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Ben Grabia
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WHAT'S IN THE POD!?
Knives Out
Ben is joined by Thomas Laxdal and Mickey Khan to discuss the 2019 movie Knives Out. - What does this movie say about the mid budget films? - Is this movie too cheesy? - We had a Daniel Craig conversation - Can Chris Evans act!? - We had a coversation about Netflix releases. - And much more!
2024-07-01
1h 16
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Armageddon
Ben is joined by Thomas Laxdal and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 1998 movie Armageddon. - What is the Michael Bay legacy? - We had a Bruce Willis conversation - Has this movie aged well? - How much does Michael Clarke Duncan bench? - How many years in jail for not seeing this movie? - And much more!
2024-06-19
1h 10
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We're the Millers
Ben is joined by Tyler Plehwe and Connor Nichol to discuss the 2013 movie "We're the Millers." - How underrated is this movie? - Would this movie still be made today? - How much of a superstar is Jason Sudeikis? - Who wins the movie? - And much more!
2024-06-03
51 min
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Focus
Ben is joined by Thomas Laxdal and Connor Nichol to discuss the 2015 movie Focus. - Is Will Smith an A+ actor? - Where will Margot Robbie's career go? - Could this movie have been better? - Do you enjoy the romantic comedy bits of this movie? - Where will Will Smith's career end up? - And much more!
2024-05-13
1h 01
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The Talented Mr. Ripley
Ben is joined by Jess Nickerson and Erin Shaw to discuss the 1999 movie The Talented Mr. Ripley. - Is Matt Damon an underrated A+ lister? - Has this movie gotten better over the years? - What makes this movie so aesthetically pleasing? - Could Tom have handled the situation better? - And much more!
2024-04-28
1h 12
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Uncut Gems
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Connor Nichol to discuss the 2019 movie Uncut Gems. - Is this Adam Sandler's best performance? - Is this movie severely underrated? - What does this movie say about small budget movies? - How does Kevin Garnett log that many travel hours ? - Who is the MVP of the movie? - And much more
2024-04-14
1h 06
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Dune
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2021 movie Dune. - Will this trilogy ever get to the Star Wars Mystique? - Did the second movie make this movie better? - Was this movie released at the wrong time? - Where does Villineueve rank amongst current directors? - Mickey finally admits to Chalamet's greatness. - And much more!
2024-04-06
1h 22
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8 Mile
Ben is joined by Thomas Laxdal and Michael Webb to discuss the 2002 movie 8 Mile. - What made Eminem so famous? - Which is your favourite rap battle? - Was Eminem an actual good actor? - What makes this movie better than the usual music biopic? - Would you watch 8 Mile as a broadway musical? - And much more
2024-03-31
55 min
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S9:EP:10: The Town
Ben is joined by Thomas Laxdal and Connor Nichol to discuss the 2010 movie The Town. - What makes a great heist movie? - Do you like Ben Affleck more as a director or as an actor? - Is Jon Hamm's career underrated? - Does this movie have a lot more plot holes than you think? - Where is Matt Damon in this!? - And much more
2024-02-18
44 min
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S9:EP:9: The Breakfast Club
Ben is joined by his Dad to discuss the 1985 movie The Breakfast Club. - How has this movie aged? - What happened to Judd Nelson? - Is this movie a lot darker than you remember? - Should this movie have been 15 minutes longer? - Are there any redeemable characters in this movie? - Who is the MVP of the movie? - And much more!
2024-02-11
1h 18
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S9:EP:8: Silver Linings Playbook
Ben is flying solo to discuss the 2012 movie Silver Linings Playbook. - What makes the "Oscar Bait" movie's successful? - Who has a better performance, Cooper or Lawrence? - What makes Deniro's character so relatable? - Why did they choose dancing as a safe place for the two of them? - I discuss the 2012 movie scene and what makes this year so unique. - I confess my sadness for the Eagles. - And much more!
2024-01-28
1h 00
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S9:EP:7: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Ben is joined by Thomas Laxdal and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 1981 movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. - How big of a star was Harrison Ford? - How much is Indiana Jones making? - What makes this movie so rewatchable? - Does Spielberg have the case for the greatest filmmaker ever? - What are some major flaws in basic action movies? - And much more
2024-01-20
1h 09
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S9:EP:6: The Sandlot
Ben is joined by Connor Nichol and Thomas Laxdal to discuss the 1993 movie "The Sandlot." - Why are baseball movies the best sports movies? - Why is Benny the best teammate? - Who is the second best player on the team? - Sandlot has a lot more plot holes than you think. - Would you watch a sequel but as Benny the Jet coaching his son's sandlot team? - And much more!
2024-01-14
47 min
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S9:EP:5: The Gentlemen
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Michael Webb to discuss the 2020 movie The Gentlemen. - What makes a Guy Ritchie movie so unique? - Who is the most badass character? - Would this movie have a bigger impact if released a different year? - Why Guy Ritchie movies aren't my favourite. - And much more.
2024-01-06
52 min
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S9: EP:4: Wonka and the Chalamet Conversation
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2023 movie Wonka: and have a much needed Timothée Chalamet conversation. Is Chalamet the next great American superstar? What was missing during Wonka? What makes a musical a good movie? A Lakeith Stanfield conversation. And much more !
2023-12-23
1h 07
WHAT'S IN THE POD!?
EDSE 307: Final Project
EDSE 307: Final Project
2023-10-17
17 min
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S9:EP3: Rounders
Ben is joined by Mike Webb and Mickey Khan to discuss the 1998 movie Rounders. - Is this the best card playing movie of all time? - Is Matt Damon severely underrated? - Is this movie unrealistic? - Why hasn't this generation found this movie? - And much more
2023-10-01
57 min
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S9:EP2: That Awkward Moment
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Thomas Laxdal to discuss the 2014 movie That Awkward Moment. - Why is this movie never talked about? - Who has had the best career between the 3? - Has this movie aged well? - What are the characteristics of a comfort movie? - And much more
2023-09-18
1h 13
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S9:EP:1: Happy Gilmore
Ben is joined by Connor Nichol and Mike Webb to discuss the 1996 movie Happy Gilmore. * This episode was recorded before the passing of Bob Barker. Rest in Peace to one of the greatest TV personalities ever.* - Is this the Adam Sandler movie? - How has this movie impacted Golf's popularity? - How would Shooter do in real golf? - Who would be in the Mr Chubbs role now? - And much more
2023-09-09
44 min
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S8:EP:4: Catching Fire
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe in the season finale to discuss the 2013 movie The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. - Is The Hunger Games the most overrated phenomenon? - Is J-Law a super duper star? - Is Panem a broken system? - Which of the three movies is the best? - Why did this movie make so much money? - One of the great Mickey disagrees with everyone performances!!!
2023-05-28
1h 29
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S8: EP:3: The Outsiders
Ben is riding solo to discuss the 1983 movie "The Outsiders." - Why has this movie remained so relevant? - What happened to C. Thomas Howell? - How do they get money for the groceries? - Could we get somebody more famous to play a SOC? - Recording in a pool house is way more fun!!
2023-05-23
41 min
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S8:EP:2: The Simpsons Movie
Ben is joined by Kieran Murphy and Mickey Khan to discuss the 2007 movie "The Simpsons Movie." - Why is the Simpsons the best TV show ever? - Who is your favorite non-family character? - Who is the most dateable character? - Will the Simpsons go on forever? - And much more
2023-05-14
1h 10
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S8: EP: 1: No Country for Old Men
Ben is joined by Kieran Murphy and Mickey Khan to discuss the 2007 movie No Country for Old Men. - What makes this movie so rewatchable? - Is Anton Chigurh the best villain of this century? - How do the Coen Brothers fit in the director hierarchy? - No Country for Old Men or There Will be Blood? - Is 2007 an all time year for movies? - And much more
2023-05-07
1h 10
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S7:EP:10: The Empire Strikes Back
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 1980 movie The Empire Strikes Back. - Is it the law to show your future children this movie? - Does Mark Hamill hold this movie back? - Is Han Solo force sensitive? - Is this the standard for blockbuster franchises? - Does this movie hold up on its own? - And much more
2023-02-28
1h 21
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S7: EP9: The Princess Bride
Ben is joined by Tyler Plehwe and Hannah Gorgichuk to discuss the 1987 movie The Princess Bride. - Is this movie perfect? - What makes a movie perfect? - Why has this movie held up? - Did Shrek copy this movie? - Was Grandpa making the whole story up? - And much more
2023-02-13
1h 09
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S7:EP:8: Marvel Tier List
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Mike Webb to rank all 30 Marvel Movies. - Can Marvel ever be saved? - Why are the Captain America Movies the best? - Does Infinity War have a case to be the best superhero movie of all time? - Has Marvel destroyed the action genre? - And much more
2023-02-06
1h 26
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S7: EP:7: The Wedding Singer
Ben is joined by Vanessa and Andy Grabia to discuss the 1998 movie The Wedding Singer. - Why has Adam Sandler been so successful? - What happened to Wedding Singers? - Does Julia cheat on Glenn? - What's Sandler's best movie? - What's your favorite part of a Wedding? - And much more
2023-01-30
1h 12
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S7: EP:6: Mrs Doubtfire
Ben is flying solo to discuss the 1993 movie Mrs. Doubtfire. - Would you do this to see your kids? - Is this peak Robin Williams? - Is this movie heavier than you think? - Thoughts on petting zoos? - Does the family even need a nanny? - And much more
2023-01-22
1h 01
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S7: EP:5: A Few Good Men
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan to discuss the 1992 movie A Few Good Men. - Who is the biggest movie star of all time? - Why doesn't Tom Cruise do more movies like this? - What is Aaron Sorkin's best script ever? - Are Lt. Galloway and Lt. Kaffee good lawyers? - And much more
2023-01-16
1h 35
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S7: EP:4:D2 The Mighty Ducks
Ben is joined by Connor Nichol to discuss the 1994 movie D2: The Mighty Ducks. - What makes a great, bad movie? - Why is Hockey a hard sport to shoot on camera? - Why Iceland? - Would Adam Banks have made it to the show? - How do you not talk about Canada at all? - And much more
2023-01-08
47 min
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S7: EP:3: Babylon
Ben is joined by Mike Webb and Connor Nichol to discuss the 2022 movie Babylon. - Is the movie theatre experience back? - Is Margot Robbie the most famous actress in the world? - What's it like to discuss a movie 30 minutes after you see it? - Is this movie too long? Or not long enough - And much more! What a movie!
2022-12-31
56 min
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S7: EP:2: Die Hard
Ben is flying solo to discuss the 1988 movie Die Hard. - Why aren't movies made like this anymore? - In terms of how we rank movies , is this the BEST Christmas movie ever? - Who would you rather have lead your action movie: Bruce Willis or Tom Cruise? - Would you watch a Netflix spinoff of Hans Gruber? - How truly sad is an L.A. Christmas? - And much more
2022-12-24
51 min
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S7: EP1: Mean Girls
Ben is joined by Becca Klotz to discuss the 2004 movie Mean Girls. - Is Regina George an all time villain? - Has this movie held up? - Do you trust the Narrator? - Does this movie get made today? - This podcast is so fetch. - And much more
2022-12-18
45 min
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Bonus Episode: EDU 211
Ben is flying solo to discuss his thoughts on the University Course EDU 211.
2022-12-12
21 min
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S6: Episode 10: The Social Network
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan, Tyler Plehwe, and Connor Nichol to discuss the 2010 movie The Social Network. - Is this a perfect movie? - We debated the best movies of the 2010's - Is the entire movie a flashback? - What makes David Fincher one of the best? - Does this movie deserve more praise? - A first time without an actor MVP nomination - And much more
2022-11-13
1h 18
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Bonus Episode: Black Panther Wakanda Forever
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan to discuss the 2022 movie Black Panther Wakanda Forever. * This episode is full of spoilers* - Where does Marvel go from here? - Will this movie stand up? - Why does Marvel continue to tease us? - And much more!
2022-11-12
31 min
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S6: Episode 9: Get Out
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan, Tyler Plehwe and Connor Nichol to discuss the 2017 movie Get Out. - Best horror movie of all time? - Is Jordan Peele the best up and coming director out there? - Daniel Kaluuya or Lakeith Stanfeild? - How important is this movie? - Who's scarier Amy Dunne or Rose Armitage? - And much more
2022-11-06
1h 23
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S6: Episode 8: Bull Durham
Ben is joined by his Dad to discuss the 1988 movie Bull Durham. - We finally had the Kevin Costner Discussion - Bull Durham or Moneyball? - Does Nuke Laloosh make it to the show? - How accurate is this movie? - Kurt Russell as Crash Davis? - And much more
2022-10-29
1h 02
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S6: Episode 7: Goodfellas
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 1990 movie Goodfellas. - Is Ray Liotta underrated? - Who is at blame for Tommy's death? - Is this the best intro credit sequence ever? - Does Scorsee have any movies left in him? - Who would you take to the Blind Pig? - And much more
2022-10-23
1h 10
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S6: Episode 6: Captain America and the Winter Soldier
Ben is joined by Tyler Plehwe and Mickey Khan to discuss the 2014 movie Captain America and the Winter Soldier. - Does Captain America have the best trio of movies in the MCU? - Why does MCU always get rid of the good villians? - How does Fury not die???? - Is Antohny Mackie underrated? - Why does this movie stand alone as a Spy movie? - Is Bucky a top 5 villian? - And much more
2022-10-16
1h 00
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S6: Episode 5: Cast Away
Ben is flying solo to discuss the 2000 movie Cast Away. - Is Tom Hanks the greatest actor of all time? - Should Chuck and Kelly have ended up together? - How much did Fedex profit off of this? - How important is the character Wilson? - Could you survive on an Island in 2022? And much more
2022-10-09
51 min
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S6: Episode 4: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Ben is joined by his Dad to discuss the 2008 movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall. - Best breakup movie ever? - What happened to Mila Kunis? - Are we supposed to like Aldus Snow? - Paul Rudd or Bill Hader? - Is this a love letter to Hawaii? - And much more
2022-10-01
1h 06
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S6: Episode 3: Django
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2012 movie Django. Will this movie stand the test of time? Is this Tarantino's best movie? Will Smith or Jamie Foxx? Is Tarantino the worst actor ever? Who is the MVP of the movie? Is this Leonardo Dicaprio's best performance? And much more
2022-09-24
1h 04
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S6: Episode 2: Up
Ben is joined by Tyler Plehwe and Mickey Khan to discuss the 2009 movie Up. Is Up the best Pixar movie of all time? Did Up deserve the Oscar for Best Picture? Would you rather date Ellie or Carl? Do you deserve a life sentence in jail if you've never seen this movie? Pixar or Disney? Is Carl Brooks Hatlen in another life?? And much more
2022-09-16
1h 01
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S6: Episode 1: 21 Jump Street
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2012 movie 21 Jump Street. - Is this the best comedy of our generation - Does Jonah Hill have the crown as the best comedy actor ever? - What are all the qualities a comedy must have? - 21 Jump Street or 22 Jump Street? - Is Ice Cube that good of an actor?? - And much more
2022-09-09
1h 08
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S5: Episode 3: All Hollywood Teams: Directors
Ben is joined by Keiran Murphy to discuss the All Hollywood Teams: Directors. - How much of an impact did the Russo Brothers have? - Is Dennis Villinueve underrated? - Is Damian Chazelle the next big thing? - Do you like Wes Anderson??? - Did Christopher Nolan win the decade? And much more
2022-05-16
38 min
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S5: Episode 2: All Hollywood Team: Actors
Ben is joined by Kieran Murphy to discuss the All Hollywood Team: Actors from 2012-2022. - How big of an impact was the MCU? - Is Timothee Chalamet the next big thing? - Does Tom Hanks have a goat case? - Is Jonah Hill the king of comedy? - Who was the biggest snub? - And much more
2022-05-02
30 min
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S5: Episode 1: All Hollywood Team: Actresses
