Two Dollar Late Fee - 80s Movie Podcast

The iconic Eddie Deezen (War Games, Grease, I Wanna Hold Your Hand) comes to $2 Late Fee to discuss his phenomenal career in Hollywood!

Eddie Deezen might be the most recognizable talent from the 80s! Every single performance he’s had stands out! In this interview Eddie reminisces on several of his performances including Midnight Madness & 1941. He also reveals his amazing talent remembering “fun facts” about some of his favorite baseball players, his “encounter” with Paul McCartney, and so much more! Enjoy!

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Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn, Can’t Buy Me Love, The Burbs) comes to $2 Late Fee to discuss his new album (Liberation Day), reminisce on his movie career, and more!

Courtney Gains is a household name due to standout performances in movies like Colors & Can’t Buy Me Love, as well as cult favorites like Hardbodies & Winners Take All!! But did you know he’s a talented singer songwriter too? In this interview, Courtney talks about his record Liberation Day and the motivation behind it, his new movie Barn III, digs deep into his filmography, & more! Enjoy...

Joel Weiss (The Warriors, Quicksilver, Brewster’s Millions) comes to $2 Late Fee to discuss his career!

You know Joel Weiss as “Cropsy” (David Patrick Kelly’s right hand man) in The Warriors, but his career in front of the camera expands to so much more than Walter Hill’s 1979 classic! Joel reminisces on some of his more well known film appearances in movies like Brewster’s Millions, Another 48 Hours, Quicksilver, and more! Tenacity, drive, and dedication…Joel defines those adjectives. In this interview, you’ll hear why. Enjoy

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Kevin Bacon, Paul Rodriguez, montages, and more are celebrated this month on Two Dollar Late Fee when Wayne and Zak discuss the 40th anniversary of Quicksilver!

Wayne (80s Kids Unite, Flip City Podcast) joins Zak to revisit the Kevin Bacon bike messenger classic, Quicksilver! Dustin and Zak deep dove on the film in season 1 of $2LF. This time around, the dudes go even deeper! Why is Paul Rodriguez so darn likeable and does Wayne secretly want to own a hot dog stand? Which song from Quicksilver’s epic soundtrack (featuring Roger Daltry, John Parr, Pe...

This month on 80s Kids Unite, the Night Boyz get gnarly and celebrate 80s Surf Culture!

This episode is guaranteed to be ”awesome, totally awesome!”, when the Night Boyz (Corey, Wayne, & Zak) discuss some of their favorite surf related pop culture moments from the 80s! How did the bitchin’ waves of the North Shore translate to east coast kids of the 80s? Was boogie boarding cool? Is Spicoli from Fast Times At Ridgemont High a surfer icon? Was The New Gidget better than the original? Find out the answers to these pressing questions and more w...

Paul & Zak travel back to Mid South Wrestling in 1984 to discuss The Midnight Express vs The Pretty Young Things!

The action is fast and furious in this month’s episode! The Midnight Express (Loverboy Dennis Condrey & Beautiful Bobby Eaton) along with manager Jim Cornette are joined with Hercules Hernadez when they take on The Pretty Young Things (Norvell Austin & Koko Ware). P & Z break down the wild match which has a surprise appearance by Hacksaw Jim Duggan! Speaking of Hacksaw, this episode’s “fun fact” at the end focuses on an “interesting” story involving Duggan, Supe...

“Did I Doodad?” Laurie Field joins Podcasting After Dark & Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss her role as “Doodad” in Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker!

Fans of Steve Kostanski’s Deathstalker know Patton Oswalt as the voice of “Doodad.” But it’s not just the voice of the memorable wizard that everyone loves. Laurie Field (The Whipping Boy, Deathstalker) embodies “Doodad” and in this interview you’ll hear how she brings her own uniqueness to the role. She talks about how she got her start in the film industry, shares stories about playing “Doodad” in Deathstalker, and more! Enjo...

Musician and composer Martin Macphail from Blitz//Berlin joins Podcasting After Dark & Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss scoring the films of Steven Kostanski (Deathstalker, Psycho Goreman, Frankie Freako), favorite John Carpenter movies, and more. 

