Binge-Watchers Podcast

Johnny Spoiler

Discover BingeWorthy movies or just enjoy the ride as we spoil movies we love, hosted by comedian JOHNNY SPOILER. Dropping fresh movie reactions, celebrating horror movies, and dishing out movie news with a late-night vibe.

  1. Johnny Spoiler on Beastmaster 2: Sword & Sorcery Invades 90s L.A. Cult Movie Review.

    6D AGO

    Johnny Spoiler on Beastmaster 2: Sword & Sorcery Invades 90s L.A. Cult Movie Review.

    It’s the Year of the Horse, the Fire Horse, and somehow Johnny Spoiler—a confirmed Water Pig according to the Chinese zodiac—is here to guide you safely through one of the weirdest cult fantasy sequels of the 1990s:Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (1991). This week on the podcast, Johnny Spoiler revisits the movie that turned sword-and-sorcery into a full-on Los Angeles crime comedy, where Marc Singer’s Dar rides through Hollywood in a convertible, an overworked detective just wants to close his cases, and an evil brother is chasing an atomic bomb across dimensions. Yes—this is real. And yes—it somehow works. We break down why Beastmaster 2 became a cable-TV classic (so overplayed on TBS it earned the nickname “The Beastmaster Station”), why it’s the only truly fun Beastmaster movie, and how its mix of fantasy, comedy, and 90s culture makes it endlessly rewatchable. Along the way, Johnny Spoiler digs into: Why the “time portal” is actually a parallel universe The return of Kodo & Podo (ferret continuity corner) Why the animals get sidelined in favor of dimension-hopping brother drama Wings Hauser delivering elite B-movie villain greatness James Avery (Uncle Phil!) as the exhausted L.A. cop archetype Sara Douglas (Superman II, Conan the Destroyer) in full dark-fantasy mode Kari Wuhrer, Sliders, Hellraiser, and peak 90s genre energy We also hit Home Video Headlines, where Johnny Spoiler rants about the current state of movies, TikTok trailers, Project Hail Mary hype, Dracula with Christoph Waltz, and why modern cinema feels like it needs a shot of rocket fuel to stay relevant. You’ll also get: Favorite bits and cable-era nostalgia Why Beastmaster 2 works as family-friendly fantasy fun Fan questions about reviewing mainstream vs cult movies Staff picks from Tubi, The Office Season 5, TED, and a renewed interest in Balls of Fury  Green lightning. Sword-and-sorcery on Sunset Boulevard. Johnny Spoiler doing what he does best—making sense of movies that absolutely should not exist. Binge now. ProveX https://tr.ee/ProveXJohnny Meatzy https://tr.ee/GetMeatzyJohnny

    21 min
  2. Toe Pick Energy: Who Really Won The Cutting Edge And Why Blades of Glory Had To Exist

    11/25/2025

    Toe Pick Energy: Who Really Won The Cutting Edge And Why Blades of Glory Had To Exist

    You didn't mean to feel good… but here you are. We accidentally stumble into one of the ultimate ‘90s holiday comfort movies: The Cutting Edge (1992)—the ice-cold rom-sports classic that gave us underdogs on skates, enemies-to-partners tension, and the most iconic toe pick in cinema history. Johnny breaks down how a temperamental figure-skating ice queen and a washed-up hockey bruiser accidentally melt each other’s hearts on the road to Olympic gold—despite neither actor knowing how to skate before filming, a fractured ankle mid-shoot, and sequels so bad the original stars wanted nothing to do with them. Along the way, we cover: Why The Cutting Edge is secretly one of the most relatable working-class sports movies ever Factory jobs, bar work, and surviving the “two years later” grind Moira Kelly’s chaotic injury run and near-miss with A League of Their Own Why figure skating partnerships are way more intimate than anyone admits A full compare-and-contrast with Blades of Glory, aka when parody cranked the Pamchenko Twist up to a homicidal Iron Lotus Holiday feel-good vibes that don’t ignore sadness—because that’s how emotions actually work Deja vu, time not being linear, and why quantum physics may be punching holes in your childhood memories Plus: movie news, chaotic Seinfeld staff picks (yes, Puerto Rican Day counts), fan-service ranting, and a tease for our upcoming Christmas episode. So lace up, grab some sequins, and remember:This movie walked so Blades of Glory could figure-skate into a flaming dumpster. Watch The Cutting Edge on Amazon https://amzn.to/4ifPtxz

    21 min
  3. The Tetris Effect: How Tetris Became the Unexpected Feel-Good Video Game Movie

    11/17/2025

    The Tetris Effect: How Tetris Became the Unexpected Feel-Good Video Game Movie

    It’s eggnog season—and not just any nog. We’re talking Golden Egg Nog from the old Hood milk mafia, the stuff thick enough to count as a sin. Perfect time for a feel-good movie, right? Johnny Spoiler dives into one of the most unexpectedly uplifting movies of the last few years: TETRIS (2023). Yes, the movie about the video game. Yes, it’s WAY better than it has any right to be. The true story of Henk Rogers, Nintendo’s ride-or-die dealmaker who bet everything on a block-stacking dream. The real “Tetris Effect” and why the game showed up in players’ dreams for decades. How Tetris became the best-selling video game of all time (until Minecraft pulled a power move). The wild rights battle involving Nintendo, Atari, Mirrorsoft, and Soviet bureaucracy. Why Taron Egerton continues to own the “real-guy-in-a-crazy-situation” movie niche. Our favorite retro shoutouts: Game Boy, Ninja Turtles arcade, Mario 3, Chrono Trigger, Star Fox, Final Fantasy VII, and more. And of course: one of the best post-2000 movie mustaches ever filmed. Ansel Elgort & Shirley MacLaine team up for the road-trip comedy Lucy Boomer. An 80s-style action thriller incoming: Trial By Combat from Renny Harlin & Aaron Eckhart. Mattel is making… a View-Master movie?! Let’s speculate wildly. Binge Now.Stream it on Apple TV+ (or start that free trial), or hunt down the rumored DVD like it’s a secret Soviet cartridge. Shout-out to Nikolaxnick on IG for tracking down our L.A. Story episode—300+ episodes still online! Career Opportunities BlackBerry Larry Crowne Drink the Nog.The Golden Kind.Debate The Grinch.Live your truth. $130 OFF Good Chop https://tr.ee/GoodChopJohnny

    25 min
4.9
out of 5
93 Ratings

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Discover BingeWorthy movies or just enjoy the ride as we spoil movies we love, hosted by comedian JOHNNY SPOILER. Dropping fresh movie reactions, celebrating horror movies, and dishing out movie news with a late-night vibe.