Best John Hoey Podcasts (2025)

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No Country For Old Men 1:58:24

6d ago1:58:24

1:58:24

One of the best movies of the last 25 years, and we're fixin' to talk about it! Join us as we revisit the Best Picture winning No Country For Old Men. We had to put our big boy pants on for this one. Subscribe to the podcast free on your preferred app and please tell a friend who loves movies about the show, just tell em to look up "Just Like the M…

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TROS 29: Rise of Skywalker Music and Sound Crew (Minutes 141-142) 1:45:06

15d ago1:45:06

1:45:06

We've reached the end of the The Rise of Skywalker (minutes 141-142)! In this season finale, Xanthe goes through the music and sound credits and explains how each role contributed to the production. We also compare the "transition to end credits" music across all 9 Skywalker Saga films and discuss how The Rise of Skywalker's version fits into a lar…

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Office Space 1:26:58

22d ago1:26:58

1:26:58

Let's talk about Mike Judge's Office Space, a movie that hits a bit harder now than it did when we were teenagers. From the monotony of office life to yearning for more, Office Space ages with its audience in a good way. It is not the greatest comedy of all time, but it has held up and we have a good time talking about it while lamenting the realit…

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TROS 28: Harmonic Secret Sauce (Minutes 136-140 with Dennis Hamm) 1:59:17

23d ago1:59:17

1:59:17

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SIN CITY 1:40:00

1M ago1:40:00

1:40:00

Let's take a trip to SIN CITY, Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller (with a dash of Tarantino) bring the violence, sex, and chaos from pages to screen, and we talk about it all, including our love for Carla Cugino, our favorite stories, and how absurd Nick Offerman looks. A wild episode for a wild movie. Subscribe to the podcast free on your preferred…

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TROS 27: The Poetic Ending (Minutes 131-135 with Frank Lehman) 2:41:14

1M ago2:41:14

2:41:14

Music theorist and film musicologist Dr. Frank Lehman returns to the show to discuss the final scene of the film (minutes 131-135)--which includes his favorite cue from The Rise of Skywalker score! We cover a ton of ground in this episode--including the growing-up of Rey's theme, the final cue as a strategic open text, the encoding of Darth Vader's…

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Dumb and Dumber 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Nice set of hooters ya got there. We take a trip back to 1994, the year of Jim Carrey, and revisit one of his three hits of that year, the classic, Dumb and Dumber. One of the most quotable comedies of all time, we dig into what made this roadtrip buddy-comedy unique and last all these years later. Subscribe free to Just Like the Movies on Apple or…

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TROS 26: Nine-Part Symphony (Minutes 126-130 with Nathan Fontyn) 1:36:28

2M ago1:36:28

1:36:28

In minutes 126-130 of The Rise of Skywalker, Ben and Leia become one with the Force and beings across the galaxy celebrate their victory against the Sith Eternal. Joining me today is Nathan Fontyn (from the ["Music By John Williams"](https://x.com/JWilliams_Fan) Twitter). We discuss John Williams's sentimental themes, his use of choir, and the "gre…

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TROS 25: Inverse Immolation Scene (Minutes 121-125 with Ender Smith) 2:32:05

2M ago2:32:05

2:32:05

The good guys win! Reylo kiss! Ben Solo dies! Minutes 121-125 of The Rise of Skywalker are packed with action, romance, and melty 'splody faces. Joining me today is Ender Smith (AKA AurekFonts), who talks with me about subjective sound design, chiastic structure, how character deaths are scored in Star Wars, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there…

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TROS 24: Dubstep Lightning (Minutes 116-120 with James Waterman and Justin Scheid) 2:37:39

2M ago2:37:39

2:37:39

In minutes 116-120 of The Rise of Skywalker, Palpatine unleashes Force lightning on the Resistance fleet, Rey gets a boost from the voices of Jedi past, Sidious declares that he is all the Sith, and Rey retorts that she is all the Jedi. Oh, and Palpatine has a really bad time as he disintegrates from his own Force lightning. 😬 Joining me today are …

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The Wolf of Wall Street 1:34:46

2M ago1:34:46

1:34:46

Bring your ludes, its time for debauchery as we talk about Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street. Leonardo Dicaprio leads the way, giving Marty his highest grossing movie of all time, which launched the career of Margot Robbie. We both can't stand Jonah Hill though, sorry in advance for big fans of his. Subscribe to Just Like the Movies on Appl…

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TROS 23: Mufasa Is Dead (Minutes 111-115 with Christina Ward) 2:44:47

2M ago2:44:47

2:44:47

In minutes 111-115 of The Rise of Skywalker, Rey Force-transfers her lightsaber to Ben, Palpatine sucks the life out of the Dyad, and Lando shows up with a massive Citizens' Fleet ready to join the fight. Christina Ward (from The Band Batch) returns to the show to analyze Palpatine's vocal delivery from an operatic speak-singing perspective. We als…

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TROS 22: Good Boy Ben Theme (Minutes 106-110 with Samantha Tripp) 2:32:35

3M ago2:32:35

2:32:35

In minutes 106-110 of The Rise of Skywalker, Ben Solo arrives on the scene, bringing with him a new, redeemed musical theme! As J.J. Abrams puts it, we "make the trip from Ren to Ben." I'm pleased to be joined by Samantha Tripp for an in-depth discussion about this huge moment in the score. Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 6:59 - "Approaching the Th…

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TROS 21: Palpatine's Home Turf (Minutes 101-105 with John Hoey) 1:42:39

3M ago1:42:39

1:42:39

In minutes 101-105 of The Rise of Skywalker, Finn has a Force feeling, Finn and Jannah ride obraks toward the Steadfast's navigation tower, and Rey approaches her grandfather on the Sith throne. John Hoey from The Resistance Broadcast returns to the show to discuss trumpet cascades, Sith geiger counters, Finn's Force sensitivity, Palpatine's home f…

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REVIEW: Star Wars in Concert with the LA Phil 1:56:18

3M ago1:56:18

1:56:18

Xanthe, James, Christina, and Ender review Star Wars in Concert—which we attended at Walt Disney Concert Hall on November 21, 2024. Anthony Daniels hosted the evening, Sarah Hicks conducted The Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Robert Istad directed the CSUF University Singers. Discussion timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to "Star Wars in Concert" 1:41 - Highli…

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Mallrats 1:34:22

3M ago1:34:22

1:34:22

Jeremy London's performance aside, Mallrats is still a lot of fun. We revisit Kevin Smith's second movie which takes his style and puts a comicbook lens over it. Jason Lee's breakout performance is really what puts this movie on the map and keeps it there, though we reflect fondly on classic bits from Jay and Silent Bob too. Feel free to listen to …

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TROS 20: Independence Day Speech (Minutes 96-100 with Catherine Kneen) 1:52:22

3M ago1:52:22

1:52:22

In minutes 96-100 of The Rise of Skywalker, Artoo restores Threepio's memory, Finn and Poe give an inspiration speech to the Resistance fighters, and Rey lands on Exegol. My Aussie friend Catherine Kneen joins me to talk about one-line-at-a-time dialogue, chunky button pushes, the many components of March of the Resistance, and more! Timestamps: 0:…

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TROS 19: Orchestration Flavor Bible (Minutes 91-95 with Jeremy Sawruk) 1:11:56

3M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

In minutes 91-95 of The Rise of Skywalker, Luke stops Rey from throwing her lightsaber into the fire and raises his old X-wing from the water. Jeremy Sawruk returns to the show to discuss orchestration flavorings, the re-use of the iconic "Yoda and the Force" cue, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 3:09 - Poe's theme. 4:53 - March of the Res…

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Training Day 1:54:33

3M ago1:54:33

1:54:33

King Kong aint got s*** on this podcast! We're talking Training Day, where it took Denzel Washington playing a really bad dude to earn him a best actor Oscar. But what was the secret sauce to making this movie standout above the rest of its kind? Did you know Eminem was offered the role of Jake? Ethan Hawke might have saved the...Training Day, baby…

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TROS 18: Music for People Named Ben (Minutes 86-90 with Star Wars Minute) 1:52:32

4M ago1:52:32

1:52:32

In minutes 86-90 of The Rise of Skywalker, Ben Solo speaks to his dad and throws his lightsaber into the sea. Pete and Alex from Star Wars Minute join me today to talk about 80s TV robots, high school coach pep talks, the "woob woob woob" sound, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 3:00 - Music that reminds Pete of David Lynch's DUNE. 4:55 - H…

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TROS 17: Little Mechanical Doll (Minutes 81-85 with Dan Golding) 2:23:44

4M ago2:23:44

2:23:44

In minutes 81-85 of The Rise of Skywalker, we witness a major turning point in the narrative: Rey stabs Kylo, Leia dies, and Rey heals Kylo's wound. I'm happy to have Dan Golding back on the show to discuss bummer remixes, botched Force themes, John Williams's post-Jurassic Park action music, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 5:44 - Where t…

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Casino Royale (2006) 2:03:54

4M ago2:03:54

2:03:54

Our second venture in James Bond movies takes us to Daniel Craig's debut, the reboot Casino Royale. A fresh take on the character while restoring that classy, classic feel of old Bond films. Of course, plenty of tangents along the way including wondering what is wrong with guys who don't find Amanda Seyfried attractive, even though she has absolute…

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TROS 16: World Class Whisperer (Minutes 76-80 with Steve Danielson) 1:20:41

4M ago1:20:41

1:20:41

In minutes 76-80 of The Rise of Skywalker, Rey meets Dark Rey and duels Kylo Ren on the Death Star wreckage. Composer and choral conductor Steve Danielson joins me today to talk about Williams-y action scoring, tritone stability, shame spirals, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 8:58 - Stress underscore. 11:49 - What is the movie trying to s…

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TROS 15: Midichlorian Mutiny (Minutes 71-75 with StarWarsLawyer) 1:37:44

4M ago1:37:44

1:37:44

In minutes 71-75 of The Rise of Skywalker, Finn and Jannah connect about their stormtrooper pasts and Rey sets out for the Death Star wreckage by herself. Kris AKA StarWarsLawyer joins me for a discussion about stormtrooper Force sensitivity, the foreboding tendencies of "water adventure" music, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 4:29 - Stor…

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Alien 1:39:33

4M ago1:39:33

1:39:33

Journey with us back to 1979 as we talk about the movie that launched Sigourney Weaver's career and put Ridley Scott on the map as a director to pay attention to. ALIEN might not have aged all that great, but its legacy stands as a very influential movie that had influences of its own. Lot of fun tangents on this one. What's the difference between …

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TROS 14: Pay Attention to Poe (Minutes 66-70 with Marianne) 1:57:52

4M ago1:57:52

1:57:52

In minutes 66-70 of The Rise of Skywalker, Kylo asks Rey to join him, General Pryde shoots Hux, and we wind up on Kef Bir. Marianne joins me today to discuss thematic reappropriation, Poe vs. Heroics themes, a demure Palpatine moment, complicated nostalgia, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 5:37 - Psalm of the Sith, a misshapen clone of the…

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TROS 13: Oddly Romantic (Minutes 61-65 with Darth Choco and Element7) 2:22:02

5M ago2:22:02

2:22:02

Are all people on the Dark side repressed theater kids? What's that weird "wee!" sound during the Kylo/Rey duel? Do the strings represent Rey and brass represent Kylo in this scene? We discuss all of this and more in today's episode about minutes 61-65 of The Rise of Skywalker, featuring Darth Choco and Element7! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 5:0…

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TROS 12: Kylo's Gaming Rig (Minutes 56-60 with Tony Thaxton) 1:29:48

5M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

In minutes 56-60 of The Rise of Skywalker, our heroes rescue Chewbacca and Rey wanders into Kylo's creepily-sterile-looking private quarters. Tony Thaxton returns to the show to discuss "noticing vs. not noticing," deaths in Star Wars, the sound design of Kylo/Rey's Force chats, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 5:18 - Not noticing the musi…

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TROS 11: Where's Babu? (Minutes 51-55 with Brandon Wainerdi) 1:39:09

5M ago1:39:09

1:39:09

In minutes 51-55 of The Rise of Skywalker, Babu Frik does the procedure, C-3PO performs the Sith translation, and Rey senses that Chewie is still alive. Returning guest Brandon Wainerdi (Talking Bay 94) joins me to discuss the usage of the Main Theme, Shirley Henderson's voice work on Babu Frik, MacGuffin mechanics, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hel…

