Video Vault

It's WrestleMania Weekend inside the Video Vault as JB and Eddie welcome back Caleb Bailey once again to discuss the Grandaddy of Them All, WrestleMania! The guys are highly excited for what looks like a stacked card in New Orleans, and JB and Eddie are even more excited to actually be going! Who will win the ladder match at NXT TakeOver? How will WWE do the order of matches on what should be an epic night? More importantly, will JB and Eddie finally celebrate Rusev Day? Oh, and while we're at it, where the hell is The Undertaker?

Step back inside the Video Vault as JB and Eddie celebrate the return of baseball season with a review of Penny Marshall's 1992 classic, "A League Of Their Own." The guys go into how a complete '90s movie could become such a perfect cultural phenomenon, and how Geena Davis and Tom Hanks (America's Walking Dad Joke!) plus a phenomenal supporting cast did justice to the story of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, and how the movie fueled their love of the game. Plus, Madonna is a diva (shocking), JB and Eddie get philosophical, and how Geena Davis and the rest of the Rockford Peaches live their truth!

The Video Vault celebrates Women's History Month, and what is supposed to be a discussion of everyone's favorite strong female actors and/or characters turns into a deep and wonderful discussion about gender roles in the arts, especially film. JB, Eddie, and JB's wonderful wife Caitlin discuss Time's Up, Me Too, and just how hard it is for women in the arts today. Caitlin would know, she's an actor! Plus, JB's love of "Mary Poppins," Caitlin's of Kate Mulgrew and "Star Trek," and Eddie has one question: why did people suddenly start hating Anne Hathaway?

Step back inside the Video Vault as JB and Eddie draw closer to Wrestlemania with a review of the WWE SmackDown Live exclusive, Fastlane! The guys digest what makes the last-minute match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev great, the future of Bobby Roode and Randy Orton, and just what was the point of the complete madness that was the main event! Plus, Women's Royal Rumble Winner Asuka picks her WrestleMania opponent, John Cena's date with destiny, how WrestleMania 34 could easily surpass WrestleMania 2000, and one question: has anyone seen The Undertaker??

JB and Eddie are finally back and get back into Video Vault activities at full swing to review the latest WWE pay-per-view, Elimination Chamber! The guys get over the epic show they just watched and discuss what the next phase of the Women's Evolution means for the Raw Women's Division, and how Ronda Rousey fits into that equation following her eventual match with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Plus, Braun Strowman dominates, the Miz takes bumps, Seth Rollins' push continues, and just what's going to happen with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania?

Eddie has the keys to the Video Vault while JB is on vacation, and he unlocks it to talk with special guest Caleb Bailey about the epicness that was this year's WWE Royal Rumble! The guys discuss everything from Braun Strowman getting the beating of a lifetime from Brock Lesnar, Baron Corbin reestablishing himself in the actual Rumble match, and the most important question on everyone's lips: Who is going to be ready for Asuka?? Plus, AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio, Shinsuke Nakamura, and so much more! Oh, and who let Ronda Rousey inside?

JB and Eddie dive right into the NFL Sunday excitement by giving a review of Oliver Stone's gridiron tale, "Any Given Sunday." The guys discuss how every single cliché possible exists in an otherwise entertaining film, from Jamie Foxx's "evil Cam Newton" to Al Pacino coaching in a suit. On top of that, the guys break from tradition for some good, old-fashioned NFL Talk! Listen as they make their picks for today's AFC and NFC Championship showdowns, and how Tom Brady is just too good!

JB and Eddie are back at it again in 2018 and take on a recent classic: Get Out! The guys discuss just how Jordan Peele went from MAD TV to Key and Peele to directing what could be the best horror film of the 21st century, and just how relatable the movie can be to African-Americans. The guys also play "Six Degrees of Jordan Peele," of which JB is not despite a great story! Plus, Catherine Keener's soothing voice, Bradley Whitford playing a creepy dad, Allison Williams' cereal racism, and the question on everyone's lips: Where do Daniel Kalluya and Jordan Peele go from here?

For the first time ever, JB and Eddie review a movie they don't love to the moon and back! This week's victim is 1988's Scrooged starring Bill Murray and the guys show no mercy in decrying 1980s capitalism, Murray's receding hairline, and how Karen Allen plays such a weak character compared to her badass turn as Miriam in Raiders of the Lost Ark! Plus, Richard Donner and Bill Murray butt heads, veal as a child's Christmas gift, Carol Kane as a manic pixie girl, and so much more as we choke down this holiday...classic. Yeah, let's roll with that.

The Video Vault is opened once again as JB and special guest Caleb Bailey (Get well soon, Eddie!) sit down and have a heart-to-heart discussion about the hands-down clusterfuck that was the SmackDown exclusive WWE Clash of Champions. The guys talk about AJ Styles doing his best John Cena impression in the main event, the miracle of the Blue Brand's Tag Team Division, what Dolph Ziggler's win means for his future as well as that of the U.S. title, and how we took one step closer to Daniel Bryan's in-ring return. Plus, the bright future of Chad Gable, an early Royal Rumble discussion, and more. Oh, and why was there a Lumberjack match again?

JB and Eddie welcome back special guest Caleb Bailey for a roundtable discussion on this weekend's WWE Clash of Champions pay-per-view. The fellas discuss everything from Mojo Rawley's oddly-timed heel turn, to the subtle Money In The Bank run of Carmella, to how AJ Styles' latest run with the WWE Championship has done wonders for him despite his not being the traditional company man a la John Cena. Plus, will Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn be fired? Will Daniel Bryan or Shane McMahon turn heel? Will Rusev Day finally get over with a tag team victory? Oh, and what's Dolph Ziggler doing in a United States Champion match with Bobby Roode and Baron Corbin??

The Video Vault opens once again as JB and Eddie discuss a cinematic classic (and Eddie's personal favorite), Raiders of the Lost Ark! The guys discuss the film and franchise and how each film has its merits, especially in setting the tone for the modern adventure film, and how director Steven Spielberg and producer George Lucas made a great casting choice in spite of Tom Selleck already being attached. Oh, and did you know that Harrison Ford hates Han Solo?? Plus, "Chip and Dale, Rescue Rangers" makes an appearance, the philosophy of Indiana Jones, and Eddie insists on pursuing a conspiracy theory on Indy that totally didn't happen in the summer of 2007.

The Video Vault is open for business after Thanksgiving, and JB and Eddie have chosen to celebrate by traveling back in time to the Swingin' Sixties to visit The Beatles, specifically A Hard Day's Night and Help! Listen in as the guys discuss how both films affected them as youngsters, how dry British humor made sense to Americans, and how Richard Lester being American didn't matter as he captured the feeling perfectly! Plus, the origins of "Yesterday," Ringo Starr's bluesy hangover, John Lennon's dark humor, Paul's grandfather, and the answer to the age-old question: was "Help" and its sacraficial ring racist?

Step into the vault as JB and special guest host Caleb Bailey have a chat via Skype and discuss the weird and wild makeup of WWE Survivor Series! The guys chat about the greatness of the Usos, Raw's Tag Team Division being in just as much jeopardy as the Cruiserweights, and just why Triple H continues to bury talent again and again. Plus, the boringness that is the Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman's epic face turn, and how NXT Takeover: Houston continued to raise the bar and provide hope for a bright future in WWE

JB and Eddie are ready for Survivor Series and are ready to give you their predictions! Will WWE Champion AJ Styles get over Universal Champion Brock Lesnar in a match for the ages? Will mirror images in The Shield and The New Day put on a show that tears the house down? Plus, will Team Raw vs Team Smackdown give the Monday Night brand the rub it needs now that Triple H is involved? Plus, how will Jason Jordan's inevitable heel turn go down? Will he face Triple H or Kurt Angle at Wrestlemania? Oh, and let's not forget the continuing rebirth of WCW with a look at NXT Takeover: WarGames!

JB and Eddie blast forward into the future to discuss Ridley Scott's 1982 classic, Blade Runner, at length. The guys really get into the conversation about a world with "replicants," the philosophy of Roy Batty, and just why Harrison Ford had a perfect role in between playing Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and Han Solo in "Return of the Jedi." Plus, how Sean Young jobbed herself out of Hollywood, Ridley Scott's versatility, Rutger Hauer popping up and a special guest appearance by Rick Sanchez of Dimension C-137!

JB and Eddie celebrate Halloween in style by taking the risk of bringing The Mummy's curse inside the vault! Multiple versions are discussed, and boy do the guys have opinions! Listen in on how the story went from being an ancient romance to a slasher film to an Indiana Jones-like adventure, and how Stephen Sommers is the one who got it right! Plus, Boris Karloff's marathon makeup sessions, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and how it's time for Brendan Fraser to be happy again!

It's time to celebrate Halloween in style as JB and Eddie risk bringing the curse inside the unlocked vault and talk about a classic horror series, "The Mummy"! JB and Eddie discuss how the film's story went from an ancient romance to a swashbuckling Indiana Jones-like adventure, and how director Stephen Sommers really got it right! Plus, Boris Karloff's marathon makeup sessions, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's debut, Rachel Weisz's Evie Carnahan reminding JB of someone from his off-podcast life (and how that may not be a good thing,) and how it's time for Brendan Fraser to be happy again!

