Trees in Space Show

On this week’s Trees in Space, Nate and Jason grapple with emotional monkeys, questionable road trip logistics, and the existential horror of RV toilets you’re not allowed to use. Listen as they debate the anatomy of the “hole song,” the plausibility of 2-day grave-robbing commutes, and whether wearing a monkey suit increases your odds on Tinder. Hilarity ensues, awkward family secrets are blurted out, and both hosts bravely face the cinematic wilds of Sunlight.

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Get your popcorn ready as Jason and Nate hilariously dissect Sleepless in Seattle—the romantic "comedy" where mild stalking, childhood trauma, and questionable 90s parenting collide! Tune in for dramatic readings of bad reviews, the ethics of mental cheating, and the correct way to break up with someone over fine china. Is it a heartfelt classic or just a PSA on why security questions now exist? Listen to find out whose side you’re on: Team Rom-Com or Team Dateline.

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Nate and Jason dive headfirst into A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, an artsy romance where doors in the woods lead to Canadian lighthouses, drama nerd flashbacks, and Whoppers with or without cheese. Alongside a GPS sales pitch laced with more F-bombs than a Quentin Tarantino script, the hosts debate whether dancing equals sex and if Margot Robbie’s face morphs into Emma Stone. Verdict: four trees, one stump, and zero USBs in Saturns.

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If you’ve ever woken up and thought, “Haven’t I read this newsletter before?”—don’t worry, you’re NOT trapped in a Groundhog Day-style time loop (as far as we know…). But we did just release a new episode where Jason and Nate relive every hilarious, existential, and oddly sinister moment of the 1993 comedy classic, Groundhog Day. 🌲 Episode Recap: Groundhog Day Audio Only Here’s the scoop: Ever wondered what happens when you trap a grumpy weatherman (Bill Murray) in a blizzard and 24-hour time loop? Spoiler: plenty of confusion, makeout sessions, and possibly demonic insurance agents. Jason dives deep into the “Groundhog Day plot holes” (Nancy disappears and reappears like a woodland spirit—what’s up with that?), while Nate explores important theories like: “Is Ned actually the devil?” We’re not saying yes, but we’re not saying no. There’s also an alarming realization that if you repeat a day long enough, you too could earn a medical degree, learn French, play piano like a pro, and possibly manipulate an entire town into thinking you’re a saint. Neat… and kinda scary. Wild Theories, Classic Jokes & Epic Shoutouts We cover it all: Is it Phil’s day that has to go “right”—or could the universe just be waiting for Ned Ryerson to finally sell his life insurance policy? Did Bill Murray rock the Clint Eastwood look? (Spoiler: Yes—cowboy hats tip to him) Why does the Groundhog get treated better than most humans, and is there an actual science to the "see your shadow = six more weeks of winter" biz? Our answer: probably not. Hot Takes from Listeners (and Us): “Worst movie ever made.” —Unimpressed Reviewer “Why isn’t this 100% on Rotten Tomatoes?” —Fervent Fan (and Jason’s new best friend) Both Jason and Nate agree: Andy McDowell is a national treasure and, yes, attractive enough for this or any other time loop. 🎧 Listen now, share with a friend, and let us know in the comments: Would you embrace a time loop? Or just eat all the donuts in Punxsutawney? Catch you next Monday on Trees in Space—unless we’re stuck in yesterday, again. (And again. And again.) Tree-mendously yours, The Trees in Space Team 🌳🪐 P.S. Got a movie for our next review? Hit reply! We love suggestions almost as much as we love ice sculptures and existential dread.

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Hey Space Explorers! 🌲👾 We’re BEYOND pumped to drop this week’s brand new episode of Trees in Space, where your hosts Jason and Nate took on the 2025 Amazon original action-comedy Deep Cover—and trust us, the ride is wilder than a method-acting improv student on a Vespa. If you missed the thumbnail: Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed walk into London's gangland pretending to be dangerous criminals—all because Sean Bean's undercover cop needs a favor. What could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler: a lot.) Here’s what you’ll discover in this week’s hilariously honest review: 🌟 5 Things You’ll Take Away from the Episode What Happens When Genres Collide: Our hosts weigh in on whether the film’s blend of Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Ted Lasso, and John Wick is a recipe for gold or just cinematic Mad Libs. Streaming Originals: Blessing or Curse? Jason and Nate debate why some streaming movies can’t find their footing and if Deep Cover falls into the “could have been a classic” pit. Lighting Woes: Was it your TV or was the whole movie just… super dark? The guys commiserate over the shadowy cinematography—especially during those questionable chase scenes. Improv Gone Wild: Hear Jason and Nate break down why improv teachers and gangsters don’t always mix, and who truly nailed (or flubbed) their comedy chops. What Critics AND Fans Think: Get the scoop on the Rotten Tomatoes scores (90% critics, 79% audience!?) and how our hosts’ tree ratings compare. 🍄 Fun Fact from the Episode Did you know that Nate spotted absolutely NO boobies in this movie, while Jason claims there were some hiding behind Bryce Dallas Howard’s head during a strip club scene? Tune in to see if you can spot them—or if, just maybe, Nate needs to up his observational skills. 😂 🌳 Outro Whether you’re team “best streaming comedy find” or “I want my two hours back,” you’re bound to relate to at least one of this week’s wild listener reviews. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered how British improv actors would fare at drug deals, this is your episode. 🚀 Call to Action So, what’s your tree rating for Deep Cover? Do you agree with Rotten Tomatoes, the hosts, or Doug K who just wants his time back? Watch the episode now, drop us a comment, hit like, subscribe, and let us know your take. As always, feed the algorithm monster so Trees in Space can keep growing! 🌱 Catch you in the comments—and remember, if you didn’t see the flower, was it ever really there?

