We're changing things up and putting Hot and Fresh back in the middle of the week! So this week, you're getting FOUR songs about movies! ***SPOILERS AHEAD*** For Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Two new songs: "Kingdom" and "Kingdom of Apes" Songs available for download at: TheRoyds.Bandcamp.com Instagram: @TheRoydsBand TikTok: @TheRoyds Twitter: …

DISCLAIMER: On last weeks episode we said we were getting a little Hot & Fresh, we're obviously not doing that this week, you should stay tuned to youtube.com/@TheRoydsRevuePodcast and find out what we're doing instead THIS WEEK: We're talking about the snooze fest, Rebel Moon. Somebody had a movie marathon before writing and directing this one. Tw…

This week, we're talking about War for the Planet of the Apes! Two new songs: "Feral" and "Mercy" "War for the Planet of the Apes" is a science fiction film directed by Matt Reeves. It follows Caesar, portrayed by Andy Serkis, leading a group of intelligent apes in a battle against humans led by Colonel McCullough, played by Woody Harrelson. The fi…

We're continuing our perilous journey through Ape infested planets, with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Two new songs: "Dawn of War" and "We're the Same" "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is a 2014 science fiction film directed by Matt Reeves. The movie follows the conflict between a growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar (played …

This week, we're getting ready for the not so distant future - we're talking about Rise of the Planet of the Apes! Two new songs: "Rise" and "Maybe I'm a Threat" "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a science fiction film directed by Rupert Wyatt. The movie stars James Franco as Will Rodman, a scientist who experiments with a drug that enhances inte…

This week, we're talking about one of the most disappointing films of all time, Godzilla '98. Two new songs this week "Sneaky" and "Eggs in the Garden" "Godzilla" (1998) is a sci-fi action film directed by Roland Emmerich. The movie follows the chaotic aftermath of a mutated lizard's rampage through New York City, with Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno,…

This week, we're getting a little hot (warm) and fresh, we're wrapping up our coverage of the Monsterverse with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. SPOILERS AHEAD! Two new songs: "One Mean Monkey" and "Where the Monsters Sleep" Songs available for download at: TheRoyds.Bandcamp.com Instagram: @TheRoydsBand TikTok: @TheRoyds Twitter: @TheRoydsBand Send…

We're almost done with our adventures in the Monsterverse, we're talking about Godzilla vs Kong. Please note: This was recorded before Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire came out, so we have no idea what happens in that movie (we might now - stay tuned next week!) Two new songs: "Bernie and the Kids" and "They Fight For a Bit Then They're Friends" "Go…

This week on the podcast, we're celebrating 100 episodes by going over some movies we never gave Letterboxd ratings to. We're joined on this journey through our back catalog by Jon VonFrankenstein, Mark Ponte, and Pat Hall. Two new songs: "Mama Says We Don't Talk About It" and "White Spider" Songs available for download at: TheRoyds.Bandcamp.com In…

The adventure through the Monsterverse continues with Godzilla: King of the Monsters! Two new songs this week: "One Handsome Lizard" and "Titans" "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" is a 2019 monster film directed by Michael Dougherty. The movie features an ensemble cast including Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, and Ken Watanabe. It f…

We're continuing our March through the Monsterverse with 2014's Godzilla! We're joined by friend of the show Mark Ponte. Three new songs this week: "Quarantine Zone," "The Truth," and "Godzilla vs GarageBand All Tracks All Out Clash" Godzilla (2014), directed by Gareth Edwards, features Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Olsen. In …

We're diving into the Monsterverse, with Kong: Skull Island! For this adventure, we're joined by the hilarious Pat Dunn (@dunnzig). Two new songs this week: Kong is God and Man is King. "Kong: Skull Island," directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, sees a team of scientists and soldiers embark on an expedition to an uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean, o…

