The Remake

Remake Podcast
  • 4.2 (16)
  • TV & FILM
The Remake Podcast

Ever watched a movie and thought, "Anyone could make something better than this garbage?" Well so have hosts Josiah and Rob. That's why they started The Remake--a podcast where they don't just criticize movies; they tell you how they would have made them better. Every week Josiah and Rob are joined by a different guest with a new movie to remake. Whether their ideas are good, bad, or simply strange, they'll find a home on The Remake.

  1. The Eight Dollar Game Show!

    05/30/2017

    The Eight Dollar Game Show!

    To find more, simply search $8 Game Show on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Even though The Remake has ridden off into the sunset, former co-host Josiah has gotten back up on that podcast horse.  Please check out Josiah's new podcast, The $8 Game Show! Every week has different rounds and games. In this debut episode, cartoon writer Chris Carter plays the name game, makes his Laffy Taffy, and tries his hand at some foley work. ​But will he put it all on the line to answer The Pretty Hard Question?  Theme music by Eric Braband!

    35 min

  2. 01/18/2017

    Mortal Kombat

    Well it’s the final episode. We opened with Super Mario Bros; somewhere in the middle is the legendary Doom episode; Our 100th was Street Fighter; So to finish it off, we’re doing MORTAL KOMBAT. For the finale, Rob is joined by co-host James Dugan and friend of the podcast Jeff Garceau to break down what is just nonsense. Remakes begin @ 1hr 4mins: Dugan goes even more ridiculous; Jeff steals a plot from another movie; and Rob pitches his best remake ever. Thanks for listening everybody!

    1h 17m

  3. 01/13/2017

    LA Story

    In the second to last episode, Rob is joined by Sarah Gitenstein and Jared Fernley to chat about the Steve Martin all genre movie LA STORY. We’re all over the place but it was delightful. Remakes begin @ 38:30: Rob does some recasting; And Sarah and Jared have a main pitch with a 1A and maybe a 1B. See Jared in the Amazon Original Series Patriot which should be out soon. And go see Sarah's work as Assistant Director in Harvey at Court Theatre.

    1h 4m

  4. 12/29/2016

    Wolf of Wall Street

    In the third to last episode, Rob welcomes back Andy Dierker and welcomes first time guest Dan MacAvoy. After doing a bunch of coke, tricking the wealthy out of their money, and just being terrible to everyone, the trio chats about the Martin Scorsese/ Leonardo DiCaprio love fest WOLF OF WALL STREET. Remakes begin at 46:30: Andy takes the title literally; Rob pitches the college years; and Dan kicks up the weirdness and grotesques-ness. Find Dan at next year’s Chriskindlmarkt and check out The Late 90s Wednesdays, 10:30pm at iO Chicago. And as always, leave Andy alone.

    56 min

  5. 12/19/2016

    Event Horizon

    This week, Rob is joined by Portland’s Favorite Brother Sister acting duo Julie and Neal Starbird to talk about one of the worst horror space movies ever: EVENT HORIZON. What a piece of crap. Remakes begin at 43:30mins: Neal brings in a better director and Ron Perlman; Rob brings in some meddling kids; and Julie does her best to polish a turd. Follow Julie on twitter @ juliestarbee and listen to her podcast (along with friend of the podcast Allison Shoemaker)  Podlander Drunkcast: an Outlander Podcast. And if you find Neal’s cave, you win a prize!

    56 min

  6. 12/13/2016

    The Last Starfighter

    After years of playing a video game, Rob finally got recruit by some space aliens to help defend the galaxy. Luckily special guest David Dritsas and Keith Whipple were there to help along the way. Also, the trio talk about the movie that introduced CGI to the world THE LAST STARFIGHTER. Remakes begin at 58mins: Rob uses another video game; David camps it up; and Keith goes contemporary. See David in The Seven Year Itch at the Skokie Theatre in February. See Keith over at at ComedySportz and if you have a play/piece/song/anything that has to do with the mental health field submit to the Create Arts Therapy. Find more information at itachicago.org

    1h 14m

  7. 12/06/2016

    Field of Dreams

    Rob and James heard a voice in the corn field that said 'If you set up microphones, Sean will come." They did, and special guest Sean Sullivan arrived to talk about the Costner hit FIELD OF DREAMS. Remakes begin @ 58mins: Dugan switches the scandal and who hears what ; Rob brings in the Detroit Red Wings; And Sean lets some players have one last game. Follow Sean on twitter @ ForYouKevin; You can also see some of his work in The Onion. Play the home game and try and guess which articles are his. And PLEASE, someone tweet a picture at Dugan.

    1h 18m

  8. 11/29/2016

    Richie Rich

    Rob and James open the Rich family vault and let special guest Liz Anderson pick whatever she wants. Also we talk about the Macaulay Culkin movie RICHIE RICH. Remakes begin @ 49mins: Rob pitches a sequel of sorts; Dugan gives it a marvel spin; and Liz brings in Scorsese. Follow Liz on twitter @ liesanderson; See Liz live with ComedySportz and Baby Wants Candy and go see The Ghosttrakkers Ruin Christmas on Dec 9th @ the Bughouse Theater, 10pm. And please, someone tweet at Dugan.

    1h 4m
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Ever watched a movie and thought, "Anyone could make something better than this garbage?" Well so have hosts Josiah and Rob. That's why they started The Remake--a podcast where they don't just criticize movies; they tell you how they would have made them better. Every week Josiah and Rob are joined by a different guest with a new movie to remake. Whether their ideas are good, bad, or simply strange, they'll find a home on The Remake.

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  • Creator
    Remake Podcast
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2017
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Remake

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