Wham Bam Pow with Cameron Esposito

Episode 112 - Sicario

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:21:02 +0000

This week, an era draws to a close, but not before we review the crime thriller Sicario. Plus, we relax the Star Wars news embargo a bit, Ricky admits he's warming to the Ghostbusters reboot, and it wouldn't be a Wham Bam Pow sendoff without some Back to the Future Part II chat. Thank you for listening, and SEE SPY!

Episode 111 - Lady to Lady Switcheroo! Romancing the Stone

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 8 Oct 2015 16:45:01 +0000

On this very special episode, the ladies of Lady to Lady (Tess Barker, Barbara Gray, and [past guest panelist] Brandie Posey) are taking over hosting duties in honor of The Great Switcheroo! I bet you never thought you'd hear so much Magic Mike XXL chat on a Wham Bam Pow, huh? Plus, we give you a review of the 1984 action/romance flick Romancing the Stone!

Episode 110 - American Ultra

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:29:03 +0000

This week, the gang is back together to talk about the Kristen Stewart/Connie Britton/Jesse Eisenberg action flick, American Ultra! Plus, we compare streaming original series, Cameron sings an ode to baseball, and we make some exciting announcements.

Episode 109 - Hercules

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 3 Sep 2015 20:06:31 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky review 2014's The Rock vehicle, Hercules! Plus, we say goodbye to a horror movie legend and a groundbreaking neurologist.

Episode 108 - Starship Troopers

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:14:45 +0000

This week, we review the 1997 Paul Verhoeven flick Starship Troopers! Does it hold up nearly 20 years later? Plus, we admire Chris Hemsworth's Ghostbusters getup and take another look at trailers for upcoming movies.

Episode 107 - Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:20:23 +0000

This week: Ricky Explains Movie Trailers to Rhea, what marvel over Fantastic Four, and we delve into Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. Plus, baseball talk!

Episode 106 - Terminator Genisys

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 21:10:18 +0000

Happy birthday, Arnold Schwarzenegger! In honor of the birth of the original Terminator himself, we dug into the newest entry in the franchise: Terminator Genisys. Love you, Arnold! Plus, Rhea and Ricky are joined by a very special guest -- Rhea's mom! Tha' Mom shares the movie that made her, and Ricky drops some hot summer trailers on us. BAM!

Episode 105 - Thief

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:49:24 +0000

This week, comedian Baron Vaughn and MaxFun impresario Jesse Thorn join Rhea Butcher to swap Comic Con news and anecdotes. Plus, a review of Thief!

Episode 104 - Jurassic World

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 3 Jul 2015 04:15:47 +0000

This week, Jordan Morris from @Midnight and JJGo opens up his fourth slot, and we settle in for an extra-long exploration of Jurassic World! Plus, Ghostbusters speculation and everyone forgets a bunch of names!

Episode 103 - San Andreas

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:49:16 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky are joined by comedian and writer Alison Stevenson to discuss California's inevitable destruction as depicted in this summer's disaster flick San Andreas. Plus, Ricky shares a movie that made him (coincidentally, it's the same movie that ruined SpaghettiOs for Rhea).

Episode 102 - Spy

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:09:00 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky are joined by the hilarious Emily Gordon to discuss Melissa McCarthy's action/comedy Spy! Plus, Rhea reveals a movie that made her, and we all wonder why The Crow remake is a thing that's happening.

Episode 101 - The Core

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 20:22:40 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky scrape the bottom of the news barrel, Ricky shares What's Poppin', and we were all jonesing for a new (old) disaster flick, right? We take a look at 2003's The Core.

Episode 100 - Avengers: Age of Ultron

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 5 Jun 2015 00:39:49 +0000

This week, we're breaking major ground by doing two things never before done in Wham Bam Pow history: we're reviewing TWO movies, and one of those reviews is a re-review. That's right, not only are we taking a look at Avengers: Age of Ultron, we're also stepping back and digging deeper into Mad Max: Fury Road, a movie that didn't get a fair shake the first time around. Plus, lots of goofy puns in honor of episode 100! WHAM!

