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Tripod24.1 Fatal Attraction | The Michael DouglASS TrilogyLet's talk about S-E-X, let's talk about ass, ass, ass! DouglASS that is! Join Tyrie and Matt as they deep dive into the Michael Douglas erotic trifecta from the 80s and 90s, kicking things off with 1987's Fatal Attraction - a film that scared the hell out of Tom Hanks and every man in America! But does it hold up today? Was Alex treated fairly by the slasher-style ending? And does seeing Glenn Close pop up in an ad halfway through the film affect the viewing?Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch...2025-04-301h 27
TripodReel Quick: A Working ManTripod is back with another of Reel Quick! Hot off the rails of the Denzel Train Trilogy, Matt and Tyrie dive into the latest blue-collar action offering, A Working Man, where the moon is huge and the casinos are swampy. The boys recount their unusual viewing experience, and swing their sledge hammers at a film which - despite the title - didn't really work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-221h 27
Tripod23.2 The Taking of Pelham 123 | The Denzel Train TrilogyChoo-choo! Welcome back to the much awaited Denzel Train Trilogy folks, where today we're unpacking this non-stop action thrill ride...nope wait, that's next week...this week the train is actually quite stationary. Anyway - it's still non-stop excitement from the GOAT of action himself, Tony Scott, pairing with Denzel for the fourth time in The Taking of Pelham 123! Matt and Tyrie dive in to what separates this remake from the 1974 original and do a bunch of Tony Soprano impressions. All aboard! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-081h 29
Tripod22.3 Okja | The 'What If' TrilogyWhat if...big ol' pig! That's just one of the questions Matt and Tyrie are asking in this week's episode, folks. The boys are well and truly broken after following Okja and Mija on their globe-trotting journey, but they power through their tears to bring you some fresh and tender podcast jerky as always. Tune in next week as we bring you another Reel Quick on non-other than Mickey 17! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-181h 49
Tripod22.2 Snowpiercer | The 'What If' TrilogyWhat if...train? That's the question this week, listeners! As they pull in to the 2nd station of the 'What If' trilogy, tail-section hicks Matt and Tyrie talk all things Snowpiercer - Bong Joon-Ho's frigid adaptation about a big-ass locomotive and one hell of a journey! P.S. - Sorry we (mostly Matt) mispronounce director Bong's name on occasion - we have since been educated and we will. Be. Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-111h 49
TripodReel Quick: AnoraWelcome to the very first Reel Quick, a new monthly mini-series where Matt and Tyrie chat about a newly released film that (hopefully) has some relevance to the trilogy they just covered! After the doomed yearning of Wong Kar-wai's Love Trilogy, Sean Baker's Anora felt like the perfect way to cap off a month of troubled romantic entanglements. Plus, it's just in time for the Oscars! Enjoy folks! Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com@jackmiers2025-02-251h 16
Tripod20th Trilogy SpectacularIn this special episode, the amigos take a look back at the journey so far... again. Hours of slop have been dished out to you, our cherished listeners, so Matt and Tyrie decided to reflect on their favourite films this season. What were your favourite eps? Let us know!Happy holidays folks!Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com@jackmiers@jackandjosh Hosted on...2024-12-181h 22
Tripod20.3 A Christmas Carol | The Uncanny TrilogyMerry Christmas, every one! Or at least it was, until Matt and Tyrie had to watch Bobby Z's 2009 take on this holiday classic. But hey, Tasman is back and he kind of liked it! One man's lump of coal is another man's magical sleigh bell as they say! The guys talk about how strange the characters look in this decidedly bleak film (spoiler alert, it's uncanny), and try to figure out what makes this particular adaptation just a little dull. As Tripod closes the book on Zemekis (for now) and indeed on its 20th Trilogy, we look forward to...2024-12-111h 42
Tripod20.1 The Polar Express | The Uncanny TrilogyOh we got it HOT HOT! Matt and Tyrie are kicking off their 20th trilogy with a scolding mug of hot chocolate and plenty of hot takes too! As is tradition for their annual Christmas trilogy, the boys are once again joined by Tyrie's twin brother, Tasman, as they attempt to unpack the 2004 holiday classic(?), and first ever completely mo-cap film, Robert Zemekis' The Polar Express. Volume low on this one listeners...the guys scream an awful lot in this one.Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail...2024-11-261h 21
Tripod19.3 You've Got Mail | The When Hanks Met Ryan TrilogyYou've got podcast. This week on Tripod, it's the romantic, climactic and idiotic conclusion of this epic Hanks/Ryan love triangle of a trilogy! Matt and Tyrie talk more Nora Ephron, emailing, bookstores, serial killer subplots and lots lots more - including how maybe When Harry Met Sally should have been a part of all this! Enjoy folks - be sure to stay tuned for the very festive 20th trilogy reveal at the end of the ep, starting next week! Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.com...2024-11-201h 31
Tripod19.2 Sleepless in Seattle | The When Hanks Met Ryan TrilogyThey say there is a very fine line between love and hate. In this episode, Matt and Tyrie put that theory to the test as they go to war over one of the most successful rom-coms of all time. The boys discuss the city of Seattle (with shocking minimal Frasier talk), the career and legacy of Nora Ephron, and of course, whether this trilogy holds up to any scrutiny...with one final instalment to come! Enjoy! Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Miers2024-11-121h 29
