2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious Podcast

Mad Max (1979)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed down under this week to watch the original Mad Max and learn things, like: Max is a cop?! After sharing our histories with Mad Max (and how this movie is most likely new to both of us), we compare it to Fury Road and discuss how we watched Mad Max as a prequel. Joey shares research on the emergency room and gas shortage origins for this story, we talk about how the creativity and talent overcame the miniscule budget, and we discuss George Miller's aims: to create a silent movie with sound, car action meets horror, and "a Western in new clothes." We look up the Mad Max timeline to make sense of when and where we are. Joey shares a thing that unsettled him; Joe praises some "redneck ingenuity." For a change, we give credit to the people who make the Fast & Furious movies. Also: did Saw steal from this movie?!

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

So let me tell you about Cuba. | Life in the Fast Lane #67

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for Life in the Fast Lane, for Vin Diesel to tell us about Cuba. First, though, is the Tokyo Drift Minute, which once again shows we have no grasp of how long these races take. (Also: how long will the world's longest runway scene take for us to cover?) Then, Vin has been busy on Instagram, including penning some LONG posts - and accidentally tapping into a new feature. Are we 1 year, 11 months away from... an extinction-level event? Ludacris has us worried. (Also: Get your guesses in for The Rock's screentime in Fast Forever! Time is running out.) Vin teases a story about him and Charlize from the 90s (we need to know more!), and he continues to test the audience appetite for returning characters. We explore the credits of Michael Lesslie, the new screenwriter for Fast Forever, which also leads us to a new theory for @ReactionRocket's identity. Joe talks about the Broadway adaptation of Dog Day Afternoon, we briefly talk about Ready or Not 2 and Project Hail Mary, and Joey talks about fantasy baseball and real baseball

The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 16)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

The “mad scientist” behind 2 Fast 2 Gekido, Michael Krukar, joins us to hit the streets of Japan for The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift! After hearing about Michael’s history with the franchise (and his thoughts about its future), he floors us by answering the Hobbs screentime question in a brand new way. We then share new thoughts on Tokyo Drift, like whether Han is the Dom of this particular racing scene, a new vision of the Family’s happy ending, and our “Twinkie turnaround.” Michael injects a bit of anime into the Fastiverse, which ties into an observation by Joey and Wes’s automancer theory. We talk about the tasteful inclusion of the Karate Kid, the film’s many father figures, and which franchise would be best-suited to a Fast and Furious crossover (including many horror options). Michael pitches a Logan-like movie called Toretto.

A Cinematic Way to Describe the Impact of This Toy | Life in the Fast Lane #66

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for Life in the Fast Lane, which features a cinematic way to describe the impact of this toy. First, though, it's the Tokyo Drift Minute, which features another full minute of the drift race and a mystery snack in Han's hands. We then Run the VIN to return to Bear Country with the Arbor King in tow, and where we read a bit of the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots script from Vin Diesel's screen. Hector is back?! Joe buys a prize for the "Hobbs Screentime" guessing game, another intrepid explorer writes in about starting the 2F2F journey, and we talk about the Oscars (and the Chalamet of it all). Joey talks about some how to win the lottery podcast stuff. We talk about Kyler Murray, Opening Day, and Konnor Griffin.

Death Race 2000 (1975)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

After talking about Roger Corman's filmography throughout the podcast, we're finally covering one he produced: Death Race 2000! After Joey shares his way of making movies (both good and bad) and his star-making lineage, we talk about the lack of specifics found in Death Race 2000's dystopian landscape, and ask: what's the right balance between backstory and movie? We have more questions, too, like: How does the scoring system work? And: Why would you ever leave your home? We talk about the Frankenstein vs. Mr. President showdown, a Looney Tunes-esque fake tunnel (!), and our favorite kills. We wonder: is there any chance that the Jason Statham / Tyrese remake is any good?

The Arbor King… | Life in the Fast Lane #65

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane and a discussion about The Arbor King... Groot... Doomsday. We kick off with Minute 30 from Tokyo Drift, featuring cutting-edge flip phone technology! (Can we buy those phones?) We then make a triumphant return to Run the VIN, with nine (!) posts! Vin is in (nearly) full-blown Fast Forever mode, but we also learn things like: he's a twin and his dad is from Oakland? In the news roundup, Vin's daughter joins him on the red carpet. We talk about cars we've owned, get some more alternate titles for Fast Forever, and hear about and a new way to air Dos Bandoleros. We talk (spoiler free) about Matt Johnson's filmography, Scream 7, The Pitt, and DTF St. Louis.

Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 16)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Dr. Alicia Kozma returns to the podcast to talk about her favorite film in the franchise: Fast & Furious 6! She shares her thoughts on (and expectations for) Fast Forever. We launch a new game -- how much screentime will The Rock get in Fast Forever? -- and also a new segment, which features controversy from the very onset.

Why did Roman become the "big head" butt of the joke in this movie, out of nowhere? We discuss. Alicia shares why Fast & Furious 6 is her favorite Fast & Furious movie. Joe talks about how this movie delivers "the theatrical experience." Joey talks about this film pushing the script to the limits of cast spiderwebbing.

We have questions: Is this movie a screentest for Gina Carano? Did the filmmakers knowingly copy Cloak & Dagger and Chungking Express? How does amnesia work? What's the most fun carty in the franchise? Is Roman the Ant-Man of the franchise?

The Gold Zone, Hosted by Scott Hanson | Life in the Fast Lane #64

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

We're back with another installment of Life in the Fast Lane, this one featured in The Gold Zone, Hosted by Scott Hanson. First up is the Tokyo Drift Minute (#29), which introduces us to Exceedingly Handsome Guy and two Cowgirls. (Any real racer knows EHG is on our Mount Rushmore of the most important Tokyo Drift characters.) Do we need a wellness check for Vin? He's made no posts on VINstagram! We cover lots of Fast-adjacent news: Rousey vs. Carano, Tyrese x Armie Hammer?, and Jason Statham Stole My Bike! Have we Vin-pilled our listeners' brains? How could Dos Bandoleros could be made? Where could it live? We look at Universal's slate and see what makes sense. We also talk about the Super Bowl and the Olympics, Jury Duty and a new reality show that Joe likes, as well as Charli XCX's The Moment and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.

Sorcerer (1977)

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Fan favorite Garrett Smith returns to the podcast to make us a three-man team, trekking across the jungle, and talking about Sorcerer! After sharing the crazy backstory behind this movie (and admiring the equally crazy filmmaking of William Friedkin), we talk about how stressful Sorcerer is -- even if you've seen it before. We talk about the story of four doomed men, the incredible Tangerine Dream score, and an era of guys filming crazy things in movies that have never been seen before and will never be seen again. Joey tells the tale of Marvin the Torch. We talk about the immediacy of the tragedy in the film, as well as its ties to both Fast & Furious and Fast Five -- and a theory for Fast Forever. "Where am I going?"

And a legacy… lasts Forever. | Life in the Fast Lane #63

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the FAST FOREVER era! Always remember the immortal words of Vin Diesel: “And a legacy… lasts Forever.” After discussing what a “Forever” lap could look like, we then move to the Tokyo Drift Minute to discuss the knowledge gap in Twinkie’s mind between art and cars. We then Run the VIN to get some Fast Forever promo and to discuss the rise of “Vin Fake News” among our listeners. When will Bad Bunny join the Fast Family? We discuss. We also share some sad news. The Fast & Furious personality quiz is now online! You can take that here. We source some alternate titles to Fast Forever, hear a pitch for Fast Forever that features no Vin Diesel, and discuss Skyscraper Live, Send Help, 28 Years Later/The Bone Temple, and The Testament of Ann Lee.

Fast Five (Lap 16)

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

We're joined by Ben Fritz of the Wall Street Journal to talk all about Fast Five and the future of the franchise! After talking about his beat at the WSJ, what he covers, and how he started writing about entertainment, we ask what he thinks the future will hold for the Fast franchise. We discuss the creative and financial imperatives at stake, how much money a movie needs to make to be "successful," and how the business plan for Fast Five got him invested in the franchise in the first place. Will the next Fast movie try for anything other than wrapping up a story? Will we see canonical Fast shows on Peacock? We sure hope so! We talk about the reality of how the Family has never heisted more than $100 million (in this economy?), how Fast Five outsmarts the "average action film" in exceptional ways, and how Ben would spend $200 million on Fast 11.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Happy Birthday, America... | Life in the Fast Lane #62

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and Vin Diesel has one message for you: Happy Birthday, America... Before we figure out what that's all about, we tackle the Tokyo Drift Minute, which features some of the film's most iconic lines as well as a new showdown: Morimoto vs. Neela? We Run the VIN for another light session... but calendars and time are subjective to Vin Diesel, so does this cadence even matter? Tyrese enters the Criterion Collection! We celebrate. We hear of a new Fast-esque TTRPG. What are the most memorable kisses in the Fast and Furious movies? Joe tries to guess. We do some Fast & Furious trivia that Barry Hertz put together (the sheet is in our Discord, and we don't spoil any answers starting at 38:50). We talk briefly about The Pitt and 28 Years Later.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Duel (1971)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

We're hitting the road to talk about Duel, Steven Spielberg's first film, and we're joined by Mark Hofmeyer! After learning more Mark lore, we talk about the evolution of Duel from TV movie to full-length feature, the history of rye bread, and how impressive the filmmaking is in this film (on every level). Which Fast and Furious character would do the best in this situation? Mark quizzes us. We talk about how the whole film feels very Fast & Furious (2009) coded, when the movie feels the most like the Twilight Zone, and whether or not people were rooting for the trucker to win. We also talk about our favorite Spielberg chase scenes, cross this film over with Ridley Scott's The Last Duel, and pick Mark's brain for movies to watch in other laps.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Make-Up Oscars | Life in the Fast Lane #61

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for Life in the Fast Lane (about Make-Up Oscars?) and a bit of a twist on our normal episode format. We start, as usual, in the Tokyo Drift Minute to explore new nicknames, including perhaps more implied racism? (Or: maybe not.) We then Run the VIN to find only one image, but in keeping up with historical precedent, Vin is once again in full-on campaign mode (and also again not looking at the right camera). Could Vin Diesel take a digital detox in 2026? What other cars could be immortalized in LEGO? We discuss. Then, we deep dive (featuring spoilers) into Marty Supreme. We lament that both this movie and One Battle After Another came out this year. Joe talks about seeing a charming Short King on screen, and we praise the casting from top to bottom. We then discuss Joshua Oppenheim's upcoming film Primetime (as well as the other new Robert Pattinson movie, The Drama) before we talk about make-up Oscar (and make-up NFL MVP) wins, as well as Hollywood's latest way of grabbing audience attention.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious (Lap 16)

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000

We're joined by Jeanette Ward to talk about Fast & Furious! And, as a bit of a bonus, about Los Bandoleros as well! After we find out what Jeanette likes to see in her big-budget action films (and what she dislikes), we talk about this movie as the first "true" sequel to the original and her thoughts on Los Bandoleros. She shares her rankings (and a new take on No Knees Denise). Who were people rooting for when this movie came out: Dom or Brian? We discuss. We also talk about if Fast & Furious is the first movie where Vin figures out who Dom is, whether Dom can use chopsticks, and whether Brian is good at pool. Jeanette shares what she would like to see in the future of the franchise and then takes the character quiz.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

I can see something beautiful, cinematic. | Life in the Fast Lane #60

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for our final episode of the year, and our final Life in the Fast Lane! Don't worry: "I can see something beautiful, cinematic." After covering a Tokyo Drift minute that features a deep dive into the career of Brian Tee (and a new nickname for DK?), we head over to Instagram to Run the VIN, where we notice a series of photos where he's looking at a different camera than the one that took the photo he posted. We then ask: what's going on with Cristiano Ronaldo? Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots? The next Fast film? Ark 2? (We have very few answers.) Does Tyrese care whether or not he's posting AI photos? (Probably not!) We talk about new TV, the latest in sports (outdated when you hear this, naturally!), and Radiohead in Copenhagen.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Dashing Through the Snow (2023)

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Merry Christmas! We've set a very low bar with holiday movies on this podcast, but Ludacris is here to save the day with Dashing Through the Snow! Well, to be fair, he doesn't seem like he wants to be in this movie, but at least Lil Rel Howery does. After Joey details the true lack of background and trivia, we talk about the unique angles (both in terms of story and lore) that this movie takes before talking about a Christmas movie and belief conundrum. We write the sequel to this movie, explore the world of streaming finances, and imagine streamers' big boards of "content to create." Joey points out what Joe imagines "people who like Christmas" look like. We talk about "movies to wrap presents to," whether a dog is far too big of a gift for Santa to give, and other Christmas movies we could watch. Is Joe... becoming less of a Grinch? We explore.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The French Connection (1971)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We're making up for a long-time oversight on the podcast by finally watching The French Connection, starring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider! After exploring the historical context of 1971 films (and which Best Picture winners we've covered on the podcast), we turn our appreciation toward a thing that influenced so many on-screen car chases, cop movies, and The Wire. We talk about how our podcast keeps crossing over with fast food restaurants, how The French Connection captures the griminess of 1970s Brooklyn and subways and real locations (and real bars), and how William Friedkin seems hellbent on showing actual illicit activities on-screen. Joe admires chemistry glass Joey breaks down *the* on-screen car chase. We talk about how the film is like Fast Five.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Speaking of hall of fame… | Life in the Fast Lane #59

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Speaking of hall of fame... it's time for another Life in the Fast Lane! There is so much we have to cover. First up, the Tokyo Drift Minute, which sets up a techno-divide and allows us the opportunity to take a dive deep into Nathalie Kelley's life. (She loves fungi!) We Run the VIN again to see another near hostage situation, a new title for the next Fast film, an ode to Dwayne (or is it?), and a massively edited love letter to Paul on the anniversary of his death. We recover some YouTube and Spotify comments before exploring the asexuality of Hobbs and the Vin-fueled history of Riddick: Furya. We get new rankings and a new order in which to watch the movies, based on hospitals. Joe plugs Turbos for Tots.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 16)

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to Miami, bruh, to talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious with Sax Boy Billy! After talking about how Sax Boy Billy wound up on the podcast, we talk about his history with the Fastiverse, what kinds of movies he likes the most, and how he expected to see Vin Diesel in 2 Fast 2 Furious -- and got Tyrese instead. We talk about Vin Diesel's appearances in video games, how Tej Parker pays for his seemingly extravagant Miami lifestyle, and how feasible the use of NOS is, in reality. Joey wishes for an alternate timeline of movies starring Brian and Bilkins, while Joe asks: is this the most "classic car" Fast? Will Dom have to defeat a Waymo? We discuss. We also talk about whether newer/modern Roman would give up the money at the end of this movie.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Dom state of mind... | Life in the Fast Lane #58

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We've got that Dom state of mind... on today's Life in the Fast Lane as we cover our first Tokyo Drift Minute in quite a while! We ask: does Neela have a song, and who are the "Tea Hair" characters? Then, we Run the VIN and find an entire monologue he edited out of a post. What do Tom Cruise and Vin Diesel think of one another? Do they take each other's calls? Wes writes in a couple of emails, which leads us to discuss why Jason Statham's popularity has persisted, as well as the odds the Fast Finale is the best Fast film so far. We talk about Stephen King adaptations, Pluribus, and other things we're watching.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We're covering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in this lap's first pit stop, and finally taking care of some much overdo business, such as: making Rachel happy by finally watching and talking about this movie. After discussing the (many) connections this movie has to James Bond (and the production's goal to simply make another Mary Poppins and to "out-Disney Disney"), Joe shares what he thought of this musical. We ask: does this story make any sense (and does it matter if not?)? (Also: why do we start with so many Grand Prix races?) We talk about movie characters who can think they can fly (and also movies with quicksand in them), how much we appreciate Dick Van Dyke, and kids' ways of selectively watching movies. We talk about how (surprisingly!) F&F-coded Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is, the movie's hard pivot (The Wizard of Oz style) into becoming a fantasy story, and the nightmare fuel of the Child Catcher.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The cars are the stars... ain’t that the truth... | Life in the Fast Lane #57

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

It's our first Life in the Fast Lane in a while, but one thing remains the same: The cars are the stars... ain’t that the truth... After skipping the Tokyo Drift Minute (because there is so much else to talk about!), we cover a record-breaking 26 posts by Vin Diesel's VINstagram. In doing so, we notice that another movie has entered Vin's promo rotation and he's begun embellishing in a new style/format, but one thing remains the same: integrity. We read through Ben Fritz's article in the WSJ about the murky future of the franchise and learn that we sell pins. All throughout, Joey shares more details from Barry Hertz's book. We talk about sports and new release movies. Joey got married.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 16)

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We’re back and kicking off Lap 16 with Barry Hertz (author of Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious, the Blockbusters that Supercharged the World) to talk about The Fast and the Furious! (We cannot stress this enough: buy Barry’s book!) We ask Barry if writing the book changed his thoughts about the franchise before we share our latest theories and thoughts with him and ask about our long-held theories. We discuss the future state of the franchise, the “worst-case scenario” he could have encountered while writing, and where he wants to see the franchise go next. Will Brian come back? Should he come back? Does anyone want him back? We discuss. Barry shares alternate endings to Fast X (which are far more exciting than what we got). We talk about why a lower budget is not a bad thing.

Barry shares his history with the franchise. Joey has a new theory about the head of Eteon and a related spinoff movie he wants to see. We put some respect on Matt Schulze’s name and ask why Jesse judges a book (car) by its cover (model). Joe realizes just how close 1/3/27 really is. Barry makes history in the character quiz.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Heart Eyes (2025)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Happy Halloween! We're finally, officially, closing out Lap 15 with another movie we should have covered already: Heart Eyes! After Joe recounts his unforgettable theater experience when he saw Heart Eyes for the first time, Joey shares a bit of information about the horror pedigree behind the scenes. We talk about the reasons this movie works well as both a horror and a rom-com, as well as how it plays with trappings from both genres. We celebrate a filmmaker finally giving Jordana Brewster things to do, talk about the film's major Fastnection, and praise its inventive set pieces and slasher-style kills. We also commend it on its restraint to not end with a way to set this up for an easy sequel before playing our end-of-episode games.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious 6: #2F2F Commentary

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's wedding season, so we're taking a three-week #2F2F Commentary interlude. After recording commentaries for the first three movies way back in Lap 11, we're continuing our journey through the franchise with the next three installments. Our final commentary, for now: Fast & Furious 6! Even though we've covered this movie fifteen times already before, there's still plenty to talk about. If you want to watch along, we'll queue you in at the top of the movie, so load up Fast & Furious 6 (in whatever form you can watch it), sync up when and where we say, then sit back and enjoy the ride!
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast Five: #2F2F Commentary

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's wedding season, so we're taking a three-week #2F2F Commentary interlude. After recording commentaries for the first three movies way back in Lap 11, we're continuing our journey through the franchise with the next three installments. Next up: Fast Five! Even though we've covered this movie fifteen times already before, there's still plenty to talk about. If you want to watch along, we'll queue you in at the top of the movie, so load up Fast Five (in whatever form you can watch it), sync up when and where we say, then sit back and enjoy the ride!
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious: #2F2F Commentary

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It’s wedding season, so we’re taking a three-week #2F2F Commentary interlude. After recording commentaries for the first three movies way back in Lap 11, we’re continuing our journey through the franchise with the next three installments. First up: Fast & Furious! Even though we’ve covered this movie fifteen times already before, there’s still plenty to talk about. If you want to watch along, we’ll queue you in at the top of the movie, so load up Fast & Furious (in whatever form you can watch it), sync up when and where we say, then sit back and enjoy the ride!
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Lap 15 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We're closing out our "Oops, We Should Have Covered This Already!" lap and welcoming in Lap 16 in our mechanic-prescribed Lap 15 Tune-Up.

With no lap-long guest this lap (or next lap), and no Patreon sponsor of either lap, our tune-up is quicker than normal -- that's probably good news for a car, right? -- as we look back at the lap that was and announce next lap's theme.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

One of My Favorite Brothers in the World | Life in the Fast Lane #56

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We're back with our final Life in the Fast Lane for Lap 15, and it features one of my favorite brothers in the world! We kick off, as usual, with the Tokyo Drift Minute (#22), which is the type of minute we've been "fearing" (but it turns out okay!) and wherein Joey explores who Toshi is. We Run the VIN, where we find that Vin's Fast family is also hyping things up in his Instagram comments and where a screenshot Joey took uncovers a vastly different birthday post to Paul Walker. (How many Vinstagrams will we return to in the next Fast Lane? We worry.)

Then, in On the Streets... Vin Diesel manifested one of his movies! Also: why is NBCUniversal bad-mouthing sending F9 to space? (More specifically: why now?)

We open an overflowing mailbag. Joey shares news about Radiohead and navigating the depths of Danish Ticketmaster. We hear big news from the listeners, get the record set straight on Planet X, and discuss how Fast X breaks action movie protocol.

We catch up on recently skipped segments (the Fast X Goof Troop and the Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 Letterboxd game), talk about the first two weeks of the NFL season, and discuss some movies, some concerts, and some other live events.
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We welcome back our in-house MCU experts, Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse, to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Will it hold up in an era of superhero burnout? Will Nico and Kevo like it more than they did when they covered it for mcu.html? We find out! After Nico takes James Gunn down a peg, we compare this Guardians film to Superman (2025), talk about the issues with Yondu redemption, and compare the Fast Family to the Guardians with regards to how they approach working together (and being a found family). We ask for insights about Planet X. Nico compares this movie to Final Fantasy VIII. Kevo explains the problem with Adam Warlock. There's lots of Fleetwood Mac talk, for some reason. Nico points out the vehicality of this film.
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Effort, is on you… Xander (Xandar?) | Life in the Fast Lane #55

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for Life in the Fast Lane, Tokyo Drift Minute 21, and a deep dive into Bow Wow... and Frankie Muniz? After reviewing a surprisingly low amount of Vinstagrams -- Effort, is on you... -- we uncover a wild fact about Planet X that shakes us to our cores. We discuss the reception to The Smashing Machine in Venice, what hours Cha Cha Cha is open, and the most troubling scene in Tokyo Drift when you factor in in the franchise's retcon. In Extracurricular Activities, we talk about reality TV, Barbarian (and other horror movies), and Silksong. Joe imagines what it would be like to talk to Vin Diesel.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast X (Lap 15)

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We are welcoming Emily Slade to the show to chat about Fast X. Important to note: she's never seen a single Fast & Furious... until now! After finding out why she hadn't seen any before joining us to cover Fast X, we get her initial thoughts and whether or not she enjoyed being thrown into the deep end. She talks about her surprise that this movie passes the Bechdel test and her worry about the potential damage of Momoa's portrayal of Dante in this film. How much longer do we have with this current cast? We discuss. Emily shares her brush with Fast & Furious in the Universal backlot. We talk about whether the streets of Los Angeles want the Fast and Furious back, whether Dante kill Baby B in the finale, and who she'd like to see (outside of the franchise) in the next Fast film.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Are You My First? | Life in the Fast Lane #54

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's Life in the Fast Lane Time, and we're kicking things off with Tokyo Drift Minute 20 and a newfound respect for Twinkie. After talking about the wares he has for sale, Joe takes a Hostess snack cake quiz. We then check in on Vin Diesel's Instagram and find that he has cooled (way) off since our last check-in. Are we going to be in Sung Kang's next movie? Maybe! (Probably not.) We review the F9 goofs, where quality control is becoming an issue (but no one seems to care about 1989 vs. 1999 like we do). We talk (briefly, spoiler-free) about Zach Cregger's new film Weapons, try to break down the casting Venn diagram of the new dating show "Are You My First?", and talk about the new seasons of Hard Knocks and Quarterback.
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Bullet to the Head (2012)

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Fan favorite Garrett Smith returns to the podcast to talk about Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, and Jason Momoa in Walter Hill's Bullet to the Head! After talking about "hard" Stallone vs. "soft" Stallone, Garrett lends some much-needed Walter Hill-related context. We try to make sense of the tone of this movie and what it's trying to do, before asking: is Bullet to the Head funny? Is it racist? Is it the racism that's supposed to be funny? Is it actually anti-racist? We explore the not very New Orleans vibes, the near-total lack of surprise in plot and reveals, and whether or not masquerade parties actually look like this. Joe revives a long-dormant 2F2F question.
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Europe in the Summer. What a Beautiful Place. | Life in the Fast Lane #53

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We're back for another Life in the Fast Lane, and what could be better? Europe in the Summer. What a Beautiful Place. We kick things off with the Tokyo Drift Minute, wherein Joe explains Japanese high school lunch service.

Then, in a shocking turn of events, we re-order the Fast Lane agenda (again) to move right into Running the VIN as we enter every gym Vin Diesel has visited over the past two weeks. We guess Vin Diesel's net worth and wonder if Fast and Furious is connected to Nightmare on Elm Street.

Is Kojak happening? We lay our bets on it (and all of Vin's upcoming films). We get a huge update for our shop! What does a Fast and Furious movie straight from Vin Diesel's brain look like? We dream about the possibility.

Joe shares a theory he's working on about the Finger Lakes and a time he worked with the cops. We talk about Joey's bachelor party and offer a bounty for our Ohio listeners.
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

F9 (Lap 15)

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We’re heading to Montequinto and Edinburgh (and a few places in between) to talk about F9 with Dr. Alicia Kozma! After Alicia tells us about her academic approach to F&F (and how she uses it in her teaching and programming work), we learn about her introduction to the Fast and the Furious, and we get a new style/form of rankings. Joey teases a series of upcoming laps we may (or may not) do, we talk about F9’s confusing title, and reminisce about why it holds a special place in each of our hearts (as well as why it makes far more sense as a 2021 release than a 2020 release).

At what point did the franchise pivot to overstuffing its movies? We discuss, and we also talk about if F9 addresses Hobbs & Shaw’s biggest flaw. (A great link here for related reading.) Will we have another unofficial F&F sequel in Fast 11? What is the current state of Brian in the franchise today? What element did Alicia want more of in F9? We find out!
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Family Vacations with My Brother, The GOAT, Michael Jordan | Life in the Fast Lane #52

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and we're talking about Family Vacations with My Brother, The GOAT, Michael Jordan! First, though: a Tokyo Drift Minute with a transition to Sean at school (and a new actress whose filmography we can explore). While there's no real news, Vin continues to post through it. As we Run the VIN (happy birthday, Vin, btw!), we have our big question from last Fast Lane answered, we discover a new name for Dos Bandoleros (we're getting closer!), and we learn that we've lost a crucial resource for this segment. Does Vin Diesel know how to read Instagram comments? We debate. What's clear, though: he's still in Kojak and Riddick mode.

We then cover the Hobbs & Shaw IMDb goofs, including one demonstrating a total waste of time for everyone involved. Is Sean's dad stealing valor? We explore. Plus: how long were Sean's parents together? We debate. We also talk about spending time with our moms.
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Southland Tales (2006)

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We're finally talking about Southland Tales, the first-ever Dwayne Johnson (not "The Rock") movie, and we're joined by Resident Historian Mike Manzi! After trying to parse the dense and complicated narrative in this movie, we talk about the critical reaction to the film as well as why this doesn't feel like a bomb/spectacular failure. Mike talks about the graphic novel accompaniments for this movie, we all explore the prescience of this movie, and Joey shares the wild backstory of Freddie Prinze, Jr. (and his ties to this movie). What kind of filmmaker could make a movie like this? We discuss. We also heap praise on Sarah Michelle Gellar and wonder: does Francis Ford Coppola love this movie?
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & The Shirtless: my thespian father just loves the chemistry | Life in the Fast Lane #51

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's Life in the Fast Lane! Welcome to the Fast & The Shirtless: my thespian father just loves the chemistry. (It'll all make sense in time, or not.) In our Tokyo Drift Minute, we finally get to Noodle Grandma -- but leave with mysteries and AI hallucinations. We cover lots of news, including the biggest Fast and Furious news in months: Vin Diesel's three conditions to release Fast X Part 2 in April 2027, which (in a roundabout way) leads Joey to seed the idea for a very ambitious F&F editing project.

We review a perhaps record-breaking number of posts as we Run the VIN, and we dip our toe into International Rome-ing for the first time. Who is Vin's 18-year-old son? Vin shares some deep-seeded lore about why he wants to portray Kojak. What is Mark and Maurice? Why is Vin is all-in on Kojak right now? Jerry writes in about Fast Five, which makes us wonder: does Dom always have a secret side quest? We talk about F1.
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 15)

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We’re returning to the Fastiverse’s side story, Hobbs & Shaw, and we’re bringing Ross Benes (1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times) along to talk about it! We ask how he defines “low culture” in his book, then ask the hard-hitting question: is Fast and Furious low culture? Ross shares his abbreviated history with the franchise. Joe asks: what would the reaction to Hobbs & Shaw have been if it weren’t tied to the franchise? Ross unknowingly relates this movie to TV shows near and dear to both of our hearts. We talk about how the movie does a really good job of opening with action tied to the plot and finally land on a good idea of why Hobbs may be into Hattie. Ross tells us about a truly wild store in New York: Mystery Bins.
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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Three-Time Undisputed Optimistic Theatrical Experience Champion | Life in the Fast Lane #50

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It’s time for another Life in the Fast Lane, featuring the Three-Time Undisputed Optimistic Theatrical Experience Champion! After a very uneventful Tokyo Drift minute, we work our way through lots of news, which is mostly tangential to the franchise, including: some cool YouTube videos, upcoming movies starring the Family, and a weird takedown by Collider. Did we scare Vin Diesel off from posting on Instagram? We examine the possibility. Joe pitches a new idea for the Letty-led spinoff movie. Speaking of Letty, we discuss whether we should put her into our Hall of Fame as a legacy option as well as whether or not we’ll get a Race Wars scene in Fast 11. Wes writes in a classic Wes email that teases Patreon content (via a conversation in front of the paywall, gasp!), hypothesizes a legendary Fast & Furious Blu-ray box set, and pitches the ultimate Vin Diesel crossover film. Joe talks about going to the Montreal Grand Prix for his birthday. Joey pitches a trash TV show to Joe (for perhaps the first and last time) and offers some under-the-radar summertime horror movie recommendations.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fastivus Special 2025

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Happy Fastivus! For the third year in a row, we celebrate the date that marks the release of the original The Fast and the Furious. Shoutout to Reaction Rocket for creating the holiday -- and for getting retweeted by Ludacris! After quick recapping the rules for the Fast and Furious Hall of Fame ballot and voting process, we recap the enshrined inductees before revealing this year's results. Joey pitches an idea for a new category for next year's voting and Joe predicts where we'll be next Fastivus.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Striking Distance (1993)

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Shout-out to the 412 — we’re covering Striking Distance this week in honor of Pittsburgh. After finally explaining the pick and why we’re covering it now, Joe reviews the movie’s Pittsburgh bona fides. We discuss Bruce Willis as Tom Hardy, Sarah Jessica Parker as “a baddie,” and Tom Sizemore as the film’s most egregious red herring. We break down the elements here that work (and the ones that don’t), the tumultuous making of this movie, and the killer’s illogical frame job on Bruce Willis. We try to make sense of the silly twists and turns in its final act and the film’s many red herrings and misdirects. Joe laments something we’ve lost in modern action movies. Joey notices a reckless disregard for the toxic nature of Pittsburgh river water. We watch the misleading trailer for Striking Distance and stumble across a really bad movie. Who’s the best cop now? (Don’t forget to vote for the 2 Fast 2 Furious Hall of Fame at cageclub.me/vote!)
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... Great Value Theatrical Experience ... | Life in the Fast Lane #49

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for a ... Great Value Theatrical Experience ... in Life in the Fast Lane #49! We start off by discussing Tokyo Drift's fifteenth minute, with a deep dive into "Woman at Boswell's Apartment," played by Yoko Maki. We then move on to the news, including: is Fast X Part 2 actually about to start filming? The Rock is teaming up with A24 once again; who gets more from this partnership? We talk about some early reactions to Joseph Kosinski's F1, then Run the Vin to ask: did Vin steal some of Nico's verbiage? What does Vin Diesel think *we* think about Fast & Furious vs. Mission: Impossible? Is there a Vin Diesel "panic button" at the security gate at Universal Studios? Joe sets betting odds on the next F&F movie that will be released, but if it's Dos Bandoleros... where will we be able to see it? We review the IMDb goofs for The Fate of the Furious, which is perhaps our nerdiest batch yet. Who's on the submarine with Gisele? We get rankings -- and a brand new take on No Knees Denise! -- from a new listener. We talk (spoiler-free) about The Rehearsal's second season, BBQs, and movies in theaters.
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The Fate of the Furious (Lap 15)

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We welcome Alex Steed (You Are Good: A Feelings Podcast About Movies) to the show to talk about The Fate of the Furious! We learn about Alex's history (from afar) with the Fastiverse, which leads to an immediate question: where'd that baby come from? We talk about how the movies exist in a time and place where driving is still a centerpiece of culture. We ask: as a more casual Fast fan, how did Dom against the family work for him? (Also, really, whose baby is that?) Alex talks about why action movies don't work for him, but also why he likes the Fast and Furious and Mission: Impossible movies. We compare F&F to M:I and pitch F&F as a courtroom drama. (Who are the lawyers? Are they prosecution or defense?) Has Taylor Swift seen this movie? Did Letty and Cipher do Cuban Pilates together? We recommend more F&F movies for Alex to check out, including one to help him learn where baby from.

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Megalopolis (2024)

Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We pledge allegiance to our human family, and to all the species that we protect, and to Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis! Joining us is Mark Hofmeyer (Movies, Films & Flix). First, we must begin by apologizing how hard this is to find and watch -- we explain why. We work our way through the twisted history of Megalopolis and Coppola's history of bankrupting himself for his artistic visions -- and what was different this time around. Mark asks: is this a weekend philosopher film? We don't really talk about the plot, and instead ask: which Fast and Furious character would have a bow? Which character would we try to stop time for? Joe talks about how this was a a "no mom" production. We gush about Nathalie Emmanuel as the standout -- and not just because she plays Ramsey. Mark shares a thought on the line "concrete and steel are safe."

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You Sign Your Mother's Day Painting with That Name? | Life in the Fast Lane #48

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It’s time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and at long last, we’ve made it: today is the seventh. It’s Tokyo Drift Minute #14, and it’s time to explore who Major Boswell (Brian Goodman) is. Also: Joe has a new thought on the seventh debate. Also: the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame voting is now open! Vote here. We Run the VIN and discover that he’s made ten new posts in the past two weeks… he’s back, baby! We ask: how does Vin text with his friends? What name does he make his mother call him? Joe makes bold guesses about upcoming Fast films. We ask: will we get a Han and Gisele wedding scene in the next film? Can you still buy Surge? You sign your Mother’s Day painting with that name? Joe talks about seeing an illusionist, while Joey talks about The Pitt, Balatro, and the Final Destination movies.

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D.E.B.S. (2004)

Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Leesa Charlotte (Sweetbitter Podcast) returns to the show to talk about Jordana Brewster and Devon Aoki in D.E.B.S.! After Lisa gives us a brief history of gay cinema, Joey talks about Holland Taylor in Bosom Buddies. We admire Jordana Brewster as the villainous Lucy Diamond (especially her lip syncing scene) in a role that finally lets her have fun, and we equally admire Devon Aoki's ability to... be French and smoke cigarettes.

We talk about the hidden test within the SAT, the Jordana Brewster/Jimmi Simpson dynamic, and the Toretto-esque cop and criminal love story. We make our picks for our favorite spy tech in the movie and ask an Australian about Lucy's plan to destroy Australia (which pivots into talk about Australia in movies and TV, which in turn pivots into talk about LOST and The Leftovers).

We then turn out focus to the Fast & Furious: A Musical Parody that we all saw in the past week. We talk about why we evaluate it differently than most people, what we liked and what we wished was different, and why they decided to portray Roman the way they did.

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Please... #FuelFest | Life in the Fast Lane #47

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Fast Lane, and this one comes with potentially lore-changing implications. Please... We kick things off as Joey messes up -- and catches himself -- and then messes up again -- and doesn't notice until he edited the episode. Joe tells a story about accidental Pittsburgh pride in Tokyo. We confirm a long-suspected mystery about Tokyo Drift and talk about The Smashing Machine trailer. Then, we get to the big thing: did Vin Diesel's Instagram posts finally get him in trouble? We reflect on BDWHAPFY and the IMDb goofs from Furious 7 and talk about whether Deckard run nitro meth. Joe lets us know what kind of cat he is. We talk about The Pitt (only vague light spoilers), the trips we took recently, and the NFL Draft.

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Furious 7 (Lap 15)

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Jordan Polan-Clarke returns to the show to talk about Furious 7 (and the narrative complexity added to the franchise by this movie)! After talking about how a Star Wars-esque scroll could work to abbreviate this film's opening, we look this film up on RunPee and wonder what Deckard has against hospitals and emergency wards. Jordan shares her favorite frame in this movie and her favorite shot in any movie. We ask: are we qualified to judge a Vin Diesel lookalike contest? Does an open road help you think? Where is Mando? We lament the women in this franchise, wonder who rebuilt 1327, and think about how Deckard gets from scene to scene. We discuss who would be the worst boss in this movie, how Furious 7 shows off an unusual Letty/Brian pairing, and how many characters in this film got concussions. Is Vin Diesel TOO comfortable as Dom in this movie? We try to count.

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ha ha ha... how do i turn this thing off | Life in the Fast Lane #46

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Fast Lane, and, you're not gonna believe this, but ha ha ha... how do i turn this thing off. We kick things off with Tokyo Drift's twelfth minute, including (possibly, unlikely) a new debate. It was a quiet couple of weeks for news, but we had plenty of VIN to Run, including: calculating Vin's payment-per-word for Groot as well as tracking his ongoing push for Dos Bandoleros. We come up with ways to get Randy Carter hired for Fast XI (or at least to get a P.G.A. credit on Dos Bandoleros). Will we ever see Mama Toretto? We get a new theory about the head of Eteon. Are we so out of touch? Or is it the kids who are wrong, at movie theaters? We receive some photos from Universal Studios that possibly offer a hint into cars in upcoming F&F films.

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Timeline (2003)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's time to cover another Paul Walker movie we missed, this time with the help of Brian Rodriguez (Twilight Slumber Party): Timeline -- featuring Brian O'Conner in the middle ages! After discussing the adaptation debacle of Michael Crichton's novel, we talk about the Fastnections (Brian Tyler and... John Cena?) before diving into our frustrations with the film's plot. Namely: why are you sending seven idiots through a wormhole to rescue a single person? Brian compares this movie to Saving Private Ryan. We try to understand the rules of the wormhole. We lament a cool idea they touch on but don't explore and that Paul Walker basically always plays Brian. Could the Family survive in the 1300s? Brian promotes his new podcast.

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Dos Bandoleros | Life in the Fast Lane #45

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's an exciting time on 2 Fast 2 Forever, as Vin Diesel has teased a new short film, directed by him, which our community (shoutout Randy Carter) has dubbed Dos Bandoleros. Before we talk about what we think and hope that film will contain, we talk about the eleventh minute of Tokyo Drift, which brings past guest of the show Lynda Boyd into our minute-by-minute breakdown! We then pivot to Running the VIN, with a whopping ELEVEN Vins to run, including his pivot to a new focus. We review the (underwhelming) goofs from Tokyo Drift, talk about a big shakeup in our merch shop, and get reminded of who the Mayan Queen is. We talk about (with light to medium spoilers) Baby Invasion (55:30), The White Lotus s3 (58:30), and Severance s2 (1:02:50).

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The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 15)

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We’re joined by Cody Brown (Studiohouse Designs) to talk about The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift — and how it pushed him toward cars! In talking about Cody’s history with the franchise, we all share memories of bringing grandparents to movies they otherwise had no interest in. Cody explains why Suki is his favorite character and talks about what Tokyo Drift brought to the franchise that the first two films didn’t. We talk about the biggest Oops! in the movie (including a disgusting detail we never noticed before), whether this movie holds the franchise’s “family” pivot, and whether these movies are becoming more or less self-aware (or both at the same time, somehow?). Cody shares deep insights about the cars featured in the movie. We talk about conformity vs. non-conformity.

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The Mayan Queen and Scarlett | Life in the Fast Lane #44

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We're back with another Life in the Fast Lane, and this one is all about the Mayan Queen and Scarlett (whoever they may be). After a Tokyo Drift minute that teaches us a new word, we parse some likely false rumors for Fast 11 and look at the goofs from Fast & Furious 6, which includes an IMDb user bringing proof and facts to the world's longest runway. We wonder if we'll get a trailer for Fast 11 this lap, we open a great mailbag, and we get clarity on Samantha Vincent, p.g.a. Is Vin Diesel into crystals? We fill in Tej's backstory a bit and discussion a potential new time travel theory.

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Knockaround Guys (2001)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Brian Rodriguez returns to the podcast to talk about Knockaround Guys -- and to tell the backstory behind one of our podcast network's great untold sagas. (This time, he's in front of the paywall -- and has to bite his tongue accordingly.) We talk about how Knockaround Guys exists within a very specific era of mobsters, mob movies, and public fascination. Brian debuts a new segment -- "the Barry Pepper Moment" -- before we talk about Vin Diesel's Multi-Facial and our frustrations by the tropes in this film. We ask: who, exactly, are the knockaround guys in this movie?

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Vin Diesel's Evolution Through the Ages: Art, Film, & Revolution | Life in the Fast Lane #43

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We're here for another Life in the Fast Lane as we track Vin Diesel's evolution through the ages across art, film, and revolution. First, though, we discuss a minute from Tokyo Drift that is exciting to watch but difficult to research and look at a preview for Universal's new F&F rollercoaster. We then luxuriate in nine new Run the VIN posts (in just 14 days!). We talk about Vin Diesel crossing his franchise characters over into other franchises, his D&D prowess, and if he's trying to manifest a Groot movie. Wait, Vin is *directing* Kojak? And, more importantly, where is OUR Vin Diesel thank you post? Joey live-designs merch on-air. (You REALLY need to go to Vin's Instagram to see these posts.)

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Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 14)

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We welcome back Aaron Neuwirth (2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla) to talk about his new podcast, Fast & Furious 6, and the future of the Fast franchise! We ask: which Godzilla movie is the most Fast & Furious? How is Fast & Furious 6 is like Avengers: Age of Ultron (complimentary)? Who gets the “with” and “and” credits in these movies? Does a California resident feel like Los Angeles needs F&F? We make our picks for the biggest oops moment of the film, discuss the cargo on Shaw’s plane, and suss out the “real villain” in these movies (and many action movies). Joey comes up with an idea to seamlessly weave time travel into the end of Fast X.

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Find Your Bear Country... | Life in the Fast Lane #42

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We return to Bear Country with another Life in the Fast Lane and another minute driving through Shangri-La in Tokyo Drift, where Joe talks about Victorville, Calif. and Arizona oil. We watch (twice, accidentally) the Haagen-Dazs Super Bowl commercial and talk about a live Fast & Furious-related event in NYC. We Run the VIN and continue to learn who Vin Diesel is -- and what he most cares about. We reflect more on the future of BDWHAPFY, hear Jerry's recap of 2 Fast 2 Furious, and talk about Heart Eyes and more Best Picture nominees.

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Pleasantville (1998)

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We welcome Jordan Polan-Clarke back onto the show to talk about Paul Walker's ascent into stardom in Pleasantville! (This movie is a real bummer to watch right now.) We talk about the history of toilets in movies and try to parse what color represents in this movie (spoilers: we don't know because this movie doesn't know, either). We talk about Pleasantville's attempts to make a point and why it's doing something different than it thinks it is, as well as ways this movie could have been more interesting or dynamic. Joe finally finds an ally in his set dating rumors. Shoutout to Jenny Lewis.

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Blended (2014) | Life in the Fast Lane #41

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and we're taking a Blended family trip to Africa. Kind of. A little bit. First, though, we continue to race through Shangri-La in the Tokyo Drift Minute, where we get splashed by toilet water from three (?!) separate Port-o-Potty companies. We preview the Fast & Furious x Super Bowl ice cream commercial, then Run the VIN, where Vin doubles down on how much Los Angeles needs Fast and Furious. Then triples down on it. Then quadruples down. We sort through Fast Five's goofs, which includes a few of our best ones yet, then pivot over to the mailbag to talk about Brian and Mia saving the day and how Gisele survives. Joe shares his thoughts on some Best Picture nominees.

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Fast Five (Lap 15)

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We're joined by Brittany Friesner (@midwesttisbest) to talk about Fast Five and how she's bringing Fast & Furious to IU Cinema! She shares her rankings with a couple of unusual placements -- and a nice addition -- before recommending that we watch one of Joey's favorite movies. We talk about how good Dom is at geometry, whether this version of Hobbs has sex, and Brian's final himbo moment. We run into more "baby math" issues, the family as terrorists, and a mini IMDb mystery. We ask: what's more of a bummer: a lack of sexiness or a lack of danger? Has Dom been in a coma since the end of the fourth movie? Could Fast & Furious crossover with Jurassic World? Could The Rock become President? Should we have been doing the "biggest oops of the movie" all lap long?

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babe wake up, Vin Diesel just posted | Life in the Fast Lane #40

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for another installment of Life in the Fast Lane, and babe wake up, Vin Diesel just posted. We kick things off with the sixth minute of Tokyo Drift, which gets some car racing action! (And also creepy sexualization.) We try to make sense of Andy Tudor's intriguing posts on X, Vin's sly "Dwayne" at the Golden Globes, and the mystery behind some recent "Fast and Furious footage." We Run the Vin to find many posts, including one that shows how Vin is giving Los Angeles what it needs the most right now: Fast & Furious. We discuss Gen Z stars in the Fastiverse, the best "carty" in the franchise, and Jerry's interesting idea about Rob Cohen as Pizza Boy. Joe recaps his trip to LA and visiting Cosm, while Joey talks about CES 2025 and Grand Theft Hamlet.

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Annapolis (2006)

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

It turns out that Annapolis, directed by Justin Lin, is basically the same movie as The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. It's perfect for the Oops! lap. We talk about how it feels like every movie you've ever seen, Tyrese... with hair?, and how Brian Goodman essentially plays Sean's Dad in this movie (but also the exact opposite?). We break down the movie's racism (toward all people), Jordana Brewster as an "escort," and Snickers sandwiches. We try to determine how old James Franco's character is supposed to be -- and whether or not he could have played Sean in Tokyo Drift. Joe airs a scheduling grievance with Joey, wonders how much naval prep Tyrese and Franco did for this movie, and shares the surprising plot twist that delighted him. We try to parse the trailer and why it doesn't seem to reflect the film we watched.

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An Hour and a Half of BS? | Life in the Fast Lane #39

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We're back with "An Hour and a Half of BS?" on this all-new Life in the Fast Lane. In the Tokyo Drift Minute, we get the debut of baseball (and, perhaps, a legendary musician). We find Vin grooving to Christmas music, we revisit the Interquel question, and we raise the BDWHAPFY stakes (in a confusing way). We run through boring goofs from Fast & Furious (but, in the process, we learn about helicopters), we bring back an old game, and we look ahead to likely Oscar Best Picture nominees.

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Fast & Furious (Lap 15)

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to Mexico for the fifteenth time as we're joined by Matthew Anderson to talk about Fast & Furious! After learning about Matthew's history with the franchise, his favorite character, and his franchise power rankings, we discuss if Fast & Furious is the most fitting "oops!" movie in the franchise. Joe uncovers what Dom Toretto and Kendrick Lamar have in common. We wonder if Dwight (Mueller) is REALLY that young. At long last, we make a plea: won't someone think of the drug dealers?

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Up Here in Bear Country with All His New York Thespians | Life in the Fast Lane #38

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and we're coming to you live from Up Here in Bear Country with All His New York Thespians. After sharing our tips and tricks for New Year's Eve TV watching, we dive into Tokyo Drift's fourth minute to get our first dialogue of the movie and learn about Nikki Griffin's (Cindy) career. We talk about The Fast and the Furious: Continental Drift, Larenz Tate in Fast 11 (?), and the sales numbers for our George Pickens t-shirt. We open the mailbag to get some new rankings and possibly learn why Dom's son is called "Little B" and not "Brian" as well as potential confirmation on the meaning of "food all over the place."

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Red One (2024)

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Merry Christmas! Our holiday movie this year is Red One, starring The Rock and written by Chris Morgan. Does it feel Fast & Furious? We debate. Also, we know it's ironic to whine about what's essentially a F&F movie, but... we wonder if they could have leaned more into the Christmas creativity, whether or not we should be rooting against Kiernan Shipka's Thanos-esque goals, and why (seriously, why?) Krampus runs a fight club. We talk about impressive and majestic reindeer, the complicated (and urine-soaked) production schedule of this movie, and being a grunt who gets stuck with "cookie baking duty." We ask: Why Ant-Man technology? What Naughty List tier is Joe?

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Thrashin' (1986)

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Mark Hofmeyer joins us to help us clean up another loose end by covering one of our overlooked '80s action sports movies: Thrashin'! After Mark rails against the city of Jacksonville, we try to find things of interest in the black hole of information that is the history of this movie. Joe talks about earrings that are important to him, Mark talks about the impracticality of the in-movie joust game, and Joey wonders if David Lynch loves Thrashin'. We talk about how there isn't enough uphill chasing in movies, who from the F&F would we want to see in an air instrument band, and how to sneak alcohol into clubs. Mark takes care of business in the Letterboxd game.

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NOT IN OUR POND | Life in the Fast Lane #37

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:41:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane and we're telling our arch rival high school: NOT IN OUR POND. GO DUCKS! After covering another minute of Tokyo Drift that brings us closer to the actual movie, we review the 2 Fast 2 Furious goofs (including an all-time great one, which makes us investigate... a sound?). We Run the VIN to explore his Thanksgiving sadness (and FastX2), explore how the Interquel meter has shifted, and debate if the horny is still in this franchise, after all. Joe reviews Mike Skin Illustrations. We kick off Turbos for Tots season.

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2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 15)

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

It’s another all-timer tonight as we are joined by Leesa Charlotte (who met Paul Walker!) to talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious. We get her rankings of the Fast and Furious movies (which caused great emotional turmoil) and her unusual picks for favorite character in the franchise before we discuss the ads at the start of the 2 Fast 2 Furious DVD (and the disc’s custom menus). We try to suss out motivation from the first race (both for the racers and the organizers), talk about why 2 Fast feels like a pre-9/11 movie (even though it’s not), and debate which is the franchise’s best secret gay love story. We re-examine the rat bucket scene. We talk about a way to bring Suki back into the franchise. Leesa takes the character quiz.

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MARCUS ZONE AREA #1 | Life in the Fast Lane #36

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We find ourselves in MARCUS ZONE AREA #1 on today's Life in the Fast Lane, as we cover another Tokyo Drift minute where the only sound is music to ask: is Sean in remedial math? Are they currently shooting Fast 11? We investigate. We also brace ourselves for our Christmas episode alternatives as we pore through a lot of news (and "news") about Dwayne Johnson on the Red One press tour. How would Vin Diesel act in the Criterion Closet? We leaf through The Official Fast & Furious Cookbook. Is Vin Diesel going to co-direct a movie with Steven Spielberg?

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Our first pit stop this lap is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, which lent heavy inspiration for Chris Morgan's screenplay for Fast Five. We talk about whether or not "The Sundance Kid and Butch Cassidy" has bad mouth feel, whether Paul Newman and Robert Redford are more evocative of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker or George Clooney and Brad Pitt, and why so much time in this movie is spent watching Newman do tricks on a bicycle. Joe explains why he was underwhelmed by this movie. Joey talks about what dictates the success or failure of this movie. We find a new way, sort of, to play the Letterboxd game.

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Does This Girl Look Like She Eats Sushi in Oro Valley? | Life in the Fast Lane #35

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We’re kicking off the Tokyo Drift Minute (and catching up on so much life) in this episode of Life in the Fast Lane! We have a very important question — does this girl look like she eats sushi in Oro Valley? — and we explore the life of Lucas York Black. We do a roundup of semi-Fast news, decode clues to uncover that Ryan Gosling is joining the Fastiverse, and wonder if Jordana Brewster wants Fast 11’s writers to fully subvert the history of the franchise. We run the VIN (featuring no edited posts, but lots of David Twohy). We try to suss out whether or not Tom Brady is a good dad. We check in on BDWHAPFY scoring, dig a bit deeper into Johnny Tran’s backstory, and finally get Joe’s “Most 80s” franchise rankings. Joey tries to parse a heated email exchange. Joe goes to Greece as Joey goes to England and France. Joey talks about a terrible customer service experience.

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The Fast and the Furious (Lap 15)

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off Lap 15 with a momentous occasion: Brian Rodriguez (2 Fast 2 Forever: After Dark) is completing his out-of-order lap by joining us for The Fast and the Furious! We begin with our new conversation starter question (and an explanation of how we're mixing things up a bit this lap) and discuss what this movie would be like if it came out today. Brian shares his dark history of being in "glasses denial," which makes us wonder: can you watch The Fast and the Furious... blurry?

To celebrate the "Oops!" in the "Oops! We Should Have Covered This Already" lap, we debut our new goof-centric segment and tackle some potentially lore-shattering ideas. We explore the ethics and backstory of Johnny Tran's DVD players, wonder if Dom has a secret cell phone, and ask whether Vince is the hero of The Fast and the Furious. Brian challengers the listeners of this show (you). We once again forget to get Joe's rankings.

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Shaky Shivers (2022)

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Happy Halloween! Before we start Lap 15, we're taking a quick detour to cover Sung Kang's directorial debut: Shaky Shivers! We talk about the complicated backstory of this movie's release, the stunning lack of background info on this movie, and why Sung Kang chose THIS movie to make. Joe makes a pitch to re-frame this story in a better way and Joey talks about things this movie does that he hates. We talk about the titular Shaky Shiver, Sung Kang's cameo, and how they both reflect his sense of humor. We also discuss ways Shaky Shivers pads out its 82-minute runtime, our Most 80s Moments, and our favorite parts of the movie. Joe decides he wants to develop a new personality for himself. We share early computer memories. Wes writes in about Shaky Shivers.

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Lap 14 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We’re closing out our 80s Cult Movies lap and welcoming in Lap 15 in our mechanic-prescribed Lap 14 Tune-Up.

We kick things off with one last (for now) conversation with Walt Hickey and Kim Bhasin, who joined us all lap long. After reiterating their blood oath to us, they share what they learned in this lap as well as their picks for the Most D&D and Most Wrestling Moments from the entire franchise. We talk about truly learning to view this franchise as a saga (and its links/ties to Norse mythology). We discuss where we go from here and who they want to see return. We get their franchise rankings — and our final train fact. (It’s a big one!)

Then, we’re joined by Michael Moser and Josh Buckley to talk about their reaction to our lap, who picked what (and why), their original idea for the lap, and their picks for the Most 80s Moment… across all of cinema.

Lastly, we wrap things up by announcing next lap’s theme — and our brand new format!

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Talismans of Rubbish | Life in the Fast Lane #34

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We are finally buttoning up 2 Fast 2 Furious and looking ahead to Tokyo Drift in the new Life in the Fast Lane, which is filled with Talismans of Rubbish 🗑️. We discuss why there haven't been any Kardashians in a Fast movie and whether Vin Diesel is implying that Brian returns in Fast XI. We analyze a strange Vinstagram video, read some more great YouTube comments, and debate whether or not Vin Diesel is A-list. We further explore why people may hate F&F, ask if Marvel is scared of Vin Diesel, and wonder if trains = sadness in the Fastiverse. Joe talks about horror prequels and Joey talks about Megalopolis.

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The Fast Saga: "The Randy Cut"

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

After much anticipation and excitement, we finally watched "The Randy Cut," a chronological re-editing of The Fast Saga. Randy Carter, the madman behind this endeavor (and patron of 2 Fast 2 Forever), joined the show to talk all about it and to answer our questions. We talk about how much time Randy spent on it, his goals in the edit, and thinking about the franchise's timeline in a way that creators likely haven't. We learn what Randy chose to throw out, how he distinguished between different types of flashbacks, and where Hobbs & Shaw could fit in a future version. Randy takes the character quiz and discusses his revised rankings.

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Willow (1988)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Our final 80s Cult Movie lap pit stop is Willow (1988), which seems to be the crown jewel of a genre we have discovered this lap! After learning what Joe knows about the Willow-verse, we encounter a shocking turn of events for Crazy Credits and then explore the cinematic and story trends that have surfaced this lap. We talk about dogs in costumes and horny pigs, Val Kilmer's charm (both in the film and in real life) and his improvisation on set, and how Chris Claremont (yes, that Chris Claremont) ruined this franchise for many fans. We talk about Willow being, essentially, Snow White x Moses. We see the hero's journey on full display. We talk about the Wilhelm Scream.

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Fast X (Lap 14)

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Fast X is our final Fast & Furious movie this lap and our final episode (at least for now) with Walt Hickey and Kim Bhasin! Also joining us is Brian Rodriguez (Coastal Grand Bros), who is pulling double duty as both guest and our unofficial producer.

After Joey falls down another physical media rabbit hole, Walt and Kim share a train fact that is close to Joey’s heart (in a way). We discuss the current status of the franchise, what will happen at the start of the next movie, Jason Momoa as Dante, and “Bargain Bin Pat McAfee.”

We make our picks for the Most 80s (and Most 90s… and Most 2000s??) Moment before Kim shares his Most Wrestling Moment (and a list of wrestlers using their actual finishers in films) and Walt shares his Most D&D Moment (which impacts the future of the franchise).

We ask: do the Torettos’ neighbors like them, at all? Is Eteon an insurance company? What is the Toretto family legacy? What is the world’s awareness level of the family?

Kim breaks Walt. Walt makes another plea for Vin Diesel’s Hannibal movie. Brian tries to pivot our podcast. Kim plugs a story, which has an amazing real-life update since we recorded.

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WHAT IS THIS IRRITATING DECEPTION | Life in the Fast Lane #33

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, which has some wondering: WHAT IS THIS IRRITATING DECEPTION? First, though, we have an important live event announcement! Then, we cover the final 2F2F deleted scene, which is very violent! Joe pitches the idea for Severance, but in real life. We debunk a Vinstagram conspiracy and use technology to decipher Vin's t-shirt logo (kind of). We open a great mailbag filled with YouTube comments of various qualities, episode feedback, and more great emails. We wonder: is there an "upstate" California? We position the Fastiverse in the LA28 Olympics and talk about the family's favorite Olympic games. We share updates in Extracurricular Activities, including new movie and trash TV recommendations.

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Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We welcome Heather Antos back to the show to help us take our first foray into Star Wars -- a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away -- with the logical starting point: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor!

We share nostalgia for watching movies this on TV with (what we would now consider) vintage commercials and talk about how this movie exists at a pivot point in film technology.

Joe has lots of questions, like: Do kids still have adventure? Are Ewoks the predecessors to Minions? What's worse: sharing a bedroom or becoming an orphan? Minions? MINIONS???

Heather shares in-universe answers about our Star Wars questions, but also imparts important lessons about its lore. We ask: is this a happy ending?

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F9 (Lap 14)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Walt Hickey and Kim Bhasin join us once again to talk about F9 with a big ask: stop giving us details! ("If they're explaining, they're losing.") After years of watching this movie, Joey is finally happy that the flashbacks are set in 1989 (as it nicely fits into our 80s Cult Movies lap). Joe shares the name for this movie in Japan and Kim shares a train fact. We talk about the two separate timelines, whether it works to give Dom a brother this late into the franchise, and why people seem to hate the Fast and Furious. We get Kim and Walt's picks for the most wrestling and D&D moments and discuss how they watch these movies. Would you rather take a Pontiac Fiero or a Boeing Starliner to space? Is it Project Ares or Project Aries? Walt talks about history being made in F9. We look ahead to "The Randy Cut" and the complications this movie brings that endeavor. Walt suggests a new way to watch the Fast and Furious movies. Kim wonders: why are prisons in this universe so poorly guarded?

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Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 14)

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We've collected our very own Hobbs & Shaw -- Walt Hickey and Kim Bhasin -- to talk about their titular film with "the worst title ever"? (If you agree with Walt and think this title is bad, just wait for Joey's idea for a sequel title.) We get a long overdue train fact before learning how Walt and Kim view Hobbs & Shaw with regards to the rest of the franchise. We talk about the film as a form of "brand activation" and discuss the career of Dwayne Johnson, Movie Star, including how he compares to Arnold Schwarzenegger and where he goes from here. We discuss the Most 80s Moment in a movie that feels like it was written in that decade. Kim swerves on his Most Wrestling Moment and delineates between garages and hideouts. Walt picks his Most D&D Moment and wonders about the ultimate moral of the franchise. We wonder: why do movies encourage people to take on unbeatable opponents?

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Staring TyB Island as Roman Pearce | Life in the Fast Lane #32

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane as we cover yet another action-packed (just kidding) extended scene from 2 Fast 2 Furious, this one staring TyB Island as Roman Pearce. We realize how long it will take to cover Tokyo Drift in our current Minute format and then take a brief detour to talk about the Olympics, Raygun, and the sports that the U.S. should dominate in international play. We Run the VIN to ask if Suki is returning and to discover even more fake/new names for Fast and Furious movies. We share an update on Randy's ambitious edit project and talk about deep-fried PB&Js and the Mystery Spot. Joe talks about traveling around America. Joey compares Trap to Old.

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Highlander (1986)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The saying goes, “There can only be one.” There will only be one Highlander movie we cover, and Aaron Neuwirth is here to help! There’s so much Highlander out there — five movies and six seasons of a TV show, plus a rumored reboot — and we all share what little we know of the franchise.

We sort out: what is a Highlander, exactly? We admire the truly wild arrival of Sean Connery (as a man named Ramirez, from Egypt, naturally) and the movie’s steadfast refusal to explain its own plot or mythology.

We make our picks for the film’s most 80s moments. Aaron shows off how much he knows about Clancy Brown’s filmography. We talk about how Highlander’s ending shows off big Madame Web energy. Joey debuts a new game.

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Night run, with glasses. Haha. | Life in the Fast Lane #31

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

It’s time again for Life in the Fast Lane, but first, we’ve got to take our Night run, with glasses. Haha. Even before that, though, we cover a truly nothing of a deleted scene, but Joe finds a way to make it interesting (even though, in doing so, it would make 2 Fast 2 Furious a completely different movie). We discuss the end of the Paul Walter Hauser/Vin Diesel beef (although whether Vin Diesel even knew about it is unclear) before moving into the most prolific Running the VIN segment yet (by far) (with an interesting Suki-related post getting relegated to the next installment). A new Vin persona enters the chat. We come up with a new idea for the release of Fast X. We get an all-time great You freaking tube comment, an exciting fan project update, and some really good long emails. We spend a long time talking about the MCU, at which point we implore you to listen to X is for Podcast.

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The Fate of the Furious (Lap 14)

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The "unnicknamed" Walt Hickey and Kim Bhasin return to the podcast as we hack and fly our way through The Fate of the Furious! It's been four weeks since our last train fact, so we scratch that itch before discussing how this movie begins to show the cracks behind the scenes. We wonder where F. Gary Gray is in this movie and our two New York resident guests weigh in on the NYC geography in The Fate of the Furious. Joey has a question about sex appeal in the franchise. Walt breaks down Hobbs's soccer strategies. Joe asks about the "Tay Tay" situation. Kim shares the most wrestling moment and Walt shares the most D&D moment. We miss an opportunity to call out Dom for "daddy jacking" the movie. Does Cipher have long-term plans for Dom? Why are we seeing so much technology and hacking in movies today? What's the Most 80s Moment? Could you live in Elena's prison nook? Is Dom... not fully human?

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Footloose (1984)

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Our 80s Cult Movies lap continues with one of three big movies about dance from the decade, and in this one, dance is banned! (It's Footloose.) We're joined by Brian "Late Night" Rodriguez (making a rare [?] "in front of the paywall" appearance), who bares his soul about High School Slumber Party and share's his self-proclaimed "sordid history" with this movie. We talk about Michael Cimino's idea for the film (before he was fired), compare this to Dirty Dancing and Flashdance, and talk about how Footloose is reminiscent of both Tokyo Drift and a Keanu Reeves hidden gem. We discuss what, exactly, is banned in this town, the wildest scene in the movie, and the best car-to-car transitions in the Fastiverse. Brian casts us as Sex and the City characters, for some reason. We wonder: does Tom Cruise go to weddings?

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Happy Creative... | Life in the Fast Lane #30

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and this one goes out to the Happy Creative... While discussing a deleted scene that was easily cut (and weirdly paced), Joe shares a very complex way to answer a reasonably easy-to-answer question posed in the deleted scene. We talk about the feud (?!) between Paul Walter Hauser and Vin Diesel before we Run the VIN to find another two edited posts (as we also find weirdness in his comments and find another new way he refers to the next movie). We read an email that makes us think about Better Luck Tomorrow in a deep way, we wonder if Slap Jack is secretly wealthy, and we find that Spy Racers has infected another victim's mind. Joey talks about Swan Lake. We look ahead to Episode #757 of this show.

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Scrooged (1988)

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

It's Christmas in July in the 80s Cult Movie Lap, so it's time to talk about Scrooged, starring Bill Murray! We talk about the tone deaf response from Paramount executives about working on Christmas, get Joe's thoughts on this movie (given that he is famously anti-Christmas), and wonder if this in-movie TV special would re-air every Christmas... or never again. We admire the casting, create a sliding scale to determine how "Christmas-y" this movie is, and debate which F&F family members love Christmas. We ask: would you want to watch your life like this? Our Scrooge hates on Friends, Netflix, and Christmas before Joey makes him name three good things about Christmas.

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Furious 7 (Lap 14)

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Walt Hickey and Kim Bhasin return to the podcast to talk about Furious 7, and why it means so much to each of them. First, though, we must talk about our return to Race Wars and Walt's plan to monetize and televise it. We make our pick for Most 80s Moment (of which they are many!), talk about the seeming obviousness of the film's tax incentives, and (of course) No Knees Denise. Kim shares the Most Wrestling Moment (it isn't what you think!) and Walt talks about how the Most D&D Moment shows an intentionality. Do the streets always win? If so, what does that mean? Does Deckard have friends? Which other older women would we cast in the franchise? We talk about what it's like to live at 1325 and 1329, how to properly grip a beer, and the Kuleshov Effect.

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Fast X Your Belts | Life in the Fast Lane #29

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and since we're at the Demolition Derby, you better Fast X Your Belts! After breaking down a deleted/extended scene from 2 Fast 2 Furious, we run through a very light news day On the Streets, but find ourselves knee-deep in another (edited) installment of Running the Vin. We go overboard with audio drops and face an angry mob in our YouTube comments. Joe talks about going to Canada; Joey talks about going to the movie theater. We get breaking news on-air and talk about what to order at Shake Shack.

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Fastivus Special 2024

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Happy Fastivus! On this day in 2001, The Fast and the Furious was released to theaters. We celebrate its release every year. This year, though, is a bit different -- it's the most unsure the franchise has been in a long time -- and we explore what that means and what next year's Fastivus episode could look like, given that uncertainty. We also unveil the newest 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame inductee class and wonder: did people sour on some movies?

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The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 14)

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

The train owners are back in town: Kim Bhasin and Walt Hickey return to talk about The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift! Kim explains why Tokyo Drift is the rare coming of age story that he can relate to, we get new thoughts (and a brand new take) on the "Sean's dad dilemma," and we question an element of Sean Boswell's wardrobe. We talk about how "the wrong kid died," what this movie does that's rare in the franchise, and a pop culture reference that still works today. We cover all the usual segments (Train fact! Most 80s moment! Most wrestling moment! Most D&D moment), talk about "machete order" in franchises, and wonder if Tokyo Drift was a gateway drug to turn car boys into weebs. We lay out potential universal/F&F crossovers. Walt pitches a F&F Broadway musical.

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Troll (1986)

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Our 80s Cult Movie lap continues with Troll, which falls right in line with some of the other pit stop movies we've been watching. We talk about JK Rowling totally definitely no way using this movie as inspiration for Harry Potter, the mixed feelings that Julia-Louis Dreyfus has about Troll, and what John Carl Buechler (predominantly a special effects guy) brought to the helm as director. We make our picks for the Most 80s Moment (and Joe makes a bonus pick), we discuss which residents of the building most reflect our own personalities, and we debate the correct order to convert an entire building of humans into trolls. We try to make sense of the (too late into the movie) plot explanation dumb, and we wonder if the movie could have been (gasp) longer.

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Tanner is Bilkins. Bilkins is Tanner. | Life in the Fast Lane #28

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

It’s time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and we have a conundrum on our hands: Tanner is Bilkins. Bilkins is Tanner. First, though, voting is now open for the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame! Vote now. We’ll wait.

Done? Great! We break down the first deleted scene from 2 Fast 2 Furious and catch an error of unknown origin. We also talk about who Bilkins would have fallen in love with, if he knew Brian’s experience first-hand.

We add a new segment — Running the VIN — and cover more news, including Shark Week and NBCUniversal’s Donna Langley weighing in on the future of the franchise.

A very high-ranking government official (allegedly) comments on one of our YouTube videos. Joe talks about a zoo outpost, tacos, and board games. Joey talks about movies and stand-up comedy specials.

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Labyrinth (1986)

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We're on a real roll with "child reading a book" movies this lap, and today we're talking about Labyrinth with Jordan Polan-Clarke! After Joey shares his surprising (at least to him) history with this movie, we discover we have a split opinion on David Bowie's music in this movie. We talk about Labyrinth's strong use of the color brown, discuss whether the movie and its performances are "too theater-y," and pitch an alternate version of this movie with Bowie's character in the real world. We ask: could Labyrinth be "more Jim Henson" than it is? Could we succeed in a life spent in a costume/puppetry rig? Which of today's pop stars would star in a remake? Jordan talks about a famous juggler. We admire some stairs.

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Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 14)

Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Walt Hickey and Kim Bhasin return to the podcast to talk about Fast & Furious 6 because "this is London, baby." After learning one (and only one) train fact, we discuss the most '80s thing in any Fast & Furious movie. We talk about Fast & Furious 6 as a pivot point for the franchise, cars being used in new ways, and a ton of time spent in hideouts. Walt hits us with many D&D-themed elements and Kim does the same with wrestling moments. Joe wonders if there's any security at 1327 (like, at all). Walt dares talk about physics in the Fastiverse. Joey has a thought no one has ever had about a particular line from Hobbs. Kim comes to terms with the fact that this franchise never calls anything back. Walt gives advice on what to do if you run into a wrestler in the wild and offers criticisms of the film's score. We talk about Furya (will it shoot this summer, for real?) and Kim waxes poetic about Riddick (2013).

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Credits (19 Thumbs Up, 0 Thumbs Down) | Life in the Fast Lane #27

Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

It's time to finish up 2 Fast 2 Furious in the F&F Minute as we cover the rest of the film's credits! We give them 19 thumbs up, 0 thumbs down. In covering "a minute" without audio, we parse the credits order/character split and explore some notable names in the credits.

We pivot to one of the most important On the Streets segments in months, including: rough production dates for Fast Xi (and where it will take place), why Universal is freaking out about the future of the franchise, the disaster of Dwayne Johnson's Red One, the announcement of Riddick: Furya, Vin Diesel as Kojak (?), the new Hollywood Drift rollercoaster, and Gibseyhana's hiring practices.

Joe sets Vegas odds for the number of remaining F&F movies. We explore what degrees the family may have. Terra shares a heartwarming story about a stolen bicycle. Joe talks about his globetrotting adventures and Joey talks about more movies and Balatro.

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The NeverEnding Story (1984)

Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Fan favorite Garrett Smith returns to the podcast as we cover our next 80s Cult Classic movie: The NeverEnding Story! After talking about our history (or lack thereof) with this movie -- and our shared history of taping movies off TV -- we talk about how this movie haunted kid-aged Garrett. Joe makes a request to bring back making movies inspired by hallucinogens. We discuss the German version of this movie, the one change the writer absolutely hated, and the physical puppets and effects in this movie. We pick our Most 80s Moment (featuring a lap-first exemption), talk about the elements that Stranger Things borrowed (stole) from this movie, and find ourselves in awe of the Empress. Joey makes Garrett talk about The Nothing. We wonder: is it worth exploring other movies in the series? Would kids today like this movie?

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Fast Five (Lap 14)

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We need two precision drivers, so Walt Hickey and Kim Bhasin return to the podcast once again as we head back to Rio de Janeiro to talk about Fast Five! After honoring Walt for the 2F2F history that he set, we talk about the movie's Most 80s Moment, which is a more difficult task than any other movie so far this lap. We discuss the sweat in this movie (and the smell in all movies), admire the train heist (and the movie's other big setpieces), and talk about the prominence of Mia in both the plot and the heist. We analyze Hobbs's late arrival, Dwayne Johnson's newfound reliance on swearing, and the many career leaps he's made. Kim shares his most wrestling moment, Walt shares his most D&D moment, and they combine to surprise us with a new segment. We admire Brian's unusual mental money math, pinpoint the pivot moment for "family," and debate how much money is the right amount of money to get from a heist. Kim goes to the charts! We talk about Dom Toretto vs. Danny Ocean (re: trustworthiness), speculate about Roman's failed garage, and tease a few new cinematic crossovers. Walt discusses the literal bodily changes he tracked while watching this movie.

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Show Me the Money! | Life in the Fast Lane #26

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

On today's installment of Life in the Fast Lane, we ask Brian and Roman to "show me the money!" (well, show us the money) as we close out 2 Fast 2 Furious, minute by minute! After figuring out how much money they stole, we preview the next handful of minute breakdowns we'll do. We then head to On the Streets, where we talk about Denzel Washington as Mr. Nobody, Justin Lin directing Spider-Man 4, and Vin Diesel oversharing on Instagram. A new emailer reminds Joe about a thing we've lost. In Extracurricular Activities, Joe shares some exciting sports news and Joey talks about a bunch of movies he's seen.

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The Princess Bride (1987)

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Our next '80s Cult Classic pick is The Princess Bride, and we've got Nate Milton (@N8Mozaik) here to talk about it! After we talk about the "pressure" of covering The Princess Bride, Nate shares his history with the movie. We talk about the "magic tricks" of the story (and framing device) and how it plays with classic tropes. We dunk on Ben Savage a bit, hear some stories about Andre the Giant, and wonder when and where a video game adaptation of this movie came from. We talk about "Dom Toretto" as a title akin to "Dread Pirate Roberts," wonder what happened to Cary Elwes, and share our favorite scenes in the movie. We re-cast this movie if The Rock were to re-make it today. Nate share his top movies of all-time. We watch some weird trailer for The Princess Bride. Nate teases an upcoming collab.

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Fast & Furious (Lap 14)

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kim Bhasin and Walt Hickey return to the podcast once again to talk about both Los Bandoleros and Fast & Furious! After discussing a weird timing coincidence, we explore Los Bandoleros: why it exists, why it's all vibes, and whether or not we want more like it. We make our picks for the "most 80s moments" of the movie, talk about action movies vs. heist movies and criminal vs. fugitive movies, and debate why the DoJ would hire Brian. Kim gets surprised by Fenix's incredibly visceral death. Walt totally trolls Joey. They make their picks for the most D&D and wrestling moments of the movie. We talk about the lack of comic relief in Fast & Furious, Walt compares the emotional release of these movies to Disney musicals, and Kim explains why this movie feels smaller than its predecessors. We wonder: are any other franchises "built in the air" the way this one is?

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Wooden Fire Pits | Life in the Fast Lane #25

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

In this installment of Life in the Fast Lane, we're covering the last full minute of 2 Fast 2 Furious, which includes... wooden fire pits? We discuss whether or not Eva Mendes has a type (yes, the world's sexiest men) and Joe does some detective work about wood in this scene. We cover the limited news On the Streets, but we look ahead to Fast Xi (and which cast members may be on the chopping block). Joe makes a demand of Universal (#UniversalMonstersWhoMadeTheBudget). We cover the season finale of Icons Unearthed, wherein we (apparently) learn that Fast and Furious is the reason we're all allowed to go to Cuba again. Joe's extracurriculars are very sports-heavy (and unhinged). We preview an upcoming Patreon bonus episode.

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Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Our 1980s Cult Favorites lap continues with Little Shop of Horrors, and we’re joined by Mike Manzi to talk all about it! After learning about the very specific way that Mike first watched this movie, we explore *just how much* Joe hated this movie and whether he’d like the Roger Corman version more. We talk about the most ’80s moments (in a movie basically set in the ’50s), take a semi-deep dive into the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and explore the two very different endings to this movie. Joe continues to keep Joey and Rachel guessing with his thoughts about many things.

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2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 14)

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Walter Hickey and Kim Bhasin return to the podcast to give a special shoutout to Miami and to talk all things 2 Fast 2 Furious! We kick things off with an award focus by briefly recapping this year's Oscars with Mr. Numlock News Awards Supplement, talking about Al Pacino's cell phone, and exploring the awards this movie won. We discuss John Singleton's presence (and Vin Diesel's absence), the movie's most 1980s moments, and the Shakespearean elements of 2 Fast 2 Furious. Joey explains Lance Barnebe. We talk about what stuff from this movie we want to see return (and what we're glad they left in the rearview). Walt picks his most D&D moment (and we confirm who is DMing this campaign). We debate whether Carter Verone is a good villain and Joey classifies the only two types of people tweeting about his character. Does Brian know how to tie his shoes? Kim shares his wrestling moment of the movie, Walt expresses confusion over Brian's career trajectory, and we pay respect to the glorious styling of the movie's title.

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7hat's in the Bag? | Life in the Fast Lane #24

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and we're wondering: "7hat's in the bag?" We start things off with the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (#99), in which Joe wonders if the filmmakers are "toying with us" (???) and we both admire the movie's two best extras doing even more amazing background acting. We pivot to On the Streets to cover a lot of news, including Vin Diesel's post about the franchise's "grand finale" and a possible new title formatting. Is Vanessa Kirby the most successful and diverse franchise actor? We explore "the virtues of Fast & Furious" and explore some show stats for our 400th (ish) episode. Is Dwayne Johnson interquel?

We turn to the fifth episode of Icons Unearthed, which may be (once again) the worst episode of the show, but also includes some really sweet stuff about Paul Walker. We catch up on a month's worth of extracurricular activities. We talk about The Zone of Interest, including some spoilers, starting around 1:12:00.

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Predator (1987)

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Our first pit stop in the ’80s Cult Movies lap is Predator, and we’re joined by Mark Hofmeyer (Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast; Movies, Films & Flix) to talk all about it! After discussing another franchise with a naming convention as messed up as F&F, Mark pitches True Detective: Season 5 before we (finally) return to crazy credits. We discuss the evolution of the predator’s costume and design, the way the movie subverts ’80s masculinity tropes, and how it’s more of a slasher than an action movie. Mark asks: what would we wear when entering the jungle? We talk about the simplicity of the story (and why that’s key to the movie’s success), we compare Predator to other R-rated action movies, and we debate whether or not the Yautja are bullies. Mark tells a crazy story about arm wrestling. Joey acts (understandably?) bratty about the ordeals he endured to watch this movie. We pick out the most ’80s things about Predator and recast the movie with today’s actors. Mark says sometimes more is, in fact, more. We talk about Mark’s latest Film Theorists video.

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The Fast and the Furious (Lap 14)

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

It's time to kick off Lap 14, our '80s Cult Movie lap, and we're joined by Walt Hickey and Kim Bhasin to talk about The Fast and the Furious! After getting a refresher of their history with this movie, we kick things off by talking about the most '80s elements of this movie -- and the associated weirdness of this ask. Walt already starts connecting this franchise to D&D. We look at The Fast and the Furious as both the start of a franchise and as a standalone movie, we admire the second unit directorial work, and we wonder if this franchise is now a unicorn in Hollywood. We talk about Dom's skills (or lack thereof) as a party host, we analyze the cops at play in this movie, and we talk about where we would have expected a sequel to this movie to have gone. We try to make sense of Race Wars. Walt determines the one place this franchise has not gone.

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Ferrari (2023)

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Lap 14 kicks off next week, but we're taking a thousand-mile detour before we get there to talk about Michael Mann's Ferrari! After exploring the many past iterations of Ferrari, we discuss the history of the Mille Miglia and the connection this movie has to Entourage. Joe describes the experience of watching and understanding this movie as an Italian, and Joey discusses the moment where he realized that acting is weird. We rank the concepts of cars, sons, wives, and mistresses. Joe talks about Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari. We discuss Enzo Ferrari as a Dom Toretto figure. We ask: does Dom love family or cars more? Which car logos are most aesthetically pleasing?

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Lap 13 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We're closing out our Planes, Trains, But NO Automobiles lap and welcoming in Lap 14 in our mechanic-prescribed Lap 13 Tune-Up. We kick things off by, at long last, looking up various definitions of the word "vehicle" (and feeling validated) before we look back at the past lap's episodes, theme, and vehicles.

Then, for the first time, we introduce our lap's sponsors -- Michael Moser and Josh Buckley -- as we share the upcoming theme... and some of their picks. Michael takes the character quiz. Josh offers his take on the result.

Last, we talk to our surprise all-lap-long guests -- Walter Hickey and Kim Bhasin -- and ask them: why? We talk about the strange time in the franchise's history and we tease possible upcoming pit stops.

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Roman's Holiday: The Interquel | Life in the Fast Lane #23

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We're a week "late" (and don't get us started on how overdue the next one will be), but the next Life in the Fast Lane is finally here, and it's all about Roman's Holiday: The Interquel! We're nearing the end of 2 Fast 2 Furious, and Minute 98 features a slew of acting extras, the likes of which we haven't seen in a long, long time. We then pivot to On the Streets: Presented by ReactionRocket, to cover *so* much news, including: What will the future of the franchise look like? Will the next movie really have a smaller (though not "small") budget? Will the next movie be a throwback (and what does that mean)? Will Dante be gone? What's this new news of a "mystery" Fast and Furious movie being written? Along the way, we come up with another good name for the final film in the franchise.

We then encounter some diminishing returns with Icons Unearthed's fourth episode, all about Fast Five and the arrival of The Rock. We open a mailbag featuring new rankings, a new listener, and a new way to get Nicolas Cage in the franchise. Joe talks about "that Burger King" in Pittsburgh. Joey talks about the Sphere in Las Vegas. We discuss some Oscar-nominated films.

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Rumble in the Bronx (1995)

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for our last pit stop in the Planes, Trains, but NO Automobiles lap with a very fitting selection: Rumble in the Bronx! We spend a lot of time admiring Jackie Chan's physicality and comedy (and how they contribute to the best sequences in the movie) before sharing our love for the language dub and the decision to sub Vancouver for the Bronx. We talk about how little the plot matters (and how it doesn't pay off), break down the movie's threatening version of baseball, and explore the Stanley Tong style of directing and stunts. Joe points out video game inaccuracies. We ask: what's under a hovercraft? We uncover the unstoppable power of rock and roll, learn about new ways to plan a wedding and complete a business negotiation, and create a new definition of a vehicle as the lap draws to a close. Joe expresses sadness for lies he was told as a child.

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Fast X (Lap 13)

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for our final Fast and Furious movie of the lap, Fast X, and we're joined by Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner) to talk about it! After learning Zaki's history with the F&F franchise, we discuss why Fast X didn't quite hit for him -- and why that doesn't really bother him. We create a new way to stylize the next movie's title that both makes sense and would still confuse everyone. We imagine bad news and wonder: if the franchise ended here... where would you tell people to stop watching? Joe picks up on foreshadowing, as well as lines that lead nowhere. We wonder, "If Mark Wahlberg exists..." as we explore a new level and layer of cinematic crossover. We talk about the future of the franchise, whether Vin Diesel is jealous of Robert Downey, Jr., and least favorite characters (including a spicy hot take from Zaki). We run through the MANY non-car vehicles in Fast X. Zaki takes the character quiz. We find good posts on X to play with.

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I've Had it with These Monkey-Fighting Cars on This Monday Through Friday Boat | Life in the Fast Lane #22

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We're back for another Life in the Fast Lane (and our longest title yet) to talk about another perfectly contained 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute, now enhanced by our Icons Unearthed knowledge. We then turn to On the Streets to cover the Vin Diesel allegations (as far as we understand them) before pivoting toward Icons Unearthed's least exciting episode yet (about Tokyo Drift and Fast & Furious). We further explore the inexplicable popularity of our George Pickens merch and hear from a bunch of angry YouTube commenters from our Vanishing Point episode. Joey shares his New Year's resolutions, which Joe historically hates, yet this time... approves of.

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Passenger 57 (1992)

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We're betting it all on black -- and heading to a small town carnival? -- as we're joined by Garrett Smith (@filmadelphia) to talk about Passenger 57! After establishing the particular ties we have to this movie, we compare Passenger 57 to other 90s action flicks and Garrett describes the much more interesting version of this movie he thought he was watching. We admire Elizabeth Hurley's complex backstory in the background of scenes, try to make sense of the villain's plan (and who's winning at any given point in the movie), and praise Wesley Snipes's stunt work and martial arts work. We explore a new realm of vehicle possibilities. Joe does some city planning.

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F9 (Lap 13)

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We've got the hottest guest in town -- Brian Rodriguez, producer of Bravo Replay -- joining the show once again, this time to talk about F9! After Joey fumbles the intro (for a valid reason that wound up not mattering), Brian drops some major news... about Joey's life. We then explore F9 for the first time since the release of Fast X, discuss which F&F movies were the "most important one" upon release, and explore the ways the franchise's writers have retconned the franchise. Brian plans out entire laps for us and quizzes us on wrestlers and musicians in the Fastiverse before announcing his plans for a Suits rewatch podcast. We discover a new question to ask all guests and we talk about burning out vs. fading away. (Important note: this episode was recorded prior to the allegations against Vin Diesel.)

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The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Merry Christmas! Dr. Chris Podcasts is back to fulfill the obligation he made last December: to watch and talk about The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two! After talking about how little we remember from the first movie, we do our best to compare this movie to the that one, as well as to the children's entertainment of our youth. We talk about what we hoped this movie would be -- and what we'd like to see in a third one (which, as of now, does not exist). We talk about Tyrese's surprise appearance (and limited screen time). We ask Chris: "What is a vehicle?" and explore new ground with his answer. We wonder what Dom Toretto's favorite Christmas movies are, and we connect The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two to Spy Racers. Chris explains why Santa's Village has cannons. We compare candy corn to candy canes.

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"Cars Can't Fly, Dom" | Life in the Fast Lane #21

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and this one reminds us of an iconic line: "Cars can't fly, Dom." (Hey Brian Rodriguez, if you're reading this, I hope it's okay that I used your trademarked word.) We kick things off by covering Minute 96 of 2 Fast 2 Furious, where the car is in the air! (But not yet on the boat.) We explore Carter Verone's bar setup, and we wonder: how is this movie going to wrap up in just four minutes? Joe shares an update on Turbos for Tots, and Joey shares a great F&F anecdote from Walt Hickey's Numlock News and Jeff Yang's new book The Golden Screen. We cover the second episode of Icons Unearthed, which is all about 2 Fast 2 Furious and features some absolutely wild connections to things we love. We open a great mailbag, which includes rankings, clarifications, justifications, misplaced confidence, wonderful fan art, and more. We close things out with a recent TV and movie roundup in Extracurricular Activities.

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Crimson Tide (1995)

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

We're headed underwater this week to watch Crimson Tide (1995) and ask: did we pick the right submarine movie to watch? After we program a streaming service for dads, Joe shares his history with submarines and we explore the Quentin Tarantino connections to this film. We dive into the U.S. Navy's issues with Crimson Tide, uncover a dark tale about a Sopranos actor in this movie (other than James Gandolfini), and talk about Denzel Washington's turn as a horse girl. We wonder: does this movie actually resolve its murky racist undertones? Joey posits an alternate ending and a sequel, the immediately backpedals from it. We cast Denzel in the Fastiverse and then try to make sense of the movie's biggest question: what's the deal with Gene Hackman's dog?

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Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 13)

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to the other timeline (??) to talk about Hobbs & Shaw with returning guest Kate Hudson! To coincide with the launch of her new podcast, Bravo Replay, we're wondering: which F&F movie is the most like a reality show? Which reality stars most closely align with Hobbs & Shaw? We get Kate's revised rankings (and her history with IMDb's Crazy Credits) before we discuss patron Randy Carter's theory of this as a future movie. We posit a world where Dom Toretto becomes a mass murderer, how Hobbs & Shaw feels different from the other latter-day F&F movies, and whether Deckard Shaw cleans his lair or pays someone to do it. Kate unveils a plan to bring back Ja Rule while Joe unveils a new spinoff dream. Kate makes a plea to make these movies horny again and Joe, in turn, proposes some new slash fiction. We complain about more pop culture references from this movie, discuss a fashion rarity, and debate whether this movie has the best F&F soundtrack. We share a new crossover idea (that we may have already talked about) and some related stunt casting. Kate makes BDWHAPFY entirely too suggestive.

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Bram Stoker's 2 Fast 2 Furious | Life in the Fast Lane #20

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

We're back with our first Life in the Fast Lane in more than a month, and we're talking all about Bram Stoker's 2 Fast 2 Furious! You'll understand why when you hear us talk about the ninety-fifth minute of 2 Fast 2 Furious, which includes more than one moment that we completely forgot about. We also catch up on a lot of news about the Fastiverse in On the Streets, which also marks the moment when Joe learns about Roku City. We launch a new limited-run segment to cover Icons Unearthed before opening a great batch of emails, including some new perspectives (from our newest patron) on Letty, Mia, and the franchise's timeline. We talk about what we've been up to for the past six weeks.

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Happy Thanksgiving! We're trying to get home to our families -- any way we can -- to talk about Planes, Trains & Automobiles! After trying to think of the (very) few Thanksgiving-based movies that have been made, we talk about the (insane) original runtime of this movie, John Hughes's original casting ideas, and the wild things this production decided to (or had to) spend money on. We talk about traveling before 9/11, our biggest travel frustrations (and biggest travel tips), and tales of car rental agency terror. We discuss Joe buying a "magic fingers" bed for his guest room and discover a wild Seinfeld connection within another Seinfeld connection. We praise John Candy's performance.

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

It's time to talk about more men in rooms (!!!) as we're joined by Aaron Neuwirth (of Out Now with Aaron and Abe) to talk about The Taking of Pelham One Two Three! After talking for a while about men staring at analog boards, we talk about the film's success exclusively in cities with subway systems and how the film's New York spirit shines through. We also talk about the many movies The Taking of Pelham One Two Three inspired, the beautiful simplicity of the bad guys' motives, and why the 1970s feel of this movie works so well. Aaron shares thoughts on the Denzel Washington / Tony Scott remake.

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The Fate of the Furious (Lap 13)

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

We're firing up the zombie cars once again as we talk about The Fate of the Furious with Joshua Gulam, Fraser Elliott, and Sarah Feinstein, the co-editors of Full-Throttle Franchise! We talk about their book -- an academic book about Fast & Furious (published with Bloomsbury Press) -- where the idea came from, new descriptions and theories found within the text, and how they incorporate it (and the franchise) into the teaching. We also talk about the action highlights of The Fate of the Furious, how easy it was for Cipher to lure in Dom, and when the idea of "fate" was added to the screenplay. We explore some of the weirder lines of dialogue in Fate, whether our guests approve of Rita Ora's role in Fast & Furious 6, and who they'd cast as Papa Shaw. Also: we get three sets of rankings and three character quizzes!

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Monster in the Closet (1986)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Happy Halloween! We're joined by returning guest (and lover of schlock) Christian Larson to talk about Troma's 1986 film Monster in the Closet. Shot in 1983 (but released three years later), this kids movie (?) marks the film debut of Paul Walker (and also Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson). We talk about our history with Troma, the movie's sort of surprising tone, and its earworm (or not) xylophone song. We explore Paul Walker's star turn (and his character's multiple Nobel prizes?!), the movie having simply too many professors, and the incredible kid logic of its ending. We discuss whether movie is actually a gay allegory, why Guy Maddin may have used it in The Green Fog, and its wild "special thanks" list.

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Think of the Children | Life in the Fast Lane #19

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It’s time for another installment of Life in the Fast Lane, and Joe has a question for you: won’t anyone please think of the children? We kick things off with a relatively action-packed minute (#94) of 2 Fast 2 Furious, which includes a technological impossibility. We then shift into news about the Fast & Furious from both the real world and the dream world (including some heavy stuff and some very, very dumb stuff). We talk about the difficulty of sourcing and watching Shaky Shivers and Wes writes in to share a write-up of Vin Diesel in the recording studio as well as a link to an early single of his. (These details may be wrong.) Joe talks about fried mush and lawn geese and horror movies he’s watched with Rachel. Joey talks about Hooptober and seeing The Eras Tour twice in theaters.

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Titanic (1997)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We’re taking a little journey on a little boat named the Titanic, and joining us on this expedition is Walt Hickey! After hearing about Walt’s new book, You Are What You Watch, we talk about non-cars that matter to him (cinematic and otherwise) before reading some truly pathetic crazy credits (and being reminded about IMDb’s humble origins).

Joey recounts the tale of PCP in this film production’s clam chowder, we all remember watching this movie on VHS, and we talk about how young is too young to watch Titanic. We discuss James Cameron’s ability to make you forget this is all taking place on a boat, the flair (or lack thereof) of the title card, and how good Kathy Bates is as the Unsinkable Molly Brown.

Walt praises James Cameron for his subtle ability to state the movie’s theme and offers up a nice new definition of what makes a vehicle.

We talk about “the Celine Dion of it all,” Cameron’s ability to articulate the geography of the Titanic, and the meaning / interpretation of the ending. We watch the shockingly terrible (!) trailer for Titanic.

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Furious 7 (Lap 13)

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The sins of London have followed us home, so we're once again talking about Furious 7, this time with Matt Delhauer! After getting a sense of Matt's history with the franchise (and his rankings), we find out the characters he most wants to see return to these movies as well as the character meeting we never got (but would have loved to see). We gauge the family's levels of invincibility in Furious 7, once again wonder if we could ever return to a smaller story, and discuss what works (and what doesn't) about this movie's iterations of Hobbs and Shaw. We talk about ways Furious 7 sometimes doesn't "feel" like a Fast and Furious movie (which may also help define why Mose Jakande's character doesn't quite work), look ahead to determine Dom's retirement plans, and wonder if this is the franchise's stab at a horror film. We talk about tree law.

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Pretty Little Customs Agents | Life in the Fast Lane #18

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and this episode is all about those pretty little customs agents. (You know the ones, those who betray your confidence.) The minute features some good small acting (and not much else), but it's a very "loosey goosey" conversation as we imagine owning yachts and reading Yachting Monthly. We then explore news about F&F, which is basically non-existent other than The Rock shedding career dead weight and re-embracing what works. We once again plug the Discord and get some background on The Bullet Train. Joe decides to stay awake during movies and we talk popular Halloween 2023 costumes. Joey talks about Lana Del Rey and Ben Gibbard, then we talk briefly about the premature cancellation of HBO's Winning Time.

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The Bullet Train (1975)

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to 1970s Japan with the resident historian Mike Manzi to talk about the inspiration for Speed: The Bullet Train! After learning about Mike's favorite vehicles, we hop aboard a train that can't go below 80 KPH to discuss another great title card, what might be cut from the Japanese version of the film, and the way the movie can create tension from a bunch of guys in a room. (Editor's Note: Only in retrospect did Joey realize that, yes, what he loved about this movie is exactly what he hated about Oppenheimer.) We discuss ways we think The Bullet Train could have been better, unpack a potential connection to another movie, and compare/contrast this movie with Speed. Joe talks about how Tokyo bus drivers and train conductors are nerds. Joey talks about Taylor Swift.

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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 13)

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're once again grabbing our uwabaki (more on that later) as we're joined by Matt Stuertz to talk about The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift! Matt begins by dispelling Joey's expectations of his F&F experience and tastes before sharing his rankings and when he thinks these movies work best. We dig deep into Lucas Black's age in this movie, once again worry about breaking this down minute by minute, and wonder: who's the target demo for this movie? Matt shares some thoughts on what he'd like to see upcoming F&F movies cover. Joe brings a splash of Twilight Slumber Party to 2F2F. We try to find the "why" of the Hulk car and discuss the Mona Lisa and Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. Matt gets an exciting result in the F&F Character Quiz before we discover Mr. Tweet made BDWHAPFY harder. Again.

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Where'd THESE Guys Come From? | Life in the Fast Lane #17

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We've made our way to Tarpon Point for another Life in the Fast Lane, and we're wondering: where'd THESE guys come from? After coming to terms with how long it's going to take us to work our way through Tokyo Drift (on a minute by minute basis), we dive into the ninety-second minute of 2 Fast 2 Furious, where new henchmen arrive and every line of dialogue is delivered with the same intonation. We then talk about the latest F&F news, including David Ayer clapping back, Sung Kang working his way through spooky season, and Dante's "evolution" in upcoming movies. Then, in Extracurricular Activities, we talk about aquariums, Bishop Sycamore, Hard Knocks, Starfield (briefly), and Traitors. Plus: How do you watch the NFL without cable?

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RRR (2022)

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Our next pit stop on the “planes, trains, but NO automobiles” lap is RRR, and we have to wonder: is this a Fast & Furious movie? After discussing our limited history with Bollywood films, Joe admires their pageantry and Joey shares his love for a delayed title card. We talk about character parallels to the family, how this movie follows Chris Morgan’s directive of “cool wins every time,” and whether or not Vin Diesel could learn the right lessons from RRR. We talk about the many plot twists (which all make narrative sense!), moving from automancers to audiomancers, and a bevy of vehicles (sorry, methods of transportation) — including a handful of brand new ones!

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Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 13)

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're returning to Fast & Furious 6, which our guest Chrissy Shackelford (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) calls "the quintessential Fast & Furious movie." (Also, in case you're wondering: Chrissy is doing *so* good. Thanks for asking.) After Joe explains Duck Dynasty, we uncover more terrible crazy credits, discuss Gisele's sacrifice (now that we know she's still alive), and play a guessing game about the auctioneer's character name.

We give Chrissy the hard sell on Los Bandoleros and Rad. She makes an impassioned defense of Vin Diesel's acting, shares a wonderful detail about her wedding, and has harsh words about both The Rock and Mia Toretto. She shares a very easy way to make Elena's pregnancy make (temporal) sense, a theory about deaths in these films, and why she thinks life before God's Eye was better.

We ask: do schoolchildren love ATMs? Are these movies funny? Which family member would be best at improve comedy? What are they doing with Rita Moreno and Kurt Russell?

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The Ballad of Jimbo's Shrimp Shack | Life in the Fast Lane #16

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Gather round, family, and grab a seat, for it's time for you all to hear The Ballad of Jimbo's Shrimp Shack. After debating how to pluralize "Life in the Fast Lane," we dive right into 2 Fast 2 Furious (Minute 91), where Joe regales us with a wild Floridian tale. We work through a diverse array of Fast and Furious news, including an "explanation" for Roman throwing the powder in Fast X, Tyrese vs. Home Depot, Bow Wow's likeness being used in scams, and Gal Gadot shilling Goodles. We also dive into listener emails, where Larson describes the differences between Jaws (the movie) and Jaws (the book) and also explains the origins of Crazy Credits. We catch each other up on recent trips in Extracurricular Activities and talk about Twisted Metal, new movies, and Hard Knocks.

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Rad (1986)

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're ass sliding our way back to the 1980s for our next pit stop and the best bicycle/BMX movie of all time: Rad! We talk about whether this is the most 1980s movie ever made, the fine work done by Vinegar Syndrome, and the movie's parallels to High School Musical. Joe pitches Rad: After Dark and has his Pittsburgh radar ding once again. We hear another hot take on what makes a vehicle, discuss the movie's attempts to get to 90 minutes any way they can, and organically find ourselves in need of Crazy Credits. Joe gives tips for making hot chocolate.

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Fast Five (Lap 13)

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to Rio (for the first time in the Fast X era) to talk with Lisa Williams about the original Reyes in Fast Five! After covering more CrAzY cReDiTs, we dive into minutiae with Lisa. We wonder if Mia has ever been in a "real" restaurant before, how bad everyone smells in this movie, and the logistics of both Reyes's money and Tej's garages. We dive deeper into both the "fan favorite" character of Diogo and the actor who portrays him (Luis Da Silva, Jr.). We break down the series's girlboss actors (and they're NOT who you might think!). We discuss Isabel's objectively funny redecoration of Elena's apartment. We analyze Dom and Brian's star signs. We learn it's *not* thunderwear, after all. We ask: is the vault a vehicle? Podcast history is made. We once again re-brand X.

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Internet Movie Minute Database | Life in the Fast Lane #15

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

**OPPENHEIMER SPOILERS FROM 41:00 TO THE END OF THE EPISODE**

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane, and we have finally reached *the* minute: the Internet Movie Minute Database! After breaking down the minute of 2 Fast 2 Furious that includes everyone's favorite line, we pivot to a real lack of news about the Fast & Furious (because of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes) and try to figure out what's going to be included on the Fast X Blu-ray/4K release. We also wonder: when are these next two F&F movies actually coming out? A new patron breaks ground on a brand new (read: old and unused) element of the Patreon. We discuss Gal Gadot's role as a "jobber" in Fast & Furious (2009). We talk about Oppenheimer (including spoilers!) for a long while, starting at 41:00 and running to the end of the episode.

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Our next pit stop in the planes, trains, but NO automobiles lap features our best non-car action yet: Terminator 2: Judgment Day. We talk about what you're allowed to do while you're the Governator, the what-almost-was character reversals in this movie, and Denzel nearly being cast in the film. We talk about Arnold as an Uncle Jakob type (and whether he's more like Jason Statham or John Cena), discuss our return to the LA aqueducts, and realize that all Terminator sequel names also work for the Fast & Furious. We compare The Terminator to Terminator 2: Judgment Day and look back at a world that almost was, where Vin Diesel nearly played the villain in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.

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Fast & Furious (Lap 13)

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're basking in love for Shea Whigham as we're joined by Jay Cluitt (Deep Blue Sea: The Podcast) to talk about Fast & Furious! We learn about Jay's rocky history with the franchise -- and not the Maivia kind -- before discussing a few potential franchise crossovers and diving into more CrAzY cReDiTs! We talk about how different Fast & Furious is from the version of this movie that would release today, whether Dom has any sense of what a kilometer is, and why Letty is calling everyone "bubba." We discuss sexy gasoline parties, Brian's sad car sandwich, and the owner of Dom's new safehouse. We wonder if Brian feels "missing" from the new movies and list the (very few) non-cars in this movie. Jay asks if people like Gal Gadot in these movies and proposes a new order for us to cover these movies.

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Crazy Credits | Life in the Fast Lane #14

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane and we're testing out a new run of show as we enter the era of Crazy Credits. We're kicking things off with the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (#89), which features a lot of locations and very little action. We then jump into Fast & Furious news to talk about the newest confirmed title (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Reyes) and to reassess Fast X's box office receipts. We also open what may be the biggest mailbag ever, wherein Joey describes some TikTok videos and buys a Fast & Furious cookbook. We talk about Roman's... earlobe?, whether the franchise could cross over with Pride & Prejudice, and if Uncle Kamata killed DK's dad. We're reminded of Ramsey's first name. We get a few new rankings. Joe shares details of recent trips. Joey does a rundown of new movie reviews.

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Jaws (1975)

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It may be the 4th of July... but don't go in the water! We're joined by "Shark" Hofmeyer (Movies, Films & Flix; Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast) to talk about Jaws. Despite being the internet's foremost expert on shark cinema, this is the first time Mark's ever talked about Jaws on a podcast, and we are honored to have him. We share memories of the Jaws ride at Universal Studios, the F&F Family's repeated close ties to Shark Week, and our picks for the (second) best shark movie. We then dive into Jaws to talk about our favorite moments and why it still works so well. We talk about how likeable the characters are, how other movies seem to have learned the wrong lessons from Jaws, and the blessing and curse of being a good shark movie. We plan some Jaws/Fast & Furious crossovers. Mark (sort of) explains his process for making a data article. We still try to figure out what a vehicle is.

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2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 13)

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to Miami to talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious, and we're joined by returning guest Andy Tudor! We talk about his input toward the most recent movies, the proposed sequel to his game Fast & Furious Crossroads (which would have featured Jason Momoa), and how the newer F&F films are making use of ideas. We ask: What does Andy love about 2 Fast 2 Furious? Can we mix up who hangs out with who in these movies? Will we ever see a car that is family? We lament a bygone era where cars were modded simply to be cool, explore how the franchise is setting up the next generation of racers, and talk about the proposed spinoffs (and how to do them right). We ask Dom what's on his roads. Andy shares his new rankings -- and breaks new 2F2F ground.

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Fast X: Sixth Gear

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're closing out our stretch of Fast X bonus episodes by welcoming back Cara Gael O'Regan to talk about the latest F&F installment! Exciting update this time: we finally re-watched the movie ourselves, and this time we had pause and rewind technology at our disposal. In this episode, we talk about how much therapy Little B is going to need, lament the lack of Mia in this movie (even less than we first thought), and try to parse out the logistics of this internet café (and the drugs within). We closely examine Han's dating profile, talk about how Fast X "plays the hits" of the franchise, and discuss how it seems that feelings are more on display in this movie then normal. We also take a look at Dom's night table, debate which F&F movie is the most kid-friendly, and imagine the worst-case scenario for the future of the franchise.

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Fastivus Special 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Happy Fastivus! On this date in 2001, the original The Fast and the Furious hit theaters, changing the world forever. Eighteen-and-a-half years later, we hopped on board. Today, we mark the release of the original movie’s release by celebrating Fastivus, coined by @ReactionRocket, with a reading of original poetry (written by Wes Hampton) and unveiling the inductees into the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame from our fourth annual ballot. You can find the text to Wes’s poem below, and you can find more information about the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame on a website I’ve been meaning to make for three years, but haven’t gotten around to yet.

The Last Quarter Mile

1. Nose on nose on narrow strip of

2. White where wills are weighed against one another.

3. Exhaust exhales, escaping chrome.

4. Heartbeats hasten, hammering chests.

5. But eyes show ease; even tempers.

6. A past, perplexing yet proudly proclaimed

7. Of victories varying and verily won.

8. A fraction, one fourth of a mile flying from

9. This crossroad’s conception comes complete at the tracks.

10. Now the signal shines brightly a scarlet of waiting.

11. On green will these galloping greats let loose.

12. Knuckles tight, knitted brows, nerves stretched to the breaking.

13. This battle will brook no breath be released

14. As time slows its trek, ticking seconds to hours.

15. Vivid viridescence vaults synapses alive!

16. Feet are forced down, fingers pull back,

17. Engines engage employing explosions.

18. Lumbering leviathans lurch to life

19. In a scream of smoke and salient fear.

20. Transmissions tear, transferring gears.

21. Tachometers turn too quick to track.

22. Speedometers soar sending squeals through the streets.

23. Drivers dive headlong determined and dangerous

24. As a whistle whines out warning of danger ahead:

25. A train telling tales of tragedy impending.

26. Suddenly something is smoking but stopping is not an option.

27. Gas is given and ground is gained,

28. NOS needed now never more urgent.

29. A pressed switch pulses plumes of potent potential,

30. Finds fuel in the furnace and forces all further ahead.

31. The cross bar cracked by cars desperate and crazed.

32. Both break their way barely brushing with death.

33. A respite relaxes these rare racing rogues,

34. But smiles soon sour sidelined by another.

35. Toretto turns tightly but this truck is his fate

36. Sending him sailing somersaulting overhead,

37. The deafening din defining defeat.

38. The crunching and crashing is followed by concern.

39. Brian comes beckoning bellows for Dom.

40. Dom’s desperate breath delaying reply.

41. Removed from the wreck relief turns to worry

42. As sirens sing songs of certain incarceration.

43. Glances are given and grievances muddied

44. Replaced by resignation for one; regret for the other.

45. Keys are clutched upheld offering compensation long promised.

46. The question is quickly answered quieting any response,

47. “A debt is doubtless owed and determined am I to pay it.”

48. Without a word the wounded warrior turns

49. And flees forever fearing to stop.

50. While the buster has broken from the law but bought his soul with a car.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

"Some Drivin' for Your Ass" | Life in the Fast Lane #13

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It's another Life in the Fast Lane, and we've got "some drivin' for your ass! That's some drivin' for your ass!" We crack open the mailbox at 1327 to welcome in some new listeners and new patrons, and we receive a couple sets of new rankings. We work our way through some more Fast X reactions and thoughts and theories, wonder once again "what, exactly, makes a vehicle?", and atone for once again doing Wes dirty (this time, by accident, probably). We try to map out future release dates (as in: when could Hobbs hit theaters?) before doing a movie roundup in Extracurricular Activities. We dive into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (1:12:30) to talk about a real life Versailles Cafe occurrence, a return (?) of Lance Barnebe, and our first dose of Suki in a long time.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast X: Fifth Gear

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're hopping in Uncle Jakob's cannon car and picking up Jessica Collins, a.k.a. Montez, to talk about Fast X! Montez somehow managed to go into this movie almost completely unspoiled, and she joins the show to share her favorite and least favorite moments and where she thinks we head next. We get our final Montez Minute until Hobbs comes out and admire Fast X's version of her titular segment. Joe pitches a new name for the sequel to Fast X. Montez explains how she thinks bombs and fire work as well as what she thinks "friends with benefits" means. We wonder: how long is four minutes? Can we turn F&F into horror movies? What about a musical? If Keanu Reeves had played the Aimes role, would we question that he's the "big bad"? What will we get in Hobbs, and will it actually come out next summer? We also continue our discussion about F&F being literate with the help of a Reddit theory and then open a bunch more packs of AMC cards.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1897)

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're kicking it WAY old school this week as Tobin Addington drops by to give us a little bit of film history as we discuss The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat! In what's quite possibly the first vehicle ever captured on film, we talk about the Lumiere Brothers' methodology in capturing this shot, the many iterations this film has seen throughout the years, and whether or not Dominic Toretto and the family could have hijacked this train. We also discuss the lessons that Thomas Edison learned from the Lumieres and we debunk some myths surrounding this film. Joe picks up on something very insightful. Tobin shares some recommendations on other films to watch from this era. We dive down a rabbit hole of the history of movie trailers and nepo babies. We play the Letterboxd game.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast X: Fourth Gear

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We’re keeping the Fast X hype train going by crossing over with X is for Show, featuring Nico, Kevo, and TK! After our brief intro, this episode is the audio version of the most recent episode of their video series, which you can watch in its entirety on YouTube. After taking a trip down memory lane to reminisce about Spy Racers, we dive into Fast X to get TK’s take on moving from the early films to the most recent installment, whether sacrificing character in favor of tropes is good or bad, and whether or not audiences should “allow” this bifurcation of a story into two movies? We compare F&F characters to Batman and X-Files character, compare Dom’s relation to his family to video game mechanics, and explore Brian Tyler’s score and how he incorporated Swan Lake.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 13)

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We’re kicking off Lap 13 by welcoming in Saleah Blancaflor of Morning Consult to talk about The Fast and the Furious — her first F&F film! Before we head back to 2001, we talk with Saleah about Morning Consult’s favorability polling around the Fast & Furious franchise and the reasons fans most flock to these films. We unveil our new lap questions and conversation starters, share our biggest takeaways from a post-Fast X life, and discuss what elements of these films have culturally osmosed into Saleah’s life. We list the non-cars in the movie and usher in the long-awaited return of the character quiz, BDWHAPFY, and more.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast X: Third Gear

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're celebrating Episode #300 by bringing back Heather Antos to talk about Fast X, which she says (gasp) may be her favorite F&F movie! We talk to Heather about her favorite moments in Fast X, get her take on the structure of this movie, and find both her hopes and fears for the next installment in the franchise. We play a Fast & Furious game inspired by a clickbait article from Polygon. Heather submits her resume (and credentials) to become a full-time host of 2 Fast 2 Forever. We read some Fast X-related emails and talk about the Most Dom Moment in Fast X.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

80 MPH (69 KNOTS) | Life in the Fast Lane #12

Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It’s probably our longest Life in the Fast Lane yet, but that’s because we’ve got a whole lot more Fast X to talk about! After wondering why we don’t get sports cameos in the Fast & Furious movies, we open an all-timer of a mailbag to find out what Fast X looked like in December 2022, to make Death Proof part of F&F canon, and to hear a wild theory about what F&F 11 could be. We also read emails about Tess’s wardrobe, Letty’s pregnancy (or lack thereof) arc, and why Isabel got Elena’s files on Reyes. We also find another Aquaman, discuss what Dom’s dog’s name would be, and make an on-air purchase. We talk about Keanu Reeves in the Alan Ritchson role and Louis Leterrier teasing the value of Fast X rewatches. Joe talks about going to Washington, D.C. Joey talks about going to Atlanta and a Taylor Swift concert. We enter the 2 Fast 2 Furious minute (1:39:20) doing 80 MPH (69 KNOTS) as Joe battles Google Maps. (Remember to vote on the 2F2F F&F Hall of Fame!)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast X: Second Gear

Fri, 26 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We’re still riding the high of Fast X (in theaters now!), and we’re bringing in “resident historian” Mike Manzi (Uncle Francis’s Wine Cellar) to keep things going! Mike shares his favorite parts, his thoughts on a Roman/Tej/Ramsey/Han (?) spinoff, and the characters he wanted to see return (but didn’t). We share a fan theory about Jakob’s cannon car, continue to debate whether or not Dante is the big bad, and explore the surprise (spoiler!) returning faces a bit more. We also dive into the latest Fast X news, including Louis Leterrier’s great interview with The Hollywood Reporter, persisting rumors of more core movies (as well as smore spinoffs), and Neal Moritz’s franchise-defining mentality. Mike shares another F&F timeline inconsistency and opens his AMC IMAX pack of cards. We read some Fast X-related emails.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Road to Paloma (2014)

Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The road to Fast X continues (even though the movie is already here, shh) with the Jason Momoa-starring and directed (!) film Road to Paloma. After establishing our Fast X limbo, we talk about Momoa's history behind the camera and his sole goal in making this movie (which totally subverted our expectations). Joe notices a major Rocknection in Road to Paloma and connects with Cash, the movie's dirtbag. We talk about the movie's shocking (or, really, not so shocking) ending and our inability to distinguish between motorcycles.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast X (Spoiler-Filled Review)

Sat, 20 May 2023 00:27:35 -0000

At long last, Fast X is here. We saw it last night (and so did you), and now it's time to talk about it... in full spoiler-filled detail. We dive right into the discussion to talk all about "the end of the road" (even with a lot more road to come), Jason Momoa as Dante, Brie Larson as Tess, the connections to past movies, what's coming next, and much, much more. We're talking about our favorite parts, the stuff we want to explore further, and where the franchise could go from here. We also open the Fast X mailbag to hear all of your thoughts, questions, and hopes. We finally made it. Salute, mi familia.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast X (Spoiler-Free Immediate Reaction)

Thu, 18 May 2023 19:56:26 -0000

Once again, our podcast title feels especially appropriate; we’ve seemingly waited forever for Fast X. At long last, it’s here! Go see it! As usual, we’ve recorded this live from the movie theater parking lot to provide a very quick immediate reaction about Fast X. Now, we’re headed home (a quarter-mile at a time) with plans to record a spoiler-filled review tomorrow night. Go see Fast X, email your thoughts into family@cageclub.me, and stay tuned for way more Fast X thoughts!

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast X Preview

Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The wait is almost over, and Fast X is almost here. We’re taking a moment to get (even more) excited about the newest Fast & Furious movie! Before we dive into our Fast X preview, though, we talk about an underwhelming episode of Top Chef (that was “Fast and Furious themed”) and announce that the ballots are open for the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame voting. We also chat about some Fast X news, including AMC’s popcorn container, Meadow Walker’s cameo, and a deep dive into Han vs. Deckard. We give timelines for you, sweet listener, to get your emails in for our Fast X reaction episode — and we look ahead to our upcoming (Fast X-heavy) release schedule.

We then enter our Fast X preview to make guesses about the fastest and most furious characters, what we hope for the most (as well as what we’re worried about/dreading the most), and the cameos we most want to see. Joey pitches an ending that would get the crowd psyched. Joe wonders why Tony Hawk isn’t in these movies. We lay out our “best case scenario” for how good this movie could be.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Return of the Lance | Life in the Fast Lane #11

Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

The race toward Fast X continues as we take another Life in the Fast Lane pit stop in Return of the Lance! We’re still in our #FastX era, and our mailbag (plus Twitter threads) is basically all hype for the movie. We try to imagine a Dom/Vin-free F&F world, wonder why there aren’t any F&F shows like the ones the MCU has on Disney+, and debate whether or not we “need” to see characters die. We also talk about the two new promo videos (Who is Dante? and Open Road) and the recently announced director and writers for Fast & Furious 11. Joe talks about his trip to Las Vegas for the NFL Draft. Joey talks about Moviepass and spoils the movie Showing Up (which he liked… and maybe can’t really spoil?). We then talk about the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (56:00), Return of the Lance, where the scramble once again disappoints.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Right on Track (2003)

Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're officially entering our Fast X interlude era and previewing Brie Larson's role of Tess in Right on Track, the 2003 Disney Channel Original Movie! We lament the lack of Brie Larson in this movie (oops), reflect on entertainment for kids, and explore the director's wild filmography. We also wonder, should we have covered this? Why is there so much volleyball in this movie? Are there any barriers these girls DON'T have to overcome? We also explore Dom Toretto's feelings about education and wonder whether we'll get a Right on Track-like movie with Vin as a serious uncle -- or just a movie with Dom (or Vin) as a supporting character.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Lap 12 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We’re closing out our Vin Diesel lap and welcoming in Lap 13 in our mechanic-prescribed Lap 12 Tune-Up / Relap / Recap. Jessica Collins (a.k.a. Montez) is here for the full episode for her Lap 12 swan song. With nothing to recap, is there reason for the Montez Minute? Regardless, she goes full South, reflects on the franchise, and takes the character quiz (again? or for the first time?). We all share our rankings (featuring a fun new twist), then discuss two early Vin Diesel appearances you can find on YouTube: Breakin’ in the USA (starting at 28:40) and Multi-Facial (starting at 37:15). We discuss Dom’s lack of breakdancing and rapping in the Fastiverse, explore Vin Diesel’s Wiki, and dive deep into Vin’s writing/directing debut to wonder: could he have been destined for greater things? We also talk about Viewmasters, “classy” beer, and an idea for a future lap. Plus! We talk about the second trailer for Fast X (starting at 58:20) as some of the plot points and connections seem to start falling into place. We announce next lap’s theme.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Furious Garage | Life in the Fast Lane #10

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

NO KNEES DENISE SOLVED?! It’s another installment of Life in the Fast Lane, and we’re entering (sort of) The Furious Garage with a question: “Alright, dorks, what are we blowing up?” We open a mailbag to talk about a possible return of Gisele, Joe Manganiello vs. Vin Diesel, and Brie Larson’s purpose in Fast X as Tess. We also discuss what we want from Brian in Fast X and beyond, the release date for Fast 11 (and how many times we’ll need to see Fast X before that date), and a wild theory about Tej. We read out the Fast X wiki (to learn about characters new and old), break down the FAST X | A LOOK INSIDE video (and try to parse Michelle Rodriguez’s comments), and examine Tyrese Gossip. Joe details his intense F1 viewing setup, Joey gets grumpy about content, and we break down Minute 85 in 2 Fast 2 Furious (1:09:00) as Joe explores The Furious Garage.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Babylon A.D. (2008)

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We’ve only got a few Vin Diesel pit stops left this lap, and today’s takes us to a post-apocalyptic (?) wasteland (?) in Babylon A.D. We talk about the muddied behind-the-scenes backstory of this movie, Vin Diesel as “Toorop,” and the absolute lack of dedication this movie shows toward coherent world-building. We talk about the contention between Vin Diesel and director Mathieu Kassovitz, Vin’s multitude of movie references, and the simultaneous cool and weird way Vin gets into a car in this movie. We also talk about the criminal underuse of Michelle Yeoh, the xXx interlude in the middle of this movie, and how they totally just “yada yada” the ending. (If you want to watch the documentary the filmmaker made about this movie, you can watch it here.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

F9 (Lap 12)

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

It's the end of an era. At long last, Montez is finally caught up on the Fast franchise, having seen F9 and all other Fast movies so far. After working our way through another rousing edition of the Montez Minute, Joey and Joe discover that they watched this movie in pretty different ways, with pretty different mindsets. We talk about the relationship between Mr. Nobody and Tess. Montez shares a fivehead theory about the franchise, which ties into a wild reversal in her opinions of a certain character. We share our Most Dom Moments, wonder who from Fast Five could return in Fast X, and realize how literate these movies could be getting.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Young Rock: Season 3

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:39:13 -0000

With Young Rock moving to an inconvenient time slot, we decided to wait for its third season to fully wrap before we chatted about it. With the entire season now streaming on Peacock, we brought in Nate Milton (The Kings of Sport, POST Wrestling, The Lituation Room) as our resident "The Rock expert" to officially usher us into the Attitude Era. We review the wrestler portrayals, discuss the extent to which Young Rock is a vanity project for Dwayne Johnson, and find we all have the same favorite character. We talk about the show's faming device falling apart a bit, explore how intertwined this show is with the WWF/WWE, and wonder how much longer this show will run. (Will we ever get a Vin Diesel portrayal in the Fast Five era?!) Nate shares his thoughts on Fast X. We pitch a spinoff "Young Hobbs."

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Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Justin Kleinman, Michael McGahon, Lane Middleton, Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Mike Gallier, Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves), and Michael Moser for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above!

Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Blooper Reel | Life in the Fast Lane #9

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We're back with another Life in the Fast Lane, and we've got a big ol' mailbag -- including our longest bleep yet -- because Joey goofed on something a while back and only recently got his act together. We then head "On the Streets" to discuss whether or not we got a true insider tip, to learn (once and for all?) how to pronounce Fast X, and to break down the new Fast X poster. Joe shares some thoughts (and history) on St. Patrick's Day and sees (via video!) how Joey reacts to the (editor's note: terrible) shows he watches. Joey poorly spoils the Adam Driver movie 65. We enter the calm before the storm in 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute 84: The Blooper Reel (51:30).

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Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Justin Kleinman, Michael McGahon, Lane Middleton, Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Mike Gallier, Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves), and Michael Moser for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above!

Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Find Me Guilty (2006)

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

We only have a few more Vin Diesel pit stops left, but we've hit on something new: Find Me Guilty may be his biggest departure from Dom. Joining us to talk about this sort of comedy, sort of drama, sort of legal thriller is "fan favorite" Garrett Smith (Killer Bs). We talk about Find Me Guilty's unexpected connection to Los Bandoleros, how Vin Diesel landed the role, and how surprisingly (?) funny Vin is in the role. We wonder if he'll try this thing again, talk about the fake-out at the start of the movie, and praise Peter Dinklage. We reflect on smoking sections and talk about the RICO Act. Joe is once again suspiciously good with numbers.

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Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 12)

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

As we near the end of the Vin Diesel lap, it's time (once again) to talk about the Dominic Toretto-free Hobbs & Shaw. Jessica Collins (aka Montez) once again struggles through her titular segment, losing steam in the same spot as usual. We then wonder: is Hobbs & Shaw the least Dom movie? Do Dom's actions in F9 up-end what we select as the "most Dom moment"? Did Vin Diesel have any say in the making of this film? Joey makes a bold proclamation (and a plea), Montez shares her issues with the movie, and Joe argues that The Shape of Water has more cultural relevance (or at least understanding/recognition) than Game of Thrones. We talk about the logistics of adding Hattie to Fast X and Eiza Gonzalez's character name. We have a revelation about Jason Momoa. Montez looks ahead to F9.

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"This is Lance. Lance Barnebe. From school." | Life in the Fast Lane #8

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for another jam-packed installment of Life in the Fast Lane -- and this is a wild one. After cracking the mailbag and doing a lot of (needless) #MagicMics planning, we unveil that history has been made. We talk about the XFL, Vin Diesel at the NBA All-Star Game, and share an "update" on the status of the Letty-led F&F movie. Joe shares an Oscar roundup and a trash TV roundup. Joey shares a bunch of bad food decisions he's made lately. We struggle through the Fate of the Furious trailer before entering the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (1:13:30), where we find something truly incredible.

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The Pacifier (2005)

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Jordan Polan-Clarke returns to the show to talk about a movie she 100% picked, The Pacifier. After once again trying to decide where Mark Sinclair, Vin Diesel, and Dominic Toretto begin and end, we wonder whether or not The Pacifier actually caters to Vin Diesel's specific talents. Jordan re-names toddlers before questioning the level of violence on display. We talk about the weirdness of Brad Garrett's character, the wild swing this movie takes for about a minute, and Vin's demonstration of the Peter Panda Dance. Joe shares thoughts about "random children." We wonder whether or not Dom Toretto has ever changed a diaper, where Lauren Graham's character finds the time, and whether or not Vin stole from The Pacifier for the Fast franchise. Jordan shares some thoughts about Fast X.

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The Fate of the Furious (Lap 12)

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

We're nearing the end of Montez's lap, but we've touched new ground: she'd never before seen The Fate of the Furious! Before we talk about Fate, though, we spend a solid half-hour talking about the latest news and updates about Fast X, along with related listener emails. Then, we pivot into discussion about The Fate of the Furious, with another terrible installment of The Montez Minute and yet another instance of the Most Dom Moment that Joe forgot to prep for. Montez shares hot takes and makes a confession. We talk about Scott Eastwood's height, pitch a spinoff to our podcast, and realize a defining cinematic difference between Vin Diesel and Jason Statham. We try to determine where Dante was during the events if this movie and talk about how easy it would be to take over the cartel. Joe defends Twitter.

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The Joe Turn Theory | Life in the Fast Lane #7

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

It's our final recording before we see the Fast X trailer, so this episode straddles the "trailer line." We talk about the newly-released "legacy" trailer recuts, open the mailbag to (maybe) get an answer to a recent question, and (sort of) re-cast the Fast & Furious franchise. Joe has a weird idea about watching the movies (literally) in reverse. We talk about The Last of Us TV series (with SPOILERS) from 49:10 to 57:30, briefly discuss some new theatrical releases (Infinity Pool, Women Talking, Knock at the Cabin), and pivot to sports talk. We watch the Furious 7 trailers (both the original and the newly-released legacy recut) before discussing buffets (for far too long) in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (1:22:30).

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Fast X Trailer #1

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:00:45 -0000

It's been nearly two years since the release of F9. After months of waiting, theories, expectation, and hype, the first Fast X trailer is here. The end of the road begins. In this episode, we recap the news we know (or "know") about Fast X so far, watch the trailer "live" (together!), and share our immediate thoughts. We share our reactions to the biggest stunts, surprises, and reveals and try to make sense of what it could all mean in the movie. Plus, we open the mailbag and read immediate listener reactions to the Fast X trailer.

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The Last Witch Hunter (2015)

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Vin Diesel may have devoted the entire Riddick franchise dedicated to his D&D fandom, but that wasn't enough. No, we needed The Last Witch Hunter, too, and we're better off for it. Joining us to talk about the "dorky, but not full dork" on display is Mark Hofmeyer (Movies, Films & Flix). We discuss would-be sequels to The Last Witch Hunter, Vin Diesel (once again!) as a non-detective detective, and the mind-blowing component to this movie's story. We talk about how Kaulder is an interesting non-morose hero, the weird swings this movie takes to make its storytelling job more difficult, and how Vin is like Keanu Reeves. We find Mark's "cinematic positivity" weaknesses, argue about gummy bear brands, and hear Mark's predictions for Fast X.

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Furious 7 (Lap 12)

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

At the start of this lap, we switched up the format of 2 Fast 2 Forever to prevent overlong episodes, but sometimes you accidentally summon double "chaos energy" (in the form of Jessica Collins, a.k.a. Montez, and Brian "Late Night" Rodriguez) and you wind up with a two-hour episode about Furious 7. After kicking off the episode with another dreadful installment of the Montez Minute, Jess answers some of our all-time great "either/or" questions before Brian reads us some website's warning to (Christian?) parents about Furious 7. We make our picks for the "most Dom moment" (including the most ludicrous one yet, coming from Montez -- who watched this movie three times and remembers four total scenes) and then talk about the literature preferences of Vin Diesel, Dom Toretto, and Mark Sinclair. We compare Justin Lin's camera work and directorial style to James Wan's, seek answers to age-old questions from Midjourney, and wonder if Furious 7 ever did, in fact, win Best Picture. We also wonder... is Dom a fun uncle (aka "funcle")? Does he play video games? When did he give up his "skanks"? Joe tiptoes around non-spoilers before straight up spoiling a major plot point for The Fate of the Furious. History is once again made in BDWHAPFY.

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Brian está "Loco" | Life in the Fast Lane #6

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for another installment of Life in the Fast Lane, everyone's favorite sort-of-Fast-and-Furious episode! We're loaded up with news about the franchise, including... a date for the first trailer! Vin Diesel's status in Avatar! A way to force ourselves into the Fastiverse! And... doing Baby Brian math based on new casting -- and coming up with a story-driven way to bring Hobbs back into the fold! We also talk about (with spoilers) the second season of The White Lotus (from 35:30 to 44:00) and Avatar: The Way of Water (less spoiler-y, but still sorta, 46:30 to 53:00). Joey talks about Skinamarink, M3GAN, and Babylon. We open a big mailbag from new listeners, old favorites, and a new-old patron, and then put out a time-sensitive call for trailer thoughts emails. We watch the Tokyo Drift trailer and then spend (even more) time with ESDs in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (1:22:25).

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The Iron Giant (1999)

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

We're heading back to the beginning of Vin Diesel's career to talk about The Iron Giant -- our 150th different movie covered on this show -- with Aaron Neuwirth (Out Now with Aaron and Abe, We Live Entertainment). We lament the fact that it's not streaming for free anywhere, discuss the two versions of the movie, and imagine it as a musical (as it was originally intended) with Vin in the lead. We discuss the difference between Brad Bird's animation style and the classic Disney style, go through Vin Diesel's voiceover career, and talk about the film's ties to E.T. and Superman. We also nerd about about Blu-rays, discuss how to pronounce Fast X, and try to imagine Vin Diesel as Clark Kent.

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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 12)

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Montez is back (with more chaos energy in tow) as we return to Japan and talk about The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift! Joey has better audio (#bless) and Montez's dog makes an appearance as we learn a lot about Montez's dad and explore Sean's dad's masculinity within the context of the Most Dom Moment. We discuss the most Dom character in Tokyo Drift and whether or not Mia ever stole from Toretto's Market and Cafe. Montez tells stories about the times she's been hazed before running out of notes (exactly when we thought she would) as Joe critiques her quadrant approach. She explains why she loves this movie and we debate whether or not her favorite element will return to either of the final two core films. We talk about Sense8 for a while.

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Doxxing Elon's Chopper | Life in the Fast Lane #5

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Happy New Year! We're continuing our journey through the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute and catching up on everything else in the newest Life in the Fast Lane! Joey has terrible audio in this episode, and you can blame Spirit Airlines for that one. (Full details in extracurricular activities, obviously.) After teasing a "sports extravaganza" episode, we discover a new YouTube comment trend and find a ton of news "On the Streets," including news about Brie Larson, Gal Gadot (!), and Charlize Theron. We wonder... could Black Adam's failure (or "failure") return Hobbs to the Fastiverse? And... what, exactly, do we know about Fast X? (These are questions with no real answers.) We then catch up on extracurricular activities, watch the Fast & Furious 6 trailer with new eyes, and head to the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (1:09:15).

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Riddick (2013)

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We're closing the Riddick chapter in our Vin Diesel lap with the titular film Riddick, and we're joined by both Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse! Before we dive into Riddick talk (about a movie that is basically "Justice for Cole Hauser"), Kevo catches us up on his thoughts on the franchise so far. We then discuss Vin Diesel's influence on the creation of his films, the overt sexist issues present within Riddick, and how this movie focuses on the wrong story elements. Nico ties Riddick to Fergie, we talk about an Avengers team made up of all Thunderguns, and Riddick's role as Xenomorph/Predator. Nico takes his obligatory comic book detours, then blows Joey's mind about House, M.D. We talk about the Dave Bautista/Vin Diesel connection, what Vin does better than other filmmakers and producers, and whether or not we'll ever see Furya. Nico compares Vin to Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly and suggests his worst idea of all-time.

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The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Merry Christmas! (Just don't let Joe Two hear you celebrate.) We're back with a bonus episode to commemorate the (first) time Kurt Russell donned the Santa Suit in The Christmas Chronicles, and it's a Christmas miracle... Dr. Chris Podcasts is here!

Please note that while this is a family friendly movie, it is far from a family friendly episode.

After discussing our favorite Christmas movies (and learning some wild facts about A Nightmare Before Christmas), we run through the 2F2F Christmas movie history and explain the bill of goods that Joey sold Chris to appear on this episode. Joe pulls a Festivus and airs his Christmas grievances.

We try to suss out the "belief" logic in this movie's universe, talk about the weird timeliness of a specific line (and how it betrays what a Christmas movie "is"), and wonder if Santa is MAGA.

Joe invents a new watch. We all make a pledge for 2023. We pitch a sequel (and hope it's the story covered in The Christmas Chronicles 2).

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Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 12)

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Montez is back for Fast & Furious 6, and she brought some very chaotic energy with her to the podcast. After efforting her way through the worst (or best) Montez Minute yet, we hear her hot take on Fast & Furious 6 and we discuss what pet Dom would have. We learn something wild about "See You Again," plan Joe's funeral, and talk about Rita Ora (and "don't bite the bait") for a while. Montez makes good metaphors and brings up conspiracy theories she can't explain, then shares her thoughts on the Dom/Letty/Elena situation. Joe and Montez put together arguably their worst showing in the Most Dom Moment. We pick future "race starters" and make a plea to add Lady Gaga to the franchise. Montez calls out Jack for being a "grown ass baby." History is made in BDWHAPFY.

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Aerial ESDs | Life in the Fast Lane #4

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Life in the Fast Lane -- which includes explaining this format -- as we prepare for aerial ESDs! We kick off by exploring F&F news, especially the absolutely broken system within which blockbuster budgets exist, before opening the mailbag, which leads to Joe taking a beverage pledge.

We catch up on our last three weeks -- holidays! scam Xbox updates! Steelers games! -- as Joe debates whether or not he'll return to video games, Joey comes to an obvious movie revelation, and we talk exercise (and life) motivation. Then, we dive into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (54:00) as we learn all about aerial ESDs.

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The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) and Dark Fury (2004)

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Our journey through the Riddick universe continues as Nico Vasilo returns to talk about both The Chronicles of Riddick and Dark Fury! After mythologizing some backstories, we tease a (new) plan to cover Vin Diesel's music before we explain what Dark Fury is and wonder how far fans will go when it comes to metafiction. Nico goes on a comics tangent (because of course he does) (and then another later, too), we compare Riddick to Spy Racers, and talk about Vin's admiration of older women. We break down the distasteful (and, frankly, befuddling) re-casting of Jack into Kyra in The Chronicles of Riddick, make our picks for the most (and least) Dom moments, and praise Vin's aerial performance (and his willingness to be seen as less-than-masculine). Joey dispels a long-held belief that Joe had about him.

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Fast Five (Lap 12)

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

The Montez lap continues as we head back to Rio for Fast Five and continue to explore Montez's wild takes on this franchise. After catching us up with "the Montez Minute," Joe questions her handwriting size before we all make our picks for the Most Dom Moment (wherein Joe words something very specifically to fall under the proper jurisdiction). We talk about pregnancy in film, Vince's educational come-up, and Roman's terrible fashion sense. We estimate the financial damage done to the streets of Rio, critique Hobbs's rude behavior (and Roman's pervy behavior), and wonder how many Fast & Furious movies Chris Hemsworth has seen. Joe gives a lesson on Italian coffee. A miracle happens in the games.

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“Eyes right on top.” | Life in the Fast Lane #3

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

It’s time for another episode of Life in the Fast Lane, which means it’s another surprisingly long episode given that it’s not really “about” anything. After opening emails and announcing the return of Turbos for Tots, we tackle the latest F&F news, including the return of Young Rock and the appearance of the “Drift Tape.”

Then, in Extracurricular Activities, Joe says he’s uncomfortable with the way we’re approaching The White Lotus, we talk about Jeopardy! controversy and what makes Andor good, and Joey makes a plea for everyone to watch The People You’re Paying to Be in Shorts. We also talk about a possible Amazon/Xbox scam that’s piqued our interest.

We watch the trailer for Fast & Furious (2009), dive into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (1:14:30), coined after a Bilkins phrase (“Eyes right on top.”), and urge for proper oral hygiene.

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Pitch Black (2000)

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

It's the start of the Chronicles of Riddick episode trilogy on 2 Fast 2 Forever as we talk Pitch Black with Nico Vasilo! Our next pit stops will cover Dark Fury, The Chronicles of Riddick, and Riddick (2013), but today we're starting where it all began, with 2000's Pitch Black. We're discussing the original ideas for the movie and the character, how things changed while they made it, and what Vin Diesel brings to the role. We talk about parallels to Fast & Furious and Stranger Things and Alien, how it taps into themes of theism in horror films, and the long-sought-after showdown between Dom Toretto and Carter Verone. We pitch a Vin Diesel/Mira Sorvino movie. Nico compares Vin to both Fergie and popcorn. Joey tries out a new outro.

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Fast & Furious (Lap 12)

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Montez is back (with some more hot takes!) to talk about all things Fast & Furious... and to debut The Montez Minute! In this (decidedly more unhinged than normal) episode, we unveil "our" Leo and Santos, learn about the new quadrant that Montez added to her notes, and find that we've already changed her brain (in more ways than one). Montez shares the pressing questions she has about Fast & Furious before we wonder if Vin Diesel sees himself as Rashida Jones. We clarify Brian's job, pick our most Dom moments, and talk about women's pockets and foot stuff (unrelated, mercifully). Joe maybe finds a multi-film connection and Joey finds a potential casting revelation. We play the first installment of El*n M*sk Presents: BDWHAPFY.

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Breaking Down Walls | Life in the Fast Lane #2

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0000

It's time for the second installment of Life in the Fast Lane, and today we're getting heavy and somber (or are we?) as we're Breaking Down Walls. After trying to figure out Patreon math that makes any sense, we welcome in a new patron (who breaks the system) and work our way through a ton of new F&F news: an impending new trailer, a new theme park, #JusticeForHim!, Mark Wahlberg's jealousy, a Cipher spinoff, and more. (Three weeks in between news roundups mean *so much happens*, you guys.) We then return to extracurricular activities for a roundup of our past few weeks, featuring some of our greatest hits (BBQs, cats, concerts, horror movies, and reality TV) and a discussion of the "differences" (note: there basically are none) between this show and #ZacAttack. We check out the 2 Fast 2 Furious trailer and then head into a largely underwhelming 2F2F Minute (1:00:00) to break down those aforementioned walls.

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Christine (1983)

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Happy Halloween! We're here with a surprise bonus episode to talk about John Carpenter's Christine, which was a first-time watch for both of us. After teasing a future lap (in the far distant future), we talk about some Fast & Furious news we didn't cover... tomorrow?! Then, we become one with our car as we talk about whether we'd rather buy a house or a car that someone died in, why Christine was a Plymouth Fury, and the real romance at the core of this film. Joe points out some regional Pittsburgh delicacies, we pay respects to whoever was selling red leather in the 1980s, and we watch what just might be our best trailer ever.

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xXx (2002)

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off another three-episode, three-location crossover with "the resident historian" Mike Manzi (Third Time's A Charm) to talk about xXx! Mike comes in hot and fresh with an original creation before Joey brings the room down with a couple of somber notes. We dive deep into the connections to the Fast and the Furious, the origin of Xander's alias, and just how "Vin" this Vin Diesel performance is. We break down why Joe's brain can't track the action in this movie (and spoiler: it's not his fault!), another instance of Vin as "the best detective in the room," and the amount of candles in Xander Cage's Euro bedroom. We pick our "most Dom moments."

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2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 12)

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Jessica Collins (a.k.a. Mon-TEZ) returns to the podcast for 2 Fast 2 Furious, and she is coming in HOT with talk of hate-watching. After taking care of some quick housekeeping, we dive into 2 Fast 2 Furious, which Joe is liking more than ever. Montez tells tall tales about enormous slices of pizza served by fake Italians, we make our picks for the "most Dom moment," and we discover the specific way Montez takes notes for these movies. We talk about Brian's (or Roman's?) atonement, the animated movie math equation Montez uses to describe this movie, and her hot take about the amount of plot in 2 Fast 2 Furious. We discuss the first instance of the franchise rewriting its history. Joey unveils a revelation. We talk about abandoned Fast/Furious franchises. Joe forgets that we do something we've done 150 times.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

"I was made for this, bruh!" | Life in the Fast Lane #1

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Our new format really takes hold in this episode as we introduce Life in the Fast Lane. As Roman says, "I was made for this, bruh!" Joe goes rogue very early on in the episode before we figure out (live! on air!) the new way we'll run through these episodes. Joe offers some NFTs that don't exist. We play a game involving Muppets and reveal the results of our heist team poll. We run through the past few weeks' worth of F&F news. Joe "atones" for a "transgression," which leads to a new "rule." We dive deep into extracurricular activities, where we talk comedy shows and concerts and more. We watch the trailer for the original The Fast and the Furious before heading into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute #76: "I was made for this, bruh!" (1:23:10)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Boiler Room (2000)

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Bro. It's the Vin Diesel lap, and our first pit stop is one of Joe Two's favorite movies, Boiler Room. Get psyched, bro. We're joined by Brian Rodriguez (Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar), who quickly bonds with Joe over past viewings of this movie, while Joey (as predicted) lacks all nostalgia for turn-of-the-century content. We talk about the movie's accessible quality, how it wears its influences on its sleeves, the most relatable moments, and how it regularly opts for "cool" over believability. We also talk about "the" Ben Affleck speech, the wild alternate ending, and Vin Diesel's production company. Brian shares a nerdy movie wish, Joe forgets how math works, and we pick the "most Dom moment" in Boiler Room.

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The Fast and the Furious (Lap 12)

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off Lap 12 (and working our way through our new format) as we head back to Toretto's Market and Cafe for The Fast and the Furious! Joining us tonight (as she will all lap long) is Jessica Collins (a.k.a Mon-TEZ), who brings the heat right off the bat by comparing Brian to Lightning McQueen. We make our picks for the "most Dom moment" of the movie (including one not in the movie... see if you can tell who made that pick!) and listen to (without spoiling) Montez's rhetorical questions. We also (in broad strokes) look ahead to compare where we started to where we're going, explore the Mia/Dom relationship, and return to a fan-favorite game. What do Montez's kids think of the movie? Is Brian's work as an undercover cop effective? Can Vince read? Listen to find out!

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Lap 11 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're closing out our heist lap and welcoming in Lap 12 in our mechanic-prescribed Lap 11 Tune-Up / Relap / Recap. Coming at you LIVE from The Racer's Edge, Joe takes blame for the Queen's passing as we work our way through an NFL Week 1 roundup before we head into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (25:00) with entirely too much to cover (as well as a tip from Rachel's mom on finding good restaurants).

We then begin the Lap 11 Tune-Up (43:35) and look back at the heist lap that was, unveil our heist teams (48:20), and reveal the theme (and patron picks so far) for Lap 12.

Then, after a near-unprecedented second break, Jessica Collins (a.k.a. Mon-TEZ) joins us to talk about her upcoming ride along in Lap 12 (1:23:15). We ask Montez about her history with these movies, reflect back onto the smutty Helen Mirren movie she watched with us (behind the paywall!), and have her take the 2F2F character quiz.

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F9 (Lap 11)

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're closing out the Fast & Furious portion of Lap 11 with F9, and we're joined by returning guest (and family member) Nate Milton! After Joe introduces a new (real life) game and Joey does a quick movie roundup, we check in on Vanessa Hudgens and get some Lap 12 movie picks from our patrons before heading to the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (30:40) to do some more detective work on what Roman's eating. Then, Nate joins us to talk about F9 (39:40), and he's coming in hot! He talks about his key takeaways from his first watch of the film, what the lack of The Rock means to this movie (and John Cena's role as his replacement), and how the franchise's characters and films compare to the world of wrestling (because of course). We talk about the return of Mia, when "peak Roman" was, and whether or not Marlon Wayans would fit in the Fastiverse. Did Roman and Tej kiss in outer space? What's Nate's new moniker for Cipher's F9 haircut? Should we hate Deckard Shaw? We answer all these questions -- and talk about a whole lot more -- in this super-sized episode!

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Inside Man (2006)

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

This ain't no bank robbery! Or is it? It's time for us to talk about Spike Lee's Inside Man with Aaron Neuwirth! After diving into the YouTube metrics of all our boomer haters, Roman talks about his metabolism in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (25:00) as we try to figure out what, exactly, he's eating. Then, Aaron Neuwirth (Out Now with Aaron and Abe) joins us to talk about Inside Man. Joe describes how he cracked the twist from the jump, we talk about Inside Man as both a New York movie and a post-9/11 movie, and we compare/contrast it with other heist films we've watched this lap. We talk about the "Willem Dafoe fakeout," the "Spike Lee shot," and the Clive Owen phase we all went through. We find ourselves in a tough situation when making heist picks.

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Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 11)

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Get ready, usos, because it's once again time for Hobbs & Shaw! We're joined by our friend Kate Arildsen, but first, Joey sums up some fantasy baseball drama, we run through a new TV roundup (including a strong recommendation for the current season of Hard Knocks), and dive into movie news, including Jason Momoa teasing the peacockish and androgynous qualities of his Fastiverse villain. Then, we discover a new Google Maps feature in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (31:05) before Kate joins us to talk about Hobbs & Shaw (45:45). After establishing her taste in cinema -- and her Hattie Shaw makeup #goals -- we talk about potential Hobbs & Shaw sequel ideas and make our heist picks. Kate compares this movie to The Devil Wears Prada and slams Hobbs & Shaw's pseudo-science, Joe describes a Tyler Perry film that may or may not exist, and we dig into the psyche of Kylo Ren.

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Hell or High Water (2016)

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're "enemies forever" on this week's episode of the podcast as we head to West Texas to talk about Hell or High Water! After hearing about Joe's exciting weekend in Pittsburgh, we take to the riverboat in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (29:40) before diving into the Alex Elonen's patron pick (38:25). Joining us “off the bench” is fan favorite (and now “pinch hitter”) Garrett Smith (Killer Bs Podcast) to talk about Taylor Sheridan’s neo-noir Western. We talk about the murky (?) politics of the film, Taylor Sheridan’s gritty filmography, and how Hell or High Water teaches you to clean money. We uncover things new to heist films and admire the way Hell or High Water bucks typical filmic conventions. We get into what this movie’s about — and what it’s about — before almost forgetting to make our heist team picks.

Want a mind-bending experience? We discovered after recording the episode that Joe had, in fact, seen this movie already. (In theaters, too!)

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The Fate of the Furious (Lap 11)

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We’ve rounded the episode #250 turn and we’re racing toward the end of the lap, and today we’re talking about The Fate of the Furious with Alyssa Rosenberg of the Washington Post! After Joey shares a big (spoiler: not big) "life" update -- and a dream he had -- we welcome back Bilkins in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (28:30). Then, Alyssa joins us (37:25) to talk about The Fate of the Furious and why more franchises should be like F&F. We talk to her about her role as a columnist, how that overlaps with pop culture, and her piece on the Fast & Furious franchise (which you can read here: Franchises are taking over Hollywood. If only they could all be ‘F9: The Fast Saga.’). We praise Buster Keaton and make our heist team picks (wherein Joe returns to an all-too-familiar well).

We then go deep on Cipher to discuss why she (along with many F&F actresses) is unique among female characters in many films, how she contrasts with the family, and how her story could intersect with Eteon. We also talk about the tricky spot the writers have put Mia and how to explore her character in new and interesting ways before Alyssa hits us with the best pitch for the “Letty-led” spinoff yet.

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250th Episode Celebration + The Future of 2 Fast 2 Forever

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're taking a quick pit stop from our heist lap to celebrate the first 250 episodes of 2 Fast 2 Forever and to look to the future of the show. We also welcome the third class into the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame... or do we?

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Den of Thieves (2018)

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Our first pit stop of our heist lap was Heat, and today's episode is all about Den of Thieves, which can sort of be described as "dirtbag Heat." After quick (spoiler-free) discussions about Better Call Saul, Nope, and The Rehearsal, we talk about why Carter Verone feels the need to micromanage in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (21:15). Then, we dive into Den of Thieves (31:25), featuring a cast that seems like it came to Joe in a fever dream. We find comfort in it being a knockoff, talk about O'Shea Jackson, Jr. ("Ice Chip") joining the #family, and unpack Joe's revelation about what every heist team "needs." We have a long conversation about a sort of throw-away scene, wonder whether the cop Gerard Butler's character is based on is proud of his portrayal, and make our picks for our heist teams (which Joe's cats have had enough of).

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Furious 7 (Lap 11)

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're nearing the end of the lap and beginning to round out our heist teams as we welcome in Leisha Suggs to talk about Furious 7! After debating whether we want time travel in the F&F movies, we get a taste of Monica's acrobatics in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (12:10) then welcome in Leisha (with past guest Michelle Farley in the background) to talk about all things Furious 7. We talk about F&F heading (literally) underwater, make our heist picks, and nitpick some grammar. We wonder: how many enemies does the Family have? Do the Torettos' neighbors like them? Why do they have to gender the minivan? We also break down Mr. Nobody's character, replace astrology, and wish family and Coronas for everybody.

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No Man's Land (1987)

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We've got "fan favorite" Garrett Smith back to talk about the Fast & Furious pre-cursor No Man's Land! After some obligatory MCU talk (because of course), we talk about frustrations with physical media (and fears of digital media) before trying to figure out if (and how) Jesse will come back. Then, we get a kiss (!) in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (25:45) before Garrett joins us to talk about No Man's Land (37:45). We talk about the (obvious) reason we're watching this movie (especially since it's not really a heist movie) and the weirdness that Charlie Sheen brings to the role and to the movie. Joe explains Porsches, we criticize the movie's thieves, and we discuss the many Fastnections. We wonder about the financials of working undercover before Joe forgets most of the episodes we've done as we play the Letterboxd game.

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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 11)

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're talking about Tokyo Drift (and just about every other movie and every actor and director) with Alex Jacobs! After a quick reminder to vote on the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame (cageclub.me/bracket), we open mail that lets us know we get cars wrong a lot before running into a traffic jam on a boat in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (20:55).

Then, Alex joins us to talk about Tokyo Drift, his favorite Fast and Furious movie (36:35). He talks about crafting the Drift Date sleepwave for Racer Trash, his main issue with where the franchise has gone (and the way to fix it), and a new plan to spread the Teriyaki Boyz gospel. We also talk about whether or not Fast & Furious is still an "underdog" at the box office, F&F inclusions in Racer Trash films, and an abundance of nail-based metaphors in Tokyo Drift. There's an exciting twist in the character game!

List of non-F&F things we talk about (because there are a lot): Justin Lin's Annapolis, JJ Abrams in pitch meetings, Star Trek, the Twilight franchise, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Two-Lane Blacktop, Sunshine, Alex Garland, Jessie Buckley, David Cronenberg and Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, Lightyear (for some reason), Watcher and V/H/S/94 and Chloe Okuno, terrible Blu-ray menus on Universal discs, and 90s point-and-click computer games.

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Logan Lucky (2017)

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

"CAULIFLOWER!" We're taking on "the Hillbilly Heist" (or "Ocean's 7-11") with the help of Brian Silliman as we talk about Logan Lucky! First, though, Wes lets us know how Han came back into the franchise (for the first time) before we enter the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (15:40) to escape the Pearl and find a mystery woman with a possible connection to No Knees Denise. Then, Brian joins us to talk about Logan Lucky (32:15) as we wonder, could the Fast & Furious movies be documentaries in the universe of this movie? We talk about Joe Bang, how Logan Lucky puts a twist on the heist genre, and how it compares to Hobbs & Shaw in terms of its Game of Thrones jokes. We make our heist picks, yearn for a sequel, and find something we've been searching for in Fast & Furious movies. Plus, Brian teases his revised F&F rankings!

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Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 11)

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

After our three-week commentary-fueled semi-hiatus, we're back to talk about Fast & Furious 6 with Ify Nwadiwe! We share updates from the past month, check on our mailbag, and officially open the voting on the 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame! (Vote now at cageclub.me/bracket.) We then *finally* manage to escape from The Pearl in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (53:30) before Ify joins us (58:55) to talk about Fast & Furious 6. He shares his history with the franchise (and tuners), his (controversial?!) takes on 2 Fast and Tokyo Drift, and who he'd like to see added to the Fast Family. We talk about the "sauce" of The Rock's schtick, how Joe is similar to Vin Diesel, and how the franchise could incorporate F1 into its story.

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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift: #2F2F Commentary

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're wrapping up our brief heist lap break with the third of three #2F2F Commentaries. We're mixing it up and going in release order, not chronological, to talk about The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift! We love this movie so much we watched this one an *extra* time this lap, so join us (once again) "in real time" as we overnight parts... to?... Japan. Fire up The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (in whatever form you can watch it), sync up when and where we say, kick off your uwabaki, and join us!

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2 Fast 2 Furious: #2F2F Commentary

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're continuing our brief break from the heist lap for our #2F2F Commentary interlude, and next up is (you guessed it) 2 Fast 2 Furious! We're in the midst of breaking this movie down, minute by minute, but it's once again time to join us "in real time" as we watch the movie (again) and share our thoughts (again). Load up 2 Fast 2 Furious (in whatever form you can watch it), sync up when and where we say, grab a Corona, and join us!

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The Fast and the Furious: #2F2F Commentary

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're taking a brief break from our heist lap for a three-week #2F2F Commentary interlude, and we're starting with (what else?) The Fast and The Furious! We've talked about this movie once or twice (or eleven times) before, but join us "in real time" as we watch the movie and share our thoughts. Fire up The Fast and the Furious (in whatever form you can watch it), sync up when and where we say, then sit back and enjoy the ride!

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Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Our heist team is getting a bit fuzzier this week as this episode's pit stop is all about Muppets Most Wanted! After talking about the latest Fast X casting news (and wondering if we're in too deep or simply on the pulse of Hollywood), we talk about the two-part Young Rock Season 2 finale (from 13:00 to 34:30) then notice there are extra guys in the room (!) in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (36:10).

Then, we head to the Gulag for Michael McGahon's patron pick of Muppets Most Wanted, which is kicking off a Muppets deep dive for Joe and Rachel. We find a remarkable amount of fastnections, reflect on kids' programming, and match up the Muppets to the family. Make sure you listen to the end to find out our plans for the next three weeks!

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Fast Five (Lap 11)

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We’re back in Rio again with Grand Rindner to talk about Fast Five! But first: lots of Fast and Furious (and Fast X) news! Then, we wonder, “Why Forest Whitaker?” as we discuss Young Rock (18:30) and spend another 60 seconds with the rat in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (26:45). Then, we welcome in Grant to talk about Fast Five (32:25). We look at the Vin vs. Rock feud (which Grant has written about for GQ) and try to put the breadth and scope of Cipher’s villainy throughout the franchise into focus. We break down the “requirements” for actors and actresses to join the Fastiverse. We make our picks for our heist. We talk about the “timeless” quality of music in the Fastiverse and how movies (including Fast Five) can succeed when they subvert heist tropes. Grant guides us through Vin Diesel’s Facebook profile photos.

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Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)

Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Our heist lap continues with our first patron pick of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, starring Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges and chosen for us by Justin Kleinman! After sharing brief Doctor Strange spoilers (from about 5:25 to 7:15), we do a recent TV roundup and share Joe's hyper-specific new merch idea. Then, we admire the work Joseph Lee Anderson is putting in as Rocky Johnson in Young Rock (28:20) (Season 2, Episode 9) before heading to the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (36:40) to hang out with a well-behaved rat.

Then, we head back to the 1970s for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (46:40) as we talk about Michael Cimino's personal life and discuss our first Clint Eastwood film on the podcast network. We chat about the male bond on display here, wonder why pistachio ice cream is featured so prominently, and find ourselves in awe of Clint Eastwood's belt buckle screwdriver. Joe points out a character that reminds him of Vince. We wrap up with a (sort of) new twist on the Letterboxd game.

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Fast & Furious (Lap 11)

Tue, 10 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Our heist lap continues as we return to a core installment of the franchise (and a competent crew!) with Fast & Furious. After Joe talks about his exciting weekend, we crack open the mailbag to discuss who could play Papa Shaw, and then we sort through the Fast X drama and wonder who will direct Fast & Furious 11. Then, we talk about the best Young Rock episode of the season so far (Season 2, Episode 8) (36:50) and follow the Seductress and Det. Whitworth to a back room in the Pearl in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (43:40).

Then, Brian Rodriguez (Twilight Slumber Party, @OhMyRodriguez) returns to the show to talk about how he's "vacillating" on the franchise (or at least this movie). We offer up our picks for the heist team and forecast the "best Dom" before Brian shares his thoughts on #TeamVin and #TeamLin. We compare Vin Diesel to Tom Cruise, Brian coins a new phrase for you (the listener), and then he talks about how he's a "car guy" now as he dives deep into Formula 1 chat.

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Point Break (1991)

Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Vaya con Dios! We're grabbing a parachute and an ex-president mask as we talk about the Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze film Point Break. First, though, we need to sort out the #FastX drama, so we sift through Vin Diesel's Instagram posts and Justin Lin's cordial farewell as we wonder, "Who's going to direct Fast X now?" Then, we get a good "middle Dewey" story on Young Rock (43:25) (Season 2, Episode 7) before tackling an unintentionally hilarious (and waste of time) minute in 2 Fast 2 Furious (48:40).

When we get to Point Break (59:35), we think back to Joe seeing this movie for the first time and Joey seeing it "re-scored" by the Great White Caps. We talk about how it's basically The Fast and the Furious (but more logical) as we compare the two movies' homoeroticism and quotability. Also, we praise Gary Busey.

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2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 11)

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the Fast X era! John Brooks (Hard to Believe, 1999: The Podcast) had never seen a Fast & Furious movie. We fixed that with 2 Fast 2 Furious. Before John joins us, though, we talk about the new name for the next F&F movie before discussing Young Rock (Season 2, Episode 6) (24:05) and Carter Verone's overall weirdness and villainy in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (29:55). Then, John joins us (42:05) to explain why he's never seen a Fast & Furious movie before, Paul Walker's "vanilla charm," and his strong feelings about this movie. We try to figure out which F&F movie John should watch next (if he dares watch a second), nominate members for our heist team, and wonder if we've uncovered a hidden crossover film for #2F2F and 1999: The Podcast.

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Heat (1995)

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Heat is the longest movie we've watched in a long time for the podcast, so our episode is also the longest one we've done in a long time. Joe shares a celebrity encounter before we have a spoiler-filled conversation about Season 1 of Severance (15:30 to 24:40) and get reminded that we know exactly where Han was during 1F1F. We wonder who Brie Larson could play in F10 and reveal the results of our first Patreon heist poll. We chat about the newest episode of Young Rock (Season 2, Episode 5) (54:05) then find ourselves scratching our heads about Carter Verone in the 2F2F Minute (1:02:10).

At long last, we get to Heat (1:12:40) and discuss whether it fits the typical "structure" of a heist movie as well as the evolution of Al Pacino's career (re: making noises on screen). We nominate our heist crew, talk about Racer Trash's heat.wav (which you can download here), and wonder: how the hell did Amy Brenneman's character afford that house?!

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The Fast and the Furious (Lap 11)

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

You son of a bitch, we're in... to Lap 11, and we're joined by Jordan Polan-Clarke to talk about The Fast and the Furious and kick off our heist lap! After brief (spoiler-free) chat about Morbius (and Tyrese's role), we visit "high school Dewey" in the newest episode of Young Rock ("In the Dark," Season 2, Episode 4) (25:55) before wondering what, exactly, Roman was busted for in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (32:45).

Then, Jordan returns to the show to talk about The Fast and the Furious (49:25). She wonders, "Who's Leon?" before comparing the movie to Magic Mike and leading us in a discussion about what the filmmakers thought they were making. We then spend a long, long time with the "game" of this lap (editor's note: Letty's driving skills are her best asset, yet were not mentioned) during which Jordan tells Joe he's "being such a Vince." She shares her updated rankings and joins us as we return to a version of "Dude, What's My Car?" where the car's color actually helps (!). Also: is there a hidden connection between F&F and A Nightmare on Elm Street? Maybe! (But probably not.)

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Lap 10 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're closing out our Shaw Brothers lap and welcoming in Lap 11 in our mechanic-prescribed Lap 10 Tune-Up / Relap / Recap. But first, we tease a new Patreon perk (sort of), talk about the narrative momentum we're getting in Young Rock (Season 2, Episode 3, starting at 22:45), and enter "the world's blandest night club" in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (31:25). Then, we head to Samoa to get refueled for Lap 11 (48:00) by looking back at "the lap that was" and talk about the movies we (finally!) crossed off our watchlists. We also unveil next lap's themes, share our rankings, and have mini existential crises.

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F9 (Lap 10)

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're winding down Lap 10 by heading to outer space for another ride as we're joined by Julian Lytle (Critics Choice Association, idobi.com) to talk about F9! First, though, we talk about Daniela Melchior joining the franchise and a Reddit theory that suggests Dom has been in a coma since the end of the first movie. We then chat about Young Rock (Season 2, Episode 2) (18:30) and welcome in a "new era" of Dewey's life before heading to the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (23:30) for (thankfully) the final full minute of the "down and back" race.

Then, Julian joins us to talk about F9. We talk about Fast Five as the "Black Avengers," hear a new theory on why no characters die in these movies, and realize that the Fastiverse is just gathering members of the Justice League. We imagine a whole slew of crossover ideas and opportunities, wonder whether Brian is more Robin or Scottie Pippen, and hear Julian's fresh take on Cipher. We also talk about ReactionRocket's DVD box set idea from Twitter.

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Five Deadly Venoms (1978)

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Before we close out the Shaw Brothers lap, we're taking one more journey back to the O.G. Shaw Brothers and talking about Five Deadly Venoms! After leafing through more terrible YouTube comments, we talk about the Season 2 premiere of Young Rock (18:25-24:20) before diving into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (24:20) to see Brian play a game of chicken with Fonzie. Then, we welcome in John Siino (host of Shot in the Dark on upNXT and reporter for POST Wrestling) to talk all about Five Deadly Venoms (34:05). We chat with John about his extensive history with the Wu-Tang Clan and whether or not RZA (and the rest of the group) helped saved these movies from film obsolescence. We talk about the Shaw Brothers version of the Brat Pack (the "Venom Mob"), if this movie would be better as a series of boss battles, and what this would look like if someone remade it today.

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Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 10)

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to Samoa -- "The island will provide, brother." -- to talk about Hobbs & Shaw with Michelle Farley! After sharing some new TV recommendations, we get into spoiler-heavy conversations about The Endgame (Season 1, Episode 3) (13:54 to 17:35), The Afterparty (Season 1) (17:40 to 24:37), and The Batman (24:37 to 35:43), so if you haven't seen those yet and don't want them spoiled, skip ahead!

Then, we dive into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (41:34) as the down-and-back race continues and Roman gets condescended to before Michelle joins us for Hobbs & Shaw (52:20) as we wonder: is this movie already dated? We discuss its placement as "The Fast and the Furious 8.5" and our ability to find The Transporter within it. Also! Why do they reference The Old Man and the Sea? Where are the other Samoan kids? Why is there such a lack of sexual chemistry between Hattie and Hobbs? Listen and find out!

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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We're heading back to Jason Statham's first on-screen role with patron Lane Middleton's pick of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels! Before we talk about all things Guy Ritchie and "Bacon", Joe tells us how his dad went full Two-Lane Blacktop before we chat about the new episode of The Endgame (Season 1, Episode 2) and dive into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (25:00) to see the down-and-back race kick off. Then, we dive into Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (39:00) and compare it to later Guy Ritchie movies, other 90s indie movies, and more. We talk about Statham's film debut, Sting, Tom Cruise, "Channing Table", and more issues with smells in movies. We also uncover the origin of why Deckard hates Hobbs. Joe asks himself, "What is Dracula?" and mistakes a movie shot in Pittsburgh for a British film.

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The Fate of the Furious (Lap 10)

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We've got a supersized episode this week as Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves) joins us to talk about The Fate of the Furious! After chatting about pool tables and Pokemon cards, we try to figure out what "Frozen Furious" is and hear what you have to say about The Transporter. We also correct our "snap a speedo" mistake (maybe) and talk about the ways we'd love to see Brie Larson added to the Fastiverse.

We also dive into the pilot of the new NBC series The Endgame (Season 1, Episode 1), starring Morena Baccarin and directed and executive produced by Justin Lin, before heading to the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (50:30) for sixty "stagnant" seconds and the first (?) time we've seen Roman's manhood challenged.

Then, Josh joins us to talk all about The Fate of the Furious (57:30). The sheer number of times we've seen this movie begins to set in as Joey describes the "new" way he watched the movie. We wonder how Roman spend his Rio heist money, talk about the strange things we can't "logic our way out of," and realize the overwhelming stench of fish permeating this movie. We also talk about Mr. Nobody, Hobbs, and the future of villainy in the franchise before wondering if Cipher could become good -- and why there may be a good reason (?!) she wears those dreads -- before exploring the themes of parenthood and anti-technology present in Fate.

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The Transporter (2002)

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off a three movie crossover event with Mike Manzi of Third Time's A Charm by talking about The Transporter! After chatting about Oscars season, we re-emphasize our Patreon pledge drive and talk about plans to cover some new shows coming to NBC in the next month. Then, the Buster officially becomes a gearhead in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (35:50) and we welcome in Mike to talk about Jason Statham as Frank Martin in The Transporter (51:10)! We uncover a connection to #CruiseClub and we wonder if the movie holds up after seeing so many action movies that have followed it. We chat about Matt Schulze (Vince) looking "slim and sort of like a raven," the "loosey goosey" plot, and why the inventive action and stunts may deserve a better movie.

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Furious 7 (Lap 10)

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000

It's really about time you tried that Belgian ale because we're headed back to Abu Dhabi to talk about Furious 7 with Brian Rodriguez! After catching up on new TV recommendations and Joey's big week, we wonder what time of year Sean traveled to Japan and dive down a sports rabbit hole (which serves as a prelude to our Patreon-exclusive bonus episode about Friday Night Lights). Then, we finally reach a new set piece in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (37:30) and learn some cool car facts before Brian continues his "un-lap" (48:30) by kicking off an exciting Patreon pledge drive that will run for the rest of the month. We sort of bend the rules for the "add a family member" game, we discuss how the opening of Furious 7 could inform the opening of Fast & Furious 10, and debate the use of CGI to reanimate those who have died. Brian talks about how Vin Diesel loves the Dominican Republic, questions if we'll get an Entourage crossover, and wonders whether the franchise should have ended after this movie.

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Homefront (2013)

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We're headed to the bayou this week with Nate Milton (The Rocky Maivia Picture Show) for Homefront, selected for us via Patreon by Jake Freer! Before we meet Gator, though, we talk about Jason Momoa joining the Fastiverse, talk about some new TV recommendations, and tease a new lap idea and a new t-shirt idea. Then, we enter the #2F2F Minute (35:00) to wonder what Bilkins really thinks of Brian and whether or not Roman compares himself to Dom. Then, Nate joins us (47:10) as we dive into Homefront, and wonder: is this a ceremonial passing of the torch from Sylvester Stallone to Jason Statham?

We discuss Jason Statham's two modes, whether or not this is an action movie, and how much we like (or don't like) James Franco in a more restrained role. We pitch sequels (based solely on accents), look back at Winona Ryder's career (and her "quaint" cancellation), define "Big Dom Energy," and go on Remember the Titans and Ryan Gosling tangents. Plus: how many Jason Statham movies does Joey's library have? The answer may surprise you!

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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 10)

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We're drifting through time once again this week as Reid Vanier (Doctor DC Podcast) joins us to talk about The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift! After some faucet talk, we wonder if Leon could be Kenny Linder's son before talking about an absolute yawn of a 2 Fast 2 Furious minute (28:30) that makes us wonder whether Brian and Roman have ever gone running and gunning. Then, we board a red-eye to Japan to talk with Reid about Tokyo Drift (40:40). We wonder if Tokyo Drift is a Christmas movie and make a plea to make movies dumber again. We discuss how little Han is in the movie, why we love characters who eat, and the underlying darkness of the sex worker scene. Why does Han steal from Kamata? Is Sean driving through Shangri-La impressive... or the opposite? Is Tokyo Drift lacking in cultural elements? Are there any good dads in the Fastiverse? We try to answer all these questions, then get an exciting result in the character quiz!

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In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007)

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Jason Statham plays a farmer named Farmer in In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, and we're here to tell you all about it. After more kitten talk (and the sharing of kitten pictures, which I guess you can't see because this is an audio medium), we share a quick update to the #2F2F format and then learn a lot about Jordana Brewster. (Or do we?) Then, we remember Elian Gonzalez in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (33:35) before focusing our magic and talking about Justin Kleinman's movie pick, In the Name of the King (44:20). Joey teaches a quick course in Uwe Boll 101 and Joe compares Boll to Christopher Moltisanti. We talk about mind swords, the movie's *iconic* final line, and the out-of-place music before heading to Letterboxd to see if anyone has this in their Top 4.

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Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 10)

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We’re (sort of accidentally) journeying closer to Fast & Furious 6 than ever before this week as we welcome in Meriah Doty Treviño! Before Meriah joins us, though, we talk about the Steelers, kittens, and Racer Trash before imagining some YouTube comment-inspired vanity plates we could adorn our cars with. We run through a busy “On the Streets” segment of topics on the periphery of the Fastiverse (including Tyrese’s house being for sale) before heading into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (29:30) to decipher Tej’s true ambitions for Brian’s “hot” cars.

Then, we welcome in Meriah to talk about Fast & Furious 6 (41:30). We lament a lack of appreciation for “early Tyrese,” receive some (much welcomed) pro-Brian sentiment, and hear about real-life Cha Cha Cha experiences. We also get some insights from her interviews with the actors, talk about Fast & Furious movies in the style of Rocky Horror or The Room screenings, and uncover Meriah’s (amazing) connection to today’s movie.

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The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We're tapping the O.G. Shaw Brothers well for another classic this week as we cover The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter. We talk New Year's Eve stuff and debut a new segment before heading to the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (23:05) to spend a LOT of time parsing out where people live in 2F2F. Then, we avenge our families as we break down The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (42:00). We wonder: Is Gordon Liu the G.O.A.T.? We talk about the unexpected and sad twist behind the scenes, the amazing (and unexpected) fights in the movie, and how it's really all about family. Plus, Joe explains why this is the squishiest movie he's ever seen.

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Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Homecoming (Season 6)

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000

After six seasons (spanning just over two calendar years), we've finally reached the end of the Spy Racers road with Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Homecoming (Season 6). We welcomed in our Spy Racers correspondents, Kevo Risse and Nico Vasilo, to talk about our final thoughts on both this season and the show as a whole. We discuss flaws we uncovered only in its final season, share a genuinely sad farewell to characters we've grown to love, and talk about how its name and IP led it to higher highs and lower lows. We also wonder: what would Joe be like if he was small? What if Dom had always been a ghost? Why is Dom so much bigger than Tony? Also, Kevo shares his specific reason for feeling insane this season, we wonder if the toys are "fun enough to smash," and explain why we're so overly critical of the show (spoiler: it's out of love).

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Fast Five (Lap 10)

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0000

We're remembering everything about our fathers as we head back to Brazil to talk about Fast Five for the tenth time! After Joe (finally) concedes something related to Whataburger is good, we head to the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (26:30) to fondly remember Mountain Dew Code Red. Then, Kurt Tommy (Pajiba) joins us to talk about Fast Five (35:30). After wondering how the Shaws and Baby Brian escape the plane in the Fate of the Furious and talking about what Brian O'Conner and Captain American have in common, we add new family members to the cast of this movie and talk about the on-screen chemistry between the characters who are in the movie. We also discuss the (appropriate) level of stakes in this movie, Paul Walker being slap happy, and how this movie downplays Letty's death a bit too much.

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Crank: High Voltage (2009)

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're continuing Christmas with the Cranks by welcoming back "fan favorite" Garrett Smith to talk about Crank: High Voltage! We compare it to the first Crank movie, as well as other sequels in other franchises. We also get into the whole Bai Ling of it all, the Kaiju fight, and what, exactly, is going on with David Carradine. We also talk about Jason Statham's portrayal of a video game character, wonder if this is his most (to quote Brian Rodriguez) iconic role, and discuss what Crank 3 would include.

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Crank (2006)

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're celebrating "Christmas with the Cranks" with (no additional modifiers) fan favorite Garrett Smith this week, and we're kicking things off with the original Crank! After chatting about the MCU and Mike Flanagan stuff for a while, we make a strong pitch for the Patreon and what to watch between now and New Year's Eve, including the (delightful) Young Rock holiday special. Then, we're hunting for roads in and around Miami in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (28:25) and diving deep into MC Jin's life and career. Then, Garrett joins us to talk about Crank (49:20) as we wonder whether Chev Chelios and Deckard Shaw are the same guy. We also talk about Statham's commitment to the part (and why he was perfectly cast), we chat about Nicolas Cage a bunch, and then have the weirdest "did you catch this guy in this movie" conversation we've ever had.

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Fast & Furious (Lap 10)

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're hitting the tunnels once again to talk about Fast & Furious with Dan Colon of The Monsters That Made Us! After cracking open a really big mailbag (thank you!), we find ourselves (once again) at Carter Verone's house in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (34:40) and imagine a bit of kink. Then, we try to separate Campos from Braga as we break down Fast & Furious (45:30). We talk about watching multiple Fast & Furious movies in a single day (and the downside of watching them all back to back), which Universal monsters would fit best in the Fastiverse, and why Dan likes this installment more than most other people. We also cover Amazon Prime's (terrible) movie description and compare F&F movies to Beatles albums before admiring the strangely aggressive swings this movie takes and discussing what we'd want if we had an extra half-hour of this movie.

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Collateral Beauty (2016)

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We’re celebrating the holiday season with Collateral Beauty, a movie that’s so crazy and unique that it must be seen to be believed. After giving an update on our Turbos for Tots donations, we finally (hopefully) spend our final minute at Carter Verone’s house in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (18:05). Then, we welcome in Alonso Duralde (Linoleum Knife, I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies) to talk all about Collateral Beauty (and Christmas movies in general). We talk about “the Collateral Beauty cinematic universe,” how the plot is basically a Nathan For You premise, and the difference between “half-star” and “zero-star” movies. Plus, is Mama Shaw actually death incarnate?

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2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 10)

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We’re headed back to Miami (“the city with buckets of rats!”) to talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious with Brendan Klinkenberg! After dropping some bombshell Spy Racers news (and realizing how similar it is in many ways to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movies), we head back to Carter Verone’s house to toss some cigars around in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (22:35). Then, we’re joined by Brendan (32:35) to find out what Sung Kang is like in an interview, to get his take on the Vin vs. Dwayne feud, and to make him feel “way out of his depth” when it comes to F&F minutiae. We also talk about this franchise as a “wholesome snapshot of the American id,” the abject horror of the rat scene, and how these early Fast & Furious movies service as a cultural relic of the early 2000s. We also wonder whether this movie will ever get a glow-up and why Roman is no longer “hongry.”

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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We've hit our first pit stop and talking about one of the greatest Kung Fu movies of all-time: The 36th Chamber of Shaolin! After talking about Ghostbusters (new and old) and Halo controls (new and old), we head into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (20:45) to spend more time talking about papayas than you'd think. Then, we officially "enter the 36 Chambers" with The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (31:15) to talk about its incredible sound effects, stunt choreography, and smart editing. We also discuss the movie's Karate Kid vibes, its subbed and dubbed versions, and how it nails the found #family element we love in the Fastiverse.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 10)

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off Lap 10 by welcoming in Richard "Benno" Benson (GRAPPL, British Wrestling Experience) to talk about The Fast and the Furious! After chatting about Forza Horizon 5, we kick off our annual "Turbos for Tots" initiative and talk about Red Notice's popularity before finding out some "Brian facts" (and realizing our brains are both broken in the same way) in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (36:30). Then, Benno joins us (47:35) to share his rankings, his idea for how Han survived, and his favorite moments in The Fast and the Furious. We unveil our new conversation starter for the lap and uncover a shocking revelation in the "food all over the place" debate. We wonder if Vin Diesel rewatches these movies and if we could bring back Johnny Tran. Benno makes a special request.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Lap 9 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're saying goodbye to Lap 9 (our modern car movies lap, aka "the lap where we watched F9 a whole bunch) and welcoming in Lap 10 in our mechanic-prescribed Lap 9 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)! After we talk about Eternals, we do a comprehensive breakdown of Vin Diesel's post on Instagram directed squarely at Dwayne Johnson and talk all about the new video game Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise Of SH1FT3R in what's likely our longest "On the Streets" segment ever. Then, we head into the #2F2F Minute (53:15) to talk about Roman's recklessness before heading into Buddy's Garage (1:00:40) to reflect back on the "F9 Lap 9." We remember our favorite pit stop movies, Joe compliments Joey, and we unveil the Lap 10 theme before Joe shares his newest set of wacky rankings and Joey hesitantly shares his "real" rankings.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Red Notice (2021)

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 18:00:53 -0000

Red Notice, now on Netflix, stars Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. How can we not cover what is, kind of sort of, a Hobbs & Shaw prequel?! In this episode, we talk about the many Fastnections, the many double-crosses, and when this movie could slot in, time-wise, into the Fastiverse. We also discuss watching a movie that delivers exactly what you think it's going to and try to get to the bottom of why this movie, in particular, is apparently the specific object of scorn for so many film critics. Also, we talk about the newest wrinkle in the Vin vs. Dwayne feud, compliments of Red Notice.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

F9 (Lap 9)

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're unofficially closing out Lap 9 by talking about F9 (once again) with Mary Jo Pehl (Mystery Science Theater, Rifftrax)! Before Mary Jo joins us, we talk about new movies and Halloween candy before trying to decode The Rock's idea for a Hobbs & Shaw sequel. Then, we take an incredibly deep dive into Roman's history in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (24:15) as we examine lots of text that appears on screen for mere fractions of a second. Then, Mary Jo joins us (47:25) to talk about F9. We learn about her struggles with the movie Tommy Boy before we give her a primer on all things Fast & Furious. We talk about the elements of religion in these movies, whether having a "finish line" will help or hurt the screenwriters, and the pros and cons surrounding the state of fandom today. Plus, we try to explain our particular level of obsession around small details in these movies (without sounding too crazy) before playing some games.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Baby Driver (2017)

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're robbing a bank and then speeding away (all scored to the exactly right songs) as we talk about Edgar Wright's musical motor masterpiece Baby Driver! After talking a few more horror movies, we head into the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (18:30) as Joe does some deep detective work on some Charlie Brown-looking Christmas trees on the side of a Floridian highway. Then, we drop the needle on Baby Driver (29:55) to talk the action, the music, and how it all works together. Joe shares a story about his Twitter run-in with music celebrity, we talk about the F&F family recruiting pizza drivers for future heists, and we wonder whether the family has ever squared off against cars.

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Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 9)

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're three apex predators cooped up in the sky on the way to Samoa to talk about Hobbs & Shaw (once again)! After a roundup of Pittsburgh events and horror movies (as well as a breakdown of what T.O.R.E.T.T.O. could stand for), we head (again) to Alligator Alley for some bumper car action in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (29:55). Then, we're joined by Tori Sheehan (X is for Podcast, @charqtori) to talk about Hobbs & Shaw (45:20). It's a big deal, too, as Hobbs & Shaw marks Tori's first Fast & Furious movie! In this episode, we talk about what kept her away from the franchise and explain the backstory needed, which winds up sounding a lot like a soap opera recap. (Which, duh.) We also talk about the philosophical roots around these characters' names and the sheer amount of testosterone in this movie.

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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're shakin' and bakin' on the racetrack today as Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party) joins us for Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby! Before Brian hops in his racecar (from vacation), we talk about horror movies and spotted lanternflies before continuing to race down Alligator Alley in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (29:50). Then, we hit the speedway to talk all about Talladega Nights (38:00). We explore Will Ferrell's artistic desires, talk about John C. Reilly's "thirst trap" of a son, and get schooled on extended editions (and collective anger toward Netflix) and a new viral song Applebee's (?). Also, Brian and Joe giggle about their favorite moments while Joey laments a lack of Amy Adams and Leslie Bibb.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fate of the Furious (Lap 9)

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're hopping aboard a nuclear submarine and bringing High School Slumber Party's Brian Rodriguez with us as we talk about The Fate of the Furious! After Joe talks about a possible ghost hotel (spoiler: it's not) and Joey whines about AMC Theaters, we race down Alligator Alley in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (20:40) before tackling the Cuban Mile in the Fate of the Furious (40:20). We discuss whether Cipher and Jakob's lives intersect before F9 before diving deep into where the entities "Vin Diesel" and "Dom Toretto" and "Mark Sinclair" begin and end. Also: was Brian O'Conner not the first "Buster"? Are there more Toretto siblings we haven't yet met? Can we bring the beloved character of Girl back into the fold?

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Redline (2007)

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Redline has a bit of a reputation. Patron Alex Elonen picked it for us to watch this lap, so we're diving deep into its wild backstory. After opening a full mailbox (thank you, everyone!), we finally hear from Carter Verone in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (31:50) before fearing nothing and risking everything in Redline (44:45). The movie is bad, and there's no way around it. But the backstory? Tremendous. We talk about the wild journey to get to Redline, then wonder who the protagonist is as we wish for more wackiness.

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Furious 7 (Lap 9)

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're getting closer and closer to "catching up" to F9, and our latest stop is Deckard Shaw's roaring rampage of revenge in Furious 7! After catching up in extracurricular activites, we meet Fonzie and Fabio in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (17:45) before squaring off with Shaw once again. Joining us to talk about Furious 7 is Drea Clark (Maximum Film!), who -- unlike many of our recent, less sophisticated guests -- goes to bat for and defends Paul Walker and Brian O'Conner. We talk about the many "dares" behind making these movies, what Ludacris is like when he's just "Chris," and what Han would be like as a roommate. We also wonder if Shaw was the one who blew up 1327 and discuss how to fix the villain problem in Furious 7.

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Herbie Fully Loaded (2005)

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're hitting the salvage yard -- and then the NASCAR track -- to talk about Lindsay Lohan in Herbie Fully Loaded! Before we get to Michael McGahon's patron pick, though, we catch up on extracurricular activities (which are very Y: The Last Man heavy) and then do the stare and drive in the 2F2F minute (21:30), where we discover a similarity (of sorts) between Brian O'Conner and Frank Costanza. Then, we dive into Herbie Fully Loaded (31:50) to talk about the "car movie algebra" that yields Herbie, plus the weird amount of acceptance and understanding around Herbie's sentience. We also talk about whether or not Lindsay Lohan can ride a skateboard, whether or not her character Maggie should get any credit for her driving in this movie, and a piece of IMDb trivia about Lindsay Lohan that may be one of the weirdest and most troubling things we've encountered yet.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

F9 Director's Cut: Fifth Gear

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We welcome back Fast & Furious superfan Heather Antos to talk about F9 -- and this time, we're watching the Director's Cut! Before Heather joins us, though, we catch up on the past week and imagine a viable alternative to the Han and Gisele trilogy we are going to continue to attempt to will into existence. Then, we do a deep dive into the F9 Director's Cut (22:15): what's new, what's (maybe) new, and what's extended. We pick our favorites, discuss why things hit the cutting room floor, and wonder whether or not this is a "better" version of the movie than the theatrical cut. Then, we roll out with Monica Fuentes in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (50:50) before welcoming in Heather to talk about F9 (1:04:05). After establishing how much of a fan she's become with a truly ambitious way to watch the final films in the series, we run through her favorite moments, least favorite parts, and what she believes could have been done better -- including a much smarter way of implementing the running Star Wars jokes.

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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 9)

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to the streets of Tokyo -- this time with Aaron Neuwirth (Out Now with Aaron and Abe, We Live Entertainment) -- to figure out where Elle, Jakob, and Mr. Nobody were during The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift! We talk about the Dreamcast, Back to the Future, and Possession (1981), preview the F9 director's cut (and rumored F10 title), and watch Monica Fuentes roll up in a delivery truck in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (27:35). Then, we fly across the Pacific with Aaron riding (flying, I guess, I just said fly, why would it be riding) shotgun (is this a thing in planes) for Tokyo Drift (41:45). After reworking a couple of the "lightning round" questions and getting the biggest endorsement for Roman's character that we've ever heard, we dive into Tokyo Drift and hear Aaron compare it to a movie we'd never considered before, but makes perfect sense. We also come up with a new movie to write (that hopefully Brian Rodriguez *of* High School Slumber Party would cover) before spending a lot of time to figure out how The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift fits into the F9 timeline.

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The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're heading Down Under -- and then out to the Bonneville Salt Flats -- to talk about The World's Fastest Indian! Before we get to the movie that Hayley Gerbes picked for us on Patreon, we talk about the characters or actors who could join the franchise in F10 and watch a deleted scene from F9 before heading to Miami and getting answers to our geography questions in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (26:25). Then, we hop aboard our 1920 motorcycles and blaze our way through The World's Fastest Indian (36:15). We talk about similarities between this and another one of Hayley's picks, how Anthony Hopkins has always been an old man, and the movie's repeated attempts at creating conflict... before immediately making everything totally okay.

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Fast & Furious Spy Racers: South Pacific

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000

There's a new season of Spy Racers on Netflix, so we're coming at you with a bonus episode to talk all about Fast & Furious Spy Racers: South Pacific! Joining us are our core Spy Racers correspondents, Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse, to talk about the highs and lows of the show's fifth season, which may have been the show's best yet! Or was it? Either way, it's definitely more referential of previous seasons and past characters than ever before. We cover the (blessedly) straightforward plot in Spy Racers: South Pacific, the lack of specificity around the show's titular setting, and whether or not the characters are given a chance to shine.

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F9: Fourth Gear

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're returning to orbit once again to talk about F9 (for the fourth time) with Kevo Risse and Nico Vasilo of Husbands Talking More or Less! Before they join us, we talk about new dishwashers and new movies, the release date for F10, and the special features coming to the F9 Blu-ray disc (plus more details in the back half!) before spending our (thankfully) final minute in the demolition derby parking lot in the 2F2F Minute (29:40). Then, the HTML guy drops by (38:55) to talk about F9 (and, as you may suspect, a whole lot of X-Men and Daredevil). We discuss whether rewriting Dom's backstory to be more fragile is good or bad, what #JusticeForHan really means, and if F9 satisfied or just felt like filler. Also: what is up with Baby Brian's wardrobe?

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Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 9)

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're taking a brief break between episodes about F9 to talk about Fast & Furious 6 with Dan Scully (I Like to Movie Movie)! Before Dan joins us, we share extracurricular activities as Joey's audio is peppered with a thunderstorm, talk about Michael Rooker's character, and watch Brian and Roman scrap in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (20:00). Then, Dan swings by to talk about (spoiler!) his favorite movie in the franchise, Fast & Furious 6 (29:40). We share some new theories about Kurt Russell (and Fastiverse dads and father figures in general) before discussing what it'd take to get Gal Gadot back in the franchise. We also wonder if Mia was sowing future seeds of reconciliation and (possibly) the most iconic image in any of these movies. Then, in a very pleasant surprise, Dan gets a new character (!) in the quiz, which shouldn't come as a surprise; he had a life before you knew him, you know.

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F9: Third Gear

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000

With F9 now available to rent on VOD, we’re covering the movie yet again, this time with Cara Gael O’Regan! Before she joins, though, we debate whether Brian and Bilkins fly to California to get Roman from his demolition derby, talk about the merits of modern movies converted to black and white, and the upcoming 4K release of F9 (and what we hope to get from the “director’s cut”). Then, we count tires in what we’re calling “the calm before the storm” in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (29:30) before welcoming in Cara to talk about all things F9 (38:10). We find out what she loves (and how that ties into what she fears), as well as her dream future for the franchise. We talk about Stasiak’s improbable career acceleration, which haircut best suits Cipher, and the questionable life lessons being imparted upon baby Brian. Also, Cara shares an update on how The Race to Beat POTS turned out. (Want to donate? Go to dysautonomiainternational.org.)

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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're riding shiny and chrome into Valhalla today as we talk about Mad Max: Fury Road, starring... Cipher after the fall? Before we ride into the wastelands, though, Joe gives us some tips on how to (lazily) watch the Olympics, we discuss the "best" (and our favorite) scenes in the Fast and Furious, and wonder where Bilkins got his (different) bag of popcorn in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (42:45). Then, we're off to talk about Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road (53:05). We talk about the stunts, hair blindness, and the Doof Warrior, and also wonder if Pokemon Snap could inform the future of the Fastiverse.

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Fast Five (Lap 9)

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're grabbing some family, dragging a safe, and hitting the streets of Rio once again to talk about Fast Five! (For the ninth time.) Before we head to Brazil, we catch up on extracurricular events, announce the inductee(s) of the second class for the Fast & Furious / 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame (17:05), discuss the future of Spy Racers, talk some F9 spoilers (33:10), and order a pizza place's motor in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (44:00). Then, we welcome in Juhi Khemani to talk about all things Fast Five (52:15). We try to get #JustHobbsThings trending, play another round of "Where's Jakob?", and imagine the Vince Connected Universe (VCU). We talk about Fatburger and In-N-Out, Elena's "hidden" baby, and the Jeremy Bearimy of the Fastiverse. Juhi does deep Instagram research.

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Burnout (Børning) (2014)

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed to Norway for the country's "first real car movie" as we talk about Larson's patron pick for this lap, Burnout (Børning)! After doing our normal top-of-show activities (including a mailbag with some light F9 spoilers), we get an exposition dump in the 2 Fast 2 Furious minute (40:25) before taking a break and then racing through Norway as we talk about Burnout (45:45). We discuss the film's homages to the Fast and Furious (and other, older car movies) and our favorite elements, as well as the frustrations and shortcomings we had with the film.

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F9: Second Gear

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000

With F9 still in theaters, we're hitting second gear and bringing in our resident historian to talk about the movie once again! Before we do that, though, we do our usual top of the show stuff, including asking listeners not to murder people (and a spoiler-free mailbag) before welcoming Bilkins back into the fold in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (22:30). Then, Mike Manzi (The Monsters That Made Us) stops by to share his thoughts on F9 (32:55). We hear his thoughts, his theories, and his favorite parts, and he sets up a wild possible future that we hadn't yet considered. Plus, Joey and Joe Two share their new takeaways, including an observation by Joey that is either the key to everything... or an absolutely meaningless coincidence.

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Fast & Furious (Lap 9)

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Having just seen F9, we're coming at Fast & Furious with fresh eyes and finding all sorts of new connections! Important note: this episode has F9 spoilers, but only in specific areas. (Check the timestamps in the description if you haven't seen the movie yet.) After kicking off with some extracurricular activities, we open the spoiler-free mailbag (10:22), which features an amazing story by Wells, before diving into the F9 spoiler-filled mailbag (22:30), where we try to wrap our collective heads around some more math that doesn't add up and hear a theory counter to the one Joe had about the series' new potential big bad (spoilers end at 46:20). Then, we join Brian as he tries (and fails) to elude the cops -- while driving by two (!) phone numbers -- in the 2 Fast 2 Furious minute (50:00).

Then, we welcome in Corey "C-Mo" Driscoll, host of the C-Mo Afternoon show on KMDX-FM in San Angelo, Texas, to dive deep into Fast & Furious (59:30). He's a Fast & Furious fan, but also a Vin Diesel fan, and Dom is in the showcase in this movie. After giving us his rankings and answering our either/or questions, Corey describes the different way he watched this movie this time around, Joe describes the different mindset he had while watching this movie, and Joey does nothing different at all. Corey talks about why this is one of his favorite movies in the franchise, we admire the understated role that Mia plays in the film, and we discuss Dom's wardrobe in a new way. Then, we dive into F9 spoilers again (2:24:15) as we discuss connections to F9 and let Corey share his thoughts on the newest installment. Then, we end the spoilers (2:39:20) and get to the games!

(This is another long one. Sorry, Rachel.)

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F9 (Spoiler-Filled Review)

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 03:09:09 -0000

At long last, F9 is here. We saw it last night, so did you, and now it's time to talk about it... in full spoiler-filled detail. In this episode, we dive right into the discussion to talk all about Han, Jakob, and much, much more. We bring up our favorite parts, talk out a few major questions, and bask in the fan service (done right!) on display in F9. Joe has a great theory about what could come in a future movie and we figure out where things could go in F10 and beyond. Then, we open the mailbag (which starts at 1:26:20) to hear your thoughts, questions, and hopes. We finally made it. Salud, mi familia.

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#F9 (Spoiler-Free Immediate Reaction)

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 02:17:00 -0000

Never before has our podcast title felt so appropriate: we've waited seemingly forever for #F9. At long last, it's here! Recorded live from the movie theater parking lot, here is a very quick immediate reaction about #F9. Now, we're headed home (a quarter-mile at a time), coming down off our high, then recording a spoiler-filled review, which will be out very soon. Go see #F9 in theaters, then stay tuned to this feed for even more discussion!

