Bad Movies Rule!

James Hauser, Clint Busch, Ryan Mueller, and David Hillestad make up the core crew of Bad Movies Rule!, and they bring genuine enthusiasm to every episode. With 342 episodes, a 4.8-star rating from 347 reviews, and weekly releases since 2021, this show has grown fast. The central question each episode asks is simple: does this movie actually deserve its bad reputation, or is it secretly good? Episodes tend to run long -- two to two and a half hours -- which gives the hosts plenty of room to really dig into a film. They cover a lot of 80s and 90s cinema, with recent episodes tackling Lake Placid, Rhinestone, and Space Truckers. The extended runtime works because the group dynamic stays engaging; they riff off each other naturally and bring different perspectives to the same film. Bonus mailbag episodes break up the schedule, featuring listener voicemails and emails that add a community element. The show is produced by Cowboy Jack Pictures and has expanded to include a YouTube presence and merchandise. There is a Patreon for supporters. The listener interaction is a real strength here -- voicemails and letters get genuine responses, and the audience clearly feels like part of the conversation. If you like your bad movie discussions thorough, funny, and long enough to really marinate in the absurdity, Bad Movies Rule! delivers exactly that.