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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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12:50

Michael Biehn Tribute

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/30

One of our other mini-episodes is now available for your listening pleasure:Like many of our amusing bloopers, the mics were still on but the Vern, Josh, Will & the main team were all giving a brief salute to actor/podcast host Michael Biehn. Why was he not as big as other character actor turned leading men like Bill Paxton and Kurt Russell? What recent comebacks and TV guest spots have we really liked him on? And why was he not bigger outside of the William Friedkin and James Cameron

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28:03

The 10 Most Underrated Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman (See You at the Poddy, Richter Podcast) are back in the studio for another hysterical chat:We discuss Arnie movies that we consider criminally underated but how many of them will we all agree upon? Which ones are objectionally not great but are made better by our Austrian star's presence? And which ones are easily solid double features with the likes of COMMANDO, THE RUNNING MAN, PREDATOR & even TRUE LIES? OPENING QUOTE FROM: The 6th Day

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36:08

The 10 Worst Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies (with Aaron...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman (See You at the Poddy, Richter! Podcast) rejoin for more Arnie nostalgia and admiration:All three of us discuss our 10 Bottom of the Barrel Arnie films we don't recommend anyone waste time viewing. Which ones are surprisingly still divisive? And which ones are morbid curiosities even though they stink to high heaven? All that and noting why we will view anything starring hte former Mr. Olympia champion! SOUND BITES FROM: Kindergarten Cop (1990)

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49:01

The Best Arnold Schwarzengger Movie Soundtracks &...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Aaron Frescas & Chris Chapman (See You at the Poddy, Richter Podcast) join for this and next week's Arnold Schwarzenegger related chats: Which Arnie movie has the single best score and which ones just have unique songs featured throughout? Which ones don't get enough love (even if the movie itself is worth ignoring)? And which ones are surprisingly original to listen to despite the films themselves emulating Arnie's earlier success? All tons of movie soundtrack fanfare from all

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19:09

The Best Villains in the Terminator Franchise with...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/26

We start another Terminator themed week to entertain everyone's earbuds: We detail all the various unstoppable killer machine villains in the beloved franchise but which one is our personal favorite? Which ones unfortunately are just flat T-1000 knock-off villains and which ones don't get enough love? Plus, we discuss proof that the T-800 killed Bill Paxton's punk character & other details that shouldn't be up for debate! SONGS USED: "T2 Theme" and "I Am A Cybernetic Organism, Living

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28:29

The Karate Kid Saga Review (with Johnny Potoky)

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/23

We end the week with tons of praise for Jackie Chan (and Pat Morita of course) with the on-going KARATE KID franchise! How were the '80s was the perfect era for the empowering the teen protagonist in movies? What other films used the ROCKY formula well (i.e. training montages, characters slowly changing/evolving)? Which action stars of this era & the ones of today are really charismatic performers? In contrast, which recent sequels did or didn't handle homages well? Inbetween sharing

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20:09

Jackie Chan's Police Story (Supercop) Franchise Overview

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/22

The penultimate episode of this Jackie Chan themed podcast week drops:Bloggers and Filmbuffs Corey Danna & Fred Andersson enter the studio but which are their personal favorite entries in the SUPERCOP (A.K.A. POLICE STORY) franchise with Jackie and Michelle Yeoh? How did director/stunt coordinator Stanley Tong & Jackie helm similar collaborations as a result? What other films does Jackie portray a narc prior to this and post-POLICE STORY? And Fred gets to note the ACES GO PLACES

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13:21

Jackie Chan's Shanghai Noon & Knights Mini-Overview...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/21

In this brief overview, John & I question why Jackie's SHANGHAI NOON/KNIGHTS buddy films aren't more popular with both American and international audiences:Why isn't Part 3 out already (and can we please not make RUSH HOUR 4 while we're at it)? How many other fun character actors and genre favorites are in these movies? And we also note some of Jackie's earlier buddy films and lesser known roles as a member of Bruce Lee's stunt team in the '70s! AUDIO INTRO: Jackie Chan discusses

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13:08

Jackie Chan's Project A Films Minisode (with Johnny...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/20

The honoring of everyone's favorite modern-day physical comedian Jackie Chan continues: John Potoky and I reminisce about the two PROJECT A films and how they combined more acrobatic stunts while introducing Chan to do more spy movie mash-ups with his craft. How did this inspire some of his later films like WHO AM I? and the OPERATION CONDOR series? Which one has stuntwork that lives rent-free in genre lover's minds? And which one is, you, the listener's personal favorite? Sound off below

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19:01

Jackie Chan's Drunken Master Movies Retrospect (with...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/19

Podcaster Johnny Potoky joins me for the entire themed week of Jackie Chan January: We summarize the DRUNKEN MASTER movies in Chan's filmography while summing up their influence on similar Hong Kong Martial Arts Comedies. Enjoy the minisode and remember to not start these kinds of fights the next time you're out at a bar! AUDIO CLIP INTRO USED: Behind the Master (Drunken Master II: 2002 Dimension Films DVD Special Feature)

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42:14

Hunger Games, Divergent & Maze Runner Type...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/16

Comedian & Podcaster Kevin Israel returns to help me sum up some of the different teen/young adult apocalyptic book adaptations that divide audiences.Why do they remind us how some of the '90s "Hunt or Be Hunted" movies were so much better? Why are TV shows often more successful at getting their vision across? And can any non-fans REALLY tell the Hunger Games, Maze Runner & Divergent franchises apart from one another? Grab your bow-and-arrows and come hunting with us! MUSIC

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21:44

Killer Baby Franchises: It's Alive & Basket Case...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/15

Crystal Hairston drops back into the studio to discuss two outrageously over-the-top Killer Baby Franchises: It's Alive & Basket Case!Why were both coincidentally turnt into trilogies? Was It's Alive one of Larry Cohen's more coherent B-pictures or was it more cheesy/low-brow fun? Are any of the Basket Case films competently made or are they more of the trashy fun variety? Come sit and listen with us as we continue this nostalgia themed podcast week!

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45:31

The Princess Bride Movie & Book Retrespect

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Drop your Sword as we discuss the movie and book version of William Goldman's scripted THE PRINCESS BRIDE!It's The Purple Rose of Cairo meets Monty Python in this endlessly rewatchable tale. We also mention some less discussed trivia, some of the underrated jokes, the music talent involved & some of the other films it's inspired. PLEASE NOTE: We recorded this long before the sudden murder of beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner but we knew that as we had to start off the year remembering his

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18:24

Favorite Episodes of The Twilight Zone

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/13

The podcast quintet is back to sum up the freakiest mysteries, memorably written scifi, well-acted terror, fascinating fantasies & most creative episodes featured on the original TWILIGHT ZONE. SONG INTRO: "The Twilight Zone" by The Great Luke Ski

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36:12

Infamous & Cheesy Fun Clint Eastwood Movies Retrospect

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/12

In this amusing re-edit, my beyond talented guests sum up some of the most bizarre, whacky, infamous and sometimes puzzling movies in Clint Eastwood's filmography. We're all fans here but there are some which pose tons of questions with can only be answered with various shrugs (if not sighs). What's your some of your favorite cheesy Clint Eastwood movies? GUESTS INCLUDE: Jeffrey Rhodes (Unapologetically Stupid Podcast), Jay Skipworth (Film Strip Podcast), Sean Phillips (Guys at the

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48:53

Fictional Crossovers That Should've Happened!

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/09

We conclude the first week of the new year with a hysterical chat on crossovers/versus matches in fiction that should've been (but never were)!Why didn't Tony Stark's dad & the Rocketeer team up in a steampunk adventure? Should Jack Torrance & Patrick Bateman be in an axe fight match? Why don't Jason Bourne & John Wick face-off? Why are the Harlem Globe Trotters thrown into any encounter nowadays? Would Dr. Katz & The Critic put up with each other's crap? They should

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49:05

Favorite Riddick Movie Moments (with Oreo Brewer)

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/08

Oreo Brewer joins me back on the show as we discuss some of our favorite moments from the RIDDICK movies. Are there other shows and anime that feel somewhat influenced by this mysterious ex-con who can see in the dark? Why is there still a thirst for this saga this many years later? What was the most dangerous planet he set foot on? All that and more chronicles!

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8:33

Adam West Cult Movies Minisode Tribute (with JJ & TOM!)

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/07

JJ, Tom & I were on one of several other casual pop culture discussions and in the midst of that we briefly summed up a brief overview on some oddball movies in Adam West's lengthy career. Enjoy and be ready to learn something else about the late great legend!

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42:59

Police Academy Comedic Saga Review (with Tim Caldwell)

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Moviebuff colleague Tim Caldwell joins us for another outrageous chat: an amusing summary of the divisive POLICE ACADEMY film series. How did this change up the dumb comedy format? What other movies besides Caddyshack & Beverly Hills Cop have improvised every scene? What's the funniest reference to this franchise in recent history? All that and more (including why VERY FEW were fortunate to never see the infamous cartoon show spin-off)!

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122:01

One Season Wonders & Infamous Programming (with JJ...

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast ·

2026/01/05

We premiere the first week of Season 13 with no shortage of the usual uncanny content: We start one of five different episodes where we reminisce about entertainment treasures. For the first episode, James & I decided to dive into some infamous TV programs as well as some truly bizarre "One Season Wonders." Sit down, grab a chair & feel free to let us know if you recognize any of these crazy shows we name-drop!

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