Bad Movies & Beer

Episode 86 - Highlander (1986)

Cooper and Nolan are making their bid for immortality this week, as they cover legendary 80s movie HIGHLANDER!

From unfortunate casting (Sean Connery as a Spanish Egyptian) to terrible acting (the kind that makes you wonder how someone ever had a career) to the vaguely sexual nature of the quickening (is it just us?), there's an entire lifetime's worth of things to talk about.

Throw in a soundtrack from Queen (don't get your hopes up) and you've got a recipe for something truly special. Better gather round; this episode (featuring a beer from Highlander Brew Co.) is one you might just lose your head over.

Episode 85 - Spice World (1997)

It's International Women's Day, so Cooper and Nolan are handing the podcast over to their wives for a different perspective on a unique piece of 90s nostalgia - SPICE WORLD!

More time capsule than coherent story, this movie perfectly captures a cultural moment that our guest hosts experienced firsthand. But there's more to this than just memories, as the girls cover topics like:
- Does this have a plot?
- 90s fashion is back!
- How to properly address the Spice Girls
- Name that British Celebrity
- Lyrics that didn't age well
...and yet another round of "Who's the real hero of this movie?"

The girl power is on full display, so get ready to sing along; this episode (featuring a beer from the Bobcaygeon Brewing Company) will definitely spice up your life.

Episode 84 - The Howling (1981)

There's a full moon out on the podcast tonight, and Cooper and Nolan have returned from their mid-season break to talk about THE HOWLING!

This early Joe Dante movie may be beloved by horror fans, but is it more of a dog than a wolf? The guys aren't sure, especially since the quality of the effects, music, and acting all vary WILDLY from scene to scene (pun intended). But that doesn't mean it wasn't a good time, thanks in no small part to a surprising amount of sexual content.

So if you're feeling frisky, let your fur down! This episode (featuring a beer from Rusty Rail Brewing) is one you'll want to sink your teeth into.

BONUS Episode - Pumping Iron (1977)

Cooper and Nolan are working off some winter weight in this very special BONUS EPISODE, as they get into PUMPING IRON!

This 1970s bodybuilding documentary may have introduced the world to Arnold Schwarzenegger, but it also provided the guys with a ton of laughs and some pretty ridiculous theories.

Theories like:

- Did Arnold Schwarzenegger invent prison workout culture?

- Was Lou Ferrigno secretly in love with him?

- Do bodybuilders get literal workout boners?

...and perhaps most importantly, was this entire documentary staged?

There's so much to cover that you won't know whether you're coming or going (although it's VERY clear what Arnold's doing), so oil yourself up and hope for the best; this episode (featuring a classic beer from the Pittsburgh Brewing Company) is truly something to behold.

Episode 83 - Cobra (1986)

Cooper and Nolan are feeling snakebit this week when they cross paths with COBRA!

This VERY stereotypical 80s action movie runs less than 90 minutes, which explains why the guys have so much time for after talk. What CAN'T be explained is why they spend so much time talking about how tight Sylvester Stallone's pants are.

It definitely isn't because of a lack of action, what with the plentiful amounts of car chases, gunshots and Stallone-penned dialogue - all brought to you from the fine folks at Cannon Films.

Either way, there's no hard feelings here; where the law stops, this episode (featuring a beer from Ever Grain Brewing Company) starts!

Episode 82 - Black Christmas (1974)

The call is coming from inside the house this week, as Cooper and Nolan celebrate BLACK CHRISTMAS!

This OG slasher is a Canadian classic that has retroactively been called a landmark of horror cinema, but that same 2022 hindsight is forcing the guys to ask questions like...

- How old-looking is too old-looking to play someone in their early 20s?

- Have cell phones made things easier or harder for serial killers?

- Is John Saxon the Tom Atkins of horror movies?

Throw in some unrelated talk about abortion and what you can reasonably expect when your daughter goes to college, and you've got a Christmas you'll never forget.

So grab a Christmas beer (or 12) and lock the attic door; this episode (featuring beers from Whiprsnapr Brewing Co. and Cured Craft Brewing) is a ho-ho-whole lot of fun!

2022 Christmas Beer Draft!

In this very special BONUS EPISODE, Cooper and Nolan unbox (and unwrap) the 12 Days of Unfiltrd Beermas Advent Calendar from Whiprsnapr Brewing Co.

After revealing all twelve (and discovering this year's secret theme), the guys draft their beer roster for today's BLACK CHRISTMAS episode.

With six Christmas-themed beers each (plus two other beers that Nolan forgot about), it's going to be a very merry Christmas!

Episode 81 - Miami Connection (1987)

Cooper and Nolan are taking a Florida vacation this week when they check out MIAMI CONNECTION!

Written, starring, casted and partly directed by local Tae Kwon Do legend Y.K. Kim, this 80s regional cinema delight is a perfect example of what happens when a man with a dream finds someone willing to fund it. 

Amazingly, the combination of enthusiastic amateurs, bargain basement special effects, and positively-themed original songs produced something that's truly hilarious, which probably explains why clips of this movie have been passed around the internet ever since the internet was a thing.

Bottom line? This is an absolute must-see from the Sunshine State, so come on down; this episode (featuring a beer from Cigar City Brewing) is a connection you won't want to miss!

Episode 80 - Tammy and the T-Rex (1994)

Cooper and Nolan are transplanting themselves into a truly bizarre piece of 90s moviemaking this week - it's TAMMY AND THE T-REX!

Originally titled "Tanny and the Teenage T-Rex", this twisted teen romance was HEAVILY censored to get a PG-13 rating. But thanks to the mad scientists at Vinegar Syndrome, the guys are enjoying ALL the gore (and there's lots).

The result is an absolutely insane comedy/sci-fi/horror/romance about a high school cheerleader and an animatronic dinosaur containing the brain of her murdered boyfriend. 

Sound like a lot to handle? You have no idea, so prepare to get prehistoric. This episode (featuring a beer from Oozlefinch Beers & Blending) proves that once you go dino, you don't go back!

Episode 79 - Motel Hell (1980)

Cooper and Nolan are trying not to buy the farm this week when they check into MOTEL HELL!

This horror/comedy hybrid is packed with incredible 80s effects, iconic imagery, and more than a few genuinely creepy moments. No wonder it quickly became a cult classic!

Still, that won't stop the guys from making fun of some of the more...simple aspects of this movie - including a performance so awful that it might deserve a spot on the bad acting Mt. Rushmore.

So get ready to take a big bite out of this episode; it takes all kinds of critters (and a beer from Meuse Brewing) to make Cooper and Nolan's podcast!