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I Used To Like This OneEp.253: I Used To Like 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'.Send us a textAs Chrismas rolls along, Shawn and Chris are going with one of the old time stories, in a cute and cuddly package... the classic 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'. We talk all things Muppet because quite frankly, these guys were a staple and fascination of Shawn's childhood, and it's a little shocking that this is the first time they've appeared on the podcast. Is Michael Caine the best Scrooge? How many Kermits are there really? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts...
2025-12-191h 04
I Used To Like This OneEp.252: I Used To Like 'While You Were Sleeping'.Send us a textIt's time for our next Chrismas movie, and this week Shawn and Chris are going chick flick and watching the classic 'While You Were Sleeping'. We discuss all those important topics like how a rouse can go on so long, non-specified injuries, the plucky charm of Sandy B., accelerated timelines, love at first sight, limited focus on the holidays, entertaining side characters and so very much more. Why didn't Shawn remember this as a Christmas movie? How does it hold up? What did we think? Tune in to find out!5 Star r...
2025-12-121h 07
I Used To Like This OneEp.242: I Used To Like 'The Sandlot'.Send us a textTo close out Baseball month, guest host Chris Goffredo is bringing a first-time viewing for Shawn. We're watching the coming of age classic movie 'The Sandlot'. We discuss all the important topics like setting a movie in the 50s, beautiful directorial choices, ball rescue methods, the scary beast, other movies this reminds us of and so very much more. This is one of Chris's childhood favorites, is it still? What did Shawn think? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please...
2025-09-261h 07
I Used To Like This OneEp.239: I Used To Like 'Major League'.Send us a textBack in June, Shawn lost a sports bet to past guest Chris Goffredo. It's time for to pay up. As a reward, this entire month is programmed and co-hosted by Chris. Time for some Baseball movies. First up, Shawn and Chris take a look at the comedy classic 'Major League'. We discuss all those important things like the Wild Thing, actors who can and can't actually play baseball, love stories that don't fit, the edited for TV version and so much more. Which jokes don't hold up? What did we think? Tune in t...
2025-09-051h 02
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.225: I Used To Like 'Shoot 'Em Up'.Send us a textThis week, for our next 2 For $20 movie, Colin gives Shawn a first-time watch with the 2000s action flick 'Shoot 'Em Up'. We discuss all those important things like getting straight into the action, deliciously disgusting villains, the meaninglessness of human life in this film, action set pieces never seen anywhere else and so very much more. Why did Colin make Shawn watch this? What did Shawn think? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us.
2025-05-161h 04
I Used To Like This OneEp.217: I Used To Like 'No Escape'.Send us a textFor our next March Madness month episode, Aaron is bringing Shawn a first-time watch with the post-apocalyptic cult-classic 'No Escape'. We discuss all the important topics such as gladiator matches to the death, the implications of 2022 being post-apocalyptic, Lord Of The Flies grownup edition, the unexpected action chops of Ray Liotta, and so much more. It's an Aaron episode... there's gonna be tangents. What did Shawn think with his first viewing? How does it measure up to other apocalyptic wasteland flicks? Is it any good? Tune in to find out!5 Star...
2025-03-211h 34
I Used To Like This OneEp.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 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.181: I Used To Like 'The Cowboy Way'.Send us a textOur Western Month moves from the old west to the new, when Shawn watches one of Colin's favorite movies, the human trafficking, rodeo action classic 'The Cowboy Way'. We discuss the in your face racism of one particular scene, the ease of Woody slipping into a cowboy role, Colin's rodeo days, horse cops that turn outlaw, convoluted bad guy plots, Ross from Friends, light beastiality and so very much more. Why does Colin love this movie so much? Can Shawn get on board with it? Tune in to find out!5 Star...
2024-06-211h 33
I Used To Like This OneEp.178: I Used To Like 'Ghost Dad'.Send us a textWhat do you do when it turns out that one of your precious childhood movies now stars a monster of a human being? That's what we find out this week when Shawn and his son Kris, take a look at our final Daddy Issues movie, the 1990 family classic 'Ghost Dad'. We do our very best to try to separate art and artist this week as we navigate this Bill Cosby romp. And after looking past the person in the lead, how does this movie legitimately hold up? Tune in to find out!
2024-05-241h 04
I Used To Like This OneEp.177: I Used To Like 'Big Daddy'.Send us a textThis week for Daddy Issues month, Shawn and his son Kris take a look at a father willing to commit fraud in order to keep his kid, in the 90s classic 'Big Daddy'. We haven't done a whole lot of Adam Sandler flicks up to this point so we felt it was time to watch a sentimental one. A vaguely racist Schneider character, and inexplicably hot love interest and a whole lotta product placements, this is the Sandman at his Sandler-est. What did we think of it? Tune in to find out!
2024-05-171h 09
I Used To Like This OneEp.176: I Used To Like 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'.Send us a textDaddy Issues Month continues and Kris Wells is back to co-host with Shawn when we explore the difficulty of having a megalomaniacal father with the classic 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'. This is one of Kris's all-time favorite franchises, so we take a look at why and whether it should be. We get off on tangents, gush over certain characters, explore international censorship, the physics of time and space and OF COURSE, because it's Austin Powers, we will be discussing poop. What did we think of it? Tune in to find o...
2024-05-101h 24
I Used To Like This OneEp.175: I Used To Like 'Batman Forever'.Send us a textIn an attempt at some father/son bonding, Shawn has given both his usual co-hosts a month off. In their place, Shawn's son, and past guest Kris Wells, steps into the role as we dive into some movie featuring Daddy Issues. And what better to scar a child than witnessing your parents murdered in front of you like our heroes in this week's film 'Batman Forever'. This is a long one. In fact, our longest to date. Clearly, I haven't spoken enough to my son since he moved out because we get off...
2024-05-032h 09
I Used To Like This OneEp.170: I Used To Like 'The Dream Team'.Send us a textOur March Madness month comes to an end. To say goodbye, Shawn and Aaron have decided to take a look at the 1989 field trip comedy 'The Dream Team'. This film, that may make you say "Oh yeah... that one...", was a staple of Shawn's childhood for some reason. But if you don't remember this one, Dream Team is the perfect way to sum up this hilarious cast. Did we choose the right movie to close out the month? What did first time viewer Aaron think? Is it any good? Tune in to find...
2024-03-221h 36
I 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 12
I Used To Like This OneEp.149: I Used To Like 'Killer Klowns From Outer Space'.Send us a textHalloween rolls on when Aaron Knowles returns to the co-host position to join Shawn in discussing the sci-fi horror comedy 'Killer Klowns From Outer Space'. We have plenty to say about this film... everything from the science happening in those cocoons to questionable hook-ups to 1988 hooligans. This movie was something Shawn had never seen? Was he on board? How did Aaron compare it to his viewings as a child? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a minute and review us....
2023-10-201h 28I 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 12
I Used To Like This OneEp.142: I Used To Like 'Weird Science'.Send us a textIt's time! It's here! The granddaddy of them all! The King of the silly science month... or is it? This week, Shawn and Summer co-host Aaron take on the slightly experimental John Hughes sci-fi attempt 'Weird Science'. We discuss the actual "science" a lot, what Lisa is, Grizzly Bears, deadly Missiles, very inappropriate relationships and so very much more. Where does this fall in our Hughes ratings? Is it still, or was it ever good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...
2023-08-251h 46
I Used To Like This OneEp.141: I Used To Like 'Real Genius'.Send us a textAs we continue to get scientific on the show because this week Shawn and summer co-host Aaron, take a look at the brainiac college antics of the 1985 classic 'Real Genius'. We discuss all things lasers and popcorn, of course, and amusement park entrances to secret underground lairs. We discuss inappropriate love stories and the charm of Val Kilmer. And we especially discuss the fact that this is Shawn's first viewing of the movie. What did he think? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please...
2023-08-181h 38
I Used To Like This OneEp.140: I Used To Like 'The Man With Two Brains'.Send us a textScience month rolls on as Shawn and summer co-host Aaron Knowles move on to a classic that may not necessarily be familiar to people. The mad scientist-ish, brain surgeon comedy 'The Man With Two Brains'. This movie has a lot to unpack and we're here for every minute of it. Where do we fall on the movie and even the title itself? 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...
2023-08-111h 13
I Used To Like This OneEp.139: I Used To Like 'Stay Tuned'.Send us a textDon't change the channel! This movie does that enough for us this week when Shawn and resident co-host Aaron take a look at the 1992 classic, 'Stay Tuned'. And now that you've seen the title, you're like "Wait a sec... that vaguely rings a bell..." Yeah. THAT Stay Tuned. John Ritter, the Devil, sucked into a TV. If you haven't seen it, go watch it and then come hear us talk about it. This is our first movie in a month that we still haven't settled on a name for yet... Comedy Science flicks...
2023-08-041h 36
I Used To Like This OneEp.138: I Used To Like 'Doom'.Send us a textLet's get to Mars for our final videogame movie because Shawn and Summer co-host Aaron are taking a look at the FPS Sci-fi classic 'Doom'. How can you go wrong with another planet, zombies, marines, BFGs, and a first person shooter scene to rival any others? Plus, The Rock, before he went by Dwayne Johnson. Where does this fall overall in our videogame month opinions? 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 t...
2023-07-281h 16
I Used To Like This OneEp.137: I Used To Like 'Double Dragon'.Send us a textAnother week of videogame movies coming at you as Shawn and summer co-host Aaron take a good hard look at the martial arts pseudo-futuristic gangland classic 'Double Dragon'. We try to figure out what is actually happening in this movie, take a good look at cultural appropriation, compare it to the game and admire it for what it tried to be. 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 t...
2023-07-211h 19
I Used To Like This OneEp.136: I Used To Like 'Super Mario Bros.'.Send us a textSing along with me "Do-do-do Do-do Do Dum.. Do Do Do do-doot-do-doo do-do do-doot do-do -do-do-doo." That's right! Shawn and summer co-host Aaron continue on with videogame month by looking at the very untrue to the source material classic 'Super Mario Bros.'. We dive right in to try and figure out what the actual eff is happening in this film and what they could possibly been thinking. No matter what, this movie is a big swing... What do we think of it? Tune in to find out! 5 Star reviews help d...
2023-07-141h 26
I Used To Like This OneEp.135: I Used To Like 'Street Fighter'.Send us a textVideogame month is here! Shawn and summer co-host Aaron are diving into that movie based on that fighting game we used to love as kids... 'Street Fighter'. We discuss all the important topics such as evil lair accessories and the method of affording them, costume highs and lows, the missing elements, the cheese factor, an impressive amount of diversity and so much more. Where does this fall in the movies based on videogames? How many tangents can we go on? How much coke was on set? Tune in to find out!5...
2023-07-071h 36
I Used To Like This OneS-S-S-S-SUMMER SPECIAL #4. I Used To Hate 'National Lampoon's Animal House'.Send us a textIt's time for a toga party with Shawn and summer co-host Aaron Knowles, when we take a look at the college comedy that started it all 'National Lampoon's Animal House '. But for one more time, we are approaching a movie from the perspective of hate and giving this movie a second shot. There's a lot to unpack here... Does it pass our test? 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...
2023-06-231h 39
I Used To Like This OneS-S-S-S-SUMMER SPECIAL #3. I Used To Hate 'Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb.'.Send us a textAlthough dreading it, Shawn is going back to another Kubrick and bringing Aaron along for the ride on a nuke, when we watch our longest title yet, the 1964 classic 'Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb'. Our second shot summer continues when Shawn re-visits this movie he hates and Aaron watches for the first time. 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 t...
2023-06-161h 16
I Used To Like This OneS-S-S-S-SUMMER SPECIAL #2. I Used To Hate 'Year One'.Send us a textIt's time for summer co-host Aaron Knowles to bring the hate, when he and Shawn sit down to watch one of his least favorites, the star-studded dud 'Year One'. We've given it a second shot to convince us it's a good movie. Is 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 contact or donate to us: iusedtolikethisone@gmail.comwww.patreon.com/iusedtolikethisoneWebsite: www.iusedtolikethisone.com
2023-06-091h 06
I Used To Like This OneS-S-S-S-SUMMER SPECIAL #1. I Used To Hate 'Napoleon Dynamite'.Send us a textIn a twist on the regular format of the show, Shawn is joined by summer resident co-host Aaron Knowles to give a movie we hate a second shot at redeeming itself. This week, one of Shawn's all-time least favorite movies, and Aaron's most indifferent movies 'Napoleon Dynamite'. This has been an episode we've been excited to do, but dreading at the same time. What did we think? Have Shawn and Aaron come around on their views? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts. Please take a...
2023-06-021h 27I 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 19
I Used To Like This OneTrailer Number 2.... S-s-s-s-summer is here!Send us a textColin is going on vacation for the summer, so Shawn has recruited past guest Aaron Knowles to come keep him company. And we'll be getting into some shenanigans! Give 'er a listen... it's only 2 minutes of your life. Our Super Special Summer Series Spectacular Featuring Shawn Wells and Aaron Knowles... Starting in June!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.comwww.patreon.com/iusedtolikethisoneW...
2023-05-1401 minI 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.131: I Used To Like 'There's Something About Mary'.Send us a textWe're bringing 2 more men into this love pentagram because this week, Colin and Shawn are diving into the world of hilarious obsessive love in the Farrelly classic 'There's Something About Mary'. We discuss all the important topics such as the incident and the other incident (YOU know the 2 I mean), invincible dogs, the most bizarre job on the set, the whodunnit of it all and so much more. Why had Colin never seen this? Was Shawn right to bring it to him? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 S...
2023-05-051h 32I Used To Like This OneEp.130: I Used To Like 'Explorers'.Send us a textIt's time to build a junkyard spaceship, grab 2 pals and get ready to blast off because this week Colin and Shawn have brought back guest Michael Ross to discuss the 80s sc-fi classic for dreamers 'Explorers'. We discuss all the important topics such as the lack of the "the", a big step forward for CGI, fairly believable child acting, an unnecessary side story, a real left turn third act and so very much more! Did this movie hit a home run? Or did it merely bunt? Or, more appropriately, is it out of th...
2023-04-281h 35I 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.126: I Used To Like 'Honey, I Shrunk The Kids'.Send us a textThis week, Colin and Shawn try to remember what it's like to be small... really, really small when we watch the 1989 family backyard adventure 'Honey, I Shrunk The Kids'. We discuss all those important topics such as how to train an ant, the physics of small vs. big, the tactile environment, the real hero of this movie, major questions about scale, one major missed opportunity that could've changed everything and so very much more. Is there something charming about practical sets? Is Rick Moranis a Canadian National Treasure? Is this movie any good...
2023-03-311h 15I 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.120: I Used To Like '*Batteries Not Included'.Send us a textIt's Valentine's week so Colin and Shawn have brought back Frank Driscoll to explore varying relationships in the 1987 hidden gem '*Batteries Not Included'. We discuss all the important topics like the origin story of Transformers, geriatric protagonists, an odd destination choice for a power source, little U.F.O.s, the science behind the magic genie robots and so much more. Is this a hidden gem like Shawn keeps claiming? What movie did Colin think this was? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive u...
2023-02-171h 06I 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.117: I Used To Like 'Dick Tracy'.Send us a textWhen do we eat? Colin and Shawn ask that and many other questions of returning guest Aaron Knowles of the Oblivion Bar Podcast, when we look at the 1990 passion project, straight off the page comic book adaptation 'Dick Tracy'. We discuss all the important topics like the vibrance of the art direction, Inspector Gadget, the stacked cast to end all stacked casts, the meandering storyline, America's Sweethearts, childhood sexual awakenings, fun days of filming and so much more. Why did we mention Inspector Gadget in a Dick Tracy movie? Is this a forgotten...
