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I Used To Like This OneEp.229: I Used To Like 'The Full Monty'.Send us a textFor our next 'I Was In That One' movie, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Will Brisbin to discuss a recent stage production he was in, based on this week's subject 'The Full Monty'. We discuss not only Will's, but Shawn's experience in a different production of the same show, as well as the charm of British comedy, the surprising sensitivity, the feel good final number, the comradarie and so very much more. Is this a movie that deserves to have coined a pop-culture term? What did we think? Does it still hold...
2025-06-201h 09
I Used To Like This OneEp.228: I Used To Like 'Young Frankenstein'.Send us a textFor our next 'I Was In That One' movie, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Michael Ross to discuss one of his all-time favorite movies, the 70s classic 'Young Frankenstein'. Shawn was in a stage version of this movie, so we discuss the comparisons to that as well as the charm of Gene Wilder, the chameleon-like ability of Gene Hackman, the brilliance of Marty Freeman and the invisibility of Mel Brooks. We're taking a wild swing here to try to finally get Colin on board with Mel Brooks... did it work? What did...
2025-06-131h 21
I Used To Like This OneEp.204: I Used To Like 'Christmas In Wonderland'.Send us a textAs our X-Mas Time movies roll on, Shawn and Substitute Co-host Aaron Knowles are looking at a movie you may not necessarily think of at this time of year, but mostly because you've probably never even heard of it. Shawn is showing Aaron his hometown, with this Edmonton set, family holiday flick 'Christmas In Wonderland'. It may not necessarily be a classic, but this Patrick Swayze movie is one of his last before his tragic death. Still never heard of it? How about adding in a cast featuring Chris Kattan, Carmen Electra and...
2024-12-131h 37
I Used To Like This OneEp.201: I Used To Like 'Casualties Of War'.Send us a textAs we move ahead in Foxvember, Shawn and Colin decide to take a look at the serious side of our hero with the based on true events Vietnam war classic 'Casualties Of War'. This is an odd one for us because we don't tend to go for this serious of a flick, but here we are. We discuss all the important topics such as the lack of dirt, where our knowledge of the real events fall short, the youngest we've ever seen superstars, strong performances and so very much more. Is this the...
2024-11-151h 13
I Used To Like This OneEp.200: I Used To Like 'Back To The Future'.Send us a textFoxvember has brought us episode 200! We need a big one. So, this week Shawn and Colin welcome back Michael Ross to discuss one of the all-time classics 'Back To The Future'. To be honest, we're not really breaking any new ground on this one. But it's a movie everybody loves and you should give a listen to the conversation. What did we think of it? Tune in to find out! And also a shoutout to the Michael J. Fox foundation at https://www.michaeljfox.org/ 5 Star reviews help drive us...
2024-11-081h 23
I Used To Like This OneEp.199: I Used To Like 'Teen Wolf'.Send us a textWelcome to Foxvember where we are featuring an entire month devoted to Canadian icon Michael J. Fox. First up, Shawn and Colin welcome back Kingsley Leung to take a look at the 1985 classic 'Teen Wolf'. We discuss all the important topics such as height disparities between stars and stunt doubles, extremely dubious consent moments, twisting Werewolf lore, 80s parties, the power of the wolf and so much more. In the Fox catalog, how does this hold up? What did we think? Tune in to find out!And also a shoutout to...
2024-11-011h 08
I Used To Like This OneEp.198: I Used To Like 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'.Send us a textTo close out our spooky month, Shawn and Colin are tackling one of the staples in the genre, the original 'A Nightmare On Elm Street'. We discuss all the important topics such as the youngest version of Johnny Depp that you'll ever see, a surprisingly low body count, revolving bedrooms, the importance of a wise-cracking Freddy, gloves with actual knives and so very much more. Does this movie deserve the status it has earned? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts...
2024-10-251h 10
I Used To Like This OneEp.197: I Used To Like 'Final Destination'.Send us a textThis week, Shawn and Colin are thrilled to be entering the 2000s teen era, to look back at the classic thriller 'Final Destination'. We discuss all the red herrings we can, the Rube Goldberg of it all, the faceless killer, hidden hints, the joy of this particular time in film making, favorite deaths and so very much more. Where does this one stand in the franchise? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.
2024-10-181h 08
I Used To Like This OneEp.196: I Used To Like 'Warlock'.Send us a textFor our next Halloween movie, Shawn and Colin aren't watching something they're familiar with, but instead something weird brought forth by guest David Owen, the 80s classic 'Warlock'. Before watching, we didn't know what we were in for, and frankly after watching, we're still a little confused. This is a classic "if you know, you know" situation. There was magic that was hand animated, there was time travel and there were a whole lot of questions. What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up...
2024-10-111h 08
I Used To Like This OneEp.195: I Used To Like 'Little Shop Of Horrors'.Send us a textIt's time to get spooky as we kick off our Halloween month. First up, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Maren Richardson for the fourth year in a row, and this time we're going musical with 'Little Shop Of Horrors'. Even though we all seemed to watch different versions of the film, we still dive into all the important topics like slow motion acting, an unbelievably stacked cast, the charm of Rick Moranis, filming on a soundstage, differences to the stage version and so much more. Did Maren finally get a reprieve from o...
2024-10-041h 13
I Used To Like This OneEp.194: I Used To Like '2 Fast 2 Furious'.Send us a textOur final sequel movie is here as we revisit the world of our 46th episode. That's right... Shawn and Colin are getting '2 Fast 2 Furious'. We discuss this black sheep of the franchise and discuss all the important issues such as the absence of Dom, micromanaging bad guys, clean and dirty cops, fast cars and furious cars, appreciatio for practical effects and so very much more. Where does this fit with the rest of these flicks? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up t...
2024-09-271h 18
I Used To Like This OneEp.193: I Used To Like 'American Pie 2'.Send us a textFor our next sequel movie, Shawn and Colin are looking back at episode 37 and revisiting band camp, when we discuss 'American Pie 2'. We discuss all the things Jim and the gang are up to, all the people who returned and the ones that maybe didn't need to. With jokes that take it to the next level, is this one that we think handled it well or poorly? Has this become too juvenile for our current-day sensibilities? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us...
2024-09-201h 37
I Used To Like This OneEp.192: I Used To Like 'Beverly Hills Cop II'.Send us a textAs we move forward in Sequel September, Shawn and Colin revisit the world of our 91st episode, when we look at the action/comedy 'Beverly Hills Cop II '. More Axel, Rosewood and Taggart. We discuss all the important things like unconventional gun ranges, tall Amazonian women, odd places for a jog or feeding horses, street crime solving techniques, Playboy bunnies, hijacked homes, and so much more. Is it better than the first? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please...
2024-09-131h 12
I Used To Like This OneEp.191: I Used To Like 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls'.Send us a textThis month, Shawn and Colin have decided to watch the sequels to movies they've already watched on this show. First up, the attempt to catch lightning in a bottle twice, the 90s comedy classic 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls'. We discuss all the important topics like gentle racism, wrong story instincts, repeated jokes, rhinoceros birthing, caricatures of oneself and so much more. Was this universe worthy of being revisited? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and r...
2024-09-061h 10
I Used To Like This OneEp.190: I Used To Like 'Spaceballs'.Send us a textOur Sci-Fi Summer draws to a close and we decided to not take it very seriously, at all. This week, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Michael Ross, to discuss the comedy spoof classic 'Spaceballs'. One of us has never seen it, a quite frankly, has only seen one Mel Brooks movie before this. So what happens when 2 people who were raised on this movie collide with someone seeing it with fresh eyes? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and...
2024-08-231h 13
I Used To Like This OneEp.189: I Used To Like 'The Matrix'.Send us a textAs our Sci-Fi Summer continues, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Chris Goffredo to discuss the 90s classic that changed movie technology; 'The Matrix'. We were blown away by the simplicity of the original, considering everything that has come since in this franchise. We discuss the stars, the architecture, the ideas presented... everything Matrix. Really, unless you've been living under a rock, you know this flick. What did we think of it? Was it better than we remember? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts...
2024-08-161h 21
I Used To Like This OneEp.188: I Used To Like 'The Fifth Element'.Send us a textAs our Sci-Fi Summer rolls on, Shawn and Colin welcome first-time guest Neal Powell to watch the Luc Besson classic, 'The Fifth Element '. We discuss all those important things like future magic, highly billed day players, made up languages, condensed story telling, many tangents and so much more. How does it hold up all these years later? What did we think of it? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like to...
2024-08-091h 32
I Used To Like This OneBONUS: 'Deadpool And Wolverine' and Shawn and Colin.Send us a textHey, look! Another BONUS episode from Shawn and Colin. It's been a minute. After recording one of our regular episodes, we left the Zoom recording going and discussed all things 'Deadpool and Wolverine'. A very spoiler heavy discussion of our first impressions of this movie, recent MCU news and more. What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like to contact or donate to us: iusedtolikethisone@gmail.comw...
2024-08-0724 min
I Used To Like This OneEp.187: I Used To Like 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie'.Send us a textWe are kicking off our Sci-Fi Summer! First up, Shawn and Colin sit down to watch 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie'. This Fandom is a huge part of Colin's life, but a bit of a blindspot for Shawn. Really, this is Colin's episode. He discusses so many things Power Rangers, his history, comparisons to the series... this is his jam. What did Shawn think? Tune in to find out.5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If you would like...
2024-08-021h 24
I Used To Like This OneEp.186: I Used To Like 'Under Siege'.Send us a textShawn and Colin are wrapping up Classic Action Heroes month by bringing back guest Luke Bartosik, a man who seemed destined for this episode his entire life, when we watch the classic 'Under Siege'. This movie was everything to our guest and we try to dig into why. We discuss all the important topics such as the man Steven Seagal, all things villainous from expected and unexpected places, the lady in the cake, the fact that "Die Hard on a boat" is such a dismissive description of this movie, having real life people i...
2024-07-261h 38
I Used To Like This OneEp.185: I Used To Like 'Gone In 60 Seconds'.Send us a textThe word Classic is used a little loosely this week with our Classic Action Heroes month, as Shawn and Colin take a look at the 2000s for the car heistin' 'Gone In 60 Seconds'. With all the Cage and Bruckheimer we can handle, we discuss this star studded cast, character quirks, great villains, pretty cars, fast driving, and impossible jumps. This movie is brain candy and we were there for every minute of it. But did we still love it? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the...
2024-07-191h 18
I Used To Like This OneEp.184: I Used To Like 'Timecop'.Send us a textOur Classic Action Heroes month continues. This week, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Frank Driscoll to discuss the Van Damme classic 'Timecop'. Anytime you deal with anything time travel related, we're gonna have questions. And boy oh boy do we. We of course discuss the splits and kicks of our lead, not to mention that glorious mullet of his. But the most important part is that 2 out of 3 of the Podcasters involved had never seen this movie before. What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help...
2024-07-121h 15
I Used To Like This OneEp.183: I Used To Like 'Masters Of The Universe'.Send us a textTo kick off our new Classic Action Heroes month, Shawn and Colin decide to take a look at possibly the worst example of Dolph Lundgren's career, the classic 80s disappointment 'Masters Of The Universe'. Honestly, we grabbed hold of this one because we were both hoping maybe we remembered it wrong. We thought that maybe 30 years of hindsight might make this some hidden, untapped gem. We were hoping to find Oscar-worthy performances that may have been overlooked at the time. I mean, Colin's mom LOVES this movie, there's gotta be something good in...
2024-07-051h 05
I Used To Like This OneEp.182: I Used To Like 'City Slickers'.Send us a textIt's time for Shawn and Colin to ride off into the sunset on Western Month with our last cowboy flick, the sentimental comedic classic 'City Slickers'. We discuss all the important topics like cow births, dead old guys and, for some reason, way more math than usual. We talk about surprisingly powerful moments, surprisingly short animals, and surprisingly spry middle-aged men. And of course, we had to chat about the one thing. What did we think of it? Does it hold up? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive...
2024-06-281h 29
I Used To Like This OneEp.180: I Used To Like 'Young Guns II'.Send us a textYoo hoo... we'll make you famous. Western Month continues on when Shawn and Colin take a look at the gunslinging sequel 'Young Guns II". It's been over 100 episodes since we visited the first one, and we are excited to see how things have changes in Billy The Kid's world. We discuss Regulators old and new, comparisons to the real legend, the banger song we all know and love, and curiosities about old west life. Which is better in our opinions, this or the original? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews...
2024-06-141h 22
I Used To Like This OneEp.166: I Used To Like 'Innerspace'.Send us a textIt's been a helluva Meguary, but all good things must come to an end. Bringing the month home, Shawn and Colin are sitting down to watch something that is less rom-com, than it is sci-com, as we take on the classic 'Innerspace'. Our heroine for the month gets pushed aside into a supporting role in this one as we look at the wacky antics of Martin Short, the charming charisma of Dennis Quaid, and all the goofy espionage you can handle. We discuss, with very little expertise whatsoever, in depth biology, parkour, and m...
2024-02-231h 27
I Used To Like This OneEp.165: I Used To Like 'When Harry Met Sally'.Send us a textMeguary rolls on, and this week Shawn and Colin take on the granddaddy of them all, the 1989 rom-com classic 'When Harry Met Sally'. We'll have what she's having, what he's having... We'll have what EVERYBODY is having with this classic of classics. We discuss obnoxious habits, drop the mic moments, how it compares to othe Meg Ryan we've watched, Seinfeldian sensibilities, major choreography, discreet special effects and so much more. Is this THE rom-com? How does it stack up to our previous Meguary entries? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!
2024-02-161h 06
I Used To Like This OneEp.164: I Used To Like 'Sleepless In Seattle'.Send us a textMeguary rolls on, and as we enter the most romantic part of the month, it's time for Shawn and Colin to look at one of the most romantic films of all time, the 1993 classic 'Sleepless In Seattle'. For a movie with Seattle in the title, its amazing how much of it has nothing to do with Seattle. We discuss that and many other things like the stalker side of things, the Ryan and Hanks of it all, radio call-in shows, magic, signs of a quirky character, Walter's lament and so much more. Does t...
2024-02-091h 13
I Used To Like This OneEp.163: I Used To Like 'City Of Angels'.Send us a textMeguary has arrived! Shawn and Colin dive into our first film for the month from America's Rom-Com sweetheart, Meg Ryan, the angelic classic 'City Of Angels'. We talk about Nic Cage at his cagey-est, the legendary soundtrack, poor choices to make while cycling, the importance of stocking pears, the physics of angel-ing and so much more. Everybody loves Meg... is Seth the angel the destined one? How does it hold up to the other romantic classics? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up t...
2024-02-021h 21
I Used To Like This OneEp.162: I Used To Like 'Small Soldiers'.Send us a textHunker down for the siege because this week, Shawn and Colin take a look at the Toy Story gone awry. the 1998 pseudo-war flick 'Small Soldiers'. Our final posthumously released movie celebrates the life of the great Phil Hartman in his final performance. We talk improbable love interests, impressive special effects, strong movie comparisons, major logic holes, our personal pricetags, the true star of this film and so much more. What did we think of it, ultimately? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...
2024-01-261h 10
I Used To Like This OneEp.161: I Used To Like 'Canadian Bacon'.Send us a textThis week, Shawn and Colin are inviting a first-time American guest Chris Goffredo to discuss all things Canada, when we dive into the satirical comedy classic 'Canadian Bacon'. Our third posthumously movie looks at the movie people don't automatically associate as star John Candy's last film. We get it... you may not have even heard of this movie. But as Canadians, we love it. You should seek out a copy, give it a watch, and then listen to this episode. Like seriously, this episode was a lot of fun. We go on several...
2024-01-191h 19
I Used To Like This OneEp.160: I Used To Like 'Jetsons: The Movie'.Send us a textAs our 'Wish You Were Here In The New Year' month continues, Shawn and Colin take a look back at a movie released after TWO stars of the film passed away. The 1990 animated classic 'Jetsons: The Movie'. You know who the Jetsons are, have you seen the feature film? You know... the one with pop star Tiffany as Judy Jetson? We get into that and all things Jetsons, all things subtle environmental message-y, and all things future. It's a great chat... How does the movie hold up? Tune in to find out!
2024-01-121h 20
I Used To Like This OneEp.159: I Used To Like 'Almost Heroes'.Send us a textWe kick of 2024 with a month of posthumously released movies. This week, Shawn and Colin look back at a movie released after star Chris Farley's death in 1997, the frontier-set, buddy team-up 'Almost Heroes'. For this first "Wish You Were Here In The New Year" movie, we definitely discuss the dark cloud hanging over this movie, but all the bright spots as well. As far as last film roles goes, how does this stack up? What do we think of it now, 25 years later, with both stars of the movie having passed since? Is i...
2024-01-051h 01
I Used To Like This OneEp.158: I Used To Like 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'.Send us a textPull up an RV and stay awhile because this week, Shawn and Colin are joined by returning guest Marissa Dingle, to dive into that classic home for the holidays movie 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'. It's our Christmas episode, so we have some fun discussions about winter sports, sceptic tanks and physical comedy, but most importantly, we include a special holiday treat for our listeners! Come join us for our final episode of 2023. What did we think of the flick? Does it still hold up? Tune in to find out! On a s...
2023-12-221h 17I Used To Like This OneEp.157: I Used To Like 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'.Send us a textWhat's this? What's this?!? Shawn and Colin are jumping from Tim Burton directed, to Tim Burton produced when we watch the musical Christmas-Halloween fusion 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. We get into all things Jack Skellington, the beautiful artistry of the film, our favorite songs, Shawn's ultimate food metaphor to describe this movie, and our complete and utter apathy in regards to our history with this movie. Are we still indifferent or has the love of a child opened a new appreciation? Which child? What am I talking about? Have I had a breakdown? What...
2023-12-151h 12I Used To Like This OneEp.156: I Used To Like 'Batman Returns'.Send us a textWhen it's Christmas and John Maclane ic nowhere to be found, there is another hero that can be trusted on. This week, Shawn and Colin welcome first-time guest Lee Conrad for a supersized discussion of the unorthodox Christmas classic 'Batman Returns'. We all know the Bat, the Cat and the penguin from this superhero classic, right? What more can be said? Well, we found plenty, trust me. How does this hold up in the whole grand scheme of things? Are we ridiculous for justifying this one as a Christmas movie this year? What d...
2023-12-081h 52I Used To Like This OneEp.155: I Used To Like 'The Santa Clause'.Send us a textHo, Ho, Ho... It's that time of year again, so Shawn and Colin have brought back Joel Sims to discuss that modern holiday classic, the Tim Allen led 'The Santa Clause'. Without this original, we wouldn't have all those sequels and a Disney+ series. Is this one of the all-time Christmas classic? How does it stack up to everything that followed? What do we think of this one? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.If...
2023-12-011h 36
I Used To Like This OneEp.154: I Used To Like 'The Pagemaster'.Send us a textTo close out CULKVEMBER, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Michael Ross to take a look at the mostly animated 1994 Macaulay classic 'The Pagemaster'. Everything from surprising cast members to classic literature to inexplicable animated underwear gets discussed. Nothing is off limits. This movie did terribly back in the day, but is it a cult-classic? One of the 3 of us had never even heard of the movie. Who was it? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.
