SequelMen - The Podcast

Who ya gonna call?  We're going back to the 80’s where comedy peaked and the relational/romantic dynamic between men/women was.... problematic.  We ain’t afraid of no ghosts, and the people in this movie aren’t either - with several genres blended together, it manages to never take itself too seriously while also maintaining a sense of action and fun!  Except if your name is Spencer King, then it acts as a natural sleep inducer.  Grab your proton packs and get ready to roast some Stay Puft marshmallow men as we take on Gozer the Gozarian in the sleeper1984 hit adventure/horror/sci-fi comedy, Ghostbusters!

Cover art by Paul Shipper

The Witches are back!  Not that we asked them to be or anything, but here they are!  If you’re planning on banking in your nostalgia coins, don’t waste all your money.  Think Hocus Pocus, but with teenage girls, Walgreens, and a similar plot with a little more emotional weight at the end.  Tonight, we've brewed up some scores, a new Spencer Recap original, and yet another franchise reveal, so grab your BooooOOOOOOOOOOKs and join us in Salem on this All Hallows Eve us as we put another spell on you (one way or another) with the long-awaited legacy sequel, Hocus Pocus 2!

Salem is a hell of a place - emphasis on the “Hell" since one dumb, teenage virgin lights the BFC (that's the black flame candle).  For this one, bask in the wave of nostalgia and just enjoy this classic 90’s Halloween tale.  We meet a talking cat, three evil witches that really aren’t all that evil, and some hormonal, angsty teens, which altogether forms a solid recipe for any Halloween movie!  Gather your oil of boil and dead man's nose (or was it toes?) and join us in brewing a wicked commentary on Disney's Hocus Pocus!

Let's go Wildcats!  It's now or never for our favorite band of East High students as they struggle to navigate a senior year filled with relationship struggles, self-doubt over an uncertain future, and pulling off a stellar end of the year musical focused on... themselves.  Bigger is better and better is bigger as the HSM franchise makes the leap from television to cinemas.  We're joined by our special recurring guest, Rachel Popp, to discuss the film's strengths and weaknesses - from the improvements in set design and a cinematic look brought to you by an increased budget, to our favorite (or not so favorite) musical numbers.  With film rankings, a new Recap Song, and a bewitching franchise reveal, we invite you to join us as we celebrate the finale of the High School Musical film franchise with High School Musical 3: Senior Year!        

What Time Is It?  Podcast Time!  It’s summer vacation for our favorite East High Wildcats and we’re hitting the links at Lava Springs Country Club…  where literally the entire student body works at the resort.  In a nutshell - less high school, more musical, same plot.  We have love triangles that really aren’t triangles, ritzy talent shows, cultural appropriation, and betrayal that is resolved with just a simple conversation.  Imagine that!  Join us with returning special guest, Rachel Popp, as we "work this out" and "go our own way" in Disney's follow-up DCOM, High School Musical 2!

We’re all in this together, here we go now, with a show that lampoons the age-old high school sports/drama club experience.  Who would have thought we’d be at this point, reliving the glory days of sports vs theatre... and then sports vs baking... and then sports AND theatre hand in hand… but still not baking.  Crème brûlée anyone?  Who needs it when we are graced with the presence of our amazing guest, Rachel Popp, for this wonderful discussion!  Lace up Wildcats and get your head in the game as we break through the status quo in what is arguably the best Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical!

"Talk to me, Dad..."  36 years later, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is back where he belongs, not only in our hearts, but in an old school F-14 Tomcat!  There’s a new generation of flyers and only one man can teach them how to execute a top secret, suicidal mission... and live to tell the tale.  A legacy sequel that soars high among the best of them, "Hold our Hands" and join us as we barrel through the summer blockbuster phenomenon and modern classic in the making - Top Gun: Maverick!

We are cleared for takeoff, Ghost Rider.  If you like watching sweaty guys play volleyball, singing to classics in bars, and executing daring maneuvers in a jet, we have the perfect film for you.  With our good friend and new FULL TIME SequelMan Joel "The Voice" Paauwe in tow, we spend some time talking about the iconic first film in a franchise that has dominated the summer box office - Morbius!  Relax, there will be no "morbin'" this episode.  Put your ego on the forefront and let the sky guide your mighty wings as we fly through the "Danger Zone" in the seminal 80's classic, Top Gun!

We've been waiting a long time for this moment...  It's the 100th episode of SequelMen: The Podcast!  For this special episode, we're joined by two SequelMen mainstays - Going Off Topic Podcast's very own Brandon Popp and our favorite realest mensch, Joel "The Voice" Paauwe - as we take a break from covering films to shoot the breeze and celebrate ONE HUNDRED episodes of our modest little show.  From funny Facebook chats, special announcements, and clips of some some of our favorite moments on the show, please enjoy this fun detour on our franchise film journey - we can't wait until the next one!

Featured Music:

Full Soundtrack - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (Matthew and Keith Strachan)  Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MForOVuA6hs

Once upon a time there was a magical episode where it never rained… the end.  So join us for a one off of one of our old school favorites in the scholastic classic - Holes!  It builds character.

Featured Music:

"Cowboy Lullaby" - JHS Pedals  Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN9pECX5R7g