Rewind or Die – Cult Movies, Trash Cinema, and Deep Dives

Sometimes, the best-laid plans go up in smoke — or, in this case, get lost in a recording glitch of catastrophic proportions. Jeff’s flying solo today to break down how the epic, two-hour breakdown of The Rock got reduced to 15 minutes of nonsense about Arby’s and Danny Trejo. With technical gremlins crawling through the studio and Adam already pacing like a caged Swayze, the gang has to regroup, reschedule, and prepare for a Monday episode that’s about to go FULL ROAD HOUSE.But wait, there’s more! Louis shows up with a homemade flamethrower to keep things “on brand,” Adam pops on the mic to unleash unholy levels of hype for Road House, and Jeff tries desperately to keep everything from catching fire — literally and figuratively.IN THIS EPISODE:Jeff tries to hold it together solo, but the Rock episode’s gone missing, and he’s not coping well.A detailed breakdown of how they lost 90% of the recording, which means no Connery impressions, no Nic Cage conspiracy theories, and no Ed Harris “tragic villain” rants.Louis bursts in with a makeshift flamethrower, ready to reenact a scene from The Rock, but Jeff quickly shuts that down.Adam shows up at the end, exploding with energy, because if he can’t rant about The Rock, he’s gonna go nuclear on Road House instead.Why pain don’t hurt, but missing a full episode definitely does.QUOTABLE MOMENTS:“Can I at least leave it in the fridge?” — Louis, with a flamethrower.“Pain don’t hurt, but this episode? Oh, it’s gonna hurt so good.” — Adam, gleefully unhinged.“Two hours of Nic Cage gold — GONE. We’re cursed. We are absolutely cursed.” — Jeff, spiraling.NEXT WEEK: Monday’s episode is officially a Swayze-fueled Road House rampage, featuring Adam’s deepest dive yet into the mystical, mullet-laden world of bouncer Zen philosophy, throat-ripping, and why Sam Elliott might actually be a demigod.SOCIAL TEASER: 🎙️ Ever lose two hours of podcast gold? Yeah. We just did. But don’t worry — Adam’s ready to go full Dalton on Monday with a solo Road House episode that might just set the whole studio on fire. (And yes, Louis brought a flamethrower. Don’t ask.) #RewindOrDie #Podcast #RoadHouse #LostEpisode #TechnicalDifficulties #SwayzeAllDay

This week, we’re cranking it up to 50 miles per hour and not looking back as we dive headfirst into 1994’s adrenaline-soaked, bus-jumping masterpiece – SPEED. Keanu Reeves whispers at bombs, Sandra Bullock becomes the world’s most stressed-out bus driver, and Dennis Hopper chews so much scenery we’re still finding pieces of it in the upholstery.But that’s just the beginning. In this episode, we cover:The wild making-of stories behind SPEED, including how a last-second jump over a freeway gap nearly became a crash landing for the entire production.The casting chaos that almost gave us Tom Cruise, Wesley Snipes, or… Tom Hanks on a bus?The iconic bus jump that defied physics, logic, and common sense – and the other insane vehicle jumps in movie history that left us screaming, crying, and questioning our life choices.An extended meltdown as Adam refuses to stop pitching increasingly absurd vehicle stunts while Steve and Jeff try to land this episode like a flaming bus in a parking lot.A check-in with Louis, who spent the entire episode researching real-life bus jumps and Panda Express stuntsinstead of watching the movie.Paige gets called out for clearly not watching SPEED and tries to bluff her way through a pop quiz with… questionable results.And in a segment we will never emotionally recover from, we ask: What does Paige actually think SPEED is about?Plus:“Speed 3: Ghost Bus,” “Speed 4: Kangaroo Court,” and “Speed 5: Mow or Die” – the sequels no one asked for but we won’t stop pitching.Adam’s proposal for SPEED: The Animated Series, featuring Dennis Hopper’s ghost, a sentient bus, and a crime-fighting robot named Stop-Go.The question that haunts us all: Was Keanu Reeves the real villain of SPEED?And finally, the ultimate takeaway: If you see a guy named Payne with a briefcase, RUN.NEXT WEEK: We’re heading to Alcatraz for The Rock, where Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery will do their best to keep the chemical weapons from melting everyone’s face off. Explosions. Chemical green orbs. Connery growling “Winners go home and…” well, you know.FOLLOW US: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @rewindordiepodcast. Email us at rewindordiepodcast@gmail.com with your worst bus-related disaster stories. Leave a review, tell your friends, and remember: Don’t trust the government.

IN THIS EPISODE: The gang unravels a truly unhinged weekend roundup, featuring:Jeff entering a retail void while trying to return a haunted wine opener.Steve discovering that his car may or may not contain a time capsule of fast food regrets.Adam spiraling into existential dread after buying a Minion-themed Bluetooth speaker that only screams in Minion language.A deep dive into theme restaurants—from Rainforest Café’s animatronic trauma to Applebee’s, where the only theme is “random crap nailed to walls.”PLUS:Which theme restaurant gave Steve a headache and a stuffed frog he didn’t ask for?What’s the difference between a Chili’s and a hoarder’s attic?Why does every Hard Rock Café feel like a music memorabilia crime scene?If you’ve ever been served a burger on a skateboard while staring at a framed Billy Joel harmonica, this episode is for you.NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY. Subscribe, follow, and ask yourself: Is that theme restaurant décor… or just a very aggressive yard sale?

This week on Rewind or Die, we face the vengeance, velvet, and Val of Tombstone (1993) — a Western that somehow features 40% coughing and still ends up being 100% cool.We dig into the chaos behind the scenes (ghost directors, script cuts, Kurt Russell becoming the captain now), the wild box office ride, and how Tombstone absolutely outgunned Wyatt Earp in the great gunfight of dad-approved cinema. We also mourn the complete lack of Tombstone merchandise, pitch an unhinged Saturday morning cartoon version of the film, and spiral into a candy-fueled flashback none of us were prepared for.IN THIS EPISODE:The Rewind or Die Hall of Fame returns with full mustache honorsJeff breaks down how Tombstone survived behind-the-scenes chaosSteve gets personally offended by the lack of licensed merchAdam pitches Tombstone Rangers, ghost Doc and allA full-speed detour into Speed (1994), bus yogurt, and green ketchup traumaIf you’ve ever shouted “SAY WHEN” at your reflection and meant it, this one’s for you.1

Jeff returns from Florida with emotional baggage, Steve fights a hotel QR code like it’s a boss battle, Paige watches Clueless for the first time and causes a full breakdown, and Adam still thinks Kevin Durant is in his prime.Also:The NBA quiz where nobody knows anythingAdam rewatched Gone in 60 Seconds like it was homeworkJeff explains why Heat is a lifestyleSteve’s surprise Rundown rewatchWe all feel very, very oldAnd we tease our biggest deep dive yet: Tombstone — dropping MONDAYThis episode contains:Gas station sandwich truthsA cursed hotel televisionThe ghost of Sam ElliottAnd some very questionable Nicolas Cage defenseNew full episode drops Monday morning. Don’t trust QR codes.

We break down 2000’s The Replacements, a football fever dream where Keanu Reeves plays a haunted QB, Gene Hackman coaches like the world’s ending, and every supporting character is one bad hit from prison or greatness.We scream about:Falco’s emotional boat traumaClifford Franklin’s handsThe kicker who smokes on the fieldHackman’s last great yellAnd why this movie secretly rulesAlso: a game called “Who’s Got the Ball?”, an illegal ad read from Louis, and possibly too much ranch.

This episode was recorded in two very different emotional states:Friday morning, while Jeff prepared to fly his family to Florida like it was a tactical op,And Monday afternoon, after Adam and Steve had spent two nights screaming at WrestleMania 41 like it owed them money.Somewhere in between, Intern Paige went to a METALLICA concert, returned completely unfazed, and told us she missed Master of Puppets because she was "getting nachos." That sentence alone sent Adam into an existential crisis that lasted the rest of the episode.IN THIS EPISODE:WrestleMania 41 Night 1 & 2 reactions, breakdowns, and adult-man sobbingPaige “absorbs” a Metallica concert like it was a breeze-thru at an EDM festivalAdam discovers the Carrier Dome no longer sells nachos and nearly combustsSteve’s upstairs neighbor may or may not be vacuuming in Morse codeMovie check-ins: Road House (remake edition), Godzilla Minus One, and a time-travel rom-com Paige watched while reorganizing her receiptsAdam declares The Replacements (2000) “the most emotionally honest sports movie of all time” and cries about jail dancingFull teaser for Monday’s episode: THE REPLACEMENTS — featuring Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, a vomiting kicker, and full-contact therapyNEW FULL EPISODE DROPS MONDAY:THE REPLACEMENTS (2000)If you've ever yelled “PAIN HEALS!” while holding a breakfast burrito or tried to quit your job using a Gene Hackman quote—this episode is for you.

They’re watching you. Through your phone. Through your fridge. Through the turkey sandwich in your shopping bag.This week on Rewind or Die, the gang goes deep (and extremely off the rails) on 1998’s Enemy of the State—a paranoia-soaked, satellite-scrambled, Cheez-It-powered thriller starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, and the most dangerous MiniDisc in America.We cover it ALL: —Ducks in Witness Protection —Gabriel Byrne dying faster than you can say “surveillance subplot” —NSA interns who look like they just left a Mountain Dew LAN party —And Gene Hackman LIVING inside a Faraday cage made of rage and RadioShack cables.PLUS: A conspiracy snack review, a game called “NSA Intern or ’90s Movie Hacker?”, and a full breakdown of whether you could survive this movie without accidentally Venmoing your coordinates.Next week: We wrap up Hackman Month with football, chaos, and emotional touchdowns in 2000’s The Replacements.DON’T. TRUST. THE GOVERNMENT.

Together. As adults. Jeff had already seen it once—with his kids. This was his second time. He paid twice. He has regrets. He also might be a wizard now.But somehow, that wasn’t the weirdest part of the episode.Because Steve walked into the studio with a legal pad titled "Cartoons I’m 99% Sure I Didn’t Hallucinate." From there, it all fell apart.Inside this emotionally unstable episode of Rewind or Die Shorts:ProStars – Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Wayne Gretzky fight crime with exploding footballsSwat Kats – Jet fighter cats in leather jackets (we SWEAR this was real)The Mighty Ducks – But make it aliens. And armor. And… more hockey?Stone Protectors – Troll action heroes with gem abs and a villain named "Squasharn"Camp Candy – John Candy runs a summer camp because sure why notHammerman – MC Hammer has magical talking shoes and teaches social justice through danceToxic Crusaders – A Saturday morning cartoon for children based on an R-rated gorefest. Because the '90s were lawless.Meanwhile:Jeff admits he stopped watching cartoons when Bobby’s World got too psychologically realistic.Adam yells “CHICKEN JOCKEY!” during the Minecraft movie and children cheered for him.Steve says his sneakers are haunted by MC Hammer. We do not dispute this.PLUS: Chaz Razor lives. Someone made a Craigslist ad. There are whispers of a billboard. This fake attorney cannot be stopped. He is the wind. He is the meat. He is justice.ALSO— Monday’s full episode: Enemy of the State. Hackman. Voight. Briefcases. Satellites. And more running than any adult should legally do while wearing slacks.

aka The One Where We Accidentally Launch Over Silver Surfer TriviaThis week on Rewind or Die, we dive periscope-first into Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide (1995)—a high-stakes submarine thriller starring Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, and a dog named Snaps who might outrank the entire Navy.We break down:Gene Hackman’s morally complex pizza distribution methodsDenzel’s command presence and perfect postureSilver Surfer trivia that almost starts World War IIIHans Zimmer’s monk-chant soundtrack that slaps like a Gregorian war hymnAnd the top 3 submarine movies, including a VERY serious defense of Down PeriscopePlus: fake Happy Meal toys, Tarantino’s secret script rewrites, and the dog gets his own action figure.Stick around for the Enemy of the State preview, the box office breakdown, and Steve trying to convince us that Welcome to Mooseport deserves a Criterion release.Subscribe now for chaotic deep dives into the movies you remember, kind of, from basic cable—and find out why Snaps the Dog is the hero America needed in 1995.