This Podcast Takes Tokens

Bloodsport(1988) | This Podcast Takes Tokens-Episode 118

We're stepping into the Kumite to talk about the 1988 martial arts cult classic, Bloodsport. Sure, the movie claims to be based on the "true story" of Frank Dux , but considering practically none of his claims can be verified, we're treating this purely as the magnificent work of fiction it clearly is. We break down Jean-Claude Van Damme's questionable acting, fantastic skills (and his mandatory, unprompted splits) , the absolute absurdity of the tournament rules , and the random phantom cat noises littering the soundtrack. Despite the completely unnecessary subplots and the sheer lack of a cohesive storyline , there's no denying the action in the ring still holds up today. Grab your favorite Betamax tape and get ready for a nostalgic rewatch of a movie that somehow manages to be both terrible and entirely entertaining all at once What happened Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat. 👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: ThisPodcastTakesTokens@gmail.com #ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle | Episode 117-This Podcast Takes Tokens

We’re breaking our own sacred 20-year rule because Deric decided to cash in a "golden token" and drag Ryan kicking & screaming into the 2017 Jumanji reboot. To everyone's shock—including his own—the resident reboot-hater actually liked it, dare we say, loved it. We dive into how Jack Black somehow delivered the most convincing performance of a teenage girl in cinematic history and why the chemistry between The Rock and Kevin Hart is undeniable, even if we’re tired of seeing them together(we still want more). We also get into the nitty-gritty of the game mechanics, from the hilarity of exploding over a piece of cake to our very serious grievances about a PlayStation that somehow uses cartridges? It’s a rare look at a reboot done right, even if the CGI jaguars look like they were rendered on a toaster.   Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube!  Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat. 👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇  🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]  💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ [http://patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens%E2%81%A0]   👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens [https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens]   📧 Email: ThisPodcastTakesTokens@gmail.com #ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

Jumanji(1995) | Episode 116-This Podcast Takes Tokens

"This Podcast Takes Tokens for those who seek to find a way to connect with the childhood they left behind." This week, we roll the dice on the 1995 Robin Williams classic, Jumanji. We dive deep into the production lore, including why the director was terrified to hire Robin Williams, the dark theory that Van Pelt is actually a manifestation of Alan’s father and a few theories of our own. We also break down the surprising box office numbers—did you know this movie only made $11 million its opening weekend? Ryan was shocked too —and we share our honest (and slightly brutal) thoughts on those CGI monkeys that definitely do not hold up in 1995 or 2026. In this episode: Retro Ramble: We discuss our favorite board games of all time, featuring zombies and public transit. Stale Popcorn: Ryan visits a classic record shop in KC , and Deric catches the Running Man remake on a long flight. Gum Under the Seat: We read your comments. Token Scores: Don’t miss the final score on this episode, we almost did. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat. 👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: ThisPodcastTakesTokens@gmail.com #ThisPodcastTakesTokens #RetroRamble #StalePopcorn #GumUnderTheSeat #Podcast #Nostalgia

Our Top 5 Favorite Video Games of All Time | This Podcast Takes Tokens - Episode 115

Grab your controllers and drop in your quarters. This week we’re attempting the impossible: ranking our Top 5 Favorite Video Games of All Time. Ryan brings a list heavy on sweeping narratives, time travel, and mind-bending mechanics. Deric, on the other hand, just wants to build a city, avoid the stress of massive open worlds, and shoot alien bugs in an arcade cabinet. From the cel-shaded controversies of Wind Waker to the stealth espionage of Metal Gear Solid, we break down the games that defined our childhoods and ate up all our free time, and TOKENS. In this episode: The Main Event: Ryan and Deric’s Top 5 Video Games. Stale Popcorn: The new Jay and Silent Bob beat-'em-up and the wild connection that proves Seinfeld and Friends share a universe . Gum Under The Seat: We read your comments on Last Action Hero, Godzilla vs. Kong, and your favorite pro wrestlers. Retro Ramble: We discuss the games we always wanted to play as kids, but never got our hands on (and whether they held up when we finally did). Next week, we are rolling the dice on the 1995 Robin Williams classic, Jumanji Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned after the show for Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat. 👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: ThisPodcastTakesTokens@gmail.com #ThisPodcastTakesTokens #Podcast #Nostalgia #VideoGames #Top5 #RetroGaming

True Lies(1994) | Episode 114-This Podcast Takes Tokens

This week we dive deep into the 1994 action-comedy classic, True Lies. Join hosts Deric and Ryan as they break down James Cameron’s high-octane spectacle starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. We explore the film's massive $115 million budget, its impressive $378 million worldwide gross, and why it remains a top-tier Arnold flick 30 years later. From the incredible practical effects involving real Harrier jets and massive bridge explosions in the Florida Keys, to the hilarious casting of Tom Arnold and the iconic performance of the great Bill Paxton as "Carlos the Jackal”. We revisit the nostalgia of watching this one with family and debate whether those stunt doubles look a little too obvious in the 4K restoration. Love quoting old movies? Join the conversation LIVE every Thursday on YouTube! Stay tuned through the show for our Retro Ramble & Gum Under The Seat. 👇 Support the Show & Get Swag 👇 🎧 Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2N5V4jBFzMxq0xgzGupLAW?si=FzrMm9AARjycAEUlDQ9isQ⁠⁠ 💖 Patreon: patreon.com/ThisPodcastTakesTokens⁠ 👕 Shop: ⁠⁠https://pecantreedesign.etsy.com/listing/1850510998/this-podcast-takes-tokens 📧 Email: ThisPodcastTakesTokens@gmail.com #ThisPodcastTakesTokens #Podcast #Nostalgia #TrueLies #JamesCameron #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #JamieLeeCurtis