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Viva Pod Vegas: The Elvis Presley Film PodcastStay Away, Joe (1968)Viva Pod Vegas returns with Stay Away, Joe, which is the lowest-rated movie of Elvis’s career. Is it as bad as we were led to believe? Yes… and no! After Mike sifts through shoddy taglines to try to find one he approves of, we debate whether watching these movies more quickly would help or hurt us. Mike works his way through a theory about Burgess Meredith as the Penguin and Col. Tom Parker. Speaking of, what would this movie have looked like if Col. Tom Parker was involved?We ask: why isn’t there...
2025-02-261h 14
Viva Pod Vegas: The Elvis Presley Film PodcastSpinout (1966)We're closing out 1966 with Elvis Presley's third (and final) film: Spinout! We try to parse the plot of Spinout, which is at the same time both totally inscrutable and a re-hash of earlier films, and which Mike has a theory about. We find our first (?) actual good tagline for an Elvis movie, discuss the original pitch for this movie (which Col. Tom Parker shot down), and try to make sense of the creative team's lack of action around a soundtrack solution. Mike sees what this movie is really trying to do (which Joey totally missed). We wonder if food...
2024-06-261h 13
Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather Novel: Book V part IViolence, romance, questionable descriptions of the female anatomy? Not what most people expect when they read Mario Puzo's The Godfather the first time. Mike Manzi, Brian Rodriguez and special guest Kate Hudson get to now Lucy Mancini inside and out as they break down perhaps the most infamous chapter in the source material to Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, Book 5.
2024-05-091h 29Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather Novel IntroductionMike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez FINALLY crack open Mario Puzo's source material for The Godfather but not before pouring a glass of wine and playing some games.
2024-02-0656 min
Third Time's A Charm080 Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (1997)Today Mike and Brian have been shrunk down to pint sized podcasters ! Join them as they go room to room fighting nasty bugs and riding the Hot Wheels Roller Coaster in an attempt to get back to regular size. While they are small and dealing with all that, the kids have the run of the house throwing a sweet party and ignoring all the rules ! Can Mike & Brian return to full size in time to stop a potential cult situation ? Find out today on this all new tiny episode !
2024-02-0350 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastA Very Coppola Christmas IICelebrate the Holidays and ring in the New Year with Francis's Favorite nephews Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez. Mike and Brian invite old friend Kyle Reinfried to help with some last minute Coppola shopping. The nephews also talk about Sofia Coppola's Christmas special; A Very Murray Christmas.
2024-01-011h 47Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastPriscillaFrancis's Favorite Nephew's Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez "officially" talk their first Sofia Coppola film; 2023's Priscilla. Find out what they think about the similarities and differences between directing father and daughter as well as the depiction of Elvis and the agency Priscilla Presley gains throughout the film.
2023-12-181h 25Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastFall 2023 Check-inFrancis's long lost nephews Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez pressed record with the intentions of creating a Halloween episode on Captain EO. Three hours later...and they decided to split the episode in two. First up; some catch-up on the relevant Coppola family news, including Sofia and Francis's social media follies.
2023-11-181h 10
Third Time's A Charm077 Scream 3 (2000)Today Mike and his friends are on a studio tour when all of the sudden actors start dropping like flies. Can Joey, Brian and Dan help Mike trap and reveal the new Ghostface before they slay us all ? Is the movie series finally too meta already by the third installment ? Can all these wacky cameos help or hurt the tone ? Is the killer reveal on point with the rest of the series ? All this and more as we slash and stab our way through Scream 3 !
2023-10-0352 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastPatton: Episode 1Be Seated! Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez discuss Patton, a film Francis Ford Coppola wrote, forgot about, and then went on to win an Oscar for. That's all.
2023-08-081h 40Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastApocalypse Now: Redux Episode 3Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez conclude their journey through Apocalypse Now: Redux at Kurtz's jungle compound but not before deep diving perhaps the most famous added scene in Francis Ford Coppola history; The French Colonial sequence.
2023-06-262h 19Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastApocalypse Now: Redux Episode 2The journey up river continues as Uncle Francis Ford Coppola's favorite nephews Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez continue their deep dive of Apocalypse Now: Redux in the part 2 of a 3 part series. In this episode Mike and Brian discuss what happens when you get off the boat in Vietnam; such as an encounter with a tiger, a rendezvous with some famous Playmates, the surreal chaos of the Do Long Bridge and how Apocalypse Now might as well be a space odyssey.
2023-06-121h 25Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastUncle Francis at the OscarsThe REAL Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez explore some of Francis Ford Coppola's most fascinating moments at the Academy Awards.
2023-04-162h 02Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Bling RingWe wanna rob. We're making our first "pit stop," so to speak, on Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar to talk about Sofia Coppola's 2013 film The Bling Ring. We believe in karmaaaa, which is why we finally landed our first sponsors! Mike and Brian discuss recent social media comments, the latest installment of Mike's Merchandise Corner, and check in to see where The Godfather is streaming. They break huge Megalopolis news, unveil a new segment starring Romy Croquet Mars, and talk about how they will never have Joey on the show. They then dive into The Bling Ring, starring Katie Chang...
2023-04-011h 10
Viva Pod Vegas: The Elvis Presley Film PodcastFun in Acapulco (1963)We're headed down to Mexico -- without Elvis, though, and we'll explain why he isn't allowed to join us -- to talk about Fun in Acapulco! We're talking about *another* Elvis character named Mike, love triangles on (and off?!) screen, and Col. Tom Parker's soundtrack mandate (and how that will become the "new normal" for Elvis movies). Joey shares the craziest bit of Elvis movie trivia we've found so far (to which Mike wonders, "Why even make this movie?). We talk about Elvis's ability to sing in Spanish, him having fun again on screen, and the craziest Elvis character...
2023-01-231h 22Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastCoppola Christmas WishlistNot sure what to get the Coppola fan in you life for Christmas? Well Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez have you covered! Mike and Brian welcome back Kyle Reinfriend (Foodie Films) to the wine cellar on this very special addition of Uncle Francis as Kyle decides who has the better list Francis Ford Coppola gift ideas.
2022-12-2059 minViva Pod Vegas: The Elvis Presley Film PodcastIt Happened at the World's Fair (1963)We're entering 1963 and headed (via plane!) to Seattle for this episode about It Happened at the World's Fair! In this episode, Mike gets a crash course on various World's Fairs (and Diane Warren) while also playing a couple guessing games and coming up with some merch ideas. (He also caught "hair blindness" from Joey, but finds himself able to revel in the fact that Elvis's character is named Mike.) We talk about Norman Taurog's continue (literal) reign of terror, how nice the print for this movie looks, and how It Happened at the World's Fair is (unexpectedly) "the Kurt...
2022-12-051h 22Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastBram Stoker's Dracula - Episode 1It's getting a bit creepy in the wine cellar as Mike welcomes his Monster's the Made Us co-host Dan Colon to talk all about Francis Ford Coppola's interpretation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Mike, Brian and Dan chat about their favorite Draculas in movie history (including Gary Oldman), Keanu Reeves interesting performance and how the genesis of this film is actually a bit more Winona than Coppola. Also, find out why this is the film that saved American Zoetrope.
2022-10-261h 38Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather : Episode 3Uncle's Francis's favorite nephews Brian Rodriguez and Mike Manzi settle all family business on this third and final chat on The Godfather. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Tom's difficult conversation with the Don, Michael in Sicily, Kay vs Apollonia, Leisure Suit Fredo's time in Las Vegas and of course the epic ending to the most epic of films.
2022-10-132h 07Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 5Brian returns to Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar as he and Mike Manzi chat up episode 5 of the Paramount+ limited series; The Offer. Mike and Brian praise the performances of Burn Gorman, Juno Temple and of course Matthew Goode as well as highlight Marlon Brando and a dinner scene that may be the best in the series.
2022-07-0742 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 4With Brian away, Mike Manzi summons Acting Don Kyle Reinfried (Foodie Films) to discuss episode 4 of Paramount+'s limited series; The Offer! Listen for Kyles impressions of the show as well as the complicated Godfather casting process depicted in the episode.
2022-07-0654 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 2Michael Manzi and Brian Rodriguez break down episode 2 of Paramount+'s The Offer. Count how many times Brian says he's "all in" as these two Francis Ford Coppola fans get even more excited about the direction of the series, the Francis and Mario show, Paramount's autobiography, Matthew Goode and so much more!
2022-06-161h 03Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 1Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar starts not with a Francis Ford Coppola movie but a TV show...about a Francis Ford Coppola movie. Brian Rodriguez and Mike Manzi are breaking down Paramount +'s new show The Offer, based on the making of The Godfather. Episode 1: A Seat at the Table stars Miles Teller, Juno Temple, Matthew Goode, Giovanni Ribisi and of course Dan Fogler as our guy, Francis Ford Coppola.
2022-06-021h 07Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastOpen for TastingsBuongiorno! Buona sera! Have a glass and welcome to Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar; a podcast where Mike Manzi (CageClub, Third Time's a Charm, The Monster's That Made Us podcasts) and Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party and P.S. I Love Hoffman podcasts) break down the films of Francis Ford Coppola cut by cut. Listen to find out just what Mike and Brian have in store for you on this brand new show!
2022-05-3124 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastIntroducing Uncle Francis's Wine CellarMike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez explore the films of Francis Ford Coppola, one glass of wine at at time, in this cut-by-cut deep dive into the career of the man who brought us The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and so much more.
2022-05-2800 min
The Monsters That Made UsSon of Dracula (1943)Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they head down to the bayous of Louisiana for some Southern Gothic vampire action in 1943’s Son of Dracula! They discuss Lon Chaney Jr.’s divisive performance as the nefarious Count Alucard, Robert Siodmak’s directorial debut with Universal, new vampire abilities, and why the film remains an interesting take on the classic Dracula formula despite a flawed screenplay.If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
2022-04-291h 41The Monsters That Made UsThe Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)Hold on to your hats because The Ghost of Frankenstein is absolutely out of its mind! Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they discuss Universal’s “search” for a new Frankenstein monster, the efficiency of Scott Darling’s screenplay, the Wolf Man reunion, the flashback, the film’s titular ghost, Bela Lugosi’s last truly great performance, and why The Curse of Frankenstein is a WAY better title.If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
2021-11-261h 48The Monsters That Made UsThe Wolf Man (1941)Grab a gun and some silver bullets (or a silver knife, or a stick with a silver handle) because its time for Universal’s second foray into the world of lycanthropy! Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Wolf Man! They discuss the long road to stardom for Universal’s ultimate sad boy, Lon Chaney Jr.; Curt Siodmak’s genre-defining script; Robert F. Boyle’s stunning art direction, the difference between a werewolf and a wolf man (if there is one); and, of course, the painstaking process of applying (and remo...
2021-10-292h 09The Monsters That Made UsThe Invisible Woman (1940)Watch out for those banana peels because this time, Universal’s putting the scares on hold in favor of a all out farce! Join “The Invisible Dan Colon and “Monster Mike” Manzi as they discuss 1940’s The Invisible Woman, its incredible cast and the always impressive effects work of John P. Fulton (which earned him yet another Academy Award nomination), as well as Universal’s questionable decision to shift even further from horror with a full blown, laugh-a-minute invisible comedy that has absolutely nothing to do with any of the films that preceded it.If you enjoy this episode...
2021-09-241h 39
Third Time's A CharmJames Bond GoldfingerToday Mike and his team of secret agents discuss James Bond as they try to stop Operation Grand Slam and the evil mastermind behind it all, GOLDFINGER! Can Mike, Brian & Dan keep all the gold from being contaminated & look good doing it? Join us and find out !
2021-04-031h 07The Monsters That Made UsThe Mummy (1932)Join "The Invisible Dan" Colón and "Monster Mike" Manzi as they get wrapped up in a love story 3,700 years in the making! They discuss cinematographer Karl Fruend's directorial debut, Jack Pierce's iconic mummy makeup (as well as the 8 hours it took to apply it to Boris Karloff!), its unmistakable similarities to a previous Universal monster film, and why this original Mummy film might be the best ever made! But whatever you do, do NOT read the ancient scrolls!If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
2021-01-291h 45The Monsters That Made UsFrankenstein (1931)Prepare yourselves for one of the strangest tales ever told! In this electrifying episode of The Monsters That Made Us, "The Invisible Dan" Colón and "Monster Mike" Manzi head deep into the Bavarian Alps where a mad scientists seeks to conquer the mysteries of life and death! Join them as they discuss Boris Karloff's brilliant performance, Jack Pierce's iconic make-up, the flawless German Expressionist production design & more in James Whale's classic 1931 production of Frankenstein!If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
2020-12-251h 46The Monsters That Made UsDracula (1931)We hope you have a crucifix and some wolfsbane handy because in this episode, we're heading to London to hunt vampires! Join “The Invisible Dan” Colón and "Monster Mike" Manzi as they sink their teeth into Tod Browning's 1931 adaptation of Dracula! They dive into the evolution of Dracula, from Bram Stoker's original novel to the Broadway play to Carl Laemmle Jr.'s iconic Universal production, and discuss why Bela Lugosi remains the definitive Dracula over 90 years later.If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
2020-11-271h 53The Monsters That Made UsThe Phantom of the Opera (1925)It’s time to don your mask and join “The Invisible Dan” Colon and “Monster Mike” Manzi for a night at the opera as they kick off The Monsters That Made Us with the first entry in the Universal Studios Classic Monster series! They get into the all of The Phantom of the Opera‘s many production troubles, the brilliant set designs and cinematography, Lon Chaney’s masterful makeup, and much, much more!If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!
2020-10-301h 18The Monsters That Made UsIntroducing The Monsters That Made UsWelcome to The Monsters That Made Us! Join “The Invisible” Dan Colón and “Monster” Mike Manzi as they celebrate all of the SPOOKTACULAR characters and films in the classic Universal Studios monster series.
2020-10-0219 minThird Time's A CharmStar Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)Today on an all-new Third Time's A Charm, Mike is joined by Dan Hayden, Tobin Addington, and Dan Colon as they go on a Search For Spock! We will encounter crazy wardrobes, dated FX and fun one liners while we join the original crewon a race against time! Beam me up because it’s time to talk Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
2020-07-0348 min
Third Time's A Charm036 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)Today on an all-new Third Time's A Charm, Mike is rejoined by his unofficial co-host, the one and only Brian "High School Slumber Party" Rodriguez, plus an all-new, first-time guest, Dan "The Duke" Hayden. Together, we hop a jet to L.A. and go to the amusement park to find the guy who killed our boss. We might also talk a bit about Eddie Murphy in his most iconic role as Axel Foley in a little franchise called Beverly Hills Cop. Grab some Disney Bucks and join us as we talk about Beverly Hills Cop III!
2020-06-0353 min
#CruiseClub: The Tom Cruise Podcast039 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)Aside from the Mission: Impossible series, Tom Cruise isn't one to dabble in sequels, which makes Jack Reacher: Never Go Back all the more unusual. Based on the 18th (!!!) novel in the series, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back feels like a much later entry in the franchise than a first sequel. How could the creative team possibly be out of ideas already? Mike dons his Third Time's A Charm cap as we discuss the action we like, the plot we don't like, and the overwhelming "sure, okay" of most of the rest of the movie. It's not a bad movie...
2020-05-2237 min
Third Time's A Charm035 Super Mario Bros. 3Today on a special edition of Third Time’s A Charm, Mike is joined by his gaming consultant, Christian Larson, as they voyage to The Mushroom Kingdom and push the boundaries of what this show can be by reviewing a video game instead of a movie. Stay tuned for some surprise power-ups, and maybe even a bonus level! It's Super Mario Bros. 3 today on Third Time’s a Charm!
2020-05-0355 min
Third Time's A Charm034 Friday the 13th Part III (1982)Mike and his horror consultant Dan Colon pack up the RV and head to Crystal Lake to witness the Jason that we all know and love... in the third dimension... in Friday the 13th Part III! This installment may not be everyone's favorite, but it's very important because it's when Jason finally gets his iconic hockey mask! It's the fully-formed Jason Voorhees today on Third Time's A Charm!
2020-04-031h 08
#HANX for the Memories: The Tom Hanks Podcast033 Road to Perdition (2002)It's been the better part of a decade since one of our guests, Kyle Reinfried (Foodie Films), told Mike to watch Road to Perdition. At long last, the time has come. Joining Kyle on this episode is Jessica Collins, who's with us as we all go back in time to 1931 and find a new type of role for Mr. Tom Hanks: mob muscle! In this episode, we discuss whether or not Hanks continues his streak of being America's Dad, the film's tremendous ensemble cast, and whether or not the ending works. Also, there's a weird connection between Road to Perdition...
2020-04-031h 01
Third Time's A Charm033 Back to the Future Part III (1990)Great Scott! Mike and Dan get lost in time as they go on a mission to save Doc Brown! Along the way, they meet an ancestor, invent the bulletproof vest, and become part of Hill Valley history in the process. We're talking about Back to the Future Part III, so get ready to double back again!
2020-03-031h 14
Third Time's A Charm032 The Karate Kid Part III (1989)Mike and his unofficial co-host Brian Rodriguez face off once again at the All Valley Tournament as they watch The Karate Kid Part III. Will Daniel go to the dark side and train with Cobra Kai? Can Mr. Miyagi get his tree business off the ground? Join us for the end of the Daniel Larusso saga... for now.
2020-02-1744 min
Third Time's A Charm031 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)Mike welcomes back his Leaf Brother Kyle to talk about the second part three in the Star Wars Saga, which happens to be the actual part three, chronologically. Join us for a trip down the Dark Side as we swing lightsabers, fight droid armies, and execute Order 66, because we're talking Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith!
2020-02-031h 06
Third Time's A Charm030 2020: A Look AheadMike takes a moment to address his loyal fans about big changes coming to the show in 2020, and he offers a preview of some of the major titles that will be covered in the months to come.
2020-01-0305 min
Third Time's A Charm029 Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! (1989)Mike is joined by his horror consultant, Dan Colon, to discuss... a Christmas movie? That's right! They're talking about Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!, a movie that's part of the long tradition of holiday horror. Get ready to run for your life because Santa's coming for you!
2019-12-0350 min
Third Time's A Charm028 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)Today on a very magical Third Time's A Charm, Mike is joined by his unofficial co-host Brian and brand new guest Shawnee, a Harry Potter consultant, to talk about the third movie in the wizarding franchise: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Get off your broom and have a listen!
2019-11-031h 13
Viva Pod Vegas: The Elvis Presley Film PodcastIntroducing Viva Pod Vegas!Elvis Presley is one of the most famous musicians ever. What happens when you take the music out of the equation and choose to focus solely on his movies? Enter Viva Pod Vegas: The Elvis Presley Film Podcast! Hosted by Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi, Viva Pod Vegas is a deep dive into the 31 films that Elvis Presley starred in, plus specials and some surprises. Uh, thank you very much for listening.
2019-10-2316 min
Third Time's A Charm027 Return of the Living Dead III (1993)Mike and his unofficial co-host Brian go on a very crazy night on the town with Return of the Living Dead III: a Romeo and Juliet meets zombies gore fest! It may not be the Night of the Living Dead, but it will be one hell of a dead night!
2019-10-171h 06
Third Time's A Charm026 Slumber Party Massacre III (1990)Mike and his unofficial co-host Brian stay up all night to figure out who the killer is as they continue their crossover episodes for the Slumber Party Massacre series with the totally 90s Slumber Party Massacre III!
2019-10-031h 00
Third Time's A Charm025 Book Club Clip ShowIt's time for a special Book Club Clip Show episode, as Mike reflects on the life of Third Time's A Book by sharing some of his favorite passages. He ponders how, when, and if the segment will return some day.
2019-09-031h 07#CruiseClub: The Tom Cruise Podcast018 Mission: Impossible (1996)Your mission, should you choose/decide to accept it, is to listen to this episode of #CruiseClub about Mission: Impossible. In this episode, we officially (and sort of unknowingly) enter Phase II of #CruiseClub! While Tom Cruise had already been in major movies, his emergence as Ethan Hunt elevates him to another level in his career. In this episode, we welcome in Mike Flynn to discuss the film, Brian De Palma's influences on the franchise, and where we go from here. As always, should you be caught or killed, both of us will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This...
2019-08-3056 min
Third Time's A Charm024 Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (2008)Today on Third Time's A Charm, Mike is joined by Sky Marshall Christian Larson to jump on a spaceship, pilot a robot suit, and blow these dang bugs back to hell! Grab your roach killer and enlist to do your part today on an all new episode of Third Time's A Charm about Starship Troopers 3: Marauder. Do you wanna know more? Just listen, soldier!
2019-08-0359 min
Third Time's A Charm023 Spider-Man 3 (2007)Today on Third Time’s A Charm, Mike and his unofficial co-host Brian take a trip through the Spider-Verse as they watch the infamous Spider-Man 3! Join them as they swing through the city in the third and final film in the Sam Raimi Saga. It’s gonna be web-tastic!
