The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

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Hosts Doug and Jamie are talking sequels and they do it in 2 parts. First, Doug interviews an actor or someone involved that made the film worth watching. They provide us with some insight into the sequel and also talk about their careers. Former guests include Eric Roberts, William Sadler, Robert Hays, Vanessa Angel, and Tiny Lister, just to name a few.  And the second, a discussion of the sequel; What they got right, what they got wrong and how it could’ve been better.  Follow us on Twitte...
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Episode List

Actor Conrad Coates (Tron:Legacy/Fargo/Revival)

Sep 26th, 2025 4:00 AM

Next week we’re diving into the digital frontier with Tron: Legacy - but this week, we’re talking with the incredible actor Conrad Coates.You’ve seen Conrad in everything from Fargo (alongside Jon Hamm) to Star Trek: Discovery, Narcos, The Expanse, and more. Beyond his screen credits, he’s also shaping the next generation of talent through his Coates and Company Acting Studio.Conrad shared so many fascinating stories, including:⚡ What it was like working with Jon Hamm on Fargo🎸 Watching Wood Harris embody Jimi Hendrix in Hendrix🎬 His approach to teaching and mentoring actors at Coates and Company🌀 Behind-the-scenes reflections on projects like Tron: Legacy and other genre favorites✨ Insights from a career that balances acting, teaching, and creative exploration🔗 Conrad’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0167626/🔗 Coates and Company Acting Studio:https://www.coatesandcompany.com/🎬 Your homework:Revisit Tron: Legacy — whether you loved the neon visuals, Daft Punk’s score, or the return of Jeff Bridges, it’s a sequel that still sparks debate and admiration.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that one friend who still insists the original Tron had better effects.

The Birds 2: Land's End

Sep 19th, 2025 4:23 AM

This week, we’re braving the beaks and feathers in a sequel no one really asked for — The Birds II: Land’s End.It’s part family drama, part Hitchcock homage, and part “why are these seagulls so angry?” energy.We covered it all, including:🐦 Birds that seem more annoyed than terrifying (but hey, they try)🏡 A seaside town that somehow feels less safe than Bodega Bay📞 The original Birds star Tippi Hedren showing up… but not as her original character🎬 The director using a pseudonym because, well, let’s just say it’s not Hitchcock-level suspense✨ And plenty more sequel strangeness that flaps right off the rails🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review: sequelsonly.com/TheBirds2🎭 Next Sequel: Tron: Legacy ⚡For it, I chatted with actor Conrad Coates, who shared stories about stepping into the neon digital world, his journey through film and TV in Toronto, Sci-Fi roles, Fargo, teaching at his Coates Studio, and much more.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that one guy who won’t stop feeding the seagulls at the beach.

K-9:P.I.

Sep 5th, 2025 4:00 AM

This week, we’re sniffing out crime in the final chapter of the cop-and-canine saga — K-9: P.I. starring Jim Belushi.It’s part buddy cop movie, part midlife crisis, and part “wait… is that the same dog from the original?” energy.We covered it all, including:🍇 Jim Belushi proving that a true bachelor dinner is just a box of raisins🐕 The mystery of whether this really is the same dog from K-9 or just Hollywood trickery💔 The shocking absence of a love interest (seriously, none?!)🦹 A villain so terrible you’ll wonder if they wandered in from a straight-to-DVD spy spoof✨ And plenty more sequel oddities you didn’t know you needed in your life🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review: sequelsonly.com/K9PI🎭 Next Sequel: The Birds II 🐦Jamie’s cashing in his Hall Pass for this one, so brace yourself for Hitchcock's Legacy....📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that neighbor who starts mowing before 8 AM, it's like "Come on, buddy!"

Actor Matthew Bennett (Battlestar Galactica/K:9 PI/Orphan Black)

Aug 29th, 2025 2:36 PM

Next week, we are sniffing out crime with K-9 PI, but this week we are talking with actor Matthew Bennett.You may recognize Matthew from Battlestar Galactica, Just One of the Girls (with Corey Haim), and K-9 PI. Today, he balances his acting career with a passion for photography — but he’s still booking new roles, most recently on Law & Order Toronto.Matthew shared so many great stories, including:Working alongside Corey Haim on Just One of the GirlsThe role that literally got him an air conditionerHis time on K-9 PI and stepping into sequels with a loyal four-legged co-starHis ongoing photography career and creative projectsReflections on acting across TV and film, from cult favorites to mainstream hits🎥 Watch the full, unedited video interview: sequelsonly.com/MatthewBennett🔗 Matthew’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0071922/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_matthew%2520bennet🔗 Matthew’s Photography:https://matthewbennettphotography.com/🎬 Your homework:Watch K-9 PI — it’s a classic family/action sequel that proves crime-solving really is a dog’s best friend. 4 Bucks wherever you rent online📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that one uncle who still argues that Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie.

The Neverending Story III

Aug 22nd, 2025 4:00 AM

This week, we’re diving into a wild and often-forgotten sequel — The NeverEnding Story III.Yes, it’s the one with Jack Black, Barky the tree, and enough shopping montages to qualify as a 90s time capsule. And while this one didn’t hit U.S. theaters, it’s a ride that has to be seen to be believed (and you can still watch it free on YouTube 👀).We covered it all, including:🌳 Barky stealing every scene as everyone’s favorite wooden sidekick🎭 Jack Black absolutely crushing it as the over-the-top villain🪄 The jaw-dropping Jim Henson puppetry that still holds up today🛍️ Shopping montages galore (because why not?)✨ And plenty more sequel weirdness you won’t believe until you see it🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review: sequelsonly.com/TNES3🎭 Next Sequel: K-9 PI 🐾And for it, we’re talking with actor and photographer Matthew Bennett!Matthew shared stories about his journey into acting, working with Corey Haim on Just One of the Girls, his time on Battlestar Galactica, his love of photography, and so much more.📲 Follow us everywhere @sequelsonly🌐 Visit our site: sequelsonly.com💬 And don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and even that one person who insists NeverEnding Story II is the best (we still love you, but come on).

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