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Usual Rejects
by Usual Rejects
From LIVE SOLD OUT Shows all over NYC, The Usual Rejects bring parodies of your favorite blockbuster films to life. This podcast takes that same irreverent sense of humor and applies it to film, tv, comic books, theater, and video games. Stay tuned as we bring a special version of our live shows to the podcast along with some very special guests.
Episodes
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Episode 09: I'M PRETTY SELFISH
Back in person after a long covid hiatus. First personal contact in over a year. The guys discuss mask wearing and vaccines. Greg remembers children and unveils the source of his childhood trauma while Kirk goes in deep about his childhood trauma related to Back to the Future III. Kids these days...
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Episode 08: SPOILER FILLED DEEP DIVE: MANDALORIAN SEASON 2
A SPOILER FILLED deep dive into the entire groundbreaking Season 2 of the Mandalorian. From ice spiders to boston accents in space to the return of beloved characters: the Usual Rejects breakdown the genius of the show. The hunt for Baby Yoda is on. A celebration of Star Wars and all things...
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Episode 07: FAMILY FEUD RUINED MY CHRISTMAS
The boys list all of their favorite Christmas movies and holiday traditions. Discussing the new movies being released. Holidays in NYC. Santa revelations. Haggling over Christmas trees. A friendly discussion takes a turn when discussing serial killer names. Greg melts our hearts.
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Episode 06: FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR DEEP DIVE CONTINUED
On this very special episode, Deven and Greg get to meet their childhood hero: the star of Flight of the Navigator himself: Joey Cramer. There is an at length discussion of the film and the new documentary Life After the Navigator. The Director and Producer of Life After the Navigator Lisa Downs...
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Episode 05: DEEP DIVE: Flight of the Navigator
Greg and Deven have been singing the praises of Flight of the Navigator. Their childhood film is put to the test of time. Pee Wee Herman as a space ship. Time travel. The 80's. It's all on the line with a deep dive on the film.
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Episode 04: FRESH CHILD EYES
Greg and Deven love New Girl during the pandemic because it makes them feel social. Kirk risks it all to go to the movies. The Trial of the Chicago 7, The West Wing Special, and The Comey Rule rock our worlds. Dexter is returning. The pros and cons of Fireworks. Kirk gives an update on the…
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Episode 03: HE'S ROAD-RAGING
How we’re all handling living life primarily on Zoom. Do you wear pants during zoom meetings? Or at all any more? Blockbuster as an essential business. Will the pandemic effect film releases in the future and theatrical releases? Deven opens up a little about his personal life. Just a bit. And...
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Episode 02: Quarantine Edition- Live to Tape
Greg ruminates on the uncertainty of the current viral situation and what this will mean for our future. Deven relocates to the street. The current state of entertainment. How will this change the future of movies and other forms of entertainment? A quick run down of films that are out and now...
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Episode 01: IF I WAS A TRICERATOPS
Hold on to your hats because the boys cover a lot of ground as we welcome you to season 3! Discussing online dating, Taco Bell Cantina, and what exactly is in Mountain Dew? Who eats beets? CATS! and how Greg is attracted to the cats from the musical. Uncut Gems is here and Deven will NEVER see…
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Episode 15: BLOOD MONEY
Middle-aged Spiderman has more in common with the guys as they discuss aspects of aging. Glasses! We catch up on everything since the JOKER. Did Deven just say 'Walking Phoenix?' Awards season is quickly approaching and they discuss possible contenders and past winners. Kirk cannot drop the Shape...
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Episode 14: Jerry Seinfeld's Riding In Cars With Boys
The lost art of production company identifiers. John Lovits and his sad life. The guys listen in to Disney's special good night call from Spiderman. Racist brief SNL cast members who are still unapologetically racist. An exploration into the many theme songs of the Cosby Show. Ad Astra and Once...
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Episode 13: YOU HAD ME AT SOLAR SYSTEM
In this episode Kirk reveals how he revels in movies being booed at Film Festivals. Upcoming movies are discussed and whether or not they'll be seen. The New Joker movie with Joaquin Phoenix and how it may be a rip off of Taxi Driver. Why is Jared Leto still allowed to make movies? A Breakdown of...
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Episode 12: FRIENDS DON'T GODZILLA
The boys decide the Top 5 People we should clone. Einstein returns as a VIP Influencer. Personal revelations. Steve Winwood can save us all. Remembering Darkman. Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Yesterday, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Toy Story 4 reviewed. The trailers for Top Gun: Maverick, and...