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Welcome to a very merry and irreverent holiday episode of Trees in Space! This week, hosts Nate and Jason deck the podcast halls with the hilariously blasphemous classic, Monty Python’s Life of Brian. With Nate’s questionable history teacher VHS recommendations (don’t worry, he was 18—barely legal), and Jason’s newly shaven face (is there a colder mug in podcasting?), the duo bravely unwraps every absurd, politically incorrect, and surprisingly forward-thinking gag from the 1979 comedy.
From aliens randomly abducting Brian mid-movie (seriously, why was that ship flying by?!), to the legendary “Biggest Dickus” and the eternal debate of gourd vs. sandal, they roast—sorry, “review”—everything that makes Life of Brian a perennial cult favorite and an unintentional Christmas movie (thanks, wrong address-wise men).
Along the way, you’ll hear nostalgia, heated stump bumps (don’t ask, but somehow it involves nudity), and a smattering of serious hot takes about the film’s not-so-subtle jabs at religion, politics, and the many forms of human ridiculousness. If you’ve ever wondered why critiquing ancient Rome feels eerily familiar, or just want a good laugh courtesy of Monty Python’s holy chaos, get your holiday cheer (and maybe subtitles) ready! This episode is equal parts smart, silly, and satirical—and always looks on the bright side of life.

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Hey everyone and welcome back to Trees in Space, the podcast where we dig into movies like we’re rooting around in the backyard for that lost frisbee. This week, Jason and Nate are putting on their thermal underwear, firing up their snowmobiles, and serving up audio-only, Midwestern warfare as they review the 1993 comedy classic Grumpy Old Men. What happens when two sarcastic, fish-gut-flinging old neighbors—armed with decades of petty pranks and an arsenal of snowmobiles—fall headlong into a geriatric love triangle with a new firecracker lady across the street?
Well, it’s heaters-on-high, pride on ice, and more late-life romance than you can shake a fishing pole at! From miserable taxes, spicy casseroles, and epic ice fishing fails to the kind of friendly neighborhood rivalry that makes you simultaneously want to hug your neighbor and put a fish in his car, Jason and Nate break down the laughs, the cringe, and all the heartfelt moments. Is Grumpy Old Men a Christmas movie? Or just the kind of holiday gathering that involves more insults than hugs? And just how many trees (and stumps) does this frosty feud deserve? Tune in for a review so lively, it’ll melt the Minnesota ice—and maybe inspire you to call your crankiest relative. Stay with us for fan feedback, critic grumbles, and the legendary Pops with the best (and worst) double entendres you’ve ever heard. So kick back, feed the algorithm monster, take a chance, and join us on Trees in Space for Grumpy Old Men—where the only thing colder than the weather is the neighborly sarcasm.

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Welcome back to Trees in Space—the only podcast daring enough to watch Rocky IV through untrained, nostalgia-laced eyeballs, while arguing if a boxing movie set in Siberia counts as a Christmas classic. This week, hosts Nate and Jason take on the 1985 Cold War punchfest where hearts are broken, robots get waxed, and the US and USSR duke it out in the ring…on December 25th. Jason comes in swinging with all the reasons Rocky IV doesn’t really feel like a sports movie (spoiler: it's mostly montages and music videos), while Nate tries valiantly to explain what’s happening despite never having seen the first three Rocky's. Together, they attempt to piece together why Rocky needs to avenge Apollo Creed, debate whether dying makes Apollo a compelling character, and question the efficiency of the Dragos’ marriage techniques. From Paulie’s questionable robot obsession to the surprisingly patriotic boxing match that, according to one reviewer, might have single-handedly defeated communism, the duo breaks down everything that makes Rocky IV a beloved-but-bizarre holiday tradition. And yes, they're rating it with trees. So grab your VHS, lace up your gloves, and get ready for more hot takes than a Russian power punch—this is the Trees in Space show, where the only rule is: never be friends with Rocky if you value your survival. Let’s get ready to rumble!

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Welcome back to Trees in Space, the podcast where your favorite film-loving duo takes movies with trees (sometimes metaphorical, sometimes literal), flings them into the cinematic cosmos, and hacks through the underbrush of plot, character, and whatever else grows wild in 80s action flicks.

This week, Jason and Nate tackle the 1987 classic Lethal Weapon—the movie that asks, "What if Christmas wasn't about presents and family, but instead about bullets, bad decisions, and Mel Gibson’s mullet?" The guys dig into whether Lethal Weapon is truly a Christmas movie or just Die Hard’s chaotic cousin, why the most awkward birthday in cinema involves a bathtub, and whether the infamous ‘stump bump’ means anything if there’s too much eggnog flying around.

With explosive takes on everything from suspicious Christmas decorations to Danny Glover’s questionable running style, this episode promises action, nostalgia, and deep existential questions like, “Seriously, was that a Santa on the roof or just leftover pizza?” Plus, they weigh in on what the critics thought, what the fans thought, and more importantly—would they recommend it to their surgeon? (Spoiler: at least one stump is involved.) Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and possibly reevaluate your holiday movie playlist—Lethal Weapon is locked, loaded, and about to crash-land into your podcast feed!

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