Jeff and Amy start the episode with giggles but quickly dive into films and TV moments that tug… no, yank at their heartstrings. From triumphant underdog sports flicks like Cool Runnings and Rudy, to the emotional gut-punches of Steel Magnolias, The Green Mile, and that unforgettable West Wing storyline, the duo covers a range of cinematic tearjerkers. Amy gushes over Viola Davis in The Help, while Jeff champions the underrated For Love of the Game. Expect laughs, sniffles, and a one very big “don’t go into the store!” moments.

00:00 – Intro & giggles before the storm

01:28 – Jeff’s sports movie tearjerkers (Rudy, Rocky, Cool Runnings)

02:58 – Deep cut: For Love of the Game

05:05 – The magic of “found” movies on cable

05:38 – Amy’s Viola Davis obsession & The Help love fest

08:29 – The friendship of Celia Foote & Minnie

11:19 – Kindness goes a long way

11:35 – Jeff’s West Wing heartbreak: CJ Craig & Mark Harmon

15:02 – Amy’s Steel Magnolias breakdown scene pick

17:00 – The Green Mile: “Don’t put me in the dark”

17:48 – Recap & joking about the saddest episode ever

18:41 – Did we miss the point of “heartstrings”?

19:16 – Outro & listener call to share their picks

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