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The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

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A bunch of cinephiles and retro TV connoisseurs group together to talk about ridiculous Action/Crime/Horror genre tropes, deadly protagonists, outrageous body counts, political conspiracies, over-the-top gimmick-driven premises and the merit of various franchises. Facebook: www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Twitter: https://x.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/
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Episodes

Final Rulings on Best & Worst Reboots/Sequels/Remakes

We had half an hour to kill so the podcast gang decided to sum up their Best and Worst Reboots/Sequels/Remakes. Sounds simple enough? We wish it was but no arguments took place, just simple observations at the roundtable. MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/ S...

Apr 07, 202531 minEp. 996

Mockumentary Movies & TV Show Specials (with Gil, JJ, Tom & Mike Ensing)

The whole crew is back and we decided to sum up the nuttiest, most original and downright meta Mockumentaries in various formats. Examples of the Mockumentary Format Include: *The Rutles *Christopher Guest films *Spinal Tap *Tropic Thunder *Starship Troopers *Documentary Now! *SNL *Monty Python (and much more). SONG USED: "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://lin...

Apr 04, 20252 hr 5 minEp. 995

Casey Kelderman & Sam Lenz (Screams From the Basement Podcast)

Casey Kelderman & Sam Lenz (Screams From the Basement Podcast) join me as we sum up our Top 10 Cartoons of All Time! How many are on the big versus small-screen? How many spawned during the '70s? And which ones do we quote on a daily basis? Come get animated with us!! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview Instag...

Apr 03, 202546 minEp. 994

Our Gang: The Little Rascals Tribute (with Mike Ensing & James Bruno)

We get to discuss in-depth the film history of The Little Rascals (A.K.A. Our Gang). Topics Include: *how this group still finds an audience despite some stereotypes & outdated tropes *we dive into some less talked about trivia & how so many comedians reference the music theme *and other collabs with comedians like Groucho Marx! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/gro...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 993

Our Top 20 Sketch Show Performers (with Pop Culture Five!)

It's time to celebrate more humor, pranksters & classic comedy for the annual week of practical joking! Thomas Sena & Deremy Dove (from Pop Culture Five Podcast) jump on to rank our Top 20 Sketch Show Performers. Which ones are so underrated? Which ones were fine but on an annoying sketch show program first? And which ones are criminally underseen? SONGS USED: "Whose Line Is It Anyway? UK" Theme Song MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook....

Apr 01, 202540 minEp. 992

Favorite Roles of the Community Actors (with Matt Pritchett)

Matt Pritchett (Communies on Twitter) join me to sum up trivia, career highlights and our overall favorite roles of the cast of TV's COMMUNITY! FOLLOW THEM HERE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Communiess⁠ SONG USED: "At Least It Was Here" by The 88 (Theme song for the show) MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 991

Tribute to THE TWILIGHT ZONE (with JJ, Tom, Gil & Mike Ensing!)

We conclude Monkey's Paw themed week with a look back at the original TWILIGHT ZONE television show! Mike, Gil, Tom & James all get to pick the moments that stay with them in their dreams to this very day. Which episodes should be taught in college writing study classrooms? Why is this anthology format still jawdroppingly original and flawless to this very day? And what some of the funniest parodies of this show to date? Come travel with us into another dimension with your mind! SONG INTRO U...

Mar 28, 202550 minEp. 990

Favorite Wishmaster Movie Moments

We do an epically amusingly gory recollection of why the WISHMASTER franchise spawned a bunch of fandom. What makes the Djinn such a fun villain to follow around? What's the single most embarrassing moment from the infamous last two films? And why the genre actor cameos, rule breaking and visual gags keep viewers glued! Our Guests Include: Ken Sledge (Sledgehammer Horror), Nick Bauer (Bad Movies We Luv), Mondo (I Luv the Films on Insta), Jim Evans (Film Rage Podcast) & Matthew Skelly Ken als...

