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The Follow-Up Showdown
by Paul Goetz
A podcast that focuses on sequel-less films and underwhelming sequels themselves. Hosts and guests submit competing pitches in hopes of finding a truly worthy successor to the original.
Episodes
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Ep. 102 - "The Sixth Sense" w/ Zak White
Steve abstains from commenting. Paul gives what he doesn't like to call an ultimatum. Returning All-Star Zak White draws his eights in the same direction as Katie's circles. We're ready to communicate with you now.
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Ep. 101 - "An American Werewolf in Paris" w/ Eric Jackowitz
Movies take something of a backseat as a TV crossover is pitched, a play is written and a famous sitcom duo is cast in an ultimate remake. Stay on the road, keep clear of the moors.
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Ep. 100 - “A Nightmare on Elm Street” Series Starring Kelly McDevitt
Returning guest host Kelly McDevitt is not Paul. Katie is not convinced of an actress’s existence. Paul is not a perv and Steve is not letting Freddy Krueger off on a technicality. THIS is God. HAPPY HAUNTED 100, Uppers and Downers!!
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Things Left on the Table - "Practical Magic 2" / "2010: The Year We Make Contact"
Bonus content from or related to our "Practical Magic 2" and "2010: The Year We Make Contact" episodes.
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Ep. 99 - "2010: The Year We Make Contact" w/ Claude
The best parts of paintings, an improvised theme song and our first non-biological guest are all components of the far-out fun we have reviewing two movies made in a time when fearing the advancement of A.I. didn't hit SO close to home. Gulp. I feel much better now. I really do.
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Ep. 98 - "Practical Magic 2"
Enjoy the tenebrous tinkling of our midday margaritas as we throw down the gauntlet and risk a bewitching by challenging "Practical Magic 2" to do better than our pitches. Our blood.
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Things Left on the Table - "The Black Bird"
Bonus content from or related to our "The Black Bird" episode.
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Ep. 97 - "The Black Bird" w/ David Seltzer
What killed Paul's "favorite character?" When does this sequel take place? Why did a beloved legacy character get the shaft? These mysteries and many more are solved when the geeky gumshoes break down and beat down the comedy sequel to "The Maltese Falcon" with guest David Seltzer. It's "the…
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Things Left on the Table - "The Bronx Bull" Part II
There's a few things left it seems...
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Things Left on the Table - "The Bronx Bull"
Bonus content from or related to our "The Bronx Bull" episode.
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Ep. 96 - "The Bronx Bull" w/ Ethan Edenburg
A significant ranking jump, a boxing franchise rivalry and an at-home accent are all features of this fearsome fight to the finish when your helpful hosts relieve you (and guest Ethan Edenburg) from the burden of having to watch this unsanctioned sequel to a Scorsese masterpiece. Scor-SAY-see or...
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Things Left on the Table - "High Noon II: The Return of Will Kane"
Bonus content from or related to our "High Noon II: The Return of Will Kane" episode.
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Ep. 95 - "High Noon II: The Return of Will Kane" w/ Will Runyon Jr.
It's all downers, no uppers (and probably not in the way that you think) when Katie finds joy in a non-preferred genre and all the boys choose a different main character. Bang, bang, bang! You're dead, Kane!
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Things Left on the Table - “Son of Kong”
Bonus content from or related to our "Son of Kong" episode.* ( * contains spoilers for "The Odyssey")
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Ep. 94 - "Son of Kong" w/ Mario-Colli Moon
The origin of a screen name. The reappearance of a cherished segment. The impersonation of a renaissance painter. And that's all just stuff done by our guest Mario Colli-Moon as we explore the same year sequel to the original "King Kong." *elongated scream of a woman in peril*
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Things Left on the Table - “Jaws 2”
Bonus content from or related to our "Jaws 2" episode.
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Ep. 93 - "Jaws 2" w/ Paddy Kelly
Come celebrate surviving your Fourth of July weekend by taking a trip to Amity Island with Katie, Paul, Steve and guest Paddy Kelly! Hear Steve plug an on-brand project, Katie and Paddy disagree over which Spielberg films are superior and Paul reveal himself to be a kind of two-timer. We'll catch...
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Ep. 92 - "Toy Story 3, 4 & 5"
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! A Valentine's Day gift suggestion acts as table dressing just before our three theatre-goers begin their conversational feast covering every "Toy Story" movie since 2010. YOU're our favorite deputies!!
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Ep. 91 - "The Huntsman: Winter's War" w/ Spencer Neveu
Pants wetting, video game listing and music video cancelling are just some of the activities gotten into as we cross axes with the arguable prequel/sequel to "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Ah-choo!!!
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Ep. 90 - "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" / "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"
A CONTINUATION CELEBRATION! New co-hosts, who dis? Join your old pal Paul in welcoming Katie Hoyt, who's not quite as forgiving as Samwise Gamgee, and Steve Clemmons, who had some good will eaten up by Aragorn. Fly, you fools. Or did he say..?
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Ep. 89 - "The Devil Wears Prada 2" w/ Aliya Kamalova
In our first "throw down the gauntlet" episode since "Avatar," we get far more immediate results. We also talk best looks and misunderstood boyfriends while pitting our best pitches against the season's hottest twenty years later sequel. Go.
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Ep. 88 - Retrospective
Veronica and Lauren float off into the aether. Paul remembers them. It's time for a goodbye, Uppers and Downers.
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Ep. 87 - "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" w/ Elisabeth DiCarlo
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Which cartoon animal is the sexiest? What kind of cosmetic work did a Nintendo princess have done? Which movie tie-in menu was hands down the best? Find out all this and more as we return to the Mushroom Kingdom. Ya-Hoo!
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Ep. 86 - "Scream" Series
No "Scream" movie is safe...from being ranked against the others!!! From opening scenes to killer reveals, we talk about it all (or at least as much as we can until Katie has to get to her other plans). Spoiler alert: The first one wins in all categories. There's a formula to it! A very simple...
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Ep. 85 - "Citizen Kane" Special Appearance(s) by David Seltzer
In the midst of their final showdown, Veronica spreads a half rumor and Lauren proposes a perfect ending. Paul lacks a price point. Sing Sing, Gettys! SING SING!!
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Ep. 84 - "Avatar: Fire and Ash" Special Appearance by Mario Colli-Moon
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul dreams of a tone poem. Lauren bemoans a missing composer while Veronica can no longer defend a director's misses. Mario verbally writes from Florida. Come on!
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Ep. 83 - "Soldier"
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren and Veronica rank watchability over prestige. Paul backs an underdog in the battle for reigning cinematic universe. Soldiers deserve soldiers, sir.
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Ep. 82 - "Up in the Air" still w/ Mario Colli-Moon
Paul wavers in the face of an uphill battle. Veronica and Lauren pay tribute to a fallen friend. Mario gets what's coming to him. Remember to provide your Hertz # 1 Gold Cards.
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Ep. 81 - "Meet Bill" w/ Mario Colli-Moon
Paul calls in a bunch of favors. Veronica, Lauren, Mario and others oblige him. Get excited.
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Ep. 80 - "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies" w/ Kelly McDevitt
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul goes 0 for 2 on characters named Jane while guesting co-host Kelly McDevitt goes 0 for 2 on Selena Gomez songs. Churn that butter / Go home to your mother!
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Ep. 79 - "True Lies"
Veronica does her Charlton Heston. Paul delivers some sad news. Lauren's Mom had final cut. You're fired.
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Ep. 78 - "Apartment 7A"
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren only knows one of the two Coreys. Paul tries to make up for a lack of emphasis at the top. Veronica looks to open up the space in the end. Bejeweled Devil > Paper Devil.
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Ep. 77 - "Dr. Caligari"
Paul and Lauren piece together the mythology of their alma mater. Veronica pits Nick Kroll against Early Keanu. Du musst Caligari werden!
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Ep. 76 - "Ripley"
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Veronica tacks a legal disclaimer onto some advice. Paul encourages Lauren to play the lottery. Pronto!
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Ep. 75 - "Twisters" w/ Dustin Weiskopf
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren puts in for a new storm chaser name while guest Dustin Weiskopf uses his as a teaching opportunity. Veronica points out Paul's Missou-RAH. Christ!
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Ep. 74 - "Rudolph's Shiny New Year"
Veronica compares her partner to a Christmas icon regularly. Lauren does an impersonation phonetically. Paul fills in lyrics annually. Mush! Muuuuuush!!
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Ep. 73 - "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" w/ Zak White
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul wants a disco suit. Lauren wants better snacks. Veronica tells jokes just for Mario and Guest Zak White tells of a Destination Wedding he quite enjoyed. Come on down! I'll chew on the dog! Hooooowwwwwwllll!
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Ep. 72 - "Blues Brothers 2000"
Paul and Lauren share a favorite number. Veronica champions an underdog. No ma'am. A coke.
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Ep. 71 - "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" w/ Mario Colli-Moon, Tiffany Colli-Moon & Zak White
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Veronica wants Lauren to volunteer for the rundown. Paul left something on the table and guest Zak White declares Mario Colli-Moon an unsung hero. Segment sharing is caring, y'all. With Tiffany Colli-Moon. The flowers are still standing!
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Ep. 70 - "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Jr."
Veronica California Dazzles in her Showdown Debut! In other news, Lauren Pokorney reveals her sometimes alter ego and Paul Goetz's childhood dream dies on the vine. Welcome to "Still Pitchin' Intermission" where you're gonna fit in...like a glove!
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Ep. 69 - "Wanted: The Sundance Woman" / "Butch and Sundance: The Early Days" / "Blackthorn"
MID-SEASON FINALE!!! Lauren gives a look behind the curtain of her process. Paul notes a skunkhole as the most amazing thing. Redacted has something for this. 1-2-3 Go!
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Ep. 68 - "The Road Back"
Travis applies a "Seinfeld" lens. Paul makes Lauren an offer she could refuse. Everyone gets liberal with their accent work. Forward!!!
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Ep. 67 - "Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"/"The Dial of Destiny" w/ Sachin Medhekar
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Paul makes the best whip sound. Travis imitates a co-host with precision mimicry. Lauren can't abide a big ask and guest Sachin Medhekar didn't know they'd be recording a podcast. RIP Mutt.
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Ep. 66 - "Die Trapp Familie in Amerika" w/ Robin Ferris-Hanson
Lauren covets nun garb. Travis premieres a new segment. Paul plays villlians' advocate and guest Robin Ferris-Hanson reveals every guitarist father's fantasy. Cuckoo. Cuckoo.
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Ep. 65 - "M*A*S*H" Starring Kelly McDevitt
A CONTINUATION CELEBRATION! Guest host Kelly McDevitt goes easy on Travis allowing him an open book minute. Lauren casts on the fly. Paul fixates on an underdog. *obnoxious Sutherland whistle noise*
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Ep. 64 - "Fantasia 2000"
Travis admits that boring can be good. Lauren wears generic fawn antlers. Paul has a lot of thoughts about butts. It is our very pleasant duty to welcome you here.
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Ep. 63 - "The Super Mario Bros Movie" w/ Mario-Colli Moon
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Mario butt-shames a cat. Paul speaks without knowing the canon. Lauren has scoring FOMO and Travis is a fuddy-duddy. Let's a-go!
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Ep. 62 - "Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom"/ "Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade" w/ Sachin Medhekar
An episode of a different show from the future.
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Ep. 52B - "Son of Frankenstein" w/ Kelly McDevitt
Paul unveils a secret episode. Guest Kelly McDevitt pinpoints the surest sign of a feminist tale. Travis doesn't just mean to be counter. Lauren's hopes for a monster baby are dashed. Who doesn't love a bonus?
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Ep. 61 - "Creed III" w/ Mario Colli-Moon*
A SHOWDOWN FOLLOW-UP!!! Lauren does have to go. Mario is owed a treat. Paul & Travis make due. *Ding Ding*
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A podcast that focuses on sequel-less films and underwhelming sequels themselves. Hosts and guests submit competing pitches in hopes of finding a truly worthy successor to the original.
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The Follow-Up Showdown is created and hosted by Paul Goetz.
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