We’re kicking off the New Year with a BIG one — actor Keith Coogan joins The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel to start the year off right. And if that’s not enough, next week we’re covering one of the greatest sequels of all time… Bride of Frankenstein. 🧟‍♂️⚡

Keith is one of those actors whose work is burned into pop culture memory. From ‘80s classics to cult favorites, his career spans decades, genres, and some truly unforgettable performances.

In this episode, we dive into:
🎬 Growing up in Hollywood and navigating child stardom
👶 His early career and legendary family lineage in entertainment
🏠 Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead and becoming part of an all-time cult classic
🛹 Adventures in Babysitting, Disney films, and working during the golden era of family movies
🎭 The transition from child actor to adult roles and staying creative in the industry
🧠 Reflections on longevity, fandom, conventions, and embracing legacy roles
✨ Stories, laughs, and insights you won’t hear anywhere else

Keith brings honesty, humor, and a deep love for the craft, making this a perfect way to kick off the year with a conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic and inspiring.

🎥 Watch the full, unedited interviewreview:sequelsonly.com/KeithCoogan

🔗 Keith’s Website:
https://keithcooganonline.com/

🎬 Your Homework:
Revisit Adventures in Babysitting or Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead — they absolutely still hold up, and they hit even harder after hearing Keith’s stories.

🎭 Next Up: Bride of Frankenstein ⚡🧟‍♀️
One of the greatest sequels ever made. Universal monsters, gothic horror, and cinema history — we’re breaking it all down next week.

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We did it. 400 episodes.
This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel hits a massive milestone, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how — by looking back at 2025, handing out some extremely unofficial awards, and reflecting on the wild ride that got us here.

From cult sequels and surprise gems to absolute disasters we’ll never forget, this episode is a full-on victory lap for a year packed with movie madness, incredible guests, and way too many bad decisions (on screen and off).

We break it all down, including:
🏆 Our completely unhinged 2025 Sequel Awards
🎬 Best sequel surprises, biggest disappointments, and most “how did this get made?” moments
🎙️ Favorite interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the year
😂 Running jokes, arguments, hot takes, and moments we’re still recovering from
🎉 What 400 episodes means to us — and how this podcast somehow keeps going

Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or you just jumped in somewhere around episode 237, this one’s a celebration of the listeners, the guests, and the sequels that brought us together.

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🎭 Next Up: Actor Keith Coogan 🎬
From Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead to Adventures in Babysitting and beyond, Keith joins us for a deep dive into his career, growing up in Hollywood, and the stories you don’t hear anywhere else.

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This week, we’re celebrating the holidays the wrong way with Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 — the sequel that somehow became more famous than the original by recycling footage, unleashing unhinged line deliveries, and giving us one of the greatest moments in horror history.

We break down all the madness, including:
🧠 Jamie’s fatal mistake of watching Silent Night, Deadly Night right before this one (big mistake, huge)
🗑️ Ricky’s completely unhinged line readings — including the immortal “Garbage Day!”
🚪 Ricky seemingly teleporting around town like a low-budget slasher wizard
🎥 The unbelievable amount of reused footage from the first movie
🎄 Why this sequel accidentally became a cult classic despite (or because of) its chaos
😱 The wild tonal shifts, nonsensical logic, and holiday slasher energy that make this unforgettable
🔪 And so much more Christmas chaos you truly have to see to believe

🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:
sequelsonly.com/sndn2

🎉 Next Week: Episode 400! 🎉
We’re hitting a massive milestone as we celebrate 400 episodes of Sequels Only. We’ll be looking back at 2025, revisiting favorite movies, guests, moments, disasters, and everything that got us here.

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This week, we’re heading back underground with Tremors 5: Bloodlines — the sequel that resurrected the franchise, sent Burt Gummer to South Africa, and proved you can never have too many guns when fighting Graboids.

