Big Trouble In Little Podcast

This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we kick off Post-Apocalypse Month with The Blood of Heroes.Topics include:⚔️ Understanding the rules of Jugger🏜️ Post-apocalyptic worldbuilding🏛️ Underground cities and class divisions🎬 Rutger Hauer's performance📖 Missed storytelling opportunities🧛 The accidental vampire subplot we wanted🏆 Sports movie structure and underdog stories🎥 The alternate extended version of the filmPlus:🎮 Hades II impressions🎮 Pokémon Nationals recap🚀 Star Trek Voyager discussion⚾ Mets vs Reds baseball trip🏎️ Formula One and Le Mans coverage🚜 Clarkson's Farm discussionA fun deep dive into one of the weirdest cult classics ever made.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we revisit two of the most divisive films in the Terminator franchise:🤖 Terminator Salvation🤖 Terminator GenisysTopics include:Why Salvation feels disconnected from classic TerminatorChristian Bale's John ConnorThe future war fans always wantedAlternate timeline theoriesArnold's return as "Pops"Amelia Clarke as Sarah ConnorThe John Connor villain twistSkynet's evolving roleTime travel paradoxesWhether Genisys is secretly underratedA surprisingly positive discussion about two films many fans wrote off years ago.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, the crew dives into Superman (1978), the film that helped define the modern superhero movie. Starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, and Marlon Brando, this classic comic book adaptation set the standard for superhero films for decades.We break down why Christopher Reeve is still considered the definitive Superman, discuss the differences between Clark Kent and Superman as characters, and debate whether Gene Hackman’s Lex Luthor works as the villain in this version of the story. The conversation also explores the film’s campy tone, John Williams’ legendary score, and that infamous time-reversal ending that still divides fans today.Is Superman (1978) still the best Superman movie, or have newer films like Man of Steel and modern comic book adaptations surpassed it?In the post-credit segment, we talk about what we’ve been watching and playing lately, including Superman (2025), Weapons, Resident Evil 9, Formula 1 Australia, Gundam, and more.Next week we wrap up Cape Shit Month with the ultimate 90s comic book movie: Spawn (1997).If you enjoy movie discussions, superhero movies, gaming talk, and pop culture podcasts, make sure to follow the show and join us every week on Big Trouble Little Podcast.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This month we’re ranking early “cape” comic book movies — the weird ones, the stylish ones, the ones that hit before the MCU turned everything into a cinematic factory line. First up: Constantine (2005).We talk Keanu’s chain-smoking demon-deporter energy, the movie’s killer casting (Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton), why the vibes are immaculate even when the plot is… doing side quests, and why Lucifer absolutely steals the show in the final stretch.Plus: Spear of Destiny lore, Hell Bible nonsense (affectionate), the cross shotgun debate, and why this movie feels like one giant AMV with a budget.Next episode: Hellboy (2004) — Guillermo del Toro, Ron Perlman, and pure monster-movie comic book goodness.Follow Big Trouble & Little Podcast: iTunes / Spotify / YouTube — wherever you’re listening right now.(And yes… we’re horizontal and vertical.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam Sandler Month rolls on with The Waterboy, a dumb, lovable, endlessly quotable 90s comedy that still holds up. We break down why it works, why critics hated it, Henry Winkler’s underrated performance, and whether this is peak Sandler comedy.Then it’s Zack Facts, Ace Combat chaos, card game degeneracy, Fallout, The Last of Us, and teasing Uncut Gems next week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam Sandler Month begins with Pixels (2015)—a movie we thought we would hate… and somehow didn’t.In this episode of Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Chaz, Joe Dubs, and Zach dive into Adam Sandler’s video game invasion comedy Pixels, breaking down why it’s contrived, dumb, lowest-common-denominator… yet still oddly entertaining.We debate whether Pixels is a guilty pleasure or just plain bad, argue over Peter Dinklage’s performance, laugh (sometimes shamefully) at jokes that feel like they escaped from a better movie, and unpack the film’s heavy ’80s arcade nostalgia featuring Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Centipede, and more.Topics include:Adam Sandler’s career arc and why critics turned on himWhy Pixels feels like a “greasy cheeseburger” movieThe best and worst uses of video game fanservicePac-Man in New York, the Donkey Kong finale, and Cubert discourseWhy some “bad movies” are still worth watchingPlus, the crew shares what they’ve been watching, playing, and obsessing over—including speedrunning, retro games, anime, and more.🎬 Next episode: Spaceman — a very different Adam Sandler movie.Big Trouble in Little Podcast is a long-form movie and pop-culture podcast where four hosts choose a monthly theme and dissect films, TV, games, and nostalgia with honesty, humor, and zero filter.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big Trouble in Little Podcast is back — with a new intro, new energy, and a deep dive into the Twilight Zone.This January tradition continues as the hosts explore three classic episodes centered on one unavoidable theme: inevitability. Growing up. Aging. Death. And the quiet dread of becoming someone you don’t recognize anymore.We break down:Walking Distance — the pain of nostalgia and the impossibility of returning to childhoodNothing in the Dark — fear of death, fear of the unknown, and what it really means to let goNumber 12 Looks Just Like You — conformity, beauty, identity, and a disturbingly cheerful dystopiaAlong the way, we argue about AI-generated music, six-fingered hands, antidepressant futures, banned books, plastic surgery, societal pressure, and whether being forgotten is worse than dying.We also pivot into Night Gallery, question modern culture’s obsession with happiness, and accidentally turn a Twilight Zone discussion into an existential therapy session.Same show. New spark. Still Big Trouble.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this mind-bending episode of Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz step into the modern dimension of The Twilight Zone to unpack two standout episodes from Jordan Peele’s revival: “Meet in the Middle” and “Ovation.” The crew dives into themes of ambition, identity, legacy, and the hidden cost of success, breaking down how these episodes twist classic Twilight Zone ideas through a contemporary lens. From uneasy deals with the universe to the price of artistic obsession, the hosts analyze what works, what stumbles, and how Peele’s vision honors — and challenges — Rod Serling’s original spirit. Expect deep discussion, sharp critiques, and plenty of philosophical detours as the guys ask whether these stories truly earn their place in The Twilight Zone.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy