Best Erik Gulbrandsen Podcasts (2025)

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Video Junkyard Podcast - EP 283 - Bad Lieutenant 56:12

2d ago56:12

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It's down to just two of us this time, just like the old days. Joe and Erik tackle the controversial 1992 drama "Bad Lieutenant". This movie features arguably a career-best performance from its star, Harvey Keitel, but it's a tough one to watch. Join the conversation - send your thoughts to [email protected].…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - EP 282 - Half Baked 58:10

10d ago58:10

58:10

Join the Junkyard Crew as we welcome our newest co-host Marc Pasewald! Also, we talk about the late 90s stoner comedy "Half Baked."By VideoJunkyardPodcast

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Police Box in the Junkyard Podcast - EP 039 - The Liberation of the Daleks/The Secret of Arkatron 1:11:59

13d ago1:11:59

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Join the gang as they review not one, but two comic strip collections. Join the conversation - send your questions, reviews, or feedback to [email protected] Erik Gulbrandsen

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 281 - Monkey Shines 56:46

5M ago56:46

56:46

A quadriplegic versus a murderous monkey. A film by George A. Romero. This one was practically made for us. Listen in as we discuss 1988's Monkey Shines. Send your feedback and reviews to [email protected] and get in on the conversation.By VideoJunkyardPodcast

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Police Box in the Junkyard Podcast - EP 38 - Winter for the Adept 1:11:17

5M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

This time our TARDIS finds itself high in the Alps for a ghostly invasion entitled "Winter for the Adept." This early Big Finish audio adventure was written by former 'showrunner' Andrew Cartmel and features the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) and Nyssa (Sarah Sutton). Join in the conversation and send your feedback to [email protected]. We'd…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - EP 280 - Creation 1:03:11

5M ago1:03:11

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This time the Junkyard cast takes a look at the 2009 historical drama "Creation." Paul Bettany stars as Charles Darwin as he struggles with his faith and family life while preparing to publish his seminal work "On the Origin of Species." Get in on the conversation and send us your feedback in an email to [email protected].…

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Video Junkyard Poddcast EP 279 - Labyrinth LIVEish 1:50:15

5M ago1:50:15

1:50:15

This episode is a little different. This is the first of our commentary-style feature-length episodes that allow you to watch along as we chat about the movie in real-time. For our first attempt, we picked an old favorite: Labyrinth (1985). This Jim Henson project is perhaps remembered best for David Bowie's [performance] as the Goblin King but let…

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Police Box in the Junkyard Podcast EP 036 - The Lives of Captain Jack - Vol 3 1:03:43

5M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

This time the TARDIS crew welcomes back our old friend Captain Jack Harkness as re-visit his Big Finish series "The Lives of Captain Jack - Volume 3". This box set consists of three stories by some of our favorite BF writers so come along on the trip of many lifetimes with Erik and Assad. Join us in the conversation or drop us a line to say "hello"…

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 278 - Cecil B. Demented 57:04

5M ago57:04

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This time on the Video Junkyard Podcast we say "down with the mainstream" and watch "Cecil B. Demented". This 2000 John Waters movie takes down mainstream cinema and we're here for it. Join in on the discussion by sending your feedback or comments to [email protected]. Stay tuned for more regular episodes in 2025—happy New Year to all …

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Police Box in the Junkyard Podcast EP 035 - The War Doctor: The Casualties of War 1:20:39

6M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

This time our TARDIS lands smack-dab in the middle of the Time War for a turn with Sir John Hurt's the War Doctor. Come along as we discuss John Hurt's last box set as the character and of course, get in on the conversation by sending your feedback to [email protected] Erik Gulbrandsen

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VJP EP 277 - The Lords Of Salem 1:04:03

7M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Happy Halloween from all of us here in the Video Junkyard. This show is going to end up being our Halloween episode this year. It was recorded in April but I think it timed out perfectly as this one has many Halloween vibes if you've never seen The Lords of Salem (2013) d. Rob Zombie I think you may be pleasantly surprised. And if you have let us k…

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 274 - Mask 45:29

8M ago45:29

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Join us in the Junkyard as we get a little weepy of 1985's Mask. This one features a powerhouse performance by Cher that proves that she's not messing around regarding her acting career.Have you seen Mask? Join in the conversation by sending us feedback at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you.…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - EP 275 - Godzilla 98 1:25:22

8M ago1:25:22

1:25:22

Welcome back to the Video Junkyard. This one's been coming for a long time. All three of us are long-time Godzilla fans (we've reviewed some other films in the franchise so be sure to check out those episodes as well) but we have some very differing opinions on "Godzilla" (1998). Join the conversation and share your thoughts about this (videojunkya…

