Six Degrees Of Schwarzenegger

“It’s SHOWTIME!” In the second episode of our retrospective on THE RUNNING MAN, John and Kevin talk about Paula Abdul and the Laker Girls, Schwarzenegger’s most layered performances, chicken nuggets, the movie’s strange connection to King Kong, and what exactly is Cadre? This episode covers 19:02 - 40:33; Killian is taken by Ben Richards, Richards tries to flee with Amber, Richards is captured, Killian gives Richards an ultimatum, a LONG dance number, Amber breaks into ICS, and “I’ll be back.”

Welcome back as we kick off a brand new series on an Arnold Schwarzenegger classic - THE RUNNING MAN! In our first chapter, Kevin and John discuss Richard Bachman, rock royalty, lingerie workouts, raspberry berets, and John’s grandmother’s action movie habit. This episode covers 00:00 - 19:02; the Bakersfield Massacre, a prison break, Ben Richards meets the resistance, Damon Killian visits ICS, and Ben kidnaps Amber.

In the exciting final episode of our deconstruction of KICKBOXER, John and Kevin explore the minutiae of dog assaults, sharp hooks, psych out moves, and the importance of honoring the ancient way. This episode covers 1:12:36 - 1:33:52; Kurt bonds with an eagle, Eric gets kidnapped, Kurt and Tong Po prepare for combat, Tong Po dominates the early rounds, Xian and Taylor rescue Eric, and Kurt wins the day!

In the fourth chapter of our look back at KICKBOXER, Kevin and John examine dancing splits, universal sign language, pervy eagles, the artistry of Jim Cummings, the nutritional value of cobra heads, and our own drunken high jinx. This episode covers 53:46 - 1:12:36; Xian takes Kurt to a “special place,” a dance party turns barroom brawl, Kurt’s first Muay Thai fight, Eric gets out of the hospital, Kurt makes it with Mylee, Tong Po issues a challenge, and Mylee meets Tong Po.

In the third episode of our breakdown of 1989s KICKBOXER, John and Kevin delve deep into the weight of gourds, Kurt’s cut-offs, eagle screams, mutual thirst, training splits, and our dream physiques. This episode covers 37:35 - 53:46; Kurt’s training begins, Mylee comes over for dinner, Kurt making moves, a visit to Stone City, Kurt’s battles with the palm tree, and a badass training montage.

The boys are back to talk a whole lot more about KICKBOXER! In this episode Kevin and John examine infinite pleats, the movie’s most convincing performance, Xian’s poor ear for accents, the merits of revenge, and how NOT to behave in a rural Thai village. This episode covers 16:51 - 37:35; Kurt seeks Muay Thai training, Taylor offers help, Kurt meets Xian, Kurt runs an errand. Kurt makes his presence felt in a Thai village, and Xian agrees to train Kurt.

We’re back with a brand new movie - Jean-Claude Van Damme’s 1989 masterpiece KICKBOXER. In our opening act, John and Kevin explore the movie’s BLOODSPORT connections, JCVD’s fashion, Kurt’s career path, awkward exposition, and sex noises! This episode covers 00:00 - 16:51; Eric defends his title, sightseeing in Bangkok, Eric “makes it,” Kurt spies Tong Po, Eric won’t listen to reason, Tong Po cripples Eric, and Taylor to the rescue.

“I feel… like a truck… like a machine.” If you feel like a truck, too, we invite you to join John, Kevin, and special guest Andrew for the final round of our series on OVER THE TOP. Listen as we discuss an onslaught of product placement, Rick Zumwalt’s audition process, the motley crew of contenders, and the epic shiftiness of Lincoln Hawk - amateur at everything. This episode covers 1:12:22 - 1:30:00; Michael reaches the tournament, Hawk reaches the final four, Michael hides from Cutler’s goons, Hawk and Bull Hurley advance to the championship, Michael gives Hawk a pep talk, and Hawk wins it all.

Are you ready for some arm wrestling?!? Kevin, John, and Andrew are back in the 4th installment of our dissection of OVER THE TOP. Join us as we talk lot lizards, Hawk(s) family theories, Lady Parts, self-destructive tendencies, and the incomparable grip of Lincoln Hawk. This episode covers 54:25 - 1:12:22; Hawk sells his truck, Michael finds letters from his father, Hawk bets everything on himself, the tournament begins, Michael runs away, Hawk takes his first loss, and Cutler makes Hawk an offer he CAN refuse.

We’re back for the third chapter of our breakdown of OVER THE TOP! In this episode, John, Kevin, and Andrew go deep on grieving denim, Allan Graf, the mom’s cause of death, the reason Hawk doesn’t own a belt, and the possibility the Hawk is secretly John Rambo. This episode covers 39:19 - 54:25; Michael and Hawk get some tragic news, Michael runs home to Cutler, Hawk crashes the funeral, Hawk wreaks havoc at Cutler’s house, Hawk goes to jail, and Michael makes a choice.