Tripod18.3 Nope | The UnPeeled TrilogyHappy Halloween Eve folks! This week, we complete our unpeeling of Jordan Peele with his 3rd film, the equally loved and maligned...NOPE! Is it a horror, is it a sci-fi, is it a western...or is it really a GHOST film! Matt and Tyrie get into it all (including an educated discussion about the Scorpion King) with the help of Matt's brother and Nope-lover, Ben! Stay tuned for our 19th trilogy announcement which is definitely NOT sweaty and totally legitimate! Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.com2024-10-301h 45
Tripod18.1 Get Out - The UnPeeled TrilogyBuckle up, folks, because this Spooky Season Matt and Tyrie are diving headfirst into the films of Jordan Peele! Kicking of this terrifying trilogy is Get Out, a mind-bending modern masterpiece which filled seats back in 2017 and broke records all over the damn place! The boys chat about their experiences first seeing the film, how the 2nd viewing compares, and Matt tests Tyrie's knowledge on the other 5 Horror films to be nom'd for Best Picture...can you guess them all? Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.com...2024-10-151h 41
Tripod17.2 Big Fish | The Top Hat TrilogyThis week we're going from a big damn penguin to a big damn FISH baby! In the second episode of the totally connected and officially working Top Hat Trilogy, Matt explains why Big Fish was one of his favourite films as child, while Tyrie dunks on him for fun. Matt (having done his homework for a change) does some back-peddling on his original and uneducated take on Burton, and proclaims him as 'one of his guys', while Tyrie digs into why this film doesn't quite break down his emotional walls. Follow us at @tripod_show2024-10-011h 53
Tripod16.3 Lady Vengeance | The Vengeance TrilogyWe did it people! We got through the Vengeance Trilogy! It was grim. It was ghastly. It was BLEAK! But boy oldboy was it worth it! This week, Matt and Tyrie conclude Park Chan-wook's filmic explorations of retribution with Lady Vengeance. The boys chat about their takeaways from the film, and wonder whether the protagonist killing an innocent puppy was a bridge too far. They also discuss other BIG films from 2005, reminisce on their experience with Harold the Giraffe, and complain about disappointing school excursions. Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at...2024-09-181h 57
Tripod15.2 In the Heat of the Night | The Sidney '67 TrilogyThey've got a podcast on their hands...and they don't know what to do with it! Matt and Tyrie are back in your earholes for another week of goofs, gags and of course, their attempts at genuine film analysis. This episode, the boys take a trip to the hot and sweaty land of Mississippi to discuss the 2nd instalment of the Sidney '67 Trilogy, the cinematic and cultural juggernaut, In the Heat of the Night. Find out if Mr. Tibbs will crack the case, and more importantly, just how much gum Rod Steiger had to chew to...2024-08-201h 38
Tripod14.3 For Love of the Game | The Curveball Costner TrilogyBottom of the ninth. Bases loaded. Can Matt and Tyrie record a perfect podcast? No, probably not. But that's okay because as the boys discuss, For Love of the Game is far from a perfect film. The new baseball fans chat about the great but underused cast, the painfully long runtime, and how Billy Chapel is well, a jerk! Also, they do their rankings and announce the 15th unofficial trilogy - starting next week! Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Miers...2024-08-061h 52
Tripod14.2 Field of Dreams | The Curveball Costner TrilogyIf you record it, they might listen.This week, we're rounding 2nd base of the Curveball Costner Trilogy with one of the most sentimental, genuine, and corn-filled movies of all time; Shoeless Joe...I mean, Field of Dreams! Matt and Tyrie discuss what American sport they would have played poorly (it's all of them), the incredible true story of how the FoD crew grew such tall corn in the worst droughts since the Dustbowl, and the incredible chemistry between Costner and James 'Jimmy' Earl Jones. Join us next week as we attempt to round 3rd base and...2024-07-301h 40
Tripod14.1 Bull Durham | The Curveball Costner Trilogy"The world is made for people who aren't cursed with self awareness"It's also made for Tripod fans because boy howdy do we have a treat for them - It's a new episode of Tripod. This week we kick start The Curveball Costner Trilogy; three films starring Kevin Costner playing baseball! First up at bat is Bull Durham (1988) a sports film classic that some would say is the best sports film ever made (not Matt though, but more on that later.)The boys also have a guest: Patrick Whelan! The man who actually...2024-07-231h 59
Tripod13.3 In The Mouth of Madness | The Apocalypse TrilogyIt's a cool title, it's a cool concept, it's the final instalment of The Apocalypse Trilogy: 1994's In the Mouth of Madness! That's right the Tripod boys are once again going beyond the pale of rational proportionality to bring an in depth breakdown on this 90's horror classic. In this ep, Matt deep dives into the exploits of writer Michael De Luca, Tyrie get's some cool insider information from an old friend, and they answer the one thing everyone is dying to know: What is Sam Neils accent in this thing?They also...2024-07-161h 52
Tripod13.2 Prince of Darkness | The Apocalypse TrilogyThis week on Tripod the boys are talking all things El Diablo baby! This episode sees Matt and Tyrie truly lose their minds as they discuss this forgotten Carpenter classic, which may be the buggiest film ever made, and sees the literal devil defeated by the classic axe-in-mirror combo. They also discuss the best dog descriptions and a heroic pigeon named Commando. Like I said they lose their minds.Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com...2024-07-091h 45
