<![CDATA[REEL RIFF RAFFS: Movie Podcast]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:27:18 GMTSat, 05 Sep 2026 01:10:22 GMT60Lou and Jay Rodriguez with Chopz ButlerWe've rebranded the SmokeyHeads' Retro Movie Show to REEL RIFF RAFFS: Movie Podcast. We're still talking movies and this time each season will deal with movies from a particular decade. For Example, Season 1 will be the 80's and Season 2 will be the 90's, etc. We've also upgraded from the Zoom format and have a studio with cameras and Mic along with movie clips. So check us out and have a good time with the REEL RIFF RAFFS https://www.tiktok.com/@reelriffraffs?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pcepisodicLou and Jay Rodriguez with Chopz Butlerlourod1274@gmail.comno<![CDATA[REEL RIFF RAFFS talk Night of the Living Dead]]>This week we revisit the horror classic George A Romero's Night of the Living Dead. The movie that changed the way zombies would be interpreted for almost 60 years. This drive-in hit spawned multiple sequels including one of the greatest zombie movies "Dawn of the Dead". Check out where it all started.

]]>51e59870-38bc-4976-bdcb-267751389adbSat, 05 Sep 2026 20:49:00 GMT<p>This week we revisit the horror classic George A Romero's Night of the Living Dead. The movie that changed the way zombies would be interpreted for almost 60 years. This drive-in hit spawned multiple sequels including one of the greatest zombie movies "Dawn of the Dead". Check out where it all started.</p>no00:49:2532REEL RIFF RAFFS talk Night of the Living Deadfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk The Survivors]]>This episode we talk about an unseen gem starring Robin Williams and Walter Matthau called The Survivors. I believe this is the last of first recorded episodes (if that makes sense) But its the first we really started riffing together. Check it out!

Also on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/ISTQBiMMRYg

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-The-Survivors-e2f2al482cb0071-dec4-4b8d-81a4-1d4ace6be868Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:56:48 GMT<p>This episode we talk about an unseen gem starring Robin Williams and Walter Matthau called The Survivors. I believe this is the last of first recorded episodes (if that makes sense) But its the first we really started riffing together. Check it out!</p> <p>Also on Youtube:</p> <p>https://youtu.be/ISTQBiMMRYg</p> yes00:40:0618Smokeyheads talk The Survivorsfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Above the Law]]> On this episode we talk the first starring role for Steven Seagal, Above the Law. This was a Chopz pick and boy do we give this one a hard time. But all in fun and lots of laughs. Also starring the beautiful Pam Grier and the always evil Henry Silva, Check it out!!
Youtube:

https://youtu.be/2vCkrR7Ru1g

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Above-the-Law-e2fmvuq4186966e-bd19-41fb-8310-47e5a7a13572Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:10:48 GMT<p> On this episode we talk the first starring role for Steven Seagal, Above the Law. This was a Chopz pick and boy do we give this one a hard time. But all in fun and lots of laughs. Also starring the beautiful Pam Grier and the always evil Henry Silva, Check it out!!<br />Youtube:</p> <p>https://youtu.be/2vCkrR7Ru1g</p> <p> </p> yes00:37:10110Smokeyheads talk Above the Lawfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk The Lost Boys]]>On our penultimate episode we follow Michael and Sam as they discover the dark secret of the city, Santa Carla(hint: Its all the damn vampires). That's right, we are talking The Lost Boys starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest and Keifer Sutherland. Directed by Joel Schumacher (you know, the one who"killed Batman", he delivers a perfect blend of horror/comedy. So grab your pint of rice (that's maggots, Michael) and Check it Out!!! https://youtu.be/MoTOCLYwqG8

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-The-Lost-Boys-e2h6u1re93c67dc-de21-4ffb-89ad-9636d6c75b7cSun, 17 Mar 2024 23:49:20 GMT<p>On our penultimate episode we follow Michael and Sam as they discover the dark secret of the city, Santa Carla(hint: Its all the damn vampires). That's right, we are talking The Lost Boys starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest and Keifer Sutherland. Directed by Joel Schumacher (you know, the one who"killed Batman", he delivers a perfect blend of horror/comedy. So grab your pint of rice (that's maggots, Michael) and Check it Out!!! https://youtu.be/MoTOCLYwqG8</p> yes00:54:59115Smokeyheads talk The Lost Boysfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk From the Hip]]>One of my favorite movies of the 80's that's really not known but a hidden gem. From the Hip, directed by Bob Clark (Christmas Story, Porky's, Black Christmas) and starring Judd Nelson, John Hurt and Elizabeth Perkins. As Jay said its part Ferris Beuller and Chopz said part legal thriller. It still holds up. Check it out:

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-From-the-Hip-e2gjbg2305f7762-a7f4-416f-bf31-71b967ef9747Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:49:04 GMT<p>One of my favorite movies of the 80's that's really not known but a hidden gem. From the Hip, directed by Bob Clark (Christmas Story, Porky's, Black Christmas) and starring Judd Nelson, John Hurt and Elizabeth Perkins. As Jay said its part Ferris Beuller and Chopz said part legal thriller. It still holds up. Check it out: </p> yes00:39:22113Smokeyheads talk From the Hipfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Marked for Death]]>After the success of our Above the Law episode we decided to test the waters with another Steven Seagall vehicle, Marked for Death. While we're just as harsh on the "actor" we are less harsh on the movie. Where else can you get lines like "One thought he was invincible, the other thought he could fly...They were both wrong!" Check it out!

https://youtu.be/tGiEngqvhrg

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Marked-for-Death-e2rrl0pe848a126-18b0-4743-8c30-781711c6a16aWed, 04 Dec 2024 01:00:13 GMT<p>After the success of our Above the Law episode we decided to test the waters with another Steven Seagall vehicle, Marked for Death. While we're just as harsh on the "actor" we are less harsh on the movie. Where else can you get lines like "One thought he was invincible, the other thought he could fly...They were both wrong!" Check it out!</p> <p>https://youtu.be/tGiEngqvhrg</p> <p> </p> no00:45:5825Smokeyheads talk Marked for Deathfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Goonies]]>On our first episode we talk about The Goonies. The 1985 classic that everyone should of seen once. For us GenXer's it was a staple of our childhood. We talk about everything behind the scenes, the commentary and the impact it had on our lives. The video version also includes the deleted octopus scene. Check it out and comment.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Goonies-e2cem9m4c379a48-8805-4af1-ae6d-4ab5da31634fMon, 27 Nov 2023 02:31:21 GMT<p>On our first episode we talk about The Goonies. The 1985 classic that everyone should of seen once. For us GenXer's it was a staple of our childhood. We talk about everything behind the scenes, the commentary and the impact it had on our lives. The video version also includes the deleted octopus scene. Check it out and comment.</p> no00:46:56Smokeyheads talk Gooniesfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Stephen King's Cat's Eye]]>This week we go into a movie that I believe was played on a continuous loop on HBO back in the day, Stephen King's Cat's Eye. Starring Drew Barrymore, James Woods and Robert Hayes, this anthology written by Stephen King (2 from his book Night Shift and one original) is connected by a cat on a mission. This one is full of references from the writer's previous work and some pretty cool effects. As always we had a great time on this one. Check it out!!! https://youtu.be/B6-2sZGoKb0

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Stephen-Kings-Cats-Eye-e2gt4eafcb9c272-742c-4de2-a517-86ca4c03192fSun, 10 Mar 2024 23:30:26 GMT<p>This week we go into a movie that I believe was played on a continuous loop on HBO back in the day, Stephen King's Cat's Eye. Starring Drew Barrymore, James Woods and Robert Hayes, this anthology written by Stephen King (2 from his book Night Shift and one original) is connected by a cat on a mission. This one is full of references from the writer's previous work and some pretty cool effects. As always we had a great time on this one. Check it out!!! https://youtu.be/B6-2sZGoKb0 </p> yes00:42:03114Smokeyheads talk Stephen King's Cat's Eyefull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Fargo]]>We are finally back with our season premiere of Season 2: The 90s!! We start it off with the a bang as we discuss the Oscar winning movie that put the Coen Bros on the map, Fargo. We get into a lot of behing the scenes and making of this Crime thriller based on a true story...Or was it? Find out in the premiere episode with more episodes dropping every week.