In the second episode of our look back at OVER THE TOP, Kevin, John, and Andrew discuss the Mount Rushmore of action icons, 80s bullies, Frank Stallone, Cutler's “old fashioned way,” and one of the most awkward scenes in movie history. This episode covers 18:53 - 39:19; Michael confronts Hawk, a father/daughter clash, a night on the road, Hawk and Michael bond, Michael arm wrestles, and Hawk saves Michael from an attempted kidnapping.

We are back with our first series on a Sylvester Stallone movie, and what better place to start than with his 1987 classic (?) OVER THE TOP! John and Kevin are joined by special guest Andrew to talk about Giorgio Moroder, cholesterol poisoning, face slapping, Stallone’s peaks and valleys, and how this movie brought one of its writers to tears (and not in a good way). This episode covers 00:00 - 18:53; Hawk arrives to take Michael home from school, an awkward first meeting, the journey begins, Michael tries to run away, a lunch break, an impromptu arm wrestling match, and the introduction of Bull Hurley.

We’ve reached the end of another awesome adventure with the final episode of our look back at TOTAL RECALL. Join us as John and Kevin discuss Cohagen’s love of corn flakes, Kevin’s favorite one liner, Arnold’s business savvy, and was it real or all a dream? This episode covers 1:27:12 - 1:50:00; a death sentence for Venusville, Quaid and Melina escape, Benny gets his comeuppance, hologram trickery, Richter and Cohagen meet their dooms, Quaid saves Mars, and an ambiguous ending.

We’re back with the penultimate episode of our TOTAL RECALL breakdown. As we approach the movie’s mind-bending conclusion, John and Kevin talk cat fights, mutant massacres, messy divorces, and George’s “O face.” This episode covers 1:05:42 - 1:27:12; Melina rescues Quaid, “Consider that a divorce,” Quaid and Melina escape, Venusville shootout, Quato reveals himself and his agenda, Benny turns traitor, and Cohagen captures Quaid and Melina.

We hope everyone is doing OK and keeping safe out there. If you need a half hour of mindless distraction, we’ve got you covered. In the 3rd episode of our series on TOTAL RECALL, Kevin and John talk about the movie’s many parallels to THE MATRIX, our early jobs, John’s irrational fears, and the women of Venusville. This episode covers 43:13 - 1:05:42; a malfunctioning disguise, Quaid meets Benny, a tour of Venusville, Melina doesn't trust Quaid, Dr. Edgemar makes a house call, and Quaid refuses the red pill.

In the second chapter of our breakdown of TOTAL RECALL, John and Kevin take a look at the movie’s unlikely earth setting, Johnny Cab’s strange programming, and why you should never EVER blab about Mars. This episode covers 20:40 - 43:13; Quaid kills his would-be assassins, Lori ambushes Quaid, a subway escape, some convenient assistance, and “get your ass to Mars.”

Kevin and John are back to dig into Schwarzenegger’s 1990 classic TOTAL RECALL. In episode 1, we talk about Verhoeven’s back-to-back masterpieces, Arnold’s grunting, peak Sharon Stone, and what exactly is the management structure at Rekall? This episode covers 00:00:00 - 00:20:40; a dream of Mars, Quaid’s mundane life, a visit to Rekall, Quaid’s meltdown, and a memory wipe.

All good things must come to an end… In the final installment of our breakdown of ROBOCOP, we examine the “melting man,” the secret to Johnson’s success, the film’s Oscar pedigree, and the missed opportunity of Terminator of Endearment. The episode covers 1:16:00 - 1:37:00; newscast #3, Dick Jones frees Boddicker and gives him a mission, Robocop does some self-repair, Robocop dispatches Boddicker and his gang, and Robocop settles the score with Jones.

We’re back with the 4th chapter of our look back at ROBOCOP. In this episode, listen as Kevin and John discuss our first CDs, Boddickers fashion sense, ranking alpha moves, and the wisdom of videotaping your own confession. The episode covers 57:48 - 1:16:00; Boddicker takes out Morton, Robocop arrests Boddicker, Boddicker snitches on Dick Jones, and Robocop goes after Jones, who uses ED209 and the police against Robocop.

In the thrilling third episode of our breakdown of ROBOCOP, John and Kevin explore the complexities of bathroom warfare, corporate politics, Mr. Spell, and what is Robocop - a man or a machine? The episode covers 37:45 - 57:48; Robocop saves the mayor, newscast #2, Jones and Morton clash, and Robocop remembers his former life.