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TROS 10: Dialogue Is the Melody (Minutes 46-50 with Camila Quiñones) 1:33:01

5M ago1:33:01

1:33:01

John Williams has a cameo in this set of minutes! Also in minutes 46-50 of The Rise of Skywalker, the gang lands on Kijimi, we meet Zorii Bliss and Babu Frik, and we learn more about the droid hacking thing that'll get C-3PO to translate the Sith inscription. Camila Quiñones returns to the show to talk about the sound-forward worldbuilding of Kijim…

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Caddyshack 1:16:25

6M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Is Caddyshack a golf movie or a movie about people that happen to be at a country club? Either way with comedic heavy hitters Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Ted Knight, and more, this movie is carried more by its personal rivalries and improvisational humor than it is about approach shots and two-putts. And the story behind how they …

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TROS 9: Symmetrical Design (Minutes 41-45 with Dominic Sewell) 2:46:26

6M ago2:46:26

2:46:26

In minutes 41-45 of The Rise of Skywalker, Rey shoots lightning from her fingers and destroys the First Order transport that she believes Chewie is on. Dominic Sewell returns to the show to discuss symmetry in the Friendship theme, the shroud over John Williams's writing process, mus-emes (musical memes), and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 8…

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TROS 8: Bad Boys for Life (Minutes 36-40 with Patrick Cotnoir) 1:19:13

6M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

In minutes 36-40 of The Rise of Skywalker, Rey heals the vexis, the Knights of Ren arrive on Pasaana, Rey confronts Kylo Ren in the desert, and Chewie is captured. Today, Patrick Cotnoir (The George Lucas Talk Show, The Naboo Movie, The Great Kamino Kaper) joins me to discuss over-the-top evil music, the sound design of Kylo/Rey's desert showdown, …

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Good Will Hunting 1:33:13

6M ago1:33:13

1:33:13

We revisit one of Johnny's all-time favorites, the movie that finally earned Robin Williams Oscar gold, as well as Damon and Affleck for writing! Did Ben Affleck get a bad rap all these years, was he the real writing talent of the two? Subscribe to the podcast free on your preferred app and please tell a friend who loves movies about the show, just…

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TROS 7: Silent Animals (Minutes 31-35 with Sawyer Markham) 1:07:31

6M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

In minutes 31-35 of The Rise of Skywalker, Rey and the gang fall through the sinking fields, find Ochi's dagger, and encounter a snarling serpent. Sawyer Markham joins me today to talk about ambient loops, snake sounds, musical exit points, and more! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 3:06 - Sawyer's overall thoughts about the music in this film. 7:30…

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TROS 6: Speeder Chase Shenanigans (Minutes 26-30 with Conor Power) 2:24:11

6M ago2:24:11

2:24:11

In minutes 26-30 of The Rise of Skywalker, Lando tells Rey, Finn, Poe, and the gang about Ochi of Bestoon, and our heroes encounter flying stormtroopers. Film music researcher Conor Power returns to the show to discuss "style topics," the Heroics themes, and John Williams' original cue for the speeder chase. Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 3:09 - M…

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TROS 5: StabbyBoi Kylo (Minutes 21-25 with Alex Cunningham) 2:31:05

7M ago2:31:05

2:31:05

In minutes 21-25 of The Rise of Skywalker, Kylo Ren debuts his newly repaired mask, our heroes make it to Pasaana in time for the Aki Aki Festival of the Ancestors, and we get our first piece of source music in the film. Alex Cunningham returns to the show to discuss Kylo's helmet voice, First Order dialects, stabby punctuation, and the use of dieg…

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TROS 4: Handful of Ostinato (Minutes 16-20 with Katharine Coldiron) 2:43:15

7M ago2:43:15

2:43:15

Palpatine has returned, and author Katharine Coldiron joins me to discuss minutes 16-20 of The Rise of Skywalker. We talk about the logic of leitmotifs, songs vs. performances, Bugs, the storytelling matrix, conveying information through image vs. sound, and more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello there! 4:51 - Microphone speculation. 13:55 - "Somehow, Palp…

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This Is Spinal Tap 1:37:22

7M ago1:37:22

1:37:22

This Is Spinal Tap really put mockumentaries on the map after becoming one of the biggest cult classics of all time. We talk about the movie, its upcoming sequel which they just finished filming, with a bevy of tangents centered around rock music history and Johnny's love for Fran Drescher. Subscribe to the podcast free on your preferred app and pl…

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Beverly Hills Cop 1:34:53

7M ago1:34:53

1:34:53

Before Lethal Weapon, before Die Hard, there was Beverly Hills Cop, where Eddie Murphy shined in a very young prime with his signature humor and underrated overall performance. Because the movie is so straight forward, gear up for one of the most tangent-loaded episodes to date, and perhaps the closest thing to hanging out with us at a bar talking …

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The Silence of the Lambs 1:42:37

8M ago1:42:37

1:42:37

"Good morning." No, he never says, "Hello, Clarice." I know, insane. Join us as we talk about The Silence of the Lambs, only the third movie in history to sweep the five major categories at the Oscars, while being a critical and commercial success. The best of the Hannibal Lecter batch, no question about it. Now put the lotion in the basket, and en…

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Point Break (1991) 1:28:57

9M ago1:28:57

1:28:57

It's possible there is no SPEED, Matrix, or John Wick for Keanu Reeves if his first action movie POINT BREAK wasn't a success! We have a blast talking about this classic, which began to wrap up Swayze's prime run while at the same time launching Keanu's. So pull the chord, pop up on your board, and GET ME TWO as we talk all about POINT BREAK! Subsc…

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Tropic Thunder 1:35:16

9M ago1:35:16

1:35:16

You never go full podcast! We're talking Tropic Thunder and the realization that without Robert Downey Jr., is this movie forgotten? This episode might be worth listening to for the John Fogerty bit alone, so we hope you enjoy the program. Subscribe to our great movie podcast free on your preferred app and please tell a friend who loves movies abou…

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Man of Steel 2:09:13

10M ago2:09:13

2:09:13

An underrated Superman film that was hurt more by what came after it than anything else. Henry Cavill shows why he is an excellent Clark/Superman in a fresh take on the world's greatest hero, and we talk all about it, while also doing some Marvel roasting in the process. But let it be known by all, when it comes to Superman, after Man of Steel...HE…

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The Usual Suspects 1:52:29

10M ago1:52:29

1:52:29

Let's talk about a movie with one of the top-5 greatest endings of all time, because we all know the greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world this podcast didn't exist...and like that...he's gone. Join us as we revisit the Oscar winning 1995 classic that stuck its landing, sold its twist, and inspired so many thereafter. Subscr…

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Back to the Future 1:47:43

11M ago1:47:43

1:47:43

Hop in as we go back in time to 1985, revisiting the original Back to the Future. What made this movie so special, differing it from other time travel movies? Did the universal fantasy of traveling back in time simply capture the imagination of movie-goers? We discuss all of it and more, including many off-beat tangents we hope you enjoy. Subscribe…

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Payback 1:20:31

11M ago1:20:31

1:20:31

What would you do if someone took $70,000 from you? Payback is a 1999 action throwback to neo-noir movies of the past - a Mel Gibson movie not often talked about, and that's where we come in. Subscribe to the podcast free on your preferred app and please tell a friend who loves movies about the show, just tell em to look up "Just Like the Movies" o…

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ROCKY 1:54:47

12M ago1:54:47

1:54:47

We revisit Sylvester Stallone's classic that put him on the map and made people believe in underdogs again. ROCKY has transcended culture and we had a blast talking about it, with our branded tangents along the way. Take her to the zoo!!!! Subscribe to the podcast free on your preferred app and please tell a friend who loves movies about the show, …

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Black Dynamite 1:16:17

1y ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Michael Jai White's action/comedy homage to his favorite blaxsploitation films of the 1970s. This movie has a lot of great comedic contributors, is full of laughs and nods to the fun and awesome action of those seventies classics. Also, arguably the greatest iteration of Richard M. Nixon in a movie. Subscribe to the podcast free on your preferred a…

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American Pie 1:24:17

1y ago1:24:17

1:24:17

If you were in high school in the late 90s, American Pie was right in your wheelhouse. A relatively low-budget raunchy R-rated teen comedy that took the summer of 99 by storm, and Mike and Johnny were at the right age for it. Join the boys as they look back on this classic, for good and for bad, including scenes you would never in a million years s…

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