Episode 99 - Infernal Affairs

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 30 May 2015 00:42:13 +0000

This week, Hollywood's own Brady Novak is back in the guest seat to chat with Ricky about the 2002 thriller Infernal Affairs! Plus, we dive into the mailbag to discuss a new segment idea.

Episode 98 - Mad Max: Fury Road

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 22 May 2015 10:55:21 +0000

We had a change of plans this week -- we're tabling our review of Avengers Age of Ultron and instead digging into Mad Max: Fury Road, this summer's hottest Charlize Theron-helmed action flick. Grab Tom Hardy and use him to stabilize your rifle!

Episode 97 - Hot Fuzz

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 14 May 2015 23:26:18 +0000

This week, Ricky and Cameron review Edgar Wright's 2007 action comedy, Hot Fuzz. Plus, we look forward to catching Mad Max: Fury Road in theaters, and Cameron discloses a Diet Coke incident.

Episode 96 - Noah

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 8 May 2015 18:38:13 +0000

This week, Ricky is joined by comedian and actor Brady Novak to chat about Darren Aronofsky's 2014 Bible epic Noah. Plus, comedian Dan Telfer calls in to share the movie that made him, and we marvel at costume reveals.

Episode 95 - Ex Machina

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:33:05 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky review the sci-fi thriller Ex Machina, Ricky lets us know what's popping, and we finally have the chance to catch up on all of the movie trailer news from the past couple of weeks.

Episode 94 - Bound

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:41:51 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky pitch Christopher Meloni vehicles, we chat about the Wachowskis' film Bound, and we appreciate the splendor of Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly.

Episode 93 - Furious 7

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:48:46 +0000

This week, we wonder over formats, resurrect Pitch It, and chat about the newest installment in the Fast-and-Furious-verse: Furious 7.

Episode 92 - Tank Girl

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 2 Apr 2015 18:43:11 +0000

This week, we take a look at 1995's Tank Girl, a sci-fi/action comedy with a feminist message. Plus, Rhea shares a movie that made her (to Cameron's chagrin), and we parse our feelings about the Lego movie spinoff.

Episode 91 - Total Recall LIVE

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:27:13 +0000

This week, Cameron, Rhea, and Ricky are coming at you LIVE from the UCB Theater in Los Angeles to tell you all about Total Recall! Plus, producer Lindsay shares the movie that made her, and we all wonder why the TMNT are such scumbags.

Episode 90 - Robocop (1987)

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 23:44:12 +0000

Reviewing the Robocop reboot a couple of weeks ago left us craving the smooth flavor of the original, so we indulged this week. Plus, we figure out what Paul Feig's insistence on making movies WITH WOMEN comes from, and we examine 1987's biggest blockbusters.

Episode 89 - Chappie

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:48:51 +0000

Neill Blomkamp dropped a robot in South Africa and made a sci-fi movie about it called Chappie. In this episode, we share our thoughts about that movie. Plus, we explore why action and sci-fi movies are performing so poorly this year, and we react to the all-male Ghostbusters movie announcement.

Episode 88 - RoboCop

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 6 Mar 2015 19:05:31 +0000

This week, we take a look at the reboot that we were all dreading but (spoiler alert) didn't hate: 2014's RoboCop! Plus, we remember Leonard Nimoy's contributions to film and culture and get excited about the forthcoming Avengers film.

Episode 87 - Jupiter Ascending

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 03:09:10 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky try to make sense of the Wachowski's 2015 sci-fi flick, Jupiter Ascending. Plus, we take one final look at The Oscars (we promise!), and we revel in our prophesied Alien announcement.

Episode 86 - Big Hero 6

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:50:20 +0000

This week, we dig into last year's best film about a big, friendly robot: Big Hero 6! Plus, Sig Weav Is On Board with Neill Blomkamp's Alien movie, and we're all feeling a little silly. It's good to be back!

Episode 85 - American Sniper

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 6 Feb 2015 19:47:25 +0000

This week, Rhea's adrift in the ocean, so Cameron and Ricky invite comedian Jared Logan to join the panel for an in-depth discussion of American Sniper and the culture surrounding it. Plus, Cameron shares a TV show that made her, and everyone tries to figure out Sienna Miller.

Episode 84 - Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:06:46 +0000

This week, we check in with everyone's favorite Wall Street guru turned CIA analyst turned POTUS (eventually), in the 2014 action flick Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit! Plus, Rhea divulges a movie mystery that made her, and we wonder about the difficulties of recasting beloved characters.

Episode 83 - Automata

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:16:22 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky take a look at the 2014 sci-fi/thriller Automata. Plus, we have an indepth discussion of who and what went overlooked by the Oscar nominations and what it means for the industry.

Episode 82 - From Russia With Love

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 01:38:35 +0000

This week, Ricky welcomes guests Sarah Morisano and Kimberly Clark to chat about Oscar nominations snubs and shockers. Plus, we take a look at the classic Bond film From Russia With Love.

Episode 81 - 2014 In Review

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:36:40 +0000

This week, we take a look back at the movies of 2014. What genres crushed in theaters? How did the year stack up to years gone by? What were our overall bests and worsts? Where is our Wonder Woman movie? All of these questions and more, answered!

Episode 80 - The Grandmaster

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 05:47:56 +0000

This week, we discuss one of the biggest pieces of movie news in recent months: the Sony hack and the decision to cancel the Christmas release of The Interview. Plus, Cameron and Rhea discuss the 2013 martial arts drama The Grandmaster and wonder if Pirates of the Caribbean 5 could be the breath of fresh air the series needs.

Episode 79 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:24:42 +0000

In observance of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Week on Wham Bam Pow, this episode features no fewer than two unintentional pizza puns. Plus, Ricky dishes about one of the early movies that made him, and we decide when a reboot just isn't right.

Episode 78 - Batman Returns

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 5 Dec 2014 23:08:28 +0000

This week, we delve deeper into the Bat-iverse with Batman Returns, featuring the inimitable (but underused) Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman. Plus, we have an extra long catch-up session where everyone shares some recent celeb elbow-rubbing experiences.

Episode 77 - Batman

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 00:26:08 +0000

This week, we chat about Batman and take a step back to appreciate Tim Burton before the CGI saturated Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Plus, Ricky drops a Sam Shepard reference on us and lets us know what's poppin', and the crew anticipates this week's biggest trailers.

Episode 76 - Interstellar

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:23:22 +0000

This week, we settle in with Christopher Nolan's newest sci-fi blockbuster Interstellar and try to figure out what it all means. Plus, Ricky gets a haircut, and we unwittingly brainstorm the next great stoner comedy

Episode 75 - The Rocketeer

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:26:59 +0000

This week, we unpack our Disney Adventures Magazines and Consumer Reports for Kids and take a look at the 1991 superhero flick The Rocketeer. Plus, are we asking too much of our actors when we expect them to cross genres?

Episode 74 - Birdman

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 7 Nov 2014 20:09:51 +0000

This week, we stretch the definitions of action and sci-fi a bit to examine Birdman, the genre-busting film starring Michael Keaton as a washed up superhero actor. Plus, what makes a good Sarah Connor?

Episode 73 - Galaxy Quest

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 23:31:19 +0000

This week, we all agree to never give up, never surrender, and always watch Galaxy Quest! Plus, we get caught up with all of the Hollywood happenings and recite all of the Star Trek movies.

Episode 72 - Killing Them Softly

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:36:52 +0000

Happy MaxFunWeek! Ricky is joined by two hilarious guest panelists, Marcella Arguello and Sarah Morisano to review the 2012, Brad Pitt-packed crime film, Killing Them Softly. Plus, in honor of MaxFunWeek, we are joined by Dan McCoy! Dan is a writer for The Daily Show and host of our sister podcast, The Flop House, and he shares a seasonally appropriate movie that made him.

Episode 71 - The Machine

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:32:36 +0000

This week, the band is back together once again to review the shoestring budget, sci-fi flick The Machine; Rhea looks back at a movie that made her; and Cameron admits she doesn't get David Lynch (there's a pretty reasonable explanation for that).

Episode 70 - Homefront

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 00:44:40 +0000

This week, Rhea returns, Ricky tells us What's Poppin', and we chat about the 2013 action thriller/Jason Statham vehicle, Homefront!

Episode 69 - Blue Ruin

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 23:50:57 +0000

This week, Sweet Beth Stelling returns to the panel, and Brandie Posey joins us for the first time to discuss Blue Ruin, the 2013 Kickstarter thriller. Plus, we dive into the mailbag for a Wham Bam Power to the People!

Episode 68 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:38:40 +0000

This week, Ricky is joined by comedians Beth Stelling and James Fritz to discuss the 1978 iteration of the sci-fi classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Plus, the three chat about the films they're looking forward to, and everyone tries to get to the bottom of Beth's true feelings about Ben Affleck.

Episode 67 - 13 Assassins

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 6 Sep 2014 00:49:28 +0000

This week, Ricky helms the show and is joined by guest panelist and comedian Matt Braunger. They chat about this summer's movie offerings and review the samurai epic, 13 Assassins.

Episode 66 - Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 01:52:34 +0000

This week, we chat about the blurring of lines between big and small screens, plus we serve up a review of the 1989 sci-fi family film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. RIP, Antie.

Episode 65 - Mad Max

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:01:18 +0000

This week, we try to come up with a Sharknado cash in, and we chat about the Australian dystopian flick that could be credited with (or blamed for) launching Mel Gibson's career, Mad Max.

Episode 64 - Guardians of the Galaxy

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:18:02 +0000

This week, Cameron's back, and we chat about Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus, news of a possible Star Wars theme park inspires a pitch it, and we added a herald to the team. Welcome, Anthony!

Episode 63 - Lucy

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 8 Aug 2014 19:38:51 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky deconstruct Lucy -- apparently the larger the percentage of your brain you use, the less interesting you become as a character! Plus the hilarious and charming Nathan Rabin of The Dissolve stops by to share the Movie That Made Him, and Rhea and Ricky go head to head regarding the possibility of a Ghostbusters III.

Episode 62 - Snowpiercer

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 1 Aug 2014 23:37:46 +0000

This week Eliza Skinner, one of our very favorite stand-up comedians, joins us as a guest panelist! We talk Wonder Woman news, Eliza shares the movie that made her, and we delve into Snowpiercer. Hope you like perpetually moving trains!

Episode 61 - Stolen

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 19:10:22 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky take a look at Nicolas Cage’s send up to Taken, Stolen. Are you pro-Cage or con-Cage? Plus, Jake Fogelnest shares the Movie That Made Him and discusses the incident that ignited his fear of signal hijacking.

Episode 60 - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:10:09 +0000

This week, we review this summer's hottest sci-fi flick about primates that wake up early, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Plus, Rhea and Cameron chat about animals in movies and discuss some recent news regarding women in popular culture.

Episode 59 - World War Z

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 4 Jul 2014 20:13:49 +0000

This week, we're back with a look at Brad Pitt's highest grossing film, the zombie drama/thriller World War Z! Plus, in honor of Mr. Pitt's myriad accomplishments, we pitch him new projects in diverse genres. We bet he's thrilled!

Episode 58 - Pulp Fiction

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:25:21 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky tackle Quentin Tarantino's breakout hit Pulp Fiction. Plus, we take the opportunity to address some of your emails in the segment WhamBamPower To The People!

Episode 57 - Machete Kills

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:20:42 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky chat about Machete Kills while Cameron kicks herself for not watching it. Plus, we brainstorm vehicles for stars' big jumps from the TV screen to the silver screen -- who will be the next Chris Pratt?

Episode 56 - Edge of Tomorrow

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:28:09 +0000

This week, we chat about the Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise action flick Edge of Tomorrow, which (spoiler alert) WE LOVED! Plus, isn't it about time for Tom Cruise to be a movie star again? Rhea and Ricky pitch some movies with that goal in mind.

Episode 55 - X-Men: Days of Future Past

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 18:43:47 +0000

This week, we engage in some complicated time travel with X-Men: Days of Future Past, and we all lament Kitty Pryde's lack of activity. Plus, inspired by Evan Peters's performance, Cameron solicits Quicksilver vehicles from Rhea and Ricky.

Episode 54 - Godzilla (2014)

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 22 May 2014 19:00:00 +0000

This week, we chat about this summer's monster movie sensation, Godzilla! Plus, we brainstorm some roles from the wildly talented Zoe Saldana, and Rhea dazzles us with some ON POINT vocal foley.

Episode 53 - The Fifth Element

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 15 May 2014 20:46:18 +0000

We're back! Through a series of closed-door meetings and elaborate deal-cuttings, Cameron's back at her job as the studio head, and she's on the hunt for a movie with a romantic element. Plus, we serve up a review of The Fifth Element. Make sure you have your multi pass!

Episode 52 - Event Horizon

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 1 May 2014 18:39:21 +0000

Cameron's out this week, so Rhea and Ricky seize the opportunity to watch and discuss the sci-fi/horror flick Event Horizon. Plus, Rhea shares some early impressions of Transcendence (which she payed real money to see in a movie theater), and Ricky drops some legendary popcorn knowledge on us. What's poppin'!

Episode 51 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:12:07 +0000

This week, we blast those five tell-tale tones and experience the sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Plus, Ricky takes over Studio and asks Rhea and Cameron to devise a new project exploring different ways aliens make first contact with humans. Who will come out ahead and make everybody tons of money?

Episode 50 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:07:30 +0000

This week, we fill our popcorn tubs and soda buckets and check out Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Plus, Rhea Butcher (the newest movie studio exec) hears pitches for the next great espionage thriller. Will Cameron earn her gig back?

Episode 49 - Divergent

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 4 Apr 2014 17:34:50 +0000

This week, we chat about Divergent -- is it a clever take on a dystopian future where citizens are punished for being themselves, or is it a Hunger Games cash in? Plus, Rhea and Ricky pitch the next great sci-fi comedy, and one of them gets it SO right, he or she inherits Cameron's movie studio(s).

Episode 48 - Gattaca

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:28:26 +0000

This week, we watch Gattaca, the sci-fi film that imagines a not-too-distant future where everybody's perfect, ESPECIALLY Uma Thurman. Plus, inspired by Gattaca's unease with cloning and genetic manipulation, Rhea and Ricky pitch the next great blockbuster that will feed on our fears.

Episode 47 - The Last Stand

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 02:09:38 +0000

This week, we chat about the 2013 Schwarzenegger/Knoxville action picture, The Last Stand. Plus, the action hero/comedy figure combo inspires Rhea and Ricky's pitches for similar pairings.

Episode 46 - Stargate

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 22:32:04 +0000

This week, we chat about the movie Stargate, per Cameron's request. Is it as awesome as her childhood nostalgia would have us believe? Plus, Rhea and Ricky pitch some ideas for getting Kurt Russell and James Spader back together. They're like peanut butter and jelly!

Episode 45 - Ghostbusters

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 6 Mar 2014 23:11:51 +0000

This week, we take a look back at the film that launched a sequal, a television show, and a Hi-C flavor: Ghostbusters. Plus, inspired by Darren Aronofsky's Noah, Rhea and Ricky pitch movies based around unnatural movie/director pairings.

Episode 44 - Monsters

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 21:41:11 +0000

This week, we remember Harold Ramis and some of his greatest works, recast a few of our favorite films with women, and deconstruct the 2010, low-budget, sci-fi flick Monsters. Plus, catch some spot-on Godzilla impressions!

Episode 43 - The Lego Movie

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:32:11 +0000

This week, we take a trip to theaters to see The Lego Movie and (spoiler alert) we really, really like it. Plus, we're joined by Emily V. Gordon of The Indoor Kids to chat about the movie that made her and the movie that borderline traumatized her. Film is a powerful medium!

Episode 42 - Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 6 Feb 2014 21:44:53 +0000

This week, we reflect on recent happenings in the movie world, Rhea and Ricky pitch the next great 80s toy inspired blockbuster, and we chat about Ninja II, a movie with some good punching and basically nothing else.

Episode 41 - Side Effects

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:48:25 +0000

This week, we review Oscar nominations and revel in Gravity's nods. Plus, Rhea and Ricky pitch some new Oscar categories that will allow action and sci-fi movies to really shine, and we chat about Steven Soderbergh's 2013 medicine thriller Side Effects. Bring on the gold guys!

Episode 40 - Cherry 2000

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:35:39 +0000

This week, we take on Cherry 2000, a sci-fi movie recommended to us by comedian and former friend Kurt Braunohler. If you like Melanie Griffith and android love, you'll probably still hate this movie. Fortunately, Cameron's around to spark a light in the darkness by pitching the sequel we were all hoping would never happen: Gravity 2. Bring your thinking cap!

Episode 39 - Her

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 9 Jan 2014 18:34:58 +0000

This week, we're plagued by a lingering sickness, but we power through to chat about Spike Jonze's sci-fi romance, Her. What does it mean when Joaquin Phoenix falls in love with an operating system?

Episode 38 - 2013 in Review

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 2 Jan 2014 18:39:21 +0000

How did 2013 treat action and sci-fi movie buffs? Join us as we take a look back at the good, the bad, and Kick-Ass 2. Plus, My Brother, My Brother and Me co-brother Travis McElroy joins us to ring in the new year by sharing The Movie That Made Him.

Episode 37 - Upside Down

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:21:47 +0000

Ricky's out this week, so he missed the chance to chat about Upside Down, the movie about gravity that's not Gravity. Plus, Cameron and Rhea pitch new genres to a handful of our myriad celebrity listeners.

Episode 36 - Olympus Has Fallen

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:33:45 +0000

Rhea is out this week, but we deliver a spirited review of Olympus Has Fallen at her suggestion, and Ricky really scrapes the bottom of the barrel for a best part of this White House peril movie. Plus, Cameron and Ricky team up to pitch the next great "One Man Job" flick and make billions of dollars. Why didn't we think of this sooner?

Episode 35 - Desperado

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:33:33 +0000

We're back this week with a review of Robert Rodriguez's Desperado, which has nothing to do with the song by the Eagles, as far as we can tell. Plus, we're joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon to chat about the movie that made him, and we'll help you make the most of this holiday season by suggesting some excellent, sophisticated movie/food pairings.

Episode 34 - Road House

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 19:48:00 +0000

We present you with a particularly Swayze-heavy show this week, and we feel GREAT about it. A special guest joins us to share the Movie That Made Him, we chat about the action brawler Road House, and we try to solve some real puzzlers. Are "coolers" a thing? Is Jean-Claude Van Damme really that good at splits? Why is Swayze on our minds in such a major way?

Episode 33 - Thor: The Dark World

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 18:30:34 +0000

This week, we celebrate Cameron's return with an extended news segment and some bonus Troll Doll talk. Plus, we chat Movies That Made Us: Tough Ladies edition, and lend a critical eye to Chris Hemsworth's current vehicle for bein' hunky, Thor: The Dark World.

Episode 32 - Strange Days

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 7 Nov 2013 17:53:11 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky plunge into Kathryn Bigelow's 1995 cyberpunk thriller, Strange Days! Plus, we read and respond to some of your emails in a new segment we like to call "Wham Bam Pow Pod Fanny Pack Bag of Listener Emails" (please help us come up with a new name).

Episode 31 - Escape Plan

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:47:21 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky discuss the Schwarzenegger/Stallone/50 Cent action thriller Escape Plan, which is in theaters now. Plus, in honor of Halloween, they share the spooky, creepy, and horrifying movie moments that made them.

Episode 30 - Dredd

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:23:06 +0000

This week, we become the judges, juries, and executioners for the 2012 sci-fi/action flick Dredd. Plus, feeling inspired by Gravity and Dredd, Rhea and Ricky pitch some hot "places to be trapped" movie premises.

Episode 29 - Gravity

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:23:28 +0000

This week, Cameron makes her triumphant return, and we celebrate by chatting about the Clooney/Bullock sci-fi thriller, Gravity -- you might want to tie yourself down to something for this one. Plus, let us teach you about what's poppin', sippin', AND munchin'!

Episode 28 - Rush

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:33:38 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky are back at the helm, and they deliever the dish on the Formula One biopic Rush, which is currently in theaters. Plus, prop up your feet, lean back in your sweet leather chair, and let their pitches for hot new sports movies wash over you; you're running the movie studio now, listeners.

Episode 27 - Tuff Turf

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 3 Oct 2013 16:54:10 +0000

Cameron's out this week, but Rhea and Ricky are totally in and stoked to dish about their favorite 80s movie moments! Plus, we dust off the James Spader teen action flick Tuff Turf, so heat up your crimping iron and polish your switch blade -- you'll need 'em both.

Episode 26 - From the Vaults: The Warriors

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:24:07 +0000

This week, we take a trip to the past and revisit an early recording -- a recording so old, in fact, it pre-dates the Wham Bam Pow name. Listen to us discuss the 1979 celebration of weird, ten person gangs, The Warriors. Enjoy Rhea's spirited pitch of a Back To The Future sequel. Revel in our youth and inexperience! Can you dig it?

Episode 25 - Haywire

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:05:58 +0000

This week, we chat about the Soderbergh action-thriller, Haywire. Plus, inspired by Haywire's kickass lady protagonist, Rhea and Ricky pitch reimaginings of action flicks helmed by women. Hoodies up, people!

Episode 23 - Escape from L.A.

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:41:25 +0000

This week, we give the thumbs-up/thumbs-down treatment to some end-of-year sci-fi flicks that have been flying under our radar. Plus, Rhea and Ricky pitch other escape scenarios for Snake Plissken, and we chat about the film documenting Plissken's most recent escape, Escape from L.A.

Episode 22 - Kick-Ass 2

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:59:18 +0000

This week, we discuss those special moments from superhero movies that really stuck with us, and we chat about a superhero movie we hope time will forget, Kick-Ass 2.

Episode 21 - Elysium

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:51:18 +0000

This week, we rave about Elysium's great parts and bemoan its problematic parts. Plus, Ricky is promoted to the role of hot-shot Hollywood executive and pits Rhea and Cameron against each other in a battle for the next great space film.

Episode 20 - End of Watch

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 8 Aug 2013 09:30:00 +0000

This week, we chat about the 2012 action/thriller/police procedural End of Watch -- does it get the "buddy cop" trope right? Plus, Rhea and Ricky help Hollywood with its branding problem by brainstorming some alternate tag lines for the movie. YOU'RE WELCOME, HOLLYWOOD.

Episode 19 - The Hunger Games

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 1 Aug 2013 16:58:00 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky pitch the next big trend within the purview of Children Fighting Something movies. You'll want to be on the cutting edge of this one! Plus, we take a look at The Hunger Games, the hit movie based on the hit book about Children Fighting Something.

Episode 18 - Planet of the Apes

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:34:12 +0000

This week, comedian Ryan Budds joins us in the studio to discuss his experience playing the role of Beach Victim #1 in Sharknado. Spoiler: it involved driving around Tara Reid. Get the inside scoop! Plus, we discuss Charlton Heston's sci-fi classic, Planet of the Apes.

Episode 17 - Pacific Rim

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:38:02 +0000

This week, we discuss THE summer movie for monster-punching robots, Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim! Plus, we dive into some movie news, including the improbable social media buzz surrounding SyFY's stinker, Sharknado.

Episode 16 - Fourth of July Movie Picks and Over the Top

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 4 Jul 2013 17:14:53 +0000

Wondering what to watch during your Fourth of July holiday? We've got you covered with plenty of great movie picks. Plus, we roll up our sleeves and brace ourselves for the Sly Stallone arm wrestling picture Over the Top.

Episode 15 - Violence in Movies and Upstream Color

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:51:15 +0000

This week, we have a discussion about violence in movies -- how do current events affect our consumption and enjoyment of action flicks? Plus, we put on our thinking caps and dive into Shane Carruth's sci-fi stumper Upstream Color. What IS this movie ABOUT?

Episode 14 - Man of Steel

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 20:08:24 +0000

This week, we take a look at a summer blockbuster we've all been anxiously scanning the sky for: Man of Steel! Plus, Ricky returns and faces off against Rhea in a competitive Pitch It! Conflict!

