The Rabblecast

*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on July 11th.

What do Letterkenny, Doug doing squats in an empty gym, Chuck E. Cheese, Fireworks, Nerf Guns, The Doomsday Clock, and Oppenheimer all have in common? We talk about all of this and more... on this episode!

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*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on June 27th.

Donald McNichol Sutherland (aged 88) was a Canadian actor. With a career spanning six decades, Mr. Sutherland received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards as well as a BAFTA Award nomination. He is more recently rememberd for his role as, President Snow in The Hunger Games Franchise (2012-2015).

Other notable roles in film and TV: The Dirty Dozen (1967), M*A*S*H (1970), and Kelly's Heroes (1970). He subsequently appeared in many leading and supporting roles, including Animal House (1978), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), JFK (1991), Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Without Limits (1998), and Pride & Prejudice (2005).

We discuss the recent news of more delays slowing down the production on Blade and his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has been five years since the announcement of the film and Mahershala Ali as the titular character. What will it take to make this film happen?

We also talk about actors getting typecast and how they might struggle finding different roles. In particular, Jim Varney or as the audience might know him, Ernest P. Worrell. As Ernest he had a string of comedic hits. But could he have been a more dramatic actor?

All of this and so much more!

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*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on June 13th.

Get set, get ready, because this episode is caffeine fueled! And it's a good thing it is as we launch down multiple rabbit holes! And it all starts with a piping hot double shot of coffee.

From there we go into discussions about Mike Tyson and how he reignited his ego for his upcoming bouts, fun stories about the Rocky films and how Sylvester Stallone got the ball rolling for the franchise. Somehow we veer into, The Walking Dead and how bleak it would be to live in a zombie infested world. Which brings up the show, Naked and Afraid.

But we don't stop there. No. We go into Doug's recent trip to the Mahoning Drive-In in Pennsylvania and how they're going to do a screening of, The Crow(1994) for the 30th anniversary.

And from there... you know what? Find out what else we talked about by listening in. We promise you, there's so much more!

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*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on June 6th.

On this episode, we get into an odd discussion regarding State and Federal laws regarding the use of recreational cannabis. More specifically, if you have to take a drug test for a new job opportunity. Does the use of recreational cannabis disqualify you from a potential new job?

Hernandez had the good fortune of watching, The Iron Claw(2023) from A24 Films. Starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Harris Dickinson. The film loosely tells the story of the Von Erichs, a family of professional wrestlers who are "cursed" by tragedy. Written and Directed by Sean Durkin.

Doug recently hit the theaters and watched, In a Violent Nature(2024) from IFC Films. Starring Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, and Lauren-Marie Taylor. Described as an "ambient slasher", it follows a mute killer who is accidentally resurrected from his grave in the Ontario wilderness by a group of teenagers, whom he then begins stalking and murdering. Written and Directed by Chris Nash.

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*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on May 30th.

We start off the episode with some bad accents. I mean, really bad. But that leads us down a rabbit hole of X-Men movie history discussions. More specifically, we find out which iteration of Juggernaut that Doug enjoys most!

Hernandez talk about his trip to the theaters to catch the 40th Anniversary celebrations of The Transformers on the big screen. (Not to be confused with the Transformers: The Movie Anniversary which is coming up in August.)

Last but not least, we talk about the 2022 Australian supernatrual horror film, Talk To Me. Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou in their feature directorial debuts. 

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*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on May 16th.

We wanted to have this episode up much sooner but as the saying goes, better late than never. We are celebrating 18 years of The Rabblecast! Thank you to everyone that has been on this crazy journey with us. We appreciate your continued support.

On this episode, we talk about the launch of, Jason Universe! All things Jason Voorhees will fall under this new umbrella of a multimedia company from Horror Inc.. Movies, games, collectibles, and much more! Are you ready for a multimedia blitz of the horror icon? We delve into the history that led up to the formation of this new company for the beloved slasher franchise.

Staying on the topic of horror, Doug mentions a movie he is looking forward to watching. In a Violent Nature (Which by now has been released and we will touch upon in a later episode) written and directed by, Chris Nash. Released by IFC Films.

We also take a further look at X-Men '97 since the first season has wrapped up on Disney+. Worry not, we stay spoiler free for those of you who have yet to watch an episode. To sum it up, if you have not watched any of the first season, make sometime to watch it. You will not be disappointed.

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*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on May 9nd.

Streaming platforms have become the norm. Netflix, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Max(HBO) and many, many others. All of them have the same thing in common. They want your money, preferably on a monthly basis.

Well, now they are trying create large bundles to entice you when you make your decision. In this case, Disney+, Hulu, and Max(HBO). Would a bundle plan make a difference in your entertainment choices? 

While we talk about TV and movies, we would like to remind you, if you enjoy any show, series, or movie and you want to watch it whenever you so choose, but a physical copy. Bypass all the streaming platforms that can and will pull content on a regular basis depending on viewing trends. Buy it, save it, and enjoy it whenever you want without a monthly subscription.

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*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on May 2nd.

We start the show with a story out of left field. Hernandez brings us the tale of one, Georgia Tann. Tann was an American social worker and child trafficker who operated the Tennessee Children's Home Society, an unlicensed adoption agency in Memphis, Tennessee. Her operation ran from the 1920's until to 1950. One of her countless victims includes a wrestling legend, Ric Flair.

We also share some stories about recent workout adventures. From power lifting to martial arts, we share some personal experiences.

Then, Doug shares his thoughts on a movie. Late Night with the Devil (2023) starring: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, and Ian Bliss. The supernatrual horror film depicts what happens when a late night talk show invites a former cult member onto the show to talk about their experiences.

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*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on April 25th.

Fallout, the popular role playing game from, Bethesda has become a series on Amazon Prime Video! Hernandez takes the dive into the wastelands and relays most of what he found to Doug. We try not to spoil any big story points in the series but we do know that the second season of the show will be heading to a popular in-game location. New Vegas, baby!

We also touch upon the recently release, Road House. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, and Conor McGregor(making his film debut). Does it live up to the original Patrick Swayze film? Maybe the better question is, does it have to live up to the original?

From there we also dive into the film work of, John McTiernan. Nomads, Die Hard, Predator, Medicine Man, The Last Action Hero, and many others. This part of the conversation was inspired by a podcast called, Blank Check. A show that looks at the filmography of successful directors in Hollywood and how their careers turn out after some success and some failures.

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*Show Note: This episode was originally recorded on April 18th.

Reboots, reboots, reboots! It seems that movie studios love to raid the toy chest when it comes to making new films out of existing franchises. Transformers One is the latest entry into the Transformers franchise from Hasbro and Paramount Animation. Starring the voice talents of: Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax/Optimus Prime, Brian Tyree Henry as D-16/Megatron, Scarlett Johansson as Elita, and Keegan-Michael Key as B-127/Bumblebee. 

With the recent trailer we can clearly see that the movie is aimed at a younger audience. Just like other popular intellectual properties, we get a new retelling of the lore for a new generation. But, how will the older fan base react to it?

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