Bad Movies Rule!

The Bad Movies Rule! crew revisits their very first episode with a full Street Fighter (1994) redux — this time with fresh eyes from guests Rachel and Dave, who are watching the movie (and barely know the game) for the first time. James, Chuck, and Brian guide them through the glorious chaos of Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, Raul Julia’s career-best (and final) turn as M. Bison, Kylie Minogue in a tiny outfit, a floating video-game chair, human-bone chandeliers, stealth boats, and more quotable nonsense than you can shake a Hadouken at. Expect non-stop laughs, game-to-movie comparisons, the most iconic “for me, it was Tuesday” speech in cinema history, and the crew’s signature awards segment. One of the most beloved “bad movie that rules” titles in the BMR catalog gets the fresh-perspective treatment it always deserved. Bison bucks accepted. Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s mailbag, James and Ryan (Clint is apparently still a ghost) record from the half-finished new studio while celebrating the show’s 5th anniversary. They open physical mail first, including a postcard from Aaron J. featuring murderous cholla cactus “murder pickles” and a package from Andrew Sparks that literally exploded in transit… but contained one of the coolest gifts BMR has ever received: an American flag that was flown over Truist Park (Atlanta Braves stadium) specifically for the show. The guys are genuinely floored and already planning where it’s going to live permanently in the new studio. They also finally explain the long-running “Grass Lake Road” inside joke (it’s not a movie, it’s Bob’s personal road to hell in Antioch, Illinois), answer Sheila’s question about which movie set they’d spend a week on (The Mummy vs. The Expendables 2), read voicemails about James Bond theme ratings, thermodynamics in Surviving the Game, historical accuracy in A Knight’s Tale, Bam Bam Bigelow stories, kids’ intro horror movies, and more. Plus: a passionate defense of the show from a listener, suggestions for Heavyweights and Bushwhacked, and a full-on rant about the 2018 Sesame Street special When You Wish Upon a Pickle that may have broken James permanently. As always, the guys read every email, voicemail, and piece of physical mail you send, thank the patrons making the new studio possible, and remind everyone how to get in touch (details in the description). A chaotic, gift-filled, laugh-out-loud mailbag perfect for the 5th anniversary week. Send mail to PO Box 383 Burlington, WI 53105 Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After barely surviving Jaws 3D, the Bad Movies Rule crew immediately chains into Jaws: The Revenge (aka Jaws 4) for a full-franchise double-header marathon. James is joined by Brian (Samurai Movie Jam), Ryan Ferrell, and Bob Houser as they rip through the infamous sequel where the great white shark develops psychic powers, a personal vendetta against the entire Brody bloodline, and a habit of roaring like a pissed-off dinosaur. They go full scene-by-scene through the Christmas Eve dock attack, telepathic Ellen Brody flashbacks, Michael Caine’s charming pilot Hoagie, Mario Van Peebles’ unhinged Jamaican scientist Jake, snail-sex research, banana-boat carnage, and one of the most gloriously stupid boat-ramming climaxes in cinema history. Expect nonstop laughs about voodoo sharks, Lorraine Gary’s intensity, Lance Guest’s charm, and whether this is actually better than Jaws 3. If the shark doesn't rule, at least it roars. Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an extended sample from our full 2+ hour discussion on The Crow, and we can't wait to talk about Brandon Lee's cult classic. Want the whole thing? Click the link below to become a Patreon supporter! https://www.patreon.com/badmoviesrule James, Nicole, Clint & Mattila recap the Crow to decide if it deserves it's title as a 90s cult classic or was it overhyped? The Crow stars Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, and David Patrick Kelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James, Ryan, and Clint rip open the Bad Movies Rule! mailbag once again! This episode is packed with physical mail magic: a mouth-watering care package from Josh Bowman at Smokey Tony’s BBQ in North Carolina (complete with their signature dry rub and huge live show news for July), The Room + The Disaster Artist DVDs, an emotional support pickle plushie that sends James into a tailspin, and a glowing inflatable ghost light that’s already haunting the studio in April. Listeners deliver the goods too — defending their ride-or-die “bad” movies (UHF and its legendary Twinkie Wiener Sandwich, Ernest Scared Stupid, Cool as Ice, Equilibrium, Flintstones Vegas, and Casper), sharing wild family stories (a mom’s Ricochet fast-forward freakout and a dad’s front-bear-hug bar-fight suplex), revealing one fan was literally conceived after his parents watched Rambo: First Blood Part II, plus tons of suggestions (Homefront, rollerblade movies, more Charlie Sheen, Jet Li/DMX bangers). Hawaiian Steve, Australian Justin on Anzac Day, trucker Joshua, and more chime in with laughs, compliments, and the usual chaos. We also get the latest on the repurposed counter (now tracking episodes since someone screwed up the awards), the new Patreon James Bond series “Die Another Episode,” and plenty of classic BMR banter, work stories, and pickle-related trauma. Grab a snack (maybe some dry rub on chicken) and join the fun! Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383 Burlington, WI 53105 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bad Movies Rule crew dives headfirst into the murky waters of Jaws 3-D (1983) — the one where the shark crashes SeaWorld, Dennis Quaid runs parkour laps around the lagoon, and the 3D effects look like they were shot on a Super 8 camera pointed at cardboard cutouts. James, Brian, Bob, and Ryan Farrell suffer through (and occasionally enjoy) the slowest, chunkiest great white in franchise history, bumper boat carnage, dolphin defenders, a grenade-pulling scene for the ages, and enough Leah Thompson chemistry to make you forget the movie’s body count is shockingly low. They roast the effects, debate whether cocaine explains Dennis Quaid’s intensity, pitch a far superior remake starring Arnold Schwarzenegger vs. an orca, and hand out the usual awards. Is Jaws 3-D a misunderstood cheesy delight or just a bad movie, full stop? Grab your snorkel, avoid the undersea kingdom tunnels, and join the boys for another hilarious scene-by-scene takedown! Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special video Mailbag episode of Bad Movies Rule!, the crew (James, Clint, Ryan, and the gang) finally films the unboxing in their new studio and it’s a total fan gift overload! They tear into a mountain of physical mail featuring Buc-ee’s Beaver Nuggets (spicy, white cheddar, and cinnamon varieties), multiple Lego sets including two Back to the Future DeLoreans, Batmobiles, and a killer Spaceballs Winnebago/Eagle 5, plus awesome movie posters (Last Starfighter scroll, Tremors, Conan the Barbarian, and more). Matt Mulholland absolutely crushes it with a massive haul: signed posters, a signed print, rare DVDs for future BMR Reacts and Horror Reel (Special Dead, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School Forever double feature, Holmes & Watson), and even screenwriter contact info. The team also digs into listener emails (favorite rom-coms like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Pretty Woman), workplace stories, Norman’s art prompt request for Clint, and standout voicemails—including Jason’s incredible Star Wars Episode I deployment story (guarding the actual film canisters in Saudi Arabia under armed escort!). Full of classic BMR banter, studio decorating plans, and nonstop gratitude for the community that keeps the show alive. If you’ve ever wanted to see the crew lose it over snacks, Legos, and legendary fan support, this is the episode for you! Submit your own mail to: Bad Movies Rule! P.O. Box 383 Burlington, WI 53105 Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the brand-new Bad Movies Rule! studio (finally!), James, Clint, Curt, and Joe dive into the 1994 Ice-T vehicle Surviving the Game — a “most dangerous game” thriller packed with Rutger Hauer, Gary Busey at his most unhinged, F. Murray Abraham, John C. McGinley, and Charles S. Dutton. The crew celebrates the move with dumpster-diving gags, shopping-cart beef debates, endless Gary Busey dog-story impressions, and a full-throated takedown of Ice-T’s… unique… leading-man performance. Expect fire-lit cabin chaos, cliff-jumping logic holes, one of the greatest dinner scenes in bad-movie history, and the boys wondering how this stacked cast somehow made a movie that’s equal parts thrilling and ridiculous. Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James, Clint, and Ryan are in the brand-new studio digging into a mountain of physical mail, including a hilarious Key West postcard with a spicy life hack, mega sour candies that destroy faces, Tennessee treats (beef jerky, Goo Goo Clusters, and a surprise pickle monster drawing from a listener's daughter), Deez Nuts from Arkansas, and an epic UK care package full of Jammy Dodgers, Hobnobs, Cadbury goodies, and teacakes. Heartfelt letters include a listener who kicked cancer's ass while watching the show during chemo, another who found joy and sobriety through BMR after hitting rock bottom, and stories of family movie memories with granddads and Bruce Lee. Plus voicemails about Rambo Nintendo games, Hollywood theories (LL Cool J can never die?), Navy life, and more. We laugh, we get emotional, we eat way too much junk food, and we celebrate the BMRmy. Send physical mail to PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 — it gets opened first! If you love bad movies, big laughs, and real community, this one's for you. Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Bad Movies Rule, join James, Bob, Curt, and Farrell as they tackle a world gone mad after "The Cancellation," where roving gangs of themed Nazis (yes, really), praying-mantis-style cult leaders, leper chainsaw mutants, a ballerina gas mask guy, a telekinetic cult leader with laser eyes, and a bridge-guarding Popeye impersonator who multiplies when dismembered all coexist in glorious nonsense. Sandahl Bergman struts through the chaos in one of the most unforgettable (and barely-there) costumes of the '80s, while the plot ricochets from flea markets to pig pens, from poison chili to vampire dog people, and from plastic hammock prisons to a final Home Alone-style bridge battle. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if someone threw Mad Max, Conan the Barbarian, The Warriors, and a acid trip into a blender, this is the movie for you. Unpredictable, ridiculous, and strangely watchable in the worst way possible — this one had the crew repeatedly asking “What the hell is happening?” every five minutes. A true "you have to see it to believe it" bad movie that somehow still rules. Grab your yellow rubber gloves, avoid the farmer’s market sluts, and settle in for one of the most bonkers rides in BMR history. Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew is back in the brand-new studio for a jam-packed Mailbag full of wild fan mail! James, Clint, and Ryan open a giant tube to reveal a killer Last Action Hero poster, then crack open Navy challenge coins from a veteran listener… only to discover one very unfortunate (and hilarious) Popeye dick pin that instantly breaks the #1 rule of the new mailbag song. The highlights keep coming with DJ Campbell’s massive care package: Poultrygeist, Don’t Breathe 1 & 2, Adam Sandler movies, Nightmare Before Christmas goodies, a baby rattle for James' granddaughter, and an absolute mountain of snacks that kicks off a full-scale pickle debate. Emails and voicemails deliver movie suggestions, Payback and Down Periscope love, Jaws sequel hype, a record-breaking $30 box office bomb story, and the Tone Loc roast that had everyone losing it. Plus plenty of new studio vibes and praise for the updated mailbag theme. If you love opening packages, ridiculous laughs, and great listener stories, this Mailbag episode is one you don’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bad Movies Rule! crew closes out their old studio with a scene-by-scene breakdown of 1985’s Rambo: First Blood Part II. Joined by guests Bob Hauser, Ryan Farrell, and Curt, they unpack Stallone’s one-man army rampage through Vietnam—glistening muscles, exploding arrows, pirate boat betrayals, and “we get to win this time” catharsis—while dishing production trivia and handing out awards. Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an extended sample from our full 2+ hour discussion on Kill Bill Vol 1, and we can't wait to talk about The Bride cutting a path to revenge. Want the whole thing? Click the link below to become a Patreon supporter! https://www.patreon.com/badmoviesrule James, Nicole, Clint & Farrell recap the first Kill Bill movie, and surprisingly it's more of a spirited fight than James anticipated because someone came in steaming mad about how much they hated this movie! Is it as good as we remember, or does this movie sink upon rewatch? Kill Bill Vol. 1 stars Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, and Michael Madsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bad Movies Rule! crew dives into the gloriously ridiculous 1993 cult flop Surf Ninjas. James, Brian, Ryan, and first-timer Rachel roast Rob Schneider’s suspiciously adult high schooler, Leslie Nielsen’s bumbling cyborg colonel, magic Sega Game Gears, moto-surfing with oars, exploding houses, and one very determined elephant. Expect maximum Kwantsu Dudes chaos and the eternal debate: bad movie that rules… or just plain bad? Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another Mailbag episode of Bad Movies Rule! This week, the BMRmy brings the heat—literally. Mueller steps in as a guest, while Ryan makes the fatal mistake of eating a 9 million Scoville Nitro Gummy Bear right out of the gate . In between Ryan’s escalating internal agony, the guys take a somber moment to process the recent passing of an absolute legend: Chuck Norris . Episode Highlights: The Nitro Challenge: Ryan suffers through the entire episode after consuming a "Little Nitro" gummy bear sent in by a listener . We check in on his melting insides regularly . RIP Chuck Norris: Multiple callers write in to mourn the loss of the iconic martial artist and actor . The crew discusses his legendary status, his reputation as a genuinely good guy, and teases an upcoming tribute episode . Wild Celebrity Encounters: Listeners share amazing stories about running into Jesse Ventura at a San Diego tattoo shop and Marshawn Lynch dropping hundreds at a Buffalo strip club . Unboxing the Mail: The guys receive a mysterious mini Transformers poster in a tube and some authentic Canadian maple syrup from British Columbia . Cinema Debates & Movie "Dicks": The mailbag sparks hilarious conversations about the best characters named "Dick" in cinema history, debates over messy Transformers CGI, and whether the T-Rex or Triceratops is the superior dinosaur . Email the show: ThisShowIsTrash@Gmail.com Leave a voicemail: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attention, BMRmy! This week on Bad Movies Rule, we're trading dry land for the rusted-out hull of a diesel sub as we dive into the 1996 naval comedy, Down Periscope. The crew—along with special guest Mel from the kids' table—breaks down all the nautical nonsense and submarine tropes we can handle. Episode Highlights: A Questionable Command: We discuss Kelsey Grammer's pirate-like tactics, his clash with Admiral Graham (Bruce Dern), and the ongoing debate surrounding his infamous tattoo. Maximum Intensity: We debate Rob Schneider's performance as the wannabe-hardass XO, Pascal, and whether he dialed his intensity up to an 11 or if he was just in a completely different movie. Musical Whales: Uncovering the shocking (and highly scientific) revelation that whales might actually just be huge fans of Kenny G. The Ultimate Defense Strategy: Chuck pitches his completely foolproof, 12-star-admiral plan to catch enemy submarines using a massive trans-Atlantic net. Plus, we dive into our weekly honors, battling it out over who takes home the Will Patton Award for Intensity , the Trash Can Full of Dirt Award , the One Scene Wonder , and the prestigious Steve James Award for Best Supporting Actor. Grab your hot mops and duct tape, because it's time to kick this pig and leave 'em squealing from the feeling! Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BMR crew read and react to fan mail from around the world—including recommendations for John Carpenter horror films (Prince of Darkness, In the Mouth of Madness) and GMR picks (The Full Monty, Room, Requiem for a Dream), a heartfelt note from a Finnish listener asking about host Ryan's family heritage tied to "Mattila/Matala," praise for their Death Warrant episode, wrestling Mount Rushmore debates (Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Undertaker, and more), celebrity encounter stories (like spotting Ryan Reynolds), opinions on Rob Zombie's directing style, divorce reflections tied to movie memories (Con Air as a honeymoon film), and a wild voicemail showdown involving "Lord V" drama and an over-the-top scream story about Robin Williams. The hosts also take a deep dive into Google Street View comparing Leeds, Alabama (complete with the infamous "Pants Store," one-story buildings, junkyards, and quirky local spots) versus Leeds, UK—declaring the UK version the clear winner. They discuss listener-submitted song ideas for the show, share laughs over voicemails (including one that could have been a hit if submitted earlier). Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad Movies Rule! dives headfirst into Michael Bay’s 2007 Transformers with hosts James, Stephanie, plus Dave and Ryan. The crew goes scene-by-scene through the Allspark hunt, messy robot transformations, military explosions, Shia LaBeouf’s anxious energy, and the legendary Megan Fox Camaro moment. They roast the over-the-top CGI fights, celebrate Bernie Mac’s car-lot hustle, riff on Bumblebee’s radio playlist, and debate whether this is a “bad movie that rules” or just a straight-up good popcorn blockbuster. Expect nostalgia, hot takes, family banter, and the usual awards chaos—because even giant robots can’t escape the podcast’s loving roast. Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bad Movies Rule! crew goes fancy for this mailbag with Clint Busch and special in-studio guest Katie Busch (yes, the one who sets the Katie test standard). Physical mail finally floods in: killer posters (Rollerboys, Tommy Boy, Hands of Steel), a NES game, bizarre DVDs, and the most dangerous candy drop yet—Little Nitro world’s hottest gummy bears that immediately torch Clint’s mouth while everyone else watches in horror. Listeners recommend Bigfoot Hitler Sam Elliott, KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, Year One (which nobody likes), Mortal Kombat Annihilation, Howard the Duck (already done), and Son of the Mask. Epic listener stories include a childhood airport encounter with Andre the Giant courtesy of a chiropractor dad who treated pro wrestlers, plus the usual chaos: fake city tours of Thousand Oaks, CA, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead roast, Arnold legacy sequel hype, depression shout-outs, and one very long email that gets partially skipped. Hot candy trauma, poster hauls, and family-approved vibes—classic BMR mailbag energy. Email: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bad Movies Rule! crew—James, Chuck, Dave, and Joe—rips through Jean-Claude Van Damme’s 1990 prison thriller Death Warrant scene by scene. Van Damme stars as undercover cop Burke sent into a chaotic lockup to investigate mysterious inmate deaths tied to a secret organ-harvesting ring run by guards and the terrifying Sandman. The episode is packed with roasts of the shaky fight choreography (including the infamous wrench beatdown and fire deaths), massive plot holes, awkward romance with Amanda, questionable prison “realism,” and Van Damme’s signature shirtless flexing. Tangents explode on banana bread, “I’ll be back” thugs, inmate brothels, peanut-shell etiquette, and whether Burke actually saves anyone. They hand out awards, read patron takes, and debate if this is a bad movie straight up or something more ridiculous. Support Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com Voicemail: 262-757-8567 Mail: Bad Movies Rule, PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 Gear Up: Grab tees at teepublic.com/user/bad-movies-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices