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Two Thumbs Down with Mike and Ryan

Mike Park and Ryan Schumaker
Hudson Hawk
Disorganized Crime
The Mighty Ducks
D2, the Mighty Ducks
St. Elmo's Fire
New York City, United States
Reality Bites
Little Monsters
Bonfire Of the Vanities
Death Becomes Her
Small Soldiers
Renegades
Tango & Cash
Haunted Summer
Winter People
Mickey's Christmas Carol
One Magic Christmas
The Nutcracker
Hot Dog the Movie
The Nutcracker Prince

Listen each week as two pals watch and discuss EVERY movie that legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert gave two thumbs down. Dissecting two movies per week, they’ll talk about performances, filmographies, Siskel and Ebert, and what the renowned critics got right (and wrong) about movies they just could not recommend to a living soul

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Time to grab a drink and BE NICE. This week the boys bring back best boy River Butcher to talk all things Roadhouse, with Patrick Swayze, and The Color of Money, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise. The fellas also tal... more

As Alan Jackson once said, the hosts of the Two Thumbs Down podcast have gone country! The fellas discuss two country themed movies. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys, starting Scott Glenn, Kate Capshaw, and Gary Busey. And Pure Country, starring ac... more

You want another episode? You got it Mister! We’ve got two romantic comedies with Mr. in the title. Mr. Wonderful with Matt Dillon and even a bit of James Gandolfini. And Mr. Wrong starring Ellen Degeneres and Bill Pullman. The boys also talk The Dra... more

It’s the 25th anniversary of Hudson Hawk! Everyone is talking about it! It’s all over the news! This week the fellas talk some caper heist movies Disorganized Crime (1989) and Hudson Hawk (1991), packed full of stars like Bruce Willis, Lou Diamond Ph... more

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Recent Guests

Seth Robert Babb
Friend guest returning to discuss nerd topics
Podcast collaborator
Episode: Special 100th Episode!!! Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) and Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Mark Schroeder
Special guest, Batman enthusiast, in-studio appearance
Episode: The Meteor Man(1993) and Batman & Robin(1997) with special guest Mark Schroeder
Lexi Amoriello
Instagram/movie account curator and film critic guest
Movie Rex by Lex
Episode: Shirley Valentine (1989) and Party Girl (1995) with special guest Lexi Amoriello
Christina Laskay
Guest for this episode
Episode: St. Elmo's Fire (1985) and Reality Bites (1994) with special guest Christina Laskay
Lauren Hamlett
In-person guest and day-wanderer, frequent guest on the show
Episode: She's the One (1996) and One Fine Day (1996) with special guest Lauren Hamlett
Matt Babb
Friend of the show, future guest
Episode: Splitting Heirs (1993) and Greedy (1994)
Ilana Winter
Special guest
Episode: All I Want for Christmas (1991) and I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) with special guest Ilana Winter
Monty Park
Special guest reviewer featured in this episode
Episode: Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) and One Magic Christmas (1985) with a special guest review by Monty Park
Austin Wolf-Sothern
Special guest, returning champion
Episode: A Nightmare on Elm Street part 3: Dream Warriors (1987) and Phantasm 2 (1988) with special guest Austin Wolf-Sothern

Hosts

Mike
Host of Two Thumbs Down with Mike and Ryan
Ryan Shoemaker
Co-host of Two Thumbs Down with Mike and Ryan

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Fun show!

    Great show with fun hosts I listen all the time! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyNyc
    United States4 months ago
  • The best podcast?

    Yeah, I’m thinking’s it’s the best podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hiitsmeheyitsme
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Perfect Show

    Big fan of the show, especially the sliding scale of what a perfect movie is. Keep up the good work, gang!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thingsaretight
    United Statesa year ago
  • All Ten Fingers Up 🙌

    Two stars! As in, Mike and Ryan are two absolute stars doing a five star podcast! Really enjoying this great pod about movies! I love that Mike and Ryan have such differing views. Ryan usually takes the side of being correct about a movie being good and Mike usually defends his wrong opinion about a movie being bad, but who knows, you may lean more on Mike’s side. Their dynamic reminds me a lot of these two film critics I used to watch on TV in the 90s, I can’t remember their names.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hard of hearing person
    United States2 years ago
  • Hilarious

    Love Ryan and Matt. Great Pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OsteensTeeth
    United States2 years ago

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Guests and nostalgia keep discussions engaging for long-time fans.
The show is fun but can be polarizing due to strong opinions.
The critiques feel genuine and entertaining, not just commemorative.
Fans praise the hosts' chemistry and banter as a standout feature.

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Shirley Valentine (1989) and Party Girl (1995) with special guest Lexi Amoriello
Q: What about Shirley Valentine and Party Girl resonated with you personally as a viewer or as someone curating recommendations?
Lexi discusses the appeal of strong, nuanced female leads who shape their own destinies, and the value of films that portray women's growth without hingeing on male validation, which informs her recommendations for similar titles.
Shirley Valentine (1989) and Party Girl (1995) with special guest Lexi Amoriello
Q: What about these movies jumped out at you to put them on the list?
Lexi talks about the themes of self-discovery and aging, plus the contrast between Shirley Valentine's hopeful transformation and Party Girl's edgy, modern take on female empowerment; she also emphasizes the personal relevance of these films' female leads.
Shirley Valentine (1989) and Party Girl (1995) with special guest Lexi Amoriello
Q: Do you have any sort of relationship with Siskel and Ebert when you were growing up or started in film criticism?
Lexi explains she wasn't heavily influenced by individual critics but was drawn to film analysis and essays; she sometimes followed reviews for insight but didn't rely on any single critic as her model.

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What is Two Thumbs Down about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts, Mike and Ryan, discuss a rotating lineup of films that Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert famously panned, pairing two titles per episode and unpacking performance, writing, and behind-the-scenes context. The show blends lively banter with sharp critique, exploring why these movies were dismissed and whether they still merit a second look. Across episodes, the hosts' dynamic—often playful, always opinionated—drives thoughtful debates about genre, era, and cultural impact, making obscure picks feel accessible and entertaining for movie nerds and casual watchers alike. A notable strength is the guests and spark they bring in to broaden perspectives on specific eras or franchises, keeping conversations fresh while retaining a consistent, i... more

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1. Seth Robert Babb
2. Mark Schroeder
3. Lexi Amoriello
4. Christina Laskay
5. Lauren Hamlett
6. Matt Babb
7. Ilana Winter
8. Monty Park

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