Ben is joined by Kieran Murphy to discuss the 2012-2022 All Hollywood Team: Actresses - Is Scarlett Johanssen the biggest star of the last 10 years? - Are we sure about Zendaya? - Is Nicole Kidman underrated? - Was Zoe Kravitz a good catwoman? - And much more
2022-04-25
47 min
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S4: Episode 7: Gladiator
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2000 movie Gladiator. - Is this Ridley Scott's best movie? - Phoenix or Crowe? - Do you feel bad for Commodus? - Why do movies like this flop nowadays? - Would you watch a prequel? - And much more
2022-04-03
1h 23
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S4: Episode 6: Spider-Man 2
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2004 movie Spider-Man 2. - Is this movie overrated? - Who is the best Spider-Man? - Where does Doc Ock rank amongst the best villains? - Who is the best Aunt May? - Why are people so in love with Tobey's Spider-Man? - And much more
2022-03-27
1h 23
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S4: Episode 5: Fresh Prince of Bel Air "The Episode"
Ben is flying solo to discuss Season 4 Episode 24 of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air: Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse. - Where does Will Smith rank amongst the great actors of his generation? - Is the episode basically a short film? - Who is the better Aunt Viv? - Is the opening credits a scene? - Who is a better character, Phil or Carelton? - And much more
2022-03-15
48 min
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S4: Episode 4: Tenet
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2020 movie Tenet. - Does it matter that this movie makes no sense? - Is Robert Pattison a top 5 actor right now? - Is this an underrated Nolan movie? - What would this movie look like if Covid never happened? - Was this a major success or flop? - And much more
2022-03-06
1h 19
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S4: Episode 3: Bridesmaids
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2011 movie Bridesmaids. - Is this just a big SNL skit? - Is Jon Hamm underrated? - Does this movie lose what it's going for? - Is Kristen Wig underrated? - Rebel Wilson???? - Does this belong in the upper tier list of 21st century comedies? - And much more
2022-02-26
54 min
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Season 4: Episode 2: Coach Carter
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2005 movie Coach Carter. - How big of an impact has Samuel L Jackson really had? - What makes a good sports movie? - Is this the best basketball movie? - Channing Tatum or Samuel L Jackson? - Why is the school admin so against student athletes? - And much more
2022-02-19
1h 27
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S4: Episode 1: Training Day
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2001 movie Training Day. - Is this peak Denzel? - Is this movie that good without Denzel? - Is this a win for Anti Heroism? - Could Jake Hoyt be played by anyone? - Is this the best 24 hour movie of all time? - Are we sure Dr Dre is a good actor? - And much more
2022-02-12
1h 46
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Bonus Episode: Ocean's Eleven
Ben is joined by Tyler Plehwe and Mickey Khan to discuss the 2001 movie Ocean's Eleven. -Is this the coolest cast of all time? -Best heist movie of all time? - What makes a good heist movie? - Topher Grace = cringe - Best ensemble cast of all time? - And much more
2022-01-31
1h 21
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S3: Episode 7: The Dark Knight
Ben is joined by Tyler Plehwe and Mickey Khan to discuss the 2008 movie The Dark Knight. - Does this movie deserve to be in the Goat convo? - Why is this more than a superhero movie? - Is this the Heath Ledger movie? - Is this the Christopher Nolan masterpiece? - What holds this movie back? - And much more
2022-01-17
1h 16
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S3: Episode 6: Toy Story
Ben is joined by Tyler Plehwe and Mickey Khan to discuss the 1995 movie Toy Story. - Is this a perfect movie? - Does Tom Hanks have the best 10 year run ever? - Is this movie more for kids or adults? - Would you rather date Woody or Buzz? - Pixar or Disney? - Why does this movie stand the test of time? - And much more
2022-01-08
1h 05
