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#244 - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) Jan 16, 2026

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) cranks up the love triangle drama as Bella chooses between sparkly Edward and shirtless Jacob while a newborn vampire army marches on Forks! This third installment mixes brooding stares, snowy battles, and a plot as icy as the Cullen mansion. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

Hosts: James Hauser, Joe Goratowski, Genevieve Hauser, Ryan Mattila

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Mailbag Madness: Ninja Balls, Age Gap Rants, and Holiday Hangovers Jan 12, 2026

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Kick off 2026 with a bang in this Mailbag Madness as the BMR crew unboxes wild listener gifts—like Jeff Ninja Ninja's stealthy ninja balls (complete with faces and stress-relief vibes) and Eric Valov's thoughtful California merch for James, sparking laughs and holiday catch-up banter on family time, sickness survival, and turning 50 without murder on the mind! Listeners flood in with voicemails on retro logos in Stranger Things, movie pitches like The Day After Tomorrow vs. The Core disaster flicks, and heated debates on ideal spousal age gaps (pro tip: older wives mean earlier retirement—thanks, Social Security math). Cap it off with a fresh start announcement: clearing the backlog for weekly mailbags, plus teases for more community chaos.

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#243 - Miami Connection (1987) Jan 09, 2026

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Miami Connection (1987) unleashes a taekwondo rock band battling ninjas, cocaine dealers, and bad hair in Florida’s wild underbelly! This ‘80s cult gem mixes synth tunes, flying kicks, and a plot as bonkers as motorcycle chases through Miami. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

Hosts: James Hauser, Curt Mummer, Rachel Glassman, David Hillestad

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#242 - Cliffhanger (1993) Jan 02, 2026

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Cliffhanger (1993) straps Sylvester Stallone into a high-altitude rescue gone wrong—where he battles bad guys, avalanches, and gravity on snowy peaks! This ‘90s action flick mixes over-the-top stunts, cheesy one-liners, and a plot hanging by a thread. Is this a cult classic or total trash?Hosts: James Hauser, Bob Hauser, Brian Bzdawka, Ryan MuellerSupport Us: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Email Us: ThisShowIsTrash@gmail.com

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Back to the Future (1985) - Good Movies Rule #11 Dec 26, 2025

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Merry Christmas, we are off this week, but as a Christmas gift we are releasing an episode from our patreon for free - it's our 11th episode of Good Movies Rule with Back to the Future! This was recorded a couple of years ago, and if you enjoy it, consider joining the Patreon and you can have access to the entire Good Movies Rule library! Now sit back for a ride with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd!

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Mailbag Madness: Pickle Prank Unboxing, Festive Movie Debates, and Free BTTF Holiday Drop Dec 23, 2025

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Ho ho ho, dive into a jolly Mailbag Madness where the BMR crew unboxes a hilarious Christmas care package from listener Ryan D.—complete with pickle-themed puns (dildo stickers, anyone?), a festive ornament, and the '90s remake of Christmas in Connecticut starring Dyan Cannon and Kris Kristofferson, sparking laughs and lube jokes galore! Listeners chime in with voicemail weather woes, movie pitches like Cloak and Dagger triple features, and heated debates on holiday classics (Home Alone's traps vs. Scrooged's vibes, plus underrated gems like The Night Before). Wrap it up with holiday cheer: no new ep on Dec 26, but a free drop of the Patreon-exclusive Back to the Future breakdown—perfect for time-traveling through the season with community banter, bad movie love, and yuletide vibes!

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#241 - Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) Dec 21, 2025

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Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) drops Milla Jovovich into a 3D zombie apocalypse with slow-mo bullet storms, axe-wielding giants, and Wesker’s sunglasses obsession! This fourth entry cranks the CGI chaos, prison showdowns, and a plot that’s more virus than logic. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

Hosts: James Hauser, Ryan Mattila, Stephanie Farrell, and Ryan Farrell

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#240 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) Dec 12, 2025

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Halloween III: Season of the Witch ditches Michael Myers for a wild plot about evil masks, Stonehenge stones, and a plan to melt kids’ faces with Halloween magic! This ‘80s oddball mixes creepy commercials, android assassins, and a vibe that’s pure cult chaos. Is this a misunderstood gem or total trash?

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Mailbag Madness: Ryan's Descent Into Madness Dec 08, 2025

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Dive into a frosty Mailbag where a South Korean listener sparks a heated debate on Celsius superiority over Fahrenheit, roasting "northern" vs. "southern" logic and touting 77°C as peak human comfort—leading to hosts' Wisconsin winter retorts and metric mockery! Things escalate with voicemails on a rabid fan's state pride, plus southern Pennsylvania shade that has everyone picking sides. Cap it off with nostalgic gems like a wild childhood triple feature (Cloak and Dagger sandwiched with Big Shots and Eddie Murphy's Delirious), movie recs from Baby Geniuses to Shaft, and Sidekicks-inspired daydream riffs—tune in for global banter, bad movie love, and one hosts slowing losing his mind.

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#239 - Top Gun (1986) Dec 05, 2025

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Top Gun (1986) straps Tom Cruise into a fighter jet for high-flying ego battles, volleyball montages, and Kenny Loggins anthems! This ‘80s blockbuster mixes sweaty dogfights, cheesy romance, and a plot flying on pure adrenaline. Is this a cult classic or total trash?

Hosts: James Hauser, Chuck, Brian Bzdawka, Ryan Farrell

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