Episodes

  • The Bill Allen & Sam Bernard Interview "RAD"

    The Bill Allen & Sam Bernard Interview "RAD"
    Jul 1 2026
    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! You can own the comic and get other awesome perks by joining the Bill and Sam’s Kickstarter (LINK BELOW)! The guys talk about some of the perks you can get, share a few bike related stories, and reflect on Hal Needham (director of RAD, Megaforce, Smokey & The Bandit)! You’re gonna wanna go “balls out” when you “walk this sucker!” Enjoy! Click the link to order and support Helltrack here! As mentioned in the interview, get Bill Allen’s book My Rad Career here! Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Link is below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • The James Pax Interview Part 2 "Big Trouble In Little China"

    The James Pax Interview Part 2 "Big Trouble In Little China"
    Jun 30 2026
    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! To see where James will be appearing next, order his rad merchandise, and more visit his website here: https://kungfulegends.com Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Link is below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • The Richard Blade Interview "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"

    The Richard Blade Interview "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
    Jun 28 2026
    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), his novels (including Slapton Sands), and so much more! This interview will blow your mind with “fun facts!” Enjoy! To order Richard Blade’s books, tour info, & more go to https://www.richardblade.com Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Link is below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Robert McGinley Interview "Shredder Orpheus"

    The Robert McGinley Interview "Shredder Orpheus"
    Jun 21 2026
    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 Get Devi Danger on BluRay at Enjoy the Ride Records Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Podcasting After Dark: www.patreon.com/podcastingafterdark Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 80s Kids Unite: 80s Skateboard Culture

    80s Kids Unite: 80s Skateboard Culture
    Jun 14 2026
    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! Special shoutout to Patreon member Corey for the suggestion! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee’s Patreon Buy the 80s Kids Unite t-shirt here! Bodhi's new YouTube channel "Bedrockpros” is now LIVE! Subscribe to the channel ⁠here⁠. Content coming soon! Check out Wayne’s podcast, Flip City Podcast here and follow Flip City on instagram here! Diallo's links can all be found here! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Podcasting After Dark / Two Dollar Late Fee / TV Obscura / Territory Marks crossover show powered by our Patreon members! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee’s Patreon Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Instagram: @territorymarks Subscribe to our YouTube 80s Kids Unite logo by VideoForce Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Hey Vern, It’s An Ernest Celebration!

    Hey Vern, It’s An Ernest Celebration!
    Jun 7 2026
    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 upcoming documentary about his life, the first ever Ernest graphic novel, and more! Enjoy! To purchase a copy of the Ernest & The Dream Stone graphic novel, releasing in just a few months, click here! For info on “Ernest Day” and more click on these links: https://www.instagram.com/ernestgoestocomics/ https://www.facebook.com/ErnestGoesToComics To buy the Jim Varney’s biography written by his nephew Justin Lloyd, click here! Socials for The Importance of Being Ernest: The Life of Actor Jim Varney can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/beingernestbook/ https://www.instagram.com/jim_varney_book/ Check Wayne out on the Flip City Podcast here! Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Link is below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Bodhi Shaffer Interview "He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special"

    The Bodhi Shaffer Interview "He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special"
    Jun 5 2026
    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 Bodhi at the Masters of the Universe convention, Power-Con! Enjoy! Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Link is below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • A Very Special "Masters of the Universe"...Special

    A Very Special "Masters of the Universe"...Special
    Jun 3 2026
    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 Patreon (Links can be found below). Z & D also discuss the MOTU franchise as a whole, the 1987 movie starring Dolph Lundgren, and much more…including a very special message from Man-At-Arms. Enjoy! Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Link is below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins