The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

Doug and Jamie

Hosts Doug and Jamie are talking sequels and they do it in 2 parts. First, Doug interviews an actor or someone involved that made the film worth watching. They provide us with some insight into the sequel and also talk about their careers. Former guests include Eric Roberts, William Sadler, Robert Hays, Vanessa Angel, and Tiny Lister, just to name a few.  And the second, a discussion of the sequel; What they got right, what they got wrong and how it could’ve been better.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @sequelsonly Also, check out our website www.sequelsonly.com

  1. 1d ago

    Scott Leva | Spider-Man, Hollywood Stunts, High Falls & The Story Behind the Stunt Airbag 🕷️💥🎬

    This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is joined by veteran stuntman, stunt coordinator, second-unit director, and filmmaker Scott Leva as we dive into the making of Cyborg 2 and an incredible Hollywood career that spans more than four decades.A former competitive gymnast, Scott turned his athleticism and lifelong love of movies and comics into a career filled with high falls, action sequences, superheroes, and some serious Hollywood history.We get into everything, including:🤸 How Scott went from competitive gymnastics and acting in New York to becoming a professional stuntman🎬 His early experiences working on Superman and the mentors who helped him break into the stunt business💥 The dangers of high-fall work and the personal experience that motivated Scott to rethink how stunt airbags were designed🛟 How Scott redesigned the stunt airbag to make high falls safer — an invention that ultimately earned him an Academy Award Technical Achievement Award and a Primetime Emmy for engineering development🕷️ Scott's incredible history with Spider-Man, including his work with Marvel and his connection to the character📖 His memoir, I Am Was Spider-Man, and the stories behind his relationship with Spider-Man, Marvel, and Hollywood🎥 Stories from working with legendary filmmakers and performers including Clint Eastwood, Mel Brooks, Hugh Jackman, Steven Spielberg, and many more🎬 His work across movies including The Toxic Avenger, Superman, X-Men, Spider-Man, and countless other productions🎭 The difference between being a stunt performer, stunt coordinator, second-unit director, and actor🧠 The creativity, preparation, and safety considerations that go into making dangerous action look effortless on screen🎥 And, of course, Cyborg 2 and the stories behind Scott's work on the filmScott's career is a fascinating look at the people behind the action — the performers, coordinators, inventors, and filmmakers who make the impossible look real while trying to make sure everyone gets home safely.🎙️ Listen/watch the full interview:👉 sequelsonly.com/scottleva🔗 Check Out Scott Leva📖 Scott's book — I Am Was Spider-Manhttps://www.amazon.com/Am-Was-Spiderman-Scott-Leva/dp/1963869117🎬 Scott Leva on IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0505119/🌐 Scott's Official Websitescottleva.com🤖 Next week, we're covering Cyborg 2! Check it out so you're ready for our review next week!📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks the guy falling 100 feet in a movie is "just an actor." 🕷️💥

    Scott Leva | Spider-Man, Hollywood Stunts, High Falls & The Story Behind the Stunt Airbag 🕷️💥🎬
  2. Sep 25

    Not Quite Human II (1989) | Disney Androids, Roberta & A Very 80s Sequel 🤖🎬

    This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is heading back to the world of Disney's Not Quite Human for Not Quite Human II! Chip is heading off to college, but being a teenage android doesn't exactly make dating and fitting in any easier. Enter Roberta, played by our recent guest Katie Barberi, and suddenly Chip's artificial intelligence has to deal with something much more complicated — love! We dig into everything, including: 🤖 Chip's return and the decision to take our favorite android to college❤️ Roberta and Chip's very unusual romance🎬 Katie Barberi's performance as Roberta and the stories she shared with us about making the movie😏 Alan Thicke completely missing Professor Grey's very deliberate advances — despite her making her intentions pretty clear😂 Robin Lively having way too much fun playing matchmaker while seemingly not caring all that much about what happens to her brother🏫 The movie's attempt to combine Disney family comedy, teen romance, and science fiction😂 The very '80s approach to college life, technology, and teenage relationships💾 The movie's take on artificial intelligence long before AI became part of everyday life🎭 Alan Thicke, Jay Underwood, Robin Lively, and the returning cast☀️ The Arizona heat—and Katie's incredible story about passing out on her first day of filming🎥 The Disney sequel formula and how Not Quite Human II fits into the era of made-for-TV movies🤔 Whether this sequel successfully expands the original or takes Chip in a completely different direction And, of course, we'll be talking about whether Not Quite Human II deserves to be remembered as one of those wonderfully weird Disney sequels that fans discover years later. 🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/notquitehuman2 Next week we're joined by legendary stuntman Scott Leva as we dive into Cyborg 2! Scott has an incredible Hollywood story that goes WAY beyond stunt work. He's famously connected to Spider-Man, including appearing as Peter Parker on the photo cover of The Amazing Spider-Man #262 and his involvement with Cannon Films' never-produced Spider-Man movie. We talk about: 🕷️ Scott's incredible history with Spider-Man📖 His new memoir, I Am Was Spider-Man, and the stories behind his connection to the character🎬 How he got started in the stunt business💥 His career as a stuntman, stunt coordinator, and second-unit director🛟 How a tragic stunt accident inspired Scott to develop a safer airbag for high falls🏆 The invention that eventually earned him an Academy Award for Technical Achievement🎥 And, of course, our discussion of Cyborg 2 🎙️ Listen/watch the full interview:👉 sequelsonly.com/scottleva 📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com 💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks dating a robot sounds complicated. 🤖❤️ 🎬 Next Up: Scott Leva & Cyborg 2

