Rum'd Up Reviews

That's right folks this is Michael and Laurie's last dance! (Until the reboot comes in like 5 years) In 2018 evil came home yet again, in 2021 Halloween killed (boy did it kill) and now the heralded requel series comes to its conclusion with Halloween Ends! Join Jon and Justin as they discuss this final chapter of the rebooted Michael Meyers story and tell you whether Halloween ends with a bang, or a blowout. 

Colin makes his grand return to the podcast to kick start a series of trips down memory lane! Join Colin and Jon as they go back to their childhoods, to a defining era of wrestling and WWE in particular with the birth of the Ruthless Aggression Era! They dive into the first major PPV of Vince's newly minted WWE coming off the heels of the end of the Monday Night Wars and Attitude Era, VENGEANCE 2002. They recap the match card and discuss their reactions with the added benefit of hindsight. 

The boys are back! Listen in as the redhot takes roll looking at the new NFL season! 

You know how WWE will sometime run those mega specials that are longer shows? Ok so we didn't do that because it's not really a longer show but we did bring you a super show of sorts as we deep dive into two pieces of wrestling history! First we tackle Paulie Dangerously and his baby ECW! We shed some light on their relationship to WWE, why Paul for all his faults was beloved by his locker room (mostly), then we dive into a historical event that some very real political implications! Hear the story of Ric Flair and his...shall we say tumultuous time in the Caribbean! 

*THIS IS AN EXPLICIT EPISODE ADDRESSING A NUMBER OF TOPICS FROM EXTREME VIOLENCE TO PORNOGRAPHY* 

There are also a number of audio glitches on this episode. We are aware and working to resolve those in future episodes. 

FINALLY!!!!! The RR&W HAS RETURNED!!! (Read that in your best Rock voice) That's right folks Jon and Justin are back exploring a darker chapter of wrestling history tackling a forgotten icon in Bruiser Brody! The man was force to be reckoned with in wrestling world and was truly 1 of 1. Unfortunately, in the wrestling business even your friends and co-workers are your enemies and success and power breads anger. Take a trip into the abyss to find out how a brutal murder in a crowded locker room ends up as one of wrestling's great "mysteries." 

Guess whose back...JR's back....Back again....Jack Davidson! That's right ladies and gentlemen our resident local expert, living the high life in the city of angels, Jack "J.R." Davidson has returned to Rum'd Up Reviews! As always Jon and Jack go together like Rum and Coke as they take on one of the most talked about movies of the late 2000's. Strap in as they dive into the work of the Coehn Brothers, the philosophy of the film at hand, and just how badass Javier Bardem is! 

Riots, Ropes, and Wrasslers is coming at ya with something a little bit different! Join Jon and his old friend Colin as they take on the 2022 WWE Royal Rumble! Hear first hand tales of navigating his old stomping grounds, St. Louis Missouri, as a man just trying to take his family to a good show. Learn about the spectacle and the controversies, as well as what comes next in the land of WWE before we get back to the history on our next episode! 

WOW! It's been a hot minute since we've published a good old fashioned Rum'd Up Review! We're back with the first movie discussion of the year and we went all out for our return! We're joined by Andy with @NFLOUTDATED and the Freezin Four NFC North Podcast as we tackle a Tom Hanks classic all about overcoming obstacles and doing what's right, because airport security is always bound to slow you down!

Matt, Joe, Jon, and Dave a back for what might be their tastiest episode yet. Join the guys for a draft of their favorite Super Bowl foods, but who has the best draft? Find out in the latest episode of Red Zone Ramblings! 

AND we're back with another episode of RZR! Jon, Dave, Joe, and Matt bring you their final predictions of the 2021/2022 NFL Season - the Super Bowl. This is an episode you will want to listen to as things get very... inspirational? 

Who has the Olympics fever?! Join Dave and good pal Adam shred into the world of the Winter Olympic Games - Snowboarding edition. Whether you are like Dave and have no idea about the wonderful world of Snowboarding, or like Adam who lives and breaths anything with a board, you will find something to enjoy with the latest episode of RED. ZONE. RAMBLINGS.

The wrestling guru is back and this time he's just as confident as he was last time, but he did all the research for this one! Join Jon and Justin as they jump back to the 90's where two nights in a long tour turned into more than anyone signed up for! 

Dave, Joe, Matt, and Jon are back again! This week looking back at the Conference Championship weekend and diving into the HOTTEST conversations in the job merry-go-round that is the NFL.  

BREAKING NEWS - Major shake ups happening in the NFL. Are things looking good for the Chicago Bears? Are the Green Bay Packers toast? Is Eli Apple out of line? WHAT'S GOING ON?! Tune in to Joe, Jon, and Matt as they bring you their takes on the recent GM and Coaching changes in the National Football League.  

When you mess with RED HOT TAKES, sometimes you get BURNED! Joe, Dave, Jon, and Matt felt the heat this week as they recap the LOWlights of the divisional round, and look to the future! The boys once again bring the RED HOT TAKES on Conference Championship weekend, revisiting the SuperB owl projections, and what the future may hold in the NFL! 

Last weekend things got WILD, this weekend things only get HOTTER! (Well I think the temp will be colder but...INTENSITY!) Dave, Matt, and Joe tackle the upcoming Divisional weekend with the most RED HOT TAKES, while Jon takes a page out of the Steelers playbook and phones it in this week! 

SUPER WILDCARD WEEKEND IS HERE! The boys are back after a long hiatus and they're serving up those RED HOT TAKES you expect. Tune in as we dive into what we missed this NFL season, what we loved about the season, and what's going to happen this weekend! You know our thoughts, you tell us, whose taking it all this year?!

You hear that little squeaky noise? It's our Holiday season episode coming in late just like last year! We take on the Griswold family Christmas in this classic staple of the American Christmas season! The sh*tter isn't the only thing that's full as this episode is PACKED with reminiscent stories of years past and fun facts you likely never knew about this old gem! 

The professional wrestling world is one filled with huge personalities, massive drama, and an incredibly dedicated fan base. Your resident toastmaster Jon is joined by, Justin, a man whose formative years were shaped by the spectacle of professional wrestling! Justin will tap into the swiss cheese that is his memory bank of wrestling folk lore and legends to regale you with a fascinating narrative of wrestling's wildest history.  

In this introductory episode we take you back to the 1970's when the free love movement was taking America by storm, except for in a small wrestling arena in Detroit Michigan...or was it Cleveland Ohio?! 

40 years after the boogeyman reigned terror on a small suburban town in Illinois he returns! The Shape returns in grand fashion ready to pick up where he left off all those years ago, only this time not everyone is just a helpless victim waiting to be mowed down. Can the badass final girl who started this journey with Michael finally finish it? Does the movie hold up as a staple of the Halloween franchise? Is a guy in a mask really that scary to people who have been living in the sinking ship known as the state of Illinois (no like for real though, that state is a disaster)? Find out on this weeks episode with Jon and Russell! 

Welcome to our inaugural episode of Rum'd Up Red Zone Rambling! Dave brings back some old friends and breathes new life into Red Zone Rambling. Join Jon, Dave, Matt, and Joe as they take a trip down memory lane, get to know each other a bit more, and take on the new NFL Season. They recap week one then take some RED HOT TAKES to close. FOOTBALL IS BACK!

It's about DAMNED TIME! Is what millions of movie fans said when this movie was finally officially announced. Then after numerous delays in production, on the precipice of release, the movie fates said NO!!!! And this movie got pushed back yet again, then again, and again. Given all of that I feel way less bad that we took WAAAAAYYYYYY longer than we planned to release this episode. Seriously it must be like a curse that MCU Black Widow can never come out on time! 

Enough rambling...press play and lets blow this popsicle stand! (Why does it always feel like that phrase in inuendo, also damn did you really read all of this? You rock, you're like the backbone of small creators with big visions, man I just honestly didn't think anyone would read this far soooo.....how's the family? NFL started, you're team doing well? Jack, since I assume you're here too, hope the Hawks are doing well for you there in college world. For real now, go on, listen to the podcast! 

Everyone's had one of those days where you're sitting there going: "damn I need a break, I know I'll hit a happy hour with a friend." They're fun, quick, and give you a jolt to get back to your day. If you're anything like me, you probably made plans to go out that night too! Well, just like a regular happy hour, this episode is meant to be a snappy, break from things that lets you know if you should go out and see that movie tonight! This is the first ever, raw episode of what may be a new venture at Rum'd Up Reviews! 

*Happy Hour is being repurposed for a NEW project. As such a stand in title has been placed on this episode until further notice*

What do you do if you're an English family who thinks your house is haunted?! Something strange in your neighborhood? Who you gonna call? 2 Americans who allegedly deal with the paranormal. Join Jon and new comer Russell as they plunge into this house of horrors!   

Join Jon, David, and special guest Lindsey as they tackle a movie whose real life story of production is almost as wild as the story it tells: The Greatest Showman! This Hugh Jackman led musical may have fallen flat for the Oscars but like Barnum's original circus, that wasn't enough to keep this flick down. Hear about the behind the scenes shenanigan's and more on this weeks episode kicking off our Summer Series!  

Join Jon and Dave as they jump into this icon of the superhero genre! Will this episode be chaos or will it rise to the occasion and be the hero podcasting deserves?  

One as old as dirt, the other the rising star whose changed a lot but not too much since you last saw him, and they're finally collaborating on a project...to discuss Godzilla vs Kong! The Giant Lizard Dinosaur vs the massive ape, do these two titans of Monster Movie history deliver or is this one giant sized flop? Find out as Jon and Justin dive into the history these characters and take on the newest iteration!

Does this baseball classic hold up and rank in the top or is it JUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSTTT A BIT OUTSIDE? Find out on this weeks episode with the return of a baseball aficionado Dave Pollina as he and Jon dive into this classic sports movie. The boys dive in and discuss everything from the background of this movies production to their own favorite baseball teams and more! Make sure to stop by Sunny Dae Sports Cards on twitter and give them a follow! https://twitter.com/SunnyDaeCards  

This week Jon is joined once again by Jack "J.R." Davidson to jump down the rabbit hole of this sleeper droll comedy packed with an all star cast! Can this subdued "horror-comedy" with a message keep anyone's attention, or does this movie simply put us all to sleep? 

  For the first time ever we have a 3-peat guest! Join Jon, Dustin, and Jack "J.R." Davidson as they dive into a nearly forgotten piece of cinematic history! 

We've tackled an Adam Sandler film once before and it didn't go so well. Now we find out if Sandler's most ambitious project to date was worth it! Featuring the return of our friend Jack "J.R." Davidson and the return of original co-host Dustin! Pour a tall one and find out if you need as many drinks for this Sandler film as you did the last! 

We all know that every holiday family gathering has some kind of mayhem. It's bound to happen when you get that many people, with their own lifestyles and schedules, all in one room! Well with most people not able to experience that this year so we decided to give you that same sense of chaos with this episode! Huge shout out to our guests: Jack (J.R.) Davidson, Thomas Magnuson, Kenny Davis, and from one of Jon's new favorite podcast Across the Veil's own Zelda Kimble. 

Due to life happening our regular hosts have been unable to record. Just like the Avengers though the remaining host decides to pick up the pieces and forge ahead with the mission! Check out this week's episode now! 

You know all of those super successful video game movie adaptions? Yeah us either but hey as my grandma always says even a blind squirrel will find nut every now and then! Did the Hollywood blind squirrel finally find the nut this time? Find out this week as Jon channels his PS5 debacle frustrations into this reminder of childhood past and Dustin buckles in for the ride. 

Apparently its ok to be a peeping tom as long as another neighbor may be a psycho. Time to find out if this venture into thrillers and "horror" can finally wet Dustin's appetite for the genre. 

Adam Sandler is back again?! Duh... sounds like a great reason to pour some tall and strong and dive into this piece of candy corn! 

Hollywood doing what Hollywood does best? Is this a breath of fresh air into an age of monster movie or is it just an over-the-top flop? Find out when Jon and Dustin have their first grudge match of the show tackling Leigh Whanell's The Invisible Man.

Jump back into a classic from the early 2000's as we take a look at one of the many films Nicolas Cage has been in.  Is this story worthy of such an actor? Find out on this week's episode of Rum'd Up Reviews. 

What do you get when you mix a virtually dead sub-genre of movie with two old friends and a couple of bottles of rum? A director who stuck it to the trolls, an all star cast that puts it all out there, and a set of twist that few saw coming. Join Jon and Dustin as they pour a few tall ones and deep dive into a movie that shocked us all.