The New, the Old and the Forgotten

You've made a totally, amazing, excellent discovery by stumbling upon this relic of an episode from the 90s. Listen in and figure out which of your favorite former video store clerks grew up trying not to hurl while endlessly rewatching the movie for this episode, WAYNE'S WORLD. Dust off your Bohemian Rhapsody cassette and get ready to have gnarly time...NOT!For you skippers who only want movie talk, go to: 27:48

Your favorite former video store clerks have finally hit it big with their new hit single! The only problem is that they are also on the run from the law so one of the hosts can get home to their wife. See who gets turned into a toad and who is a Dapper Dan man when you listen to this episode about the Coen Brothers' take on The Odyssey: O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? Dust off your singing voice and your fake beards and give it a listen.To go straight to movie talk: 35:25

On this episode, your favorite former video store clerks gather a team of the best video store clerks in the world to take down the ultimate evil. Unfortunately, the entire team was killed in a van explosion caused by one of the hosts so they had to abandon their plan and watch a forgotten comedy from 2010. Join your hosts as they discuss throat rips and the old celery trick after watching MACGRUBER. Turn down the soft rock in your Miata and enjoy the episode. Movie discussion starts at: 29:30

Your favorite former video store clerks are trading in their Blockbuster cards for detective badges as they try to solve a murder. The only problem is the conspiracy goes all the way to the top and nobody seems to believe the Boy Scout on the police force. See which of your hosts is a Bud and who is more of an Exley when they review the 1997 hit L.A. CONFIDENTIAL. Stay hydrated and don't let anyone sign your checks!Movie review starts at 26:30

It's time for your favorite former video store clerks to have some nostalgia as they go back to the world of Richard Linklater. On this episode, they are discussing a movie that took 12 years to make but they won't be talking about it quite that long. See which of your hosts had some interesting AIM experiences as a kid and who hardly had internet when they discuss the 2014 film BOYHOOD. SKIPPERS: Go to 29:11 for only movie talk.

Join your favorite former video store clerks as they go back home to sink their teeth into in a new business venture. They arrived in town, bought the property, and have arranged everything for a huge opening night. The only problem is on the night of their grand opening, their past and a group of vampires comes to ruin their day. See which of your hosts actually has a twin they've never talked about and who won't live to see sunrise when they talk about the new Ryan Coogler film SINNERS. For you skippers who only want movie talk go to 21:40.

On this episode, the past lives of your favorite former video store clerks comes back to haunt them. After one of their daughter's is kidnapped, they go on a crazy adventure in their bathrobes as they attempt to take down the man while staying on the 1G network. See who will become a Christmas Adventurer and who will be a lesser human when you listen to the episode on Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Ocean waves, Bob, ocean waves.For you skippers who only want movie talk, go to: 25:48

On this episode, one of your favorite video store clerks has a conspiracy theory so crazy it just might be true, or he may be mentally ill. Either way, gather your fellow Lanthi-maniacs as the guys discuss the newest wacky adventure from Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, BUGONIA. See who is still living in their parent's old house and who may take a decapitated head to the face when you give it a listen.For you skippers who only want movie talk, go to 23:45.

Two episodes released in one week!? It must be a Christmas miracle. And what better way to celebrate than by listening to your favorite former video store clerks discuss a movie that will surely be a holiday classic in no time. So gather your family, grab a bowl of water with a strand of someone's hair, and enjoy this episode about WEAPONS. For you skippers who only want movie talk, go to 28:13.

Your favorite former video store clerks are back and ready to discuss a movie that celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. A movie that some would call a perfect movie while others would say the family relationship gets a little dicey. Grab your dog, DeLorean, and 1.21 gigawatts of electricity as they discuss the 1985 time travel classic BACK TO THE FUTURE. Whoa this is heavy.

On this episode, one of your favorite former video store clerk has quite the story about their new family situation. Turns out, the child he fostered isn't speaking and is having trouble eating fruit off a knife. Gather up all your old Russian VHS tapes and get ready to be the best parent ever when the guys discuss the 2025 horror film BRING HER BACK. Be sure to keep your cats away from the new kid and enjoy!

