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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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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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13:04

Rewind or Die Shorts: Episode 4 — WrestleMania,...

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2025/04/24

This episode was recorded in two very different emotional states:Friday morning, while Jeff prepared to fly his family to Florida like it was a tactical op,And Monday afternoon, after Adam and Steve had spent two nights screaming at WrestleMania 41 like it owed them money.Somewhere in between, Intern Paige went to a METALLICA concert, returned completely unfazed, and told us she missed Master of Puppets because she was "getting nachos." That sentence alone sent Adam into an existential crisis that

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96:11

Enemy of the State (1998): Surveillance Goblins,...

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2025/04/20

They’re watching you. Through your phone. Through your fridge. Through the turkey sandwich in your shopping bag.This week on Rewind or Die, the gang goes deep (and extremely off the rails) on 1998’s Enemy of the State—a paranoia-soaked, satellite-scrambled, Cheez-It-powered thriller starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, and the most dangerous MiniDisc in America.We cover it ALL: —Ducks in Witness Protection —Gabriel Byrne dying faster than you can say “surveillance subplot” —NSA interns who look like

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9:41

Rewind or Die Shorts: The Minecraft Movie Broke Us...

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2025/04/17

Together. As adults. Jeff had already seen it once—with his kids. This was his second time. He paid twice. He has regrets. He also might be a wizard now.But somehow, that wasn’t the weirdest part of the episode.Because Steve walked into the studio with a legal pad titled "Cartoons I’m 99% Sure I Didn’t Hallucinate." From there, it all fell apart.Inside this emotionally unstable episode of Rewind or Die Shorts:ProStars – Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Wayne Gretzky fight crime with exploding

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102:17

Crimson Tide (1995): Gene Hackman, Pizza Dogs, and...

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2025/04/14

aka The One Where We Accidentally Launch Over Silver Surfer TriviaThis week on Rewind or Die, we dive periscope-first into Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide (1995)—a high-stakes submarine thriller starring Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, and a dog named Snaps who might outrank the entire Navy.We break down:Gene Hackman’s morally complex pizza distribution methodsDenzel’s command presence and perfect postureSilver Surfer trivia that almost starts World War IIIHans Zimmer’s monk-chant soundtrack that slaps

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6:58

Arby’s Regret, Guilty Pleasures, and the Rise of Chaz...

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2025/04/10

We tried to hold this episode back. We really did.But when the Meat Mountain calls… you answer.This week on Rewind or Die Shorts, Adam confesses to a late-night Arby’s decision that may have opened a time portal. Jeff revisits the deep shame of loving Kate & Leopold. Steve, stuck at a garage for three hours, invents a fake injury attorney named Chaz Razor, who may or may not be real now.We also cover:Our guiltiest guilty pleasure movies (The Scorpion King, Van Helsing, and yes, Kate &

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101:44

“The Firm (1993): Fax Machines, Tax Crimes, and Gene...

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2025/04/07

In this episode of Rewind or Die, we revisit The Firm (1993)—a tense, stylish legal thriller starring Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman, and Wilford Brimley. We break down the film’s plot, explore its place in the John Grisham movie universe, and celebrate Hackman’s unforgettable 90s run.This week, we suit up, sign the NDA, and try not to get murdered in the Cayman Islands as we dive into The Firm(1993), the tax-fueled legal thriller that asks: what if your new job came with a house, a BMW... and the

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7:08

Val Forever: A Tribute from the Garage

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2025/04/02

Kilmer performances (Tombstone, Heat, Real Genius, and even Top Secret!).The strange power of his presence—cool, chaotic, intense, and hilarious… often in the same scene.The 2021 documentary “Val” (Jeff saw it, Adam hasn’t, Steve meant to).Jeff’s personal Kilmer Power Rankings (they start normal and then turn into a debate).That thing Val had that almost no one else does anymore.There are still laughs. There are still quotes. But this one’s for Val.Thank you for all the kind messages on our Escape

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27:19

Captain Ron: The 90s Boat Movie That Hijacked Our...

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2025/04/01

It’s our most unhinged episode ever—and that’s saying something. In this April Fools Special, we dive headfirst into the sunburned madness of Captain Ron (1992), the tropical chaos-comedy you’ve seen a hundred times but have no memory of finishing.Adam hijacks the show. Jeff fights for control. Steve sides with the ocean. And together, they confront the terrible truth: Captain Ron might be a tax scam, a haunted broadcast, and possibly Jack Sparrow’s dad.Along the way, we unravel conspiracy theories

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127:36

Steve Buscemi Tours the Apocalypse | Escape from L.A....

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2025/03/30

WE DID IT. We watched Snake Plissken SURF a radioactive tsunami, play DEATH BASKETBALL, survive Steve Buscemi in a cowboy hat, and EMP the ENTIRE PLANET because he got annoyed.This is our full-throttle, off-the-rails, absolutely unhinged breakdown of Escape from L.A., the 1996 cult sequel that said, “What if we made New York again but greasier, louder, and somehow even more insane?”In this episode:Snake gets betrayed by EVERY SINGLE PERSON, including the U.S. government, Map to the Stars Eddie, and

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4:31

Rewind or Die Shorts – Ep. 1: The Shelf, the Shrek,...

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2025/03/27

In the inaugural episode of Rewind or Die Shorts, your favorite trio of movie-loving chaos gremlins returns with:Adam vs. IKEA: An epic tale of wood, rage, and a shelf that may be structurally haunted.Steve disassociates so hard in a grocery store that he flashes back to The Big Green. (Yes, that one. No, we don’t know why either.)Jeff stumbles upon a $14 flea market copy of Shrek 2 and meets a man who might be a prophet… or a scam artist. Or both.PLUS: This week’s Escape Shelf™ picks—movies we

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