Episodes

  • Episode 246 - Drop Zone Vs. Terminal Velocity (Movie Matchup March)
    Mar 7 2025

    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.

    Cast: Brad, Troy, John

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 245 - Barb Wire
    Feb 28 2025

    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.

    Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 244 - Donnie Darko
    Feb 21 2025

    Put on your bunny suit and jump through some wormholes—Not A Bomb is back with a fresh episode! This week, Troy and Brad dive into Richard Kelly’s debut film, Donnie Darko. Released under less-than-ideal circumstances, with a limited marketing budget and a strange concept, Donnie Darko has since blossomed into one of the most beloved cult classics of the early 2000s. After all these years, does Donnie Darko still stand the test of time, or does it need to travel back to 2001? Tune in to find out!

    Donnie Darko is directed by Richard Kelly and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Katherine Ross, Patrick Swayze, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Noah Wyle

    Not A Bomb just launched new 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 value your feedback and suggestions. If you have a cinematic flop, you'd like us to discuss, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what keep us going. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.

    Cast: Brad, Troy

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 243 - The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
    Feb 14 2025

    Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.

    On this week’s episode of Not A Bomb, Troy, and Brad are happy to welcome back to the show Sammy from the GGTMC to discuss the fantasy adventure film - The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. As a four-time Academy Award-nominated film, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is one of the more decorated movies discussed on the show. Sadly, those nominations did not translate to box office success, and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen failed to recoup the $46 million budget. Does the third film of the “Trilogy of Imagination” deserve a second look? Or does this tall tale need to explode and be forgotten? Listen and find out!

    The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is directed by Terry Gilliam and stars John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley, Oliver Reed, Uma Thurman, Johnathan Pryce, and Valentina Cortese.

    Not A Bomb just launched new 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 value your feedback and suggestions. If you have a cinematic flop, you'd like us to discuss, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what keep us going. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.

    If you want to hear more of Sammy, subscribe to the Gentlemen's Guide to Midnite Cinema and leave them a review.

    Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Episode 242 - The Hudsucker Proxy
    Feb 7 2025

    Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.

    Troy and Brad are back with a brand-new episode of Not A Bomb! This week, they're diving into the wacky world of corporate America with the 1994 screwball comedy The Hudsucker Proxy. Picture this: an evil Paul Newman on a mission to dominate the world of business, and let's say you'll never look at a hula hoop the same way again.

    This film is like a love letter to 1930s and 1940s Hollywood. Join the guys as they navigate the absurdity: Are they celebrating classic cinema or tossing confetti at an odd-ball knock-up? Tune in to find out if this movie is a hidden gem or another big corporate blunder that needs a fiscal timeout!

    The Hudsucker Proxy is directed by Joel Coen and stars Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Paul Newman.

    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.

    Cast: Brad, Troy

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 241 - The Dark Tower
    Jan 31 2025

    Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.

    Unfortunately, Troy and Brad must say goodbye to the McConaughthon as our month dedicated to the one and only Matthew McConaughey comes to an end. In this week's episode, the guys discuss a film that was meant to launch a multi-media extravaganza. However, its lackluster box office performance and critical reception prevented it from getting off the ground. The gang examines The Dark Tower, which is loosely based on Stephen King's novel series of the same name. While the movie offers a simplified take on the books, does it motivate viewers to dive into the series? How many Stephen King Easter eggs can one film contain? Can Idris Elba rescue this aimless journey? Tune in to find out!

    The Dark Tower is directed by Nikolaj Arcel and stars Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor, Claudia Kim, Fran Kranz, Abbey Lee, and Jackie Earle Haley.

    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.

    Cast: Brad, Troy

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 240 - Sahara
    Jan 24 2025

    Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.

    Alright, alright, alright, the McConaughthon continues with one of the biggest box-office failures of all time: the 2005 action-adventure film Sahara. Known for its troubled production and questionable accounting practices, Sahara saw its budget double and was released with little fanfare. Troy and Brad take a deep dive into this adventure film, which blends elements of Indiana Jones and James Bond, and try to determine if it truly deserves the label of one of the biggest bombs in cinematic history.

    Sahara is directed by Breck Eisner and stars Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, Penelope Cruz, Lambert Wilson, Glynn Turman, Rainn Wilson, Delroy Lindo, and William H. Macy.

    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.

    Cast: Brad, Troy

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 239 - Reign of Fire
    Jan 17 2025

    Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.

    January has become an impromptu Matthew McConaughey month or “McConaughthon.” Last week, the guys tackled Tiptoes. This week, they had to do a hard turn into science-fiction with 2002’s post-apocalyptic film - Reign of Fire. Both a financial and critical disappointment, Reign of Fire finds a stellar early 2000’s cast fighting fire-breathing dragons. The film has become somewhat of a cult classic, but do Troy and Brad agree? Download to find out!

    Reign of Fire is directed by Rob Bowman and stars Matthew McConaughey, Christian Bale, Izabella Scorupco, and Gerald Butler.

    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.

    Cast: Brad, Troy

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    1 hr and 18 mins