This week we implore ourselves to reconsider Steve Oedekerk's 2002 Kung fu parody film and whether or not it deserves a cult comedy status. Join us as we discuss mementos, enchiritos, and things of great significance.

We will talk in full spoilers, be warned!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Diving back into our thoughts on Kung Pow: Enter the fist

7:38 - Perchance a fart: Analyzing the one fart joke in the movie

12:04 - How has it aged?

19:15 - Final thoughts and personal funniest moments

21:46 - Outro

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It has happened once again. The radio stations are blasting non-stop Christmas music, there are mandatory Holiday parties to make it through, and every bad Christmas TV show episode is playing on loop. Which ones are worth watching though, and which ones are the funniest? Join us as we break down our favorite Christmas episodes of comedy Tv shows. It's a festivus for the rest of us!!

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:36 - Will made a game for us to try

5:24 - Will’s secret picks for best Christmas episodes

7:37 - Ryan’s secret picks for best Christmas episodes

11:00 - Becka’s secret picks for best Christmas episodes

14:51 - Predicting each others picks

21:46 - Revealing our full lists to each other

As always you can reach out to us @

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This week we implore ourselves to reconsider Steve Oedekerk's 2002 Kung fu parody film and whether or not it deserves a cult comedy status. Join us as we discuss mementos, enchiritos, and things of great significance.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

3:27 - Becka's thoughts on first viewing of the movie, and J.R.R Tolkien's favorite streaming service

8:52 - The original movie that Kung Pow is a chop-up of

 14:10 - What did the reviews say when this came out?

 19:06 - From this day forward you will all refer to me by the name... Betty. 

23:08 - Wimp-Lo and the best side characters

28:14 - Recommendations for similar movies

31:33 - Outro

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In 1974 Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder took a jab at the Universal pictures classic 1930s Frankenstein series with what has now become a comedy classic, and Gene Wilder's personal favorite work, Young Frankenstein. Join us as we breakdown where the movies originated from, how it predicted Covid-19 interactions, and how to pronounce henchmen names.

This is a full spoilercast, so go watch Young Frankenstein before listening!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:26 - The brain depository and the monster comes to life

10:15 - Blucher’s boyfriend and Puttin’ on the Ritz

15:22 - Elizabeth arrives and the brain transfusion

20:05 - Final thoughts on the film

23:02 - How has it aged?

28:40 - Outro

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Happy Halloween!

References used:

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2573686/young-frankenstein-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-mel-brooks-movie

Gene Wilder On His First & Only Argument With Mel Brooks | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

https://ascmag.com/articles/the-story-behind-the-filming-of-young-frankenstein

https://moviestvnetwork.com/stories/behind-the-scenes-of-young-frankenstein

https://nypost.com/2016/10/30/mel-brooks-hilarious-secrets-behind-the-making-of-young-frankenstein/

https://www.wpr.org/milwaukees-patrick-mcgilligan-takes-us-behind-scenes-young-frankenstein

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mel-brooks-gene-wilder-argument-young-frankenstein-scene-1234974783/

http://www.propellermag.com/Oct2016/TotheroBrooksOct16.html

In 1974 Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder took a jab at the Universal pictures classic 1930s Frankenstein series with what has now become a comedy classic, and Gene Wilder's personal favorite work, Young Frankenstein. Join us as we breakdown where the movies originated from, how it predicted Covid-19 interactions, and how to pronounce henchmen names. 

This is a full spoilercast, so go watch Young Frankenstein before listening!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:48 - Opening Trailer and our history with the movie

13:39 - Behind the scenes of Young Frankenstein

19:56 - The movie's opening scare and the doo-doo lecture

25:10 - Madeline Kahn, the train, and Eyegor (not Igor)

35:19 - Frau Blucher, Inga, and visual gags

45:14 - Recommendations of similar movies

48:30 - Outro

Reach out to us @

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@gagreelpod - Twitter/Fb

Happy Halloween!

