The MacGuffin Guild

On this episode of The MacGuffin Guild, a failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey goonery.... in Slap Shot.

This 1977 Comedy classic stars Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean, Melinda Dillion, David Hanson as well as Steve and Jeff Carlson.  Written by Nancy Dowd and Directed by George Roy Hill.

We're gonna talk about Paul Newman's likability and how it impacts his character of Reggie, the best sports movies of the 1970's, the origins of JJ Beyonday, Weng Weng and Violence and Sexuality in film.

We'll discuss Hockey nuance,  giving yourself a nickname, Mike's sexual peak and we'll discuss if he's ever scored... in sports.

We'll also get the comparisons between Slap Shot and Major League,  Justin's shingles and Pat's legendary baseball moment.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. Slap Shot... Out slaps... Out swears... and Out Laughs.

The guys discuss iconic pop culture vehicles of TV & Film. An outtake from our “The Wraith” episode. 

The guys discuss the the game Cyberpunk 2077 and the process of designing your character.  EXPLICIT. An outtake from our “Christmas Evil” episode. 

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, an evil force has taken Keri's boyfriend's life... Now and unearthly phantom has arrived for some revenge, in... The Wraith. 

This 1986 Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller stars Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn and Randy Quaid as Sheriff Loomis.  Written and Directed by Mike Marvin.

We're gonna talk about Charlie Sheen's career, Clint Howard's Hair, Tag Line Spoilers, the Wraith Soundtrack, comparisons to The Crow and the tragedy of Bruce Ingram.

We'll discuss the other works of Mike Marvin, the Wraith's questionable method of vengeance, Brooke Burke and stunts with cars.

We'll also get into PG-13 boob shots, plot issues, the "Mannequin" of revenge car porn movies, the best barn explosion EVER and how the guys would do on Jeopardy.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. He's heaven sent and Hell on wheels.  He's... The Wraith.

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna meet Chris Knight, the Einstein of the 80's. He can turn the simple into simply amazing and now he turns revenge into high comedy... in Real Genius.

This 1985 Comedy Classic stars Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton an Jon Gries. Directed by Martha Coolidge.

We're gonna talk about Val Kilmer's career as well as his current health issues, the dangers of pop corn dust, memories of MacGyver and the State of Alabama vs. The MacGuffin Guild.

We'll discuss the other works of Martha Coolidge and her stance on sideburns, Pat's first favorite actor, Dirty Movies, Ryan Reynolds, Justin's bachelor party experience at 8 years old, Mike's firing and subsequent guest appearance on this podcast, and how to drive a 6" spike into a board with your penis.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. You don't need brains to act this crazy!... in Real Genius.

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna join the powerful alchemist as he leads a thief and seven materialistic figures through a corrupt, greed-fueled world in search of enlightenment in the Holy Mountain.

This 1973 Adventure, Drama, Fantasy was Created and Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, who also stars as the Alchemist.

We're gonna talk about the risk of introducing certain movies in mixed company, what this podcast would be like without Justin in it, nudity and animal cruelty in film, and Pat's trip to Belize.

We'll discuss the other works of Alejandro Jodorowsky, artgasms, hippo budgets, the plight of ancient vampires, and how many jars of testicles it requires to build a temple. We'll get into films that are "rated more than R" as well as the art of making movies to lose money.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. So, join us as we explore the surreal world of Jodorwosky in search of answers and immortality in The Holy
Mountain.

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna join a martial artist as he hunts a killer in the plague-infested urban dump of the future... in Cyborg.

This 1989 Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller was Directed by Albert Pyun and Stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Vincent Klyn, Deborah Richter and Dayle Haddon as the cyborg Pearl Prophet.

We're gonna talk about slingers, Jean-Claude's convoluted film edit, the plight of Mr. Belvedere, Mike's favorite actor and the tragedy of Jackson "Rock" Pinckney.

We'll discuss post-apocalyptic cake toppers, slow motion play fights, satellite butlers, Albert Pyun and the two films that were originally planned that led to the creation of Cyborg.

We'll get into what Pat's last name should be, Chuck from Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, Justin's disgust for the Hobbit films, the bass player of Killswitch Engage and how the guys think this film's plot should have gone.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. So, toss out those plot points and take in that rain soaked Jean-Claude action in... Cyborg.

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna head to the Year 2092 and witness the lives of two wounded, sworn enemies as they are forced to forgive and to trust... in Enemy Mine.

This 1985 Action, Adventure, Drama was based on a novella by Barry Longyear and was Directed by Wolfgang Peterson. Starring Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr., Brion James and Bumper Robinson as Zammis.

We're gonna talk about the Studio issues that led to the hiring of Wolfgang Peterson, Louis Gossett Jr.'s phenomenal performance combined with the amazing makeup FX of Chris Walas, Risqué Movie Reviews and the dangers of quicksand.

We'll discuss Louis Gossett's animal inspirations, underlying social issues, GI Joe and the Dennis Quaid connection and how Stevie Wonder is tied into this whole mess.

We'll get into the trauma of 80's kid entertainment, Justin's hype man, teeth caulk, and a MacGuffin First... The Betrayal.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. Now cry "Uncle" and hang on, as we have teasers a plenty... in Enemy Mine.

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna travel to the distant future and take part in a single battle combat... with Robot Jox.

This 1989 Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller was written and directed by Stuart Gordon based on a Joe Haldeman screenplay. Starring Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson and Paul Koslo.

We're gonna talk about Gary Graham's career and how it's going, Mike's lack of cable... as well as friends, the creative clash between Stuart Gordon and Joe Haldeman and Pat's favorite Ghostbuster -- Dagon Spengler.

We'll discuss Christopher Lambert's stunt double, RoboCop's Lawyers, Futuristic Mask Etiquette, and how to perform a perfect serpentine run.

We'll get into Charles Band of Full Moon Features and Empire Pictures, Trekkie's vs. Trekker's and we'll discuss Film Novelizations.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. Part Man. Part Metal. All Podcast... Robot Jox.

On this Special Holiday Episode of the MacGuffin Guild, you better watch out... you better not cry... or you may DIE! In Christmas Evil.

This 1980 Horror Thriller was Written and Directed by Lewis Jackson and stars Brandon Maggart, Jeffrey DeMunn and Dianne Hull with a cameo by Mark Margolis.

We're gonna talk about where this film stands within in the sub-genre of evil Santa's, Fiona Apple's Dad, Moss Garcia's Penthouse Subscription and Justin's new tagline.

We'll discuss Joe Bob Briggs, the REAL name of the Elvis Christmas Song, Pat's Christmas Love Story, Dueling Bobcats and a shitcloud in the Mist.

We'll get into Justin's Mud Mask Theory, 1-800-HOT-BUTT, Uncle Sam, Old People Form and Mike's Christmas Bowl of Shrimp.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. 1st came "Halloween"... then "Friday the 13th"... and now this Christmas you better believe in Santa... or he'll slay you. On Christmas Evil!