Sharpen your blade! This week on Enjoy Stuff we duel through the best sword fights in movie history, from Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone to Luke Skywalker and The Bride. En garde and Enjoy Stuff!

Whether you’re swinging a wrapping paper tube, a sharp saber, or just a stick, we all love the romanticism of sword fighting. Let’s look at the best ones in the movies. 

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Jay celebrates Texas Massacre Day (Aug 18) with a special screening of the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Shua dives into the fascinating world of Disney fandom with AJ Wolf’s book Disney Adults

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay takes a look at Coherence (2014), a twisty tale that truly defines the meaning of “coherence,” both in its story and its theme. Read Jay’s full breakdown on RetroZap.com. Also check out his latest work on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Sword Fighting! 

Sharpen your blade and tighten your grip! This week Jay and Shua celebrate the art of the sword fight, both in history and on the big screen. From legendary real-world figures like Miyamoto Musashi, Joan of Arc, and Julie d’Aubigny to Hollywood’s masters of swashbuckling like Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone, they slice into the roots of swordsmanship and how it translates into movie magic.

They look at the evolution of sword fights on screen:

Silent Era swashbucklers like The Mark of Zorro (1920) with Douglas Fairbanks

Golden Age Hollywood spectacle in The Adventures of Robin Hood

Post-War Realism in Japanese samurai cinema (Seven Samurai)

Modern Era duels ranging from Star Wars lightsabers to Game of Thrones brutality

Plus, they salute the fight choreographers who make it all possible, Nick Gillard, Bob Anderson, Donnie Yen and break down famous sword fighting techniques like the parry and riposte, feints, disarms, and Iaido precision strikes.

Finally, they take a tour through some of cinema’s greatest sword battles:

The Princess Bride’s witty duel

Rob Roy’s brutal finale

Pirates of the Caribbean’s rolling water wheel fight

Kill Bill’s unforgettable Crazy 88 showdown

The operatic lightsaber clashes of Star Wars

And many more from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to The Lord of the Rings

What makes a sword fight truly great? Choreography? Stakes? Cinematography? First person that emails me with the subject line, “En Garde!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

Join Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd on a bumbling Cold War mission in Spies Like Us! We break down the laughs, the cameos, and the chaos

Our country sends nothing but the best of the best in espionage when fighting for the freedom of our country. And also decoys who are expendable. Let’s see which ones Austin Milbarge and Emmet Fitz-Hume are as we check out this classic John Landis movie. 

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Shua has been having fun with the reality-bending, body-swapping comedy of Freakier Friday, a quirky take on the classic genre. Jay, on the other hand, has been exploring the ghostly past of Maryland on a guided tour through its haunted history. 

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits Edge of Tomorrow, a clever blend of science fiction, action, and dark humor; breaking down its themes of persistence, time loops, and unexpected heroism. Read Jay’s full breakdown on RetroZap.com. Also check out his latest work on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

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This week, we head back to the Cold War comedy days of Spies Like Us (1985), directed by John Landis and written by Dan Aykroyd, Lowell Ganz, and Babaloo Mandel. Inspired by the Hope/Crosby “Road” pictures, the film takes a satirical jab at espionage and military absurdities of the Reagan Era. Aykroyd and Chevy Chase play bumbling “spies” who are unwittingly used as decoys in a high-stakes mission to distract the Russians, only to accidentally stumble into the real operation and prevent World War III. We break down the story, the scathing humor, and the long list of cameos, from Frank Oz and Bob Hope to filmmakers Sam Raimi, Terry Gilliam, and Ray Harryhausen. We also compare Austin Milbarge and Emmett Fitz-Hume against our secret agent bracket from a few weeks back to see how they stack up in spy cinema history.

Are you a spy, like them? Do you still like the 80s political satire? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Doctor!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

Shua and Jay pull rabbits out of their hats as they take you through the fascinating world of magic, from ancient Egyptian illusions to modern Vegas spectacle on Enjoy Stuff!. 

It's time for magic on Enjoy Stuff! Jay and Shua reveal a history of illusions, mishaps, and wonder. Pull up your cape and join the show now on RetroZap or wherever you summon your podcasts!

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Jay is a true go-getter when it comes to his collections. He has been organizing and recording 38 years worth of some very cool ticket stubs. This will be very helpful to the future curators of the Museum of Jovialness. Meanwhile, Shua is vibing to the unique sounds of DJO, the band fronted by Stranger Things star Joe Keery, whose blend of retro synth and modern indie rock brings a fresh twist to his playlist.

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay stomps into the modern reboot of the iconic kaiju franchise with the 2014 installment of Godzilla. Read Jay’s full breakdown on RetroZap.com. Also check out his latest work on MCULocationScout.com including “Fantastic Four-apalooza!” and coverage of Agents of SHIELD Season 5. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Magic! 

Magic has a rich history spanning over 4,000 years, beginning with ancient Egyptian magician Dedi, known for early “cut and restore” illusions. Modern magic was shaped by Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin in the 19th century, who brought illusions from street performances to theaters. The late 1800s to early 1900s, known as magic’s Golden Age, featured stars like Harry Houdini, who popularized escape acts and debunked fake spiritualists. As we grew up, we got to see all kinds of spectacular magic that was so hyped we couldn’t resist trying it ourselves. Magic remains a captivating blend of art, science, and mystery that continues to evolve, and we can’t get enough!

Who’s your favorite magician? Got any tricks of your own? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Expelliarmus!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

A nerd, a jock, a princess, a werewolf, and a gender-swapping journalist walk into 1985… This week, Jovial Jay and Shua take a nostalgic trip back to high school to celebrate the teen comedies that defined a generation on Enjoy Stuff

Whether you were eating lunch in the library, building your dream girl, or skiing the K12, teen comedies in 1985 tapped into real adolescent emotions with totally tubular exaggeration. It’s been 40 years since these iconic films hit theaters—so grab your Walkman, fluff your bangs, and join us as we Enjoy Teen Movies!

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Shua is fascinated by Huge* (*if true), a smart and engaging YouTube show hosted by Cleo Abram that tackles big ideas with clarity and positivity. Jay fell down a retro rabbit hole with Wild Rides (1982), a Nickelodeon doc/music special hosted by a young Matt Dillon and set to rollercoaster footage with music from The Who, Steely Dan, Hendrix, and more.

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay analyzes the rebooted Robocop (2014). It has a slicker suit, sharper tech, and a whole lot more Michael Keaton, but does it hold up to the original? Read Jay’s full breakdown on RetroZap.com. Also check out his latest work on MCULocationScout.com including “Fantastic Four-apalooza!” and coverage of Agents of SHIELD Season 5. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Teen Movies! 

1985 was a banner year for teen comedies, giving us characters we loved, related to, and sometimes cringed at. These movies didn’t just entertain, they helped define Generation X adolescence. Why did these films resonate so much? Because the '80s were overflowing with disposable teen cash, hungry studios, and an army of rising stars like Michael J. Fox, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, John Cusack, and more. They gave us escapism, identity, and some truly quotable lines.

Did one of these movies speak to you? Did you own the soundtrack? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Two Dollars!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

Join Shua and a cross-country cruisin’ Jovial Jay as they hit the road in search of quirky attractions and cinematic parallels. It's a road trip of epic TechnoRetro proportions on Enjoy Stuff!

Road trips are the perfect setting for stories filled with chaos, bonding, and unforgettable detours. On this episode of Enjoy Stuff, Jay shares his real-life vacation adventures while we explore some of our favorite road trip movies. Join us on the open road where the signs are vintage, the coffee is 5¢, and the bikes may or may not be in the basement of the Alamo.

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Jay traded Metropolis for Moose Jaw on a massive trek across the U.S. and Canada. Along the way, he stopped at roadside attractions, quirky museums, and a statue of a very green giant.

Shua dove into the 1984 cult classic Night of the Comet, featured in this week’s Sci-Fi Saturdays, and explored the post-apocalyptic charm of that neon-soaked ‘80s gem. Check out Jay's article on Sci-Fi Saturdays

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay goes inside the AI dreamscape of Her (2013). It’s an introspective, futuristic look at relationships, technology, and lonely hearts.

Also check out his latest work on MCULocationScout.com including “Fantastic Four-apalooza!” and coverage of Agents of SHIELD Season 5.. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Life! 

