Binge-Watchers Podcast

Snowed in, chili on the stove, and toxic romance on the screen. This week on the Binge-Watchers Podcast, Johnny Spoiler dives headfirst into Romeo Is Bleeding (1993), the sleazy neo-noir crime thriller starring Gary Oldman, Lena Olin, and Roy Scheider—a movie where everyone betrays everyone and nobody gets out clean.

Before the blood hits the subway tiles, Johnny rants about hating snow, surviving real-life blizzards, bikini porch d...

Saddle up, time travelers. Johnny Spoiler rides the DeLorean straight into the Old West for a deep-dive review of Back to the Future Part III (1990), the underrated Western finale that closes out one of the greatest trilogies in movie history.

While the world is distracted by football playoffs and Super Bowl conspiracies, Johnny stays locked in on clock towers, steam-powered time trains, and the emotional payoff Hollywood doesn’t ma...

Johnny Spoiler goes beyond the Thunderdome with a full breakdown of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)—George Miller’s most divisive Mad Max film and a cornerstone of post-apocalyptic pop culture.

From Tina Turner’s iconic performance and chart-topping theme song to the politics of Bartertown, Master Blaster lore, wasteland world-building, and why this movie feels like Mad Max meets Lord of the Flies, we explore how Beyond Thunderdom...

Johnny Spoiler dives into Wrath of Daimajin (1966) — the brutal, emotional final entry in the legendary Japanese Daimajin trilogy, where feudal samurai drama collides with full-blown kaiju monster wrath.

Before we get to giant stone gods and sulfur pits, Johnny opens with a cold open on a recurring problem: people keep comparing him to Elvis Presley — usually at the worst possible times, like buying pizza at a gas station. Is it the...

It’s the Year of the Horse, the Fire Horse, and somehow Johnny Spoiler—a confirmed Water Pig according to the Chinese zodiac—is here to guide you safely through one of the weirdest cult fantasy sequels of the 1990s:
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (1991).

This week on the podcast, Johnny Spoiler revisits the movie that turned sword-and-sorcery into a full-on Los Angeles crime comedy, where Marc Singer’s Dar rides throug...

Santa gets kidnapped by Martians.
Yes—that Santa.
And somehow… it works.

Johnny Spoiler dives headfirst into Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, the infamous 1964 Christmas sci-fi cult classic that’s equal parts holiday cheer, space nonsense, and accidental social commentary.

We cover:

•  Why Santa vs. aliens is still a perfect movie hook

•  Martian kids addicted to Earth TV (way too relatable)

•  A killer robot slowly reprogrammed b...

You clicked looking for something frosty and jolly… and ended up with Nazis, incest lore, horny mall teens, and a chain-smoking Santa Claus. Welcome to ELVES (1989) — the low-budget Christmas horror movie that dares to suggest Hitler was experimenting on elves to create a master race.

In this episode, we break down the cult holiday nightmare starring Dan Haggerty (Grizzly Adams) as possibly the grizzliest Santa in cinema history. Th...

Johnny Spoiler dives headfirst into FATMAN (2020) — the unholy collision of Christmas cheer and hard-edged action starring Mel Gibson as a battle-worn Santa Claus and Walton Goggins as a vengeful hitman.

In this episode of the Binge-Watchers Podcast, we break down why Fatman feels like the gritty fake action movie advertised inside Scrooged, how Walton Goggins absolutely carries the film, and why this version of Santa is closer to S...

You didn't mean to feel good… but here you are.

We accidentally stumble into one of the ultimate ‘90s holiday comfort movies: The Cutting Edge (1992)—the ice-cold rom-sports classic that gave us underdogs on skates, enemies-to-partners tension, and the most iconic toe pick in cinema history.

Johnny breaks down how a temperamental figure-skating ice queen and a washed-up hockey bruiser accidentally melt each other’s hearts on the ...

It’s eggnog season—and not just any nog. We’re talking Golden Egg Nog from the old Hood milk mafia, the stuff thick enough to count as a sin. Perfect time for a feel-good movie, right?

