Casper Van Dien: Johnny Rico Himself on Starship Troopers, Patrick Muldoon & Bug Slaying Games!

Johnny Rico himself, Casper Van Dien, joins the Bad Movies Rule! crew for a heartfelt, hilarious, and bug-stomping deep dive into Starship Troopers! Casper opens up about stepping into the iconic role, the military roots that shaped his performance, Paul Verhoeven’s razor-sharp satire, and the unbreakable off-screen brotherhood with Patrick Muldoon and Denise Richards. From John Wayne homages in Starship Troopers 3 to replacing his best friend in a brand-new film, “kill them all” stories, military family pride, and why Rico remains one of the all-time great “idiots who steps up,” this one is packed with laughs, respect, and genuine emotion. Plus: Casper recommends the cheesiest movie in his filmography for your next BMR watch party, talks video game voice work, and personally invites the BMRmy to drop into his Twitch streams and join the Roughnecks in Starship Troopers: Extermination. If you love practical effects, unhinged 90s action, and real talk from the people who made the magic happen, this episode is for you. Kill them all… and then come back for more. 🔥 Subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend! Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, early access, and to help keep the new studio running: patreon.com/badmoviesrule Join the conversation in the Discord and hit up Casper’s streams. What’s your favorite Casper Van Dien moment or Starship Troopers memory? Drop it in the comments or send a voice note! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices