The Last Row Podcast continues its “Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave” series with one of Drew and Badway’s personal favorites, 1993’s Wayne’s World 2. The guys show appreciation for the often maligned sequel, uncover the films rocky pre-production, and compare it to other similarly panned comedy sequels of its era. Other topics include: the brilliance of Del Preston, Wayne being a crappy boyfriend, Cassandra going solo, and Waynestock being the original Fyre Fest.
The Last Row Podcast’s “Summer Of Sequels 2: Heat Wave” series reloads with a buddy cop reunion in 1989’s Lethal Weapon 2. The guys are talking bad guy diplomatic immunity abuse, Rigg’s guest washer/dryer use abuse, and Murtaugh’s toilet seat abuse. Other topics include: glass in the pool, 18 consecutive rounds of love-making, Joe Pesci as a sleazebag, and Badway’s chances of evading the police.
The Last Row Podcast’s “Summer Of Sequels 2: Heat Wave” series turns to love, as the guys witness the wedded bliss of Chucky and Tiffany in 1998’s Bride of Chucky. Topics include: the Child’s Play series’ transition from horror to comedy, John Ritter’s character being right to keep his teenage niece away from 23 year old trailer trash, the impossibility of falling asleep soundly after hooking up with a serial killer, and the absurdity of running away together with only $500. Plus, Badway recalls the time Chucky cut a promo on Rick Steiner and Mene Gene on WCW Monday Nitro.
This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway survive the dry desert heat, as the Summer of Sequels 2: Heat Wave series continues with the 1997 comedy, Vegas Vacation. The guys delve into Clark Griswold’s ill-fated gambling spree, the questionable sex appeal of Wayne Newton, and Nick Papagiorgio’s epic run. They also discuss the tease of bringing teenagers to Sin City, Clark’s visit to the cheapo casino, Cousin Eddie’s top trashy beer choices, and Badway’s gambling strategy that “guarantees” profits.
This week on The Last Row Podcast, the summer of sequels series rolls on, as Drew and Badway unearth the 2001 adventure sequel, The Mummy Returns. The guys dissect the resurrection of a lovesick Imhotep, the ethics of tomb raiding in modern times, list the worst possible getaway vehicles, and call out the dubious parenting skills of Rick and Evie. Plus, they rate Imhotep 2.0 on the patented Last Row Podcast Villain Scale.
This week on The Last Row Podcast, Drew and Badway dive into the explosive action of 1995’s Die Hard: With a Vengeance. The guys debate the impact of Simon Gruber’s identity reveal, the ineptitude of the New York City police force, and the stresses of converting $140 billion in gold into usable personal currency. They also break down John McClane’s rock-bottom lifestyle, Badway’s childhood affinity for payphones, and the film’s iconic bomb-defusing riddles. Plus, they put Simon through the patented Last Row Podcast Villain Scale and debate whether this sequel holds up against the original.
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