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A Tripp Through ComedyOut ColdOur exit today has us crowning the new King of the Mountain. This week, we are talking about Out Cold, written by Jon Zack and directed by The Malloys.Of course, we have to compare the film to Casablanca! But in addition, we also discuss the emerging career of Zack Galifianakis, films set in the snow, Weezer, Northern Exposure, alternate casting, and the definition of a Comedy Central film. Plus, BoxOfficeMojo confuses Ross!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
2025-10-301h 01A Tripp Through ComedyThe Crime Comedies That Came Out on October 12, 2001 Double Feature (Bandits and Corky Romano)Our exit today has us living a life of crime. This week, we are talking about two films that came out the same weekend and both are comedies centered around criminal enterprises. First, we are going to be talking about Bandits, written by Harley Peyton and directed by Barry Levinson. Next, we will talk about Corky Romano, written by David Garrett and Jason Ward and directed by Rob Pritts. One comes with big names stars and a big name director while the other is led by a SNL standout trying to become a leading man.Along the...
2025-10-231h 41A Tripp Through ComedySerendipityOur exit today has us searching for Love in the Time of Cholera. This week, we are talking about Serendipity, written by Marc Klein and directed by Peter Chelsom.Along the way, we talk Jeremy Piven, great high-concept romantic comedies, Town & Country, Underworld, Jane Austen adaptation, Shakespeare, Eugene Levy, hot chocolate in New York, and Tripp goes in deep with the Saturn awards.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
2025-10-161h 02A Tripp Through ComedyRock Star (with Mik Dempsey)Our exit today has us standing up and shouting! This week, we are talking about Rock Star, written by John Stockwell and directed by Stephen Herek. And we have brought along our own metalhead, Heroine Sentinel vocalist Mik Dempsey to unpack it with us.Along the way, we of course discuss Boogie Nights, This Is Spinal Tap, and Almost Famous. But we also touch on Timothy Spall and Harry Potter, Jason Flemyng and The Red Violin, Zakk Wylde, Jeff Pilson, Judas Priest, Beth Grant, "Weird" Al, Metallica, David Byrne, Will Ferrell, 80s animation, rock documentaries, and how...
2025-10-021h 18A Tripp Through ComedyRat Race (with Thomas Todd)Our exit today has us realizing we should have bought a squirrel. This week, we are talking about Rat Race, written by Andy Breckman and directed by Jerry Zucker. And at the airport, we picked up our very calm friend, Quizmaster Thomas Todd.Along the way, we all discuss the various influences on this film, favorite performances, Ross' crush on Amy Smart, how similar Tripp is to the family in this film, inflation, gambling, Robert Benigni, Jeopardy!, weird indies, movies for the whole family, great hot air balloon films, and Tripp says something nice about an Adam...
2025-09-111h 24A Tripp Through ComedyAmerican Pie 2Our exit today has us throwing a big end of summer bash at our lake house. This week, we are talking about American Pie 2, written by Adam Herz with a story by Adam Herz and David H. Steinberg and directed by J.B. Rogers.In addition to many comparisons to the original film (also covered on this podcast!), there is talk of How I Met Your Mother, Porky's, Michigan geography, Connecticut movies, Say It Isn't So, unrated DVDs, and Julia Roberts. Plus, Ross misses one of the plot points of the movie and then we spend way...
2025-09-041h 17A Tripp Through ComedyThe Princess DiariesOur exit today has us discovering our royal roots. This week, we are talking about The Princess Diaries, written by Gina Wendkos and directed by Garry Marshall.Along the way, we of course talk about the debut performance of Anne Hathaway and a career return to Disney for Julie Andrews. But we also discuss Andrews' contemporaries Angela Lansbury and Audrey Hepburn, animated films turned stage musicals, Mandy Moore, the teen stars of this time period, San Francisco movies, trolley cars, and debate how good a friend Lily actually is!Plus, Tripp still can't let go...
2025-08-281h 12A Tripp Through ComedyBONUS EPISODE: Roger Ebert's Wet Hot American Summer ReviewAs hinted at on last week's WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER episode, Tripp decided to torture poor Ross and Jim with a musical rendition of Roger Ebert's One-Star review of the film. The views and opinions expressed in this song are those of the late great Roger Ebert and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the podcast or its hosts.
2025-08-2403 minA Tripp Through ComedyWet Hot American Summer (with Jim Laczkowski)Our exit today has us having nothing to fear because it’s only desire taking us higher and higher. This week, we are talking about Wet Hot American Summer, written by Michael Showalter and David Wain and directed by David Wain. And our conversation includes one of the film's biggest fans, The Director's Club host Jim Laczkowski!Along the way, we discuss this amazing cast, including Paul Rudd, Janeane Garofalo, Bradley Cooper, and David Hyde Pierce, along with our own summer camp experiences. Plus, Planet of the Apes, sketch comedy, Frasier, The State, movie trivia, Skylab, The Ey...
2025-08-211h 42A Tripp Through ComedyRush Hour 2Our exit today has us stopping an international counterfeit money scheme. This week, we are talking about Rush Hour 2, written by Ross LaManna and Jeff Nathanson and directed by Brett Ratner.In preparation, Tripp watched Rush Hour, so there is a lot of comparing between the two movies. There is also discussion about bloopers (of course), Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Zhang Ziyi, Ocean's Eleven, some cultural insensitivity, 90s action films, Quebecois cinema, Hong Kong, Jeremy Piven, Billy Crystal, erotic Antonio Banderas films, and a surprisingly long conversation comparing the different cuts of Apocalypse Now!Thememusic...
2025-08-141h 04A Tripp Through ComedySpoof Movies: Scary Movie 2 and Not Another Teen MovieOur exit today has us fighting ghosts and trying to get a date to another prom. This week, we are looking at two spoofs that attempt to satirize two genres that were very big at the time. First, we are going to talk about Scary Movie 2, written by Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Alyson Fouse, Greg Grabianski, Dave Polsky, Michael Anthony Snowden, and Craig Wayans and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. Next, we are going to talk about Not Another Teen Movie, written by Mike Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman and Buddy Johnson and directed by Joel...
2025-08-071h 17A Tripp Through ComedyLegally BlondeIt's our second anniversary episode! Our exit today has us going to law school because, what like it’s hard? This week, we are talking about Legally Blonde, written by Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith and directed by Robert Luketic.In addition to Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge talk, we discuss stereotypes, musicals, Clueless, Wes Anderson, Scooby Doo, law school, Professor McGonagall, Coppolas, the 1950 Best Actress race, and Ross shuts down all rumors of a pantsless Marlon Brando!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.
2025-07-311h 11A Tripp Through ComedyAmerica's SweetheartsOur exit today has us reporting on another junket on behalf of Horse and Hound Magazine. Just kidding, it's not another Notting Hill episode. This week, we are talking about America’s Sweethearts, written by Billy Crystal and Peter Tolan and directed by Joe Roth.In addition to Tripp's family vacations, they discuss the birdcage, Billy Crystal, Monica from FRIENDS, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hyatts, Hollywood gossip, John Cusack films, and some Christopher Walken love.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
2025-07-241h 10A Tripp Through ComedyMartin Lawrence Double Feature (What's the Worst That Could Happen and Black Knight)Our exit today has us at two films starring A Tripp Through Comedy All Star Martin Lawrence. First, we talk about What’s The Worst That Could Happen, written by Matthew Chapman and directed by Sam Weisman. Next, we talk about Black Knight, written by Darryl Quarles, Peter Gaulke, and Gerry Swallow and directed by Gil Junger. Both films try to highlight Martin Lawrence’s comedic gifts but to little success (depending on which of us you ask).Along the way, we discuss lots of Lawrence, but also Danny DeVito, Do the Right Thing, renaissance fairs, Dirty Rott...
2025-07-101h 33A Tripp Through ComedyOne Night at McCool'sOur exit today has us trying to save our snow globe collection from being thrown out. This week, we are talking about One Night At McCool’s, written by Stan Seidel and directed by Harald Zwart.Along the way, we discuss the many influences on this film: The Coen Brothers, Tarantino, erotic thrillers, neo-noir, and more. Plus, Jurassic talk, the Village People, John Goodman, the career of Liv Tyler, and Tripp makes a surprising pick for his Supporting Performance....Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.
2025-07-0258 minA Tripp Through ComedyFreddy Got FingeredOur exit today has us following in the footsteps of the Backwards Man. This week, we are talking about Freddy Got Fingered, written by Tom Green and Derek Harvie and directed by Tom Green.Along the way, we drop many more fancy words than you would expect given the movie: transgressive cinema, Dadaism, surrealism. Does that mean we like the movie? No. But it does give us a chance to talk John Waters, Drew Barrymore, Julie Hagerty, Razzie awards, MTV films, the Marx Brothers, Rip Torn's 1990s, and Tripp's high school car!
2025-06-191h 25A Tripp Through Comedy"Crocodile" Dundee in Los AngelesOur exit today has us trying to revive a seemingly dead franchise with a new adventure. This week, we are talking about Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles, written by Matthew Berry and Eric Abrams and directed by Simon Wincer. And we watched the whole trilogy to prepare!Along the way, we talk Predator, George Miller, Los Angeles, Newsday, third entries, Jonathan Banks, great houses, Australian cinema, and Ross talks a lot of context.Somehow, we don't talk about the Mike Tyson cameo!Matthew Berry on "How Did This Get Made?"Theme...
2025-06-051h 02A Tripp Through ComedyJust VisitingOur exit today has us wandering through the streets of the city, rambling through the avenues of time. This week, we are discussing Just Visiting, written by Jean-Marie Poire, Christian Clavier and John Hughes and directed by Jean-Marie Poire. And this remake of the French hit might just be right up Tripp's alley.Along the way, we try to figure out why Christina Applegate wasn't a bigger movie star, debate French humor, and talk John Hughes, Chicago movies, time travel, Malcolm McDowell, and Waiting for Godot!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.
2025-05-0850 minA Tripp Through ComedyGet Over It (with Taylor Cole)Our exit today has us kissing a little longer, laughing a little longer, staying close a little longer, all thanks to Big Red. This week, we are talking about Get Over It, written by R. Lee Fleming Jr. and directed by Tommy O’Haver.Along the way, we discuss lots of Shakespeare, high school musicals, Only Murders in the Building, Freddie Prinze Jr., Clueless, Tripp not remembering who Shane West is, and the surprising film career of Vitamin C.Plus, Taylor brings an amazing game for Ross and Tripp to play.Thememusic by Jo...
2025-04-031h 31A Tripp Through ComedyMonkeyboneOur exit today has us trying to control the manifestation of our childhood trauma. This week, we are discussing Monkeybone, written by Sam Hamm and directed by Henry Selick.As they try to decide whether the movie is worth it's poor reputation, they also discuss the too short career of Bridget Fonda, Henry Selick, Tim Burton, Beetlejuice, David Lynch, Giancarlo Esposito, Blank Check, the upcoming Snow White movie, and whether Robert De Niro is a good actor or not. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterbox
2025-03-201h 09A Tripp Through ComedyDown to EarthOur exit today has us believing in reincarnation. This week, we are talking about Down to Earth, written by Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Ali LeRoi and Louis C.K. and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz.Of course, Tripp and Ross can't help but discuss all the other film versions of this story (including some surprising ones), as well as Frankie Faison, The Archers, heaven on film, American Pie, Dreamgirls, more Hannibal talk, the Apollo theatre, and Warren Beatty films.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd
2025-03-131h 01A Tripp Through ComedySaving SilvermanOur exit today has us singing along to Neil Diamond’s "America." This week, we are talking about Saving Silverman, written by Hank Nelken and Greg DePaul and directed by Dennis Dugan.After asking what Amanda Peet deserved to make such horrible movies, we discuss Jason Biggs, Jack Black, physical comedy, R. Lee Ermey, the awful woman trope, and Ross' bizarre family connection to Neil Diamond. Plus, Tripp might actually say some nice things about Big Daddy.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show
2025-03-0655 minA Tripp Through ComedyFreddie Prinze, Jr. Double Feature: Head Over Heels and Summer CatchOur exit today has us hanging out with fashion models and trying to get our big break in the Cape Cod League. This week, we are talking about two films starring one of the true all stars of A Tripp Through Comedy: Freddie Prinze, Jr. First, we will talk about Head Over Heels, written by John J. Strauss, Ed Decter and David Kidd and directed by Mark Waters. Next, we will talk about Summer Catch, written by Kevin Falls and John Gatins and directed by Michael Tollin. Both films have Freddie Prinze Jr. involved in a romantic situation while...
2025-02-271h 36A Tripp Through ComedySugar and SpiceOur exit today has us robbing a bank with our best friends. This week, we are discussingSugar & Spice, written by Mandy Nelson and directed by Francine McDougall. Along the way, as Tripp tries to avoid relitigating theDrop Dead Gorgeous battle, they discussBring It On,The Usual Suspects, other cheerleader movies, female crime movies, Abe Lincoln, Madonna lyrics, and of course, Conan O'Brien.Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.CFF Films with Ross and friends.Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd.Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
2025-02-1346 minA Tripp Through ComedyTripp's Pick: The Girl on the BridgeOur exit this week has Tripp taking over the steering wheel and taking us to France. It's our traditional season finale "Tripp's Pick," and this year it is Patrice Leconte's The Girl on the Bridge.
In addition to having to endure Ross butchering the French language, we also get conversations about Anora, black-and-white, fairy tales, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and all the different versions we could have had of this movie.
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2025-01-231h 00A Tripp Through Comedy2000 Wrap-UpToday we taking a detour from our normal programming and looking back at the films we have watched from 2000! It's the Stapler Awards, where we celebrate the funniest stuff we have watched and try to forget the painful movies.
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2025-01-161h 12A Tripp Through ComedyMiss CongenialityOur exit today has us thinking about what is the perfect date. This week, we are talking about Miss Congeniality, written by Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford and Caryn Lucas and directed by Donald Petrie.
In addition to the natural comparisons to Drop Dead Gorgeous, we talk Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Caine, The William Shatner renaissance, hiding donuts, physical comedy, and the Christmas movie season of 2000.
And Ross makes a very bizarre recommendation.
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2025-01-0954 minA Tripp Through ComedyWhat Women WantOur exit today has us listening to Meredith Brooks and getting in touch with our feminine side. This week, we are talking about What Women Want, written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa, and Diane Drake and directed by Nancy Myers.
Along the way, we talk Mel Gibson, the year of Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, more NCIS bosses, bizarre offices, and Roger Ebert's bizarre taste in movies. Plus, Ross recommends a film that shocks Tripp he has never seen before, and Tripp recommends a documentary.
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2025-01-021h 03A Tripp Through ComedyThe Ladies Man (with Aaron Neuwirth)Our exit today has us pouring ourselves a glass of Courvoisier and doling out some relationship advice. This week, we are talking about the grammatically incorrect SNL title The Ladies Man, written by Tim Meadows, Dennis McNicholas and Harper Steele and directed by Reginald Hudlin. And, much to his own chagrin, we are taking our friend Aaron Neuwirth along for the ride.
Along the way, we spend a lot of time discussing SNL movies and what makes them work, the careers of Tim Meadows and Helen Hunt (?), our love of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, song and...
2024-12-261h 20A Tripp Through ComedyLucky NumbersOur exit today has us trying to fix the Pennsylvania lottery. This week, we are talking about Lucky Numbers, written by Adam Resnick and directed by Nora Ephron.
Along the way, we discuss the roller coaster career of John Travolta (and Tripp's love of Get Shorty), lottery movies, the bizarre tone of this, the Coen Brothers, TV's Fargo, NYPD Blue, bad schemes, 1990s British films, and even a recent bizarre trend in our films that Tripp points out.
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2024-12-1957 minA Tripp Through ComedyDevil Comedies: Bedazzled and Little NickyOur exit today has us wanting to live deliciously and commune with the devil. This week we are talking about two films that depict the Prince of Darkness, Lucifer, albeit in different forms. First, we will talk about Bedazzled, a remake of the Dudley Moore comedy and directed by Harold Ramis. Next, we will talk about Little Nicky, starring Adam Sandler. While one is a modern Faust update, the other is looking at the spawn of Satan trying to save the world and his father.
Along the way, we talk about previous versions of the Faust legend, SNL sketches...
2024-12-121h 37A Tripp Through ComedyDude, Where's My Car?Our exit today finds us trying to find our car, dude. It's Dude, Where's My Car?, directed by Danny Leiner and written by Phillip Stark.
Along the way, we take many detours, including the surprising introduction of aliens, Sunday in the Park with George, Freaks and Geeks, Jason Reitman, several Coen Brothers references, Fabio, and Tripp's favorite: Joey Slotnick.
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2024-12-051h 04A Tripp Through ComedyMeet the Parents (with Alex Perlman)Our exit today has us going to meet our significant other’s parents and trying to make a good impression. This week, we are talking about Meet the Parents, written by Jim Herzfeld and John Hamburg based on a story by Greg Glienna and Mary Ruth Clarke, and our third film directed by Jay Roach. Is this a perfect Thanksgiving film? We think so!
Along the way, we bring along Alex Perlman to reflect back on the cultural phenomenon that was this movie and why they don't make this like anymore. Plus, Get Out, Godspell and Oklahoma!, th...
2024-11-281h 24A Tripp Through ComedyDr. T and the WomenOur exit today has us exploring the world of wealthy Dallas society. This week, we are talking about Dr. T & the Women, written by Anne Rapp and directed by Robert Altman.
Before we get going, of course, we have to talk about Robert Altman and his meaning for both of us. Then, we talk Dallas, Richard Gere, CinemaScores, Shelley Long, Breaking Bad, Lyle Lovett, and yet another questionable portrait of mental illness.
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2024-11-211h 08A Tripp Through ComedyNurse BettyOur exit today has us living our fantasies in Los Angeles. This week, we are talking about Nurse Betty, written by John C. Richards and James Flamberg and directed by Neil LaBute. Along the way, we celebrate the ensemble of Morgan Freeman, Renee Zellweger, Chris Rock, and of course, our favorite, Allison Janney.
Plus, does this movie cure all of the indiscretions of a season's worth of comedies? One of us seems to think so!
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2024-11-1453 minA Tripp Through ComedyBeautiful Women and Awful Men (Whipped and Woman on Top)Our exit today has us questioning what it means to be in a relationship. This week, we are taking a look at two romantic comedies that take a look at relationships between beautiful women and awful men who don't deserve them. First, there is Whipped, starring Amanda Peet, and then Woman on Top, starring Penelope Cruz.
Along the way, we avoid both movies by taking detours to talk about Cruz's transition to English, American Psycho, Lost, Harold Perrineau, fake documentaries, unlikeable characters, and anything else we can think of to distract us.
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2024-11-071h 09A Tripp Through ComedyThe CrewOur exit today has us living out our retirement from the mafia in Miami Beach. This week, we are talking about The Crew, written by Barry Fanaro and directed by Michael Dinner.
Along with continuing our love affair with Dan Hedaya, we also discuss the trend of old-man crime films, more talk of Space Cowboys, Ross' knowledge of Florida restaurants, the bizarre post-Oscar choices of Richard Dreyfuss and Burt Reynolds (including Krippendorf's Tribe), a surprise Oscar Isaac cameo, wasted opportunities, and Ross' attempt at a Burt Reynold's imitation.
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2024-10-311h 03A Tripp Through ComedyBring It On (with Mitchell Beaupre)Our exit today has us saying we’ve got spirit yes we do, we’ve got spirit how bout you? This week we are discussing Bring It On, written by Jessica Bendinger and directed by Peyton Reed.
And we felt we couldn't do this leg of the Tripp alone, so we brought back one of our favorite passengers, Letterboxd's Mitchell Beaupre.
Along the way, we discuss Gabrielle Union, Buffy, more Friday Night Lights, the great cinematic Nixons, Bob Fosse, the Criterion Closet, and a surprising amount of Doris Day and Rock Hudson.
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2024-10-241h 11A Tripp Through ComedyThe ReplacementsOur exit today has the football season in peril and we are getting our second chance at football immortality. This week, we are talking about The Replacements, starring Gene Hackman and Keanu Reeves.
Along the way, besides football talk, we discuss unions and racial issues, Friday Night Lights, sappy football scenes, sportscasters playing themselves, funny Gene Hackman, Keanu Reeves as "serious actor," and comparisons to Ocean's Eleven.
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2024-10-171h 02A Tripp Through ComedyCoyote UglyOur exit today has us dancing on top of the bar to Pat Benatar songs. This week, we are talking about Coyote Ugly, written by Gina Wendkos (and up to seven other writers) and directed by David McNally. Warning: it made Tripp very anxious!
Along the way, we discuss Kevin Smith's possible contributions to the film (Spider-Man comics), early 2000s club culture, Diane Warren, Regina Hall, movie soundtracks, LeAnn Rimes, Sight & Sound magazine, and Armageddon as a Criterion Collection film.
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2024-10-1059 minA Tripp Through ComedyNutty Professor II: The KlumpsOur exit today has us trying to repress our chaotic alter ego. This week we are talking about Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, directed by Peter Segal and starring Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, and Eddie Murphy.
Along the way, we discuss Eddie Murphy, the portrayal of obesity in films, Anne Bancroft, Poetic Justice, the problems with sequels, and whether or not Chris Elliot actually has a role in this film or not. Plus, Ross almost sets an A Tripp Through Comedy record with his choice for Unfunniest...
2024-10-0357 minA Tripp Through ComedyLoserOur exit today has us trying to hold a seat for our date at an Everclear concert. This week, we are talking about Loser, written and directed by Amy Heckerling.
Along the way, we talk about the wonderful cast of the film (especially Mena Suvari and Greg Kinnear), Dora the Explorer, Simon Birch, New York movies, Andy Dick, confusing character ages, the legacy of American Pie, and the ever-growing Zak Orth is an Eccentric College Student Cinematic Universe. And both Tripp and Ross recommend some tonally opposite movies from this one.
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2024-09-2656 minA Tripp Through ComedyScary Movie (with Mike Merrigan)Our exit today has us taking a stab at popular slasher movies and the Kevin Williamson oeuvre. This week, we are talking about the Wayans Brothers' Scary Movie, and the debut of Anna Faris. And we are bringing along our favorite bad movie and horror aficionado Mike Merrigan (from our Dogma episode) for the ride.
Along the way, we go into a deep dive of horror in the 90s and the importance of Scream, Drew Barrmore vs. Melissa Joan Hart, Laverne & Shirley, the View Askew-averse, bullet time, talking in movie theatres, and several Tom Stoppard references.
2024-09-191h 30A Tripp Through ComedyMe, Myself and IreneOur exit today has us looking at the finest police force in the world, the Rhode Island State Police. This week, we are talking about Me, Myself and Irene, reuniting The Farrelly Brothers with Jim Carrey.
Along the way, we spend a lot of time talking about liking parts of a movie that is fundamentally wrong in its worldview. Plus, we discuss the meteoric rise of both Carrey and co-star Renee Zellweger, a cast full of legendary actors on the cusp of stardom, another wonderful Anthony Anderson performance, 1930s Best Actor races, our excitement for Megalopolis, and...
2024-09-1256 minA Tripp Through ComedyBig Momma's HouseOur exit today has us going undercover to try and catch an escaped criminal. This week, we are discussing Big Momma’s House, written by Darryl Quarles and Don Rhymer, directed by Raja Gosnell, and starring ATTC favorites Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, and Terrence Howard.
Along the way, we talk about the influence of Mrs. Doubtfire and Eddie Murphy, the shifting career of Paul Giamatti, undercover police movies, fart jokes, prosthetics, and Spike Lee.
Tripp's appearance on "Never Did It."
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2024-09-0542 minA Tripp Through ComedyShanghai NoonOur exit today has us trying to learn a new drinking game. This week, we are talking about Shanghai Noon, starring Owen Wilson, Jackie Chan, and Lucy Liu.
Along the way, we talk not only our love of Jackie Chan and his long career, but also Lee Marvin, Owen Wilson, 24, the Mission: Impossible franchise, and cultural representation in films. Plus, Tripp's love of bloopers comes back and we extend an invitation to A.O. Scott to reach out at any time!
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2024-08-2956 minA Tripp Through ComedySmall Time CrooksOur exit today has us trying to become more cultured with the help of Hugh Grant. This week, we are discussing Small Time Crooks, written and directed by Woody Allen.
Along the way, we also defend Ishtar, talk about the terrific ensembles Woody is able to put together, lament a wasted Elaine Stritch, as well as wonder why Hugh Grant keeps playing art dealers. Plus, Tracy Ullmann, Jackie Chan, Alec Guinness, Edward G. Robinson more Road Trip slander, forgotten Disney films, and a long debate as to whether Woody Allen convinces us as a felon.
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2024-08-2256 minA Tripp Through ComedyRoad TripOur exit today has us summarizing ancient philosophy using professional wrestling metaphors. This week, we are discussing Road Trip, directed by Todd Phillips.
Along the way, we discuss the break-out of Amy Smart, the height of Tom Green's popularity, unreliable narrators, Clueless, the influence of American Pie, the definition of a "sleepover movie," and even Deadpool v. Wolverine. Plus, one of us makes a comment that makes the other question our entire friendship! And a preview of what could be a controversial discussion next week.
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2024-08-151h 03A Tripp Through ComedyScrewedOur exit today has us once again trying to kidnap a dog to make our dreams come true. This week, we are talking about Screwed, written and directed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, and starring Norm McDonald, Dave Chapelle, and Danny DeVito.
Along the way, there is lots of talk about screwball comedies and Broadway musicals. Plus, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Larry Flynt, 90s crime shows, William Powell, and the eternal question: why were so many movies of this time about dognapping?
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2024-08-0857 minA Tripp Through ComedyChildhood Friends Grow Up to Fall in Love: Keeping the Faith and Boys and GirlsOur exit today has us focusing on two romantic comedies that are centered on either coast over several years where friends from childhood discover their love for each other.
First, there is Keeping the Faith, written by Stuart Blumberg and directed by Edward Norton. The film centers on a love triangle between a rabbi, a priest and their childhood best friend. Next, we will talk about Boys and Girls, written by The Drews and directed by Robert Iscove. That film stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Claire Forlani as two college kids who have a will they/won’t they re...
2024-08-011h 26A Tripp Through ComedyAmerican PsychoOur exit today has telling our audience our thesis about the greatness of Huey Lewis and the News’ album Fore. This week, we are discussing American Psycho, written by Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis and directed by Harron herself.
Along the way, we of course discuss Christian Bale, the violence of the film, and what really happens (Tripp has some thoughts that baffle Ross!). But we also discuss Dr. Strangelove, Matt Damon, Ross' freshman dorm in college, more books that Ross has read, and 80s comedies.
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2024-07-251h 11A Tripp Through Comedy28 DaysOur exit today has us trying to calmly lift a horse’s leg. This week, we are talking about 28 Days, starring Sandra Bullock, written by Susannah Grant and directed by Betty Thomas.
Along the way, Tripp and Ross discuss Nickelodeon's Guts, America's Sweetheart Jack Lemmon, the genre of addiction movies, Hill Street Blues, Erin Brockovich, Meg Ryan, and this season's thread of movies hating soap operas.
And Tripp declares 2000 "The Year of Tudyk!"
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2024-07-181h 00A Tripp Through ComedyReturn to MeOur exit today has us trying to get our picture to hang in the gorilla enclosure. Today, we are talking about Return To Me, co-written and directed by Bonnie Hunt.
Along the way, we talk David Duchovny (Twin Peaks! The X-Files! Red Shoe Diaries!), Minnie Driver, Chicago comedy, female directors who don't get enough of a shot, Jim Belushi, Archie Bunker, and of course, our preference for tap or stilled water.
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2024-07-1152 minA Tripp Through ComedyHigh Fidelity (With Taylor Cole)Our exit today has us making our ultimate mixtape and talking about our worst break ups. This week, we are talking about High Fidelity, based on the Nick Hornby novel and directed by Stephen Frears. And, we have picked up a passenger for the episode, friend of the show and quizmaster extraordinaire Taylor Cole!
Along the way, Taylor becomes the first person to ever compare High Fidelity to Taxi Driver, Ross uses the word "myopic" way too much, and we discuss the rise of Jack Black, John Cusack as romantic lead, the benefits of talking directly to...
2024-07-041h 32A Tripp Through Comedy60s Best Director Spectacular: The Next Best Thing and What Planet Are You From?Our exit today has us looking at two immensely accomplished and talented directors producing work that does not live up to their reputations. First we will talk about The Next Best Thing directed by John Schlesinger. Next, we will discuss What Planet Are You From? directed by Mike Nichols. Both are relationship comedies of sorts and both seemed to be misfires from legendary directors who won Best Director Oscars in the 1960s.
Along the way, we discuss how dated these films probably felt in 2000, our love of Garry Shandling and Rupert Everett, a Madonna musical misfire, film critic Lou...
2024-06-201h 20A Tripp Through ComedyDrowning MonaOur exit today has us trying to figure out who killed the most hated woman in town. This week, we are talking about Drowning Mona, reuniting Bette Midler and Danny DeVito, written by Peter Steinfeld and directed by Nick Gomez.
Along the way, Tripp and Ross manage to touch on the brilliance of Danny DeVito, Agatha Christie, Gilmore Girls, various Batman movies, and rehash their never-ending Drop Dead Gorgeous battle.
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2024-06-1347 minA Tripp Through ComedyWonder BoysOur exit today has us trying to finish up our follow up novel that we have been working on for the past 7 years. This week, we are discussing Wonder Boys, written by Steve Kloves based on the book by Michael Chabon and directed by Curtis Hanson. It also happens to be one of Tripp's favorite movies of all time.
Along the way, Tripp and Ross get to discuss Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Robert Downey Jr., Gilmore Girls, 70s dad rock, lots of bizarre Spider-Man connections, and why people keep releasing Christmas movies in March.
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2024-06-061h 04A Tripp Through ComedyThe Whole Nine YardsOur exit today has us avoiding a hit on our heads. This week we are discussing The Whole Nine Yards, written by Mitchell Kapner and directed by Jonathan Lynn. It gives us another chance to praise the physical comedy of Matthew Perry, talk for the first time about Bruce Willis, and praise newcomer Amanda Peet.
Along the way, Tripp and Ross also discuss Robert De Niro, David Fincher's The Killer, the nature of farce, nude scenes that work and don't work, the late great Michael Clarke Duncan, Montreal films, and Tripp previews next week's film, a favorite...
2024-05-3044 minA Tripp Through ComedyHanging UpOur exit today has us learning way too much about John Wayne’s…manhood. This week, we are discussing Hanging Up, written by Nora and Delia Ephron and directed by Diane Keaton, and featuring one of the worst posters we have seen so far.
Along the way, we wrestle with a lot of careers we haven't talked about yet: Keaton, Meg Ryan, the Ephrons, and National Treasure Walter Matthau. Plus, talk of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, cult comedies, soap operas, and watching a film that mirrors your own life in different ways. Plus, Ross blows Tripp away with...
