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BACK AGAIN?! A "Sequel" Podcast

BACK AGAIN?! A "Sequel" Podcast

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Welcome to the BACK AGAIN?! PODCAST where (Matt & Drew) take a look at sequels from the past that have been long forgotten. Tune in to find out if these "successors" to the often critically and commercially claimed classics, work as a sequel, are entertaining, and need to exist, accumulating to an overall question of - Was it worth going back... again?
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BACK AGAIN?! A "Sequel" PodcastFeb 16, 2021

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Matt briefly talks about Mean Girls (2024)

Matt briefly talks about Mean Girls (2024)

A few brief thoughts about the new musical movie that's based off of the Broadway musical that's based off of the movie that's based off of the book.

Mar 17, 202401:38
Mean Girls 2

Mean Girls 2

This week, we head back to our favorite North Shore High School to find out if this new reimagining of a comedy classic rises in popularity or should get hit by a bus.

Mar 17, 202443:25
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

This week, we celebrate the holidays with everyone's favorite 10 year old and find out if this follow up to a Christmas classic was worth the trip to New York or should have stayed home alone.

Dec 05, 202336:25
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

This week, we head back to church to visit our favorite choir teacher to see if this follow up will make us praise the lord or take his name in vein.

Aug 16, 202342:42
Airplane 2: The Sequel

Airplane 2: The Sequel

This week, we purchase a ticket on our favorite flight to find out if this second trip was worth the departure or should have never left the airport.

Jul 12, 202333:56
Matt & Drew talk about: Wicked (1998)

Matt & Drew talk about: Wicked (1998)

Julia Stiles is in love with her father? This Wicked musical is a lot different then we remember.

Jun 20, 202337:50
Wayne's World 2

Wayne's World 2

This week, we head back to the basement with our favorite basic cable hosts to find out if this follow up is excellent or a bummer.

Apr 15, 202333:15
Legally Blonde 2

Legally Blonde 2

This week, we revisit our favorite blonde lawyer to see if this sequel deserves it's freedom, or should have stayed locked away.

Feb 08, 202344:07
REBOOT REVIEW: Hellraiser (1987/2022)

REBOOT REVIEW: Hellraiser (1987/2022)

Welcome to REBOOT REVIEW, a new mini series where (Matt & Drew) take a break from the sequel world and look at a film that the studios decided to reboot, or in other terms, bring back again. Does it work as a reboot? Is it enjoyable/entertaining? Does it stand on it's own? Let's find out! It's Halloween season, which means this week, we grab our favorite box and polish up our chains to find out if this new Hellraiser is a pain or a pleasure. 

Oct 24, 202249:01
Next Friday

Next Friday

This week, we head back to the west coast to see if this four year follow up is worth kicking it on a Friday... again. 

Oct 14, 202227:26
Addams Family Values

Addams Family Values

This week, we reconnect with our favorite family of the dead to see if this follow up was worth the resurrection, or should have just stayed buried. 

Jun 11, 202237:30
Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

Welcome to season 3 of BACK AGAIN?! This week, we begin our comedy sequel list by catching up with our favorite blues band to see if this 18 year follow up can still hit it's notes or just sounds flat. 

May 09, 202238:26
Matt & Drew talk about The X-Files: Fight the Future (1998)

Matt & Drew talk about The X-Files: Fight the Future (1998)

Join us as we hold Chris Carter's feet to the fire and force him to answer 5 seasons worth of questions. 

Feb 09, 202226:31
REBOOT REVIEW: Fright Night (1985/2011)

REBOOT REVIEW: Fright Night (1985/2011)

Welcome to REBOOT REVIEW, a new mini series where (Matt & Drew) take a break from the sequel world and look at a film that the studios decided to reboot, or in other terms, bring back again. Does it work as a reboot? Is it enjoyable/entertaining? Does it stand on it's own? Let's find out! It's Halloween season, which means this week, we grab our stakes and welcome the new neighbor to see if this updated Jerry is worth the stab, or if he just sucks.

Oct 30, 202135:19
REBOOT REVIEW: Martyrs (2008/2015)

REBOOT REVIEW: Martyrs (2008/2015)

Welcome to REBOOT REVIEW, a new mini series where (Matt & Drew) take a break from the sequel world and look at a film that the studios decided to reboot, or in other terms, bring back again. Does it work as a reboot? Is it enjoyable/entertaining? Does it stand on it's own? Let's find out! It's Halloween season, which means this week, we team up with our BFF and try to escape a crazy cult with a sinister plan to bring the pain. 

