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High Expectations
by Combat Coldcuts Productions
Looking for a place to learn about what movies are best to watch while stoned? Well this is the podcast for you. We are just a couple of guys that love movies and love cannabis, put them together and you've got a great night.
Episodes
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Spooky Season: Slay with Buffy
Vince is back behind the mic with Kos and Dilo for a look at the 1992 movie that started it all. We get into Kristy Swanson's take on Buffy, Luke Perry's peak '90s heartthrob era, Paul Reubens' legendary death scene, and why the movie feels pretty different from the TV series that came after it....
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Spooky Season: Ernest Scared Stupid
Spooky Season rolls on with Ernest Scared Stupid. Vince joins us to revisit the 1991 cult classic featuring Jim Varney, a thousand-year-old troll, and a truly unreasonable amount of dairy. We break down Trantor’s surprisingly terrifying look, Eartha Kitt’s presence in an Ernest movie, and a plot...
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Spooky Season: Van Surfing with Teen Wolf
Spooky Season rolls on with Teen Wolf. Vince is back to revisit the 1985 Michael J. Fox classic, where being a werewolf somehow makes you better at basketball, more popular at school, and apparently qualified to drive a van covered in wolves. We get into Michael J. Fox at the absolute height of…
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Spooky Season: Going Under the Bed with Maurice
Spooky Season is officially here, and we’re kicking things off with Little Monsters. Vince, our music producer and frequent cohost, joins Kos and Dilo for the first movie in our Spooky Season run. We revisit the 1989 cult classic starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandel, breaking down Maurice, Boy,...
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One Hitter: Animation Studio Showdown
Kos and Dilo wrap up the animation series by putting Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar, Illumination, Studio Ghibli, and LAIKA head-to-head. They compare each studio’s style, storytelling, humor, visuals, and overall catalog while looking back at Robin Hood, Shrek, Monsters, Inc., Despicable Me, Ponyo…
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LAIKA's ParaNorman
This week on High Expectations, we head to Blithe Hollow for LAIKA’s spooky stop-motion adventure, ParaNorman. We’re talking Norman’s ability to see the dead, a centuries-old witch’s curse, surprisingly sympathetic zombies, and a town that might be scarier than the monsters it fears. Plus, we get...
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Studio Ghibli's Ponyo
In this episode we dive into Hayao Miyazaki’s Ponyo, a wildly imaginative story of friendship, family, and a little fish with a serious love for ham. We break down the movie’s unforgettable animation, environmental themes, behind-the-scenes details, and the pure chaos that follows when Ponyo...
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It's So Fluffy! Illumination's Despicable Me
In this episode of High Expectations, Kos and Dilo revisit Despicable Me to find out what turned a story about the world's greatest villain into one of the biggest animated franchises ever made. From Steve Carell's unforgettable performance and the accidental rise of the Minions to iconic quotes,...
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Kitty! Pixar's Monsters, Inc.
This week, we head through the closet door to revisit Pixar's Monsters, Inc. We break down the film's incredible world-building, behind-the-scenes stories, iconic quotes, and emotional ending, while discussing why Mike, Sulley, and Boo helped create one of Pixar's most beloved and enduring...
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That'll Do, Donkey! Dreamwork's Shrek
This week on High Expectations, we're heading to the swamp to revisit Shrek, the animated comedy that helped redefine fairy tales for a new generation. We break down the movie's memorable characters, quotable moments, killer soundtrack, and surprising emotional core to see if it still works 25...