Episode 13 - Equilibrium and Studying up on Superman

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:35:00 +0000

This week, Rhea drops some little known Superman facts on us to help us prepare for Man of Steel, we take a look at the richly premised, gun kata extravaganza Equilibrium, and we miss Ricky (he'll be back next week!).

Episode 12 - On Spoiler Alerts and Star Trek Into Darkness

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 17:55:51 +0000

We're back this week with a look at one of the most anticipated flicks of the year, Star Trek Into Darkness. Plus, Ricky leads a discussion about spoilers, and we decide how we feel about them.

Episode 11 - From the Vaults: Highlander and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:11:44 +0000

You wanted to hear our thoughts on Highlander and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, so we dug into some early recordings to deliver. Who wants to live forever?!

Episode 10 - Bad Boys and The Dread Pirate Roberts

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:52:00 +0000

This week, Rhea and Ricky face off in a competitive Pitch It, and only one walks away with a wheelbarrow full of imaginary money! Plus, Cameron shares the movie that made her, and we take a look at the 1995 buddy cop flick Bad Boys. Whatcha gonna do?

Episode 9 - Barbarella & Back to the Future

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:56:03 +0000

This week, we examine J.J. Abrams's affinity for lens flares, Rhea dishes about the movie that made her, and we dive into the exploits of the space traveling, sexual dynamo Barbarella.

Episode 8 - Shane Black's Rad Screenplays and Iron Man 3

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 9 May 2013 16:52:10 +0000

This week, Rhea brings an article showcasing the techniques that made Shane Black's screenplays awesome and Black himself a cut above the rest. Plus, Ricky shares the movie that made him, and we give a review of the action blockbuster Iron Man 3.

Episode 7 - Oblivion

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 2 May 2013 15:56:46 +0000

This week, we take a look at some action and sci-fi classics which were also nightmares for the cast and crew, Cameron invites us to consider The Sixth Element, and we offer up a review of Oblivion.

Wham Bam Pow Ep. 6 - Godzilla and Film Writer Max Borenstein

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:32:53 +0000

This week, we take a look at the 1998 film Godzilla, featuring Ferris Bueller himself; Rhea and Ricky go head-to-head for your votes in a competitive Pitch It; and film writer Max Borenstein joins us to talk about his incredible professional journey and a particularly exciting future project.

Wham Bam Pow Ep. 5 - The Casting Shuffle and Jurassic Park 3D

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:58:09 +0000

This week, we caught Jurassic Park 3D in theaters, and reactions were MIXED; Ricky pitches us Robocop with a barefooted twist; and Rhea brings in an article about supposedly successful recastings in the sci-fi and action realms.

Wham Bam Pow Ep. 4 - T2 and Riffin' with RiffTrax

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:24:28 +0000

This week, we take a look at one of the greatest action movies of all time: Terminator 2. Plus, we promote you, dear listener, to the role of hot-shot movie executive. But that's not all -- we're joined by comedy legends Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy of RiffTrax and Mystery Science Theater 3000!

Wham Bam Pow Ep. 3 - Lightning Noise and The Untouchables

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

This week, we discuss the Veronica Mars movie Kickstarter and its possible implications, Rhea pitches a Dick Tracy sequel, and we fight the crime that is The Untouchables.

Wham Bam Pow Ep. 2 - Oscar-Baiting, Hellboy, and Doug Jones

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:25:00 +0000

This week, we examine the Oscar-baiting tactic of extreme weight loss, Ricky pitches the final Die Hard installment, and we review the film Hellboy. Plus, actor Doug Jones joins Cameron in the studio to talk about his background as a mime, working with Guillermo del Toro, and the future of the Hellboy film franchise.

Wham Bam Pow Ep. 1 - Sci-Fi Snubs and Jackie Brown

shows@maximumfun.org (Cameron Esposito and MaximumFun.org) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:16:00 +0000

In this, the inaugural episode of Wham Bam Pow, we discuss the great Sci-Fi movies that were NOT recognized by the Academy (hint: nearly all of them), Rhea pitches a HOT sequel, and we review Quentin Tarantino's oft forgotten Jackie Brown.