2019-07-0356 min
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage PodcastThe CageClub Podcast Network Celebrates its 1000th Episode!In August 2015, we released our very first podcast and proceeded to tear through Nicolas Cage’s filmography at a breakneck pace. We had no idea that we'd continue after we finished Cage’s filmography, but we asked, “What’s next?” and went from there. After nearly four years, we are releasing our 1,000th episode.
In this episode, Joey Lewandowski talked many of your favorite CageClub Podcast Network hosts: Mike Manzi of Third Time’s A Charm, Joe Two of 2 Fast 2 Forever, Chris Podcasts of Now and Again, Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films, Jordan Polan-Clarke...
2019-06-042h 42
Third Time's A Charm022 Prom Night III: The Last KissToday, Mike goes back to high school and celebrates the tradition of prom with none other than Brian Rodriguez from High School Slumber Party! In Prom Night III: The Last Kiss, Mary Lou is back and once again haunting Hamilton High, killing everyone in her way. We go to hell and back again on this hysterically haunted episode of Third Time’s A Charm!
2019-06-031h 15
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Army of One (2016)Wedding bells are in the air — not at CageClub HQ, just in the world in general — and we’re continuing the journey we began last episode with something new! We’re just trying to get a sword through customs as we hunt for OBL alongside Nicolas “The G” Cage in Army of One! In this episode, we look back at the career of Russell Brand, wonder why Nicolas Cage doesn’t do more comedies, and find a startling number of similarities between this movie and Birdy. Mike also tries to guess more of Joey’s favorite movies of the 2000s, and Joey vamps f...
2019-05-231h 30
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Birdy (1984)It's the time of the year where wedding bells are in the air, and we're kicking off a four episode arc of #CageClub Revisited around something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. First up: something old! We're headed way back in time to Nicolas Cage's seventh acting credit, Birdy, on this very special episode of our show. In this episode, we look back at the career of Matthew Modine, discuss the relationship between his and Nicolas Cage's characters, and wind up confusing this movie with Racing with the Moon. Then, as the episode winds down, Mike tries to...
2019-05-092h 01
Cinemakers056 Matt Stuertz: RWD (2015) and Tonight She Comes (2016) + Director Interview!Before we begin our next Cinemakers series, we're taking a quick detour for another one-shot and some catch-up. In this episode, Mike and Joey talk about RWD and Tonight She Comes, then welcome in director Matt Stuertz for an interview and chat! We break down the found footage film RWD, then Matt's blood-soaked (and disgusting) follow-up, Tonight She Comes. How did Matt's filmmaking evolve from one film to the next? What was shooting the films like? What's he got coming next? Stay tuned to find out all of these answers, plus what's in store for the near future of Cinemakers...
2019-05-061h 30
Third Time's A Charm021 WrestleMania III (1987): Part 3It’s the epic conclusion to WrestleMania III! Join Mike, Brian, Larson, and Dan as they talk about the final six matches of the evening, concluding with one of the greatest showdowns ever: Hulk Hogan against Andre the Giant. All this — and so much more — on this episode of Third Time’s A Charm!
2019-05-031h 22
#HANX for the Memories: The Tom Hanks Podcast008 The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)Mike and Joey are going solo bolo style to talk about The Man with One Red Shoe. It wasn't intentional, but it's a happy accident; no guest should have to subject themselves to the overall "lack of movie" that these 92 minutes add up to. In this episode, we talk about how the movie isn't bad, per se, but just aimless. We wonder why there isn't more Hanks (or Jim Belushi) in this movie, while Mike gets disappointed by Dabney Coleman and Joey fails to recognize Carrie Fisher. We're slowly making our way through Hanks's early work, and keep counting our...
2019-04-1930 min
Third Time's A Charm020 WrestleMania III (1987): Part 2Before getting to the next six matches of WrestleMania III, we're making a stop at Third Time's A Pit! Mike chats with Brian Rodriguez about what is going on in the Wide World of Wrestling, and Brian reveals his secret wrestling origin. Then, they review the inductees into the Wrestling Hall of Fame and talk about the WWE.
2019-04-171h 03
Third Time's A Charm019 WrestleMania III (1987): Part 1On this all-new episode of Third Time’s A Charm, we’re switching things up a bit and talking about one of the greatest sporting events of all-time: WrestleMania III. Join Mike, Brian, Dan, and Larson as we enter the squared circle and dive deep into this legendary day!
2019-04-031h 32#CruiseClub: The Tom Cruise Podcast007 Legend (1985)Legend is, by far, the weirdest movie that stars Tom Cruise so far in his career, and may be the weirdest movie he’s ever done. But is it any good? To make sense of this fabulous world (and its many, many acting choices), we brought in Darcy DuBose and Jess “MonTEZ” Collins. Legend is Jess’s favorite movie of all time — and one of Darcy’s ten or so favorites — so the big question Joey wants to ask is: why? Can Jess, Darcy, and Mike convince Joey that this is a good movie? Is his brain broken? Find out!
2019-03-291h 06
Third Time's A Charm018 Leprechaun 3 (1995)Today on Third Time's A Charm, it's a celebration of March and all things Irish as Mike invites his horror consultant Dan Colon onto the show to talk about Leprechaun 3! We head to Vegas, hit the pawn shop, then gamble it all away at The Lucky Shamrock! Will we run into Raoul Duke? You’ll have to listen to find out on an all-new super lucky episode!
