PODCAST · tv
The Countdown Movie Show
by The Movie Guys
Countdown to new releases of popular movie franchises with your podcast hosts Paul Preston, Sean Blodgett & Justin Bowler. Go to:TheMovieGuys.netorTheCountdownMovieShow.comfor our latest series, The Countdown Movie Show: SPIDER-MAN, as we count down to the release of SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!
Episodes
-
Spider-Man: No Way Home - Bonus Episode! Let's Hear What the Kid Has To Say...
You can't say enough about Spider-Man: No Way Home, so regular co-host of the show, Sean Blodgett adds his son Josh to the conversation. Once they get done talking about The Los Angeles Angels (standard conversation for this father and son), they talk about what makes No Way Home great…
more -
Spider-Man: No Way Home - If You Don't Like It, That's On You, You're Dumb
Only Marvel Studios could get the rights to ALL the Spider-Mans (Spider-Men?) from nineteen years worth of movies about the web-slinger and roll them out together in one adventure THIS GOOD. It's a love fest for Spider-Man: No Way Home as Sean, Paul, and Justin break down the making of this...
-
Spider-Man: Far From Home - Justin Literally Not Getting Any Words Correct, or Sean Just Beat Himself
Good lord, some of our favorite Avengers just wrapped up their storylines in Avengers: Endgame. How can the Marvel Cinematic Universe possibly go on? Luckily, they had an ace up their sleeve...arguably the most popular superhero of all time. Spider-Man: Far From Home was the first movie to pick…
more -
Spider-Man: Homecoming - Spidey vs. The Condor
Finally, Spider-Man HAS COME BACK to the M.C.U. (say the previous sentence like The Rock). Paul, Justin, and Sean agree that Spider-Man: Homecoming is a fantastic re-watch! It's also a checks-all-the-boxes you want in a superhero flick - iconic locations, legendary actors, real stakes, and...it's...
-
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - We Don't Require This, or Want It
After proving in The Amazing Spider-Man that Andrew Garfield was an actor, not a previous President of the United States (sounds right, though, doesn't it?), Garfield's second go as Peter Parker falls victim to the classic Batman Forever blunder - too many villains and no real, sharp focus on any...
-
The Amazing Spider-Man - It's Groundhog Day for Uncle Ben...
Lotta sames (spider bite, Stan Lee cameo, Uncle Ben dies), lotta differents (Gwen, not MJ, new villains, non-organic web shooters), it doesn't seem to matter - Spider-Man draws crowds! Even just five years after Spider-Man 3 and swapping out lead actors, The Amazing Spider-Man pulled in box…
more -
Spider-Man 3 - What Are You DOING?
Spider-Man 3 was inevitable, but the franchise finally bit off more than it could chew. This is the most expensive Spidey film to date, and mo' money...mo' problems. Too long, too many characters, too much crying, and overstuffed as if they were legally prevented from making a fourth film....
-
Spider-Man 2 - with special guest Ryan Paregien!
After waiting a LONG time for a Spider-Man movie, could fans of the webbed wonder get something better than Sam Raimi's 2002 original? Turns out - hell, yes! Spider-Man 2 is a wild epic with ingenious visual effects and a strong villain and Sean, Justin, and Paul are here for it! Plus, long time...
-
Spider-Man - featuring OSCAR-WINNER Cliff Robertson, SEAN!
Do you hear the people sing? Singing the song of SPIDER-MAN! Yup, the latest focus for The Countdown Movie Show is your friendly, neighborhood web slinger. This podcast series leads up to the new film, Brand New Day, and starts back with 2002's Spider-Man, directed by Sam Raimi. That film is the...
-
Avatar: Fire and Ash - Peak Performance Capture!
Is this the end of the Avatar trilogy, or will there be more to come? It's clear, at least, that three movies in, James Cameron isn't slowing down on AMBITION. Sean, Justin, and Paul go deep on how Avatar: Fire and Ash's pre-production IS production, whether or not high frame rate is an...
-
Avatar: The Way of Water - James Cameron's Just Showing Off at This Point...
Pop quiz - longer wait? Between Titanic and Avatar? Or between Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water? It's the long, wait between Avatar and its sequel that wins by a year (thirteen to twelve)! Worth the wait? Justin, Sean, and Paul dive into it from the advancements in technology to new story…
more -
Avatar - Doubt James Cameron at Your Own Peril!
All hail the return of the EVENT MOVIE! James Cameron's epic Avatar hit screens in 2009 after Cameron's twelve year absence from narrative film and the result was a game-changing super-blockbuster. Paul, Justin, and Sean discuss their first time seeing the film, it's impact, legacy, the...
-
Tron: Ares - Mr Leto, You're Welcome on the Show Anytime
A new Tron movie brings with it all sorts of challenges. Can hype be retained when it's been fifteen years since the last film of the franchise? (no) Can the score keep up with what Daft Punk did in the last film? (yes) Does Jared Leto look great for 54 years old? (sure) Sean, Justin, and Paul...
-
Tron: Legacy - “Seriously, I did not like this movie”
The opening, awesome. The music, awesome. Jeff Bridges' voice over kicks in, awesome. Then...2010 computer effects kick in. And it's kind of that the entirety of Tron: Legacy, something cool followed by a bad choice, but ALL is discussed by Sean, Justin, and Paul (including Disney's Tron...
-
Tron - Greetings, Programs!
The waits have been brutal - 28 years, 15 years - but a new Tron movie is always welcome. So...The Countdown Movie Show team of Justin, Sean, and Paul are prepping for Tron: Ares by watching the first two films in the franchise. Episode 1 is all about the film that kicked off the franchise…
more -
Zack Snyder's The Countdown Movie Show Bonus Episode! - Justice League
Longest movie yet. Longest episode yet. There's a lot to discuss when covering both Justice League (2017) and Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) and Justin, Sean, and Paul get into it - the different directors, different cuts, early projects that were halted, casting, and a whole lot of choices...
-
Superman - Gonna Make You Swet (Superman 2025)
Skipping Justice League, 'cause it's not really a Superman movie, and it's never a bad idea, The Countdown to Nine podcast concludes with this detailed breakdown of James Gunn's 2025 film Superman - what worked, what didn't, what's new, what's re-hashed, casting, behind-the-scenes stories, and...
-
Batman v. Superman, Whom Everyone Hates
Just when you thought you'd never have to watch Zack Snyder's Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice again, along comes an "Ultimate Edition", so...here we are. Justin, Sean, and Paul take in the extended edition of the coming together of D.C. Comics two biggest heroes and...it's dour and dark. Even...
-
Dr. Butt Lord's Man of Steel
Like him or not, here comes Zack Snyder to impose his will on the Superman franchise. This week, Justin, Sean, and Paul talk all about the 2013 Henry Cavill-led Man of Steel. They once-over Snyder's (or Schneider's) five-year Superman plan, alternate casting, Sean covers what worked while Justin...
-
Mostly a Recap of Superman Returns
A re-watch of Superman Returns finds it sliiiiiiightly better for Justin and Paul while Sean continues loving on it. All this leads to interesting conversation about Bryan Singer's entry into the Man of Steel franchise. After letting go of Super Chicken, Justin runs a game of "Alive or Dead"…
more -
Superman IV- The Quest for Super Chicken!
There's a lot for Sean, Justin, and Paul to talk about when it comes to Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, not much of it good. But thankfully, there are distractions! Among them, Justin has an unreasonable obsession with the 1960's Jay Ward/Bill Scott cartoon Super Chicken, and there's a…
more -
Superman III - "I just don't believe a man can fly"
The title of this episode comes from a Richard Pryor line in Superman III...and he speaks for all of us. All the goodwill of the previous two entries of the Superman franchise lead to this questionable entry in the filmography of the Man of Steel. Justin, Sean, and a...sad, perhaps(?) Paul…
more -
Superman II: All Cuts Discussed
1978's Superman: The Movie was so successful, a sequel was a no-brainer. In fact, they saw the hit coming and filmed part of the sequel at the same time as the original. But something happened on the way to the cinema - new directors, more jokes, multiple cuts, re-shoots, and more. Discussing all...
-
Superman: The Donner Cut teaser clip
Next up on the Superman countdown - Superman II. But which film do you talk about? Richard Lester's 1980 original or 2006's The Donner Cut? We'll get to both, but this show gave us a chance to see The Donner Cut for the first time. In this quick preview clip, co-hosts Sean and Justin give their...
-
Superman: The Movie (The Podcast)
It's hard to believe there have only been eight Superman movie since the 1978 Richard Donner film that put the legendary superhero on the big screen. There should probably be fifteen or so of these! But with James Gunn bringing fans a new Man of Steel story this July, it's time to count down to…
more -
Countdown to Three - Deadpool (and Wolverine), Ep. 3 - Deadpool and Wolverine (and Wolverine)
With Deadpool and Wolverine finishing a historic box office run, hosts Paul Preston, Sean Blodgett and Justin Bowler engage in rabid spoiler-filled talk about the movie, the records it set, the huge laughs, and wild action sequences. Plus, the guys go deep on their viewing experience in L.A., the...
-
Countdown to Three - Deadpool, Ep. 2 - Big CGI fight comin' up!
From the beginning of Deadpool 2, Wade Wilson lets us know this won't be the same as the first film, which was a love story. Deadpool 2 is a family film - full of ridiculous gobs of violence, a mountain of profanity. Wait...so it IS kinda the same as the first film - full of things Paul, Sean…
more -
Countdown to Three - Deadpool, Ep. 1 - Ladies and gentlemen, we give you...Deadpool.
With Deadpool and Wolverine just around the corner, the Countdown show moves on to the Deadpool franchise, looking at each film to prep you for what will be a glorious final weekend of July at the movies! Is the first episode all about X-Men Origins - Wolverine? Hell, no! But Paul, Sean & Justin...
-
Countdown to Five - Ghostbusters, Ep. 6 - We've got a ghost to bust! - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
The success of Ghostbusters: Afterlife means we get a new Ghostbusters movie! The Spenglers, Groobersons and more from Afterlife meet some new characters and they re-team with the legends from the first movie to fight a ice age-making spirit named Garraka. This means Sean, Justin & Paul also...
-
Countdown to Five - Ghostbusters, Ep. 5 - Call it Fate...Ghostbusters: Afterlife
For the first time since 1989, the gang is getting back together as the legendary Ghostbusters team joins new cast members like Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Plus, the franchise wisely brings kids into the mix. It's clear early that this entry in the Ghostbusters universe…
more -
Countdown to Five - Ghostbusters, Ep. 4 - We Answer the Call! (Ghostbusters, 2016)
After twenty-seven years, just when you think the Ghostbusters franchise is a thing of the past, along comes Paul Feig with a plan to reboot the series with the funniest women in comedy. This episode is all about the funnier-than-you-remember 2016 Ghostbusters, covering the cast, the cameos, the...
-
Countdown to Five - Ghostbusters, Ep. 3 - Too Hot to Handle - Ghostbusters II
Movin' down the Ghostbusters movie canon, we come to the 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II, and we're all over it! Sean, Paul & Justin talk about their history with the film, what kind of impact it mad and the legacy it left. Plus, the legend of Wilhelm von Homborg, alternate plot lines that could…
more -
Countdown to Five - Ghostbusters, Ep. 2 - The 1984 O.G. Masterpiece!
We're in it! The month of a new Ghostbusters movie is here as we ramp-up to Frozen Empire with once-overs, hot takes, recaps, and surprises covering every Ghostbusters movie up to now. First up - the 1984 O.G. Masterpiece that introduced the world of spooks, specters and ghosts to the hottest...
-
Countdown to Five - Ghostbusters, Ep. 1 - Listen...you smell something? It's a new GHOSTBUSTERS movie!
Countdown to Five REBOOTS! On the eve of a new Ghostbusters movie, hosts Sean Blodgett, Justin Bowler and Paul Preston prep you for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire with a quick, six episode podcast, each episode looking at a different Ghostbusters film. They also take a look at the cinematic…
more -
Countdown to Five: Episode 6 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
It's all come down to this... Not just six episodes of Countdown to Five, but forty-two years of Indiana Jones movies starring Harrison Ford. Sean & Paul welcome Justin Bowler into a makeshift studio in Orange Co. to dive deep into their experience watching Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny....
-
Countdown to Five: Episode 5 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The hype train for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has reached its final stop - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! "Whatever shall we talk about with this movie?", asked the hosts, sarcastically... The fan reactions, the history, the legacy, the secrecy, the refrigerators,...
-
Countdown to Five: Episode 4 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Who doesn't love Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? Many think it's the best of the franchise. It's certainly the most fun and Sean and Paul talk about the making of the film and their personal history with the movie, plus the usual chime in from Indy himself and updates on what's new with The...
-
Countdown to Five: Episode 3 - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Is it an action movie? Or is it a horror movie? These thoughts and more get batted around by Sean and Paul as they deep dive the second movie in the Indiana Jones franchise - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Once again, Jones himself shows up to recap the film, plus the usual stuff - news...
-
Countdown to Five: Episode 2 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
Hello Marion... The Countdown to Five podcast kicks off the movie-by-movie breakdown and begins with Raiders of the Lost Ark! There's so much to say about the greatest movie of all time and hosts Paul Preston & Sean Blodgett are up for it. Plus, Sean's kids review Raiders after their first time...
-
Countdown to Five: Episode 1 - Dialing Into the Dial
Countdown to Five is here - the ultimate ramp-up to Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny! Hosts Sean Blodgett and Paul Preston prep you for not only the new Indy film, but also for the next five upcoming monthly episodes of this podcast, each one looking at a different Indiana Jones movie. They...
-
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Twelve - The Rise of The Podcast (w/Adam Witt, Robert Reeves & Lacey Gilleran)
What's this? 500 days after The Rise of Skywalker hit theaters, Paul and Sean, sitting back and reflecting on profiling every Star Wars movie on the Countdown to Nine show, realize they never talked about what it was all leading up to - Episode IX. Old guests return (Movie Guy Adam Witt and fan...
-
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Eleven - The Last Jedi, The Last Episode (w/Adam Witt & David Beach)
Countdown to Nine wraps up its look at the movies of the Star Wars franchise on the day of The Rise of Skywalker's release with this once-over of Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. Sean & Paul are joined by Paul's partner in crime at The Movie Guys, Adam Witt and very special guest Luke Skywalker!…
more -
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Ten - An Episode Thirty-Two Years in the Making (w/Brian Crewe)
When you wait thirty-two years for a movie, you tend to go on about it, as evidenced by this EPIC episode of Countdown to Nine all about Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Paul & Sean are joined by filmmaker Brian Crewe to talk about the making of, hype and impact of TFA. Plus, The Rise…
more -
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Nine - O.G. "Jedi" talk with O.G. Mace! (w/Eric Walker & Daniel Betances)
We're not only counting down to Episode 9, but we're RACING there as we wrap up our look at the original trilogy with a full hour devoted to Return of the Jedi. Joining Sean and Paul are actor Daniel Betances and the O.G. Mace - Mace Towani - from the Ewok movies, Caravan of Courage and The…
more -
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Eight - The Countdown Strikes Back (w/Wayne Frazier & Rusty Locke)
The Countdown has been away for a couple months but we're ready to rev back into gear with a solid month of episodes catching you up to the present, one Star Wars movie at a time. This episode focuses on arguably everyone's favorite chapter of the original trilogy (or of them all) - The Empire...
-
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Seven - Star Wars: The Movie That Changed Our Lives (w/Mike J. Nichols)
This month, the COUNTDOWN TO NINE crew takes on the OG Rise of Skywalker - 1977's Star Wars. Paul and Sean dispense with the plot recap because there's much to discuss about this legendary fantasy film. Sitting in is editor (Phantom Editor!) and friend of The Movie Guys, Mike J. Nichols.…
more -
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Six - We are one with The Force and The Force is with us (w/Robert Reeves)
This month, the countdown stops on another stand-alone Star Wars story - Rogue One. The rebellion's attempt to steal the Death Star plans gets the signature COUNTDOWN TO NINE recap treatment, then guest and fan filmmaker Robert Reeves jumps in the roundtable discussion of Rogue One's casting…
more -
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Five - Why We Love Solo: A Star Wars Story (w/Ken Napzok)
Ken Napzok, author of Why We Love Star Wars: The Great Moments That Built a Galaxy Far, Far Away, joins hosts Paul Preston and Sean Blodgett for an in-depth look at Solo: A Star Wars Story - a signature COUNTDOWN TO NINE story recap, the troubled making-of, the film's place in history and why…
more -
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Four - The Man Behind The Man Behind Darth Vader (w/Christian Simpson)
The COUNTDOWN TO NINE podcast is live at Viva Rancho Cantina in Burbank! This episode was recorded on May the 4th (be with you), so Paul & Sean nabbed a special guest who has been all over the Star Wars universe - Christian Simpson. The first trailer for The Rise of Skywalker gets a thorough...
-
Countdown to Nine: Ep. Three - Talkin' Attack of the Clones...with a Jedi! (w/Nalini Krishan)
In this episode of COUNTDOWN TO NINE, Paul & Sean are joined by actress and Jedi Padawan Barriss Offee - AKA Nalini Krishan! We recap Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, get stories about what it was like for Nalini working with the legendary George Lucas, and how to properly decipher...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Countdown to new releases of popular movie franchises with your podcast hosts Paul Preston, Sean Blodgett & Justin Bowler. Go to:TheMovieGuys.netorTheCountdownMovieShow.comfor our latest series, The Countdown Movie Show: SPIDER-MAN, as we count down to the release of SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!
HOSTED BY
The Movie Guys
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Countdown Movie Show have?
The Countdown Movie Show currently has 52 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Countdown Movie Show about?
Countdown to new releases of popular movie franchises with your podcast hosts Paul Preston, Sean Blodgett & Justin Bowler. Go to:TheMovieGuys.netorTheCountdownMovieShow.comfor our latest series, The Countdown Movie Show: SPIDER-MAN, as we count down to the release of SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY!
How often does The Countdown Movie Show release new episodes?
The Countdown Movie Show has 52 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Countdown Movie Show?
You can listen to The Countdown Movie Show on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Countdown Movie Show?
The Countdown Movie Show is created and hosted by The Movie Guys.
URL copied to clipboard!