    Not Quite Human II (1989) | Disney Androids, Roberta & A Very 80s Sequel 🤖🎬
  3. Sep 18

    Katie Barberi | From Garbage Pail Kids to Telenovelas & Not Quite Human II 🎬🤖

    This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is joined by actress Katie Barberi for a conversation that takes us through an incredible Hollywood journey — from growing up between Mexico and the United States to becoming a working actress across film, television, theater, and some of the biggest telenovelas in the world. And, of course, we're talking about the movie that brings us here: Not Quite Human II, where Katie plays Roberta, a female android who finds herself at the center of Chip's college adventures. But Not Quite Human II is just one stop on a career that includes Garbage Pail Kids, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Kids Incorporated, Disney projects, telenovelas, theater, and so much more. We get into everything, including: 🎬 Katie's unique journey to Hollywood and growing up between Mexico and the United States👩‍🎤 Her mother being a singer and how Katie eventually realized acting was truly the career she wanted📺 Kids Incorporated, her first credited project, and the fascinating story behind her controversial episode🎭 Her experience navigating Hollywood as a young Mexican-American actress and the challenges of being typecast🏫 Working on Ferris Bueller's Day Off and being part of that incredible '80s/early '90s Hollywood community👹 Garbage Pail Kids and how the movie's unexpected cult following has stayed with her decades later💇‍♀️ The legendary Tangerine hair — and how much of the character Katie connected with personally🇲🇽 Making the transition into telenovelas and discovering a completely different television industry📺 The difference between American soap operas and Mexican telenovelas — including the incredible pace of producing roughly 120 episodes in about six months🎬 Working with Disney and how Spooner eventually led to Not Quite Human II🤖 Playing Roberta in Not Quite Human II, working with Alan Thicke, Jay Underwood, and Robin Lively☀️ The hilarious story of Katie actually passing out from the Arizona heat while filming Not Quite Human II — which accidentally worked perfectly for her robot character❤️ Why she still has such fond memories of making Not Quite Human II and remains in contact with people from the film🎥 Her continued work in film and television and the importance of reinventing yourself throughout a career😂 Plenty of stories, laughs, Hollywood memories, and a few things we definitely didn't expect to hear! Katie's story is a great reminder that Hollywood careers rarely follow a straight line. From cult movies to international television, Disney, theater, and everything in between, she's continued to find new ways to reinvent herself. 🎥 Watch the full interview here:👉 sequelsonly.com/katiebarberi We're heading back to 1980s Disney sci-fi as we review Not Quite Human II and finally get to see Katie Barberi's Roberta in action! 📲 Follow Katie Barberi:🌐 Website: KatieBarberi.com📸 Instagram: @katiebarberi📘 Facebook: Katie Barberi🐦 X: @KatieBarberi 📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com 💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who thinks being a robot means you don't have to worry about the Arizona heat. 🤖☀️ 🤖 Next Up: Not Quite Human II

    Katie Barberi | From Garbage Pail Kids to Telenovelas & Not Quite Human II 🎬🤖
  4. Sep 12

    Rocky III (1982) | Clubber Lang, Apollo Creed, Thunderlips & The Eye of the Tiger 🥊🔥🐯

    This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is stepping into the ring for one of the most iconic sequels of the 1980s — Rocky III! Rocky is at the top of the world, but success has made him comfortable. Then along comes Clubber Lang, played by the legendary Mr. T, ready to knock Rocky off his throne. After a devastating loss and the death of Mickey, Rocky has to find his hunger again — and he gets some help from the last person you might expect: his former rival, Apollo Creed. We dig into everything, including: 🥊 Mr. T's legendary introduction as Clubber Lang and why he instantly became one of Rocky's greatest opponents💀 Mickey's heartbreaking death and the impact it has on Rocky🏆 Rocky's transformation from hungry underdog to comfortable champion—and what happens when he loses that edge🤝 The unlikely friendship between Rocky and Apollo and one of the best training partnerships in the franchise🐯 The arrival of "Eye of the Tiger" and how it became permanently connected with Rocky💪 The incredible training sequences and Rocky's transformation under Apollo's guidance🤼 Hulk Hogan as Thunderlips and the absolutely bonkers charity wrestling match😂 Paulie's jealousy, Rocky's celebrity lifestyle, and the increasingly ridiculous perks of being heavyweight champion🥊 The first Rocky vs. Clubber Lang fight and the emotional rematch🎬 Sylvester Stallone directing and writing the movie while continuing to evolve the Rocky character🔥 Whether Rocky III is actually one of the best sequels in the entire franchise And, of course, we'll be asking the big question: Can Rocky really beat Clubber Lang? 🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/rocky3 We're joined by actress Katie Barberi for a fascinating conversation about her journey to Hollywood and a career that has taken her from cult movies to television and international stardom. Katie talks about: 🎬 Her unique journey into the entertainment business👹 Garbage Pail Kids and being part of one of the most infamous cult movies of the '80s🤖 Not Quite Human II — the sequel we're covering next🇲🇽 Her extensive work in telenovelas and international television📺 Her recent projects and what she's been up to throughout her career😂 Plenty of stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood memories 🎬 Next Movie: Not Quite Human II 🤖 We'll be taking a trip back to the world of androids, '80s Disney-style sci-fi, and one very unusual sequel. 📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com 💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still thinks Clubber Lang was just asking for a title shot. 🥊🔥 🔮 Next Up: Katie Barberi 🎬

    Rocky III (1982) | Clubber Lang, Apollo Creed, Thunderlips & The Eye of the Tiger 🥊🔥🐯
  5. Sep 4

    Patti Negri | Rocky III, The Good Witch of Hollywood & A Life in the Paranormal 🔮🥊👻

    This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is joined by the one and only Patti Negri as we get ready to revisit one of the biggest sequels of the 1980s — Rocky III! Before becoming known as the “Good Witch of Hollywood,” psychic-medium, author, and familiar face from Ghost Adventures, Patti had a fascinating career in Hollywood that included appearing in Rocky III. We talk about her memories of being around Sylvester Stallone and the cast, what it was like being part of such an iconic movie, and the journey that eventually led her into the paranormal world. We get into everything, including: 🥊 Patti's experience working on Rocky III and being part of the legendary franchise🎬 Her Hollywood career and the path that eventually led her toward the paranormal👻 Her longtime connection with Ghost Adventures and her experiences working in the paranormal🔮 What being a psychic-medium and “Good Witch” means to Patti📚 Her bestselling book Old World Magick for the Modern World and her work as an author and teacher🎙️ Her long-running podcast The Witching Hour with Patti Negri📻 Her experiences in radio, including appearances on Coast to Coast AM🎭 The many different sides of Patti's career, from Hollywood to television to the world of magick and paranormal investigation😂 Plenty of stories, laughs, and unexpected Hollywood and paranormal moments Patti has had one hell of a journey, and this conversation takes us from Rocky Balboa to ghosts, magick, Hollywood, and everything in between! 🎥 Watch the full interview here:👉 sequelsonly.com/pattinegri 🌐 Website: pattinegri.com📸 Instagram: @patti.negri🐦 X / Twitter: @PattiNegri📘 Facebook: Patti Negri▶️ YouTube: Patti Negri on YouTube🎙️ The Witching Hour: The Witching Hour with Patti Negri Patti's official site also features her current work, events, classes, and appearances. 🎬 Next Up: Rocky III 🥊🔥 We're putting on the gloves and revisiting Rocky III — one of the most iconic sequels of the 1980s! 📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com 💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who believes the future is written in the stars! 🔮🥊 🔮 Connect with Patti Negri:

    Patti Negri | Rocky III, The Good Witch of Hollywood & A Life in the Paranormal 🔮🥊👻
  6. Aug 28

    Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) | Riggs, Murtaugh, Jet Li & One Last Ride 💥🔫🔥

    This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is going back into action with Lethal Weapon 4, the fourth and final installment of the original Lethal Weapon series. With Riggs and Murtaugh getting older, babies on the way, Leo Getz back in the mix, and a new villain who can actually go toe-to-toe with Riggs and Murtaugh, there's A LOT happening in this one. We dig into everything, including: 💥 Riggs and Murtaugh's "last ride" and whether Lethal Weapon 4 feels like a proper ending to their story😂 Joe Pesci returning as Leo Getz and bringing even more chaos to the team🎤 Chris Rock joining the franchise as Detective Lee Butters—and whether he fits into the Lethal Weapon family🥋 Jet Li's Hollywood debut as the absolutely terrifying Wah Sing Ku and why his martial arts skills completely change the action👶 Riggs becoming a father and Murtaugh becoming a grandfather❤️ Riggs and Lorna's relationship finally reaching a major turning point🏠 The Murtaugh family getting pulled directly into the danger🔥 The massive action sequences, explosions, shootouts, and increasingly ridiculous stunts🥊 The legendary Riggs vs. Wah Sing Ku showdown😂 The comedy, one-liners, and moments where the movie knows exactly how ridiculous it is🎬 Whether this really works as the end of the original Lethal Weapon saga Lethal Weapon 4 may not have the same gritty feel as the original, but it's an incredibly entertaining combination of action, comedy, family drama, and franchise nostalgia. 🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:👉 sequelsonly.com/lethalweapon4 This week, we're joined by the one and only Patti Negri! Before becoming known as the "Good Witch of Hollywood," a psychic-medium, author, and familiar face from Ghost Adventures, Patti had a fascinating Hollywood career that included an appearance in one of the biggest sequels of the 1980s — Rocky III. We'll talk with Patti about her time working on Rocky III, her memories of being around Sylvester Stallone and the cast, and what it was like to be part of such an iconic movie. But that's just the beginning! 🔮 Patti is also the host of the long-running The Witching Hour with Patti Negri, where she explores the paranormal, magick, psychic phenomena, and fascinating guests from around the world. 👻 She's become a familiar face on Ghost Adventures and has made numerous radio appearances, including Coast to Coast AM. 🥊 From Rocky Balboa to the paranormal, Patti has had one hell of a Hollywood journey — and we're excited to hear the stories behind it all! Tune in for our conversation with Patti Negri! 📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com 💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who still thinks "I'm too old for this shit" is a perfectly good excuse to retire. 🔫💥 🎬 Next Up: Rocky III 🥊🔥

    Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) | Riggs, Murtaugh, Jet Li & One Last Ride 💥🔫🔥
  7. Aug 21

    Piranha 2: The Spawning (1982) Re-Release | Flying Fish, James Cameron & Vacation Horror 🐟🩸✈️

    Doug is taking a little break this week after getting sick on vacation, but we couldn't leave you hanging! So we're re-releasing one of our favorite aquatic disasters—and with summer winding down, consider this your official warning: WATCH OUT FOR FLYING PIRANHAS! 🐟✈️ This week, we're revisiting Piranha 2: The Spawning, the gloriously ridiculous sequel that also happens to be the second James Cameron-directed movie we've covered on the podcast. Yep… James Cameron directed Piranha 2! Well, roughly 75% of it, anyway, before reportedly being fired after clashing with the production. We brought back our buddy Nick, who has helped us make sense of Munchie, Ghoulies, and plenty of other cinematic madness, and he came loaded with behind-the-scenes stories and some fascinating connections to Cameron's later work. We dig into everything, including: 🐟 FLYING PIRANHAS! Because apparently regular piranhas weren't terrifying enough🎬 James Cameron's early directing gig and the chaotic circumstances surrounding his departure from the movie🔍 Nick's behind-the-scenes knowledge and the Cameron touches he spotted throughout the film🚤 The infamous concept of "boating a boat" and other moments that make absolutely no sense💣 Dynamite fishing, exploding fish, and some truly creative ways to get eaten❤️ The bizarre relationship between Anne and her son and the questionable decisions surrounding it🌴 The tropical setting, questionable science, and everything else that makes this sequel such a wonderfully weird experience🎥 Spotting ideas, techniques, and visual touches that would eventually appear in Cameron's much bigger movies😂 Why Piranha 2 is one of those movies that's almost impossible not to have fun with It's ridiculous, it's entertaining, and it's a fascinating early chapter in the career of one of Hollywood's biggest filmmakers. 🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:👉 sequelsonly.com/Piranha2 🎬 Next Up: Lethal Weapon 4 🔫💥 We'll be back next week with the final entry in the original Lethal Weapon series. We're talking Riggs, Murtaugh, Leo Getz, Chris Rock, Jet Li, massive action sequences, and all the ridiculous fun that comes with one of the biggest buddy-cop franchises ever. 📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com 💬 Review, rate, and share with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, vacation buddies… and anyone who thinks they're safe from flying piranhas just because they're on dry land. 🐟✈️🩸

    Piranha 2: The Spawning (1982) Re-Release | Flying Fish, James Cameron & Vacation Horror 🐟🩸✈️
  8. Aug 14

    Lisa Hoyle | 35 Years of Stunts, High Falls & Doubling Hollywood's Biggest Stars 🎬💥🔥

    Next week, we're heading back into the world of Lethal Weapon 4 — but this week, we're joined by one of Hollywood's most accomplished stuntwomen and stunt doubles, Lisa Hoyle! Lisa has spent more than 35 years performing the dangerous, demanding, and often completely invisible work that makes movie magic possible. From circus performer to professional stuntwoman, Lisa's career includes doubling some of Hollywood's biggest stars and performing some truly insane high-risk stunts. We get into everything, including: 🎪 Growing up in Redlands, California and discovering a local youth circus that changed the course of her life🤸 Choosing circus over competitive gymnastics and eventually becoming a professional flying trapeze and aerial performer🎬 How Lisa transitioned from circus performance into Hollywood stunt work💥 The reality of building a stunt career through reputation, referrals, and good old-fashioned hustle⭐ Doubling stars including Angelina Jolie, Goldie Hawn, Drew Barrymore, Neve Campbell, Christina Applegate, and Keira Knightley🔥 Her early break on Cyborg 2, doubling a young Angelina Jolie for a front flip down stairs🎭 How stunt doubles match an actor's height, weight, body language, movement, and mannerisms so seamlessly that audiences never know they're watching a double💰 The difference between base pay and stunt adjustments—and how higher-risk work can affect compensation😱 Performing an incredible 93-foot high fall for Charlie's Angels, including the preparation, safety meetings, trajectory testing, and the unforgettable moment a medic asked for her blood type in the elevator🚗 The dangers and creativity behind stair falls, wire work, fire stunts, car hits, and other high-risk sequences🎨 The hours of makeup, prosthetics, costumes, and preparation that can go into a stunt that might only appear on screen for a few seconds🏴‍☠️ Favorite projects including Pirates of the Caribbean, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Planet of the Apes, The Grinch, and more🏆 Why stunt performers deserve greater recognition in Hollywood—and the push for an Academy Award category for stunt work Lisa gives us an incredible look at what happens behind the scenes when Hollywood asks someone to do the impossible—and the skill, preparation, trust, and teamwork required to make it look effortless. 🎥 Watch the full interview here:👉 sequelsonly.com/lisahoyle Follow Lisa on Instagram @chickstunts 🎬 Your Homework:Watch Lethal Weapon 4 and pay attention to the stunt work. Once you know what goes into doubling an actor, you'll start noticing the little details—the body language, movement, costume changes, and those split-second moments where the stunt team is doing the heavy lifting. 🎬 Next Up: Lethal Weapon 4 🔫💥 We're breaking down the final entry in the original Lethal Weapon series and taking a closer look at the action, comedy, chemistry, and massive stunt work that helped make it such a memorable sequel. 📲 Follow us everywhere: @sequelsonly🌐 Visit the site: sequelsonly.com 💬 Don't forget to rate, review, and share with friends, enemies, neighbors, exes… and anyone who has ever wondered, "Wait… was that actually the actor?" 🎬🔥

    Lisa Hoyle | 35 Years of Stunts, High Falls & Doubling Hollywood's Biggest Stars 🎬💥🔥
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Hosts Doug and Jamie are talking sequels and they do it in 2 parts. First, Doug interviews an actor or someone involved that made the film worth watching. They provide us with some insight into the sequel and also talk about their careers. Former guests include Eric Roberts, William Sadler, Robert Hays, Vanessa Angel, and Tiny Lister, just to name a few.  And the second, a discussion of the sequel; What they got right, what they got wrong and how it could’ve been better.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @sequelsonly Also, check out our website www.sequelsonly.com

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