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I Used To Like This OneEp.224: I Used To Like 'Lucky Number Slevin'.Send us a text5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like to contact or donate to us: iusedtolikethisone@gmail.comwww.patreon.com/iusedtolikethisoneWebsite: www.iusedtolikethisone.comInstagram: @iusedtolikethisoneTwitter: @iused2likethis1Facebook: I Used To Like This OneBluesky: @iusedtolikethisone.bsky.socialCreated/Produced/Hosted by: Shawn Wells and Colin StewartOfficial Substitute Co-host: Aaron Knowles @betteractions @oblivionbarpod @shredthestress Edited by: Shawn Wells2025-05-091h 10
I Used To Like This OneEp.223: I Used To Like 'Walking Tall'.Send us a textInspired by the bargain bins of days past, the 2 for $20 month brings us movies that you may have found for the first time there. So this week, Colin is making Shawn watch the one man justice classic 'Walking Tall'. This is one of those movies where the lead is still credited as 'The Rock' and had hair. We discuss that, as well as fantastically cheesy badguys, MCU crossovers, giant pieces of wood, the ability to avoid bullets and so very much more. What did we think? Tune in to find out!5...2025-05-021h 17
I Used To Like This OneEp.222: I Used To Like 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III'.Send us a textThis week, to close out our Pre-MCU Heroes Month, Colin makes Shawn watch the third in the franchise with those pesky adolescent reptiles; 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III'. There has been a lot of debate over whether that should include ":Turtles In Time" or not, as well we discuss many other things like the depiction of Feudal Japan, how New York City is missed as a character, time travel shenanigans, side plots that go nowhere and so much more. Why did we skip over 'Secret Of The Ooze'? What did we think? Tune...2025-04-251h 09
I Used To Like This OneEp.221: I Used To Like 'Steel'.Send us a textAs our Pre-MCU Heroes month rolls on, Colin is making Shawn watch watch the 1990s Superman-adjacent (but not really) hero played by a basketball player, 'Steel'. We discuss all the important topics like trying to be incognito when you're 7 feet tall, love stories that never happened and why, doing your own stunts, the charisma of Shaquille O'Neal in the 90s, over the top villains and so much more. Is this a hero movie people don't appreciate? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up t...2025-04-181h 14
I Used To Like This OneEp.220: I Used To Like 'Captain America'.Send us a textOur next Pre-MCU Heroes movie brings us an actual Marvel movie, when Colin makes Shawn watch the 1990 version of 'Captain America'. We discuss all the important topics such as Iatalian Red Skulls, a Cap played by an author's son, the power of wire work benefitting other action flicks, the fact that the shield physics have never made sense, and so very much more. Is this a Captain America movie more people should be watching? Where does this fit in the multiverse? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star...2025-04-111h 15
Ask Aaron and EJ - The Brand and The SourceGuest La Shawn Wells-The Delicate Balance of Parenting in SportsIn the world of youth sports, parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's athletic experiences. LaShawn Wells, an experienced coach, athletic director, and author, shares profound insights into how parents can positively support their young athletes while avoiding common pitfalls.2025-04-0632 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.219: I Used To Like 'The Phantom'.Send us a textColin is in charge of programming this month, and he's making Shawn watch some movies featuring Pre-MCU Heroes. First up, one of the original heroes, brought to life in the 1996 Billy Zane classic 'The Phantom'. We discuss all the important topics like the Indiana Jones of it all, the struggle of no wire work, the charm of the lead actor, over the top villainy, the costume and so very much more. Is this an under-appreciated classic? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help...2025-04-041h 11
I Used To Like This OneEp.218: I Used To Like 'Raising Arizona'.Send us a textFor our final March Madness episode, it's time for Shawn to give Aaron a first-time watch with the baby-stealing Coen Brothers classic 'Raising Arizona'. We discuss all those important things like the Coen of it all, the disappearance of Nicolas Cage in this role, the shear amount of babies, the unmistakable soundtrack, all the usual suspects, and so much more. How does it hold up? What did Aaron think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us....2025-03-281h 40
I Used To Like This OneEp.217: I Used To Like 'No Escape'.Send us a textFor our next March Madness month episode, Aaron is bringing Shawn a first-time watch with the post-apocalyptic cult-classic 'No Escape'. We discuss all the important topics such as gladiator matches to the death, the implications of 2022 being post-apocalyptic, Lord Of The Flies grownup edition, the unexpected action chops of Ray Liotta, and so much more. It's an Aaron episode... there's gonna be tangents. What did Shawn think with his first viewing? How does it measure up to other apocalyptic wasteland flicks? Is it any good? Tune in to find out!5 Star...2025-03-211h 34
I Used To Like This OneEp.216: I Used To Like 'Judgment Night'.Send us a textAs March Madness month rolls on, Shawn and Aaron are headed to the mean streets of Chicago for the 1993 thriller 'Judgment Night'. We discuss all those important things like luxury RVs, what to do if you regret your shortcut, charismatic badguys, apocalyptic neighborhoods, where not to keep a fish tank, dollar theatres, terrible plans, and so very much more. Is this the 90s thriller that people have been overlooking? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and...2025-03-141h 36
