Box Office Buddies

The saga continues in Episode 2 of Season 2! 🎉 This week on Box Office Buddies, host Branden Dillard is joined by Peter Bradford for a one-of-a-kind Trilogy Award Show! 🏆🎥 From epic franchises to unexpected trilogies, the trio hands out custom awards in categories like:

• 🥇 Best First Movie
• 🥈 Best Sequel
• 🎬 Best Finale
• 🎭 Funniest Trilogy
• 🧩 Most Unified
• 😬 Worst Ending
• 🔥 Best Character Development
  ...and so much more.

Will your favorite trilogy take home a win—or crash and burn in the finale? Tune in for hot takes, passionate debates, and plenty of laughs as we celebrate the power of the trilogy. 🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms!

🎬 Season Premiere: The Nolan Effect – Breaking Down a Cinematic Mastermind 🧠⏳


Box Office Buddies is back, and we’re kicking off Season 2 with a deep dive into the legendary mind of Christopher Nolan! Host Branden Dillard is joined by film buffs AJ Ferguson and Sam Phiri for a full-on celebration of one of modern cinema’s most visionary directors. 🎥✨ From gravity-defying dreamscapes to mind-bending timelines, the trio explores:

• Nolan’s most iconic characters
• His jaw-dropping plot twists
• The side characters that steal scenes
• And what makes his storytelling style so uniquely Nolan

Whether you’re a Dark Knight loyalist or still trying to untangle Tenet, this episode is packed with sharp insights, passionate debate, and plenty of love for all things Nolan. New season, new energy. Let’s go! 🎧

In this special bonus episode, host Branden Dillard is joined by guests Grant Kosanke and Ben McAnear for the ultimate Season 1 Movie Bracket Showdown! 💥

They pit 12 of the most memorable films from the season against each other in a head-to-head battle to crown the best movie of the season. Expect bold picks, heated debates, surprising upsets, and plenty of laughs as these three buddies work their way to the top spot. Will your favorite film make it to the final round? Only one can win it all. Don’t miss this fun, competitive wrap-up to a great season—and get ready to shout at your speakers. 🎧 Let us know who YOU would’ve picked in the comments!

Here are the seedings 

1. Twilight
2. Megamind
3. Cheetah Girls 2
4. Secret Life of Walter Mitty 
5. Transformers 
6. Return of the Jedi
7. As Good As It Gets
8. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimaron 
9. The Fast and Furious 
10. The Sandlot 
11. 10 Things I Hate About You
12. Into the Spiderverse 

Suit up for the epic season finale of Box Office Buddies! 🦸‍♂️🎬🍿

This week, host Branden Dillard closes out the season with a bang by bringing back fan-favorite guest Uncle Ray for a super-powered showdown! 💥 Together, they reveal their top five favorite superhero movies of all time—ranking the blockbusters that soared, smashed, and saved the day. From iconic origin stories to universe-shaking team-ups, it’s a fun, fiery debate full of nostalgia, laughs, and cape-worthy moments. Whether you’re Team Marvel, Team DC, or just here for the popcorn, this finale is one for the Hall of Justice. 💫

Subscribe so you don’t miss our return, and drop your own top 5 in the comments—because every hero deserves their spotlight! 🎧 #BoxOfficeBuddies #SuperheroMovies #PodcastFinale #Top5 #Marvel #DC #UncleRayReturns

Start your engines and buckle up for a high-octane episode of Box Office Buddies! 🚗💨🍿

This week, host Branden Dillard is joined by his friend Mia Bagby to dive into her all-time favorite movie—the adrenaline-pumping The Fast and the Furious! 🏁 From epic car chases to heart-pounding moments, Mia shares why this action-packed ride about family, loyalty, and living life a quarter mile at a time has left a lasting mark on pop culture. Get ready for some intense conversations about unforgettable characters, wild stunts, and how The Fast & Furious franchise became the definition of cinematic thrills.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, so make sure to subscribe and hit the gas with us for more fun movie discussions! Have a favorite film you want us to talk about? Drop it in the comments! 🎧 Let’s go full throttle! #BoxOfficeBuddies #FastAndFurious #Podcast #family #action

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for an inspiring episode of Box Office Buddies! 🎬🏀✨

This week, host Branden Dillard sits down with his friend Caleb Carter to talk about his favorite movie—Glory Road! 🏆 From buzzer-beater moments to groundbreaking history, Caleb shares why this powerful sports drama about the 1966 Texas Western basketball team still hits hard. Expect high-energy hoops talk, underdog love, and some real appreciation for the impact this movie had both on and off the court.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, so make sure to subscribe and join us for more fun and heartfelt movie convos! Got a favorite film you want us to cover? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Press play and take the shot with us! #BoxOfficeBuddies #GloryRoad #Podcast

“If you ain’t first, you’re last!”—and this episode is definitely a winner! 🏎️🔥😂

This week, host Branden Dillard sits down with his buddy Justin Parker to talk about his favorite movie—Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby! 🏁 From absurd one-liners to over-the-top racing antics, Justin shares why this Will Ferrell classic still keeps him laughing. Expect hilarious movie moments, deep dives into the best scenes, and plenty of Shake & Bake energy.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, so be sure to subscribe and join us for more fun movie convos! Got a favorite film you want us to cover? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Press play and let’s go fast! #BoxOfficeBuddies #TalladegaNights #Podcast

Love, laughter, and heated debates—it’s time for a brand-new episode format on Box Office Buddies! 🎬💘😂

This week, host Branden Dillard is bringing back Gretchen Houk for the first-ever Box Office Battles, where they go head-to-head and compare their Top 5 Romantic Comedies! From timeless classics to modern gems, they’ll break down their picks, defend their choices, and maybe even change each other’s minds. Expect rom-com love, a few hot takes, and plenty of laughs along the way.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, so be sure to subscribe and join us for more fun movie showdowns! Got a favorite rom-com we must mention? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Press play and let the battle begin! #BoxOfficeBuddies #RomComs #BoxOfficeBattles #Podcast

The Force is strong with this episode of Box Office Buddies! 🎬✨🚀

This week, host Branden Dillard sits down with his buddy Dylan Johnson to talk about his favorite movie—Star Wars: Return of the Jedi! 🌌⚔️ From Luke’s ultimate showdown with Vader to the greatness (or controversy?) of the Ewoks, Dylan breaks down why this legendary conclusion to the original trilogy still holds up. Expect fun Star Wars debates, deep dives into iconic moments, and maybe even a little love for the galaxy’s most underrated characters.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, so don’t forget to subscribe and join us for more fun movie discussions! Got a favorite film you want us to cover? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Press play and join the Rebellion! #BoxOfficeBuddies #ReturnOfTheJedi #StarWars #Podcast #filmtok

You’re killin’ me, Smalls!”—but in the best way, because it’s time for another episode of Box Office Buddies! 🎬⚾️✨

This week, host Branden Dillard sits down with his buddy Ryan Knutson to talk about his favorite movie—The Sandlot! 🌞🏟️ From backyard baseball games to unforgettable one-liners, Ryan shares why this ‘90s classic still brings back all the childhood feels. Expect fun nostalgia, deep dives into the film’s most iconic moments, and maybe even a discussion on how to get back to the sandlot.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, so be sure to subscribe and join us for more fun movie convos! Got a favorite film you want us to cover? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Press play and let’s hit a home run with this episode! #BoxOfficeBuddies #TheSandlot #Podcast