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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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29:41

Tom Ripley Adaptations Overview

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Patricia Highsmith is both a terrible person and a great author who's Tom Ripley character was adapted into so many different movies and recently a Netflix mini-series.Here, I get to do an overview of the different portrayals of the character as well as why this con artist turned murderer is so endlessly fascinating to see adapted!

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01:34:46

Better Call Saul Wrap-Up Retrospect

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2025/08/27

We were overdue to do a look at the themes, character arcs & franchise closure in the final years of BETTER CALL SAUL.If you want a lively summary of character evolution, twisted emotions, gritty thrills & well-formatted scripting, this is the place for you! OUR GUESTS INCLUDE: Kevin “The Critic” Thomas Josh Hansen (Action Movie Book Club) Adam Silva Josh Mattson (Twist My Arm)

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35:22

Jackie Chan & Jet Li Videogames Review (with Corey...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/26

To continue the Gangster themed week, author Corey Danna, blogger Fred Andersson & HK movie fanatic Mark Shaver all enter the recording studio! Why was Jackie Chan's STUNTMASTER the ultimate experimental PS1 videogame for both gamers and his established fanbase? Why was Jet Li's RISE TO HONOR the ultimate send-up of both his HK and U.S. movies while mixing in some MATRIX and John Woo tropes? Did either game have some neat button combos or did they mainly benefit from word-of-mouth

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13:41

Gangstas Double Feature: City of God & City of Men

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/25

I do a fun expose on the Brazillian crime epics CITY OF GOD (a rightful award-winner) and its like-it-or-hate-it sequel CITY OF MEN from five years later. What other relevant projects have the filmmakers worked on since? Is the TV show streaming anywhere? And why do so many love the dark comedy & GOODFELLAS inspired narration in the original gem of a film? Get ready to steal that night!

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56:26

Bonus Q&A with actress & teacher Gloria Jean Robertson!

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Teacher/Actress Gloria Jean Robertson stops by this lively interview!TALKING POINTS *Balancing successes & disappointments *Doing extra work *And a summary of the whole actor's audition process!

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31:16

Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries Special...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/21

James joins me again to discuss some of the edgiest, sweat-filled and riveting Music Concert Movies & Retro Documentaries.Which ones are simply must-sees for their innovative filmmaking? And which specials still often air on Showtime and Turner Classic Movies? SONGS USED: "Acoustic Rock" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Code Blue" by AudioNautix. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution

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20:13

A Brief History of the Alan Smithee Alias Used by...

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2025/08/20

You heard that right. Strap in for an amusing yet to-the-point tribute to the ultimate name you don't want your film to be credited with: Alan Smithee. What are some good movies that just so happen to share this "stage name"? Where does the line begin to blur between simply disagreeing with the studio and totally disowning one's own work? All that and the amusing way in which this practice was ultimately discontinued by the Director's Guild! Special Thanks to Not a Bomb Podcast for

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01:23:11

3 Classic Documentary Series Tribute: Biography,...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/19

We give you the ultimate tribute to three key TV documentary shows that changed the genre for the better: Biography, Behind the Music & E! True Hollywood Story. TALKING POINTS: *We mention precursors to this like You Are There & Against the Odds *We also keep joking about Robert Blake because he represents everything bad in this world *And as usual, you can also expect a SHIT TON of celeb impressions! SONG USED: "Biography" Theme Song Intro

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17:50

Unbroken 1 & 2 Biopic Movies Review

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2025/08/18

For our Documentary themed week, I get to illustrate the life of real-life Olympian-turned-WWII P.O.W. "Louie" Zamperini as seen in the film UNBROKEN and its religious sequel. Why does this inspire all kinds of hope in a well-worn genre? SONG USED: "Clash Defiant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Exotic Battle" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By

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01:27:20

Lawrence of Arabia Movies Double Feature (with Gil...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Mike, Gil & Cam head into the Wadi Rum desert as they note some less discussed trivia on Lawrence of Arabia and its PBS made sequel.TALKING POINTS: *After detailing the production, both Mike & Gil note what separates this movie from most movie epics of both the past and present. *We highlight the best quotes and metaphors in detail. *We also talk about why Roland Emmerich should stay away from telling any other version of this captivating story. SONG USED: "Main Theme" by Maurice

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53:12

Prank Calling Comedy Duo THE JERKY BOYS Retrospect...

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2025/08/14

Gil, James & Cam get to bring up some amusing trivia, memories & note some hysterical skits from the ultimate '90s prank calling duo THE JERKY BOYS. We also get to educate Mike on it as he never encountered this mayhem!

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30:31

Lou Diamond Phillips' Educational Crowdpleaser Films...

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2025/08/13

We present to you two real-life story adapted movies dealing with the educational system in this half-hour sitdown:*Should every student watch this to get inspiration on passing their SATs? *A-aron also does a spot-on impression of Edward James Olmos & Cliff notes some other backstory on the film and some riveting personal experiences while Cam notes some trivia *Which one is streaming and which one can be bought digitally? Get schooled and don't procrastinate as we give you the lowdown on

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15:59

Hellraiser Movie Villains Special

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/12

During one of our other conversations, it involved a fun retrospect on the villains and deceitful characters of the HELLRAISER franchise so enjoy this 16 minute chat! Guests on the Episode: *Ken Sledge (Sledgehammer Horror- who's folks used to own a local videostore rental place called Downtown Video) *Nick Sheist (Bad Movies We Luv) *Mondo (I Luv the Films on Insta) *Jim Evans (Film Rage Podcast) *Matthew Skelly SONG USED: "Main Title (from Hellraiser: Inferno)" by Walter Werzowa

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12:29

Indiana Jones Videogames Retrospect Minisode

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2025/08/11

We start off a themed week for Adaptations and Tie-In Media with an amusing minisode on Indiana Jones videogames. What would you do if you were an archeologist with deadly fists, a signature hat and a whip? OUR GUESTS: Elliott Serrano & Thomas Juettner (from Top Men: An Indiana Jones Podcast): ⁠⁠https://radiomisfits.com/podcasts/caffeinated-comics/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088192821450⁠⁠ Jason Stein (from Dads from the Crypt & How NOT to Make a Movie

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21:43

Political Impressions and Cruising: The Musical!

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/08

We are all overdue to share some amusing celebrity impressions so witness the shitshow where Cam, Mike & James all go ballistic with their many celeb and politician impressions. They include: Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Hugh Hefner, Richard Nixon, Liam Neeson, Norm McDonald & Al Pacino! We then (unexpectedly) conclude with an impression of Allan Sherman, George Takei & Cookie Monster starring in Cruising: The Musical. I wish I was making that up!

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14:11

Charles Bronson's Family of Cops TV Movie Trilogy

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/07

I get to do a short yet sweet overview on Charles Bronson's Family of Cops telefilm trilogy.What make these comfy mysteries stand out from other TV movies? Does Charlie and the cast of character actors get to play one badass family? And were these a decent swan song for Bronson's career or did it leave much to be desired? MUSIC USED: "Babylon" 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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01:28:54

Tommy Wiseau's Movie Legacy: The Room & Best Friends...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/06

Mike, Tom, Gil & I revisit more of infamous "filmmaker" Tommy Wiseau's various fascinatingly bad movie adventures:*What less-discussed trivia about THE ROOM truly sums up its continual behind the scenes issues? *What famous comedian appears in the ambitious yet still divisive Best F(r)iends movies? *What easter eggs and bizarre style choices have truly immortalized Tommy's legacy for wannabe filmmakers and his fanbase alike? Grab your spoons and witness the insanity with us nutty

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31:24

Music Subgenres Reclassifications (with Podcaster &...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/05

Libby Cudmore rejoins for another half-hour pop culture deep dive: We get to note how Music Subgenres need more labels and ways to classify the type of material they cover. If they can use loose labels like Yacht Rock, then why not Douche Rock? Given how much music is tongue-in-cheek or campy, wouldn't you want to make a playlist just based on that tone alone? We mention more criminally ignored music & the funniest episodes of Libby's show The O.S.T. Party Podcast! Follow them

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17:46

The Transporter Films & TV Franchise Overview (with...

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2025/08/04

We schedule another deep cut themed week titled No Holds Barred: Darren Gaskell (HD Movie Podacst) rejoins and helps do a mini-outline of The Transporter movie/TV franchise. Was this essentially the movie version of the whole GTA formula of delivering packages and getting to checkpoints in time while outrunning the police and rival criminal affiliates? What themes from Luc Besson's earlier action-crime movies come into play for this? Is Frank Martin still the best franchise character Jason

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01:21:02

Favorite Stargate SG-1 Saga Moments, Battles &...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2025/08/01

We do give you the ultimate tribute to the battles, characters, running gags & favorite characters in the STARGATE SG-1 saga. TALKING POINTS: *Discussing how non-space opera fans adore these shows *Joking about the infamous episodes & awesome Canadian scenery *And amusing convention stories & movies the actors have been in together! GUESTS INCLUDE: Rose Mishaan & Samantha Schwartz (Probing the Wormhole Podcast) Gil Palmer Tim Smith (TSmittyTreks Fan Art on Insta) Matthew

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