Oct 29, 202151:52
REBOOT REVIEW: When A Stranger Calls (1979/2006)

REBOOT REVIEW: When A Stranger Calls (1979/2006)

Welcome to REBOOT REVIEW, a new mini series where (Matt & Drew) take a break from the sequel world and look at a film that the studios decided to reboot, or in other terms, bring back again. Does it work as a reboot? Is it enjoyable/entertaining? Does it stand on it's own? Let's find out! It's Halloween season, which means this week, we try to survive the night doing the one thing that is never safe.... babysitting? 

Oct 29, 202155:31
RANKING SEASON 2

RANKING SEASON 2

This week, we take a look back at season 2 and rank our favorite action movie sequels from best to worst.

Jun 07, 202137:25
Drunken Master 2

Drunken Master 2

This week, we wrap out season 2 of the back again podcast the only way we know how, by getting drunk and starting some fights. It's time to see if this sixteen year follow up to the low budget classic, Drunken Master was worth coming back again, and if it's even a true sequel.

May 27, 202127:43
Transporter 2

Transporter 2

This week, we remember our three rules and get behind the wheel with our favorite driver, chauffer, body guard, and ultimate fighter, Frank Martin, to see if this follow up is once again worth transporting. 

Apr 29, 202133:23
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life

This week, we discover an old artifact from 2003 involving our favorite secret agent archaeologist and the "tombs" that she raids. Put your hair back in a pony tail, and let's get ready to rock the cradle... of life that is.

Apr 01, 202123:19
HIDDEN GEMS: Bowfinger (1999)

HIDDEN GEMS: Bowfinger (1999)

We take a break from the "sequel" world to talk about Bowfinger (1999) directed by, Frank Oz, written by, Steve Martin.

Mar 25, 202111:34
Another 48 Hrs.

Another 48 Hrs.

This week, we go back to prison to pick up our favorite criminal/partner to see if the two of us can solve our problems in only 48 hours... again.

Mar 18, 202127:01
Bad Boys 2

Bad Boys 2

This week, we fly back to Miami to visit our favorite narcotics detectives and see what they've been up to, and if they're still bad boys.

Mar 04, 202137:43
Rambo: First Blood Part 2

Rambo: First Blood Part 2

This week, we head back to the jungle with our favorite troubled war vet to find out who drew first blood... again.

Feb 16, 202134:33
Escape From L.A.

Escape From L.A.

This week, we sling on our eye patch and head to Los Angeles to find out if this 15 year follow up is worth the escape... again. 

Jan 25, 202124:05
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

This week, we hook up our wires, flip through the air, and revisit our favorite badass angels to see if this mission is worth helping Charlie... again.

Jan 07, 202128:33
Die Hard 2

Die Hard 2

This week, we take off our shoes and saddle up with our favorite cowboy to see if this follow up to a Christmas classic will put up a fight, and in fact, die harder.

Dec 24, 202029:17
The Raid 2

The Raid 2

This week, we say goodbye to our loved ones again and fight our way into this final installment of, The Raid.

Dec 11, 202032:50
2 Fast 2 Furious

2 Fast 2 Furious

This week, we buckle up and press the peddle to find out if this follow up to a 2001 car classic is worth following along for the ride. 

Dec 04, 202027:39
Lethal Weapon 2

Lethal Weapon 2

This week, we kick off season 2 with our favorite Los Angeles detectives to see if their weapons are just as lethal this second go around.  

Nov 27, 202030:46
REBOOT REVIEW: Evil Dead (1981/2013)

REBOOT REVIEW: Evil Dead (1981/2013)

Welcome to REBOOT REVIEW, a new mini series (Matt & Drew) take a break from the sequel world and look at a film that the studios decided to reboot, or in other terms, bring back again. Does it work as a reboot? Is it enjoyable/entertaining? Does it stand on it's own? This week, we revisit our favorite cabin to see if these new and improved dead-ites are just as evil as they are, "groovy."

Oct 29, 202032:51
REBOOT REVIEW: Carrie (1976/2013)

REBOOT REVIEW: Carrie (1976/2013)

Welcome to REBOOT REVIEW, a new mini series where (Matt & Drew) take a break from the sequel world and look at a film that the studios decided to reboot, or in other terms, bring back again. Does it work as a reboot? Is it enjoyable/entertaining? Does it stand on it's own? Let's find out! This week, we head back to school to find out who was the better prom queen with 2013's, Carrie.

Oct 23, 202030:03
REBOOT REVIEW: The Grudge (2004/2020)

REBOOT REVIEW: The Grudge (2004/2020)

Welcome to REBOOT REVIEW, a new mini series where (Matt & Drew) take a break from the sequel world and look at a film that the studios decided to reboot, or in other terms, bring back again. Does it work as a reboot? Is it enjoyable/entertaining? Does it stand on it's own? Let's find out! This week, we step inside a familiar house to see what renovations have been done, and if there are any deadly repercussions with 2020's, The Grudge.

Oct 15, 202034:44
REBOOT REVIEW: Child's Play (1988/2019)

REBOOT REVIEW: Child's Play (1988/2019)

Welcome to REBOOT REVIEW, a new mini series in between seasons of the Back Again podcast where (Matt & Drew) take a break from the sequel world and look at a film that the studios decided to reboot, or in other terms, bring back again. Does it work as a reboot? Is it enjoyable/entertaining? Does it stand on it's own? Let's find out! This week, we find out if our favorite murderous doll from the 80's is worth repackaging with 2019's, Child's Play.

Oct 08, 202052:47
SEASON ONE WRAP UP/RANKING EPISODE

SEASON ONE WRAP UP/RANKING EPISODE

Welcome to the BACK AGAIN?! PODCAST where (Matt & Drew) take a look at sequels from the past that have been long forgotten. Tune in to find out if these "successors" to the often critically and commercially claimed classics, work as a sequel, are entertaining, and need to exist, accumulating to an overall question of. Is it worth going back... again? This week, we look back at season one and rank our Disney animated sequels from worst to best as well as announce what genre will be coming back for season two.

Oct 02, 202035:24
Fantasia 2000

Fantasia 2000

This week, we finish up season one with the follow up to the musical event that is, Fantasia.

Sep 24, 202022:41
The Jungle Book 2

The Jungle Book 2

This week, we revisit our musical animal friends to see if they can still keep their rhythm, and have an explanation for Mowgli being back in the jungle... again

Sep 17, 202021:39
Hunchback of Notre Dame 2

Hunchback of Notre Dame 2

This week, we ring our bells and travel over seas to see if this follow up is as ugly as critics claim it to be.

Sep 10, 202013:46
Lady and the Tramp 2: Scamp's Adventure

Lady and the Tramp 2: Scamp's Adventure

This week, we disconnect from our leashes and roll around the Lady and the Tramp franchise to see if these pups are worth the 46 year wait. With special guest, Hunter Lowy!

Sep 03, 202024:12
Bambi 2

Bambi 2

This week, we take a shot at the Bambi franchise to see if this sequel is near and dear to anyone.

Aug 27, 202015:26
Pocahontas 2: Journey to A New World

Pocahontas 2: Journey to A New World

This week, we set sail along side the Pocahontas franchise and decide if this follow up is worth discovering... again.

Aug 20, 202019:21
102 Dalmatians

102 Dalmatians

This week, we go for a walk in the park with the Dalmatians franchise, but take a detour in hopes to spot some entertainment.

Aug 13, 202020:12
Tarzan & Jane

Tarzan & Jane

This week, we swing into the Tarzan franchise to find out if this new installment was meant to soar, or crash into a tree.

Aug 06, 202017:28
Mulan 2

Mulan 2

This week, we take a hack at the Mulan sequel to see if there is any fight left in this franchise.

Jul 29, 202014:57
Atlantis: Milo's Return

Atlantis: Milo's Return

This week, we rediscover the world of Atlantis and see if Milo really needed to return.

Jul 23, 202024:52
The Little Mermaid II: Return to Sea

The Little Mermaid II: Return to Sea

This week we dive into the deep end of The Little Mermaid Franchise to see if this 11 year follow up will sink or swim.

Jun 20, 202022:48
Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Welcome to the BACK AGAIN?! PODCAST where (Matt & Drew) take a look at sequels from the past that have been long forgotten. Tune in to find out if these "successors" to the often critically and commercially claimed classics, work as a sequel, are entertaining, and need to exist, accumulating to an overall question of. Is it worth going back... again? This week, we see if there is any magic left in the Aladdin franchise with Aladdin and the King of Thieves. 

Jun 20, 202019:27