2023-01-271h 38I Used To Like This OneEp.116: I Used To Like 'Men In Black'.Send us a textIt's time to take a look at the best kept secret in the Universe when Colin and Shawn take a look at the 1997 Sci-Fi/Comedy classic 'Men In Black'. We discuss all the important topics such as company infrastructure, unconventional HAZMAT equipment, a complete lack of proper training, the logistics of Flashy Thingy-ing larger groups and so very much more. What secret does Colin share with Vincent D'Onofrio? How do the effects hold up? Is it still good? Tune in to find out!5 Star reviews help drive us up the charts...
2023-01-201h 28I 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...
2022-12-301h 42
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...
2022-12-231h 46
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...
2022-12-161h 45
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...
2022-12-091h 35
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...
2022-11-251h 22
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...
2022-11-111h 11
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!
2022-10-281h 06
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...
2022-10-211h 28
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...
2022-10-071h 24
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.85: BONUS! 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'- Build Your Own Extended EditionSend us a textThis is not your typical episode. In fact, what we have here may actually be a Podcast first!** (**We have no actual facts to backup this claim.) This is a "Build Your Own Extended Edition." How does it work? Well, what happened is that Shawn and Colin were having such a great conversation with our guest Kris Wells before the recording of our 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie' episode that we didn't just want it on the cutting room floor. But it also was so irrelevant to the TMNT co...
2022-06-0310 minI Used To Like This OneEp.85.1: I Used To Like 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie'.Send us a textCowabunga, dudes! This week, Shawn and Colin have brought back guest Kris Wells to discuss those party dudes that got their own movie in the 90s, in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie". As usual, we only get into the important topics such as our favorite uncut-pizza-lovin' dudes, the quality of the suits, the lack of violence in a violent film, aggressive massaging, antique tunnels for sale, the Vader-esque introduction of the Shredder, favorite TMNT incarnations, the corporate structure of the Foot Clan and so much more. Is this the ultimate Turtles movie...
2022-06-031h 27I 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.75.5: BONUS (Not So) Minisode- Super Spoilery 'The Batman' discussion.Send us a textThis week, in a BONUS Minisode (which ended up not being very mini), Shawn and Colin are once again breaking with our usual format and discussing a current movie with Kris Wells in the form of Matt Reeves' 'The Batman'. Come hear what we think in this spoilery discussion of the film.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.com www.patreon.com/iusedtolikethisoneWebsite...
2022-03-181h 09I Used To Like This OneEp.75: I Used To Like 'Young Guns'.Send us a textIt's our 75th episode! And so to celebrate our (Lou) Diamond (Phillips) anniversary, Shawn and Coli brought back our history loving guest Kris Wells to discuss the 80's western classic 'Young Guns'. We discuss all those topics that other podcasts are afraid to discuss such as the strange sporadic visual choices, surprising cameos, historical accuracy, a whole bunch of chewing tobacco, which gun is the youngest, favorite deaths, hats and so much more. Is the original as memorable as the sequel? What exactly is going on with that soundtrack? Is it still good? Tun...
2022-03-111h 22I 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.65: I Used To Like 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey'.Send us a textThe excellent adventure is over but that hasn't stopped Shawn and Colin from bringing back Kris Wells to discuss 'Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey', the sequel to our third episode. We discuss the topics that other podcasts are afraid to touch such as pineapple on pizza, going off the rails with story, favorite boardgames, death, the meaning of station, simple special effect moments, love interests that are basically props, bizarre world records, convoluted plot points and so much more. Is this the quintessential Bill and Ted movie? Where are the missed opportunities? Is...
2021-11-261h 24I Used To Like This OneEp.53.75: I Used To Like This One: The Original Lost Pilot Part 4Send us a textHere it is, the merciful end of Shawn and Colin's stroll down memory lane to celebrate our first year podcasting. Part 4 featuring the end of our original unaired pilot 'The Goonies' episode and a bonus review segment because we didn't do that back then. But then, remember how we promised something fun last week to thank you for sitting through this self-indulgent retrospective series? We present the First Annual Onesies Awards! Stay tuned after the original, very awkward and hilarious closing credits. We are joined by guests from previous episodes Maren R...
2021-09-0357 minI Used To Like This OneEp.42: I Used To Like 'Rush Hour'.Send us a textDo you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth? This week, Shawn and Colin welcome back special guest Kris Wells to discuss the action/comedy, buddy-cop cinematic classic 'Rush Hour.' We discuss only the essential topics such as what a Consul does, the history of Hong Kong, taking a gun from someone, problematic jokes vs. jokes that still hold up, one feisty little girl, camel humps, the trouble with black-voice, subtitles, whether Juntao is an organization or just a guy, surprising non-Jackie action, first class flights, police jurisdiction and...
2021-05-281h 40I 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...
2021-04-161h 13
The Wellness Mama Podcast417: The Energy Formula and Biohacking From Home With Shawn Wells You all really enjoyed Shawn Wells the first time he was on, and I’m glad to say he’s back again! Shawn has written a fascinating new book, The Energy Formula, and it’s safe to say we all want more of that!Just to tell you a little about Shawn, he is one of the world’s leading nutritional biochemists and has personally formulated over 500 supplements and cosmeceuticals, as well as patents on 10 novel ingredients. He is also formerly a chief clinical dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience.Today we cover some ver...
2021-02-111h 11I Used To Like This OneEp.25: I Used To Like 'Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery'.Send us a textYeah, baby! Kris Wells is back for the third time joining Shawn and Colin as they get into the shagadellic, super-spy comedy classic 'Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery.' We discuss only the most important of topics such as jokes that have no right being as funny as they are, accelerated relationships, smokeshow Elizabeth Hurley, the pump, fundamental comedy differences between hats and shoes, the trickery of makeup, father/son dynamics and much, much more. Why is this Kris's favorite movie? How many catchphrases came from this movie? Is this movie still h...
2021-01-291h 28I Used To Like This OneEp.20: I Used To Like 'Die Hard'.Send us a text Welcome to the party, pal! It's time for our special Christmas Day episode where Shawn, Colin and special guest Jack Bizuk discuss Shawn's favorite Christmas movie, the 1988 festive action flick 'Die Hard'. We discuss all the most important issues like being German-ish, mistaken identities, making fists with your toes, charismatic villains, the importance of proper footwear, neck strength, being out of your jurisdiction, setting a summer movie during Christmas, diversity, explosion science and much, much more. Does this movie hold up? Why are Powell and McClane the only competent cops? Is this a C...
2020-12-251h 29I Used To Like This OneEp.17: I Used To Like 'Lethal Weapon'.Send us a text I'm feeling too old for this because this week Shawn and Colin are joined once again by Kris Wells to kick off the holiday season to discussing the 1987 buddy cop classic 'Lethal Weapon'. We discuss the most important topics such as morning baths with the family, suicide bullets, constant reminders of Christmas, giant airbags, doctor patient confidentiality, action movie set clichés, the dark nature of the first movie of this franchise, and much, much more. Should this movie be considered a Christmas movie? Was leaning into the comedy for the sequels the ri...
2020-12-041h 28I Used To Like This OneEp.12: I Used To Like 'The Monster Squad'.Send us a text Kick Wolfman in the nards and join Shawn, Colin and special guest Joshua Blum as we look at the cult classic, gateway-drug of horror films, "The Monster Squad". In this second Halloween special we discuss important issues like gender equality for virgins, movie ratings, when sex doesn't "count", the science of portals, the precision of dynamite, the bully pyramid, the limitations of our classic horror monster knowledge and much, much more. Does this movie still hold up? Is this squad just the second-rate Goonies? Will Colin ever forgive Shawn for making him watch th...
2020-10-301h 23I 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...
2020-08-141h 18
BioTrust Radio10 Keys to Winning at Life from Shawn Wells Keto Expert – BioTrust Radio #39Hey, gang, this is Coach Tim, and today I have the honor and privilege of interviewing my good friend and...
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