The Predator franchise gets a second chance.

JD and Paul are joined by comedian Mitch Jones to revisit Predators (2010), the Robert Rodriguez-produced soft reboot that transported the series from the jungles of Earth to an alien hunting preserve. Did this movie succeed where the previous entries stumbled? The crew discusses Adrien Brody's unlikely action hero turn, Walton Goggins stealing scenes, Topher Grace's casting, Predator lore, Robert Rodriguez's original script, the franchise's expanding mythology, and whether Predators deserves more recognition as one of the strongest sequels in the series.

Along the way they debate Predator society, the "Ripley-Verse," comic book canon, Hollywood casting, Bugs Bunny's influence on the English language, and why this movie feels like a return to form.

The Predator series hits what many fans consider its lowest point.

This week, JD and Paul are joined by comedian Ethan Everhart to break down Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), the sequel infamous for being so dark that audiences literally couldn't tell what was happening on screen. The crew dives into Wolf the cleanup Predator, the Predator honor code, behind-the-scenes production stories, practical creature effects, why the movie pretends Vancouver is Gunnison, Colorado, and whether the franchise completely lost its way.

Plus, there's plenty of time for discussions about streaming services, The Godfather, Stephen King, Predator vs. Santa Claus, and a surprising amount of Predator lore.

The ultimate movie crossover finally arrives.

JD and Paul are joined by Ian Silverii (Get More Smarter Podcast, Bighorn Company) to tackle Alien vs. Predator (2004). The film that united two legendary sci-fi monsters after years of comics, rumors, and fan speculation. Was the crossover worth the wait?

We discuss the surprisingly ambitious mythology behind the film, Paul W.S. Anderson's direction, practical vs. digital effects, Predator culture, Alien lore, why the movie went PG-13, and whether AVP deserves more credit than it gets.

Along the way they also debate Predator presidential campaigns, connected cinematic universes before the MCU, DVD commentaries, Blade Runner connections, and which monster would actually be scarier to face. Featuring special guest: 🎙️ Ian Silverii (Get More Smarter Podcast & Bighorn Company)