Bad Movies Rule!

Top Gun (1986) straps Tom Cruise into a fighter jet for high-flying ego battles, volleyball montages, and Kenny Loggins anthems! This ‘80s blockbuster mixes sweaty dogfights, cheesy romance, and a plot flying on pure adrenaline. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Chuck, Brian Bzdawka, Ryan Farrell Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, Cutie Pie!  Time to see if we survived The Running Man!  Was it the cool Edgar Wright movie we wanted or something far less intriguing?  Dave and Brian will tell you without spoiling it and have a bunch of fun on the way.  Enjoy! Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka  Email us: SamuraiMovieJam@gmail.comCoupon Code for 25% off at BrianDrawsMovies.com: SAMURAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) drops Christina Applegate into chaos when the old-lady babysitter croaks and the kids fake being adults to survive the summer! This ‘90s comedy mixes petty-cash scams, corporate climbing, and a plot as wild as a QUITTIN’ TIME party. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Rachel Glassford, Nicole Frier, Stephanie Farrell Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab “Certified Trash Watcher” tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into another hilarious Mailbag Madness where a listener raves about rediscovering John Carter as a new favorite (books and all!) thanks to the BMR crew's hype. Things get saucy with dueling North Carolina callers breaking down regional barbecue rivalries—Eastern vinegar loyalists vs. Western ketchup heretics. Cap it off with savage Twilight takedowns, childhood movie reevaluations like Drop Dead Fred, and wild banter on everything from Condorman Easter eggs to weather obsessions—tune in for non-stop laughs, movie nostalgia, and community vibes that prove bad movies rule! Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Phone: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sidekicks (1993) follows asthmatic teen Jonathan Brandis as he daydreams Chuck Norris into his life to fight bullies and win the girl! This ‘90s family flick mixes karate fantasies, cheesy training montages, and a plot as earnest as a roundhouse kick. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Bob Hauser, Ryan Mattila, David Hillestad Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab “Certified Trash Watcher” tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an exclusive interview with the talented Whitney Moore on Bad Movies Rule! From her iconic breakout role in the cult classic Birdemic to battling zombies, directing her own shorts like "See You Next Tuesday," and landing a spot in A24's The Smashing Machine directed by Benny Safdie—we dive deep into her wild journey through Hollywood's highs, lows, and everything in between. Whitney shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including vague directing notes like "do the feet", the chaos of low-budget horror sets, and how a bizarre audition dream about Knott's Berry Farm might have sealed her big break. We also geek out over her current role as the chaotic demon warlock Tyranny on Critical Role, her love for metal music (shoutout to Gwar!), and the grit it takes to persevere in the industry. Don't miss out—hit that like button if you enjoyed, subscribe for more deep dives into cult films and interviews, and drop a comment: What's your favorite Whitney Moore role? Follow Whitney on Insta: WhitneySMoore 00:00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:00:50:19 - Banter on "See You Next Tuesday" Poster and Film Overview 00:02:38:07 - Crowdfunding, Release, and Post-Production 00:03:18:51 - Starting in B-Movies and Embracing the Genre 00:04:06:51 - What Makes a Bad Movie Memorable 00:05:11:39 - Low-Budget Creativity and Time Constraints 00:07:12:22 - Guerrilla Filmmaking and Horror Set Risks 00:08:37:32 - Worst Direction Experiences (Birdemic Focus) 00:12:55:06 - Transition to "The Smashing Machine" and Audition Process 00:19:15:39 - Perseverance, Talent, and Industry Insights 00:23:34:33 - Current Excitements and Critical Role 00:26:46:42 - Short Film "Seed" and Themes 00:28:47:31 - Getting into Metal Music and Concert Stories 00:30:52:10 - Closing and Thanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clickity Clack Click Clock Clack!  That is Predator language for “Wow I can’t believe SMJ is reviewing Predator: Badlands this week! They sure are cool and definitely not tools.” Was this Predator the one we never knew we always wanted? Brian and Dave will let you know, and talk a bunch of random nonsense as well! Enjoy! Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka  Email us: SamuraiMovieJam@gmail.com Brian Draws Movies Coupon Code for 25% off at BrianDrawsMovies.com: SAMURAI THANKS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cannonball Run revs up a star-studded cross-country race with Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, and a cast of ‘80s icons dodging cops in souped-up cars! This comedy classic mixes slapstick stunts, cheesy cameos, and a plot thinner than a finish line ribbon. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Joe Goratowski, Chuck Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest Mailbag, the hosts swap barbecue must-haves like ribs, burnt ends, and pulled pork after a pitmaster listener grills them on their go-to orders, sparking mouthwatering debates that'll have you craving a smoker session! Things get hilariously slippery with listener takes on Friday the 13th's skinny dipping scene, from pool preferences to snake and leech horrors that make dark lakes a total no-go. Wrap it up with global flair as a fan from Dubai shares his epic commutes powered by BMR laughs, drops metric system roasts on Americans, and pitches Asian horror gems like Train to Busan—join the crew for non-stop banter, movie nostalgia, and community chaos! Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Snail Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383 Burlington, WI 53105 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cloak & Dagger turns a kid and his imaginary spy friend into real heroes chasing Soviet agents and a secret Atari cartridge! This ‘80s adventure mixes video game thrills, roller-skate chases, and a plot as sneaky as a hidden level. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Curt Mummer, Joe Goratowski, Chuck Support the Show/Bonus Content: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greetings Users! Grab your data discs and hop on you light cycles!  Time for Brian and Dave to talk Tron, is it a killer app or a virus?  We will let you know what we think, if we even understood it. Beep boop bop. That’s computer talk for enjoy the episode! Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka  Email us: SamuraiMovieJam@gmail.com Brian Draws Movies Coupon Code for 25% off at BrianDrawsMovies.com: SAMURAI THANKS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Monster Squad assembles a gang of kids to battle Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman in a small-town showdown! This ‘80s adventure mixes goofy one-liners, monster mayhem, and a plot as wild as a full moon. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Clint Busch, Ryan Mueller, David Hillestad Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the chaos with the Bad Movies Rule crew as we have hilarious debates on cinema's most epic nut punches, from JCVD's legendary splits in Bloodsport to Chuck Norris's brutal takedowns, leaving no groin unturned! Things heat up with a listener's over-the-top wrestling promo challenge, complete with toe-stomping threats and tag-team drama that has the hosts firing back with their own rhyme-spitting retorts. Cap it off with a fun game of dropping F-bombs into classic 80s PG flicks like Back to the Future and The NeverEnding Story, sparking laugh-out-loud ideas that will have you rethinking your favorite family films. Email the show: ThisShowIsTrash@Gmail.com Voicemail:262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday the 13th Part 2 introduces Jason Voorhees stepping out of his mom’s shadow, stalking camp counselors with a sack over his head! This ‘80s slasher sequel mixes gory kills, creepy woods, and a plot as thin as a tent flap. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Clint Busch, Ryan Farrell, Bob Hauser Support the Show: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for a spooky, scary double-feature! It’s our spoiler-free, Episode 13 of Samurai Movie Jam, Bad Movies Rule’s Companion Podcast!  Find out what’s scarier - Frendo the Clown or Dave Franco’s acting. There is plenty of spooky, scary trivia for you to test your creepy movie knowledge with too! Happy Halloween season! Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka  Email us: SamuraiMovieJam@gmail.com Brian Draws Movies Coupon Code for 25% off at BrianDrawsMovies.com: SAMURAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Van Helsing (2004) throws Hugh Jackman into a gothic monster mash—battling Dracula, werewolves, and Frankenstein’s creature with over-the-top action! This ‘00s blockbuster mixes cheesy CGI, wild stunts, and a plot as tangled as a Transylvanian forest. It might just be a hidden gem of monster movie madness. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Ryan Mattila, Ryan Mueller, Brian Bzdawka Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab “Certified Trash Watcher” tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest mailbag we field calls about Man of Steel (I love that this discussion is ongoing), we talk about how much pickles suck, whether or not we need more Michael Dudikoff movies on the show, visting film locations and that one time Ryan Reynolds came to Antioch, Illinois. Email the show: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween II (1981) picks up where the original left off, with Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) dodging Michael Myers in a hospital horror show! This ‘80s slasher sequel mixes shadowy stalking, bloody mayhem, and a plot as dark as the Haddonfield night. It might just be a hidden gem of scream-worthy scares. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Stephanie Farrell, Joe Goratowski, Rachel Glassford Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler-free, Episode 12 of Samurai Movie Jam, Bad Movies Rule’s Companion Podcast!  Wanna go for a walk? For money? For a wish? For your life? That is what they are doing in this movie, and boy is it something! On the road again! Enjoy! Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka  Email us: SamuraiMovieJam@gmail.com Brian Draws Movies Coupon Code for 25% off at BrianDrawsMovies.com: SAMURAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'Burbs (1989) pits Tom Hanks against creepy neighbors in a suburban nightmare—where garbage stomping and odd noises spark a hilarious descent into paranoia! This ‘80s comedy mixes quirky characters, dark humor, and a plot as twisty as a cul-de-sac. It might just be a hidden gem of neighborhood madness. Is this a cult classic or total trash? Hosts: James Hauser, Ryan Farrell, Joe Goratowski, Ryan Mattila Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices