The Gag Reel Podcast: Recent Episodes
William Scanlin
The Gag Reel Podcast is about discussing and breaking down comedy films (maybe even some TV as well). What makes the great ones so great? What makes the bad ones bad? In a book club style discussion we try figuring all that out. We hope you'll join us!
This week we talk about the movie that was Kevin Smith's dying wish. Get ready to don your cape and cane, because this week we're pledging our allegiance to Satan and chatting about Clerks 3. Join us as we discuss Zookeeper, Rosario Dawson and make the ultimate Clerks 4 pitch.
As always, full spoiler warning.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro and Opening trailer
5:05 - Our initial thoughts on Clerks 3, spoiler warning
11:45 - Getting deep into the Clerks 3 thoughts
27:44 - Our rankings of the three Clerks movie. Which Clerks is the Clerkiest?
34:44 - Kevin Smith’s real heart attack & We were wrong about Rosario Dawson
41:20 - The end of Rante
47:40 - Favorite jokes and odd moments
62:43 - What could a Clerks 4 look like?
71:12 - Clerks animated series
76:20 - Outro and what’s next on The Gagreel Pod
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This week we turn this dog and pony show into a much different kind of pony show. Join us as we dive headfirst into the mid-2000s to catch up on what a couple of 90s slackers are up to in their 30s.
As always, spoiler-warning. This is a full, spoiler-cast.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:19 - Broad thoughts on Clerks 2. Becka's first time reactions
10:54 - Clerks 2 surprises
16:43 - Let’s talk about Elias
23:01 - Is Dante a catch?
29:45 - Clerks Vs. Clerks 2
32:45 - The ABC dance scene
40:01 - What Clerks 2 does right
49:13 - Recommendations for similar movies
55:35 - Outro
This week we dive into the heart of '90s slacker culture, with the indie comedy, "Clerks".Join us as we explore Kevin Smith's 1994 VHS store classic, kicking off a deep-dive into a truly unique trilogy of films. Cat poops, eggmen, and Fred Armisen will all be discussed in true lackadaisy, not even supposed to be here today fashion.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:33 - What everyone says about Clerks
6:29 - Our history with Clerks and Kevin Smith
16:01 - Our thoughts on this viewing
27:42 - Breaking down the plot of Clerks
33:32 - Cat poop & Becka’s thoughts
43:02 - Recommendations
50:00 - Outro
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It would take a fool to try to package the entire history of humanity into a single feature film, but what about a tv show and a movie?
This episode we review one of Mel Brook's less beloved films and the sequel series that has recently followed it. How does the new show compare to the original film and exactly does Taika Waititi fit into all of this? Who the heck cares? Check out this episode to find out!
This does dive into full spoilers for the movie and mild spoilers for the TV show. Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:10 - Our broad thoughts on History of the World: Part I
13:52 - Our thoughts on the new series - History of the World: Part II
29:20 - The history of History of the World: Part I
38:19 - Comparing the original movie to the new show45:20 - Who got snubbed from being on the show?47:05 - How has History of the World: Part I, aged?
53:34 - Recommendations
57:21 - Teaser for next episode and Outro
In 2007, Chris Morris began writing a political satire about British-Muslim terrorists, a subject ripe to infuriate and offend people. The film he wrote became the 2010, Four Lions, which blew critics away at it's release due to it's well crafted comedy and the humanity of it's characters. Does it still hold up 12 years later though? Join us as we chat about the movies impact, and as we react to our first time watching the movie.
Full spoilers ahead! Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Was there a fart joke? / Our thoughts on the movie
10:12 - How would you-a do-a part-a two-a?
17:15 - The wild ending of the movie
21:03 - How has it aged?28:36 - Final opinion of the movie
32:21 - Outro and what’s next on gagreel
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In 2007, Chris Morris began writing a political satire about British-Muslim terrorists, a subject ripe to infuriate and offend people. The film he wrote became the 2010, Four Lions, which blew critics away at it's release due to it's well crafted comedy and the humanity of it's characters. Does it still hold up 12 years later though? Join us as we chat about the movies impact, and as we react to our first time watching the movie.
This is a relatively spoiler-free episode! Come back next time for our full spoilercast!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
7:20 - First impressions of Four Lions (spoiler-free)
15:26 - Where did Four Lions come from?
27:50 - Recommendations for similar movies
33:31 - Outro
There was a time when the only movie with Weird Al was a cameo in The Naked Gun. Then he made a whole movie himself! And nobody saw it, but not because it was only released on The Roku Channel. No, this one actually went to theaters. In this episode we break down Weird Al's 1989 cult classic UHF as well as his new Roku Channel exclusive biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
Spoiler Warning! This is a full-spoiler discussion of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and UHF.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Favorite moments of UHF
9:25 - Criticisms of UHF
12:13 - How has UHF aged?
17:17 - Favorite moments of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
24:08 - Deep-cuts comedian cameos of the movie
29:06 - How was Weird: The Al Yankovic Story made?
37:26 - Outro
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There was a time when the only movie with Weird Al was a cameo in The Naked Gun. Then he made a whole movie himself! And nobody saw it, but not because it was only released on The Roku Channel. No, this one actually went to theaters. In this episode we break down Weird Al's 1989 cult classic UHF as well as his new Roku Channel exclusive biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. 0:00 - Intro3:17 - How UHF was made and why it bombed6:56 - Our spoiler-free review of UHF11:58 - Our spoiler-free review of Weird: The Al Yankovic story18:11 - The Roku channel20:14 - Spoiler-free thoughts on Daniel Radcliffe22:11 - Recommendations27:00 - Outro
This week we implore ourselves to reconsider Steve Oedekerk's 2002 Kung fu parody film and whether or not it deserves a cult comedy status. Join us as we discuss mementos, enchiritos, and things of great significance.
We will talk in full spoilers, be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Diving back into our thoughts on Kung Pow: Enter the fist
7:38 - Perchance a fart: Analyzing the one fart joke in the movie
12:04 - How has it aged?
19:15 - Final thoughts and personal funniest moments
21:46 - Outro
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It has happened once again. The radio stations are blasting non-stop Christmas music, there are mandatory Holiday parties to make it through, and every bad Christmas TV show episode is playing on loop. Which ones are worth watching though, and which ones are the funniest? Join us as we break down our favorite Christmas episodes of comedy Tv shows. It's a festivus for the rest of us!!
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:36 - Will made a game for us to try
5:24 - Will’s secret picks for best Christmas episodes
7:37 - Ryan’s secret picks for best Christmas episodes
11:00 - Becka’s secret picks for best Christmas episodes
14:51 - Predicting each others picks
21:46 - Revealing our full lists to each other
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This week we implore ourselves to reconsider Steve Oedekerk's 2002 Kung fu parody film and whether or not it deserves a cult comedy status. Join us as we discuss mementos, enchiritos, and things of great significance.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:27 - Becka's thoughts on first viewing of the movie, and J.R.R Tolkien's favorite streaming service
8:52 - The original movie that Kung Pow is a chop-up of
14:10 - What did the reviews say when this came out?
19:06 - From this day forward you will all refer to me by the name... Betty.
23:08 - Wimp-Lo and the best side characters
28:14 - Recommendations for similar movies
31:33 - Outro
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In 1974 Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder took a jab at the Universal pictures classic 1930s Frankenstein series with what has now become a comedy classic, and Gene Wilder's personal favorite work, Young Frankenstein. Join us as we breakdown where the movies originated from, how it predicted Covid-19 interactions, and how to pronounce henchmen names.
This is a full spoilercast, so go watch Young Frankenstein before listening!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:26 - The brain depository and the monster comes to life
10:15 - Blucher’s boyfriend and Puttin’ on the Ritz
15:22 - Elizabeth arrives and the brain transfusion
20:05 - Final thoughts on the film
23:02 - How has it aged?
28:40 - Outro
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Happy Halloween!
References used:
https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2573686/young-frankenstein-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-mel-brooks-movie
Gene Wilder On His First & Only Argument With Mel Brooks | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
https://ascmag.com/articles/the-story-behind-the-filming-of-young-frankenstein
https://moviestvnetwork.com/stories/behind-the-scenes-of-young-frankenstein
https://nypost.com/2016/10/30/mel-brooks-hilarious-secrets-behind-the-making-of-young-frankenstein/
https://www.wpr.org/milwaukees-patrick-mcgilligan-takes-us-behind-scenes-young-frankenstein
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mel-brooks-gene-wilder-argument-young-frankenstein-scene-1234974783/
http://www.propellermag.com/Oct2016/TotheroBrooksOct16.html
In 1974 Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder took a jab at the Universal pictures classic 1930s Frankenstein series with what has now become a comedy classic, and Gene Wilder's personal favorite work, Young Frankenstein. Join us as we breakdown where the movies originated from, how it predicted Covid-19 interactions, and how to pronounce henchmen names.
This is a full spoilercast, so go watch Young Frankenstein before listening!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Opening Trailer and our history with the movie
13:39 - Behind the scenes of Young Frankenstein
19:56 - The movie's opening scare and the doo-doo lecture
25:10 - Madeline Kahn, the train, and Eyegor (not Igor)
35:19 - Frau Blucher, Inga, and visual gags
45:14 - Recommendations of similar movies
48:30 - Outro
Reach out to us @
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Happy Halloween!
References used:
https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2573686/young-frankenstein-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-mel-brooks-movie
Gene Wilder On His First & Only Argument With Mel Brooks | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
https://ascmag.com/articles/the-story-behind-the-filming-of-young-frankenstein
https://moviestvnetwork.com/stories/behind-the-scenes-of-young-frankenstein
https://nypost.com/2016/10/30/mel-brooks-hilarious-secrets-behind-the-making-of-young-frankenstein/
https://www.wpr.org/milwaukees-patrick-mcgilligan-takes-us-behind-scenes-young-frankenstein
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mel-brooks-gene-wilder-argument-young-frankenstein-scene-1234974783/
http://www.propellermag.com/Oct2016/TotheroBrooksOct16.html
Usually writing up these episode descriptions is not really a problem, or something that I have to think about much, but this week I am having trouble typing words as my hand is bothering me. Oh god, it's becoming... the claw!!!
Forgive me for that one, I had to do it because we are chatting about the 1997 Jim Carrey flick that brought him back to the blockbuster comedy limelight. Join us as we discuss Carrey's comedy history and style, strange clown songs, and whether or not a certain fart joke is tasteful.
This is a full spoilercast of the movie, so the entire plot will be discussed. Be warned!
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - The frantic physicality of Carrey's performance
8:24 - Thoughts on the beginning of the movie, and a conspiracy around "The Claw"
11:40 - Jerry
15:23 - How does the wish work?
18:47 - Anatomy of a fart joke
21:08 - Favorite quotes of the movie
25:54 - How has Liar Liar aged?
30:40 - Outro
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Usually writing up these episode descriptions is not really a problem, or something that I have to think about much, but this week I am having trouble typing words as my hand is bothering me. Oh god, it's becoming... the claw!!!
Forgive me for that one, I had to do it because we are chatting about the 1997 Jim Carrey flick that brought him back to the blockbuster comedy limelight. Join us as we discuss Carrey's comedy history and style, strange clown songs, and whether or not a certain fart joke is tasteful.
This week is relatively spoiler-free, come back next week for our full spoilercast!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:34 - Our history with the movie and thoughts on this viewing
10:01 - The making of Liar Liar
15:07 - Recommendations for similar movies
17:21 - Outro
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This week we offer a little bit of respect to the man who had none, as we chat about Rodney Dangerfield's 1986 comedy classic, Back to School. Join us as we chat talk about Sam Kineson terrifying young actors, Melon's sandwich technique, and what the best one-liner is.
This week and last week are full-spoilercasts, we couldn't stop ourselves. Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - How did Mellon’s company run without him for months?
4:40 - Mellon’s best classroom scenes and how Sam Kineson actually terrified the extras
8:06 - The ludicrous scale of the dorm room set and the Ferris Bueller conspiracy
13:42 - Does Thornton have a character arc?
19:51 - Stories about Rodney Dangerfield
24:20 - How has Back to School aged?
30:20 - Outro
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This week we offer a little bit of respect to the man who had none, as we chat about Rodney Dangerfield's 1986 comedy classic, Back to School. Join us as we chat talk about Sam Kineson terrifying young actors, Melon's sandwich technique, and what the best one-liner is.
This week and next are full-spoilercasts, we couldn't stop ourselves. Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:26 - First impressions of the movie
20:26 - Breaking down the movie’s best and worst moments
25:36 - Recommendations of similar movies
27:56 - Outro
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In the end of time, there was a man who knew the road and the writing was a written on the stone. Unfortunately the stone didn't mention how to con a prep school class into winning a rock contest.
This week we are talking about the 2003, Jack Black comedy that spawned a stage play, a nickelodeon star, and a global after-school music program, School of Rock.
This is a spoilercast, so make sure to watch the movie before listening in!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Spoiler chat of our favorite parts of the movie
15:43 - Standout performances of the movie
22:20 - Chatting up how great the soundtrack is
24:44 - How has it aged?
29:06 - Outro
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In the end of time, there was a man who knew the road and the writing was a written on the stone. Unfortunately the stone didn't mention how to con a prep school class into winning a rock contest.
This week we are talking about the 2003, Jack Black comedy that spawned a stage play, a nickelodeon star, and a global after-school music program, School of Rock.
This is a relatively Spoiler-Free episode, next week we will upload a spoiler-filled discussion of the entire movie.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Initial thoughts on this viewing of School of Rock
7:58 - How School of Rock was made
14:58 - Recommendations of similar movies
18:10 - Outro
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It's almost been 30 years since Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery's release. Soon we will be just as separated from the 90s as Austin was from the 60s, and that makes me feel very old. So why don't we once again beat our boats against the current and revisit a 1997 comedy flick that sparked one of the biggest comedy franchises of all time.
Spoiler Warning!
This is a full spoiler-cast, no barres will be held! Or whatever that saying is!
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Our spoiler-filled thoughts on the movie
24:42 - Behind the fart. Did the fart joke work?
29:22 - How has it aged?
32:26 - Outro
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It's almost been 30 years since Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery's release. Soon we will be just as separated from the 90s as Austin was from the 60s, and that makes me feel very old. So why don't we once again beat our boats against the current and revisit a 1997 comedy flick that sparked one of the biggest comedy franchises of all time.
This is a spoiler-free discussion of the movie, come back next week for Part 2 where we give our full spoilercast.
Timestamps - Austin Powers Part 1
0:00 - Intro
3:32 - First thoughts on this viewing
10:50 - The making of Austin Powers
20:09 - Recommendations of similar movies
24:00 - Outro
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There are so many great comedy movies out there, but are any of them sequels? Today we try to sift through the best of the worst as we rank the greatest comedy movie sequels of all time. Come break your brain with us!
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - What makes most comedy sequels lackluster?
9:34 - Honorable mentions
15:42 - Movie number 4
18:06 - Movie number 3
22:24 - Movie number 2
26:21 - Movie number 1
34:41 - Outro
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There are so many great comedy movies out there, but are any of them sequels? Today we try to sift through the best of the worst as we rank the greatest comedy movie sequels of all time. Come break your brain with us!
Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:50 - Intro
2:50 - Preamble on our scientific methods used for finding the best comedy sequels
7:53 - Movie #8
17:27 - Movie #7
21:50 - Movie #6
27:19 - Movie #5
31:27 - Wrap up/Outro
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We are going on a short break for two weeks to prep for season 3 of the podcast! That means a new intro, wilder episodes, and more nonsense are on the way.
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To those of you who remember this strange experiment of a kids comedy flick, you know that it is a special one. Does the movie hold up 27 years later though? I guess that's for us to decide in this 2 part deep dive on Steven Brill's 1995 camp-comedy, Heavyweights. Perkisizing, twinkie-pizzas, and the "Body system" will all ensue. Chipmunks, download!
This episode is a full spoilercast. We offer our full opinions on the comedy styles of the movie, how it has aged, and who get to the philosophical heart of what makes Tony Perkins tick.
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To those of you who remember this strange experiment of a kids comedy flick, you know that it is a special one. Does the movie hold up 27 years later though? I guess that's for us to decide in this 2 part deep dive on Steven Brill's 1995 camp-comedy, Heavyweights. Perkisizing, twinkie-pizzas, and the "Body system" will all ensue. Chipmunks, download!
This episode is relatively spoiler-free. We offer our surface level opinions on the film as well as some background on the making of the movie. Come back next week for our full spoilercast on the movie.
Time stamps:
0:00 - Intro and Opening Trailer
2:44 - Our history with the movie, thoughts on this viewing
4:47 - Sidetrack: Are all comedy sequels wackier than their original counterparts?
6:38 - Back to the Heavyweights discussion
7:37 - Making of Heavyweights
14:18 - Recommendations of movies similar to Heavyweights
19:45 - Outro
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For Part 2 we delve into the structure of a typical episode of The Office, namely the Season 3 classic Business School. Come check it out! Feel free to send your thoughts at gagreelpod@gmail.com, keep it Reel! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:51 - Discussion kickoff/Introducing “The Business School” and the cold open 3:33 - Act One begins 11:22 - Act Two begins 17:40 - Act Three begins 23:58 - How has it aged? 26:05 - Outro
I can't think of what kind of hype I can give to this show. It's easily one of the most famous and beloved shows of the past 20 years, and for great reason. Join us as we chat about the origins of the show, the philosophies of it's creators and what makes Michael Scott tick.
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Time stamps
0 - Intro
1:20 - Theme to The Office and breaking down the TV sitcom structure
5:21 - How The Office (US version and UK) began
16:30 - The styles of comedy that The Office uses
20:44 - “That’s my favorite movie!/Yeah baby” (Our recommendations for similar shows)
23:58 - Outro and next time on the gag reel podcast
In 2004, Tina Fey adapted Rosalind Wiseman's high school self-help book "Queen Bees and Wannabees" into a comedy screenplay. With help from longtime Saturday Night Live producer, Lorne Michaels the movie was made and set a unique standard for what can be done, and said, in a female-led comedy. Join us as we talk about the hoops that Fey had to jump through to have a graphically hilarious menstruation joke in a PG-13 movie, and what exactly constitutes a pie versus a cobbler.
-This is a Spoilercast. We will be discussing the movie in full-spoiler filled fashion! If you haven't seen the movie yet, go listen to our spoiler-free review in the previous episode.
Time stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:01 - The SNL alums performances in this movie
6:35 - Physical comedy in the movie
9:12 - Other styles of comedy used in the movie
12:55 - Mean Girls as a coming of age movie
18:21 - How has it aged?
22:57 - Mini-Segment: Anatomy of a fart joke
23:58 - Outro
Reach out to us with your own thoughts on Mean Girls or recommendations for other movies to talk about!:
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In 2004, Tina Fey adapted Rosalind Wiseman's high school self-help book "Queen Bees and Wannabees" into a comedy screenplay. With help from longtime Saturday Night Live producer, Lorne Michaels the movie was made and set a unique standard for what can be done, and said, in a female-led comedy. Join us as we talk about the hoops that Fey had to jump through to have a graphically hilarious menstruation joke in a PG-13 movie, and what exactly constitutes a pie versus a cobbler.
-This is a relatively spoiler-free discussion of the movie, join in next week as we break down all of the best jokes of the movie in full-spoiler alert fashion.
Time stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:34 - Mean Girls trailer and first impressions
10:49 - How the movie was made
17:40 - Waxing nostalgic about the SNL cast of the Mean Girls era
19:37 - Recommendations of movies similar to Mean Girls
24:28 - Outro
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In honor of the recent release of Daniels' new film, Everything Everywhere All At Once, we are going back to their last feature, the bizarre and beautiful comedy flick, Swiss Army Man. Join us as we break down the anatomy of the film's first and last fart scenes, learn the plight of a fartist and pitch the perfect Manny action figure.
This is a full-spoiler discussion! Listen to our last episode if you would prefer to hear a spoiler-free chat.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - 4:02: Intro ramblings about Christopher Walken and gum
4:02 - 5:18: Podcast update and introduction of Swiss Army Man Pt. 2
5:18 - 8:40: The first fart of Swiss Army Man
8:40 - 10:40: The sound design of the movie and will’s favorite jokes
10:40 - 14:55: Is Manny real?
14:55 - 17:50: The many functions of Manny
17:50 - 21:51: How has it aged?
21: 51 - : Fun facts about the movie that we missed
23:48 - End: Wrap-Up and Next time on The Gag Reel
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In honor of the recent release of Daniel's new film, Everything Everywhere All At Once, we are going back to their last feature, the bizarre and beautiful comedy flick, Swiss Army Man. Join us as we break down the anatomy of the film's farts, the science behind playing a dead body and how the film was made.
This is a relatively spoiler-free discussion of the movie. Come back next week to hear the full, spoiler-filled part 2!
Time Stamps:
Intro: 0:00 - 1:58
Opening preamble and trailer: 1:58 - 3:32
Early thoughts on the movie: 3:32 - 8:06
Surreal storytelling in the movie: 8:06 - 10:40
Dano and Radcliffe’s performances: 10:40 - 12:50
Making of Swiss Army Man: 12:50 - 19:58
Similar movie recommendations: 19:58 - 23:20
Outro: 23:20 - End
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Here it is folks, part two of the final film in our Monty Pythonathon. In this episode we finish what we started with breaking down the movie and we continue on to our final ranking of the Python film trilogy. Which one made it to the number one spot? Give us a listen and find out!
Time Stamps: Intro: 0 - 1:16
Breaking down the movie, scene by scene continued: 1:16 - 23:30 Ranking the three Python films: 23:30 - 28:59 How has it aged?: 28:59 - 30:58 Wrap up and tease for next episode: 30:58 - 32:12
What can we say about a movie that you know all of the words to? Well, I don't know. But if you want to feel happy and very much alive then come along and join us for the last stop of our Monty Pythonathon, Monty Python and The Holy Grail. This half of the episode we focus on the making of the movie, gush about what makes this movie hold up so well, and begin to break down the entire film, scene by scene. Prepare your holy hand grenade and come have some fun with us!
Time Stamps:
Intro: 0 - 4:30
Movie trailer and our history with the film: 4:30 - 8:15
Ranting about why this is a great comedy: 8:15 - 11:58
How it was made: 11:58 - 20:50
Breaking down the movie, scene by scene: 20:50 - 40:30
(Start of movie to French castle taunting)
Wrap up: 40:30 - End
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Blessed are the cheesemakers, as well as all manufacturers of dairy products, at least, I think that's what he said. This week we are talking about Monty Python's sophomore feature, Life of Brian, in the second part of our Python film mini-series. We discuss a bit of the controversy surrounding the film, as well as the extremities of the Pythons.
Time Stamps:
Intro
0 - 2:23
Opening thoughts
2:23 - 7:58
Are the Pythons better when avoiding narrative?
7:58 - 9:50
Ranking the Python films - The Meaning of Life v. Life of Brian
9:50 - 15:29
Could Life of Brian be considered a parody film?
15:29 - 20:20
The controversy of the Film
20:20 - 26:51
Graham Chapman’s penis
26:51 - 30:00
How has it aged?
30:00 - 34:10
The perfect ending of Life of Brian
34:10 - 39:20
Wrap-Up and next time on Gag Reel
39:20 - End
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Just a quick update on our plans with the podcast rollout from here on out!
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Why are we here? What's life all about? Is God really real? Or is there some doubt? Well tonight we're gonna sort it all out. For tonight we're discussing the final Monty Python film, the 1983 sketch/anthology film The Meaning of Liff--I mean The Meaning of Life. This will be the first in a miniseries where we go through the Monty Python filmography one by one, backwards. Sit back and enjoy!
Time Stamps: Intro: 0.0 - 3.25 General thoughts on The Meaning of Life: 3.25 - 6.55 The Crimson Permanent Assurance 6.55 - 10.50 The Python’s perfect ability to end sketches 10.50 - 13.10 The intro song and Part 1: The Miracle of Birth 13.10 - 22.27 Sex Education and Fighting Each other 22.27-24.46 The Middle of The Film 24.26-30.50 The Autumn Years 30.50-34.32 Death 34.32-40.42 The End of The Film, Final thoughts, and Outro 40.42-
GQ interview with Eric Idle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbchmshpsz0
Band music provided by the Beauford Middle School Band Brass Quartet
In 1955 the Ealing studios comedy crew made their last feature film, a quaintly dark comedy about a heist gone wrong. Nearly 50 years later, in 2004 Joel and Ethan Coen wrote and directed a remake of the British classic. On it's release it received mixed reviews, at best. 18 years later we are here to final settle the score, which is the better comedy?
Time Stamps:
0:00: Intro and Preamble
3:28: Opening Trailers
4:33: Personal backgrounds with these movies and thoughts about The Ladykillers 2005.
16:30: How has it aged?
18:20: Why the movie was made(?)
20:30: The Ladykillers 1955 - Intro and history of.
24:32: Thoughts on the movie
30:45: Which is the more interesting heist?
35:55: How has it aged?
37:40: Wrap up and teaser of next episode
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In 2016 when the trailer to the first Ghostbusters movie in 27 years was uploaded to Youtube, it quickly broke the record for the most dislikes on a single video on the platform. Looking back on the movie now, five years out from the discourse how does it hold up? Some may dare say it is funny, others may be left without wonton.
Timestamps
00:24: Intro
5:21: First impressions
16:36: Attempts at Ghostbusters 3, how this reboot came to be.
30:26: What was the best cameo?
33:30: Favorite moments from the movie and least favorite parts
41:33: Other memorable moments
41:44: Do we need more Ghostbusters?
45:40: How has it aged?
46:47: Wrap up
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Happy holiday time to all! In this episode we chat about the 1996 Christmas comedy, Jingle All The Way. Does it deserve to be considered an all-time Christmas comedy classic, or is it amongst the many forgettable Christmas specials? It's turbo time!
Time Stamps
Intro -
3:30 -Movie trailer & brief scene setting
8:12 - Is Arnold Schwarzenegger a good comedic performer?
11:30 - Impressions of the movie as a whole. Is this a classic Christmas comedy?
23:40 - Sinbad Talk
25:26 - Behind the scenes/Making of
29:00 - Pitching our ideas for sequels
32:43 - How has it aged?
34:32 - Are all Arnold Schwarzenegger movies taking place in another dimension?
35:30 - Wrap up
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For the first time in a while we are talking about a new movie: The hidden camera comedy, Bad Trip; Eric Andre's twist on the Bad Grandpa idea. So join us as we try to discover if hidden camera prank sketches can hold an entire 70 minute movie together.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - 4:20: Show update (where we've been for two weeks) and intro.
4:20 - 15:09: First impressions of the movie
15:09 - 25:46: Behind the scenes/how it was made.
25:46 - 38:00: Favorite moments and what makes the movie work. Also Hannibal Burress.
38:01 - End: Wrap Up/What's coming up next for The Gagreel Podcast
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The third, mainline entry in the Legally Blonde cinematic canon is slated for release next year. So, why not take a look back at this beloved "chick flick" or chic flick I should say, and see how it holds up 20 years later?
Full transparency, there were production problems with this episode and a large part of the recording was lost, then re-recorded, then lost again. I'm exhausted. Hopefully we will make it up you, dear fellow goofball listener, by doing a deep-dive on Legally Blonde 2 in the near future.
Time Stamps:
0:21 - Intro
5:41 - Thoughts on this viewing.
14:05 - How the movie was made.
20:09 - Letter from the Editor.
23:45 - How has it aged?
33:50 - Wrapping it up.
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Unfortunately, the last two movies that Chris Farley made before he passed on were both unsuccessful, commercially and critically. But which one is the better of the two? Come celebrate the highs and lows of these overlooked comedies with us!
Time Stamps:
0:0 Intro:
3:53: Our backgrounds with the movies, and impressions on this viewing.
25:00: Beverly Hills Ninja Vs. Almost Heroes
39:00: Similarities between all Chris Farley movies, and how Beverly Hills Ninja was made.
50:14: How has it aged?
55:30: What would Almost Heroes 2 or Beverly Hills Ninja 2 look like?
62:40: Wrap up
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Creatures of the night! Welcome to ye olde house of spooks and phantasms, or maybe just a maniacal alien doctor. This Halloween we're discussing the 1975 cult classic musical ode to the golden era of Science Fiction and Horror B-movies. Will we find out what Tim Curry's inspirations behind his iconic performance were, or will we discuss building our own anti-matter rays? Come find out, if you dare!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
2:09 - First impressions.
12:32 - Plot Summary
36:00 -Thoughts on the movie
40:07 - Background on how the movie was made
48:20 - How has it aged?
55:25 - More fun facts
61:03 - Close out. What’s coming up next episode
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References:
The Bechdel Cast discussion of Rocky Horror Picture Show:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-the-bechdel-cast-30089535/episode/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-with-51694796/
In the bands own words: "when The Pick of Destiny was released it was a flop," but we're here today to find out if it's still worth a watch 15 years later. Also, to fly high with sasquatch in the misty mountainside. Let's ride!
Time Stamps:
- Intro -
3:30 - First impressions of this viewing
8:20 - Plot recap - With commentary
39:00 - The History of Tenacious D (A list of BS they’ve done in the past)
52:20 - How has it aged?
54:40 - Final Thoughts on The P.O.D. (Not the band)
59:49 - Next time on The Gag Reel
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The most exhaustive and thorough deep dive of Adam Mckay's 2006 blockbuster comedy on the freaking interwebs. Join us as we talk about everything this film has to offer, from the smell of Chip's leg, to how Adam Mckay may have been attempting a political statement, and beyond! Time stamps: Intro: 4.53: Thoughts on this viewing, and our backgrounds with the film 11.20: Plot recap - With annotations 38.22: The subtext of the movie 48.00: Background of how the movie was made 60.39: Comparing Anchorman to Talladega Nights 65:55: How has it aged? 75:00: Teaser for next episode and outro
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In 1993 two films came out, one shortly after the other. One, an indie darling that took Sundance by storm and received plenty of critical praise but barely made a whimper at the box office. The other, a bit more of a studio flick that made about double its budget back at the box office but didn't really gel with critics. Both were parodies of the state of gangsta rap at the time that were heavily inspired by 1984's This is Spinal Tap, and both had many instances of similar jokes and story beats. Today we're talking about CB4 starring Chris Rock and directed by Tamra Davis and Fear of a Black Hat directed by and starring Rusty Cundieff.
This week we discuss the sole directing credit to Bill Murray's name: Quick Change. Coconuts in butts, bicycle-broom-jousting, demonic guitar drifters, and other strange antics will ensue; this is a strange one.
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This week we discuss the 2011, Paul Feig Helmer hit comedy Bridesmaids! We talk about how it got made, what makes it great, and much more so check it out now!
We are back from a brief hiatus with a new episode about another old comedy movie! Join in as we break down this classic and try to find out which joke in it was so funny that it could have been weaponized.
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https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/07/the-oral-history-of-a-fish-called-wanda
We're off this week while we prepare for season two. See you in two weeks for A Fish Called Wanda!
The time has finally come. The grand conclusion of our bracket to decide the penultimate television comedy of the 2010s. This is the grand finale of the gag reel pod season 1 and we go longer and dive deeper into television comedy than any human could ever bear down for.
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There can only be one. To close out the first season of The Gag Reel, we have decided to play out the greatest tv comedy showdown of all time. 16 shows, 1 winner, too many Christopher Lambert quotes, who will win?
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In this, our 24th episode, we discuss what it is like to Meet the Parents. Well, if our fiance's parents were Blythe Danner and Robert DeNiro that is. Listen in as we get all up in the film's business as we ponder what made it as big a hit as it was, whether or not it was deserved, what worked and how the film aged over the last two decades.
Is he Pootie or is he Tang? Is he tangy or is he Tango? In this episode we try to find out. To the folks out there that remember this strange comedy, join along as we break down how this bizarre thing, nonsensical film came to be. Sa Da Tey!
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In this episode we take a deep-dive into the short-lived high school dramedy series by examining "The Diary" and "The Little Things." Will we find out if Judd Apatow used to stalk Steve Martin or will we just argue about the best side characters? Maybe both.
In this episode we discuss a true modern cult classic, the Jorma Taccone helmed MacGruber from 2010. Half 80s action movie parody, half zany character piece, I may be jumping the gun here but if you haven't seen this film yet you absolutely should if you are interested in checking out one of the most insane, crass, filthy, and absurd comedies in existence! Send us your thoughts on facebook.com/gagreelpod or on Twitter @gagreelpod, email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com and check out our website gagreelpod.com!
The 1986 John Landis directed film Three Amigos is an interesting one. On one hand, the simple sitcom-esque style leads to a story and structure that never breaks quite the new ground needed to herald the film as a true classic. On the other hand, many of the jokes are so good it should be considered a real absolute classic. The comedy trifecta of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Chevy Chase shouldn't be understated. Written by Steve Martin, Lorne Michaels and (believe it or not) Randy Newman, today we look into this film that was such a pivotal part of our childhoods.
In this episode we tackle the 1997 hit comedy Romy and Michele's High School Reunion starring Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino. We discuss the making of, highs as well as the lows of the film, talk about the cast, as well as an in-depth discussion regarding how the film has aged.
2008's Pineapple Express, the first and pretty much only film in the Stoner Action Comedy subgenre. It stands out from the pack as a truly hilarious and ridiculous film even when only compared to other Judd Apatow produced comedies. On this episode we discuss a film that holds a special place in our hearts as a great comedy amidst a decade of great comedies. Join us as we breakdown this film!
The 1988 Martin Brest directed buddy comedy Midnight Run is an interesting one to say the least. If someone told me that Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin made a great comedic pair I wouldn't have believed them had I not seen this film. Let's break it all down and see what we find this week on the Gag Reel Podcast!
In a follow-up to our episode on It's Always Sunny and Sitcom Structure, we use the sitcom formula as an excuse to talk about our favorite comedy shows. In this case it's a truly classic episode of The Simpsons, Homer at the Bat. Sit back and enjoy as we discuss the episode beat for beat!
Let's discuss the 1963 epic comedy It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. It's a huge and sprawling movie with a cast as indulgent as the title. Nearly every comedy star on the planet at the time is in it, and the film is a slapstick extravaganza. On one hand it's a monumental achievement in comedy, on the other hand it's a bit long and bloated and the slapstick doesn't always land right side up. It's a strange piece of cinema from a strange period of film history. All this is the topic of this episode. Give it a listen and we'd love to get your opinion as well. Hit us up at facebook.com/gagreelpod, or Twitter @gagreelpod, email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com, and check out our website gagreelpod.com!
The television sitcom, going back to the 1950s and all the way up to present day, has developed and followed a simple formula that all shows adhere to. From the most traditional three-camera shows to the wacky and irreverent stylings of more modern single camera ones, every sitcom script has a fairly rigid skeleton that all your favorite hijinks are added onto. In this episode we take a truly classic episode (Sweet Dee has a Heart Attack) of one of our favorite shows, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and break down the sitcom formula while also tying in a broader discussion of the show in general. Listen, laugh, and learn! Hit us up at gagreelpod@gmail.com, facebook.com/gagreelpod, gagreelpod.com, or Twitter @gagreelpod!
