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The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

JackedUpReviewShow

A bunch of cinephiles and retro TV connoisseurs group together to talk about ridiculous Action/Crime/Horror genre tropes, deadly protagonists, outrageous body counts, political conspiracies, over-the-top gimmick-driven premises and the merit of various franchises. Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Twitter: https://x.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/

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35:55

Zack Snyder's Zombie Movie Trilogy

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/27

To conclude the flesh-eaters themed week, we note Zack Snyder's Zombie themed trilogy (Dawn of the Dead remake, Army of the Dead & Army of Thieves):Is the 2004 version of Dawn the rare example of how to make a remake its own thing without having to draw needless comparisons to the original yet completely different film? And that and why the Netflix follow-ups cause a divisive reaction! (Plus, why The Crazies is also a rare kind of remake that stands on its own two feet.) GUESTS

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9:43

28 Days Later Comic Books Minisode Review

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Want more gory fun? Listen in for a mini-review on both 28 DAYS LATER comic book tie-ins to calm your zombie craving needs!Which one of these comics has some stunning artwork and reasonable ideas? And which one left more to be desired given the talents involved with this spin-off? Run for the hills and listen in! SONGS USED: "John Abandons Alice" by John Murphy (from the movie OSTs) & "Cool Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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73:49

Favorite Evil Doctors & Mad Scientist Characters in...

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2026/02/25

Genre critic/blogger Meredith Borders (Fangoria Magazine) joins for one of inevtiably more characters in fiction lists.This time, we decided to sum up various evil doctors and mad scientists (some who are surprisingly heroes) in movies and television. How many times will we make some of the same selections? And which deep cuts will one or the other mention that will blow your mind? Want food for thought, listen to these two brains geek out for an hour of fun!

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73:06

George Romero's Zombie Film Saga Overview

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/24

If you want the best dissection of George Romero (and sometimes John A. Russo)'s social commentary mixed in with the titular monsters, criminal protagonists & post-apocalyptic scifi settings, then we've got plenty of fun for your ears to listen to: Why wasn't The Amusement Park, Knightriders or The Crazies part of his Zombie saga? We also note how some of the villains have similarly gruesome plot arcs much like Damien in The Omen trilogy and Col. Kurtz in Apocalypse Now! GUESTS

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10:27

The Zombie Diaries 1 & 2 Minisode Review

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/23

It's yet another zombie themed week so before we discuss the winners, let's get the losers out of the way first: Enter a double feature of the "short-lived" Dimension Films ZOMBIE DIARIES and let me sum up what little it did right in this minisode! SONG USED: "Cool Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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106:47

3rd Annual Mental Health & Fitness Roundtable Chat...

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2026/02/20

It was our third year to try yet another Mental Health and Fitness roudntable discussion and this was easily the most visceral yet relatable one we engaged in yet!GUESTS: Filmmaker Neurodivergent Studies Podcast Host Carolyn Kiel (Every 6 Seconds), Filmmaker Lioness TeLaine & Entrepreneur Kat Diesel. INTRO/OUTRO SONG: "Airtrack" by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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65:11

How We Got into Podcasting (with Cliff and A-aron)

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/19

It's storytelling time so Cliff, A-aron and Cam dive into what keeps them going, the live podcasting shows vs. the pre-recorded events and why they will always have a mic in their face while they engage in these thought provoking chats together.You want some inspiration packaged together with some amusing life perspectives, then this is the discussion for you! MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: "Acoustic Shuffle" and "Acoustic Rock" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

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77:49

Bonus Q&A with Event Planner/Celeb Belinda Gavin!

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/18

We get to finally do some more exclusive interviews:the guest that night is event planner and celeb Belinda Gavin! TALKING POINTS: *She talks about many famous pals who helped her out with different careers including Hunter S. Thompson as well as encountering drunk celebs like Charlie Sheen! *She talks about her father who was part of the MAD MAX stunt team. *Listeners might recognize some of these now-defunct L.A. based bars and talent agencies. *And she reveals how she got to be a dancer in

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47:34

Nick Nolte Tribute

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/17

James Bruno & I sum up a true underdog of many acting faces: the one, the only Nick Nolte. Aside from a career overview, we dig into this different personas, surprising appearances and dive into what he brought into his dramatic big-screen roles.

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35:37

Shaft Movie Saga Retrospect + Tribute

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/16

Gil, Tom & I were getting retro and funky this week so we thought we'd honor various superstars after a perfect candidate for Black History Month: the SHAFT movie franchise. What other genre movies have done fun spiritual sequels? Does anyone remember Samuel L. Jackson doing a hysterical WWE cross promotion? What funny rewrite in the recent sequels was actually a perfect gesture? Plus, we get to take a lookback at other fun recent Blaxploitation movie throwbacks!