One of the many things to love about Steven Kostanski’s films are the music scores that accompany them. Martin Macphail and Blitz//Berlin are responsible for elevating Steve’s movies as well as recent gems like Silent Night, Deadly Night and Queens of the Dead. In this interview Martin discusses his influences, the chance meeting that lead to worki...

This month on 80s Kids Unite, Steve Kostanski (Deathstalker, Psycho Goreman, Frankie Freako) joins The Night Boyz to discuss favorite 80s Sword & Sorcery movies!

Gather your swords, arrows, and crystal balls as The Night Boyz dig into their favorite sword & sorcery movies from the 80s with Steve Kostanski! Yeah, Conan The Barbarian rules! And Beastmaster has it’s fans. But what about Hawk The Slayer? Or Lucio Fulci’s Conquest? The Boyz dig into lesser known or appreciated 80s gems as well as praise the heck out of Steve’s Deathstalker! Enjoy!

Eric Jacobus comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his new book Badass on a Budget. 

Eric Jacobus is a visionary filmmaker, actor, stunt man, martial artist, writer, etc who has made his dreams come true! In this interview, Eric discusses his influences (Jackie Chan, Virtua Fighter), early projects (Contour, Rope A Dope), and more that inspired his latest book Badass on a Budget which allows you to put into motion your inspirations and make them a reality! Enjoy!

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Bill Allen (“Cru Jones” from RAD) & Sam Bernard (writer and co-producer of RAD) drop by Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss their new graphic novel Helltrack, RAD memories, and more!

Bill Allen (RAD) is an 80s bmx bicycle icon! He personifies tenacity, dedication, and courage when it comes to realizing your dreams. Sam Bernard is responsible for bringing “Cru Jones” story to life and giving RAD the legacy it has 40 years later! These dudes join Zak to talk about the brand new graphic novel Helltrack, that tells the story of RAD, and digs deeper than the movie could! Y...

James Pax is back on Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss Chuck Norris, The Heroic Trio, his world tour, and more!

Lightning doesn’t strike twice, right?! Well it certainly does on $2 Late Fee, because James Pax (“Lightning” from Big Trouble in Little China) is back to share more stories about his career! James updates us on his convention tour, working with Chuck Norris in Invasion USA, why “Raiden” in Mortal Kombat is directly influenced by “Lightning”, and much more! Enjoy!

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The legendary Richard Blade comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, and more!

Richard Blade is one of the most iconic voices and faces of 80s. From KROQ to Sirius XM, Richard has carved an amazing path. But did you know he’s also a prolific writer? In this interview Richard talks about touring with people like Howard Jones (and what he does to make the concert experience unique), how he got his role in Girls Just Want To Have Fun (and how he almost didn’t get it...

Robert McGinley (Shredder Orpheus, Devi Danger) comes to $2 Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark to discuss his films, Greek mythology, and more!

Robert McGinley is the true definition of “artist!” Director, writer, actor, musician, skater! We discuss Robert’s films like Shredder Orpheus, “backrooms”, and so much more in this thought provoking conversation. We go deep. So prepare to have your mind expanded! Enjoy!

Links to buy Robert’s films, music, the Shredder Orpheus novelization by David Irons, and more can be found here…Boom Cult

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This month on 80s Kids Unite, The Night Boyz are “gleaming the cube” while trying not to look like “posers” when discussing skateboard culture!

Skateboarding in the 80s was was a rebellious form of transportation. The “cool kids” could skate. And everyone else who tried and failed were “posers!” In this episode, Wayne, Corey, and Zak reminisce on skateboard culture in the 80s. Video games (Skate or Die!, T&C Surf Designs), movies (Thrashin’), toys (Mattel’s Skateboard Gang), more are discussed. Enjoy!

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Hey Vern, It’s an Ernest Celebration on Two Dollar Late Fee! Let’s celebrate Jim Varney! Know what I mean?!

Zak & Wayne (Flip City Podcast) are joined with Josh Cherry (Ernest Scared Stupid), Justin Lloyd (author of The Importance of Being Ernest: The Life of Actor Jim Varney), & Corey Perkins (author of Ernest & the Dream Stone) to discuss and celebrate the life and career of Ernest aka Jim Varney!

