Penny Stinkers

They say you only get one chance to make a first impression and the same can be said for cinema. Join John and Hank on the newest episode of Penny Stinkers as they discuss some of their all-time favorite opening scenes in film history! 

John and Hank have discussed some their favorite films and performances on the podcast but are taking a detour this episode by heading to the cutting room floor. Enjoy the newest episode of Penny Stinkers where the guys discuss some of their favorite deleted scenes they wanted you to be aware of, if you weren’t already. Give it a listen and feel free to let these fellas know if there were any worthy scenes of omission that were…well…omitted from the discussion.

It’s time to level up, listeners! Penny Stinkers are back with another installment of Films That Failed in which they travel via warp zone to 1993 to examine the Super Mario Bros movie. Listen in as John and Hank navigate the many, many ups, downs, banana peels and blue shells of the production of the world’s first video game adaptation and the impact of its release.

Strap on your PF Flyers and get the s’mores ready! Penny Stinkers are back with an episode discussing the universally beloved 1993 classic “The Sandlot”. Join John and Hank along with their special guest, John’s brother Aidan, as they discuss just what makes this film such an endearing classic to so many.

There’s no crying in film podcasting! That is, of course, unless you’re listening to the newest PennyStinkers episode featuring the show’s first ever guest, Caitlin Taylor, as they look back on the 1992 baseball classic “A League of Their Own” Join John, Hank and Caitlin as they discuss and dissect the film’s history on and offscreen and also how well its legacy and message have held up almost 30 years later.

“As the old saying goes ‘If it ain’t broke. Don’t fix it.’ With that in mind, Penny Stinkers are back with another addition of “Don’t Want No Snubs” but this time covering the category of Supporting Actor performances that were ignored by the Academy. Stay tuned to the end as John and Hank discover that just when they thought they had agonized their way through selecting only 5 performances worthy of discussion, it’s the one they both snubbed themselves that will haunt them forever. Adult Language Warning.”

With the 2021 Oscars looming, John and Hank shift their attention to the years of awards seasons past and tackle the mythological category of Academy Award Snubs —- films that were denied not only a win, but a nomination. Listen in as the guys select their personal top-five films that were shunned by the Academy and kept away from the big night. Will they match up in their picks? What films will be subbed for the snubbed? Only one way to find out!

Alright you kicking, screaming Gucci little piggies: It’s time for an episode of a different kind as John and Hank bring you a very musical episode of Penny Stinkers! No, we’re not talking Sondheim or Rogers & Hammerstein but rather Yorke, Selway, O’Brien and the Greenwood brothers, otherwise known as Radiohead. Join the guys where they discuss each album by the band and their favorite tracks. There, there. No Surprises. Everything in its Right Place. Enjoy!

The Federation wants YOU, listeners, to join in the battle against the Arachnids of Klendathu! In this episode of Penny Stinkers, John and Hank earn their stripes as “Citizens” by discussing Paul Verhoven’s 1997 misunderstood/film-that-failed “Starship Troopers”. Is it a cult film? An ill-promoted action movie? A wayward anti-fascist/propaganda satire? Only by listening to the ramblings of your favorite armchair podcast or’s will you discover the true purpose of this peculiar film, and perhaps, receive a little out-of-left-field ‘Saved by the Bell’ relevant commentary. Would you like to know more?

There's always that member of the family no one wants to talk about and film franchises are no exception. Penny Stinkers are back with a brand new segment entitled, "Redheaded Sequels"! In this episode, John and Hank dive into a double feature discussion of ill-received sequels, "The Flintstones In Viva Rock Vegas" and "The Addams Family Reunion" and determine whether or not they've landed Bedrock-bottom in their analysis. Listen and enjoy!