Welcome back to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. In this episode, it’s #WhenThisBabyHits88mphYoureGoingtoSeeSomeSeriousShrek vs #ChrisFarley and we're fixing our most critically acclaimed sequel to date – Shrek 2 from 2004. So, how do we fix Shrek 2? Change the setting? Mash it up with Back to the Future? Bring back Lord Farquaad? All of the above, pretty m...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Welcome back to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. In this episode, we’re talking about the most critically acclaimed sequel we’ve ever tackled. Most people seem to like it but we've agreed that it needs fixing. It’s time to talk about 2004’s Shrek 2. So, what’s wrong with Shrek 2? An unnecessarily complex plot? Ignoring the lessons learned from the first fil...
Jun 12, 2018•54 min
Welcome back to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. In this episode, it’s #IAintAfraidofNoTeaVicar vs #TheToughHarbourChicks and we're fixing a controversial sequel – 1989’s Ghostbusters 2. So, how do we fix Ghostbusters 2? Take influence from one of the cartoons? Move away from New York? Introduce a new cast of ‘Busters? All of the above, pretty much. Do you ...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Welcome back to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. In this episode, we’re talking about the follow-up to an 80s classic that has the Sequelisers (and the internet) somewhat divided – 1989’s Ghostbusters 2. So, what’s wrong with Ghostbusters 2? A studio-pressured needless sequel? Half-hearted performances? Weird continuity problems from the first film? All of ...
May 29, 2018•52 min
Welcome back to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. In this episode, it’s #SamRaimiNeedsAHoliday vs #MySecretCopier and we're fixing one of the most requested bad sequels ever – 2007’s Spider-Man 3. So, how do we fix Spider-Man 3? Bring in a new director? Introduce a new Spider-Man? All of the above, pretty much. Do you have a good idea for Spider-Man 3? Email...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Welcome back to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. In this episode, we’re talking about the follow-up to one of our picks for best sequels – 2007’s Spider-Man 3. So, what’s wrong with Spider-Man 3 Terrible acting? Too many villains? That jazz bar scene? Sam Raimi’s losing all energy and interest? All of the above, pretty much. Do you have a good idea for Spid...
May 15, 2018•46 min
Welcome back to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. In this episode, we're fixing our obligatory classic horror sequel for this season, 1986's Poltergeist II: The Other Side. So, how do we fix Poltergeist II: The Other Side? Introduce some new directors? Get rid of the original cast? Intercultural hauntings?! All of the above, pretty much. It’s #IAintAfraidofN...
May 08, 2018•53 min
Welcome back to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. In this episode, we’re baaaaack to discuss our obligatory horror film for this season. It’s time for us to talk about 1986’s Poltergeist II: The Other Side. So, what’s wrong with Poltergeist II: The Other Side? Terrible acting? Nonsensical subplots? Undoing everything the first film established? All of the ab...
May 01, 2018•44 min
A very brief but special announcement from Mr Stuart Ashen. You can vote for us for the Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards by going to: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote/ and typing in 'sequelisers' Voting close on 17th May 2018. Thanks very much for your support! Music, as always, by Dan Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2018•3 min
Welcome back to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. It’s finally time to fix one of the most requested bad sequels ever. This week, our teams fix Highlander II: The Quickening. So, how do we fix Highlander II: The Quickening? Get rid of Planet Zeist altogether? Introduce new Immortals and powers? Have Connor’s children carry on his legacy? All of the above, pr...
Apr 24, 2018•45 min
Welcome to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode we discuss one of the worst films ever made. No, seriously. We’re sequelising 1991’s Highlander II: The Quickening. So, what’s wrong with Highlander II: The Quickening? Planet Zeist? Christopher Lambert? The whole damn film? All of the above, pretty much. In defence of Highlander II: https://furrysenp...
Apr 17, 2018•59 min
Welcome to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode we discuss the third instalment in a franchise which just keeps getting worse and worse. We’re sequelising 2003’s Terminator 3. In Reel 2, it's The Sequel Is Not Set (Alec & Stuart) vs The Life & Times of Chief Master Sergeant William Candy (Tim & Matt). (Note: The views and opinions of Bi...
Apr 10, 2018•57 min
Welcome to season 3 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode we discuss the third instalment in a franchise which just keeps getting worse and worse. We’re sequelising 2003’s Terminator 3. So, what’s wrong with Terminator 3? The T-X? The terrible dialogue? The senseless jokes? All of the above, pretty much. Do you have a good idea for Terminator 3? Email us at ...
Apr 03, 2018•38 min
Here's something a little different from the Sequelisers... We're not fixing bad sequels this time, we're taking the chance to talk about some of our favourite sequels. We also say goodbye to one of our founders and welcome our newest member who will be carrying the torch into season 3 and beyond. Email us at sequelisers@gmail.com Brand new theme music by Daniel Williams. Twitter: @Sequelisers or #Sequelisers Stuart: @Ashens Alec: @Alec_Plowman Matthew: @Stoghz Tom: @MadeByForward Tim: @Trivia_L...
Jan 16, 2018•2 hr
Welcome to eighth and final episode of season 2 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode we are fixing something that is arguably the best film we've discussed to date. We're fixing the disappointing Godfather Part III. So, what can we do to fix it? Set it even further in the future? Get rid of most of original cast? Let Al Pacino age naturally and avoid terrib...
Dec 26, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Welcome to seventh episode of season 2 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode we head back to a troubling time for both movies and parenting. The 1990s. We’re fixing 1997’s Home Alone 3. So, what can we do to fix it? Put another McAllister in danger? Change the setting again? Add an entirely new cast? All of the above, pretty much. Who do you think had the be...
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Welcome to sixth episode of season 2 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode delves deep, both back in time and in water. We’re fixing the atrocious sequel to Creature from the Black Lagoon – 1955’s Revenge of the Creature. So, what can we do to fix it? Add some Lovecraftian horror? Set it in a totally different decade? All of the above, pretty much. Who do yo...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 19 min
"Is it a bird? is it a plane? It's a sequel-fixing podcast that I've forgotten the name of!" Welcome to fifth episode of season 2 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode tackles a sequel dear to the Sequelisers' (blackened and deeply cynical hearts) - the atrocity that was Superman III! So, what can we do to fix it? Not cast Richard Pryor? Add more DC Universe...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 25 min
Welcome to fourth episode of season 2 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about one of the most requested films we’ve ever had - The Matrix Reloaded (and sort of Revolutions as wel). So, what can we do to fix it? Make Zion a shithole? Get a huge new cast of characters? Get rid of the Wachowskis? All of the above, pretty much. Who do you think had th...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 34 min
Welcome to third episode of season 2 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about arguably THE worst Disney straight-to-DVD sequels, Mulan 2. So, what can we do to fix it? Set it a few years in the future? Add some demons? Pass the Bechdel test? All of the above, pretty much. Who do you think had the better pitch? Use #YearoftheLandShark or #Gweilo to ...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to second episode of season 2 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about one of the biggest sequel flops ever. 1998’s Blues Brothers 2000. So, what can we do to fix it? Keep John Belushi alive somehow? Add a new third Blues brother? Add more rockstar cameos? All of the above, pretty much. Who do you think had the better pitch? Use #DonaldDuck...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Welcome to first episode of season 2 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about the follow up to the 1987 all-time classic, 1990's Predator 2. So, what can we do to fix it? Add some extra predators? Completely relocate it? Get rid of Gary Busey? All of the above, pretty much. Who do you think had the better pitch? Use #ApexPredators or #2CatchAPredat...
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 28 min
This episode is something a little different to the usual format. The audio quality has finally been upgraded, just in time for The Sequelisers tackle listener feedback from the first season of the show. The team answer important questions such as: "Which Die Hard is the worst?" "Can you add more restrictions to the pitchers?" "Can you add a plot synopsis for the original film?" and "Is Stuart unknowingly a Transformer?" Season 2 debuts with Predator 2 on 19th September 2017. Email us at sequeli...
Aug 22, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Welcome to the eighth and final episode of season 1 of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about where the rot first set in for a franchise that is now plagued with terrible movies, Alien 3. So, what can we do to fix it? Fill it with loads of xenomorph variants? Cast famous actors and kill them off? Unceremoniously kill of Newt AGAIN? All of the above,...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Here's a quick announcement about our upcoming plans for Season 2 and what we'll be doing between now and then. If you'd like your comments and feedback to be featured in the upcoming episode, email us at sequelisers@gmail.com before 17th August 2017. There's no point sending them after that, we'll just ignore them. You can also contact us on Twitter: Twitter: @Sequelisers or #Sequelisers Stuart: @Ashens Alec: @Alec_Plowman Matthew: @Stoghz Tom: @MadeByForward Jack: @JLWChambers Theme music by D...
Aug 07, 2017•6 min
Welcome to the seventh episode of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about the first of the bad straight-to-video Disney sequels of the 1990s, Return of Jafar. That’s Aladdin 2, if you hadn’t already guessed. So, what can we do to fix it? Set it hundreds of years after the first film? Keep the same cast as last time? Get some ideas from One Thousand a...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Welcome to the sixth episode of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, you better believe that we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about the first bad Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Dead Man's Chest. That's the second one, if you're keeping count. So, what can we do to fix it? Add some new characters? Cast some 70s rockstars? Delve deep into real life pirate lore? All of the above, pretty ...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to the fifth episode of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, you better believe that we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about one of the worst sequels that was 20 years in the making… Independence Day Resurgence. So, what can we do to fix it? Change the actors? Change the script? Have a meltdown because you hate the original film as well? All of the above, pretty much. It's Getti...
Jun 27, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Welcome to the fourth episode of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, you better believe that we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about one of the worst films (let alone sequels) ever made, Exorcist II: The Heretic. Seriously, this is definitely the worst film we've covered so far. So, what can we do to fix it? Change the actors? Change the director? Completely rewrite the script? All of ...
Jun 13, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Welcome to the third episode of Sequelisers, the show all about fixing bad sequels to good movies. If there’s a good movie that was followed by a terrible sequel, you better believe that we’re going to try and fix it. This episode is all about the first truly terrible Batman film, Batman Forever! Sure, there are worse ones but this is where the rot sets in. So, what can we do to fix it? Change the actors? Change the director? Completely rewrite the script? All of the above, pretty much. It’s the...
May 30, 2017•1 hr 10 min
