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Ludicrous Speed Podcast

Welcome to Ludicrous Speed, the podcast where we return to the films of our youth to see if they still hold up like we remember them.
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Episodes

Episode 35 - Solo: A Star Wars Story (Blu Ray Special Features)

Hey gang, Chip here with a quick mini-episode. I got my copy of Solo: A Star Wars Story on blu-ray in the mail on Monday so I wanted to break down the special features for you guys. Nothing too in depth, just a quick overview. We will be back soon with a full episode, thank you for all of your support. As always, please send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com Intro music by Chris Perez (@felloffawaffle) Follow us on instagram at @ludicrousspeedpodcast...

Sep 28, 201816 min

Episode 34 - GI Joe Issue 1

Hey gang, After an extended break, we're back. Roy and I tackled the first issue of the original Marvel Comics run of GI Joe: A Real American Hero. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time and it may end up on it's own feed eventually but for the time being, it will be hosted here. We discuss the origins of the comic series as well as go in depth on the legendary first issue. As always, please send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com Intro music by Chris Perez (@felloffaw...

Aug 25, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode 33 - Discussing the SNES Classic

Hey gang, This week, Biggz and I discuss the SNES Classic that was released late last year. Roy is here too but doesn't have much to say on the subject since we weren't discussing Altered Beast but he throws his hat in there every now and then. Join us as we journey back and look at the SNES Classic. As always, please send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com Intro music by Johnnie Padrino (@beats.n.barbells_) Follow us on instagram at @ludicrousspeedpodcast...

Feb 01, 201833 min

Episode 32 - James Bond Part 2

Hey gang Welcome back to part 2 of our discussion of all things James Bond. Alex and Josh join me once again to discuss 3 more categories of James Bond. On this time we cover our top 5 Bond Girls, Cars and Gadgets. As always, please send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com Intro music by Chris Perez (@felloffawaffle) Follow us on instagram at @ludicrousspeedpodcast

Jan 22, 20181 hr 38 min

Episode 31 - Bad Reviews of Good Movies

Hey gang, The three of us were finally able to get back in the same room and ended up recording a mini episode discussing bad reviews of good movies. We each picked 5 movies that are (more or less) universally loved and read what some other people thought about them. Biggz wins for his reading of Top Gun...just sayin. As always, please send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com Intro music by Johnnie Padrino (@beats.n.barbells_) Follow us on instagram at @ludicrousspeedpodcast...

Jan 15, 201834 minEp. 31

Episode 30 - James Bond Part 1

Hey gang, Chip here. Roy and Biggz were unable to join me so I called up Alex and my buddy Josh and this week we're talking Bond, James Bond. Bond has been one of my favorites for many years so I called up the two guys I know who love these films just as much as I do. Originally we have put together 9 categories that we were planning to rank but the episode ran WAYYYY longer than I had anticipated so this will be the first in what I believe will be a 3 episode series discussing the MI-6's legend...

Dec 23, 20171 hr 50 min

Episode 29 - The Nintendo Games of 1986

Hey Gang, I wanna preface this by saying that this episode really goes off the rails. We were all pretty delirious when we recorded this and I think it shows ("it sounds like someone is taking a rake and smacking it against a garage door"). We brought Snom back to help us to relive the games that were released for the Nintendo in 1986. Join us as we take a look back at the second year of the Nintendo's life and the games that were released in 1986. As always, please send us an email at ludicrous...

Nov 30, 201751 min

Episode 28 - The Nintendo Games of 1985

Hey gang, Roy couldn't join us this week so Biggz and I called up Snom and asked him if he wanted to join us and discuss the original 17 Nintendo Entertainment System launch titles from 1985. This is just the first in an ongoing series of episodes dedicated to the games for the NES. Join us as we take a nostalgic look back at the launch of the one of the greatest home console systems of all time. As always, please send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com Intro music by Chris Perez (@f...

Nov 20, 201750 min

Episode 27 - The Monster Squad

Happy Halloween Gang, On this special day, Roy suggested we re-watch the 1987 "classic", The Monster Squad. It's all here, just like you remember it: Wolfman and his nards, the horribly named "Fat Kid", the possibility of Patrick's sister having been dorked, the Van Halen diary, Scary German Guy...this thing has got it all. Join us as we journey back 30 years to the VHS rental favorite, The Monster Squad. Intro music by Johnnie Padrino (@_beats_n_Barbells_) Send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodc...

Oct 31, 20171 hr 46 min

Episode 26 - Star Wars Episode 8 Trailer and Black Panther Trailer

*POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD* Hey gang, Roy and I are back with a mini episode discussing the new Star Wars and Black Panther trailers that were just released. We give our opinions on what we saw and to be honest, we're pretty excited. As always, please send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com Intro music by Chris Perez (@felloffawaffle) Follow us on instagram at @ludicrousspeedpodcast

Oct 19, 201742 min

Episode 25 - Looking Back At Metallica's First Two Albums

Hey gang, This episode was actually recorded back at the end of July when Biggz and I found out that Roy was going to have surgery, postponing what would end up as our 80's cartoons episode. Since I was home, I decided to try and record an episode on my own. This episode takes a look back at Metallica's first two albums, Kill Em All and Ride The Lightning, which were released that week in 1983 and 1984. I don't claim to know everything about them, this is more a look back at 2 records that helpe...

Sep 26, 201736 min

Episode 24 - Released This Year 1988

Hey gang we took a look back at the fantastic year that was 1988. So many great movies, records and video games were released this year, it was near impossible to narrow our lists down to one each. Take a trip back with us and relive 1988. Intro music by Chris Perez (@felloffawaffle) Send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on instagram at @ludicrousspeedpodcast

Sep 23, 201736 min

Episode 23 - 80's Cartoons

Hey gang, We're in the midst of preparing for Hurricane Irma down here in Miami but is that any reason why I shouldn't get this episode posted? I think not. We decided to take a peek back at cartoons from the 1980's, an incredibly great time for animation in my opinion. We didn't necessarily cover everything but we went through some personal favorites. Hope you'll join us on this look back. Intro music by Johnnie Padrino (@_beats_n_Barbells_) Send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com F...

Sep 06, 20171 hr 3 min

Episode 22 - Released This Year 1987

Hey gang, You thought you'd gotten rid of us that easily? Not quite. Roy couldn't make it so we joined forces again with Adrian for a mini episode in which we looked back at some of the records, video games and movies that were released in 1987. Intro music by Chris Perez (@felloffawaffle) Send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on instagram at @ludicrousspeedpodcast

Jul 28, 201740 min

Episode 21 - Toy Soldiers

Hey gang, Its been a while but we're back. This time, Roy wanted to go and review the 1991 Sean Astin film, Toy Soldiers, in which a group of terrorists take over a prep school because the main bad guy is obsessed with fathers. This one was a lot gorier than I remembered but did it hold up? Excessive violence, torture, Denholm Elliott, Z Cavariccis, dangling earrings, a set designed who knows his music and Sean Astin's mullet all on this episode of Ludicrous Speed. "Your respawn time is Zero" In...

Jul 27, 20171 hr 22 min

Episode 20 - Movies That Would Make Great TV Series

Hey gang, Been a bit but we're back. We go more topic based this episode and discuss movies that we think would make great TV series. No budgets, no recasting (well, except for one of Biggz's choices), just keep going or flush out what was already on the screen. We're joined again by the always funny Adrian who brought along a different list...you'll see what I mean. Thank you for all of your support. Intro music by Johnnie Padrino (@_beats_n_Barbells_) Send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@...

Apr 27, 201757 min

Episode 19 - Invasion USA

Hey gang, We're getting a little more consistent on putting up episodes...that means we've been watching a bunch of crap. Take Invasion USA for example...Alex rejoined us and it was suggestion to watch this so if you're going to blame anyone, blame him. Menaheim Golan was notorious for being a control freak and getting what he wanted and it shows in the editing of this "film". This movie has a plot for the first 45 minutes, after that, nope. Completely gone. Multiple bazooka deaths, unlimited am...

Mar 16, 20171 hr 38 min

Episode 18 - Ricky Oh: The Story Of Ricky

Hey gang, No guest this week and we apologize for the delay but we're back with our review of Ricky Oh: The Story Of Ricky. You may remember the famous head crushing scene from The Daily Show when Craig Kilborn was the host. No? Well forget I said anything then. If you haven't seen this one, this movie is straight bonkers. Exploding heads, super human strength, a prison warden who looks like a member of GWAR and numerous limbs lost, this one is insane. Intro music by Johnnie Padrino (@_beats_n_B...

Mar 05, 201757 min

Episode 17 - In Defense Of Zelda 2: The Adventure Of Link

Hey gang Slight change of plans, Roy got held up at work and was unable to make the recording so instead Biggz and I sat down to discuss and defend Zelda 2: The Adventure Of Link, a game that many people look back on negatively. We loved this game growing up...does it still hold up? Listen in and find out. This episode is more a mini-episode but we'll be back with a full length next week. Intro music by Chris Perez (@felloffawaffle) Send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com...

Feb 19, 201723 min

Episode 16 - Blank Check

Hey gang, We're back again with another movie review. This time Biggz made us watch Blank Check...yeah, Blank Check. The Disney movie...Blank Check. How well has has this aged? Glad you asked...do people still wear Cross Colours? Wait, they do? Cross Colours is still an active company? My mind is blown. Anyway, take a trip back to 1994 with us as we revisit the steaming pile that is Blank Check. Intro by Chris Perez (@felloffawaffle) Send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com...

