"From James Gandolfini's unexpected fandom to gummy snakes in the crowd, this mini-episode takes a deeper dive into The Rocker (2008)."

Episode Description

Join Landen and Truman for a chaotic jam session as they revisit The Rocker (2008). They debate whether James Gandolfini was on to something with his unabashed love for the film, dream up a fictional band lineup starring comedy legends, and break down the weirdest slapstick moments. Plus, who thought gummy snakes were a good idea?

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Film Synopsis

Fish Fishman (Rainn Wilson) was the drummer for the band Vesuvius, until he was unceremoniously kicked out just before their big break. Years later, he gets a shot at redemption when he becomes the drummer for his nephew’s garage band. Hijinks ensue as Fish’s over-the-top antics clash with his new bandmates’ youthful ambitions.

Episode Highlights

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