In this episode, you’ll hear stories about Jim Varney, favorite moments in his career as Ernest, this months “Ernest Day!”, information about the...

To celebrate the new film, Masters of the Universe, Two Dollar Late fee dips into the archives with their interview of Bodhi Shaffer and discussion of He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special!

In December of 2019, Zak & Dustin interviewed (then) 5 year old Bodhi Shaffer (Zak’s son), to get his thoughts on the He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special, Masters of the Universe, Greek Gods, what it means to give (not get), and more. This previously archived episode is presented with a new video intro featuring a now 11 year old Bodhi! Other features include, never before seen photos and videos of...

Two Dollar Late Fee celebrates Masters of the Universe with a very special episode!

Zak and Dustin are HUGE Masters of the Universe fans! Well Zak is…so it’s only fitting that the dynamic duo discuss the MOTU franchise, $2 Late Fee style! In the Fall of 1987 little Zak recorded a very special He-Man and the Masters of the Universe audio drama. In this episode for the first time ever (outside of select friends and family), you’ll hear (and see) that story come to life! If you want to hear more of “Little Zak” consider joining $2LF’s Patre...

Paul Lazenby aka “Jotak” from Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker comes to $2 Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark!

Appearing in over 130 projects with a career spanning back all the way to the early 2000s, chances are you’ve seen Paul Lazenby Deathstalker (2025), Deadpool 2 (2018), Gears of War 4 (2016) kicking someone’s ass in a few TV shows or movies, but he’s more than a pretty face and huge muscles. Paul is also an author, voice actor, and a national MMA, Muay Thai & Powerlifting champ!

But to Zak and Corey, Paul Lazenby will always be “Jotak” from Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker. Ne...

Tales From The Video Store pays tribute to one of the greats, Chuck Norris!

That 80s Dude (John Toma) joins Zak to celebrate the life and career of Chuck Norris! Was Invasion USA Chuck’s greatest movie? Does Zak still own the complete collection of Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos action figures? Will John or Zak drop a “Chuck Norris” fact in this episode? All these questions and more will be answered in this (typically) Patreon exclusive show! Enjoy! And consider joining $2 Late Fee’s Patreon today! (Links are below)

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Haskell V Anderson III (Kickboxer, Brotherhood of Death, The Master) comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career on stage & screen!

Haskell Anderson has had an amazing career! In his interview, Haskell recalls playing the iconic “Winston Taylor” in Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Kickboxer, getting his role in the Blaxploitation film Brotherhood of Death, performing in the play Tracers, & much more! If you ever believed in manifesting your dreams into reality, then this is the episode for you! Enjoy!

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Dustin is back to talk about the JCVD’s Kickboxer, Stan Bush vs Kenny Loggins, Andy Sidaris movies, & more!

In this pre-episode to Zak’s interview with Haskell Anderson (Brotherhood of Death, The Master, Kickboxer), D & Z celebrate 1989’s Kickboxer by discussing some of their favorite moments from the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic! The dudes also dig deep into the soundtrack which features one banger after another by Stan Bush. Everything you love to see and hear from Dustin and Zak is here! Enjoy!

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This month on 80s Kids Unite, The Night Boyz have “thunder in their hearts” when they’re joined by the co-producer & writer of the 1986 movie RAD (Sam Bernard) to discuss 80s bike culture!

Riding bikes in the 80s was everything to kids! Whether you were battling rebel forces in the forest or riding 3 miles to see your friends, the bike was your go-to mode of transportation and ultimate expression of freedom. In this episode, Corey, Diallo, Wayne, & Zak are joined by Sam Bernard (RAD, 3:15: The Moment of Truth) to share their memories of riding in the streets on the...

The “Incredible” Lou Ferrigno comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his new movie, Hard Redemption, The Incredible Hulk, Hercules, & more!

Lou Ferrigno is a living legend who has inspired countless people throughout his career. In this short but sweet interview he continues that positivity when talking about his new action movie from Jino Kang (Hard Redemption), recalling his time as The Incredible Hulk, voicing “Billy” in Adventure Time, & much more! “Big Lou” will blow your mind with certain reveals from his past! Enjoy!

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Rob Ryder comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss The Warriors, Sonny Landham (Predator), White Men Can’t Jump, & more! 

Rob Ryder has had a wild life! He writes about it in his new book, Purple Fury. From being a member of “The Punks” & “Baseball Furies” in The Warriors to helping make White Men Can’t Jump the classic that it is today! In this interview Rob discusses his book, working with Walter Hill (Southern Comfort), a wild Sonny Landham story, building homes in Bhutan, & a whole lot more!  Enjoy!

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Season 4 of Territory Marks takes us back to WCCW for a wild tag team match, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton & Kelly Kiniski vs Kerry Von Erich & Brian Adias!

Paul & Zak travel to Dallas to discuss a rare appearance in World Class Championship Wrestling of “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton! Why did he team up with Kelly Kiniski? Was Brian Adias always a “face” in WCCW? What does the arcade game “Paperboy” have to do with this match? Find out the answers to these questions and more by listening to this episode today! Enjoy!

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Happy Alien Day! This week on a special crossover episode of Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark, Zak & Corey take a virtual tour of Fredrik Gustafsson's Predator & Alien Museum in Sweden! The boys are joined by Richard Chaves ('Poncho' in Predator) and Carl Toop ('Xenomorph' performer in Aliens), two fantastic ambassadors of their respective franchises!

Fredrik's museum is truly a labor of love and an amazing sight to behold! Make sure you give him a follow on Instagram for updates to his growing collection. Leave a comment below and let us know what you thought of...

Brian McNamara (Mystery Date, Short Circuit) comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career in Hollywood!

Brian McNamara has had an amazing career! From the big screen (Arachnophobia) to TV (Army Wives) he has worked on so many fantastic projects. In this interview, Brian reflects on a wide range of films and tv shows he’s worked on from Caddyshack II to Billionaire Boys Club, his friendship with Fisher Stevens (Short Circuit), his recipe for the perfect burger, and a whole lot more! Enjoy!

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The creative team of the brand new stage show TEEN BEAT LIVE: 80s Movie Mixtape come to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss the sensational immersive theatrical experience!

Anderson Davis (Director), Jesse Vargas (Music Producer), & Dionne Gipson (“Queen” in TEEN BEAT) join Zak to talk about their one-of-a-kind homage to the movies and soundtracks of 1985, TEEN BEAT LIVE! The trio discuss how TEEN BEAT LIVE came to be, the influences that make this stage show unique, and what 1980s pop culture moments stood out to them. TEEN BEAT LIVE is unlike anything you’ve ever seen or experi...

This month on 80s Kids Unite we honor the 40th anniversary of the Challenger Explosion!

“The Night Boys”: John (That 80s Dude), Diallo (TV Obscura), Corey (Podcasting After Dark), & Zak (Territory Marks) find the light in the darkness of the Challenger tragedy. The dudes reflect on their memories of the fateful day our childhood was forever traumatized. They also discuss the pop culture connections with the NASA disaster. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, SpaceCamp, Barbarians, Kate & Allie, and more are discussed too. Enjoy!

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Dustin is back along with our good buddy Chris Mayek, to discuss 1991’s Mystery Date!

Take one part License to Drive, mix a little After Hours, and you got yourself Mystery Date! In this episode, Dustin, Chris, & Zak get into the 1991 Ethan Hawke rom com and it’s amazing soundtrack (INXS, Seal), remind everyone why BD Wong is amazing and why Steven Seagal isn’t, and a whole lot more! Enjoy!

This episode is a preview for the upcoming interview with Brian McNamara which drops in two weeks! Don’t miss it!

“Marchial Arts Madness” takes over the territories this month on Territory Marks, when Paul and Zak discuss the 1985 WCCW match between The Great Kabuki and Chris Adams!

It’s a “Battle of the Kicks” this month on TM! The Great Kabuki (w/ Sunshine) takes on “Gentleman” Chris Adams in a wild battle that involves a table and kicks…lots of kicks! P & Z break down the match, debate favorite martial art movies from 1985, and a whole lot more! Enjoy!

