Just Foolin' About with Michael Biehn

Caelan Biehn

A new, seasonal, in-person interview podcast hosted by actor Michael Biehn (Tombstone, Aliens, The Terminator, The Abyss, The Rock)

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October 2 · 1 hr 9 min
Revisiting the Coen Brothers, Resident Evil Review, Robert Pattinson in Primetime & AI Taking Over
Michael and the gang open the show by talking about Robert Pattinson's new A24 movie Primetime. This leads them to go over Pattinsons filmography including Twilight, The Lighthouse with Willem Dafoe, Good Time, The King, Tenet, and Batman. They then move onto speculation about upcoming Academy Awards contenders like The Odyssey, Dune, Project Hail Mary, Wild Horse 9, and a Fincher-made Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-up. The conversation turns to AI in publishing—books flagged as AI-written (“It Was Either That or Die,” “Call Me, I’ll Hide the Body”)—and fears about AI-generated movies and actor likeness, illustrated by an AI Tyson-as-Terminator clip and an AI image of Trump with tech CEOs. They also review Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil film, discuss Whalefall starring Austin Abrams with Josh Brolin, reminisce about Grindhouse and Brolin’s Coen-brothers audition tape for No Country for Old Men, debate Coen classics (Fargo, Raising Arizona, Big Lebowski, O Brother, Burn After Reading, Barton Fink, True Grit), and recommend Xavier Gens projects including The Divide and the action film Farang (also called Mayhem). Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
September 24 · 1 hr 12 min
Hollywood Nepotism, Revisiting Blade Runner, Tombstone Stories and Apple TV's "Mayday" Review
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September 3 · 1 hr 20 min
Onslaught Release This Week | Ridley Scott Taking Over Alien Franchise Again | More Movie Talk
The hosts congratulate Caelan on signing a contract for a new football podcast set to launch around the start of the NFL season, then focus on movies—especially Adam Wingard’s Onslaught—after its review embargo lifts and its Rotten Tomatoes score lands in the mid-70s, clearing Doug Stanhope’s 70% bet. They describe the film as a fun, ultra-violent but comic-book-tempered grindhouse-style ’80s action throwback, with reviews frequently comparing it to John Carpenter and James Cameron, and they debate criticism that its tight ~90-minute runtime is “too short.” They also call out standout work and moments from Adria Arjona, Eric Wareheim, Drew Starkey, and Reginald VelJohnson (with Die Hard references). The discussion branches into Ridley Scott’s shifting comments on Alien: Romulus, a defense of Prometheus, dislike of Covenant, and a quick tour of Scott’s broader filmography including Blade Runner, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, American Gangster, and The Martian. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 19 · 1 hr 17 min
The Box Office Is Back! | Alien Romulus Sequel Scrapped? | Adam Wingard and Onslaught Updates
The episode is a wide-ranging movie chat: Michael, Jim, and Caelan discuss a new Netflix movie called The Last House, and praise its Netflix marketing stunt featuring a live person inside a Sunset Boulevard billboard, then note Andrew’s upcoming Netflix projects adapting BioShock and Gears of War. They talk distribution, including Onslaught selling to India and whether the film could face issues in China. Michael reviews Los Frikis (2024), set in Cuba during the AIDS crisis and inspired by true events, describing communities where people intentionally contracted HIV to escape brutal life under Castro, with references to Scarface. Conversation also touches on Adam Wingard, beards/“getting wooly,” The Hollywood Reporter’s Aaron Couch and a Tim Colceri/Full Metal Jacket story, Alien: Romulus sequel rumors, Avatar’s future, Alita, Christopher Nolan films, box office rebounds, and potential podcast guests like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kurt Russell, and Brian May. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 5 · 1 hr 52 min
Dan Fogler
Dan Fogler is an American actor, comedian and writer. He had his breakout in theatre, winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as William Barfée in the Broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which was also his Broadway debut. Some of Dan’s acting credits include playing Francis Ford Coppola in Paramount’s The Offer, Jacob Kawalski in the Harry Potter spin-off film series Fantastic Beasts, House of the Dragon, A Complete Unknown, and Fanboys. Dan and Michael worked together on the 2011 comedy Take Me Home Tonight, as well as The Kellys, with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth, which just wrapped filming and will be available on Amazon in the future. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 29 · 1 hr 24 min
Michael Biehn on Onslaught’s New Trailer, Richard Dreyfuss, American Graffiti & Close Encounters
Michael Biehn catches up with Jim and Caelan after returning home from Budapest where he was filming Amazon MGM’s The Kellys, sharing a few more stories about working with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Hemsworth. They then pivot to wildfire news in Canada, France, and Spain which leads to them going over “wildfire movies” like Only the Brave and Spielberg’s Always. The conversation shifts to movies and TV: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Richard Dreyfuss’ career and a Tombstone compliment, and behind-the-scenes stories about American Graffiti’s tiny budget and huge profitability. They debate Cape Fear’s adaptations and Apple TV’s new version starring Javier Bardem, then focus on A24’s Onslaught—its Comic-Con panel, new trailer, IMAX release, and comparisons to Terminator and The Guest—plus a viral Dan Stevens talk-show clip and Biehn’s story of not recognizing Stevens on set. They end with talk of Spider-Man plans, jet lag, and booking bigger podcast guests. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 23 · 1 hr 7 min
Big Budgets Big Risks, The Kellys Cast Updates, and Onslaught’s Comic-Con Push
The hosts briefly discuss liking the script “First Chair” by Roy Rosovich (Rick Rosovich’s son), set around an orchestra competition and a young violinist torn between classical music and a DJ path. They then shift to updates on “The Kellys,” noting Arnold Schwarzenegger and Geena Davis are out and praising the new cast, including Liam Hemsworth and Kelsey Asbille, with a detour into reactions to the bleak Taylor Sheridan film “Wind River.” Much of the episode focuses on A24’s push for “Onslaught” at San Diego Comic-Con, including a panel hosted by Kevin Smith, possible footage, and strong praise for Adria’s performance, while describing the film as action-heavy, bloody, and unapologetic. They also discuss studio economics, box-office tracking and prediction tools, low-budget horror successes, and the risks of $200–250M films, plus mention Arnold agreeing to do the podcast, Geena Davis playing Dorothea Puente, other cast members who may guest, travel impressions of Hungary/Greece, concerns about declining reading and phone addiction, condolences for the host’s mother, and lighter talk about “Smokey and the Bandit” and In-N-Out Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 9 · 1 hr 14 min
Michael Biehn & Arnold Schwarzenegger together again for Amazon MGM's The Kellys w/ Liam Hemsworth
In this week's episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, Michael joins remotely from Budapest where he's filming Amazon MGM's "The Kelly's", starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Liam Hemsworth, Gina Davis, Ron Funches, and Dan Fogler. Michael talks about his experience working on the movie for the past few weeks and shares a few stories about reuniting with Arnold again after over 20 years when did The Terminator together. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 2 · 1 hr 10 min
Onslaught Movie Trailer Preview with Michael Biehn + Recent Horror Movie Box Office Success
Michael Biehn kicks things off by talking about his real “Abyss” knife that he kept, as well as some Buck Taylor Johnny Ringo art pieces that he likes. Then the episode shifts to Onslaught: it finally has a Labor Day weekend release date, and after seeing the movie, Michael says Adam Wingard absolutely nailed it—fast, dirty, ultra-violent, and nonstop—while shouting out performances from Dan Stevens and Adria Arjona. They also talk about the Onslaught trailer debuting in theaters before Backrooms, the huge buzz around Backrooms and internet-born horror, and how studios (especially A24) are leaning into horror because it’s making serious money. Michael briefly teases he’s in Europe prepping another big movie he can’t name yet, and shares a personal update about his mom’s health. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 20 · 1 hr 17 min
Jennifer Maritza McCauley
Dr. Jennifer Maritza McCauley is the author of the cross-genre collection SCAR ON/SCAR OFF (Stalking Horse Press), the short story collections When Trying to Return Home (Counterpoint Press) and Recognition (University of Wisconsin Press) ('27), the poetry collections Kinds of Grace (Flowersong Press) VERSUS and Tumbao ( '27, '29/Texas Review Press) and the speculative fiction collection Neon Steel (Cornerstone). She is the recipient of fellowships from National Endowment for the Arts, Kimbilio, CantoMundo, and Sundress Academy for the Arts. Her poetry collection SCAR ON/SCAR OFF received an Independent Publishers Book Award and her short story collection When Trying to Return Home, was a New York Times Editors' Choice and one of the Best Fiction Books of the Year by Kirkus Reviews. She has received an MFA from Florida International University and a PhD in English from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is presently an assistant professor in English at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 13 · 1 hr 34 min
William Hope (Goman)
William Hope is a Canadian actor, best known for his numerous roles in the Alien and Alien vs. Predator franchises, portraying Lieutenant Scott Gorman in Aliens (1986) and Alien: River of Pain (2017), the Xenomorphs (Aliens) and Yautja (Predators) in Aliens Versus Predator (1999) and Aliens Versus Predator 2 (2001), Doctor H. G. Groves in Aliens vs. Predator (2010), and Colonial Marshal Waits in Alien: Isolation (2014) and its 2019 animated miniseries adaptation. Additional credits of William Hope include: Lords of Discipline, XXX, Sherlock Holmes, Captain America, and Thomas & Friends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 5 · 1 hr 46 min
Thomas Jane
Thomas Jane is an American actor. He is known for appearing in the films Boogie Nights (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), The Sweetest Thing (2002), The Punisher (2004), The Mist (2007), 1922 (2017), and The Predator (2018). Jane's television roles include Mickey Mantle in the television film 61* (2001), Ray Drecker in the HBO series Hung (2009–2011), for which he was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, and Josephus Miller in the Syfy/Amazon Video series The Expanse (2015–2019). Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 29 · 1 hr 24 min
Terminator Scene Revelations, Michael's Getting Roles, Thomas Jane Interview Tease, More Movie Talk
On this week’s episode of Just Foolin About, Michael Biehn shares a new, not-yet-announced film role that will take him to Europe for a while. This leads into a conversation about movie ADR/looping in which he recalls extensive looping with William Friedkin. He also talks about potential future projects and reflects on performances and films he’s rewatching for inspiration, and teases the upcoming Thomas Jane interview next week. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 21 · 2 hr 9 min
Theo Rossi
Theo Rossi is an American actor & producer who was featured in a leading role on FX’s Sons of Anarchy and HBO’s The Penguin. Some of Theo’s film credits include: Emily The Criminal, Carry-On, Army of the Dead, Cloverfield, Dear Zoey, and more. Theo’s 2 latest upcoming films, in which he both produced and stars in are called Brutton and Come With Me Check out Theo Rossi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorossi/?hl=en Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 15 · 2 hr 6 min
Chris Murphy - The Abyss behind-the-scenes memories, being Michael's "fixer", & more old stories
Chris Murphy is an actor, entrepreneur, a longtime friend and a “fixer” for Michael Biehn during his more wild times in Hollywood. Chris shares stories with Michael Biehn over the years from celebrity run in’s to behind the scenes stories working with Navy Seals on The Abyss, as well as some wild animal encounters in South Africa that almost got them seriously injured. At the end of the episode, we tried out a segment where Chris would debate Jim on politics since they are on either end of the political spectrum. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 9 · 1 hr 10 min
Carrie Henn (Newt)
In this week’s episode of Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn, Michael sits down with Carrie Henn who played Newt in Aliens (1986). Carrie recounts how she was discovered at age eight on a U.S. Air Force base school in England, auditioned with other girls, met Sigourney Weaver to test chemistry, and was cast in James Cameron’s Aliens, filming from her fourth-grade year through post-production looping before moving back to the U.S. She shares memories of Pinewood Studios, hotels, slime-heavy scenes, air-duct sequences, and on-set moments with Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Sigourney Weaver, James Cameron and more. Michael and Carrie touch on Alien, Ghostbusters, Gorillas in the Mist, The Year of Living Dangerously, Alien 3 (Newt’s death, likeness payment, and premiere), awards, and why she chose not to act again, becoming a grade school teacher instead. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 1 · 1 hr 17 min
K2 stories, James Caan Deep Dive, Recent Movie Talk & Gale Anne Hurd Interview Postponed
Michael Biehn opens the episode by explaining that their planned remote interview with producer Gale Anne Hurd was postponed and has to be rescheduled. The conversation shifts into films they hoped to discuss with her, including Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Armageddon, and Alien Nation, with praise for James Caan’s performance and reflections on his career (Brian’s Song, Cinderella Liberty, The Gambler, Hide in Plain Sight). They trade Hollywood and New York anecdotes (The Fan, Hector Elizondo, Planet Hollywood, Keith Barish) and then address listener interest in K2, covering the film’s production, director Franc Roddam, co-star Matt Craven, locations in Canada, Colorado, and Pakistan, and thoughts on mountaineering risk. They wrap with quick takes on recent titles like We Bury the Dead, Mercy, Anaconda, Star Wars/Mandalorian news, and tease upcoming guests including Carrie Henn and Thomas Jane. Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@justfoolinaboutpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
March 24 · 1 hr 29 min
Gale Anne Hurd Interview Preview, Alan Ritchson Fight Video, & Michael's On Set Near Death Experience
Michael Biehn opens the show realizing he mistakenly argued with “thumbs down” Youtube commenters he’d previously asked to send downvotes if they opposed the war with Iran. They go on to highlight a few Just Foolin About viral podcast clips, especially with Stephen Lang discussing A Few Good Men, Aaron Sorkin, and improvisation around “You can’t handle the truth,” plus an Adam Wingard moment about looping/ADR. After that, Michael and the gang go on to react to a TMZ video of actor Alan Ritchson (Reacher) fighting his neighbor, while also mentioning Netflix’s War Machine and Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Biehn previews next week’s interview with producer/writer Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Armageddon, The Walking Dead), recounts nearly falling off a castle while filming Adventure Inc. in Bristol, discusses Banksy and Basquiat, and touches on AMC channel pay issues and lawsuits Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
March 18 · 1 hr 48 min
The Abyss "Reunion", Oscars Recap, Rotten Tomatoes Scores, And More Random Movies Talk
Michael Biehn and the gang run through talk about various actors and movies, starting with the Academy Awards Best Picture winner “One Battle After Another,” and comparing its reported financial losses to previous Best Picture winners. They go on to talk about potential future guests including Linda Hamilton, Gale Anne Hurd, Thomas Jane, and Paul Reiser. They then digress into filmmakers and performances like Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood) and Jesse Plemons (Breaking Bad, Civil War, Killers of the Flower Moon, Fargo, Hostiles). After that, Michael talks about an upcoming “The Abyss” reunion podcast including Ed Harris. More random movies they talk about include: A Fish Called Wanda, Downfall, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, F1, and Ford v Ferrari which triggers a debate on what the best racing movie is Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
March 11 · 1 hr 18 min
Upcoming Guests, Nuremberg, Listener Comments & More Movie Talk
Michael Biehn and the gang chat about films including The Year of Living Dangerously (praising Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hunt’s Oscar-winning role, and Maurice Jarre’s score), Bone Tomahawk and Craig Zahler’s work, and Deep Blue Sea’s surprising Samuel L. Jackson scene. They share podcast housekeeping and momentum updates, celebrating subscriber growth and highlighting recent guests Jim Cameron, Stephen Lang, and Charlie and Martin Sheen, including a listener-suggested discussion of Cadence. They also mention Robert Rodriguez’s new interview show on his El Rey Youtube channel. Michael finishes off the episode by giving an update on Adam Wingard’s Onslaught, and a request for help inviting James Woods onto the podcast Follow The Show Online: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dHNzumLLaFOIRqm4kcaAA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justfoolinabout/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560220663952 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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