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Armageddon (1998)

Directed by Michael Bay•2h 31m•Published Jul 4, 2023•Episode length 3h 35m
Episode 181 - Armageddon
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Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis
Harry S. Stamper
Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Dan Truman
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck
A.J. Frost
Liv Tyler
Liv Tyler
Grace Stamper
Will Patton
Will Patton
Chick
Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Rockhound
William Fichtner
William Fichtner
Colonel Willie Sharp
Owen Wilson
Owen Wilson
Oscar
Michael Clarke Duncan
Michael Clarke Duncan
Bear
Peter Stormare
Peter Stormare
Lev Andropov

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Michael Bay
Michael Bay
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Overview

When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.

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We could stay awake just to hear you breathing! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, and Megan (Ethan and Georgia are in the other shuttle) as we're heading to as asteroid on the dark side of the moon in Michael Bay's summer blockbuster, Armageddon. The United States government asked us to save…

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We could stay awake just to hear you breathing! Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, and Megan (Ethan and Georgia are in the other shuttle) as we're heading to as asteroid on the dark side of the moon in Michael Bay's summer blockbuster, Armageddon.  The United States government asked us to save the world in our 181st episode and we don't want to say no as we discuss:

  • Which movie inspired the love story between A.J. and Grace in this film
  • What kind of character Steve Buscemi thought he was signing up for
  • Which actor almost got fired early in the film
  • Who almost didn't survive the film thanks to an issue with a costume malfunction
  • What chain of events led to Bruce Willis agreeing to take the lead in this film
  • What's noteworthy about Aerosmith's massive hit song, "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" compared to their other singles.
  • Whether or not Armageddon is the Best Film Ever

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