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Episode 11: SKITTLES ARE MADE OF HOOVES
Greg knows how to make skittles. The boys think about get a tattoo while discussing Dashboard Confessional, the Goo Goo Dolls, the Nicholas Cage connection and first car accidents. Spider-man: Far From Home Spoiler Filled Review Starts at 30 min. The new season of Stranger Things rocks our world....
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Episode 10: LIVE FROM CRADLE CON: REJECTS PANEL
Recounting the events of the convention while taking shots at the Robert Pattinson Batman casting. Deven pitches Jurassic World: the Raptor of Wall Street. Discussing the failed Tim Burton Superman project. Kirk approaches Harvey Weinstein. We play the Celebrity Game!
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EPISODE 09: LIVE FROM CRADLE CON- I CARVED IT INTO A BABY
LIVE FROM THE SHOW FLOOR AT CRADLE CON: Bringing you a cosplay dance party while exploring the world of Comic Con photographers. A play by play of cosplayers passing by including a small Ant-man and the Noid. Cosplay artist @Barbiechulanyc, an Italian cosplayer, stops by for an intense look at…
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Episode 08: WHATEVER, WE SAW BLOOD
Live from the show floor of Cradle Con and sitting down for some in depth interviews. The real life Peter Griffin, Rob Franzese, tells us about his cosplay life. From video games to Family Guy, to a trip down pop culture memory lane. Searching for Sean Connery
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Episode 07: AVENGERS ENDGAME - SPOILER FILLED EPISODE
Sonic the Hedgehog’s teeth and Game of Thrones coffee cups may be coming to haunt your dreams but we are focusing most of this episode of the beginning movie opening of all time, Avengers: Endgame. Spoiler alert at 22 minutes until the end of the show. We discuss the strengths and disappointments...
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Episode 06: Chazz From Brooklyn
A quick run down of all the summer movies. Staying relevant as always the boys wonder if anyone saw the movie Collateral Beauty. Deven’s subway antics. The debut of Greg’s new character on the show: Chazz and attends a hot sauce expo. The new Hellboy is out. Talking about spoiler internet trolls....
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Episode 05: THE BEES ATE MY TEARS
The Mandolorian is coming and it will fulfill our dreams. Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker. The Sopranos is getting a prequel. Shazam & Captain Marvel reviews. Contemplating the world of growing older, mangrooming, and social media influencers.
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Episode 04: WE'RE IN DELAWARE
A Eulogy. Recap the Oscars. Rob Lowe sings with Snow White. A recap of Rob Lowe’s career. Remembering the SNL Movies. An exclusive debut of the PENNY WORTH TV series! The boys pitch their new butler show idea. Captain Marvel arrives with both eye Nick.
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Episode 03: FIRE ALARMS
Dunkin has officially changed their name and things will never be the same. Join us in this dirty filthy city for an in depth discussion of would you rather, special Jamie Kennedy edition. We talk about Dr. Prison, the sure fire sequel to the Mask, Jim Carrey’s wonderful year. Don’t miss info on...
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Episode 02: DUMPSTER FIRE EMOJI
The Rejects ward off a heckling audience member. Deven reviews Glass and does a breakdown of M. Night Shyamalan’s career. The boys create their own version of What Men Want. Discussing the Bird Box challenge, the new Ghostbusters and a full Oscars breakdown.
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Episode 01: I WATCHED SOMEONE PEE ON THAT SEAT
Welcome to 2019- we are living in the year of Blade Runner. In this freewheeling episode we discuss the city being full of garbage, movies we saw over the holidays, and the future of streaming. We play the new game: are the holidays a chore or fun? Movie theater hacks are explored. DC Universe,...
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Episode 29: PLEASANT COWBOY NIGHTS
SORRY FOR THE DELAY. Red Dead Redemption fulfills Greg’s life goals. Spoiler alert: he isn’t playing the missions because he’s afraid of death. Sony Pictures decides to steal our ideas for Middle Aged Spider-man with Into the Spiderverse. The boys discuss whether they should have kids and the...
