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Less Than Average
by Daily Drive Productions
Two friends talking about the things they like most- movies, tv shows, actors, music, and all things media.
Episodes
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Episode 48 - Con Air
It isn't July 14th but it is time to watch Con Air! This 1997 gem is an action packed, over the top, snapshot of peak 90's cheese. It's awesome. We have our watch lists to go through, we give an update on some summer movie news, and we talk about the underrated Colm Meany. Thanks for listening…
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Episode 47 - Lawless
We're heading to moonshine country for the 2012 gangster film Lawless! Based on a historical novel, this period piece set in the prohibition era has a stacked cast who all deliver stellar performances. We also go through a ton of stuff that we've watched since we've last talked and we shine the...
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Episode 46.5 - Jazz Baby
It's Jazz Baby! Welcome to a special episode of Less Than Average! We decided to take a different approach to this one: no main feature, no real format, no rules! Join us as we dive into random topics and discussions, draft a TV team, go off topic more so than usual, and get up to all the regular...
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Episode 46 - Kingdom of Heaven
Get comfortable, as this movie is a long one...it's Ridley Scott's 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven! We break it down, catch each other up on some recent watches, David has a fun exercise for Riley, and our underrated actor is a man that is near and dear to us: Kevin McKidd. Thanks for the support,...
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Episode 45 - The Grand Budapest Hotel
Get your hands off our lobby boy... and on to the next episode of our podcast! Today's movie is Wes Anderson's 2014 ensemble comedy film The Grand Budapest Hotel. We loved diving deep into its star studded cast, wacky action scenes, and hilarious timing. We focused on the great Ralph Fiennes…
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Episode 44 - Dredd
He is the law... If you've never seen the 2012 sci-fi action film Dredd, strap in! It's an adrenaline pumping cult film that is entertaining the entire time, while starring the underrated Karl Urban as Judge Dredd. So many factors contributing to making this film a modern classic in our eyes. A...
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Episode 43 - Dogma
Happy New Year! We're starting off 2026 with Kevin Smith's 1999 fantasy comedy film Dogma. This commentary on religion and faith uses it's All Star cast to provide a very interesting take on Catholicism and theology in general. Before we get into that, we have a ton to catch up on and Jason Lee…
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Episode 42 - This is Where I Leave You
Come sit shiva with us as we watch the underrated 2014 dramedy This is Where I Leave You. This movie hilariously explores relationships throughout life and it's a fun ride the entire time. It'll make you laugh, cry, and laugh again and it stars the always funny Ben Schwartz who gets our spotlight...
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Episode 41 - Dawn of the Dead
When there's no more room in hell, the dead walk the earth. That's the case in the 2004 zombie film Dawn of the Dead directed by Zack Snyder. The remake of George A. Romero's classic was one that helped shaped our love of cinema so it was a lot of fun watching it for the first time in years. We…
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Episode 40 - Galaxy Quest
Never give up, never surrender! Galaxy Quest, the 1999 sci-fi comedy cult classic, is the feature film for this episode. It was a lot of fun laughing our way through this personal favorite of ours. Join us as we explore it's blend of comedy and sci-fi fun, we have a lot of catching up, and we…
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Episode 39 - Unforgiven
Duke of Death? Duck of Death? Either way this episodes feature film is the 1992 western Unforgiven! Is it revivalist? Boring? Both? Join us as we talk through how we felt about watching this one. We also catch up on all we've watched, we do a "Best Movie Duos" draft, and we have the underrated...
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Episode 38 - Ambulance
We're back with another random movie and this one is the 2022 action film Ambulance. It wasn't a favorite of ours and we break down why in this episode. We are also able to catch everyone up on our lists, have a mini rant about sequels and reboots, and we have the underrated Garrett Dillahunt to...
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Episode 37 - Phonebooth
Does a ringing phone have to be answered? Join us as we dive into the world of 2002's Phonebooth, the first fan suggested movie! We muse on the thrilling (and maybe dated) plot, how the movie functions a snapshot the early millennium, and the underrated Ben Foster. We also catch everyone up on…
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Episode 36 - The Dark Knight
And here we go... Great friend of the pod Rory joins us for this episode and he brought along one the best films of the 2000's, The Dark Knight. It's an amazing film and we enjoyed talking about it for way too long. We do some catching up about what we've been watching and we talk about our...
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Episode 35 - The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin is the feature for this episode and it's a movie right up our alley. Featuring plenty of dark comedy and an ensemble cast that had us laughing over and over, it is a unique film that is very smart and weirdly funny. The always great Jason Isaacs is the actor we talk about and…
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Episode 34 - The Truman Show
Welcome to Seahaven Island, the home of Truman Burbank and the setting of the 1998 psychological drama The Truman Show. This classic Jim Carrey film is a must watch that was years ahead of it's time. We highlight Harry Shearer as the underrated actor and we have the long awaited return of our...
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Episode 33 - Lords of Dogtown
Bro, Lords of Dogtown is our next movie! The 2005 biographical film about skateboarders in the 1970's was the first movie we chose at random. It was fun to talk about a film that we didn't pick, and we have the underrated actor Elden Henson for this one. We talk some new trailers, a little movie...
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Episode 32 - Donnie Darko
Do you know what Donnie Darko is about? We're not sure that we do! Come join us anyway as we attempt to break down the 2001 phycological thriller film that has since become a cult classic. We focus on Mary McDonnell who plays Rose Darko as out underrated actress and of course we catch up on what...
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Episode 31 - District 9
Get your eviction notices ready because it's time to watch District 9! Join us as we talk about the 2009 sci-fi directorial debut from Neill Blomkamp. We catch everyone up on what we've watched, and how could this episode's underrated actor not be Sharlto Copley? Enjoy!
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Episode 30 - Detroit Rock City
Get up! Everybody gonna move their feet because it's time to watch Detroit Rock City. This 1999 teen comedy film centered around a group of rebellious high school friends trying to see their favorite band delivers on the laughs, great music, and fun. As always, we catch up on news and what we've...
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Episode 29 - Children of Men
Wicked... we chose Children of Men for this one! It's a bit of a depressing trip into the 2006 dystopian thriller, but hopefully you have some fun with us as we dive into the masterfully shot film. We also catch up on the usual things we've been watching, we talk some new Marvel movie news, and...
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Episode 28 - Starship Troopers
You want to see the galaxy? Well then come join us as we chat about the 1997 sci-fi action cult film Starship Troopers! We get into the crazy 90's fun along with discussing new movie trailers, all the new content we've been watching, and the always versatile Clancy Brown is the actor for this...
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Episode 27 - Hot Fuzz
Wipe of that beer moustache, it's time to talk about Hot Fuzz! This 2007 buddy cop film is at the top of our lists and if you've seen it, you know why. Join us as we have a ton of laughs and an abundance of praise for this film. We have lots of stuff to catch up on, underrated actor Paddy…
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Episode 26 - The Hunt
Dive into the The Hunt with us for Episode 26. It is a wild ride of a film that is gory and fun and is a sharp commentary on modern society. We go into depths on what we thought of the film, chat about upcoming movie trailers and other news, and we discuss underrated actor Ike Barinholtz. Despite…
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Episode 25 - Slither
In Episode 25 we are discussing the 2006 sci-fi comedy horror film Slither, which stars our underrated actor Mr. Nathan Fillion. It's a gross, creepy, funny, and weird movie- but we have loved it for a while and of course had a great time talking about it. We have some fun stuff to catch up on…
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Episode 24 - American Psycho
Dust off your Huey Lewis and the News albums and get your business cards ready as this episode features the 2000 psychological horror film American Psycho. It's an intense one but as always, we had a great time diving deep into the film. We have some 2024 Oscar predictions, we've got lots to…
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Episode 23.5 - Less Than Sober
What happens when 3 lifelong friends get intoxicated and record themselves talking about different movie topics? You get Less Than Sober! We are joined again by our friend Matthew DeKock, as we go through different questions and topics, and get more and more less than sober. Listener discretion…
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Episode 23 - Get Out
Get Out is the feature for this episode and it's a unique modern thriller which was great to watch and talk about. We also had a lot to catch up on in the usual "what we've been watching" segment, a few movie trailers to talk about, and the underrated actor is the always great Jesse Plemons.
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Episode 22 - No Country for Old Men
Call it. No Country for Old Men is the feature movie for Episode 22 and luckily recording it wasn't as tense as watching the movie! It was a great film to break down and we have a lot to talk about. More songs, things we've watched, a tiny bit of news, and underrated actor Max Von Sydow was the...
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Episode 21 - Thank You for Smoking
Welcome to Season 3! Thank You for Smoking is the latest feature but we also have the usual fun stuff too. Lots of stuff to catch up on, underrated actor David Koechner, and of course a few songs to discuss. Enjoy the episode and thank YOU for listening!
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Episode 20 - The Rock
Welcome to Episode 20, The Rock! An adrenaline filled 90's action film which got us fired up as we went back and watched it. We do another round of Can You Guess It?, we catch up on all the things we have been watching, and we tried something new for this one as we do our first draft! Thanks for...
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Episode 19 - Kick-Ass
We're going to kick some ass.....with Kick-Ass! A superhero film that still stands out today was an easy pick for us. A bunch of stuff that we've watched, more songs to discuss, the underrated actor is comedic great Matt Walsh, and a cool Tattoo Watch update! Hope you enjoy!
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Episode 18 - October Sky
It's time to build some rockets with the 1999 biographical drama October Sky, and boy did this one bring us back. Lots to talk about in this classic film from our childhood and we have a ton of other stuff to catch up on as well. Oliver Platt is the underrated actor and some newer songs make…
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Episode 17 - In Bruges
We're going to a fucking fairy tale town as we spend some time In Bruges. Our deep dive today is the 2008 crime comedy cult film which became one of our instant favorites. We loved breaking it down, doing our usual catching up on what we've watched, chatting about underrated actor Lizzy Caplan…
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Episode 16 - Free Fire
Better get your protection from infection ready with this episode's feature film: Free Fire! We discuss this undderrated action gem, we have a ton of stuff we've watched to catch up on, we have actor Marc Evan Jackson to talk about, and we have a few more songs we'd like to see in a movie. Thanks...
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Episode 15 - Stardust
It's a journey to find a fallen star as we go across the wall with the 2007 fantasy adventure film Stardust. In this one we break down the super fun swashbuckling film, we talk about a bunch of movie news, we shine the spotlight on underrated actor Doug Jones, and of course we catch up on what...
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Episode 14 - The Godfather
We made Kent an offer he couldn't refuse! In Episode 14 we are joined by our great friend Kent MacArthur and he picked a hell of a film for this one. The Godfather is a 1972 crime masterpiece and we all had a lot to ay about it. We also highlight the late great underrated actor Lance Reddick, we...
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Episode 13 - King Arthur
It's time to pull a sword out of a stone as we are talking about the 2004 historical adventure film King Arthur. This one has been a favorite of ours for a long time and we loved going back and watching it. There's a new segment which tests some movie knowledge and we discuss underrated actor Joe...
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Episode 12 - The Faculty
We are going back to high school with the 1998 science fiction horror film The Faculty! We get a bit nostalgic talking about this one and we also put a wager on some 2023 Oscar predictions. A couple more songs to talk about and our underrated actor is Alan Tudyk. Enjoy!
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Episode 11 - The Wolf of Snow Hollow
It's another hairy surprise! Excuse the less than average sound quality in this one as we were super excited about our new mics and might have rushed the recording a bit. Anyway, in Episode 11 we are talking about the 2020 comedy horror film The Wolf of Snow Hollow. We have a discussion about...
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Episode 10 - The Princess Bride
Anybody want a peanut? Welcome to Episode 10, in which we are joined by our first special guest: Matthew DeKock! Matt is a very good longtime friend of ours and he picked a great movie for this one - the 1987 fantasy adventure film The Princess Bride. Enjoy this milestone episode as we have a ton...
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Episode 9 - The Fifth Element
Bring your Mulitpass as the feature film today is the 1997 science fiction action film The Fifth Element. We talk about the fun world this movie gives us, the great acting performances within, and how rewatching the film as an adult gives you a better appreciation for it. We do lots of catching…
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Episode 8 - L.A. Confidential
Off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush? Not today as we are talking about the great 1997 neo-noir crime film L.A. Confidential and how much we love it. We don't hold back on our praise for the film, or for the always underrated tough guy actor William Fichtner. We get a few more songs on…
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Episode 7 - Tropic Thunder
Things get Tropical with our main feature on this episode: the hilarious and very clever 2008 comedy/action film Tropic Thunder. We add two more songs to our "songs we want to see in a movie" list and we focus on the always great, underrated actor Justin Long.
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Episode 6 - Big Trouble in Little China
Take a trip to Chinatown as we discuss the ridiculous kung-fu comedy action cult film Big Trouble in Little China. It's a fun movie and we have a great time talking about it, as well as all the spooky movies we've been watching, and underrated actor John Michael Higgins.
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Episode 5 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Welcome to Hollywood. In this episode- our feature film is the 2005 neo noir dark comedy Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. We do the usual catching up, we talk Stephen Root (who is an actor you definitely know) and we discuss swashbuckling adventure movies.
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Episode 4 - Dog Soldiers
It's a hairy surprise! In this episode we do our usual catching up on what we've been watching, we talk underrated actor Martin Starr, and our main feature is a lesser known movie - the 2002 British action horror film Dog Soldiers.
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Episode 3 - Shaun of the Dead
On this episode we go back to the 2004 horror/comedy film Shaun of the Dead. As always we catch up on what we've been watching and discuss songs we would like to see in a movie scene. The underrated actor for this one is the rising comedic star- Kathryn Hahn.
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Episode 2 - Jaws
In this episode we talk movie and film related news, catch up on what we've been watching, and discuss the original summer blockbuster: Jaws.
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Episode 1 - Jurassic Park
Welcome to Less Than Average! We hope you enjoy our first episode where we discuss the 1993 classic Jurassic Park, as well as many other things pop culture!
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