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Oo-de-Lally! Disney's Robin Hood
This week, we head to Sherwood Forest to revisit Disney’s animated classic Robin Hood (1973). With animal outlaws, corrupt royalty, catchy folk songs, and one of Disney’s most lovable duos in Robin and Little John, does this laid-back cult favorite still hold up, or is it just nostalgia talking?…
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100th Episode!! Half Baked
For our 100th episode, we went back to a true stoner comedy staple: Half Baked. It might be the most quotable movie with the least amount of actual plot, so we revisit it to see if there’s more to it than nostalgia and great lines. We break down what still works, what feels dated, and whether…
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In Memoriam: James Van Der Beek
This week we head to West Canaan, Texas to revisit Varsity Blues, the late-90s football movie that somehow became a defining piece of high school sports culture. Packed with memorable quotes, big personalities, and peak 90s energy, the film mixes locker-room comedy, sports drama, and a…
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2025 In Memoriam: Rob Reiner
In this episode of High Expectations, we continue our In Memoriam series by honoring Rob Reiner with a look at The Princess Bride. A film that blends fairy tale sincerity, sharp comedy, and endlessly quotable moments, it has earned its place as a true cult classic. Through the High Expectations...
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2025 In Memoriam: Diane Keaton
In this episode of High Expectations, we discuss Something’s Gotta Give as an in memoriam episode honoring Diane Keaton. We focus on her performance as the emotional core of the film, Jack Nicholson’s late career persona, and why this romantic comedy remains a familiar and frequently revisited...
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Jingle All the Way
This episode looks at how Jingle All the Way turned the hunt for a Turbo Man doll into sharp holiday satire. We explore the real shopping frenzies that inspired it, the production choices that shaped its chaotic style, and why it has grown into a seasonal favorite. We also ask whether...
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Hap-Happiest Season of All
This week on High Expectations, we take on Happiest Season, a holiday rom-com that set out to be a new seasonal staple. Watching it while stoned, we examine the core relationship, the family dynamics, and whether the film delivers genuine warmth or creates more tension than comfort. Is it a movie...
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Late to the Holiday: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
This week we settle in with a holiday classic that still knows how to punch you right in the feelings. Planes, Trains and Automobiles sends Steve Martin and John Candy on the road trip from hell, packed with delays, disasters, and a surprising amount of heart. We watched it the way we watch...
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Spooky Season: The Cabin in the Woods
Kos and Dilo pack their gear and head into The Cabin in the Woods , a horror movie that’s not quite what it seems. Things start out familiar, then get very weird very fast. The guys dig into why this one still hits hard, how it flips every horror rule in the book, and why it’s a near-perfect…
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One Hitter: HE Fantasy Draft
It’s draft day on High Expectations! In this special One Hitter episode, we’re building our ultimate fantasy teams made up entirely of fictional football players from some of our favorite movies. For the first time ever, two fan favorites, Vince and Tim, are joining us at the same time for a...
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Like Eagle, Y'all!
This week on High Expectations, the spotlight’s on Remember the Titans (2000), the unforgettable mix of football, leadership, and attitude that defined a generation of sports movies. With Denzel Washington commanding the field and a soundtrack full of classics, it’s a powerful blend of heart and...
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One Hitter: Our Music Man
In this quick hit, Kos sits down with Vince to dig into what music really means to him. From the songs that shaped his life to the way a good track can completely change a mood, Vince shares his personal take on why music matters and how it sticks with us. We also touch on his own journey playing...
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One Hitter: High Notes
In this one hitter, we go deep on the film scores that stick with us...the kind that make a movie unforgettable long after the credits roll. We talk about why music hits different when you’re stoned and what makes a soundtrack iconic. Vince is back with us for this episode, ready to geek out on…
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The Springsteen Connection
In this episode we trace an unexpected thread between two very different 90s films. Both movies lean on Bruce Springsteen’s Secret Garden, one as a sincere, emotional centerpiece and the other as a full-on parody. We explore how a single song can carry so much weight in one story and then get...
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One Hitter: Soundtrack Deep Dives with Vince Sasso
In this One Hitter, we had to get Vince involved for a deep dive into some of our favorite movie soundtracks. This time, we’re talking Varsity Blues, Empire Records, and Spider-Man. From alternative anthems to pop-punk staples, we break down how the music shaped the vibe of each film and why…
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One Hitter: Iconic Soundtracks, Timeless Scores
In this one hitter, we dive into the music that makes movies unforgettable. From the all-time greatest film scores and iconic soundtracks to the composers who changed cinema forever, we break down what makes them stand out and why they still hit so hard. Grab your headphones, this one’s all about...
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Timmy's Tom Picks 2
This week we're back with more high-concept sci-fi, more running, and even more Tom Cruise. Friend of the pod and frequent cohost Tim chose the double feature: Minority Report and Edge of Tomorrow. One’s about predicting the future, the other’s about reliving it. Both feature Cruise on the edge…
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Timmy's Tom Picks
This week’s sci-fi picks come from friend of the pod and frequent cohost Tim, who sent us straight into Cruise chaos with War of the Worlds and Oblivion. We dive into Spielberg’s intense alien invasion vision, Dakota Fanning’s elite scream acting, and the many ways Tom Cruise sprints through...
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Waterboys and Father Figures
This week, Adam Sandler Month takes on The Waterboy and Big Daddy, two classics that helped lock in Sandler’s ‘90s superstardom. We’ve got rage tackles, courtroom stunts, bedtime accidents, and a surprising amount of heart. From Bobby Boucher’s bottled-up fury to Sonny Koufax’s last-minute dad...
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Penguins, Clowns, and Bob Barker: Classic Sandler Week 1
This week, we’re diving into the two Adam Sandler comedies that launched his career: Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore. Whether you grew up quoting “O’Doyle rules” or shouting “the price is wrong, bitch,” these movies are forever burned into our brains. We break down what still works, what doesn’t,...
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One Hitter: The Movie We Wish We Could Forget (So We Could Watch It Again)
You ever wish you could Men in Black yourself just to rewatch a movie for the first time? In this One Hitter, we light up and dive into the viral question that's been bouncing around the internet: If you could erase one movie from your memory to experience it again for the very first time, what...
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Carrey On With The Classics
In this episode of High Expectations, we dive headfirst into the rubber-faced chaos of peak ’90s Jim Carrey with a double feature: The Mask and Liar Liar. From green-faced mischief to courtroom truth bombs, we ask the important questions: Does Carrey’s manic energy still hit the same? Are these...
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Ventura Battle Royale
We’re kicking off Jim Carrey Month by going back to our roots, two movies, one episode, one shared haze. This week, we revisit Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls to see how these over-the-top comedies have aged, and how they stack up against each other. There’s a lot to...
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Rex Manning Day: Empire Records
Grab your brownies and cue up the Gin Blossoms, this week, we’re celebrating Rex Manning Day with a stoned rewatch of Empire Records . We talk chaotic retail energy, existential teen angst, rooftop dance therapy, and why Gina might actually be the most honest character in the movie. There’s fake...
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One Hitter: Fat Nugs Magazine
In this One Hitter, we chat with the folks behind Fat Nugs Magazine, a publication that celebrates cannabis culture through storytelling, art, and advocacy. We dig into how the magazine got started, its mission to spotlight diverse voices in the weed world, and why they believe cannabis media...
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High Priority: The Mummy
Grab your maps and your best adventuring hat—we’re heading to Hamunaptra! This episode, we revisit The Mummy (1999), the action-packed, horror-tinged romp that gave us peak Brendan Fraser, iconic Rachel Weisz librarian energy, and a whole lot of sand. Does this late-'90s classic still hold up, or...
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Nosferatu vs Dracula
This week on High Expectations, we sink our teeth into two gothic horror heavyweights! We review and compare the brand-new Nosferatu with the lavish, blood-soaked Bram Stoker’s Dracula . How does Robert Eggers’ vision stack up against Coppola’s operatic take? Does the silent terror of the…
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One Hitter: Blood Mountain Massacre Interview
In this special One Hitter episode, Kos sits down (while definitely a little baked) with the creators of the indie horror flick Blood Mountain Massacre. They talk about low-budget scares, behind-the-scenes mayhem, and what it takes to bring a bloody vision to life. From DIY gore effects to the...
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Love is in the Air: So I Married an Axe Murderer
Grab your oversized cappuccinos and berets, we’re diving into So I Married an Axe Murderer ! In this episode, we ask the big questions: Is this cult classic a hidden gem or just a weird ’90s fever dream? Does Mike Myers' offbeat charm still hit, or does it feel like a comedy axe to the head? And…
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One Hitter: The Legend of Sasquatch
New Format Alert! Introducing One Hitters—a new kind of episode where we dive into random topics while stoned, keeping it short, fun, and full of random thoughts. In our very first One Hitter, we’re getting into the legend of Sasquatch. Is he real? Where did this massive, mysterious creature come...
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Love is in the Air: The Ugly Truth
This week, we fire one up and revisitThe Ugly Truth, the 2009 rom-com where Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl go head-to-head in the battle of romance vs. brutal honesty. Does it still land in 2025, or does it feel like a relic of the 2000s? And more importantly—does watching it stoned make it…
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PNW Tribute 2: Goonies Never Say Die
We’re diving into the booby-trapped world of The Goonies! Does this 80s classic hold up, or is nostalgia doing the heavy lifting? Join us as we break down Mikey’s optimism, Chunk’s chaos, and Data’s gadgets while revisiting One-Eyed Willy’s treasure hunt. Give us a follow on Instagram:...
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A Pacific Northwest Tribute
This week, we take a look at the 80s family favorite Harry and the Hendersons. When the Henderson family brings home a Bigfoot after a chance encounter, they find their lives turned upside down. From heartfelt moments to chaotic comedy, we explore what makes this film a memorable part of 80s...
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Christmas 2024 w/ Vince Sasso
For this episode of the podcast, we dive into the 2005 holiday rom-com Just Friends with special guest Vince Sasso. Join us as we hilariously unpack Ryan Reynolds' transformation from a lovable loser to a suave music exec and explore whether the laughs (and awkwardness) hit differently when…
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Dystopian Futures Week 4
This week on our dystopian futures series, we jack into the sci-fi classic The Matrix . Does this mind-bending tale of simulated reality and philosophical questions about free will hit differently when stoned? We break down the iconic visuals, bullet-dodging action, and that unforgettable red…
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Dystopian Futures Week 3
"May the odds be ever in your favor!" This week, we dive into The Hunger Games to find out if Katniss Everdeen's fight for survival hits harder after a puff or two. Does the tension of the arena keep us glued, or does the haze blur the edges? Tune in for our baked takes, a few wild tangents, and...
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Dystopian Futures Week 2
For this episode of our podcast, we dive into Pixar's Wall-E—the story of a lonely, trash-compacting robot navigating a desolate Earth and discovering the magic of companionship. From the stunning visuals to the quiet humor and environmental themes, we’re asking: does Wall-E get even better under…
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Dystopian Futures Week 1
In this episode, we dive into the absurd, dystopian world of Idiocracy, Mike Judge's satirical sci-fi comedy that imagines a future where humanity has collectively dumbed down... and then some. We’ll explore what this cult classic says about society, pop culture, and the questionable state of…
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Halloween Classic '24 Week 3 (with Mimi Pabon)
Join us in this special episode as we review the 1986 cult classic Little Shop of Horrors with guest artist Mimi Pabon! We dive into the vibrant, twisted world of Skid Row and the hungry plant that keeps us laughing and screaming. From Rick Moranis's lovably awkward Seymour to the wild musical...
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Halloween Classic '24 Week 2
In this episode, we dive into the meta horror classic Scream with our special guest, Vince Sasso! Join us as we discuss how Wes Craven’s game-changing slasher film masterfully blends scares with self-aware humor, making it a genre-defining cult hit. Was the experience enhanced by our usual stoned...
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Looking for a place to learn about what movies are best to watch while stoned? Well this is the podcast for you. We are just a couple of guys that love movies and love cannabis, put them together and you've got a great night.
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Looking for a place to learn about what movies are best to watch while stoned? Well this is the podcast for you. We are just a couple of guys that love movies and love cannabis, put them together and you've got a great night.
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