Jerks In the 4th Row

In this episode the Jerks explore why some actors have never made the jump from network TV to the "Silver Screen." We explore those actors whom have tried to leverage their relevance in television into a film career but for one reason or another, just couldn't cut it. Tim and Phil give their theories as to why those like Clooney flourish, why the Scwimmer's of Hollywood stay trapped "in the box" of television.

Heyooo Season 2 is here!! The Jerks are expanding the subject matter they cover in season 2 and opening up with an episode on Finales and the difficulty shows have wrapping up and rounding out the story lines and character arcs that audiences have grown put stake in. The Jerks lay out the scripted stories that, in our opinion, were able to provide satisfying endings and were also able to appeased audiences and the theories as to how and why they were able to pull it off well.

Not sure if anyone, including us, anticipated the Jerks podcast having any sort of longevity... but here we are at the Season 1 Finale!!!!! Phil and Tim have really enjoyed the opportunity to share their thoughts, thought processes (in Tim's case), and theories on how movies and movie culture have influenced all of our lives whether we recognized it or not. In our season finale we take the time to answer the questions submitted by you, our listeners, on all things that go into a Jerks episode. Thank you to all of those who have been listening since the early days and continue to give us feedback and episode + content suggestions! We Jerks are grateful for any time you have dedicated to supporting one of our favorite new creative outlets!

As we travel across states in our mobile studios, in part two of our "Jerks in the Blind" approach, Tim wants to discuss why our home state, New Hampshire, produces a seemingly disproportionate amount of widely known celebrities. Although NH is geographically small and boasts a population of just over a million people, our contributions to pop-culture remain prevalent and influential. In this episode, The Jerks give their theories as to why those from our "small town state" have a knack for success in entertainment!

Coming from their mobile studio, The Jerks are road trippin' in this episode and are figuratively and literally in the blind. In part one of this two-parter, Phil brings a researched topic to the table that which Tim is "in the blind to." Phil challenges Tim to maintain his composure while reacting to a possibly sensitive topic, all while driving through a snow storm! Buckle up, cuz' this ride may get bumpy...

In this episode, Phil and Tim bring to the table, movies that were highly sought-after in wide-spread culture but had the Jerks asking WHY!? are these movies so popular when, to us, the holes and shortcomings are glaring!  

The Jerks continue their conversation on the importance and wide spread fascination with the Jackass crew!

The Jerks debate whether there is any free will left in our movie selections with the introduction of rating tools (ex. IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes) and the algorithm used by the streaming services we use. Phil does his research and challenges Tim's efforts to maintain autonomy in his movie selections. What do you think? Are you making your own movie selections or have you simply taken the blue pill...?

In this episode, Tim and Phil touch on the cinematic elements that contribute to their favorite "Biopics" and discuss what is essential in depicting stories rooted in and based off actual historical figures.