Feb 01, 20171 hr 17 min

Episode 15 - Nintendo 64

Hi guys, happy new year and good riddance 2016. This week were joined by our friend Gordie to take a look back at the Nintendo 64, a system which did not rank very highly on my list of classic systems. We take a look back and see if the system was actually as mediocre as I remember or if maybe it's aged well. Thanks again for all of your support. Send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gmail.com . Intro song by Chris Perez (@felloffawaffle)....

Jan 10, 20171 hr 10 min

Episode 14 - Rogue One and RIP Carrie Fisher (Spoiler Free)

Hey everyone, we're back with a mini episode. This time, Roy and I discuss our opinions on the recently released, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with our special guest, Gordie. We manage to get through the episode without any spoilers as well as pay tribute to the late Carrie Fisher. We'll be back with a full episode shortly (as soon as I get around to editing it) so until then, we hope you enjoy this mini episode. Thanks again for all of your support. Send us an email at ludicrousspeedpodcast@gma...

Jan 04, 201725 min

Episode 13 - The Films of 1986

Hey gang, it only took us 2 weeks to get a new episode up. Is the sky falling? Have the seas dried up? This week, me, Biggz, and Roy invited Alex to join us in taking a look back at the films of 1986. What a great year for film, loads of great releases as well as some not so great films. We discuss how anyone in 1986 could have possibly thought blackface was a good idea, some killer special effects work, the greatest volleyball scene ever filmed and a modern kung fu class. Thanks again for all o...

Nov 27, 20161 hr 26 min

Episode 12 - When We Were Young: Super Nintendo

Hey gang, we're back. Since Biggz and I haven't had a chance to watch a movie lately, we've come up with this idea that we're calling "When We Were Young". The idea behind this is to revisit something we enjoyed as kids and reflect back on it. To kick of this inaugural episode, we invited our friend Snom to join me, Biggz and Roy to revisit the Super Nintendo game system. 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the system so we thought it was fitting to take a look back. We discuss the...

Nov 17, 20161 hr 43 min

Episode 11 - American Ninja 2: The Confrontation

As if one just wasn't enough, we decided to go back for a second helping of American Ninja and we pulled Roy and Alex in with us. America Ninja 2...they made 5 of these movies. WHY???? If you thought the first American Ninja was unbelievable, just wait until you watch this dumpster fire. Super genetically modified ninjas, a street gang who has never seen the inside of a shower, the LOUDEST ninjas you've ever seen and Michael Dudikoff continuously finding humor in smacking this poor kid's hat dow...

Sep 10, 20161 hr 56 min

Episode 10 - American Ninja

Hey everyone, Roy's back to join us as we suffer through yet another Cannon film, the shitfest known as American Ninja. I swear we aren't intentionally doing this to ourselves, this is just the crap we watched when we were kids. This one came out in 1985...how doesit hold up in 2016? Glad you asked...this one is available to watch on Youtube for free. Go watch it and then join us as we discuss the racism, American Ninja Warrior obstacle course, gums (???), and Steve. Well...you'll see. As always...

Aug 18, 20162 hr 7 min

Episode 9 - Commando

Hey we're back with a new episode. We finally were able to get Adrian to join us for our look back at Commando. A personal favorite of both Biggz and myself growing up, we look back to see if it's still worth watching. Released in 1985, Commando was Arnold at this peak. He had just released Terminator and was pretty much the biggest box office draw in the world. An enormous body count, loss of limbs, illegal weapons, steel drums and some of the finest one-liners ever spoken on screen? Let's get ...

Aug 01, 20161 hr 34 min

Episode 8 - Kickboxer

Yes, we know it's been 2 months since our last episode but life gets in the way sometimes. This time, Biggz and I went back to the God of Splits, Jean Claude Van Damme for the Cannon "classic", Kickboxer. Bad makeup, coconuts, an AC Slater lookalike, 3 months of training packed into 40 minutes versus a lifetime of training...well, you'll see.

Jun 06, 20161 hr 13 min

Episode 7 - Showdown In Little Tokyo

After a brief hiatus, we're back. This time we invited our friend, Alex, to join us as we dissect Showdown In Little Tokyo starring Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee and the majority of the cast of Big Trouble In Little China in which buddy cops battle the Yakuza on one city block. Bad suits, no sleep, death and resurrection and a huge body count are all packed into 79 minutes of film. Yes, I said 79 minutes. This feature length film is 79 minutes long!!!! HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN??? Join us and find out....

Mar 19, 20161 hr 42 min

Episode 6 - Encino Man

This week,we tackled Encino Man, the modern caveman "masterpiece" starring Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser and Golden Raspberry Award Winner Pauly Shore. This film set the standards for all the nugs, chilling and grindage to come...alright, I'm lying. Biggz and I struggled with this one. Feel like killing an hour? Take a listen.

Feb 21, 20161 hr 2 min
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