COMBS CREW
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe're watching, reviewing, and discussing all of the films (and major television roles) of Jeffrey Combs. From Re-Animator to Castle Freak to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, join us on our endless journey!
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Episodes
Episode 47: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
January 13, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBFor this episode of Combs Crew, we watched 1998's "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer," the pretty bad sequel to "I Know What You Did Last Summer." The film's title makes no sense, but then again, neither does the film's plot! Jeffrey Combs plays the snippy manager of a resort hotel in the Bahamas, where the film takes place for some reason. Have you seen this movie? What did you think?...
Episode 46: Motivational Growth
September 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBIn Episode 46 of "Combs Crew," we complain about MOTIVATIONAL GROWTH, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! Okay! This movie has a lot of ideas, but in our personal opinion, we don't think it executed on those ideas very well. Warning: if you really love this movie, consider skipping this episode of Combs Crew, because we don't have a ton of nice things to say about this one...
Episode 45: Death Falls
April 06, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn this episode, we watched 1991's "Death Falls," a film about an old man who needs PANTS! Where are his PANTS? He steals some PANTS from another man, who then has no PANTS. Jeffrey Combs stars as Lonnie Hawk, a man who screams a lot. It's a great movie! Have you seen it? Let us know in the comments!
Episode 44: Dead Man Walking
February 19, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBIn episode 44 of COMBS CREW, we watched "Dead Man Walking," a post-apocalyptic film where Combs and another guy walk, and sometimes drive, around a junkyard. It was pretty ok! Join us as we discuss the Combs's "Chaz," the amazing orange-haired villain Decker, and the tragic Pookie. Have you seen this movie? What did you think? Let us know in the comments!
Episode 43: Jake and the Fatman
December 11, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBFor this podcast episode, we watched an episode of "Jake and the Fatman," a largely-forgotten crime drama that ran from 1987 into the early nineties. Jeffrey Combs plays a one-off villain named "Alan Shuba," who uses his majestic beard in order to break out of prison. It was a pretty good episode of television! Join us as we discuss this episode!
Episode 42: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Weyoun Spectacular Part Two
November 12, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBFor this episode of Combs Crew, we watched 100,000,000 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, starting with the season 4 finale (when the Federation loses DS9 to the Dominion) and continuing until halfway through season 5 (when the Federation wins it back). It's a really great string of episodes, maybe the best in the whole show, with tons of Dukat, Rom, Odo, and of course, Weyoun!
Episode 41: The Lurking Fear
September 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBFor episode 41, we watched "THE LURKING FEAR," a weird and inept H.P. Lovecraft tale where Jeffrey Combs plays "Doc Haggis," an alcoholic doctor who teams up with a woman named Katherine... for some reason... to destroy one or more zombies, or monsters, or demons, or something. This one wasn't so hot, but it was such a confusing mess that it was almost entertaining as a result! Have you seen "The Lurking Fear?" What did you think? Let us know in the comments!
Episode 40: Necronomicon
August 17, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBFor our 40th episode, we watched "NECRONOMICON," a collection of three short stories where Jeffrey Combs plays H.P. Lovecraft with the help of some creepy facial prosthetics. It wasn't that bad, but it wasn't that great either! Have you seen NECRONOMICON? What did you think? Let us know in the comments!
Episode 39: Abominable
July 29, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBFor episode 39 we watched "ABOMINABLE," a 2006 horror film about a bigfoot that terrorizes a cabin full of women while the main character, a wheelchair-bound man, watches helplessly from next door. It was OK! Jeffrey Combs plays the owner of a gas station and has a great scene with Lance Hendriksen. Also, a number of Seinfeld guest-stars make an appearance. It wasn't the worst thing we've seen, that's for sure! Join us as we discuss ABOMINABLE!!!
Episode 38: She Spies
July 04, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIn this episode, we reluctantly discuss an episode of "SHE SPIES," a pretty bad exploitative spy show from the 2010s. Jeffrey Combs plays a mysterious jewel thief named Indigo, and they made some, uh, interesting choices with the character. Basically, this show sucked!! But Jeffrey Combs was entertaining, as always! Have you seen "SHE SPIES?" Why? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!
Episode 37: Beethoven's Treasure Tail
June 20, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBIn this episode, we watched "Beethoven's Treasure Tail," the eighth (!!!) film in the "Beethoven" franchise. It was pretty terrible, except of course for Jeffrey Combs's character: a conman named Fritz Bruchschnauser with an incredible German accent and a handful of great costumes. Beethoven does practically nothing, the main character does nothing, but boy oh boy does Combs commit to this character! Have you seen this movie? What did you think? Let us know in the comments!
Episode 36: ALIENS: Ride at the Speed of Fright
June 08, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBIn this very special episode, we spend 70 minutes discussing a 6-minute simulator ride called "ALIENS: Ride at the Speed of Fright." This short-lived ride (directed by Stuart Gordon!) stars Jeffrey Combs as "Hyer," a sniveling coward who mirrors Bill Paxton's character from the movie "Aliens." We had a fun time discussing this one! Have you seen it? What do you think? What do you think of simulators? Do you like crunchy peanut butter, smooth peanut butter, or no peanut butter at all? Sound o...
Episode 35: Robot Jox
May 29, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBIn this episode, we talk about ROBOT JOX (1989), a post-apocalyptic mech film which isn't bad... except for the lack of Combs! Jeffrey Combs only appears for around 1 minute of screen time, which puts a serious damper on our enjoyment of the film. However, we still had fun watching this one... how can you NOT have fun watching mechs duke it out? Have you seen ROBOT JOX? What did you think? What is a "Jox?" Let us know in the comments!
Episode 34: The Twilight Zone (2002): The Placebo Effect
May 16, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn this episode, we watched an episode of the 2002 reboot of "The Twilight Zone," a show none of us knew existed, starring Jeffrey Combs as a hypochondriac who accidentally destroys the planet. This is a funny show... very 00s, with a strangely intense heavy metal intro and Forest Whitaker (!!!) as the host. Have you see this show? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! And for the love of God, please like and subscribe!
Episode 33: Love and a .45
May 05, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBFor episode 33 we watched "LOVE AND A .45," a stylish, weird, fun, yet kinda lackluster dramedy from 1994. Jeffrey Combs plays "DINOSAUR BOB," a besuited Texas assassin who likes speed, dancing, bug guns, and tattoo artistry. We had fun watching this one! We also spend a lot of time listing off things that were popular in 1994. Have you seen "Love and a .45?" What were your thoughts? Sound off in the comments. Also, please, for the love of God, please like, review, subscribe, etc!
Episode 32: Star Trek: Lower Decks: Where Pleasant Fountains Lie
April 17, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBOn this episode of Combs Crew, we checked out "Where Pleasant Fountains Lie," from season 2 of "Star Trek: Lower Decks." The reason we checked this out, of course, is because Jeffrey Combs guest-stars as "Lord Agimus," a scheming, tiny evil computer. None of us have really seen Lower Decks before, but we had a lot of fun! It's a funny episode and we (surprisingly) don't have many complaints! We also spend a very, very long time talking about licorice for some reason. We hope you like this e...
CRAMPTON CREW Episode 31: Paisley
April 01, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode of CRAMPTON CREW, we watched a short called "Paisley," in which Barbara plays a wealthy Los Angeles widow named Mrs. Morrow. Her simple world is turned upside-down when a meteor lands in her pool and a killer Furby emerges. It's probably symbolism for something! "Paisley" is short and sweet, with tons of character. If you haven't seen it, check it out on Vimeo!
(CRAMPTON CREW) Episode 31: Paisley
April 01, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode of CRAMPTON CREW, we watched a short called "Paisley," in which Barbara plays a wealthy Los Angeles widow named Mrs. Morrow. Her simple world is turned upside-down when a meteor lands in her pool and a killer Furby emerges. It's probably symbolism for something! "Paisley" is short and sweet, with tons of character. If you haven't seen it, check it out on Vimeo!
Episode 30: Beyond Re-Animator
March 31, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBFor our THIRTIETH episode, we watched the THIRD Re-Animator film: "Beyond Re-Animator," from 2003. It was... okay! Not as depressing as we thought it might be, with a second half that gets genuinely fun and exciting! It's a little sad to finish off the "Re-Animator" series... No more West for us! What should we watch next? Let us know in the comments!
Episode 29: The Phantom Empire
March 19, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBFor episode 29, we watched "The Phantom Empire," a weird, no-budget adventure story where Jeffrey Combs plays "Andrew Paris," an intern archaeologist that all of the ladies love. This movie has everything... robots! Dinosaurs! Monsters! An underground empire! How can a movie with so much feel like it has so little?... Have you seen this one? What did you think? Follow us on Instagram and Twitter and let us know!
Episode 28: Freddy's Nightmares
March 06, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBOn this episode, we watched episode 17 of *taking a deep breath* "Freddy's Nightmares: A Nightmare On Elm Street: The Series," titled "Love Stinks." It's the craziest 80s garbage you can possibly imagine, and it nearly broke us. HOWEVER, Jeffrey Combs wears an incredible "Italian Chef" costume and made the ordeal worth it! Join us as our sanity slips away discussing "Freddy's Nightmares!"
Episode 27: Frightmare (a.k.a. "The Horror Star")
February 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this episode, we talk about Jeffrey Combs's horror debut: a "dreadful little movie" (those are Jeffrey Combs's own words!) called "FRIGHTMARE." For some reason, it is sometimes titled "The Horror Star." Overall, it's a slasher movie with a lot of ideas but not much ambition... and not enough gore! Regardless, some parts are extremely entertaining, and it contains an epic Jeffrey Combs death... maybe the most dramatic one we've seen yet! Have you seen this movie? What did you think?
Episode 26: Stan Against Evil: Girls' Night
January 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this very special episode of Combs Crew, we talk about "Girls Night," S2E4 of "Stan Against Evil." Wow! This one has Jeffrey Combs from front to back. It almost feels like a love letter to Jeffrey Combs! He says his magic powers are "showmanship and pizazz"... there's discussion of eggs floating in "COMB juice"... wow! We had a lot of fun watching this one! Have you see Stan Against Evil? Do you recommend it? Have you ever drank Comb Juice? Let us know in the comments!
Episode 25: Fortress
January 07, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBIn our 25th episode of Combs Crew, we talk about 1992's "FORTRESS," a futuristic prison break movie with "intestinators," man. Listen to this episode, man, or else you will be intestinated, man. Jeffrey Combs plays a prisoner named "D-DAY" who can hack Intestinators. Unfortunately, Christopher Lambert plays the protagonist, a guy named John Brennick. But the real star of this movie are the Intestinators. Intestinators intestinators intestination intestination intestinating intestinating inte...
Episode 24: From Beyond
December 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBHappy Holidays! In this episode, we finally tackle one of Combs's biggest roles: Crawford Tillinghast, in 1986's "FROM BEYOND." With Combs, Crampton, Stewart Gordon, and H.P. Lovecraft, this feels like a strange sibling to "Re-Animator." Join us as we dissect this wet, gooey, magenta masterpiece!
Episode 23: Masters of Horror: The Black Cat
December 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this Combs Crew episode, we watch an episode of "MASTERS OF HORROR," a cool horror anthology series that none of us have seen before. We watched "The Black Cat," an adaptation of the Edgar Allan Poe story, in which Jeffrey Combs plays Edgar Allan Poe himself! It's a really well-made hour of television... except for some really hard-to-watch animal cruelty! Have you see this series? What do you think?
Episode 22: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Far Beyond the Stars
November 24, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this episode, we talk about Season 6, Episode 13 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, called "Far Beyond the Stars." It's a fantastic episode about racism, the history of sci fi, and the importance of fiction. Unfortunately, Jeffrey Combs plays a horrible, racist cop! Oh well... somebody has to play that role, so it might as well be Combs! Join us as we discuss what might be the very best episode of Star Trek ever made!
The Combs Crew Halloween Special (2021)
October 30, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIn our Halloween Special, we look back at our first 20 episodes and answer 25 very special Combs Questions! What was our favorite quote? What was our favorite Jeffrey Combs death? If there was a "Jeffrey Combs" cocktail, what would be in it? Listen to this episode to find out! And leave your answers on our Instagram and Twitter accounts!
Episode 20: Bride of Re-Animator
October 26, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 87.5 MBFor our TWENTIETH EPISODE, we pull out the stops and talk about "Bride of Re-Animator," the wacky, kooky, and spooky sequel to "Re-Animator." It's a really interesting and weird film that we all seem to have a love/hate relationship with! Join us as we celebrate 20 episodes with a seemingly-endless discussion of this cult classic.