2023-11-241h 11
I Used To Like This OneEp.153: I Used To Like 'Ri¢hie Ri¢h'.Send us a textCulkvember rolls on when this week, Shawn and Colin take a look at the movie that inspired a hiatus from acting for our hero, the comicbook adaptation 'Ri¢hie Ri¢h'. Up to this point, everything has had a Kevin McCallister tint on it, is this another film that could just be a pseudo-sequel to Home Alone? We discuss the technology and business savvy of this 12 year old boy and that one elusive thing his money just cannot buy... friends. Or maybe this movie proves money CAN buy friends. It's all a little mu...
2023-11-171h 15
I Used To Like This OneEp.152: I Used To Like 'Uncle Buck'.Send us a textCULKVEMBER rolls on and this week, Shawn and Colin are going back to the beginning of our hero's career, to look at the 1989 John Hughes comedy classic 'Uncle Buck'. Sure, our man for the month only has a supporting role in this one, but what a support it is! We get into everything John Candy on this one because, let's face it, he's the real man of the hour on this one. We discuss more 80s inexplicable wealth, the subtle comedy genius of some moments, a missing back story, adorable and angsty children...
2023-11-101h 38
I Used To Like This OneEp.151: I Used To Like 'The Good Son'.Send us a textCulk-Vember has begun! Four weeks of the man, the myth, the legend... Mr. Macaulay Culkin. To kick it off, Shawn and Colin welcome back Frank Driscoll, to discuss the movie advertised as a thriller, the 1993 classic 'The Good Son'. There is so much to discuss when our hero for the month, takes a turn as a villain. And what about the supporting cast of characters? We've got multiple Culkins to discuss with this one and of course, another child acting legend... Elijah Wood. That means this movie is amazing, right? Tune in to s...
2023-11-031h 35
I Used To Like This OneEp.150: I Used To Like 'Beetlejuice'.Send us a textClosing out our Halloween movies for 2023, this week, Shawn and Colin take a look at the ghost with the most, the 80's horror comedy 'Beetlejuice'. We discuss all those important topics such as the youthful appearance of Alec Baldwin, the quaintness of the effects, the aggressive Tim Burton-ness, town model updating, the upcoming sequel, more Harry Bellefonte than you can shake a stick at and so much more. Where does this fall in the Burton-verse? Will the tallyman tally my bananas? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star...
2023-10-271h 32
I Used To Like This OneEp.148: I Used To Like 'The Silence Of The Lambs'.Send us a textGrab your fine Chiantis and have your friend for dinner because this week, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Maren Richardson, to own up to a promise she made last year to watch 'The Silence Of The Lambs'. This is high-brow stuff for us. Our first best picture winner ever covered on the show... Uncharted territory for us. Was it deserving of all its accolades? How does it look 30 years later? How do we navigate a movie without fart jokes? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up...
2023-10-131h 16
I Used To Like This OneEp.147: I Used To Like 'The Wicker Man'.Send us a textNo, not the Nicolas Cage version... This week, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest David Owen, to discuss what the hell is going on in the 1973 original cult-classic 'The Wicker Man'. It's a strange movie... if you've seen it, you know this. If you haven't seen it, you should, then come hear this discussion. This is not a podcast episode to listen to without experiencing this film. Seriously. Weird, weird flick. What else did we think of it? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. P...
2023-10-061h 29I Used To Like This OneEp.146: I Used To Like 'Shanghai Noon'.Send us a textPut on your spurs and grab your horseshoes on ropes because this week, Shawn and Colin are dipping back into some Jackie Chan by discussing the Kung-fu Cowboy team-up classic 'Shanghai Noon'. We get into the gunslinging, drinking games, digging yourself out of sand with chopsticks, the action, the unnecessary villains and where this falls in Jackie Chan teams-up with an American films. Is this a hidden gem that we've been ignoring? Where do we fall? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...
2023-09-221h 33I Used To Like This OneEp.145: I Used To Like 'Liar Liar'.Send us a textIt's time for a true classic, because this week, Shawn and Colin are taking a look at the all-time classic Citizen Kane. Wait... did you believe me there? Because you shouldn't have... that was a LIE! Which is fitting because this week, what we're REALLY discussing, is the Godfather. Nope. That's a lie too! You may have figured it out by now (in what I thought was a hilarious bit, though you may disagree) that we're actually discussing the Jim Carrey classic comedy The Number 23... HA!! STILL LYING!!! This is terrible. What did...
2023-09-151h 22I Used To Like This OneEp.144: I Used To Like 'Armageddon'.Send us a textThis week, Shawn and Colin have decided to take on a big one... one that is roughly the size of Texas... the 25 year old action packed big asteroid popcorn flick 'Armageddon'. We discuss all the important topis like the stacked cast, the many mistakes, the breakneck pacing and the Michael Bay of it all. This is a movie that Shawn has seen a million times, but Colin is watching for the first time. What did Colin think? Does Shawn still love it? Is the science sound? Tune in to find out!5...
2023-09-081h 31I Used To Like This OneEp.143: I Used To Like 'Kill And Kill Again'.Send us a textThis is an interesting week... Shawn and Colin are thrilled to welcome first time guest Raphael Xavier, who wanted to discuss a South African Kung Fu film we had never heard of called 'Kill And Kill Again'. Have you ever heard of it? Probably not. But before just passing by this episode, go look up the film. Shawn watched it on Tubi. Colin found it on YouTube. This movie is a trip and this guest is definitely worth listening to. Give it a shot! You may not be disappointed!5 Star reviews...
2023-09-011h 12I Used To Like This OneEp.134: I Used To Like 'Eurotrip'.Send us a textPack your bags, tell Scotty and join Shawn and Colin with return guest Joel Sims to discus the raunchy teen-sex comedy from the early 2000s... 'Eurotrip.' We discuss all the important topics like boobs and penises. Really... is there any other truly important topics. We watched a teen sex movie, the episode has the same vibe. A lot of laughing. Trust me, it's a good one. Do we like the movie? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review...
2023-05-261h 31I Used To Like This OneEp.133: I Used To Like 'National Lampoon's European Vacation'.Send us a textTime to take the holiday road to Europe because this week Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Will Brisbin to discuss the Griswold comedy classic 'National Lampoon's European Vacation'. We discuss all those important topics such as very inappropriate gameshow hosts, our own personal quintessential Griswold Children, where this falls in the franchise, the charm of Europe and so very much more. Who liked it best? Or is it a competition for who liked it least?Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up th...
2023-05-191h 19I Used To Like This OneEp.132: I Used To Like 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'.Send us a textHe said he'd be back and now he is. This week, Shawn and Colin go back for more Arnold Schwarzenegger by bustin' out the timey-wimey, sci-fi, special effects filled action classic 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'. We discuss all those important topics such as a jacked lead actress, a reveal we had never considered before, the franchise as a whole, the special effects that still work and so very much more. And although he was unable to make it to the discussion, guest from our first Terminator episode Jack Bizuk drops by to lend us...
