Thrill Me Podcast

Adam and Jared jump into the smallsubgenre of toys that have been turned into movies by going back to 2007 and the original Transformers movie. They also throw in a mini review of the new Masters of the Universe and slog through a couple of lengthy watch lists.

Adam and Jared stumbled across an obscure TV movie version of Piranha from 1995. And of course, they decided that it was best that they covered it. So hold on to your hats as they churn through this oddity and see if it is better or worse than the other two versions already out there. As well as a short but sweet what they've been watching list.

Adam and Jared finalise their coverage of the Mortal Kombat franchise with Part 2. Do they finally iron out the plot issues from previous films? Is finally seeing the tournament worth the price of a ticket? Does Karl Urban bring the star power? All these questions and more will be answered. A list of what they have been watching will also be included.

The flawless victories continue as Adam and Jared acquaint themselves with the 2021 reboot of Mortal Kombat.  Blood and fatalities fly, but is the plot make any more sense?

The first sequel in the Mortal Kombat franchise, 1997's Annihilation, tries Jared and Adam's patience with a mixture of uninteligible dialogue, poor acting and a plot that doesn't make any sense. And why is everybody travelling via underground balls? The quick what we've been watching discussion makes more sense.

The lads get their faces punched in as they dissect the original movie adaption of the popular video game, 1995's Mortal Kombat. And before that, they get kicked hard in the nuts while they discuss what they have been watching recently.

The final chapter of The Strangers series brings out a lot of emotion from Jared and Adam. Everything from the heroines poor driving record, a need to play the piano when on the run from killers and several twists that weren't twists at all. Strap in for a rollercoaster of emotions. And just to add to that, a break down of what they've been watching is included.

Adam and Jared join Brendan Fraser and his posse for a rollicking discussion about the first of the recent mummy movies, 1999's The Mummy. The lads question why Hollywood doesn't make adventure movies anymore and mention the new movie, Balls Up, on way to many occasions. They also cover what they have recently been watching.

Adam and Jared go on a beheading spree as they sit down and watch the sheer lunacy that is 2025's Deathstalker. And their watch lists are quite a bit more subdued.

Adam and Jared put a hot dog through a donut and do a short episode on new Jason Goes to Hell documentary, Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday.

After the sad passing of action movie legend Mr Chuck Norris, Adam and Jared dive head first into a full commentary on one of his most well know works, the 1983 bone breaking gem, Lone Wolf McQuade. Adam keeps crapping on about it being a Western while Jared want's to know why a bond villain was inserted into the story. Also, is Chuck sleeping with his maid? Plenty to unpack along with a quick fire run through of what they've been watching.

The lads back up with 2026's horror sequel, Ready or Not 2: Hear I Come. Will Jared continue to be impressed with the franchise? Will Adam unclench and actually enjoy this one as opposed to the original? A watch list is included as well as a run down on the first episode of Tulsa King's second season.

The lads draw the Hide and Seek card and have to spend the episode avoiding death as they discuss 2019's, Ready or Not. They also finalise their thoughts on the first season of Tulsa King as well as dishing up their usual weekly viewing guide.

Adam and Jared hit the streets of Chicago with Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal to cover 1986's lesser known buddy cop action film, Running Scared. Another double of Tulsa King as well as this weeks list of viewing is also included.

The lads return to Woodsboro and review the latest in the Scream franchise, Part 7. Kevin Williamson and Neve Campbell return, but how will the major overhauls effect the final product. Tune in and find out. Two episodes of Tulsa King get covered off on as well as an in depth look at what Adam and Jared have been watching this week.

Adam and Jared return to their slasher roots with coverage of the lesser known, but well regarded 1983 slasher, Curtains. What they have been watching, including another episode of Tulsa King, is also included.

Adam and Jared go for another film from 1990, released approximately two weeks after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, it's the Lou Diamond Phillips starring horror/thriller, The First Power. What they've been watching, including the second episode of Season 1 of Tulsa King is also included.

After slogging through the worst of 2025, Jared and Adam dive down into the sewers for a bit of nostalgia with 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They also go through what they have been watching including, by request, a discusson about the pilot episode of Sly Stallone's non-reality TV offering, Tulsa King. 

Adam and Jared finish off their worst of 2025 series with the second chapter in the new Strangers series. They discuss the need for three films, the supercut and some of the ridiculous contrivances that move this movie forward. A quick run down of movies watched for the week is also included along with a final list of best to worst of the worst of 2025.

The third film in the worst of 2025 bracket, Adam and Jared blindly try and navigate the incredibly stupid, but also bafflingly complicated plot of 2025's Alarum. The boys agree to disagree on a number of things including performance quality, exciting opening scenes and mangled accents. And to add to the bumper episode is what they've been watching, up or down and several pieces of news.

Adam and Jared continue with their exploration of the worst films of 2025 with heist action/thriller, High Rollers. They are both keen to see John Travolta's entry and ask the age old question - 'Is it worse than War of the Worlds?' They also ask each other about what they've been watching this week.

Adam and Jared clearly aren't wishing anyone a happy new year by deciding to cover what is widely known as the worst movie of 2025, War of the Worlds. Is it really the worst movie of the year or are the critics just being a bit precious. How does Ice Cube go flexing his dramatic chops? Is watching everything on screens really that boring? They also cover what they have been watching from Christmas to New Year, which as usual, may include several worst movie of all time candidates.

Merry Christmas to everybody. Adam and Jared celebrate the festive day with the gift of a review of the Silent Night, Deadly Night remake. They also provide a stocking stuffer with a lengthy list of what they've been watching.

Adam and Jared finally reach the end of the franchise by finishing up with the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Is it just a money sucking retread or genuine effort to carve out something different? They also go in depth about what they have been watching as well as a discussion on the current state of Blumhouse.

Into the final two films of the franchise with Jared and Adam getting stuck into the long in development team up, 2003's Freddy Vs Jason. Throw in a list of what they have been watching and it makes for an interesting episode.

Freddy's father returns to the franchise as Adam and Jared pour through 1994's, Wes Craven's New Nightmare. And provide a succinct list of movies they have recently watched.

Considering Adam vowed never to watch this movie again, a full commentary on 1991's, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare should be great fun to listen to. Even Jared expresses his discomfort throughout the episode. The boys also throw in a run through of what they have been watching and for historical context, this episode is first one to feature the shows brand new logo.

Right at the midpoint of the franchise, Adam and Jared witness Freddy not only being birthed, but also trying to go back to his darker roots. Its certainly something to behold, but maybe not necessarily for the right reasons. What they have been watching is also covered.

The lads continue with the franchise, arriving at Part 4 and the MTV version of Freddy. A lot of neon lighting, weird dreams involving invisible Freddy and shark Freddy and Robert Englund in drag make for an interesting film. What they have been watching is covered as well as a quick up or down of the Scream 7 trailer.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!Adam and Jared continue with their deep exploration of the Elm Street franchise with a full commentary on Part 3. Does the return of Wes Craven make for a better film? Is there Hypnocil abuse going on? And why in the world didn't Lieutenant Thompson bury Freddy's bones in the ground the first time around? Listen in for those answers along with a quick rundown of what the boys have been watching this week.

The boys continue with their commentary series of the Elm Street franchise by covering the very interesting sequel. Leather bars, exploding birds, dogs with human faces - you name it, this movie has it. Oh, and Freddy Krueger is also involved. A quick discussion about what has been watched this week is also included.

To cover the Halloween period and beyond, Adam and Jared have decided to get right down into the weeds of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise with full commentaries on all of the films. First up, the original Wes Craven Nightmare on Elm Street. Also some quick coverage of what they have been watching. 

A group of soldiers holed up in a house in the forest, fighting off werewolves. What could be more enjoyable than that? Adam and Jared join them as they take a look back at 2002's, Dog Soldiers. A rundown on what they have both been watching is also included.

Adam and Jared are on MC duties at Crystal Lake's night of nights, their Community Awards. The gala evening will include to much alcohol, not enough common sense and one bout of god awful diarrhoea. It should be a bumper evening. 

Jared and Adam pull on their walking boots and cover plenty of kilometres while discussing the new Stephen King adaption, The Long Walk. What they have been watching is also included.

Adam convinced Jared to finally watch 2012's Battleship in an effort to answer the age old question, 'Is it as bad as I remember?'. The lads talk board games into film, truly awful characters and why on earth Liam Neesan is in this film. All this plus a summary of what they have both been watching recently.

Friend of the show Ray threw it out and Jared and Adam were more than happy to oblige with a full commentary on incredily strange 80's action film, Tango & Cash. Not on are Brion James accent, Kurt Russell in drag and Jack Palance frothing at the mouth impossible to explain, but the rest of the movie is difficult to categorise. Hold on for a wild ride. With a list of what they have been watching thrown in for good measure.

Adam and Jared finally reach the end of Hell Motel and provide their final thoughts. Where does it fit in amongst all the Slasher seasons (even though it technically isn't part of it). They also throw in the usual list of what they've been watching, along with some quick thoughts about the return of Jason in the new short film, Sweet Revenge.

The boys chat about all things Hell Motel, specifically episodes 5 & 6. Why is there so much arguing amongst one another? And how long was the chauffear (affectionately nicknamed Roy Burns) hanging around outside for? Adam and Jared both seem to be baffled by these questions. Also, tune in for a quick recap of what they have been watching recently as well.

A return to Southport and another fatal accident sends Adam and Jared running from a fisherman with a nasty hook in 2025's legacy sequel, I Know What You Did Last Summer. Have the filmmakers improved upon the 1997 model? There is also a segment on what they have been watching, and up or down on the latest trailers.

After friend of the show Ray suggested this one, Adam and Jared got themselves well aquainted with prison by sharing a cell with Sly Stallone in 1989's Lock Up. Games of football with psychopaths, a serious delousing and petty grudges abound. The lads also throw in the usual list of what they have been watching.

Adam and Jared quickly cover off on their initial thoughts regarding the new Superman movie.

The lads continue to work their way through to the middle portion of Hell Motel, finding varying degrees of quality. A watch list and some up or down add extra spice the episode.

Adam and Jared continue to work their way through Hell Motel, with an in-depth discussion about Episode 2. Prior to that they go over what they have been watching, including their thoughts on being on a Poop Cruise, do some up or down and continue to look at the latest in movie news.

It's back to TV for Adam and Jared as they kick off the new Shudder original series, Hell Motel. Do the creaters of Slasher hit the mark again or is it all down hill from here. Making it a bumper episode, the lads go through what they have been watching, do some up or down and even throw in a couple of juicy news tidbits.

This weeks episode is short and sweet as Adam and Jared slog their way through one of the Popeye releated horror films with 2025's, Popeye's Revenge. They also provide a brief list of what they have been watching.

Adam and Jared dive back into the Predator franchise with the new, annimated film, Predator: Killer of Killers. They also quickly knock out what they have recently been watching.

Adam and Jared head back to the 1980's and Prom with Netflix's latest Fear Street offering, Prom Queen. Poor music research, bullies that take insults way to far and red herrings galore in this nostalgic slasher offering. They also throw in a list of what they have been watching recently.

Friend of the show Ray requested this weeks episode, a full commentary of the unholy marriage between Slyvester Stallone and Cannon films, 1986's Cobra. The lads wax lyrical about whether or not Cobreti is the worst police officer in history and ask the eternal question - why robots at the modelling shoot? They also put out what they have been watching as well as another Up or Down.

Another trip to the cinema (this time in D-box) and the lads take in the latest installment of the Final Destination franchise with Bloodlines. Will the set gory set pieces be up to scratch? Does it make sense? Can Adam stay awake for the whole film? All these questions are anwered along with a bit of a watch list and some more up or down.