Tripod12.3 Barbie | The Not So Little Women TrilogyOn this final instalment of the NSLW trilogy, the boys are joined by Dr. Georgie Harris to discuss arguably the biggest film of 2023! The trio do their best to unpack what turns out to be a really hard film to unpack, and talk about what works, what doesn't, and how our girl Greta packed so much joy, laughter and pink into every frame! Also - Matt and Tyrie announce their spooky 13th trilogy! Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww...2024-06-252h 23
Tripod12.1 Lady Bird | The Not So Little Women TrilogyThis week on Tripod, Matt and Tyrie dive into the wonderful world of Greta "Great" Gerwig with her debut smash hit, Lady Bird. The boys are joined by filmmaker Nissa Mitchell to talk about how this indie darling changed the game, why it stands out amongst the other coming of age films or its era, and how weird it is to see Timothée Chalamet as a side character.Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com@j...2024-06-111h 44
Tripod11.3 Tokyo Godfathers | The Satoshi Kon QuadrilogyWelcome back to Godpod where we're talking about Satoshi Kon's answer to Die Hard - a Christmas film with some goddamn ACTION baby! In this episode, Matt and Tyrie get into the nitty gritty details that Kon was so good at sprinkling through his work, as well as an intellectual breakdown of the Ice Age films that the world has been begging for. Seriously folks there is like 25 minutes of Ice Age talk in this...Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Miers2024-05-281h 52
Tripod11.2 Millennium Actress | The Satoshi Kon QuadrilogyIt's entertaining, it's thrilling, it's moving, it's dare I say it a masterpiece, it's Satoshi Kon's second feature film Millennium Actress!The boys really dive deep into this one. They also get distracted by a crane they see out the window. But it gets better, they also do their best (or worst) impersonations of Sylvester Stallone, Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and there's even some Jiminy Glick in there for good measure. Enjoy!Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Miers2024-05-212h 15
Tripod11.1 Perfect Blue | The Satoshi Kon QuadrilogyWelcome Tripod fans to the filmography of Satoshi Kon - FOUR films which are not linked by the usual elements like characters or plot, but instead are linked by the genius of one of the worlds most interesting and tragically short-lived filmmakers.In this episode, the amigos dive in to 1997's psychological thriller, Perfect Blue - one of Tyrie's top 4 films, and a film that Matt had not heard of. So the boys are really playing to type in this episode people.They discuss the cartoons they watched as kids, Matt goes off...2024-05-152h 23
Tripod10th Trilogy SpectacularIn this episode the amigos take a look back at the journey so far. Ten trilogies, thirty films and hours upon hours of slop for the slop gods. Speaking of slop... Matt was also very sick during this recording. He ate some bad food at a food truck, but don't worry, he is alive and well. What were your favourite moments? What were theirs? They also take a moment to look forward, to the future, and give a hint at where the show is heading. Enjoy!2024-05-081h 17
Tripod10.3 Blast From the Past | The Fish Out of Water TrilogyBuckle up listeners! The boys are back from their trip through time to bring you another blast of Brendan, closing out the Fish Out of Water Trilogy with 1999's Blast from the Past! In this episode, Matt regales Tyrie in a swill of intriguing by ultimately unverified facts about this film, while Tyrie ponders just what the hell Christopher Walken was doing in that famous final shot. Thanks as always for listening and we'll see you next week with our 10th Trilogy Spectacular! Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch...2024-05-012h 16
Tripod10.2 George of the Jungle | The Fish Out of Water TrilogyLook out folks, a brand new episode is swinging in. And this one is a Doozy! The lads have churned out some utter swill on this 1997 family comedy, George of the Jungle, starring everyone's favourite fish out fo water, Brendan Fraser. Enjoy!Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com@jackmiers@jackandjosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-232h 07
Tripod10.1 Encino Man | The Fish Out of Water TrilogyFeel a little out of step? Like a babe in the woods? A fish out of water perhaps? Well then this is the trilogy for you! In the curtain-raiser of this 90's Brendan Fraser trilogy, Matt and Tyrie are back to wheez the juice and talk all things Encino Man, buuuuuudddy. The buds talk about Pauly Shore's rocket-powered rise to fame, whether this is the first example of a film studio tryin' to be cool with the kids, and how Sean Astin's mud pool would have SUCKED.Follow us at @tripod_showGet in...2024-04-161h 59
Tripod9.3 Climax | The Trip TrilogyGet in loser we're going dancing. The B.O.Y's™ are wrapping up the Trip Trilogy with this 2018 ball room nightmare; the LSD induced Busby Berkeley routine, known as CLIMAX. Matt was none too happy that he had to watch this one, but he'll get his revenge on Tyrie next week after the next trilogy is selected at the end of this ep! Stay tuned to find out just what the hell that is! Don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow or whatever.Peace, positivity and blessings folks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2024-04-101h 38
