Episode 604 (Drive, Mark Dacascos, and Steve Wang)

Mark and DJ Valentine (of the Simplistic Reviews Podcast) talk about their favorite dialogue from 2025 movies. In this episode, they chat about well-written scenes featured in Black Bag, Sinners, A Little Prayer, Eephus, The Naked Gun, One Battle After Another, Beast of War, Caught Stealing, One of Them Days, Sorry, Baby, 28 Years Later, They Call Him OG, and many more cool movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi hand out random awards to 2025 horror (or horror-adjacent) films. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about Weapons, Sinners, Companion, Beast of War, Best Wishes to All, 28 Years Later, Presence, Heart Eyes, The Gorge, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Dangerous Animals, The Ugly Stepsister, The Monkey, Together, Troll 2, and many more cool 2025 horror films. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert talk about Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts*, Ironheart and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Mark and John discuss Kurt Russell’s filmography and answer questions about his illustrious career.

Mark and Zanandi discuss the 1998 slasher film Urban Legend. Directed by Jamie Blanks and starring Alicia “Miss Thang” Witt, Jared Leto, Rebecca Gayheart, and many coats, the movie focuses on what happens when a maniac plots a wildly intricate revenge plan. In this episode, they also talk about visual aids, intricate plans, and urban legends. Enjoy!

Mark and David Corse discuss the 1985 sci-fi epic Lifeforce. Directed by Tobe Hooper, and starring Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart, Steve Railsback, and some naked space vampires, the movie focuses on what happens when space vampires attack London. In this episode, they also talk about space ladies, committed performances, and the excellence of Tobe Hooper. Enjoy!Head over to https://www.davidcorseauthor.com/ to pick up David’s amazing books.

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1993 sci-fi action film Demolition Man. Directed by Marco Brambilla and starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock and three seashells, the movie focuses on what happens when Taco Bell wins the restaurant wars. In this episode, they also talk about utopian societies, restaurant wars, and Cold Stallone. Enjoy!

Mark and Jack Austin discuss the 2024 sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler and lots of sand, the movie focuses on what happens when a manufactured prophecy created by a powerful religious force comes to fruition. In this episode, they also talk about accessible sci-fi, sandworm riding, and terrible employers. Enjoy!Make sure to check out 7 Lamb Productions - https://www.7lamb.com/audiodramas

Mark and John discuss the 2024 horror film Smile 2. Directed by Parker Finn, and starring Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner, Rosemarie DeWitt, and lots of water bottles, the sequel focuses on what happens when a pop star deals with a jerky demon. In this episode, they also talk about horror sequels, jump scares, and the excellence of Naomi Scott. Enjoy!

Mark and Billy Business continue their Batman soundtrack series by putting together a soundtrack for Batman Returns (1992). The Tim Burton-directed sequel never got a proper soundtrack stuffed with ‘90s music, so Mark and Billy decided they'd create a proper soundtrack for the film.