Whether it's "Ferris Bueller" taking his day off, Eddie Murphy being a "Beverly Hills Cop" or Tim Robbings surviving and escaping prison in "Shawshank Redemption," this is the show for you.
Hosts T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill are kids of the 80s and have an amazing recall of films from the 80s and 90s in their youths! Plus, you'll get insight, trivia nuggets and much more, as they discuss everything from "Caddyshack," "A Few Good Men," "Lethal Weapon" movies, and many, many more.
It's all part of the fun in their movie revues of the most fun, sucessful and lucrative movie era in history- the 1980s and 90s with "We've Seen That!"
With the passing of Hollywood legend Robert Redford at 89 years old in September of 2025, co-hosts T.J. Rives and "The Famous Jay" Betsill return to go over his iconic career as an actor/filmmaker, etc.
From "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" to "The Way We Were" to "The Sting" to "All the President's Men" "The Electric Cowboy" and of course, "The Natural" Redford was as huge a Hollywood box office star as anyone in the 1970s and 80s.
Re-live his top films and get the boys thoughts on his most underrated roles, his biggest grossing movies ever and more, including Redford's legecy with the Sundance movie studio and film festival that he created in Utah over 25 years ago.
It's all part of a special tribute "We've Seen That" and make sure for all of our content to subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
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20 May 2025
"Mission Impossible" With Tom Cruise, Etc. Concludes The Series In 2025
It's been one of the longest running and most lucrative film series of all time, as "Mission Impossible" starring Tom Cruise will apparently come to a close Memorial Day weekend of 2025.
T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill are back to go over it all on our newest edition of "We've Seen That!" the podcast.
Why has "M I" sustained since it's 1996 debut? Which actor(s) have appeared in all of the episodes? Whiich film of the series was the highest grossing? The guys hae their takes on it all.
Some great names like John Voit, Ving Rames, Michelle Monaghan, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Alec Baldwin, Rebbeca Ferguson and more have been part of the journey with Cruise's "Ethan Hunt." Now, that journey is coming to a close and "your mission, shouldy you choose to accepti it" is to see the "Final Recokining" conclusion to a two part movie that debuted back in 2023.
Get all the info on this edition and the epic series of "Mission Impossible" movies rom "We've Seen That!" and make sure to follow/subscribe for all of our content to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
5 Dec 2024
"Beverly Hills Cop" Starring Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold And John Ashton 12 5 24
TJ & Jay celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film 'Beverly Hills Cop,' exploring its massive box office success and Eddie Murphy's breakout performance as Axel Foley.
3 Dec 2024
"Christmas Vacation" Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly DeAngelo And Randy Quaid 12 3 24
T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill dissect 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' as they share nostalgic memories, trivia, and fun facts about the 1989 holiday classic.
23 Sept 2024
"The Shawshank Redemption" Starring Tim Robbins And Morgan Freeman 9 23 24
On the 30th anniversary of the release of an iconic 90s classic, we are back to discuss "The Shawshank Redemption" on the latest edition of our movies show/podcast "We've Seen That!"
Co-hosts T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill reviewed this movie for the first time back in 2017, but their takes, insight and trivia still hold for this movie still hold. This includes: the guys giving interesting facts and trivia on the script, characters, actors, locations of the shooting of the movie and more.
It's one of the all time most replayed dramas year after year on basic cable TV or now, downloading from a streaming site. There are reasons why. Plus, the guys have trivia on which actors almost played Tim Robbins' and Morgan Freeman's characters instead of them in this tremendous film?
"The Shawshank Redemption" a classic multi time academy award nominated film, and we love discussing things that most people might not know about the movie and giving our opinions on why it has sustained as a classic for decades?!
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26 Jul 2024
"The Summer of 1994" With "Forrest Gump," "True Lies," "Speed" And More! 7 26 24
We're back in the July of 2024 taking a look back 30 years to a tremendous year for "Summer blockbusters" of 1994 on the newest edition of "We've Seen That! Podcast."
Co-hosts T.J. Rives and "The Famous Jay" Betsill return with their usual insight, analysis and rememberances of some of the most known movies of the last generation.
From Tom Hanks' epic performance in "Forrest Gump" that earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor to the ultra successful action/comedy "True Lies" with Arnold Swarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Arnold and then the dramatic, intense, action thriller "Speed" as Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock must navigate the streets of L.A. at a high rate of speed with a bomb on their bus placed by the villan played by Dennis Hopper.
The boys give their thoughts on the box office sucess and what they liked and didn't like from the top movies that Summer. Which of these films continue to "hold up" and capture audience, now four decades later and why?
We love going over it all on "We've Seen That! Movies of the 80s, 90s and More!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
21 May 2024
"Sixteen Candles" Starring Molly Ringwald And Anthony Michael Hall 5 21 24
We're back with another special edition of the podcast/show, as it's the 40th anniversary month of the John Hughes Film "Sixteen Candles" starring Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall. And, our duo of T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill are ready to give their insight and rememberances of what made this movie such a hit that has sustained, now for five decades and counting.
"Sixteen Candles" follows the misadventures of Samantha Baker, played by the endearing Ringwald, as she battles the turmoil of turning sixteen amidst her family's chaotic preparations for her sister's wedding. The heart of the story is really Samantha's "teenage crush" on the dreamy senior, Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling), and her journey of self-discovery amidst a whirlwind of teenage angst, embarrassing mishaps, and unexpected friendships.
Plus, the hilarity of Hall added in and this movie just works.
You'll love reminiscing about the lines, the movie quotes ("No more yanky my wanky".... anyone?) and everything that went into making "Sixteen Candles" the success that it is.
It's all on this ediition, celebrating the 1984 release of, "Sixteen Candles." And, make sure to follow/subcribe for all of our content and movie reviews from T.J. And Jay on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!
24 Dec 2023
"Die Hard" Starring Bruce Willis Bonnie Bedelia And Alan Rickman 12 24 23
We get ready for the Christmas holiday with a review of an action thriller CLASSIC that we believe is definitely a "Christmas Movie."
It's "We've Seen That!" with T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill talking the 1998 smash hit "Die Hard" starring Bruce Willis.
The guys also have a special guest with them, as they welcome Paul Stewart from London, England, to break down the movie that saw Willis turn into an international movie star as he plays "John MacLane." MacLane is the NYPD hero ,who tries to save his wife "Holly" (Bonnie Bedalia) and her co-workers that were taken hostage by terrorist "Hans Gruber" (Alan Rickman) and his crew during the Christmas party at the "Nakatomi Plaza" in Century City.
This movie has so many action packed scenes and plenty of humorous moments, as well.
So sit back, take your shoes off, and make fists with your toes on the carpet as you relax and listen to the banter on one of the greatest action movies ever made. "Yippee ki yay!" It's "Die Hard" and it's debated on "We've Seen That!"
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20 Dec 2023
"Home Alone" Starring Macaulay Culkin And Joe Pesci 12 20 23
It’s the holiday season and T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill help get you in the spirit with the 1990 classic “Home Alone” starring Macauley Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.
The guys break down the John Hughes/Chris Columbus film that saw elementary aged Culkin reach bonafide movie star status for his role as eight-year-old Kevin. Kevin must protect his house from a pair of burglars, when he is accidentally left home alone by his family who is flying across the Atlantic to Paris for Christmas vacation and featured the great chemistry between Pesci and Stern as the “Wet Bandits.”
So, place your order for a cheese pizza, while being careful not to spill the Pepsi, put on your best aftershave, sit back and relax in first class while leaving the kids in coach and revisit the top grossing movie for all of 1990, “Home Alone.”
Checkout our review of "Home Alone" on this edition of "We've Seen That!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
22 Aug 2023
"The Summer Of '93" Hit Movies Discussion 8-22-23
On a new edition of the show, host T.J. Rives and "The Famous Jay," Jay Betsill are back with a special version of movie reviews. They have picked up on the 30th anniversary of "The Summer '93" and movies like "Jurassic Park," "The Firm," "The Fugitive, "Sleepless in Seattle" and more that were all out that Summer.Hear their brief thoughts and the box office tallies for movies that featured the likes of Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman, Harrison Ford, Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Sylvester Stallone and many others.And, as always make sure that you are following and subscribing to "We've Seen That!" the Movies Podcast from the 80s, 90s, and more and look for more episodes coming out soon.And, also stay engaged at www.weveseenthat.com for more of our content!
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14 Aug 2023
"The Fugitive" Starring Harrison Ford And Tommy Lee Jones 8 14 23
This Summer legendary actor Harrison Ford's turned 81 and one of his most CLASSIC non-"Star Wars" or "Indiana Jones" movies roles is now 30 years old. This as Ford, is "Dr. Richard Kimble" in the 1993 dramatic thriller, "The Fugitive." Hear T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill give their critique, insight, movie factoids and trivia around this picture that was nominated for 7 Academy Awards, including Tommy Lee Jones winning for Best Supporting Actor for playing U.S Marshal "Samuel Gerard."The acting and the action keep you on the edge of your seat as Kimble escapes from the prison bus and has only a short amount of time to avoid the Marshals (and everyone else searching for him) to try to prove, "I DIDN'T kill my wife."We love re-living classic movies from the 80s, the 90s, and more and this one was a blast to do.It's "The Fugitive" on this edition of "We've Seen That!" and make sure to follow/subscribe/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!And, stay engaged on our social media on X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram under "We've Seen That." and go visit us on the web at www.weveseenthat.com
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27 Jul 2021
Full Ep: Caddyshack 7 27 21
It's the anniversary week of the release of one of the iconic comedies of the 1980s and we're ready to be on "least behavior" in talking "Caddyshack" on our show "We've Seen That!"T.J. and Jay welcome Entertainment Weekly movie critic Chris Nashawaty, author of “Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story.” This 1980 ‘slobs vs snobs’ comedy classic stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight and Michael O’Keefe. While the on-screen product is beloved by movie and sports fans alike, the behind the scenes stories in the new book may be even better! Listen as the guys discuss one of their favorite and most quotable movies! T.J. and Jay go over their favorite scenes and characters and why both of them are still quoting lines from this movie on the golf course almost 40 years later!It's all on this edition of 'We've Seen That!" and make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!
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15 Jun 2021
Full Ep: Ferris Bueller's Day Off 6 15 21
It’s a Chicago-intensive episode of ‘We’ve Seen That!’ as TJ welcomes his former FOX Sports Radio colleague and Windy City legend Mike North to discuss the iconic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
The 1986 John Hughes classic stars Matthew Broderick as high school senior "Ferris Bueller," who decides to skip school along with his best friend Cameron and Ferris’ girlfriend Sloan.
The trio make the most of the day by visiting Sears Tower, Wrigley Field for a Cubs game, a parade and much more as Ferris manages to avoid Edward R. Rooney, Dean is Students and his attempts to catch Bueller in the act.
Mike North brings his Chicago insider knowledge to the show as the guys have fun breaking down one of the 80s most beloved films.
Sit back, relax and revisit “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”
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7 Jun 2021
Full Ep: "The Great White Hype" -1996 Comedy 6 7 21
Off this weekend's "Exhibition Fight" PPV between all time great boxer Floyd Mayweather and YouTuber Logan Paul "pulling the wool over the paying public's eyes." we decided to bring back a boxing comedy movie that reviewed previously that seems to fit right in.
Hosts T.J. Rives and Jay Betsil revisited “The Great White Hype” (now in it's 25th anniversary) for this episode of ‘We’ve Seen That!’
Also, the guys were joined by special guest/stand up comeidan Eric Oligny to discuss this funny film set in the world of big-time boxing. And, it's starring Samuel L. Jackson, Damon Wayans, Peter Berg, Jeff Goldblum, Jon Lovitz and Cheech Marin.
The basis of the film revolves around a shady promoter (Jackson) who essentially invents a white heavyweight (Berg) contender to take on the champ (Wayans) in order to attract a huge audience both at the fight in Las Vegas as well as on pay-per-view around the world.
Sit back, relax and find out if it’s hope or hype!?!
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2 Jun 2020
Full Ep: Die Hard with a Vengeance 6 2 20
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2 Jun 2020
(Clip) Jay talks Die Hard III Box Office success
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1 Jun 2020
(Clip) Preview of Die Hard III - Dan Leach on Alt Ending
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26 May 2020
Ep 1: We've Seen That- Outbreak (1995)
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12 Sept 2018
We’ve Seen That! hosted by T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill
Radio Influence is pleased to welcome “WE’VE SEEN THAT” hosted by T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill to the Radio Influence lineup of podcasts. Who did destruction on the big screen better? Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone? Why was comedian Eddie Murphy so easily able to become a mega-star on the big screen? What movie truly […] The post We’ve Seen That! hosted by T.J. Rives and Jay Betsill joins Radio Influence lineup (https://radioinfluence.com/2018/09/12/weve-seen-that-joins-radio-influence/) appeared first on Radio Influence (https://radioinfluence.com).
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