Bad Movies & Beer

Cooper and Nolan are making a deal with the devil this week, when they cover the remarkable tale of PETEY WHEATSTRAW!

Podcast favorite Rudy Ray Moore puts his unique spin on the Faustian legend in this unforgettable piece of Blaxploitation filmmaking, and the results are as silly, sexy, and surreal as you would expect. 

Not surprisingly, the guys have a lot of fun with this one, as they debate whether creativity can win out over an extremely limited budget, what exactly constituted proper funeral attire for the 1970s, and whether or not this movie was a good choice for Black History Month.

With all that AND the incredible comedy stylings of Leroy & Skillet, this episode (featuring a beer from Clifford Brewing Co.) is one you won't have to sell your soul to enjoy.

Love is in the air this week as Cooper and Nolan spend Valentine's Day with THE BITCH!

This sassy 70s audience request puts the scandalous exploits of the rich and famous on full display, giving a window into a world that most people have never known.

The result is a disco-filled feast for the eyes (and ears), as the guys riff on swimming pool orgies, what it takes to get knighted, and the best way to rig a horse race.

So get ready to put yourself out there; whether you're looking for love or just a good time, this episode (featuring a beer from ABE ERB Brewing Company) is sure to capture your heart.

Cooper and Nolan are heading into the eye of the storm this week when they talk HARD TO KILL!

This early 90s Steven Seagal outing is absolutely LOADED with action movie clichés - montages, car chases, bad guys with terrible accuracy - not to mention a one-liner so great that it almost redeems a ridiculous script. (Almost.)

Throw in an acting performance that can only be described as unbelievable and you've got the makings of a truly silly time that the guys agree absolutely belongs on this podcast.

So if you've been sleeping on Seagal's career, it's time to wake up and shave your coma beard; this episode (featuring a beer from the Storm Stayed Brewing Company) might be hard to kill, but it's easy to enjoy!

Cooper and Nolan are trapped on an island of low-budget regional filmmaking this week when they cover ATTACK OF THE BEAST CREATURES!

This Connecticut curiosity boasts some of the worst acting and special effects that have ever been discussed on this podcast, but is the presence of puppets enough to make it an enjoyable watch? If the time the guys spend talking about the Titanic, men who love GILFs, and historic d**k bites are any indication, the answer is no!

Either way, there's no need to tread lightly; this episode (featuring a beer from the Good Robot Brewing Company) is one creature you'll be glad to meet.

Cooper and Nolan are having a hell of a good time this week, as they ring in the new year with JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY!

This might be the most confusing of all the Friday the 13th movies, so thank goodness there's a character who knows literally everything that's going on and is more than happy to explain it.

But even with exposition taking human form there was plenty for the guys to ponder, like Jason Voorhees' views on unprotected sex, which more successful actor the hero is a poor man's version of, and whether being reborn means getting a brand new body or just your old body back.

One thing's for sure - whether you consider this a 90s horror classic or a movie that puts the "camp" back into Camp Crystal Lake, this episode (featuring a beer from Helltown Brewing) is sure to get your heart racing.

Cooper and Nolan are having a Cannon Films Christmas this year when they cover INVASION U.S.A.!

Unfortunately, what should have been a merry celebration of Chuck Norris and all-denim wardrobes quickly devolved into a bunch of angry shouting about unnecessary characters and the absence of kicks.

Did the many, MANY beers the guys drank during the recording process have something to do with this? We're not saying they did, but at one point Nolan legitimately confused the main bad guy (a Russian terrorist mercenary) with Inigo Montoya from the Princess Bride.

If that last sentence confused you, just wait til you see what else is under the tree; this episode (featuring 12 days worth of beer from the 2023 Fattey Beer Co. advent calendar) is one present you can't put back in the box!

In this very special BONUS EPISODE, Cooper and Nolan unbox the first 17 beers from the Fattey Beer Co.'s 2023 Beer Advent Calendar!

What kind of delicious American beers will the guys find inside? Who will end up drafting what for this week's INVASION U.S.A. episode? And what's the right way to pronounce "pecan"?

The answers to all these questions and more are ready for you to discover, so don't wait til Christmas - unwrap this episode and dive in!

Cooper and Nolan are making a horrifying house call this week with DR. BLACK, MR. HYDE!

It's a classic tale of one man's obsession pushing him over the edge, and it forces the guys to reconsider everything they thought they knew about topics like white people, Pretty Woman, and whether there's a positive side to doctors dating their patients.

They even fire off a quick Blaxploitation power ranking, all while enjoying not one but TWO beers from Necromancer Brewing. There's nothing to be afraid of here; with so much going on you'll definitely want to give this episode a shot.

The guys are stepping into the confessional this week when they finally cover THE VELOCIPASTOR!

There's all kinds of sins being revealed in this one, from Nolan's views on the Catholic Church to Cooper's binary dating scale, not to mention one of the worst superhero origin stories ever produced.

Add in the very real possibility of dinosaur/human intimacy and it's no wonder this ended up as one of the most heavily edited (and ridiculous) episodes in the history of this podcast. Featuring a beer from the Church Brew Works.

Court is in session this week, and Cooper and Nolan are delivering their verdict on yet another notorious 90s comic book adaptation - JUDGE DREDD!

This underwhelming sci-fi/action hybrid definitely won't show up on any Sylvester Stallone highlight reels, but it DOES give the guys a chance to talk about deliberate casting, early green screen technology, and the comedy stylings of Rob Schneider.

Throw in some questionable Stallone impressions and not one but TWO near-spit takes, and you won't need to wait for a jury to deliberate; this episode (featuring a beer from the 555 Brewing Co.) is guilty of being a great time!

Cooper and Nolan are summoning some Halloween controversy this week, by digging into 80s cult classic PUMPKINHEAD!

Instead of trying to find a beer to match a movie, the guys decided to find a movie to match the Shipyard Brewing Company's wildly popular Pumpkinhead ale. That seemed like a good idea on paper, but it turns out the movie isn't NEARLY bad enough to appear on this podcast.

Luckily there's still plenty to talk (and laugh) about - from questionable character decisions to whether or not the title makes sense to a case of hilariously unfortunate tail placement. Not to mention a decisive "which practical fx were better" showdown with the topic of our last episode... Mac and Me!

If you're in the mood for some spooky fun, then take a trip down to the podcast patch; this very special Halloween episode is ripe for the picking!

Cooper and Nolan are headed downhill by special request this week, when they discuss what many consider one of the worst movies ever made - MAC AND ME!

This shameless ripoff of a MUCH more popular 80s movie is more nightmare than nostalgia, but that won't stop the guys from having a good time. And thanks to the terrible creature effects, even worse acting, and one of the most batsh*t crazy ending sequences you could possibly imagine, the conversation goes in some truly hilarious directions.

Ready to come along for the ride? Then get your wheels in motion; this episode (featuring a beer from Grist House Craft Brewery) is out of this world... and into your heart.

Cooper and Nolan are sending out an S.O.S. this week when they board the DEATH SHIP!

It's horror on the high seas, but the most disturbing thing might be seeing Captain Ed from The Naked Gun movies murdering a bunch of cruise ship employees.

Throw in some World War II backstory, VERY so-so makeup effects, and some - ahem - homages to more famous movies and you've got an ocean adventure that's sure to raise your sail. Featuring a beer from Adnam's Southwold Brewing company.

Cooper and Nolan are cleaning up the streets this week with some help from a beloved cult icon - THE TOXIC AVENGER!

After waiting literally YEARS to talk about this movie, the guys are going all out. From the pros and cons of dating the blind, to white slavery, to whether or not it's sadder to see a cute dog die than a human child, nothing is out of bounds in this conversation (except dry-cleaning jeans).

Throw in the usual assortment of immature humor and d*ck jokes - all teed up perfectly by the fine folks at Troma and a ridiculous screenplay - and you've got the makings of a MONSTER episode that's more fun than you can shake a mop at! Featuring a beer from Lot 10 Brewing Company.

Cooper and Nolan are back from vacation and kicking things off with a surprise Saturday Season Premiere, as they cover the movie that YOU voted for - DANTE'S PEAK!

Is this an underrated 90s gem, or yet another in a long line of forgettable disaster movies? That's just one topic the guys are racing to get to the bottom of, along with the number of sexy mayors, the best (and worst) ways to evacuate a city, and how long Pierce Brosnan can hold his bladder.

Things heat up quickly in this one, so get ready to move; this SEASON PREMIERE episode (featuring a beer from Aslin Beer Co.) is an eruption of fun just waiting to happen!

Cooper and Nolan will be back in just a few days with the first of 22 ALL NEW EPISODES!

Until then, here's a little taste of what the guys have on tap for Season 4.

Cooper and Nolan are hitting rewind in this very special BONUS EPISODE, when they get some JUSTICE NINJA STYLE from the fine folks at VHShitfest!

This shot on video labor of love packs a ton of action, low-budget production value, and glorious 80s hair into its surprisingly short run time, and was produced with the full support of the town of DeSoto, Missouri - resulting in a delightfully unique man on the run story/time capsule with tons of local flavor.

It's a blink and you'll miss it kind of movie, so keep your eyes open; this episode (featuring a beer from Town Brewery) is one you'll definitely want to catch before it disappears!

It's the 100th episode of Bad Movies & Beer, and Cooper and Nolan are dusting off their fedoras for one more adventure with INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL!

As any 80s kid will tell you, the Indiana Jones trilogy is practically sacred. At least it WAS, until one of Steven Spielberg's friends (a certain director from a galaxy far, far away) convinced him to squeeze even more money out of a beloved franchise. 

Did Spielberg and you-know-who manage to stick the landing by infusing an appropriate amount of nostalgia and fan service into a brand new story, all while remaining true to the spirit and characters of the original movies? OR... did they create something so terrible that the guys end up using the term "egregious" approximately 30 times in the course of describing it?

You can find the answer by clicking play, but what you WON'T find is Cooper's enjoyable rating, thanks to an argument so heated it caused him to forget all about it.

Still, there's plenty of treasures here for the taking; this episode (featuring a beer from the Sleeping Giant Brewing Company) is one you'll definitely want to explore!

Cooper and Nolan are hitting the ice this week to talk about notable mid-80s hockey drama (and hot young actor showcase) YOUNGBLOOD!

The guys realized early on that trying to keep up with this much end-to-end action would be too tough to do alone, so they're rounding out their top line with a special guest star who's also got a personal connection to this week's beer.

The result is a rock 'em sock 'em riff on sports movie clichés, Canadian stereotypes, and whether or not Keanu Reeves can pull off an accent (spoiler alert: he can not). 

So strap on your skates, because you're going in; this episode (featuring a beer from Locker Room Bev Co.) is outrageous fun from the second the puck drops!

Cooper and Nolan have been embracing the 90s slacker spirit this week, but that won't stop them from unleashing their IDLE HANDS episode! (Although it is a day or two late...)

When this combination horror movie/stoner comedy hit theaters, the guys were right in the middle of the target demo. So why don't either of them remember it fondly? 

Maybe it's the lazy humor, or teen heartthrob Devon Sawa's lame attempts at physical comedy. Or maybe it's the fact that the whole thing feels like it was cooked up in a lab as a way to get money from teenagers.

Whatever the reason, the conversation wanders to some truly strange places - from why women love Devon Sawa to zombie physiology to whether or not movie crushes get grandfathered in as you get older. 

It's a real window into 90s nostalgia, so get ready to roll up your sleeves; this episode (featuring a beer from Left Hand Brewing Co.) is one you won't be able to keep your hands off of!

Cooper and Nolan are getting back into the Charles Bronson business this week, when they take on 10 TO MIDNIGHT!

As if the vaguely sexual title (maybe) and impotence of the killer weren't enough fuel for the guys' constant stream of d**k jokes, this sordid crime thriller also features an EXTREMELY primitive version of a fleshlight (which is NOT what Nolan calls it).

Listener discretion is definitely advised for this one, so get ready for a gritty good time; this episode (featuring a beer from Grand River Brewing) won't stop when the clock strikes 12!

The guys are breaking out the heavy artillery this week when they go to war over TANK GIRL!

Nolan's undying love for this mid-90s bomb combined with Cooper's much more mainstream feelings about it (and a sneaking suspicion that he's being trolled) leads to the biggest argument in the history of the podcast.

But there's still plenty they're covering before that happens - like how exactly some actors become the go-to guy for creepy roles, whether interspecies relationships would be tolerated in a post-apocalyptic future, and whether or not a romantic soundtrack can include the music of Ice-T.

The battle lines are being drawn, so grab your helmet and pick a side; this episode (featuring a beer from Mill Street Brewery) is cocked, locked, and ready to rock!

Cooper and Nolan are better late than never this week, as they finally cover THEY LIVE, John Carpenter's late 80s take on unbridled consumerism.

It's a sensitive topic that the guys try to navigate delicately, with Nolan claiming this movie is more relevant today than ever and Cooper claiming that Nolan is a communist. But regardless of political leanings, there's something we can ALL agree on - that fight scene is absolutely hilarious.

So grab your glasses and prepare to see the truth; this episode (featuring a beer from the South River Brewing Co.) is one you won't want to sleep on!

Cooper and Nolan are heading to the lake by special request this week when they explore BENEATH!

This 2013 monster movie (not to be confused with a different movie from 2013 about trapped coal miners with the same title) tries to deliver intense psychological drama and a powerful message. Unfortunately the result is less "Jaws" and more "Birdemic, but with fish."

At least the guys get to spend time with the prophetic old man (Nolan's #1 stock character), and put a modern twist on an old favorite when they play "Who's the real VILLAIN of this movie?"

All that plus a surprising number of arguments, so get ready to grab your rod; this episode (featuring a beer from Lake of the Woods Brewing Company) is definitely one you'll want to cast a line for!

Cooper and Nolan are raising a glass to the fine folks at Vinegar Syndrome this week, as they sample CHAMPAGNE AND BULLETS!

This supremely low-budget piece of straight-to-video action is the unique vision of John De Hart, a man who Nolan actually referred to as a "quadruple threat" for his efforts writing, directing, starring in AND providing the soundtrack for the movie.

Is this a sadly overlooked diamond in the rough, or a sleazy vanity project that history was right to ignore? The answer probably won't surprise you, so get ready to bite the bullet; this episode (featuring a whole bunch of Miller High Life and Bulleit Bourbon) is one you'll definitely want to toast to.

Cooper and Nolan are getting ready for a battle this week when they rip into NO HOLDS BARRED!

This EXTREMELY PG action/comedy is many things - nostalgia for 80s kids everywhere, the first ever film from WWE Studios, a MASSIVE heat check for Hulk Hogan - but what stands out the most is how many dramatic scenes the screenwriter decided to include in the script. Which is especially strange because when Hulk Hogan is your lead actor, dramatic scenes are NOT your friend.

That's just one of many lessons the guys are taking away from this one, so ring the bell and let's get started; this episode (featuring a not-quite beer from Great Lakes Brewery) would be a main event anywhere in the country.

A very drunk Cooper and Nolan are trying not to get drained this week when they meet BLACULA!

This legendary Blaxploitation movie is arguably more romance than horror, which leads the guys to some interesting topics (graveyard etiquette, vampire training, Tom Selleck's moustache) and also a LOT of double entendres (mostly about sucking).

It's a silly, sexy good time, but you better catch it before the sun goes down; this episode (featuring a beer from the Whitewater Brewing Co.) definitely packs some bite!

Cooper and Nolan (and a wealthy special guest) are playing from the rough this week when they cover CADDYSHACK II!

This sub-par sequel features downgrades across the board, and it's forcing the guys to ask questions like:

- Where does this rank compared to other golf movies?

- What's the sexiest piece of sports equipment?

- Is it possible to identify people purely by their genitalia?

...and perhaps most importantly, why was this made?

Throw in a bunch of love for Dyan Cannon and you've got the makings of a memorable round. So grab your clubs and come along; this episode (featuring a beer from the Triple Bogey Brewing Co.) is one you won't need to take a mulligan on.

Cooper and Nolan are trying to stay above ground this week when they encounter THE SERPENT AND THE RAINBOW!

This late 80s Wes Craven movie came the guys' way by sheer luck - after receiving the podcast's first ever BEER request, they Googled "movies about voodoo", and here we are.

And as if the glaring plot holes, era-appropriate special effects, and extremely bland leading man (Bill Pullman, anyone?) weren't enough to dig into, there's also the small matter of the way the zombie powder gets administered - by blowing it in people's faces (insert joke here).

It's all a trip worth taking, but watch out; this episode (featuring a beer from New Belgium Brewing) might just put a spell on you!

Cooper and Nolan are on the hunt for truth this week when they take a look inside NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS!

Of all the mysteries this movie provides, the biggest one might be how Nicolas Cage ended up being cast as the hero in this soon-to-be trilogy from the Walt Disney Company. But there's plenty of other strange things to uncover in this one, like why nobody ever uses their cell phone to take a picture, or how our main character manages to KIDNAP THE PRESIDENT and then drive all the way to Mt. Rushmore without being captured (or even slightly delayed).

It's a ridiculous whirlwind of an adventure, so buckle up; this episode (featuring a beer from Cushnoc Brewing Co.) is one secret you won't want to keep hidden!

Cooper and Nolan are walking on the wild side this week, as they enter the world of CAT PEOPLE!

This one of a kind 80s offering is equal parts horror and erotic thriller, and it's filled with enough head-scratching moments to send the guys into a frenzy. 

No wonder they can't agree on such topics as:

- Sexual acts that do or do not turn people into jungle cats

- Would you rather? Incest edition

- Why some women swim topless

...and more!

It's going to be a real tightrope walk, so let's hope the guys can land on their feet; this episode (featuring a beer from Kichesippi Beer Co.) could bring out the animal in anyone!

Cooper and Nolan are making their bid for immortality this week, as they cover legendary 80s movie HIGHLANDER!

From unfortunate casting (Sean Connery as a Spanish Egyptian) to terrible acting (the kind that makes you wonder how someone ever had a career) to the vaguely sexual nature of the quickening (is it just us?), there's an entire lifetime's worth of things to talk about.

Throw in a soundtrack from Queen (don't get your hopes up) and you've got a recipe for something truly special. Better gather round; this episode (featuring a beer from Highlander Brew Co.) is one you might just lose your head over.

It's International Women's Day, so Cooper and Nolan are handing the podcast over to their wives for a different perspective on a unique piece of 90s nostalgia - SPICE WORLD!

More time capsule than coherent story, this movie perfectly captures a cultural moment that our guest hosts experienced firsthand. But there's more to this than just memories, as the girls cover topics like:
- Does this have a plot?
- 90s fashion is back!
- How to properly address the Spice Girls
- Name that British Celebrity
- Lyrics that didn't age well
...and yet another round of "Who's the real hero of this movie?"

The girl power is on full display, so get ready to sing along; this episode (featuring a beer from the Bobcaygeon Brewing Company) will definitely spice up your life.

There's a full moon out on the podcast tonight, and Cooper and Nolan have returned from their mid-season break to talk about THE HOWLING!

This early Joe Dante movie may be beloved by horror fans, but is it more of a dog than a wolf? The guys aren't sure, especially since the quality of the effects, music, and acting all vary WILDLY from scene to scene (pun intended). But that doesn't mean it wasn't a good time, thanks in no small part to a surprising amount of sexual content.

So if you're feeling frisky, let your fur down! This episode (featuring a beer from Rusty Rail Brewing) is one you'll want to sink your teeth into.

Cooper and Nolan are working off some winter weight in this very special BONUS EPISODE, as they get into PUMPING IRON!

This 1970s bodybuilding documentary may have introduced the world to Arnold Schwarzenegger, but it also provided the guys with a ton of laughs and some pretty ridiculous theories.

Theories like:

- Did Arnold Schwarzenegger invent prison workout culture?

- Was Lou Ferrigno secretly in love with him?

- Do bodybuilders get literal workout boners?

...and perhaps most importantly, was this entire documentary staged?

There's so much to cover that you won't know whether you're coming or going (although it's VERY clear what Arnold's doing), so oil yourself up and hope for the best; this episode (featuring a classic beer from the Pittsburgh Brewing Company) is truly something to behold.

Cooper and Nolan are feeling snakebit this week when they cross paths with COBRA!

This VERY stereotypical 80s action movie runs less than 90 minutes, which explains why the guys have so much time for after talk. What CAN'T be explained is why they spend so much time talking about how tight Sylvester Stallone's pants are.

It definitely isn't because of a lack of action, what with the plentiful amounts of car chases, gunshots and Stallone-penned dialogue - all brought to you from the fine folks at Cannon Films.

Either way, there's no hard feelings here; where the law stops, this episode (featuring a beer from Ever Grain Brewing Company) starts!

The call is coming from inside the house this week, as Cooper and Nolan celebrate BLACK CHRISTMAS!

This OG slasher is a Canadian classic that has retroactively been called a landmark of horror cinema, but that same 2022 hindsight is forcing the guys to ask questions like...

- How old-looking is too old-looking to play someone in their early 20s?

- Have cell phones made things easier or harder for serial killers?

- Is John Saxon the Tom Atkins of horror movies?

Throw in some unrelated talk about abortion and what you can reasonably expect when your daughter goes to college, and you've got a Christmas you'll never forget.

So grab a Christmas beer (or 12) and lock the attic door; this episode (featuring beers from Whiprsnapr Brewing Co. and Cured Craft Brewing) is a ho-ho-whole lot of fun!

In this very special BONUS EPISODE, Cooper and Nolan unbox (and unwrap) the 12 Days of Unfiltrd Beermas Advent Calendar from Whiprsnapr Brewing Co.

After revealing all twelve (and discovering this year's secret theme), the guys draft their beer roster for today's BLACK CHRISTMAS episode.

With six Christmas-themed beers each (plus two other beers that Nolan forgot about), it's going to be a very merry Christmas!

Cooper and Nolan are taking a Florida vacation this week when they check out MIAMI CONNECTION!

Written, starring, casted and partly directed by local Tae Kwon Do legend Y.K. Kim, this 80s regional cinema delight is a perfect example of what happens when a man with a dream finds someone willing to fund it. 

Amazingly, the combination of enthusiastic amateurs, bargain basement special effects, and positively-themed original songs produced something that's truly hilarious, which probably explains why clips of this movie have been passed around the internet ever since the internet was a thing.

Bottom line? This is an absolute must-see from the Sunshine State, so come on down; this episode (featuring a beer from Cigar City Brewing) is a connection you won't want to miss!

Cooper and Nolan are transplanting themselves into a truly bizarre piece of 90s moviemaking this week - it's TAMMY AND THE T-REX!

Originally titled "Tanny and the Teenage T-Rex", this twisted teen romance was HEAVILY censored to get a PG-13 rating. But thanks to the mad scientists at Vinegar Syndrome, the guys are enjoying ALL the gore (and there's lots).

The result is an absolutely insane comedy/sci-fi/horror/romance about a high school cheerleader and an animatronic dinosaur containing the brain of her murdered boyfriend. 

Sound like a lot to handle? You have no idea, so prepare to get prehistoric. This episode (featuring a beer from Oozlefinch Beers & Blending) proves that once you go dino, you don't go back!

Cooper and Nolan are trying not to buy the farm this week when they check into MOTEL HELL!

This horror/comedy hybrid is packed with incredible 80s effects, iconic imagery, and more than a few genuinely creepy moments. No wonder it quickly became a cult classic!

Still, that won't stop the guys from making fun of some of the more...simple aspects of this movie - including a performance so awful that it might deserve a spot on the bad acting Mt. Rushmore.

So get ready to take a big bite out of this episode; it takes all kinds of critters (and a beer from Meuse Brewing) to make Cooper and Nolan's podcast!

Cooper and Nolan (and resident Nintendo expert Producer John) are going for 8-bit glory this week, when they load up SUPER MARIO BROS.! 

Every kid in the early 90s was insanely excited for this one when it was announced. Unfortunately for the guys' 10-year old selves, the producers made some EXTREMELY strange choices in terms of plot, costumes, and how faithful they should stay to the video game.

The result is an insane fever dream that makes the guys wish they had a warp whistle to travel ANYWHERE else. So hold on tight; this episode (featuring a beer from Block Three Brewing Company) might just be going down the tubes.

Cooper and Nolan are unleashing the beast this week when they talk TEEN WOLF!

Is this fondly remembered 80s movie a thinly veiled puberty metaphor, a shameless attempt to cash in on Michael J. Fox's Back to the Future success, or just a PG attempt at raucous teen comedy?

All of the above! Or at least that's what the guys make a case for when they aren't busy breaking down what might be the worst basketball scenes ever committed to film.

Feeling frisky? Then don't be shy; this episode (featuring a beer from the Sons of Kent Brewing Co.) will make you howl with delight!

Cooper and Nolan are delivering incredible 70s action this week with the Blaxploitation classic TRUCK TURNER!

Starring legendary soul singer Isaac Hayes as the titular bounty hunter and Nichelle Nichols (aka Lt. Uhura from Star Trek) as the leader of a stable of hookers who wants him dead, this piece of low-budget movie magic is almost too ridiculous for words (but here's four: pimp funeral, bedazzled eyepatch).

Did this world ever actually exist? The guys aren't sure, but they're thrilled to be going along for the ride. So why not hop in? This episode (featuring a beer from Henderson Brewing Co.) is carrying a full shipment of good times!

Cooper and Nolan are turning up the heat this week with STREETS OF FIRE!

Armed with a killer soundtrack and a before-they-were-star-studded cast, a lot of people thought this movie had a chance to be something great. And maybe - in another time, another place - it could have, but apparently NOT in 1984.

The guys may never agree on what caused this one to fail (Bad acting? B-movie vibes? Too many motorcycle explosions?), but they both agree that it deserved better.

So get ready to take it to the streets! This episode (featuring a beer from the Old Flame Brewing Co.) is one you'll want to sing about.