2019-03-031h 18
Third Time's A Charm017 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)Today, on a very special episode of Third Time’s A Charm, it’s the conclusion to the epic three part The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift crossover event with 2 Fast 2 Forever and High School Slumber Party! Join Mike, Joey, Joe Two and Brian as they talk about what makes this part three so special. Please remember: these stunts were performed by professionals, so please don’t try this at home.
2019-02-171h 08
Third Time's A Charm016 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983): Part 2Today on Third Time's A Charm, Leaf Brothers Mike and Kyle finish defending the Sanctuary Moon of Endor, feast with our fellow Ewoks, and crack open the novelization in Part 2 of our Return of the Jedi review! Stick around for some fun collectable records and trading cards as Mike expands book club like never before! You won’t wanna miss this Force-filled episode!
2019-02-031h 03#CruiseClub: The Tom Cruise Podcast001 Endless Love (1981)While Tom Cruise pops up in just one short scene of (the very problematic) Endless Love, it's hard not to admire this movie for the sweet, sweet trash that it is. The sexual tension is in the air on this inaugural episode of #CruiseClub as Joey and Mike discuss Tom Cruise's first role, the uncomfortable age disparity between our two leads, and the palpable sexual tension in the air throughout this movie. Will they settle on a new phrase to be the #CruiseClub equivalent of "compromising"? Listen and find out!
2019-01-0459 min
Third Time's A Charm015 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983): Part 1Today on Third Time's A Charm, Darth Mike and Jedi Master Kyle Reinfried jump to lightspeed in a galaxy far, far away to talk about The Return of the Jedi and all things Star Wars! We're kicking off the new year correct by diving into one of the greatest movie franchises in the universe, so join us as we get lost in the Rishi Maze, collect kyber crystals, and forget the Bor Gullet!
2019-01-031h 14
Third Time's A Charm014 Look Who's Talking Now (1993)Today on Third Time's A Charm, Mike is joined by CageClub Podcast Network co-founder Joey Lewandowski to chat about Look Who's Talking Now and put the Look Who's Talking series to bed... but not before we let the dog out to do its business. This movie is more of the same as the first two, but this time we can hear what the animals are thinking! All of this... plus Charles Barkley (???)... on today's all-new BONUS episode of Third Time's A Charm!
2018-12-171h 08
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast096 (Sort of) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Recorded live from a parking lot outside of a movie theater, welcome to a mini-bonus episode of #CageClub about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! We'll be back to cover this movie in its entirety when it hits VOD or Blu-ray in 2019, but as has become tradition when Mike and Joey see a Cage movie in theaters together, here's a mini-review of the movie. Spoiler alert: it's really great and you should see it as soon as you can.
2018-12-0914 min
Third Time's A Charm013 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)Happy holidays from Third Time’s A Charm! On this episode, Mike welcomes Brian "Late Night" Rodriguez from High School Slumber Party to pick out a mighty tree, do some high speed sledding, and cover the house with lights while they chat about the modern Christmas classic, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation!
2018-12-031h 48
Third Time's A Charm012 Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)From your living room to the local cinema, The Resident Evil franchise is a multimedia extravaganza and Resident Evil: Extinction is the very first video game movie being covered on Third Time's A Charm! Mike welcomes back Cara and Joey to follow Alice through the undead looking glass and into the what's left of America as they encounter survivors, monsters, and Third Time's A Book, all on today’s Zomboid-filled episode!
2018-11-171h 32
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Snake Eyes (1998)Snake Eyes opens with the greatest sequence in any Nicolas Cage movie. (Is this true? Maybe.) Cage is on fire and the suspense is hard to beat. It's a shame, then, that the rest of the movie never quite captures that energy. In this episode, we re-watch the movie that inspired our love of film conspiracies (you've got to have at least five people... it's a requirement!) while we also admire Brian De Palma's filmmaking style, Carla Gugino's affinity for genre pictures, and the weirdest (and slowest) shot to ever be placed under closing credits. Stay tuned for a brand...
2018-11-081h 39
Third Time's A Charm011 Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997)Today on Third Time's A Charm, Mike is joined by actor and comedian Austin Wolf-Sothern, host of Cinema Stories on YouTube, to talk about Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, which should be a more well-known direct-to-video cult franchise and a movie that's completely different from anything covered before on the show. Grab your condoms (and maybe a weapon) to defend yourself!
2018-11-031h 04
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Season of the Witch (2011)Mike has been itching to watch Season of the Witch again since first watched it, and since we're out of spooky Nicolas Cage movies for October, here we are! Cage's character in this film, Behmen, is considered by some to be his worst character of all-time, but are things really that bad? Honestly, it's tough to say, because we started playing a new game on this episode that distracted us almost entirely from the movie. If you've ever wanted to half-watch Season of the Witch while listening to us try to have the other guess a Nicolas Cage movie with...
2018-10-251h 32
Third Time's A Charm010 Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)Welcome to the Slaughterhouse! Today on Third Time's A Charm, Mike and Dan venture deep into the dark heart of horror legend when they visit 1990's Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III. They encounter the friendly Ken Foree, the deranged Viggo Mortensen, and a whole slew of new Sawyer family members for you to to run for your life from. Many horrors await you today on a very special -- and very scary -- bonus episode of Third Time's A Charm.
2018-10-171h 31
Third Time's A Charm009 Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)Today, on Third Time's A Charm... trick or treat? It's October and we're celebrating by watching Halloween III: Season of the Witch! (Twenty-eight days 'til Halloween, Halloween, Halloween..) Joey and Dan join Mike to investigate the strange deaths caused by weird masks made by an Irish Novelty Company -- with close ties to Stonehenge! It may not have Michael Myers, but it's got an alcoholic, womanizing doctor! All of that and Third Time's A Book on today's all-new episode. Happy Halloween!
2018-10-031h 16
Third Time's A Charm008 Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985): Part 2Today on the thrilling conclusion of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome... Mad Mike, Cara (Dr. Greenz) and Brian (Late Night) babysit a bunch of kids, listen to their bedtime story, then lead them to salvation. But can Max be the savior they are hoping for... or is he just too far gone? Make sure you spin the Sonic cause we's gonna tell about Captain Walker, The Great Train Escape and more Tina Turner on the crazy Part 2 finale of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome!
2018-09-1958 min
Third Time's A Charm007 Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985): Part 1On this episode of Third Time's A Charm, "Two podcasters enter. One podcaster leaves." Join Mad Mike and his fellow podcasters from the wastelands, Cara and Brian, as they traverse Barter Town, battle in the Thunderdome, and get sentenced to the Gulag in Part 1 of this special two-part episode for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome! Max is back (and madder than ever) as he faces his toughest challenge yet, Tina Turner, who steals the show in this practical effects masterpiece from the king of crazy himself, George Miller. So sit back, relax, and strap in... cause it's gonna be one hell...
2018-09-0354 min#CruiseClub: The Tom Cruise PodcastIntroducing #CruiseClub!Joey and Mike have covered the ups and downs of the careers of Nicolas Cage, Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, and more. Then, they had an epiphany: why not watch good movies? In January 2019, they'll start watching every Tom Cruise movie, whose hits far outweigh his misses. Join them! The first episode drops January 4, 2019!
2018-09-0112 min
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Ghost Rider (2007)In revisiting Ghost Rider, Joey and Mike spend much of the episode wishing they were watching Spirit of Vengeance instead. As per tradition, we talk about re-casting the Batman universe within the scope of the actors we cover on the network, long for a future sequel where Nicolas Cage has to go on "one last ride" as Johnny Blaze, and ridicule the least believable scene in cinematic history.
Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie...
2018-07-052h 05
Third Time's A Charm005 Jurassic Park III (2001)This month on Third Time's A Charm, we join Dr. Alan Grant as he is coerced back to Jurassic Park by some random people with ulterior motives. It's all the bits they couldn't fit into the first two movies... and maybe some surprises! Special guests Cara and Tobin join Mike on this excavation of Jurassic Park III! Stick around for book club!
2018-07-031h 20
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: The Wicker Man (2006)Today's #CageClub Revisited was a very special episode, which is why we knew we had to opt for a big movie. What better way to welcome a reporter and photographer from the Bergen Record and NorthJersey.com into CageClub HQ than by showing them the 2006 classic The Wicker Man? This episode doubles as both a commentary for The Wicker Man and also a bit of an oral history of the CageClub Podcast Network, as Mike and Joey talk about the movie while also bringing reporter Chris Maag up to speed on how they got to where they are.
Note: Our...
2018-06-071h 43
Third Time's A Charm004 Alien 3 (1992)Today on Third Time's A Charm, it's the passion of Ripley as she faces down her old friend the Xenomorph, a lot of bald British dudes, and the temptation to fall asleep while watching Alien 3. Join Mike and guests Chris and Nico from the Now and Again Podcast as we visit the industrial Prison Planet Fiorina 161, bury the dead, shave our heads, and swan dive into oblivion. All this -- plus book club! -- on a new episode of Third Time's A Charm.
2018-06-031h 16
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Pay the Ghost (2015)Are you ready to Pay the Ghost... again? We dive back into the movie that wrapped up Phase One of #CageClub, and wonder just what price we have to pay to pay the ghost once and for all. In this episode, Mike and Joey catch up on the latest Cage news, hope for a future with good voiceover Cage, and wonder if Joey's new house is haunted.
Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head...
2018-05-101h 35
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Stolen (2012)As we revisit Stolen, we talk about Simon West’s penchant for including stuffed animals in his movies and Nicolas Cage’s questionable parenting style. We also talk about short-lived (but wonderful) TV shows like Trophy Wife and The Grinder, which only leads to more talk of Malin Akerman. As always, this episode is filled with impressions a-plenty, including one from Joey that’s apparently... good? Mike says it’s good, but you be the judge! Also: will Joey finally find a red sports car to complete his bingo card?
Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while...
2018-04-261h 36
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast092 The Humanity Bureau (2018)The Humanity Bureau has been available in the U.K. for nearly a year, but we hadn’t tasted the forbidden fruit. We held out, waiting for its stateside release. Maybe we should have kept waiting. But every new Nicolas Cage movie is a treasure, so Mike and Joey brought in Lindsay Gibb of Winona Forever to talk about the dystopian future of a movie that appears to have the budget of a SyFy original.
2018-04-2448 min
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Bangkok Dangerous (2008)It's time to talk about Joe's final job... all over again. As we revisit Bangkok Dangerous, Joey and Mike talk about the similarities and differences between Cage's Joe and Suicide Squad's Deadshot, Joey's quest to catch up on the biggest comedies of the last 25 years, that time Mike was totally fine with a guy answering his phone in a movie theater, the good (and the best) Punisher movies, and a future where Cage's character in this movie would go head-to-heat with John Wick. Who will win bingo? Which podcasts will we shamelessly promote? Will we actually talk about the movie...
