Not a Bomb
252 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Not A Bomb Podcast explores the cinematic failures of the box office as well as movies that critics, universally, didn‘t love. Each week, Brad and Troy discuss the history of a disastrous movie release and debate whether the film deserves a second chance. From misunderstood classics like Heaven’s Gate to cheesy flicks like Samurai Cop, you’ll find a wide variety of films that get a little extra attention and a possible second chance at success.
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Episode 88 - Grease 2
February 16, 2022 13:30 - 126 MBWelcome back to a brand-new episode of Not a Bomb Podcast. This is the podcast where we reexamine some of the most notorious box office flops or critically panned films and see if they deserve a second chance. Spousal picks continue in February as Troy’s wonderful wife, Tabitha, not only picks the film but joins the discussion on 1982’s musical/comedy - Grease 2. Adding to the madness is our great friend, Sammy from the GGMTC. Differing opinions are all over this episode. Troy and Brad ar...
Episode 87 - Cats (2019)
February 08, 2022 12:06 - 103 MBWelcome back to a “Jellicle” episode of Not A Bomb podcast. Spousal picks continue as Brad’s wonderful wife, Natalie, picks 2019’s musical - Cats. In a film that truly must be seen to believe, Cats is the live-action adaption of the stage musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Considered one of the worst films of all time and one of the biggest bombs, Cats turns some of the greatest living actors into weird CGI cat-humanoids and some of the most bizarre “cat acting” ever seen. Troy and Brad discu...
Episode 86 - The Pest
February 01, 2022 13:38 - 89 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb! Normally, this is the podcast where the gang tries to champion films that were either financial flops or critically panned. BUT NOT TODAY! For this month, Troy and Brad have recruited their amazing wives to pick the films they discuss, and it starts off worse than anyone could have imagined. Tabitha Sauer, the sublime and loving wife of Troy, picks 1997’s comedy (?) - The Pest. Yes, the guys immediately regret their theme for this month and contemplate whether to...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 11
January 30, 2022 14:14 - 71 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. The guys are so happy to finally be back talking Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the guys discuss Session 21 - Boogie-Woogie Feng-Shui and Session 22 - Cowboy Funk. If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema and be sure to leave them a review. Cowboy Bebop on Amazon - ...
Bonus Episode - Manos: The Hands of Fate (Interview with Jackey Neyman Jones)
January 28, 2022 12:22 - 85.7 MBManos: The Hands of Fate is known as one of the worst films ever made. This 1966 film has been parodied on Mystery Science Theater 3000 and also has a featured audio commentary by RiffTrax. Not A Bomb had the pleasure of talking to one of the last surviving actors, Jackey Neyman Jones. She is the actress known for playing the role of Debbie in Manos: The Hands of Fate as well as the author of Growing Up with Manos the Hands of Fate. Jackey has worked tirelessly to keep the legacy of Mano...
Episode 85 - The Last Duel
January 25, 2022 13:05 - 134 MBThis week on the podcast, we close out our month long discussion on the biggest bombs of 2021 with the historical epic - The Last Duel. Based on a book of the same name and finding its inspiration from real-life events, The Last Duel was the biggest box office flop of 2021. To assist in our discussion, Troy and Brad welcome, once again, Sammy from the GGMTC. The guys dive deep into some of Ridley Scott’s lesser-known films, questionable haircuts, nine-inch noses, millennials, the #MetToo ...
The 2021 Bomby Awards
January 20, 2022 17:23 - 56.6 MBTo celebrate the end of 2021 and participate in awards season, Troy and Brad bring you the first annual - Not A Bomb: Bomby Awards. The guys nominate and pick their favorite films from all the movies discussed last year in the following categories: Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Action Scene / Sequence, Worst Movie, Favorite First Time Watch of 2021, and Best Picture. Yep, movies from all different genres and decades battle for these coveted awards and attempt to take home their very o...
Episode 84 - Riders of Justice
January 18, 2022 12:26 - 112 MBWelcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast. This is the show where we reexamine films that bombed at the box office or were panned by the critics. This week, the gang checks out a film from the far-off land of Denmark, 2021’s action/comedy/drama - Riders of Justice. At first glance, this one looks like a dark, humorous revenge story and can easily be thrown into the John Wick/Taken pile. However, Riders of Justice is a much deeper and meditative movie. Troy and Brad bri...
Episode 83 - The Suicide Squad (2021)
January 11, 2022 12:09 - 123 MBWhat’s up bombers, and welcome back to another great episode of Not A Bomb Podcast. This is the podcast where we reexamine films that bombed at the box office or were panned by critics. This month, the boys are taking a look at some of the biggest bombs of 2021. On this episode, Troy and Brad are joined by our resident comic book expert, John Nance, to tackle James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. This latest entry in the franchise comes five years after 2016’s absolute abysmal offering, Suicide S...
Episode 82 - Raging Fire
January 06, 2022 18:15 - 114 MBHappy New Year, and welcome back to another face kicking episode of Not A Bomb. Using the “Donnie Yen” clause in the podcast bylaws, the boys are starting the new year talking about 2021’s Hong Kong police/action film - Raging Fire. This is Benny Chan’s final directorial film before his passing in 2020 and feels like a throwback to classic Hong Kong cinema of the 80’s and 90’s. Raging Fire is the story of a righteous cop who must cross paths with his former protégé. Both Troy and Brad thin...
Episode 81 - MacGruber
December 28, 2021 13:23 - 88.2 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! On this week’s episode, Troy and Brad finish the year with a review of 2010’s comedy/action/parody film - MacGruber. Born out of an SNL skit, MacGruber was a critical and financial bomb but has garnered a cult following since its release over ten years ago. The character was even given a second chance this year with a branch new television series. Grab your dental floss, tennis ball, thimble, and stalk of celery for this unpredictable discussion. Troy...
Episode 80 - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
December 21, 2021 15:46 - 107 MBIncredible Thoughts, Incredible minds, I’m so overwhelmed How did my brain conceive them? Welcome back to another incredible…sorry….we mean dope episode of Not A Bomb! This week, the guys get funky fresh with the Style Boyzs and 2016’s mockumentary - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. Written, directed, and produced by the guys of Lonely Island, Popstar attempts to satirize pop music and pop culture. To ensure Troy and Brad get all the pop culture references, they bring in friend of t...
Episode 79 - Hot Rod
December 14, 2021 16:50 - 110 MBWelcome back film fans to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we take a second look at your favorite movie bombs. We are still watching films from the comedy group Lonely Island! This week, we dive into 2007’s Hot Rod. This absurd comedy was both a financial and critical flop but became a huge hit when it landed on home media, including HD DVD! Hear Troy and Brad decide what makes a “man-child” film, reminisce about their favorite stunt men and discuss the me...
Episode 78 - Brigsby Bear
December 07, 2021 13:03 - 140 MBWhat’s up everybody, and welcome back to Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we examine some of the biggest cinematic flops of all time and see if they deserve a second chance. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad discuss 2017’s Brigsby Bear. Folks, this isn’t hyperbole. Brigsby Bear is one of the best films in the last decade. If you have not seen this movie, please stop reading this and go watch it! You will be glad you did! The guys spend most of the time glowing about Brisgby Bear,...
Episode 77 - Blackhat
November 30, 2021 19:15 - 120 MBWelcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast where we examine some of the biggest cinematic flops of all time. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad grab their keyboards and start clickity clackin’ away as they enter the “exciting” world of hackers in 2015’s techno/action film - Blackhat. Directed by the legendary Michael Mann and starring hunky boy Chris Hemsworth, Blackhat attempts to make reading emails and hitting the “Enter” key thrilling and sexy. Does it succeed?...
Episode 76 - Heaven's Gate
November 23, 2021 18:10 - 138 MBHowdy Partner, and welcome back to Not A Bomb. This the podcast where we reexamine the biggest box office flops of all time and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, Troy and Brad welcome back Sammy from the GGTMC to discuss the 3 AND A HALF HOURS LONG, western - Heaven’s Gate. This film is widely known as one of the biggest financial flops of all time and was Michael Cimino’s follow-up to his Academy Award winning film- The Deer Hunter. Cimino was given a blank check for ...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 10
November 20, 2021 13:26 - 80.6 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the guys discuss Session 19 - Wild Horses and Session 20 - Pierrot Le Fou. If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema and be sure to leave them a review. Cowboy Bebop on Amazon - | Blu Ray | Digital | Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy
Episode 75 - Ishtar
November 16, 2021 14:06 - 120 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb! The podcast where we go back and examine films that either financially flopped in the theater or were panned by the critics. Boy, do we have one of the biggest flops of all time! This week, we discuss the notorious 1987 film - Ishtar. Considered one of the worse films of all time, Ishtar has been the butt of countless jokes and harsh criticism. The film was plagued by a tyrannical director, an overreaching producer, sand dunes, star egos, potential kidnappings, ...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 9
November 13, 2021 14:08 - 99.4 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the guys discuss Session 17 - Mushroom Samba and Session 18 - Speak Like a Child. Additionally, Troy teaches the gang his Buddhist learnings, and the guys reminisce about lost childhood innocence If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema and be sure t...
Episode 74 - The Postman
November 09, 2021 12:32 - 137 MBWelcome back, bombers! On this episode of Not A Bomb, Troy and Brad tackle one of the most notorious bombs of all time from academy award winning director Kevin Costner. No, it’s not Waterworld. Good guess. This week we dive into the post-apocalyptic, mail-man movie - The Postman. To assist in this 3 hour “epic”, Not A Bomb welcomes back - Sammy from the GGTMC. The gang quickly realizes that The Postman may be more poignant in today’s political climate than when it was initially releas...
Episode 73 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch
November 02, 2021 16:04 - 132 MBThis week on Not A Bomb, Spooktober comes to an end but the gang is going out with a bang. Everyone is talking about Halloween Kills, but we decided to discuss the Halloween film without Michael Myers. That’s right! It’s time to talk about Halloween 3: Season of the Witch! The pod welcomes back, Josh from The VHS Files, to aid us in talking about killer robots, Stonehenge, creepy commercials, and Tom Atkins’ dad bod. Halloween III: Season of the Witch took the franchise in a different ...
Episode 72 - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
October 26, 2021 17:01 - 140 MBWelcome back listeners! We have another spooky episode to get you in the Halloween spirit! On this episode of Not A Bomb, we learn that perseverance and being related to one of the hosts will finally get your request moved to the top of the list. Troy’s daughter, Angelica, joins Not A Bomb to discuss one of her favorite spooky films - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. The Scream Queen herself deserves a giant show and the gang also invites fan-favorite, John, to give us a little bit of history...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 8
October 23, 2021 14:01 - 76 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the guys discuss Session 15 - My Funny Valentine and Session 16 - Black Dog Serenade . If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema and be sure to leave them a review. Cowboy Bebop on Amazon - | Blu Ray | Digital | Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy
Episode 71 - Blair Witch
October 19, 2021 15:50 - 144 MBWelcome back to Not a Bomb Podcast. The podcast has been giving out auditory Halloween candy all Spooktober with our movie selections, but this episode is the full-size Snickers you get from that really cool house down the street. This week, we have an all-star cast!!! Joining Brad and Troy are Sammy from the GGMTC and fan-favorite, Jose. The gang sits down to discuss Adam Wingard’s 2016 film, Blair Witch. The movie is a direct sequel to the 1999 film The Blair Witch Project and stars…..p...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 7
October 16, 2021 11:58 - 93.4 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the guys discuss Session 13 - Jupiter Jazz (part 2) and Session 14 - Bohemian Rhapsody . Also, for some reason, the guys talk about their favorite Beastie Boys song, and the gang talks about the GGMTC going on hiatus . If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnigh...
Episode 70 - The Blob (1988)
October 12, 2021 19:03 - 123 MBSpooktober continues on the latest episode of Not A Bomb! Troy and Brad travel back to the amazing film year of 1988 and discuss the gooey monster flick, The Blob. A remake of the 1958 sci-fi classic, The Blob is a special effects powerhouse and arguably one of the greatest remakes of all time. Sadly, this film was released in 1988 along with some of the greatest films of all time. Seriously, 1988 was an insane year for films! Troy and Brad kick off the show talking about all the wonderfu...
Episode 69 - The Wolfman (2010)
October 05, 2021 16:48 - 147 MBWelcome all Ghouls and Ghost! Spooktober is here! To celebrate spooky season, Not A Bomb kicks off a month of horror with 2010’s The Wolfman. Directed by Not A Bomb favorite, Joe Johnston, The Wolfman is a remake of the 1941 film of the same name. To assist Not A Bomb is this discussion, fan favorite Sammy from the GGTMC returns to howl at the moon. Listen as the gang discusses if this remake can stack up against one of the greatest monster movies of all time. Also, did we mention this wa...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 6
October 02, 2021 12:34 - 75.5 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the guys discuss Session 11 - Toys in the Attic and Session 12 - Jupiter Jazz (Part 1). Also, as we enter spooky season, the gang talks about some of their favorite horror movies and bemoan binge watching television series. If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Mi...
Episode 68 - Double Dragon
September 28, 2021 11:13 - 125 MBVideo game month comes to an end and the boys tackle one last movie based on a video game property! For this ultimate episode of video game bombs, Brad and Troy tackle 1994’s Double Dragon . They couldn’t endure this bomb alone! Once again, Not A Bomb welcomes back fan favorite John Nance to the podcast. The screenwriters tried to turn a 1987 side scrolling beat’ em up game into a kid friendly action / adventure film that has all the charm of………………ok, it’s totally terrible! But hey - Ro...
Episode 67 - Tomb Raider (2018)
September 21, 2021 11:48 - 135 MBVideo game month continues as Not A Bomb podcast discusses 2018’s action/adventure - Tomb Raider. To assist Troy and Brad, as well as bring an ungodly amount of knowledge about some random 2nd Unit Director, Not A Bomb welcomes back the amazing Jose! Seriously, this guy knows every detail about every film……………he is a walking Wikipedia of film facts! Tomb Raider is based on the 2013 video game of the same name and is the third installment in the Tomb Raider film series. We all remember ...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 5
September 18, 2021 13:46 - 73.1 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the guys discuss Session 9 - Jamming with Edward and Session 10 - Ganymede Elegy. Also, the gang talks about the overt references to 2001 and their love for Jet Black. WARNING!!! Spoilers ahead! If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema and be sure to ...
Episode 66 - Warcraft
September 14, 2021 11:08 - 114 MBWhat’s up, Bomb Squad! Welcome back to Not A Bomb, the podcast where we reexamine films that bombed at the box office and were panned by critics. This week, Troy and Brad discuss the most successful video game movie of all time - Warcraft. Directed by the supreme talent, Duncan Jones, Warcraft follows the battle between Orcs and humans in Middle Earth….errr, Azeroth. Admittedly, the gang knows very little about the source material which makes them perfect for this film discussion. Liste...
Episode 65 - Mortal Kombat (1995) and Mortal Kombat Annihilation
September 07, 2021 21:19 - 139 MBGET OVER HERE!!! MORTAL KOMBAT!!!! That’s right! On this very special episode of Not A Bomb, Troy and Brad give you two bombs for the price of one. First, the gang rides a mysterious boat to an island for a fighting tournament and discusses 1995’s Mortal Kombat. This movie has it all! You’ll get to see Johnny Cage crotch punch a $1M animatronic character, our heroes fight a CGI reptile from the 90’s, some guy named Art Lean punches his way to the semi-finals, and Christopher freaking Lamb...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 4
September 04, 2021 12:33 - 75.9 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the guys discuss Session 7 -Heavy Metal Queen and Session 8 - Waltz for Venus. Also, the gang talks about proper bathroom etiquette and partying with Don Gibb. WARNING!!! Spoilers ahead! If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema and be sure to leave t...
Episode 64 - The Outlaw (2017)
August 31, 2021 16:14 - 157 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb! This week is all about Korean film appreciation and a long discussion about 2017’s action/thriller/comedy - The Outlaws. To assist with this massive episode, Troy and Brad welcome back not one but two returning guests - Nathan and John. SPOILER!!! This film is totally not a bomb! The Outlaws was a huge success in Korea, but Troy and Brad wanted to introduce the movie to their audience so they are playing fast and loose with the Not A Bomb rulebook. The gang st...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 3
August 28, 2021 15:50 - 67.6 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the gang discusses Session 5 -Ballad of Fallen Angels and Session 6 - Sympathy for the Devil. Additionally, the guys dive deep into their favorite sandwiches and some weird Amazon product suggestions. WARNING!!! Spoilers ahead! If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide t...
Episode 63 - Treasure Planet
August 24, 2021 13:22 - 121 MBAhoy, Matey! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not a Bomb podcast. On this episode, the gang is once again discussing a sci-fi/animated film, this time in the form of space pirates - Treasure Planet. The film would mark the third time Disney adapted the Robert Louis Stevenson novel, Treasure Island ,and is known as one of the biggest bombs in the mouse’s history. With a colossal budget of $140,000,000, Treasure Planet is the most expensive hand-drawn animated film of all time. T...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 2
August 21, 2021 19:15 - 64.3 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. On this episode, the gang discusses Session 3 -Honky Tonk Woman and Session 4 - Gateway Shuffle. WARNING!!! Spoilers ahead! If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema and be sure to leave them a review. Cowboy Bebop on Amazon - | Blu Ray | Digital | Cast: Brad, Troy, ...
Episode 62 - Titan A.E.
August 17, 2021 11:42 - 138 MBScience fiction animation month continues, as Not a Bomb discusses the 2000 film - Titan A.E. For this Earth shattering movie, the guys welcome Zo from The Back Look Cinema Podcast with Zach & Zo to the podcast. Titan A.E. combines hand-drawn animation with WIndows 98 level CGI and, sadly, wastes its top-notch voice cast. This film also marked the last movie from Fox Animation Studios. The guys open the podcast with their customary questions for their new guest. Troy and Zo admit to liking...
Not A Bomb Watches: Cowboy Bebop - Episode 1
August 14, 2021 15:16 - 72.7 MB3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! Welcome to the first episode of Not A Bomb Watches! The guys at Not A Bomb and Sammy from Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema kick things off with the 1998 space/western anime - Cowboy Bebop. Over the next 13 weeks, Not A Bomb will be venturing through the series and discussing what they like and don’t like about the series. On this episode, the gang discuss Session 1 - Asteroid Blues and Session 2 - Stray Dog Strut. WARNING!!! Spoilers ahead! If you want to hear mor...
Episode 61 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
August 10, 2021 11:01 - 142 MBOn this week’s episode of Not a Bomb, the podcast rides a Chocobo (giant chicken) in video game land to discuss 2001’s “revolutionary” science fiction film - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. Hyped as the future of cinema, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within used photorealistic computer-animated characters to tell a half-baked story about Phantoms and Gaia. The Spirits Within was going to change cinema forever until it came out and bombed at the box office. Troy and Brad open the show tal...
Episode 60 - The Iron Giant
August 03, 2021 16:58 - 140 MBThe redemptive arc has begun for Not A Bomb. After last week’s terrible movie pick, the gang is back to talk about one of the greatest animated films of all time - The Iron Giant. To assist Troy and Brad with this gigantic task, Sammy from Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema returns. The “Dadcast” kicks off with some fun 1950 science fiction trivia. Brad and Sammy square off to see who knows more worthless trivia about a very niche time in cinema. Things turn quite heavy as the guys talk ...
Episode 59 - Supernova (2000)
July 27, 2021 17:03 - 135 MBWelp, we did it! On this week’s episode of Not a Bomb, the gang hits rock bottom. The podcast finds itself, yet again, lost in space. This week, a group of people go looking for some mystery person or thing in space when something scary happens. Sound familiar? The difference this time is that the movie completely sucks and is totally not scary. The film destroying Brad and Troy’s will to live this week is 2000’s sci-fi adventure(?) - Supernova. This film has all the ingredients of of ...
Episode 58 - Drive (1997)
July 20, 2021 20:05 - 115 MBHey Bombers! Welcome back to this action packed episode of Not A Bomb podcast. On this week’s episode, Troy and Brad are joined by fan favorite, John Nance, to discuss 1997’s martial arts classic - Drive. Get ready for lots of face kicking. We mean a lot! Since Drive is an American made martial arts film, the gang starts off the show discussing their favorite American Martial Arts films of all time and Troy makes a proclamation towards the end that shakes Brad to his core. We share ou...
Episode 57 - Brainstorm
July 13, 2021 12:48 - 116 MBHey Bomb Squad, and welcome to a very existential episode of Not A Bomb. On this week’s show the gang welcomes back fan-favorite Jose to discuss the 1983 science fiction film - Brainstorm. Requested by a loyal listener, Brainstorm is directed by special effects legend Douglas Trumball and is the last film appearance of Natalie Wood. During this episode, the guys discuss everything from faith, humanity, the military industrial complex, pornography, and Showscan. This one really has it all. ...
Episode 56 - Blow Out
July 06, 2021 17:22 - 148 MBWhat’s up, Bombers? Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast. On this episode, we welcome the legendary Brian De Palma to the show and examine 1981’s political/thriller - Blow Out. To assist in the heavy lifting of this momentous episode, Troy and Brad welcome back Sammy from the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema. The gang doesn’t waste any time and jumps right into the De Palma discussion, including a look at his earlier student film, Murder a la Mode. Released aft...
Episode 55 - Highlander
June 29, 2021 11:54 - 123 MBThere can be only one….podcast! And that podcast is Not A Bomb! On this immortal episode, Troy and Brad are once again joined by Josh from The VHS Files to discuss the 1986 action/sci-fi film - Highlander. This cult film from the 80’s had a modest budget but failed to make an impact at the box office. However, VHS sales led to numerous sequels, TV shows, comics, books, and an anime film. You’re in for a special treat as Brad and Troy do some pretty wonky Sean Connery and Christopher Lam...
Episode 54 - Hamlet 2
June 22, 2021 11:37 - 124 MBTo podcast or not to podcast, that is the question. Welcome back to this very Shakespearian episode of Not A Bomb. On this week’s show, Brad and Troy are joined by Cameron Sauer to discuss the sequel to the greatest tragedy of all time - Hamlet 2. That’s right, 400 years later Hamlet gets its proper sequel starring Steve Coogan and Elisabeth Shue. A darling at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, Hamlet 2 was purchased by Focus Features for a staggering 10 million dollars. Sadly, released as ...
Episode 53 - The 13th Warrior
June 15, 2021 11:38 - 107 MBHey Bomb Crew, welcome back and welcome to season 2 of the Not a Bomb podcast. On this week’s show, Brad and Troy “Friday Night” Sauer, tackle the forgotten 1999 adventure film - The 13th Warrior. Billed as the film by the writer of Jurassic Park and the director of Die Hard (some might even say The Predator), The 13th Warrior is known as one of the biggest box office bombs of all time and was universally panned by the critics. The 13th Warrior is a pseudo retelling of the epic poem Beowu...
Episode 52 - Ghostbusters 2
June 08, 2021 10:28 - 132 MBHello Bombers! It’s time to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Not A Bomb podcast. This week, Brad and Troy discuss Ghostbusters 2, which was actually the catalyst for the podcast. Released five years after the original, Ghostbuster 2 brings back all of our beloved characters while introducing quirky, new ones (we’re looking at you, Dr. Janosz Poha). Our heroes battle rivers of slime, New York bureaucracy, diapers, and the villainous Vigo the Carpathian. Failing to out gross the ori...