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47:34

Reacher TV Show Recap

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/13

To finish off the Tom Clancy esque discussions, Gil and Cam do a fun summary of the first three years of the Amazon Prime's engrossing spy action mystery show REACHER.We note how each of the first 3 seasons stands out: Which one is the best overall, which one had the best setting and plot twists & which one had the best-written villain who you instantly wanted the title character to crush when all was said & done? Plus, predictions on the NEAGLEY spin-off show coming out later this

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71:03

Favorite Moments in Tom Clancy Movies, Shows &...

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2026/02/12

We continue the Tom Clancy tributes by chronicling our favorite moments from his movies, novels, TV shows and videogames. You've heard us review his adaptations in the past but it was way more fulfilling to dig into why so many of his properties and estate wanted to get his name on so many compelling titles.TALKING POINTS: *We mention more of the book and movie differences as well as how there's so many STAR WARS actors in each of these entries *Why didn't they have AIR FORCE ONE be part of

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22:29

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Novels & Comic Books Overview

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/11

In this minisode, we're getting into more of the nuts and bolts that makes the beloved yet deadly Sam Fisher character such a fascinating badass to witness:How do the recent SPLINTER CELL novels compared to the earlier yet surprisingly bland entries? And what do the comic novels bring to the table that other tie-ins don't necessarily do? Grab your night vision goggles and get stealthy with us! MUSIC USED: "Abandoned Reservoir" by Kaveh Cohen and Michael Nielsen, "Jerusalem- Discovered!"

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21:23

Splinter Cell Web Series Review

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/10

In this overview, I continue the weekly tribute to the SPLINTER CELL videogame franchise: I dive into the IGN Fan-Made Web Series EXTINCTION & the recent Netflix Anime Show DEATHWATCH. Would this fan-effort entertain non-fans who just want to see a cool indie Action movie done by "do-it-yourself" folks? How does the Netflix cartoon handle its vision with the assistance of the JOHN WICK creator? And more pros and cons to list for these two very suspenseful visions! MUSIC

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18:16

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Videogames Mini-Retrospect...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/09

Johnny Potoky rejoins for a unique overview on the Tom Clancy endorsed series of Ubisoft's SPLINTER CELL videogame series. Along the way, we also note how the military technology made this stealth game series stand out, how it differentiated from METAL GEAR SOLID and conclude with an interview clip of the voice-actors from back in the day!

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162:13

Updated Terminator Saga Ranking

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/06

We conclude with another remastered episode: the ultimate ranking of the beloved TERMINATOR saga.Oreo, Mike & I assembled some of the biggest podcasters and bloggers who adore the films, show, games, novels & videogames but what clever ways will they use to sum up their admiration for it? How many of us will end up doing our best Arnie impressions to sum up our rankings? Plus, you get to hear new segments by Jamie Ray (Fave Five from Fans Podcast) on the highlights of both GENISYS and

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28:00

Arnie Westerns & Crime Fighting Quadruple Feature

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/05

Join the gang for 4 key crime fighting/western oriented Arnie movie reviews in this amusing special:Is The Villain a better cheesy movie hour for Arnie than Hercules in New York? Where do Red Heat and Raw Deal often rank on the scale for Arnold fans? And did The Last Stand deliver sheer whoop-ass energy despite not being quite the big comeback role for Arnold? Chomp your cigars and giddy up, it's time for more Arnold love! PODCAST GUESTS: Charlie Hildebrand & Jamie Ray

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27:43

Terminator TV Shows: Sarah Connor Chronicles & Zero...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/04

It's time for another duo review on two TERMINATOR TV show spin-offs: You'll hear a partial re-edit of our admiration for Fox's short-lived SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES adventure show followed by a mini-review on Netflix's ambitious anime TERMINATOR ZERO. What were the characterizations, details, villains and general style that made SCC show stand apart from the competition? Did the anime visit any interesting ideas unexplored in the other films and comics? And why were both cancelled

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40:09

Arnold Schwarzenegger Cyberpunk Movies Double...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/03

Our guests and I were at the podcasting recording console and decided to sum up two cyberpunk Arnie adventures: THE RUNNING MAN and THE 6TH DAY. We talk about the apocalyptic landscapes in these cult film as well as the unusal B-movie casst & explosive collar concept. How did Stephen King start the MultiVerse madness prior to Marvel & DC Comics adaptations? What would a Running Man sequel with Arnie, Bruce Campbell & Jamie Lee Curtis look like?? And what famous sporting event did

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30:32

The So-Bad-They're-Good Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman (See You at the Poddy, Richter Podcast) wrap up their final episode on the show for the second week in a row honoring all things Schwarzenegger and TERMINATOR related: You heard us sum up the bad, the underrated and now it's time to conclude with us detailing our favorite trashy/"so-bad-they're-good" Arnie movies. Which ones are enjoyed by most of his fanbase but still have questionable elements? Which ones do we find entertaining either way? And which

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