Late Fees with Matt and James
by Late Fees with Matt & James
A tv & film, pop culture nostalgia-centric podcast hosted by Matt Catanzano and James III (It's also a live show. If we’re ever allowed outside again.) Listen to these nostalgic grown men who have too many opinions about the fringe films, tv shows, music, and merchandise from their childhoods all the way to their last week-hoods. Along with special guests Matt & James dare ask the hard-hitting questions: does M. Night Shyamalan deserve more chances, how attracted to the female Gremlin should we be, and was Ecto-Cooler ever good??? (yes, very, no) Upcoming Guests include: Mark Saul (All That, Grey's Anatomy) Mike Scollins (Late Night with Seth Meyers, SNL, Greener Grass) Ryan Gaul (The Last O.G., Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Drunk History) Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes Podcast, George Lucas Talk Show) Tara Grammy (Persia's Got Talent)
Episodes
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#17: Ian Abramson - Quarantine Rewatches, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Josh Kirby teaser!
Comedian Ian Abramson comes on the show to geek out about his favorite movies and sequels. Truthfully, we were supposed to discuss a little-seen Blockbuster Video produced series called "Josh Kirby: Time Warrior", but we had such a good time talking that THAT'S BECOMING IT'S OWN EPISODE SERIES.…
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#16: Scott Wampler, Candyman (1992)
Scott Wampler (THE KINGCAST) brings his extensive horror knowledge to the pod for this discussion of CANDYMAN (1992) and has some fun anecdotes about his days as a teenager working for Blockbuster.
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#15: Lucas Zachary Hazlett, Friday the 13th Series
Lucas Zachary Hazlett (American Princess, Wrecked) drops by to talk Friday the 13th, Sean S. Cunningham vs. Wes Craven, and the definitive rankings of the Friday and Nightmare film series'.
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#14: Nazanin Nour - Goosebumps books, Video Store Nostalgia, Acting
Our delightful and wildly talented friend, Nazanin Nour joins us to talk about early video store memories, acting, and Goosebumps books. She also attempts to make Matt happy by bringing up Dunkin' Donuts...a lot. Nazanin is a judge on Persia's Got Talent and star of My Immigrant Family on…
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#13: Mat Dann, Jurassic Park, JAWS, Tom Cruise vs. Keanu Reeves
Hilarious writer and comedian, Mat Dann joins us on the show to talk all things video rentals. We rank Spielberg movies, reminisce about childhood indie video stores, and realize collectively that Tom Cruise always makes entertaining movies. But mostly, we laugh at the always funny and joyful Mat...
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#12: William DeMeritt, Zack Snyder's Justice League
William DeMeritt drops by to chat Zack Snyder's Justice League and we also sneak in a bit about The Batman and Godzilla vs. Kong, because we can't help ourselves!
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#11: Sara Benincasa - Mortal Kombat, Ghostbusters
Our friend, the hilarious author, comedian, public speaker, multi-hyphenate, power-house SARA BENINCASA joins us to talk Mortal Kombat. We talk about the new movie and do a deep dive into the 1995 classic. Plus we talk Ghostbusters and do easily one million bits because Sara is a delight. Follow...
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#10: Tara Grammy (Persia's Got Talent) talks Grease, Dirty Dancing, and Mrs. Doubtfire
Special Guest Tara Grammy (A Simple Wedding, Persia's Got Talent) joins Matt and James to talk about Grease. Does it hold up? Is it more inappropriate than we remember? Will Matt find a connection between it and Critters 2. Yes, Yes, YES! Follow Tara @TaraGrammy! She's a hilarious comedian,...
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#9: Kim Truong & Michelle Viray (Crush Fictionally)
Special guests Michelle Viray and Kim Truong from the podcast, Crush Fictionally (Campfire Media) stop by and chat Boy Bands, Dirty Dancing, and late fee espionage!
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#8: Connor Ratliff, Christmas Specials, Charlie Brown, A Muppet Family Christmas
James and Matt have special guest Connor Ratliff on the podcast to talk holiday specials. You know Connor from the George Lucas Talk Show, the podcast "Dead Eyes", UCB, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Search Party, etc! Connor gives us some amazing Muppet recommendations, we wax nostalgic about...
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#7: Jesse Goldwater, Anime, RC Monster Trucks
Jesse Goldwater (Archie Comics) comes through with a love of anime, nostalgia for monster trucks, and a lot of money owed in late fees.
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#6: Jenny Jaffe, Clerks, DVD Commentary, Movie Displays
Special guest Jenny Jaffe (Big Hero 6, Rugrats) drops by to talk about Clerks, Office Space, frightening VHS art, weird DVD commentary, and everything in between.
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#5: Ryan Gaul, Missing in Action, 90s Karate, Halloween 2020
James and Matt talk with their dear friend Ryan Gaul (Groundlings, The Last O.G.) about karate, Missing in Action, salvaging Halloween 2020, and they ponder the age old question: Where is Chuck Norris?
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#4: Mike Scollins, FEAR, the SCREAM movies
James and Matt talk with special guest Mike Scollins - an Emmy nominated writer who has worked on SNL, The Golden Globes, and The White House Correspondents' Dinner. He's currently a writer/performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers and can be seen in the IFC Midnight release, GREENER GRASS. They...
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#3: Lisa Foiles, Jurassic Park Sequel Pitch
Lisa Foiles (All That, Ash Ridley and the Phoenix) comes through and talks Back to the Future. Then James pitches a new Jurassic Park trilogy.
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#2: Mark Saul, Bill & Ted Face the Music
Mark Saul (All That, Grey's Anatomy) joins to talk the early days of Nickelodeon's All That, a trippy 90's Drug PSA, and nostalgic toys. Then Matt & James do a deep dive into the latest installment of the Bill & Ted franchise. Station!
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#1: Vin Diesel Movies, Corona, Goonies Sequel Pitch
Matt and James have been stuck inside for too long so they've decided to yell at each other over Zoom and subject the world to it. This first episode features a deep dive into Vin Diesel's digitally released film, Bloodshot. The guys reminisce about the last time they were in a movie theater. And...
About this show
A tv & film, pop culture nostalgia-centric podcast hosted by Matt Catanzano and James III (It's also a live show. If we’re ever allowed outside again.)
Listen to these nostalgic grown men who have too many opinions about the fringe films, tv shows, music, and merchandise from their childhoods all the way to their last week-hoods. Along with special guests Matt & James dare ask the hard-hitting questions: does M. Night Shyamalan deserve more chances, how attracted to the female Gremlin should we be, and was Ecto-Cooler ever good??? (yes, very, no)
Upcoming Guests include: Mark Saul (All That, Grey's Anatomy) Mike Scollins (Late Night with Seth Meyers, SNL, Greener Grass) Ryan Gaul (The Last O.G., Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Drunk History) Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes Podcast, George Lucas Talk Show) Tara Grammy (Persia's Got Talent)
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Late Fees with Matt & James