HR2 Playoff Picks, Coaching Fails, and the Funniest Comics Ever. (1-9-26)

Hour 1 brings a triple-feature as Andy Peth breaks down three very different films, asking the question every moviegoer wants answered: What’s actually worth my time right now? Andy starts with Is This Thing On?, a mature dramedy about divorce, identity, and using humor to survive emotional collapse. He praises the performances and realistic tone, but the film lacks in other areas, landing at ⭐ 3 stars overall. Next is Greenland 2: Migration, where survival replaces shock in a meteor-ravaged world. Andy likes Gerard Butler’s grounded hero and one standout suspense scene, but criticizes weak pacing and other movie blunders, giving it ⭐ 2.5 stars. Finally, things turn brutal with Primate, a relentless creature feature about a rabid primate on a killing spree. Andy calls it terrifying, expertly directed, and ... —earning ⭐ 3.5 stars, with some horror fans likely rating it even higher. Find out which film surprised Andy the most, which one pushes things too far, and which might be January’s most unsettling watch? Curious how each film scores on Quality, Political, and Moral/Religious impact? Listen to the Rush To Reason podcast now for Andy's full ratings and in-depth analysis. Don't miss out—tune in today! HOUR 2 Hour 2 fires off with bold NFL playoff predictions, as Andy Peth, Richard Rush, and John Rush break down this weekend’s matchups with zero sugarcoating. Which teams are overrated? Which ones are too injured to survive? And which game is destined to be an ugly, low-scoring fight that only football purists will love? From blowout warnings to uncomfortable truths about coaching, talent, and playoff pressure, the guys call it exactly as they see it. Then the hour pivots from gridiron intensity to pure comedy relief with a fast-moving discussion on favorite stand-up comics. The crew highlights a mix of legends and modern greats—Rodney Dangerfield’s unmatched one-liners, Jay Leno’s timeless crowd work, Jim Gaffigan’s relatable family humor, Nate Bargatze’s razor-clean delivery, and Brian Kiley’s rapid-fire marriage jokes. Listener suggestions pour in, sparking debate over what makes comedy truly funny today: clean vs. edgy, storytelling vs. shock, and why some comics age better than others. Which NFL teams are about to be exposed? Which comedians still hold up—and which ones surprise you? This hour delivers opinions you won’t hear anywhere else.