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All Out of Bubblegum: John Carpenter's They Live (1988) | Popcorn & Piledrivers

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Fight Game Media Network
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May 16, 2026
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Summary

Join Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone for a retrospective review of John Carpenter's sci-fi classic They Live (1988). Discover how WWE Hall of Famer "Rowdy" Roddy Piper was chosen to chew bubblegum and kick ass, the political ideas behind the film, and maybe even how Vince McMahon reacted to the project. They wrap things up with a look at their favorite scenes, legendary quotes, and an overall rating. Support Fight Game Media: Find all our podcasts on our website: https://fightgamemedia.com Follow us on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram/Threads: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fightgamemedia.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy