Racing to the Middle
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Racing to the Middle is a podcast that takes an obsessive look at the filmography of actors who refuse to turn down a role or a paycheck. Tune in with Hayden and Clay as they slowly go mad watching every ridiculous role from some of Hollywood's most prolific actors.
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Episode 38: Season of the Witch
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis week Hayden and Clay are not talking about the classic Donovan song, but instead the 2011 horror movie Season of the Witch. They also discuss The Suicide Squad, Dungeons and Dragons and beating a dead horse. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 37: Prisoners of the Ghostland
September 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis week Hayden and Clay discuss the brand new Nic Cage movie Prisoners of the Ghostland as well as fast food chicken sandwiches for some reason. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 36: Grindhouse
September 02, 2021 00:32 - 2 hours - 115 MBThis week Hayden and Clay take on the Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino double feature Grindhouse. Also Nic Cage is in it. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 35: Dying of the Light
August 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThis week Hayden and Clay tackle the Nic Cage CIA thriller Dying of the Light as well as The Fast and Furious franchise and Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 34: Pig
August 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis week Hayden and Clay discuss the brand new Nic Cage movie Pig! Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 33: Joe
August 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThis week Hayden and Clay take a look at the welcome return of good Nic Cage movies in the mid-2010s, Joe! They also discuss The Fast and Furious franchise and the nature of movie sequels. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 32: Fire Birds
July 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThis week Hayden and Clay take a look at a somehow a Top Gun ripoff involving helicopters, drug cartels, and Nicolas Cage that is somehow less cool than all of those things. Plus they take a look at their top 10 Nicolas Cage movie rankings, their Bottom Five Cage Movies, and for the first time ever: Their Middlest Nic Cage Movie! Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinso...
Episode 31: Birdy
July 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week Hayden and Clay take a look at the Nic Cage Post-Vietnam War film Birdy. They also discuss Cage's upcoming projects and Hayden sends Clay deep into the throes of madness. Kind of saw that going the other way. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 30: Pay the Ghost
July 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week Hayden and Clay watch the Nic Cgae horror movie Pay the Ghost and get way to deep into the nature of the horror genre. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 29: Bad Lieutenant Port of Call New Orleans
June 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week Hayden and Clay discuss their favorite directors and take a look at the Werner Herzog and Nicolas Cage collaboration Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 28: Trapped in Paradise
June 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThis week Hayden and Clay check out the Nic Cage holiday classic??? Trapped in Paradise. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 27: Peggy Sue Got Married
June 16, 2021 13:35 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis week Hayden and Clay discuss the ramifications of nepotism in Hollywood. Not really. They just discuss the Francis Ford Coppola movie Peggy Sue got Married starring Nicolas Coppola. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 26: Bangkok Dangerous
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis week Hayden and Clay discuss the new Mortal Kombat movie and the infamous Nic Cage action thriller Bangkok Dangerous. Editor's Note: The audio on the first half of this episode is still spotty but clears itself once the main discussion begins. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 25: Color Out of Space
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBThis week Hayden and Clay discuss the legacy of H.P. Lovecraft and the new Nic Cage horror movie classic, Color out of Space. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 24: Outcast
May 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBThis week, Hayden and Clay discuss Outcast. The movie that brings Cage together with his greatest screen partner yet, Hayden Christensen! Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 23: Mandy
May 05, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis week Hayden and Clay discuss the psychedelic horror masterpiece Mandy! Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 22: 211
April 28, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week Hayden and Clay go over their updated Top 10 and their newly unveiled Bottom 5 Nicolas Cage movies. Plus they discuss the heist movie, 211. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 21: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
April 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBThis week Hayden and Clay take a look at Nic Cage getting his one wish: Play Superman in a theatrically released movie. Unfortunately for him it's Teen Titans Go! To the Movies; fortunately for you Hayden and Clay is here to tell you if you should Teen Titans Go! see this movie! I'm...I'm so sorry. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 20: Arsenal
April 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBHayden and Clay discuss the sequel to Deadfall, the Nic Cage "classic" disaster, on this week's episode over Arsenal! Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 19: Leaving Las Vegas
April 07, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBCW: Discussion over alcohol, suicide, and sexual assault This week, Hayden and Clay finally watch the movie that one Nic Cage the Oscar, Leaving Las Vegas! Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 18: Left Behind
March 31, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week Hayden and Clay take on the apocalyptic, evangelical, fever dream Left Behind! Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 17: Raising Arizona
March 24, 2021 11:00 - 3 hours - 181 MBCW: Infertility Today Hayden and Clay are joined by the dream team of Racing to the Middle guests, KC Trimble and Ken Jo, to discuss the Coen Brothers classic Raising Arizona! Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Guest: KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Ken Jo (Twitter: @Kenintexas) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble Buy Hayden's books
Episode 16: Grand Isle
March 17, 2021 21:55 - 2 hours - 117 MBCW: Discussion of infertility and abuse This week Hayden and Clay take on the sexy, psychological thriller Grand Isle. It goes about as well as you expect. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 15: Adaptation Part II
March 10, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBToday is the thrilling conclusion to Hayden and Clay's discussion with KC Trimble about the Nic Cage classic Adaptation! Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Guest: KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble Buy Hayden's books
Episode 14: Adaptation Part I
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis week, Hayden and Clay are joined by their good friend KC Trimble once again. Today they discuss the Conjuring Universe, why there are two presidents that apparently couldn't tell a lie, and the importance of art. Do they ever talk about Adaptation or Nic Cage? Not really. Hopefully they'll get around to it next week. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy ...
Episode 13: Vengeance: A Love Story
February 24, 2021 14:54 - 2 hours - 132 MBCW: Discussion of movie containing rape This week Hayden and Clay check out the Nicolas Cage revenge flick Vengeance: A Love Story. They also discuss Disney movies and animals' sexual habits. It's a rough one. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 12: Willy's Wonderland
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week, Hayden and Clay take a first look at the new Nicolas Cage horror comedy Willy's Wonderland, discuss meeting celebrities, and the 2000s western Open Range for some reason. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 11: Face/Off
February 12, 2021 17:19 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week Hayden and Clay rank their ten favorite Nicolas Cage movies and discuss the classic John Woo and Nic Cage action movie Face/Off. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 10: Knowing
February 03, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 149 MBThis week Hayden and Clay are joined by their friend and the guy who made their theme song, and the mid-roll song, and the outro, and the new podcast art. Ok so he's done a lot of things for the podcast. But none of that matters right now because KC Trimble AKA Shoes Robinson is on the podcast to discuss bad movie twists, the Nic Cage vehicle Knowing, and what bit will be the actual cold open.This week Hayden and Clay are joined by their friend and the guy who made their theme song, and the...
Episode 9: Moonstruck
January 27, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThis week Hayden and Clay discuss Hammer Horror films, the work of Akira Kurosawa, and the main reason we're here: the Cher and Nic Cage classic, Moonstruck. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 8: Deadfall
January 20, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week Hayden and Clay take on the infamous 0% rated Nic Cage meltdown: Deadfall! Is it worth watching? Probably not. But at least you can experience their madness secondhand in the comfort of your own home without subjecting yourself to this celluloid tantrum. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 7: Wild at Heart
January 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBHayden and Clay are joined by their first special guest Ken Jo to discuss the David Lynch classic Wild at Heart. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Special Guest: Ken Jo (Twitter: @Kenintexas) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 6: Kill Chain
December 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this week's episode, Hayden and Clay take a look at the Amazon Straight-to-Video-on-Demand Movie Kill Chain. They also discuss the classic Fleetwood Mac Album Rumours, The Room, and Bruce Lee's influence on video games. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 5: Red Rock West
December 09, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBHayden and Clay check out the forgotten neo-noir Nic Cage classic Red Rock West. Will they be pleasantly surprised? Who knows, but it's got to be better than last week's movie. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 4: Jiu Jitsu
December 02, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBOn a special episode of Racing to the Middle, Hayden and Clay take a look at the first new Nic Cage movie to be released since the podcast began, Jiu Jitsu. Is it any good? It's 2020, what do you think? Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episode 3: Time To Kill
November 18, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBCW: Discussion of sexual assault In this episode, have Hayden and Clay found a lost gem hiding in Nic Cage's career? Probably not, but at least you don't have to watch it to find out. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books
Episod 2: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
November 12, 2020 02:31 - 2 hours - 121 MBCW: Discussion of systemic racism, discussion of movie that contains rape. We finally get into format to discuss a movie that takes a whole hour before Nicolas Cage shows up, and we spend another hour before we even mention him on our Nic Cage podcast! We discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, our favorite Spider-Man movies, and which of the four Hollywood Chrises is the best. Its Evans by the way. Editor's Note: We had some audio issues from our first couple of recording sessions. Hop...
Episode 1: Introductions and Useless Ramblings
November 02, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBDid you know Nicolas Cage has 104 movies? We didn't either, but we're going to watch them all for you. Honestly who has the time to watch Drive Angry AND Ghostrider? Apparently we do. Hosts: Clay Hiller (Twitter: @The_Red_Clay) Hayden Gilbert (Instagram: @Haydencomesalive) Theme Song: Written and Performed by KC Trimble (Twitter: @Shoesrobinson) Buy Hayden's books