Big Boys Don't Cry

By Paddy Johnston & Rob Gordon

What's Big Boys Don't Cry about?

Big Boys Don't Cry is a weekly podcast in which Paddy Johnston & Rob Gordon discuss a film (usually with romance in), as well as catching up about culture, politics, video games and nonsense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Big Boys Don't Cry episodes:

06.18.2024
Episode #320 - Jennifer Lopez: This is Me...Now
We're kicking off J-Lo season with a discussion of the her visual album THIS IS ME...NOW. Would Prince approve? Tune in to find out! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify,...
05.17.2024
Episode #319 - Road House (1989 & 2024)
It's a double bill on this episode as we talk about the 80s cult classic Road House and its pointless 2024 remake! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok...
05.07.2024
Episode #318 - Poor Things
On this episode we discuss the critically acclaimed POOR THINGS! Is it a dazzling, bizarre masterpiece or just bawdy gothic Wes Anderson? Listen in to find out! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find...
04.23.2024
Episode #317 - Irish Wish
Just in time for St Patrick's Day, it's our discussion of Netflix's latest crime against the rom-com genre, IRISH WISH! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more:...
04.09.2024
Episode #316 - Ricky Stanicky
On this episode we discuss a star turn from John Cena in the goofy comedy RICKY STANICKY! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can find...
03.27.2024
Episode #315 - Gattaca
On this episode we discuss an underrated dystopian sci-fi classic from the 90s, GATTACA! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and...
03.20.2024
Episode #314 - My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Move over Marvel, there's a real superhero film to watch...2006's MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIEND! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you...
03.06.2024
Episode #313 - What Happens in Vegas
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…apart from on this show! On this week’s episode we discuss the rubbish 2008 rom-com WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS. We also talk DVD commentaries, Wagner, and drinking lemonade in secret. The intro music is by...
02.21.2024
Episode #312 - Rye Lane
On this week's episode we discuss the joyful, fun and hilarious British romcom RYE LANE! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can find us on...
02.09.2024
Episode #311 - A Good Year
We are back! After a brief hiatus, we’ve returned to discuss one of Ridley Scott’s outliers: A GOOD YEAR. Listen in to find out if we enjoyed watching Russell Crowe swan around Provence for two hours. The intro music is by...
01.22.2024
Episode #310 - Strange Magic
On this episode we discussed perhaps George Lucas’ greatest effort, the bizarre sort-of-musical animated film STRANGE MAGIC! NOTE: We recorded this episode in November 2023. As we're currently taking a break from recording, we're putting out a couple of episodes now...
01.08.2024
Episode #309 - Sweet Home Alabama
Happy New Year! We're kicking off with a discussion of the somewhat dated classic rom-com SWEET HOME ALABAMA. NOTE: We recorded this episode in November 2023. As we're currently taking a break from recording, we're putting out a couple of episodes...
12.21.2023
Episode #308 - Santa Claus: The Movie
Ho Ho Ho! It's time to go back to the eighties on this episode, as we discuss the bizarre, dated, weird film SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him...
12.13.2023
Episode #307 - Fred Claus
Ho Ho Ho! Our festive episodes for 2023 kick off with a discussion of a comedy that might be best forgotten: FRED CLAUS. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube,...
11.28.2023
Episode #306 - High School Musical
We're soaring, flying and breaking free on this episode as we discuss a film that was not made for us: High School Musical! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube,...
11.14.2023
Episode #305 - After Everything
For the fifth and final time, we watched a film in the After series so you don't have to. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You...
11.06.2023
Episode #304 - May (2002)
A week after Halloween, when your pumpkins are rotten, we’ve finally dropped our last episode of spooky month. In this episode we discuss the strange 2002 cult film MAY! SHOWNOTES Julius Fucik Robert the Doll The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's...
10.27.2023
Episode #303 - Bones and All
We really dig into this week’s film, BONES AND ALL, as spooky month continues! We also talk about bad indie band names and bad legal advice. Be warned that this episode does contain discussion of cannibalism in cinema. The intro music...
10.20.2023
Episode #302 - A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Spooky season continues with a discussion of the excellent Iranian Vampire Western A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You...
10.10.2023
Episode #301 - Life After Beth
It’s spoooooky season, and we’re kicking off this month of romantic horror with a discussion of the A24 dead girlfriend movie LIFE AFTER BETH! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify,...
10.06.2023
Episode #300 - Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 & 4
We made it to 300 episodes and we didn’t even mention it, because we were too busy talking about the brilliance of ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP. That’s the epitome of this show. What more could you ask...
09.26.2023
Episode #299 - Alvin and the Chipmunks 1 & 2
Chiptember is here, or Alvin and the Chipmonth if you prefer…join us as we watch the first two ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS movies! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube,...
09.11.2023
Episode #298 - Flash Gordon
It’s himbo time on this episode as we discuss the camp classic FLASH GORDON! We also talk about slowing songs down, Buck Rogers, and being in love with cars. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi...
09.05.2023
Episode #297 - Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Well aaaaaalrighty then! That’s us repeating the same line from last episode’s description in tribute to Ace Ventura 2, which recycles the same gags from the first movie. Tune in to hear us discuss what is not Jim Carrey’s finest...
08.22.2023
Episode #296 - Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Well allllllllllrighty then! It’s time to revisit a film from our childhood that’s mostly aged very badly as we discuss ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE! SHOWNOTES I Am Of course I want a latte The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for...
07.28.2023
Episode #295 - Dunston Checks In
It’s time for some monkeying around this week, as we discuss the classic 90s comedy caper DUNSTON CHECKS IN! SHOWNOTES Wolf Cola Dril’s Dunston Tweet The Burning The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on...
07.15.2023
Episode #294 - Ashfall
Volcano month concludes on this week’s episode with an overdue discussion of the excellent Korean action film ASHFALL! We also talk birthdays, soulslikes and pet detectives. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him...
06.26.2023
Episode #293 - Skyfire
Volcano month continues with a discussion of the 2021 Chinese disaster movie SKYFIRE! We also talk TOCA 2 Touring Cars, abandonware, and dinosaurs. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube,...
06.16.2023
Episode #292 - Volcano
Volcano month (Volcanune?) continues this week with a discussion the most LA film of the 90s, Volcano! We also talk about all kinds of heat, sports team names, and yeeting cats. SHOWNOTES Executive Decision Peep Show - I’ve got Heat on DVD...
06.09.2023
Episode #291 - Dante's Peak
It’s getting hot in here! On this week’s episode we kick off our month of volcano films with the Pierce Brosnan classic DANTE’S PEAK. We also talk about John wick, dogs playing poker, and sexy coffee adverts. SHOWNOTES Daylight Gold Blend Beavis...
06.01.2023
Episode #290 - Congo
On this week’s episode we discuss the 1995 film Congo, adapted from Michael Crichton’s novel of the same name and featuring one of Tim Curry’s best performances. SHOWNOTES Another White Boy with a Podcast Poochinski AD/BC The intro music is by Richter FM,...
05.23.2023
Episode #289 - Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
It’s Shakespeare time on this week’s episode, as we discuss the 1993 film adaptation of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING! It’s also a bumper tangent episode, with discussions of Shakespeare’s old tweets, Chaucer NFTs, all fandoms being bad, and Keir Starmer’s...
05.12.2023
Episode #288 - Empire Records
On this week’s episode we discuss the 90s cult classic EMPIRE RECORDS! We also talk about the new King, Eurovision, The Meg 2, and 1995 in film. SHOWNOTES Subwoolfer The Meg 2 Freakylinks Dracula Daily The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's...
04.27.2023
Episode #287 - The Green Knight
On this week’s episode we discuss the brilliant 2021 film THE GREEN KNIGHT! We also talk about Pete’s Dragon, other Arthurian legends, lutes, and 90s advert jingles. This episode was supposed to be about the terrible 2000 Dungeons and Dragons movie,...
04.12.2023
Episode #286 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves
We’ve been to the cinema! On this week’s episode we discuss the excellent Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. We also talk about the fake podcasts, badly dubbed 90s anime, and the fresh scent of Chris Pine. The intro music is...
04.06.2023
Episode #285 - Showgirls
It’s bomb time once again! On this week’s episode we discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1995 disaster/cult classic SHOWGIRLS. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can find...
03.28.2023
Episode #284 - Everything Everywhere All At Once
Join us on a journey through the multiverse this week as we discuss the brilliant, chaotic, Oscar-winning masterpiece EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE! We also discuss covers that are better than the original, Darren Aronofsky, and we fail to remember...
03.20.2023
Episode #283 - Cutthroat Island
On this week's episode we discuss one of the biggest box office bombs of all time: CUTTHROAT ISLAND! Listen in to find out if it's awful, or if it's the true Pirates of the Caribbean. The intro music is by Richter...
03.07.2023
Episode #282 - A League of Their Own
We’re talking baseball on this week’s episode! We discussed the 1992 film A League of Their Own, one of Paddy’s favourite films. Will it live up to Rob’s expectations? The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi...
02.28.2023
Episode #281 - Valentine's Day
In a vain attempt to be topical and discuss a film related to a recent holiday, we talked about the ensemble cast movie VALENTINE’S DAY on this week’s episode! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi...
02.15.2023
Episode #280 - Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Non, je ne regrette rien…we have no regrets about watching this week’s awesomely chaotic sci-fi epic, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify,...
02.07.2023
Episode #279 - The Call of the Wild
Who let the wolves out!? On this week’s episode we discuss the 2020 film of THE CALL OF THE WILD! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more:...
01.30.2023
Episode #278 - Labyrinth
On this week’s episode we discussed the 1986 classic Labyrinth, which one of us had seen before and one of us had not! Listen in to find out if it holds up without nostalgia. We also talked about Pokemon...
01.24.2023
Episode #277 - Avatar
On this week’s episode we go on a journey to a distant place, 2009, as we discuss James Cameron’s AVATAR! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more:...
01.16.2023
Episode #276 - Your Highness
On this week’s episode we did something nobody asked for and revisited the 2011 stoner comedy fantasy YOUR HIGHNESS! We also came up with lots of ideas for fantasy parody films and affirmed our love for Jason Momoa. The intro music...
01.09.2023
Episode #275 - Serendipity
Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2023 we discuss the classic 2001 rom-com Serendipity. We also talk about Nicolas Cage as Dracula, cowboys, nepo babies, and whether this film would pass GDPR. The intro music is by Richter FM,...
12.23.2022
Episode #274 - Father Christmas is Back
Whatever the opposite of a Christmas miracle is, we’ve made one happen on this week’s episode by talking about the absolutely awful film FATHER CHRISTMAS IS BACK! Happy holidays, one and all. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias...
12.19.2022
Episode #273 - Falling for Christmas & Spirited
It’s an epic festive double bill on our latest episode as we discuss two of this year’s smash hit Christmas movies, FALLING FOR CHRISTMAS and SPIRITED! Ho Ho Ho! We also talk about the death of punctuation and the time...
12.02.2022
Episode #272 - After Ever Happy
It’s almost time for Christmas movies, but first we needed to watch the fourth film in the After series, because we hate ourselves. We also talk about Axolotls barking, Christmas 24, and stilton in burgers. The intro music is by Richter...
11.25.2022
Episode #271 - Amélie
It's a Parisian love-in this week as we discuss the classic French romantic comedy Amélie! We also talk about Movember, Jean-Luc Godard, Luc Besson and the upcoming Avatar film. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi...

