Episodes
Paul London & Zak Shaffer interview legendary announcer and commentator for World Class Championship Wrestling, Marc Lowrance! Marc Lowrance's signature voice and cadence set the tone for some of the greatest moments in professional wrestling. Marc shares how he got his start in the business, what it was like working for Fritz Von Erich, a truly embarrassing moment, and so much more! Enjoy! You can watch the interview on our YouTube page here! Check out two of Marc’s favorite WCCW matches...
Published 04/28/24
Territory Marks kicks off season two with a bang! Paul London and Zak Shaffer discuss One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich from World Class Championship Wrestling’s Parade of Champions 2 (1985)! This is the pre-episode to P & Z’s upcoming interview with WCCW announcer and commentator, Marc Lowrance! Watch the match here: One Man Gang vs Kerry Von Erich (5/5/85) Check out Zombie Sailor Toys! Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation:...
Published 04/25/24
This month on 80s Kids Unite, Zak, Dustin, Corey, Diallo, and Paul London discuss the cultural significance of Live Aid ‘85 and which one of the Night Boyz actually remembers the event. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, Kerry Ahern for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossover show powered by our Patreon members! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any...
Published 04/21/24
The amazingly talented star of stage (Hair, Broadway Bounty Hunter, Into the Woods) and screen (Miami Vice, Cheers, Orange is the New Black), Annie Golden, blows our minds with her stories! Annie talks about how singing with her band, The Shirts at CBGB's in the 70s, led to her being discovered by Miloš Forman, who cast her in Hair. This launched a career on Broadway and a solo singing career which led to her having a song (“Hang Up the Phone”) featured on the Sixteen Candles soundtrack....
Published 04/14/24
Dustin & Zak celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Hughes’ classic Sixteen Candles! In this pre-episode to their upcoming interview with Annie Golden (Hang Up The Phone, Desperately Seeking Susan, Orange Is The New Black), the dudes don’t forget the birthday of one of John Hughes most beloved films, Sixteen Candles. Controversy surrounds Sixteen Candles “mini album” soundtrack…D&Z discuss that, along with notable facts from 1984, and more! Love movie quotes as much as we do? We are...
Published 04/07/24
Marchial Arts Madness 2024 goes out with a bang on this week's episode with Cynthia Rothrock! Cynthia Rothrock (China O’Brien, Martial Law, Rage & Honor) stops by to play trivia for $2’s Patreon supporters, discuss her upcoming movie (Black Creek), and chat about her illustrious career! Did Cynthia Rothrock really puncture Corey Haim’s lung? Did she leave John Schneider at the wedding altar? And did Sammo Hung steal her idea for his tv show, Martial Law? Listen to this episode to find...
Published 03/31/24
Territory Marks honors Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat this month! Paul & Zak welcome Dustin Rubin from Two Dollar Late Fee to celebrate matches and highlights from Steamboat’s storied career! Notable moments from Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat featured during this episode are his guest spot of the short lived tv show Sidekicks, one of his best matches against “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, the infamous “speech therapy” segment, and much more! Marchial Arts Madness runs wild in this season 1 finale...
Published 03/24/24
March-ial Arts Madness month continues on 80s Kids Unite, as Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo discuss which martial arts moves they wish they could do, growing up. It’s a silly but fun discussion about everything from “NUMBchucks” to ninjas and all the “Danialsons” in between. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, David Ullman for suggesting this topic! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossover show powered by our Patreon members! If you would like to...
Published 03/17/24
Actor Glen Eaton (“The Last Dragon”) joins us for a spiritual discussion about hard life lessons, the art of fighting without knowing how to fight, the art of acting without knowing how to act, and how landing the memorable role of “Johnny” in Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon changed his life.  We also talk about competition on the set of The Last Dragon, making Penitentiary III, Trained to Kill, romantic gestures, movie mementos and his love of music.  If you’d like to have a question asked to...
Published 03/10/24
“Who’s the master?!” Dustin and Zak dig deep on Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon, it’s soundtrack, and more with Craig Sutton (thelastdragontribute.com), the foremost expert on the 1985 karate classic! This episode kicks off "March-ial Arts Madness” all month long on Two Dollar Late Fee and Territory Marks, and is the pre-episode to D&Z’s upcoming interview with Glen Eaton (“Johnny Yu” in Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon)! You can find Craig Sutton and updates on Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon...
Published 03/03/24
Paul & Zak are back with two picks from the Territories that’ll make your back crack and your liver quiver! Zak’s pick is from the AWA in 1985, Jim Brunzell & Greg Gagne aka The High Flyers vs Animal & Hawk aka “The Legion of Doom” The Road Warriors with their manager “Precious” Paul Ellering. Paul continues the heat from WCCW in 1988 with”The Modern Day Warrior” Kerry Von Erich vs Sid Vicious! Fun facts from each year are also featured too, including the controversial 1988 match...
Published 02/25/24
We kick off the first episode of 80s Kids Unite with Garbage Pail Kids! Zak, Dustin, Corey, and Diallo all discuss their familiarity (or lack thereof) with the disgusting trading cards Topps began printing in 1985, and whether or not they hold up nostalgically! The boys also talk about the terrible 1987 film based on the brand. A huge THANK YOU to Patreon member, Magdalena for suggesting this one! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Two Dollar Late Fee / Podcasting After Dark crossover show powered...
Published 02/18/24
We're stoked for our first interview of 2024 and Season 5! The lovely Suzanne Snyder joins Z&D to talk about her modeling/acting career, which began in high school with her friend, Richard Marx, and eventually led to John Hughes, Weird Science (alongside Anthony Michael Hall), Return of the Living Dead II, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Suzanne talks about her first film, Class with Rob Lowe and Andrew McCarthy, working with Keanu Reeves in The Night Before, shares what she misses...