Episode 19: Beauty and the Beast (1987)
October 10, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode, we watched S1E4 of 1987's live-action "Beauty and the Beast" television show, in which Jeffrey Combs plays a goon named "Python." It's a good show, was written and produced by George RR Martin, and co-stars Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman. But nobody watched it, and this specific episode is kind of boring. Sorry! Join us as we talk about this strange, forgotten piece of television history...
Episode 18: Star Trek: Voyager
September 21, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIn this episode we talk about Season 6, Episode 15 of "Star Trek: Voyager," titled "Tsunkatse." This is apparently the only Voyager episode with Jeffrey Combs! He plays "Penk," an alien with a Fu Manchu mustache who kidnaps victims and forces them to fight to the death in televised matches. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson also makes an appearance in this episode! We have a lot to say about Voyager in this episode... join us! Are you a Voyager fan? How do you rank Penk among Combs's other "Star Tr...
Episode 17: Perversions of Science
September 10, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBHave you ever heard of "Perversions of Science," the short-lived HBO sci-fi anthology spun off from "Tales from the Crypt?" We watched episode 4, "The Exile," which stars Jeffrey Combs and has the most incredible twist of any piece of fiction. Special guest: a cockroach, who appears in one of our apartments at the very end of the episode. In addition to Jeffrey Combs, the episode also stars David Warner and has an appearance by Ron Perlman! HBO has seemingly abandoned this show and the epi...
Episode 16: Cyclone
August 18, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBIn Episode 16 of COMBS CREW, we dissect 1987's "Cyclone," in which Jeffrey Combs plays the brainiac boyfriend of Heather Thomas, a verifiable badass biker babe. If you like high speed motorcycle action, then... maybe skip this, because the bikes are surprisingly slow most of the time. Join us as we discuss the film in our usual painstaking detail!
Episode 15: Star Trek: Enterprise: The Andorian Incident
August 01, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBIn Episode 15 of COMBS CREW, we complain endlessly about "The Andorian Incident," the seventh episode from the first season of Star Trek: Enterprise. The show introduces Shran, Jeffrey Combs's Andorian character, in this episode. Shran is great, but that doesn't stop the rest of the episode from being unbelievably boring! CONTENT WARNING: we complain a lot about Star Trek: Enterprise in this episode. If you're a big fan of the series, consider skipping this one!
Episode 15: Star Trek: Enterprise: The Andorian Incident
August 01, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBIn Episode 15 of COMBS CREW, we complain endlessly about "The Andorian Incident," the seventh episode from the first season of Star Trek: Enterprise. The show introduces Shran, Jeffrey Combs's Andorian character, in this episode. Shran is great, but that doesn't stop the rest of the episode from being unbelievably boring! CONTENT WARNING: we complain a lot about Star Trek: Enterprise in this episode. If you're a big fan of the series, consider skipping this one!
Episode 14: Creepshow
July 18, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode, we watch an episode of the Shudder series "CREEPSHOW," titled "BAD WOLF DOWN," in which Jeffrey Combs, playing a Nazi commander, does battle with an entrenched American platoon in the French countryside. Things get heated when werewolves get introduced into the mix! If you like werewolves, World War 2, and Jeffrey Combs, this is the episode for you!
EPISODE 13: FELONY
July 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBFor lucky Episode 13, we discuss 1994's (or 1995's?... nobody knows...) "FELONY," which is the greatest film ever made. Cars are flipped, Combs are shot, and backs are stabbed in this ridiculous action film, co-starring Lance Henriksen, Ashley Laurence, David Warner, and Joe Don Baker. If you haven't seen this film, stop what you're doing and watch it today!
Episode 13: Felony
July 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBFor lucky Episode 13, we discuss 1994's (or 1995's?... nobody knows...) "FELONY," which is the greatest film ever made. Cars are flipped, Combs are shot, and backs are stabbed in this ridiculous action film, co-starring Lance Henriksen, Ashley Laurence, David Warner, and Joe Don Baker. If you haven't seen this film, stop what you're doing and watch it today!
EPISODE 12: HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL
July 01, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIn EPISODE 12 of COMBS CREW, we talk about 1999's "Haunting of Hill Hou-"... no, sorry, I meant to say "House on Haunted Hill," in which Jeffrey Combs plays a ghost who kills lots of people. He also gets to bounce a big red ball! Unfortunately, this movie contains 100 times more Chris Kattan than it does Combs.
Episode 12: House on Haunted Hill
July 01, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIn EPISODE 12 of COMBS CREW, we talk about 1999's "Haunting of Hill Hou-"... no, sorry, I meant to say "House on Haunted Hill," in which Jeffrey Combs plays a ghost who kills lots of people. He also gets to bounce a big red ball! Unfortunately, this movie contains 100 times more Chris Kattan than it does Combs.
Episode 11: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Jackpot
June 17, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn this episode of COMBS CREW, we discuss season 4 episode 6 of the original CSI, titled "JACKPOT," in which Jeffrey Combs plays a veterinarian / coroner named Dr. Dale Sterling. Somehow, none of us have seen CSI before, and we're amazed by the wizardry of the show's detectives. Is Jeffrey Combs the killer? What is the secret of the Nugget Room? Why did gnawing on a disembodied head make a woman's dog sleepy? Listen to this episode to find out!
EPISODE 11: CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: "JACKPOT"
June 17, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn this episode of COMBS CREW, we discuss season 4 episode 6 of the original CSI, titled "JACKPOT," in which Jeffrey Combs plays a veterinarian / coroner named Dr. Dale Sterling. Somehow, none of us have seen CSI before, and we're amazed by the wizardry of the show's detectives. Is Jeffrey Combs the killer? What is the secret of the Nugget Room? Why did gnawing on a disembodied head make a woman's dog sleepy? Listen to this episode to find out!
EPISODE 10: RE-ANIMATOR
June 09, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 90.7 MBWe celebrate our TENTH EPISODE by reviewing 1985's RE-ANIMATOR, arguably the most legendary Jeffrey Combs film! It still holds up wonderfully today (except for the number of indignities heaped upon Barbara Crampton). Join us as we laugh, gasp, and mumble incoherently for 2+ excruciating hours of painstaking analysis and discussion!
Episode 10: Re-Animator
June 09, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 90.7 MBWe celebrate our TENTH EPISODE by reviewing 1985's RE-ANIMATOR, arguably the most legendary Jeffrey Combs film! It still holds up wonderfully today (except for the number of indignities heaped upon Barbara Crampton). Join us as we laugh, gasp, and mumble incoherently for 2+ excruciating hours of painstaking analysis and discussion!
Episode 9: The Flash (1991): Captain Cold
May 28, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn this episode, we watch an episode of the incredible, but completely forgotten, 1991 "The Flash" TV series, in which Jeffrey Combs plays Jimmy Swain, a gangster who hires the villain Captain Cold. The show has intense 1990s energy, some very entertaining "New York" accents, and a lot of "cold"-themed puns. It's a mess and we loved it!
EPISODE 9: THE FLASH (1991) - CAPTAIN COLD
May 28, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn this episode, we watch an episode of the incredible, but completely forgotten, 1991 "The Flash" TV series, in which Jeffrey Combs plays Jimmy Swain, a gangster who hires the villain Captain Cold. The show has intense 1990s energy, some very entertaining "New York" accents, and a lot of "cold"-themed puns. It's a mess and we loved it!
Episode 8: Would You Rather
May 16, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Netflix torture porn horror flick "WOULD YOU RATHER," where Jeffrey Combs plays the villainous Shepherd Lambrick and pits a bunch of unwilling participants against each other in a bloody game of "would you rather." It's kind of gross and extremely depressing, but Combs has an excellent mustache and gets to enjoy some pistachios! We end the episode with a Combs-themed game of "would you rather." Enjoy!
EPISODE 8: WOULD YOU RATHER
May 16, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Netflix torture porn horror flick "WOULD YOU RATHER," where Jeffrey Combs plays the villainous Shepherd Lambrick and pits a bunch of unwilling participants against each other in a bloody game of "would you rather." It's kind of gross and extremely depressing, but Combs has an excellent mustache and gets to enjoy some pistachios! We end the episode with a Combs-themed game of "would you rather." Enjoy!
EPISODE 7: THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM
May 08, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode of COMBS CREW we discuss 1991's "THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM," a self-described "bizarre descent into hell." The description turns out to be accurate!
Episode 7: The Pit and the Pendulum
May 08, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode of COMBS CREW we discuss 1991's "THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM," a self-described "bizarre descent into hell." The description turns out to be accurate!