Check This Shit Out - A Movie Podcast

We’re back with my good friend and guest Tkali, for the 2nd round of conflict, as we go by the numbers to determine which Historical Sword & Shield Battle Epic movie is the best ever made! We narrowed it down to Braveheart and Gladiator, but which of these 2 films truly reigns supreme? Will it be King Wallace, or Emperor Maximus? The farmer or the general? Gibson or Crowe? So one last time, tie those sandals tight, make sure th...

Real warfare in the real world is no fun at all. BUT ancient battles in cinema, well that’s something we love! Join Tommy Nuggetz and his first ever guest, Tkali, as they trudge through the blood, the guts and the legacies of the 2 best ‘Sword and Shield’ battle epics ever made. This first round of battle sets the tone for our next ep, where we use science and math to help us determine the King of this sub-genre. Grab your whetston...

Just in time to fill your Easter baskets, we’ve got a double pack of sweet treats here that will leave a vintage taste in your mouth! Everyone may think they love chocolate and ice cream, but after you digest these 2 movies, you may wanna rethink your next visit to the candy aisle. A kids classic and a cult gem are sure to indulge your sweet tooth, so pop an antacid, crank up your headphones, and Check This Shit Out as we remind yo...

We’re action-ing up our holiday season with a couple of kick ass cult classics! This pair of high octane action films with even higher body counts are set in a holiday background, for those who want to stay festive. If you love the holidays but are tired of the corny feel good flicks that come with them, then grab your bulletproof vest, blow the dust off any one liners you’ve been saving, tune into our ‘Kicking ChristmAss’ episode,...

We’re shaking the holiday blues off with a dose of our favorite sci fi cinema from the 90’s, that many filmgoers forgot about. These 2 movies are sure to take your mind off whatever sadness you got going on in your own life. Got the blues? Then take these 2 pills, call us in the morning, tune into our “Sci Fi Blues’ episode, and Check This Shit Out...

Films covered in Episode 23: The Thirteenth Floor - 1999 (@ 06:15) and D...

Keeping our Horrorthon’21 coverage going strong, and we want to know, do you like scary movies? If you’re up to the task then take a plunge with us into the entire Scream franchise! Whether you’ve seen all of these sexy “meta” slashers or are just now thinking about getting into them, we’ve got something for all horror fans. If you hang up on this episode “we’ll gut you like a fish”, so tune into our Scream Franchized ep, get your ...

We’re kicking off Horrorthon’21 coverage, and the start of our third season, with our favorite killer doll...Chucky! Diving deep into the entire Child’s Play Franchize, this ep is sure to make your blood run cold. Whether you’ve seen all the Child’s Play fare, or can’t stand to look this Good Guy doll in the face for too long, we’ve got something for everyone here! So plan your next horror movie marathon right now, tune in, and Che...

We’re keeping our Memorial Day Weekend filled with lessons of battle, cinematic conflict, and the human condition as we take a look at some of our favorite war movies. These films each bring a unique perspective to a different clash in American history, and should remind us all why War Is Hell. Whether you’re a casual fan of Hollywood's portrayal of mankind at its most brutal, a hard core genre nut, or somewhere in between, yo...

We’re keeping Spring spooky with some cinema new and old to frighten everyone back indoors. These Spring-ish themed films may have you thinking twice before making any Summer plans, which just gives you more time for horror. If you think you can handle it, we’ve got one question for you: MAY We SCARE You? Whether you said yes, no, or are unsure: pull up your britches, and Check This Shit Out...

Films covered in Episode 19: The Crazi...

We went through the weed gateway, and are on to the pieces of cinema with hard drug use! Recommending our top narcotic films and taking a look at the Choice Cuts of music found in them, to give you more time for watching movies, and less time wasted searching for what’s next. If you D.A.R.E. to take things to the next level, we can’t guarantee you won’t get addicted. If this doesn’t worry you or you live life on the edge, then tune...

We’re chillin with Mary Jane this week with our favorite stoned cinema, just in time for 4/20! Recommending our top weed movies and taking a look at the Choice Cuts of music found in them, to give you more time for munchies, and less time wasted searching for what to watch. We also take a moment to pay some love and respect to a recently lost legend, DMX. If you’re tryin to get a session going, don’t break the cypher, pass that shi...

We’re hoopin it up this week with our favorite basketball films, just in time for March Madness! Recommending the best of B-ball movies and taking a look at the Choice Cuts of music found in them, to give you something to do between games. If you wanna know our starting 5, grab some headphones, tune into our “B-Ballin Outta Control” episode, and Check This Shit Out...

Films covered in Episode 16: Finding Forrester - 2000 (@ 05:03), ...

We’re kickin it Irish style this week with a look at some of our favorite Irish themed fare to carry us into St. Patrick’s Day. While we’re doing that we also point out some Choice Cuts, worthy of another listen by YOU. Grab a pint, learn some drinking songs, join us for our “Luck O’ The Irish” episode, and Check This Shit Out...

Films covered in Episode 15: The Town - 2010 (@ 4:21), The Departed - 2006 (@13:25), Leprechaun - 1993 (...

Season 2 keeps on rolling as we expand further into our theme of the month, “Black History Month”. “A Tale of 2 Directors” has us exploring the lives and films of 2 of Hollywood’s greatest, Spike Lee and Antoine Fuqua. On top of that we uncover the “Choice Cuts” moving these films to their own beat. Grab some headphones, warm up that Blu Ray player, and Check This Shit Out...

Films covered in Episode 14: Do The Right Thing (1989), H...

Season 2 keeps rolling with our “Un-Valentine’s Day” episode, focusing on some of our favorite alternative love titles for this “season of love”. We also keep our tribute going to some of our favorite Black Directors in Hollywood, who have molded our tastes through the decades, with the films of The Hughes Brothers. If that wasn’t enough we uncover the many “Choice Cuts” moving these films to their own beat. Grab some headphones, p...

Season 2 kicks off with our “Looped in Time” episode focusing on our favorite entertainment where characters are stuck in a time loop. In addition, we begin our month long coverage of Black History Month as we take a look at our favorite films from our Director of the Week: F. Gary Gray. We also dive into the lengthy list of “Choice Cuts” moving these films to their own beat. Grab some popcorn, kick up your sneakers, and Check This...

We’re closing out season 1 and the holidays with our 10th episode! This last event of the year, we’re getting into suggested viewings for the final weeks of December, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of another listen. We made a list, help us check it twice, and Check This Shit Out...

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We’re keeping festivities rolling in our 9th episode, filled with Holiday goodies! This week we’re getting into suggested viewings for the second week of December, and trying to save the world some time searching for what to watch. On top of our viewings, we dive into each film, and talk about the music found (choice cuts) that are worthy of another listen. We made a list, help us check it twice, and Check This Shit Out...

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