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A Tripp Through Comedy
by Tripp and Ross
Tripp has rejected mainstream comedies for most of his life. Now, Ross is taking him film by film through the movies he sadly missed (or smartly avoided) until now. Join us as we look at studio comedies from the late 90s and early 2000s. Week by week, we will tackle one (or two) films as Tripp tries to figure out what made them so funny and Ross explains the context Tripp avoided.
Episodes
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Dating Your Boss Romantic Comedies: Maid in Manhattan and Two Weeks Notice
Our exit today has us trying to find our future wealthy significant other. This week, we are ending our look at 2002 comedies by talking about a pair of December romantic comedies starring some familiar faces here at A Tripp Through Comedy. First, we are going to talk about Maid In Manhattan,...
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The Rules of Attraction (with Jim Laczkowski)
Our exit today has us not showing up to that Saturday tutorial class. This week, we are talking about The Rules of Attraction, written and directed by Roger Avary. And we've brought along our friend Jim Laczkowski from The Director's Club for the wild ride.Obviously, we can't help but talk about...
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About Schmidt
Our exit today has us doing some actuarial tables. This week, we are talking about About Schmidt, written by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor and directed by Alexander Payne.Along the way, we celebrate National Treasures Jack Nicholson and Kathy Bates. Plus, we talk Payne, the 2002 Oscars, Adrien...
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Analyze That
Our exit today has us grieving, because you know it's a process. This week, we are talking about Analyze That, written by Peter Tolan, Peter Steinfeld and Harold Ramis, and directed by Harold Ramis.Along the way, we of course have to talk about Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal and their long...
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Punch Drunk Love (with Aaron Neuwirth)
Our exit today has us entering the Criterion Closet! This week, we are talking about Punch-Drunk Love written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. And we are joined by returning guest Aaron Neuwirth.Together, we of course dissect both Anderson and Adam Sandler and their careers. But we also talk...
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Eddie Murphy Double Feature (Showtime and I, Spy)
Our exit today has us taking on the bad guys and slinging one liners. This week, we are talking about a pair of action comedies starring A Tripp Through Comedy all star Eddie Murphy. First, we are going to be talking about Showtime, written by Keith Sharon, Alfred Gough, and Miles Millar and...
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Jackass: The Movie
Our exit today has us reminding you that the jokes in this podcast were performed by professionals, so for your safety and the protection of those around you, do not attempt any of the jokes you are about to hear. This week, we are talking about Jackass: The Movie written by 19 people and…
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The 51st State
Our exit today has us trying to get to the Manchester United-Liverpool match. This week, we are talking about The 51st State, written by Stel Pavlou and directed by Ronny Yu.Today's journey allows us to dive deep into Samuel L. Jackson as a movie star, while also touching upon The Full Monty…
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S1m0ne (with Steve Greene)
Our exit today has us being replaced by AI hosts. This week, we are talking about S1m0ne, written and directed by Andrew Niccol. Joining us is returning guest Steve Greene, who helps us unpack Andrew Niccol, Al Pacino, artificial intelligence, and Hollywood satires. Plus, Soderbergh, Vince...
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Eight Crazy Nights
Our exit today has us celebrating Hanukkah in August! This week, we are talking about Eight Crazy Nights, written by Brooks Arthur, Allen Covert, Brad Isaacs and Adam Sandler, and directed by Seth Kearsley.Along the way, we talk a lot about Ross' Hannukah memories and Jewish Summer camps. We also...
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The Tuxedo
Our exit today has us fighting crime while being impeccably dressed. This week, we are talking about The Tuxedo, written by Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi, Michael J. Wilson and Michael Leeson and directed by Kevin Donovan.Along the way, we talk about the awkward age gap between Jackie Chan and Jennifer...
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Sweet Home Alabama
Our exit today has us singin’ songs about the Southland. This week, we are talking about Sweet Home Alabama, written by C. Jay Cox and directed by Andy Tennant. Along the way, we talk a lot about Southern movies and culture, along with small-town films, the rising star power of Reese Witherspoon,...
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The Banger Sisters
Our exit today has us singing the praises of the Lizard King. This week, we are talking about The Banger Sisters, written and directed by Bob Dolman. Along the way, we talk a lot about Hawn and Sarandon, as well as Almost Famous and Bull Durham , and the need for female voices in a movie like…
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Vaguely College Comedies: Slackers and Stealing Harvard
Our exit today has us scamming our way to pay for and get through college. This week, we are talking about a pair of films that vaguely look at the college experience. First, we are going to talk about Slackers, written by David H. Steinberg and directed by Dewey Nicks. Next, we will talk about...
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The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (with Taylor S. Cole)
Our exit today has us trying to relocate a crocodile. This week, we are talking about The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, written by John Stainton and Holly Goldberg Sloan and directed by John Stainton. And we picked up frequent guest and Steve Irwin superfan to help out with the…
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Barbershop
Our exit today has us getting our hair cut. This week, we are talking about Barbershop, written by Mark Brown, Don D. Scott and Marshall Todd and directed by Tim Story.Along the way, we talk Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, TV shows, Car Wash, hang movies, the Fab Five, one-legged tap dancers…
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Brown Sugar
Our exit today has us talking about the moment we fell in love with hip hop. This week, we are talking about Brown Sugar, written by Michael Elliot and Rick Famuyiwa and directed by Rick Famuyiwa.Along the way, we talk New York movies, Anne Hathaway, When Harry Met Sally..., hip hop, City Center...
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Threequels: Austin Powers in "Goldmember" and Friday After Next
Our exit today has us saving the world and saving our Christmas presents. This week, we are looking at a pair of threequels to successful franchises. First, we are going to talk about Austin Powers In Goldmember, written by Mike Myers and Michael McCullers and directed by Jay Roach. Next, we will...
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The Master of Disguise (with Ben Coller)
Our exit today has us finally getting into the Turtle Club. This week, we are talking about The Master of Disguise, written by Dana Carvey and Harris Goldberg and directed by Perry Andelin Blake.In our longest journey yet, we manage to talk about Carvey (and his eponymous TV show), Jennifer...
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash
Our exit today has us smuggling products on the moon and losing tons of money in the process. This week, we are talking about The Adventures of Pluto Nash, written by Neil Cuthbert and directed by Ron Underwood.Along the way, we talk a lot of Eddie Murphy. But we also discuss H.G. Wells,...
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Eight Legged Freaks (with Mike Merrigan and Jay Santo)
Our exit today has us dissecting government conspiracies on our local radio show. This week, we are talking about Eight Legged Freaks, written by Ellory Elkayem, Randy Kornfield and Jesse Alexander, and directed by Ellory Elkayem.To talk about a film this big, we brought along two guests from our...
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Serving Sara
Our exit today has us trying to avoid a subpoena. This week, we are talking about Serving Sara, written by Jay Scherick and David Ronn and directed by Reginald Hudlin.After Tripp blows Ross' mind by having some patience for the film, they talk Matthew Perry and his history of abuse, why Amy Adams...
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Men in Black II
Our exit today has us as your first, last and only line of defense against the worst scum of the universe. This week, we are talking about Men In Black II, written by Robert Gordon and Barry Fanaro, and directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.Along the way, we enjoy our first chance to really talk about…
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Mr. Deeds (with Mitchell Beaupre)
Our exit today has us stepping through the door and we’re floating in a most peculiar way. This week, we are talking about Mr. Deeds, written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Steven Brill. And we have brought along our most frequent passenger, Mitchell Beaupre!Along the way, we of course compare…
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Men Dressed As Women Double Feature: Juwanna Mann and The Hot Chick
Our exit today has us trying to get in touch with our feminine side. This week, we are looking at a pair of films in which male actors attempt to play women in different ways. First, we are going to talk about Juwanna Mann, written by Bradley Allenstein and directed by Jesse Vaughan. Next, we…
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Bad Company
Our exit today has us trying to diffuse a bomb using seating at Madison Square Garden. This week, we are talking about Bad Company, written by Gary M. Goodman, David Himmelstein, Jason Richman, and Michael Browning and directed by Joel Schumacher.Along the way, we talk a lot about Anthony Hopkins...
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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Our exit today has us making a blood oath with our childhood friends. This week, we are talking about Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, written by Mark Andrus and Callie Khouri and directed by Callie Khouri.Along the way, we talk Ellen Burstyn, Sandra Bullock, whether Tripp has ever seen…
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About a Boy
Our exit today has us missing our totally real son Ned. This week, we are talking about About A Boy, written by Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz.Along the way, in addition to lots of Hugh Grant and Nick Hornby talk, we discuss Jimmy Fallon, Whipped,...
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The New Guy
Our exit today has us playing some funky music. This week, we are talking about The New Guy, written by David Kendall and directed by Ed Decter.Along the way, as we try to determine what works and doesn't in this bizarre movie, we also talk about The New Girl, a Big Trouble reunion, Lyle Lovett's...
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Life or Something Like It
Our exit today has us starting a sing along to a Rolling Stones song. This week, we are talking about Life Or Something Like It, written by John Scott Shepherd and Dana Stevens and directed by Stephen Herek.As we try to figure out what is going on in this very strange movie, we talk Angelina…
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Our exit today has us using some Windex to clear up a rash we have. This week, we are talking about My Big Fat Greek Wedding, written by Nia Vardalos and directed by Joel Zwick.Along the way, we talk Andrea Martin, Serendipity, weddings, 90s American Independent Cinema, Yorgos Lanthimos, box…
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The Sweetest Thing
Our exit today has us crashing the wedding of our new crush. This week, we are talking about The Sweetest Thing, written by Nancy Pimental and directed by Roger Kumble.A lot of our focus is on whether this early female-raunch comedy really works, and we can't help but talk about a lot of later...
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Big Trouble
Our exit today has us trying to find a nuclear bomb in all the wrong places. This week, we are talking about Big Trouble, written by Robert Ramsey and Matthew Stone and directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.Along the way, we spend time discussing Sonnenfeld and his career, the Coen Brothers, this…
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Death to Smoochy
Our exit today has us learning about the dark, seedy underbelly of children’s programming. This week, we are talking about Death to Smoochy, written by Adam Resnick and directed by Danny DeVito.Since this is our first chance to talk about Robin Williams, we spend a lot of time focusing on his...
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College Comedies (Sorority Boys and National Lampoon's Van Wilder)
Our exit today has us reliving some debaucherous times in college. This week, we are looking at two films about hard partying guys in college who attempt to learn life lessons and change their ways. First, we are going to talk about Sorority Boys, written by Joe Jarvis and Greg Coolidge and...
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All About the Benjamins
Our exit today has us trying to solve a diamond heist on the shores of South Beach. This week, we are talking about All About The Benjamins, written by Ronald Lang and Ice Cube and directed by Kevin Bray.In a surprisingly divisive episode, we also talk rappers turned actors, Michael Bay, Michael...
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40 Days and 40 Nights
Our exit today has us making model cars to take our mind off of…other things. This week, we are talking about 40 Days And 40 Nights, written by Rob Perez and directed by Michael Lehmann.Along the way, we talk Josh Hartnett, Heathers, French romantic comedies, Griffin Dunne, American Pie, early...
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Super Troopers
Our exit today has us finally getting that liter of cola we ordered. This week, we are talking about Super Troopers, written by Broken Lizard and directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. Along the way, we go off on as many tangents as the movie, talking about highway movies, comedy troupes, Vermont, Brian...
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Crossroads
Our exit today has us realizing that we’re not a girl but not yet a woman. This week, we are talking about the Britney Spears vehicle Crossroads, written by Shonda Rhimes and directed by Tamra Davis.While we spend a lot of time discussing Britney Spears (and defending her from our greatest enemy,...
