shakeups that nearly derailed the whole production. Richard Donner started the film, but when things got too chaotic, they brought in Richard Lester to finish it,

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67:28

Superman (1978) Part 1: Bagels, Chaos, and the Birth...

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2025/06/13

In Part 1 of our Superman (1978) breakdown, we explore how this movie changed everything for the superhero genre, but not without a whole lot of behind-the-scenes chaos. We dive into how Superman wasn’t just about flying and saving the world—it was a production nightmare that somehow turned into a cultural icon.From Marlon Brando’s eccentric demands (including paying him in cash and his “talking bagel” Jor-El vision), to the unexpected drama with the directors, we break it all down. The movie’s

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23:16

The Unmade Spider-Man Movies: Mutants, Gravity Beams,...

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2025/06/12

Before Tobey Maguire ever suited up, Hollywood spent nearly 15 years trying—and failing—to make a Spider-Manmovie. In this Rewind or Die Shorts episode, Adam discovers the chaotic truth: in the 1980s, Spider-Man almost mutated into a monster, fought a gravity-crazed Doctor Octopus who said “Okey-dokey” after every crime, and eventually became part of a bizarre James Cameron sex-web saga involving rooftop monologues and lawsuits from every studio in existence.Jeff breaks it all down. Steve eats

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52:37

The Money Pit (1986) – Where Homeownership Meets...

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2025/06/08

Get ready to watch a house collapse—and not just literally! In this episode of Rewind or Die, Adam, Jeff, and Steve dive deep into The Money Pit, the 1986 comedy where Tom Hanks and Shelley Long discover that homeownership might just be the real nightmare. From rogue bathtubs to plumbing disasters, this movie takes slapstick to a whole new level.Is this the movie that launched Tom Hanks into America's heart? Does Spielberg’s name really mean anything? What would a Money Pit toy line look like? We

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15:44

On Thursdays We Talk Captain Ron

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2025/06/05

This week, the Rewind or Die studio descends into nautical madness as Louis bursts in with a Shark Tank–style pitchfor an all–Captain Ron podcast—Roncast. Assisted (silently) by Roy and fueled by a whiteboard full of delusion, Louis tries to convince Dan the Money Man to fund a boat-based multimedia empire.Along the way:Adam tries to keep the ship afloat.Jeff documents the financial crimes.Steve buys six robes.Paige walks in and immediately regrets everything.Dan may or may not be onboard.

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49:05

The Great Outdoors: Bear-ly Surviving a 96er

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2025/06/01

We’re going low-stakes this week with 1988’s The Great Outdoors — a movie where the biggest threat isn’t a gun, a bomb, or a Nicolas Cage freakout… it’s Dan Aykroyd in a Speedo and a bear with a receding hairline.Join Adam, Jeff, and Steve as they break down John Candy’s ultimate dad-meltdown vacation, discuss whether this movie even has a plot, debate the ethics of raccoons with subtitles, and pitch a Saturday morning cartoon spin-off complete with Happy Meal toys.Also in this episode: – Adam’s new

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10:10

Flamethrowers, Scams, and Low-Stakes Shenanigans

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2025/05/29

The Rewind or Die crew barely survives their chaotic The Rock episode—three parts of pure explosive mayhem—leaving Dan the Money Man furious and demanding changes. Louis swoops in with his outlandish pitch for a virtual treasure hunt scam, borrowing from classic heist movie plots. Jeff and Steve immediately call him out on it, but that doesn’t stop the madness from continuing.With the chaos now behind them, the team promises to keep the Great Outdoors episode low-stakesand under three hours. But of

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67:45

Welcome to the Rock... Now Please Justify These...

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2025/05/26

Welcome to the final explosive part of our three-part deep dive into The Rock (1996)! In this last section, we wrap up the movie breakdown with some final thoughts on the action, the characters, and the wild chaos that defines this action classic. But we’re not just talking about Cage's freakouts and Connery's cool factor—oh no, we also unpack Dan the Money Man’s email bombshell that’s left us questioning the future of Rewind or Die.Is Dan really going to change everything? What does it mean for the

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73:23

Welcome to the Rock... Now Please Justify These...

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2025/05/25

In part two of our three-part episode on The Rock (1996), we dive deep into the movie’s plot breakdown. Strap in, because the chaos continues as we walk through every explosive moment, cage freakout, and wild twist that makes this film the ultimate '90s action classic.From the nerve gas on Alcatraz to the heart-stopping moments that actually make sense (well, kind of), we break down the movie’s biggest moments with a mix of humor, nostalgia, and a whole lot of “what were they thinking?” As always,

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65:35

Welcome to the Rock... Now Please Justify These...

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2025/05/24

In this first part of our three-part episode on The Rock (1996), we dive headfirst into the high-stakes chaos of one of the greatest action films of the '90s. It’s Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, Ed Harris, and explosions—oh, and did we mention Cage’s freakouts? We kick things off by discussing the insane action, the over-the-top villains, and how this movie fits right into the absurdly escalating world of ‘90s action.The stakes? Higher than ever, obviously. But we’re not just about the explosions—this

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16:59

The Captain Ron-cast aka Thirty-Seven Dollars or Die...

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2025/05/22

This week’s episode was supposed to be the long-awaited deep dive into Michael Bay’s 1996 action masterpiece The Rock. But instead… chaos. Glorious, sweaty, Arby’s-fueled chaos.After multiple failed attempts to record the episode (including a corrupted file, a power outage, and Steve spilling Monster Energy on the soundboard), the gang finally sits down to try again—only to be interrupted by the return of Dan the Money Man, who demands exactly $37 in cash to keep the studio open for the day.What

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92:12

Road House (1989) – Pain Don’t Hurt, But This Town Might

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2025/05/18

Welcome to Jasper, Missouri — where the bar fights are biblical, the monster trucks are personal, and one mulleted philosopher-warrior named Dalton is the only thing standing between total chaos and slightly organized chaos.In this very special episode, Adam delivers a full-blown solo deep dive into the throat-ripping, tai chi-practicing, denim-wearing masterpiece that is Road House. This is part dissertation, part fever dream, and all Swayzee.But first:The team mourns the catastrophic tech disaster

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18:38

REWIND OR DIE SHORTS – EPISODE 7:“Technical...

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2025/05/15

Sometimes, the best-laid plans go up in smoke — or, in this case, get lost in a recording glitch of catastrophic proportions. Jeff’s flying solo today to break down how the epic, two-hour breakdown of The Rock got reduced to 15 minutes of nonsense about Arby’s and Danny Trejo. With technical gremlins crawling through the studio and Adam already pacing like a caged Swayze, the gang has to regroup, reschedule, and prepare for a Monday episode that’s about to go FULL ROAD HOUSE.But wait, there’s more

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170:59

SPEED: POP QUIZ, HOTSHOT!

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2025/05/12

This week, we’re cranking it up to 50 miles per hour and not looking back as we dive headfirst into 1994’s adrenaline-soaked, bus-jumping masterpiece – SPEED. Keanu Reeves whispers at bombs, Sandra Bullock becomes the world’s most stressed-out bus driver, and Dennis Hopper chews so much scenery we’re still finding pieces of it in the upholstery.But that’s just the beginning. In this episode, we cover:The wild making-of stories behind SPEED, including how a last-second jump over a freeway gap nearly

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15:35

REWIND OR DIE SHORTS – EPISODE 6: Theme Restaurants &...

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2025/05/08

IN THIS EPISODE: The gang unravels a truly unhinged weekend roundup, featuring:Jeff entering a retail void while trying to return a haunted wine opener.Steve discovering that his car may or may not contain a time capsule of fast food regrets.Adam spiraling into existential dread after buying a Minion-themed Bluetooth speaker that only screams in Minion language.A deep dive into theme restaurants—from Rainforest Café’s animatronic trauma to Applebee’s, where the only theme is “random crap nailed to

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128:05

Tombstone (1993): Gunfights, Mustaches, and the Cable...

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2025/05/05

This week on Rewind or Die, we face the vengeance, velvet, and Val of Tombstone (1993) — a Western that somehow features 40% coughing and still ends up being 100% cool.We dig into the chaos behind the scenes (ghost directors, script cuts, Kurt Russell becoming the captain now), the wild box office ride, and how Tombstone absolutely outgunned Wyatt Earp in the great gunfight of dad-approved cinema. We also mourn the complete lack of Tombstone merchandise, pitch an unhinged Saturday morning cartoon

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13:57

Rewind or Die Shorts: Episode 5 — QR Codes, Clueless,...

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2025/05/01

Jeff returns from Florida with emotional baggage, Steve fights a hotel QR code like it’s a boss battle, Paige watches Clueless for the first time and causes a full breakdown, and Adam still thinks Kevin Durant is in his prime.Also:The NBA quiz where nobody knows anythingAdam rewatched Gone in 60 Seconds like it was homeworkJeff explains why Heat is a lifestyleSteve’s surprise Rundown rewatchWe all feel very, very oldAnd we tease our biggest deep dive yet: Tombstone — dropping MONDAYThis episode

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89:20

The Replacements (2000) – Falco Rises and Hackman Yells

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2025/04/27

We break down 2000’s The Replacements, a football fever dream where Keanu Reeves plays a haunted QB, Gene Hackman coaches like the world’s ending, and every supporting character is one bad hit from prison or greatness.We scream about:Falco’s emotional boat traumaClifford Franklin’s handsThe kicker who smokes on the fieldHackman’s last great yellAnd why this movie secretly rulesAlso: a game called “Who’s Got the Ball?”, an illegal ad read from Louis, and possibly too much ranch.

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