2024-05-231h 00A Tripp Through ComedySports Comedies: Play It to the Bone and Ready to RumbleOur exit today has us examining two sports comedies centered around trying to get back in the ring. First, there is Play It To The Bone, written and directed by Ron Shelton. It stars Woody Harrelson and Antonio Banderas and centers around the boxing world. Second, there is Ready to Rumble, written by Steven Brill and directed by Brian Robbins. This stars Scott Caan and David Arquette and takes place in the world of professional wrestling.
Along the way, Tripp and Ross talk about some podcast favorites (Oliver Platt and Martin Landau), professional wrestling, a lot of underwritten female...
2024-05-091h 11A Tripp Through ComedyNext FridayOur exit today has us finally coming into the new millennium and we start with a sequel to a ‘90s classic. Today, we are talking about Next Friday, starring Ice Cube.
Along the way, Tripp and Ross talk about the original Friday, which Tripp finally saw, along with why so much of the cast didn't return for this film, Vin Diesel's directorial career, William Forsythe, and those wrestling ice cream bars they used to have in ice cream trucks.
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2024-05-0235 minA Tripp Through ComedyTripp's Pick: The Red ViolinThis week, we are taking a special detour from our mission here to turn the tables. Since Ross has made Tripp try and examine the comedy films of 1999, it only seemed right for Tripp to finish off our first season by making him examine a film from 1999 that he would have watched that Ross had never seen. And there seemed to really be only one logical pick, a film that from the very beginning of this podcast Tripp mentioned as a film that he absolutely would have been watching instead of these films: The Red Violin by Francois Girard.
2024-04-2548 minA Tripp Through Comedy1999 Wrap-UpToday we taking a detour from our normal programming and looking back at the films we have watched from 1999! It is the first annual Stapler Awards, where Tripp and Ross award the films, performers, scenes, and surprises of the year they just watched.
Plus, Tripp quizzes Ross on the films they just watched, lots of talk of The West Wing and Scream, disappointment in the other awards shows of 1999 (like the Oscars and the Razzies), why Ross hates subtitles, and a look ahead at what is in store for the year 2000 (not said in a Conan O'Brien...
2024-04-181h 09A Tripp Through ComedyDeuce Bigalow: Male GigoloOur exit today has us trying to find some creative ways to make some extra cash. This week, we are talking about the first ever film from Happy Madison, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, starring Rob Schneider.
Along the way, Tripp pulls out another laundry list of complaints about a movie (including the world's worst Dr. Seuss title) as both Tripp and Ross try to figure out where this falls in our 1999 trifecta of chauvinistic comedies.
Plus, Tripp and Ross discuss early 90s Saturday Night Live, a forgotten late 2000s HBO show, male nudity, and of...
2024-04-0451 minA Tripp Through ComedyAnywhere But HereOur exit today has us packing up to Beverly Hills to begin our new lives. No we aren’t talking about the Beverly Hillbillies. This week, we are discussing Anywhere But Here, written Alvin Sargent, based on Mona Simpson’s book and directed by Wayne Wang. And there is lots of talk of the two stars, 90s favorites Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman.
Plus, Tripp and Ross talk about the long career of the great Alvin Sargent, other parent-child movies, the rough history of this movie, Mona Simpson's surprising family connections, 90s weepy movies, CSI, and, of cour...
2024-03-2857 minA Tripp Through ComedyDogma (with Mike Merrigan)Our exit today has us trying to prevent two rogue angels from causing the end of the world. This week, we are talking about Dogma, written and directed by Kevin Smith, and starring an all-star roster of Smith favorites, A-listers, Shakespearean actors, and stand-up comedians. And because we couldn't do it along, we brought along the Godfather of Filmspotting Madness and host of the Filmjitsu podcast Mike Merrigan to talk about the film with us.
Along the way, we not only discuss the layers of theology Smith is dealing with in the film, but also our own...
2024-03-211h 24A Tripp Through ComedyRomantic Comedy Double Feature: Three to Tango and The BachelorOur exit today has us searching for love and trying to commit. This week, we are looking at two romantic comedies with some notable names in front of the camera, but did not do well at the box office. The first is Three to Tango, and the second is The Bachelor. Both films are trying to make movie stars of their leading men: Matthew Perry and Chris O’Donnell.
Along the way, there is lots of talk of Buster Keaton (whose film Seven Chances inspired The Bachelor), sitcom plots, wonderful character actors, bad depictions of Chicago, golden-age screwball comedies, an...
2024-03-141h 14A Tripp Through ComedyThe Best ManOur exit today has us maybe regretting that veiled autobiographical novel. This week, we are discussing The Best Man, written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee and starring an ensemble of wonderful up-and-coming young actors. Of course, we spend a lot of time discussing Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard, and of course, podcast favorite Regina Hall.
Plus, we talk about Lee's famous cousin Spike, some wedding dos and don'ts, strippers with a heart of gold, Space Jam: A New Legacy, what makes a great ensemble, and then Ross drops...
2024-03-071h 02A Tripp Through ComedySuperstarOur exit today has us trying to win a trip to Hollywood to become an extra in a film with positive moral values. This week’s film is Superstar, based on Molly Shannon’s Saturday Night Live character, Mary Katherine Gallagher. While the two hosts might start the episode with very different opinions on the movie, one of them actually manages to change the others mind a bit!
Plus, some very odd findings in the IMDB keywords, lots of Todd Solondz talk, more Will Ferrell, a history of SNL movies, and creepy armpit smelling. And of course, Tripp manages to s...
2024-02-2845 minA Tripp Through ComedySmall Town Comedies: Mumford and Mystery, AlaskaOur exit today has us looking at two small town comedies that take place in the northwest part of the United States. First is Mumford, written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan and starring Loren Dean and a cast of lovely character actors. The second is Mystery, Alaska, written by David E. Kelly and Sean O’Byrne and directed by Jay Roach, with Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds, and even more lovely character actors. Along the way, Tripp and Ross discover that one of these is charming and the other is maybe the weirdest movie we have covered yet.
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2024-02-221h 20A Tripp Through ComedyThree KingsOur exit today has us searching for stolen gold at the end of the Gulf War. This week, we are discussing Three Kings, written and directed by David O. Russell with a story by John Ridley, and starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze, and a strong ensemble cast. Along the way, Tripp and Ross talk about the lasting legacy of this movie (especially with a second Iraq war made after this film) and the repeated struggles of screenwriter Ridley with the auteurs who direct his scripts, as well as debate plot points of movie and find...
