Cumberbatch and Streep at Nebraska

Welcome to a remake of a remake, ladies and gentlemen. In honor of our 50th regular episode, we decided to go back to our roots and remake our very first beta episode about Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. The original episode lies in the secret vaults, locked up in a wooden crate next to the Ark of the Covenant, never to be unleashed for fear of the destruction it may bring upon us all.

Anyhow, this time around, we have a good ol’ time talking about how we could replace Steve Martin and John Candy (may he rest in peace) in these iconic roles. And is this John Candy’s finest performance? Andy thinks so. Prove him wrong.

As ever, hijinks ensue.

Original 2012 Recordings of PT&A:

• Part 1
• Part 2

Show notes:

• Planes, Trains & Automobiles
• Remaker’s Mark – The Court Jester
• Remaker’s Mark – Clue
• Remaker’s Mark – KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
• Remaker’s Mark – Akira
• Remaker’s Mark – The Apartment
• John Candy
• Steve Martin
• Kyle’s picks
  • Del – Aubrey Plaza
  • Neal – Melissa McCarthy
• Lee’s picks
  • Del – Patton Oswalt
  • Neal – Jason Bateman
• Jer’s picks
  • Neal – Nick Offerman
  • Del – Kristen Schaal
• Mark’s picks
  • Del – Jason Segel
  • Neal – Paul Rudd
• Andy’s picks
  • Del – Melissa McCarthy
  • Neal – Sandra Bullock
• Susan Page
  • Laila Robins
  • Himesh Patel
• Car Rental Agent
  • Edie McClurg
  • Amy Poehler
• State Trooper
  • Michael McKean
  • Gary Cole
• Owen
  • Dylan Baker
  • Benedict Cumberbatch
• Gus
  • Charles Tyner
  • Meryl Streep