Grunge came out of nowhere is the early nineties and Alice in Chains was one of the first groups out of the gate.  With Layne Staley's unmistakeable vocals and Jerry Cantrell's uncanny guitar riffs it wasn't long before they were a household name.  But, like many, they fell victim to the trappings of fame, money and drugs.  Come with us as we dive into their history in a nutshell, on the way to their magnum opus, "Dirt" as it reaches its 30th anniversary.

Grunge came out of nowhere is the early nineties and Alice in Chains was one of the first groups out of the gate.  With Layne Staley's unmistakeable vocals and Jerry Cantrell's uncanny guitar riffs it wasn't long before they were a household name.  But, like many, they fell victim to the trappings of fame, money and drugs.  Come with us as we dive into their history in a nutshell, on the way to their magnum opus, "Dirt" as it reaches its 30th anniversary.

Alice in Chains: Their History in a Nutshell

During the summer of 1987 the fourth of the Jaws movies was released and has been called on of the worst movies of all time.  This week we dive into "Jaws the Revenge" with our friends from the AFilmBy Podcast and ask the important questions.  Do sharks have ESP?  How do sharks travel a few thousand miles in just a few days?  Can sharks roar?  Join us as discuss these crazy questions and give away the Craptastic Crown to either "Superman IV" or "Jaws the Revenge"!

During the summer of 1987 the fourth of the Jaws movies was released and has been called on of the worst movies of all time.  This week we dive into "Jaws the Revenge" with our friends from the AFilmBy Podcast and ask the important questions.  Do sharks have ESP?  How do sharks travel a few thousand miles in just a few days?  Can sharks roar?  Join us as discuss these crazy questions and give away the Craptastic Crown to either "Superman IV" or "Jaws the Revenge"!

Jaws the Revenge (1987): What the heck happened?

The summer of 1987 gave us two of the biggest box office stinkers of the 1980s in "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" and "Jaws the Revenge".  Over the next two weeks, we will discuss, debate and dissect these two movies and ask the question "What the heck happened?"  This week we dive into "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace".  With Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman and Mark McClure all back again what could possible go wrong?  Turns out, it's a lot.  Join us and our friends Jeff and Brad from the "A Film By" Podcast for the fun!

The summer of 1987 gave us two of the biggest box office stinkers of the 1980s in "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" and "Jaws the Revenge".  Over the next two weeks, we will discuss, debate and dissect these two movies and ask the question "What the heck happened?"  This week we dive into "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace".  With Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman and Mark McClure all back again what could possible go wrong?  Turns out, it's a lot.  Join us and our friends Jeff and Brad from the "A Film By" Podcast for the fun!

Superman IV (1987):  What the heck happened?

35 years after the original Predator, Dan Trachtenberg gives us the prequel to the franchise. The reaction to this Hulu movie has been overwhelmingly positive, but does it really hold up to the hype? Join us as we discuss how this movie came to be and all the incredible, crazy, and hilarious stories about the cast, crew, music composer, and production of the film. And, finally, our judgment about where this movie ranks among to all the other Predator movies. Do it! Do it NOW!

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35 years after the original Predator, Dan Trachtenberg gives us the prequel to the franchise. The reaction to this Hulu movie has been overwhelmingly positive, but does it really hold up to the hype? Join us as we discuss how this movie came to be and all the incredible, crazy, and hilarious stories about the cast, crew, music composer, and production of the film. And, finally, our judgment about where this movie ranks among to all the other Predator movies. Do it! Do it NOW!
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Prey (2022) Everything you need to know - SPOILER FREE!

For action movie fans, the summer of 1987 was epic!  Robocop and Predator both  introduced us to some of the most iconic and successful characters and franchises of the decade.  Jump back in to our discussion where we conclude with our own final judgment between these two giants.  Also, always remember: if it bleeds, we can kill it!

For action movie fans, the summer of 1987 was epic!  Robocop and Predator both  introduced us to some of the most iconic and successful characters and franchises of the decade.  Jump back in to our discussion where we conclude with our own final judgment between these two giants.  Also, always remember: if it bleeds, we can kill it!

Robocop (1987) vs. Predator (1987): Part 2

During the summer of 1987, two movies were released that defined 80's action movies, John McTiernan's "Predator" and Paul Verhoeven's "Robocop".  Both of these became iconic franchises that spawned multiple sequels, outshoots and now prequels.  One of these had a cast of macho 80s alpha action stars and one had virtual unknowns.  This week we give you the stories behind the making of these two movies.  Which do you choose?  Your move, creep!

During the summer of 1987, two movies were released that defined 80's action movies, John McTiernan's "Predator" and Paul Verhoeven's "Robocop".  Both of these became iconic franchises that spawned multiple sequels, outshoots and now prequels.  One of these had a cast of macho 80s alpha action stars and one had virtual unknowns.  This week we give you the stories behind the making of these two movies.  Which do you choose?  Your move, creep!

Robocop (1987) vs. Predator (1987): Part 1

Despite being in the grips of addiction, during the summer of 1987 Mötley Crüe managed to release their most commercially successful album to that point, "Girls, Girls, Girls".  Not only did the album reach the #2 position on the sales charts in the US (Nikki Sixx claims the album should have been #1) they also managed to provide an anthem for strippers everywhere!  Join us, along with special guest James Buckley, as we go track by track through this album discussing the stories behind each song and deciding whether is a rocker, a skipper or a song about strippers!  After that we will decide how it matches up to Whitesnake's "1987".

Despite being in the grips of addiction, during the summer of 1987 Mötley Crüe managed to release their most commercially successful album to that point, "Girls, Girls, Girls".  Not only did the album reach the #2 position on the sales charts in the US (Nikki Sixx claims the album should have been #1) they also managed to provide an anthem for strippers everywhere!  Join us, along with special guest James Buckley, as we go track by track through this album discussing the stories behind each song and deciding whether is a rocker, a skipper or a song about strippers!  After that we will decide how it matches up to Whitesnake's "1987".

Mötley Crüe's "Girls, Girls, Girls" (1987): Track by Track!

After two years of delays, fights, surgery and recovery, the dream team of David Coverdale, John Sykes, John Kalodner, released the long awaited self titled Whitesnake album (also known as "1987").  It contained some of the biggest and most beloved hair metal songs of the 80s including "Still of the Night", "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love".  With these songs were included some of the most iconic music videos of the 80s that included the beautiful Tawny Kitaen doing gymnastics on the hood of David Coverdale's white Jaguar!  Join us as we go track by track down the only road we've ever known telling the story behind each of these amazing songs!

After two years of delays, fights, surgery and recovery, the dream team of David Coverdale, John Sykes, John Kalodner, released the long awaited self titled Whitesnake album (also known as "1987").  It contained some of the biggest and most beloved hair metal songs of the 80s including "Still of the Night", "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love".  With these songs were included some of the most iconic music videos of the 80s that included the beautiful Tawny Kitaen doing gymnastics on the hood of David Coverdale's white Jaguar!  Join us as we go track by track down the only road we've ever known telling the story behind each of these amazing songs!

Whitesnake's "1987" (1987): Track by Track!

In the Spring of 1986, David Coverdale was practically unknown in America, 3 million dollars in debt and pushing his broken down white Jaguar out of an intersection in LA.  But things were looking up, he had recently recovered from sinus surgery, he was finishing up long overdue Whitesnake album and he was on a date with a lovely new woman in his life, Tawny Kitaen.  That's when the story gets really interesting.  Join us as we begin our series on the Summer of 1987 covering the history of Whitesnake up to their release of their self titled album (or more commonly known as "1987".  If you have a tape or CD, we suggest you (ahem) slide it in after the podcast!

In the Spring of 1986, David Coverdale was practically unknown in America, 3 million dollars in debt and pushing his broken down white Jaguar out of an intersection in LA.  But things were looking up, he had recently recovered from sinus surgery, he was finishing up long overdue Whitesnake album and he was on a date with a lovely new woman in his life, Tawny Kitaen.  That's when the story gets really interesting.  Join us as we begin our series on the Summer of 1987 covering the history of Whitesnake up to their release of their self titled album (or more commonly known as "1987".  If you have a tape or CD, we suggest you (ahem) slide it in after the podcast!

Here I Go Again: The History of Whitesnake

After 5 long years away, Def Leppard triumphantly returned in the summer of 1987 with their comeback album, "Hysteria".  The album was a slow burn for much of '87 but really took hold in 1988 to become one of the biggest selling albums of the 1980s.  Step inside, walk this way and join us as we go track by track through the album, a rerelease of a podcast from Season 1, and get us ready to discuss the summer of 1987.  Hey!  Hey!

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After 5 long years away, Def Leppard triumphantly returned in the summer of 1987 with their comeback album, "Hysteria".  The album was a slow burn for much of '87 but really took hold in 1988 to become one of the biggest selling albums of the 1980s.  Step inside, walk this way and join us as we go track by track through the album, a rerelease of a podcast from Season 1, and get us ready to discuss the summer of 1987.  Hey!  Hey!
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Def Leppard's "Hysteria" (1987)

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