In this episode we breakdown one of the funniest films of the last decade! It's the 2016 film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping directed by Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone and written by The Lonely Island (them plus Andy Samberg). Starring Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Tim Meadows, Sarah Silverman, Imogen Poots, Joan Cusack, Maya Rudolph, Chris Redd and Seale. With dozens of hilarious cameos, this film is a true comedy gem. Hit us up at gagreelpod@gmail.com with questions/thoughts/comments or send us a message on facebook.com/gagreelpod, check out our website gagreelpod.com or our Twitter @gagreelpod! Gag-a-doodle-doo!!
Today we discuss the zany 1985 dark comedy After Hours, directed by the typically serious Martin Scorsese! Starring Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, Terri Garr, Linda Fiorentino, Cheech and Chong, Will Patton, and plenty of others. Email us your thoughts at gagreelpod@gmail.com, or hit us up on Facebook at facebook.com/gagreelpod, we're on Twitter @gagreelpod, and check out our website at gagreelpod.com!
Oh boy this one is a doozy! In a moderated debate we argue for and against the merits of the 2001 David Spade comedy Joe Dirt. Who comes out on top? Listen and find out...
What is there that needs to be said? We discuss one of the greatest comedies ever made. It's 1974's Blazing Saddles and it's awesome. Check it out on HBO Max if you haven't seen it, and give us a listen. Hit us up at facebook.com/gagreelpod or email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com. Gag-a-doodle-doo!
We break down the 2009 comedy Bruno! Does the insane Sacha Baron Cohen comedy hold up? Is it an effective social satire? What's real and what was staged? We go through it all! Also hit us up on facebook.com/gagreelpod, email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com or Twitter @gagreelpod.
Bare with us as we attempt to tackle the 1991 children's Halloween film Ernest Scared Stupid! Does the Jim Varney comedy hold up after all this time or does it need to stay at the bottom of the Wal-Mart DVD bargain bin? Tune in and listen to us with special guest Becka Scanlin as we get the stupid scared into us! Feel free to chime in with your thoughts on facebook.com/gagreelpod or email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter @gagreelpod!
We get spooky and kooky as we count down each of our top 5 Horror Comedies. Feel free to let us know what your top fives are by emailing us at gagreelpod@gmail.com or hitting us up on facebook.com/gagreelpod!
Today we first talk about Seth Rogen's 2020 comedy An American Pickle (spoiler section 7:45-15:00) and then follow it up with a deep dive into a history of comedians playing multiple roles within a film. Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a fascinating doozy! Be sure to hit us up on Facebook at facebook.com/gagreelpod or email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com. Our Twitter is @gagreelpod.
In this episode we break down the career of Adam Sandler in an attempt to find out where it all went wrong. Do we find an answer? Did it ever actually go wrong? Was there ever an actual decline in film quality or did we just grow out of his flicks? Were they always terrible? Our quest to discover the answer to these questions begins as we study every single film he appeared in during the 1990s. Join us for the first of a three part study into the career of Adam Sandler! 0-16min: Introduction; 16-38:50: Going Overboard, Airheads, and Mixed Nuts; 38:51-56:40: Billy Madison; 56:41-71:29: Happy Gilmore; 71:30-78:15: Bulletproof; 78:16-79:48: Intermission/Housekeeping; 79:50-97:53: The Wedding Singer; 98:23-110:46: The Waterboy; 110:47-130:26: Big Daddy; 130:27-137:14: Our Rankings pre-Little Nicky; 137:14-150:14: Little Nicky; 150:15-End: Concluding thoughts
Today we've got a double feature for you guys: 1977's The Kentucky Fried Movie and 1987's Hollywood Shuffle. We discuss the zany Landis directed Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker debut comedy and how it compares to the Townsend debut comedy film. How do they hold up? Tune in and find out. Make sure to email us your thoughts at gagreelpod@gmail.com, or facebook.com/gagreelpod! And follow us on Twitter @gagreelpod!
In this episode we tackle Kinka Usher's 1999 not-hit Mystery Men! Underrated gem or flaming pile of hot garbage? That's what we're here to determine in our third episode of the Gag Reel Podcast! Tell your friends! And hit us up at gagreelpod@gmail.com or facebook.com/gagreelpod or on Twitter @gagreelpod
In this episode we will discuss the 2009 Dan Eckman directed indie cult classic Mystery Team starring Donald Glover, DC Pierson, and Dominic Dierkes. We will fill your head with all sorts of miscellaneous information surrounding this hidden gem of a movie! Hit us back: gagreelpod@gmail.com, facebook.com/gagreelpod, @gagreelpod on Twitter!
Join us as we discuss the 1984 Rob Reiner directed film This is Spinal Tap! We will deep dive into the making of, the best moments therein and all sorts of nonsense around this classic comedy in our FIRST FULL EPISODE. Heads up, we recorded this episode in mid-May so some tidbits of the conversation may seem a bit retro now. Feel free to hit us back with questions and comments! Email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com! Join our Facebook page at facebook.com/gagreelpod! Follow us on Twitter @gagreelpod!
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