Published 02/11/24
It’s the season 5 premiere! Dustin and Zak are back with 1985’s Weird Science! The dynamic duo discuss the John Hughes classic, its soundtrack (featuring Oingo Boingo), and notable moments from 1985. How does Weird Science play in 2024? Who is the stand out star of the John Hughes teen sex comedy? What’s Oingo Boingo’s best song? All of these questions and more are answered in the season 5 premiere! This is the pre-episode to next week's interview with Suzanne Snyder, who plays Deb in the...
Published 02/04/24
David Von Erich as a “heel” and Kerry, Kevin, & Mike Von Erich show love for their favorite pizza parlor! Paul London & Zak Shaffer discuss David Von Erich’s “heel” run in Championship Wrestling From Florida and spotlight commercials starring the Von Erich’s! P & Z also reminisce on He-Man and The Masters Of The Universe! Links to clips discussed in this episode are below along with the song “Live That Way Forever” by LVVRS. David Von Erich’s heel run in Florida can be seen here...
Published 01/28/24
What does “Stinkor” smell like? What are the lyrics to “Degrassi Junior High?” Is Chuck Norris really a “man of action?” Find the answers to these questions and more on 80s Kids Unite! Here’s the audio from last December’s Los Angeles Comic Con panel hosted by Z and D from $2 Late Fee, Corey and Diallo from Podcasting After Dark & TV Obscura, & Paul London from Territory Marks! It was a packed house and a great crowd. This also serves as an introduction to a new monthly series that...
Published 01/21/24
Hot off the heels of A24’s The Iron Claw, Paul & Zak pay tribute to the Von Erich family with a pair of matches that highlight the glory days of World Class Championship Wrestling & the fabled dynasty! David Von Erich battles “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin in a “valet for a day” match, while Kevin & Kerry Von Erich take on “The Dynamic Duo” Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams in a “hair vs hair” match! Before you listen to the episode, you can watch the matches here: David Von Erich vs...
Published 01/14/24
Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather), Ken Olandt (Summer School), and Paul London (Territory Marks) read scenes from 1989’s Road House live from L.A. Comic Con! Have you ever wondered what “Dalton” from Road House (played by Patrick Swayze) would sound like if Jill Schoelen played the part? Or what if “Doc” (Kelly Lynch) was in fact Ken Olandt?! And can Sam Elliot’s “Wade” be recreated by Paul London? Well, you’ll find out when you listen to this episode! Jill, Ken, and Paul joined Dustin and Zak...
Published 01/07/24
Legendary composer Vince DiCola (Rocky IV, Transformers: The Movie) & his long time writing partner Kenny Meriedeth join Zak & Dustin for the season 4 finale of Two Dollar Late Fee! Vince DiCola & Kenny Meriedeth discuss their collaborations on various projects, performing live at the Whiskey A Go Go, Transformers: The Movie, and more! You’ll also hear a very special live performance from the dynamic duo! Special thanks to Kenny for inviting D & Z into his studio (Deep End...
Published 12/31/23
David Manning, World Class Championship Wrestling referee and booker, shares untold stories from his career in professional wrestling, including working with the legendary Von Erich family and his thoughts on "The Iron Claw" (out in theaters now!) Manning was an integral part to the glory days of professional wrestling. He is a fantastic story teller and you’ll be enthralled with his tales! From working along side Fritz Von Erich to messing with the Fabulous Freebirds, you’ll hear it all!...
Published 12/24/23
Paul & Zak interview director and writer Sean Durkin to discuss his new A24 film, The Iron Claw! A24’s The Iron Claw is about one of the greatest wrestling families of all time, The Von Erichs! Sean Durkin discusses his motivation for making the film, the score by Richard Reed Parry, wrestling matches that inspired the film, and more! The Iron Claw comes out Friday, December 22nd from A24 films. It’s compelling, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful. Go see it! Featured music throughout...
Published 12/17/23
Derek Wayne Johnson (John G Avildsen: King of the Underdogs, 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic, The Making of ‘Rocky vs Drago’) joins Zak and Dustin to discuss Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky IV and it’s iconic soundtrack. The dudes lay their case as to why Rocky IV might be the greatest sport movie of the 80s. They also do a comprehensive breakdown of the boxing classic’s soundtrack featuring Go West, Robert Tepper, Survivor, & John Cafferty. This episode is guaranteed to make you...
Published 12/10/23
The great Jill Schoelen returns to guide us on a nostalgic journey through a TV Christmas Classic from 1986, "Babes in Toyland". The film, which also stars baby Drew Barrymore, baby Keanu Reeves, Richard Mulligan, Eileen Brennan and Mr. Miyagi himself, Pat Morita, features an exclusive score from Leslie Bricusse ("Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory"). If you were an 80's kid, enjoy this trip back to your childhood! The Cincinnati Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heF6mk1dUEE AND IT'S...
Published 12/03/23
We pay tribute to “Nature Boy” Ric Flair putting over talent this month! Paul chose a 1982 match between Ric & Roddy Piper. While Zak went with Flair vs “Flyin” Brain Pillman from 1990. Links to matches and promos (if applicable) are below. Consider joining our Patreon and following our instagram (@territorymarks) for exclusive content and updates on upcoming episodes! Paul’s pick: Flair vs Piper 1982 Zak’s pick: “Flyin” Brian/Flair Promo 1990 & Pillman vs “Nature Boy” 1990 Dig our...
Published 11/26/23