References used:

https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2573686/young-frankenstein-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-mel-brooks-movie

Gene Wilder On His First & Only Argument With Mel Brooks | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

https://ascmag.com/articles/the-story-behind-the-filming-of-young-frankenstein

https://moviestvnetwork.com/stories/behind-the-scenes-of-young-frankenstein

https://nypost.com/2016/10/30/mel-brooks-hilarious-secrets-behind-the-making-of-young-frankenstein/

https://www.wpr.org/milwaukees-patrick-mcgilligan-takes-us-behind-scenes-young-frankenstein

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mel-brooks-gene-wilder-argument-young-frankenstein-scene-1234974783/

http://www.propellermag.com/Oct2016/TotheroBrooksOct16.html

Usually writing up these episode descriptions is not really a problem, or something that I have to think about much, but this week I am having trouble typing words as my hand is bothering me. Oh god, it's becoming... the claw!!!

Forgive me for that one, I had to do it because we are chatting about the 1997 Jim Carrey flick that brought him back to the blockbuster comedy limelight. Join us as we discuss Carrey's comedy history and style, strange clown songs, and whether or not a certain fart joke is tasteful.

This is a full spoilercast of the movie, so the entire plot will be discussed. Be warned!

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:10 - The frantic physicality of Carrey's performance

8:24 - Thoughts on the beginning of the movie, and a conspiracy around "The Claw"

11:40 - Jerry

15:23 - How does the wish work?

18:47 - Anatomy of a fart joke

21:08 - Favorite quotes of the movie

25:54 - How has Liar Liar aged?

30:40 - Outro

As always reach out to us at:

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@gagreelpod - Twitter/Fb

[email protected]

Usually writing up these episode descriptions is not really a problem, or something that I have to think about much, but this week I am having trouble typing words as my hand is bothering me. Oh god, it's becoming... the claw!!! 

Forgive me for that one, I had to do it because we are chatting about the 1997 Jim Carrey flick that brought him back to the blockbuster comedy limelight. Join us as we discuss Carrey's comedy history and style, strange clown songs, and whether or not a certain fart joke is tasteful.

This week is relatively spoiler-free, come back next week for our full spoilercast!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:34 - Our history with the movie and thoughts on this viewing

10:01 - The making of Liar Liar

15:07 - Recommendations for similar movies

17:21 - Outro

As always reach out to us at:

gagreelpod.com

@gagreelpod - Twitter/Fb

[email protected]

This week we offer a little bit of respect to the man who had none, as we chat about Rodney Dangerfield's 1986 comedy classic, Back to School. Join us as we chat talk about Sam Kineson terrifying young actors, Melon's sandwich technique, and what the best one-liner is.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:36 - How did Mellon’s company run without him for months?

4:40 - Mellon’s best classroom scenes and how Sam Kineson actually terrified the extras

8:06 - The ludicrous scale of the dorm room set and the Ferris Bueller conspiracy

13:42 - Does Thornton have a character arc?

19:51 - Stories about Rodney Dangerfield

24:20 - How has Back to School aged?

30:20 - Outro

As always, reach out to us at:

@gagreelpod - fb & twitter

[email protected]

gagreelpod.com

This week we offer a little bit of respect to the man who had none, as we chat about Rodney Dangerfield's 1986 comedy classic, Back to School. Join us as we chat talk about Sam Kineson terrifying young actors, Melon's sandwich technique, and what the best one-liner is.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

4:26 - First impressions of the movie

20:26 - Breaking down the movie’s best and worst moments

25:36 - Recommendations of similar movies

27:56 - Outro

As always, reach out to us at:

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In the end of time, there was a man who knew the road and the writing was a written on the stone. Unfortunately the stone didn't mention how to con a prep school class into winning a rock contest.

This week we are talking about the 2003, Jack Black comedy that spawned a stage play, a nickelodeon star, and a global after-school music program, School of Rock.

This is a spoilercast, so make sure to watch the movie before listening in!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:55 - Spoiler chat of our favorite parts of the movie

15:43 - Standout performances of the movie

22:20 - Chatting up how great the soundtrack is

24:44 - How has it aged?

29:06 - Outro

As always, reach out to us at:

@gagreelpod - fb & twitter

[email protected]

gagreelpod.com