Suit up, listeners, because this week we're flying high (or maybe just hovering awkwardly) with The Meteor Man and Blankman.
That's right. On this episode of Not A Bomb—Movie Matchup Edition, the guys tackle a pair of African-American-led superhero films. Troy and Brad are joined by their sidekick in film discussion, a man who knows all things comic books and superheroes, Mr Korean Kool himself, John.
Listen as we dive into these ‘90s superhero gems that weren’t afraid to get a little weird. What happens when a mild-mannered teacher gains superpowers from a mysterious green meteor—only to discover his abilities include talking to dogs and making plants grow? And what’s the deal with Blankman’s unorthodox crime-fighting tactics and his hilariously named sidekick, Other Guy? Plus, what exactly is going on with Blankman’s quirky robot companion, J-5?
We'll dive into the neon gang wars and the inexplicably star-studded casts (hello, James Earl Jones rocking that wig) and determine if these films are bombs. More importantly, the guys decide which film is the champion for the week. It's an episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and plenty of homemade superhero charm. Don't miss it!"
The Meteor Man is directed by Robert Townsend and stars Robert Townsend, Marla Gibb, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume, James Earl Jones, Bill Cosby, Another Bad Creation, Luther Vandross, Sinbad, Naughty by Nature, Cypress Hill, Big Daddy Kane, and Faizon Jone.
Blankman is directed Mike Binder and stars Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Robin Givens, Jon Polito, and Jason Alexander.
Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Round 2 of Movie Matchup March is here, and this time, it’s a battle of Leslie Nielsen comedies! First up: Spy Hard, a James Bond parody—though if you asked this crew to define “parody,” you’d be in for a very long night. Then, it’s Wrongfully Accused, a Fugitive spoof that throws subtlety out the window… and then crashes through that window on a runaway train.
To help dissect the chaos, Troy and Brad are dragging their good pal Nate back into the madness for his expert opinions on slapstick and spoofs.
Will this episode turn into another round of Breaking Brad? And does Leslie Nielsen’s comedy still hold up in 2025, or has the world moved on from guys getting hit in the face with frying pans? Download now and find out!
Spy Hard is directed by Rick Friedberg and stars Leslie Nielsen, Nicollette Sheridan, Charles Durning, Marcia Gay Harden, Barry Bostwick, and Andy Griffith
Wrongfully Accused is directed Pat Proft and stars Leslie Nielsen, Richard Crenna, Kelly LeBrock, Sandra Bernhard, Michael York, and Melinda McGraw
Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.
March’s special theme cranks the adrenaline to the max as Troy and Brad throw it back to their original podcast showdown—where only one film can reign supreme. This time, they’re diving headfirst into the high-flying world of Parachute Action Films, pitting Drop Zone against Terminal Velocity (nope, not Point Break, but close). And to help break down the mid-air mayhem, they’ve got John from And Now For Something a Little Bit Different joining the jump. Which flick sticks the landing? Who brings the better skydiving swagger—Charlie Sheen or Wesley Snipes? Buckle up, freefall fanatics, because this debate is going terminal!
Drop Zone is directed by John Badham and stars Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey, Yancy Butler, and Michael Jeter
Terminal Velocity Deran Sarafian and stars Charlie Sheen, Nastassja Kinski, James Gandolfini, and Chrisopher McDonald
Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema’s biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.
This week, Brad and Troy dive into one of the biggest box office flops of 1996, Barb Wire. In the '90s, Pamela Anderson was riding high on her success with Baywatch and grabbing headlines due to her high-profile marriage to Tommy Lee. She also took on a role in a film based on a Dark Horse Comics character, which ended up being an unofficial remake of Casablanca. The experiment didn’t go over well. Critics slammed the movie, and audiences stayed away from Pamela’s action-packed, face-kicking, gun-slinging performance. But is the film really as bad as the critics say? Does Barbara "Barb Wire" Kopetski deserve a second chance with today's audiences? Download the latest episode and find out!
Special thanks to Jose from Watch Skip Plus for joing the conversation. As usual, Jose brings his unique take on this box office bomb.
Barb Wire is directed by David Hogan and stars Pamela Anderson Lee, Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Jack Noseworthy, Xander Berkeley, Udo Kier, and Steve Railsback
Not A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Alright, alright, listen up, y’all! Movie Matchup March is wrapping up—yeah, I know, it’s sad, but don’t worry, ‘cause we’re going out BIG, Beverly Hills-style! That’s right, this week, we got two movies featuring Eddie Murphy doin’ what he does best—playing a smooth-talking, quick-thinking cop who keeps you laughing while keepin’ the streets in check. We’re talkin’ 1997’s Metro vs. 2002’s Showtime! So grab some popcorn, sit back, and let’s see which one takes the crown!
We’re thrilled to welcome back Zo from The Back Look Cinema Podcast, who will share his unique insights on these films.
One last showdown—two movies step up, but only one walks away the champ!
Metro is directed by Thomas Carter and stars Eddie Murphy, Michael Rapaport, and Michael Wincott
Showtime is directed Tom Dey and stars Robert De Niro, Eddie Murphy, Rene Russo, Frankie R. Faison, and William Shatner
Not A Bomb has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
If you want to hear Brad’s thoughts on Friday, the 13th: Part V: The New Beginning, head over to Silver Linings Playlist and take a listen! Also, do yourself a favor and check out Zo’s podcast - The Back Look Cinema Podcast and rate it 5 stars.
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Cast: Brad, Troy, Zo