We're wrapping up Webruary, with Spider-Man 3 and we're joined by friend Mark Ponte! Three new songs: "I Woke Up in Black," "The Particle Acceleration Testing Fields of Manhattan" and "It's Not a Phase" "Spider-Man 3" is a superhero film directed by Sam Raimi. The film features Tobey Maguire reprising his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Kirsten Du…

Webruary continues as we chat about Spider-Man 2! Is this the greatest comic book movie of all time? It's up there! Two new songs: "Hero No More" and "The Palm of My Hand" Directed by Sam Raimi, "Spider-Man 2" follows Tobey Maguire's portrayal of Peter Parker, grappling with the demands of his superhero alter ego amidst personal turmoil. Alongside …

We're kicking off Webruary, with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man! Two new songs: "Webs" and "Great Responsibility" "Spider-Man" (2002), directed by Sam Raimi, follows the transformation of Peter Parker, played by Tobey Maguire, from a high school student to the iconic web-slinging superhero after being bitten by a genetically modified spider. As he navigate…

We're wrapping up our trip through the original Star Wars trilogy with good friend Mark Ponte. Three songs: "The Chosen One (Part 2)," "Forest Moon of Endor," and "Yub Nub (Eeechop Yub Nub)" "Return of the Jedi" is a science fiction film directed by Richard Marquand. In the epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy, the Rebel Alliance, led …

We're continuing our journey across the galaxy with The Empire Strikes Back! Three new songs: "City in the Clouds," "Scruffy," and "The Dark Side" "The Empire Strikes Back" is the second installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, directed by Irvin Kershner. The film follows the Rebel Alliance as they are pursued by the Galactic Empire, led by D…

Mark Ponte is back this week, and we're talking about the original trilogy! That's right, we're talking about Star Wars! Three new songs: "Farmboy," "House of the Twin Rising Sons," and "Maklunky" "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" is a science fiction film directed by George Lucas. Released in 1977, the movie follows the journey of Luke Skywalker,…

This week, we're going back into the land of James Bond, and we're writing songs about From Russia With Love! Two new songs: "From Russia" and "Bond (Part 2)" "From Russia with Love" is a 1963 spy film directed by Terence Young. The movie features Sean Connery as James Bond and stars Daniela Bianchi, Pedro Armendáriz, and Lotte Lenya. The plot revo…

This week, we're talking about the incredible animated film The Iron Giant. Two new songs this week, and they're both called "Superman" "The Iron Giant" is a 1999 animated science fiction film directed by Brad Bird. The story follows a young boy named Hogarth Hughes, voiced by Eli Marienthal, who befriends a massive robot from outer space, the Iron…

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're kicking off the new year talking about the disaster classic (disassic?) Titanic! Two new songs: "Unsinkable" and "We Are Going Down" "Titanic," directed by James Cameron in 1997, is a romantic drama that unfolds against the backdrop of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. The film follows the love story between Jack…

This week, we're celebrating Christmas with a special stocking stuffer sized episode. We're talking about arguably the greatest twist on Charles Dickens' classic: "The Muppet Christmas Carol" Two new songs: "Christmas Once Again" and "One Spooky Christmas" "The Muppet Christmas Carol" is a 1992 musical fantasy film directed by Brian Henson. Starrin…

This week, we're joined by comedian Pat Dun (@Dunnzig) and we're talking about the Christmas classic "Jingle All The Way." Two new songs this week: "Number 1 Customer" and "Reindeer on Parade" "Jingle All the Way" is a 1996 holiday comedy directed by Brian Levant. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Howard Langston and Sinbad as Myron Larabee, the fi…

We're getting into the Christmas spirit, and we're talking about the 1994 film "The Santa Clause." Two new songs this week: "For Christmas" and "Santa Claus This Year" "The Santa Clause" is a 1994 family comedy film directed by John Pasquin. Starring Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, the story follows a divorced dad who accidentally causes Santa Claus to …

