Episodes

Aug. 1, 2021

Episode #365: "Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers" | ZZ Top Tribute

MTV turns 40 today and that's got me thinking about growing up watching all of those early music videos — in particular, that "Little Ol' Band from Texas" that was a big part of my childhood memories. With the passing …

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July 28, 2021

364: "There you are, Peter" | Hook (1991)

Peter Banning is a ruthless corporate pirate who never seems to have time for his kids and wishes everyone would just grow up. Little does he know, he used to be the boy who claimed he would never grow up. …

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July 21, 2021

Episode #363: "Worth dying for" | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

Robin of Locksley has returned from the Crusades to find his father murdered and his country under the sway of the corrupt and villainous Sheriff of Nottingham. With the help of Marian, Azeem, and Little John and the Merry Men, …

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July 14, 2021

Episode #362: "The Lord sent me. And the Lord blows my trumpet." | Th…

Jimmy Rabbitte is convinced that if he can build a Soul band in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland, that the crowds of working-class folks will come. Even though the band comes together and the all-white group initially struggles with the …

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July 8, 2021

Episode #361: "Quickly, Duncan! The strengths!" | King Ralph (1991)

Ralph Jones just got ousted from his Vegas show by a psychic monkey. Fortunately, the entire British royal family has just perished in spectacular fashion and he happens to be the next in line for the throne. He'll do just …

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June 30, 2021

Episode #360: "Not the kid's fault who his father is" | Toy Soldiers …

Terrorists take over a boarding school filled with the sons of elite politicians and business leaders. Little did they know, the boys don't like being told what to do. Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Keith Coogan star in Toy Soldiers.

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June 23, 2021

Episode #359: "Back and to the Left" | JFK (1991)

Jim Garrison and his team are on the trail of possible conspirators involved in the assassination of President Kennedy. Was there more than one shooter? Was the CIA involved? The truth might be out there... Kevin Costner, Laurie Metcalf, Gary …

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June 16, 2021

Episode #358: "Now they go all the way up" | Hot Shots! (1991)

Topper Harley has to overcome the checkered legacy of his father in order to save the day from greedy arms dealers. He'd also like to get in the Ramada — and we're not talking the hotel chain! Charlie Sheen, Cary …

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June 9, 2021

Episode #357: "I Love It!" | Naked Gun 2 1/2 (1991)

Frank Drebin is back and this time he's ready to take down a plot to trash the environment that will line the pockets of wealthy energy companies. He might also be able to win back the affections of Jane if …

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June 2, 2021

Episode #356: "A Beretta in the butt" | Ricochet (1991)

Police officer Nick Styles put a dangerous killer, Earl Talbot Blake, away for what should have been a very long time. Years later, Styles is an up-and-coming D.A. with a family. Blake has been plotted his escape and revenge. Now …

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May 26, 2021

Episode #355: "Utah! Get me two!" | Point Break (1991)

Johnny Utah is a young FBI agent investigating a string of bank robberies who must go deep undercover in a gang of surfers to crack the case. Between the engaging life philosophies of the surfer-guru, Bodhi, and the fact that …

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May 19, 2021

Episode #354: "Head or Gut?" | The Last Boy Scout (1991)

Joe Hallenbeck is a former secret service agent turned private investigator who can't seem to keep his life on track. When he gets a job to bodyguard a stripper, Cory, he gets entangled in a plot to legalize sports gambling. …

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May 13, 2021

Episode #353: "We Only Kill Each Other" | Bugsy (1991)

Bugsy Siegel — just don't call him that to his face — has always wanted to make it big. Now he's got his chance if he can only finance the building of a hotel in the barren desert that will …

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May 5, 2021

Episode #352: "You still got one brother left" | Boyz N The Hood (199…

Tre Styles moves in with his father, Furious Styles, who is trying to be a father to his son in a neighborhood without fathers. Tre's friends, Doughboy and Ricky, are brothers but on the opposite ends of life — Ricky …

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April 28, 2021

Episode #351: "I Wanna Be Bob Bosenbeck" | Career Opportunities (1991)

Jim Dodge can't seem to hold down a job — or at least a job that would provide him with the money he would need to live the life of leisure he would prefer — so he takes a job …

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April 21, 2021

Episode #350: “You Can’t Have Zee Duck” | L.A. Story (1991)

Harris Telemacher is a TV weatherman who's not content with his job or his love life, but when he meets Sara, a reporter from London, he falls immediately in love. This is Steve Martin's love letter to the city of …

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April 14, 2021

Episode #349: "We get one take!" | The Hard Way (1991)

Nick Lang is a Hollywood star who wants to land the role of the tough New York cop, but needs a little coaching along the way. When he goes undercover as John Moss' new partner, he might get more than …

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April 7, 2021

Episode #348: "Trapped in HeeHaw Hell" | Doc Hollywood (1991)

Dr. Ben Stone crashes his car in a small out-of-the-way town on his way to a new job as a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. His punishment is to serve as the town doctor until he's repaid his debt. When …

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March 31, 2021

Episode #347: "A Rare Case of Brake Fluid" | Soapdish

Celeste Talbert has been the star of The Sun Also Sets for years, but now her co-star Montana Moorehead wants top billing. As cast members conspire to supplant her, in typical soap opera fashion there are plenty of outrageous plot …

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March 24, 2021

Episode #346: "Towanda!" | Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)

Evelyn couldn't get Ed to pay attention to her. Food didn't work. Cellophane didn't work. Nothing worked until the story of Idgie and Ruth inspired her and brought her to the realization that she didn't need Ed to pay attention …

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March 17, 2021

Episode #345: "Let's Not Get Caught" | Thelma & Louise (1991)

What starts as a girl's weekend quickly turns deadly when Louise saves Thelma from an attacker. Now the two friends are on the run from the law and showing everyone along the way that they're mad as hell and they're …

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March 15, 2021

Favorite Songs of 1990-91: Patreon Exclusive Preview

Check out a preview of our Patreon exclusive episode on our favorite songs of 1990 and 1991. It was a three and a half hour marathon show, so this is just a taste to try to entice you. We would …

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March 11, 2021

Episode #344: "He Can't See Without His Glasses" | My Girl (1991)

Vada Sultenfuss is constantly dying of something... her doctor just refuses to agree with her. Maybe that's not surprising from someone who's grown up in a funeral parlor, but when death hits a little too close to home Vada is …

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March 3, 2021

Episode #343: "Fumble, FUMBALAYA, FUMBLERUSKI!" | Necessary Roughness…

Paul Blake never got his shot at being a great college football quarterback, but now that he's old enough to be a teacher he's getting another chance. Scott Bakula, Robert Loggia, Hector Elizondo, and Harley Jane Kozak star in Necessary …

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