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Make It HappenThe Midwest’s AI Boom: Great Lakes AI Week, Startups & the Future of Innovation | Tom BushNorthwest Ohio just hosted the largest AI conference in the Midwest, and the momentum is real. In this episode, Mike Vanderpool sits down with Tom Bush — founder of Actual Reality Technologies and Empowered AI — to break down Great Lakes AI Week, the rise of AI-powered manufacturing, and how Toledo is becoming one of the most welcoming and activated startup communities in the country.We dive into:How 2,300+ people came together to level up their AI skillsWhy Toledo may be the #1 AI-activated region per capita in the U.S.The future of agentic AI and automation in real...
2025-12-0944 min
Make It HappenJustin Beaudry and The AI Collective Toledo ChapterJustin Beaudry and The AI Collective Toledo ChapterJoin us at our events: https://luma.com/toledocodesIn this episode, host Mike Vanderpool sits down with Justin Beaudry — technologist, community builder, and co-founder of Toledo Codes — to talk about the launch of the AI Collective Toledo Chapter and the growing movement to make AI accessible to everyone.From the kickoff event at the Thomas and Elizabeth Brady Innovation Center to the upcoming Great Lakes AI Week, they explore how Toledo is connecting with a global network of 70,000+ AI professionals while building something uniquely loca...
2025-10-0713 minMake It HappenMake It Happen with Louis LaneHost Mike Vanderpool sits down with Louis Lane, a Toledo-based data professional, for a down-to-earth conversation about data, AI, and life in Northwest Ohio.Together they explore:The difference between a data scientist, data engineer, and data professionalHow data powers AI (and why cutting through the hype matters)Why every career is becoming a data careerBig questions around privacy, ownership, and representationLouis’ venture, MyVue, rethinking knowledge management for organizationsAlong the way, Louis shares why he’s committed to building both his care...
2025-09-151h 23Make It HappenNancy Disbrow The Dyslexic Maverick | Make It Happen!Find out more about Nancy and Neuro-osity here: https://neuro-osity.com/In this episode of Make It Happen, we're joined by Nancy Disbrow—HR leader turned neurodiversity coach and founder of Neuro-osity. We met at the Toledo Tech Loft, where Nancy gave a Loft Talk that had me nodding along... and then wandering off (you’ll get that reference).We dive deep into:What it really means to be neurodivergent (ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and beyond)Why so many CEOs operate differently—and how that’s often a superpowerHelping kids und...
2025-07-1553 minMake It HappenJames Warnken, CPACC Accessibility Expert Make It Happen PodcastMake It Happen — Featuring James WarnkenOn this episode of Make It Happen, we’re joined by accessibility advocate and digital strategist James Warnken, who shares his powerful story—from being diagnosed with Stargardt disease at age 9 to becoming a national voice in digital accessibility and inclusive design.James breaks it down with personal insight and practical strategy, helping designers, devs, HR teams, and business leaders turn accessibility from a “nice to have” into a culture-shifting practice.💡 “Who better to lead the conversation about accessibility than someone impacted by inaccessible design?”🎤 Catch James live on...
2025-07-1022 minMake It HappenWhat’s Happening: June 2025 (Toledo/Northwest Ohio Edition)🎙️ Hosted by Vince Corci & Bre YarnellIn this month’s episode, Vince and Bre share everything going on in the Toledo area this June—from festivals and fundraisers to rooftop parties and river cruises. Whether you’re into live music, tacos, tech, or just looking for something new to explore, we’ve got you covered.Highlights include:🎈 Party in the Park & Hot Air Balloon Glow🛼 Retro Skate Night & Juneteenth Rooftop Bash🍝 Taste of Italy & the Italian Bowl🎂 Father’s Day BBQ + Vince’s 60th Birthday🎨 Art, healing, and fruit-themed festivals🎧 Bre’s “Top 3” events you don’t want to miss!Listen now...
2025-06-0309 min
Make It HappenMake It Happen with Brent Cousino - How Can I Help?In this episode of Make It Happen, host Mike Vanderpool sits down with Brent Cousino — a Toledo-based entrepreneur shaped by family legacy, financial wisdom, and a deep commitment to community. From launching startups with his grandfather to navigating med-tech trials, Brent shares real talk on risk, failure, and resilience. He opens up about his passion for financial literacy, the story behind Neighbor 2 Neighbor Toledo, and why he still believes in the power of being human.It’s a story about making it happen — not just in business, but in life.
2025-04-1652 minMake It HappenMake It Happen with Patrick Marchman | Designing a Resilient FutureOn this episode of the Make It Happen podcast, host Mike Vanderpool sits down with Patrick Marchman—a self-described "principal of sustainability"—to talk climate resilience, disaster planning, and why northwest Ohio might be one of the most strategic places to live in a changing world. From his days responding to Superstorm Sandy to his vision for Toledo as a climate-safe haven, Patrick unpacks what it means to design for the future instead of waiting for it to happen. It’s smart, timely, and just the right amount of hopeful.
2025-04-0545 min
Make It HappenMake It Happen with Bob Savage and Toledo TomorrowJoin host Mike Vanderpool as he sits down with Bob Savage on the Make It Happen podcast to discuss the power of education and community collaboration. Bob shares his journey growing up in Toledo, why he chose to stay, and how his nonprofit, Toledo Tomorrow, is working to improve education and career access across the region. From early childhood education to workforce development, Bob highlights the challenges, opportunities, and the importance of teamwork in driving meaningful change. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about shaping the future of Toledo!
2025-03-181h 08Make It HappenTalking about TechCred with Matt Kibler - Make It Happen podcastJoin us for an insightful conversation on the 'Make It Happen' podcast with host Mike Vanderpool and guest Matt Kibler, Director of Business Development at Custom Training Solutions. In this episode, we explore how Ohio’s Tech Cred program is transforming workforce development by providing funding for businesses to upskill employees in high-demand tech and manufacturing fields. Discover how companies can take advantage of this opportunity, the role of JobsOhio and the Regional Growth Partnership in economic growth, and the future of skilled labor in Northwest Ohio. Tune in to learn how businesses and employees alike can benefit from st...
2025-03-1247 minMake It HappenToledo's AI Scene - Making It Happen with Tom BushIn this episode of Make It Happen, host Mike Vanderpool sits down with Tom Bush to dive into the world of AI, technology, and the future of innovation in Northwest Ohio. From transforming Toledo’s reputation beyond manufacturing to the power of AI in business and automation, they explore how technology is shaping industries. They also discuss entrepreneurship, augmented intelligence, and how AI is creating new opportunities for both businesses and individuals.Plus, a conversation about bourbon, data-driven insights, and the importance of embracing change in the digital era. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, business leader, or ju...
2025-03-0840 minMake It HappenMake It Happen with Linda AmiciIn this episode ofMake It Happen, host Mike Vanderpool sits down withLinda Amici, aninstructional design coach at Westerville City Schools, to explore how education can evolve to better engage students and prepare them for the future.Linda shares insights onproject-based learning, design thinking, and the power of curiosity in the classroom. She discusses thechallenges of traditional education, the importance ofteacher agency, and howagile learning frameworks can transform the way students learn. From fostering creativity in middle schoolers to rethinking the role of teachers, this conversation is a must-listen foreducators, instructional designers, and lifelong learners alike!🔹 The...
2025-02-121h 00Make It HappenMake It Happen with RocketHacks - 2025 Toledo HackathonRocket Hacks 2025 – Innovation, Tech, and Hackathons🚀Rocket Hacks 2025 is here! Join hostMike Vanderpool on theMake It Happen podcast as he sits down with three passionate University of Toledo students leading this year's hackathon. Discover how the RocketHacks team is bringing together tech minds to tackle real-world challenges inAI, sustainability, healthcare, and finance—all in just24 hours!From coding competitions to innovative problem-solving, this episode dives into:🎯 WhatRocket Hacks is and how it fosters collaboration💡 The role ofhackathons in inspiring the next generation of innovators🖥️ How students fromall backgrounds—not just programmers—can part...
2025-02-1046 min
Make It HappenMake It Happen with Vince Croci, VC the MC!🎙️ Make It Happen: Host Mike Vanderpool sits down with special guest Vince Croci (aka VC the MC) for an engaging conversation about creativity, connection, and community in Northwest Ohio. Vince shares his journey from growing up in Toledo to becoming a sought-after master of ceremonies, an advocate for local innovation, and a champion of the arts and tech scenes.
In this episode, Mike and Vince dive into Vince's joy he finds in storytelling and bringing people together. They explore topics like the vibrant Toledo tech and arts communities, Vince’s role as an emcee, and how passion project...
2025-01-283h 23
Make It HappenMake It Happen with Valerie ThompsonHost: Mike Vanderpool
Guest: Valerie Thompson, President of the Toledo Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF)
In this episode of Make It Happen, host Mike Vanderpool chats with Valerie Thompson, an influential figure in Toledo’s design and advertising community. As the president of AAF Toledo, Valerie shares her insights into the world of design, commercial art, and the evolving advertising industry.
The discussion explores:
Design Philosophy: Valerie emphasizes the importance of developing a personal style and balancing client expectations with artistic integrity. She highlights the value of staying true to...
2025-01-212h 06
Because You Watched StarcrashThe Family Man (2000) & The Massive Weight of Unbearable Talent (2022) - Because You Watched Starcrash!“I cried throughout the entire thing. It made me want to be a better man.”
We’re at the end of an era, folks. The Nicolas Cage season of Because You Watched Starcrash draws to a close with our obligatory holiday movie and a spectacular piece of metafiction. Your Distinguished Professors and salute the man of the hour. Topics discussed include our latest accompanying whiskey, yet another manifestation of the Magical Negro, movies that get dads to cry, Cash’s alignment is called into question, nostalgia for pre-9/11 airport security, the apparent intense bone-ability of Jack, the lack of c...
2024-12-211h 11
On The BoardEpisode 3: Abraham VanderpoolAbraham Vanderpool (Product Owner) digs into how he's used his experience across multiple jobs and industries to improve his desirability as a candidate.
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Music: "Life Goes On" by Gvidon
2024-10-2534 min
Because You Watched StarcrashVampire's Kiss (1988) - Because You Watched StarcrashVampire’s Kiss (1988)
“You’re in the goddamn crapper, Loew, and I’m trying to take a dump. So either shut up and leave the acting lessons for home or go back to the ladies’ room.”
Is it a deft American Psycho-level satire, a taut supernatural or psychological thriller, or insane, ridiculous crap? That’s the question facing our Distinguished Professors as they discuss the 1988 Nicolas Cage meme-fest Vampire’s Kiss. Let’s see if they find an answer. Topics discussed include gratuitous displays of alphabet-yelling, Cage’s love for this movie and role, Loew as a Renfield, a plug...
2024-06-201h 06
Because You Watched StarcrashThe Lost Empire (1984) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Where’s Conan when you need him?”
The distinguished professors discuss Jim Wynorski’s The Lost Empire and continue to do this profit-turning genius appropriate homage. Topics include trying to figure out what genre this film fits into, comparison with Fu Manchu, its Producers-like origins, self-aware dumbness and sexploitation, connections with Russ Meyer, Elvira-level wordplay, video game structure, 80s action movie racism, the movie’s clarity of plot, Anthony Kiedis’s dad, Wynorski’s open sleaziness, the insanity of the prison fight, the shampoo commercial-style hair flip, Rick as a Chuck Norris parody, Corman and women’s prisons, the Wyn...
2024-03-1339 min
Because You Watched StarcrashBecause You Watched Starcrash - Ho-Ho-Holiday Special 2023 Hallmark Movies!Ho-Ho-Hallmark Holiday Special
A Christmas Wedding Tail (2011), A Christmas Melody (2015), and Christmas Mail (2010)
“Don’t worry, I’m a city girl. This small town is not for me.”
Welcome to our 2023 Holiday Special, in which your three Distinguished Professors move from the big city to a small town and find love in only the most formulaic of ways! We invite our podcast’s first special guest, Jackie, to experience this holiday Hallmark (and faux-Hallmark) hell with us. Topics covered include multiple false starts, the lack of conflict and deceit in the classic Hallmark movie, the g...
2023-12-191h 37
Because You Watched StarcrashWilly's Wonderland (2021) - Because You Watched StarcrashWilly's Wonderland (2021) - Because You Watched Starcrash
2023-10-241h 08
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E116 - The Great Vanderpool Murder Trial 1869 - 1871In this episode I explore the history of the trial of George Vanderpool for the murder of Herbert Field in 1869. The saga resulted in three separate trials held in Manistee, Kalamazoo and Hastings, Michigan. The story received statewide, national and international attention in the news over a two year period.
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2023-09-2627 min
Because You Watched StarcrashPeggy Sue Got Married (1986) - Because You Watched Starcrash“I had a miserable time tonight because of you.”
It’s our first Francis Ford Coppola joint on Because You Watched Starcrash! And Kathleen Turner! Oh, and some other guy who was once named Coppola is in it, too. Your Distinguished Professors watched an early entry in the Nicholas Cage-verse, Peggy Sue Got Married, and now you’re going to hear about it! Topic discussed include Madonna’s genitals, the right level of weird vs. Nicholas Cage-levels of weird, Charlie’s insane appearance at the class reunion, a brief comparison with Somewhere in Time, the transition point from the 50s...
2023-08-271h 36
Because You Watched StarcrashThe Wicker Man (2006) - Because You Watched Starcrash“This is a story whose chapters were carefully written.”
In their ongoing exploration of the filmography of one Nicolas “Jor-El” Cage, the Distinguished Professors have watched the 2006 remake of The Wicker Man, which has 100% less depth and 1000% fewer boobs (don’t check my math) than the original. Topics covered include the intense dumbness of the conspiracy to trap our hero, the clunkiness of the dialogue, the universal dour evil of women in this movie universe, ACAB (All Cops Are Bumblers), the Safety Dance, misogyny and the awful addition of gender conflict to this movie, the “dark comedy” issue, multipl...
2023-08-111h 21
The Road to Terror#19 A Fog of OppressionThe episode talks about white supremacy, Christian Nationalism, and the oppressive laws targeting minority communities. This episode was re-uploaded due to some sort of feedback 3/4 the way through the audio.
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2023-05-051h 10The Road to Terror#18 The Oklahoma City BombingToday's episode is about the OKC Bombing by Timothy McVeigh.
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2023-04-1335 minThe Road to Terror#17 East Palestine, Ohio and Erin BrockovichToday, we talk about the East Palestine, Ohio derailment and how law enforcement labelled Erin Brockovich a potential terrorist threat.
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2023-03-0623 minThe Road to Terror#16 The Climate and the E.L.F.This episode talks a bit about climate change and what that is, and also covers the Earth Liberation Front and their actions.
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2023-02-1533 minThe Road to Terror#15 January 6th, 2021 Part 6This episode continues our reading of the Final Report from the Select Committee.
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2023-02-1434 minThe Road to Terror#14 - The Oath KeepersThe Oath Keepers are a far-right, anti-government domestic terrorist group that was founded in 2009. They are made up of current and former law enforcement officers and military personnel who pledge to defend the Constitution against what they see as government overreach. This podcast does not endorse any of the ideologies discussed, and opposes any and all acts of violence.
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2023-02-1431 minThe Road to Terror#13 - January 6th, 2021 Part 5: Fake ElectorsIn this part, we continue our reading of chapter 2 of the final report.
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2023-01-1833 minThe Road to Terror#12 - January 6th, 2021 Part 4We begin reading chapter 2 of the report.
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2023-01-1727 minThe Road to Terror#11 - January 6th, 2021 Part 3: End of Chapter 1In this part, we finish up the first chapter of the report on the Big Lie.
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2023-01-1626 minThe Road to Terror#10 - January 6th, 2021 Part 2: DominionThis part continues our reading of the report from the January 6th Committee covering Dominion voting machines.
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2023-01-1536 minThe Road to Terror09 - January 6th, 2021 Part 1In this episode, we begin to cover some of the information surrounding January 6th. Think of the first couple dozen episodes to be a free audiobook of the report, and the remainder covering whatever was missed in the report itself.
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2023-01-1538 min
Because You Watched StarcrashHo-Ho-Holiday Special III – GI Joe: A Real American HeroEpisode 1:39, “Cobra Claws are Coming to Town” (1985) and He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985)Ho-Ho-Holiday Special III – GI Joe: A Real American HeroEpisode 1:39, “Cobra Claws are Coming to Town” (1985) and He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985)
“Well, I don’t like to feel good. I like to feel EVIL!”
Your Distinguished Professors have prepared quite the holiday treat – we’re going back to 1985 with two ridiculously bad extended yuletide toy commercials! Topics discussed include constant Skeletor impersonations, our sense of nostalgia takes a punch to the gut, the weirdness of Horde Prime and the idea that both Hordak and Skeletor are just middle managers, Adora and Adam are Jesus, Jesus convenient...
2022-12-211h 06
Because You Watched StarcrashBack to the Future I, II, & III - Because You Watched StarcrashBack to the Future(1985), Back to the Future Part II (1989), and Back to the Future Part III (1990)
“What are you looking at, Butthead?”
In an amazing finale, your time-traveling Distinguished Professors end their journey with the Back to the Future trilogy! Topics discussed include Back to the Future’s enduring excellence, the issues with the sequels, Part II’s surprisingly weak visual effects (other than the various duplicate actor shots), the Jaws jokes in Part II, Goldie Wilson and Chuck Berry as time-travel causality conundrums, Part I as the perfect script, yet another discussion of David Si...
2022-11-141h 21
Because You Watched StarcrashAction Replayy (2010) - Because You Watched Starcrash“And if anything happens to the rose plants in my absence, then I will send you to hell.”
This week your Distinguished Professors take their first trip to Bollywood with the Back to the Future ripoff/ homage Action Replayy! Singing! Dancing! Subtitles! A super-hot mom! Topics discussed include even worse grammar for our opening, lowering. . . our voices, musical numbers and their diegetic role in Indian movies, weird credits, we’re always living in the past, time travel here is pretty much magic, plenty of misogyny, lots of blending of genres and tones, Supergirl with dance numbers, the A-list...
2022-11-121h 01
Because You Watched StarcrashWarlock (1989) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Thou art to be hanged, and then burned over a basket of living cats.”
Your Distinguished Witchhunting Professors cross wits with the insane occult time travel movie Warlock! And since no witch can cross no consecrated ground, they discuss the first of our magical time travel movies and a reference to Outlander, the dreaminess of Julian Sands, Lori Singer as the resident hot new wave girlfriend, comparisons with Hocus Pocus, the crazy fakelore of this movie, inconsistent rules regarding Zamiel and time travel, a Laverne and Shirley reference, a need for opening context, a riff on JJ Abra...
2022-11-0955 minThe Road to Terror#8 - September 11, 2001In this episode, we cover the events and people surrounding the September 11th terrorist attack that took the lives of thousands of people.
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2022-11-0643 min
Because You Watched Starcrash2022 Gory-Hole Special - Because You Watched Starcrash“You don’t need a stretcher up there – you need a mop!”
Just in time for the very most spookiest part of the year, your favorite Distinguished Professors discuss the films that established the slasher movie genre – Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street – in their offensively-named named Goryhole Special! Topics covered include Psycho’s origination of the slasher genre, Halloween’s great main theme, Robert Englund’s thinly-disguised role as folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand in Urban Legend, our brief windows of attractiveness, the anti-sex message of these movies and whether they actually discourage people from having...
2022-10-261h 17
Because You Watched StarcrashTime After Time (1979) - Because You Watched Starcrash“My mother was a rather atrocious woman in her way, but her many failings did not include raising mentally deficient sons.”
Your intrepid Distinguished Professors unwittingly fall once again into the horrid clutches of Corey Feldman in 1979’s Time After Time, featuring a sexy and villainous David Warner and a decidedly less sexy role for ordinarily sexy and villainous Malcolm McDowell as highly unsexy author H. G. Wells. Topics discussed include a preview of this movie’s random homophobia, the worst kissing ever, the inherent ridiculousness of time machine designs, a plug for our upcoming Back to the Futu...
2022-10-061h 10
Because You Watched StarcrashTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 (1993) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Big mistake, dude!”