Cooper and Nolan are headed for horror again this week, as they celebrate their third Halloween (and the 40th anniversary of the movie) with HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH!

It's a strange sort-of-sequel that offers both tricks (terrible acting, a nonsensical plot, no Michael Myers) AND treats (a surprisingly good ending, horror legend Tom Atkins, horror legend Tom Atkins' moustache), but how does it stack up to other 80s horror movies the guys have watched?

The answer may surprise you, so expect the unexpected; this episode (featuring a beer from The Second Wedge Brewing Company) is one for all seasons!

James Bond is BACK on the podcast this week, as Cooper and Nolan take a close look at DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER!

Widely considered one of the very worst movies in the history of the franchise, Sean Connery's return to the 007 role was anything but triumphant. IN FACT... with the campiness dialed up to 11, this one feels more like a Roger Moore Bond movie (or like the old Batman TV show).

Maybe that's why the guys feel like Connery is phoning in his performance, or maybe he was just uncomfortable with the sexy bodyguards with cartoon names, villainous henchmen who might be more than friends, and drag-wearing evil "genius" he's up against.

Either way, there's plenty of questionable content to cover; this episode (featuring a beer from Muddy York Brewing Co.) is a sparkling example of a big-budget movie making mistake!

Cooper and Nolan are hitting the beach for some pre-Halloween horror this week with a movie that perfectly sums up the 80s... NIGHTMARE BEACH!

This low budget slasher was (allegedly) made by at least one Italian director who - based on the ridiculous number of clichés and stock characters - was clearly watching a LOT of American TV. But that didn't stop him/them from filling south Florida with surprisingly respectable amounts of blood, gore, and electrocution, all while creating a movie that's basically adult Scooby Doo.

Sound crazy? You have no idea, so get ready for a spring break you'll never forget; this episode (featuring a beer from Black Bellows Brewing Co.) is one nightmare you won't want to wake up from!

This week Cooper and Nolan are balling out with a movie that's at least twice as ridiculous as the last Jean Claude Van Damme movie they covered... DOUBLE TEAM!

As if casting Dennis Rodman as JCVD's mismatched buddy (and allowing him to sing on the soundtrack) wasn't confusing enough, the producers fill the screen with so many abnormally large explosions, pieces of broken glass, and nameless characters shooting at each other that it becomes practically impossible to tell what's going on. But don't worry, they also manage to include literally every action movie cliché you can think of.

It's a complete mess of a movie, but one that the guys were THRILLED to receive as an audience request. So get ready to join the team; this episode (featuring a beer from Double Trouble Brewing Co.) is one that doesn't play by the rules!

The guitar-shaped spaceship has landed this week with VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS!

This new-wave curiosity is a bright, fun, synth-filled musical that absolutely screams 80s, but it's also FILLED with sexual innuendo - either that or Cooper and Nolan's brains are still stuck in last week's steamy Basic Instinct 2 episode.

Either way, you're going to want to come along for the genre-bending ride; this episode (featuring a beer from R. Shea Brewing) is a voyage that's DEFINITELY worth taking.

This week Cooper and Nolan are celebrating their 69th episode by taking a risqué ride with BASIC INSTINCT 2!

14 years after the shocking events of the original, Sharon Stone is back to prove that older women can still be sexy. But can older women carry almost 2 hours of movie without help from Michael Douglas and director Paul Verhoeven?

If you've seen this then you already know the answer, but there's still plenty of ridiculous things to talk about and inappropriate jokes to be made (not to mention a beer selection that Ms. Stone would probably *NOT* appreciate from Country Boy Brewing).

It's going to be a steamy good time, so ditch your inhibitions and get ready to dive in; this episode is a risk you won't regret taking!

One week after their spectacular season premiere, Cooper and Nolan are taking flight with BIRDEMIC: SHOCK AND TERROR!

Widely considered one of the worst movies ever made and allegedly produced on a budget of $10,000, the guys were obviously expecting it to be bad. But nothing could have prepared them for just how bad the muddled audio, sub-porn caliber acting, and visual effects straight out of a PlayStation 2 game could get. (Not to mention the totally unexpected and heavy-handed message about climate change.)

Get ready to run for cover; this episode (featuring a beer from Eleventh Hour Brewing Co.) is definitely full of shock and terror... just not the kind the movie's director was hoping for.

Summer is done, and thanks to an absolute blowout of an audience poll, Cooper and Nolan are going on a bug hunt with STARSHIP TROOPERS!

Whether you consider this late 90s Paul Verhoeven movie razor sharp satire or actual fascist propaganda (or just a kick-ass piece of 90s action), there's one thing we can ALL agree on - Jake Busey was the wrong choice.

There's plenty of other strange decisions that went into this one and the guys are covering them all, so come on you apes; this episode (featuring a beer created by Iron Maiden!) is one you're definitely going to want to sign up for.

Starting later today, Cooper and Nolan are back with another season of ALL NEW EPISODES!

Until then, sit back and let our third time charm you with some drunken silliness that'll (hopefully) make sense later.

It's the middle of the summer, but in this special BONUS EPISODE Cooper and Nolan are beating the heat with a little help from the ICE CREAM MAN!

It's legendary celebrity sibling Clint Howard like you've never seen him before - in a starring role! And while the guys may not agree on whether or not that needs to happen again, no one can argue that this movie isn't two scoops of B-movie greatness. (In a waffle cone, naturally)

So jump on your bike and ride along for some hot-weather horror; this episode (featuring a beer from Prince Eddy's Brewing Co.) is one that we'll ALL scream for!

Cooper and Nolan are celebrating the end of their second season by doubling down on a true 80s classic - ROAD HOUSE!

The guys agree that in an extremely testosterone-fueled action era, Patrick Swayze's philosophical bouncer brought something different to the table (especially for the ladies). But that might be the ONLY thing they agree on, as arguments break out about:

- Whether more of this movie's budget was spent on Patrick Swayze's salary or tables

- If it's possible for a woman in the 80s to be sexy while wearing glasses

- What the correct way to rip a man's throat out is

...plus what might be the biggest argument in the history of this podcast, over whether or not gunshots can make a car blow up. Not to mention all of the d**k jokes and random movie theories you've come to expect over two full seasons.

So step up to the bar! This SEASON FINALE episode (featuring a beer from Wishbone Brewing Co.) is serving up something you won't want to miss.

Cooper and Nolan are making a run for the border by special request this week when they discuss THE COUNSELOR!

It's a movie that proves that no matter how big your director, budget, and stars are, things can still go horribly horribly wrong. ESPECIALLY if the script is as absolutely insane as this one.

But hey, if you like pretentious dialogue, bizarre sex scenes, and more heavy-handed metaphors than you could possibly imagine, then this could be the movie for you! (Just you though... as the guys will confirm, this is NOT a date movie.)

It's a lot to take in and even more to process, but one thing's for sure - this episode (featuring a pair of beers from Cheetah International Brewers) is more fun than the law should allow!

Cooper and Nolan are having a whale of a time this week when they travel back to the 80s with STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME.

It's a movie that's equal parts environmental propaganda and fish out of water comedy, which might be a sign that at this point the producers were running out of ideas. But don't try telling that to Cooper's brother, who makes the podcast's first ever guest appearance to fight for the franchise he loves.

Before that happens, the guys spend some time trying to answer the tough questions, like are whales really aliens? Did the Enterprise crew alter the course of history? And Saavik vs. Saavik, which Saavik would you choose?

Time to report to the bridge; this episode (featuring a beer from Cameron's Brewing) is boldly going where no man has gone before!

Cooper and Nolan are putting their weight on it this week when they discuss the unbelievable DISCO GODFATHER!

The guys fully expected this to showcase the kind of raucous comedy, incredibly low budget production values, and sexual content that are typically associated with Blaxploitation legend Rudy Ray Moore, but what they DIDN'T expect was a larger-than-normal dose of social commentary along with some legitimate attempts at artistic expression.

That doesn't mean there isn't plenty to laugh about though... between the ridiculous costumes, nonsensical filler scenes, and one absolutely ludicrous Kung Fu showdown, it's clear that while the name may have changed, it's still DOLEMITE, baby!

So get ready, mister - if you mess with this episode (featuring a beer from the Dieu du Ciel! Brasserie), you might never be the same again.

This week the guys are closing out the Tales From the Crypt franchise once and for all when they pay a visit to the BORDELLO OF BLOOD!

While it may not feature the incredible acting talents of Billy Zane (which is strikes one and two according to Cooper), in many ways this final installment is more true to the classic HBO TV show than its predecessor, DEMON KNIGHT.

It's got all of the cheesy effects, corny jokes, and ironic twists you'd expect from the Cryptkeeper and company, plus a heaping handful of nudity that teenage boys in the 90s (and Nolan today) were understandably excited about. Also: Corey Feldman, completely off the chain!

These are just a few of the sexy and scandalous things being covered in this one, so don't eat your heart out; this episode (featuring a beer from Chronicle Brewing Co.) has everything you need to satisfy your hunger... even if it's an eternal one.

Cooper and Nolan are selling their souls for rock n' roll this week when they meet the PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE!

It's the Phantom of the Opera like you've never seen it before, and the guys have all kinds of questions: Who was in charge of casting? Are the similarities with The Rocky Horror Picture Show just a coincidence? And most importantly of all, how does a guy who writes a huge musical about a man selling his soul to the devil not realize when it's happening to him?

This early Brian De Palma film is truly a one of a kind experience, so get ready to get your glam on; this episode (featuring a beer from the Grove Brewing Company) might just be your ticket to paradise!

It's hilarity on the high seas this week, as Cooper and Nolan are covering a true early 90s sensation - UNDER SIEGE!

Yes, it was undeniably a massive hit when it came out. But as the guys will tell you, with each passing year Steven Seagal's one-time movie star status becomes harder and harder to understand.

Is he the world's worst (successful) action hero? Maybe, but that doesn't stop this from being a thoroughly entertaining movie - one that features C-level acting, ridiculous deaths, and the unforgettable sight of Gary Busey in drag.

There's plenty more worth talking about so prepare to come aboard; this episode (featuring a beer from Stonehooker Brewing Company) is one you'll definitely want to set sail with.

Cooper and Nolan are going wild this week when they unleash the awesome power of THE BEASTMASTER! 

It's an epically ambitious piece of sword & sorcery that started off with a short theatrical run, found a second life as a cable TV staple, and eventually got the deluxe VSU treatment from the fine folks at Vinegar Syndrome.

Quite a journey, but that's nothing compared to what the guys experience as they try to navigate this movie's many bizarre elements. Using animals to enhance your own sexual experiences? S&M guards in assless chaps? Hooking up with your own cousin? And as if those things weren't strange enough, imagine viewing them through the HAWK CAM! 

It's almost too fantastical to believe, but our 59th episode (featuring a beer from Little Beasts Brewing Co.) is stronger than a painted tiger.

Cooper and Nolan are traveling to Tromaville for this week's episode, as they check out CHOPPER CHICKS IN ZOMBIETOWN by special request!

This undeniably bizarre 80s disasterpiece features more leather, denim, and giant hair than you'll know what to do with. Is it horror? Comedy? Sci-fi? The guys aren't sure, but one thing they DO know is that thanks to the mad scientists behind this movie, they can now cross "Zombie b***job" off their "Things I never thought I'd see" bingo cards.

That's just one of the many, MANY ridiculous things that happens in this one, so get ready to ride; this episode (featuring a beer from Counterpart Brewing) is definitely worth the trip!

The guys are taking a trip down memory lane this week with the unforgettable 2000 comedy DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR?

Despite being firmly in the target audience for this movie, Nolan somehow never saw it as a teenager - putting his grumpy woke Dad vibes in direct conflict with Cooper's 90s nostalgia. Maybe that's why they spend most of this episode alternating between laughing like stoners and arguing like old men.  

Still, it's a fun 4/20 adventure that (much like a movie that features blind kids, strippers, ostriches, a space cult, and Andy Dick in a cage) goes off the rails at points but (maybe?) makes sense in the end.

You'll have to hear it to believe it, but we should warn you: This mysterious and powerful episode features a beer from SweetWater Brewing Company, and it's mystery is only exceeded by its power!

Cooper and Nolan are pouring themselves a hot cup of 70s action this week with the blaxploitation classic COFFY!

Legendary actress Pam Grier is on a one-woman quest for justice, and the guys are on a two-man quest to try to make sense of the gritty world of pimps, pushers, & prostitutes. Apparently it's a world of individual theme songs, gratuitous use of dummies, and horrible attempts at accents, with just enough social commentary sprinkled in to make this somehow not feel totally ridiculous (although there ARE a lot of shirt rips).

What IS ridiculous is Cooper's ongoing obsession with making Nolan seem like a perv, and let's just say that thanks to Pam Grier's ample... ahem... talents, there's lots of opportunities for that. So enjoy yourself, but be careful; the amount of fun in this episode (featuring a beer from Tomorrow Brew Co.) might just keep you up all night.

Is recommending that your client join a movie where a racist cop gets haunted by the ghost of his Black arch enemy (after first receiving that arch enemy's heart via transplant) enough to get a Hollywood agent fired? You can hear the answer this week when Cooper and Nolan review what is quite possibly Denzel Washington's worst movie ever - HEART CONDITION.

In all seriousness, there's so much that goes wrong with this alleged comedy that it would be impossible to put the blame on one person, but that won't stop the guys from taking their best shot. From the screenwriter (whose sense of humor is what REALLY needed a transplant), to the director, to whoever was in charge of picking out the music, it's one bad decision after another.

There IS plenty to laugh about though, from Nolan's theory that both The Sixth Sense AND Point Break stole from this movie, to Cooper's thoughts on whether it's possible to perform sexually with the ghost of your lover's ex watching.

Is it enough to give this movie a new lease on life? Absolutely not, but this episode (featuring not one but TWO beers from Bell's Brewery) is definitely one you'll want to hear before it's too late.

After three failed attempts, Cooper and Nolan are FINALLY taking a look at one of the most legendary bad movies of all time - SHOWGIRLS!

It's Elizabeth Berkley like you've never seen her before - unsuccessfully trying to act angry. She's also flashing a LOT of skin as she awkwardly dances her way through what is either a brilliant satire of "Star is Born" movies or an genuine attempt that went horribly wrong.

The guys might not know which it is, but they DO know one thing... the James character did NOT need to be in this movie.

That's just one of the many things getting exposed in this one, so leave your inhibitions at the door; what happens in this episode (featuring a beer from New Ontario Brewing Co.), STAYS in this episode.

Cooper and Nolan are raising the curtain on some 70s horror this week with THEATER OF BLOOD!

In this low-budget bit of British cinema, horror icon Vincent Price gets to live out every actor's dream by murdering his critics. But could that ever actually happen? Let's just say the guys might be reconsidering some of the things they've said in past episodes.

That's because once you've seen the lengths a man will go to for revenge - amateur surgery, trampoline swordfights, death by train - anything seems possible.

So get ready for the performance of a lifetime; this episode (featuring a beer from Overflow Brewing Company) might just leave you rolling in the aisles.

The guys are getting their Irish on this week with THE BOONDOCK SAINTS II: ALL SAINTS DAY, the "Wait, when did they make that?" sequel to legendary cult favorite The Boondock Saints.

For Cooper it's a paint-by-numbers action movie with characters who have NOT aged well, but for Nolan (who was told he was Irish for the first 36 years of his life) it's an emotional journey through the very fabric of his identity.

There's also bad jokes, bad accents, and all kinds of bad decisions, which can only mean one thing - the MacManus boys are back!

Get ready to bro out; this episode (featuring a truly inspired beer connection from Beyond The Pale Brewing Company) puts the "Saint" in St. Patrick's Day!

Cooper and Nolan are back from their mid-season break, and thanks to a very special audience request they're waxing on (and off) about THE KARATE KID PART II - aka The Karate Kid, but in Japan this time.

Much like the movie's producers, the guys are running back enjoyable bits from earlier installments, such as:

- Who's the real hero of this movie?

- Everyone loves Elizabeth Shue

- Is that guy actually (insert cultural background here)?

...plus their usual assortment of d**k jokes and nonsense.

So get ready to experience the Glory of Love; this episode (featuring a collaboration between Sawdust City Brewing Co. and Indie Alehouse) is sure to drum up some excitement!

In this very special BONUS EPISODE, Cooper and Nolan try desperately to hang in there as they discuss LET MY PUPPETS COME, a movie that can best be summed up by the phrase "Puppets make a porno".

This bizarre piece of 70s underground cinema (released on Blu Ray from the fine folks at Vinegar Syndrome) was Nolan's birthday present back in their October gift exchange, and it's a ridiculous, absurd, totally offensive piece of shock comedy that features just about every puppet sex act you could think of - and some that you probably couldn't.

Seriously, words can't even describe some of the things that happen in this movie, so the guys have their work cut out for them, but at least thanks to Great Lakes Brewery Nolan didn't have to try too hard to find a beer for this episode.

So if you're brave enough, get ready to get weird; Valentine's Day may be over but there's still plenty of love (or something) waiting for you in this one!

Cooper and Nolan are taking a ride into the danger zone this week with Tom Cruise's 80s classic TOP GUN!

It's another controversial choice for this podcast - one that began as a desire to find a BIG movie for the 50th episode, and one that ends with Cooper offering to let the estate of director Tony Scott kick him in the balls.

Along the way the guys argue over topics like whether there's more to the Maverick/Iceman relationship than meets the eye, if Kelly McGillis was the right choice for the role of Charlie, and the possibility that this whole thing is just propaganda to get people to join the Navy.

Just like playing beach volleyball in jeans, things heat up quickly in this one, so prepare for takeoff; this episode (featuring a beer from Barnstormer Brewing & Distilling Co.) will definitely test the rules of engagement!

One year after tackling the original, a very drunk Cooper and Nolan are keeping their Christmas promise by covering SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2!

Since the first movie did a perfect job of setting up a sequel, the guys went in with high expectations. And thanks to the 12 Beers of Christmas from Whitewater Brewing Company, they also went in with extremely high blood alcohol levels.

The results were a lot like the grown up version of main character Ricky - an angry, sloppy mess. After the longest beer talk in the history of this podcast, the guys weigh in on topics like movie theatre etiquette, acceptable explosion sizes, and how much recycled footage is too much. Not to mention their attempt to figure out what Nolan hates more - the Catholic Church or guys named Chip.

It's a wild ride, so grab a beer (or 12) and strap yourself in; much like Christmas, an episode like this only comes once a year!

Cooper and Nolan are doubling down on action this week, with the unforgettable DOUBLE IMPACT!

In addition to pushing the limits of early 90s green screen technology, this movie also pushed the limits of Jean-Claude Van Damme's acting ability by having him play not one but TWO characters... who both speak with a Belgian-French accent and know karate.

Is there a limit to how far this movie can stretch its ridiculous premise? And speaking of stretches, does JCVD (either of them) find an excuse to work in his trademark splits? The answer won't surprise you!

Get ready to feel the impact; this episode (featuring a beer from the Brock Street Brewing Company) brings new meaning to the phrase "twinning".

Better polish your spurs, because this week Cooper and Nolan are putting the boots to RHINESTONE - the legendary country comedy flop starring Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton.

It's a pairing that raises more questions than answers, and the guys have plenty of questions of their own.

Is there such a thing as an Italian perv? Do all men automatically want to see strange genitalia? And is anyone in this movie NOT a stereotype?

No matter the answer, this episode (featuring a beer from Big Rock Brewery) is guaranteed to be a rip roarin' good time.  Just watch out for Drinkenstein!

Cooper and Nolan were feeling froggy this week, so they decided to jump into legendary 80s B-movie HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN!

With a plot straight out of a porno movie and professional wrestling legend Rowdy Roddy Piper battling giant mutant frogs in the lead role, this might be the least controversial movie choice in the history of this podcast.

But even though it sounds (and looks, and feels) ridiculous, could there be a powerful message lurking beneath the surface? Maybe! Or maybe the guys just got drunkenly caught up in all the bizarre action, comedy, and... let's say romance... that this one has to offer.

Either way, you'd better buckle your chastity belt, because this episode (featuring a beer from Sonnen Hill Brewing), is one hell of a good time.

This week Cooper and Nolan open the gateway to infinite space (and infinite terror) with EVENT HORIZON!

Originally pitched as the Shining but in space, This movie went on to become a beloved cult favorite despite absolutely bombing at the box office.

Did it deserve better?  That's what the guys try to figure out as they make their way through gore, jump scares, and an all-time creepy performance by Sam Neill (or is it Bill Paxton?).

They've also got a perfect beer connection from Halo Brewery, so don't be scared - where this episode is going, you won't need ears to hear.

It's a fight to the finish this week, as Cooper and Nolan attempt to survive the GAME OF DEATH!

What do you get when you take 11 minutes of Bruce Lee footage and try to stretch it into a full-length movie?  A whole lot of smoke, mirrors, and laughable editing, not to mention the definitive example of Brucesploitation.

At least the guys have a great beer connection from Rouge River Brewing Company, but will that (along with an unforgettable fight scene involving Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) be enough to make up for the many MANY unforgivable parts of this movie?

There's only one way to find out... break out your best yellow track suit and take a listen!

Things are getting emotional this week by special request, as Cooper and Nolan spend some time with SWEET NOVEMBER.  

Hated by critics, loved by fans (at least according to Rotten Tomatoes), this movie is basically a metaphor for Keanu Reeves' entire career. But will his unique charisma and... let's say "interesting" choices be enough to win the guys over?  

The answer may surprise you, especially after sitting through a truly insane ad pitch, Keanu Reeves singing (!), and a tearjerker ending you can see coming a mile away.

Better get the tissues ready; this episode (featuring a beer from 5 Paddles Brewing Company) is one that you won't want to say goodbye to.

Cooper and Nolan are turning on the bad signal this week for the movie that almost killed DC's greatest franchise once and for all - BATMAN & ROBIN!

Glow in the dark Batmobiles, never-before-mentioned characters, anatomically correct Batsuits... with all of the bad decisions that went into this one it's no wonder the guys spend most of the episode playing games like:
-F Marry Kill
-Who Acted it Worse?
-Movie Faceoff (aka "What would you rather watch than this?")
All while trying to deal with some of the cringiest dialogue you'll ever hear!

Better suit up; unlike that time George Clooney got offered the role of Batman, this episode (featuring a beer from Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery) is one you won't regret saying yes to.

Cooper and Nolan are celebrating Halloween a few days early this year with FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III! It's the first appearance of Jason in his iconic hockey mask, and also the first appearance of the THIRD DIMENSION!

That's right, thanks to the magic of 3D the terror is practically jumping off the screen, and the guys are making their own magic by taking a drink everytime there's a gratuitous 3D shot. (Spoiler alert: There are LOTS)

It's an episode full of mismatched friends, poor decisions, and potential genitalia nicknames (the yo-yo, anyone?). And thanks to the fine folks at Orange Snail Brewers, it also features what might be the best beer pairing ever.  

Time to face your fears; this special Halloween episode is one you won't want to run from.

Cooper and Nolan are beach bound this week for what might be their most uncomfortable episode ever. But don't blame them... BLAME IT ON RIO!

It's a controversial comedy that left the guys with more questions than answers. How did this get made? Who thought it was a good idea? And most importantly, will this movie finally disprove Cooper's theory that there are no 80s pervs?

There's only one way to find out, but be careful - this episode (featuring a beer from Beaches Brewing Co.) might make you want to bury your head in the sand.

Cooper and Nolan are celebrating another trip around the sun this week with HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!  

What should be a fairly straightforward 80s slasher goes so far over the top with red herrings and surprise reveals that the guys are STILL arguing over who the real killer is, but there's lots to enjoy, from classic teenage shenanigans like bridge chicken and underwear theft to slightly stranger pursuits like experimental brain surgery and faking your own death. Not to mention what might be (according to Nolan) the greatest death scene in the history of film - not bad for a low budget Canadian production!

Get ready to blow out your candles; this episode features a special beer from Merit Brewing, AND a podcast-themed gift exchange you won't want to miss.

Cooper and Nolan might have survived Moonraker last season, but now they're going down together with DIE ANOTHER DAY! 

As soon as they heard the theme song they knew they were in trouble, but it wasn't supposed to be this way! The 20th James Bond film (and Pierce Brosnan's farewell to the role) was meant to celebrate Bond's past and usher in a new era of action and equality. Turns out the only new thing we got were stunts so unrealistic that they had to use a floppy CG Bond to pull them off.

All of this means that the guys will have to deal with the same old tropes, laughable character motivation, and gratuitous sexual innuendo that you'd expect. But maybe with some help from New Ritual Brewing they'll have the courage to LIVE another day, even after an unnecessary Madonna cameo. 

This week the guys are saying hello again to terrible remakes with the 1980 version of THE JAZZ SINGER!  

Cooper loves Neil Diamond, but will it be love on the rocks when he has to watch him act? Has Nolan finally met a montage he didn't like? And what on earth is Sir Laurence Olivier doing in this movie? (Answer: A HORRENDOUS accent)

And don't forget about THAT SCENE, which is as ridiculous as it is offensive.

Throw on your best sequined shirt; this episode (featuring a beer from Bicycle Craft Brewing) shows why even though diamonds may be forever, acting careers aren't.

There's a bad moon rising on the podcast this week, and Cooper and Nolan know there's only one man who can stop it - FLASH GORDON! 

It's the guys' first audience request of Season 2, and it's also a movie that (nearly) changed the course of cinematic history. 

And as you'd expect from a film produced by Dino De Laurentiis, there's a boatload of absolutely insane characters, costumes, fight scenes and "special" effects.

Better grab your power ring: this episode features a collaboration between Third Moon Brewing and Badlands Brewing Co., and might be our most bleeped episode ever.  Not too bad!

It's a two-man war on movie crime this week as Cooper and Nolan tangle with THE EXTERMINATOR!

If the guys want to survive a movie that Roger Ebert once called "a sadistic exercise in moronic violence," they'll have to deal with unnecessary padding scenes, extremely questionable performances ("Ya want the sheets???"), and a plot with more holes in it than the Exterminator's victims.

Don't fear the flashback; this episode (featuring a beer from the Forked River Brewing Company) will push you juuuuuust far enough.

Cooper and Nolan are back, and they're kicking off Season 2 with the episode that YOU voted for - BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II! 

Many people (including Nolan) have fond memories of this movie, but will that change when the guys go back in time to re-experience it? 

That's just one of the many questions being answered this week, along with whether the future we live in is a disappointment, what happened to Crispin Glover, and - perhaps most importantly - who wins the Jennifer face-off? (We know who has Cooper's vote) 

Hop on your hoverboard; this episode (featuring a beer from Bandit Brewery) has to be heard before it's too late!

In just 5 days, Cooper and Nolan will be back with BRAND NEW EPISODES!  Before then, enjoy a taste of the mischievous humour, drunken shenanigans, and semi-legitimate film criticism that the guys are bringing back for another round.

When they covered the Colin Farrell remake of TOTAL RECALL a few months ago, Cooper couldn't believe that Nolan had never seen the (vastly superior) original.  And while that version might be too good to appear on a bad movie podcast, it's the perfect choice for a BONUS EPISODE!  Just like Doug Quaid, the guys are letting their minds wander on this one - original Nintendo, Boglins, Sally Jessy Raphael, Little People Big World - nothing is off limits.  So strap yourself in, because this very special episode (featuring a beer from Halcyon Barrel House) is one that you won't forget!

It's the end of Season 1, and it's also time for Cooper and Nolan to get BACK IN THE CAGE, because this week they're burning through THE WICKER MAN!  Remakes of beloved movies are always dicey, but when that remake stars the incomparable (and incomprehensible) Nic Cage, there's no telling what might happen.  But just like Officer Edward Malus, the guys won't be deterred - armed with beer from Royal City Brewing Co., they're ready for all of the twists, turns, and revelations that the movie (and Nic Cage's performance) have to offer.  Don't worry, everything's going to "bee" ok. 

There's a storm warning in effect for the podcast this week, because Cooper and Nolan are getting all twisted up in THE HUMAN TORNADO! 

If you like ridiculous outfits, amateur Kung Fu fighting, gratuitous nudity, instant replays, and watching rat soup-eatin' m*********ers get what they deserve, then you'll understand why this was the perfect choice for our first ever blaxploitation movie - one that even an unfortunate beer connection can't ruin. (Which is definitely NOT a slight against the fine folks at Outlaw Brew Co.)

Grab on to something sturdy, because this episode might just blow you away!

This week Cooper and Nolan are bracing the podcast for invasion (or worse) when MARS ATTACKS!  What was supposed to be a story about aliens marching on Earth turned out to be the story of peak Tim Burton flying too close to the sun. It's a rough trip, full of hacky comedy, cartoonish CGI, and an A-list cast that got completely squandered along the way.  Better assemble the welcome party; this episode (featuring a beer from Nickel Brook Brewing Co.) is about to make contact.

This week Cooper and Nolan venture deep into the woods by special request in an attempt to explain NIGHT OF THE DEMON!  But considering that it's a movie about Bigfoot (not demons), that mmmight not be easy.  What WILL be easy is laughing at the terrible Sasquatch costume, 70s sex scene choreography, and increasingly ridiculous death scenes. That poor biker...

This episode (featuring a beer from Beau's Brewery) is a (video) nasty good time!

Cooper and Nolan are on a two-man quest for justice this week with MURPHY'S LAW, and they don't care how many 80s cop movie tropes they have to go through to get it!  Thanks to the magic of Charles Bronson (and more of the incredible production value you've come to expect from the Cannon Films Group), what seemed like a paint-by-numbers cop thriller gave the guys a lot more than they expected - more genre-bending tonal shifts, more incredible one-liners, and more senior-citizen-aged action scenes than you can shake a crossbow at.  Jack Murphy's law says don't miss this episode - featuring Murphy's Irish Stout!

This week Cooper and Nolan take a bite out of the big apple with the legendary 1998 monster movie misfire GODZILLA!  Terrible casting, a wildly implausible story, low-hanging laughs... there's plenty to pick apart in this disaster of a movie.  In FACT, if it hadn't been for the 9.5% ABV beer from Signal Brewery or the Brooklyn bridge making an appearance (Nol loves bridges), this might have seriously made the guys reconsider accepting audience requests.  Better get ready for the big one, because this episode is larger than life!

This week Cooper and Nolan are getting their glow on with Berry Gordy's THE LAST DRAGON - a movie that (despite being harmless fun) almost caused the guys to break out some Kung Fu on each other.  They may never agree on who the audience for this movie is supposed to be, but if you like martial arts action, bright colours, and 80s music, then maybe the answer was inside you the whole time.  Either way, this episode (featuring a beer from Craft Heads Brewing Co.) can teach you some moves.

This week Cooper and Nolan explore LIFEFORCE, a failed 80s sci-fi/horror mashup from the director of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Sexy vampires are invading the Earth, and just the thought of it is forcing the guys to ask some tough questions. Is there such thing as too much mouth? Is having your name yelled during sex REALLY a good thing? Do umbrellas look like d***s? And most importantly, would you betray the human race if a sexy vampire asked you to? The answers may surprise you...

This episode features a beer from the Marz Community Brewing Co., and also the incredibly awkward story of the time Nolan went to see Species 2 with his dad.

It's time to go to work this week, and in the spirit of Lincoln Hawk(s?), Cooper and Nolan weren't going to let anything stop them from making their 25th episode... not even increased Covid restrictions or the challenges of distance recording.  The result was a lot like OVER THE TOP itself - it may not be pretty, but it's a good time.  Creepy family vibes, scenery-chewing performances, nonsensical tournament formats... there's a lot to wrestle with in this movie, and the guys are taking it on with some help from Big Rig Brewery.  With the magic combination of Cannon Films and 80s Stallone, you're going to want to meet this episode more than halfway!

This week Cooper and Nolan get cozy with a long-lost horror film of the 70s... DEATH BED: THE BED THAT EATS.  A truly bizarre combination of arthouse film and the LOWEST budget horror, this movie will leave you with more questions than answers (questions like: WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP GETTING IN THE BED???).  But it'll also make you laugh, which the guys did a LOT while enjoying a beer from All Or Nothing Brewhouse.  Trust us, you don't want to sleep on this episode!

It's mind over movie this week as Cooper and Nolan strap themselves in for 2012's TOTAL RECALL, a terrible remake of a beloved 90s classic.  Colin Farrell instead of Arnold Schwarzenegger?  A dull, bleak dystopian Earth instead of a bright, colourful Mars colony?  Endless CGI instead of tangible sets & effects?  Yep, it's as awful as you remember.  The good news is, this episode (featuring a beer from Rorschach Brewing Co.) will erase that bad memory once and for all.

This week Cooper and Nolan take a bite out of JAWS: THE REVENGE, a movie that asks the question: What if sharks had superpowers?  In all seriousness, it would take something more than human to make sense of this plot, and the guys are going to have to sink or swim as they try to figure out who thought this movie was a good idea and why.  This audience-requested episode is a final look at the Jaws franchise and a first look at Something in the Water Brewing, so come on in - the water's fine.

This week Cooper and Nolan are rolling out an example of what happens when shock comedy goes wrong with the ridiculous FDR: AMERICAN BADASS!  If you're looking for an accurate, well-told recounting of the life and times of America's 32nd president, then boy have you come to the wrong place.  Instead, the guys get increasingly drunk and attempt to make sense of a movie with Nazi werewolves, fireside freestyles, rocket-launcher equipped wheelchairs, and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.  This episode (featuring a beer from the Steel Wheel Brewery) is American history like you've never heard it before! 

This week Cooper and Nolan have their claws out for CATWOMAN, which might just be the worst superhero movie from an era of exceptionally bad superhero movies.  Blame it on missed opportunity; what could have been a credible, action-packed story of female empowerment instead became a CGI-filled laughingstock.  No wonder it brought home four Razzie Awards (including Worst Picture)!  It's a truly terrible movie, so sit back and enjoy as the guys rip it to shreds - all while enjoying a beer from Bellwoods Brewery.

This week Cooper and Nolan swing by sorority row for some good old fashioned 80s horror with NIGHT OF THE CREEPS!

What's the only thing worse than zombies invading a college town? Zombies caused by alien slugs, which is just one of many strange choices in a movie that includes cryogenically frozen corpses, vanity license plates, and police issue flamethrowers.

The guys try to make sense of it all while enjoying a beer from Grain & Grit Beer Co., but sometimes you just have to sit back and say "thrill me".

Cooper and Nolan are back from their mid-season break and getting right back into the action with the Jean Claude Van Damme martial arts classic BLOODSPORT!  Hear the guys break down Frank Dux's journey from humble beginnings as a terrible child actor to the absolute peak of the underground fighting world, complete with all of the montages, synth music, and action movie clichés you would expect from this 80s masterpiece.  Step into the ring; this episode (featuring a beer from Blood Brothers Brewing) is the perfect way to kick off the second half of this season!

Cooper and Nolan weren't planning on recording during their break, but when the producers of MOTORPSYCHO MANIACS reached out and asked them to give it a look, they decided it was the perfect excuse for a BONUS EPISODE!  It's pretty clear the guys had no idea what they were getting themselves into with this bizarre, low-budget homage to '70s exploitation films, but thanks to some liquid courage from Radical Road Brewing, they were able to handle all of the twists, turns, turtles, and sex terrorists (on wheels!) that this movie threw at them.  Well, ALMOST all of it - by the end Nolan was ready to live in the forest and Cooper was begging for hot... um... chicken.  If you think this sounds crazy, you have no idea... this episode is a wild one, so don't miss it!

This week the guys dive into a movie that might be their most controversial choice yet - the 1991 surfing crime masterpiece POINT BREAK!  And before Cooper and Nolan head into THEIR mid-season break, they're going to try to figure out whether or not Keanu Reeves has any real-life football skills, which Swayze is the sexiest Swayze, and as usual - who the REAL hero of this movie is.  They'll also be laughing their way through all of the memorable lines (and line deliveries) before paddling off in search of future episodes.  Just like a 50-year storm, this episode (featuring a beer from the Kona Brewing Co.) is one you won't want to miss.

This week Cooper and Nolan are celebrating the holiday season with one of the most controversial Christmas movies ever - SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT!  It's been called worthless, sleazy, exploitative, and downright offensive, but could it also be a groundbreaking portrayal of PTSD and its effect on developmental psychology?  Probably not, but that won't stop us from trying to make the case!  With bizarre performances, ridiculous plot twists, and enough holiday-themed deaths to fill even the biggest stocking, this episode (featuring a beer from Wychwood Brewery) is a real "slay" ride!

This week Cooper and Nolan travel back to the days of high adventure when they discuss CONAN THE DESTROYER!  It's Arnold Schwarzenegger's second outing as Conan, and he's got a lot to deal with - cannibals, wizards, André the Giant - not to mention the unenviable task of protecting a princess' virginity when NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain is around.  It's exactly the kind of low budget 80s nonsense the guys have come to expect from producer Dino De Laurentiis, and this episode (featuring a beer from Fairweather Brewing Co.) adds another layer to the legend.

This week Cooper and Nolan kick things into high gear when they discuss MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE, the first (and only) film directed by Stephen King.  It's the age old story of man vs. machine, when a passing comet somehow causes the Earth's technology to turn against its makers.  Luckily Emilio Estevez is here to save the day with his heroic behavior (or at least lovemaking), and even more luckily there's plenty of cheesy effects and bad acting for the guys to make fun of.  So come along for the ride, because this episode (featuring a beer from Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery) is more fun than a malfunctioning condom machine!

This week the guys are pouring one out for COCKTAIL, the 1988 Razzie award "winner" for Worst Picture!  It's drama with a capital "D" when a young Tom Cruise moves to the big city and tries to make his bartending dreams come true.  Will he find the fortune he's looking for?  And more importantly, will he bed enough women to satisfy Nolan's expectations for this movie?  Hear the answer for yourself in this week's episode, featuring a beer from Small Pony Barrel Works.

This week the guys get scared silly by the horror/comedy hybrid TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT.  In keeping with the tone of the TV show, it's got the kind of gory special effects, groan-worthy jokes, and gratuitous nudity that a whole generation stayed up late to see.  It also inexplicably features multiple appearances by the "Wildcat" sound, which makes about as much sense as Billy Zane not becoming a massive star.  This episode attempts to right that wrong, and features an appropriately-named beer from the Refined Fool Brewing Company. 

This week Cooper and Nolan man up to one of the all-time movie misfires - CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC.  Billed as "The Movie Musical Event of the 80s", it was more like the dying gasps of the 70s.  Either way, the performances, fashion, and wildly misplaced optimism will take you back to a time when anything seemed possible.  Fame, fortune, platinum records... this episode (featuring a beer from Lost Craft) is every boy's dream!

This week Cooper and Nolan try to make sense of a movie that doesn't know what it is - probably because of the SEVEN different writers & directors telling SEVEN different stories. 

It's THE DUNGEONMASTER, and it features (in no particular order): 1980s workout classes, supercomputers, solid laser beams, Bull from Night Court, claymation, a New York City serial killer, mischievous dwarves, heavy metal band W.A.S.P., and a dune buggy chase in a post apocalyptic wasteland. 

Sound confusing? It's also maybe not actually titled The Dungeonmaster. 

Strap on your sentient wristbands, because this episode (featuring a beer from Rainhard Brewing) is going to get weird!

This week Cooper and Nolan sink their teeth into what may be the worst James Bond movie of all time - MOONRAKER! 

007 in space!?!? Yes, instead of flying around the globe, this time (thanks to the popularity of Star Wars) James Bond will LITERALLY BE FLYING AROUND THE GLOBE. 

Featuring a beer from Left Field Brewery, this highly classified episode has been given a license to kill... the James Bond franchise.

Halloween is just a few days away, and in honor of the recently released Scream Factory box set (and our eighth episode), Cooper and Nolan are taking a stab at FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN. 

Drift along with us as we watch Jason carve up a literal boatload of teenage stereotypes and try to figure out what all of the heavy symbolism means (or if any of this is actually happening). 

Featuring a beer from Longslice Brewery, this episode might just knock your socks off... or your head.

Cooper and Nolan have their work cut out for them this week as they try to convince the world that FACE/OFF is a bad movie (despite being a massive hit). 

But thanks to the ridiculous plot, John Woo clichés, and unhinged glory of peak Nic Cage, they might just have a case! 

Good or bad, Archer or Troy, this episode (featuring a beer from Wellington Brewery) is a winner no matter whose side you're on.

This week the guys take a trip back to Nolan's childhood when they say hello to KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE.

Questions abound, like is this movie more funny/scary or scary/funny?  Was it possible to be considered a perv in the 80s?  And how had Cooper never seen this before??? 

This episode features a beer from Amsterdam Brewery and the answers to only some of these questions, because if a movie's tagline is "It's Crazy!", how much sense is it supposed to make?

This week things get sexy (and awkward!) when Cooper and Nolan take a long, hard look at BODY OF EVIDENCE. 

The guys break down all the twists and turns of this erotic thriller while getting creeped out by Willem Dafoe, questioning the underwear choices available in the early 90s, and desperately trying not to share any personal stories. 

Featuring a hilariously-repurposed beer from Great Lakes Brewery, this episode is one you won't be able to resist.

After last week's mess of an episode Cooper and Nolan try to sort out SPOOKIES, a horror movie where the only thing scary is how confusing it is.  

The guys cover the film's original script ("A monster on every page!"), its troubled production, and all of the ridiculous characters that somehow made it into the final film (Cat Hook! The Muck Men! Rich and his puppet Mookie!).  

Featuring a beer by the Caledon Hills Brewing Company, this episode will provide everything you need - just like Duke.

A very drunk and very sleepy Cooper and Nolan try to wade through the mess that is Wes Craven's SWAMP THING. 

Recorded in Montreal, Quebec pre-Covid, this episode features a beer from the Whitewater Brewing Company after MANY previous beers at McLean's Pub. 

It's our worst episode yet, but somehow the movie is even worse.

After last week's Predator argument, Cooper and Nolan are back to discuss the terrible sequel, PREDATOR 2!

The guys tee it high and let it fly on topics like Danny Glover's head (it's huge), where Voodoo comes from (we don't know), and which version of Bill Paxton is the best version (sleazy).

This episode features a beer from Collective Arts Brewing, and thank goodness it's 8% ABV because this movie is one ugly motherf***er.

Cooper and Nolan start their quest to find the best bad movies with the 1985 Arnold Schwarzenegger masterpiece COMMANDO. 

Remember when I promised there were good movie roles for women in the 80s?  I LIED. 

This episode features two beers from Steam Whistle Brewing.  If you can't figure out why, you need to watch this movie RIGHT NOW.

Sometimes things get sexy.

Just a small amount of the random nonsense you can expect from us this season.

Two friends drink (hopefully) good beer and watch (definitely) bad movies.  Get a taste of what our podcast's all about.