Johnny Spoiler dives into one of the most unexpectedly uplifting movies of the last few years: TETRIS (2023). Yes, the movie about the video game. Yes, it’s WAY better than it has any right to be.

• The true story of Henk Rogers, Nintendo’s ride-or-d...

This week on Binge-Watchers Podcast, Johnny Spoiler roller-skates through the whimsical world of Steve Martin’s L.A. Story (1991) — a surreal, romantic comedy that turns smoggy Los Angeles into a land of magic, love, and freeway philosophy.

We’re talking feel-good movies, time-travel flicks like The Butterfly Effect and Keanu Reeves’ upcoming Shiver, the fall of MTV UK, and why L.A. Story still hits differently in 2025. From enchant...

This week on Binge-Watchers Podcast, Johnny Spoiler dives deep into George R.R. Martin’s Nightflyers — the cult 80s sci-fi horror about a homicidal spaceship, psychic warfare, and love in deep space. Discover how Nightflyers compares to the short-lived 2018 SyFy series, why the original movie works better as an isolated cosmic nightmare, and what makes its cast (Catherine Mary Stewart, James Avery, Michael de Barres) unforgettable.

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Get ready for Space Halloween Vibes with Johnny Spoiler as we blast off into Saturn 3 (1980) — the wild, weird sci-fi thriller where Farrah Fawcett, Kirk Douglas, and Harvey Keitel battle a jealous robot in deep space! 

In this episode:

• Why people are losing it a month early this spooky season

• The latest Home Video Headlines — from Walter Hill’s Aliens sequel pages to Greta Gerwig’s animatronic Narnia reboot

• Deep dive into Saturn 3...

Join Johnny Spoiler and Jordan Savage for a whirlwind binge-worthy podcast! From the wild anime world of Black Lion OVA (1992) and Fist of the North Star, to HBO’s hilarious rebranding antics, we cover everything from R-rated TMNT possibilities to Interstellar’s IMAX return.

We dish on Keanu Reeves in Shadow for Sonic 3, Amy Adams’ Nightbitch transformation, Pamela Anderson in The Last Showgirl, and live-action Masters of the Univer...

Blast off with Johnny Spoiler and Jordan Savage in this ultimate retro sci-fi podcast! We dive into the cult classic Message from Space, exploring its epic space opera story, Vic Morrow’s General Garada, Sonny Chiba’s martial arts action, and its nostalgic nods to Flash Gordon and The Wizard of Oz.

Then, we get creative with a cosmic twist: plan your own Message from Space themed party with space walnuts, galactic guacamole, costume...

Ever sneaked a Hot Pocket into a movie theater or debated the ultimate cinema snack? Join Johnny Spoiler and Jordan Savage as they explore the buttery, crunchy world of movie treats, fiery popcorn debates, and hilarious childhood Star Wars adventures.

Then, we dive into the eerie and mesmerizing world of Valhalla Rising with Mads Mikkelsen, discussing his iconic performances from Doctor Strange to Another Round. We also tackle life-...

Dive into spooky season with Johnny Spoiler as he breaks down Lifeforce (1985) — Tobe Hooper’s wild sci-fi horror where space vampires invade London! 💀 From behind-the-scenes trivia, cold open comedy, and eerie folklore to Patrick Stewart’s possessed kiss and ‘80s space tech, this Halloween episode of the Binge-Watchers Podcast delivers chilling laughs and cosmic chaos. 🛸🩸

🎧 Topics include:

• Afterlife with Archie & other h...

Johnny Spoiler sinks his teeth into Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989), the overlooked horror-comedy western where Dracula trades blood for sunscreen and synthetic plasma. Along the way, we cover Rick Moranis returning for Spaceballs 2, AMC’s questionable Down by the River title, and Delta streaming YouTube in the skies.

We also dive into Vestron Pictures’ rise and fall, cult horror gems like Waxwork, The Gate, and Chopping Mall...