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Hans Shot First

Jeff, Alex, and Scotthansshotfirst.libsyn.com
Hans Shot First Podcast is a podcast where a group of friends discuss their favorite moments from film, television, and video games. During our conversations we cross over into our other favorite moments and we see where the conversation takes us.
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Episodes

Raiders of the Lost Ark - Opening of the Ark: Keep Your Eyes Shut!

#42 - We finally review one of our favorite movies of all time, "The Raiders of the Lost Ark" We start by discussing the climax of the movie where the Ark of Covenent is opened and the Nazis get melted. Spoiler! We then move on to discuss our other favorite moments from this Spielberg Lucas classic. We talk about other scenes from our childhood that made us cover our eyes, pee our pants and much much more. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-7, Scott-7...

Sep 16, 20141 hr 14 min

Super Troopers - Broken Lizard's Greatest Hits: Recording Right Meow

#41 - This week we discuss the Broken Lizard catalog starting with the Crime and Punishment analog that came out of almost nowhere - Super Troopers. We also discuss the great and genre-bending Club Dread, the under-seen Puddle Cruiser, and one of the last memorable Michael Clarke Duncan rolls from The Slammin' Salmon. There is also a special guest appearance by Jeff. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-5, Alex-5, Scott-6

Sep 09, 20141 hr 4 min

UHF - Conan and the Dewey Decimal System: Moments in Great Programming

#40 - This week we talk about movies and television programming that makes their way inside other big and small screen offerings starting with the cult classic that failed to save a movie studio, UHF. We also talk about the Simpsons' adventures in and out of Japan, the infamous Labyrinthian codpiece of David Bowie, and that dream within a dream from the Princess Bride. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-5, Alex-6, Scott-6

Sep 02, 201453 min

Coming to America - Ads in Movies Part 1: Let Your Soul Glo!

#39 - This week we talk about pre-turn of the century comedy staple Eddie Murphy with his multi-self-cast performance in a nod to the American epic and epic curl activators in Coming to America. The guys also talk about what a good advertising campaign the Ghostbusters had, how Bruce Wayne didn't really go broke in the Dark Knight Rises, and how Shaft was one bad mother... Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-5, Alex-6, Scott-5

Aug 26, 201453 min

The Fifth Element - Dancing Diva: Music Plus Action Equals Awesome

#38 - We are back to a full squad and then some in this episode about The Fifth Element. We talk about the dancing diva scene and how awesome it is. This leads us to famous musical moments in a movies where it is part of the action. Jabba's Palace, Jack Rabbit Slims, Enchantment Under the Sea Dance, and much much more are discussed. We also talk about our favorite Disney movies. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-6, Scott-6

Aug 19, 20141 hr

Lethal Weapon 2 - Diplomatic Immunity: Shoot first, witty quote second

#36 - We are definitely not too old for this sh*t! This week we discuss our favorite movie from the Lethal Weapon saga, Lethal Weapon 2. Condom commercials, exploding toilets, shoulder dislocations, and of course revoking diplomacy. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover have some of the best on-screen chemistry in these movies and we love it. Are there any better than these two? Discussion leads us to conversations about our favorite 80s action stars and our favorite quotes from heros after they destroy t...

Aug 03, 20141 hr 14 min

Twins - The Three Rules of a Crisis Situation

#35 - In this special episode, Alex and Wade discuss the 80s comedy, "Twins". The classic odd couple tale takes us through the adventures of Arnie and Devito as they get in hilarious mishaps. Julius learns to drive, Vincent tries to become a better person, and Kuato wants the super engine and money, which proves that Kuato Lives! Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-5

Jul 29, 201447 min

In the Line of Fire - Eastwood and Malkovich Square Off: The Battle of Wills

#34 - Listen in as we talk about one of Hollywood's all time great badasses Clint Eastwood starting with Secret Service procedural In the Line of Fire. The guys also discuss other older men of the silver screen who are getting by on their old man strength, the best movies about Presidents that involve chimps, and Keanu Reeves was taller than Dennis Hopper as well as possessing more Speed. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-5, Scott-4

Jul 22, 201453 min

Married With Children - Al Jumps From Plane: Flight of Fancy

#33 - Woooooah Bundy! In this episode we discuss some of our favorite moments from the 80's sitcom Married With Children. Al acting as a peeping tom, jumping from a plane instead of kissing Marcy, he and jefferson installing a satellite dish, etc... Al, Peg, Kelly, Bud and Buck Bundy are all discussed. As usual this leads us down the rabbit hole of Star wars, die hard, game of thrones, batman, etc... Enjoy! Category: TV HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

Jul 15, 20141 hr 2 min

Spaceballs - Dark Helmet and Lonestar's Fateful Meeting: Duels and Fools

#32 - Joining us is guest Jerrod as we talk about our favorite duels- some epic and some lopsided- beginning with unofficial Star Wars followup and all-time great Druish epic, Spaceballs. We also discuss how Peeps and Crackerjacks have a lot in common, how bored Clerks have some funny ideas about the Deathstar, and how bad things happen when you break the first rule of Fight Club. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-7

Jul 08, 201457 min

Game of Thrones - Second Half of Season 4 Review: Valar Dohaeris

#31 - In this episode we talk about what happened in the second half of season 4 of Game of Thrones. So SPOILERS galore on this episode. You have been warned. It is safe to say that is our current favorite show, so we have no problem discussing it at length. We talk about our favoriate characters and moments of the season so far. We discuss our favoirate: Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen, Viper, Mountain, Little Finger, Sansa, Arya, The Hound, Tyrion, and etc... Warning: This episode is ve...

Jul 01, 20141 hr 38 min

Macho Man Randy Savage - Nothing Means Nothing: The Great Mic Skills of the WWF

#30 - Listen in as we discuss the cream of the crop of the best ranters the WWF had to offer toward the end of the last millenium starting with the outside-of-the-ring abilities of the paragon of manhood that was the Macho Man Randy Savage. The gang also converses on the best matches off all time that involved thumb tacks, the smoothness of Val Venis, on how we did indeed know what the Rock was cooking. Know your role and shut your mouth and enjoy! Category: Other

Jun 24, 20141 hr 17 min

Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Field Trip to the Museum: Literal Art in Movies

#29 - Join us as we discuss art that happens to appear in movies along with jerk school authority figures starting with a talk about the ultimate hooky fantasy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. We also go over memorable hapless fathers, whether or not Michelle Pfeiffer was able to reach out to those Dangerous Minds, and inappropriate sayings we learned from our parents in the spirit of Father's Day. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

Jun 17, 20141 hr 8 min

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Huga Boomba Disappointment

#28 - Now this is podcasting! We finally did an episode about Star Wars. Too bad it is one of the prequels. In this episode we talk about the highly anticipated film, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. We break down the entire film, talking about all the parts we hate and the few the few scenes that we tolerate. We talk about the such "awesome" characters as: Wattoo, Anakin Skywalker, Qui Gon Jinn, Jar Jar Binks and much much more... Oh god, we wish we had more midi-chlorians so we could Jedi Mind t...

Jun 10, 20141 hr 16 min

He-Man - Masters of the Universe: Favorite Toys and Potentially Ruined Childhoods

#27 - In this bank episode, we talk about one of our favorite cartoons and toys growing up, the completely hetero He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Skeletor, Buzz-Off, Stinkor, and Ram Man are all included here unlike in any of the play sets. We also delve into some other favorite adolescent staples such as GI Joe, Transformers, Gobots, Voltron, TMNT, and more. Finally, we take a look back at toys we always wanted and never got, but now realize how terrible those toys really were, possibly...

Jun 04, 20141 hr

Hot Shots Part Deux - Coughing Up Nuts: Ball Shots

#26 - In this ball kicking episode we discuss the ridiculous and some times hilarious movie, Hot Shots Part Deux. We focus on the famous ball shot that literraly made a man cough up his own nuts. From there, we discuss other class ball busting moments from the small and silver screen such, America's Funnies Home videos, Caddy Shack, The Simpsons and much much more. Enjoy! Oooh, my groin! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-4, Alex-6, Scott-5

May 27, 201454 min

Predator - Muscle Bound Trap Building: 80's feats of strength

#25 - To catch a Predator, you need to build traps. However, these traps must be built while showing off your guns. Enjoy this episode as we discuss one of our favorite movies, Predator. We diverge into topics discussing other great random moments in movies where the heroes show off their muscles for no real reason. Arnold schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, etc... all the 80s stars did this. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-7, Scott-7

May 20, 201439 min

Game of Thrones: Mid Season 4 Review - Valar morghulis

#24 - (SPOILERS) This is a special episode of Hans Shot First. In this episode we talk about what has happened so far in season 4 of Game of Thrones. So SPOILERS galore on this episode. You have been warned. It is safe to say that is our current favorite show, so we have no problem discussing it at length. We talk about our favoriate characters and moments of the season so far. We discuss our favoirate: Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen, and etc... Category: TV

May 11, 20141 hr 15 min

Major League - Spring Training Shenanigans: The Power of Misfit Teamwork

#23 - Joined by guest Brian the guys discuss some of our most well remembered movies about misfits beginning with some on field analysis of one of the greatest Major League teams to ever come out of Cleveland. We also point out that Paul Newman looked like a natural when it came to slapshots, that sandlots were a great place to grow up, and that Japanese pitchers always tip their caps. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-6, Scott-7

May 06, 20141 hr 20 min

Taken - Good Luck: Epic phone calls

#22 - In this episode we discuss the new revenge classic, Taken. Someone kidnapped Ra's al Ghul's daughter and only Dark Man can save her. We diverge into our favorite abduction/revenge movies and video games as well as awesome phone calls. And don't worry, you don't need a particular set of skills to listen to this one. Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

Apr 29, 20141 hr 4 min

Archer - He's Got My Back: Keeping Continuity

#21 - This week we talk about the great moments that can come out of situational comedy once continuity is allowed to hold sway starting with a discussion of the escapades of the world's greatest spy, Archer. The guys also go over Fry's family tree from Futurama, how Darth Maul is a badass with an awesome theme song, and they decide who is Al Bundy's best friend. Enjoy! Category: TV HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-7

Apr 22, 201458 min

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - The Trials of the Grail: The Entrapment of Adventure

#20 - Listen in as we discuss the perils of adventuring on the big screen particularly when dealing with well placed traps starting with one of the finest examples of archaeologist propoganda and flagellation, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The crew also goes on to point out that Christopher Lee would beat anyone down, that Monty Python did in fact make a little known movie also about the holy grail, and that Street Fighter II was actually an allegory for the Cold War. Enjoy! Category: Movi...

Apr 15, 20141 hr 2 min

From Dusk Till Dawn - Santanico Pandemonium: When Movies Change Course

#19 - This week we discuss the rough, wild, and fun: From Dusk Till Dawn. We talk about how the first half of this movie is a suspensful hostage movie, and then out of no where it turns into a no holds barred vampire flick. Very few movies change course like this, but we try to discuss the ones that we remember such The Abyss and Cabin in the Woods. We also discuss our favorite sexy vampires of all time, but it's pretty tough to beat Salma Hayek. We also discuss our favorite films set in Mexico....

Apr 08, 201451 min

Leap Year - Oar Slap Baby: Unexpected Violence

#18 - With guest Mike we go over some of our favorite moments of unlooked for but highly appreciated moments of violence starting with insane oar promoting Roddy Piper 80's actioner Leap Year. The gang also talks about how amazing it is to have been Rejected by Don Hertzfeldt, how Dr. Krieger is a master of cyborg limb replacement, and how convincing Sean Connery is as a Japanese fisherman. Enjoy! Category: Other

Apr 01, 20141 hr 15 min

Top Gun - The Loss of Mother Goose: The Sacrifice of the Second Tier Characters

#17 - Joined once more by Phantom Menace fan Brian, we go over what it means to their respective main characters when side characters meet untimely ends starting with the all time rad and not at all homoerotic navy recruitment drama Top Gun. The guys also pontificate on the impact Burgess Meredith has had on batmen and boxingmen alike, on the secret of how Forrest Gump became a quadrillionaire, and how the T-800 was just looking for a friend. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-5, Sc...

Mar 25, 201456 min

Tommy Boy - Tommy Want Wingy: The Greatness of Chris Farley and of the Buddy Movie

#16 - We are once again joined by Brian as we recount some of our favorite Buddy movies as well as the genius of the gone-to-soon Chris Farley beginning with a discussion of the first Farley starring role in Tommy Boy. The group also comments on the fact that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito are dead ringers for each other and that Jim Carrey had an extremely difficult time telling lies before we go over some of our favorite SNL skits. Enjoy! Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-5, Sco...

Mar 18, 20141 hr 2 min

Conan the Barbarian - Gods and Damnations: Laughs on the Cutting Room Floor

#15 - With guest Mike we go over some content that doesn't make it into the final cut but is in some ways more entertaining than what we paid to see the first time around, beginning with what might be the greatest outtake of all time from sword and sandal Schwarzenegger epic Conan the Barbarian. The crew also delves into the subtle differences of a read only T-800, the national geographic sized effort it took to film the Lord of the Rings, and the artistry of Jackie Chan's willingness to almost ...

Mar 11, 20141 hr 2 min

Aliens - The Marines Meet the Xenomorphs: Everything Goes Sideways

#14 - Guest Chris joins us once again as we discuss instances of when things go awry on the big and small screens alike beginning with some justifiably fond rememberings of sci-fi action horror paragon Aliens. The gang also goes over some cheeky Guy Ritchie shenanigans, the potential advantages of having a bigger boat when shark fishing, and how the WWII generation makes us look like complete pansies. Loaded Weapon 1 couldn't possibly be given a shout out this time. Category: Movies HSF Rating J...

Mar 04, 20141 hr 3 min

The Princess Bride - The Battle of Wits: Brains Over Brawn on the Hero's Journey

#13 - On this episode we engage in some discourse about some of our favorite instances of heroes overcoming the odds starting with the incredibly watchable Princess Bride. The guys also comment on what it takes for Scott Pilgrim to overcome seven deadly exes, how Remo Williams began his adventure by learning Sinanju from the least Korean man ever, and how diplomacy is the most powerful weapon in Fallout 3. It's rumored that there will be another Loaded Weapon 1 spotting. Enjoy! HSF Rating Alex-6...

Feb 25, 201456 min
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