Sometimes the journey is just as fun as the destination. Whether it’s dodging Smokey in a Trans Am, bonding with a buddy over brake pads, or chasing a bike across the country, road trip movies remind us that the detours often make the best memories. Jay's real-life road trip includes stops at Wall Drug, the Corn Palace, the Buddy Holly crash site, and even a Missile Silo. Along the way, we revisit films like Vacation, Tommy Boy, Thelma & Louise, and The Muppet Movie—all stories about friendship, freedom, and a little foolishness.

Did you have a favorite road trip movie growing up? Ever stop at one of America’s roadside oddities? Let us know your story! Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

Wrap the bow tie tight and make sure your laser cufflinks are charged because it's time to pit Bond against Bond. We compare A View to a Kill and Goldeneye and follow it with a tournament to see who the top secret agent is besides 007 on Enjoy Stuff!

Besides 007, who makes the best secret agent? Who has the best wardrobe? Gadgets? Sense of humor? We find out on the Secret Agent tournament. 

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Shua just can’t get enough of James Gunn’s Superman! It’s everything his Superman should be, plus some important lessons that we could all use today. Like, right now. Jay continues his travels across the country on his way back from visiting Shua. He was really fascinated with the carvings of Mt. Rushmore and the detail that went into this massive monument. 

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay thinks it’s About Time. The movie that is, starring Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. Gleeson’s character discovers that he can travel through time in his own life and change things. But it may backfire if he’s not careful. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Spies! 

40 years ago, Roger Moore wrapped up his James Bond career with the 14th movie in the franchise, A View to a Kill. He was up against Christopher Walken’s psychotic billionaire Max Zorin who was going to “Lex Luthor” Silicon Valley so he could be more of a billionaire. 30 years ago Pierce Brosnan debuted his Bond in Goldeneye as he went up against a rogue agent played by Sean Bean. Both films have their strengths, and of course a few parts that are full of more hot air than Max Zorin’s blimp. But we love to watch them anyway. 

Then we assess the non-Bond secret agents in a tournament to crown the Spycraft General! Maxwell Smart to Ethan Hunt. Jason Bourne to Austin Powers. Who will diffuse the bomb at the last second and take home the microchip?

Who is your favorite spy? Which Bond is your go-to secret agent? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Shaken and definitely stirred” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

The summer of Superman begins with Shua's birthday! So we kick it off with a Super celebration. Jovial Jay travels across the country to join his buddy for his special day. It's a Metropolis-sized episode of Enjoy Stuff!

Even Lex Luthor knows it’s a big deal when a new Superman movie comes out. Jovial Jay and Shua hang out together with the family to experience the premiere of the biggest movie of the summer and reminisce about their experience with the Man of Tomorrow. 

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Jay went full Clark Griswold and drove across the country to celebrate Shua’s birthday. On the way he enjoyed some very cool landmarks. And they had tons of fun when they were together. Shua recommends the newest documentary that celebrates the 5th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's classic film Jaws. It’s a very well-made film by Laurent Bouzereau that documents the classic for future generations.

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay examines the highly anticipated adaptation of the classic Enders Game. While it included much of what was in the book, the film failed to successfully adapt the story in a satisfying way. Jay explains his thoughts and why he thinks it didn’t quite work. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Superman! 

For 87 years Superman has been thrilling fans in just about every form of media you can think of. He is well known all over the world and is highly regarded for always doing the right thing. In 1978, when Christopher Reeve brought the Man of Steel to the big screen in a way that nobody had ever experienced, it changed the superhero genre forever. And of course it also made an indelible mark on us. Now that James Gunn has brought back the excitement to our hero in blue, we remember our experience with Superman and share our thoughts on the latest movie. 

When did you first experience Superman? Which is your favorite? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Look up” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

Happy birthday to Bruce! Jaws turns 50 this year and we our love sinking our teeth into the celebrations. We talk Jaws and all the movies that came from it on an aquatic episode of Enjoy Stuff!

50 years ago Steven Spielberg released a movie that would change the landscape of cinema forever. It’s a blockbuster episode so take a bite outta cake.

