 1. Welcome to the Stakeouts & Shakedowns podcast. For this inaugural episode, host Wes Clifton and guest Moe Long (Cup of Moe [https://cupofmoe.comm/], Celluloid Fiends podcast [https://www.instagram.com/celluloidfiendspod/]) discuss the 1982 action-comedy classic 48 Hrs. - the one that started it all! They give their movie nerd bios, discuss the buddy cop genre writ large, and then break down this episode's feature presentation.

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Episode 1: 48 Hrs. (1982)

Introduction to Stakeouts and Shakedowns

Podcast Concept and First Guest Introduction

Mo Long's Background and Cinema Passion

Exploring the Buddy Cop Genre

48 Hours: A Genre-Defining Film

Thematic and Cultural Impact of 48 Hours

Eddie Murphy's Breakout Performance

Character Analysis: Nick Nolte as Jack Cates

Addressing Racial Tensions in 48 Hours

Villains and Side Characters in 48 Hours

Trivia and Memorable Scenes from 48 Hours

James Horner's Impactful Score

Influence and Connections in the Action Genre

Social Media and Podcast Promotion

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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