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The Movie Pick

We’d love for you to join me and my guests as we make our movie picks, break them down, and talk about the directors, actors, favorite scenes, hidden details, questionable plot decisions, and why one person always falls asleep 20 minutes in and still says, “I was watching that.”Best of all, we keep things clean, so you can listen with your family around without suddenly lunging for the volume button like it’s a game-winning fumble recovery.Thanks for stopping by our show. Grab some popcorn, bring your hot takes, and God bless!

  1. 39

    Rise of the Planet of the Apes (MP35)

    Landon sits in as we talk about the first movie in one of the best trilogies this century. Andy Serkis and James Franco star in the movie that’s celebrating its 15th anniversary!

  2. 38

    My Best Friend’s Wedding (MP34)

    The first Julia Roberts movie we cover and she’s playing the villian! Join me and Tya as we finish out baseball with a curveball pick and we talk Cameron Diaz, Dermont Mulroney, and how Rupert Everett steals the show.

  3. 37

    The Sandlot (MP33)

    The baseball streak continues Corey sits down and we travel back to 1962 through a 1993 film that is undoubtedly one of the best (fact, not opinion) baseball movies ever released.

  4. 36

    Moneyball (MP32)

    This may not look like a winning pod. But it is one. So listen like it is tonight. Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and a 20 game win streak by the A’s get the movie pick treatment.

  5. 35

    A League of Their Own (MP31)

    There’s no crying in podcasts! Or in baseball either. 1992 was an awesome movie year and this movie is proof of that. Me and Tya sit down and discuss Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna and so many things about women’s pro baseball.

  6. 34

    Field of Dreams (MP30)

    If you listen, we will pod. Get the tissues out as Beav sits down again in the hot seat and we talk baseball, best supporting actor, and of course the coolness of Costner.

  7. 33

    Major Payne (MP29)

    We are all over this pod like white on rice in a glass of milk on a paper plate in a snowstorm. Barry sits back in to discuss one of the most quotable movies ever released.

  8. 32

    The Martian (MP28)

    Matt Damon pulls the movie star move and decides to be in 99 percent of his on screen time alone. Landon sits down with me and we discuss why this should not have won a Golden Globe and the ridiculous talent of this cast.

  9. 31

    The Mighty Ducks (MP27)

    Gordon Bombay and the 1992 Minnesota District 5 pee wee hockey team had no idea they were about to be known as The Mighty Ducks. Quack quack quack quack quack Mr. Ducksworth!

  10. 30

    Monsters University (MP26)

    This guy hates charity! Tya sits down with me as we talk about all things Monsters, prequels, and most importantly, Oozma Kappa (We’re OK).

  11. 29

    Casino Royale (MP25)

    This episode features the cheesiest opening line yet. I get to revisit the now 20 year old first time starring Daniel Craig Bond film!

  12. 28

    Hitch (MP24)

    Almost exactly 21 years ago a fantastic com rom (not a typo) hit theaters and was the #10 movie at the box office for 2005. Enjoy the Will Smith/Eva Mendes/Kevin James breakdown but only go 90 percent, let the pod go the extra 10.

  13. 27

    Rocky IV (MP23)

    If we can pod, then you can pod, everybody can pod! One of the greatest event in sports history happened in 1985 and it is still being discussed over 40 years later. Join me and Beaver as we breakdown the Stallone classic!

  14. 26

    Spider-Man 2 (MP22)

    Landon comes back to JET studios to help me tackle the comic book movie that let us all know superhero movies were here to stay.

  15. 25

    The Dark Knight (MP21)

    You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become a podcaster. Join me and Josh as we breakdown the one of the GOATs of comic book films.

  16. 24

    Shrek (MP20)

    Onions have layers. Podcasts have layers. Me and Barry sit down and have a delicious parfait as we discuss the 2001 Academy Award Winner!

  17. 23

    Big Daddy (MP19)

    Join us as we sound out fish, pony, and hip hop anonymous.

  18. 22

    Gladiator (MP18)

    Bradley sits in with me as we ask the question...are you not entertained?

  19. 21

    Days of Thunder (MP17)

    No better way to finish off 2025 with a movie that used the tagline: "You can't outrun the thunder". Beaver sits with me and breaks down the redneck science behind Days of Thunder. I'm also 99 percent sure this would not have been on anyone's bingo card for the first Tom Cruise movie we'd cover.

  20. 20

    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (MP16)

    Hey, unto you a child is born! What are you waiting for? Go see the baby!

  21. 19

    Home Alone (MP15)

    Through paint cans, frozen steps, irons to the face, and tarantulas Tya helps me tackle one of the greatest comedies of all time on its 35th anniversary. Grab your cheese pizza, pepsi, and ice cream and enjoy. Merry Christmas!

  22. 18

    Gremlins (MP14)

    Stay out of the light, stay away from water and never eat after midnight (or at least until you've listened to this episode). Josh joins in and helps me break down a quintessential 80's movie that deserved a revisit and is just as funny now as it was in 84!

  23. 17

    The Santa ClausE (MP13)

    Just because you can't see something, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Landon is back to talk about Kris Kringle, Sinterklaas, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, Pelz-Nickel and Topo Gigio. Really hope you said that last one in the high pitched voice. Merry Christmas and enjoy!

  24. 16

    Christmas Movie Picks

    I just wanted to put a short list together of some movies you might not think about watching for Christmas that are fun to revisit or visit for the first time.

  25. 15

    Elf (MP12)

    We travel through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gum drops, and then walk through the Lincoln Tunnel to bring you the Movie Pick breakdown of the holiday classic!

  26. 14

    Uncle Buck (MP11)

    Tya (not to be confused with Tia in this movie) and I look back on this John Candy classic. So come flip some huge pancakes, punch a clown and fix the worst kids lunch you could possibly think of as we talk about a movie that for some reason I thought was a Thanksgiving movie.

  27. 13

    School of Rock (MP10)

    Bradley and I (both with 0 percent musical talent besides Guitar Hero) break down all the things we love about the Jack Black vehicle School of Rock!

  28. 12

    Toy Story 2 (MP9)

    Landon joins in on the pod to help tackle one of the best franchises in movie history. So pack up your spare shoes, yo-yo, extra teeth, golf ball and your angry eyes to go on this Pixar quest with us!

  29. 11

    Groundhog Day (MP8)

    If you want to listen to any episode again and again and again and again then this is the one. Beaver (not a Groundhug pun but his actual name) and me break down the timeless classic.

  30. 10

    Hocus Pocus (MP7)

    Tya helps me breakdown all the fun things about this 1993 flop that turned into a cult classic and bumped up tourism to Salem! Happy Halloween!

  31. 9

    I Am Legend (MP6)

    Cosmo (my dog) and I break down I Am Legend, the 2007 creature feature starring Will Smith and of course Abbey and Kona as Sam.

  32. 8

    The Bourne Identity Part 2

    Our memory was wiped and we couldn't remember how to do the final competitions of Bourne so we had to go back and re-record. Actually my computer stopped recording for some reason so we went back and added even more to the finale!

  33. 7

    The Bourne Identity Part 1 (MP5)

    If you've ever woken up on a ship not knowing who you are but with the muscle memories of a highly trained assassin then you can identify with Jason Bourne. If not, join me and Bradley as we talk all things Bourne!

  34. 6

    Clueless (MP4)

    Me and Tya go back to 95 and sporadically discuss all things Clueless. I'm hoping this episode isn't a full on Monet.

  35. 5

    The Karate Kid (MP3)

    Join me and my friend Josh as we go to the All Valley Karate Tournament. 1984 edition of course....sweep the leg!

  36. 4

    Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (MP2)

    My friend Bradley and I agree. Life moves pretty fast. Take a day off and enjoy yourself. Drive a Ferrari, sing in a parade, go to a Cubs game.

  37. 3

    Jurassic Park (MP1)

    Join me and my wife Tya as we’re headed to Isla Nublar where apparently she would visit even after 7 movies warning us not to.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We’d love for you to join me and my guests as we make our movie picks, break them down, and talk about the directors, actors, favorite scenes, hidden details, questionable plot decisions, and why one person always falls asleep 20 minutes in and still says, “I was watching that.”Best of all, we keep things clean, so you can listen with your family around without suddenly lunging for the volume button like it’s a game-winning fumble recovery.Thanks for stopping by our show. Grab some popcorn, bring your hot takes, and God bless!

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Dave Mercer and Friends

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We’d love for you to join me and my guests as we make our movie picks, break them down, and talk about the directors, actors, favorite scenes, hidden details, questionable plot decisions, and why one person always falls asleep 20 minutes in and still says, “I was watching that.”Best of all, we keep...

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The Movie Pick is created and hosted by Dave Mercer and Friends.
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