Adam Sandler Month continues with Netflix’s Spaceman (2024) — a melancholy sci-fi relationship story that caught us off guard. We debate whether the movie sabotages its own Earth storyline early, unpack the Czech/Soviet-futurism aesthetic, rate Sandler’s performance, and argue the big question: is Hanush real?

Then it’s catch-up time: Ace Combat addictions, Falling Skies chaos, Starfield updates, trading card collecting pain, and a depressing movie marathon featuring The Road and Interstellar emotional damage.

Next week: The Waterboy.

Adam Sandler Month begins with Pixels (2015)—a movie we thought we would hate… and somehow didn’t.

In this episode of Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Chaz, Joe Dubs, and Zach dive into Adam Sandler’s video game invasion comedy Pixels, breaking down why it’s contrived, dumb, lowest-common-denominator… yet still oddly entertaining.

We debate whether Pixels is a guilty pleasure or just plain bad, argue over Peter Dinklage’s performance, laugh (sometimes shamefully) at jokes that feel like they escaped from a better movie, and unpack the film’s heavy ’80s arcade nostalgia featuring Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Centipede, and more.

Topics include:

• Adam Sandler’s career arc and why critics turned on him
• Why Pixels feels like a “greasy cheeseburger” movie
• The best and worst uses of video game fanservice
• Pac-Man in New York, the Donkey Kong finale, and Cubert discourse
• Why some “bad movies” are still worth watching

Plus, the crew shares what they’ve been watching, playing, and obsessing over—including speedrunning, retro games, anime, and more.

🎬 Next episode: Spaceman — a very different Adam Sandler movie.

Big Trouble in Little Podcast is a long-form movie and pop-culture podcast where four hosts choose a monthly theme and dissect films, TV, games, and nostalgia with honesty, humor, and zero filter.

Big Trouble in Little Podcast wraps up its Twilight Zone month by stepping into darker, stranger territory with Rod Serling’s Night Gallery. This week, the crew breaks down “They’re Tearing Down Tim Riley’s Bar”, a melancholic tale of burnout, memory, and midlife crisis, and “Pickman’s Model”, a full-blown H.P. Lovecraft–inspired horror story that delivers real monsters and eerie atmosphere.

We debate whether Tim Riley’s Bar truly earns its ending, dive into the Lovecraftian themes behind Pickman’s Model, laugh at Night Gallery’s bizarre mini-segments, and lock in our final rankings for the entire anthology month. To cap it all off, we reveal next month’s theme: Adam Sandler movies, kicking things off with Pixels.

If you love classic sci-fi, vintage horror, anthology television, Twilight Zone discussions, Night Gallery analysis, or podcast rankings, this episode is for you.

Big Trouble in Little Podcast is back — with a new intro, new energy, and a deep dive into the Twilight Zone.

This January tradition continues as the hosts explore three classic episodes centered on one unavoidable theme: inevitability. Growing up. Aging. Death. And the quiet dread of becoming someone you don’t recognize anymore.

We break down:

• Walking Distance — the pain of nostalgia and the impossibility of returning to childhood
• Nothing in the Dark — fear of death, fear of the unknown, and what it really means to let go
• Number 12 Looks Just Like You — conformity, beauty, identity, and a disturbingly cheerful dystopia

Along the way, we argue about AI-generated music, six-fingered hands, antidepressant futures, banned books, plastic surgery, societal pressure, and whether being forgotten is worse than dying.

We also pivot into Night Gallery, question modern culture’s obsession with happiness, and accidentally turn a Twilight Zone discussion into an existential therapy session.

Same show. New spark. Still Big Trouble.

In this episode, Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz revisit three haunting classics from The Twilight Zone—Night Call, Long Distance Call, and The Jeopardy Room. Together, they explore how these episodes use psychological horror, isolation, and quiet dread to deliver some of the most unsettling stories in the series.

The discussion breaks down how ordinary objects—telephones, small rooms, silence—become instruments of fear, while deeper themes of grief, loneliness, paranoia, and survival emerge. From supernatural communication beyond the grave to tense cat-and-mouse suspense, these episodes highlight Rod Serling’s mastery of atmosphere and moral storytelling.

Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz analyze each episode’s narrative structure, symbolism, performances, and long-term cultural impact, examining why these Twilight Zone episodes continue to resonate with audiences decades later.

Perfect for fans of classic sci-fi television, psychological horror, anthology series, and thoughtful media analysis.

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On this mind-bending episode of Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz step into the modern dimension of The Twilight Zone to unpack two standout episodes from Jordan Peele’s revival: “Meet in the Middle” and “Ovation.” The crew dives into themes of ambition, identity, legacy, and the hidden cost of success, breaking down how these episodes twist classic Twilight Zone ideas through a contemporary lens. From uneasy deals with the universe to the price of artistic obsession, the hosts analyze what works, what stumbles, and how Peele’s vision honors — and challenges — Rod Serling’s original spirit. Expect deep discussion, sharp critiques, and plenty of philosophical detours as the guys ask whether these stories truly earn their place in The Twilight Zone.

This week on Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz head back into booby-trap territory with a deep dive into Home Alone 3. With no McCallisters in sight, the crew breaks down how the franchise tried to reinvent itself with new villains, higher-tech traps, and a very different tone from the original classics. From international spies to remote-controlled chaos, the guys debate whether Home Alone 3 is an underrated holiday sequel or a misguided cash-in that lost the magic. Expect nostalgia clashes, trap rankings, laughs, and plenty of heated discussion as the hosts decide if this third entry deserves coal… or a second look.

On this gloriously unhinged episode of Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz brace themselves for a double feature of cinematic madness: The Master of Disguise and Silent Night, Deadly Night 2. From Dana Carvey’s bizarre, turtle-tastic, character-shifting fever dream to Ricky Caldwell’s legendary “Garbage Day!” rampage, the crew dives into two films that have earned cult status for all the wrong — and somehow all the right — reasons. Expect plenty of laughs, roasting, baffled reactions, and the occasional moment of appreciation as the guys break down what makes these movies unforgettable disasters, unexpected treasures, or both at once. Whether it’s disguises gone wrong or holiday horror gone hilariously off the rails, this episode is all about embracing the chaos.

This week on Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz suit up as Earth’s last line of defense — and also as the harshest critics — to tackle the brand-new, screen-filled War of the Worlds (2025). From Ice Cube’s cyber-security analyst staring down an alien invasion on Microsoft Teams, to Eva Longoria scrambling through government tech chaos, the crew explores whether this modern “screenlife” spin on H.G. Wells’ classic can bring terror — or just a frustrating migraine. Expect breakdowns of the film’s bold choices (phones, Zoom calls, data hacks), harsh takes on the story execution and production, and plenty of laughs as the hosts decide whether it’s a sci-fi reboot gone wrong … or a so-bad-it’s-must-watch disasterpiece.

On this dark and rain-soaked episode of Big Trouble in Little Podcast, Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz step into the shadows of Gotham to dissect Matt Reeves’ brooding detective-driven epic — The Batman (2022). The crew explores Robert Pattinson’s younger, more unhinged version of Bruce Wayne as he navigates a city drowning in corruption, fear, and unanswered riddles. From Paul Dano’s chilling take on The Riddler to Zoë Kravitz’s magnetic Catwoman and Colin Farrell’s unrecognizable Penguin, the guys dig into the film’s noir influences, world-building, themes, sound, cinematography, and bold approach to Batman’s mythos. Expect compelling analysis, jokes, debates, and maybe even a few riddles as the hosts decide where The Batman stands among the many versions of the Dark Knight.