2023-05-121h 30I Used To Like This OneEp.129: I Used To Like 'It Takes Two'.Send us a textWell, it's finally happened! Shawn and Colin have sat down to discuss a movie featuring those plucky twin sweethearts of the 90s, the Olsen twins, as we talk about 'It Takes Two'. We discuss all the important topics such as personal influence of these kids, very likeable non-twin lead actors, a plot device that is never explained, the vast array of twin related media, wild supporting cast and so much more. Is this where Colin's age difference really shows? What did Shawn think of his first Olsen twins movie? Is it still good...
2023-04-211h 23I Used To Like This OneEp.128: I Used To Like 'Spawn'.Send us a textLast time he was on our show, we discussed this movie... so Shawn and Colin are thrilled to welcome back Aaron Knowles to discuss the 90s comic book thrill-ride 'Spawn'. In this super-sized episode we discuss all the important topics such as the Edmonton connection, the amazing physical work of the clown, so many special effects, the lack of seizure warning, the moustache twirling villain, strange timing for a training montage and so much more. Is this the hero we should all be cheering for? How many tangents can three men go on...
2023-04-141h 51I Used To Like This OneEp.127: I Used To Like 'Dirty Dancing'.Send us a textReady to have the time of your life? This week, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Marissa Dingle to discuss one of the ultimate chick flicks of all time 'Dirty Dancing'. We discuss all the important topics such as the surprise Swayze resemblance, the Country Club lifestyle, rhinoplasty gone wrong, the event that requires a little black bag, the corner and so very much more. What do we think now that we're older and know what's REALLY going on? Is this one of the greatest soundtracks around? Is it still good? Tune in...
2023-04-071h 21I Used To Like This OneEp.125: I Used To Like 'Predator'.Send us a textStick around because Shawn and Colin welcome listener of the show and first time guest Luke Bartosik to watch the machismo filled action movie classic 'Predator'. We discuss all the important topics such as the impressive physiques of the actors, behind the scenes shenanigans, teletubbies costumes and KY Jelly, plans that may not have been thought through very well, getting to the choppah and so much more. Is this the best in the series? Where were our entry points into this franchise? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 S...
2023-03-241h 33I Used To Like This OneEp.124: I Used To Like 'xXx'.Send us a textThe things we do for our country... This week, Shawn and Colin take a look at an All-American high octane spy flick 'xXx'. We discuss all the important topics such as the same vibes as another Vin franchise, the heavy metal-ness of it all, science, the early 2000's X-games mentality, insane stunts and so much more. Where can I get a coat like that? Why was this never more of a franchise? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...
2023-03-171h 15I Used To Like This OneEp.123: I Used To Like 'Batman & Robin'.Send us a textEverybody freeze! And then listen this week as Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Kris Wells to discuss one of the most dispised Batman movies around with the 90s classic 'Batman & Robin'. We discuss all those important things such as having 2 diametrically opposed villains teaming up, understanding the tone of this film, a city of statues, bat-nipples, the toyetic nature of the flick, giant diamonds and so very much more. If you change your mindset, is it possible to find a new appreciation for this film? Is it as bad as we remember...
2023-03-101h 39I Used To Like This OneEp.122: I Used To Like 'Mr. Mom'.Send us a textIt's time to see how inept a grown man is at caring for children when Shawn and Colin take a look at the 1980s role-reversal comedy 'Mr. Mom'. We discuss all the important topics such as the lack of humor in a comedy, characters that seem to have no growth, Michael Keaton's "Let's get nuts" face, the absence of children in a movie about stay at home parenting, a predatory boss and so very much more. Is this the John Hughes film that everyone has forgotten about? Would you leave your kids with...
2023-03-031h 08I Used To Like This OneEp.121: I Used To Like 'Mr. Deeds'.Send us a textWe aren't very sneaky sneaky dropping this episode on our usual release day, but this week Shawn and Colin are going back to Adam Sandler to watch the 2002 comedy 'Mr. Deeds'. We discuss all the important topics such as deviations from the original, the science of frostbite, getting your lies organized in advance, the brilliance that is John Turturro, an unsatisfying love story, Marty's soapy buttocks and so very much more. Where does this fall in the Happy Madison-ness of it all? Is the remake better then the original? Is it still good...
2023-02-241h 28I Used To Like This OneEp.119: I Used To Like 'D2: The Mighty Ducks'.Send us a textThe Quack Attack Pack is Back, Jack! This week, Shawn and Colin go hockey when we dissect the beloved sequel in the child's sports genre 'D2: The Mighty Ducks'. We discuss all the important topics such as who the real villain is, unusual recruiting standards and practices, occupational boundaries, slow sports action, blatant missed calls, missed opportunities and so much more. Which is the better in the Ducks franchise? Will we watch the third? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the...
2023-02-101h 26I Used To Like This OneEp.118: I Used To Like 'Airplane!'.Send us a textAll our bags are packed and Shawn and Colin are inviting Joel Sims along for a ride on the zany 1980 classic 'Airplane!'. We discuss all the important topics such as jokes that may or may not hold up, bad airplane experiences crossing social boundaries... you know, quite frankly, I'm going to just address you more directly rather than use all the razzmitazz I usually do. We get off on tangents, Joel is his usual hilarious self. You should check it out! This is a funny movie and this is a funny episode...
2023-02-031h 29I Used To Like This OneEp.115: I Used To Like 'Road Trip'.Send us a textIt's time to pack up our bags and hop in the car, because this week Shawn and Colin are looking at the 2000 comedy classic 'Road Trip'. We discuss all those important topics such as the feeling of slipping into a warm bath, the chaotic energy of Tom Green, jokes that still work on us, moments that may not hold up 20 years later, boobs, the underlying meanings behind one character's lines, parties we can't relate to and so very much more. Why is this the movie Shawn has seen most in his life? What...
2023-01-131h 14I Used To Like This OneEp.114: I Used To Like 'Dragonheart'.Send us a textWith this first episode of 2023, Shawn and Colin go back to Colin's childhood for a movie Shawn has never seen... The 90s fantasy classic 'Dragonheart'. We discuss all the important topics such as comparisons to other media, not too shabby 90s CGI, a confusing interwoven plot, great villains and not so great love interests, the ultimate pain filled curse, the Sean Connery of it all and so much more. Will Shawn like Colin's pick? Will Colin? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up t...