Mar 27, 202525 minEp. 989

The Outer Limits Retrospect

This week, there is nothing wrong with your feed, do not adjust your podcast: we're all discussing the legacy of TV's THE OUTER LIMITS. Which episodes should've been expanded into a feature length movie? What guest stars stole the show on their respective episode? Is it more terrifying than Twilight Zone or just more of a companion piece to that other TV gem? Cross through our dimensions, watch the skies & get ready for some freaky conspiracies! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPo...

Mar 26, 202530 minEp. 988

LOTR Rings of Power Season 2 Review (with Kathryn Boland & Aaron Airmet)

We continue the Monkey's Paw themed week with a review of LORD OF THE RINGS: RINGS OF POWER Season 2. I'm joined by superfan Kathryn Boland and Podcaster Aaron Airmet (Lore of the Rings). We get to speculate what Season 3 entails, give an overview of the Tolkien estate's current rights, how this show stands on its own Hobbit feet & other neat change-ups for this second intense year. Who is the Dark Wizard REALLY? What was the best folk song and easter eggs used? Which characters progressed t...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 987

Favorite Tales from the Crypt Episodes

Our podcast crew sums up their favorite episodes and moments from the immortal TV classic: TALES FROM THE CRYPT. Which ones do many remember the guest stars but forget the actual plot on? What are the best Cryptkeeper host segments by far? And which other ones are criminally overdue for being rediscovered as top-notch television? Get your Danny Elfman theme going and join us for the darkly comedic tale recollections! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www....

Mar 24, 202519 minEp. 986

Filmmaker Michael Mann Retrospect (with Lee Russell & Caomh McGillion)

My cohort Caomh McGillion joins me to sum up the overall pros and cons of the always stunning filmmaker Michael Mann and his illustrious movie/TV career. Lee Russell (They Must Be Destroyed on Sight) joins briefly to also share some key notes and we also provide some deep cuts on Mann's overall style, place in pop culture and why he even gives full-blown effort to every crew position! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ ...

Mar 21, 202526 minEp. 985

Mystery Movie Double Feature Minisode: The Crimson Rivers 1 & 2 starring Jean Reno!

That night, it's a neat double feature of THE CRIMSON RIVERS mystery adventure films starring Jean Reno. Is the first film Mathieu Kassovitz's single best films to date (if not Vincent Cassel's best role)? Why does Luc Besson's sequel fall rather flat? What fanbase will the original film definitely appeal to? All that as well as detail on the Kino Lorber blu-ray and newer TV show version. MUSIC USED: "Cycles," "CodeBlue" and "Continuum" by Jason Shaw (AudioNautix) All Songs are Licensed Under Cr...

Mar 20, 202513 minEp. 984

Bosch & Lincoln Lawyer Books Retrospect with Liam & Dave (Watch It If You Can)

Liam & Dave (Watch It If You Can Podcast) join me to sum up Michael Connelly's BOSCH and LINCOLN LAWYER books, how they complement the hit shows of the same name & the other respectable characters who've had their own fascinating spin-off novels. Does crime fiction still fascinate or is it just for select crowds? Is this one of the few sagas where both the fans and non-fans can agree on the adapation's merit? All that and some additional predictions so come watch the detectives discuss! ...

Mar 19, 202544 minEp. 983

Feds Week Minisode: Jesse Stone Action Mystery TV Movies with Tom Selleck Reviewed

I get to dissect some respectable telefilms starring Tom Selleck as the titular JESSE STONE. How stacked is the cast of these films? How many did they make? And are they actually a cut above the cookie-cutter TV formula? Lock N' Load for Robert B. Parker's Massachusetts set thrill ride! SONGS USED: "Harmful or Fatal" by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Heavy Heart" by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Com...

Mar 18, 202515 minEp. 982

Feds Week: Russell Crowes memorable acting credits

We start off a Feds themed week talking about all kind of authority figures and coppers. And who better to mention than an actor known for those kinds of roles than a retrospect on the one and only Russell Crowe? Along the way, we also note his sleeper roles, time behind the camera and the immortalized SOUTH PARK parody! SONGS USED: "The Russell Crowe Show Theme" (from South Park) by Trey Parker & Matt Stone "" by Sasha Ende. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:/...