Just when you thought your favorite podcast wouldn’t release a horror episode in October, your favorite former video store clerks discuss a classic celebrating its 50th anniversary. See which host’s dad saw this movie in theaters and which host was scarred for life after seeing this movie way too young. Grab your shorty shorts and stay out of the water as you listen to this episode on the 1975 Steven Spielberg classic, JAWS. For you skippers who only want movie talk, go to

On this episode your favorite former video store clerks go back to high school to relive their glory days on the football field. However, in typical football movie fashion, the star player gets injured and one of the hosts must step in and save the day. See who gives an inspiring halftime speech and who goes to prom with a teacher when you listen this episode on VARSITY BLUES. Be a hero and enjoy.For you skippers who only want movie talk, go to 35:06.

Your favorite former video store clerks have a gambling problem and it's finally catching up with them. However, they have a plan to dig themselves out of this hole, and that is to keep digging deeper. Sounds insane and anxiety inducing right? Those are the same feelings you'll have after watching 2019's UNCUT GEMS. See who met KG as a kid and who has a rare black opal collection when you listen to this episode. For you skippers who only want movie talk, go 28:18.

What happens when you take a director who loves to make movies about destroying the world, give him Mel Gibson with a ponytail, and then sprinkle in a ton of R rated violence? You get the most American movie of all time, which just so happens to be the director’s best film of course! Grab your tomahawk axe and check for ink in your tea when you listen to this episode about Roland Emmerich’s war epic, THE PATRIOT. For you skippers who only want movie talk, skip to () and remember, I AM NOT A CHILD!*Due to technical difficulties, this episode was recorded over two separate days. Bonus audio at the very end of the episode is banter prior to session 2. If you don’t like it, please find us a producer for our show to help us out.

What happens when one of your favorite former video store clerks chooses a movie he's never seen, but it just so happens to be a sequel to his favorite movie of all time? Seems like you'll have to listen to this episode about GLADIATOR 2 to find out. Grab your popcorn, call over your pet monkey, and enjoy!For those of you that want to get right to the rhino battle talk, or really the movie talk in general, skip to 26:50.

Join your favorite former video store clerks as they travel back in time to explore a job that has drastically changed over the course of the last few decades. No, they're not talking about architects or Medieval Times performers. They are discussing the long lost art of cable television installation and paying for sex for your friends when they talk about the 90s cult classic THE CABLE GUY. Try to guess which one of your hosts has seen this the most and who has never made a slam dunk before when you give it a listen. For you skippers who hate the commercials and want nothing but movie talk, go to 23:13.

Ready for your favorite former video store clerks to discuss a Blockbuster staple? A movie created by someone who spent a good chunk of their life in a video store. Then go wake up the gimp, kiss your honey bunny and order a $5 shake because they are discussing the 1994 Quentin Tarantino classic, PULP FICTION. Head to Big Kahuna burger to get a snack, then enjoy!For those of you who like your burger burnt to a crisp and only want to hear movie talk, skip to 25:34.

On this episode, your favorite former video store clerks devise a plan to rob the very video store where they work. Things go wrong right away and your hosts find themselves in over their head. See who keeps their cool and see who ends up betraying their own family when they discuss BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD.For you skippers who only want movie talk, go to: 22:25

On this episode, you favorite former video store clerks have a debate about bad dad. Of course, no conversation with that topic would be complete without first viewing THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS. See who tries to win back their ex-wife and who looks best in a red track suit when they dive into the wacky world of Wes Anderson.For you skippers who only want movie talk, go to: 27:44

On this episode, your favorite former video store clerks are headed to summer camp! But when they arrive, things aren’t all canoe races and s’mores—because the easy going camp owners have been replaced by a deranged fitness guru with zero chill.Who gets kicked out, who puts Twinkies on their pizza, and who starts chanting “I’m feeling skinny, Tony!”? We’re diving into the 90s cult classic Heavyweights, and trust us—you’ll burn calories just from laughing.For the skippers who want to jump straight to the movie talk, head to 48:14.

Join your favorite former video store clerks as they roll deep into their very first Paul Thomas Anderson film. No, it’s not the one with Daniel Day-Lewis drinking milkshakes—this time, we’re heading straight to the forbidden section of the video store.Find out who’s destined for stardom, whose marriage is hanging by a thread, and how much polyester was too much in 1977. We're talking about the wild, the tragic, the disco-drenched ride that is Boogie Nights (1997).If you're here strictly for the movie talk, fast forward to 16:20.

Join your favorite former video store clerks as they try to cheat death itself while breaking down the movie that kicked off a thousand over-complicated demises—Final Destination (2000). Who gets the premonition? Who ends up wandering around without a head? And who’s now terrified of tanning beds, plane rides, and kitchen appliances?For all you skippers or driveway welders who just want the movie talk, jump to 29:04.

On this episode, your favorite former video store employees decide to break away and start their own empire—right after a brutal public fallout. Who’s going to become the youngest podcasting billionaire, and who’s getting diluted down to less than 1%?We’re diving into the cold, calculating world of The Social Network (2010), directed by David Fincher—where friendship is fragile, algorithms are everything, and depositions come with a side of betrayal.For you skippers—or those of you who row crew—jump to 21:25 for the movie talk.

Join your favorite former video store clerks as they take to the skies on a cross-country journey—with Flight (2012) as their in-flight entertainment. Denzel Washington is at the controls, and things are about to get bumpy.Find out who keeps their cool when everything hits the fan, and who shows up to the hospital with a duffel bag full of drugs and gentlemen’s reading material in tow. Buckle up—this is one wild ride.For you skippers who want to skip the peanuts and get straight to the movie talk, jump to 23:13.

For the first episode of 2025, your favorite former video store clerks trade the VHS rewinder for fake passports and forged diplomas. See which of your hosts is the second mouse who fell into the bucket of cream and who will get caught creating fake checks when they discuss the 2002 Steven Spielberg classic CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Dust off that Boston accent, ready your favorite knock-knock joke, and enjoy.For you skippers who want to go straight to the movie talk, go to 24:12.

On this holiday themed episode, your favorite former video store clerks give thanks that this is the first Eli Roth movie they have had to watch. They are carving their way through his filmography as they discuss his 2023 movie, based on a fake trailer. See who will survive the Black Friday mall massacre and who does the best Plymouth accent when you listen to this episode about THANKSGIVING.For those of you who skip the appetizer to go straight for the entree and want only movie talk, go to 23:09

In this "fashionably late" Halloween episode, your favorite former video store clerks decide to trade rewinds for rib crackers and open up a father-son autopsy business. Business is booming—yay! But their latest customer? Yeah... she might be their last. This week, we’re diving scalpels-first into the chilling 2016 film The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Who survives and who joins the coven? So grab your ancient Wiccan incantation (and maybe some sage), and get slicing into this creepy classic.For you skippers who only want movie talk, go to 21:26

On this episode, your favorite ex-video store employees decide it’s time to reclaim their turf by breaking into their landlord's house—because nothing says “we want better rent” like an unauthorized home invasion! But plot twist: they discover a surprising number of people being held captive within those walls. It’s like a game of hide-and-seek, but with way more horror and way fewer snacks! Tune in to find out who makes it out alive as your hosts dive into the wild world of the 1991 Wes Craven classic, THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS. For you skippers out there—just like our buddy Fool—feel free to jump ahead to 31:20 and enjoy the chaos!

Join your favorite former video store employees as they embark on a cinematic journey that closes out their first trilogy in the most backward fashion possible—by tackling the first entry last! That’s right, we’re diving back into the David Gordon Green HALLOWEEN franchise, where nostalgia meets slasher madness. Who among us saw this spine-chilling flick in theaters, and who’s experiencing the terror for the first time as that awkward third wheel friend who definitely won’t make it to the sequel? And for those who like to skip ahead to the movie talk, don’t forget to put on your best costume and jump to 31:00—if you dare!

In this episode, your favorite ex-video store clerks are embracing the soul-sucking grind of the 9-to-5! Tune in to see who’s lost their red stapler and who just can’t seem to remember those TPS report cover sheets as they dive into the 1999 cult classic Office Space. If you could go ahead and listen to this episode, that’d be greeeaaat.For the skippers (especially those sharing a name with a Grammy-winning artist), jump to 34:09 to get straight to the movie talk!

Cue the nostalgia—your favorite ex-video store clerks are trading VHS tapes for bug spray and bunk beds as they take on summer camp! That's right, they're all camp counselors now, and the chaos is real. In this episode, watch (well, listen) as our hosts channel their inner early-2000s chaos to break down the 2001 cult classic Wet Hot American Summer.Spoiler: someone crashes the camp van into a tree, and someone's "quick trip to town" turns into a total disaster. But honestly, would it be summer camp without a little bit of unplanned drama?For those of you who skip past the shenanigans (why though?), jump straight to 31:32 to get into the movie talk!

Buckle up, because your favorite former video store clerks are taking a wild ride into the eye of a 90s action storm—literally! This week, we're getting blown away by the 1996 classic Twister. Tune in to find out which of our hosts would start a Helen Hunt fan club and who thinks she should be banned from Hollywood (we promise, things get heated).And hey, don’t forget to grab your favorite “mystery beverage” from that weird straw in your car ceiling and enjoy the chaos. 🌪️For the impatient among you, skip the banter and jump to 43:28 for the tornado talk!

Your favorite ex-video store clerks are back and diving headfirst into the quirky world of Richard Linklater—again! This time, they're talking Hit Man (2023), one of the many Glen Powell movies taking over summer like sunscreen. So, grab your best fake accent, dust off that wig collection, and join the fun as the crew tries to figure out if they’re watching a hitman or a Hollywood heartthrob in disguise.And for the skippers in the crowd (we see you), jump to 27:59 to skip the pre-show shenanigans and get straight to the Hit Man action!

This week, your favorite ex-video store clerks are trading rewinds for wrestling moves! The hosts are heading to the mat, but it's less about wrestling and more about figuring out who's the favorite and who can dominate the breakfast buffet. Spoiler: one host may have taken things too far with a tanning bed and, uh, questionable workout supplements.Join the madness as they dive into the 2023 wholesome (we swear) family film The Iron Claw.For those just here for the movie talk, skip the chaos and head to 24:26!

On this episode, your favorite ex-video store clerks dive deep into the rise of AI and the mind-bending career of Alex Garland. They’re rewinding the clock to his directorial debut, Ex Machina, and wondering: has anything really changed in the past 10 years, or are we just one awkward dance-off away from robot overlords? Speaking of, find out which host is breaking it down on the dance floor (disco ball optional).For the anti-banter crowd, skip to 24:53 to jump straight into the movie talk!

Your favorite ex-video store clerks are back, and this time they’re running from danger and... possibly some bad life choices. In this episode, they’re laying low, trying not to get too high, and breaking down the 2008 stoner-comedy classic Pineapple Express. So, roll up your cross joints and join the hazy madness as they revisit one of the wildest comedies of the 2000s.Heads up: thanks to some “premium” Hilton Wi-Fi, there might be a few sound hiccups. But hey, it adds to the vibe, right?For the skippers, jump to 28:08 to skip the shenanigans and get straight to the movie talk!

This week, things get real as your favorite ex-video store clerks find themselves held hostage in their own podcast studio! Thankfully, they’ve just watched On the Line (2022), and Mel Gibson’s “advice” might be their only hope. Will any of them emerge as master negotiators—or will they just make things worse? Tune in for a suspenseful breakdown of the film, sprinkled with a little survival humor.For the skippers who want to dodge the drama and head straight to the movie talk, jump to 26:19!

Your favorite ex-video store clerks have traded their cozy air-conditioned shop for the sunny chaos of the golf course! In this episode, watch (or listen) as one host completely loses their swing while another insists on delivering deep, philosophical monologues comparing golf to life—because, of course, it’s that kind of movie. Join them as they tee off on the 2000 forgotten gem that is The Legend of Bagger Vance. Grab your clubs, work on your Savannah accent, and enjoy the ride!For those skipping the driving range drama, head to 30:50 to get straight to the movie talk!

Get ready to level up with your favorite ex-video store clerks as one of the hosts tries to win over the girl of his dreams—except there’s a catch: he has to battle her evil exes in a series of epic, stylized showdowns! Tune in as they dive into the 2010 cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and find out which host has the best fighting moves (and who’s just here for the snacks).For those of you who want to skip the pre-show shenanigans and jump right into the movie madness, fast forward to 33:14!

Your four favorite ex-video store clerks are finally tackling the epic mind-bender that is Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar! Find out which of the hosts is ready to embark on a mission to save humanity and which one is staying behind to... farm dirt. (Because someone’s gotta do it, right?) Adjust your humor settings to 90% and get ready to blast off into Nolan’s cinematic universe!For those who want to skip the wormholes and go straight to the movie talk, jump to 42:07!

What happens when a group of ordinary folks stumbles into a ludicrous plot that spirals way out of control? It’s time for another Coen Brothers movie discussion with your four favorite ex-video store clerks! In this episode, they dive into the hilarity and chaos of Burn After Reading, exploring the comedic brilliance of the Coen Brothers and debating the real-life logistics of owning a gym (spoiler: it’s more complicated than it looks!).Be a good Samaritan and tune in for the laughs!For those who want to skip the banter and jump straight to the movie discussion, fast forward to 18:44!

What was the wildest thing you did this summer? Join your favorite ex-video store clerks as they crash their friend’s mansion, trying to blend in so seamlessly that they’ll never want to leave! In this episode, they tackle the 2023 film Saltburn, and you won’t believe who ends up drinking the bathwater (yes, really!).Get ready for some outrageous antics and a peek into the dark side of summer fun!For those who want to skip the pre-show madness and dive straight into the movie discussion, fast forward to 16:52!

Season’s greetings from your favorite ex-video store clerks! As per tradition, this themed episode arrives fashionably late—because who doesn’t love a post-holiday surprise? But fear not: moving forward, we promise to keep our recording and release schedule as tight as Santa’s belt after too many cookies!Join your hosts as they dive into the raunchy holiday classic Bad Santa, where the only thing jollier than the season is the chaos that ensues. Get ready for some laughs, mischief, and a few naughty surprises!

Your favorite ex-video store clerks have been booted from their cozy 1600s village and are setting out on a wild adventure to find a new life! Join them as they grapple with the challenges of living without modern conveniences (goodbye, Wi-Fi!) while one of them gets hilariously kidnapped by a witch. Will anyone survive the chaos, or will they just end up pointing fingers at each other?Tune in as they discuss the eerie 2015 film The Witch and navigate the spooky shenanigans along the way! (Recorded 11/13/23)

Join your favorite ex-video store clerks as they embark on a covert mission to take down a drug lord! It sounds like just another day in the life of your hosts—except one of them might be in way over their head. Tune in to find out who’s got the moves and who’s just trying to keep up while they dive into the intense 2015 thriller Sicario.Get ready for some high-stakes discussions and a few unexpected twists!

In this episode, your favorite ex-video store clerks are putting their killer instincts to the test as they attempt to help the FBI catch a cunning killer! Will any of them crack the case, or will someone end up as tonight's special—liver with fava beans and a nice chianti? Tune in as they dissect the iconic thriller The Silence of the Lambs.And remember, it’s Jim Pembry—now talk to him, damn it!

Which of your favorite former video store employees is afraid of clowns? Find out and join your hosts as they discuss their favorite Stephen King adaptations with the Loser's club from 2017s IT.

Join your favorite former video store employees as they leave the comforts of the store for an underwater research lab. See which host is in charge of doing brain surgery on a shark and who will smoke a cigarette at the exact wrong time. Don't keep your pet bird in the kitchen and enjoy this episode about DEEP BLUE SEA. (Recorded 8/28/23)

On this episode your favorite former video store employees discuss a classic movie about family and racing. A movie that was supposed to put Ja Rule on the map until Ludacris stole his thunder. Live your life a quarter episode at a time and join your hosts as they discuss THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS. (Recorded 8/17/23)