2023-01-061h 22I Used To Like This OneEp.113: I Used To Like 'Die Hard: With A Vengeance'.Send us a textThis is an episode 3 Decembers in a making because this week, Shawn and Colin welcome back Jack Bizuk for on more kick at the John McClane can in the form of 'Die Hard With A Vengeance'. We discuss all the important topics such as the Simon Says of it all, more British Germans, the cartoony action, gold bars, conspicuous villains, the original script and so much more. Is this the end of Die Hard? How does open world affect the franchise? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star...
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I Used To Like This OneEp.112: I Used To Like 'Rankin&Bass Christmas Classics'.Send us a textHappy Holidays, Everyone! Shawn and Colin are thrilled to present something special this Christmas as we bring 3 different guests to discuss 3 different Rankin and Bass Christmas specials. We start with Will Brisbin who looks at the classic 'Frosty The Snowman', followed by Joel Sims and 'Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer', and finally Carly Pettit bringing us home with 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'. It's so much show and at the end we discuss which one is our favorite. Which one will it be? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews...
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I Used To Like This OneEp.111: I Used To Like 'Jingle All The Way'.Send us a textPut that cookie down and get into the holiday spirit because this week Shawn and Colin welcome back Kris Wells to discuss the muscle-bound holiday family Christmas classic 'Jingle All The Way'. We show off our terrible Arnie impressions while discussing all the important topics such as bratty, punchable kids, the racism against Austrians, the brilliant creepiness of Phil Hartman, the want for more Turbo Man in our lives, the comedic Arnie phase, this movie's status in the holiday hierarchy, underground Santa smuggling rings and so very much more. What missed opportunities did...
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I Used To Like This OneEp.110: I Used To Like 'Scrooged'.Send us a textIt's time for us to have a Murray Christmas when Shawn and Colin bring back guest Frank Driscoll to discuss the holiday comedy classic 'Scrooged'. We discuss all those important topics like shoehorned love stories, the charisma of the lead character, a great supporting cast, cameos that are a reflection of the times, real feels and so much more. Is this our favorite Christmas Carol adaptation? Will Colin come around on Bill Murray films? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. P...
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I Used To Like This OneEp.109: I Used To Like 'Ernest Saves Christmas'.Send us a textIt's time for Shawn and Colin to get into some holiday movies, YaKnoWhadImeanVern? We welcome back resident Ernest fan Marissa Dingle to dive into another comedy classic in the form of 'Ernest Saves Christmas'. We discuss all the important topics such as an out of touch Santa, possible other movie titles, a better use of the title character compared to our last Ernest episode, Shawn's inability to spell on the fly, the darker side of the Claus lore, Christmas magic and so much more. Which Ernest movie did we prefer? Is this a ho...
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I Used To Like This OneEp.108: I Used To Like 'Top Secret!'.Send us a textWe open our mail bag one more time because Zaron and Elizabeth from 'Ridiculous Crime' podcast have asked Shawn and Colin to talk about something equally as ridiculous, the zany comedy classic 'Top Secret!'. We discuss all the important topics such as the charismatic talent of the lead, a non-stop barrage of jokes, the importance of subtitles, jokes that have no right to be funny, a light plot covered up by so many jokes and so much more. How have we gone this many years without seeing this movie? Did I say "joke...
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I Used To Like This OneEp.107: I Used To Like 'The Toxic Avenger'.Send us a textIt's time for Shawn and Colin to talk Avengers... but not THOSE Avengers. This week we make one more dive into our mailbag and take a listener request from Sully D. who wants to hear us talk about a cult classic B-Movie we're watching for the first time; 'The Toxic Avenger'. We discuss all those important topics such as the doppelgangers of the actors in this movie, the extremes of violence and camp, remarkable feats on a limited budget, health concerns, the Garden State pride and so much more. Did Sully D. make...
2022-11-181h 12
I Used To Like This OneEp.106: I Used To Like 'Kung Fu Panda'.Send us a textSkadoosh! This week Shawn and Colin take another request from our mailbag from Ivan S. who wants to hear us talk about the 2008 animated classic 'Kung Fu Panda'. We discuss all the important topics like the zoological line for cultural appropriation, action packed animation, confusing genealogies, moments inducing FOMO, confusing character design, genuinely hilarious moments and performances and so much more. How did we handle a movie that was outside our normal "childhood" structure? Does it make us crave more of this franchise in our lives? Is it still good? Tune in to...
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I Used To Like This OneEp.105: I Used To Like 'Joe Versus The Volcano'.Send us a textThis week, we've opened our mailbag and finally pop our Tom Hanks cherry when Shawn and Colin take a request from listener Carl R. who has asked them to talk about the classic surreal comedy 'Joe Versus The Volcano'. We discuss all those important topics such as the only female lead playing multiple characters, the magic trunks, the question of cultural appropriation, the drastic switch from surreal to not, glimmers of a superstar, the real beginning of a cinematic romance and so very much more. Is this the forgotten Hanks classic? Where can I...
2022-11-041h 15
I Used To Like This OneEp.104: I Used To Like 'The Hunger'.Send us a textTime to do some murderin' of people while looking sexy because we're talking vampires when Shawn and Colin welcome back David Owen for the horror classic 'The Hunger'. We discuss all the important topics such as the niche audience for this goth-cult classic, the sexual magnetism of David Bowie, THAT scene... if you've seen the movie you know which one, new vampire rules, a fever dream of an opening and so much more. Have you even heard of this movie? I hadn't before now. Did we like it? Tune in to find out!
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I Used To Like This OneEp.103: I Used To Like 'Friday The 13th'.Send us a textLet's sing Kumbaya and head off to Camp Crystal Lake for a Halloween staple... This week, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Carly Pettitt (formerly Holm) to watch the OG slasher flick from the 80s 'Friday The 13th'. We discuss all those important topics like the aggressive use of first person perspective, the lack of Jason in a franchise known for him, bold 80s fashion, hazardous stunts, young Kevin Bacon, door directions and so much more. Is this anything like the stuff that follows? Where is the Crystal Lake HR Department? Is it stil...
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I Used To Like This OneEp.102: I Used To Like 'Ernest Scared Stupid'.Send us a textGrab your Miak and let's go troll hunting because this week Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Marissa Dingle to discuss the snot-filled Halloween classic 'Ernest Scared Stupid'. We discuss all those important topics such as familiar looking pizza, the legendary status of Ernest P. Worrell in pop culture, a very good doggy, the crossover movie that we would like to see, a whole lotta mucous and so very much more. Where does this fall in our ranking of Ernest movies? Was there a stumble by the studio when it came to choosing...
2022-10-141h 12
I Used To Like This OneEp.101: I Used To Like 'The Shining'.Send us a textFor the third year in a row, Shawn and Colin are thrilled to bring back guest Maren Richardson to discuss the visually stunning psychological horror classic 'The Shining'. We discuss all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and...
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I Used To Like This OneEp.100: I Used To Like 'Superman III'.Send us a text It's Up, Up and Away to our 100th episode. This week, Shawn and Colin welcome back 'RPG Academy' and 'Smallville: Farm To Fable' host Michael Ross to take a look at the abysmal superhero classic 'Superman III'. We discuss all the important topics such as swapping out evil billionaires, the actual movie just under the surface, the brilliant hilarity of Richard Pryor, a chameleon Clark, turning a Superman evil, new love interests, wonky effects and so verry much more. Has Shawn recovered from the traumatization this movie caused him as a child? Where d...
2022-09-301h 41I Used To Like This OneEp.99: I Used To Like 'Risky Business'.Send us a textThis week, Shawn and Colin say "What the f*ck?" and bring back fan favorite Joel Sims to discuss the 80s classic 'Risky Business. We discuss all the most important topics such as bold virginity loss choices, unusual visual directorial decisions, the power of pimping, Joey Pants, the 80s view on cannabis, that crystal egg, the bonkers final choice of the lead, that missing Hughes-ian ingredient and so much more. Is this the movie that should be thought of any time Tom Cruise is mentioned? What exactly is the genre of this movie...
2022-09-231h 20I Used To Like This OneEp.98: I Used To Like 'Tommy Boy'.Send us a textHoly Schnikes!! This week Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Jordan Ward to discuss the fat guy in a little coat himself, 'Tommy Boy'. We discuss all those important topics such as one of the G.O.A.T.s of physical comedy, the wrong companion piece to go with this film, unclear villain objectives, memorable lines that have been on Shawn's answering machine, that song and dance number, cow tipping and so very much more. Is this still one of Shawn's all-time favorites? Will Colin agree? Is it any good? Tune in...
2022-09-161h 17I Used To Like This OneEp.97: I Used To Like 'Pitch Black'.Send us a textYou aren't afraid of the dark, are you? Hopefully Shawn and Colin aren't because this week we welcome back guest Will Brisbin to discuss some early Vin Diesel in the form of the sci-fi horror 'Pitch Black'. We discuss all the important topics such as special skills listed on an actor's resume, very unusual camera choices, distinct color palettes, 20 year old CGI, cinematic stereotypes, surgical shine jobs and so much more. Is this a hidden gem amongst sci-fi horror flicks? How exactly are the rules of the light? Is this movie any good? T...
2022-09-091h 04I Used To Like This OneEp.96: I Used To Like 'A Goofy Movie'.Send us a textIt's time to hit the open road because this week, Shawn and Colin are looking back at the 1995 animated classic 'A Goofy Movie'. We discuss all those important topics such as angst-filled teenagers, glamping, musical numbers, an unusually light amount of physical comedy, roadside attractions, Goofy's parenting ability, theories about where all the women are and so very much more. Where does this rank among other animated Disney movies? Has Shawn ever seen it? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts...
2022-09-021h 19I Used To Like This OneEp.95: I Used To Like 'X-Men'.Send us a textSounds like a storm is coming because this week, Shawn and Colin are bringing back guest Kris Wells to discuss the ensemble superhero movie that started it all; 'X-Men'. In this super-sized superhero episode we discuss all those important topics such as comparisons to the source material, casting choices, the status of this movie among comic book adaptations, the incredibly powerful opening, better ways to blend in, illogical physics and so much more. Did this franchise lose its way? Who is our fancast Wolverine? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!
2022-08-261h 53I Used To Like This OneEp.94: I Used To Like 'The Rundown'.Send us a textWe smell what the Rock is cooking, so Shawn and Colin brought back our pal Frank Driscoll to discuss one of the first movies in Dwayne Johnson's career.... the 2000s action/ comedy/ adventure film 'The Rundown'. We discuss all those important items such as the validity of Konlabos fruit, the patchwork style of the film, passing the action torch, treasure hunting, the whipping boys, being the Walken-est, the Rock Bottom and so very much more. Were his movies better before he dropped his wrestler name? What happened to Seann William Scott? Is this s...
2022-08-191h 14I Used To Like This OneEp.93: I Used To Like 'Speed'.Send us a textPop Quiz, hotshot. You have a podcast to listen to... what do you do? What do you do?!? Well, this week we find out what Shawn and Colin would do when we sit down to watch the 90s action bus classic 'Speed'. We discuss all those important topics such as what a bus is actually physically capable of, fun side characters, Die Hard similarities, flawed plans, upping the stakes on your mission, intense action and so very much more. Is this one of the most important action films of all time? Is optimistic Ke...
2022-08-121h 21I Used To Like This OneEp.92: I Used To Like 'The Terminator'.Send us a textWe've been sent from the future to protect you. All you have to do is listen to this week when Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Jack Bizuk to watch the 80s Sci-Fi classic 'The Terminator'. We discuss all those important topics such as time traveling robots, how to become your own brother, the importance of eyebrows, the monster movie at work, phone books, wearing headphones during sex, where the franchise goes from here and so much more. Is this action or horror? Does Jack prefer this to the Die Hard franchise? Is i...
2022-07-221h 36I Used To Like This OneEp.91: I Used To Like 'Beverly Hills Cop'.Send us a textThe heat is on and Shawn and Colin are going to discuss it when they take a look at the classic 80s comedy action cop flick 'Beverly Hills Cop'. We discuss all the important topics such as the buddy buddy buddy cop nature of this movie, bananas in tailpipes, actors that we don't "get", car chases with clumsy cops, great side characters, repeating stories, inspiration for future films and so much more. Is this Eddie Murphy at his best? Is this a must see for any action movie fan? Is it still good...
2022-07-151h 33I Used To Like This OneEp.90: I Used To Like 'Jurassic Park'.Send us a textHold onto your butts because this week Shawn and Colin welcome first time guest, Aaron Knowles from the Oblivion Bar Podcast, to discuss the 90s dinosaur blockbuster 'Jurassic Park'. We discuss all the important topics like the legendary status of some actors compared to the mediocrity of others, so many quotable lines, the big flaw with the locks, the layout of the park, it's place in the series, the quality of the special effects and so much more. Could this Steven Spielberg guy have a future ahead of him? Which entry in the f...
2022-07-081h 37I Used To Like This OneEp.88: I Used To Like 'Career Opportunities'.Send us a textThis week, Shawn and Colin welcome back guest Kingsley Leung to discuss a John Hughes movie that flies under the radar, the 90s comedy 'Career Opportunities'. We discuss all the important topics such as the comparison to other Hughesian properties, comedy villains getting too real, setting a movie in a Target store, riding horses, the brilliance of John Candy, the beauty of Jennifer Connelly and so much more. Is this the forgotten Hughes movie everyone should see? How does Jim Dodge stand up compared to other Hughes leads? Is it still good? Tune...
2022-06-241h 17I Used To Like This OneEp.80: I Used To Like 'Ready To Rumble'.Send us a textAre you Ready To Ruuuummmble? Shawn and Colin definitely are as we show down with the Ultimate Match Up. Michael "Cagematch" Ross vs. Colin "Money" Stewart vs. Shawn "Creampuff" Wells as we decide whether the movie 'Ready To Rumble' is better than the one we watched for his previous episode 'Clue'. Normally this is the part of the shownotes where I talk about all the things we discuss in the episode, but I'll level with you... there's a lot of wrestling talk... There has to be. It's a wrestling movie. Colin loves wrestling...
2022-04-291h 35I Used To Like This OneEp.78: I Used To Like 'Little Monsters'.Send us a textMake sure to check under the bed because Shawn and Colin just watched a movie pointing out the flaws in our bedroom security, the classic 80's flick 'Little Monsters'. We discuss all the important topics such as the need to give Fred Savage a red-headed love interest, art direction in the monster world, a villain that looks like an AC/DC guitarist, a really heavy B-plot, the power of light, the Savage Brothers, typecasting a bully, fast friendship and so very much more. Is this the definitive Howie Mandel movie? Does Shawn have t...
2022-04-151h 04I Used To Like This OneEp.71: I Used To Like 'Summer Rental'.Send us a textIt's halfway to summer, so this week Shawn and Colin decided we needed a little R&R on the beach. So we brought along our podcasting pal Frank Driscoll (Frankfully Honest) to check out the fictional Citrus Cove, Florida in the 1980's classic 'Summer Rental'. We discuss all those topics that other podcasts are afraid to touch like how to properly hard boil an egg, modern day pirates, wonderfully pompous regatta villains, two things that are far better than power tools, the legitimacy of that air cast, confrontations over lobster, the time capsule...
2022-01-141h 09I Used To Like This OneEp.62: I Used To Like 'Clue'.Send us a textThe game is afoot this week when Shawn and Colin welcome guest Michael Ross, host of "The RPG Academy" and "Farm To Fable" to get into whodunit with the classic 80's murder mystery boardgame adaptation 'Clue'. We discuss all the important things such as adapting boardgames, brilliant physical comedy, figuring out if the endings are feasible, the rules of the game, subtle dry humor jokes, dogs and their poop, favorite lines and moments, the genius of Tim Curry and so very much more. Was Colin woefully unprepared for the type of humor? Is...
2021-11-051h 15I Used To Like This OneEp.59: I Used To Like 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.Send us a textIt's time to shiver with antici... as Shawn and Colin welcome back Carly Holm to get weird in their discussion of the 1975 Cult Classic 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show." We discuss all the important issues like the animal magnetism of Tim Curry, the shadow theatre performances, various Broadway productions, the LGBTQ of it all, the B-Movie feel, history of the stage production, the 2 different sequels to this film and so much more. What makes a cult classic? Will Colin ever understand what he was forced to watch? Is it still good? Tune in...
2021-10-151h 27I Used To Like This OneEp.36: I Used To Like 'Mortal Kombat: Annihilation'.Send us a textIt has begun! This week, Shawn and Colin discuss their first sequel on the show with returning guest David Son, when they follow up his previous episode 6 to discuss the less than stellar Mortal Kombat Annihilation. We cover all the hard hitting topics such as casting changes, bargain basement CGI, Physics, incoherent story development, the much better looking reboot, fresh new looks, unexpected body doubles, unique camera choices, comparisons to the game franchise and so much more. Will the reboot make us never look back? Is this a guilty pleasure that deserves multiple...
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Shawn And Colin Read The NewsEpisode 69 - Shawn and Colin 69 the News - February 23, 2021News in the morning, news in the evening, news at supper time. When Shawn and Colin read news, you can hear news and sixty-nine.
2021-02-2433 minI Used To Like This OneEp.19: I Used To Like 'Home Alone'.Send us a text Keep the change, you filthy animal and join Shawn and Colin with special guest Joel Sims as they bring you their opinions of Colin's favorite Christmas movie, 'Home Alone'. We discuss the most important of topics like tying up loose ends, extreme ingenuity and cleanliness of an 8 year old, the possibility of a horror sequel, great character names, the horrifying violence that should occur, stockboys with superhero entrances, talking to strangers, innocence of childhood, confusing family dynamics, eco-terrorism and so much more. Should the Wet Bandits be dead? Do we still find children a...
2020-12-181h 29I Used To Like This OneEp.5: I Used To Like 'The Last Starfighter'.Send us a text Power up your Gunstar because this week Shawn and Colin are joined by guest Kingsley Leung to take a look at the classic sci-fi movie: "The Last Starfighter". We activate the Death Blossom and discuss the importance of astrophysicists, quality of first generation CGI, the Beta spin-off that should have happened, translator technology, Star Wars parallels (even if the name Ben confuses Shawn), the word diarrhea, classic sitcom misunderstandings and so much more. Is this a movie that deserves a sequel? How does this compare to other movies in the same genre? Is i...
2020-09-111h 15I Used To Like This OneEp.3: I Used To Like 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'.Send us a text Strange things are afoot at the Circle K because this week, Shawn and Colin are joined by Shawn's son Kris Wells to discuss "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" to help celebrate the arrival of a sequel 29 years in the making. Join us as we hop into the phonebooth time machine and discuss historical inaccuracies, time travel logic, the number 69, cheater rings, disappointing Princesses, a very problematic 3 letter F-word and so much more. Before you "Face the Music" why not travel back in time with us first? Is this a franchise worthy of being r...
2020-08-281h 19I Used To Like This OneEp.1: I Used To Like 'The Goonies'.Send us a textHeeey you guuuys!!!! In this Premiere Episode, Shawn and Colin take a close look at what is possibly the most beloved movie for anyone raised in the 1980's: "The Goonies." Join Shawn, Colin, Chunk, Mouth, Mikey, Brand, Data, Andy, Stef, Rosalita,Troy, The Fratellis and of course Sloth as we navigate treasure maps, Rube Goldberg contraptions, penis orientation, too much swearing in a kids movie, constant working out, vehicular manslaughter and much more. Will our opinions match yours? Is our love for this movie blinded by nostalgia? How does this movie hold up...
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Shawn And Colin Read The NewsEpisode 23 - Shawn and Colin vs. the National Revolutionary Army - May 7, 2019Shawn yells at the top of his lungs for 32 minutes but you can occasionally hear Colin weeping gently in the left stereo channel.
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