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#F9 Preview

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

The wait is almost over. #F9 is almost here. As we near the end of #TheRoadToF9, we're taking a moment to get (even more) excited about the newest Fastiverse movie! After we do a lengthy news roundup, open the voting for the Fast and Furious Hall of Fame (voting now open!), and, ahem, examine Suki's front end in the 2 Fast 2 Furious minute, it's time to dive deep into everything #F9. We're talking about the things we're most excited for, how we hope it ties into The Fate of the Furious (and Hobbs and Shaw), and the things we're most worried about happening. We guess how Han is back, why Jakob appears, cameos we could see, and much more. Also, since the movie's already out around the world, the lucky people who have seen it already can listen and laugh about how wrong we are. (2 Fast 2 Furious Minute begins around 22:10. Movie preview conversation begins around 29:20.)

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Bumblebee (2018)

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

With #F9 little more than a week away, we're taking today's stop on #TheRoadToF9 to do some "advance scouting" of John Cena in Bumblebee! We continue to dodge #F9 spoilers as we weave through a mailbag and another week of news before finally finishing the first race in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute (and do a little math along the way). Then, we head back to 1987 for Bumblebee. We talk about the Fastnections, how this could fit into the Fastiverse (either directly or as an overall Transformers crossover), and whether the incomprehensibility of these action scenes is a drawback or not. (2 Fast 2 Furious Minute begins around 18:30. Movie conversation begins around 26:45.)

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2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 9)

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're still on #TheRoadToF9, and this week we find ourselves (once again) in Miami to look for Jakob and talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious! First, we cover lots of Fast and Furious news and try to figure out when the next Fast and Furious movie will release (after #F9). Then, we watch our racers jump the bridge in the Fast and Furious Minute as Cara Gael O'Regan stops by for some quick analysis and to talk about the fundraiser she's participating in, the 6th annual Race to Beat POTS. (Learn more and join us in donating to her cause at linktr.ee/bimpse.)

Then, we're joined by Mark Hofmeyer (Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast, Movies, Films & Flix) to talk about his favorite movie in the franchise: 2 Fast 2 Furious. We kick things off with even more Imogen Poots love (and how she could seamlessly fit into #F9) before discussing the Reddit threads (u/LundgrensFrontKick) Mark's gone viral with, including two about the Fastiverse. (We also talk about candles for a while.) Mark then shares truly unique answers to many of our questions before hitting us with his rankings and talking about why he loves this franchise so much (and when it began to kind of lose him). There's a whole lot of good stuff in this one, and I don't want to spoil it. (2 Fast 2 Furious Minute begins around 29:20. Movie conversation begins around 51:50.)

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Need for Speed (2014)

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Gather round, children, for we have a story to tell about The Three Jesses... We're taking our first pit stop on #TheRoadToF9 with Need for Speed, which was selected for us by patron Nick Burris! Before we head west for the De Leon, Joey explains a complicated new way of watching movies, Alex writes in to tell us how he messed up, and we head back to Miami to maybe (?) find the "right" S+S Fabrics. Then, Bob Fischer (Joey's co-host on the upcoming podcast how to win the lottery) joins the show to talk about Need for Speed. After we find out which Fast and Furious character he is, we hit the gas pedal and start raising our wanted level. We discuss where this ranks all-time among video game adaptations, Bob makes an exciting offer, all the ways in which this movie IS and ISN'T very Fast and Furious, and why both of those things are good. Plus, there's lots of talk about Imogen Poots, including her unnecessary fridging, her stuntwork, and why she deserves her own spinoff (and should be added to the Fastiverse). Then, Bob puts together a reading list of car-based books! (2 Fast 2 Furious Minute begins around 27:35. Movie conversation begins around 37:15.)

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The Fast and the Furious (Lap 9)

Tue, 25 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

The Road to F9 officially gets underway as we kickstart Lap 9 with The Fast and the Furious with special guest Jay Sandlin! Before Jay joins the show, we brace for #F9 spoilers, unveil an earth-shattering mystery in the mailbag, and try to figure out who used NOS first in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute. Then, Jay Sandlin joins the show to talk about The Fast and the Furious. He shares the hottest takes we've had yet on the In-N-Out vs. Whataburger debate, recounts some lessons learned from an early teacher he had, and cements his status as the podcast's first 'Bama Boy. We talk about what the "series bible" for the Fast and Furious may have included, this film's ties to Grease, and where Jakob may have been during The Fast and the Furious. (2 Fast 2 Furious Minute begins around 35:10. Movie conversation begins around 42:50.)

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Lap 8 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 18 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're closing out our Tokyo Drift Lap and saying goodbye to Heather Antos in our mechanic-prescribed Lap 8 Tune-Up / Relap / Recap. Before we wind down Lap 8, we talk about the end of the NHL season, race through another 60 seconds in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute, and wonder if we experience seasons in the Fastiverse. Then, we look back at Lap 8 -- the highs, the lows, and our interview with the amazing Lynda Boyd -- before unveiling the theme for Lap 9 and getting a new set of rankings from Joe. Finally, Heather joins us to close out her stint on the show as we finally find out her favorite character, her BDWHAPFY updated tally, and her rankings. Plus, is she still Brian O'Conner, or will she get a new member of the family in the character quiz? (Lap 8 recap and Lap 9 preview starts at 28:40. Heather's conversation begins at 47:55.)

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Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)

Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Kill Bill: Vol. 2 closes out both our Kill Bill Week and our Tokyo Drift Lap as we're hitting you with a bonus episode! There's no intro segment here, so we dive right into the behind-the-scenes trivia of Kill Bill: Vol. 2, the film's cool moments, and how it stacks up to the first one. We also wonder why The Bride's name reveal is played to be such a big "thing" before finding another person on Letterboxd who loves Blade Runner.

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

Tue, 11 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're closing out our Tokyo Drift lap by seeing how Quentin Tarantino remixes all the influences we've covered this lap in Kill Bill: Vol. 1! Before we fly to Okinawa (one way), we talk about the NFL Draft and the end of the first season of Young Rock, then race our way through Minute 9 of the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute. Then, we're off to Japan to get Hattori Hanzo steel and talk about the coolest moments in Kill Bill: Vol. 1, the many Lone Wolf and Cub influences, and whether or not Quentin Tarantino remixing so many things makes us like this movie more or less. (Movie conversation begins around 50:50.)

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Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 8)

Tue, 04 May 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We've thought for a while that Hobbs & Shaw may be our lap-long guest Heather Antos's favorite Fast and Furious movie. Were we right? Find out in this episode! But before Heather joins us, we participate in some Oscars roundup, dance our way around the newest episode of Young Rock, and have our most exciting minute yet for 2 Fast 2 Furious. Then, we welcome in Heather to talk about Hobbs & Shaw, but first: news about Paddington 2. Then, we get her reaction to the movie and discuss a new idea to work the (canonical) Italian Job into the Fastiverse. We also talk about the differences between how Deckard and Hattie were introduced to the series, and how the scenes with Hobbs's family feel a bit different now that we're so far into Young Rock. Then, we talk about Jingle All the Way for a while and wish for a Fast & Furious Christmas movie. (Movie conversation begins around 38:55.)

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Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Mexico

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We've got a bonus episode this week, as Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Mexico recently hit Netflix, and we're here to talk all about it! We welcome in our Spy Racers experts, Nico Vasilo (X is for Podcast) and Kevo Risse (Husbands Talking, More or Less) to wonder... why isn't Spy Racers getting weird with things? Nico makes things TV-MA in a hurry and talks a lot about The Simpsons, while Kevo, our newly-appointed Corn Cob Investigator, has a heart-to-heart with the producers (who we know are listening) and lays down new ground rules about queer visibility for the 2020s.

We also talk about the show still having a Cisco problem (and an underdeveloped villain problem), what the show does (and doesn't) do, the lessons the creators can learn from Square Enix, and whether or not we're going to get a fifth season (and what the storyline could be)... or if Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Mexico is the end of the road for our racers. Plus, we celebrate the return of, "Aw, lugnuts!"

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Shogun Assassin (1980)

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Shogun Assassin kicks off a three episode, three location crossover between us and "Resident Historian" Mike Manzi of Third Time's A Charm! Before Mike joins us, Joe catches us up on some more Best Picture nominees, we open the biggest and most sprawling mailbag we've ever had, and we collect the buy-in for 2 Fast 2 Furious's first race in The Fast and Furious Minute. Then, Mike hops in our baby cart as we head to Edo period Japan for Shogun Assassin. We talk about the long-lasting legacy the movie (including its inclusion in GZA's Liquid Swords, Bob's Burgers, and Road to Perdition), our favorite moments (and the film's coolest moments), and why watching a bootleg copy of this movie feels kind of appropriate. We also talk about the benefits and drawbacks of the remix nature of Shogun Assassin, as well as what it does better (and worse) than the first two movies in the Lone Wolf and Cub series: Sword of Vengeance and Baby Cart at the River Styx. Want even more Lone Wolf and Cub talk? Check out Third Time's A Charm on Monday, May 3, for an episode about Baby Cart to Hades, then join our Patreon at 2fast2forever.com for an exclusive bonus episode about Baby Cart in Peril, coming later in May! (Movie conversation begins around 54:35.)

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The Fate of the Furious (Lap 8)

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

#F9 is coming, but before we get there, we're once again hitting NYC (via Cuba) to talk about The Fate of the Furious with Heather Antos! First, we dive into the #F9 trailer -- but only to a certain extent, to keep things spoiler-free -- and hear your reactions in the mailbag. We talk about Dewey and Karen in Young Rock's "My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff," and "kick it a nickel" in the sixth minute of the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute. Then, Heather joins us with a sort of startling revelation: did she enjoy a second Fast and Furious movie in a row?! We talk all about The Fate of the Furious, including the new additions to the franchise, the influence the MCU had on this movie (and the franchise as a whole), and (of course) the film's cool moments. (Movie conversation begins around 38:35.)

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Gung Ho (1986)

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Brian "Slumber Party" Rodriguez is back on the podcast to sneak in another movie, this one starring "The Pride of Pittsburgh," Michael Keaton: Gung Ho! Before Brian joins, though... Joe re-arranges his living room, Johnson teams up with Hopkins for some action movie hijinks in Young Rock, and (the other) Brian arrives to the race in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute. Then, we're off to Japan (and back again) to talk about all things Gung Ho. Could Michael Keaton save a town that's definitely not Pittsburgh? How much does Gedde Watanabe's acting choices defy time and his age? Should you bathe in the Allegheny? Get these answers, or don't! We may not have actually answered these questions. (Movie conversation begins around 41:45.)

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Furious 7 (Lap 8)

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're burning down hospitals and flexing off arm casts as we seek vengeance with Heather Antos as we talk about Furious 7! Before she joins us, we catch up on extracurricular activities and two episodes of Young Rock, and we break down the fourth minute of 2 Fast 2 Furious and try to decipher the role rappers (and actors, and rappers who act) play in the Fastiverse (and whether or not there's some kind of witness protection program in play). Then, Heather joins us with some stunning revelations about Furious 7. We debate whether or not Mose Jakande ever had a bigger role in this movie, whether Deckard would have stolen God's Eye himself, and whether there will ever be anything cooler than The Rock flexing out of an arm cast. Then, Joe has problems with the alphabet. (Movie conversation begins around 46:40.)

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Justin Lin's Episodes of "Community"

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're taking a fun detour this week as we enroll in community college and talk about Justin Lin's three episodes of Community. Before class begins, though, we talk about Temptation Island and Zack Snyder's Justice League, and then open the mailbag to remember some fire ass titles. Then, we're headed to Greendale to talk about "Introduction to Statistics," "Interpretive Dance," and "Modern Warfare." It's Joe's first watch of Community (and one of Joey's favorite shows), so we discuss the show, characters, and first season as a whole, with a specific focus on these episodes. Grab your Batman costume, tap shoes, and paintball gun because it's time to study. (Movie conversation begins around 46:40.)

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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 8)

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Shocking reactions! New favorites! Even more Chrissy Teigen?! Our eighth lap through the franchise has led to The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, and Heather Antos is here with some fiery hot takes. Before we needle drop DJ Shadow, though, we catch up on Extracurricular Activities, check in where Montez is in her catch-up, and meet Tej in the 2 Fast 2 Furious Minute. Then, we fly across the Pacific for The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift to chat about her thoughts on a Vin Diesel and Paul Walker-free movie, who messed up the time of Sean's arrival, and whether or not watching the movies chronologically is better or worse than doing so in release order. (Movie conversation begins around 49:20.)

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Lady Snowblood (1973)

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

The next stop in our Tokyo Drift Lap is Lady Snowblood, with a bonus Patreon-only pit stop for its sequel coming soon! Before heading to Japan for Yuki's roaring rampage of revenge, we spend some time trying to figure out The Voice and finally (!) begin the Fast and Furious Minute about 2 Fast 2 Furious, as soundtracked by David Banner. Then, we dive into Lady Snowblood as we see the many ways it inspired Kill Bill, admire the strong female protagonist at its core, and wonder if the "woman so pretty she must be a murderer" angle is a trope in Japanese. Then, there's a weird thing about the TV show Clarice and another Stephen King debacle. (Movie conversation begins around 37:45.)

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Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 8)

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're once again "citizens of the world" as we return to London, baby, to talk about Fast & Furious 6 with Heather Antos! Before we clash with Owen Shaw (the almost-always-a-bad-guy Luke Evans), we catch up on Young Rock, open the mailbag, and finish out the Turbo Charged Prelude in the Fast & Furious Minute. (2 Fast 2 Furious kicks off next episode!) Then, we welcome in Heather to find out her favorite (and least favorite) parts of Fast & Furious 6, discover whether she's a racer or a designer, and hear whether or not her criticisms of this movie's impeccable opening credits are enough to calm Joey's anger. (Movie conversation begins around 31:20.)

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Interview with Lynda Boyd (Ms. Boswell in Tokyo Drift)

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Anyone who knows #2F2F knows the handful of questions to which we desperately need answers, and we welcome the amazing Lynda Boyd to the show to help us solve one! In this episode, we chat with Lynda about her audition process for Tokyo Drift, the time she spent in Japan, and the possibility of a cursed past life as a geisha. We talk about her time on The X-Files, She's the Man, and Supernatural, get some behind-the-scenes info on what John Cena is really like, and hear all about her short film Arbor Vitae (and the vision quest that inspired it). We also try to figure out where Ms. Boswell is now, which Fast and Furious character (other than the obvious answer) she is, and finally get some resolution on THE question from Tokyo Drift. You can follow Lynda Boyd on Twitter and Instagram @LyndaBoydMedia.

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Game of Death (1978)

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Game of Death could have been a stone-cold classic and one of the best films of all-time. It is not. In this episode, we dig into why. Before we enter the pagoda, though, we chat about Eastbound and Down, MLB Showdown, and Young Rock, and we break down the penultimate minute in the Turbo Charged Prelude. Then, we dive deep into Game of Death to learn more about the behind-the-scenes tragedy, insanity, and outrage. We also watch and talk about the (relatively) newly-released Game of Death Redux, which offers an amazing (and ultimately kind of frustrating) insight into what this movie could have been. (Movie conversation begins around 1:03:40.)

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Fast Five (Lap 8)

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're continuing the Tokyo Drift Lap with special guest Heather Antos as we find our way to Brazil in time to watch Fast Five! Before we welcome her to the show, though, we kick things off with two new ideas about who the mysterious Eteon voice could be, we talk about the first episode of Young Rock, and we break down the fourth minute of the Turbo Charge Prelude, where nothing is (still) happening. Then, we bring in Heather to talk about Fast Five. We get her "cool" moment of the movie, gauge her reactions to the franchise's new characters, and learn the two big reason why she's having trouble connecting with the Fastiverse. (Movie conversation begins around 50:45.)

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Akira (1988)

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Like a Kaneda tai Tetsuo, Neo Tokyo metsubou? We're finally fulfilling the prophecy (?) laid out in the Teriyaki Boyz song from Tokyo Drift by heading to Neo Tokyo to watch Akira! Before we get there, though, we break down another minute of the Turbo Charged Prelude and dive deep into the 30-second commercial for #F9 shared on Super Bowl Sunday. Then, we talk about the post-apocalyptic landscape of Akira, its animation and body horror, and what Joey thought this movie was about before finally seeing it for the first time. We also wonder if there are direct ties between this plot and Eteon, as well as between Tetsuo and Han. (Movie conversation begins around 48:00.)

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Fast & Furious (Lap 8)

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're correcting the timeline and jumping forward in time as we return to Los Bandoleros and Fast & Furious! Before welcoming in Heather Antos to talk about all things Letty, Gisele, and Dwight, we tease a new Patreon-exclusive episode, break down the fight (or lack thereof) between Vin Diesel and The Rock, and journey across the American Southwest (or do we just stay in California?) for the second minute of the Turbo Charged Prelude. Then, we're joined by Heather to find out how she feels about Fast & Furious, whether or not Los Bandoleros is a worthwhile pitstop, and how she really feels about the good and bad cops of the Fastiverse. (Movie conversation begins around 48:40.)

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Tokyo Drifter (1966)

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

While the release date fate of #F9 remains in limbo, the Tokyo Drift lap marches on with the appropriately-named Tokyo Drifter! Before we tussle with the yakuza, we catch up on the mailbag and begin our minute-by-minute breakdown of the Turbo Charged Prelude to 2 Fast 2 Furious, which yields far more detail than you may think. Then, we welcome back our new resident yakuza expert, Garrett Smith (I Like to Movie Movie, Moviejawn), to talk about all things Tokyo Drifter! We talk about the movie's beautiful visuals, semi-incomprehensible story, and how each of those serves the other. We also talk about Tokyo Drifter's influence on modern filmmakers (like Quentin Tarantino), the wonder of weird/genre films, the apparent benefits of being in the yakuza, and the dangers of blind loyalty. (Movie conversation begins around 43:00.)

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2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 8)

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're zipping across the country on a turbo-charged prelude and meeting up with Heather Antos in Miami to talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious! Before we get there, though, we talk about vaccinations, TV updates, and murder mysteries in a box. We also open a great mailbag, welcome a new listener, and break down the second trailer for The Fast and the Furious (in The Best Quality). Then, we welcome in Heather Antos to get her take on the Turbo Charged Prelude (as we coin a new phrase that should become canon), then learn if she enjoyed 2 Fast 2 Furious more or less than The Fast and the Furious. She shares her perfect description of Brian O'Conner (and Bilkins's job title), talks about what works (and what doesn't) in 2 Fast, and makes a ten-year promise we will hold her accountable to. (Movie conversation begins around 54:20.)

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Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

At long last, we've made it to Better Luck Tomorrow: a movie we've likely talked about more than any other we haven't covered. Han, here we are! Before diving into Justin Lin's breakthrough film, we talk about Vin Diesel's interview with Entertainment Weekly and break down the first theatrical trailer of The Fast and the Furious in The Fast and the Furious Minute. Then, we welcome in Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party) for the first of a two-part Better Luck Tomorrow crossover extravaganza! We discuss whether or not this is "canonical Han," whether or not Justin Lin used this movie as a pitch reel to land a Fast and Furious movie, and begin to touch on the high school elements (before we finish that conversation on Friday on High School Slumber Party). We also, apparently, cede total control of this show to Brian, who's your real host now. (Movie conversation begins around 35:25.)

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The Fast and the Furious (Lap 8)

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off Lap 8, the Tokyo Drift Lap, by returning to The Fast and the Furious! Joining us, as she will all lap, is Heather Antos. Before we dive into the movie, though, we catch up on extracurricular activities and then cover the final (?) deleted scene from the first movie, where we talk about Dom's intimidating demeanor, Mia's dropped student storyline, and Brian's half-truths. Then, we welcome in Heather Antos to talk about The Fast and the Furious. One movie in, it's time for our first oil check. Is this the greatest decision of her life, her biggest regret, or something in between? We find out her favorite moments, her least favorite moments, and all of our choices for the movie's "cool" moment. (Movie conversation begins around 43:15.)

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Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Sahara (Lap 7)

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

The longest lap in #2F2F history comes to a close as we welcome back Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse to talk about Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Sahara! First, though, Joe shares some ASMR recommendations and Joey unveils his new TV watching plan for 2021, then they dive into Vince's almost-but-never-was backstory of having a sick mother. Then, we race back into the desert, joined by Nico and Kevo, to talk about even more Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Sahara. We compare the season to its earlier iterations, take a walk down memory lane vis-a-vis TV history, and dissect the most core Fast & Furious element of all: its dynamics and formula. We also compare this show to Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and discuss the similarities, differences, and frustrations of each. (Series conversation begins around 35:00.)

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Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Sahara

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Santa left one extra gift tucked way under the Christmas tree last year: a brand new season of Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Sahara! Before we dive into the latest installment in the Spy Racers series, we catch up on New Year's stuff and talk about the sound effects coming out of Vin Diesel's mouth in a deleted scene (as well as totally forgetting we'd seen part of Jesse's wardrobe before). Then, we head to the desert to help rescue Ms. Nowhere and Gary in Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Sahara. We talk about the Spy Racers' roles within the team, some of the weird (and wonderful) creative choices made by the show, and whether or not we'll get another season. (Series conversation begins around 18:55.)

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Jacob's Ladder (1990)

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Our final pit stop of our Memory Loss lap is a bit of a "masterclass" in the genre: Adrian Lyne's 1990 film Jacob's Ladder! Before we enter our very own "Jacob's Ladder scenario," we usher in 2021 with extracurricular activities and our mailbag. Then, we head to 1327 as Mia's packing and prepping to sell the house as we discuss a deleted scene that would have changed the fabric of the franchise. After the break, we welcome in John Brooks (Hard to Believe) to talk about the biblical allegories and nightmarish visions of Jacob's Ladder. (Movie conversation begins around 40:40.)

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On Fan Fiction and Fandom

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

In lieu of You Are My Life Span, here is a very special episode about fan fiction and fandom, featuring Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse.

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Noel (2004)

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Merry Christmas! This year, we were blessed with the gift of the absolutely bonkers holiday movie Noel, starring Paul Walker. (Shoutout to Cara Gael O'Regan who told us about it and then absolutely refused to re-watch it.) In this episode, we open a literal (!) mailbag and talk about Johnny Tran's spoken menace at Race Wars. Then, we head back to 2004, a time where (apparently) we were all trying to figure out the sexual preferences of everyone we met, while also trying to sleep with ghosts and/or reincarnated spirits. We talk about Paul Walker's New York accent, Susan Sarandon's action-packed Christmas Eve, and whether or not Noel has any life lessons to impart. (Movie conversation begins around 20:30.)

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Lap 7 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

There's still more movies (and more Fast & Furious!) to come this lap, but it's time for our scheduled Lap 7 Tune-Up / Relap / Recap. First, we kick things off with a small mailbag and video game talk (Not Tonight and Wilmot's Warehouse) before taking a deep dive into the four deleted scenes from Furious 7 (starting at 19:25) to discuss the enormity of the new revelations... and the inherent logic and continuity problems therein. Then, we welcome in Nico and Kevo (36:55) to compare Fast & Furious to Marvel (and other franchises), learn about their favorite characters (and make even more MCU comparisons) (47:30), get their movie rankings (55:40), watch the #F9 trailer with them for the first time, and ask them to re-take the character quiz (1:33:00). We bid them farewell (at least for a week and a half) to announce the theme for Lap 8 (1:46:20), unveil some exciting changes to the Patreon, and get Joe's new rankings (which are incredibly on-brand from the jump). Then, we welcome in Lap 8's ridealong guest, Heather Antos (@HeatherAntos) (2:10:15) to learn what she knows about the Fastiverse, what she's excited for, and which character she's most like! This is a long one, but it's a good one.

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The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

'Tis the season, so we're grabbing a knife and talking about The Long Kiss Goodnight because "chefs do that." Before we lose our memories, though, we open the mailbag and pull up next to a Ferrari at a deleted scene best left forgotten. Then, we welcome in friend and past guest (and patron who picked this episode), Christian "Mr. Christmas" Larson, to talk about all things Shane Black and The Long Kiss Goodnight! We talk about Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson's performances, the glory of the over-the-top '90s action, and all the one-liners you can handle. (Movie conversation begins around 20:20.)

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Fast & Furious Crossroads (Lap 7)

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to Morocco (and New Orleans, and...), this time with Nico and Kevo, to talk about Fast & Furious Crossroads! Before we stop a rocket from taking off (and destroying the planet?), we talk about Christopher Nolan as the latest Fast & Furious superfan, and head to Lifeguard Tower 60 to join Brian and Mia on their date in our latest deleted scene. Then, Nico Vasilo (X is for Podcast) and Kevo Risse (.html) join us once again to discuss Fast & Furious Crossroads as a game, as a story, and as a piece of Fast & Furious canon. Where does it succeed? Where does it fail? Where could it have improved? (Movie conversation begins around 25:00.)

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Shutter Island (2010)

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

In the mood for some more intelligent fare? We advise you check out our episode on the sophisticated palate of Shutter Island. First, though, we open the mailbag and swing by The Racer's Edge to talk about some words we've heard that floated through the air. (Right-right.) Then, we're shippin' up to Shutter Island to talk all about the least (critically) successful Martin Scorsese-Leonardo DiCaprio team-up to date. Why does this movie rub Joey the wrong way? Why does Joe Two love it so much? Listen and find out! (Movie conversation begins around 30:20.)

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Paris, Texas (1984)

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

We're celebrating our 150th episode in style with a little help from our friends (no, sorry, family), as well as with a trip to the desert of Paris, Texas! In our opening, we welcome in a familiar voice for the very first time (and thank a couple people for their awesome generosity), look at the future of movie theaters, and take our shirts off to talk about the first time we drove as we break down another deleted scene from The Fast and the Furious. Then, we walk through the American Southwest to talk about Wim Wenders' Paris, Texas. We discuss one of the greatest scenes in movie history, potentially depressing (but also amazing) versions of Fast & Furious movies inspired by this movie, and whether or not there's a movie that could be less in Rachel's wheelhouse. (Movie conversation begins around 40:45.)

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Seconds (1966)

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

We're closing up Throwback Week on 2 Fast 2 Forever by jumping forward two decades to talk about Rock Hudson in John Frankenheimer's Seconds! Before we get there, though, we talk about the brand new 2 Fast 2 Forever shop, sort through some mail, and dive deep into the ins and outs of Jesse's living situation in The Fast and the Furious. Then, we get ready to stomp those grapes as we dissect Seconds. It's not quite a memory loss movie, but there are more than a few ways we can relate it to the Fastiverse. (Plus, we've got another Dali-esque dream sequence!) (Movie conversation begins around 39:10.)

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Spellbound (1945)

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

We're taking a trip in our movie time machine all the way back to 1945 to talk about the Alfred Hitchcock movie Spellbound! Before we dive into our dreams and uncover buried memories about this one, though, we catch up on Thanksgiving stuff and talk about Tanner and Brian at Police House. Then, we enter a dreamworld crafted by Salvador Dali as we try to remember whether or not we actually killed a doctor and took his job, or if we just thought we did. In this episode, we talk about the refreshing change of pace of watching a movie this old, the performances by Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck, and (what else?) a whole lot of Pittsburgh. (Movie conversation begins around 22:20.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

We're strutting our stuff and enjoying our new looks as we walk out of the Daily Bugle and talk about Spider-Man 3! Before we dive into Jake Freer's Patreon pick, though, we crack open the mailbag, check in on Thanksgiving week stuff, and chat about the first deleted scene from The Fast and the Furious in our minute-by-minute breakdown. Then, we welcome in Nate Milton (@N8Mozaik, The Rocky Maivia Picture Show) to talk about all things Peter, MJ, Venom, and more. We've got a lot of thoughts about the villains in this movie (including the real villain), the music choices (both the songs that were included and the ones that should have been included), and the economics of the Daily Bugle. (Movie conversation begins around 25:55.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 7)

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

We welcome back Nico Vasilo (who would like you to call him Lil Hobbs) and Kevo Risse (who will not be doing that, thank you very much) to talk about Hobbs & Shaw on today's episode! Before we bring in the .html guys, though, we open the mailbag (including an email mocking us like a wrapped gift beneath the Christmas tree!) and then spend 45 minutes talking about the, well, 45 minutes of alternate, extended, and deleted scenes from Hobbs & Shaw. Then, we bring in Nico and Kevo to talk about the final F&F movie this lap. We discuss how the movie focuses on the wrong things, whether or not it's a Fast & Furious movie, and who -- exactly -- is this Deckard Shaw? We also debate whether it's more Faulkner or Sedaris, whether or not we saw *another* franchise shift, and how valuable specificity really is. (Movie conversation begins around 1:01:10.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Finding Nemo (2003)

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

We're wrapping up Animation Week on 2 Fast 2 Forever with a journey under the sea -- and around the globe -- in Finding Nemo! Before we just keep swimming, we officially close out The Fast and the Furious in the Fast and the Furious Minute. (At least until next time, when we start working through its deleted scenes.) Then, we experience tragic loss (hey, Finding Nemo is a Pixar movie, after all) and then begin our search for our missing son like we're Dom trying to rescue baby Brian. (Movie conversation begins around 34:00.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Turbo (2013)

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Turbo marks the kick-off of Animation Week on 2 Fast 2 Forever, and it's surprisingly appropriate in more ways than one! Before we head to the Indianapolis 500, though, we open a week-long mailbag and work our way through six minutes of credits in the Fast and Furious minute. Then, we get animated (so sorry) to talk about Turbo and all of its fastnections. We also talk about how we wish there was more Michelle Rodriguez in the movie, and bemoan the negative stereotypes (as well as the movie's small, weird decisions) that surround our main (human) characters. (Movie conversation begins around 50:00.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious & Evolving: The Forward Momentum of Representation in the Fast & Furious Franchise

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

The Fast & Furious franchise spans 20 years, 10 films, 2 short films, an animated series, 16 soundtracks, a worldwide stunt show tour, 7 videogames, several toy lines, and even a theme park attraction. Throughout the franchise (10th highest grossing film franchise to date), the face of culture (and film!) changed -- beginning with a movie with barely any female characters with agency, featuring stereotypes and slurs, to the franchise creating spin-offs centering around characters of color and women and even trans-character inclusive video games, join the voices of the 2 Fast 2 Forever podcast, Joey & Joe Two, along with former guests Rachel Shepherd, Kevo Risse, & Nico Action as they examine the ever-evolving media powerhouse.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fate of the Furious (Lap 7)

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

We're nearing the end of the lap -- or are we? -- and we're headed to The Fate of the Furious, which metaphorically begins with one of our guests and ends with the other. Before we turn our backs against the family, though, we bid farewell (sort of) to the original movie as we (kind of) wrap up the first installment of The Fast and the Furious Minute. Then, we welcome in Kevo Risse and Nico Vasilo (.html) to talk about The Fate of the Furious... and a whole lot of Batman and Superman. We also talk about whether or not this "feels" like a Fast & Furious movie, the effectiveness of Dom as a solo villain, and which of her "stories" Queenie blows off family obligations to race home to see. (Movie conversation begins around 27:25.)

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Machete Kills (2013)

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

We're preparing for space (hopefully!) as we close out Robert Rodriguez Week-and-a-Half with Machete Kills! After catching up on ways we've tried to stay sane this week -- and preparing to hand over our keys to Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious Minute -- we welcome back Mike Manzi (Third Time's A Charm) to talk about the cameo-palooza of Machete Kills. We wonder whether this was the movie Robert Rodriguez wanted to make, wish we had a bit more of a lot of things (or a bit less of a lot of things), and talk about the fate of Michelle Rodriguez's character Luz (aka She). (Movie conversation begins around 29:15.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Machete (2010)

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Robert Rodriguez Week-and-a-Half continues on 2 Fast 2 Forever with Machete! Before entering the grindhouse, though, we catch up about Vin Diesel's new song, open a mailbag, and finally finish a quarter-mile race that seems to drag (no pun intended) on forever. (Also, a programming note in the intro, too!) Then, we're joined by Mike Manzi (The Monsters That Made Us) as we're set up, double-crossed, and left for dead. We talk about how fun (and prescient) Machete is, as well as seeing yet another side to Michelle Rodriguez in her role as Luz (or She, if you'd prefer). Also, we realize how perfectly timed this movie was to release on Election Day (go vote, everyone, if you haven't), which was totally planned. (Movie conversation begins around 41:50.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're gathering the #AlitaArmy and kicking off Robert Rodriguez Week (and a Half) to talk about 2019's Alita: Battle Angel! First up, we discuss our New York Comic-Con (#NYCC) panel, get a new listener's movie rankings, and talk about Borat. Then, we wrap up Season 2 of LOST before spending an entire minute in a quarter-mile race. We then jump far into the future to talk about Alita: Battle Angel, its NASCAR (and cast) fastnections, and whether or not we'll see a sequel (with some late-breaking news that renders much of the back half of this episode moot!). (Movie conversation begins around 45:25.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Furious 7 (Lap 7)

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're doubling down (a new phrase we've adopted) to talk about Furious 7 for the seventh time, this time with Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse of .html! First things first, though, we cover some spooky movies, decidedly un-cheesy pizzas, and LOST statues with four toes. Then, on green, we go to Furious 7 to talk all about the interconnectedness of LOST, Star Wars, and the Fastiverse when it comes to adjusting on the fly. We also talk about how they could have kept Brian and Mia in the world of these movies (even after Paul's passing) and how we can see Dom and Mia leaving it for good, as well as The Problem with Deckard Shaw. Plus: what numbers look like what letters? The answers may surprise you! (Movie conversation begins around 47:10.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012)

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Whether it's the third, fourth, or sixth movie in its franchise, today's episode is all about Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. Well, it's all about Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning after talking about twenty-year-old seasons of The Amazing Race, opening our mailbag, heading to the LOST island to meet the Others, and checking Johnny Tran's pulse. Then, we're waking up with amnesia (and with monsters in the house) to talk about Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning and debating its status as one of the best action movies of the decade. Did it live up to the hype? Listen and find out! (Don't forget to bring your bowling ball.) (Movie conversation begins around 57:20.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rio (Lap 7)

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to Rio (...again), but this time with Nico and Kevo on-board as we talk about Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rio! Before we head to South America, we talk about a tricky "would you rather?" scenario and open the future of the show (well, one segment, anyway) to the fans before hanging out with Ghost Ana for a minute and then watching Dom drift tap Lance down a hill. Then, Nico and Kevo join us to talk about the highs and lows (or, spoiler, all middles?) of Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rio. (Series conversation begins around 45:58.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rio

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're continuing our Spy Racers mini-series with our first of back-to-back episodes about Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rio! First, though, we talk about important Spelunky 2 updates, open a stuffed mailbag, and watch Brian chase after Johnny Tran and Lance. (We also, you know, talk about a pretty important episode of LOST.) Then, we dive into Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rio to talk about whether it effectively remixes Fast Five, how it positions some short-term frustration for long-term success, and the shifting focal point of the series. We also talk about our favorite elements, missed opportunities, and wonder... what ever happened to that gum? (Series conversation begins around 57:50.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious Spy Racers (Lap 7)

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off a mini-run of three straight Fast & Furious Spy Racers episodes by revisiting the first season with Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse of .html! First, though, we welcome a new patron to the #family (one who's been ride or die for as long as we've known her), check in on Rose and Bernard on the Island, and pour one out for Jesse (#gonetoosoon). Then, Nico and Kevo join us to talk about the hidden secrets of the Fast & Furious Spy Racers voice cast, how the animated characters align with their live action counterparts, and the progressive sexualization of the series. We also talk about how TV shows utilize their runtimes for better or worse, our shared love of both Cuphead and Janet Varney, and a whole lot of Fuller House. (Series conversation begins around 35:00.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Vow (2012)

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're wrapping up Weepy, Wacky Romance Week in our memory loss lap with a return to #MagicMics for the Channing Tatum/Rachel McAdams movie The Vow. First, though, we head back to the island for a Hurley episode of LOST, then find ourselves nearly overwhelmed by the amount that happens in the Fast and Furious Minute #91. Then, we head west (well, east from Los Angeles) for The Vow to talk about how Chicago the movie is, the tough spot Channing Tatum's character is in, and how the movie seems to be explicitly made for Joey (but also not at all, at the same time). (Movie conversation begins around 43:20.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Wives He Forgot (2006)

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off Weepy, Wacky Romance Week with the Lifetime Original film (please, don't call it a movie) The Wives He Forgot! After getting stuck in a "Lockdown" on LOST and wordlessly saying goodbye to the friends we thought we had in the F&F Minute, we're headed to the courtroom for Molly Ringwald's emergence as a criminal defense lawyer in The Wives He Forgot. We welcome in Brian "Mr. High School" Rodriguez, Joe's up-and-coming Lifetime Original Films protege, to break down the film's twists, turns, and tropes. We also give Joe his new role as Mr. Goof and are blessed with a surprise appearance from a special first-time guest! (Movie conversation begins around 35:55.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Michelle Rodriguez Music Videos

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're doing things a bit differently this episode as one of our patrons, Christian Larson, picked three Michelle Rodriguez music videos for us to discuss! After opening up a quick mailbag and talking about Spelunky 2 and Bomb the Music Industry!, we take a double dip of LOST and wonder what Brian means when he says he's in the MAPD. Then, we take a trip through time to talk about three music videos starring Michelle Rodriguez: "If I Could Fall in Love" by Lenny Kravitz, "Confident" by Demi Lovato, and "Nice for What" by Drake. (Music video conversation begins around 48:30.) Watch all three music videos here!

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 7)

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

The Missing Pieces Lap continues as we go back in time to move the chronological narrative forward with The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift! After catching up with the mailbag, we take a deep dive into the deleted scenes for Tokyo Drift, which cover more time than every other deleted scene we've covered so far... combined! Then, we welcome back Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse of .html to talk about The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, our shared memory of televised calf implants, and Chrissy Teigen. We also talk about Nico's "history" with Sean's dad, Sean's secret power, and what the race through Shangri-La really means. We also grasp for a Clutch Letty Moment and find ourselves troubled over the problematic depictions found in the movie. (Movie conversation begins around 1:02:30.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

S.W.A.T. (2003)

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We've heard tales of the badassery of Chris Sanchez before, but it's time to meet the legend as we watch Michelle Rodriguez in S.W.A.T.! We kick things off by talking about counting quarters and Spelunky 2, then head to the LOST island to meet a new person (!!!) before pulling off to the side of the road to give Vince some medical attention. Then, we're headed back to the streets of Los Angeles to talk about (not) Nick Fury assembling his (not) Avengers and how close this is to being a Fast and Furious movie, all while trying to figure out why Joey watched this movie, like, 20 times in high school. (Movie conversation begins around 49:50.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Milton's Secret (2016)

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to school (for the first time?) for Milton's Secret, and a type of role and a character that we've never before seen from Michelle Rodriguez. After talking about some pretty big Fast & Furious news, we witness a transfer of power on the LOST island and finally free Vince from the truck he's been dangling on for, seemingly, weeks now. Then, we're headed to the Great White North (Canada, obviously) for Milton's Secret, where Michelle Rodriguez plays a teacher named Ms. Ferguson. We talk about its wholesome nature (while doubling as Baby's First Lifetime Movie), the zaniness of the Donald Sutherland character, and (maybe) the weirdest thing Michelle Rodriguez has done in a movie so far. (Movie conversation begins around 40:40.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Strange Days (1995)

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Grab your SQUID because we're headed back in time... to the future... to talk about Kathryn Bigelow's criminally underseen Strange Days! After opening emails about shower thoughts and Lucifer, we're invited to a baptism (by fire?!) and speeding by Leon helping Letty out of her wrecked car. Then, we're trying to recapture lost loves and save some lives in Strange Days. We talk about the twist on this lap's theme on display in the movie, the surprising way the movie ends, and one of the most iconic music samples ever. (Movie conversation begins around 56:10.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 7)

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We welcome the return of Michelle Rodriguez -- even if she can't remember who she or the family are -- as well as the return of Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse as guests for our next stop at Fast & Furious 6! After discussing the seeming reality that the family is headed to space in #F9 and dissecting the three deleted scenes that accompany Fast & Furious 6, we're joined by Nico and Kevo to dive deep into the franchise's soap opera elements (and the evolution of these tropes through time). We also talk a lot about David Lynch, wonder why this movie continually says having no memory makes you a "perfect girl," and track the transformation of Letty (and the further removal of her agency). We also talk about how Letty's Shawty Shift helped her survive and the clumsy way that Elena's exit from the family is handled. Joe gets a lesson in polyamory (and math?), we tie the family into TMNT (hi, Wes!) and New Girl, and we reminisce about Chadwick Boseman. (Movie conversation begins around 28:25.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're finishing up Resident Evil Week on #2F2F strong with Resident Evil: Retribution, as we're joined (once again) by Cara Gael O'Regan! First, though, we're opening an HVAC-themed mailbag, meeting the Others, and helping Letty after her car flips. Then, Cara joins us to talk about cloned versions of Michelle Rodriguez (including the third version that was cut), the way one of her clones plays directly against type, and her multiple deaths. We also talk about the ways this feels more like a video game than the first installment and Joe catches us up on his Resident Evil movie journey. (Movie conversation begins around 43:10.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Resident Evil (2002)

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to the beginning of Michelle Rodriguez's film career once more for her nearly-starring role in 2002's Resident Evil! After opening the mailbag, heading to the LOST island for an episode with very little Ana, and watching Vince flail about for a minute, we board a train en route to Umbrella Corp. HQ -- picking up fan favorite Cara Gael O'Regan along the way -- to talk about Nick Burris's patron pick for this lap. We cover the crazy roll that Michelle Rodriguez was on early in her career, the evolution of her character Rain, and the insane jealousy brewing behind the scenes. Also, we discuss how she'll return in Resident Evil Retribution, coming this Friday! (Movie conversation begins around 57:55.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Girlfight (2000)

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Today's pit stop brings us all the way back to Michelle Rodriguez's first movie: Karyn Kusama's 2000 boxing flick Girlfight! After checking the mail (and talking about pizza for a while), visiting the island for a mostly-Letty-free episode of LOST (to admire Jin's abs and talk about a three-way that just has to happen already), and struggling to rescue Vince from the front of the truck he's dangling on (note the brand!), we enter the ring to spar with Diana Guzman. We talk about the explosive energy from Michelle Rodriguez and how she landed the part. We also explore her character's relationship with her nod-to-Rocky-named boyfriend Adrian, discuss whether or not that element needed to be included, and what the movie's semi-ambiguous ending really means. (Movie conversation begins around 53:00.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast Five (Lap 7)

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're headed back to Rio with Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse (.html) in our crew for Fast Five! But first, we're catching up emails, F&F news (which leads us down a deep rabbit hole), and Fast Five deleted scenes. In this episode, we talk about Fast Five's "R1 Moment," the power of the Justice Crush (especially compared to the Furious Force), and the Clutch Letty Moment. We also talk about Rico and Tego's backstory, Dom's alpha bull tipoff, and Mia as Oracle. We talk about Dom as a war hero-esque figure, why Letty really came back, why Mia was sidelined, and Elena's insane dossier. Also: there's a lot of Alien talk, X-Men talk, and Star Trek talk. (Movie conversation begins around 51:50.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Blue Crush (2002)

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're tapping into a bit of our Fast & Furious origins (in a few different ways) for Blue Crush, the latest pit stop in the Michelle Rodriguez lap! First, though, we're talking about pivotal installments for LOST (our first Ana Lucia episode!) and the Fast & Furious Minute (it's go time!). Then, we're headed to Hawaii for Blue Crush to talk about whether or not the "pro QB" lives up to his title, the inconsistencies of working at this hotel, and why the movie feels like it's about the wrong person (or at least the wrong story). (Movie conversation begins around 45:40.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious (on a Budget) with The Budget Boyz!

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're taking a pit stop from our pit stop, as we're joined by the Budget Boyz -- Kevin Fairy and Kent Yoshimura -- to talk about their new viral video: Fast & Furious (on a Budget)! We talk to them about their history with the franchise, where the idea to recreate Fast & Furious came from, what they may be working on next, and a whole lot more. We also find out which Fast & Furious characters they are, and their answers may surprise you! (Or, maybe just them. You'll see.) You can watch their short film here.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious Crossroads with Game Director Andy Tudor!

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

While the pandemic may have pushed Fast 9 to next year, diehard Fast & Furious fans were given the gift of more canonical content with Fast & Furious Crossroads, the brand new video game from Slightly Mad Studios. We're joined by the game's director, Andy Tudor, to dive deep into the latest Fast & Furious story.

In this episode, we talk about how the team approached existing characters, how they dreamed up (and incorporated) new ones, and how the game's story factors into The Fate of the Furious, Fast 9, and Hobbs & Shaw. We also talk about the importance of 2 Fast 2 Furious and The Fate of the Furious on Fast & Furious Crossroads, the inspiration for the game's many set pieces, and how the game's villains tie into the franchise's overall narrative.

We also explore the progressive queer representation depicted in the game, how these new characters reflect upon previously established ones, and how the team cast actors like Sonequa Martin-Green, Asia Kate Dillon, and Peter Stormare. We talk about the game's length (and why people may be looking at it in the wrong way), Andy's dream addition to the Fastiverse, and why he felt that Dom could take a step back and let Letty (and, by proxy, Michelle Rodriguez) shine in the game's narrative.

Also, for everyone hongry for more Fast & Furious content, we talk about the greater part that Cipher may be playing in the franchise, the future of Hobbs and Han, and where the family may be globetrotting to in Fast 9. Last -- but certainly not least to long-time 2 Fast 2 Forever listeners -- could we finally get a definitive answer on what "no knees Denise" means? (Video game conversation begins around 47:00.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious (Lap 7)

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Big episode alert! After announcing a slight scheduling change and cracking open the mailbag, we head to the LOST island for an episode full of Ana Lucia, then race over to Coachella to try to stop Dom before it's too late. Then, Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse (X is for Podcast, HTML) join us to talk about Los Bandoleros and Fast & Furious. We hear about Nico's latest realization about the franchise, compare these movies' structure to Star Wars, and discuss the unfortunate fridging of Letty and the sexy lamposting of Mia. We also talk about how the Heart of the Race can drive, how the Furious Force has evolved, and meet... the Slickster. Also covered: how Melrose Place is the source of everything, how Charles Dickens influenced Fast & Furious, and whether or not 2 Fast 2 Furious ever really happened. Plus! We take a visit to Nicopedia for a lengthy segment on Beth Orton that maybe should have been cut from the episode, but stayed in there. (Movie conversation begins around 42:40.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Total Recall (1990)

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Hop in a Johnny Cab and get your ass to Mars because we're wrapping up Paul Verhoeven week in the Missing Pieces lap by covering Total Recall! First, though, we're doing some bad things on the LOST island and trying to psych ourselves up to pull off one more job in the Fast & Furious Minute. Then, we're clearing up the differences between RoboCop and Total Recall, covering all the dreamlike Fastnections in this movie, and heading down a truly convoluted rabbit hole of the possibility of Recall-implanted-esque memories for Letty. (Movie conversation begins around 39:05.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

RoboCop (1987)

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off Paul Verhoeven week on the Missing Pieces lap with RoboCop, which features all sorts of parallels to the Fastiverse. Before we dive in, though, we chat about Fast & Furious Crossroads, open the mailbag, make our way across the island in the LOST episode "... and Found," and convince Mia to give us Dom's cell phone number. (Whew!) Then, we hop in the 6000 SUX and we're forcing you to join us, because dead or alive, you're coming with [us]. We talk about the similarities between RoboCop and Letty, RoboCop and Brixton, and RoboCop and Bloodshot. Also, did Joey's serendipitous scheduling erase the ways he totally dropped the ball last lap? Listen and find out! (Movie conversation begins around 54:00.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Dude, where's my car? Where's your car, dude? We're having a really hard time remembering where we parked this week as we take a pit stop on the Missing Pieces lap to cover Dude, Where's My Car? Before we get there, though, we swing by the Tailies' home base in LOST and convince Mia that Dom needs our help. Then, our patron (and past guest and unofficial co-host) Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party) -- who picked this movie for us to watch -- gets the call to help us find our misplaced car... and to discuss the surprising number of Fastnections to be found. (Movie conversation begins around 44:20.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 7)

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're welcoming back Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse (HTML: Husbands Talking, More or Less) to talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious and the Turbo Charged Prelude. First, though, we're taking a look at the handful of scenes "lifted" from 2 Fast 2 Furious, and how they may have changed the movie. Then, we welcome in Nico and Kevo as they continue to watch these movies for the first time.

Get ready to learn about the Ignition Technician, the Smash Factor, and Miami Capote. Discover the (not-so-secret) romantic history between Roman and Brian, the Paul Walker car trilogy that almost-kind-of-sort-of was, and (upon further reflection) the true purpose of Ja Rule's character in The Fast and the Furious. Why is Bilkins in Florida? Will Brian upgrade to Limit Break Level 2? (Undiscussed, but when will Brian unlock Lionheart? Is he our Squall?) Does No Knees Denise have a classmate we've been overlooking? Find out the answers to all of these questions -- plus a guess on how Tokyo Drift and Halloween III: Season of the Witch are linked -- on the latest episode of 2 Fast 2 Forever! (Movie conversation begins around 44:35.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Dark City (1998)

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Our Missing Pieces lap of disorientation continues with Dark City, a mind-warping sci-fi film from Alex Proyas that's lost in time. Before getting lost in a city of perpetual night that seems to reset itself each time the clock strikes midnight, we're headed back to the island for our first real dose of Ana Lucia in LOST, then confessing to Mia that we're undercover cops in the Fast and Furious Minute. Then, we turn our sights to the sky (?!) for Dark City, this lap's patron pick from Justin Kleinman. We talk about the world that the movie has crafted, its spoilery introduction (and its spoiler-free trailer), and -- of course -- all of the Fastnections we can find. (Movie conversation begins around 51:10.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Memento (2000)

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Don't believe his lies. We may have lost our short-term memories, but we're pretty sure Lap 7 also serves as our Missing Pieces lap, and we've got matching tattoos that say to cover Memento, so here we are. Before we talk about Memento, though, we cover an episode of LOST that Michelle Rodriguez may or may not be in, then make sure everyone knows we never narc'd on nobody. Then, we welcome the return of Joey Pants to 2F2F as we get Bloodshotted (again and again) as we struggle to form new memories. (Movie conversation begins around 51:40.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Widows (2018)

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Our first pit stop in our Michelle Rodriguez/Letty Ortiz lap is the star-studded film Widows, her most recent starring role. This episode also marks the kick-off to The Ana Lucia Cortez Leticia Ortiz LOST For a Minute: our episode-by-episode breakdown of Michelle Rodriguez's run on LOST. (As though these episodes needed to be longer, right?) In this episode, we tear open the mailbag, meet Ana Lucia in "Exodus: Part 1," then scrap with Johnny Tran at Race Wars. Then, we dive deep into Steve McQueen's Widows, starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Debicki, and Cynthia Erivo, to discuss all the Fastnections, all the Lettynections, and Paper Boi, Paper Boi, he's all about that paper, boy. (Movie conversation begins around 52:55.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 7)

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're kicking off Lap 7 with new guests, new games, and new questions, but the same first movie: The Fast and the Furious. Before we dive into the movie, though, we open a "top-tier" (in Joe Two parlance) mailbag, unveil the inaugural class of the Fast and Furious / 2 Fast 2 Forever Hall of Fame, then call a bit of an audible and discuss the deleted scenes from The Fast and the Furious, rather than do the Fast and Furious Minute. (Don't worry, we'll be back to normal next episode.)

Then, we welcome back Kevo Risse and Nico Vasilo to begin their lap in earnest as we talk about all things The Fast and the Furious, like how Paula Abdul's "Rush Rush" video is a Fast and Furious prequel, how Jesse's death is a catalyst for the Fast Saga, and how Dom and Batman are inextricably linked. Get ready to discover the Fast Furious Force, the Wheel of Life, the Clutch of Destiny, the Shorty Shift, and the Heart of the Race. You know, normal stuff. (Movie conversation begins around 1:36:10.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Getaway (1972)

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're closing out Lap 6 by kicking it old school one more time, throwing it way back to 1972 with The Getaway, our second Steve McQueen movie this lap. First, though, we open up a double dose of the mailbag and get absolutely smoked by Johnny Tran at Race Wars. Then, we quickly set up a heist only to see it all go wrong. We compare McQueen and MacGraw to Brian and Mia, assemble the ultimate all-time three-man heist team, and talk about a surprising recurrence of kittens and breakfast this lap. (Movie conversation begins around 58:35.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

You Are My Life Span: Chapter 6

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

What will our heroes order for lunch? How will this meeting of the minds turn out? Where does the time go? Find out in this chapter of You Are My Life Span. In this chapter, the role of Brian O'Conner is played by Kyle Reinfried.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Freebie and the Bean (1974)

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're a mismatched duo who loves arguing as much as we love smashing through things, so you know we're going to enjoy Freebie and the Bean! Before we cover the penultimate movie in the Kickin' it Old School lap, we're taking an Aaron Sorkin-esque walk-and-talk with Jesse en route to his race against Johnny Tran. Then, it's on to Freebie and the Bean as we try to determine which family members most resemble this titular duo, and also talk about the best (unconventional) way to watch this movie. Also, we've made many Fastnections before, but this episode marks the first iteration of a brand new type of -nection, as well as the invention of a whole new genre/use of music. (Movie conversation begins around 54:00.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Lap 6 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We've still got a few more movies to cover this lap, but the time has come for our regularly scheduled Lap 6 Tune-Up / Relap / Recap. After reading emails and winning at Race Wars, we look back at the lap that was as we remember our favorite movies, our favorite guests, and more. Then, we welcome in Nico Vasilo and Kevo Risse -- who will be joining us all lap next lap -- to "get an estimate" on what they know about the Fast and Furious. Find out what they're hoping for, what they're worried about, and which family member they are! (Tune-up begins around 46:20.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're kicking it more old school than we have at any point this lap as we're headed all the way back to 1963 for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Joining us to talk about this nearly three-and-a-half-hour-long movie is Mr. Ridealong himself, Mike "The Mikestir" Manzi (Third Time's A Charm). Before he joins us, though, we Scrooge McDuck into the mailbag and officially enter Race Wars in our Supra. Then, Mike swings by on our mad dash to Southern California in search of the $350,000 -- and, rumor has it, a pristine and complete copy of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World -- buried under a symbol near and dear to this podcast's heart. (Movie conversation begins around 39:20.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 6)

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Is this your first day on the Death Star? You seem... new. We're jamming ourselves into a McLaren and racing to cover Hobbs & Shaw. First, though, we're headed to Race Wars in the Fast and Furious Minute, which is poised to firmly destroy our record-keeping through its sheer number of cars and extras. Then, we're joined by Garrett Smith (I Like 2 Movie Movie, Cinema76) to talk about Hobbs & Shaw. We learn about his complicated journey to Fast and Furious fandom, the best answer yet as to whether or not Brian's a good cop, and his idea on how where to take this series in Fast 10 and beyond. We also talk about why the Hattie Shaw character works as well as she does (and how she could have been even better), reasons why Madame M may be underused, the noticeable narrative divide in the middle of this movie, and how we could have fixed it. (Movie conversation begins around 58:15.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Our GPS sent us to Chicago on a quick detour this week following a last-minute Patreon suggestion from Justin Kleinman. We just got out of jail and we're getting picked up in a... cop car (?!) and we're ready to talk about The Blues Brothers. First, though, we open up a stuffed mailbag and pick up the tab on our shrimp lunch. Then, we're popping into the Bluesmobile to get the band back together and talk about The Blues Brothers, its fastnections, its style, and oh so much cocaine. (Movie conversation begins around 53:00.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

You Are My Life Span: Chapter 5

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

What does Johnny Tran worry about? How will Eli Toretto soothe his woes? Find out in this chapter of You Are My Life Span. In this chapter, the role of Johnny Tran is played by Brian Rodriguez.

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're two days away from retirement -- and wondering if Shane Black ripped this trope for Lethal Weapon -- which means it's the perfect time to talk about To Live and Die in L.A. First, though, we open the mailbag, smoke a Ferrari, and stop off at Neptune's Net for a bite to eat. Then, we dive into William Friedkin's To Live and Die in L.A. to talk about Christmas in the Fastiverse, vengeance as a potential motivating factor for the Family, and claustrophobic car chases. (Movie conversation begins around 35:30.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The #2F2F 100th Episode Extravaganza: Segments All Over the Place

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Moving from a monthly, to bi-weekly, to weekly, to the other type of bi-weekly podcast certainly helped us hit the NOS on our release schedule, but after 2.5 years, we've finally hit episode #100! In this episode, we've got segments all over the place, as we first crack open the mailbag, talk about comics for a while, then hit the open road in a car that's more than you can afford, pal, while discovering a truly mind-blowing Fastnection (of sorts). But wait, there's more! We're not lying when we say there's segments all over the place: get ready for all of your favorite games and features, plus a few new ones, as well as some exciting announcements! It's gonna be an all-timer tonight. (Segments all over the place begin around 1:04:10.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We're going eastbound and down, loaded up and truckin' as we cover our second Burt Reynolds/Hal Needham team-up this lap: Smokey and the Bandit! First, though, we talk about a slight format change, open up a full-again mailbag, and ponder some heavy choices in the Fast and Furious Minute. Then, we've got 28 hours to drive 1,800 miles and bring Coors Banquet east of the Mississippi. We're talking about Burt Reynolds' charm, Sally Field's lovable nature, and people of all stars and stripes banding together to stand up to The Man. (Movie conversation begins around 1:02:35.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fate of the Furious (Lap 6)

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Could this be the lap where we unlock the full potential of The Fate of the Furious? We're joined by Brian Silliman (@BrianSilliman) to talk about making deals and living up to them. But first, we wonder if the mailman called in sick, get sent to the principal's office over our decision to take down Johnny Tran, and learn about the surprising -- and surprisingly contentious -- history of Purell. Then, Brian joins us and begins by throwing a monkey wrench into everything we thought we knew about preferences, dream roles, and favorite characters. We kick off our discussion in earnest by talking about what the tagline for The Fate of the Furious should have been, and then expand on how this franchise could cross over with the world of Men in Black, as well as the pivotal role that our guest would play. We also discuss Cipher's role in the overall plan, and Joe finally does something that he's always wanted to do. (Movie conversation begins around 32:10.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Ronin (1998)

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:01:00 -0000

After covering the incredibly fun Midnight Run on Tuesday, we're wrapping up Robert De Niro week with Ronin! While this movie isn't as fun (or as good) as Midnight Run, at least there's one hell of a car chase, giving us good reason to cover it. In this episode, we recap some Fastiverse-adjacent media, open a stuffed mailbag, and watch Johnny Tran get slapped as we spend more than a few minutes browsing Zillow. Then, we're off to Paris for Ronin to talk about car chases, double-crosses, and Natasha McElhone's Irish accent. (Movie conversation begins around 54:20.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Hayley Gerbes, and Christian Larson for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Midnight Run (1988)

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We're kicking off Robert De Niro week on #2F2F, and the countdown is on as we're racing across the country by whatever means necessary -- plane, train, car, and more -- to talk about Midnight Run! But first, we run down some corrections and omissions from recent episodes, Joey accidentally reveals an upcoming lap theme, and we tackle the most daunting minute in The Fast and the Furious so far. Then, we do our best to "Fast and Furious" up Midnight Run, a movie we were both led to believe had a lot more car stuff in it than it did. It doesn't matter, though, because this movie is great and we both loved it! (Movie conversation begins around 55:25.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Hayley Gerbes, and Christian Larson for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Back to the Future (1985)

Fri, 29 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Great Scott! We're coming out you live from the Twin Pines Mall (or is it the Lone Pine Mall?) to talk about Back to the Future, a Patreon-selected movie from Jake Freer! First, though, we offer a sports documentary recommendation to watch now that The Last Dance has wrapped, take a GIF-filled journey in the mailbag, and gear up to take down Johnny Tran in the Fast and Furious Minute. Then, we've gotta go back in time to talk about Back to the Future. Could we introduce time travel into the Fastiverse? How would it work? Who'd be our Doc Brown? Who is Mr. Nobody working for, really? Prove that we're wrong. (Movie conversation begins around 47:10.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Hayley Gerbes, and Christian Larson for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Furious 7 (Lap 6)

Tue, 26 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We've long seen Furious 7 as a movie in transition, but our guest on this episode has us thinking about it in a whole new way. Before we get there, though, we get a very detailed update about Before the 90 Days and catch a ride with Mia as we leave the Cha Cha Cha (and learn some devastating news about its fate). Then, we welcome in Jeff Legaspi (@j_legs) to talk about one of his favorite movies in the franchise: Furious 7. Is Furious 7 the story of a franchise in transition? Is there a shadow war going on that we don't know about? Are we being set up for a backdoor Fast and Furious spinoff? When did Dom learn that Han wasn't actually dead? Will there be a time when we can no longer speculate about the mysteries of the Fastiverse? Did Mr. Nobody give us the perfect pull quote for the eventual book adaptation of the Fast and the Furious Minute document? It's all up for debate! (Movie conversation begins around 38:50.)

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Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)

Fri, 22 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000

After an intro segment where we talk about ways to "fix" Rotten Tomatoes and join Brian and Mia as they continue their date at Cha Cha Cha, we continue our week of "original versions of early 2000s car movie reboots." (There's gotta be a better name.) Is the original version of Gone in 60 Seconds as good as the original version of The Italian Job? How does it compare to the remake? We talk about Eleanor, the 40-minute car chase, and our favorite old lady with an umbrella. Lock your car or it may be... Gone in 60 Seconds! (Movie conversation begins around 49:20.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Hayley Gerbes, and Christian Larson for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Italian Job (1969)

Tue, 19 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We've previously talked about Deckard Shaw's origins as Handsome Rob in the 2003 remake of The Italian Job, but today we're going back in time to the original. After getting some listener confirmation that Sean's dad is a screw-up, we finally make our way to Cha Cha Cha. Then, we get out of prison and drive through the Alps en route to our next big score, as we talk all about The Italian Job: its incredible entertainment value, its penchant for pushing cars over cliffs, Michael Caine as a sex symbol, and more. (Movie conversation begins around 1:02:25.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Hayley Gerbes, and Christian Larson for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

American Graffiti (1973)

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000

If you're looking to quantify how influential American Graffiti was in the history of cinema, look at just about any other movie we've covered this lap. While we've seen more than a few elements shared from one movie to the next, the influence of American Graffiti can be directly felt in nearly every car movie (or teen movie, or hangout movie, or...) that came after it. In this episode, we place a very important online order, discuss a spin-off podcast that feels like an eventual inevitability, hear Dom talk about his father's fiery death and the sad tale of Kenny Linder, and wonder where he is today. Then, we tune into Wolfman Jack as we turn our focus to American Graffiti and cruise our way through the rest of the episode as we come up with our dream casting for Dom's dad, and wonder why there aren't more pranks in the Fast and Furious movies. (Movie conversation begins around 49:30.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Hayley Gerbes, and Christian Larson for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 6)

Tue, 12 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000

After our #family watch party of The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, we were supercharged to talk about this movie once again. After we usher new members into the Gallo 12, hear the beginning of a story about Dom's dad, and posit a wild theory about the interconnectedness of the Fastiverse, we're joined by Dan Hamamura (Pajiba) to drift our way through another episode. Did the Family bring their "most wanted" status upon themselves? Does Brian's career correlate to a societal epidemic? Has a new challenger entered the ring in the "Who's wrong: Sean's Mom or Sean's Dad?" debate? Is Sean actually the villain of this movie? Did The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift need to be a high school movie? We try to get to the bottom of these hard-hitting questions! (Movie conversation begins around 1:05:55.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Hayley Gerbes, and Christian Larson for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Diagnostics: The Fast and the Furious (2001)

Fri, 08 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Before this lap became all about classic car movies, another way that we planned to "kick it old school" was to do a deep dive into The Fast and the Furious. That hadn't happened, so we're taking a detour for a deep dive into all sorts of background material about the first movie. After we talk about Chrissy Teigen's starring role in Tokyo Drift, the original ending to Furious 7, and break the news to Dom that we're taking Mia out on a date, we pore over the Fandom wiki for The Fast and the Furious and go deeper into the Fastiverse than we ever have before. (Movie conversation begins around 58:40.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), and Hayley Gerbes for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Cannonball Run (1981)

Tue, 05 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000

As we continue to kick it old school and work our way through classic car movies (and, not so coincidentally, Quentin Tarantino's rolodex of movie references), our next stop is 1981's The Cannonball Run. After an overstuffed first half, including a minute where Brian takes a swing at Muse, we dive into patron The Cannonball Run, chosen by Alex Elonen on Patreon. We talk about the star-studded cast, wonder about the film's confusing mixed reception, and debate which Fast & Furious characters would make the best Cannonball Run teams. (Movie conversation begins around 53:45.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), and Hayley Gerbes for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Dirty Mary Crazy Larry (1974)

Fri, 01 May 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We're headed back to the all or nothing days, the Dirty Mary Crazy Larry days, when real cars crashed into real cars and real dumb people drove 'em. Today, we continue to kick it old school and we continue to dive deep into the well of Quentin Tarantino references by talking about Dirty Mary Crazy Larry. After catching up on the NFL Draft, cracking open the mailbag, and heading back to the LAPD safe house in the Fast & Furious Minute, we're robbing a grocery store and hitting the road to talk about Dirty Mary Crazy Larry's fastnections, links to other pit stop movies from this lap, and it's surprising (yet familiar!) ending. (Movie conversation begins around 55:00.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, and Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party) for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 6)

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Once again, we're joined by our ridealong partner taking the slowest and most roundabout lap, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), and this time we're talking about Fast & Furious 6. After an opening segment where Joey has a depressing realization about Rock the Vote and a Fast & Furious minute where our (hopefully) soon-to-be BFF Beau Holden gets waterboarded with oil by Johnny Tran, Brian leaves his slumber party to talk about his favorite parts of Fast & Furious 6, and we all (retroactively/once again) mourn the utter lack of Owen Shaw in Hobbs & Shaw while questioning his series origins and raison d'etre. Also: if you had to be quarantined in a house with the Family, who would you pick? (Movie conversation begins around 35:00.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, Nick Burris, and Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party) for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Death Proof (2007)

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:01:00 -0000

After gunning it from Denver to California in Vanishing Point, we're rocketing toward modern day to cover its spiritual successor: Death Proof. After a Fast and Furious minute where the Family may be facing some imminent danger, we borrow a 1970 Dodge Challenger to play Ship's Mast and talk about all the classic car movie connections (as well as Fastnections) that Quentin Tarantino laced throughout Death Proof. Also: are Stuntman Mike and Mr. Nobody the same person? (Movie conversation begins around 54:00.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Vanishing Point (1971)

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We're continuing to kick it old school and launching into our Dodge Challenger week, which spans from Vanishing Point to its spiritual successor, Death Proof. After an opening segment with trash TV and streaming baseball updates, as well as a Fast and Furious minute that sort of leaves of scratching our heads, we hit the road to deliver this Challenger to San Francisco by Sunday at 3pm. In this episode, we talk about the ethereal headiness of Vanishing Point, the real meaning behind the ending, and which Fast and Furious character most resembles Kowalski. (Movie conversation begins around 43:00.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We've found ourselves stuck in the mud in Alabama in a car without positraction, which means there's no better time to talk about My Cousin Vinny. After talking about the Fast and the Furious Minute (#50), in which we get narrative momentum without much new to look at, we turn out focus to My Cousin Vinny to laugh at nearly everything Marisa Tomei says, while also running down the Fastnections we've found, including the biggest and most exciting one we may ever discover. (Movie conversation begins around 48:00.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast Five (Lap 6)

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:01:00 -0000

In our longest episode yet, we're joined by Roxana Hadadi (@roxana_hadadi | Pajiba, The AV Club) to talk about all things Fast Five. But first, our Fast and Furious minute tells us what Brian does like a cop, and we wonder why Dom is hanging out in the shadows in an abandoned alleyway. Then, Roxana joins us to discuss the filmmakers' innate ability to retcon Han's story, an alternate reality theory that (kind of, though not really) unites the Fastiverse and Breaking Bad, and where the franchise could improve itself. We also learn a shocking revelation about Zac Efron's ties to the franchise, hear a new take on whether or not Brian's a good cop, and wonder if Hobbs in Fast Five is the best Hobbs we'll ever get. Also, a startling revelation about 1327 that makes us all yearn for a sitcom that we'll never get, as well as connections between Dom and John Wick, Shaw and Iron Man, and Dom's necklace and Vin Diesel's acting ability. (Plus, you know, a lot more. This episode is three hours long, you guys.) (Movie conversation begins around 45:00.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

NOS Boost #3: Minutes 46-48

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We've still got nothin' but time, so we're once again hitting the NOS boost (sorry, N-O-S boost) and diving deep into three consecutive Fast & Furious minutes. In this episode, we continue to decipher Hector's role in buying parts, find ourselves surprised by the size and scale of Hector's role within the community, and finally solve "The Hector Dilemma" (which only opens more rabbit holes filled with questions). We've got "NOS REFILLS HERE" at our NOS Boost shop, and we know you need three of everything. (Movie conversation begins around 31:00.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Hollywood Knights (1980)

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We're cruisin' and spending one more night at Tubby's Drive-In before it gets razed, and we've got just enough time to talk about The Hollywood Knights! In this episode, we run down the latest news and rumors about the Fastiverse, crack open an overflowing mailbag, and run down one of the wildest Fast & Furious minutes in recent history. Then, we head back in time so that Joe can finally tell his Tony Danza story and we can all fall in love with 1980 Fran Drescher. Special shoutout to Nick Burris for choosing The Hollywood Knights for us to watch via Patreon. (Movie conversation begins around 1:14:00.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Bloodshot (2020)

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:01:00 -0000

When we worked our way through the Brian O'Conner lap, we realized that Paul Walker essentially played a version of Brian in every movie he was cast. How much Dominic Toretto can we find in Vin Diesel's portrayal of Bloodshot? It turns out: a whole lot! In this episode, we talk about the Dom/Madame M team-up (and why there should be way more of it), the film's other Fastnections, and whether or not you should plunk down twenty of your hard-earned dollars on Bloodshot, now that it's available for streaming on VOD. (Movie conversation begins around 43:40.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious (Lap 6)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:01:00 -0000

How would a crossover between Fast & Furious and the world of Harry Potter work? We're diving into the mailbag, putting on our sorting hats, and figuring out into which house the family members belongs. Then, we're headed back to Los Angeles for Fast & Furious with special guest Liz. We learn her history with the franchise, kind of freak her out with our obsessive and intimate knowledge of the movies, then guide her as she figures out which sequel to watch next. We also discuss whether or not Gisele was being tested to be a full Letty replacement, the inherent stupidity (or respect?) of Campos and Braga, Mia's possible innate Christianity, and why Joe can't seem to remember Brian ditching the tracker in this movie. (Movie conversation begins around 56:20.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

NOS Boost #2: Minutes 40-42

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:01:00 -0000

As we all try to figure out how to spend our days as we settle into the "new normal," we decided to release bonus episodes of 2 Fast 2 Forever each Friday. First up: we're hitting another NOS Boost to dive deep, Fast and Furious Minute-style, into three minutes from the original movie! We almost couldn't have asked for a better three-minute stretch, either, as this NOS Boost propels us to buying new parts from Racer's Edge, Jesse's backstory, and our first family BBQ. (Movie conversation begins around 15:30.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Bullitt (1968)

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Ever since we first heard Suki call Brian "Bullitt" in 2 Fast 2 Furious, we knew we'd one day cover this movie. We continue to kick it old school (in a 1968 Ford Mustang 390 GT 2+2 Fastback) as we head to San Francisco to talk about Steve McQueen's timeless cool in Bullitt. In the intro, we try to make sense of a world gone mad and dive deep into one of the best Fast and Furious minutes we've had so far. Then, we talk about the many Fastnections in Bullitt, the similarities between McQueen's character and Brian O'Conner, and (of course) one of the greatest car chase scenes ever captured on film. (Movie conversation begins around 1:07:00.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 6)

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We’re continuing to kick it old school this lap as we hunt for cars not adorned in neon on the streets of Miami in 2 Fast 2 Furious! We’re joined by Nate Milton of the Rocky Maivia Picture Show and The Kings of Sport to talk about a movie with a decided lack of Dwayne Johnson. What this movie *does* have is a whole lot of Roman and Tej, and Nate helps us break down their introductions in this movie, as well as how they evolved throughout the series. (Movie conversation begins around 44:45.) Note: Our schedule has updated since we recorded this episode. We will be covering Bullitt next week, not Bloodshot. Stay safe out there, familia. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious 9 Delayed to April 2021

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Universal just delayed Fast & Furious 9 (or F9, or Fast 9, or whatever it's called) to April 2021. Here's what that means for Lap 6 and 2 Fast 2 Forever. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:01:00 -0000

As we continue to kick it old school this lap, we're taking our first detour to a pit stop with 1971's Two-Lane Blacktop, a movie picked for us by Ben Milliman over on our Patreon! If you've never seen this cult classic (watch it! it's a Criterion release!), you could think about Two-Lane Blacktop as, in a way, Race Wars: The Movie. (Except, also, not at all.) In this episode, we follow James Taylor and Dennis Wilson as they race across the country in a beautiful 1955 Chevy Bel-Air coupe. Ain't nothin' more old school than that! We also dive deep into Richard Linklater's love for the movie, its many Fast-nections, and also spend way too much time (again) trying to figure out what Hector's doing in The Fast and the Furious. (Movie conversation begins around 1:06:30.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 6)

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We're kicking it old school as we kick off Lap 6 on 2 Fast 2 Forever, and we're heading back to Toretto's Market and Cafe for The Fast and the Furious. Joining us to talk about all things F&F are Marines Alvarez and Nicole Sweeney, the co-hosts of the Snark Squad and Cooler Than Homework podcasts! In this episode, we learn about Nicole and Mari's wildly different histories with the franchise, their favorite characters and movies in the series, and whether or not they they think The Fast and the Furious holds up nearly 20 years later. Also: what's up with Hector? (Movie conversation begins around 29:30.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

NOS Boost: The Fast and the Furious Minute

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Partly to ensure we can properly celebrate our one hundredth episode in style, partly to do some work on The Fast and the Furious Minute document that we've been putting off, we're reaching over and cranking the NOS this week with our first-ever NOS Boost episode. We're just about one-third of the way through the first movie in the franchise, so we're taking time to look back, seeing what we've learned, and coming up with new trivia questions. Also, Joey quizzes Joe Two. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

You Are My Life Span: Chapter 4

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Where will Eli Toretto's journey take her in this chapter of You Are My Life Span? In this chapter, the role of Mia is played by Cara Gael O'Regan. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Lap 5 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Now that our minds have been shattered by the F9 trailer, it's time to pick up the pieces and try to make sense of the Fastiverse with our Lap 5 Tune-Up. Broadcasting live from Tej's Auto Service, we look back at the Driving School/Brian O'Conner lap that was, and look ahead to try to figure out where we go from here. We also welcome Cara Gael O'Regan back for her "exit interview" from the lap, get her rankings, and find out if she's still Twinkie -- or if the quiz will land her a new character! Also, Joe (finally, hopefully) gives Joey his updated rankings. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Skulls (2000)

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Our minds were blown by the F9 trailer -- make sure you listen to our bonus trailer reaction episode from this past weekend! -- but let's go back to a simpler time (last week) when we watched The Skulls as the final pit stop in the Brian O'Conner lap. We talk about the most Brian character and the most Brian moment in The Skulls, the persistent wackiness and narrative decisions made in the movie, and whether or not the movie could ever live up to Joe's nostalgic hype. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

F9 Trailer Reaction

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 04:01:00 -0000

Justice is coming. Three words in the F9 trailer just changed everything we thought about the Fastiverse and what we could see in F9 (and beyond). The F9 trailer just dropped, and we're losing our minds. We're doing a deep dive into the (nearly four-minute!) trailer: what we're most excited for, our newest theories, and how this could change everything. We're strong advocates of going into movies as fresh as possible, so if you want to avoid spoilers, you're going to want to skip this episode. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 5)

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 04:01:00 -0000

As we near the end of Lap 5, it's (finally) time for our first at-home viewing of Hobbs & Shaw! This episode we're joined by our Driving School lap correspondent Cara Gael O'Regan (Wistful Thinking), as well as fan favorite Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), who is continuing his one-episode-per-lap journey to eventually cover all the Fast & Furious movies. In this episode, we talk about the fearsome and badass ladies of Hobbs & Shaw, dig into the subtitles to see if we can uncover some answers, and decide the most Brian characters and moments in this movie. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Tammy and the T-Rex (1994)

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 04:01:00 -0000

At long last, we managed to get our hands on the director's cut of Tammy and the T-Rex, so it's time to talk all about it! First, the downside: Paul Walker is only in about 30 minutes of this movie. Now, the upside: the rest of it is crazy enough and weird enough and unique enough to make up for it. Plus, Denise Richards is basically dating an animatronic T-Rex for most of this movie, so what more could you want? If you *do* want more, though, make sure to check out this Friday's episode of High School Slumber Party, as past guest Brian Rodriguez once again covers Tammy and the T-Rex! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fate of the Furious (Lap 5)

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 04:01:00 -0000

The Driving School lap continues as Cara Gael O'Regan of Wistful Thinking joins us to ice-surf on a car door and talk about The Fate of the Furious. In this episode, we discuss whether recency bias will put The Fate of the Furious atop Cara's rankings, get answers to some hard-hitting either/or questions, and wonder who's the most Brian character in a Brian-free movie. Also, we'll point out connections to Fast & Furious Spy Racers, which we just covered last week and is surprisingly relevant already! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious Spy Racers

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 04:01:00 -0000

We're kicking off the new year (and the new decade) with our first animated pit stop: the new Netflix series Fast & Furious Spy Racers! In this episode, we talk about how this new crew fits into the Fastiverse, discuss all the new Toretto family revelations we uncover, wonder if we'll see future seasons (or future crossovers), and run through all the connections to the Fastiverse that this show winks at. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Furious 7 (Lap 5)

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 04:01:00 -0000

After a chronological detour to Tokyo, we're back on track and skydiving out of a plane in our cars to talk about Furious 7! Cara Gael O'Regan of the Wistful Thinking podcast joins us once again on the Driving School lap to talk about all things Furious 7, including the intricate (and tech-heavy) plot, the possibly confusing end to the Brian O'Conner character, and the moment you've been waiting for: Cara's theory about No Knees Denise, which may be the greatest one we've heard so far. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Night Before Fast & Furious

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 04:01:00 -0000

It’s the holiday season here on 2 Fast 2 Forever (and don’t forget — we drift you a Merry Christmas!), and we wanted to celebrate with a family-style reading of The Night Before Fast & Furious. Before we get there, though, we crack open the mailbag, tease a couple movies we’ll be covering in Lap 6, and welcome a new member to our Patreon family! (Words for The Night Before Fast & Furious by Demi Adejuyigbe. Illustrations by Heather Christianson.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 5)

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 04:01:00 -0000

While this lap's surprise reveal was (unfortunately) spoiled, one thing is clear: watching Tokyo Drift after Fast & Furious 6 feels right! Joining us to talk about all things Tokyo Drift, once again, is Cara Gael O'Regan of the Wistful Thinking Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the empathy we've built for Han, the many Brian qualities that Sean exhibits, and the movie's outstanding fashion. What is Tokyo Drift's tie to Black Panther? Listen to this episode and find out! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Into the Blue (2005)

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Where did Brian O'Conner go between 2 Fast 2 Furious and Fast & Furious? To the Bahamas, of course, for Into the Blue! We're taking another pit stop on the Brian O'Conner lap to talk about Into the Blue, starring Paul Walker and Jessica Alba. In this episode, we (once again) learn that Paul is always kind of playing Brian O'Conner, point out all the fast-nections that we found, and discuss whether or not the main money-making plan in the movie made any sense. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 5)

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Riding high off that Fast Five wave, we're once again headed across the pond for Fast & Furious 6. Joining us once again is Cara Gael O'Regan (of the Wistful Thinking podcast) to talk about her favorite moments, her favorite outfits, and the moments that made her cry. We also fire up another version of "That's So Brian!", guess the most visually unique car yet on "Dude, What's My Car?", and find some truly incredible tweets in "Boy, Do We Have a Podcast for You!" If you only listen to 2 Fast 2 Forever for the games, boy, do we have an episode about Fast & Furious 6 for you! (Note: Next week, we'll be covering Into the Blue. Stream it for free on Amazon Prime or Hulu!) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We're taking a detour from the Driving School Lap and racing over to the theaters to catch Ford v Ferrari (aka Le Mans 66). Joe answers a bunch of Joey's car questions, we separate the facts of real life from the fiction of the movie, and we talk about the casting of Christian Bale and Matt Damon as Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, Alex Elonen, and Nick Burris for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast Five (Lap 5)

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We've got "Danza Kuduro" blasting from our speakers, we're towing a money-filled safe behind us, and we're headed back to Rio for Fast Five! The Driving School lap continues as we're once again joined by Cara Gael O'Regan to talk about her favorite parts of this movie, whether or not it surpassed Los Bandoleros as her favorite, and the most Brian O'Conner moments of Fast Five. We also learn a devastating revelation that changes the entire tenor of this lap. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, and Alex Elonen for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Brick Mansions (2014)

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We're continuing the Brian O'Conner lap with a quick pit stop for Brick Mansions, which was chosen for us by patron Ben Milliman. In this episode, we talk about how Damien Collier and Brian O'Conner could be two sides of the same coin and whether or not RZA is hiding dead bodies in the brick mansions he's building. We also tease our next two lap themes, announce the next pit stop episode, and read a delightful poem written for us on Twitter! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, and Alex Elonen for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious (Lap 5)

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We're Tokyo Drifting around the third entry in the franchise (for now) as we continue the Driving School Lap in chronological order with Fast & Furious! We welcome back Cara Gael O'Regan to not only talk about the fourth movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise, but also Los Bandoleros, which may wind up being Cara's favorite Fast and Furious movie. We also crack open a new game (inspired by past guest Liam Underwood) that we should have been playing all lap long. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman, Jake Freer, and Alex Elonen for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Hyperdrive: Season One (2019)

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Charlize Theron may not portray our favorite member of the Fastiverse, but that wasn't going to stop us from taking a pit stop to talk about Hyperdrive, the "American Ninja Warrior for cars" series that she executive produced for Netflix. In this episode, we talk about all ten episodes of the competition reality show, our favorite (and least favorite) drivers and obstacles, and wonder which member of the Fast and Furious family would be the best Hyperdrive competitor. We also look ahead to the (so far unannounced) second season, and wonder what obstacles the courses could hold... and it all begins... right now! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman and Jake Freer for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 5)

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We're shifting into second gear on the Driving School lap and heading to Miami once again with Cara Gael O'Regan to talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious. Things get a bit visual (we are aware that this is an audio medium and we do apologize) as we break down the best and the worst outfits in the movie, and we also get a lesson on what, exactly, NOS is, and how one may go about acquiring it. Also, Joey makes an impassioned plea in the opening segment and we talk about massive DVD collections before we get down to all things 2 Fast 2 Furious. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman and Jake Freer for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Diagnostics: Brian O'Conner

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:01:00 -0000

“Dude, I almost had you.” What line could be more iconic? We’re celebrating the Paul Walker and Brian O’Conner lap, and kicking our pit stops off with a deep dive into his wiki page on Fandom. Welcome to the Diagonstics mini-series of 2 Fast 2 Forever, where we pop the hood and get our hands dirty on the nittiest and grittiest of details about our favorite movies, favorite characters, and more. In this episode, we learn more about Brian’s backstory, get a sense of why he loves the Toretto family so much, and point out some inaccuracies in the sacred Fandom text. Plus, Joe plays a guessing game and we head down a porn parody rabbit hole, which sounds dirty. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 5)

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 04:01:00 -0000

The Driving School lap is underway! This lap, we're joined by Cara Gael O'Regan of Wistful Thinking, who has never seen any of the Fast and Furious movies before. We're throwing her in the driver's seat and letting her do a few donuts before taking to the open road and heading back to Southern California to talk about the soundtrack, the dick measuring contests, and so, so, so much pleather found in The Fast and the Furious. We also talk about how #VinceWasRight, look ahead to future movies, and gauge Cara's ready/worried level for eight more of these movies. Also, before Cara joins, we get a true *first* for 2 Fast 2 Forever! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

You Are My Life Span: Chapter 3

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Things are starting to get steamy in You Are My Life Span. In this chapter, the role of Leon is played by Rachel. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Lap 4 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We've let everyone know that we appreciate a good body, regardless of make, as we broadcast this Lap 4 Tune-Up live from Gisele's garage! (Or is it Braga's garage? Or "Braga's lieutenant's garage," since Gisele is unnamed for another movie or two? Who can say!) In this episode, we're back on the forever grind to open up the biggest mailbag we've ever had, look back at the lap that was, and do our first rankings that include Hobbs & Shaw. Plus, stay tuned to hear some special surprises we have in store for Lap 5! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Lap 5 Preview

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We had a bit of a scheduling mix-up this week, so there's no full episode. Sorry! Instead, check out this preview interview that we did with Cara Gael O'Regan (of the Wistful Thinking podcast), who will join us for every episode in Lap 5. Also, make sure you listen for a very special announcement! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 4)

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:01:00 -0000

It's been four long weeks since we talked about Hobbs & Shaw... so it's time to do it again! This time, we ride with The Mikestir (back from the ridealong lap) all the way to Samoa to go old school and tap into our familial roots. In this episode, we expand on our Italian Job theories, once again wonder where Owen is during this movie (and how a few tweaks could have made this whole issue disappear), and get Mike's take on what the future of this franchise could hold. Plus, we come up with an idea of who could play Hobbs's dad... and he's already a character in the franchise! (Movie discussion begins at 44:58.) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Italian Job (2003)

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:01:00 -0000

One of the biggest takeaways from Hobbs & Shaw came from a throwaway line. As Shaw walked Hobbs and Hattie through his garage, he pointed at his MINI Cooper and mentioned it was for a previous job he'd pulled. And with that -- plus confirmation from director David Leitch -- The Italian Job was officially inducted into Fast and Furious canon. Now, it's time to come up with all sorts of wacky theories. In this episode, we do all of our normal top-of-the-show stuff, but then let our minds run wild with new theories about how Stella and Handsome Rob became Cipher and Shaw, why Stella turns evil, and who the mysterious Eteon voice may really be. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

The Fate of the Furious (Lap 4)

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Just as Hobbs & Shaw opened our eyes to new revelations and possibilities in Furious, 7, the same is true of The Fate of the Furious. Joining us to talk about the origin of that lovable bald-headed duo (as well as the rest of the film) is Gwynne Watkins, who has written a ton of great pieces about the series. We further dive down the “Is Cipher the mysterious voice in Hobbs & Shaw?” rabbit hole — while also discussing a listener’s suggestion for the absolute greatest guess for who the voice is — and discuss how Fate of the Furious fits into the franchise now. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Furious 7 (Lap 4)

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We're getting back to our regularly scheduled 2 Fast 2 Forever programming by getting re-introduced to Deckard Shaw, all over again, in Furious 7! In this episode, we welcome Kate Hudson of Pajiba to talk about the movie, the franchise, and why this movie means so much to her. Considering how much Hobbs and Shaw we get in this movie, the conversation drifts into discussion about the latest installment of the franchise, as we all look ahead to where this franchise is going and whether or not it needs to right its course to get there. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Hobbs & Shaw: Spoiler-Filled Reactions and Review

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Hobbs & Shaw has been out for two weekends. We've already shared our initial thoughts, but now it's time to spoil everything about the movie! We decided to mix up the script and push Furious 7 (Lap 4) back to next week and head to the theaters once again to travel to Los Angeles, London, Moscow, the Ukraine, and Samoa so we could once again fill our heads with the very best that this movie has to offer. In this episode, we talk about the new characters, wonder where Owen went, debate who's behind the mysterious voice, and more! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Hobbs & Shaw: Spoiler-Free Reactions

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 04:01:00 -0000

The Joes headed to the movie theater together — along with many #family members in tow — to watch the biggest movie of the summer: Hobbs & Shaw. They jumped out of the movie, hopped in the car, and recorded their initial (spoiler-free!) reactions and reviews on the podcast. Were they happy? Sad? Eager for more? Ready to see it again? Listen, find out, then email your reactions and your new rankings to family@cageclub.me! (Full spoiler-filled review coming on September 10!) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above! Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 4)

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 04:01:00 -0000

As we all wait to watch Hobbs & Shaw for the first time, the Joes got together in person to chat about Fast & Furious 6 with the often-mentioned Rachel! In this episode, we share fun life recaps in Extracurricular Activities, take another deep dive into the mailbag, and chat about a Fast and Furious Minute that sets a lot of firsts. Then, Joey puts down the mic, gets in his car, and drives up to Joe Two's house to add Rachel to the mix and chat about the world's longest runway. Will Rachel get the same family member she did when we first put the quiz together? Listen and find out! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above!

Hobbs and Shaw Preview

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:01:00 -0000

With Hobbs and Shaw just one week away, we're taking a quick detour from our walk down memory chain to preview the fastest and most furious movie of the summer. Before we talk about what we want and don't want out of the ninth installment in the franchise, we open the mailbag and cover another great Fast and Furious minute. Then, with the memory of the movie's trailers wiped from our brain, we look forward to what we're hoping for, what we'd groan if we saw, and then take guesses at the fastest character, the most furious character, and more. Join us on our family field trip to see the movie next week, and then stay tuned for our initial, spoiler-free reactions immediately after the movie drops! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above!

Fast Five (Lap 4)

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Our walk down memory chain continues as the Joes head to Brazil to listen to “Danza Kuduro” under the Christ the Redeemer statue and talk about Fast Five! After tracking the chain’s whereabouts in Fast Five, praising the return of Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren to the franchise, and cranking through another Fast and Furious Minute (this time with 100% more Jesse!), we’re joined by the Hoff-Bros: Brian Rodriguez and Kyle Reinfried. We discuss why Kyle didn’t like this movie the first time he saw it (but now ranks it as his favorite Fast and Furious movie), as well as a new theory about Mr. Nobody. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above!

Fast & Furious (Lap 4)

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:01:00 -0000

It’s the fourth time that we’re talking about Fast & Furious, but unfortunately this episode isn’t sponsored by Wendy’s “4 for $4 deal.” (Shoutout Men’s Wearhouse.) We’re joined by Christian Larson, the co-host of the cult classic podcast Monkey Club, to talk about this soft reboot of the Fast and Furious franchise. Before Larson joins, we crack open the mailbag and dive into the Fast and Furious minute, which includes Joey’s (new!) all-time favorite detail in any of these movies. Then, once Larson joins, we dive deep into the movie, talk about our favorite racing video games, and find out which Fast and Furious character he is. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above!

Los Bandoleros

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Before we team up with Dom and the rest of the family in Fast & Furious, we’re taking a quick detour to the Dominican Republic for Los Bandoleros! Neither of the Joes had watched this short film before, and while it’s not exactly required viewing, it’s got some great family moments and is far more rewarding than the Turbo Charged Prelude we covered earlier this lap. In this episode, we dive into the mailbag, cover the first Fast and Furious Minute that features Mia, and then talk about Vin Diesel’s writing and directorial efforts in Los Bandoleros. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever. Extra special shout-out to Ben Milliman for joining at the “Interpol’s Most Wanted” level or above!

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 4)

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We're headed back to Japan once again for The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift! This episode features the longest opening segment to date, as we burn through another minute of the original The Fast and the Furious, catch you all up on all the latest goings-on with 2 Fast 2 Forever, and dive into a mailbag whose shape is something out of the Shimmer from Annihilation. Also, we talk about hamburgers for a long, long time. Then, we welcome in Dan Hayden to talk about one of his favorite movies in the franchise. Does Joey finally have someone in his corner on the Sean's Mom vs. Sean's Dad debate? Would a Dodge Viper really survive that wreck in Shangri-La? Which family member will Dan get in our quiz? Listen and find out! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 4)

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 04:01:00 -0000

After solving the mystery of how Brian O’Conner got to Miami last week, we’re once again teaming up with Monica Fuentes and Carter Verone as we chat about 2 Fast 2 Furious! After owning up to an omission, talking about the closest thing this movie has to Dom’s necklace, and working our way through the third installment of the Fast and the Furious Minute, we welcome in actor and writer Chris Mollica to join us in Miami. In this episode, we talk about Roman’s growth through the movies, the logistics of his house arrest, and this movie’s obsession with inverting shots. Also, we discover why Chris is the lynchpin to the entire Westworld storyline, so you won’t want to miss that! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Turbo Charged Prelude to 2 Fast 2 Furious

Tue, 28 May 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We've followed Brian from California to Miami three times already, but on this fourth journey, we're taking the trip with him by covering the Turbo Charged Prelude to 2 Fast 2 Furious. In this episode, we discuss the most important plot points of this six minute video, including Brian getting his Skyline, evading some cops, and -- most importantly -- meeting Minka Kelly. We also break down the second minute of The Fast and the Furious, which includes the franchise's first line of dialogue, its first bit of action, and a license plate blooper! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 4)

Tue, 21 May 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We’re kicking off a new lap of 2 Fast 2 Forever by heading back to The Fast and the Furious for a Walk Down Memory Chain. Joining us on this episode is Michael Domanico of the Not Her Again podcast, who had never seen a movie in this franchise before this week! In this episode, we find out why he’s been avoiding these movies, who his favorite character is, and which character he’s most like. We also play a new game for the first (and last!) time and reflect back on the most memorable parts of this movie. Most important of all, though, is the start of our newest recurring segment: the Fast and the Furious minute. Join Joey and Joe Two as they overanalyze the first minute of this movie in great detail, and look ahead to the next 105 episodes! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

You Are My Life Span: Chapter 2

Tue, 14 May 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We’re heading back to Southern California to find out what’s happening in the life of Eli Toretto in Chapter 2 of the Fast and the Furious fan fiction, You Are My Life Span. Playing the role of Johnny Tran in today’s production is The Mikestir. In this episode, we get a recap of what happened in Chapter 1, spend time in the hours leading up to Race Wars, then look ahead to the next chapter. Will Dom find out about Eli and Johnny Tran’s relationship? Will Eli give Johnny Tran the necklace she bought for him? Who will draw first blood in this street war? Learn the answers to all of these questions in Chapter 2! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Lap 3 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 07 May 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We've grabbed our uwabaki and we're pouring one out to the memory of Han as we broadcast this Lap 3 Tune-Up live from his garage! Before we officially kick off Lap 4, we're taking a look back to our time with The Mikestir on The Ridealong Lap and thinking about all the new ways we've thought about and talked about these movies. In this episode, we crack open a large mailbag, welcome a new listener, then dive back in when we have an emergency mail delivery! We also break down all of the massive Fast and Furious news that's hit the internet since we last recorded, and preview the super-sized lap we've got coming next. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

The Fate of the Furious (Lap 3)

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 04:01:00 -0000

The Ridealong lap is quickly coming to a close, but before we arrive at our destination and let the Mikestir go, we're heading to the skies in Charlize's plane for The Fate of the Furious! In this episode, we officially let Vin Diesel know that we want to be in one (or more!) of the Fast and Furious movies, talk about how Roman is truly the star of the show in Fate of the Furious, and get Mike's final rankings of the Fast and Furious franchise. We also take a slight detour at the end to program an all-night movie franchise marathon, based on a post that Joe found online. Don't like the Fast and the Furious? I'm not sure why you're listening to this podcast, but at least that segment only has a little to do with these movies! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Furious 7 (Lap 3)

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We’re jumping out of the sky and trying to hack God’s Eye as we’ve made it to yet another episode of Furious 7! Joining us, as he has this entire lap, is resident historian Mike “The Mikestir” Manzi, who kicks things off in this conversation with a tiny bit of a hot take. We also discuss No Knees Denise (again, because of course we do), the similarities between Ramsey and Trinity from The Matrix, and whether or not Ronda Rousey is a good actor. We also count the number of lines that Deckard Shaw says in this movie (hint: it’s not a lot), sort out the modified timeline of the franchise, and dig through some really interesting trivia. (Good job, IMDb!) Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 3)

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 04:01:00 -0000

It’s not much of an exaggeration to say that Fast & Furious 6 is the greatest movie that’s ever been made. Once again, we’re joined by the Mikestir as we race to board this plane before we run out of the 18 miles of runway we’ve got ahead of us. In this episode, we get movie rankings from a new listener, chat about Mike’s favorite moments in the movie, realize that this movie is the Fast and Furious/Avengers crossover we’ve been waiting for, and try to convince Joe Two to watch Haywire. We can’t stay too long, though; just like Gisele, we’re citizens of the world! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Fast Five (Lap 3)

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We've all hopped into our garbage truck and we're headed back to Rio to talk about Fast Five in the Ridealong Lap with the Mikestir! In this episode, we discuss whether or not Dom should have left the safe on the runway at the end of the movie, the actor who was originally intended to play Lucas Hobbs, and what the fan who thought it'd be fun for Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson to star in a movie together must be thinking now. We also debut a new segment at the top of the show, then Mike tries to guess the celebrities that Joey saw on his recent trip to Los Angeles. Does it go better than the car guessing game normally does? Listen and find out! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Fast & Furious (Lap 3)

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 04:01:00 -0000

The Ridealong Lap continues as the Mikestir joins us as we all head back to Southern California for Fast & Furious... but not before we make stops in the Dominican Republic and Panama City to catch up with our favorite band of lovable criminals. In this episode, we crack open one of the largest mailbags in recent memory, cover a wide swath of news about the Fastiverse, and announce an exciting event for all 2F2F listeners! We then welcome Mike onto the show to get his takes on the fourth installment in the franchise, find out why it's rocketing up his rankings, and discover which character he'd like to ride with and which driving scene he'd like to be a part of. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 3)

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We’re continuing The Ridealong here on Lap 3 of 2 Fast 2 Forever, but before we drift over to Tokyo, we’re picking up Brian “Late Night” Rodriguez of the High School Slumber Party podcast to join The Mikestir of Third Time’s A Charm in our backseat! The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is special in that it’s a Fast and Furious movie, a high school movie, and the third movie in a franchise… which is why this episode marks the kick-off of an epic three show, three episode crossover event! Listen to this episode to find out which Fast and Furious character Brian is (on our new and improved character quiz), as well as Mike and Brian’s favorite moments, then tune into the next episodes of High School Slumber Party and Third Time’s A Charm to hear the rest of our conversation about The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 3)

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We’re headed to Miami with the Mikestir in tow to talk about 2 Fast 2 Furious for Lap 3! In this episode, we talk about the movie’s neon underglow, the great entrances for Roman and Monica, and why it’s okay that both Roman and Han are both known to always be snacking (or should I say hongry?). Joey unveils a franchise-spanning theory that kind of blows everyone’s mind, we dive deep into the casting of “who almost was” for 2 Fast 2 Furious, and the Joes unveil the (long-awaited) character quiz they built from scratch. Will Joe and Mike be able to guess the car that Wes sent in? Did anyone respond to our tweets? Is Mike more of a Roman or a Tej? Listen and find out! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 3)

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Welcome to The Ridealong Lap! This time around, we're joined by the Mikestir for all eight movies in the series. First up: we're heading back to The Fast and the Furious. Before we welcome in our guest, we crack open one of the bigger mailbags in recent memory, get an update on all things happening in the world of the Fast and the Furious, and check in on our new fan fiction endeavor. Then, we get our Resident Historian's rankings of the movies in the franchise, find out the answers to his either/or questions, and give our favorite quiz on Zimbio one last ride before we replace it with the 2 Fast 2 Forever-branded personality quiz. Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

You Are My Life Span: Chapter 1

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 04:01:00 -0000

Before we officially kick off Lap 3 with the Mikestir, we're taking a quick detour (the first, potentially, of many) to narrate the first chapter of the Fast and the Furious fan fiction, You Are My Life Span. Join us as we meet Elizabeth "Eli" Toretto, the third Toretto sibling, who is pulled between worlds: "Elizabeth 'Eli' Toretto is the youngest sister of Dom and Mia Toretto also the long term girlfriend of Johnny Tran and soon the oldest of the Shaw brothers. What happens when Dom and the crew finds out? Will they be against it or with it? Well lets find out shall we? Who will she pick local bad boy or international bad boy?" Our plan is to release one of these before each lap, with the ultimate goal of catching up in about 10 years. Join us! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Lap 2 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 04:01:00 -0000

We've built our family and assembled our crew over the past few months, so we've stopped at Tej's Garage to use some of his Snap-on tools and his brand new lifts. Join us as we gear up our rides for Lap 3 with this Lap 2 tune-up (a.k.a. the relap/recap)! In this episode, we look back at the last handful of episodes, re-rank the movies with new criteria, preview the upcoming ridealong lap (featuring the Mikestir... and maybe even a special guest or two), and answer all of the either/or questions we ask of our guests each week. We also dive into the mailbag and take a quick detour to do a car guessing game. Is Joey actually getting better at describing cars? Could it be?! You'll have to listen and find out! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

The Fate of the Furious (Lap 2)

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 04:01:00 -0000

Will watching The Fate of the Furious ever get any easier? We've got nothing but time to figure that out. All we know for sure is that on this episode, we're joined by Kim Bhasin of Bloomberg (U.S. Luxury reporter and and host of its Invitation Only series on YouTube) to talk about the final (for now) installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. Kim was one of the masterminds behind the incredible The Stats of the Furious, so we asked him all sorts of questions about that incredible process (with pure envy dripping from our voices). As we semi-officially close out Lap 2 (with the official end coming with the next Tune-Up), we round out our series of either/or questions for guests, find out which member of the family Kim is, and wonder why, oh why, is Charlize Theron's Cipher character so blandly written? Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Listener Mailbag #1

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 04:01:00 -0000

The 1327 mailbox was bursting at the seams, so we decided to release this BONUS mailbag episode of 2 Fast 2 Forever featuring nothing but listener mail! We've got mail from old listeners, new listeners, and everything in between (is there anything in between?). Join us as we uncover a few fans' rankings, reflect back on past episodes, and look ahead to next week's episode of Fate of the Furious! Email us: family@cageclub.me Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Furious 7 (Lap 2)

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 04:01:00 -0000

Grab your box of tissues because it's time to bid farewell to Paul Walker once again. On this episode, the Joes are joined by Austin Wolf-Sothern, host of Cinema Stories on YouTube, to discuss Furious 7 and try to track the ownership of Dom's necklace. Austin shares how much these movies mean to both him and his girlfriend as he regales the Joes of ways he's watched the Fast and Furious movies that make both of them jealous. Does Deckard's plan to murder every doctor in his brother's hospital make him a great (or poor) famil member? Does Austin have enough confidence to be a Letty? Will Joe find someone to share our podcast with on Twitter that won't block him? What the hell does "No Knees Denise" really mean? Could a fan favorite character we think is dead be alive after all? Listen and find out! Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me. Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Fast and Furious 6 (Lap 2)

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:01:00 -0000

Allow us to welcome you to the world's longest runway. If you're seated on the left side of the aircraft, you can look out the window to see our guest, Jordan Polan-Clarke of Wistful Thinking, doing that circus. From the right side of the aircraft, you should be able to see the British version of our family, led by Bobo Dominic Toretto. And if you're lucky enough to be traveling in one of our exclusive cars-that-get-launched-out-of-the-back-of-the-aircraft seats, buckle up! It's once again time to talk about Fast and Furious 6, which is still (arguably) the series's best installment (and for sure the one with the longest runway). In this episode, we discuss the movie's most and least family moments, find out what member of the family Jordan is, and take a trip down memory lane to past movie watching experiences. Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me. Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/2fast2forever

Fast Five (Lap 2)

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 04:01:00 -0000

To celebrate our second trip down to Brazil, we welcomed in Walt Hickey of Numlock News to chat about his favorite film in the franchise. As a former writer for FiveThirtyEight, Walt dove deep into the four types of Vin Diesel movies as well as the three types of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson movies, so we chat about where these movies fall in these actors' careers, find out who had creative control over this movie, and why Vin Diesel's method of making movies is so radically different from everyone else in Hollywood. Plus, we find out which member of the family Walt is and shoot for the moon in everyone's favorite game, Boy, Do We Have a Podcast for You! Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

Fast and Furious (Lap 2)

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:01:00 -0000

Fast & Furious is the turning point for the franchise, pivoting from a series of world-hopping stories back to the core characters we fell in love with in the 2001 film. It's less of a reboot than a reset, but what jumped out at us this time around was how small the family here really is, with the film choosing to focus on Brian, Dom, and Mia. Joining us to chat about the fourth installment in the franchise are Liam Underwood and Ellie Kempster of the Nerd on Nerd podcast. P.S. A special programming announcement kicks off this episode! Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 2)

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:01:00 -0000

One of the defining traits of The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is its iconic soundtrack, which is why we wanted to make sure we called upon Chris Podcasts of the Now and Again podcast to help us break it down. But having seen only a few of the movies in this franchise before, the biggest question is: was Chris hooked, was he indifferent, or did he hate his excursion to Tokyo? As we continue to build up our family, which Fast and Furious character will Chris get in our quiz? Why are we spending so much time talking about Tim Allen? All of these questions (and more!) will be answered, along with a great mailbag segment, in this episode of 2 Fast 2 Forever! Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 2)

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 04:01:00 -0000

We're headed back to Miami... again... for 2 Fast 2 Furious. This time around, we're joined by Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party to talk about his favorite entry into the Fast and Furious franchise. After opening one of the biggest mailbags in recent memory, the Joes talk about what they picked up on this time around, then welcome Brian in to talk about Suki, Tej, Roman, and the rest of the Fast and Furious franchise. We talk about Brian's history with the franchise, find out his rankings, and then -- for the first time of many -- find out which Fast and the Furious character he is. Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

I Am Paul Walker (2018)

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:01:00 -0000

We're taking a quick detour on 2 Fast 2 Forever to talk about I Am Paul Walker, a new hour-long documentary aired on Paramount Network. While the documentary doesn't go too deep into the life of one of our favorite blue-eyed actors, it shows how much his #family and friends cared about him, as well as how good of a guy he was to those close to him and complete strangers. If nothing else, there's one takeaway from the documentary: Be good and do good. It's what Paul would have wanted. Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 2)

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 04:01:00 -0000

It's time for another lap, so we're grabbing a tuna sandwich at Toretto's Cafe, stocking up on NOS at The Racer's Edge, and getting ready to watch The Fast and The Furious... again! We're off to the races on Lap 2, like we're racing for pinks at Race Wars. This lap is switching up the script a bit as we're changing the structure of the show and building a family (or, if you'd prefer, assembling a crew) by adding guests to the mix! First up are Aislinn Addington and Tobin Addington, co-hosts of The Contenders, who saw this movie together in theaters. Did they like it then? Do they like it now? Will this show have its first bit of actual criticism? What new games are in store for Lap 2? All of this and much more on this super-sized (and supercharged) kick-off of Lap 2! Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

Lap 1 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 04:01:00 -0000

Lap 1 of 2 Fast 2 Forever is officially in the books, so we're grabbing a tuna sandwich at Torretto's Cafe and tuning up for our second go-round. In this Lap 1 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap), we revisit our ever-changing rankings for the movies, and crack open the mailbag to get some rankings from some friends. But wait, there's more! Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

The Fate of the Furious (Lap 1)

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 04:01:00 -0000

We've finished Lap 1! The Fate of the Furious closes things out not with a bang, but with a whimper. This movie's not all bad, but it's hard not to think that it feels more like fan fiction than the latest installment in the world's biggest action franchise. Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

Fast & Furious Supercharged

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 04:01:00 -0000

You've seen the ads. You've heard us talk about it. We had to experience it for ourselves... we went and got Supercharged! In honor of Joe Two's birthday -- as well as our dedication to #family in general -- we headed down to Universal Studios in Orlando to experience the Fast and Furious Supercharged ride alongside Dom, Letty, Tej, Roman, and Hobbs. Shaw can't stop us! Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

Furious 7 (Lap 1)

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 04:01:00 -0000

Furious 7 is a tough one. While the series may never be zanier than this, the unexpected loss of Paul Walker while shooting takes precedence over everything else. After crying through the (perfect) ending, Joey and Joe break this movie down and wonder, "What could have been?" Sit back, grab yourself a Corona (or a nice Belgian ale), and grab a box of tissues because Furious 7 is for Paul. Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 1)

Tue, 01 May 2018 04:01:00 -0000

Could Fast & Furious 6 be the best movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise? All along, Joey and Joe thought it was either Tokyo Drift or Fast Five, but watching this one again for Lap 1 made them begin to question everything they thought they knew. From the opening credits through the final action scene (with the longest runway in cinematic history), Fast and Furious 6 is a nonstop thrill ride designed to make any fan of the franchise happy. Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

Fast Five (Lap 1)

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:01:00 -0000

Fast Five was Joey's entry point into the series and, quite possibly, the reason that 2 Fast 2 Forever exists. We've fully entered action movie territory with this one, and things couldn't be better, more fun, or more quotable. In this episode, Joey and Joe take an incredibly comprehensive look at what may be the franchise's high water mark as they talk about how Brian is a buster, why Gisele is the best, and why The Rock is always dripping sweat. We also get into one of the better mailbags yet on the podcast, and continue to shoot for the stars with This Ain't No Ten Second Race: the Twitter game that's sweeping the nation! Put on your thunderwear and keep in mind that you're a long way from America... THIS IS 2 FAST 2 FOREVER! Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

Fast & Furious (Lap 1)

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 04:01:00 -0000

We've finally made it to Fast & Furious, the one Joe Two has been dreading since the very beginning. Did watching it with fresh eyes -- and the promise of having to watch it forever -- make it any more palatable? In this episode, we once again find ourselves on opposite sides of the law, yet work together to (continually) let you, our faithful listeners, know that we have a new Facebook page. We also spend time planning future laps and talking about Gisele's surprising first appearance as a villain (which neither of us remembered). Also, we pour one out for Letty as we make our way through the underground tunnels connecting Mexico and the U.S., thanks to our incredibly helpful sponsor TomTom. ("Go confidently.") Ride or die... remember? Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 1)

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:01:00 -0000

We've headed all the way to Japan to tackle the next chapter in our 2 Fast 2 Forever journey: The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Recorded live (for the first time on this podcast), we cover all of the movie's biggest topics, like how to pronounce Gal Gadot's name (note: she's not in this movie) and why CNN has the best New Year's Eve broadcast on TV. We also talk about the living legend that is Bow Wow, how to spot members of the Yakuza, Joe Two's summer in Tokyo, and the confusing nature of time zones and time zone math. Finally, in the mailbag segment (our biggest one so far on 2 Fast 2 Forever), we double down on car pics and read an email from our highest profile listener yet! This is only episode three and we already find ourselves in the ears of royalty. We may as well ride off into the sunset now. Are we ever gonna be better than this? I don't see how. Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 1)

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 04:01:00 -0000

We've taken a speedboat from California to Miami to bring you the second episode (of infinite episodes) of 2 Fast 2 Forever. It turns out there are WAY LESS BOATS in 2 Fast 2 Furious than Joey remembered, but still plot holes and leaps in logic (and not in the fun way that we're going to get to soon) that he thought he remembered. Regardless, this is the movie that introduces us to Tej and Roman and Monica Fuentes, so you know it's a great movie when all is said and done. In this episode, the guys discuss all things 2 Fast 2 Furious, including a comprehensive backstory of both Devon Aoki and her character, Suki, James Remar's terrible police work, and why Tyrese isn't shirtless enough. Then, they jump into the first rendition of "can Joe guess the car Joey is describing?" (name TBD, I guess) as well as (yet another) debate about GIF vs GIF. I hope you're hongry... we've got quite a podcast for you to digest. Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 1)

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 04:01:00 -0000

"There’s all kinds of family, Brian; that’s a choice you’re going to have to make." And with that in mind, Brian O'Conner decided to ride or die with the Toretto crew, rather than the cops, and here we are. As we begin our journey into the unending light of forever, we kick off Lap 1 with The Fast and the Furious. We've got nitrous oxide in our blood and gas tanks for brains. Sit back, relax, and grab any brew you want -- as long as it's a Corona. Got a thought? Want to share a picture of a car so Joey can make Joe guess what it is? Email us at family@cageclub.me.

Introducing 2 Fast 2 Forever!

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 04:01:00 -0000

One Fast & Furious movie, every two weeks, forever. Joey Lewandowski and Joe Two have nitrous oxide in their blood and gas tanks for brains, so grab any brew you want -- as long as it's a Corona -- and hop in the passenger seat. There's all kinds of family; we chose this one.

2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious Podcast

Mad Max (1979)

So let me tell you about Cuba. | Life in the Fast Lane #67

The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 16)

A Cinematic Way to Describe the Impact of This Toy | Life in the Fast Lane #66

Death Race 2000 (1975)

The Arbor King… | Life in the Fast Lane #65

Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 16)

The Gold Zone, Hosted by Scott Hanson | Life in the Fast Lane #64

Sorcerer (1977)

And a legacy… lasts Forever. | Life in the Fast Lane #63

Fast Five (Lap 16)

Happy Birthday, America... | Life in the Fast Lane #62

Duel (1971)

Make-Up Oscars | Life in the Fast Lane #61

Fast & Furious (Lap 16)

I can see something beautiful, cinematic. | Life in the Fast Lane #60

Dashing Through the Snow (2023)

The French Connection (1971)

Speaking of hall of fame… | Life in the Fast Lane #59

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 16)

Dom state of mind... | Life in the Fast Lane #58

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

The cars are the stars... ain’t that the truth... | Life in the Fast Lane #57

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 16)

Heart Eyes (2025)

Fast & Furious 6: #2F2F Commentary

Fast Five: #2F2F Commentary

Fast & Furious: #2F2F Commentary

Lap 15 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

One of My Favorite Brothers in the World | Life in the Fast Lane #56

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Effort, is on you… Xander (Xandar?) | Life in the Fast Lane #55

Fast X (Lap 15)

Are You My First? | Life in the Fast Lane #54

Bullet to the Head (2012)

Europe in the Summer. What a Beautiful Place. | Life in the Fast Lane #53

F9 (Lap 15)

Family Vacations with My Brother, The GOAT, Michael Jordan | Life in the Fast Lane #52

Southland Tales (2006)

Fast & The Shirtless: my thespian father just loves the chemistry | Life in the Fast Lane #51

Hobbs & Shaw (Lap 15)

Three-Time Undisputed Optimistic Theatrical Experience Champion | Life in the Fast Lane #50

Fastivus Special 2025

Striking Distance (1993)

... Great Value Theatrical Experience ... | Life in the Fast Lane #49

The Fate of the Furious (Lap 15)

Megalopolis (2024)

You Sign Your Mother's Day Painting with That Name? | Life in the Fast Lane #48

D.E.B.S. (2004)

Please... #FuelFest | Life in the Fast Lane #47

Furious 7 (Lap 15)

ha ha ha... how do i turn this thing off | Life in the Fast Lane #46

Timeline (2003)

Dos Bandoleros | Life in the Fast Lane #45

The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift (Lap 15)

The Mayan Queen and Scarlett | Life in the Fast Lane #44

Knockaround Guys (2001)

Vin Diesel's Evolution Through the Ages: Art, Film, & Revolution | Life in the Fast Lane #43

Fast & Furious 6 (Lap 14)

Find Your Bear Country... | Life in the Fast Lane #42

Pleasantville (1998)

Blended (2014) | Life in the Fast Lane #41

Fast Five (Lap 15)

babe wake up, Vin Diesel just posted | Life in the Fast Lane #40

Annapolis (2006)

An Hour and a Half of BS? | Life in the Fast Lane #39

Fast & Furious (Lap 15)

Up Here in Bear Country with All His New York Thespians | Life in the Fast Lane #38

Red One (2024)

Thrashin' (1986)

NOT IN OUR POND | Life in the Fast Lane #37

2 Fast 2 Furious (Lap 15)

MARCUS ZONE AREA #1 | Life in the Fast Lane #36

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Does This Girl *Look* Like She Eats Sushi in Oro Valley? | Life in the Fast Lane #35

The Fast and the Furious (Lap 15)

Shaky Shivers (2022)

Lap 14 Tune-Up (Recap/Relap)

Talismans of Rubbish | Life in the Fast Lane #34

Does This Girl Look Like She Eats Sushi in Oro Valley? | Life in the Fast Lane #35