The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is joined by actress Katie Barberi for a conversation that takes us through an incredible Hollywood journey — from growing up between Mexico and the United States to becoming a working actress across film, television, theater, and some of the biggest telenovelas in the world.
And, of course, we're talking about the movie that brings us here: Not Quite Human II, where Katie plays Roberta, a female android who finds herself at the center of Chip's college adventures.
But Not Quite Human II is just one stop on a career that includes Garbage Pail Kids, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Kids Incorporated, Disney projects, telenovelas, theater, and so much more.
We get into everything, including:
🎬 Katie's unique journey to Hollywood and growing up between Mexico and the United States
👩‍🎤 Her mother being a singer and how Katie eventually realized acting was truly the career she wanted
📺 Kids Incorporated, her first credited project, and the fascinating story behind her controversial episode
🎭 Her experience navigating Hollywood as a young Mexican-American actress and the challenges of being typecast
🏫 Working on Ferris Bueller's Day Off and being part of that incredible '80s/early '90s Hollywood community
👹 Garbage Pail Kids and how the movie's unexpected cult following has stayed with her decades later
💇‍♀️ The legendary Tangerine hair — and how much of the character Katie connected with personally
🇲🇽 Making the transition into telenovelas and discovering a completely different television industry
📺 The difference between American soap operas and Mexican telenovelas — including the incredible pace of producing roughly 120 episodes in about six months
🎬 Working with Disney and how Spooner eventually led to Not Quite Human II
🤖 Playing Roberta in Not Quite Human II, working with Alan Thicke, Jay Underwood, and Robin Lively
☀️ The hilarious story of Katie actually passing out from the Arizona heat while filming Not Quite Human II — which accidentally worked perfectly for her robot character
❤️ Why she still has such fond memories of making Not Quite Human II and remains in contact with people from the film
🎥 Her continued work in film and television and the importance of reinventing yourself throughout a career
😂 Plenty of stories, laughs, Hollywood memories, and a few things we definitely didn't expect to hear!
Katie's story is a great reminder that Hollywood careers rarely follow a straight line. From cult movies to international television, Disney, theater, and everything in between, she's continued to find new ways to reinvent herself.
🎥 Watch the full interview here:
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We're heading back to 1980s Disney sci-fi as we review Not Quite Human II and finally get to see Katie Barberi's Roberta in action!
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🤖 Next Up: Not Quite Human II

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is stepping into the ring for one of the most iconic sequels of the 1980s — Rocky III!
Rocky is at the top of the world, but success has made him comfortable. Then along comes Clubber Lang, played by the legendary Mr. T, ready to knock Rocky off his throne. After a devastating loss and the death of Mickey, Rocky has to find his hunger again — and he gets some help from the last person you might expect: his former rival, Apollo Creed.
We dig into everything, including:
🥊 Mr. T's legendary introduction as Clubber Lang and why he instantly became one of Rocky's greatest opponents
💀 Mickey's heartbreaking death and the impact it has on Rocky
🏆 Rocky's transformation from hungry underdog to comfortable champion—and what happens when he loses that edge
🤝 The unlikely friendship between Rocky and Apollo and one of the best training partnerships in the franchise
🐯 The arrival of "Eye of the Tiger" and how it became permanently connected with Rocky
💪 The incredible training sequences and Rocky's transformation under Apollo's guidance
🤼 Hulk Hogan as Thunderlips and the absolutely bonkers charity wrestling match
😂 Paulie's jealousy, Rocky's celebrity lifestyle, and the increasingly ridiculous perks of being heavyweight champion
🥊 The first Rocky vs. Clubber Lang fight and the emotional rematch
🎬 Sylvester Stallone directing and writing the movie while continuing to evolve the Rocky character
🔥 Whether Rocky III is actually one of the best sequels in the entire franchise
And, of course, we'll be asking the big question: Can Rocky really beat Clubber Lang?
🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:
👉 sequelsonly.com/rocky3
We're joined by actress Katie Barberi for a fascinating conversation about her journey to Hollywood and a career that has taken her from cult movies to television and international stardom.
Katie talks about:
🎬 Her unique journey into the entertainment business
👹 Garbage Pail Kids and being part of one of the most infamous cult movies of the '80s
🤖 Not Quite Human II — the sequel we're covering next
🇲🇽 Her extensive work in telenovelas and international television
📺 Her recent projects and what she's been up to throughout her career
😂 Plenty of stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood memories
🎬 Next Movie: Not Quite Human II 🤖
We'll be taking a trip back to the world of androids, '80s Disney-style sci-fi, and one very unusual sequel.
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🔮 Next Up: Katie Barberi 🎬

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is joined by the one and only Patti Negri as we get ready to revisit one of the biggest sequels of the 1980s — Rocky III!
Before becoming known as the “Good Witch of Hollywood,” psychic-medium, author, and familiar face from Ghost Adventures, Patti had a fascinating career in Hollywood that included appearing in Rocky III. We talk about her memories of being around Sylvester Stallone and the cast, what it was like being part of such an iconic movie, and the journey that eventually led her into the paranormal world.
We get into everything, including:
🥊 Patti's experience working on Rocky III and being part of the legendary franchise
🎬 Her Hollywood career and the path that eventually led her toward the paranormal
👻 Her longtime connection with Ghost Adventures and her experiences working in the paranormal
🔮 What being a psychic-medium and “Good Witch” means to Patti
📚 Her bestselling book Old World Magick for the Modern World and her work as an author and teacher
🎙️ Her long-running podcast The Witching Hour with Patti Negri
📻 Her experiences in radio, including appearances on Coast to Coast AM
🎭 The many different sides of Patti's career, from Hollywood to television to the world of magick and paranormal investigation
😂 Plenty of stories, laughs, and unexpected Hollywood and paranormal moments
Patti has had one hell of a journey, and this conversation takes us from Rocky Balboa to ghosts, magick, Hollywood, and everything in between!
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🎙️ The Witching Hour: The Witching Hour with Patti Negri
Patti's official site also features her current work, events, classes, and appearances.
🎬 Next Up: Rocky III 🥊🔥
We're putting on the gloves and revisiting Rocky III — one of the most iconic sequels of the 1980s!
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This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel is going back into action with Lethal Weapon 4, the fourth and final installment of the original Lethal Weapon series.
With Riggs and Murtaugh getting older, babies on the way, Leo Getz back in the mix, and a new villain who can actually go toe-to-toe with Riggs and Murtaugh, there's A LOT happening in this one.
We dig into everything, including:
💥 Riggs and Murtaugh's "last ride" and whether Lethal Weapon 4 feels like a proper ending to their story
😂 Joe Pesci returning as Leo Getz and bringing even more chaos to the team
🎤 Chris Rock joining the franchise as Detective Lee Butters—and whether he fits into the Lethal Weapon family
🥋 Jet Li's Hollywood debut as the absolutely terrifying Wah Sing Ku and why his martial arts skills completely change the action
👶 Riggs becoming a father and Murtaugh becoming a grandfather
❤️ Riggs and Lorna's relationship finally reaching a major turning point
🏠 The Murtaugh family getting pulled directly into the danger
🔥 The massive action sequences, explosions, shootouts, and increasingly ridiculous stunts
🥊 The legendary Riggs vs. Wah Sing Ku showdown
😂 The comedy, one-liners, and moments where the movie knows exactly how ridiculous it is
🎬 Whether this really works as the end of the original Lethal Weapon saga
Lethal Weapon 4 may not have the same gritty feel as the original, but it's an incredibly entertaining combination of action, comedy, family drama, and franchise nostalgia.
🎥 Watch the full, unedited video review:
👉 sequelsonly.com/lethalweapon4
This week, we're joined by the one and only Patti Negri! Before becoming known as the "Good Witch of Hollywood," a psychic-medium, author, and familiar face from Ghost Adventures, Patti had a fascinating Hollywood career that included an appearance in one of the biggest sequels of the 1980s — Rocky III.
We'll talk with Patti about her time working on Rocky III, her memories of being around Sylvester Stallone and the cast, and what it was like to be part of such an iconic movie. But that's just the beginning!
🔮 Patti is also the host of the long-running The Witching Hour with Patti Negri, where she explores the paranormal, magick, psychic phenomena, and fascinating guests from around the world.
👻 She's become a familiar face on Ghost Adventures and has made numerous radio appearances, including Coast to Coast AM.
🥊 From Rocky Balboa to the paranormal, Patti has had one hell of a Hollywood journey — and we're excited to hear the stories behind it all!
Tune in for our conversation with Patti Negri!
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🎬 Next Up: Rocky III 🥊🔥

Doug is taking a little break this week after getting sick on vacation, but we couldn't leave you hanging! So we're re-releasing one of our favorite aquatic disasters—and with summer winding down, consider this your official warning:
WATCH OUT FOR FLYING PIRANHAS! 🐟✈️
This week, we're revisiting Piranha 2: The Spawning, the gloriously ridiculous sequel that also happens to be the second James Cameron-directed movie we've covered on the podcast. Yep… James Cameron directed Piranha 2! Well, roughly 75% of it, anyway, before reportedly being fired after clashing with the production.
We brought back our buddy Nick, who has helped us make sense of Munchie, Ghoulies, and plenty of other cinematic madness, and he came loaded with behind-the-scenes stories and some fascinating connections to Cameron's later work.
We dig into everything, including:
🐟 FLYING PIRANHAS! Because apparently regular piranhas weren't terrifying enough
🎬 James Cameron's early directing gig and the chaotic circumstances surrounding his departure from the movie
🔍 Nick's behind-the-scenes knowledge and the Cameron touches he spotted throughout the film
🚤 The infamous concept of "boating a boat" and other moments that make absolutely no sense
💣 Dynamite fishing, exploding fish, and some truly creative ways to get eaten
❤️ The bizarre relationship between Anne and her son and the questionable decisions surrounding it
🌴 The tropical setting, questionable science, and everything else that makes this sequel such a wonderfully weird experience
🎥 Spotting ideas, techniques, and visual touches that would eventually appear in Cameron's much bigger movies
😂 Why Piranha 2 is one of those movies that's almost impossible not to have fun with
It's ridiculous, it's entertaining, and it's a fascinating early chapter in the career of one of Hollywood's biggest filmmakers.
🎥 Watch the full, unedited review:
👉 sequelsonly.com/Piranha2
🎬 Next Up: Lethal Weapon 4 🔫💥
We'll be back next week with the final entry in the original Lethal Weapon series. We're talking Riggs, Murtaugh, Leo Getz, Chris Rock, Jet Li, massive action sequences, and all the ridiculous fun that comes with one of the biggest buddy-cop franchises ever.
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