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Shua highly recommends the newest Pixar movie Elio. IT’s a touching tale of a boy that desperately wants to be abducted by aliens. Think a cute, modernized version of The Last Starfighter. See it in theaters now. On his way to visit Shua in person, Jay stopped at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s an exciting museum of some of our favorite performers over the years. Such a great history of how our culture has changed because of music. You can find it in Cleveland, OH.

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay goes back into space with Vin Diesel in the 2013 film Riddick. If you’re looking for some fun sci-fi with a ton of action, this would be a great choice. Join our hero in his ‘space western’ series and find out how he saves the day. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Jaws! 

In 1975, seeing a movie was a little more of a laid back experience than it is today. That is, until Jaws was released. Adapted from a novel by Peter Benchley, Steven Spielberg took on the challenge of filming this movie an the actual ocean with a not-actual shark. It was an overnight success and moviegoers lined up around the block to get terrified of going to the beach. Plus, it spawned a ton of sequels and knock-offs. After this, movies changed forever. And so did Spielberg’s career. Let’s take a look at Jaws and what came after it. 

When did you see Jaws? Were you afraid to go into the water afterwards? First person that emails me with the subject line, “We’re gonna need a bigger podcast” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

This week we celebrate the break from tyranny by looking at some of the baddest of the bad villains from the movies. Once these evil-doers take control, what’s the best way to stop them? We break it down on the revolution of Enjoy Stuff!

Should we rally the masses or stop them with goodness? What’s the best way to destroy tyranny? The answer may lie in the movies.

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Jay pulled on his big leather boots, round helmet, and cool shades as he climbed on his motorcycle to watch the classic 70s series CHIPs. As a former California resident, this fun cop series brought back even more memories of the California highway. Shua finally got around to watching season 2 of Light and Magic on Disney+. It continues the story of ILM and how it changed movies forever. It’s recommended for anyone who loves movies. 

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay delves into the totally fun world of Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg with the 2013 film The World’s End. If you want to know how to save the world from zombies, well…you should probably watch something else. But if you want to know what it’s like to watch the world end while you do a pub crawl, then this is the film for you! Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Smashing Villains! 

Almost 250 years ago, the people of the American colonies rallied against tyranny to break away and work out how to live with freedom. We’re still tweaking it today obviously, but the movies can give you some great guidelines for how to get rid of those nasty, narcissistic, power hungry bullies. This week we look at some iconic bad guys and how they were defeated. And we try to think about what made them bad guys to begin with. 

Which bad guy did we miss? How would you defeat a bad guy? First person that emails me with the subject line, “You’ve failed your highness. I’ll never turn to the dark side” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected] 

It's the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic 80s movies, The Goonies! Come along with us as we look back on what makes this film so memorable, and hear about some real hidden treasures on Enjoy Stuff!

Hey you guys! Let’s celebrate one of the most important stories of our generation! Generation X marks the spot, that is. It’s the 1985 classic, The Goonies.

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Shua found yet another intriguing story on Audible. Dragon Day by Bob Proehl is an audio drama about the day that dragons emerged from the Earth’s crust and began wiping out civilization. Hayley Atwell and Michael Chiklis star in this dramatic fantasy. In preparation for Rian Johnson’s upcoming Benoit Blanc story, Wake Me Up Dead Man, by revisiting the first two of the series. Knives Out and Glass Onion have become popular films among their fans and the big-name actors and actresses that flock to star in them. Check them all out on Netflix. 

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This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay makes sure he has a first class ticket to the Snowpiercer train. This 2013 Bong Joon Ho film stars Chris Evans and Ed Harris in a different kind of post apocalypse where the survival of the human race depends on a very fast train. But who gets to sit in the front, and who gets to eat the back….uh, I mean sit in the back. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.

Enjoy Movies! 

Goonies have certainly proven their claim that they won’t say “die”! It’s been 40 years and the Richard Donner film is more popular than ever. And the stars of the movie have mostly gone on to big things in Hollywood. Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, Josh Brolin, and more are mainstream names who have starred in some of the biggest movies ever. Let’s share some memories and hear what the cast is doing now. Plus, let’s examine some real life hidden pirate treasure. Let’s Enjoy Stuff in the Goon Docks!

What are your memories of The Goonies? Have you ever looked for hidden treasure? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Baby Ruth” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to [email protected]