https://youtu.be/Ak29i6pWZtE

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Fargo-e2qh0rl869d42fb-8704-42ea-9bf2-566364370cb5Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:30:00 GMT<p>We are finally back with our season premiere of Season 2: The 90s!! We start it off with the a bang as we discuss the Oscar winning movie that put the Coen Bros on the map, Fargo. We get into a lot of behing the scenes and making of this Crime thriller based on a true story...Or was it? Find out in the premiere episode with more episodes dropping every week.</p> <p>https://youtu.be/Ak29i6pWZtE</p> yes00:57:36Smokeyheads talk Fargofull<![CDATA[REEL RIFF RAFFS talk Bonnie & Clyde]]>This weeks episode is the beginning of the "New Hollywood" era. Bonnie and Clyde starring Warren Beaty and Faye Dunaway. The musicals and light hearted films ran by the studio heads now started taking a darker albeit artistic movement from Directors and Actors. America was also going through a rough time and it showed throughout the movies of the late 60s to the later 70s. Join us as we go through these films that helped change the way we see movies today and how they were made. Check it out

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/REEL-RIFF-RAFFS-talk-Bonnie--Clyde-e3oc2qd6d3c29e0-47ab-4876-8ac9-88fe4e633842Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:37:44 GMT<p>This weeks episode is the beginning of the "New Hollywood" era. Bonnie and Clyde starring Warren Beaty and Faye Dunaway. The musicals and light hearted films ran by the studio heads now started taking a darker albeit artistic movement from Directors and Actors. America was also going through a rough time and it showed throughout the movies of the late 60s to the later 70s. Join us as we go through these films that helped change the way we see movies today and how they were made. Check it out</p> no01:01:32REEL RIFF RAFFS talk Bonnie & Clydefull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk First Blood]]>We talk about the first movie in a franchise that shouldn't have been, but thankfully was. First Blood, Starring Slyvester Stallone, as John Rambo. The crew were taking for a swerve as how great this movie really is. There are also some great behind the scenes on how this movie got made which almost took a decade. Check it out!!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-First-Blood-e2cp7s9dbdcfe06-207b-4d52-9c1b-3220cc250ba6Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:51:09 GMT<p>We talk about the first movie in a franchise that shouldn't have been, but thankfully was. First Blood, Starring Slyvester Stallone, as John Rambo. The crew were taking for a swerve as how great this movie really is. There are also some great behind the scenes on how this movie got made which almost took a decade. Check it out!!</p> no00:48:0312Smokeyheads talk First Bloodfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Baron Munchausen]]>From the visionary mind of Monty Python alum, Terry Gilliam, we talk about his take on a legend in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. This movie is a Jay pick and he shows his love for this movie. From the Art direction and set pieces to the adventure and comedy this was a fun one for us all. Check it out!!

Youtube:

https://youtu.be/3keVqZdJDVY

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Baron-Munchausen-e2fv57k66549fc9-e276-44f2-afe6-c9d574c675faMon, 19 Feb 2024 00:29:22 GMT<p>From the visionary mind of Monty Python alum, Terry Gilliam, we talk about his take on a legend in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. This movie is a Jay pick and he shows his love for this movie. From the Art direction and set pieces to the adventure and comedy this was a fun one for us all. Check it out!!</p> <p>Youtube:</p> <p>https://youtu.be/3keVqZdJDVY </p> yes00:59:57112Smokeyheads talk Baron Munchausenfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk The Road Warrior]]>On this episode we talk about the action packed thrill ride The Road Warrior also known as Mad Max 2. It's the movie that made Mel Gibson an 80s action star and started the post nuclear war movie phase. The guys didn't remember this too much so they were in for a treat. Check it out!

Also on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/JarjoRo3hbc

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-The-Road-Warrior-e2eohqo737be29b-8088-4cfa-80dc-d7c7d5d76ed7Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:59:24 GMT<p>On this episode we talk about the action packed thrill ride The Road Warrior also known as Mad Max 2. It's the movie that made Mel Gibson an 80s action star and started the post nuclear war movie phase. The guys didn't remember this too much so they were in for a treat. Check it out!</p> <p>Also on Youtube:</p> <p>https://youtu.be/JarjoRo3hbc</p> yes00:50:08Smokeyheads talk The Road Warriorfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Platoon]]>On our season finale of the 80s we saved the best for for last. Best Picture winner, Platoon directed by Oliver Stone. This was one of my favorite episodes since we all hadn't seen for so long, and we were completely blown away. So check it out and we'll be back in a few months with season 2 The 90's. Thanks for watching/listening. https://youtu.be/FAUCJuhRNis

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Platoon-e2hh3dgd42f36c4-fa0f-4db1-ac2b-67e905f5d616Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:43:45 GMT<p>On our season finale of the 80s we saved the best for for last. Best Picture winner, Platoon directed by Oliver Stone. This was one of my favorite episodes since we all hadn't seen for so long, and we were completely blown away. So check it out and we'll be back in a few months with season 2 The 90's. Thanks for watching/listening. https://youtu.be/FAUCJuhRNis</p> yes00:56:54117Smokeyheads talk Platoonfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2]]>Don't let the title of the movie scare you away. We had a blast with this over the top horror/comedy sequel. Don't believe me check the first 2 mins of the podcast. This is one of our funnier shows. Now streaming. Check it out!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Texas-Chainsaw-Massacre-2-e2eepjne6d67a76-7252-4d0b-906a-2791b81eaa88Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:56:31 GMT<p>Don't let the title of the movie scare you away. We had a blast with this over the top horror/comedy sequel. Don't believe me check the first 2 mins of the podcast. This is one of our funnier shows. Now streaming. Check it out! </p> no00:44:3916Smokeyheads talk Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2full<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Johnny Dangerously]]>On this episode we go back and discuss the screwball gangster comedy, Johnny Dangerously. Starring Michael Keaton, Marilu Henner and Joe Piscopo. Being one of our shorter episodes, its packed with laughs from us and clips, especially the English Language killing Maroni. Check it out!

https://youtu.be/h7t61Of2Rq0

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Johnny-Dangerously-e2g8v5p7a74567b-e2bb-4a3f-aa85-c4df91ccce96Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:56:19 GMT<p>On this episode we go back and discuss the screwball gangster comedy, Johnny Dangerously. Starring Michael Keaton, Marilu Henner and Joe Piscopo. Being one of our shorter episodes, its packed with laughs from us and clips, especially the English Language killing Maroni. Check it out!</p> <p>https://youtu.be/h7t61Of2Rq0 </p> yes00:32:53112Smokeyheads talk Johnny Dangerouslyfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Pee-wee's Big Adventure]]>Join us as we celebrate Paul Reubens (aka Pee-Wee Herman) and discuss his first movie, as well as Tim Burton's directorial debut. Although it seems it starts somber (for like a minute) the memories he brought us takes us to a fun and personal podcast with so many laughs. I literally laugh harder than I've ever at just the discussion of a scene. We also celebrate his catalog of movies and characters he's played. Check it out as we go on a 2 week vacation for the holidays.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Smokeyheads!!

https://youtu.be/V_37yy26AHM

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Pee-wees-Big-Adventure-e2dcf395f20a069-0e52-4aea-912a-691c3dabd180Mon, 18 Dec 2023 02:31:20 GMT<p>Join us as we celebrate Paul Reubens (aka Pee-Wee Herman) and discuss his first movie, as well as Tim Burton's directorial debut. Although it seems it starts somber (for like a minute) the memories he brought us takes us to a fun and personal podcast with so many laughs. I literally laugh harder than I've ever at just the discussion of a scene. We also celebrate his catalog of movies and characters he's played. Check it out as we go on a 2 week vacation for the holidays. </p> <p>Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Smokeyheads!!</p> <p>https://youtu.be/V_37yy26AHM</p> no00:59:1113Smokeyheads talk Pee-wee's Big Adventurefull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Maverick]]>This week's episode we go back to the old west for a comedy/adventure full of gun slinging, Poker playing and lots of swindling. Directed by Richard Donner of the Lethal Weapon movies and starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and James Garner. Based on the old TV show of the same name. Check it out!!

https://youtu.be/i7VZ3fr-AA8

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Maverick-e2s5vl6aabe66ef-d3c1-47de-a9bb-33cd5cf87a63Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:56:59 GMT<p>This week's episode we go back to the old west for a comedy/adventure full of gun slinging, Poker playing and lots of swindling. Directed by Richard Donner of the Lethal Weapon movies and starring Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and James Garner. Based on the old TV show of the same name. Check it out!!</p> <p>https://youtu.be/i7VZ3fr-AA8 </p> no00:56:15Smokeyheads talk Maverickfull<![CDATA[smokeyheads talk Teen Wolf]]>We're Back! This was our first recorded episode and we were still getting our footing. It still is a great and fun episode (also shortest). Join us as we watch Michael J Fox transform into Teen Wolf and try to win the heart of Pamela while his real true love, Booth, is right in front of his hairy face. You know typical 80's teen comedy...that we all love.Check it out!!

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Laae5ySY9uc

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/smokeyheads-talk-Teen-Wolf-e2e4nria2c8cbc0-7eda-4986-aad1-ca7fa1e66288Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:59:11 GMT<p>We're Back! This was our first recorded episode and we were still getting our footing. It still is a great and fun episode (also shortest). Join us as we watch Michael J Fox transform into Teen Wolf and try to win the heart of Pamela while his real true love, Booth, is right in front of his hairy face. You know typical 80's teen comedy...that we all love.Check it out!!</p> <p>Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Laae5ySY9uc</p> <p> </p> yes00:32:1315smokeyheads talk Teen Wolffull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Blow Out]]>This is one of my favorite movies and we have an excellent episode talking about the Brian Depalma film Blow Out starring John Travolta and Nancy Allen. The guys never saw this one so I couldn't wait to talk about it with them and how they felt. If you haven't seen the movie check it out and then come back and listen to the episode, because trust me, you don't want the ending spoiled! Check it out!!!

Also on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/rvsM9NJ9Mp0


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Blow-Out-e2fc44d15c7dda5-0670-4c17-8746-16ebd53b33beSun, 04 Feb 2024 23:24:57 GMT<p>This is one of my favorite movies and we have an excellent episode talking about the Brian Depalma film Blow Out starring John Travolta and Nancy Allen. The guys never saw this one so I couldn't wait to talk about it with them and how they felt. If you haven't seen the movie check it out and then come back and listen to the episode, because trust me, you don't want the ending spoiled! Check it out!!!</p> <p>Also on Youtube:</p> <p>https://youtu.be/rvsM9NJ9Mp0</p> <p><br /></p> yes00:56:2319Smokeyheads talk Blow Outfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Jekyll and Hyde Together Again]]>This week we talk about a criminally unseen movie, Jekyll and Hyde Together Again. Starring Mark Blankfield (Robin Hood: Men in Tights) as a Scientist trying to break into his animal instincts, just like novel it's parodying. If you like Airplane, mixed in with Mel Brooks and 80s type humor, this is your movie. I'll be posting clips all week to celebrate this nod to our childhood movies (where we didn't get half the jokes until we we're older)

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Jekyll-and-Hyde-Together-Again-e2d357j331b76df-4987-430d-89b6-a18fac6e9bc2Mon, 11 Dec 2023 02:55:49 GMT<p>This week we talk about a criminally unseen movie, Jekyll and Hyde Together Again. Starring Mark Blankfield (Robin Hood: Men in Tights) as a Scientist trying to break into his animal instincts, just like novel it's parodying. If you like Airplane, mixed in with Mel Brooks and 80s type humor, this is your movie. I'll be posting clips all week to celebrate this nod to our childhood movies (where we didn't get half the jokes until we we're older) </p> no00:43:3913Smokeyheads talk Jekyll and Hyde Together Againfull<![CDATA[Smokeyheads talk Major Payne]]>In our second episode of Season 2 we go back to a movie that constantly played on cable and was watched everytime. Me and brother can quote this movie from begining to end. Its the hilarious Damon Wayons, straight out of In Living Color, with Major Payne. Check it out!! https://youtu.be/KCq3uQW9eL8

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luis-rodriguez553/episodes/Smokeyheads-talk-Major-Payne-e2qrfnp443c17bb-8065-4472-bb61-56854e31fe18Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:11:44 GMT<p>In our second episode of Season 2 we go back to a movie that constantly played on cable and was watched everytime. Me and brother can quote this movie from begining to end. Its the hilarious Damon Wayons, straight out of In Living Color, with Major Payne. Check it out!! https://youtu.be/KCq3uQW9eL8</p> no00:51:4522Smokeyheads talk Major Paynefull