John has never seen the movie musical, Hair. Other John has also never seen the movie musical, Hair. Author and film historian, Ray Morton, has seen and adores the movie musical, Hair.  Hair hair hair hair hair hair hair hair hair!!! Come join us as we watch Hair.  Will it twinkle above us?  Listen and find out!

It's been a busy month for The Johns.  In fact, it's been so busy that they damn near forgot to publish March's episode, Rhinestone.  D'oh!  Apologies for the delay.  Will this NYC meets country romp with Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton be worthy of the Grand Ole Opry?  Or will it boot scootin' boogie it's way into the halls of shame?  Listen and find out!

What do you get when you combine 80s Satanic Panic with a low budget, crazy mood lighting and child actors, not to mention some wild stuff with a dog?  You get The Gate.  This month The Johns delve deep into a big hole in the backyard.  Will it fill them with wonder or leave an empty pit in their stomaches?  Listen and find out!

Happy New... well, let's move on. For the first flick of 2026, the Johns are wandering into chatty 90s indie film territory with "Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead!" Will a stacked cast and witty banter give this film an edge? Or will it fall prey to Tarantino Imposter Syndrome? Listen and find out!

Happy holidays!  To ring in the spirit of cheer, The Johns watch the 1994 holiday dark comedy, The Ref.  Will this Denis Leary, Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis movie escape from the cops?  Or will it end up behind bars?  Listen and find out!

It's time to class up the joint.  This month The Johns are joined by two very special guests: Producer/Editor Glenn Morgan and Screenwriter/Film Historian Ray Morton.  The Holdup continues its dive into the silent film era with a viewing of the 1924 infamous work of filmmaker Erich von Stroheim: Greed. Glenn provides a first hand account of the 1999 narrative reconstruction he edited for Turner Classic Movies and Ray gifts historical knowledge of the silent film era, von Stroheim and the production itself.  Will this century old film stand the test of time?  Listen and find out!

MORGAN!  Happy October, Morgan!  The annual tradition continues as The Johns are joined by writer/director Alison Star Locke to watch the 60s horror classic, The Last Man On Earth, starring Vincent Price.  Will the film endure the nightmare future it now finds itself in?  Or will it suck worse than a zombie vampire.  Listen and find out!

This month The Johns take a trip down Lover's Lane to watch a formative film in Longino's relationship, Run Fatboy Run.  And we take some time to discuss listener feedback to our episode on Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush.  Will Run Fatboy Run win the race?  Or will it gasp for air?  Listen and find out!

Happy 10 Year Anniversary to The Hold Up Podcast!  That's right.  The Johns have been hosting this show for a decade.  To celebrate, Nelson decided to watch a 100 year old film: Carlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush.  Will The Johns be silent with awe?  Or silent with disgust?  Listen and find out!

For July, Longino brings forth the Jackie Chan kung fu comedy classic, Mr. Nice Guy.  Having never seen it, will Nelson give a thumbs up (after surviving a death defying stunt) or will he simply die in agony?  Listen and find out!