2018-03-291h 41
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)We're headed back to Vegas for Honeymoon in Vegas on yet another #CageClub Revisited! In this episode, one of us gets (what may be) the fastest #CageClub Bingo ever, then we offer a #CageClub guide to Las Vegas, discuss Mike's "out of control" Janet Jackson fandom, and tease more "spoilers" (aka flat-out say the names) for future podcasts. We also wonder what the plural of Elvis is (Elvises? Elvii?) and question whether or not we should all be worried about Mike Tyson dating our girls.
Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie...
2018-03-151h 36Cinemakers026 Steven Soderbergh: Magic Mike (2012)Magic Mike may be a disappointment to people looking for a movies where hot guys dance for two hours. Sure, there's a lot of that on display here -- including all dancing scenes played back-to-back as a special features on the DVD -- but in what world does a movie like that have a 10 minute scene where its lead tries to get a small business loan application approved? When looking at this movie from the guise of Cinemakers and within the framing of Steven Soderbergh's career, however, it's clear that this film may be a masterpiece that discusses the American...
2018-03-121h 02
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Moonstruck (1987)On the last #CageClub Revisited, we said that it was one of Nicolas Cage's all-time best performances. Guess what? We're back with another one of those as we revisit Moonstruck! On today's episode, we're joined by Brian Rodriguez of P.S. I Love Hoffman to talk about how Mike and Danny Aiello are best friends, the worst proposal in the history of cinema, Brian's requirements of pinpoint NYC geography in cinema, whether or not a Cher podcast is worth doing, a live action re-cast of The Simpsons, and why people add sugar cubes to champagne. Also, Joey and Brian try...
2018-03-011h 43
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Vampire's Kiss (1988)Revisiting Vampire's Kiss, one of Nicolas Cage's best performances, is a treat. Join Joey, Mike, and Cara (of Wistful Thinking) as they discuss the insanity of this film, the intentional vs. unintentional confusing nature of plot points, the rampant sexism, the attractiveness (or unattractiveness) of Nicolas Cage (and David Hyde Pierce), whether or not this is an adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula (#BackdoorBingo), a great possibility for an upcoming art exhibit, and poor, poor, poor Alva. Also, check out Cara's store on Society6!
Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing...
2018-02-151h 44
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: G-Force (2009)It's time to get animated... again! Well, more specifically, partially animated. Mike and Joey watched G-Force again and were joined by Cara Gael O'Regan of Wistful Thinking to talk about this film's similarities to True Lies, a preview of upcoming Wistful Thinking episodes, podcasts we'll never do, reflections on #ALLHISMOVIES, and more! Also in this episode, Mike coins the phrase "a backdoor Bingo", which sounds filthy but is, in fact, not! If you're reading this, head to cageclub.me to grab your CageClub Bingo card, then send us a note at mailbag@cageclub.me!
Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are...
2018-02-011h 32
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: The Trust (2016)Do you (the) trust us to talk about The Trust again? We're headed back to Vegas, baby! (Again!) While killing time on this commentary, Joey and Mike get into a heated game of CageClub Bingo, cast the entire CageClub roster of movie stars in a Batman universe (which results in a movie we'd do anything to see), talk about Mike's troubled past with a certain dessert at diners, talk about why Emily Blunt should play Katy Perry in a biopic, spoil Darren Aronofsky's mother! and Twin Peaks: The Return, and more! (Also, while editing, Joey realized he confused Valley Girl...
2018-01-181h 32
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast089 Cage-A-Rama 2018As we draw the curtains on 2017, Joey and Mike took some time to reflect on "the year that was" for Nicolas Cage. While there weren't as many movies released as we would have liked -- even though three would be a pretty remarkable number for most other actors -- we got three more strong Cage performances, a sequel to one of Cage's craziest movies of all-time, and a new contender to that title. Also, as we near Cage-A-Rama 2018 -- a two-day event honoring two sides of Cage -- Joey and Mike look back at the films being screened and pay...
2017-12-3118 min
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: It Could Happen to You (1994)Re-watching It Could Happen to You gives Joey and Mike the ability to gush over how cute this movie is and how great Bridget Fonda is, all over again! On this episode, Joey and Mike begin a game that they'll carry over to Watch the Theron, Mike learns about the real history of MasterCard, and more!
Note: Our #CageClub Revisited episodes are meant to be listened to while watching the movie we're discussing, a la a director's commentary. If you want our more "insightful" episode about this movie, head into our archives!
2017-11-231h 43
#ALLHISMOVIES: The Shia LaBeouf Podcast029 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (2005)The final (?!) episode of #ALLHISMOVIES brings us back to 1984 -- and 2005 -- for a voiceover role in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind! (Stay tuned until the end to hear Mike and Joey's five favorite films from #ALLHISMOVIES!)
2016-12-0835 min
#ALLHISMOVIES: The Shia LaBeouf Podcast000 Introducing #ALLHISMOVIESA year ago, Shia LaBeouf watched all of his movies over 3 days. This year, Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi are doing the same over the course of a month. This is Shia LaBeouf. These are #ALLHISMOVIES.
2016-11-0302 min
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast080 (Sort Of) Snowden (2016) and a Special Announcement!Mike and Joey come to you LIVE from outside a movie theater with first impressions of Cage's newest film Snowden, plus there are a few special announcements!
2016-09-1506 min