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Killer trucks. Cranky appliances. AC/DC at full volume. What could possibly go wrong? Our Month of Halloween hits third gear as Don, Jon and Ken pull into the Dixie Boy truck stop for Stephen King’s Maximum Overdrive (1986). Emilio Estevez is fighting for survival, a Green Goblin big rig is calling the shots and the machines have apparently decided that humanity’s warranty has expired. The Guys dig into the campy carnage, wild behind-the-scenes stories and a soundtrack doing some seriously heavy lifting. Along the way, they question which machines actually got the murder memo, debate whether gore alone makes a horror movie and discover that revisiting a childhood favorite can be more dangerous than a possessed soda machine. Jon remembers loving this one. He may owe AC/DC an explanation. Is this cult classic still a hell of a ride, or has nostalgia left the Guys stranded? Fuel up, crank the volume and join us for a spoiler-filled breakdown of a movie with maximum horsepower and questionable steering.

Our Halloween special continues with The Blair Witch Project, the movie that turned a shoestring budget, shaky cameras and some seriously pissed-off campers into a horror phenomenon. Don, Ken and Jon dig into the marketing that convinced audiences those missing filmmakers might actually be missing, then unpack how the crew kept their actors scared, hungry and improvising their way through the woods. Apparently, psychological torture comes with a side trip to Denny’s. We’re talking creepy stick figures, mysterious rock piles, missing teeth and that infamous final shot. Does the ending still deliver chills, or is this just 80 minutes of people arguing over a f*****g map? The Guys have thoughts, and very different ratings. Plus, we cover the actors’ later legal battles, share a listener comment and ponder who slipped this movie into the Bronco Helmet in the first place. Grab your flashlight, leave the rock piles alone and join 3 Guys and a Flick. Beware spoilers—and whatever’s outside your tent.

Freddy’s back. Jason’s awake. And somehow, Don, Ken and Jon are getting in the middle of it. We’re kicking off our Halloween month of horror movies with a spoiler-filled review of Freddy vs. Jason. After years in development hell, did this long-awaited showdown deliver? We dig into Robert Englund’s return, the choice to replace Kane Hodder as Jason, the kills, the dream sequences and a final fight that leaves us arguing over who actually won. There’s trivia, a kill count and plenty of debate from three horror fans who can’t even agree on how to survive the opening scene. Place your bets: Team Freddy or Team Jason?

Coming to you from a graveyard outside Gettysburg at 3 in the morning, the 3 Guys and a Flick crew is taking the field for *Remember the Titans*. Don, Ken, and Jon dig into the training camp scenes, Denzel Washington’s commanding Coach Boone, and the friendship between Gerry and Julius that gives this movie its heart. They talk about racial tension, team bonding, and the moments that still hit hard, then ask how much of this “true story” actually happened. Is the first half stronger than the second? Does *Rudy* do football better? And can Don stay friends with anyone who gives this movie less than a five? We’ve got trivia, historical liberties, listener feedback, and a few heated ratings before the final whistle.

Grab the hummus and make your hair silky smooth: the 3 Guys and a Flick crew is taking on Adam Sandler’s You Don’t Mess with the Zohan. Don, Ken, and Jon talk cast performances, surprise cameos, production trivia, and the movie’s most outrageous moments. Is Zohan’s nonstop absurdity comedy gold, or does the joke get stretched too far? The guys disagree, dig into the film’s message of unity, and test their Zohan knowledge with trivia. Tune in for the laughs, the debate, listener feedback, and three individual ratings. No matter which side you’re on, you don’t mess with the Zohan without talking about it afterward. Prepare to make sticky!

Pull up a chair at the Whistle Stop Cafe as Don, Jon, and Ken dig into the 1991 Southern classic Fried Green Tomatoes. The guys break down the powerhouse cast, the bond between Idgie and Ruth, the film’s toned-down queer subtext, and the racial tensions simmering beneath its Depression-era setting. They also serve up production trivia, personal reactions, and favorite moments, including the bee-charmer sequence, a food fight loaded with more than dessert, and one murder mystery with a barbecue recipe nobody should ask about. With plenty of laughs, surprising darkness, and a heartfelt dedication to a listener recovering from an accident, this episode has more layers than a plate of fried green tomatoes. Towanda!

Three Guys and a Flick review The Mummy (1999) with hosts Don, John, Ken and guest Gerard: a lively discussion of Brendan Fraser’s charisma, Rachel Weisz’s charm, Arnold Vosloo’s menace, Stephen Sommers’ direction, Jerry Goldsmith’s score, practical effects versus CGI, and favorite scenes. The episode covers production trivia, the film’s box office and legacy, the balance of horror and adventure, character chemistry, memorable moments like the scarab attack and Hamunaptra chase, and the hosts’ humorous rating system that averages to 4.4/5. Listeners get trivia, audience comments, and the hosts’ final thoughts on why The Mummy remains a fun, rewatchable summer popcorn classic.

This week we face an alien invasion as we review Steven Spielberg’s 2005 blockbuster, War of the Worlds. We’re digging into Tom Cruise’s frantic dash through the apocalypse, Dakota Fanning’s standout performance, and her impressive ability to scream louder than an attacking tripod. We’ll break down Spielberg’s tension-filled visual storytelling, John Williams’ score, the film’s practical effects, questionable character decisions, production trivia, and an ending that may be more controversial than the aliens themselves. Do Spielberg and Cruise deliver an unforgettable invasion, or does this war collapse faster than humanity’s electrical grid? Grab your emergency supplies, stay away from strange lightning strikes, and join us for a spoiler-filled review of War of the Worlds—complete with strong opinions, unnecessary arguments, and our final ratings.

There are bats in the desert, ether in the trunk, a lawyer in the bathtub, and absolutely no chance this trip ends well. This week, The 3 Guys buckle into the red convertible and barrel headfirst into Terry Gilliam’s 1998 hallucinogenic fever dream, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Johnny Depp becomes Hunter S. Thompson’s unhinged alter ego Raoul Duke, Benicio Del Toro brings menace and madness as Dr. Gonzo, and Las Vegas transforms into a neon-soaked carnival of drugs, paranoia, broken dreams, and very questionable decisions. The guys navigate the Mint 400, the infamous hotel trashed suites, Gonzo’s terrifying bathtub meltdown, the narcotics convention, bizarre celebrity cameos, killer needle drops, Dutch angles, warped lenses, and enough psychedelic camera work to make you wonder if somebody slipped mescaline into your headphones. But beneath the bats, booze, acid, ether, and general depravity, is Gilliam’s movie actually a eulogy for the failed idealism of the 1960s and the death of the American Dream, or is it just one spectacularly exhausting bad trip? Buy the ticket. Take the ride.

A class of ninth graders. One deserted island. Three days. One survivor. What could possibly go wrong? Enter the deadly world of Kinji Fukasaku’s Battle Royale, the controversial Japanese film that forced a class of students to fight to the death and went on to influence generations of movies and television. The guys break down the story, brutal kills, standout performances, including Takeshi Kitano’s unforgettable turn as Kitano, and the movie’s mix of dark humor, violence, tragedy, and social commentary. They also dig into the controversy surrounding the film, its troubled path to audiences, and the themes beneath all the bloodshed: authoritarian control, teenage rebellion, trust, betrayal, and the loss of childhood innocence. Plus, they debate the inevitable comparisons to The Hunger Games and Squid Game, test their survival skills with Battle Royale trivia, hear from listeners, and decide whether this cult favorite lives up to its reputation. Grab your randomly assigned backpack, check your explosive collar and choose your allies carefully. The battle is on.

This week on Don, Jon, and Ken set the stopwatch and take aim at Antoine Fuqua’s 2014 action thriller The Equalizer. Denzel Washington stars as Robert McCall, a quiet man with a mysterious past, a very particular set of skills, and an unfortunate habit of leaving bad guys in considerably worse shape than he found them. The guys break down Denzel’s commanding performance, Marton Csokas’ menacing Teddy, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Harbour, the supporting cast, and some seriously inventive action sequences. They also dig into the film’s connection to the original 1980s TV series, behind-the-scenes trivia, production stories, favorite scenes, and that brutal Home Mart finale. Plus, how does McCall stack up against John Wick? Does the slow-burn pacing help or hurt the movie? And did The Equalizer earn its franchise status? Warning: Spoilers will be equalized.

Iron Man...The movie that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe also happens to be the first film the guys ever attempted to review. Don, Jon, and Ken return to early MCU to see how well Tony Stark’s original adventure holds up nearly two decades later. The hosts break down Robert Downey Jr.’s career-defining performance, Jon Favreau’s direction, the film’s faithful comic-book roots, its practical suit effects, memorable soundtrack, and the casting choices that helped shape the MCU. They also discuss Gwyneth Paltrow’s chemistry with Downey, Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane, Terrence Howard’s one-time appearance as Rhodey, and the movie’s lasting influence on superhero films. Along the way, expect behind-the-scenes trivia, a competitive Iron Man quiz, plenty of laughs, and the official 3 Guys and a Flick ratings. Grab your arc reactor, cue up “Back in Black,” and join us for the movie that proved one unforgettable truth: “I am Iron Man.”

Is the future already written, or are we just trapped in one seriously confusing time loop? This week, Don, Jon, and Ken travel back to 1995 to review Terry Gilliam’s mind-bending sci-fi thriller, 12 Monkeys. The guys break down Gilliam’s unmistakable visual style, the film’s unusual production history, and a cast led by Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and a wildly unpredictable Brad Pitt. They untangle the movie’s twisting timeline, debate theories about fate, causality, memory, and whether anything James Cole does can actually change the future. Along the way, they praise Willis’s grounded and vulnerable performance, marvel at Pitt’s scene-stealing energy, and try to determine what the Army of the 12 Monkeys is really up to. So get ready to question reality and join us for a trip through 12 Monkeys.

Houston, we have a podcast. This week, 3 Guys and a Flick blasts off with Michael Bay’s gloriously over-the-top 1998 disaster epic, *Armageddon*. The guys dig into the all-star cast, wild production stories, unforgettable action sequences, Aerosmith-fueled soundtrack, and enough scientific inaccuracies to make NASA break into a cold sweat. From Bruce Willis’ heroic Harry Stamper and Ben Affleck’s questionable astronaut training to Steve Buscemi’s scene-stealing Rockhound, the crew shares favorite moments, behind-the-scenes trivia, and plenty of laughs along the way. They also reflect on the film’s surprisingly emotional finale before delivering their signature ratings and listener feedback. So grab your space suit, fire up the drill, and don’t miss a thing, because the end of the world has never been this entertaining.

The Sun is dying, humanity is freezing, and eight astronauts are riding a massive stellar bomb toward mankind’s last chance for survival. This week, Don and Ken board the Icarus II to review Danny Boyle’s visually stunning sci-fi thriller, *Sunshine*. We break down the crew’s dangerous decision to investigate the long-lost Icarus I, the ethical dilemmas that threaten the mission, catastrophic mistakes, onboard sabotage, and the heartbreaking sacrifices required to save the world. We also explore the film’s stacked cast, breathtaking visuals, haunting score, and controversial shift from tense character-driven science fiction into full-blown horror. Can the crew reignite the Sun, or will humanity’s final hope burn up before reaching its destination? Grab your sunscreen and join 3 Guys and a Flick for the good, the bad, and the absurd of *Sunshine*. Spoilers ahead!