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The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

Hosts Doug and Jamie are talking sequels and they do it in 2 parts. First, Doug interviews an actor or someone involved that made the film worth watching. They provide us with some insight into the sequel and also talk about their careers. Former guests include Eric Roberts, William Sadler, Robert Hays, Vanessa Angel, and Tiny Lister, just to name a few. And the second, a discussion of the sequel; What they got right, what they got wrong and how it could’ve been better. Follow us on Twitter,

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01:12:41

American Gladiator Lori "Ice" Fetrick

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/11/14

Next week we’re covering her Renegade TV movie Fighting Cage — but this week, we’re chatting with the unforgettable American Gladiator herself, Lori “Ice” Fetrick.”If you grew up on American Gladiators, love '90s action TV, or can’t get enough behind-the-scenes stories from the arena, this episode is absolutely for you. Lori became a fan favorite on Gladiators, and her career goes way beyond the Joust and Powerball.We get into everything, including:💥 Her rise on American Gladiators and what

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01:30:51

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/10/31

This week, we’re heading back to Elm Street for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors — the sequel that cranked up the dream logic, the special effects, and Freddy’s sense of humor.We break down what makes this one such a fan favorite, including:🔥 The birth of Freddy’s iconic one-liners (and how they changed the franchise)🚫 Why no adults die — including that orderly who 100% deserved it⚔️ Our wish for a longer, more epic final fight with Freddy🧠 The mix of practical effects, surreal dream

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01:21:23

Production Designer Mick Strawn (Nightmare on Elm...

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/10/24

Next week , we’re heading back to dreamland with Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors — but this week, we’re talking with the legendary production designer and art director Mick Strawn.If you love ‘80s horror, practical effects, or behind-the-scenes movie chaos, this one’s for you. Mick’s been part of so many cult classics, from Runaway Train and Blade to his unforgettable work on A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 & 4.We cover it all, including:🎥 How he accidentally got the title of Art Director

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01:47:07

Tron Legacy

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/10/17

This week, we’re logging back into the Grid for Tron: Legacy — Disney’s big-budget sequel that’s equal parts visual feast and plot puzzle. With a soundtrack by Daft Punk, digital Jeff Bridges, and light cycles that make zero sense, this movie is definitely something to behold.We cover it all, including:💻 A story that feels like it was written by a malfunctioning AI💇 Olivia Wilde’s very 2010 haircut (and somehow, it’s part of the plot?)🎭 Michael Sheen channeling Mugatu energy like he’s in

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01:21:21

Actor Conrad Coates (Tron:Legacy/Fargo/Revival)

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/09/26

Next week we’re diving into the digital frontier with Tron: Legacy - but this week, we’re talking with the incredible actor Conrad Coates.You’ve seen Conrad in everything from Fargo (alongside Jon Hamm) to Star Trek: Discovery, Narcos, The Expanse, and more. Beyond his screen credits, he’s also shaping the next generation of talent through his Coates and Company Acting Studio.Conrad shared so many fascinating stories, including:⚡ What it was like working with Jon Hamm on Fargo🎸 Watching Wood Harris

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01:31:23

The Birds 2: Land's End

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/09/19

This week, we’re braving the beaks and feathers in a sequel no one really asked for — The Birds II: Land’s End.It’s part family drama, part Hitchcock homage, and part “why are these seagulls so angry?” energy.We covered it all, including:🐦 Birds that seem more annoyed than terrifying (but hey, they try)🏡 A seaside town that somehow feels less safe than Bodega Bay📞 The original Birds star Tippi Hedren showing up… but not as her original character🎬 The director using a pseudonym because, well,

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01:40:30

K-9:P.I.

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/09/05

This week, we’re sniffing out crime in the final chapter of the cop-and-canine saga — K-9: P.I. starring Jim Belushi.It’s part buddy cop movie, part midlife crisis, and part “wait… is that the same dog from the original?” energy.We covered it all, including:🍇 Jim Belushi proving that a true bachelor dinner is just a box of raisins🐕 The mystery of whether this really is the same dog from K-9 or just Hollywood trickery💔 The shocking absence of a love interest (seriously, none?!)🦹 A villain so

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01:27:14

Actor Matthew Bennett (Battlestar Galactica/K:9...

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/08/29

Next week, we are sniffing out crime with K-9 PI, but this week we are talking with actor Matthew Bennett.You may recognize Matthew from Battlestar Galactica, Just One of the Girls (with Corey Haim), and K-9 PI. Today, he balances his acting career with a passion for photography — but he’s still booking new roles, most recently on Law & Order Toronto.Matthew shared so many great stories, including:Working alongside Corey Haim on Just One of the GirlsThe role that literally got him an air

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01:36:14

The Neverending Story III

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/08/22

This week, we’re diving into a wild and often-forgotten sequel — The NeverEnding Story III.Yes, it’s the one with Jack Black, Barky the tree, and enough shopping montages to qualify as a 90s time capsule. And while this one didn’t hit U.S. theaters, it’s a ride that has to be seen to be believed (and you can still watch it free on YouTube 👀).We covered it all, including:🌳 Barky stealing every scene as everyone’s favorite wooden sidekick🎭 Jack Black absolutely crushing it as the over-the-top

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01:15:14

Actress Melody Kay (Camp Nowhere/Neverending Story III)

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/08/15

Next week, we’re heading back to Fantasia (and a little ‘90s nostalgia) with The NeverEnding Story III — and for it, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with actress Melody Kay.You may know Melody from Camp Nowhere or The NeverEnding Story III, but after an early rise in Hollywood, she stepped away from acting to raise her family. Now she’s back and starring in the new film Round the Decay.Melody opened up about:How she landed her breakout roles in the ‘90sBehind-the-scenes chaos and fun from

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01:29:34

Muppets' Wizard of Oz

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/08/01

🎭 This Week’s Sequel: The Muppets’ Wizard of OzIt’s our first-ever Muppet sequel, and what a wild ride it is! This week, we're diving into The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz — the film that gave the world the gift of Pepe the King Prawn, and for that alone, we are thankful. 🦐We break down all the felt-covered chaos, including:🎤 Miss Piggy’s absolutely wild rock ballad👠 The surprisingly adult humor (seriously, this one’s spicy for a Muppet movie)🐶 The mysterious absence of Rowlf🌀 And the insane

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01:09:54

Costumer Designer Katie Irish (The Americans/Manhunt)

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/07/25

Next week, we’re diving into a magical (and felt-filled) sequel — The Muppets' Wizard of Oz — and for it, I chatted with Costume Designer Katie Irish.Katie took us through her inspiring journey from Memphis to the University of Tulsa to NYU, all the way to working on major projects like The Americans and The Muppets. She gave us a behind-the-scenes look at:The process of turning a script into wearable storytellingHow costume departments prep for stunts before anyone even yells “action”What it’s

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02:02:13

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/07/18

This week, I cashed in a Hall Pass and picked a sequel that’s part slasher, part tropical fever dream — "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer." With a new entry in the franchise on the horizon, there’s no better time to revisit the wild ride that is winning a mysterious trip to an abandoned island resort during hurricane season.To help unravel this Rube Goldberg chain of Hook Man chaos, we brought back our horror sequel expert Chris Egan. We cover everything from:Why you maybe should tell

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01:58:05

Transylmania

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/07/11

This week, we are discussing a sequel that isn't a sequel on the surface but it actually is, "Transylmania". This one has a few of the characters from Dorm Daze 1/2 and delivered like those movies do. We talked about the odd rules of the music box, pausing by mistake or maybe not on a particular scene, Jennifer Lyons crushing it, Musetta kicks butt, and a ton more. I have a "hunch" you will enjoy this one.Watch the unedited video review at sequelsonly.com/TransylmaniaI used

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01:28:07

Interview w/ Actress Musetta Vander (Wild Wild...

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/07/04

The next sequel we’ll be discussing is Transylmania. For it, I chatted with actress Musetta Vander, whose other sequels we’ve already covered — Oblivion 2 and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.Musetta shared her unique journey from South Africa to Hollywood, which began with her early work as a dancer in music videos, including one for Tina Turner. From there, she went on to appear in Murder, She Wrote, and continued booking multiple projects every year.She had some great stories about growing up in South

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01:42:12

Return to Frogtown

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/06/27

This week, we are discussing a sequel that gave us some pretty insane frog inspired songs, "Return to Frogtown". This one really got under Jamie's skin and we had a bad movie sequel expert Nick join us as well to break down everything this one threw at us. We talked the terrible flying, the lack of fight scenes, a twist that Doug thought happened but didn't, a half frog/half woman, and a ton more. We will never see a sequel like this again but we did discuss who could star in a

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01:24:29

Rhonda Shear (USA's Up All Night/Spaceballs)

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/06/20

The next sequel we will discuss is "Return to Frogtown". For it, I chatted with THE Rhonda Shear who had a small role in the sequel. Rhonda has a ton of great tv and film credits but we also discussed her time as a politician, stand up comedy, USA's Up All Night, working with WWF, her clothing line, and a ton more. Rhonda also announced she is rebooting Up All Night on her youtube channel (see link below). Great chat with someone who truly fueled my love of sequels and all movies.Watch

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01:39:59

Friday the 13th Part 2

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/06/13

This week, we are discussing the sequel that gave us the best horror slasher ever with Friday the 13th Part 2. Without this sequel, we wouldn't have seen Jason in Times Square. In Part 2, we discussed some cool behind-the-scenes stories, how did he find Alice AND transported the body, the drunk somehow surviving, Muffin and Paul, and a ton more.Watch the unedited video review at sequelsonly.com/f13part2The next sequel up is "Frogtown II," and for it, I chatted with someone who is the

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01:11:13

Actor Russell Todd (Friday the 13th Part II/Chopping...

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/06/06

The next sequel we will discuss is "Friday the 13th Part 2". For it, I chatted with the Actor Russell Todd, who was the 1st machete victim of Jason Voorhees. Russell talked about his journey from outside Albany, where he grew up thinking he'd be a director, but that quickly changed when someone said he had that look. We discussed an epic audition story that led to his SAG card, his appearance in Friday the 13th Part 2, attending SNL After Parties in the early days, starting his agency

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02:06:43

The Rage: Carrie 2

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel ·

2025/05/30

This week, we are discussing a listener request with "The Rage: Carrie 2", a sequel I remembered really enjoying as a 13-year-old and still do. We discussed the connection to the original, why the Chess team is never the villains, the parts of the movie borrowed from other '90s flicks, the epic end scene, Rachel's power rules, and more. This was a fun one to discuss, for sure.Watch the unedited video review at sequelsonly.com/carrie2The next sequel up is "Friday the 13th Part

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