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Birthday Girl
Our exit today has us meeting our Russian bride who we met on the internet. This week, we are talking about Birthday Girl, written by Jez and Tom Butterworth and directed by Jez Butterworth. Our ride begins with a lot of talk as to whether this movie is a comedy or not. And then, along the way…
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Action Spoofs: Kung Pow! Enter the Fist and Undercover Brother
Our exit today has us fighting The Man and an evil council of French aliens. This week, we are looking at two spoof films that took on popular genres. The first is Kung Pow: Enter the Fist, written and directed by Steve Oedekerk. Next, we will talk about Undercover Brother, written by John Ridley...
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Orange County
Our exit today has us trying desperately to get into Stanford University. This week, we are talking about Orange County, written by Mike White and directed by Jake Kasdan. Along the way, we talk Black Hawk Down, In the Bedroom, Mike White, nepobabies, Jack Black, cameos galore, "Butterfly" by…
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Bonus Season: Charlie's Angels
Our exit today has us talking about several independent women. This week, we are talking about Charlie’s Angels, written by Ryan Rowe, Ed Solomon and John August and directed by McG.In addition to podcast favorites Drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu, this gives us our first chance to really dive into…
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Bonus Episode: Simply Irresistable
Our exit today has us taking cooking lessons from a magical crab. This week, we are talking about Simply Irresistible, written by Judith Roberts and directed by Mark Tarlov.Along the way, as we try to parse out what happens in this bizarre film, we also discuss Christopher Durang, dream casting,...
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Bonus Season: Varsity Blues
Our exit today has us trying to win the division championship in football. This week, we are talking about Varsity Blues, written by W. Peter Iliff and directed by Brian Robbins.In addition to whipped cream bikinis and Not Another Teen Movie, we touch on Friday Night Lights, football movies, Tom...
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Tripp's Pick: No Man's Land
Our exit today has us attempting to solve an international crisis. This week, we are talking about No Man’s Land, written and directed by Danis Tanovic.While Tripp tries to remember why he saw the film in the first time, he and Ross also discuss Amelie and the 2001 Foreign-Language film release,...
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2001 Stapler Awards
Our exit today finds us celebrating Thanksgiving with a giving of thanks to all the wonderful films we covered in our 2001 season. It's the performances, laughs, ensembles, and National Treasures we loved this year!Theme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered by...
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Hugh Jackman Double Feature: Someone Like You and Kate & Leopold
Our exit today has us talking about some cows and Farmer’s Bounty. This week, we are ending our season by looking at a double feature of romantic comedies starring Hugh Jackman. First, we are going to talk about Someone Like You, written by Elizabeth Chandler and directed by Tony Goldwyn. Then we...
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Joe Somebody
Our exit today has us taking on that bully from work. This week, we are talking about Joe Somebody, written by John Scott Shepherd and directed by John Pasquin. Our discussion centers around Tim Allen and whether this is a good vehicle for him or not. But we also touch upon lots of other sitcom...
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Rappers in Comedies: How High and Kingdom Come
Our exit today has us looking at the impact of hip hop artists on film. This week, we are talking about two films that star rappers turned actors. First, we are going to talk about How High, written by Dustin Lee Abraham and directed by Jesse Dylan. Then, we will talk about Kingdom Come, written…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tripp has rejected mainstream comedies for most of his life. Now, Ross is taking him film by film through the movies he sadly missed (or smartly avoided) until now. Join us as we look at studio comedies from the late 90s and early 2000s. Week by week, we will tackle one (or two) films as Tripp tries to figure out what made them so funny and Ross explains the context Tripp avoided.
HOSTED BY
Tripp and Ross
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Tripp has rejected mainstream comedies for most of his life. Now, Ross is taking him film by film through the movies he sadly missed (or smartly avoided) until now. Join us as we look at studio comedies from the late 90s and early 2000s. Week by week, we will tackle one (or two) films as Tripp...
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