We're watching every Nicolas Cage IMDB credit in order so you don't have to. It's going to be weird. It's going to be fun. We're going to get off-topic a lot. Join us!
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Each week a new movie steps into our audio steel cage to face off against a Nic Cage movie. Fish is joined by a rotating cast of guests to help him break down the movies and decide which one is better.
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Are you dazzled and mystified by the works of America's Acting Treasure, Nicolas Cage? Your two brotherly hosts, Josh and Alex, certainly are. So much so that they made a podcast all about the man. Every episode features a brief guest interview* with Nicolas Cage himself. Yes, the real Nicolas Cage, for sure! Join the brothers and a variety of special guest stars from poets to professional ding dongs every week as we desperately try and get un-Trapped in the Cage with Nicolas Cage. That sent ...
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Janelle Mims is here as the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Tournament continues. It's a Hong Kong-ish battle as Enter the Dragon takes on Man of Tai Chi Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
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Allie Reinmann joins me as the second round of the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament kicks off and we find out which movie is moving to the semi-finals from the JCVD region as The Quest takes on Bloodsport. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626…
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David Bluvband joins me this week as we take a break from the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie tournament and do a more traditional episode with The Parallax view challenging Snake Eyes. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
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DOA: Dead or Alive vs Mortal Kombat
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Justin Perez joins me for the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament as we finish out the first round with DOA: Dead or Alive vs Mortal Kombat. This one gets crazy when a surprise third entrant joins the mix. Who is this new challenger? Will they prevail? There's only one way to find out! Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J La…
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Mallory Groff is back to help me figure out who's moving on in the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament went Best of the Best takes on Warrior. And we're NOT going to be talking about how maybe we're still emotionally hurt by things that happened a long time ago because settling that with a fight is much more productive. Get the bees! The…
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Geoff Grimwood(Good Game Improv) joins me to see who moves on in our Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament. It's prison fights vs private security fights when Undisputed 3: Redepemtion takes on Man of Tai Chi. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626…
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No Retreat No Surrender vs Bloodsport
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Aimee Kuge joins me today as first round action in the Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament continues in the JCVD Region when No Retreat No Surrender takes on Bloodsport. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
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Actor Anjuli Sanneman is the guest as The Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament continues. This week we have action in the JCVD Region as Lionheart goes head to head against The Quest. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
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Battle Creek Brawl vs Enter the Dragon
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Devon Balsamo-Gillis (On Their Behalf) joins me in an epic battle of martial artists. The Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament continues with Jackie Chan in Battle Creek Brawl and Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Cr…
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The Tournament Continues! On this episode, Hayato Rucker joins me for a matchup in the Video Game region as Tekken and The King of Fighters battle it out. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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The Martial Arts Tournament Movie Movie Tournament is here! Sixteen movies battle it out. The winner will earn the right to face off against the Nicolas Cage movie Jiu Jitsu. Today, Devin Heater joins me for a round one matchup between Sidekicks and The Karate Kid. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/fi…
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The Croods: A New Age vs National Lampoon's European Vacation
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Jen Myers, former cohost, and Tayler Stuart, the first guest, join me for episode 100! This one's a family battle as I fulfill my promise to pit The Croods: A New Age against National Lampoon's European Vacation. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative C…
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Jacke Bennett(Asinine Wisdom) is my guest today as we wrap up season one of History of Swear Words with Damn. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
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Allie Reinmann joins me today to talk about the history of the word pussy. I also take a few moments to explain to her that I know exactly what it's like to be a woman. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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Michelle Akin joins me on this episode. We touch on an extremely wide variety of subjects as we talk about Nicolas Cage and The History of Swear Words "Dick" episode. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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Mallory Groff is the guest today to talk about one of her favorite words, bitch. Stop reading and start listening! Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
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Vanessa Reseland is my guest today as we talk about the second episode of History of Swear Words: Sh*t. They put a little asterisk in there, but we all know what it is, right? We got all the poop talk you can handle and then a little bit more. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2…
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Daryl Crittenden(Asinine Wisdom) joins me today to talk about the first episode of History of Swear Words hosted by Nicolas Cage, but oh boy do we talk about so much more than that. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) licens…
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We're back in 2020! It's a close battle of the something shows up from outer space and is making everyone go crazy movies. Annihilation takes on Color Out of Space. The podcast doesn't stop until Nic Cage stops. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Co…
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This week we get gimmicky when the takes-place-all-in-one-room Everly goes up against the narrative-shifts-with-each-person-killed Kill Chain. Who will win? Someone, probably. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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Oh goody, we're back into the weeds of awful Nicolas Cage movies with little to no redeeming value, and Nic's back to sleepwalking through paycheck pictures.
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Episode 89 is here! Fish is riding solo as he catches you up on some Cage News, vows to get caught up by the end of the year, and finds out who wins when drug movies Running with the Devil and Sicario dual it out. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative …
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Except for The Croods but that's our bad because we skipped on that one.
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Episode 70: The Humanity Bureau/Mom and Dad
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We're professionals so we went back to give Mom and Dad the full half-episode treatment it deserves because it's only slightly more terrible than The Humanity Bureau.
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Cage is back in action and so are we. Fish is joined by Jake Bennett and Daryl Crittenden the hosts of Asinine Wisdom to see who gets ultimate revenge when A Score to Settle takes on Blue Ruin. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution …
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Episode 67: Vengeance: A Love Story/Army of One
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This episode shows us a rare juxtaposition of the dullest and worst Nicolas Cage has to offer with the wildest and worst Nicolas Cage is capable of.
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Episode 66: U.S.S. Indianapolis: Men of Courage
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Hey, it's our Fourth of July-week episode! Enjoy this rousing American tale of triumph over adversity through the filter of some of the worst filmmaking decisions we have ever experienced. Also, Nicolas Cage only bothers acting for one of his many scenes in this terrible picture.
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One of these films is from an acclaimed writer and director, and the other is The Trust. Only one of them is even close to watchable. Find out which one is which on this week's episode!
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Gone in 60 Seconds vs The Italian Job
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Fish is joined by the ones who started it all Jen Myers and Tayler Stuart. In this episode, we steal some cars, get some revenge, and catch up with Cage. It's Gone in 60 Seconds vs The Italian Job. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribut…
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A too-brief reminder that Nicolas Cage is capable of depth and subtlety. Just make sure you've submitted your ghost payments for the month.
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It's time for a good ol' fashioned plane hijacking(I'm not sure if I'm supposed to say that). This week it's the plane old battle between Con Air and Air Force One. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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This week we explore the world's oldest profession and Nicolas Cage steps into the director role. It's a male sex worker showdown when Sonny takes on Midnight Cowboy. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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Kiss of Death vs Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
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This week Fish is solo as we're dragged back for one last job. Surely everything will go smoothly when Kiss of Death takes on Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead. Get the bees!
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Episode 63: Left Behind/Dying of the Light
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Is this truly the End of Days, the time of blood and fire when the world is naught but suffering and pain until the Last Trump sounds, and the worthy are called to Paradise? Naw, dog, this is just two more terrible Nicolas Cage pictures.
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Fish is joined by Justin Blackman(YaaaaSVU) to talk about these two black-guy-white-guy buddy... comedy?... movies. The Man challenges Amos and Andrew. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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On this episode, some blue collar folks get in a little over their heads as Red Rock West takes on A Simple Plan. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
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It's opulence and murder all set in The Jazz Age when The Great Gatsby takes on The Cotton Club. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
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We are in a dark, infinite jungle of bad movies, and there is no escape.
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Constance Fox returns, Fish drinks way too much coffee, and we find out who wins win Barton Fink takes on Adaptation. A true heavyweight fight for the ages. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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Fish is riding solo for this rumble as we feature one of Cage's first roles. Two movies by the same director. Released in the same year. Based on novels by the same author. It's no holds barred rumble when The Outsiders take on Rumble Fish. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008…
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Hey look, it's the only good movie we get to watch for like twenty goddamn episodes.
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One of the crazier matches to date it's Nicolas Cage playing the same character in totally unconnected movies 24 years apart. Nicolas Cage as Eddie King in Deadfall vs Nicolas Cage as Eddie King in Arsenal. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons…
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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance vs Crank: High Voltage
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Fish is joined by Anjuli Sanneman to finish out the Ghost Rider cycle. It's a sequel battle when Crank: High Voltage vs Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves vs Robin Hood: Men in Tights
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This week on Cage Match Cost, Fish is joined by Maddy Sherrill to see which early 90's adaptation of Robin Hood comes out on top when Robin Hood: Men in Tights steps into our audio steel cage to take on Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Cre…
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How did we take a movie that's barely worth thinking about and discuss it for an hour? Josh has O*P*I*N*I*O*N*S on John Cusack.
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In this episode, Fish is alone as criminals turn on each other as Dog Eat Dog battles In Bruges. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
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The final fight of #EndlessFebWarary is finally upon us. We move into the modern fight for information when Snowden takes on The Fifth Estate. Get the bees! Theme song: I dunno by grapes Ft: J Lang, Morusque dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 (c) 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.…
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Only one of these movies is halfway decent, but it's not the one you think it is.
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