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S3: Episode 5: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Ben is joined by Tyler Plehwe and Mickey Khan to discuss the 2004 movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. - Is this the best movie in the franchise? - How will Harry Potter impact the next generation? - Is time travel a cheesy cop out? - Why hasn't Daniel Radcliffe found his footing as an actor? - Is Harry Potter a Christmas movie? - Who's the best side character in the franchise? - And much more
2022-01-02
1h 15
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S3: Episode 4: Home Alone
Ben is flying solo as he discusses the 1990 movie Home Alone. - Why is this the best Christmas movie ever? - Does Macaualy Culkin have the best child performance of all time? - What do the McCallisters do for work? - Who would die first, Harry or Marv? - Why has this movie standed the test of time? - Are Christmas movies allowed to be watched in the summer? - And much more
2021-12-26
52 min
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S3: Episode 3: Old School
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2003 movie Old School. - Is Todd Phillips underappreciated as a comedy director? - Has this movie aged well? - Luke Wilson or Owen Wilson? - Do we over analyze comedies? - Is this Will Ferell's best performance? - And much more
2021-12-19
1h 17
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S3: Episode 2: The Departed
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2006 movie The Departed. - Is this Scoresee's masterpiece? - Would this movie win best picture in a normal year? - Is this the best Boston Film ever? - Ben Affleck.....? - Damon or Dicaprio? - And much more
2021-12-11
1h 24
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S3: Episode 1: Good Will Hunting
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan to discuss the 1997 movie Good Will Hunting. - Is this a perfect movie? - Is this the best Robin Wiliams performance? - Would you watch a Good Will Hunting sequel? - Is Sean the most dateable character? - And much more
2021-09-05
1h 32
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S2: Episode 6: Thor Ragnarok
Ben is joined by Josh Mullaney to discuss the 2017 movie Thor Ragnarok. - Did this movie alter Chris Hemsworth's career? - Why is Cate Blanchett in this movie? - Why did the first two Thor's suck so much? - Does this have a case to be the best stand alone film in the MCU? - Is Tom Hiddelston a lowkey MVP candidate? - And much more
2021-08-02
1h 55
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S2: Episode 5: Stand by me
Ben is joined by Gwynne Mcmaster to discuss the 1986 movie Stand by me. - Is this the greatest coming of age movie ever? - Is River Phoenix the biggest what if? - Why does this movie continue to age so well? - And much more
2021-08-02
1h 00
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S2: Episode 4: Wedding Crashers
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2005 movie Wedding Crashers. - Is this movie a lot more flawed than you think? - Who would you rather have Vince Vaughn or Owen Wilson? - Would this movie be made today? - Is this an underrated Christopher Walken performance? - And much more
2021-07-19
1h 46
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S2: Episode 3: Caddyshack
Ben is joined by Brian Todd to discuss the 1980 movie Caddyshack. - Is this the best golf movie of all time? - How did they make this on such a low budget? - Who had the better career, Chevy Chase or Bill Murray? - Is this an underrated comedy among millenials? - And much more
2021-07-13
1h 17
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S2: Episode 2: The Goonies
Ben is joined by Erin Shaw to discuss the 1985 movie The Goonies. - Is this the best child ensemble cast movie ever? - Does Sean Astin have to be in this movie? - Would you watch a Goonies/ American Pie crossover movie? - Is Corey Feldman the MVP? - Is the 80's the best era to make a movie in? - And much more
2021-07-03
1h 29
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S2: Episode 1: Dazed and Confused
Ben is joined by Andy Grabia and Mickey Khan to discuss the 1993 movie Dazed and Confused. - Is this the most quotable movie of all time? - Is this movie really just a bunch of short films? - Is this Richard Linklaters masterpiece? - How come it flopped at the box office? - And much more
2021-06-26
2h 21
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Episode Twenty Two: Inception
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan and Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2010 movie Inception. - Is this the best Heist movie of all time? - Does Leonardo Dicaprio really need to be in the movie? - Is this Christopher Nolan's masterpiece? - Is it too confusing? - Why is Christopher Nolan so obsessed with Michael Caine? - And much more
