Friday Island Podcast

Ahh it's a beautiful day in Middle Earth, the sun is shining over the Dead Marshes, the horses are running wild in Edoras, the Orcs are marching to Helm's Deep, and Friday Island's very own Sam and Frodo (Zach and Neil) are discussing The Two Towers! How did they master the motion capture for Gollum? What differences were made between the book and the movie? And what went into creating the Ent, Treebeard? Grab your armor, saddle up, and prepare your weapons, we've got some Orcs to kill!

Omg Friday Island Podcast looks sooo good on you, where did subscribe to it? So like today's episode is pretty fetch, we're talking about Mean Girls (duh), and this is like actually adapted from a book, so what's up with that? Also they like foreshadowed Regina getting hit by a bus, but like how? Also um, who was originally supposed to play Cady? Oh and if you don't listen, you're going in the burn book, sorryyyyy...

In yet another MARVELous episode, the boys are joined by ADR specialist, Jennie for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! What did Jennie work on in this fantastic MCU instillation? What were those mythical creatures in Ta Lo? What MCU Easter eggs were in this movie? And not only does the gang discuss Shang-Chi, but you'll also hear their thoughts on Marvel's What If...? And of course the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer! Grab your rings -or bracelets?- and don't forget to bring Morris because this is a wild one!

In this episode of the Friday Island Podcast, the guys take another shot at surviving the Hunger Games with Catching Fire! Why is this Neil's favorite instillation in the series? (Because it's obviously the best, but he'll elaborate, don't worry.) What changes were made from the book? What makes this world so much more believable than it was in the first movie? Ready up, swim to the cornucopia, and get fighting 'cuz the 75th annual Hunger Games starts now!

Behold, episode 50 is here and it's a big one! Zach and Neil embark on their most epic journey yet with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring! What makes Lord of the Rings such an insanely iconic trilogy? Did you know one of the actors actually met THE J.R.R Tolkien? What huge changes were made from the book? How do the stakes feel so high in these movies? Grab your walking stick, pack your lembas bread, and don't forget the One Ring, cuz you're joining our fellowship in this episode!

It's not Mario, it's not Abba, it's Meryl Streep! That's right, the boys are heading over to Greece this week for Mamma Mia! What do the boys think of this musical classic, or that chaotic ending? Why is Pierce Brosnan in this if his singing voice is so bad? And what unusual behind the scenes trick was used to get Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried laughing together? Check that wedding invitation, send it back, and fly over to Greece with us!

In this episode of the Friday Island Podcast, the boys take a treacherous journey into a giant shimmering iridescent bubble with Annihilation! Did you know this deep sci-fi thriller was adapted from a novel? Why is it Zach’s second favorite film of all time? Why does The Shimmer affect everyone differently? What logical inconsistency questions does Neil have? And how did marketing issues make this genius film flop at the box office? So grab your military gear, but forget the compasses and radios, they won't work anyway.

In this episode of the Friday Island Podcast, the boys win the most unlucky lottery and try to survive The Hunger Games! What changes were made from page to screen? Is this the best young adult dystopian book/film? What deep Panem lore does Neil have in store for us? Now get to the cornucopia, grab your weapons, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

In this episode of the Friday Island Podcast, the boys get summer spooked with I Know What You Did Last Summer! What do they think of this extremely 90's slasher classic? Which prop terrified Jennifer Love Hewitt? And is this the superior hook-handed killer story, or does Man Door Hand Hook Car Door top it???

In this very special episode of the Friday Island Podcast, the boys are joined by returning guest, Jennie! Friday Island's resident ADR specialist makes her triumphant return to chime in on the MCU's first Phase Four film, Black Widow. What worked in this film, and what didn't? What other incredible actresses were considered for the role of Yelena Belova? What changes were made from the original Black Widow comics? And did we get enough Hawkeye?