We dig into everything that makes this late-entry sequel surprisingly fun (and occasionally baffling), including:
💥 Burt Gummer officially becoming a full-blown action legend
🤨 Jamie Kennedy’s arrival — and why Jamie… was not on board with this casting
🎬 Shockingly solid practical effects and creature work for a modern sequel
🦖 Heavy influences from films like Die Hard and Jurassic Park (sometimes all at once)
🌍 Moving the franchise to South Africa and how it changes the vibe
🔫 Bigger explosions, bigger monsters, and Burt doing Burt things
🐛 And plenty more Tremors weirdness, callbacks, and franchise madness

🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:
sequelsonly.com/tremors5

🎭 Next Up: Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 🎄🔪
Just in time for Christmas, we’re covering the infamous slasher sequel that gave the world “Garbage Day!” — and yes, it’s streaming FREE on Tubi.

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Next week we’re heading into monster-hunting mayhem with Tremors 5: Bloodlines — but this week, we’re talking with one of South Africa’s busiest and most versatile actors: Brandon Auret!

If you love action films, behind-the-scenes stories from international productions, or the grind of building a career across TV, movies, and producing, this episode is absolutely for you. Brandon’s career spans decades — from early soap opera fame to working with Hollywood heavyweights and launching his own production company.

In this episode we talk about:
🎬 Brandon’s childhood love of film and TV and how it shaped his path
📺 His early career on South African soap operas — and what that fast-paced world taught him
🔫 His roles in the Death Wish movies and stepping into grittier action territory
🎥 Working with stars like Matt Damon and the lessons he took from big-budget sets
🇿🇦 A deep dive into the South African film industry — its growth, challenges, and future
🏢 The creation of his production company A Breed Apart Pictures and the stories he wants to tell
🦴 His experience making Tremors 5: Bloodlines — on-set adventures, creature mayhem, filming in South Africa, and more
🌟 Plus plenty of humor, passion, career wisdom, and filmmaking insight throughout

Brandon brings honesty, energy, and an infectious enthusiasm for acting and storytelling. Whether you know him from Tremors 5, District 9, Chappie, or dozens of other roles, you’re going to love this conversation.

🎬 Your Homework:
Watch Tremors 5: Bloodlines — creature upgrades, Burt Gummer madness, and Brandon delivering awesome action moments. We’re reviewing it next week, and it hits even better after hearing Brandon’s stories.

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This week, we’re diving into the explosive, ridiculous, joke-a-second world of Hot Shots! Part Deux — a sequel that proves parody films can be smart, sharp, and absolutely unhinged all at once.

We break down everything that makes this one of the best spoof sequels ever made, including:
🎭 The incredible acting range of the guy who seems to ONLY play Saddam Hussein — and absolutely nails it every time
😂 Why this movie still hits so hard as a comedy, even decades later
👀 The nonstop background jokes, prop gags, visual chaos, and blink-and-miss-it moments that make rewatches essential
🔥 Charlie Sheen going full action-hero parody and crushing it
🥋 The Rambo sendups, over-the-top kills, and perfectly timed absurdity
🎯 And so much more ridiculousness from one of the funniest sequels ever made

🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:
sequelsonly.com/hotshotspartdeux

🎭 Next Up: Tremors 5: Bloodlines 🐛🔥
And for it, we’re talking with South African actor Brandon Auret — known for District 9, Chappie, Zulu, and tons of incredible work in film and TV.
Brandon shared amazing stories about working in the South African film industry, action filmmaking, creature features, and more.

🔗 Brandon’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1409827/

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Next week we’re diving into the wild, over-the-top world of Hot Shots! Part Deux — but this week, we’re sitting down with an absolute icon of strength, grit, and ’90s TV greatness… Raye “Zap” Hollitt from American Gladiators!

Whether you grew up glued to the Eliminator, love behind-the-scenes stories from peak ’90s action TV, or just want to hear an inspiring journey from small-town beginnings to national fame, this episode is for you. Raye was one of the ORIGINAL Gladiators, and her story is incredible.

In this episode we talk about:
💥 Raye’s path from Scranton, PA to bodybuilding stardom
⚡ Becoming an OG American Gladiator and shaping the show’s early legacy
📺 Behind-the-scenes stories from the arena — training, rivalries, fans, injuries & the real Gladiator grind
🎞️ Her acting roles across TV and film throughout the ’80s and ’90s
🔥 The challenges of being a pioneer in women’s strength athletics
💫 How she’s reinvented herself and stayed connected to Gladiators fans decades later

Raye brings passion, honesty, humor, and a TON of amazing stories from the early days of American Gladiators — whether you’re a longtime fan or meeting her for the first time, you’re going to love this one.

🎬 Your Homework:
Watch Hot Shots! Part Deux — the sequel that pushes the parody genre to full insanity. We’re breaking it down next week, and it’s even funnier after hearing Raye’s stories.

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This week, we’re stepping back into the sun-drenched world of Renegade for its two-part TV movie Fighting Cage — a wild ride packed with American Gladiators, killer guest stars, and some truly legendary ’90s hair choices.

We dig into everything that makes this double episode a blast, including:
💥 Multiple American Gladiators showing up and stealing scenes
🔥 Former guest Marjean Holden and Kathleen Kinmont absolutely crushing it
👊 The stacked lineup of tough-guy guest stars playing deliciously over-the-top villains
🐴 Martin Kove’s glorious bad ponytail — and somehow looking the same age in flashbacks
📺 Classic ’90s TV movie pacing, roundhouse kicks, and all the overdramatic fun you'd expect
🚨 And plenty more Renegade chaos, action, and unintentional comedy gold

🎥 Watch the full, unedited review: sequelsonly.com/Renegade

🎭 Next Up: Hot Shots! Part Deux 🔥🎯
We’re talking with American Gladiator Raye Hollitt (“Zap”), who shared her incredible journey from Scranton to the Gladiator arena, her acting roles over the years, training, fame, and so much more.

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Next week we’re covering her Renegade TV movie Fighting Cage — but this week, we’re chatting with the unforgettable American Gladiator herself, Lori “Ice” Fetrick.”

If you grew up on American Gladiators, love '90s action TV, or can’t get enough behind-the-scenes stories from the arena, this episode is absolutely for you. Lori became a fan favorite on Gladiators, and her career goes way beyond the Joust and Powerball.

We get into everything, including:
💥 Her rise on American Gladiators and what life was really like behind the scenes
📺 Thoughts on the recent documentary and how it portrayed the show
🎭 Her acting roles on Who’s the Boss, Ellen, Lois & Clark, and more
🥋 How she landed the Renegade TV movie Fighting Cage
💪 Training, injuries, fame, and the wild world of '90s action television
🔥 Reinventing herself after Gladiators and connecting with fans decades later

Lori brings honesty, humor, and amazing stories from both the arena and the acting world. Whether you’re a Gladiators superfan or discovering her for the first time, you’re going to love this one.

Lori's Links:

Podcast - https://www.chillinwithice.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lori.ice.fetrick/?hl=en

IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0275333/

🎬 Your homework:
Watch Fighting Cage — Lori kicks serious ass, and the behind-the-scenes stories hit even harder after hearing this conversation.

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This week, we’re heading back to Elm Street for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors — the sequel that cranked up the dream logic, the special effects, and Freddy’s sense of humor.

We break down what makes this one such a fan favorite, including:
🔥 The birth of Freddy’s iconic one-liners (and how they changed the franchise)
🚫 Why no adults die — including that orderly who 100% deserved it
⚔️ Our wish for a longer, more epic final fight with Freddy
🧠 The mix of practical effects, surreal dream sequences, and ‘80s charm that still holds up
💀 And plenty more Elm Street mayhem and movie madness

🎥 Watch the full, unedited review: sequelsonly.com/nightmare3

🎭 Next Up: Renegade: Fighting Cage 💪
We’re chatting with Lori Fetrick — aka “Ice” from American Gladiators!
Lori shared amazing stories about life in the Gladiator arena, appearing on Letterman, winning a bodybuilding competition (spoiler: she crushed it), and her journey into acting.

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