PRPL Podcast

"That ain't Lake Minnetonka."The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing the 1984 romantic rock musical drama Purple Rain, starring Prince alongside Apollonia Kotero and Morris Day. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”Purple Rain (1984) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4jVz9HfH9kYYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"I knew there was somethin' I didn't like about that chicken."The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing the 1999 Pixar sequel classic ‘Toy Story 2’, starring Tom Hanks alongside Tim Allen. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”Toy Story 2 (1999) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2rNknI-jVJkYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"You're tacky and I hate you!"The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing Richard Linklater’s 2003 rock’n’roll comedy ‘School of Rock’, starring Jack Black alongside Mike White and Joan Cusack. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”School of Rock (2003) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jKIqh8V584UYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"Get to the choppa!"The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing the 1987 sci-fi action horror classic ‘Predator’, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger alongside Carl Weathers. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”Predator (1987) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q5Me3xAnSXQYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"Best job I ever had."The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing the 2014 mud-soaked WWII tank drama ‘Fury’, starring Brad Pitt alongside Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Jon Bernthal, and Michael Peña. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”Fury (2014) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KfisKdQVoYwYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"If you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price."The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time diving into the 1991 surfer-heist cult classic ‘Point Break’, starring Keanu Reeves alongside Patrick Swayze and Lori Petty. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”Point Break (1991) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PAcEJUs8BHQYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"Rockstars have kidnapped my son!"The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing Cameron Crowe’s 2000 semi-autobiographical coming-of-age/drama/rock film ‘Almost Famous’, starring Patrick Fugit alongside Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, and many more. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”Almost Famous (2000) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w6iMVx7JCB4YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“Here for a good time. Not a long time.”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing Richard Linklater’s 2016 spiritual successor to ‘Dazed and Confused’, ’Everybody Wants Some!!’, starring Blake Jenner alongside Glen Powell, Tyler Hoechlin, and many more. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c--Hkk74tpEYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing the 2009 Vegas bachelor party blackout comedy/mystery ‘The Hangover’, starring Bradley Cooper alongside Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”The Hangover (2009) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lYgoIDOx6JIYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time picking our top 5 favorite films of the 1980s. Join us as we discuss what makes the 80s such a great decade in movies.Video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7XrHXJUZH0sFull Length 1980s Movie Reviews: The Goonies: https://youtu.be/3TrXbJikG0ADead Poets Society: https://youtu.be/rmLGtju3ElQPlanes, Trains and Automobiles: https://youtu.be/mKzeJaGZ8UoYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 American epic gangster film ‘The Godfather’, based on Mario Puzo’s 1969 best-selling novel and starring Marlon Brando alongside Al Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”The Godfather (1972) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zbd6LUcgQZsYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing the 1992 Saturday Night Live sketch-derived cult comedy classic ‘Wayne’s World’, starring Mike Myers in his feature film debut alongside Dana Carvey and Rob Lowe. Join us as we discuss our favorite characters, scenes, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: “Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?”Wayne's World (1992) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/-tPI9gioxu0YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing Martin Scorsese's 2013 debaucherous biographical dark comedy crime film, 'The Wolf of Wall Street', starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Jonah Hill, and many more. Join us as we discuss our favorite scenes, characters, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: "Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?"The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HX7RK8U4D8cYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time drafting our favorite films of 2025. Join us as we discuss what makes 2025 such a great year in movies.The Sad Sacks 2025 Movie Draft Spectacular video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q28CgmYQcO8Full Length 2025 Movie Reviews:The Phoenician Scheme - https://youtu.be/NmCVEscaFWMF1: The Movie - https://youtu.be/Yd2RFRrIu-IMarty Supreme - https://youtu.be/bOyHmSBnCF0Avatar: Fire and Ash - https://youtu.be/BxXN-mT79VYSong Sung Blue - https://youtu.be/vtDtXBhSB0IYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing John Woo's 1997 utterly insane action/thriller, 'Face/Off', starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage. Join us as we discuss our favorite scenes, characters, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: "Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?"Face/Off (1997) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4NgeAuEcWeIYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing the first installment of the best movie trilogy of all time, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring', starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, and many more. Join us as we discuss our favorite scenes, characters, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: "Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tG600mvR01YYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing a movie about making a movie, 'Tropic Thunder', starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, and many more. Join us as we discuss our favorite scenes, characters, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: "Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?"Tropic Thunder (2008) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dwy4DzMlpMUYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time reviewing the Neil Diamond tribute band biopic Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson. Join us as we discuss our favorite scenes, characters, themes & things, and answer the eternal question: "Is this movie better with Nicolas Cage?"Song Sung Blue (2025) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/vtDtXBhSB0IYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"Your goddess has no dominion here."The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time journeying to Pandora with Avatar: Fire & Ash, the latest chapter in James Cameron’s sci-fi saga. From volcanic badlands to underwater Na’vi sanctuaries, we follow Jake Sully and Neytiri as old enemies reignite a war that threatens their family and their world. Join us as we break down the film’s massive world-building, cutting-edge tech, and how Cameron turns spectacle into a story about survival, love, and the cost of protecting home. Strap in—because on Pandora, the elements fight back.Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/BxXN-mT79VYYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

"Everything in my life's falling apart but I'm going to figure it out."The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time zipping into Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme (2025), a jittery, adrenaline-soaked plunge into the world of competitive ping pong. From cramped rec-center basements to neon-lit tournaments humming with anxiety and ego, we follow Marty as obsession, insecurity, and ambition clash over the most deceptively simple sport imaginable. Join us as we unpack Safdie’s kinetic filmmaking style, the razor-sharp performances, and how a game defined by precision and control becomes a pressure cooker about identity, validation, and the cost of chasing supremacy. Don’t blink—because in this world, the ball never stops moving.Marty Supreme (2025) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/bOyHmSBnCF0YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with the closing chapter of Stranger Things on the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open Season 5, Volumes 2 & 3. The story that began in Hawkins years ago finally reaches its end as every thread, every mystery, and every consequence comes due. Lines are drawn, sacrifices are made, and the weight of everything this town has endured hangs heavy over its final moments. With the Upside Down pressing closer than ever, our characters are forced to confront what they’re willing to lose—and what’s worth saving—when there’s no turning back. Join us as we reflect on the closing chapters of a series defined by friendship, fear, and resilience, and unpack what this ending means for Hawkins and the people who survived it. Because some stories don’t just end… they echo.Stranger Things (S5: E5-8) | Sad Sacks TV Review | Volume 2 & 3 video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/o8T2M2bzYn4YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“I like life. Life likes me.”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time rattling chains and counting coins with Scrooge, the 1970 musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. From the cold counting house of Ebenezer Scrooge to the spectral visits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, we follow one of literature’s greatest misers on a night that changes everything. Join us as we revisit Albert Finney’s powerhouse performance, the film’s surprisingly dark edge, and the unforgettable musical numbers that give new life to a timeless redemption story. Mind the goose and mind your soul—because it’s never too late to learn what Christmas is truly about.Scrooge (1970) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfhI_cu0nkIYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks close out the season on the PRPL Podcast with the Welcome to Derry🎈 finale, Episode 8: “Winter Fire.” What began as quiet unease finally comes into focus as past and present collide, forcing long-buried truths into the open. The town’s history weighs heavy, choices made in the dark ripple outward, and the cost of looking away becomes impossible to ignore. Winter Fire doesn’t just wrap a chapter—it reframes everything we’ve seen, leaving Derry changed and its future far more uncertain. Join us as we break down the finale’s emotional turns, lingering questions, and the chilling reminder that in Derry, the end of one story is often just the beginning of another.IT: Welcome to Derry “Winter Fire“ | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/O4ji81tkl2QYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time trudging through the snow-covered streets of Whoville with Ron Howard’s 2000 live-action holiday spectacle How the Grinch Stole Christmas. From the neon cheer of the Whos to the lonely cave atop Mount Crumpit, we revisit the story of a green outcast whose heart is two sizes too small—and the town determined to celebrate anyway. Join us as we break down Jim Carrey’s unhinged, iconic performance, the film’s wild production design, and how Dr. Seuss’s simple moral was transformed into a maximalist Christmas fever dream about kindness, community, and choosing connection over consumption. Roast beast optional—but heart very much required.How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/UNTyzVHsXSQYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks return to the PRPL Podcast to unpack Welcome to Derry, Episode 7: “The Black Spot.” This chapter turns its gaze toward Derry’s past, drawing unsettling parallels between old scars and present-day fears. As buried history surfaces, the episode suggests that the town’s darkness isn’t random—it’s inherited, passed down, and quietly ignored for generations. Personal stories collide with something much larger, and the weight of what Derry chooses to forget becomes harder to carry. Join us as we break down the episode’s historical echoes, emotional undercurrents, and the growing realization that some wounds don’t heal…they wait.IT: Welcome to Derry "The Black Spot" | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Gt4UciTKPfUYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“Love is actually all around.”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time unwrapping Richard Curtis’ 2003 holiday ensemble Love Actually. From handwritten cue cards and surprise carolers to rock stars chasing Christmas number ones, we weave through interconnected stories of love in all its messy, funny, and heartfelt forms. Join us as we explore the film’s sprawling cast, its blend of romance and sincerity, and why this imperfect, endlessly quotable movie continues to spark debate—and tradition—every holiday season. Pour the cocoa and crank up the Joni Mitchell—because love, actually, really is all around.Love Actually (2003) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/L5tDiHN0pvoYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back on the PRPL Podcast, continuing their Welcome to Derry recap & review with Episode 6, “In the Name of the Father.” This episode slows things down and focuses on family dynamics, inherited beliefs, and the subtle ways the past shapes the present. As tensions build beneath the surface, characters begin to question the stories they’ve been told and the roles they’re expected to play. Nothing explodes here, but the unease lingers, hinting that Derry’s history—and its influence on the people who live there—is far from settled.IT: Welcome to Derry "In the Name of the Father" | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/GM15vuOjFGQYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of Stranger Things on the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open Season 5, Volume 1. As Hawkins enters its final chapter, the familiar threads between our characters and the Upside Down begin to tighten once again. Old friends reunite, new challenges take shape, and the impact of everything that’s come before starts to settle in. The boundaries between worlds are shifting, bringing long-buried questions to the surface and pushing the group to face what lies ahead with more uncertainty than ever. These episodes lay the groundwork for a conclusion years in the making, filled with rising tension, emotional stakes, and the sense that Hawkins is standing on the edge of something it can’t turn back from. Join us as we explore the moments, mysteries, and connections that define this final season—because in Hawkins, nothing ends without leaving its mark.Stranger Things (S5: E1-4) | Sad Sacks TV Review | Volume 1 video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/4udCvGdDpXAYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks return to the PRPL Podcast with another dive into the darkness of IT: Welcome to Derry, this time exploring Episode 5: “29 Neibolt Street.” The infamous house begins to pull characters toward it like a bad dream you can’t shake, stirring memories, fears, and questions no one’s prepared to face. As strange events escalate, the lines between imagination and reality blur, and the town’s quiet tension sharpens into something harder to ignore. This episode peels back another layer of Derry’s history, revealing just enough to make you wonder what’s really waiting inside those rotting walls. Join us as we break down the eerie atmosphere, character turning points, and the unsettling feeling that 29 Neibolt isn’t just a place—it’s a warning.IT: Welcome to Derry "29 Neibolt Street" | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Z2n_LXRsCv8YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“Those aren’t pillows!”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time stumbling, sprinting, and snow-plowing our way through John Hughes’ 1987 holiday classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles. From chaotic airports and derailed train rides to cramped motel rooms and disastrous rental cars, we follow Neal Page and Del Griffith on a cross-country odyssey where everything that can go wrong absolutely does. Join us as we unpack the film’s pitch-perfect blend of heart and hilarity, the unforgettable chemistry between Steve Martin and John Candy, and how a simple trip home for Thanksgiving became one of the most beloved comedies of all time. Buckle up—because with these two, the road to dinner is anything but smooth.Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/mKzeJaGZ8UoYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back on the PRPL Podcast, diving into Welcome to Derry Episode 4, titled “The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet’s Function.” This chapter shifts the spotlight to the forces—both natural and not-so-natural—shaping Derry’s unsettling atmosphere. As the town tries to go about its daily routine, odd patterns begin to emerge, pulling characters into questions bigger than they’re ready to face. Childhood wonder mixes with quiet dread, strange phenomena spark uneasy curiosity, and the episode hints that whatever is happening in Derry is tied to something far older and far larger than anyone realizes. Join us as we unpack the episode’s eerie symbolism, creeping tension, and the sense that the town’s story is starting to spin faster than its residents can keep up.IT: Welcome to Derry "The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function" | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/G1PocNRkZ0YYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with the final chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time closing out with Season 4, Episodes 6 through 9. As the truth behind Vecna’s rise comes into focus, the fight for Hawkins reaches a terrifying new peak. Worlds collide, long-kept secrets are exposed, and every character is pushed to their breaking point as the Upside Down unleashes its most devastating threat yet. From Eleven reclaiming her power and confronting her past to Max’s chilling face-off with Vecna, these episodes deliver some of the series’ most gripping and emotional moments. Join us as we dive into the chaos, the heartbreak, and the heroic final stand that reshapes everything we thought we knew—because in Hawkins, every victory comes with a price, and the darkness isn’t done yet.Stranger Things (S4: E6-9) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/NEbVDx_G-gAYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks return to the PRPL Podcast with another step into the mystery of Welcome to Derry, Episode 3. The strange occurrences around town start to feel a little too connected, and the quiet unease that’s been simmering begins to rise to the surface. Kids swap stories they can’t quite explain, the adults sense something is off even if they can’t name it, and Derry itself feels… unsettled. As the pieces slowly click into place, the episode hints that the past might not be as distant as everyone hopes. Join us as we break down the growing tension, character shifts, and the subtle sense that whatever’s happening in Derry is only just beginning.IT: Welcome to Derry "Now You See It" | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/CDUmmyIMAj0YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open Season 4, Episodes 1 through 5. The world of Hawkins has never felt darker—or more dangerous. Six months after the Battle of Starcourt, our heroes are scattered, scarred, and struggling to find their place in a world that’s still haunted by the Upside Down. But evil doesn’t stay buried for long. A new horror in Vecna begins claiming victims, connecting past trauma to a sinister force that reaches further than anyone could imagine. From Eleven’s lost powers and her search for identity to Max’s grief and the haunting curse that stalks her every move, these episodes mark a chilling new chapter in the Stranger Things saga. Join us as we unpack the mystery, the monsters, and the memories that refuse to die—because in Hawkins, the past always finds a way back.Stranger Things (S4: E1-5) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/It3rnRKLbDgYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks return to the PRPL Podcast with another descent into darkness—this time unpacking Welcome to Derry, Episode 2. The unease in town deepens as strange occurrences start to spiral, and the cracks in Derry’s wholesome exterior widen to reveal something rotten underneath. Whispers spread, fears fester, and the sense that something hungry is watching grows impossible to ignore. As the townsfolk begin to unravel, old wounds resurface and the past refuses to stay buried. Join us as we dig into the mounting tension, eerie symbolism, and the slow realization that in Derry… evil doesn’t just visit—it lives here.IT: Welcome to Derry "The Thing in the Dark" | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/JeWUBOLqJ1AYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time closing out Season 3 with Episodes 5 through 8. The summer heat in Hawkins reaches a boiling point as the Mind Flayer’s plan is revealed and the fight for the town erupts beneath the neon lights of Starcourt Mall. Alliances are tested, secrets are exposed, and our heroes are forced to face the darkness head-on—no matter the cost. From Hopper and Joyce’s desperate mission beneath the mall to Eleven’s struggle with losing her powers, every moment builds toward heartbreak, sacrifice, and the promise of something far worse waiting in the shadows. Join us as we unpack the chaos, courage, and consequences that make this finale one of Stranger Things’ most emotional chapters yet. Because in Hawkins, every ending is just the beginning of another mystery.Stranger Things (S3: E5-8) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/hW5XD5elE5QYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of the PRPL Podcast—this time diving into IT: Welcome to Derry, Episode 1: “The Pilot.” The sewers run deep beneath this quiet Maine town, and something ancient is starting to stir. Set decades before IT, this chilling opener peels back the curtain on Derry’s smiling facade to reveal the darkness festering underneath. As a new generation of residents begins to feel that creeping sense of dread, childhood fears and buried secrets rise to the surface—echoes of laughter turning to screams in the shadows. Join us as we unpack the haunting atmosphere, the slow-burn terror, and the ominous promise that in Derry… nothing ever truly stays buried.IT: Welcome to Derry "The Pilot" | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/ELxiat-HvB0YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open Season 3, Episodes 1 through 4. Summer has arrived in Hawkins, bringing fireworks, mall culture, and the illusion of normalcy—but beneath the neon glow, something sinister is stirring. While the kids navigate new romances and shifting friendships, a dark presence begins to seep back into their world, twisting its way into the familiar. Joyce searches for answers behind flickering magnets, Hopper struggles to play “dad” while the stakes get dangerously real, and a new threat rises—meaner, hungrier, and far more personal than before. Join us as we breakdown the Starcourt Mall takeover, the eerie return of the Mind Flayer, and the slow, creeping dread that reminds us: just because the sun is shining doesn’t mean you’re safe.Stranger Things (S3: E1-4) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/mR4-a8XsegQYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“Can I keep you?”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time floating into Brad Silberling’s 1995 supernatural family favorite Casper. From the echoing halls of Whipstaff Manor to the bittersweet friendship between a lonely ghost and a living girl, we follow Kat and Casper through a story that blends heart, humor, and a touch of the afterlife. Join us as we revisit the film’s charming performances from Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman, its surprisingly emotional core, and the groundbreaking visual effects that brought the friendliest ghost to life. Grab your flashlight—and maybe a tissue—because sometimes even ghosts just want to be seen.Casper (1995) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/mHKCw1AaxxQYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with the newest installment of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—closing out Season 2 with Episodes 6 through 9. The storm has finally hit Hawkins, and the battle between worlds is about to erupt. As the Mind Flayer tightens its hold on Will, the gang must come together to face their greatest fear yet—and the cost of survival might be more than anyone’s ready to pay. From Eleven’s return and the discovery of her true power to the chaos tearing through Hawkins Lab, every moment builds toward an explosive showdown that changes everything. Join us as we dive into heartbreak, heroism, and the haunting realization that the Upside Down was only the beginning. Because in Hawkins, the end of one nightmare just means another is waiting in the dark.Stranger Things (S2: E6-9) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/E753h__ww0IYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“You can’t kill the boogeyman.”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time creeping into John Carpenter’s 1978 slasher classic Halloween. From the quiet streets of Haddonfield to the chilling, unstoppable presence of Michael Myers, we follow Laurie Strode as a night of babysitting turns into a fight for survival. Join us as we dissect Carpenter’s masterful use of tension, his iconic score, and the performances that redefined horror—especially Jamie Lee Curtis in her breakout role as the ultimate final girl. Lock your doors and check the closet—because evil never dies, it just comes home.Halloween (1978) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast#Halloween1978 #JohnCarpenter #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #PRPLPodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new installment of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time diving into Season 2, Episodes 1 through 5. A year after the events of Season 1, the town of Hawkins is trying to move on… but the shadows of the Upside Down refuse to stay buried. Will Byers is back, but something dark has followed him home, and the nightmares he’s seeing might not be dreams at all. From the flickering arcade lights and new faces in town to the creeping menace of the Mind Flayer, the mystery only deepens as the gang begins to realize the horror beneath Hawkins is far from over. Join us as we revisit Eleven’s exile in the woods, Hopper’s uneasy role as protector, and the slow, eerie unraveling of reality itself—because in Hawkins, peace is just the calm before the storm.Stranger Things (S2: E1-5) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“Makin’ up a song about Coraline / She’s a peach, she’s a doll, she’s a pal of mine.”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time stepping through the small door into Henry Selick’s 2009 stop-motion dark fantasy Coraline, based on Neil Gaiman’s chilling novella. From the drab corridors of the Pink Palace to the eerie perfection of the Other World, we follow Coraline Jones as curiosity leads her into a dream that slowly turns into a nightmare. Join us as we unravel the film’s haunting visuals, unforgettable voice performances from Dakota Fanning and Teri Hatcher, and its timeless themes of identity, bravery, and the danger of wanting more than reality can offer. Don’t lose your buttons—because in this world, every wish comes with a price.Coraline (2009) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with the next chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time diving deep into Season 1, Episodes 5 through 8. The stakes in Hawkins couldn’t be higher as the search for Will Byers leads our heroes into the Upside Down itself. Secrets unravel, loyalties are tested, and the terrifying truth behind Hawkins Lab begins to surface. From Eleven’s haunting flashbacks and nosebleeds to Hopper’s descent into conspiracy, every revelation tightens the grip of this supernatural mystery. Join us as we unpack the explosive final stretch—Joyce’s desperate fight to bring Will home, the boys’ battle against the Demogorgon, and the quiet heartbreak that lingers even after the lights stop flickering. Because once you’ve seen the Upside Down, Hawkins will never look the same again.Stranger Things (S1: E5-8) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus.”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time lighting the Black Flame Candle and flying straight into Kenny Ortega’s 1993 Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. From the eerie streets of Salem to the mischievous magic of the Sanderson sisters, we follow Max, Dani, and Allison as they try to stop three resurrected witches from stealing the souls of children before sunrise. Join us as we conjure up the film’s wickedly fun performances from Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, its blend of spooky humor and nostalgic charm, and why it remains a seasonal favorite three decades later. Grab your broomsticks—because this night of mischief is far from over.Hocus Pocus (1993) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new series of the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open the portal to Hawkins, Indiana, with our Stranger Things Rewatch Series. Kicking off with Episodes 1 through 4, we follow the mysterious disappearance of Will Byers, the relentless search of his friends Mike, Lucas, and Dustin, and the sudden arrival of a girl with a shaved head and powers that can bend reality itself. From the flicker of Christmas lights in Joyce Byers’ living room to the cold steel of Hawkins National Laboratory, the world of Stranger Things unfolds with 1980s nostalgia, supernatural terror, and small-town secrets buried just beneath the surface. Join us as we revisit Eleven’s first Eggos, Sheriff Hopper’s descent into the mystery, and the creeping shadow of the Demogorgon—because in Hawkins, the real monsters aren’t always the ones from the Upside Down.Stranger Things (S1: E1-4) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time diving into Martin Scorsese’s 2006 crime thriller The Departed. From the gritty streets of Boston to the razor’s edge between loyalty and betrayal, we follow Billy Costigan and Colin Sullivan as they walk a dangerous line between cop and criminal. Join us as we explore powerhouse performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg, the film’s twisting cat-and-mouse tension, and how Scorsese turned a story of double lives into an Oscar-winning masterpiece. Keep your cover tight—because in this game, trust can get you killed.The Departed (2006) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“Here’s looking at you, kid."The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time stepping into Michael Curtiz’s 1942 timeless romance Casablanca. From the smoky piano bars of Rick’s Café Américain to the shadowy backdrop of World War II, we follow Rick Blaine and Ilsa Lund through a story of love, sacrifice, and impossible choices. Join us as we explore the film’s unforgettable performances from Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains, its perfect blend of romance and resistance, and how one of cinema’s most quoted scripts continues to shape the golden age of Hollywood. Order a drink and strike up “As Time Goes By”—because some stories never fade with time.Casablanca (1942) | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“Get busy living, or get busy dying.”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time tunneling into Frank Darabont’s 1994 prison drama The Shawshank Redemption, adapted from Stephen King’s novella. From the cold stone walls of Shawshank State Penitentiary to the enduring hope that burns within Andy Dufresne, we trace a story of injustice, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. Join us as we explore the film’s timeless performances from Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, its meditation on freedom and faith, and how a tale of confinement became one of cinema’s most liberating journeys. Grab your rock hammer—because sometimes salvation lies in the smallest of tools.The Shawshank Redemption | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast

“I can fix that.”The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time digging deep into Andrew Davis’ 2003 mystery-adventure Holes, adapted from Louis Sachar’s beloved novel. From the blistering heat of Camp Green Lake to the tangled web of curses, onions, and buried secrets, we follow Stanley Yelnats and Zero on a journey that’s equal parts punishment and destiny. Join us as we uncover the film’s blend of humor and heart, the unforgettable performances from Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, and Jon Voight, and how generations of family misfortune ultimately give way to friendship, resilience, and redemption. Grab your shovels—because sometimes you have to dig through the past to uncover who you really are.Holes | Sad Sacks Movie Review video podcast available on YouTube. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@prplpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/prplpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prplpodcastMore Links: https://linktr.ee/prplpodcast