I Used To Like This OneEp.215: I Used To Like 'Falling Down'.Send us a textIt's another March Madness month! This year, Shawn is joined once again by Aaron Knowles to look at movies featuring angry people. Up first, the average dude having a bad day classic 'Falling Down'. We discuss the important topics like how differently this movie hits as an adult, a vibrant cast of side characters, memorable quotes, and quite frankly, it's an Aaron episode... we go on so many tangents. What did we think of it? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...2025-03-071h 34
I Used To Like This OneEp.210: I Used To Like 'Red Dawn'.Send us a textFor our final Too Cool For School movie, Shawn and Colin are taking a look at the 80s action classic 'Red Dawn'. We discuss all the important topics such as communist coalition paratroopers, super young superstars, questionable tactical choices, Wolverines, weapon handling techniques and so much more. How does this movie stand up to other action flicks of the era? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like to...2025-01-311h 08
I Used To Like This OneEp.209: I Used To Like 'X2: X-Men United'.Send us a textOur next Too Cool For School movie takes Shawn and Colin to that school for mutants in 'X2: X-Men United'. A follow-up to our 95th episode, we get into all things X-Men including our favorite banger scenes, our personal top mutants, how it stacks up to other superhero properties, effects that do and don't hold up and so very much more. Is this the best in the franchise? What did we think? Tune in to find out.5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review u...2025-01-241h 18
I Used To Like This OneEp.208: I Used To Like 'National Lampoon's Van Wilder'.Send us a textColin is back as our Too Cool For School month rolls on, joining Shawn in a discussion about everyone's favourite college delinquent, 'National Lampoon's Van Wilder'. We discuss the extreme likeability of one of the actor's in this movie and our equally extreme dislikeability of an entirely different actor, unappetizing pastries, jokes that seem to hit differently 20 years later, and so very much more. is this just a typical gross-out college comedy? Is there still some charm? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us...2025-01-171h 19
I Used To Like This OneEp.207: I Used To Like 'Better Off Dead'.Send us a textOur Too Cool For School month kicks off with one more episode co-hosted by Aaron Knowles, as he joins Shawn in discussing the surreal 80s romcom 'Better Off Dead'. If you've seen this one, you know what a weird journey this film can be. We get lost in the weeds so many times in this episode that it unintentionally became super-sized. We talk skiing, scumbags, new recipes, newspapers, foreign exchange students and so much more. What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the...2025-01-101h 55
I Used To Like This OneEp.206: I Used To Like 'Mixed Nuts'.Send us a textOur final Xmas Time movie takes Shawn and Aaron to Venice Beach, te setting for the ensemble comedy 'Mixed Nuts'. We discuss all the things that matter like Steve Martin's brown hair, using depression as a punchline, one of the best theatrical debuts ever, the American justice system, an absolutely stacked cast and so very much more. Should more people consider turning this movie on at Christmas? What did we think? Tune in to find out!Happy Holidays, everyone! See you in 2025!5 Star reviews help drive us up the c...2024-12-251h 28
I Used To Like This OneEp.205: I Used To Like 'Reindeer Games'.Send us a textShawn and substitute Co-host Aaron move ahead with Xmas Time movies, taking a look at the Christmas heist flick 'Reindeer Games'. We discuss all those important topics such as our favorite reindeer names, poorly managed criminal organizations, the ultimate long game in catfishing, the signs of an Ashley, questionably racist scenarios, double twists and so much more. Should this be on more seasonal watch lists? What did we think of it? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.2024-12-201h 34
I Used To Like This OneEp.204: I Used To Like 'Christmas In Wonderland'.Send us a textAs our X-Mas Time movies roll on, Shawn and Substitute Co-host Aaron Knowles are looking at a movie you may not necessarily think of at this time of year, but mostly because you've probably never even heard of it. Shawn is showing Aaron his hometown, with this Edmonton set, family holiday flick 'Christmas In Wonderland'. It may not necessarily be a classic, but this Patrick Swayze movie is one of his last before his tragic death. Still never heard of it? How about adding in a cast featuring Chris Kattan, Carmen Electra and...2024-12-131h 37
I Used To Like This OneEp.203: I Used To Like 'Silent Night, Deadly Night'.Send us a textX-Mas time is here! Aaron Knowles is back in Substitute Co-host duties, joining Shawn to discuss those Christmas movies that people probably don't automatically think of during the holidays. First up, we sit down to discuss the ultra controversial festive slasher flick from the 80s 'Silent Night, Deadly Night'. With more boobs than your average Christmas flick, this violent night has us asking all sorts of questions about where the nice/naughty line is drawn. This is such a wild journey of a film, you just need to join us for the ride...2024-12-061h 19
Being an EngineerS5E45 Andy Wells | Touching Lives Through Engineering (Rerun)Send us a textThis episode is the chicken soup for the soul of engineering. Without a doubt, the most inspirational episode we’ve recorded to date as Andy shares with us how he and his company have helped elevate those in poverty and given their lives purpose and success. Along the way, he shares some very practical info about manufacturing tolerances and growing a manufacturing business, as well. Main Topics Covered:Andy Wells' early life and introduction to engineeringDeveloping creativity and early inventionsTransition to formal education and early careerFounding Wells Technology and early cha...2024-11-081h 00