Bad Movies Rule!
A comedy podcast for people who love so-called bad movies. The gang at Bad Movies Rule dive into movies that have either been declared bad by critics or audiences to see if they really deserve to be on the trash pile or if they actually rule. Come have a laugh with us!
Episodes
November 21, 2025 • 148 mins
Sidekicks (1993) follows asthmatic teen Jonathan Brandis as he daydreams Chuck Norris into his life to fight bullies and win the girl! This ‘90s family flick mixes karate fantasies, cheesy training montages, and a plot as earnest as a roundhouse kick. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Bob Hauser, Ryan Mattila, David Hillestad
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November 18, 2025 • 33 mins
Join us for an exclusive interview with the talented Whitney Moore on Bad Movies Rule! From her iconic breakout role in the cult classic Birdemic to battling zombies, directing her own shorts like "See You Next Tuesday," and landing a spot in A24's The Smashing Machine directed by Benny Safdie—we dive deep into her wild journey through Hollywood's highs, lows, and everything in between. Whitney shares hilarious behind-the-scenes st...
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November 17, 2025 • 119 mins
Clickity Clack Click Clock Clack! That is Predator language for “Wow I can’t believe SMJ is reviewing Predator: Badlands this week! They sure are cool and definitely not tools.” Was this Predator the one we never knew we always wanted? Brian and Dave will let you know, and talk a bunch of random nonsense as well! Enjoy!
Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka
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November 14, 2025 • 122 mins
The Cannonball Run revs up a star-studded cross-country race with Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, and a cast of ‘80s icons dodging cops in souped-up cars! This comedy classic mixes slapstick stunts, cheesy cameos, and a plot thinner than a finish line ribbon. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Joe Goratowski, Chuck
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November 10, 2025 • 74 mins
On the latest Mailbag, the hosts swap barbecue must-haves like ribs, burnt ends, and pulled pork after a pitmaster listener grills them on their go-to orders, sparking mouthwatering debates that'll have you craving a smoker session! Things get hilariously slippery with listener takes on Friday the 13th's skinny dipping scene, from pool preferences to snake and leech horrors that make dark lakes a total no-go. Wrap it up with global...
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November 7, 2025 • 149 mins
Cloak & Dagger turns a kid and his imaginary spy friend into real heroes chasing Soviet agents and a secret Atari cartridge! This ‘80s adventure mixes video game thrills, roller-skate chases, and a plot as sneaky as a hidden level. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Curt Mummer, Joe Goratowski, Chuck
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November 3, 2025 • 98 mins
Greetings Users! Grab your data discs and hop on you light cycles! Time for Brian and Dave to talk Tron, is it a killer app or a virus? We will let you know what we think, if we even understood it.
Beep boop bop. That’s computer talk for enjoy the episode!
Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka
Email us: SamuraiMovieJam@gmail.com
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October 31, 2025 • 172 mins
The Monster Squad assembles a gang of kids to battle Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman in a small-town showdown! This ‘80s adventure mixes goofy one-liners, monster mayhem, and a plot as wild as a full moon. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Clint Busch, Ryan Mueller, David Hillestad
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October 27, 2025 • 67 mins
Dive into the chaos with the Bad Movies Rule crew as we have hilarious debates on cinema's most epic nut punches, from JCVD's legendary splits in Bloodsport to Chuck Norris's brutal takedowns, leaving no groin unturned! Things heat up with a listener's over-the-top wrestling promo challenge, complete with toe-stomping threats and tag-team drama that has the hosts firing back with their own rhyme-spitting retorts. Cap it off with a ...
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October 24, 2025 • 148 mins
Friday the 13th Part 2 introduces Jason Voorhees stepping out of his mom’s shadow, stalking camp counselors with a sack over his head! This ‘80s slasher sequel mixes gory kills, creepy woods, and a plot as thin as a tent flap. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Clint Busch, Ryan Farrell, Bob Hauser
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October 20, 2025 • 73 mins
It’s time for a spooky, scary double-feature! It’s our spoiler-free, Episode 13 of Samurai Movie Jam, Bad Movies Rule’s Companion Podcast! Find out what’s scarier - Frendo the Clown or Dave Franco’s acting. There is plenty of spooky, scary trivia for you to test your creepy movie knowledge with too! Happy Halloween season!
Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka
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October 17, 2025 • 136 mins
Van Helsing (2004) throws Hugh Jackman into a gothic monster mash—battling Dracula, werewolves, and Frankenstein’s creature with over-the-top action! This ‘00s blockbuster mixes cheesy CGI, wild stunts, and a plot as tangled as a Transylvanian forest. It might just be a hidden gem of monster movie madness. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Ryan Mattila, Ryan Mueller, Brian Bzdawka
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October 13, 2025 • 64 mins
On the latest mailbag we field calls about Man of Steel (I love that this discussion is ongoing), we talk about how much pickles suck, whether or not we need more Michael Dudikoff movies on the show, visting film locations and that one time Ryan Reynolds came to Antioch, Illinois.
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October 10, 2025 • 153 mins
Halloween II (1981) picks up where the original left off, with Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) dodging Michael Myers in a hospital horror show! This ‘80s slasher sequel mixes shadowy stalking, bloody mayhem, and a plot as dark as the Haddonfield night. It might just be a hidden gem of scream-worthy scares. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Stephanie Farrell, Joe Goratowski, Rachel Glassford
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October 6, 2025 • 83 mins
Spoiler-free, Episode 12 of Samurai Movie Jam, Bad Movies Rule’s Companion Podcast! Wanna go for a walk? For money? For a wish? For your life? That is what they are doing in this movie, and boy is it something! On the road again! Enjoy!
Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka
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October 3, 2025 • 162 mins
The 'Burbs (1989) pits Tom Hanks against creepy neighbors in a suburban nightmare—where garbage stomping and odd noises spark a hilarious descent into paranoia! This ‘80s comedy mixes quirky characters, dark humor, and a plot as twisty as a cul-de-sac. It might just be a hidden gem of neighborhood madness. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Ryan Farrell, Joe Goratowski, Ryan Mattila
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September 29, 2025 • 69 mins
Throughout this mailbag you'll hear from fans angry about a variety of topics, multiple rants about Neil Breen, revisiting Battle Los Angeles, Star Wars Episode 2 and Freddy's Revenge. We also inch closer to the first ever BMR Wrestling PPV.
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September 26, 2025 • 152 mins
Bloodsport (1988) throws Jean-Claude Van Damme into the ultimate martial arts showdown in Hong Kong—where he kicks, splits, and grunts his way to glory! This ‘80s action flick mixes epic fight scenes, cheesy one-liners, and a plot as flexible as Van Damme’s legs. It might just be a hidden gem of ‘80s cheese. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Brian Bzdawka, Bob Hauser, David Hillestad
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September 22, 2025 • 104 mins
Spoiler-free, Episode 10 of Samurai Movie Jam, Bad Movies Rule’s Companion Podcast! It’s 2:17, do you know where your children are? There are a bunch missing in Weapons and we are gonna tell you all about this spooky story. Enjoy!
Hosts: David Hillestad and Brian Bzdawka
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September 19, 2025 • 136 mins
Dick Tracy (1990) brings Warren Beatty into a comic-strip world of bold colors, big hats, and bigger villains like Big Boy Caprice! This ‘90s flick mixes retro style, over-the-top acting, and a plot as flashy as its yellow trench coat. It might just hide a gem under all that glitz. Is this a cult classic or total trash?
Hosts: James Hauser, Curt Mummer, Chuck, Nicole Frier
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