Your Distinguished Professors tackle a movie that temporarily killed a franchise and that isn’t X-Men 3! We suffered through the joyless simulation of a movie that is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, so now you have to listen to us chat about it! It’s only fair! Topics discussed include the confusing proliferation of TMNT media, a plug for The Toys That Made Us, Corey Feldman’s hacky voice acting, an interminable attempt to project our group dynamic onto the turtles, the bad targeting of the jokes for the adults, the degeneration of the turtle eff...
2022-09-251h 00The Road to Terror#7 - Antifa and FascismIn this episode, we summarize fascism, socialism, liberalism, and Antifa.
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2022-09-0735 min
Because You Watched StarcrashBuck Rogers: The Plot to Kill a City (1979) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Beeee-dee beedee – what a fox!”
In this memorial episode, the Distinguished Professors pay homage to TV bombshell Markie Post, another of the honored fallen of 2021, by watching a two-part episode of the disco sci-fi epic Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, “The Plot to Kill a City”! Topics covered include a lot of initial free product placement, a justification of Buck Rogers as a time travel story, the hot spandex-clad ladies of the 25th century, a rundown of the special guest stars, a brief review of the career of Markie Post, yet another appearance of the lovely Robert Tes...
2022-09-061h 05The Road to Terror#6 - Revisiting What is TerrorismThis episode is essentially a re-recording of both episodes 1 and 2, combined into a single episode. It also touches on stochastic terrorism, which is a new addition and not in episodes 1 or 2 initially.
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2022-09-0241 minThe Road to Terror#5 - In the News: FBIs, Warrants, and ShootoutsIn this episode, we take a look at the events of the past week, including the search warrant from the FBI, the media surrounding the search, as well as a shootout that happened between law enforcement and someone that consumed a bit too much extremist content.
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2022-08-1342 min
Because You Watched StarcrashTime Runner (1993) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Christ! I’m getting tired of this guy!”
This week your Distinguished Professors continue their run through time travel cinema with 1993’s Mark Hamill vehicle Time Runner! Topics discussed include the alternate title, its setting in 2022 (the future is now!!!!), why you just can’t trust a guy named Neila, ripping off both The Terminator and Star Wars, how the demand for knock-off movies was vital back in the video store ecosystem, dramatic reveals, the intense Canadian-ness of Karen Donaldson, wormhole time travel, the distinctive look of Brion James, the mystery of the disappearance of adult Raynor, Arnie’s ki...
2022-08-0654 minThe Road to Terror#4 - The Proud BoysOn today's episode, we discuss the terrorist group The Proud Boys.
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2022-08-0145 min
Because You Watched StarcrashFrequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Time travel. It’ll turn your brain into spaghetti if you let it. Best not to think about it.”
This week your Distinguished Professors grab some pints and go full-on Imagineer with the British science fiction comedy epic Frequently Asked Questions about Time Travel! So let’s all call Hollywood sh*t and talk about Clink’s Carson routine, Berres’s inability to remember that Bonnie Tyler wrote “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” a comparison with Joker regarding the eternal horror of being a fired mascot, musings about how you actually create a good movie, Vanderpool’s film career, the c...
2022-07-181h 06
Because You Watched StarcrashMazes and Monsters (1982) - Because You Watch Starcrash“Beware of the sacrilege!”
This week your Distinguished Professors enjoy a film with Tom Hanks, fresh off his days of bosoming and buddying and on the cusp of a noteworthy acting career: the D&D-sploitation movie Mazes and Monsters! Roll for initiative as we discuss the sad fact that two-thirds of this podcast can’t drink a man’s beverage, the “real-life” roots of this story, a series of tragic hat choices, the 80s backlash against Dungeons and Dragons, a bit about D&D’s popularity, the Maze Controller, Clink’s uncle Tom Harvey is in this (!!!), a comparison wit...
2022-07-0353 min
The Road to Terror#3 - An Overview of Abortion Related ExtremismIn this episode, we cover a brief overview of abortion related terrorism in the United States.
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2022-06-2132 min
Because You Watched StarcrashTrancers (1984) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Dry hair’s for squids.”
This week the Distinguished Professors dive deeply into the work of auteur Charles Band with the time travel adventure of future-noir tough guy Jack Deth in 1984’s Trancers! Topics covered include forbidden early forays into porn-watching, connections to Quantum Leap, the five sequels to this movie, the recent loss of Peter Scolari, doing battle with Santa, the burned-out cop as a cinematic archetype, questions about the origin of Skid Row, Leena becomes self-aware and the hotness of new wave girlfriend Helen Hunt, a credit to music podcast No Dogs in Space in regards...
2022-06-0836 minThe Road to Terror#2 - What is Terrorism Part TwoIn this episode, we finish up the topic by discussing some recent history and events, as well as theories on the causes of radicalization.
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2022-06-0119 min
Because You Watched StarcrashPrimer (2004) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Then there were days, good days, when by anyone’s judgment they would have to be considered clever.”
The Distinguished Professors get serious with their time travel with 2004’s Primer, an intense independent cinematic experience involving 20-something engineers in suburban Texas entering and leaving a storage facility at various times. Topics discussed include the $7000 budget, dilation, the lack of Steven Johnson’s “red flashing arrows,” what makes an art house or indie movie “good,” the 40-year-old expiration date for engineers(?!), Power Rangers’ repackaging of old episodes as a time travel season, bottle episodes, the advantages and drawbacks of naturalistic soun...
2022-05-2459 minThe Road to Terror#1 - What is Terrorism Part OneIn this episode, we dive into various definitions of terrorism and violent extremism in US law.
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2022-05-2117 min
Because You Watched StarcrashStar Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Well, double-dumbass on you!”
The Distinguished Professors travel at warp speed into their time travel adventures with an impromptu episode right after a theater showing of Star Trek IV! Topics discussed include Clink’s review of basic time travel theory, Trek time travel’s creation of alternate universes, the replacement Lt. Saavik, attempts to resolve whether Liz Taylor was ever in a Star Trek episode, a brief Warhammer 40k digression, why you shouldn’t think too hard about this movie, multiple levels of Bloom’s taxonomy in Spock’s re-education, this movie as the beginning of modern character-driv...
2022-05-0856 min
Because You Watched StarcrashShowgirls (1995) - Because You Watched Starcrash“He says, ‘In America, everyone is a gynecologist.’”
You’ve been waiting. You’ve been wanting. And now we’re going to give it to you. Distinguished Professors. Verhoeven. Showgirls. Topics covered include Berres’s first bad movie ka-tet (hat tip to Dave and Jessica), the pointlessness of the VH-1 TV version, the not-so-hidden misogyny of Joe Eszterhas, the good parts (which actually do exist), a disastrous lack of clear direction, the campy awareness of Cristal Conners, attempts to make Nomi a round character, parallel with A Knight’s Tale, our inability to connect with Nomi, the worst dance scene...