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Episode 28: FABIAN NICIEZA & REILLY BROWN
Christmas came early! The boys are up to their typical antics when Fabian and Reilly drop by. Fabian Nicieza Co-Creator of Deadpool and an incredible force of writing in comics, is known for his work on X-men, X-force, New Warriors, Cable & Deadpool and Thunderbolts among other works. Reilly…
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Episode 27: CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S THERMOS
It’s raining and we don’t like the way you use umbrellas as weapon. Kirk wages war with the bicyclist population of New York City. Deven considers life as a hype man. The boys discuss the idea of a hall pass. No one wants to see Aquaman. Glass, the Breaking Bad movie, Disney Plus and Mandolorians...
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Episode 26: GHOST IN THE OFFICE
Kirk is convinced there is a Ghost in the office. $15 milkshakes are on sale while the Pepperidge Farm boys are discussed. Deven gives a rundown of the top rated Netflix shows and gives a SPOILER FREE breakdown of his love for the Haunting of Hill House and goes in depth on Episode 6. Venom and...
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Episode 25: WRONG EYE SHADOW AT THE MAC STORE
In another deep episode, the boys explore topics such as Bridezillas, My Super Sweet 16 and ask questions like: when do you give up on your kids? Iceman drops below deck to eat bubble gum from Ghostbusters cards from the late 80s which Deven immediately regrets. The gang tries to track down some...
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Episode 24: RARE CARDS- DO NOT THROW OUT!
Deven and Kirk experienced New York Comic Con (NYCC). The golden years of birthday parties at the roller rink and trading cards are discussed. Greg found a pack of vintage Ghostbusters 2 cards and they are opened on the air. Daredevil Season 3 and the Vice trailer drops. Kirk stops by the Robert...
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Episode 23: BATMAN'S NAUGHTY PLACE
Kirk reads the hate mail. An in depth look at the failure of the new Ghostbusters movie. Batman’s naughty place make its first appearance. Tommy Wiseau somehow still has some sort of career. Sean Penn’s new show The First and Hearts Beat Loud reviewed. Making a Murderer Season 2 is coming. The…
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Episode 22: QUOTH THE MAN WITH ONE EYE
The boys attempt to start a t-shirt business. The Captain Marvel trailer drops. Fox is still trying to sell the idea of Sean William Scott on Lethal Weapon. The Dad from Alf hits hard times. Greg reveals his secret Instagram account. Kirk gushes over Springsteen on Broadway. Exploring the worlds…
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Episode 21: DROP KICKED YOUR JACKET: WEBSTER'S GONE
The show turns of legal age with our 21st Episode and boy is it a doozy. Travel down the minds of 3 depraved individuals as they recount movies and TV shows from 10 years ago like I Am Legend and Smallville. The Joker Movie, Shazam, Aquaman are coming. Mr. Rogers made Deven cry. The boys convince...
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Episode 20: BLADDER CONTROL AT THE MOVIES
20 episodes in and we have matured to discussing peeing during the movies. Kirk raves about Mission: Impossible Fallout. Movie Pass is crashing and burning. Greg didn't dig Jurassic World Scary Spooky Dino-Mansion. Slender Man is coming. James Gunn got fired. Readings from the Second Civil War.
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Episode 19: I'M GETTING DIARRHEA JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU GUYS
Greg hatches a plan to time travel and stop serial killers through pure honesty. The boys tackle attempting to cook the perfect frozen White Castle and read online reviews of White Castle. Kirk announces the Rejects new venue opening this August! Recapping our time at Cradle-Con. The Batman…
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Episode 18: LIVE FROM CRADLE-CON: BREAK DANCING SPIDER-MAN
Reilly Brown, artist of Deadpool & Cable fame drops in to tell us his story about breaking into comics. The boys seize the opportunity to pitch him their Middle Aged Spider-man Musical. Reilly discusses his new comic, Outrage written by Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza. Christina briefly joins…
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Episode 17: Live From Cradle-Con: JURASSIC WORLD: PLANET OF THE DINOSAURS, YOU KNOW LIKE PLANET OF THE APES (BLUE SPEAKS)
The Usual Rejects Podcast panel in front of a LIVE audience from the Main Stage at Cradle-Con. We grab an audience member and perform a scene from Back to the Future 2. The movie Tag is reviewed. Kirk pitches his idea for the next Jurassic World movie. The boys discuss train sets.
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Episode 16: LIVE FROM CRADLE-CON: THE MISERABLE MAN WITH THE RAINBOW HAT
The boys are broadcasting LIVE FROM THE CRADLE-CON show floor and are stationed in front of a display of space toilets. Interviews abound with cosplayers and actors alike. The winner of the Adult Cosplay contest stops by. AMC Theaters introduce their own Movie Pass. A group of Puerto Rican...
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Episode 15: GARBAGE PEOPLE MEET THE WEINER BROS
Won’t You Be My Neighbor, the Mr. Rogers documentary forces Greg to confront the dark corners of his soul. A movie mashup scene of Mighty Ducks and Glengarry Glen Ross is performed. The fear of hair loss is analyzed while Kirk tries to convince Deven to use Rogaine on his facial hair. The boys...
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Episode 14: SPOILER-FILLED SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY MINI SHOW
SPOILER ALERT!!!! DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY The boys review Solo and contemplate the future of the franchise. The Star Wars universe is discussed.
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Episode 13: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO DISABILITY?
The Variety bombshell article drops and Kirk tries to wrap up his investigation of Clayne Crawford’s firing from the Lethal Weapon TV series. A scene from Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy is performed. Greg hops over people being arrested on the street. The boys try to solve the homeless crisis. Deven...
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Episode 12: SPOILER-FILLED DEADPOOL 2 MINI EPISODE
SPOILER ALERT!!!! DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN DEADPOOL 2 The boys take a crack at reviewing Deadpool 2! A brilliant marketing campaign but can the film itself stand up to scrutiny? And join us for a sing-a-long!
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Episode 11: MR. INTERNET & THE STICKY CARPET
Greg battles the theater staff at a local cinema for bringing in candy. Some haunting hotel reviews are acted out. The Lethal Weapon TV show saga is briefly discussed before the Variety expose is released. Mr. Internet appears to tell Greg and Deven off for their lack of respect towards Ron…
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Episode 10: CHASING SUNSETS (SUICIDE)
Our coverage of the Lethal Weapon TV series saga continues as Clayne Crawford is replaced with Sean William Scott and Damon Wayans has a Twitter meltdown. Greg recovers from a near death experience. The boys think about taking a trip to Denny’s or White Castle and brace themselves for the release...
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Episode 09: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, MARTIN RIGGS (DEAD WIFE)
Clayne Crawford is out as Martin Riggs in the Lethal Weapon TV series. The boys take action and put Kirk’s hat in the ring for the role. A scene that was in the original Lethal Weapon script but cut from the film is performed. Deven coaches Kirk’s audition. A twist of fate with breaking news…
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Episode 08: SPOILER-FILLED AVENGERS:INFINITY WAR MINI SHOW
DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. Thanos has arrived! It only took 20 films but we are here. The boys discuss the mysteries of the film and try and predict the future. Take a trip down Marvel memory lane to arrive at the biggest film of all time!
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Episode 07: THREE SEASHELLS
The boys perform a scene with a special look into the future of toilet paper from Demolition Man while reminiscing about the first time they saw nudity. Kirk gets serious about the importance of Donald Glover’s music video This Is America and the meteoric talent of Zazie Beetz. Iceman performs a...
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Episode 06: TOM HARDY'S POOP MOUTH
In this action packed episode, the boys perform a scene from the unforgettable classic Batman and Robin. Deven breaks down the destruction of the script. Bad reviews from the McDonald’s in Union Square. Greg returns from Japan. Kirk ruins Tom Hardy for everyone. A spoiler free look at the…
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Episode 05: MIDDLE AGED SPIDER-MAN
The boys contemplate the antics of a lethargic disinterested middle aged Spider-Man. Deven and Greg wrestle the dashing and handsome (and part-time synopsis writer) Kirk to take his blood pressure. Deven takes an in depth look into Ready Player One the book vs. the film and his personal bubble....
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Episode 04: TONY SOPRANO'S HAM SANDWICH
In this nostalgia fueled episode, the boys travel back to a time when Blockbuster Video reigned supreme and L.A. Gear got you picked first for kickball. 80’s and 90’s youth consumerism is wistfully remembered as Kirk and Greg discuss getting relentlessly harassed for clothing choices. The...
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From LIVE SOLD OUT Shows all over NYC, The Usual Rejects bring parodies of your favorite blockbuster films to life. This podcast takes that same irreverent sense of humor and applies it to film, tv, comic books, theater, and video games. Stay tuned as we bring a special version of our live shows to the podcast along with some very special guests.
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