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Not A Bomb Podcast explores the cinematic failures of the box office as well as movies that critics, universally, didn‘t love. Each week, Brad and Troy discuss the history of a disastrous movie release and debate whether the film deserves a second chance. From misunderstood classics like Heaven’s Gate to cheesy flicks like Samurai Cop, you’ll find a wide variety of films that get a little extra attention and a possible second chance at success.

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Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 11

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2022/01/30

3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. The guys are so happy to finally be back talking Cowboy Bebop.On this episode, the guys discuss Session 21 - Boogie-Woogie Feng-Shui and Session 22 - Cowboy Funk. If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to theGentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinemaand be sure to leave them a review.Cowboy Bebop on Amazon - |Blu

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Bonus Episode - Manos: The Hands of Fate (Interview...

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2022/01/28

Manos: The Hands of Fate is known as one of the worst films ever made. This 1966 film has been parodied on Mystery Science Theater 3000 and also has a featured audio commentary by RiffTrax. Not A Bomb had the pleasure of talking to one of the last surviving actors, Jackey Neyman Jones. She is the actress known for playing the role of Debbie in Manos: The Hands of Fate as well as the author of Growing Up with Manos the Hands of Fate.Jackey has worked tirelessly to keep the legacy of Manos alive

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Episode 85 - The Last Duel

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2022/01/25

This week on the podcast, we close out our month long discussion on the biggest bombs of 2021 with the historical epic - The Last Duel. Based on a book of the same name and finding its inspiration from real-life events, The Last Duel was the biggest box office flop of 2021. To assist in our discussion, Troy and Brad welcome, once again, Sammy from the GGMTC. The guys dive deep into some of Ridley Scott’s lesser-known films, questionable haircuts, nine-inch noses, millennials, the #MetToo movement,

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The 2021 Bomby Awards

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2022/01/20

To celebrate the end of 2021 and participate in awards season, Troy and Brad bring you the first annual - Not A Bomb: Bomby Awards. The guys nominate and pick their favorite films from all the movies discussed last year in the following categories: Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Action Scene / Sequence, Worst Movie, Favorite First Time Watch of 2021, and Best Picture. Yep, movies from all different genres and decades battle for these coveted awards and attempt to take home their very own

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Episode 84 - Riders of Justice

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2022/01/18

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast. This is the show where we reexamine films that bombed at the box office or were panned by the critics. This week, the gang checks out a film from the far-off land of Denmark, 2021’s action/comedy/drama - Riders of Justice. At first glance, this one looks like a dark, humorous revenge story and can easily be thrown into the John Wick/Taken pile. However, Riders of Justice is a much deeper and meditative movie. Troy and Brad bring back

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Episode 83 - The Suicide Squad (2021)

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2022/01/11

What’s up bombers, and welcome back to another great episode of Not A Bomb Podcast. This is the podcast where we reexamine films that bombed at the box office or were panned by critics. This month, the boys are taking a look at some of the biggest bombs of 2021. On this episode, Troy and Brad are joined by our resident comic book expert, John Nance, to tackle James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. This latest entry in the franchise comes five years after 2016’s absolute abysmal offering, Suicide Squad

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Episode 82 - Raging Fire

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2022/01/06

Happy New Year, and welcome back to another face kicking episode of Not A Bomb. Using the “Donnie Yen” clause in the podcast bylaws, the boys are starting the new year talking about 2021’s Hong Kong police/action film - Raging Fire. This is Benny Chan’s final directorial film before his passing in 2020 and feels like a throwback to classic Hong Kong cinema of the 80’s and 90’s. Raging Fire is the story of a righteous cop who must cross paths with his former protégé. Both Troy and Brad think this

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Episode 81 - MacGruber

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2021/12/28

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! On this week’s episode, Troy and Brad finish the year with a review of 2010’s comedy/action/parody film - MacGruber. Born out of an SNL skit, MacGruber was a critical and financial bomb but has garnered a cult following since its release over ten years ago. The character was even given a second chance this year with a branch new television series.Grab your dental floss, tennis ball, thimble, and stalk of celery for this unpredictable discussion. Troy and Brad

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Episode 80 - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

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2021/12/21

Incredible Thoughts,Incredible minds, I’m so overwhelmed How did my brain conceive them?Welcome back to another incredible…sorry….we mean dope episode of Not A Bomb! This week, the guys get funky fresh with the Style Boyzs and 2016’s mockumentary - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. Written, directed, and produced by the guys of Lonely Island, Popstar attempts to satirize pop music and pop culture. To ensure Troy and Brad get all the pop culture references, they bring in friend of the show, Jose

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Episode 79 - Hot Rod

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2021/12/14

Welcome back film fans to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we take a second look at your favorite movie bombs. We are still watching films from the comedy group Lonely Island! This week, we dive into 2007’s Hot Rod. This absurd comedy was both a financial and critical flop but became a huge hit when it landed on home media, including HD DVD!Hear Troy and Brad decide what makes a “man-child” film, reminisce about their favorite stunt men and discuss the mental

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Episode 78 - Brigsby Bear

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2021/12/07

What’s up everybody, and welcome back to Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we examine some of the biggest cinematic flops of all time and see if they deserve a second chance. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad discuss 2017’s Brigsby Bear. Folks, this isn’t hyperbole. Brigsby Bear is one of the best films in the last decade. If you have not seen this movie, please stop reading this and go watch it! You will be glad you did! The guys spend most of the time glowing about Brisgby Bear,

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Episode 77 - Blackhat

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2021/11/30

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast where we examine some of the biggest cinematic flops of all time. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad grab their keyboards and start clickity clackin’ away as they enter the “exciting” world of hackers in 2015’s techno/action film - Blackhat. Directed by the legendary Michael Mann and starring hunky boy Chris Hemsworth, Blackhat attempts to make reading emails and hitting the “Enter” key thrilling and sexy. Does it succeed? You’ll

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Episode 76 - Heaven's Gate

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2021/11/23

Howdy Partner, and welcome back to Not A Bomb. This the podcast where we reexamine the biggest box office flops of all time and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, Troy and Brad welcome back Sammy from the GGTMC to discuss the 3 AND A HALF HOURS LONG, western - Heaven’s Gate. This film is widely known as one of the biggest financial flops of all time and was Michael Cimino’s follow-up to his Academy Award winning film- The Deer Hunter.Cimino was given a blank check for Heaven’s

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Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 10

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2021/11/20

3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop.On this episode, the guys discuss Session 19 - Wild Horses and Session 20 - Pierrot Le Fou. If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to theGentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinemaand be sure to leave them a review.Cowboy Bebop on Amazon - |Blu Ray|Digital|Cast:Brad,Troy,Sammy

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Episode 75 - Ishtar

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2021/11/16

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! The podcast where we go back and examine films that either financially flopped in the theater or were panned by the critics. Boy, do we have one of the biggest flops of all time! This week, we discuss the notorious 1987 film - Ishtar. Considered one of the worse films of all time, Ishtar has been the butt of countless jokes and harsh criticism. The film was plagued by a tyrannical director, an overreaching producer, sand dunes, star egos, potential kidnappings, camel

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Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 9

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2021/11/13

3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop.On this episode, the guys discuss Session 17 - Mushroom Samba and Session 18 - Speak Like a Child. Additionally, Troy teaches the gang his Buddhist learnings, and the guys reminisce about lost childhood innocence If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to theGentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinemaand be sure to leave them a

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Episode 74 - The Postman

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2021/11/09

Welcome back, bombers! On this episode of Not A Bomb, Troy and Brad tackle one of the most notorious bombs of all time from academy award winning director Kevin Costner. No, it’s not Waterworld. Good guess. This week we dive into the post-apocalyptic, mail-man movie - The Postman. To assist in this 3 hour “epic”, Not A Bomb welcomes back - Sammy from the GGTMC. The gang quickly realizes that The Postman may be more poignant in today’s political climate than when it was initially released. Sadly,

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Episode 73 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch

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2021/11/02

This week on Not A Bomb, Spooktober comes to an end but the gang is going out with a bang. Everyone is talking about Halloween Kills, but we decided to discuss the Halloween film without Michael Myers. That’s right! It’s time to talk about Halloween 3: Season of the Witch! The pod welcomes back, Josh from The VHS Files, to aid us in talking about killer robots, Stonehenge, creepy commercials, and Tom Atkins’ dad bod.Halloween III: Season of the Witch took the franchise in a different direction

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Episode 72 - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

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2021/10/26

Welcome back listeners! We have another spooky episode to get you in the Halloween spirit! On this episode of Not A Bomb, we learn that perseverance and being related to one of the hosts will finally get your request moved to the top of the list. Troy’s daughter, Angelica, joins Not A Bomb to discuss one of her favorite spooky films - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. The Scream Queen herself deserves a giant show and the gang also invites fan-favorite, John, to give us a little bit of history on

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Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 8

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2021/10/23

3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop.On this episode, the guys discuss Session 15 - My Funny Valentine and Session 16 - Black Dog Serenade . If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to theGentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinemaand be sure to leave them a review.Cowboy Bebop on Amazon - |Blu Ray|Digital|Cast:Brad,Troy,Sammy

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