"This week, we dive into a surprisingly Orwellian comedy where animals party harder than humans, and Kevin James is a cow with an identity crisis. Welcome to Barnyard."

Episode Description

This week, Landen and Truman take on Barnyard (2006), Nickelodeon’s animated spectacle about anthropomorphic farm animals. From Kevin James’ surprisingly introspective cow to Sam Elliott’s guitar-strumming patriarch, we unpack this film’s unholy combination of slapstick humor, existential undertones, and questionable design choices. Is Barnyardmisunderstood brilliance or just udderly forgettable? Let’s find out.

Major Cast and Crew

Film Synopsis

On a quiet farm, Otis the cow (Kevin James) loves partying with his animal friends, but his carefree lifestyle is upended when his father, Ben (Sam Elliott), passes away after defending the farm from coyotes. Now, Otis must learn the meaning of responsibility while balancing his inner party animal. Featuring singing animals, a wild Mike, and inexplicably gender-bending cows, this movie is truly one of a kind.

Episode Highlights

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