2024-02-151h 03A Tripp Through ComedyBuddy Action Comedy: Chill Factor and Blue StreakOur exit today has us taking a look at two action comedies that tried to excite and entertain audiences in 1999. First, there is Chill Factor, starring recent Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. and Skeet Ulrich. Second, there is Blue Streak, starring Martin Lawrence. Both films try to walk that fine line between providing us great action set pieces and quippy one liners. Chill Factor puts its action stylings ahead of its comedic aspirations while Blue Streak leans much heavier into the comedy realm thanks in large part to its star. Along the way, Tripp and Ross touch on the...
2024-02-0854 minA Tripp Through ComedyLove StinksOur exit today finds us in the mind of Full House creator Jeff Franklin and his directorial debut Love Stinks, starring French Stewart and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras. Along the way, Tripp struggles to find a word other than "baffling" to describe the film, but is driven to tangents about A Light in the Piazza and a very long list he complied in his notes while Ross tries to rewrite the ending of the film with inspiration from a surprising place.
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2024-02-0142 minA Tripp Through ComedyHigh School Romance: Outside, Providence and Drive Me CrazyThis week, our exit has us looking at two high school coming of age films that take place in two different decades. First, we have Outside Providence, written by the Farrelly brothers. Second, we have Drive Me Crazy. Both films show seniors in high school trying to navigate their social lives while also balancing complicated romantic entanglements. Outside Providence, taking place in the 1970s, looks at a working class guy who ends up at a Connecticut boarding school. Drive Me Crazy takes place in the present as two teenagers prepare for their high school’s centennial.
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2024-01-251h 16A Tripp Through ComedyThe MuseThis week, Tripp and Ross go to Hollywood and hit writers block with Albert Brooks' The Muse. Along the way, there is lots of talk about our love of Brooks, Sharon Stone, celebrity cameos, and the acting chops of Martin Scorsese. Plus, the Coen Brothers, Michael Crichton, and some upcoming movies Tripp has never heard of!
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2024-01-1850 minA Tripp Through ComedyTeaching Mrs. TingleThis week, Tripp and Ross get revenge on all their horrible teachers in the horror-comedy Teaching Mrs. Tingle. Of course, they can't help but compare it to the Kevin Williamson ouevre (and Scream especially), but also have plenty of time to talk about dames, odd school projects, and TWO Ross-certified National Treasures. Plus, Tripp refuses to answer one of the Ross' prompts about the film.
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2024-01-1145 minA Tripp Through ComedyMickey Blue EyesThis week, Tripp and Ross get in over their heads with the mob comedy Mickey Blue Eyes. Of course, they can't help but compare it to several movies they have already seen this year, as well as talk The Godfather, The Sopranos, Hugh Grant, and James Caan. And to ring in the new year, both Tripp and Ross share their favorite movie of 2023. Oh, and in a shocking twist, Tripp recommends a movie with an 11% Rotten Tomatoes!
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2024-01-0443 minA Tripp Through ComedyGo (with Jim Laczkowski)This week, Tripp and Ross bring on a third wheel to discuss the competing story lines of Go. It's Jim Laczkowski, from the "Director's Club" podcast. Along the way, these three gentlemen take apart all the different threads of the film, along with discussing streaming services with advertisements and the legacy of Quentin Tarantino.
"Director's Club" Podcast
"5 Years" Substack
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2023-12-281h 09A Tripp Through ComedyDetroit Rock CityThis week, Ross introduces Tripp to another Trip, this one on his way to a KISS concert in Detroit Rock City. Along the way, Tripp and Ross look at all the ways the movie intersects with other films they have already discussed, their views on 70s rock, how the film portrays Tripp's hometown of Detroit, and Tripp drops a surprising Muppet opinion at the very end of the episode!
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2023-12-2153 minA Tripp Through ComedyMystery MenThis week, Tripp and Ross are fighting crime with the Mystery Men! Along the way, they discuss the late Paul Reubens (and Pee Wee Herman), the wave of 90s comic book movies post-Tim Burton's Batman, Ross explains to Tripp who Keenan and Kel were, and Tripp has some thoughts on the DCEU.
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2023-12-1453 minA Tripp Through ComedyBowfingerThis week, Tripp and Ross go to Hollywood and try making their own low-budget science fiction epic while they discuss Bowfinger. Along the way, they discuss the purpose of art, alternate casting choices, some pre-#metoo jokes that might not work too well, and what the qualifications are to be "Certifiably Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. Plus, a little bit of Muppet-talk and lots of love for another Ross-anointed National Treasure.
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2023-12-0746 minA Tripp Through ComedyDickThis week, Tripp and Ross get lost on a class trip to The White House with Dick. Along the way, Tripp gets hyperbolic about smashing the patriarchy and late 90s political scandals, while they also discuss great soundtracks, character actors, Clueless, and make some seemingly innocent dick jokes.
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2023-11-3057 minA Tripp Through ComedyDrop Dead GorgeousThis week, Tripp and Ross take the stage in a small-town beauty pageant for a movie they see in wildly different ways. It's Drop Dead Gorgeous, and of course involves discussions of COPS, Cheers, inappropriate language, and Allison Janney's amazing 1999.
Tripp and Ross on The Director's Club
Running From Cops
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2023-11-2352 minA Tripp Through ComedyThe WoodAnother episode, another high school adventure. This time, Tripp and Ross are in Englewood with The Wood. While time hopping between flashbacks to the 80s and a 1999 wedding, they manage to discuss not only the film, but also RENT, accent work, Tripp's 17th birthday celebration, and a lot of unplanned comparisons to last week's film, American Pie. Plus, Tripp gives Ross a hard time for his extended introductions to games, and Ross gives Tripp a hard time for his embarrassing preview of next week's episode!
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2023-11-1645 minA Tripp Through ComedyAmerican PieOnce again, Tripp and Ross are back in high school. This time, though, it is with the almost-X-rated American Pie, a film that Tripp said last week he had fond memories of. Do they hold up two decades later?
Along the way, they discuss the all-star cast of up-and-comers, the films frankness, and a few other podcasts you might hear them on soon.
