Reels of Justice
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ROJ-344: “The People vs. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” with The Vern
April 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThe court hopefully chooses wisely this week when our idol The Vern (“Cinema Recall” Podcast) throws himself at us in defense of the 2023 adventure film “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: The Vern. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-343: “The People vs. The ‘Burbs” with Divinity Rose
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThis week, the court takes another stab at Funny Tom Hanks when girl-next-door Divinity Rose (“She Dreams Content”) sticks up for the 1989 horror comedy “The ‘Burbs.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Divinity Rose. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-342: “The People vs. Vegas Vacation” with Brian Levine
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThis week, the court finds out if the house really always wins when Brian Levine (“Pipes Magazine Radio Show”) bets it all on black as he defends the 1997 comedy “Vegas Vacation.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Brian Levine. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-341: “The People vs. Prometheus” with Ethan Ireland
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThis week, the court returns the gift of fire (we kept the receipt) while Ethan Ireland (“The Cinemania Society Podcast”) gets chained to a rock for eternity, defending the 2012 sci-fi horror film “Prometheus.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Ethan Ireland. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-340: “Napoleon vs. King Kong (2005)" with Jeremy Black
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBIt’s low-key our 200th episode (which we’re totally too cool to make a big deal of), and Jeremy Black is back as we witness the greatest monster mash in history (hear us out): 2023’s “Napoleon” vs. 2005’s “King Kong.” *** “Napoleon”: Dylan J. Schlender. “King Kong (2005)”: Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-339: “The People vs. Event Horizon” with Isaac Arthur
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBNot even light can escape the court’s justice when Isaac Arthur (“Science and Futurism”) travels forward in time (quite slowly) to defend the 1997 space horror film “Event Horizon.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Isaac Arthur. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-338: “Ferrari vs. Maestro" with Brad Gibson
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBALL THE STARS ARE OUT when “Mad” Brad Gibson (“Film Threat”) helps 2023’s “Maestro” defend its Oscar nomination for Best Picture against 2023’s “Ferrari.” Plus, the very prestigious 31st Annual Reelsie Awards are presented. *** “Ferrari”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “Maestro”: Brad Gibson. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme and Reelsie Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-337: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse vs. Across the Spider-Verse" with Carl Byrd and Victor Omoayo
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThe court’s “justy-sense” is tingling as Carl Byrd and Victor Omoayo (“Codex Prime” Podcast) join us to reference that double Spider-Man meme when 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” faces 2023’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” *** “Into the Spider-Verse”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “Across the Spider-Verse": Carl Byrd and Victor Omoayo. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Tha...
ROJ-336: “The People vs. The Pope’s Exorcist” with Billy Ray Brewton
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBHoly crap! The court tries out a new exorcize regimen this week when Billy Ray Brewton (“The Incinerator Podcast”) cross-examines Russell Crowe’s accent in the 2023 horror film “The Pope’s Exorcist.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Billy Ray Brewton. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-335: “The People vs. Barbarian” with Jeremy Bates
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThe barbarians have finally breached the gates when author Jeremy Bates (“World’s Scariest Places” series) is discovered to be living secretly beneath the courthouse defending the 2023 horror film “Barbarian.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Jeremy Bates. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-334: “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace vs. Episode IX -The Rise of Skywalker” with Case Aiken
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThe court-sa is in big doo doo dis time when… somehow, Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) comes back to duel for the fates of “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” and “Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker.” *** “The Phantom Menace”: Case Aiken. “The Rise of Skywalker”: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-333: “Spectre vs. No Time to Die” with Jeremy Black
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBThis week, James Bond must face his greatest foe—himself, when Jeremy Black helps us determine the best of the worst of the Daniel Craig Bond films: 2015’s “Spectre” or 2021’s “No Time to Die.” *** “Spectre”: Jeremy Black. “No Time to Die”: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-332: “The People vs. Superman III” with Andy Slack
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBThe court has been saving up its half-pennies for the day Andy Slack (“The Cinemania Society Podcast”) doesn’t cut us any in defense of the 1983 superhero film “Superman III.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Andy Slack. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-331: “The People vs. Demolition Man” with Simon Majumdar
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThis week, the court is forced to thaw out Simon Majumdar (“Food Network’s Tournament of Champions”/”Eat My Globe” Podcast) from cryostasis in order to defend the 1993 sci-fi action film “Demolition Man.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Simon Majumdar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-330: “The People vs. Firestorm” with “Fire Guy” Brant Matthews
January 11, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIt’s our hottest episode ever when we put Guinness World Record holder “Fire Guy” Brant Matthews in the hot seat and see if he’s met his match (that’s another fire joke, by the way) defending 1998’s “Firestorm.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: “Fire Guy” Brant Matthews. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-329: “The People vs. Lady in the Water” with Andrea Palladino
January 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThe court has only been working out half its body (we’re not saying which half) this week when Andrea Palladino (“The Cinemania Society Podcast”) tells us a bedtime story in defense of the 2006 M. Night Shyamalan film “Lady in the Water.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Andrea Palladino. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-328: “The People vs. Twilight Zone: The Movie” with David Lyons
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBThis week, the court unlocks a door with a key of imagination. Beyond that door is… uh, just another door. BUT! Beyond THAT door is David Lyons (“The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast”) debating the shadow and substance of the segments in 1983’s “Twilight Zone: The Movie.” *** “Time Out”: David Lyons. “Kick the Can”: Dylan J. Schlender. “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet”: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Isabel Teran, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranz...
ROJ-327: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer vs. Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” with Kaleigh DuLac
December 21, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIt’s a non-stop stop-motion Rankin Bass Rumble this week when Kaleigh DuLac joins us to settle the best misfit Christmas special: 1964’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” or 1970’s “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.” *** “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”: Kaleigh DuLac. “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT G...
ROJ-326: “The People vs. Alien: Resurrection” with J.D. Ryznar
December 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBEpisodes mostly come out at night… mostly, when J.D. Ryznar (“The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast”) bursts out of Schlendzo’s chest cavity to exterminate the 1997 sci-fi horror film “Alien: Resurrection.” *** Prosecutor: J.D. Ryznar. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-325: “The People vs. Joker” with James Charney
December 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBWe put a smile on that face when Dr. James Charney (“Madness at the Movies”) dances with the devil in the pale moonlight and prosecutes the supervillainous 2019 thriller “Joker.” *** Prosecutor: Dr. James Charney. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-324: “My Cousin Vinny vs. …And Justice for All” with Brooks Eason
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThe whole podcast is out of order this week when author Brooks Eason (“The Scoutmaster”) looks to be dead-on balls accurate as we contend two courtroom comedies: 1992’s “My Cousin Vinny” and 1979’s “...And Justice for All.” *** “My Cousin Vinny”: Brooks Eason. “…And Justice for All”: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-323: “Barbie vs. Oppenheimer” with Jeremy Black
November 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThe court’s Thanksgiving table is in an uproar this week when Jeremy Black talks turkey with us about the hottest double feature of 2023, "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." *** “Oppenheimer”: Big Ben Haslar. “Barbie”: Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-322: “The People vs. The Thing (2011)” with Kandice Martellaro
November 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBAs the court lays another Hell on Reels to rest, a shapeshifting monstrosity in the guise of Kandice Martellaro (“Stan Against Evil”) defends the 2011 remake of “The Thing.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Kandice Martellaro. Grudge: The “Horrible” Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-321: “The People vs. Bad Channels” with Leroy Patterson
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThe court is so happy this week when stuntman Leroy Patterson (“Fists of Fury”) sees a Full Moon a-risin' and defends the 1992 rock horror flick “Bad Channels.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Leroy Patterson. Grudge: The “Horrible” Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-320: “The People vs. Tales from the Darkside: The Movie” with Jack Bennett
November 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBBut the Jack came back the very next day—Jack Bennett (“Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary”) that is, and just in time to help us decide the best segment in the 1990 anthology horror film “Tales from the Darkside: The Movie.” *** “Lot 249”: Jack Bennett. “The Cat from Hell”: Big Ben Haslar. “Lover’s Vow”: Maynard Bangs. Grudge: The “Horrible” Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: D-Rok Schlender, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatch...
ROJ-319: “The People vs. Cocaine Bear” with Marty Ketola
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBWe predict a bump in the ratings when Marty Ketola (“The Love Song of William H. Shaw”) comes down hard on the 2023 creature feature “Cocaine Bear.” *** Prosecutor: Marty Ketola. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Grudge: The “Horrible” Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-318: “The People vs. An American Werewolf in Paris” with C.K. Kimball
October 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThe court imagines a world of monsters without borders when C.K. Kimball (“Everybody Hates Clowns”) looks for to get a big dish of beef chow mein and defend 1997’s “An American Werewolf in Paris.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: C.K. Kimball. Grudge: The “Horrible” Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-317: “The People vs. The Mummy (2017)” with Mike Natale
October 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBDenial ain’t just a river in Egypt when Mike Natale (“You’re Missing Out Podcast”) tries to recruit the court in his pyramid scheme, the 2017 remake of “The Mummy.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Mike Natale. Grudge: The “Horrible” Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-316: “The People vs. Skinamarink” with Bouncin’ Bobby LePire
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThe lights are out and we want our mommies when boogeyman Bouncin’ Bobby LePire (“Film Threat”) “le-ppears” out of nowhere to torment the 2022 experimental horror film “Skinamarink.” *** Prosecutor: Bouncin’ Bobby LePire. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-315: “The People vs. Suck” with Isabel Teran
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBDust off that ol’ door to Movie Hell because Hell on Reels season is upon us! The court makes the mistake of inviting Isabel Teran and Carl Putnam of the “Hearsing Around” Podcast inside to defend the 2009 vampire musical “Suck.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Isabel Teran. Special Witness for the Defense: Carl Putnam. Grudge: The “Horrible” Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatche...
ROJ-314: “The People vs. Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever” with Cam Sully
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThe court puts the spy back in spiteful when Cam Sully (“Jacked Up Review Show Podcast”) defends the absurdly-titled 2002 action film, “Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever.” *** Prosecutor: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Defense: Cam Sully. Judge: Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-313: “The People vs. The Delta Force” with Robin Warder
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBChuck Norris jokes find the court guilty this week when Robin Warder (“The Trail Went Cold” Podcast) roundhouse kicks all the haters of 1986’s “The Delta Force.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Robin Warder. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-312: “The People vs. The Living Daylights” with Frieda Toth
September 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBAuthor Frieda Toth (“James Bond, Route 9 and Me”) gets her license to kill renewed this week when she looks to silence the first of the Timothy Dalton Bond films, 1987’s “The Living Daylights.” *** Prosecutor: Frieda Toth. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-311: “The Great Race vs. Monte Carlo or Bust!” with Jeremy Black
August 31, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThe court is off to the wacky races this week when the dastardly Professor Jeremy Black tries to steal first place in a head-to-head bumper-to-bumper showdown between “The Great Race (1965)” and “Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969).” *** “The Great Race”: Jeremy Black. “Monte Carlo or Bust!”: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-310: “The People vs. Red Notice” with Noah Charney
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThis week, we “Talk Flix and Chill” with art historian Dr. Noah Charney (“The 12-Hour Film Expert”) as he bears a personal grudge against 2021’s artistic crime—wait, we should clarify it’s about art theft—2021’s “Red Notice.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Dr. Noah Charney. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-309: “The People vs. John Carter” with Bouncin’ Bobby LePire
August 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThis week, we get our ass to Mars when Bouncin’ Bobby LePire (“Film Threat”) defends the film with the blandest title in history, the 2012 sci-fi film “John Carter.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Bouncin’ Bobby LePire. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-308: “The People vs. Joe Versus the Volcano” with Dwight Hurst
August 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBThe floor is lava in the courtroom this week when Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) defends one of those Tom Hanks comedies that were always on TV, 1990’s “Joe Versus the Volcano.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Dwight Hurst. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-307: “The People vs. The Lone Ranger” with Mike Natale
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBHi-Yo, Silver! Away! On this week’s episode, Mike Natale (“You’re Missing Out Podcast”) cowboys up in defense of the 2013 Western “The Lone Ranger.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Mike Natale. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-306: “The People vs. The Lost Boys” with Justin Andrews
July 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThe court tries to stomach all these damn vampire movies as Justin Andrews (“Mind Pump Media”) defends the 1987 cult classic “The Lost Boys.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Justin Andrews. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-305: “The People vs. Shutter Island” with Sydney Carrington
July 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBThe court tries to find itself as Sydney Carrington (“Mystery Cider Theater 3000”) spoils the ending of the 2010 Scorsese film “Shutter Island.” *** Prosecutor: Sydney Carrington. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-304: “Maleficent vs. Frozen” with Jeremy Black
July 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBYas Queen! The court learns to let it go this week when Professor Jeremy Black helps us choose between 2014’s “Maleficent” and 2013’s “Frozen.” *** “Maleficent”: Jeremy Black. “Frozen”: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-303: “The People vs. Daredevil: Director’s Cut” with Bede and Batch of Tubi Tuesdays
July 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBJustice is a little bit blinder this week when Bede and Batch of ”The Tubi Tuesdays Podcast” defend the Director’s Cut of the 2003 superheroic Affleck flick “Daredevil.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Bede and Batch. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-302: “The People vs. In Dreams” with Billy Ray Brewton
June 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBThis week’s episode is sure to keep you up at night as Billy Ray Brewton (“The Incinerator Podcast”) defends the 1999 psychological thriller “In Dreams.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Billy Ray Brewton. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-301: “The People vs. Batman & Robin” with Emily Marsh & Kelsey Ann Brady
June 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThe Dynamic Duo of Emily Marsh and Kelsey Ann Brady (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) kick off the fourth season as we arraign the 1997 nipple-clad narrative “Batman & Robin.” *** Prosecutor: Emily Marsh. Defense: Kelsey Ann Brady. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-253: “Appeals of Justice 001”
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThe finale of Season Three sees the justice system turned upside down and inside out and slightly crooked with the very first and, God willing, last, “Appeals of Justice,” wherein the court revisits four previous adjudications. *** Prosecutor (“The People vs. X-Men: Dark Phoenix”): Big Ben Haslar. Defense (“The People vs. Showgirls”): Dylan J. Schlender. Defense (“The People vs. Ticks”): Maynard Bangs. “Paddington II” (“Shrek 2 vs. Paddington 2”): Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana C...
ROJ-252: “Shaun of the Dead vs. Hot Fuzz” with Phillip Mottaz
June 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBAuthor Phillip Mottaz (“The Homicidal Hairstyle of the Viral Video Vixen”) fires two guns whilst jumping in the air as the court debates which Simon Pegg/Edgar Wright collaboration is better: 2004’s “Shaun of the Dead” or 2007’s “Hot Fuzz.” *** “Shaun of the Dead”: Maynard Bangs. “Hot Fuzz”: Phillip Mottaz. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-251: “The People vs. Ocean’s Eight” with Kaleigh DuLac
June 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBWe’re putting a team together this week as Kaleigh DuLac tries to pull the old switcheroo on 2018’s female-helmed heist flick “Ocean’s Eight.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Kaleigh DuLac. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-250: “The People vs. Titan A.E.” with Gregory Marlow
May 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThe court starts to space out this week when writer Gregory Marlow (“The Destination Star”) defends Don Bluth’s final animated feature, the 2000 sci-fi film “Titan A.E.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Gregory Marlow. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-249: “Don’t Lose Your Head vs. History of the World Part I” with Jeremy Black
May 18, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn a revolutionary episode, Jeremy Black sticks his neck out for 1967’s “Don’t Lose Your Head” as it goes up against Mel Brooks’ 1981 comedy “History of the World Part I.” *** “Don’t Lose Your Head”: Jeremy Black. “History of the World Part I”: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.
ROJ-248: “The People vs. Immortal Beloved” with Joshua Weilerstein
May 11, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIt’s time to face the music this week when conductor Joshua Weilerstein (“Sticky Notes” Podcast) pulls out all the stops and prosecutes the historically inaccurate Beethoven biopic, 1994’s “Immortal Beloved.” *** Prosecutor: Joshua Weilerstein. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.