Bad Movies & Beer

Episode 115 - Alien vs. Predator (2004)

It's franchise crossover Friday this week, when Cooper and Nolan get caught in the middle of Alien vs. Predator!

Between the poorly developed characters, paint by numbers plot, and early 2000s CGI, it's easy to see why fans of the Alien AND Predator franchises were massively disappointed when this came out.

But now, with almost 20 years of distance, the guys are looking at this movie with fresh eyes. Is it possible it isn't actually as bad as they remember? Or are they ignoring more warning signs than the crew of Charles Bishop Weyland's doomed expedition?

Either way, this thing is a battle of two evils and humanity just might hang in the balance. Luckily for all of us, this episode (featuring not one but TWO beers from Dominion City Brewing Co.) is a winner no matter which side you're on.

Episode 114 - Petey Wheatstraw (1977)

Cooper and Nolan are making a deal with the devil this week, when they cover the remarkable tale of PETEY WHEATSTRAW!

Podcast favorite Rudy Ray Moore puts his unique spin on the Faustian legend in this unforgettable piece of Blaxploitation filmmaking, and the results are as silly, sexy, and surreal as you would expect. 

Not surprisingly, the guys have a lot of fun with this one, as they debate whether creativity can win out over an extremely limited budget, what exactly constituted proper funeral attire for the 1970s, and whether or not this movie was a good choice for Black History Month.

With all that AND the incredible comedy stylings of Leroy & Skillet, this episode (featuring a beer from Clifford Brewing Co.) is one you won't have to sell your soul to enjoy.

Episode 113 - The Bitch (1979)

Love is in the air this week as Cooper and Nolan spend Valentine's Day with THE BITCH!

This sassy 70s audience request puts the scandalous exploits of the rich and famous on full display, giving a window into a world that most people have never known.

The result is a disco-filled feast for the eyes (and ears), as the guys riff on swimming pool orgies, what it takes to get knighted, and the best way to rig a horse race.

So get ready to put yourself out there; whether you're looking for love or just a good time, this episode (featuring a beer from ABE ERB Brewing Company) is sure to capture your heart.

Episode 112 - Hard to Kill (1990)

Cooper and Nolan are heading into the eye of the storm this week when they talk HARD TO KILL!

This early 90s Steven Seagal outing is absolutely LOADED with action movie clichés - montages, car chases, bad guys with terrible accuracy - not to mention a one-liner so great that it almost redeems a ridiculous script. (Almost.)

Throw in an acting performance that can only be described as unbelievable and you've got the makings of a truly silly time that the guys agree absolutely belongs on this podcast.

So if you've been sleeping on Seagal's career, it's time to wake up and shave your coma beard; this episode (featuring a beer from the Storm Stayed Brewing Company) might be hard to kill, but it's easy to enjoy!

Episode 111 - Attack of the Beast Creatures (1985)

Cooper and Nolan are trapped on an island of low-budget regional filmmaking this week when they cover ATTACK OF THE BEAST CREATURES!

This Connecticut curiosity boasts some of the worst acting and special effects that have ever been discussed on this podcast, but is the presence of puppets enough to make it an enjoyable watch? If the time the guys spend talking about the Titanic, men who love GILFs, and historic d**k bites are any indication, the answer is no!

Either way, there's no need to tread lightly; this episode (featuring a beer from the Good Robot Brewing Company) is one creature you'll be glad to meet.

Episode 110 - Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

Cooper and Nolan are having a hell of a good time this week, as they ring in the new year with JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY!

This might be the most confusing of all the Friday the 13th movies, so thank goodness there's a character who knows literally everything that's going on and is more than happy to explain it.

But even with exposition taking human form there was plenty for the guys to ponder, like Jason Voorhees' views on unprotected sex, which more successful actor the hero is a poor man's version of, and whether being reborn means getting a brand new body or just your old body back.

One thing's for sure - whether you consider this a 90s horror classic or a movie that puts the "camp" back into Camp Crystal Lake, this episode (featuring a beer from Helltown Brewing) is sure to get your heart racing.

Episode 109 - Invasion U.S.A. (1985)

Cooper and Nolan are having a Cannon Films Christmas this year when they cover INVASION U.S.A.!

Unfortunately, what should have been a merry celebration of Chuck Norris and all-denim wardrobes quickly devolved into a bunch of angry shouting about unnecessary characters and the absence of kicks.

Did the many, MANY beers the guys drank during the recording process have something to do with this? We're not saying they did, but at one point Nolan legitimately confused the main bad guy (a Russian terrorist mercenary) with Inigo Montoya from the Princess Bride.

If that last sentence confused you, just wait til you see what else is under the tree; this episode (featuring 12 days worth of beer from the 2023 Fattey Beer Co. advent calendar) is one present you can't put back in the box!

2023 Christmas Beer Draft!

In this very special BONUS EPISODE, Cooper and Nolan unbox the first 17 beers from the Fattey Beer Co.'s 2023 Beer Advent Calendar!

What kind of delicious American beers will the guys find inside? Who will end up drafting what for this week's INVASION U.S.A. episode? And what's the right way to pronounce "pecan"?

The answers to all these questions and more are ready for you to discover, so don't wait til Christmas - unwrap this episode and dive in!

Episode 108 - Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976)

Cooper and Nolan are making a horrifying house call this week with DR. BLACK, MR. HYDE!

It's a classic tale of one man's obsession pushing him over the edge, and it forces the guys to reconsider everything they thought they knew about topics like white people, Pretty Woman, and whether there's a positive side to doctors dating their patients.

They even fire off a quick Blaxploitation power ranking, all while enjoying not one but TWO beers from Necromancer Brewing. There's nothing to be afraid of here; with so much going on you'll definitely want to give this episode a shot.

Episode 107 - The Velocipastor (2018)

The guys are stepping into the confessional this week when they finally cover THE VELOCIPASTOR!

There's all kinds of sins being revealed in this one, from Nolan's views on the Catholic Church to Cooper's binary dating scale, not to mention one of the worst superhero origin stories ever produced.

Add in the very real possibility of dinosaur/human intimacy and it's no wonder this ended up as one of the most heavily edited (and ridiculous) episodes in the history of this podcast. Featuring a beer from the Church Brew Works.