In what the Court is assured is a mostly ghostfree episode, Pat Edwards (“Storytellers Forge”) slowly grappling hooks away but cannot escape 2016’s “Suicide Squad.” *** Prosecutor: Pat Edwards. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 267
The entire Court is heckling from the balcony this week when Matt McGinnis (“Movie Riffing Melee/Mystery Science Theater 3000”) defends 2014’s “Muppets Most Wanted.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Matt McGinnis. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 266
This week, we each disappear one by one until only Kandice Martellaro (“Stan Against Evil”) is left standing with the 2003 mystery “Identity.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Kandice Martellaro. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jun 19, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 265
Season Six blasts off to Planet Justice when Conor McGiffin (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) is forced into a strategic marriage with the 2015 sci-fi action film “Jupiter Ascending.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Conor McGiffin. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 264
Flying in the face of popular demand, the court kisses Season Five goodbye with the most contemptible legal shenanigan of them all, the imprudent jurisprudence we call “The Appeals of Justice.” *** Defense (“The People vs. Daredevil: The Director’s Cut”): Big Ben Haslar. Defense (“The People vs. Demolition Man”): Maynard Bangs. Defense (“The People vs. Star Wars: The Last Jedi”): Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Defense (“The People vs. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock”): Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 263
The Court can’t let it go this week when Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) gets his tongue stuck to the 2019 animated musical “Frozen 2.” *** Prosecutor: Case Aiken. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 262
The Court is puking up boobs this week when Victor Omoayo and Carl Byrd (“Codex Prime” Podcast) get fused together during our horrific experiments to discover the better body horror: 2024’s “The Substance” or 1986’s “The Fly.” *** “The Substance”: Victor Omoayo and Carl Byrd. “The Fly": Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did ...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 261
Many Bothans died this week (in an unrelated incident) when Bouncin’ Bobby LePire (“Film Threat”) gives in to his anger for 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” *** Prosecutor: Bouncin’ Bobby LePire. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 260
The Court just can’t get beyond “Star Trek Beyond” this week when Adam Kotsko (“Late Star Trek: The Final Frontier in the Franchise Era”) sets his phasers to stun the 2016 NuTrek film. *** Prosecutor: Adam Kotsko. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
May 08, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 259
The court shivers its timbers this week when Richard Blakemore (“Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy”) swabs the poop deck with the 2003 adventure “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” *** Prosecutor: Richard Blakemore. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of ...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 258
Happiness is a guilty verdict this week when Phillip Mottaz (“Deadly Maybe: A Gallagher Brothers Mystery”) comes in through the bathroom window to twist and shout about the 2019 romantic comedy “Yesterday.” *** Prosecutor: Phillip Mottaz. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 257
In what some people are prematurely calling ‘The Worst Podcast Episode of 2025,’ Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around Podcast”) serves as guest juror in a Ben V Bangs Bro-down over the 2002 comedy “Death to Smoochy.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Isabel Teran, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 256
This week, the court takes too many blue pills and wakes up to find Case Aiken (“Another Pass Podcast”) fighting fifty Agent Schlendzos to protect the 2003 sci-fi sequel “The Matrix Reloaded.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 255
We work hard, we play hard this week when author William Burns (“Ghost of an Idea: Hauntology, Folk Horror, and the Spectre of Nostalgia”) contends with too many Al Pacino impressions as he defends the 1980 crime film “Cruising.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: William Burns. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdi...
Apr 03, 2025•58 min•Season 5Ep. 254
This week, the court selects a mate for life (in the British way) when Andy Slack (“The Cinemania Society Podcast”) appears in 3D to condemn James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi epic “Avatar.” *** Prosecutor: Andy Slack. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 253
Squatch your back this week when author Matt Pruitt (“The Phenomenal Sasquatch”) steps all over the toes of those who oppose the 1987 family comedy “Harry and the Hendersons.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Matt Pruitt. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 252
We’d like to thank the Academy (but we’ve got it from here) as Jeremy Black helps us find the better of two of 2024’s best: “Juror #2" and "Conclave." Plus, the 37th annual Reelsie Awards! *** “Juror #2”: Big Ben Haslar. “Conclave": Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 251
Our 250th episode is a high-octane soda can to the pants when Emily Marsh (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) gets the convoy rolling behind 1986’s “Maximum Overdrive.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Emily Marsh. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 250
The court pleads the Fifth (no, not Beethoven’s) this week when conductor Chris Shepard (Artistic Director of the Worcester Chorus) crafts a masterful requiem for 1984’s “Amadeus.” *** Prosecutor: Chris Shepard. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 249
This week, victory has defeated the court when Nick Masella (“Get Piped” Podcast) makes darkness his ally in defense of 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Nick Masella. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 248
Hey you guys! The court discovers the skeleton of Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” Podcast) who disappeared years earlier on a quest to destroy the 1985 cult classic “The Goonies.” *** Prosecutor: Tom Lorenzo. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 247
This week, the court forgets to bring their swim trunks when author Alessandra Seggi (“Youth and Suicide in American Cinema”) tries to hard boil the 2010 comedy “Hot Tub Time Machine.” *** Prosecutor: Alessandra Seggi. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 246
Boy’s Night ends in all-out war this week when Jeremy Black, fearing only fear itself, helps us settle the (four) score between 2013’s best White House-based action films: “Olympus Has Fallen" and "White House Down." *** “Olympus Has Fallen”: Dylan J. Schlender. “White House Down": Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think ...
Jan 30, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 245
It’s an odd-numbered episode this week when Emily Strand (“Potterversity: A Potter Studies Podcast”) weighs the needs of the many against the needs of 1984’s “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Emily Strand. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 244
This week, the court shakes, rattles and rolls when author Landon Palmer (“Rock Star/Movie Star”) tries to check out of the Heartbreak Hotel with the 1964 Elvis vehicle “Viva Las Vegas.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Landon Palmer. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 243
The court turns its frown upside down this week when D-Rok Schlender (“Schlender 5 Productions”) argues that a thousand words are worth much more than the 2024 horror film “Smile 2.” *** Prosecutor: D-Rok Schlender. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 242
This week, come with us if you want to live as Isaac Arthur (“Science and Futurism”) fulfills his promise to be back to protect the 2009 sci-fi action film “Terminator Salvation.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Isaac Arthur. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 241
This week, the court gives our regards to Broadway when Drs. James and Noah Charney (“The 12-Hour Film Expert”) tip the scales in our musical match-up between 1952’s “Singin’ in the Rain” and 2016’s “La La Land." *** “Singin’ in the Rain”: Drs. James and Noah Charney. “La La Land": Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you t...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 240
There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing when we defrost Kaleigh DuLac for her annual holiday summons: a Merry Muppet Melee between 1977's “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” and 1987's “A Muppet Family Christmas." *** “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “A Muppet Family Christmas": Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Kaleigh DuLac, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Origi...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 239
In the court this week, do we a stately pleasure dome decree when Jeremy Black looks to land a critical hit between two films about artists of yesteryear: 2023’s “The Critic” and 2020’s “Mank.” *** “The Critic”: Jeremy Black. “Mank": Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 238