2021-06-12
2h 04
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Episode Twenty One: Rocky
Ben is joined by Devon Dorn to discuss the 1976 movie Rocky. - Is Rocky the most important sports movie of all time? - Is this the perfect Sylvester Stallone role? - How did Stallone get the inspiration to write this movie? - Would this work as a broadway musical? - Ben and Devon also try and do their best Rocky impressions - And much more
2021-06-06
1h 34
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Episode Twenty: Titanic
Ben is joined by Bim Narine to discuss the 1997 movie Titanic. - Why does this movie get unnecessary hate? - Is this the movie James Cameron will be known for? - Jack 100% could not have fit on the door, right? - Should Leonardo Dicaprio have gotten nominated for an Academy Award? - Are you sure you like Kate Winslet's performance? - And much more
2021-05-29
2h 11
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Episode Nineteen: Singin' in the Rain
Ben is joined by Vanessa Grabia and J Oglivy to discuss the 1952 movie Singin' in the Rain. - What makes this movie hold up after all these years? - Why was Gene Kelly such a perfectionist? - Why does this movie compare to Batman Begins? - Who would you wanna see in a recast? - And much more
2021-05-23
2h 02
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Episode Eighteen: The Lion King
Ben is joined by Emily Todd to discuss the 1994 movie the Lion King. - Is this the best animated movie of all time? - What makes Scar so compelling? - Are we really sure Matthew Broderick should be in this movie? - What does the Pride Lands symbolize? - Would you rather date Simba or Nala? And much more
2021-05-15
1h 33
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Episode Seventeen: The Shawshank Redemption
Ben is joined by Kieran Murphy and Conor Meadows to discuss the 1994 movie The Shawshank Redemption. - Is the best movie of all time? - What if the movie starred Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt instead? - What makes this movie the ultimate re-watch? - Is the narration overdone? - Would you watch an HBO series called "Shawshank"? - And much more
2021-05-09
2h 28
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Episode Sixteen: Back to the Future
Ben is joined by Ben Brown to discuss the 1985 movie Back to the Future. - Is this movie perfect? - What happened to Michael J Fox? - What if this movie has Eric Stoltz as Marty and Al Pacino as Doc Brown instead? - How did Marty and Doc Brown become friends? - Why is Lorraine's character written so horribly? - And much more
2021-05-01
1h 40
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Episode Fifteen: School of Rock
Ben is joined by Andy Grabia to discuss the 2003 movie School of Rock. - What is the deeper meaning behind this movie? - Is this Jack Black's best performance? - Why is it so hard to get a Led Zeppelin song in a movie? - Was the battle of the bands on a school day? - What's taking so long on a sequel? - And much more
2021-04-24
1h 30
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Episode Fourteen: Pulp Fiction
Ben is joined by Connor Smith to discuss the 1994 movie Pulp Fiction. - Is Pulp Fiction Quentin Tarantino's best movie? - Is this movie more flawed than you think? - Does Pulp Fiction have the best macguffin in movie history? - Shawshank Redemption or Pulp Fiction? - Is the non linear plot necessary? - And much more
2021-04-17
1h 54
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Bonus Episode: The Deep Dive of Marvel
Ben is joined by Mike Webb to react to a ranking of every single Marvel Movie. - Does the first Iron Man get enough love? - What makes Winter Soldier the best stand alone movie? - Is Infinity War a poor man's Empire Strikes Back? - What's with the hate on Captain Marvel? - And much more
2021-04-10
1h 02
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Episode Thirteen: Iron Man
Ben is joined by Mike Webb to discuss the 2008 movie Iron Man. - Why does this movie fall through the cracks? - Why does Jeff Bridges hold this movie back? - Why doesn't Tony keep the flamethrower accessory? - What happened to Terrence Howard? - Is Pepper Potts an underrated MCU character? - And much more
2021-04-10
1h 41
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Episode Twelve: Moneyball
Ben is joined by Nate Brisson to discuss the 2011 movie Moneyball. -Why is this the best baseball movie of all time? - Is this Brad Pitt's best performance? - Why does Jonah Hill thrive as a supporting actor? - Did the Oakland Athletics change sports? - Why is this movie so much more than baseball? - And much more
2021-04-03
1h 22
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Episode Eleven: Grease
Ben is joined by Kevin Yue to discuss the 1978 movie Grease. - Is this your favourite movie musical of all time? - Why is this movie the one of the most flawed rewatchable movies of all time? - How would you modernize this script? - Why is Rizzo such a well liked character? - Do you like the movie or the stage production more? - We also told some old High School stories
2021-03-27
1h 26
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Episode Ten: Boogie Nights
Ben is joined by his J Ogilvy to discuss the 1997 film Boogie Nights . - Is this the movie Paul Thomas Anderson will be known for? - Why has this movie grown on so many people? - Who is the best musician turned actor? - Why does the constant overacting work in this movie? - And much more
2021-03-20
1h 48
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Episode Nine: Interstellar
Ben is joined by Tyler Plehwe to discuss the 2014 film Interstellar. - If you could hangout with Matthew McConaughey for one day, what would you do? - Do you really fall in love... with a computer? - Does Christopher Nolan make movies for the movie theatre experience? - What year is this movie? - Did this change the Sci- Fi genre forever? - And MATT DAMON!?!?!?!?
2021-03-13
1h 40
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Episode Eight: 10 Things I Hate About You
Ben is joined by Haley Spenst to discuss the 1999 movie 10 Things I Hate About You. Where does this rank on the best High School movie of all time list? Shouldn't it be called 14 Things I Hate About You? Why is Cameron the undisputed most dateable person in this movie? What if Ashton Kutcher was casted instead of Heath Ledger? Is being a coffee kid an actual stereotype? And much more
2021-03-06
1h 12
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Episode Seven: The Wolf of Wall Street
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan to discuss the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street. - What's the best Leonardo Dicaprio acting performance? - Is this Martin Scorsese's last masterpiece? - Why is Brad the best Blind Pig Award winner of all time? - Does this movie best describe the American Dream? - And much more
2021-02-27
1h 50
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Episode Six: Whiplash
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan to discuss the 2014 film Whiplash. -Is this the best movie of the 2010’s? - When is Miles Teller finally going to break out? - How did Andrew actually survive that car crash? - Why would this make an interesting Broadway Musical? - Is this the first unanimous MVP winner?
2021-02-20
1h 26
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Episode Five: La La Land
Ben is joined by Kieran Murphy to discuss the 2016 film La La Land. - Why didn't this movie win the oscar? - Is this the movie Damian Chazelle will be known for in 30 years? - What is up with Seb's fashion sense? - Is this the best movie musical of all time? - Ben tells a double date story gone wrong - And much more
2021-02-13
1h 44
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Episode Four: Se7en
Ben is joined by Mickey Khan to discuss the 1995 film Se7en. - What makes this movie relevant in 2021? - What if Denzel Washington and Harrison Ford starred instead? - Is this the best plot twist of all time? - Is this David Fincher's best movie? - And much more
2021-02-06
1h 54
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Episode Three: Catch Me If You Can
Ben is joined by his long time friend Emily Todd to discuss the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can. Why has this movie fallen through the cracks? Is this the best Leonardo DiCaprio has ever looked in a movie? How weird is this movie if Johnny Depp and Michael Keaton starred instead? Who had the better peak, Tom Hanks or Leonardo DiCaprio? Why is the symbolism of Milk so important? And much more.
2021-01-30
1h 19
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Episode Two: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ben and his Dad break down the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. - Is Ferris a figment of Cameron's imagination? - Why has this movie stood the test of time? - Is the movie really about Ferris? Or is it about Cameron? - What was it like seeing it in theatres? - Is this a perfect movie?
2021-01-23
1h 53