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Vince Murdocco (Kickboxer 2, Ring of Honor, L.A. Wars) rounds out our “Marchial Arts Madness” month with a look back on his career!

Vince Murdocco (Night Hunter, To Be The Best, New York Ninja) has had one heck of a career! In this interview, he reflects on starting out in Hollywood, working with Don “The Dragon” Wilson, his friendship with Robert Z’Dar (Tango & Cash, Maniac Cop, The Italians Are Coming), and much more! Enjoy!

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“Marchial Arts Madness” keeps on kicking! Pete “Sugarfoot” Cunningham of No Retreat, No Surrender comes to $2 Late Fee to discuss is amazing martial arts career, his movies, and more!

Pete “Sugarfoot” Cunningham (No Retreat No Surrender, Righting Wrongs aka Above The Law) is a phenomenal martial artist and oozes charisma on screen. In this interview, Pete talks about how he got into the film business, fighters he’s worked with and admirers, why Benny “The Jet” Urquidez is the GOAT, & much more! Enjoy!

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This month on 80s Kids Unite we get accessorized! Video game watches, clothing store tote bags, charm necklaces, and more!

“The Night People”: Duckie (@alwaysduckman on instagram), Grace (Two Dollar Late Fee), Diallo (TV Obscura), Corey (Podcasting After Dark), & Zak (Territory Marks) reminisce on their favorite 80s accessories! Wrist Racers, Mork suspenders, Esprit tote bags, and much more are celebrated in this episode! Oh, and a special message on what to wear in the 80s from Zak’s mom! Enjoy!

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“Marchial Arts Madness” continues! JW Fails and Kurt McKinney are back to celebrate the 40th anniversary of No Retreat, No Surrender and discuss the documentary The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender!

In 2025, JW Fails (NRNS, Lambada, The New Leave It To Beaver) & Kurt McKinney (NRNS, Sworn To Justice, The Last Kumite) came on $2 Late Fee to talk about NRNS and the subsequent documentary that was nearing production. One year later, the documentary is complete and out! JW & Kurt are back to talk about the doc, its premiere in Germany, and much more! Btw, NRNS’s Pete “...

“Marchial Madness” kicks off with a bolt of lightning when James Pax (Big Trouble in Little China) comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career on screen, the 40th Anniversary Big Trouble in Little China World Tour, upcoming projects, & much more!

James Pax is well known for playing “Lightning” in Big Trouble in Little China, but his career spans so much more than John Carpenter’s 1986 cult classic. From modeling for Giorgio Armani to spending time at a Chinese military camp, James has lived quite a life. In this interview, he’ll reminisce on his career in fi...

Tables, Chairs, & Railing Rope! Oh my! This month on Territory Marks Paul & Zak cover a “No DQ” tag match from Memphis, Rich Rude & King Kong Bundy vs Jerry Lawler & Macho Man Randy Savage!

P & Z Territory Mark Factory gets wild in 1984, when the boys travel to North East Jr College in Boonville, Mississippi to discuss the “No DQ” battle between Rude & Bundy and Lawler & Savage! Memphis Wrestling (CWA) was known for its over the top bouts. This is one match that goes for the gusto! Does it live up to the hype? You’ll have to li...

This month on 80s Kids Unite, The (Midnight) Night Boyz invade Pasadena Comic Con and discuss lesser known Sci-Fi movies & tv shows!

Zak and Corey, along with Max from Ready2Retro & Jonathan from Geekscape, had a fan packed panel at last month’s Pasadena Comic Con. The “Boyz” reflected on forgotten sci-fi movies and tv shows that hit (Enemy Mine & Alien Nation) and some that didn’t (Metalstorm). Enjoy!

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Love is in the air when Dustin returns along with our good buddy Chris Mayek to discuss lesser known 80s teen romantic comedies!

We all know and love Can’t Buy Me Love, Pretty In Pink, and Risky Business! But in this episode we dig a little deeper into the genre of 80s teen romantic comedies. Dustin, Zak, and Chris each bring a favorite of theirs to talk about. The dudes also discuss a few honorable mentions (Secret Admirer) and much more! Enjoy!

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