Bad Movies Rule!

We’re joined by the legendary Lance Guest for a fantastic conversation! From getting chased by Michael Myers in Halloween II as a young ambulance driver to carrying The Last Starfighter as the lead at just 23 years old, Lance takes us through his rapid rise and what it felt like stepping onto that massive sci-fi set.

We also dive deep into Jaws: The Revenge, including the wild true story of Michael Caine literally saving his life on set, the chaotic reshoots, and why his character became the ultimate voice of the audience. Lance shares thoughtful insights on acting against invisible effects, building character arcs, and the realities of big studio productions.

Plus: his under-the-radar gem The Wizard of Loneliness, playing music, and more!

A heartfelt, funny, and insightful episode with one of the nicest guys in the business. Don’t miss it.
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Another stacked BMR Mailbag is here! Norman blesses us with epic Hulk Hogan artwork (plus some accent requests), Mayor Ryan Mueller shuts down Barbara from HR and approves the pizza party, and the crew debates Monopoly pieces, car movies, and wrestler-turned-actors. We get Demon Knight plot hole fixes, Black Dynamite love, Madhouse memories, and a heartfelt call from Trey keeping us company during a tough hospital wait. Plus live show hype with Josh Bowman, D&D one-shot talk, and fudge care package incoming!

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The BMR crew dives headfirst into the purple-tights jungle madness of The Phantom (1996) starring Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, and a very young Catherine Zeta-Jones!

From skull-chasing pirates and moon vines to ghost dads, super pistols, and one of the most confusing origin stories ever put on film, this episode is packed with unhinged riffs, dolphin milk debates, bridge disasters, and plenty of "how did we get here?" moments. The guys break down the campy action, questionable superpowers, and why this 1930s pulp throwback still has a dedicated cult following.

Featuring Ryan Mueller, Ryan Madel, and Brian Draws Movies.

Whether you're a longtime Phantom fan or watching for the first time, this one's a wild ride through the Bengali jungle and beyond.

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Johnny Rico himself, Casper Van Dien, joins the Bad Movies Rule! crew for a heartfelt, hilarious, and bug-stomping deep dive into Starship Troopers!

Casper opens up about stepping into the iconic role, the military roots that shaped his performance, Paul Verhoeven’s razor-sharp satire, and the unbreakable off-screen brotherhood with Patrick Muldoon and Denise Richards. From John Wayne homages in Starship Troopers 3 to replacing his best friend in a brand-new film, “kill them all” stories, military family pride, and why Rico remains one of the all-time great “idiots who steps up,” this one is packed with laughs, respect, and genuine emotion.

Plus: Casper recommends the cheesiest movie in his filmography for your next BMR watch party, talks video game voice work, and personally invites the BMRmy to drop into his Twitch streams and join the Roughnecks in Starship Troopers: Extermination.

If you love practical effects, unhinged 90s action, and real talk from the people who made the magic happen, this episode is for you.

Kill them all… and then come back for more.

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Welcome back to the BMR Mailbag! James, Clint, and Ryan dive into a massive pile of emails and voicemails while James admits he forgot to check the P.O. Box again. Nate the Great shares his wild Billy Zane VHS story (and a disappointing Pauly Shore meet-and-greet), we get Ernest Goes to Jail hype, Tom Cruise Land theme park pitches, Battlefield Earth rating regrets, and the return of everyone’s favorite disgruntled janitor. Plus HR drama, chicken lady callbacks, soundtrack talk, and the official BMR Hits the Spot playlist drop.

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