Stakeouts & Shakedowns

We're back...and we're bringing THE HEAT! In this episode, host Wes Clifton and guest Crystal Penton discuss the 2013 Sandra Bullock & Melissa McCarthy cop comedy, "The Heat." We had a blast with this movie, so join us as we discuss all the best bits, the inspirations behind the film, gender roles in the buddy cop subgenre, and perhaps the most important question of all - do cheese sandwiches really go bad? Let's find out together, shall we?Follow us on Instagram @stakeandshakepodFollow Wes on Letterboxd

You have the right to remain...disgusting! For this Halloween episode, host Wes Clifton and guest Gabe Orto discuss what may be the only buddy cop zombie horror comedy around - 1988's "Dead Heat." Do you like zombies with automatic weapons? A cop solving his own murder? Undead buffalo wings? If so, this one's for you. Join us for a spooky good time as we break it all down.Follow us on Instagram: @stakeandshakepodFollow Wes on Letterboxd

The man, the myth...the ponytail! In this episode, host Wes Clifton and guest Chad Newsom break down the 1996 Steven Seagal/Keenen Ivory Wayans actioner, "The Glimmer Man." This one has it all - serial killers, shadowy hitmen, a cop who plays by his own rules but was once a secret ops super-assassin, razor blade credit cards, and so much more! Join us as we discuss what went wrong and what went right with this flick, and go in depth about at least one of its stars. Which one? Guess you'll have to tune in and find out.Follow us on Instagram @stakeandshakepodFollow Wes on Letterboxd

In this episode of Stakeouts & Shakedowns, host Wes Clifton is joined by guests Matthew Schwartz & Eva Caspary to talk about the 2010 buddy cop comedy "The Other Guys." This one had an all-star cast for action & comedy, and we break down some of our favorite lines, a lot of trivia about the film, and what exactly makes this flick shine. We had a lot of laughs, so come on and laugh with us, won't ya?Follow us on IG @stakeandshakepodFollow Wes on LetterboxdListen to Matthew on the Moontraveling PodcastCheck out music from Pacifico

In this episode of Stakeouts & Shakedowns, host Wes Clifton sits down with guest Donnie Hardin to discuss the 1996 buddy cop flick Bulletproof. This one stars Adam Sandler, Damon Wayans, and the great James Caan. We discuss their performances, our favorite scenes, the soundtrack, and more. Is this one a must-watch, a dud, or somewhere in between? Tune in to find out. Let's get it.Follow us on IG @stakeandshakepodFollow Wes on Letterboxd

Welcome to the Stakeouts & Shakedowns podcast. For this inaugural episode, host Wes Clifton and guest Moe Long (Cup of Moe, Celluloid Fiends podcast) discuss the 1982 action-comedy classic 48 Hrs. - the one that started it all! They give their movie nerd bios, discuss the buddy cop genre writ large, and then break down this episode's feature presentation.Follow us on IG @stakeandshakepod