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Highlander Rewatched

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Rewatching the Entire Highlander Universe! Each week, the Rewatchers explore a new episode of the Highlander TV series, bringing you trivia, laughs, and an in depth look at the Highlander mythos. If you have any questions or comments about the episodes, you can join the conversation by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter @TheRewatchers, or emailing us directly at HighlanderRewatched@gmail.com.
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Episodes

Chronicle 9 - Anthony DeLongis

Highlander Rewatched is joined by famed sword master (and whip master!) Anthony DeLongis who played Otavio Consone in the Highlander episode “Duende.” We discuss how he found his acting voice through martial arts and learn the intricacies of the world’s first man made tool to break the sound barrier - the whip! Join us as we find out more about his upcoming class, “The Super Sonic Flexible Blade” and find out why Anthony thinks he could take on any immortal with nothing more than a whip! Buy tic...

Nov 11, 201618 min

Chronicle 8 - Elizabeth Gracen

In this special chronicle, the Rawatchers are joined by the incomparable Elizabeth Gracen to discuss the inspiration for the beloved character Amanda, the role of women in the Highlander Universe, and wagering a bathtub full of hot chocolate against Roger Daltrey.

Nov 08, 201647 min

Bonus Episode 2-3 30th Anniversary Release Bonus Features Review

The Rewatchers take on the second disc of the Highlander 30th Anniversary DVD to talk special features, director commentary, German documentaries, and incomprehensible accents. Take a listen for fascinating tidbits about Sean Connery's antics on set, the rise and fall the Sky Cam, and Russel Mulcahy's opus starring a murderous boar- Razorback.

Nov 01, 201623 min

2-19 Legacy

After Amanda's immortal mentor Rebecca is dispatched by a former student with a righteous voice and penchant for self-flagellation, Amanda and Mac must team up (sort of) to avenge her death. The Rewatchers do their best Hansen impressions, enjoy Amanda's origin story, and revel in some exploding hay bails.

Oct 25, 20161 hr 5 min

Bonus Episode 2-2 30th Anniversary Review

In this special bonus episode, Keith and Eamon discuss the new Highlander 30th Anniversary DVD (disc one!) ad nauseum. The Rewatchers dish on DVD menus, salute slipcases and gab about graphic design. They also gather some older versions of the home video release to compare and discover “Lucky Strike means fine tobacco.”

Oct 18, 201620 min

2-18 Pharaoh's Daughter

After Dunan rescues a sexy mummy from an evil museum curator (yup), he must teach her the 20th century ropes while preventing her from assaulting pollice officers or exacting bloody revenge against the Roman Empire. This is not a drill. The Rewatchers are joined by Special guest Liz from the Foxes in the Henhouse Podcast to get creeped out by Maurice, discuss the finer points of mummification, and cower in fear of a dustbuster. Check out Foxes in the Hen House here: https://soundcloud.com/foxesi...

Oct 11, 20161 hr 30 min

2-17 Warmonger

When immortal agent of chaos Drake (who Mac promised not to kill in order to save his post WWI squeeze) orchestrates a coup in an ambiguous Eastern European nation, Duncan must break that ancient promise to rescue the second (third?) coming of Randi McFarland. The Rewatchers do the Monster Mash, struggle to unpack everyone's accent, and dive deep into the moral implications of immortal promises.

Oct 04, 20161 hr 33 min

2-16 The Vampire

Long after the eminently punchable immortal (lil' Nicky Ward) terrorized Victorian-era Paris by pretending to be a vampire, Duncan must ruin his baby-faced rival's wedding before it's too late. The Rewatchers tease the crap out of Nicholas Ward, cringe at the sound of a brutal steaking, and bro out with Joe.

Sep 27, 20161 hr 2 min

2-15 Unholy Alliance - Part 2

In the exciting conclusion of this memorable two-parter, Duncan returns to Paris on a wild hunch about fish eggs and manages to bag his two greatest rivals in the process. The Rewatchers use the power of ducking to avoid all bullets, try to guess the going rate for caviar, and share mixed thoughts about the show's very drunk and very French new comic relief, named Maurice.

Sep 20, 20161 hr 3 min

2-14 Unholy Alliance: Part 1

In one of the most iconic arcs of season two, Xavier St. Cloud and the villainous Horton team up to unleash their secret weapon, dudes with machine guns, on unsuspecting immortals like Mac. The Rewatchers argue about how pronounce Xavier (Za-vee-A?), consider the skills of your average black ops team, and get deep into the rules of the game.

Sep 13, 20161 hr 15 min

2-13 Bless the Child

The Rewatchers dive back into weekly episodes with one of the most bizarre episodes yet! After Charlie and Mac turn car trouble into a camping man date in the great Northwest, the guys get pulled into the strangest custody battle since Sylvester Stallone's masterpiece "Over the Top." The Rewatchers argue about the price of gold ore, make questionable breakfast decisions, and try to unpack the inscrutable plot of this episode.

Sep 06, 20161 hr 19 min

Live Episode 1: Tattooed Mom/Philadelphia Podcast Festival

In a very special live episode, the Rewatchers try to sell YOU on the wild and wonderful world of Highlander. In this primer on the Highlander Universe, the Rewatchers discuss the various iterations of Highlander, enjoy a supercut of Richie getting his butt kicked, and play a game of "marry, boff, kill" with Christopher Lambert's most famous roles.

Aug 30, 201650 min

Bonus Episode 2-1- Reader Mail Stuntman Spectacular

In a particularly outrageous bonus episode, the Rewatchers answer your burning reader mail questions and have the chance to "interview" Christopher Lambert's stunt double--- improbably also named Christopher Lambert--- to talk about jumping through plate glass windows, some intense family drama, and his rivalry with Clancy Brown's stunt double, Clanky Brown.

Aug 09, 201636 min

Chronicle 7 - John Mosby

Continuing our exciting series on the people who keep the world of Highlander turning, the Rewatchers have a conversation with John Mosby, author of Fearful Symmetry: The Essential Guide To All Things Highlander. Tune in to hear amazing stories about a Highlander love connection, what it was like to be an extra in the Source, and the consequences of a liquid lunch on fight choreography.

Aug 02, 201638 min

Chronicle 6 - Carrying the Torch

In this very special chronicle, the Rewatchers have a conversation with three amazing members of the Highlander community who do their part to keep the Highlander legacy alive. First up is Andy Sloane, a Highlander super fan who painstakingly catalogues the locations from each episode. Second is Collin Pelton, the organizer of Adrian Paul's acclaimed Sword Experience. Last but not least, Rileah Ringo, the founder of, Adrian's Angels, the largest Adrian Paul fan club.

Jul 26, 201640 min

2 - 12 Under Color of Authority

Richie bites off more than he can chew when he takes on Mako (Jonathan Banks of Breaking Bad fame), an immortal bounty hunter who will stop at nothing to bring in a beautiful fugitive that manipulates Richie for protection. The Rewatchers discuss Richie's unseemly attraction to desperate women, the moral implications of fighting an immortal law man, and the best shower scene since Psycho.

Jul 19, 20161 hr 13 min

Chronicle 5 - Andy Armstrong

In this Chronicle, the Rewatchers sit down with Andy Armstrong, the Stunt Coordinator and 2nd Unit Director of the original 1986 Highlander Motion Picture. Go behind the scenes and discover the real origin of the Kurgan's famous “New York, New York” cover, how Andy got believable reaction shots of Brenda (Roxanne Hart), the brilliance of Russell Mulcahy, and learn what makes a good action sequence. Don't forget to subscribe so you can join the Rewatchers every week for more interviews and insigh...

Jul 12, 201646 min

2 - 11 The Fighter

After Duncan goes into the boxing business with the immortal Thomas Sullivan, he discovers that when his old pal Sully isn't paralyzed by his crippling fear of girls, he is brutally killing anyone who betrays him. The Rewatchers LARP with Charlie for some dating advice, take in some fantastic costume design, and unpack an (almost) complex moral conundrum.

Jul 05, 20161 hr 6 min

Chronicle 4 - Beatie Edney

In this Chronicle, Rewatcher Keith and the radiant Beatie Edney (Heather MacCleod from the original motion picture) go behind the scenes of the movie that started it all. Tune in to hear the inside scoop on the Highlander crew, Heather's age defying makeup, Sean Connery's calves (hubba hubba) and much more! Don't forget to subscribe so you can join the Rewatchers every week for more interviews and insights as the gang examines a new chapter of the Highlander universe.

Jun 28, 201626 min

2 - 10 Epitaph For Tommy

After Rowdy Roddy Piper ambushes Mac in an abandoned carnival and mows down a mortal bystander with his car, Duncan must overcome his guilt and uncover why the onlooker (the eponymous "Tommy") was killed. The Rewatchers enjoy Mac's Batman impression, take a roll through (or under) the hay, and take a wild ride in one of Highlander's finest quickenings.

Jun 21, 20161 hr 1 min

2 - 9 Run For Your Life

When Duncan discovers that his immortal friend Carl has become a carjacker, Mac must help Carl rediscover his dreams while protecting him from a racist Watcher cop. The Rewatchers chat about the world's worst drug dealers, the show's longest driving montage, and Mac's whitest reactions to racism.

Jun 14, 20161 hr 18 min

Chronicle 3 - Adrian Paul

In a very special bonus episode, the Rewatchers sit down with the immortal Adrian Paul to discuss the evolution of Duncan MacLeod, what it was like to take over the mantle of the Highlander from Christopher Lambert, the rigors of shooting, charity work, and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe so you can join the Rewatchers every week for more interviews and insights as the gang examines a new chapter of the Highlander universe.

Jun 07, 201647 min

2 - 8 Revenge Of The Sword

When a dangerous gang threatens the production of a movie that improbably involves Duncan and Charlie, Mac must take on the Tong and save the shoot. The Rewatchers gear up for a philosophy-off with Duncan, pick up some aggressively overpriced shades, and reluctantly revisit the Zone.

May 31, 20161 hr 6 min

2 - 7 The Return Of Amanda

When Duncan's old flame returns to kickstart a counterfeiting operation that she first attempted in 1930s Germany, Mac has no choice but to defend her from Nazis and rogue FBI agents. The Rewatchers suit up in some well-hidden fencing gear to discuss Richie's new training regimen, Duncan's own special kind of physics, and the power of vaguely incriminating video tapes.

May 24, 20161 hr 2 min

2 - 6 The Zone

When a Watcher is murdered in the titular "Zone" (a poorly named Seacouver tent city) on the orders of a gaudy mortal criminal named Canaan, Joe enlists Mac's help to stop him. The Rewatchers struggle through the most maligned episode of the series by getting in touch with Charlie's roots, gawking at Canaan's wardrobe, and trying to figure out why Joe is even in this episode.

May 17, 20161 hr

2 - 5 Eye For An Eye

When Richie thwarts an attempt to assassinate the British ambassador with one of Rico's famous chili dogs, he must learn to fight before the immortal Sheena Easton takes his head. The Rewatchers grapple with Tessa's departure (and Mac's whiskey fueled rebound), laugh as Richie gets pummeled, and learn Sheena Easton's special move in a sweet montage.

May 10, 20161 hr 17 min

2 - 4 The Darkness

After Tess is captured by a sadistic Watcher, Duncan must piece together her whereabouts with the help of psychic porn star Traci Lords. The Rewatchers discuss Ms. Lord's eclectic filmography, follow Duncan on a magic fueled non-mystery, and shed a tear to Dust in the Wind.

May 03, 20161 hr 26 min

Chronicle 2 - Amanda Wyss

The Rewatchers sit down with Amanda Wyss, Highlander's own Randi McFarland, to discuss the atmosphere on the season one set, the future she envisioned for character, what it's like working with stars like Adrian Paul and Joan Jett.

Apr 26, 201637 min

2 - 3 Turnabout

Duncan must help his old pal(s) Michael Moore (the immortal doctor, not the filmmaker) track a serial killer who is literally back from the grave and seeking revenge. The Rewatchers enjoy a sweaty first meeting with gym owner Charlie DeSalvo, do a barrel roll through the industrial complex in Duncan's backyard, and pour one out for the noble fallen Watcher -- Josh.

Apr 19, 20161 hr 16 min

2 - 2 Studies In Light

When Duncan attends a photography showcase featuring his flame from the 1920's and his emotionally damaged immortal friend Gregor, he must save them both from angst and crummy art. The Rewatchers get amped over this country's most souped-up road monsters, discuss whether immortal lives have meaning, and compare the power of swords to pipes and jackets.

Apr 13, 201655 min
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