2021-12-2858 minBecause You Watched StarcrashErnest Saves Christmas (1988) - Because You Watched Starcrash“It’s time for the Three Musketeers to saddle up and ride to glory, KnoWhutImean?”
To save Christmas 2021 from the triple threat of a COVID-19 variant that sounds like a Transformer, a dire shortage of cream cheese, and general malaise, your beloved Distinguished Professors bring you the 1988 Christmas miracle that is Ernest Saves Christmas! Topic covered include an overview of the Ernest cinematic universe, the connection between this film and The Star Wars Holiday Special, a bold claim that this is a perfect Christmas movie, parallels with Die Hard, the potential death of Ernest’s first passenger, Bobby an...
2021-12-2246 minBecause You Watched StarcrashEarth Girls Are Easy (1988) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Oh, Wiploc, I think I’ll miss you least of all.”
On this outing your Distinguished Professors crash land in the backyard swimming pool of 1988’s Earth Girls are Easy! Topics discussed include a rival Dr. Love, the omnipresence of this movie on Comedy Central back in the day, this podcast as a social contract, the failure to launch Julie Brown’s career, the strange hotness of Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum, Clink’s realization that he’s the only one of us without a side podcast, a failure comparison with our old enemy Supergirl, the need for either mor...
2021-12-0634 minBecause You Watched StarcrashBubba Ho-tep (2003) - Because You Watched Starcrash“I think you know what I’m getting at, Mr. President. We’re gonna kill us a mummy.”
In this thrilling installment of Because You Watched Starcrash, your Distinguished Professors wade ass-deep into danger with 2003’s Bubba Ho-tep! Topics discussed include Soul Man, the director’s writing credit on The Beastmaster, this movie’s intense absurdity, parallels with Unforgiven and Logan in fears about losing usefulness in old age, the awesomeness of Joe R. Lansdale, defining words at the beginning like Pulp Fiction, this movie as a mock epic, Bruce Campbell as a cult actor, the role of Kemosabe in...
2021-10-3047 minBecause You Watched StarcrashThree O’Clock High (1987) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Pain is temporary – film is forever.”
Your favorite Distinguished Professors have a showdown with the best and weirdest of the 80s teen movies, Three O’Clock High! Topics covered include the insane opening sequence, comparison with Better Off Dead, connections to Back to the Future and Black Scorpion, interesting camera angles, the opening sequence as an arming of the hero, the inexorability of fate, remembrances of high schools past, attempts to get out of trouble by getting into trouble, the greatness of the Tangerine Dream soundtrack, Jeffrey Tambor’s velvet suit, the depth of Buddy Revell as a villain...
2021-10-0942 minBecause You Watched StarcrashThe Fantastic Four (1994) - Because You Watched Starcrash“That’s for trying to kill me! That’s for trying to kill my friends! And that’s for being a real jerk!”
The Distinguished Professors endure cosmic ray bombardment through laughably-absent safety measures to watch Roger Corman’s copywrite-maintaining placeholder, The Fantastic Four! Topics include the squareness of the Fantastic Four comics in the 1980s and 1990s, the role of the FF in starting the mighty Marvel superteams, the FF as adventurers and not crime-fighters or world protectors, the weakness of Dr. Doom in all of the FF movies, Dr. Doom and his ridiculous hand-acting, the arbitrary na...
2021-09-151h 12Because You Watched StarcrashThe Apple (1980) - Because You Watched Starcrash“And you can stick it anywhere!”
The Distinguished Professors take a big, sloppy bite out of the infamous 1980 movie musical The Apple! Topics discussed include the dystopian future of 1994, the doing of the BIM, this movie’s insistent heterosexuality running against the disruptive queerness of the musical, contrast with The Rocky Horror Picture Show (released the previous year), the potential future musical season of your favorite podcast, the critique of capitalism and the music industry, parallels with Xanadu and the Village People musical, Alphie’s suckiness, yet another connection to Showgirlsand every other movie about the film industry...
2021-09-141h 08Because You Watched StarcrashThe Ice Pirates (1984) - Because You Watched Starcrash“I hope no one minds, but I have no intention of facing this sober.”
The Distinguished Professors engage in some Errol Flynn-style hijinks and privateering in search of the solidified state of water with the 1984 movie The Ice Pirates! Topics covered include a water as a post-apocalypse MacGuffin yet again, the star-studded cast, the questionable PG status of this movie, comparison with Princess Bride and a connection to Jason and the Argonauts, fairly broad comedy, MIT’s space piracy program, the slow start, the B-movie omnipresence of late-stage John Carradine, parallels with the overly busy plot of Galaxi...
2021-09-0758 minBecause You Watched StarcrashCyborg (1989) - Because You Watched Starcrash“I like the death. I like the misery! I LIKE THIS WORLD!”
This week the Distinguished Professors go back in time to the golden era of the career of Belgian dance-brawler and split-doer Jean-Claude Van Damme and watch Cyborg, a movie consisting entirely of slow-motion fighting and screaming. Topics covered include mistimed sound cues, the unsanity of our times, El Doobie, the steampunkiness of the costumes due to their origins with the sequel to Masters of the Universe and other film detritus, Golan and Globus/Cannon Films, the JCVD dancing GIF, our misremembering of the deadly splits scen...
2021-08-2057 minBecause You Watched StarcrashHell Comes to Frogtown (1988) - Because You Watched Starcrash“You have aroused the three snakes!”
This week the Distinguished Professors watch Rowdy Roddy Piper as the fertile meathead of the future in Hell Comes to Frogtown! Topics covered include a post-post apocalypse movie, the best action movie hero name ever (Sam Hell), identifying the accurate level of sexism for this movie, the butch hotness of Centinella, the one-note instrument of Mr. Piper, the old guys need to explain that the WWE was once the WWF, the eternal question of where pubic hair actually begins, the weird connection between this movie and the awfulness of Rollergator, a Hell...
2021-07-0858 minBecause You Watched StarcrashThe Gay Deceivers (1969) - Because You Watched Starcrash“I just think it’s a bit much.”
The Distinguished Professors celebrate Pride Month by watching The Gay Deceivers, released mere months after Stonewall. Topics covered include Flatrock Distillery, Ted Nugent’s plan to avoid Vietnam, Elliot’s status as a gigolo, Michael Greer’s role in saving this movie, the weird collapsing of cross-dressing and pedophilia into homosexuality, the status of gay marriage at this point, the Woodman article {“Why Don’t Your Take Your Dress Off and Fight Like A Man”), the mostly sympathetic portrayal of gay folk, Elliot’s experience of gay stigma, excessive reaction shots when E...
2021-06-211h 11Because You Watched StarcrashTank Girl (1995) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Feeling a little inadequate?”
Join the Distinguished Professors on yet another post-apocalyptic encounter with the riot grrrl version of Mad Max, Tank Girl! Topics discussed include Shirley getting above his station, British sci fiction comics’ tendency to be set in not-Britain, offensive British accents, similarities with Turbo Kid, use of comic art in the movie, Courtney Love’s supervision of the great soundtrack, the Super Mario Bros. problem of imposing plot on a plotless franchise, lovin’ us some Portishead, Malcolm McDowell as the villain in everything, water as a plot device, a tangent about LaVar Burton as a villain...
2021-06-0753 minBecause You Watched StarcrashShe (1984) - Because You Watched Starcrash“I have mastered your god! Accept me! Now!”
This week your favorite Distinguished Professors confront the Italian 1984 Sandahl Bergman vehicle and H. Rider Haggard re-envisioning She! Discussion topics include the distinct lack of Haggard’s version of She in this version, the racism and colonialism of the original, similarity to Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death, the glory days of Skinemax and USA Up All Night, the necessity for more boobs, a quick intervention for Vanderpool, the fusion of barbarian Renaissance Faire and Western garb, Hercules/ Ercole/ Machiste connection, video game similarities, the rockin’ Rick Wakeman...
2021-05-231h 54Because You Watched StarcrashZardoz (1974) - Because You Watched Starcrash“The monster is a mirror, and when we look at him, we look into our own hidden faces.”
Today the Distinguished Professors do that which all lovers of movies of questionable quality must do: we watched Zardoz, the movie that made the world endure Sean Connery’s excessive hairiness spilling out of a red leather diaper. Topics discussed include the toilet-esque nature of our signature “whoosh,” the highmalarky ratio, comparison with 2001, the pointless floating-head narrator, the androgyny of the Eternals, the future is yet again saved by a hypermasculine dude, the goodness of the gun and the badness of...
2021-05-111h 12Because You Watched StarcrashZack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) – Part 2“Everyone, this is Alfred. I work for him.”
Welcome back to Because You Watched Starcrash’s extended exploration of Zack Snyder’s really long movie! You demanded it, and fanboys, you’re gonna get it. Topics covered include Vanderpool’s inability to use anything resembling human grammar to open the show, the intense awfulness of Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor, Thanos and Deadpool as Marvel ripping off DC, Luthor’s puppet master role in Batman v. Superman, the weirdness of being a voice actor, Luthor’s origins in the comics and changes over time into a corporate villain, Patrick Dempsey an...
2021-04-271h 11Because You Watched StarcrashZack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) Part 1 - Because You Watched Starcrash“Oh, you’re good. You almost had me.”
The Distinguished Professors share their thoughts on the fanboy-demanded Snyder Cut of Justice League. Topics covered include the awful Justice League of America tvpilot that we covered in Season 2, a very brief reminder of good stuff Joss Whedon created in the past, butt shots for everyone, Berres confuses old movie snobs Robert DeNiro and Martin Scorsese, Frank Miller, Aquaman and the Atlanteans suck,Namor and the Atlanteans suck, the lousy air bubble effect, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, the blockiness of Batfleck, past and present Bruce Waynes, the 4:3 aspect ratio and IMA...
2021-04-051h 00Because You Watched StarcrashNatural Born Killers (1994) - Because You Watched Starcrash“Whole world’s comin’ to an end, Mal.”
The Distinguished Professors give into fate and face off against Oliver Stone’s crazed take on the Bonnie and Clyde story, Natural Born Killers. Topics include the mystery of Owen, the symbolic end of our world and the beginning of a new one, apocalypse as revelation, John Milton’s love of Satan, our inability to say “apocalyptic” or “cinematography,” Woody Harrelson’s heel turn from Cheers, Juliette Lewis getting typecast, Rodney Dangerfield’s even more horrifying heel turn, Wayne Gale as our viewpoint character, Charles Starkweather and Charles Whitman and Charles Manson, the c...
2021-03-311h 13Because You Watched StarcrashDune (1984) - Because You Watched StarcrashDune (1984)
“My name is a killing word.”
This week the Distinguished Professors discuss David Lynch’s visionary tour de something, Dune. Topics discussed include josting, Clink’s babyface status, the movie’s ambitious failures, the nature of spice, parallels with The Lion King, Toto’s guitar-heavy soundtrack, information overload, the role of Princess Irulan as the narrator, the awesomeness of Dune: The Storybook, the perils of trying to stick too close to the book, the Shakespearean tone, Dr. Berres puts in a plug for Frank Herbert’s book, the hell of narration and the failure of the studio...
2021-03-281h 02Because You Watched StarcrashTurbo Kid (2015) - Because You Watched StarcrashFollow us on Facebook!
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“This is my weapon! This is my gnome stick!”
Fresh off of Mad Max, the Distinguished Professors (and their producer) dive into the totes-80s Quebecois awesomeness of Turbo Kid. It’s the far future of 1997, and everyone is BMX-biking everywhere! Topics include Clink looking as old as the rest of us, the limits of surprising post-apocalyptic plots, Dr. Berres still hasn’t watched Community, parallels with Rey’s life as a scavenger in The Force Awakens, diegetic sound, Apple as a parody o...
2021-03-1457 minBecause You Watched StarcrashDragnet (1987) - Because You Watched StarcrashR.I.P. The Emperor, aka Christopher Plummer.
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you this bonus episode where Dr. Allen Berres, Michael Clink, and Mike Vanderpool discussed the 1987 masterpiece - Dragnet!
“We believe bad sex and good drugs are the cornerstones of a great democracy.”
In honor of our fallen spiritual spacebrother Christopher Plummer, we decided to veer away from our scheduled programming and watch 1987’s Dragnet!
Topics covered include the legendary Onion AV Club interview with Plummer, actors who love to work, Vanderpool’s assertion that this is a per...
2021-03-0648 minBecause You Watched StarcrashMad Max (1979) - Because You Watched StarcrashMad Max – 1979
“Larger than life and twice as ugly!”
Welcome back to Season 3 of Because You Watched (woooosh!) Starcrash! This season, mirroring the collapse of whole damn world, is focused on apocalypse movies! Joining the Distinguished Professors is JC Shirley, our new producer and a podcaster in his own right (The Stuff Podcast with CJ and JC). We’re starting off by tackling the blueprint for the modern pre-/ post-apocalyptic movie, 1979’s Mad Max!
Topics covered include a questionable rendition of the Welcome Back, Kotter theme, the budget of $300,000 (did I mention this was shot f...
2021-03-0252 minBecause You Watched StarcrashThe Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) - Because You Watched StarcrashMichael Clink recommended this movie whose name is way too long! To conserve oxygen, we'll just call it Buckaroo Banzai! Dr. Allen Berres and Michael Vanderpool join Mr. Clink in exploring the theory that Jeff Goldbloom makes everything better!
Mentioned in this podcast:
Jean Gray
Ms. Marvel
Emma Frost
W.D. Richter
Peter Weller
Robocop
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze
The Venture Bros.
Johnny Quest
Jeff Goldblum
Brazil
Dune
The Outsiders
H.G. Wells
The War of The Worlds
Galaxy Lords
Johnny Lewis
Back to The Future
Christopher Lloyd
Ike Turner
Tina Turner
Bill Haley...
2021-02-161h 05Because You Watched StarcrashJustice League of America (1997) - Because You Watched StarcrashWhat Dr. Allen Berres identifies as a "painful watch," daresay the most horrible film we have watched so far - the TV movie spectacular Justice League of America! Let's see if Michael Vanderpool and Michael Clink agree!
Mentioned in this episode:
Friday - The Movie
Batman
Justice League of America (1997)
Velocipastor
Kitty Pryde
X-Men
X-Men - Animated Series circa 1990’s
Incredible Hulk - Pilot
Spiderman - Pilot
Pumaman
Batwoman
The Flash
The Santa Clause
Picard
Band of Brothers
Miguel Ferrer
The Detroit Boys
Clueless
Absent
The Martian Manhunter
The Falcon
Ant-Man
The Avengers
Deadpool
David Ogden St...
2021-02-1554 minBecause You Watched StarcrashDarkman (1990) - Because You Watched StarcrashDr. Allen Berres subjects us to the Sam Rami "Spider-Man prequel"! He is joined by Michael Vanderpool and Michael Clink into Liam Neeson's foray into superhero stardom!
Mentioned in this podcast:
Liam Neeson
Sigourney Weaver
Darkman
Sam Raimi
Spider-Man
Tim Burton
Batman
Danny Elfman
Tobey MacGuire
The Phantom of the Opera
Quasimodo
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Frankenstein
Deadpool
The Simpsons
Liam Neeson
The Joker
Conrad Veidt
The Man Who Laughs
Metropolis
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Nicolas Cage
Mission Impossible
Tom Cruise
The Count of Monte Cristo
Thomas James
The Punisher
Garth Ennis
John Travolta
Star...
2021-02-141h 00Because You Watched StarcrashBlack Scorpion (1995) - Because You Watched StarcrashIn this episode, Michael Vanderpool, Michael Clink, and Dr. Allen Berres discuss the 1995 Roger Corman production - Black Scorpion. Join our dynamic trio in the superhero spectacular a person in a mask and a black suit fights crime in a dark and dingy city. And no, it's not Batman!
Mentioned in this episode:
Black Scorpion
Black Scorpion TV Show
Roger Corman
Supergirl
Batman
Batman II
Back to The Future
Three O'Clock High
Robin Bougie
Catwoman
Jane Severance
Scarlett Johansson
Blake Snyder
Save the Cat!
Top Gun
Val Kilmer
Robocop
Starship Troopers
Robert A. Heinlein
Foster Brooks
...
2021-02-131h 01Because You Watched StarcrashHo-Ho-Holiday Special 2020 Because You Watched StarcrashIn this episode, we discuss the Staw Wars Holiday Special and Satan Clause Conquers the Martians!
2020-12-2255 minBecause You Watched StarcrashRobocop (1987) & The Crow (1994) - Because You Watched StarcrashIn this episode, the three amigos discuss Detroit's Dynamic Duo of superhero/revenge films - Robocop and The Crow.
Mentioned in this episode:
Paul Verhoeven
Showgirls
Saved By The Bell
A Star Is Born
Starship Troopers
Brandon Lee
Rapid Fire
Grindhouse
Frank Miller
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sylvester Stalone
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Velocipastor
Mel Gibson
Lethal Weapon
Lady in The Lake
Hardcore Henry
Darkman
Jessica Jones
Daredevil
Luke Cage
Superman
Batman
Ronnie Cox
Kurtwood Smith
The Incredible Hulk Returns
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Lisa Gibbons
Special Victims Unit
Sam Ramey
Nancy Allen
Idiocracy
Total Recall
Quinten Tarentino
...
2020-11-1955 minBecause You Watched StarcrashBlankman (1994) - Because You Watched StarcrashWelcome to Season 2 of Because You Watched (woooosh!) Starcrash! This is the Superhero Season, where the Intrepid Explorers Mike Vanderpool, Allen Berres, and Michael “Clinker” Clink watch some classic and not-so-classic superhero movies. This episode is about the not-so-classic superhero movie Blankman. If you were hoping for a dissection and analysis of this movie, you’ve come to the wrong place! Strap in for a wild ride through one big, giant WTF moment!
Mentioned in this episode:
Blankman
Tiger King
Damon Waynes
David Alan Grier
Holly Robinson
Robin Givens
Head of The Class
Mike Tyson
Batman
Tobey M...
2020-10-1054 minBecause You Watched StarcrashZorro: The Gay Blade (1981) - Because You Watched StarcrashWelcome to Season 2 of Because You Watched (woooosh!) Starcrash! This is the Superhero Season, where the Intrepid Explorers Mike Vanderpool, Allen Berres, and Michael “Clinker” Clink watch some classic and not-so-classic superhero movies. In this episode, they cover Zorro: The Gay Blade, and discuss if wearing a gold, shiny outfit and having a name like Bunny Wigglesworth are qualifications to be a superhero! This whole movie (and episode) is filled with WTF moments, so strap in, and get ready!
Mentioned in this episode:
Zorro: The Gay Blade
Supergirl
Galaxy Lords
George Hamilton
Kids in The Hall
Scott...
2020-10-0951 minBecause You Watched StarcrashPumaman (1980) - Because You Watched Starcrash"Dinosaurs died out because they forgot how to love each other."
Welcome back to another episode of Because You Watched (woooosh!) Starcrash! This episode focuses on the movie Pumaman, and really shows us the value of a good soundtrack. There were no “WTF” moments in this episode, but never fear, for the Intrepid Explorers Mike Vanderpool, Michael “Clinker” Clink and Allen Berres lead us to the end of the movie and leave us with some very important life lessons.
Mentioned in this episode:
Wolverine - Comic Book
Bob Ross
Pumaman
Greatest American Hero
Kobras
Donald P...
2020-10-0443 minBecause You Watched StarcrashFlash Gordon (1980) - Because You Watched StarcrashWelcome to Because You Watched Starcrash! In today’s episode, the intrepid explorers Mike Vanderpool, Allen Berres and Michael “Clinker” Clink reflect on their experience watching the 1980’s movie Flash Gordon. They summarize the movie, recall their trademark “WTF” moments, favorite quotes, and all the other weirdness.
Mentioned in this episode:
Community
Pulp Fiction
Jennifer Connelly
VelociPastor
Queen
Flash Gordon -1980
Flash Gordon Comics
Star Wars Saga
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
X-Men Comics -1970’s era
The Fiddler on the Roof
Star Wars- The Rise of Skywalker
The Beatles
Star Trek - Original Series
Rocky IV
Deep Roy
...
2020-10-0456 minBecause You Watched StarcrashSupergirl (1984) - Because You Watched Starcrash"Your suffering will be short. Mine? Forever."
