Tonight, we’re turning on the PA system and stepping up to the plate. We are drafting our Top 5 Walk-On Songs—the tracks that define that "big sports game" feeling, pump up the crowd, and make you want to run through a brick wall, Kool-aid man style. Deric goes for the classic arena anthems that get the bleachers stomping , while Ryan takes a massive detour into booking his own imaginary pro-wrestling promotion, complete with a bronco busting cowboy and a surfer dude heartthrob on a long board.

Ryan shares a legendary story from a local community center wrestling match in Missouri , and Deric reveals his all-time favorite wrestler who wasn't afraid to get thrown off the top of a steel cage.

What’s in the tokens tonight:

• The Main Event: Top 5 Walk-On Songs (& Stadium Anthems).

• Retro Ramble: Who is our favorite wrestler of all time?

• Stale Popcorn: Dropping in some knowledge from episodes past

• Gum Under The Seat: Viewer feedback and LIVE comments

Grab your popcorn (fresh or stale), find your seat in the bleachers, and join the conversation.

Next Week: We're watching the 1979 cult classic, The Warriors!

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Grab your quarters and join us as we step into Shadaloo for a rewatch of the 1994 cult classic, Street Fighter. In this episode, we dissect why this "cartoon of a movie" feels like the 90s answer to Batman '66—unapologetically campy and overflowing with "wonky movie tech".

We dive deep into the legendary performance of Raul Julia as M. Bison, and how he "hammed it up in the right way" while a "prima donna" Jean-Claude Van Damme struggled through a $10,000-a-week habit on set. From "Bison Dollars" (should've been Bison Bucks!) to the absolute disaster that was Blanka, we rate the film’s faithfulness to the source material and its inexplicable worldwide box office success.

Does Guile’s flat-top translate to live action? Is the "Action-Pose" ending the dumbest thing in cinema history? And why didn't we get a single split from JCVD? Tune in to find out!

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This week, we are diving into the 1987 cult classic, Masters of the Universe. A movie that somehow managed to turn a massive 80s toy empire into a box office flop. We break down the confusing decision to swap Orko for Gwildor , Dolph Lundgren’s surprisingly stacked resume , and Frank Langella’s genuinely fantastic performance as Skeletor. Plus, we try to figure out what all this has to do with earth.

In This Episode:

• Main Feature: Masters of the Universe (1987). Is it an underrated sci-fi fantasy adventure, or just a repurposed fantasy film with He-Man shoehorned in?

• Retro Ramble: If you could have the complete set of any toy line in history, what would it be?

• Stale Popcorn: Deric tries to sell Ryan on watching the new The 'Burbs reboot series.

• Gum Under the Seat: You guys fired back in the comments about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, and we laid the groundwork for a future review of M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable.

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We’re strapping on our Thwomp Stompers and heading to Dinohattan. This week on This Podcast Takes Tokens, we are tackling the fever dream that is the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. From Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo showing up to set wasted, to Dennis Hopper just trying to make it through, we break down everything that went wrong—and a few things that went surprisingly right—with the first-ever live-action video game movie.

We discuss the bizarre dystopian sets, the terrifying Goombas, and pitch the Donkey Kong sequel we were robbed of. Stick around for the Retro Ramble where we decide which sitcom universes we’d permanently move into, and Gum Under The Seat where we talk about your comments and questions.

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This week on This Podcast Takes Tokens, Ryan is using his once-a-year veto to break the 20-year rule and pick a modern classic: the 2012 found-footage superhero thriller, Chronicle!

Join us as we dive into the origins of three high schoolers who stumble upon a mysterious object and gain telekinetic powers, we think. From the frustratingly shaky camcorder tropes and the tragic villain arc of Andrew, to the hilarious logistics of filming a massive superhero battle while getting punched through buildings. The guys break down what worked, what didn't, and why robbing an ATM with your mind makes way more sense than beating up drug dealers.

Grab your popcorn and join the conversation! What did you think of the found-footage style in Chronicle? Let us know in the comments!

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"I’ve seen that guy in everything! What’s his name again?" We’ve all said it. This week on This Podcast Takes Tokens, We are finally giving credit where it's due. We’re counting down our top character actors—the "That Guys" (and Gals) who made our favorite movies and TV shows better just by showing up.

From the voice of Mr. Krabs to the guy who played the principal in Ferris Bueller, we're naming the faces you’ve known for decades. We also dive into a "Retro Ramble" about time-traveling Deloreans and a "Stale Popcorn" retraction regarding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.

In this episode:

Retro Ramble: If you had a Delorean, where would you go?

The List: Our Top 5 "That Guy" character actors.

Stale Popcorn: Correcting the record on the TMNT III April O'Neil.

Gum Under the Seat: Your feedback on our Back to the Future reboot theories.

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Join us as we celebrate our Two-Year Anniversary by traveling back in time to 1993 (and then to 1603) to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. For Deric, this movie is a misunderstood gem that arguably outshines TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze thanks to its ambitious time-travel plot. For Ryan, it is quite possibly one of the worst films ever made, maybe even worse than The Mask, plagued by terrifying animatronics and a disappointing villain.

We break down the baffling physics of the time-travel scepter (why do they swap SOME clothes?), the tragedy of Casey Jones being relegated to hockey loving, honor guard babysitter, and the return of Corey Feldman as Donatello. Do the new suits work or is the visual horror of mutant turtles without Jim Henson’s touch, spotty?

Don’t miss the Retro Ramble question: What is one show kids have today that you wish you had growing up? (Spoiler: We’re big fans of Bluey and Gumball).

Whether you love it or hate it, grab a big slice of New York pizza and help us blow out the candles on two years of the podcast!

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"We named the dog Indiana."

This week, we are choosing wisely (we hope) as we break down the 1989 action masterpiece Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. For Ryan, this isn't just a movie—it’s his absolute favorite film of the entire franchise, a perfect blend of high-stakes adventure and a father-son road trip from hell.

Join us as we discuss the genius casting of River Phoenix as young Indy, why Sean Connery and Harrison Ford have the best on-screen chemistry in history (despite only being 12 years apart in age), and why Marcus Brody is simultaneously a respected scholar and a total liability. We also break down the "Librarian Stamp" sound effect, the logistics of the tank chase, and answer our Retro Ramble question: What ancient mystery would you want to see Indiana Jones solve?

Grab your grail diary and don't cross the seal—it’s time to keep up with the Joneses!

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