High Expectations

Kos and Dilo pack their gear and head into The Cabin in the Woods , a horror movie that’s not quite what it seems. Things start out familiar, then get very weird very fast. The guys dig into why this one still hits hard, how it flips every horror rule in the book, and why it’s a near-perfect watch when you’re high. Grab your lighter and your courage, because this horror trip goes completely off the rails.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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It’s draft day on High Expectations! In this special One Hitter episode, we’re building our ultimate fantasy teams made up entirely of fictional football players from some of our favorite movies. For the first time ever, two fan favorites, Vince and Tim, are joining us at the same time for a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly strategic draft. Who goes first overall? Who makes the most ridiculous pick? And which team would actually win on the field? Tune in to find out and settle the debate once and for all.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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This week on High Expectations, the spotlight’s on Remember the Titans (2000), the unforgettable mix of football, leadership, and attitude that defined a generation of sports movies. With Denzel Washington commanding the field and a soundtrack full of classics, it’s a powerful blend of heart and grit. Kick back and see how Remember the Titans plays when the expectations—and everything else—are a little higher.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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In this quick hit, Kos sits down with Vince to dig into what music really means to him. From the songs that shaped his life to the way a good track can completely change a mood, Vince shares his personal take on why music matters and how it sticks with us. We also touch on his own journey playing with the Vince Sasso Trio, and how making music adds another layer to his connection with it. Short, stoned, and straight to the point, this one is all about the soundtrack to being human.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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In this one hitter, we go deep on the film scores that stick with us...the kind that make a movie unforgettable long after the credits roll. We talk about why music hits different when you’re stoned and what makes a soundtrack iconic. Vince is back with us for this episode, ready to geek out on the sounds that shaped our favorite movie moments.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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In this episode we trace an unexpected thread between two very different 90s films. Both movies lean on Bruce Springsteen’s Secret Garden, one as a sincere, emotional centerpiece and the other as a full-on parody. We explore how a single song can carry so much weight in one story and then get flipped into pure absurdity in another. Along the way we dig into the cultural context, the behind-the-scenes choices, and what these movies reveal about the strange range of 90s pop culture.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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In this One Hitter, we had to get Vince involved for a deep dive into some of our favorite movie soundtracks. This time, we’re talking Varsity Blues, Empire Records, and Spider-Man. From alternative anthems to pop-punk staples, we break down how the music shaped the vibe of each film and why these soundtracks still hold up.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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In this one hitter, we dive into the music that makes movies unforgettable. From the all-time greatest film scores and iconic soundtracks to the composers who changed cinema forever, we break down what makes them stand out and why they still hit so hard. Grab your headphones, this one’s all about the soundtrack to the movies we love most.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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This week we're back with more high-concept sci-fi, more running, and even more Tom Cruise. Friend of the pod and frequent cohost Tim chose the double feature: Minority Report and Edge of Tomorrow.

One’s about predicting the future, the other’s about reliving it. Both feature Cruise on the edge of a breakdown, sprinting through collapsing systems with everything on the line. Two futures. Two great directors. Too much to cover in one episode...but we tried.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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This week’s sci-fi picks come from friend of the pod and frequent cohost Tim, who sent us straight into Cruise chaos with War of the Worlds and Oblivion. We dive into Spielberg’s intense alien invasion vision, Dakota Fanning’s elite scream acting, and the many ways Tom Cruise sprints through disaster. Then we shift to the sleek, lonely world of Oblivion, where Cruise plays a clone technician with memory issues, drone problems, and a suspiciously perfect life.

Are these movies smarter than they seem? Do the twists hold up? And as always, are they better stoned? Tim insisted. We watched. Let’s talk.

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Music courtesy of Vince Sasso of the Vince Sasso Trio

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