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Police Box in the Junkyard - EP 34 - The Lives of Captain Jack - Vol 1 1:24:55

8M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

We're back! It's been a while and we've got many fabulous episodes recorded and ready to send you. This month we're listening to a Big Finish box set from 2017 entitled "The Lives of Captain Jack, Vol.1." Starring John Barrowman and written by James Goss and Guy Adams this box set from the "Worlds of Doctor Who" further explores everyone's favorite…

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 276 - The Whole Wide World - EDIT 1:02:56

9M ago1:02:56

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This time we have an audience pick that's sat on the list for quite a while. Being fans of the writer Robert E. Howard, it's odd that none of the Junkyard boys had seen this one before. So here's our take on the first viewing of this romantic biopic "The Whole Wide World".In this fact-based film set in 1930s Texas, pulp fiction master Robert E. How…

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 267 - Tiptoes 1:01:31

11M ago1:01:31

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For those who have had the viewing "pleasure" of Tiptoes (2003), you knew we'd eventually be reviewing this one. It truly has to be seen to be believed but maybe you're better off just taking our word for it. Either way, this episode is bound to be a better experience than actually watching Tiptoes, so we have that going for us.Carol falls in love …

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 266 - 30 Days Of Night 48:31

11M ago48:31

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We're slowly catching up. This week we present a movie that was more relevant when we recorded it in the dead of winter... but maybe it'll help cool you off this summer. It's 30 Days of Night (2007):In the far Northern Hemisphere, the small town of Barrow, Alaska, experiences a solid month of darkness every year. Though most of the residents head s…

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Police Box in the Junkyard EP 033 - The Doctor Falls: A Masterful Farewell 1:09:59

11M ago1:09:59

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Join hosts Erik, Assad, and Matthew as they dive into the gripping penultimate adventure of Peter Capaldi's 12th Doctor in "World Enough and Time" and "The Doctor Falls." In this episode of the Police Box in the Junkyard podcast, the hosts explore the high-stakes narrative that features the Doctor, Missy, and Bill aboard a spaceship caught in the p…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - Ep 272 - Robocop 2 58:20

11M ago58:20

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One good turn deserves another. This week we review the sequel to the mighty RoboCop (1987), the sequentially titled RoboCop 2 (1990).Cyborg Detroit policeman Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is the sole officer on duty after the police force goes on strike against evil conglomerate Omni Consumer Products and its push to foreclose on the city of Detroit.…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - Ep 271 - Robocop 57:19

11M ago57:19

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This week we finally get to one of our favorite cult classics... RoboCop (1987).In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the company leads street cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) into an armed confron…

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 270 - Outland - EDIT 54:54

1y ago54:54

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This week one of our esteemed audience members picked the gritty sci-fi classic "Outland" (1981) starring the only Sean Connery. This "space western" has been on our watchlist for quite a while, and we're happy to cross it off. Will we be recommending you track down a copy? Listen and find out this week in the Video Junkyard.…

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Police Box in the Junkyard EP 32 - Blood and Steel & Cell Shock 1:33:11

1y ago1:33:11

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Our TARDIS has finally landed again. This time in 1930s Berlin for the fantastic Big Finish set "Doctor Who - The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield - Blood and Steel" featuring the incomparable David Warner as the Doctor and Lisa Bowerman (who else?) as his greatest companion Benny.By Erik Gulbrandsen

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 269 - Rules Of Attraction 1:18:04

1y ago1:18:04

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This week it's the 2002 adaptation of Brett Easton Ellis's novel "Rules of Attraction". This one is one that Joe and Erik remember liking way back when it was new but it's a first watch for Ryan. Was this a good recommendation or is it a stinker?Rules of Attraction (2002) d. Roger AvarySean Bateman is a freshman at Camden College, who's in love wit…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - Ep 265 - Return Of The Killer Tomatoes 55:45

1y ago55:45

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It's the Return of the Video Junkyard Podcast... and we're reviewing the Return of everyone's favorite carnivorous fruit. It's Return of the Killer Tomatoes starring John Astin and some no-name TV actor called George Clooney. I'm sure we'll never hear of that guy again.The insane Dr. Gangrene develops a new strain of violent vegetable in this seque…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - EP 267 - The Company Of Wolves 1:03:08

1y ago1:03:08

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This time on the Video Junkyard Podcast it's... The Company of Wolves (1984).Wolves and werewolves lurk throughout the dreams of young Rosaleen (Sarah Patterson), who imagines that she must journey through a dark forest to live with her grandmother (Angela Lansbury). When Rosaleen meets a rugged hunter in the woods, she discovers that she has an an…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - Ep 263 - Heavy Metal . 1:23:32

1+ y ago1:23:32

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Adventures from deep space to futuristic New York, and beyond. Each world and story is dominated by the presence of the Loch'nar -- the sum of all evils manifest as a glowing green sphere whose power infects all times, all galaxies, all dimensions. To some, it appears as treasure, a green jewel they must possess. Others worship it as a god. Few esc…

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VJP 264- Serpent And The Rainbow 1:16:34

1+ y ago1:16:34

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This week on the Video Junkyard Podcast, we take a look at the 1988 supernatural thriller "The Serpent and the Rainbow" directed by Wed Craven. Starring Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, and Paul Winfield, the film tells the (supposedly based on a) true story of an anthropologist's exploration into the supernatural and corrupt underworld of H…

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VJP 262 - Rock & Rule 1:02:30

1+ y ago1:02:30

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On this episode of the Video Junkyard Pocast, we continue our deep dive into 70s-80s "grown-up-oriented" animated music films (it's apparently a thing). This week we take a look at the 1983 film "Rock & Rule". Directed by Clive A. Smith, R&R is a futuristic sci-fi/fantasy story of evil mega-popstar "Mok" who manipulates an up-and-coming rock band t…

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 261- Starchaser - The Legend Of Orin 1:07:33

1+ y ago1:07:33

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Join the conversation! Send us your questions, comments, criticisms, or witticisms at [email protected] or send a comment on the socials:Facebook - www.facebook.com/videojunkyardpodcastInstagram -videojunkyardpodcastThe music and movie clips are the property of their respective creators. No infringement is intended or implied.Video Jun…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - EP 260 - Twins 1:00:54

1+ y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Join the conversation! Send us your questions, comments, criticisms, or witticisms at [email protected] or send a comment on the socials:Facebook - www.facebook.com/videojunkyardpodcastInstagram -videojunkyardpodcastThe music and movie clips are the property of their respective creators. No infringement is intended or implied.…

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VJP EP 259 - The Goonies 1:08:39

1+ y ago1:08:39

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Join the conversation! Send us your questions, comments, criticisms, or witticisms at [email protected] or send a comment on the socials:Facebook - www.facebook.com/videojunkyardpodcastInstagram -videojunkyardpodcastThe music and movie clips are the property of their respective creators. No infringement is intended or implied.…

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Police Box in the Junkyard Podcast EP 31 - The Nightmare Man 59:40

1+ y ago59:40

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This time our ever wondering TARDIS crash lands in the spin off universe for a review of an episode of the Sarah Jane Adventures. We watched "The Nightmare Man" and may have a few of our own after reading this month's EXTRA comic strip from the pages of TV Comic it's: The Space Pirates (not to be confused with the TV story of the same name). Join u…

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 258 Pee Wee’s Big Adventure 1:06:14

1+ y ago1:06:14

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Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens), an eccentric child-like man, loves his red bicycle and will not sell it to his envious neighbor, Francis (Mark Holton). While Pee-wee visits his friend Dottie (Elizabeth Daily), the bike is stolen. Thinking his bike is at the Alamo, Pee-wee sets off on a trip, where he meets many remarkable people, including waitress …

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VJP EP 256 - La Bamba EDIT 1:45:18

1+ y ago1:45:18

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Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend (Danielle von Zerneck) whose parents didn't want her to date a Latino boy. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob (Esai Morales), an…

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 255 - Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure 1:05:32

1+ y ago1:05:32

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When a family's spacecraft crashes on the forest moon of planet Endor, teenage son Mace (Eric Walker) and his little sister, Cindel (Aubree Miller), find themselves separated from their parents. Soon these lost children encounter the Ewoks, the small and furry warriors who call the moon home. With the help of these adorable yet fearless natives, br…

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Video Junkyard Podcast 252 - Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas 1:33:36

1+ y ago1:33:36

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Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (Benicio del Toro) drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - Ep 254 - Wayne’s World 1:04:25

1+ y ago1:04:25

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A big screen spin-off of the "Saturday Night Live" skit. Rob Lowe plays a producer who wants to take the public access "Wayne's World" to the world of commercial television. Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) battle to save their show and Wayne's girlfriend from Lowe.Join the conversation! Send us your questions, comments, criticisms, or wi…

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VJP 257 The Relic 1:32:53

1+ y ago1:32:53

1:32:53

On this special episode of the Video Junkyard Podcast, we invite our special guest - Dr. Joe Frederickson of the Weis Earth Science Museum - to discuss the 1997 horror thriller "The Relic"! Based on the popular book by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, "The Relic" involves a series of brutal slayings in a natural history museum with evidence that …

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 253 - Dolls 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

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A creepy old house, a family stranded, an old toymaker, and his killer dolls, sprinkle this mixture with a little fairy tale magic and you get the 1987 Stuart Gordan/Charles Band horror film "Dolls". Should we play with this one forever or put it back on the shelf? Come on into the Video Junkyard.Join the conversation! Send us your questions, comme…

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Video Junkyard Podcast EP 251 - City Of God 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

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This week we return from an unplanned hiatus to visit the slums of Rio as we talk about the critically acclaimed Brazilian crime drama "City of God" (2002). Welcome back to the Junkyard. More shows are coming your way every week, and we have so many in the bank right now we might even give you two new shows a week for a while. We'll see what we can…

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Police Box in the Junkyard Podcast EP 30 - Death Among The Stars 1:05:42

1+ y ago1:05:42

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The TARDIS has landed on the 6th moon of Jupiter, and what have we found... it's Matthew Kresel or at least a very convincing copy of him. That explains why he hasn't been on the show for a while. Also, while we're here, let's indulge in an exciting one-off adventure with the Twelfth Doctor entitled "Death Among the Stars."This is an audio adventur…

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VJP - EP 250 - Dog Eat Dog 1:00:50

2y ago1:00:50

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This week we skim the bargain bin and find one we've never even heard of before. How does a film like this fly under our radar? It features two of our favorite actors (Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe) and was directed by critically acclaimed writer/director Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull). That must mean this one is really a stinker, right? …

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EP 249 Ace Ventura When Nature Calls 1:04:27

2y ago1:04:27

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On this episode of the Video Junkyard Podcast, we take a look at the 1995 American comedy/detective film "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls". Jim Carrey reprises his role as the titular pet detective (we tried to avoid the first one for...reasons), this time venturing (get it?) to Africa to recover a stolen albino bat in an effort to stop two tribes f…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - EP 248 - Crocodile Dundee 59:11

2y ago59:11

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Welcome back to the Junkyard. We're back from an impromptu summer break with the 80s Aussie classic "Crocodile Dundee." Comedian Paul Hogan stars as the titular Dundee in this rom-com from down under. He also wrote the script. Does the loveable bushman Mick Dundee still inspire all the laughs he did in the 1980s when he first debuted? Join us for t…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - Ep 246 - Small Soldiers 1:07:18

2y ago1:07:18

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Happy 4th of July to all of our favorite Junkyard Junkies! This week we're celebrating by re-visiting Joe Dante's darkly comic fantasy film Small Soldiers! This film originally invaded theaters in 1998, but is it worth unwrapping in the 21st century? Come along as we protect the peaceful Gorgonites from the Commando Elite, and YES, there will be ex…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - EP 245 - Fierce Creatures 1:07:12

2y ago1:07:12

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This time we follow up on our "A Fish Called Wanda" episode by taking a look at its spiritual sequel "Fierce Creatures" (1997). This movie has the same star-studded cast but is often called a poor attempt to recapture the magic of "Wanda." Can this 'creature' walk on its own, or should it stay buried in the video junkyard?Join the conversation! Sen…

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Video Junkyard Podcast - EP 247 - Pitch Black 1:12:14

2y ago1:12:14

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This time we take off to deep space to check out the sci-fi/horror monster movie "Pitch Black." Director David Twohy's film was a launchpad for Vin Diesel's career and the first of the "Riddick" franchise. This movie was a sleeper hit back in the noughties, but is it worth revisiting? We share our thoughts and other mad ramblings. Join Us!Join the …

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Police Box in the Junkyard Podcast EP 28 - Black Archive Time Warrior 1:22:25

2y ago1:22:25

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This month we're taking an in-depth look at the television story "The Time Warrior" via the Black Archive book series from Obverse Books. "The Black Archive #24 - The Time Warrior" by Matthew Kilburn is a look back at the Third Doctor favorite from a historical perspective and analyzes its roots in classical literature. We also take a few minutes t…

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VJP 244 FishCalledWanda 51:40

2y ago51:40

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On this episode of the Video Junkyard Podcast, the guys dive into an 80s comedy classic with "A Fish Called Wanda". Directed by Charles Crichton and featuring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Kevin Kline, and Jamie Lee Curtis, "A Fish Called Wanda" tells of a gang of diamond thieves who double-cross one another to find stolen diamonds hidden by the gang…

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Police Box Junkyard Podcast EP 26 - 1977 Doctor Who Annual 1:37:39

2y ago1:37:39

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This time we get in the TARDIS and travel back to the year 1977 to check out that year's "Doctor Who Annual." We are joined by our friend and fellow podcaster and founder of the Direction Point Doctor Who Podcast Network, Larry VanMersbergen of the Doctor Who Collector's Podcast. We talk a bit about the annuals as collector's items and then dive in…

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