The man, the myth...the ponytail! In this episode, host Wes Clifton [https://www.instagram.com/cliffweston/?hl=en] and guest Chad Newsom [https://www.instagram.com/chadnewsom/?hl=en] break down the 1996 Steven Seagal/Keenen Ivory Wayans actioner, "The Glimmer Man." This one has it all - serial killers, shadowy hitmen, a cop who plays by his own rules but was once a secret ops super-assassin, razor blade credit cards, and so much more! Join us as we discuss what went wrong and what went right with this flick, and go in depth about at least one of its stars. Which one? Guess you'll have to tune in and find out.

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The Glimmer Man (1996)

Introduction and Hosts' Background

The Glimmer Man and Seagal's Film Legacy

Chad's Movie Preferences and Influences

Buddy Cop Films and Listener Engagement

Recommendations and Film Comparisons

Critique of The Glimmer Man

Seagal's Career and Persona

Character Analysis and Plot Dynamics

Seagal's Martial Arts and Spirituality

Action Tropes and Production Insights

Off-screen Anecdotes and Contributions

Stakeouts & Shakedowns (@stakeandshakepod [https://www.instagram.com/stakeandshakepod/]) is a podcast all about the 'buddy cop' film genre. Each episode, your host Wes Clifton will have on one (or more) of his buddies to talk about a different buddy cop movie. Spit in your goggles and strap on your oxygen tank because we're going for a deep dive into this corner of the cinema world!

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