The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show, Season 10, Episode 1 (with Tripp "Pooh Bear" Burton)
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2023-11-091h 04A Tripp Through ComedyBig Daddy (with Mitchell Beaupre)This week, Tripp and Ross adopt/babysit/kidnap a child as they talk about Big Daddy and the work of Adam Sandler. And because Ross needed help convincing Tripp of the genius of the Sandman, they welcome their first guest: the much more eloquent Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd). Along the way, they talk New York apartments, Hooters, Happy Madison productions, some very uncomfortable jokes, and then try to top each other with some high falutin' recommendations. The true suspense of the episode, however: will Ross ever be able to pronounce the last name of screenwriter Tim Herlihy.
2023-11-021h 01A Tripp Through ComedySouth Park: Bigger, Longer, and UncutThis week, Tripp and Ross wage war with Canada (or maybe with Trey Parker and Matt Stone) as they revisit South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. Along the way, they bring out their love for musical theatre and question what the line is between funny and insulting. But the most pressing question is whether they can talk about the movie for 50 minutes without getting the Explicit tag!
Roger Ebert's review.
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2023-10-2651 minA Tripp Through ComedyAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeThis week, Tripp and Ross battle through some late summer colds (sorry for the stuffy voices) and come face to face with Dr. Evil, Mini-Me, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. And along with some mini-tangents about obscure Broadway musicals and HBO movies, they have finally found the movie that makes Tripp really angry!
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2023-10-1948 minA Tripp Through ComedyJulia Roberts: Notting Hill and Runaway BrideThis week, Tripp and Ross go long for one of their favorites: Julia Roberts. 1999 was the summer of Julia, and they discuss both Notting Hill and Runaway Bride, along with throwing some shade at USA Today and Ross trying to give a "Tripp-esque" recommendation.
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2023-10-121h 14A Tripp Through ComedyIdle HandsThis week, Tripp and Ross go deep into post-Columbine America and the controversial release of Idle Hands. Along the way, they talk a lot about the career path of Jessica Alba, the various influences on this film, Disney Channel Original Movies, and Ross shames Tripp about a few classic movies that he hasn't caught up with yet.
The original ending of Idle Hands.
Tasha Robinson's interview with Seth Green in The AV Club.
Best. Movie. Year. Ever. by Brian Raftery.
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2023-10-0551 minA Tripp Through ComedyPushing TinThis week, Tripp and Ross tackle some uncomfortable pre-9/11 imagery when they hit the friendly skies with Pushing Tin. Along the way, Tripp rambles on about classic sitcoms, while Ross gets overly excited about Cate Blanchett's 1999 filmography and making sound effects noises.
"Somethings Got to Give" by Darcy Frey (the article Pushing Tin is based on)
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2023-09-2843 minA Tripp Through ComedyLost and FoundThis week, Tripp and Ross share their anti-dognapping sentiments in regards to David Spade's "Lost and Found." Somehow, this movie also brings out Tripp's love of both Nick-at-Nite and French cinema, the size of dressing rooms at strip clubs, and the question of how low you can fate a film on Letterboxd.
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2023-09-2140 minA Tripp Through ComedyLifeTripp and Ross go to prison for the Eddie Murphy/Martin Lawrence comedy "Life." They are both shocked by the poignancy and drama of the film, but also have time to also discuss the amazing Rick Baker, a slew of great character actors, and the ups and downs of Eddie Murphy's 1990s output. Plus, Tripp's first documentary recommendation!
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2023-09-1441 minA Tripp Through ComedyNever Been KissedThis week, Ross takes Tripp back to his high school dating life and Never Been Kissed. Along the way, they discuss the authenticity of high school movies, Drew Barrymore's ever changing career, the Barbie movie, late 70s Robert Altman, the Scream franchise, and Tripp's most unhinged double feature suggestion yet. Plus, a shocking confession from Ross as to a seminal movie that he has never seen!
Drew Barrymore CRIES After Finding Hidden Window Video.
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2023-09-0738 minA Tripp Through ComedyThe Out-of-TownersThis week, Tripp and Ross head to New York City with Goldie Hawn and Steve Martin with The Out-of-Towners. Was Tripp's 25 year wait to see his first movie set come to life worth it? Along the way, they also discuss Broadway composers, Monty Python, the Disneyfication of New York City, legendary character actors, and whether this movie would have been better with Kermit and Miss Piggy instead of the two leads.
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2023-08-3137 minA Tripp Through ComedyHigh Concept Comedies: Blast from the Past and EdTVIn another double-header, Ross and Tripp tackle two largely forgotten 1999 high concept comedies. Spoiler alert: it is also the most contentious episode yet, and some of their opinions might be surprising! They also touch on the recent Brendan Fraser renaissance, late career Christopher Walken, the Jersey Shore, misogyny, and Tripp's high school choir tour. Plus, a new feature where Tripp tries to figure out what he was seeing instead of these films in 1999.
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2023-08-2455 minA Tripp Through ComedyForces of NatureTripp and Ross set sail on the journey that is Forces of Nature and very young Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck. Along the way, they discuss marriage, Seinfeld character actors, Captain Sully Sullenberger, the trend of orcas attacking yachts, and Justice for Maura Tierney. It also might be the first time they actually agree on a movie!
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2023-08-1740 minA Tripp Through ComedyAnalyze ThisTripp and Ross enter the mafia world for Analyze This, a surprise Robert De Niro comedic turn in 1999. On this episode: The Sopranos, comedic chemistry, Chazz Palminteri, another wasted Friends star, and a bizarre trio of screenwriters. Is this a movie that Tripp actually likes more than Ross? Find out.
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2023-08-1039 minA Tripp Through ComedyHigh School Adaptations: She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About YouTripp and Ross tackle two movies this week as they venture into the world of classic literature, as retold through late 90s High School comedies. George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion becomes She's All That and William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew becomes 10 Things I Hate About You. On this episode, they manage The Barenaked Ladies, recasting, dance sequences, reality TV stars, as well as some awkward gender and sexual politics. In the end, which film wins out?
Hanna Flynt's article "How Teens Became Hooked on Classic Literature."
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2023-08-0348 min
A Tripp Through ComedyOffice SpaceFor their first episode, Tripp and Ross (re)visit Mike Judge's seminal "Office Space." Has Tripp ever seen the movie before? He's not sure. But there is certainly a lot to discuss: Milton, Jennifer Aniston, white male rage, and of course, our favorite Michael Bolton songs. Plus, Tripp and Ross set up where they were in 1999, how they came about this podcast idea, and why Tripp never saw any of these films.
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