Ep 186: Trading Places

Today we kick off the holiday season by heading back to 1983 to a film that helped launch two of the greatest comedy careers in Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy... Trading Places! This comedy combines excellent writing, social commentary, and some incredible performances in a comedy for the ages! Before we jump in the film we also break down our top 5 movie villain duos of all time. So grab your Santa suits, jump in your limo, and don't forget to secure those pork belly futures... it's time for Trading Places! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements 00:30:26 Top 5 Villain Duos 00:59:20 Trading Places Discussion Starts 01:28:19 Meet the Characters 01:39:07 The Bet 01:49:38 Jail Stories 02:15:46 The Dukes Teach Billy Ray 02:28:06 Billy Ray Learns the Truth 02:34:27 Lewis Learns the Truth 02:40:52 Beef Jerky Time 02:51:55 The Stock Exchange Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Jason Mackay Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Erwy Attack of the Killer Podcast