Welcome to Season 2 of Because You Watched (woooosh!) Starcrash! This is the Superhero Season, where the Intrepid Explorers Mike Vanderpool, Allen Berres, and Michael “Clinker” Clink watch some classic and not-so-classic superhero movies. In this season we see the return of some of our favorite segments including their trademark “WTF Moments,” and Allen’s favorite quotes. Join us for each new episode!
Mentioned in this episode:
Luke Skywalker
Darth Vader
Batman
Daredevil
Kingpin
The Punisher
Marlon Waynes
Damon Waynes
Hercules - Greek God
Galaxy Lords
Matt Frewer
Max Headroo...
2020-10-041h 012020-06-2601 minBecause You Watched StarcrashStarcrash 2 - Because You Watched Starcrash“Before you pay for your sins, you’ll watch this!”
There’s no escape from Starcrash as the distinguished professors go back for one more helping of sci-fi insanity, subjecting themselves to Starcrash 2, the completely unauthorized Italian knock-off sequel that, appropriate to type, has absolutely nothing to do with Starcrash except for ripping off some of its space footage in true Battle Beyond the Stars-style. Topics include the tradition of the Italian sequel, the lack of motivation of immortal characters, a comparison with Hercules movies, yet another Italian movie theme song about the magic of being touched, speculat...
2020-06-2645 min
Because You Watched StarcrashDeathstalker (1983) - Because You Watched Starcrash“The village idiot and the two runners-up?”
Your favorite village idiot and the two runners-up decide to cover the entire Deathstalker franchise in one sitting, and not even the return of Jim Wynorski’s work can save them. Topics include our new big boy recording setup, a recap of the season so far, Conan rip-offs, that guy being dragged behind the horse and the scrawny gladiator who keep appearing in reused footage, the amazingness of John Lazar, dumb anachronistic humor, the current US ambassador to Denmark, a dramatic reading from D 3, the evolution of Deathstalker, Clink discovers the fo...
2020-06-2636 min
Because You Watched StarcrashGalaxy Lords (2018) - Because You Watched Star Crash“I’ll see you at the other side of this thing, space brother.”
The distinguished Space Brothers face off against their greatest challenge – the pile of galactic excrement called Galaxy Lords. Topics include yet another gratuitous reference to Back to the Future, trying to figure out exactly what GL is paying homage to, Goethe’s rules of criticism, repeated violations of the conventions of filmmaking, contrasts with Spaceballs and Galaxina, making fun of the wrong movies, bad beards, finding the right mix of goofiness and seriousness, off-the-rack women’s wear from Kohl’s, CGI/ greenscreen successes and failures, the...
2020-06-2643 min
Because You Watched StarcrashSpace Raiders (1983) - Because You Watched Starcrash“We never do laundry.”
The distinguished professors discuss Space Raiders, another Roger Corman production that rips off space footage (and theme music) from the apparently immortal Battle Beyond the Stars. Topics include the failure of the space sex worker sight gag, the space western as a genre, viewer identification with the kid and this movie’s intended audience, comparisons to Cloak and Dagger, the need for more set-up, the acid-spewing bug gag’s violation of the Prime Directive, the crew’s boobtacular ship stolen from BBtS, lots of dramatic shooting and dramatic dying, the kid’s beer, the jokey an...
2020-06-2635 min
Because You Watched StarcrashDevil Girl from Mars (1954) - Because You Watched Starcrash“We must have sinned something terrible.”
Well, we lost the recording of our episode where we talked about The New Barbarians/ Warriors of the Wasteland, and we didn’t like it enough to re-record it, so now the distinguished professors move on to discuss British stage play-to-film adaption Devil Girl from Mars! Topics include the problems of converting a play to a movie, Dr. Berres’s pledge to play Nyah (PVC outfit and all) should we do a stage version of the movie at our college, the movie’s anti-feminist message, the failed attempt at titillation/ sexploitation, constant r...
2020-06-2634 min
Because You Watched StarcrashForbidden World (1982) - Because You Watched Starcrash“That’s about the stupidest idea I’ve heard all day.”
The distinguished professors discuss the Roger Corman-produced Alien-knockoff The Dingwhopper – oops, it’s actually called Forbidden World. Topics include the magic of Jim Wynorski, the dingwhopper’s unfortunate resemblance to Audrey II, competent set design and lighting, the ubiquity of footage from Battle Beyond the Stars, the patience of Alien, the epistemological problems posed by random flashbacks, the lies told by the movie poster, the dinner scene from Alien (and Spaceballs), eating while covered in alien biohazards, Underalls and plastic stripper heels, onanistic whirligigs, lack of sense of space...
2020-06-2640 min
Because You Watched StarcrashGalaxina (1980) and The Cold Equation (1996) - Because You Watched Starcrash“We call it a fundamental design constraint.”
The distinguished professors discuss the Dorothy Stratton vehicle Galaxina and Sci Fi Channel airtime-filler The Cold Equations. Topics include the Star Wars title crawl done wrong, what makes parody fail, an attempt at explaining Galaxina’s overly complicated plot, why Galaxina is called Galaxina, the proper mood for bad movies, the hidden dumbness of the ethical conundrum at the core of The Cold Equations, the centrality of snow to Hallmark Channel movies, the damage caused by relying too much on dialogue to establish plot, the budget-friendliness of the bottle episode, The Co...
2020-06-2645 min
Because You Watched StarcrashBecause You Watched Starcrash - Starcrash (1978)“Imperial battleship, HALT THE FLOW OF TIME!”
The distinguished professors discuss the origins and scope of season 1 of the podcast. We start with our beloved Star Wars-derivative Starcrash and discuss where we think the filmmakers decided to steal their ideas, their intended level of seriousness, multicolored stars in comic books, the problems posed by time stopping and time reversal, Stella Starr’s fetish wardrobe, the enigma of Acton, the Amazon queen’s murky motivations, Christopher Plummer’s literal dramatic turn, difficulty in keeping track of this film’s MacGuffins, and why Star Wars works and Starcrash doesn’t.
Foll...
2020-06-2640 min
Giving H.E.D. The PodcastEp. 11. Bonus ! Father's Day Special- Growing Up in Fatherhood with Michael FurbertWhat does Father's Day Mean: It's a day of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In this bonus episode we have the pleasure to sit down and have a candid discussion with Michael Furbert about how he grew up in fatherhood. Michael was very open and honest about how his father was not present in his life, how women can raise men and how he was all about women and the streets. At the same time Michael also shares with us how not having a father made him want to be an...
2020-06-2125 min
Elsie Gilmore on the AirSarasota After Dark - With guest Michael Vanderpool - August 10, 2006Sarasota After Dark hosts Christine Alexander and Elsie Gilmore interview Michael Vanderpool about his business Tesoro Sarasota during their last episode.
2006-08-1148 min