Mar 17, 202513 minEp. 981

Annual Mental Health and Fitness Chat (2025)

Join us for the annual Mental Health and Fitness Roundtable Chat: We Describe What Makes You YOU! My Guests Include: Natasha (accountability partner for Heart and Huddle) & Jacoby Bass (fitness coach) Follow Heart and Huddle Here: https://www.instagram.com/heartandhuddle1/ Follow Jacoby Bass Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacoby-bass-2486092a0/ TOPICS INCLUDE: *A blunt chat on dealing with friendships, relationships & personal quirks while reflecting on how fitness and mental therapy ...

Mar 14, 202551 minEp. 980

Producer Donald P. Bellisario's prolific credits

Another filmmaker retrospect allows me to sum up former Marine-turned-marketing exec-turned hit TV producer Donald P. Bellisario. From writing on the staff of Black Sheep Squadron and the original Battlestar Galactica to creating the Magnum P.I., Quantum Leap and NCIS saga, what are some other deep cuts he was responsible for? Along the way, I also get to play some inspiring screenwriting tips-and-tricks he gives in his Television Academy interviews! MUSIC USED: "NCIS Theme Remix" by Ministry MA...

Mar 13, 202511 minEp. 979

Tribute to Judo Expert, Wrestler & Stuntman Legend Gene LeBell

We're here to do a tribute to the ultiomater Judo Experet/Wrestler/Stuntman Legend: Gene LeBell! We get to sum up some of his noteworthy on-screen movie fights, his relationship with Rhonda Rousey & Bruce Lee and use two newer video sources that sum up the fight where he owned Steven Seagal. VIDEO SOURCE CLIPS: Viking Samurai (David Kurzhal): Truth Finally Revealed on Seagal and LeBell According to Actual Eyewitness Steven Lambert Testimony! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yFI_PhGPbc PRO MM...

Mar 12, 202533 minEp. 978

Dating & Relationships Roundtable Ep2 (with Kenya Metoyer, Reena Watts & Oreo Brewer)

For the second part of our relationships roundtable chat, Relationship coach Kenya Metoyer (of the Kenya's Keepsake brand). Then stay tuned as Reena Watts (Better Call Daddy Podcast) & poet Oreo Brewer conclude this blunt yet very emotionally charged discussion! Follow Kenya Metoyer: ⁠https://kkeepsake.com/meet-the-coach/kenya-metoyer⁠ Follow Reena Friedman Watts: ⁠https://bettercalldaddy.com/⁠ Follow Poet Oreo Brewer: ⁠https://allpoetry.com/Immortal_Beloved⁠ Topics Include: *Kenya being a C...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 977

Tribute to Flo from Progressive

Gil, Tom & Mike praise comedian Stephanie Courtney (AKA Flo from Progressive)'s comedic journey, other whacky characters and the lucrative art of so many other unnamed performers amusing audiences worldwide with so many outrageous acts! Enjoy the rest of this week where we praise Inspiring Icons! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913⁠ Twitter: ⁠ http...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 976

Comedian Lenny Bruce Retrospect

To close out the week, we end it on a high note about comedy mastermind Lenny Bruce! Topics Discussed Include: *How Lenny inspires an imitable art form until it wore off/became bland again in late 70s/early 80s *Outrage in today's post-Tik Tok world *Comparisons to other liability risk inducing comedians like Jonathan Winters *Derivative comedians who refuse to be dangerous or clever thanks to hacks like Joe Rogan *Sam Kenison, Andrew Dice Clay, Hannah Gadsby, Dennis Miller, Dave Chappelle, Crai...

Mar 07, 202540 minEp. 975

Comedian Richard Belzer Retrospect + Tribute

Our second-to-last episode this week features another unique disc jockey retrospect: Richard Belzer. Aside from wearing so many hats pre and post-fame, what are some of his whackiest late night show, comic relief & TV appearances? What do today's crowd probably recognize him for outside of just being a cynical detective on every other program? Other Topics Include: *Questioning if some of his conspiracy theories got him booted from some comedy circuits *JJ & Tom do their best Chief Dan G...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 974

Comedic Magician Duo Penn & Teller Retrospect Tribute

Mike, Tom & Gil join Cam to illustrate the magician comedy master duo PENN AND TELLER! We got to mention their various TV show specials, their accolades, their smarts & how they've stayed relevant all these eras What gag was the most brilliant in scope? Aside from appearing as themselves on sketch shows & in fiction, what are some unrecognizable acting roles they pulled off? And, apart from the other resume highlights, where would one rank them as a comedy act? Be wowed, be fooled, b...

Mar 05, 202555 minEp. 973

The Ed Sullivan Show Retrospect (with JJ, Tom & Gil Palmer!)

The podcast crew is in full gear to describe the one, the only ED SULLIVAN SHOW and its impact on that kind of comedian and music artist circuit. Was Ed a better disc jockey than talkshow host? What were some amusing ways future A-listers got featured on there? More Topics Included: *Trivia *Variety Show History *Comedians Featured MUSIC USED: "Theme Song" by Ray Block MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: ...

Mar 04, 202554 minEp. 972

Mr. Show Tribute (with Ryan T. Richardson & Paul Derby)

We give you the ULTIMATE tribute to the one-and-only sketch show that even its network couldn't figure out the brilliance of: MR. SHOW! Ryan T. Richardson & Paul Derby join us for the mayhem but what skits has can almost can viewer quote by heart? Did the internet only make this show even more digestable overtime? Are Morel Orel & Comedy Bang! Bang! the best examples of trying to replicate the quirky sketch show formula? Prepare for a comedic time loop summary of hysterical proportions! ...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 53 minEp. 971

Defending Unpopular TV & Movie Characters (with the cast & crew of JURY OF HER PEERS)

We're joined by the cast of 2025's indie legal thriller JURY OF HER PEERS for a fun discussion where we defend infamous movie/TV show characters. Which ones are simply understood or well-acted but hated because of other petty reasons? Tune in and also get some neat indie filmmaking advice from the ensemble! The Cast & Crew include: *Producer Amy Nigg *Director/Writer William Rock *Cinematographer/Editor John Hansen *Wardrobe Designer Devin Louks *PA/Marketer/Poster Designer Rachel Abel *Cast...

Feb 28, 202536 minEp. 970

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Saga Overview

The gang's all here to discuss Douglas Adam's book turned radio drama turned show turned movie: THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY! Talking Points Include: *Doctor Who-Red Dwarf-MST3k possible homages *and trivia about the author Douglas Adams MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Feb 27, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 969

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Novel-Comic-Videogame Overview

We give the ULTIMATE tribute to the multimedia Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire videogame/book/comic tie-in property with 4 lovely guests on display. Talking Points Include: *N64 graphics *the epic Original Soundtrack release *other crazy cross-marketing of the '90s *Hasbro toys for this tie-in *the audiobook version *and more amusing takes on SW expanded universe history Follow Dave Pallas Here: 5 Minutes of Mystery Podcast https://www.5minutesofmystery.com/ Groundhog Minute Podcast https://gro...

Feb 26, 20252 hr 19 minEp. 968

Backwoods Terror Action Double Feature: Abducted & Abducted II- The Reunion

For the rest of this week, we explore various genres. Tag along as I explore the ABDUCTED backwoods terror adventure movie series. How does one make these reasonable B-pictures and avoid being morbid? Is this one of the few backwoods terror flicks that delivers the goods without being gratuitious or offensive? Can they be streamed ANYWHERE? Grab your hiking gear and get ready to row upstream! SONGS USED: "Crushin" by AudioNautix Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://...

Feb 25, 202517 minEp. 967
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