JB and Eddie watched the 2017 WWE Raw-exclusive pay-per-view Tables, Ladders, & Chairs and boy, do they have some opinions! With an outbreak of disease backstage, would the show be bad as expected or, in a twist, be saved? The guys discuss how Mickie James still has it, how Jason Jordan is woefully misused, and how Kurt Angle replacing Roman Reigns in the main event actually wasn't a terrible idea. Plus, is Braun Strowman dead? Was Kane just wishing he was somewhere else? Oh, and how about that Bullet Club fight??

JB and Eddie open up the vault and talk about three classic werewolf movies: "The Wolf Man," "Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman," and "An American Werewolf In London." Eddie waxes poetic about how much he loves the Wolf Man's story, while he and JB literally howl at the moon and also discuss the sad story of Bela Lugosi, how playing Frankenstein's Monster came back to screw him over a decade after turning the part down, and how "An American Werewolf In London" showcases the true genius of John Landis. Plus, a trip down the crossover movie hole, Freddy Krueger vs. Jason Voorhees, and how Lon Chaney Jr. never got out of his father's shadow.

JB and Eddie continue Halloween Month by continuing their discussion of Frankenstein with three films: "Bride of Frankenstein," "Son of Frankenstein," and Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein!" Listen in as the guys discuss the tragedy of Colin Clive, Ernest Thesiger as a William Regal/Rick Sanchez combination, and how Young Frankenstein managed to pay homage to all of the original Universal Trilogy and still make a good movie! Plus, Gene Wilder's mustache, the amazing Madeline Kahn, a cameo appearance from "Clue," and the legendary rivalry between Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi!

Step back inside the vault as JB and Eddie save money on massive therapy bills and instead discuss Hell In A Cell with each other. Listen in on how The New Day vs. The Usos told a perfect story inside the Devil's Playground, plus how A.J. Styles has never had a bad pay-per-view match since coming to WWE. Plus, the potential slow burn of Shinsuke Nakamura's eventual reign, the power of Carmella inside the Smackdown Women's Division, and how Sami Zayn's saving Kevin Owens from Shane McMahon could have been the best move of his career!

Halloween Month continues in the Video Vault as JB and Eddie put on their lab gear and take a look at James Whale's 1931 classic Frankenstein. Tune in to hear about Boris Karloff's sad story in getting the part, his general disrespect on set, the underrated icon Colin Clive, the Monster just being the Monster, and JB's ever-growing man crush on Dwight Frye. Also, the Cabinet of Dr. Galigari gets eviscerated, how Hammer dropped the Frankenstein ball, what Frankenstein learned from Dracula, and Eddie yells at JB!

JB and Eddie continue Halloween month with a frank discussion of 1992's Bram Stoker's Dracula, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Gary Oldman.  The guys also go through the vault and discuss how the vampire genre has become a lost art since this movie, except for Mel Brooks' "Dracula: Dead and Loving It." That movie can stay and can do no wrong! Plus, Oldman the Rockstar, Keanu Reeves the Moody Teenager, Anthony Hopkins the mad scientist, and many, many more!

JB and Eddie kick off a Halloween-themed October with a discussion of the original blood-sucker himself, Dracula! The guys take their love of both Halloween and horror and discuss two Dracula films, 1931's original starring Bela Lugosi, followed by a brief take on the 1958 Hammer Horror version that made Christopher Lee a star. Between the cult celebrity of Dwight Frye and the unexpectedness of Peter Cushing being a total badass, the lovable hosts have plenty to say on the matter. Plus, the stupidity of Victorian children, Lugosi overacting, and how Hammer basically told science it didn't matter.

JB and Eddie open up the vault today to talk about a classic that everyone loves, 1995's The Shawshank Redemption! Everything from Morgan Freeman's voice to how Tim Robbins only makes one particular face to the reality of the film's iconic scenes is discussed, and someone may get emotional! Plus, listen to how many water breaks Eddie takes, not to mention the fact that he shouldn't have recorded this podcast but did anyway! On top of that, how will they lose more New England listeners??

Step inside the Video Vault as JB and Eddie discuss WWE No Mercy and uncover everything from The Miz's excellent run with the Intercontinental Championship, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose's realness as a tag team, the future of the Monday Night Raw Women's Division, and just why Brock Lesnar needs to never be the Universal Champion or hold any other major belt ever again! Plus, Neville as a Keebler Elf, how Roman Reigns should have been booked after Wrestlemania, and perhaps the podcast's signature catchphrase??

Hosts JB and Eddie sit down for their pilot episode and discuss 1989 classic "Field of Dreams." JB and Eddie also discuss how the film feeds, and even contributed, to their mutual love of baseball. Plus, Kevin Costner: Baseball Veteran, how America's pastime always has a place in society, the legacy of Burt Lancaster and, finally, the amazing voice of James Earl Jones.