The Rodge Tapes

Ben Rodgers
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Comedian Ben Rodgers invites friends to watch and discuss obscure films plucked from his VHS filled van. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 05/10/2023

    Mudsliders w/ Jen D'Angelo

    Calibrate your mudomiters and gather your team of eccentric, goofball scientists because a disaster is coming your way on all levels in 1997’s Mudsliders. For the season finale of The Rodge Tapes, Ben and writer Jen D’Angelo (The Young Rock, Hocus Pocus 2) dig through a mud like substance and unearth a true gem. This one has it all! 9/11 references - Check. Overdoses - Check. Sal Hershey - Oh, you better believe there's a check!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  2. 05/03/2023

    One Man Precinct w/ Lamar Woods

    Ben subjects his friend Lamar Woods (The New Girl, Grand Crew) to One Man Precinct (1988) one of the weird, overly violent movies from dictator friendly actor Markus Bowman.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  3. 04/26/2023

    Dino Dudes: The Movie w/ Dan Gregor

    Dino Dudes superfan Dan Gregor (How I met your Mother, Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers) talks with Ben about the failed franchise that made Super Nova Films go extinct. Don’t be a gnarly butthead- listen!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  4. 04/20/2023

    The Second Lady w/ Neil Casey

    No one is who they seem in The Second Lady, a barley seen paranoia drenched thriller from 1977. Ben visits Neil Casey (SNL, Inside Amy Schumer, Kroll Show) and they discover the Second Lady’s role as naval observatory decorator, as well as touching on 9/11, Watergate, and the Kennedy assassination. Open a pack of your favorite filterless cigarettes and enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  5. 04/12/2023

    The Bingo Game w/ Dominic Dierkes

    The lines between a con and a theft, between an actor's real life and the role he plays, between sanity and madness, all begin to blur in 1971's The Bingo Game. Dominic Dierkes (Workaholics, Solar Opposites) joins Ben to talk about drifters, cheats, and con men in the movie that makes the guys wonder - was this elder abuse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  6. 04/05/2023

    FirefightHer w/ Tawny Newsome

    Is it possible to finish a movie without your star? Whatever the answer is, they tried in the 1993 comedy FirefightHer. Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$) tells Ben about one of her favorite genres and also how to name a horse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  7. 03/29/2023

    Wet Moves w/ Anders Holm

    The show takes an unavoidable serious turn when Anders Holm (Workaholics, The Muppets Mayhem, This is Important Podcast) and Ben discuss "The Bobbys,” the two lead actors of the 1986 teen swim comedy Wet Moves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  8. 03/22/2023

    The Blade of Urax w/ Jon Gabrus

    Jon Gabrus (High & Mighty, The Action Boyz Podcast, 101 Places to Party Before You Die) and his brothers grew up idolizing Dutch bodybuilder Bern Koolstra after seeing the sleazy sword and sorcery epic - The Blade Of Urax (1983). Gabrus and Ben walk us through this lost fantasy franchise, they also sincerely talk about 9/11 for some reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  9. 03/15/2023

    Roller Disco Daze w/ Jamie Loftus

    TV writing, gonzo journalism, stand up, podcasting- Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast, Ghost Church) has worn many hats, and a back brace, which she might need again after carrying this episode. Ben and Jamie dive into the, somehow dark, roller boogie coming of age story, Roller Disco Daze (1979)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  10. 03/08/2023

    Toxic Tunnel w/ Paul Scheer

    A man who is no stranger to having a prosthetic nose bitten off, Paul Scheer (The League, Black Monday, Piranha 3DD) watches the movie that made Director Clyde Davis swear off working with children ever again, 1981's Toxic Tunnel (aka Terror Tunnel (UK)). Grab yourself a pickle and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  11. 03/01/2023

    Caller One w/ Patrick Walsh

    Rodge drives over to writer Patrick Walsh's (Always Sunny, 2 Broke Girls, Crashing) with a, seemingly impossible to find, VHS copy of director Griffin Torre's 1991 erotic thriller, Caller One. The guys break down the infamous empty jacuzzi sex scene, and the many shades of the Sal Hersey character, Dr. Bob! Hit play now before Maggie Aiello's lawyers send a cease and desist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  12. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    The Rodge Tapes Trailer

    Buckle up The Rodge Tapes are hitting the road this March! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

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About

Comedian Ben Rodgers invites friends to watch and discuss obscure films plucked from his VHS filled van. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Ben Rodgers
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ben Rodgers
  • Show Website
    The Rodge Tapes

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