Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A washed-up scientist.

A pregnant journalist.

And the hunt for the elusive jaguar shark.

We watched the 2004 adventure comedy-drama film - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

So slip into an extra-tight wetsuit.

And dive into the beautiful ocean of cinema.

Because we’re the most popular podcast on all seven seas.

And this show is our powerful homing dart.

(Homing dart sound followed by a sonar beep)

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A brave boat captain.

A cool pirate.

And the American military’s ruthless response to any obstruction of naval commerce.

We watched the 2013 biographical action-thriller film - Captain Phillips

So slip into a cute little uniform.

And make sure you say over when you’re done speaking. Over.

Because we’re the Captains of Movie Club Podcasts.

And the captain is allowed to honk the ship’s horn.

(Foghorn Sound)

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

An evil balloon.

His grumpiest nephew.

And a special blue juice that makes you see your grandma.

We watched the 2024 epic space opera film - Dune: Part Two

So slip your hand into this little box.

And don’t even think about squirming around.

Because we’re the Bene Gesserit of podcasting.

And this show is our totally normal voice.

(Dune voice) Play the music.

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

One dead Pope.

Two evil Cardinals.

And about 15 or Sistine Chapels.

We watched the 2024 political thriller - Conclave.

So slip into your best vestments.

And say a prayer to the God Of Good Movies.

Because we’re the Popes podcasting.

And this show is our rousing benediction.

Dear father, please let our takes be hot, our mics be balanced, and

our intros be over. Amen.

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A murder trial.

A divided jury.

And the highest waistlines you’ve ever seen in your life.

We watched the 1957 American legal drama film - 12 Angry Men

So pour yourself a glass of courthouse tap water.

And smoke 78 indoor cigarettes.

Because we’re the angriest men in podcasting.

And when it comes to the charge of “being bad at podcasting,” we find the defendants...

Not Guilty!

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A loving mother.

A devoted daughter.

And the power of adult friendships.

We watched the 1989 American comedy drama film - Steel Magnolias

So pour yourself a glass of Louisiana sweet tea.

And slip into a handsome, floral vest.

Because we’re the Steel Magnolias of podcasting.

And, since this is a serious movie, Brent’s sound effect is going to be one, single, hospital-room beep.

[one single hospital room beep]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A nation at war.

A house in disarray.

And every single actor that has ever appeared on The North American Friends Movie Club.

We watched the 2012 American biographical historical drama - Lincoln

So slip into your tallest hat.

And shave a crazy beard onto your face.

Because we’re the Lincolns of Podcasting.

And this show is a cannonball aimed at your ears!

[sound of a cannonball whistling through the air and then exploding]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A timid banker.

A magical mask.

And a lively affair at the Coco Bongo.

We watched the 1994 American superhero slapstick comedy film - The Mask

So slip on your yellow-ist fedora.

And bite down on your giant dentures.

Because we’re the The Masks of podcasting.

And this is the sound we make when we see a beautiful episode.

[Wolf howl followed by panting]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

4 women.

3 bank robberies.

And 650 squibs.

We watched the 1996 American crime action film - Set It Off

So slip into your bank-robbing wig.

And grab as much money as you can.

Because we’re the most professional crew in podcasting.

And this show is our stolen getaway car.

[vroom vroom vroom]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

Colourful costumes.

Magnificent makeup.

And 174 musical numbers.

We watched the 1990 American crime action film - Dick Tracy

So slip into your yellow-ist trench coat.

And use your watch to call the coppers.

Because we’re the Dick Tracys of Podcasts.

And this show is our police-issued tommy gun.

[sound of a tommy gun]