This week, we're diving into the DCEU and we're talking about Aquaman! Two new songs this week: "King Orm Was Right" and "Fishboy" "Aquaman" is a 2018 superhero film directed by James Wan. The movie follows Arthur Curry, played by Jason Momoa, a half-human, half-Atlantean heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. As he reluctantly embraces his de…

This week on the podcast, we're diving back into the Star Wars Universe and we're writing songs about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with friend of the show; Mark Ponte! Three new songs: "Rogues", "For a Fistful of Kybers", and "One With the Force" "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is a 2016 sci-fi film directed by Gareth Edwards. Set in the Star Wars u…

This week we're joined by comedian John Selle as we talk about The Hunger Games! Two new songs this week: "Too Much Hope" and "I Am Gonna Die" "The Hunger Games" is a dystopian science fiction film directed by Gary Ross. The movie, released in 2012, stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, and Liam Hemsworth as…

This week, we're getting a little hot and fresh - We're talking about The Marvels! SPOILERS AHEAD for both The Marvels and the new game Spider-Man 2. We spend some time this week talking about The Beatles new song "Now and Then" before we get into our conversation about the film. Two new songs "The Annihilator" and "Annihilator" Songs available for…

We're back in the MCU and getting ready for The Marvels as we talk about 2019's Captain Marvel, and we're once again joined by Robb's younger brother, Pat. Two new songs, both called "Nothing to Prove" "Captain Marvel" is a 2019 superhero film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the movie stars Brie Larson i…

We're wrapping up "I-Sure-Was-Spooked-Rotten-ctober" with "Thirteen Ghosts" Two new songs this week: "Firteen Ghosts" and "12 Ghosts" "Thirteen Ghosts" is a 2001 supernatural horror film directed by Steve Beck. The movie follows a man (Tony Shalhoub) who inherits a mysterious, ghost-infested mansion from his eccentric uncle (F. Murray Abraham). Alo…

"I'm-So-Scared-I-Need-A-Change-Of-Pantaloons-ctober" continues with the Stanley Kubrick classic, "The Shining" Two new songs: "Play" and "REDRUM" "The Shining" is a psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick. It follows the story of Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson), who becomes the winter caretaker of the remote Overlook Hotel, a…

I'm-So-Scared-My-Pants-Are-Stained-ctober continues with friend of the show Jon Von Frankenstein, and we're talking about "Crawl" Three new songs this week: "Faster in the Water" "Apex Predator" and "Ornery" "Crawl" is a 2019 disaster horror film directed by Alexandre Aja. The movie stars Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper and follows a young woman a…

This week, we're writing songs about the movie Scream 2, with friend of the show Mark Ponte! Three songs this week: "STAB!", "Am I Fated", and "Shriek 2 Feat. Dracula" "Scream 2" is a 1997 horror film directed by Wes Craven. The movie follows the return of Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) to college, where a new series of murders reminiscent of the …

It's the start of "Boy-Am-I-So-Scared-ctober!" and we're also continuing our celebration of Martin Scorsese with Cape Fear! Two new songs: "Fourteen Years" and "Remember Your Oath" 1991's "Cape Fear," directed by Martin Scorsese, is a psychological thriller film that follows the story of a vengeful ex-convict, Max Cady, played by Robert De Niro, wh…

We decided to keep celebrating Martin Scorsese September with a rock hard bonus episode on The Last Waltz! This week we did things a little different and recorded some covers, but you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out what songs we covered. "The Last Waltz" is a 1978 documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese that captures the final co…

We're wrapping up Martin Scorsese September with The Irishman! Two new songs this week: "A Union Man" and "It Is What It Is" "The Irishman" is a 2019 crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. The film follows the life of Frank Sheeran, a truck driver who becomes a hitman for the Bufalino cri…

We're in week 3 of Martin Scorsese September, and we're covering The Departed with comedian Nick Tardo! Follow Nick @nicktardo and follow The Nauti House at @nauti_house Two new songs: "Big Daddy Frank" and "The Rat" "The Departed" is a 2006 crime thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie features an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCa…

Martin Scorstember continues with Gangs of New York! Two new songs: "Beware the Butcher" and "Glass Eye" "Gangs of New York," directed by Martin Scorsese, is an epic crime drama set in 19th-century New York City. The film follows the tumultuous clashes between rival gangs led by Bill "The Butcher" Cutting, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis, and Amsterd…

We're kicking off Martin Scorstember with Taxi Driver! Two new songs: "Call Girls and Cabbies" and "Alone" "Taxi Driver" is a 1976 American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. The film follows Travis Bickle, a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran played by Robert De Niro, who becomes a tax…

Woops! This week we're wrapping up Francis Ford CoppolAugust with Jack, starring Robin Williams! Two new songs this week: "Up In My Room" and "Jack" "Jack" (1996) is a comedy-drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Robin Williams stars as Jack Powell, a boy who ages four times faster than normal due to a rare condition. The film follows Jack's life…

This week, we're wrapping up The Godfather trilogy with "The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone" Two new songs: "For the Family (pt III)" and "Return to Sicily" "The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone" is a re-edited version of "The Godfather Part III," directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film follows the life of Michael Cor…

Francis Ford Coppolaugust continues with The Godfather pt II! Two new songs: "For The Family (pt II)" and "Disappointed" "The Godfather Part II" (1974) is a crime drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It's both a sequel and prequel to the original, following Michael Corleone's (Al Pacino) leadership of the Corleone crime family and young Vito Cor…

This week, we're talking about the classic 1972 film, The Godfather! Two new songs: "I'm With You" and "For The Family The Godfather is a classic crime drama film that follows the powerful Corleone family as they navigate the world of organized crime and the challenges it brings to their relationships and empire. Set against the backdrop of post-Wo…

This week, we're talking (and writing songs about) a movie we both love, Batman '89! Directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Jack Nicholson as the Joker, and Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale. The film's influence on the superhero genre and its enduring legacy have solidified its place in cinematic history. Two new songs:…

This week, we're Barbie Girls in Barbie Worlds, because we're getting hot and fresh talking about The Barbie Movie. This week, we're joined by Andy's wife, Alexis Jefferes. SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THE BARBIE MOVIE, DUH We won't spoil anything here, but there are two new songs this week, "Barbieland" and "Weird, Dark, and Crazy" Songs available for downl…

We're catching up with Woody, Buzz, and the gang as we talk about Toy Story 3 in preparation for The Barbie Movie. How good is Michael Keaton as Ken in this? Wasn't this movie the perfect sendoff for these characters? How much has that telephone seen? Do these daycare workers even care about their jobs? All this and more on The Royds Revue Podcast.…

This week on the show, we're talking about the absolutely banger of a movie, Mission Impossible! We're joined once again by musician Mark Ponte, who brings a fun little track to the program. Do the masks get a little silly in this movie? Does Robb need to actually pay attention to key plot points? Is this Danny Elfman's best score? Two new songs th…

We're wrapping up Indiana Junes with a Hot and Fresh episode about the new film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. It's a little bit of a different format on these episodes, and since the movie is new, we've got a shorter episode than usual. No trivia, and only Andy has questions. Two new songs though! ***SPOILERS AHEAD FOR INDIANA JONES AND TH…

Mark Ponte rejoins the program for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! We're in week four of Indiana Junes, and we are TIRED! That's OK, because we're all excited - ish for The Dial of Destiny. Oh yeah, Indy has a son now. Three new songs: "The Indy Scene", "The Space Between Spaces", and "Red Scare" Songs available for download at:…

Indiana Junes continues with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. How good is the chemistry between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery? What's the deal with the giant 'X'? Would this movie be considered "woke" if it came out today? Two new songs: "Leap of Faith" and "Choose Wisely" Songs available for download at: TheRoyds.Bandcamp.com Instagram: @TheRo…