Episodes
Lop off some noggins and battle a pixelated tentacle beast because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are returning to the Hyborian Age one last time to take on director Marcus Nispel's widely dismissed 2011 Conan reboot! Starring a pre-Game of Thrones Jason Momoa as the titular Crom worshipper, this stalled summer blockbuster ultimately failed to restore the Barbarian's marquee name value. But was it unfairly overlooked? And how does it stack up against the rest of the Robert E. Howard sword and...
Published 03/20/20
Stare intensely into the distance and start demanding apologies because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are getting straight up dramatic while taking on Arnold's downbeat 2017 tragedy Aftermath. One of the big guy's more experimental career choices, this Elliott Lester-helmed picture stars our favorite badass thespian as a grieving man struggling to overcome the loss of his wife and daughter following a terrible airplane collision. Does he pull off this challenging role? And how successfully does...
Published 03/06/20
Drop that hamburger and raid the produce aisle because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are rethinking their lifetime of food choices while taking on the Arnold-produced documentary The Game Changers. Directed by Oscar-winning The Cove filmmaker Louie Psihoyos, this 2019 picture strives to create a persuasive argument that plant-based diets strongly benefit both high-functioning athletes as well as us common folk. But does it succeed in making its case? And how does the movie hold up in comparison...
Published 02/21/20
Toss a medicine ball and start trolling Sly Stallone because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are storming the archives in order to rate and review Arnold's many, many memorable (and not so memorable) cameo appearances! From box office hits like Dave, The Rundown and The Expendables, to oddball curiosities such as The Kid & I and Beretta's Island, there's no shortage of material to consider. Does the patented Schwarzenegger star power always save the day? Or should some guest turns be stricken...
Published 02/06/20
Don a futuristic security guard uniform and chase down the anti-life equation because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are taking on Arnold's most frequent collaborator, the incomparable Mr. Sven-Ole Thorsen. Although unknown to many, this veteran Danish bodybuilder, stuntman and actor has worked on over a dozen iconic Schwarzenegger productions to date. So listen in as the duo chart his many accomplishments, from iconic faves Conan, Running Man and Gladiator, to lesser mentioned genre...
Published 01/24/20
Knock back a revolting smoothie and shout at the devil because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are setting the world ablaze with a timely rewatch of Arnold's Y2K-influenced horror actioner End of Days! Directed by journeyman extraordinaire Peter Hyams, this supernatural thriller was plagued with terrible reviews back in the fall of 1999. But has the film aged better than expected? Or does the whole Schwarzenegger vs. Satan concept still come across as dopey? Take a break from headbanging to the...
Published 01/13/20
Dust off your kitschy ornament collection and start flipping flapjacks because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are getting downright festive with Arnie's sole movie directing effort, Christmas in Connecticut. Originally broadcast on the TNT network, this glossy remake of the 1945 Barbara Stanwyck gem boasts an all-star cast and no shortage of comic potential. But is it a wonderful gift from Santa or a sad lump of coal in the proverbial stocking? And how does Schwarzenegger fare behind the camera?...
Published 12/20/19
Hop in an elevator and punch out a Star Wars-y robot because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are plugging back in to the world of Total Recall, this time with the 2012 remake starring Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale. Directed by Underworld mastermind Len Wiseman, this expensive second take on Philip K. Dick's short story proved controversial with film fans at the time of its release, and has seemingly been almost completely forgotten since. But is it worth revisiting? Does Wiseman offer an...
Published 12/06/19
Hail a robo-cab and embark on your dream vacation because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are rocketing off to Mars with Paul Verhoeven's 1990 summer blockbuster Total Recall. Loosely adapted from a Philip K. Dick short story, this sci-fi head-tripper was a gamble that paid of hugely for Arnold. But, viewed almost 30 years later, does it warrant lofty inclusion alongside the most prestigious entries in his filmography? Do Verhoeven's weird ideas and over-the-top flights of lunacy still thrill? And...
Published 11/22/19
Toss on some cargo shorts and hang some drapes because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are riding along with Arnie, Linda, and their whole new gang, in the umpteenth Terminator franchise course-correction Dark Fate! Produced by James Cameron and directed by Deadpool's Tim Miller, this direct sequel to Judgment Day aims to reenergize the somewhat rusty brand. But is it successful? Do the new characters pop? And how do Schwarzenegger and Hamilton fare reprising their iconic badass action hero roles?...
Published 11/08/19
Update your trendy apps and embrace temporal paradoxes because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are embarking on a convoluted time-hopping adventure with Sarah Conner, Kyle Reese and the good 'ol T-800 in 2015's ill-fated franchise reboot Terminator Genisys! Directed by Alan Taylor, this costly new take on somewhat rusty material was intended to launch a whole new trilogy. Alas, the public felt differently. Was that for the better? Did Genisys bring interesting new ideas to the table? Or did it...
Published 10/24/19
Put on a silly helmet and build yourself a Victorian flying machine because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are travelling by land, sea and air with Disney's 2004 adaptation of Jules Verne's classic tale Around the World in 80 Days. Featuring Arnie in a truly unforgettable showcase supporting role, this costly Jackie Chan/Steve Coogan vehicle was a box office flop upon initial release and seems to have been quickly forgotten. But is that fair? Is there fun to be had with this martial arts-happy...
Published 10/11/19
Polish your sheriff's badge and drive through a cornfield because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are watching Arnie take down a fast and furious foe in 2013's The Last Stand! The big guy's first starring vehicle post-politics, the film - directed by celebrated South Korean filmmaker Jee-woon Kim - wasn't exactly an explosive comeback at the box office. But is there merit to its goofy "aging lawman vs. drug-lord in a souped-up speedster" premise? And, given the prestigious talent behind the...
Published 09/27/19
Awaken an ancient evil and wield a flaming sword blindfolded because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are tangling with the 1997 Kevin Sorbo vehicle Kull the Conqueror! Originally envisioned as a third Conan entry, this Robert E. Howard adaptation - a mostly forgotten box office bomb - retains many of the trappings of Schwarzenegger's barbarian epics. But is it worthy of standing alongside them? Join the duo as they perform some cinematic archaeology, examining the film's source material and...
Published 09/13/19
Hide your patents and paint a virtual flower because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are returning to the Escape Plan-iverse with a special bonus episode digging into the franchise's first (!) DTV sequel, Hades. Featuring Sylvester Stallone and Dave Bautista, this movie seeks to make an argument for further Ray Breslin adventures. But is it successful? And is there any point without Arnold?! Get hip to your surroundings and listen in! DOWNLOAD HERE We're also on iTunes, Google Play & Stitcher...
Published 09/06/19
Analyze your surroundings and engineer some rudimentary nautical tools because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are getting taken to the cooler alongside Arnie and Sly with 2013's Escape Plan. One of Schwarzenegger's first post-politics comeback vehicles, the film sadly proved to be anything but with critics or audiences. However, is it possibly a hidden gem in the big guy's filmography? And does the teaming of the two action megastars deliver the desired fireworks? Lock yourself in for a fun and...
Published 08/30/19
Fire up Adobe Photoshop and start pondering your use of negative space because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are donning art critic hats in order to weigh in on the history of Schwarzenegger one-sheet film posters. From the early days of Hercules Goes Bananas, through iconic fare like Predator and T2, all the way to Aftermath and Killing Gunther, the duo reveal their definitive ranked lists for all to celebrate and/or condemn. So tune in and see where you stand when it comes to ordering...
Published 08/22/19
Study up on your water policy and hit the campaign trail because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are going toe to toe with the A&E biopic See Arnold Run! Televised in January 2005, this no frills production takes viewers behind the dramatic scenes of Arnold's successful governorship run, as well as into his early pre-stardom days on Muscle Beach. But does it do either of these eras justice? And are the talented actors tasked with recreating the legendary icon able to pull off this seemingly...
Published 08/15/19
Rip your magic ticket and blow up an ice cream truck because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are taking on Arnold's notorious 1993 wannabe blockbuster Last Action Hero. Utterly torn apart by critics and audiences alike at the time of release, this turbulent John McTiernan production has forever been framed as one of Hollywood's all-time disasters. But is there an interesting movie to be found behind the infamy? Has Schwarzenegger's movieland fantasy grown into a place worth visiting?...
Published 07/31/19
Tie on a red headband and raid a storage shed (to mix metaphors) because this week Cam Smith and Tony G tackle a burning question that has raged on since the excess-soaked 1980s: Arnold or Sly? In order to provide a concrete answer the duo suit up in referee uniforms, and stage a spectacular year-by-year showdown pitting the actors' formidable filmographies against one another. The final goal: to crown the undisputed king of the action movie box-office heavyweights! Ding-ding! DOWNLOAD HERE...
Published 07/18/19
Thwart a lunch theft and kick off an "Old MacDonald" sing-a-long because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are trudging back into Arnie comedy territory with 1990's Kindergarten Cop! Directed by Ivan Reitman, this big box-office hit spawned a dozen iconic catchphrases, many of which wound up on oft-used internet soundboards. But are there still laughs to be had from the material almost two decades later? And does the film's odd mixture of wisecracking kid antics and dark mature themes...
Published 07/04/19
Smear some dirt on your face and start dodging attack drones because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are leaping back to the future in order to take on McG's polarizing 2009 franchise reboot Terminator Salvation. Poorly reviewed at the time, this box-office underperformer has since been cast aside in favor of further series reinventions. But is that fair? Is this perhaps a more interesting film than fans acknowledge? Plug in and find out where the podcasting duo stand!  DOWNLOAD HERE...
Published 06/19/19
Unplug your ponytail and board a luxury ocean liner because this week hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are diving deep into the fascinating and astonishingly successful career of arguably Arnie's finest director, James Cameron. From his shlocky killer flying fish roots to history-making spectacles Terminator 2, Titanic and Avatar, the duo chart the evolution of a cinematic master and break down his critical role in helping shape the icon that is Schwarzenegger!  DOWNLOAD HERE We're also on iTunes,...
Published 05/31/19
Rush back from the lobby and find your assigned seat because hosts Cam Smith and Tony G are breaking down the hotly debated first teaser for the James Cameron-produced Terminator: Dark Fate! Where do the podcasting duo come down on it? And what are they expecting Schwarzenegger to contribute on his fifth franchise tour of duty? DOWNLOAD HERE  We're also on iTunes, Google Play & Stitcher Radio! Track us via Twitter, or email us at [email protected]. We'll be back on Thursday...
Published 05/29/19