Episode 300 - Heat
For our 300th episode, Not A Bomb takes a moment to look back on nearly six years of exploring overlooked and misunderstood films. Brad and Troy reflect on the evolution of the show, the community that has grown around it, and the conversations that have shaped its identity.
To mark the milestone, the episode revisits Michael Mann’s Heat (1995) — a film that has long been part of the podcast’s internal history. Though never a “bomb,” Heat is a work whose reputation has deepened over time, making it a fitting choice for this moment. The discussion examines the film’s legacy, performances, craftsmanship, and themes, drawing on ideas explored in past blog posts while offering new perspective.
Episode 300 serves as both a celebration and a reaffirmation of the show’s purpose: to give films the thoughtful attention they deserve and to continue discovering the stories behind them.
Heat is directed by Michael Mann and stars Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Tom Sizemore, Diane Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Mykelti Williamson, Wes Studi, Ted Levine, Jon Voight, and Val Kilmer
Support the Show
Want to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
For our 300th episode, Not A Bomb takes a moment to look back on nearly six years of exploring overlooked and misunderstood films. Brad and Troy reflect on the evolution of the show, the community that has grown around it, and the conversations that have shaped its identity.
To mark the milestone, the episode revisits Michael Mann’s Heat (1995) — a film that has long been part of the podcast’s internal history. Though never a “bomb,” Heat is a work whose reputation has deepened over time, making it a fitting choice for this moment. The discussion examines the film’s legacy, performances, craftsmanship, and themes, drawing on ideas explored in past blog posts while offering new perspective.
Episode 300 serves as both a celebration and a reaffirmation of the show’s purpose: to give films the thoughtful attention they deserve and to continue discovering the stories behind them.
Heat is directed by Michael Mann and stars Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Tom Sizemore, Diane Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Mykelti Williamson, Wes Studi, Ted Levine, Jon Voight, and Val Kilmer
Support the Show
Want to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Episode 136 - Mystery Men
Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the most notorious cinema bombs of all time. On this week’s episode, the gang not only welcomes back Josh from The VHS Files Podcast but podcaster extraordinaire., Nate Simmons. This super team assembles to discuss 1999’s superhero/comedy - Mystery Men. What do you get when you mix a first-time movie director and some of the funniest comedians of the 90’s? Well, if the box office is any indication, a huge flop! The boys are ready to breakdown this hidden gem and see if the absurdhist humor and comic book satire work better in 2022. Was Mystery Men ahead of it’s time? Can an entire film of improvisation and leftover sets from Batman & Robin stand out against the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Download and find out!
Timestamps: Intro - (0:57), Comic Book Discussion - (4:40), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (21:40), Behind the Camera - (28:02), In Front of the Camera - (37:19), Production and Development - (54:50), Commercial Break - (62:41), Mystery Men Discussion - (65:03), Is it a bomb? - (124:16), Breaking Brad News - (137:32), Listener Suggestion - (139:14), and Outro - (145:38)
Mystery is directed by Kinka Usher and stars Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, WIlliam H. Macy, Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, Lena Olin, Eddie Izzard, Claire Forlnai, and Tom Waits.
Please sure to check out The VHS Files wherever you get you podcasts and subscribe to their YouTube channel - The VHS Files YouTube.
Be sure you subscribe to Nate’s numerous podcasts:
AIPT Comics - AIPT Comics on Apple Podcasts
Oh! That’s a Scary Movie - Oh! That's A Scary Movie on Apple Podcasts
The Silver Linings Playlist - The Silver Linings Playlist on Apple Podcasts
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the most notorious cinema bombs of all time. On this week’s episode, the gang not only welcomes back Josh from The VHS Files Podcast but podcaster extraordinaire., Nate Simmons. This super team assembles to discuss 1999’s superhero/comedy - Mystery Men. What do you get when you mix a first-time movie director and some of the funniest comedians of the 90’s? Well, if the box office is any indication, a huge flop! The boys are ready to breakdown this hidden gem and see if the absurdhist humor and comic book satire work better in 2022. Was Mystery Men ahead of it’s time? Can an entire film of improvisation and leftover sets from Batman & Robin stand out against the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Download and find out!
Timestamps: Intro - (0:57), Comic Book Discussion - (4:40), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (21:40), Behind the Camera - (28:02), In Front of the Camera - (37:19), Production and Development - (54:50), Commercial Break - (62:41), Mystery Men Discussion - (65:03), Is it a bomb? - (124:16), Breaking Brad News - (137:32), Listener Suggestion - (139:14), and Outro - (145:38)
Mystery is directed by Kinka Usher and stars Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, WIlliam H. Macy, Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, Lena Olin, Eddie Izzard, Claire Forlnai, and Tom Waits.
Please sure to check out The VHS Files wherever you get you podcasts and subscribe to their YouTube channel - The VHS Files YouTube.
Be sure you subscribe to Nate’s numerous podcasts:
AIPT Comics - AIPT Comics on Apple Podcasts
Oh! That’s a Scary Movie - Oh! That's A Scary Movie on Apple Podcasts
The Silver Linings Playlist - The Silver Linings Playlist on Apple Podcasts
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.