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Big Boys Don't Cry episodes:

Episode #320 - Jennifer Lopez: This is Me...Now

Episode #319 - Road House (1989 & 2024)

Episode #318 - Poor Things

Episode #317 - Irish Wish

Episode #316 - Ricky Stanicky

Episode #315 - Gattaca

Episode #314 - My Super Ex-Girlfriend

Episode #313 - What Happens in Vegas

Episode #312 - Rye Lane

Episode #311 - A Good Year

Episode #310 - Strange Magic

Episode #309 - Sweet Home Alabama

Episode #308 - Santa Claus: The Movie

Episode #307 - Fred Claus

Episode #306 - High School Musical

Episode #305 - After Everything

Episode #304 - May (2002)

Episode #303 - Bones and All

Episode #302 - A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

Episode #301 - Life After Beth

Episode #300 - Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 & 4

Episode #299 - Alvin and the Chipmunks 1 & 2

Episode #298 - Flash Gordon

Episode #297 - Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

Episode #296 - Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Episode #295 - Dunston Checks In

Episode #294 - Ashfall

Episode #293 - Skyfire

Episode #292 - Volcano

Episode #291 - Dante's Peak

Episode #290 - Congo

Episode #289 - Much Ado About Nothing (1993)

Episode #288 - Empire Records

Episode #287 - The Green Knight

Episode #286 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves

Episode #285 - Showgirls

Episode #284 - Everything Everywhere All At Once

Episode #283 - Cutthroat Island

Episode #282 - A League of Their Own

Episode #281 - Valentine's Day

Episode #280 - Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Episode #279 - The Call of the Wild

Episode #278 - Labyrinth

Episode #277 - Avatar

Episode #276 - Your Highness

Episode #275 - Serendipity

Episode #274 - Father Christmas is Back

Episode #273 - Falling for Christmas & Spirited

Episode #272 - After Ever Happy

Episode #271 - Amélie