Retro Ramble

With a new Street Fighter movie on its way to cinemas, Charlie and George are off to Shadaloo to take a look back at the original nineties adaptation. With action superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme at the height of his fame and a script from the writer of classics like Commando and Die Hard, expectations are high. But as they explore this cult classic, they find that plenty can (and does) go wrong. Tune in for a nostalgic look back filled with humour, commentary, and plenty of questionable Belgian impressions!

In this episode, Charlie and George are talking about one of the 1980s biggest (pun intended) and most beloved comedies, it's Big with Tom Hanks!

Charlie and George have found themselves trapped in The Phantom Zone as they revisit the cult curiosity that is Supergirl!

As we see a new take on the superhero currently in cinemas, the brothers look back at the first big-screen attempt, which, unsurprisingly, had a few production challenges along the way. An absent Superman, extensive rewrites, an eclectic cast and last-minute distributor issues are just a few things under discussion.

For additional Super-podding on the Christopher Reeve era, check out our Superman 1 & 2 special "zodcast" in episode 108!

In this episode Charlie and George find themselves in the brutal Hyborian Age to revisit Conan the Barbarian! But they're not alone in this mythic quest; they're joined by special guest Dr. Tomas Rawlings, who brings an extensive knowledge of Conan canon!

These three brave pod-warriors explore the literary origins of Conan (arguably starting the fantasy genre as we now know it), the film's production challenges and the casting of one Arnold Schwarzenegger, in his breakout role.

With a character that's almost 100 years old, there's a lot to discuss in Suspicious Spin Offs, as well as the usual alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and only a smattering of Arnie impressions.

Tomas can be found on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/tomasrawlings.bsky.social

Further reading - Some Tomas' amazing Conan research that he touches on can be found here - https://exploringwarhammer.substack.com/p/conan

Charlie and George are off to mid-90s Miami, getting hot and sweaty in the explosive and (not so) erotic action movie, The Specialist!

Charlie & George are taking a stroll down the shadowy alleys of Dark City! They are looking back at the 1998 cult-classic sci-fi noir from The Crow's Alex Proyas.

They look at the film's origins, influences, philosophical themes, plus it's similarities with The Matrix, which was released a year later.

There's also alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and some breathy Kiefer Sutherland impressions.

In this episode, Charlie and George are tackling another Christmas classic, this time slightly more modern than previous festive outings, they're talking about Elf!

From the films challenging production with an untested star and director in Will Ferrell and Jon Faverau, a limited budget, legal issues and some nostalgic stop motion.

As per usual, there's alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda, some bad impressions as well as abandoned sequel ideas in Suspicious Spin Offs!