Tripod9.2 Love | The Trip TrilogyOn today's episode, Matt and Tyrie go deeper into Gaspar, covering what is perhaps his most controversial film to date, 2015's Love - or as Tyrie calls it, good ol' fashion thumpin'. The boys discuss Noé's unique approach to cinematic depictions of intimacy, wanting more story in-between the sex scenes, and what exactly qualifies as art these days...cos it sure ain't a banana duck-taped to a wall!Thanks for listening folks - tune in next week for the exciting Climax of the Trip Trilogy!Follow us at @tripod_showG...2024-04-021h 25
Tripod9.1 Enter the Void | The Trip TrilogyGet ready dear listeners because today Tripod is taking the ultimate TRIP with the ultimate TRILOGY: The Trip Trilogy featuring French Provocateur Gaspar Noe. To kick things off the boys are taking a heady dose of ENTER THE VOID (2009), a film that shocked audiences on release and still manages to shock viewers even today. Matt and Tyrie talk about the pioneering VFX, the existential questions raised, and the impact this thing had on movies to come. They also manage to somehow – SOMEHOW – talk about Napoleon (2023), Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) and the future of stop moti...2024-03-271h 50
Tripod8.3 The Favourite | The Existential TrilogyIn today's episode the boys talk about an the icon- the QUEEN- that is Olivia Coleman in her award winning performance in The Favourite; which is incidentally the last episode in our Existential trilogy. Big shout out to Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone too; they both rock. Watch as the boys date this recording waaaaaay before the release of Poor Things as they speculate on what that movie eventually turns out to be. And of course stick around to find out what the next unofficial trilogy will be...Anyhoot get it in yer...2024-03-132h 13
Tripod8.2 The Killing of a Sacred Deer | The Existential TrilogyWhat is existence? What is our own lived reality? Sometimes it is joyous. Sometimes it is melancholic. Sometimes it is the act of sitting through a movie you don't much care for. That was Matt's experience anyway. In this 2nd instalment of Yorgos Lanthimos' Existential Trilogy, Tyrie plays the devil's advocate to Matt's whiney complaints, defending the auteur's grim, dread-drenched family drama, as the boys discuss the tricky process of turning ancient myths into modern tales, the strange choice to film real-life surgery, and the weird things Jared Leto sends his cast mates. Eat it up like a big...2024-03-051h 30
Tripod8.1 The Lobster | The Existential TrilogyLobsters are a family (Nephropidae, synonym Homaridae) of marine crustaceans. They have long bodies with muscular tails and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Although several other groups of crustaceans have the word "lobster" in their names, the unqualified term "lobster" generally refers to the clawed lobsters of the family Nephropidae... Anyway this episode is about a movie called The Lobster and it has no lobsters in it whatsoever so Kabourophobes fear not. It's by Yorgos Lanthimos and it's the first episode of our self titled Existential Trilogy!We talk abo...2024-02-281h 45
Tripod7.3 The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | The Imagination TrilogyIt's the episode everyone's been waiting for. The Tripod offices have been inundated with fan mail, asking -demanding- that we talk about this milestone in motion pictures. That's right today we're talking The Adventures of Baron Munchausen! Definitely one of the most well known and 100% not cursed movies of all time. A movie beloved by all. An episode that is sure to top the charts.But wait, it get's better. A movie this monumental needs an expert, so the boys secured a special guest: It's Simon Harvey, a certified wine-y-boy and lover of cinema.2024-02-142h 03
Tripod7.2 Brazil | The Imagination TrilogyThis episode take a trip with Tripod to Brazil - population, Matt and Tyrie! In the second instalment of Terry Gilliam's Imagination Trilogy, the boys travel to a bleak dystopia of pencil-pushers and apathetic lobotomisers...and they're feeling sick and tired...of this movie? Of each other? Maybe both? Tune in to find out! Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com@jackmiers@jackandjosh Hosted on Acast. See acast...2024-02-071h 38
Tripod7.1 Time Bandits | The Imagination TrilogyImagine a world where Tripod was back with a brand new trilogy...then STOP imagining and feast your ears on the strange reality of Terry Gilliam's Imagination Trilogy! This episode, Matt and Tyrie take a trip with the Time Bandits, unravelling this hidden gem of 1981, discussing its nostalgic feel, and how kids films have changed in the past few decades. The boys also dig into the mind and career of the American Python himself, Terry Gilliam, looking at the unique way he makes his very unique films - and all the fun, mayhem and madness that goes with it. ...2024-01-301h 47
Tripod6.3 Chasing Amy | The Jersey TrilogyOn this third and final stop on their way through the Jersey Trilogy, Matt and Tyrie take a closer look at 1997's Chasing Amy. After his much-maligned Mallrats, this semi-autobiographical piece was Kevin's return to critical acclaim. However, it was not without its detractors. So how does the film stack up in modern times and also alongside Smith's filmography? Join the nerds to hear their patented hot takes as they drive out of Jersey towards the endless horizon, in whatever direction the wheel of trilogies takes/forces them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-161h 21
Tripod6.2 Mallrats | The Jersey TrilogyOof Magoof! Here it is folks. Mallrats: Proof that lightning doesn't strike twice (Sorry KS We love you!) It was a critical and financial bomb and it almost put Kevin out of work, but it has since garnered a cult following. And it also kicked started the whole cinematic universe thing. It walked so Marvel could run, and that's worth talking about. And listening to... Please?Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com@jackmiers...2024-01-091h 29
Tripod6.1 Clerks | The Jersey TrilogyIt's the start of a new year and that means the beginning of the brand new trilogy! This month, Tyrie and Matt dive into the first three films of the self-made, foul-mouthed, American auteur, Kevin Smith - all of which take place in Kevin's beloved home state of New Jersey. In this episode, Tripod makes a pit-stop at the Quick-Stop to discuss Clerks - Smith's debut, cult-classic film which projected his own monotonous, everyday reality as a convenience-store worker onto the big screen, and saw every dorm-room in America plastered with it's now famous black and white poster. The boys...2024-01-021h 31
Tripod5.3 The Grinch (2018) | The Grinchmas TrilogyOn this third and final day of Grinchmas, Matt and Tyrie try their darndest to carve into the roast beast that is The Grinch, 2018. But will the highest grossing Christmas film of all time be undercooked? Overdone? Or perfectly plump? The boys also talk all things Cumberbatch, Illumination Studios, and wrap things up with their definitive rankings of all things Grinch! Happy holidays everybody - we'll see you in the New Year with Kevin Smith's Jesery Trilogy, starting with Clerks! Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail...2023-12-211h 23
Tripod5.2 How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) | The Grinchmas Trilogy"On the second day of Grinchmas my true love gave to me, a film staring Jim Carey."Ho ho ho folks, it's day 2 of of Grinchmas and the boys are unwrapping a holiday season favourite: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) starring Hollywood funny man Jim Carrey. This was a film they loved as children but does it still hold up? Guess you'll have to listen the whole 1 hour and 45 minutes of it to find out. Joining the boys for the Whoobilation is a guest: Tasman Aspinall, a Grinch fan who exemplifies the spirit of the holiday...2023-12-201h 46
Tripod5.1 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) | The Grinchmas TrilogyWhat's this? A surprise tripod trilogy? Right in time for the holidays?! Well it must be a miracle! A Grinchmas miracle! That's right, for the next three days Matt and Tyrie will be delving into the land of Whoville, summiting Mt Crumpit and trying to grow their shrivelled hearts just a little bit. To kick things off, the boys travel back to 1966 for the TV holiday special, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! They talk about the legacy of Dr Seuss, their favourite cartoons growing up, and the joyful insanity that was 90s toy commercials. Happy holidays everybody! 2023-12-201h 31
Tripod4.3 Once Upon a Time in America | The Once Upon a Time TrilogyAll good things must end. It's true of a Gangster's rise to fame AND of this trilogy! This week the friends swap their dusters and big irons for fedoras and tommy guns as they navigate their way through this epic of gangster cinema. They also bid farewell to the Maestro Sergio Leone, who would never make another film. And of course they spin the cruel and indifferent wheel of trilogies. Tune in to find out what they'll dish up next week.CONTENT WARNING: This film includes depictions of sexual assault.Follow us at...2023-12-122h 21
Tripod4.2 Duck, You Sucker! | The Once Upon a Time TrilogySHON, SHON, SHON! Brothers and sisters, the revolution is upon us! This week, Matt and Tyrie saddle up with the two Johns on their quest to free Mexico from a brutal regime. The friends unpack the surprising nuance and cutting message of one of Leone's least heralded works, as well as the incredible scope, score and cinematography that makes the film sing. But most importantly, they talk about Mr Waternoose and the indelible mark he left of cinema. Tune in next week as the boys go where the two Johns never could - America - and call curtains on...2023-12-051h 49
Tripod4.1 Once Upon a Time in the West | The Once Upon a Time TrilogyYe-haw! Happy new trilogy day everybody! This week, Tyrie and Matt are back to uncover Sergio Leone's 2nd unofficial trilogy (and last three films) of his esteemed career. The boys discuss the Italian maestro's scolding hot takes on the mythic grandeur of the old west, some bizarre behinds-the-scenes stories from old cinema, and the perfect pacing of this slow-burn cowboy classic. Oh...and that pitch perfect soundtrack of course. CONTENT WARNING: This film includes depictions of sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised.Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at...2023-11-281h 38
Tripod3.3 Face/Off | The Cage Uncaged TrilogyOoooo weee this ep is HOT! The boys are going out with a bang with 1997's Face/Off - the final instalment of the Cage Uncaged Trilogy! Matt and Tyrie are joined by their friend, former media studies teacher and all-round movie buff, Brendan Carroll, for his take on all things Cage, Travolta, and 90s-era action films. The trio discuss the many subtleties of one of the most infamously crazy cinema concepts out there, as well as the varying stages of Cage as an actor, and of course, their rankings of this truly wild unofficial trilogy! ...2023-11-151h 31
Tripod3.2 Con Air | The Cage Uncaged TrilogyBuckle up your butts folks! Tyrie and Matt get airborne for the second instalment of the Cage Uncaged trilogy...CON-AIR! The friends discuss the behind-the-scenes, machismo hell-scape of this picture, whether Cage's Southern drawl is perfect or downright offensive, and which of the many wise-cracking government agents would have gotten court-martialled after the events of this film. Tune in next week for this trilogy's exciting conclusion, and until then...Cy-Onara.Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com2023-11-071h 41
Tripod3.1 The Rock | The Cage Uncaged TrilogyMatt and Tyrie are back with a brand new trilogy and boy is it HOT! This week they boys dive into the filmography of The Mad Nouveau Shaman himself, The California Klaus Kinski, the one the only, NICOLAS CAGE! He won audiences hearts in Moonstruck and he blew them away in Leaving Las Vegas, now hot off his Oscar win, Cage stars in the most 90's action movie of all time: THE ROCK!Brace yourselves folks, because there is some cruddy audio on this one- please forward your complaints to Tyrie for recording all the way in...2023-11-011h 50
Tripod2.3 The World's End | The Cornetto TrilogyGet your crew together listeners, it's time for a pub crawl. It's also time for another episode of Tripod, guest starring a UPS delivery man... twice! On this ep Matt and Tyrie ask the big questions like, how many Cornetto flavours are there? What's Daniel Craig's best Bond movie? Is that Tyrie's blue ray copy of Cowboy Bebop on Matt's shelf?! Tune in to find out which trilogy they'll cover next as they spin mysterious wheel of trilogies!Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by...2023-10-181h 24
Tripod2.2 Hot Fuzz | The Cornetto TrilogyThis week, Tyrie and Matt try to keep their heads as they board the train to the not-so-tidy town of Sandford. The boys discuss the perfect paring of 90s Hollywood action with British acting royalty, and make attempts at the many accents of the United Kingdom.Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com@jackmiers@jackandjosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-111h 14
Tripod2.1 Shaun of the Dead | The Cornetto TrilogyOn this weeks instalment of Tripod, the boys dive into perhaps the most official of unofficial trilogies. We cover Edgar Wright's feature film debut and get into the nitty gritty of all things undead. Ever wondered what the red cornetto means thematically? The answer will shock and or appall you... Or maybe it'll just interest you somewhat. Enjoy!Follow us at @tripod_showGet in touch at mattandtyrie@gmail.comArtwork by Jack Mierswww.jackmiers.com@jackmiers@jackandjosh2023-10-041h 06
Tripod1.3 Hell or High Water | The Bronco Bridges TrilogyOn the final instalment of the now infamous Bronco Bridges trilogy, Matt and Tyrie discuss the problem with them dirty rotten banks in the Taylor Sheridan penned noir western, Hell or High Water. The boys also debate which Chris is best, which of Jeff's three cowboy performances takes first prize at the County Fair, and finally debut the Wheel of Trilogies!Follow us at @tripod_showArtwork by Jack Miers www.jackmiers.com@jackmiers@jackandjosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-271h 33
Tripod1.2 RIPD | The Bronco Bridges TrilogyThis week the boys lethal up to take on some deados as they dive into the bizarre world of the Rest In Peace Department. They chat about the films many, many problems, and hypothesise about their boy Bronco's reasons for taking on such a strange picture. Oh and they also talk pigs at the end - a real high-five moment!Follow us at @tripod_showArtwork by Jack Miers www.jackmiers.com@jackmiers@jackandjosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-271h 18
Tripod1.1 True Grit | The Bronco Bridges TrilogyOn the debut episode of Tripod, Matt and Tyrie get truly gritty talking about Jeff Bridges' incredible run of playing three cowboys in three movies straight, starting with his Oscar Nominated role of Rooster Cogburn in the Coen Brother's neo-western classic...True Grit.Follow us at @tripod_showArtwork by Jack Miers www.jackmiers.com@jackmiers@jackandjosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-271h 40
TripodWelcome to TripodOpen wide for some TRILOGIES!!! Meet your hosts, Matt and Tyrie as they ramble about what you can expect from this silly little movie podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2702 min
UnpackedEpisode 507: Roaring in UgandaIn the series finale of Unpacked, we trek our way through the forests of the Ugandan mountains, get up close and personal with a gorilla, and tackle the raging white waters of the Nile. Thanks to all the Unpacked guests and listeners out there who have joined me over these past 4 years and 40 episodes. This is Matt signing off, wishing you safe travels and great stories to come. Ciao. Outro Music: Banyabo by Rema Namakula Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2745 minUnpackedEpisode 506: Pine Nut in PatagoniaThis week on Unpacked, we have a severe allergic reaction on top of a mountain in South America. Outro Song: Allergies by Paul Simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-201h 14UnpackedEpisode 505: Bears in British ColumbiaThis week on Unpacked, we take a 22-day work trip across Canada in search of the illusive spirit bear. Check out Mat and his partner Taylor's band - Echo and Bloom - via the link below! https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fqJ39nGUk2Nicn9kacTyb?si=t3h_nb4EScG_shDbvjoZYgMusic Used: Rango Suite by Hanz ZimmerOutro Song: On My Way (from "Brother Bear") by Phil Collins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1641 minUnpackedEpisode 504: Swimming in San FranciscoThis week on Unpacked, we recall our worst ever hotel stays, as well as a particularly bizarre experience in California. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-0630 minUnpackedEpisode 503: Alone in AustriaThis week on Unpacked, we go on a solo, three year, round the world trip in the 1980's! Music Used: The Shining Theme by Wendy Carlos, Rachel Elkind and Chuck CirinoOutro Song:Appenzeller Jodler by Mondscheintrio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-2946 minUnpackedEpisode 502: Quest in CancúnThis week on Unpacked, we travel to Mexico and undertake a mission which lands us in a very sketchy situation.Music Used: La Pelea Con El Diablo by Octavio Meza and Martin MurielOutro Song: Cancion del Mariachi by Antonio Banderas, Los Lobos and Cesar Rosas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-2340 minUnpackedEpisode 501: Marathon in AucklandUnpacked is back for a fifth and final season! This week, we travel to New Zealand and make a last minute decision to run our very first marathon. Music Used:Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) by Bill ContiThe Ecstasy of Gold by Ennio MorriconeOutro Song:Running on Empty by Jackson Browne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-161h 08UnpackedEpisode 408: Taxi in ThailandThis week - on the season four finale of Unpacked - we discuss the fears, hypocrisies and snap judgements that often come with trusting strangers while travelling. Thanks to all my generous guests and lovely listeners this season! Unpacked will return for Season 5 in the not-too-distant future! In the meantime, check out our guest Rhys' awesome podcast "Rhys Salmon is an Overnight Success" wherever you get your podcasts and follow him @rhysjsalmon Outro Song: Ocean Man by Ween Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-0447 minUnpackedEpisode 407: Naked in EdinburghThis week on Unpacked, we perform our first ever stand-up show at the biggest fringe festival in the world, before ending up naked, afraid and potentially homeless atop a mountain. Check out our guest George's amazing podcast "Bookish" wherever you get your podcasts and find him on Instagram @bookishcomedy! Outro Song: Edinburgh by The Lake Poets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-291h 00UnpackedEpisode 406: Heckled in TraralgonThis week on Unpacked, we tour rural Victoria with 50 Shades of Grey (the comedy musical!) and trek through Vietnam in search of sweet, sweet Pineapple. Outro Song: Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio and L.V. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2144 minUnpackedEpisode 405: Horse Racing in GuatemalaThis week on Unpacked, we get mugged in London, ride a wild horse in Guatemala, and engage in intellectual discourse on the subject of mega-talls, mega-longs and mega-wides. Outro Song: Blazing Saddles Title Theme by Frankie Laine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1450 minUnpackedEpisode 404: Blackjack in BangkokThis week on Unpacked, on our last day in Thailand, we go for an authentic, home-cooked meal with a friendly local and end up in a high-stakes and very sketchy game of blackjack. Outro Song: James Bond Theme by John Barry and Monty Norman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-0756 minUnpackedEpisode 403: Best on Ground in CambridgeThis week on Unpacked, we make the incredibly bizarre trek overseas during one of the tightest lockdowns ever, and play a pivotal role in a historic match of footy. Outro Song: Up There Cazaly by Mike Brady and The Two-Man Band Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-3055 minUnpackedEpisode 402: Pregnant?!...in China and VietnamThis week on Unpacked, we sample some of the finest - and not-so-finest - foods in Asia...but have we succumb to a stomach bug, or is there something else at play? Outro Song: Everybody Shits by The Jimmy C Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-241h 00UnpackedEpisode 401: Detained in CyprusThis week on Unpacked, after we return to our ancestral homeland, we're detained in a Turkish-Cypriot airport and told we have no choice but to enlist in the military. Check out Mete's work via the link below and follow him on Instagram @mete.makes https://www.either-either.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mete.makes/Outro Song: Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by The Four Lads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-1743 min
Rhys Salmon is an Overnight SuccessMatt Kazacos, Development ExecutiveWhat has studied at VCA, works in the clouds and loves Chilli Oil? The answer, Matt Kazacos! Need to make some sense of this riddle? Then join us as we dive into the weird, wonderful and challenging world of writing that Matt has thrown himself into. We talk about being a creative and how to find your place. Plus side hustles galore with Chilli Oil and Children’s books, there is a lot to unpack here! Join us as we toast some wine to finding your path to success, even if it doesn’t go in the direc...2021-09-241h 03
Book(ish) with George DimarelosTomorrow When The War Began: lessons from tiling, Australian film, and being a coward with Matt KazacosOn this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with development executive at production company Every Cloud Productions Matt Kazacos to discuss the Tomorrow When The War Began series by John Marsden. Our conversation includes lessons from working in tiling, what it's like in the Australian film industry, and being a coward. Enjoy!You can follow Matt on Instagram and listen to Unpacked here.Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram.Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here.You can now physically send us stuff...2021-08-0353 minUnpackedEpisode 308: Filmmaking in Hong KongThis week - on the season three finale of Unpacked - it's lights, camera, action on the darkened streets of Hong Kong, as we delve into the difficult and daring world of indie filmmaking. Outro Song by Judy Ongg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-261h 05UnpackedEpisode 307: Massages in CuscoThis week on Unpacked, we buy "brand-new" boots in St. Petersburg and get some very strange massages in Peru. Outro Song: What Dreams are Made Of by Hilary Duff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-1956 minUnpackedEpisode 306: Poisoned in CornwallThis week on Unpacked, we fight the Easter weekend traffic from Cornwall to London, as well as a truly severe case of food poisoning.Outro Song: Cornwall My Home by The Countrymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-1252 minUnpackedEpisode 305: Mishaps in ManhattanThis week on Unpacked, we travel to America for summer camp and nearly get arrested, lose all our luggage and save our friend from getting roofied.Outro Song: America the Beautiful by Ray Charles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0552 minUnpackedEpisode 304: Lost in WandongThis week on Unpacked, we take the V-Line out to country Victoria for a camping trip, with plenty of hallucinogens and barely any water. Outro Song: Home Among the Gumtrees by John Williamson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2840 minUnpackedEpisode 303: Midwifery in MelbourneThis week on Unpacked, after a night out in Melbourne, we find ourselves on the side of the road at 4am, helping deliver a stranger's baby! Outro Song: Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again by The Angels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2133 minUnpackedEpisode 302: Return from TokyoThis week on Unpacked, two brothers struggle to endure their long journey home, battling blood noses, screaming infants and perplexingly large airports. Outro Song: Taiyou Ga Kowai No by Kaoru Hibiki Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-141h 03UnpackedEpisode 301: Kidnapped in HanoiThis week, Unpacked is back with a bang for a third season, from a frightful bout of alcohol poisoning, to a gripping ride to rescue a mate being held hostage by the Vietnamese mafia.Outro Song: Het Thoi by Ngot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-0746 minUnpackedBetween Season Bonus - Motorbiking in MongoliaThis week, on a special bonus episode, we take an old bike for grand tour across the untouched wilds of the Eurasian Steppe and the Gobi Desert. Unpacked will return for a brand new season in 2021!Outro Song: Yuve Yuve Yu by The Hu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1559 minUnpackedEpisode 208: Holidaying in North KoreaThis week - on the season two finale of Unpacked - we travel to North Korea with our grandkids and find out how *description redacted*. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2246 minUnpackedEpisode 207: Outbreak in EcuadorThis week on Unpacked, the world goes into lockdown amidst our travels through South America, forcing us to scramble for flight home... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1530 minUnpackedEpisode 206: Pineapples in ChampagneThis week on Unpacked, whilst teaching English in the French countryside, we find ourselves in the middle of an impossibly awkward cooking class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0832 minUnpackedEpisode 205: Lunch in Ho Chi MinhThis week on Unpacked, we hit the streets of Vietnam's largest city for a spot of lunch with mum, but the restaurant is more than it seems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0153 minUnpackedEpisode 204: Night in New YorkThis week on Unpacked, after months spent performing on a cruise ship in Bermuda, we go for a very strange job interview in a New York penthouse apartment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2441 minUnpackedEpisode 203: Blacked Out in BritainThis week on Unpacked, we have one last big night at the pub in Northiam, England, only to wake up with a gash on our head and no memory of how it got there. Outro Song: Jerusalem by William Blake and Hubert Parry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1746 minUnpackedEpisode 202: Rabid in BaliThis week on Unpacked, we skip over to beautiful Bali, Indonesia for some fun in the sun, only to encounter an unwelcome nighttime intruder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1040 minUnpackedEpisode 201: Escape to BoliviaUnpacked is back for a second season, and what better way to start off the journey than with a hair-raising, bone-chilling, white-knuckle van ride across a deadly mountain pass during a blizzard...in the driest place on earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0356 minUnpackedEpisode 108: Bitten in CambodiaThis week - on the season one finale of Unpacked - we let the bedbugs bite in Cambodia and risk paying a hefty price! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-0958 minUnpackedEpisode 107: "Dating" in ItalyThis week on Unpacked, we're given an offer we can't refuse - pizzas in Cinque Terre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-0336 minUnpackedEpisode 106: Panicked in PeruThis week on Unpacked, while dazed and hungover, we abandon our unconscious friend, get chloroformed on a bus and embark on a brutal hike, all for the glorious prize of Machu Picchu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-2645 minUnpackedEpisode 105: Starstruck in MumbaiThis week on Unpacked, it's lights, camera, PANIC as we're held up on a film set in Mumbai, India! After listening, be sure to check out this wildly perfect piece of advertising - the making of which is the centre of our guest's story. https://youtu.be/qw1aEjWG45I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-1938 minUnpackedEpisode 104: Trapped in MullumbimbyThis week on Unpacked, we get into a dicey situation on an organic banana farm in Mullumbimby, NSW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-1234 minUnpackedEpisode 103: Whiskeys in ShanghaiThis week on Unpacked, we go for late night drink at an upscale bar in Shanghai, China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0537 minUnpackedEpisode 102: Broke in LondonFrom Victoria Falls to Victoria Station, in this episode we travel to London, England, to hear a young singer busk like her life depends on it. Outro Song: Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-2837 minUnpackedEpisode 101: Tailed in ZimbabweIn this, the very first episode of Unpacked, we travel to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe for a very tense cab ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-2245 min