A nostalgic journey back to the movie rental store era and the amazing movies from our childhood that we all know and love. With the benefit of 20+ years of hindsight, we revisit and dissect these classic movies to see if they still move us the way they did as kids. Full movie review episode release
After a live podcast recording of The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift in Cedar Rapids, IA (dropping in November), we decided to involve the audience and drop a single elimination tournament bracket. We were trying to find out what iconic movie car would be the one that we would want to take home with us and drive around town. Maybe pick the kids up from school in it, take it tailgating, go on a date in. Join us as we narrow the field down until one car wins the whole thing! —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Ethos- Get your free quote at http://ethos.com/breakfast **Butcher Box- Go to…
We're stepping inside the telepod this week to revisit David Cronenberg's 1986 body-horror classic, THE FLY! Is this one of the most disturbing horror movies ever made, or is it secretly one of the greatest tragic love stories of the '80s? Could teleportation ever actually work, and would you be willing to try it? Why the heck does he have baboons in his apartment, and more importantly, what does a monthly baboon subscription cost? Is keeping your discarded body parts in a medicine cabinet the most disgusting thing imaginable? How could a movie so gross, make us so emotional? Grab your…
We traveled to Orlando to hang with our new friends Ninjas Are Butterflies for an incredible crossover episode that goes completely off the rails. Are we looking at Mrs. Doubtfire all wrong? Is Interstellar overrated? Could Bigfoot actually be an interdimensional creature? What's the deal with Mothman, mysterious giants, paranormal encounters and the terrifying idea of cave exploration? We debate our favorite movies, explore some truly bizarre theories, question reality, share plenty of laughs and discover just how much these two podcasts have in common. Check out Ninjas -…
oin us as we break down 1997’s Scream 2. We discuss all the important things you want to talk about. Is Luke Wilson’s cameo one of the best of all-time? Is this actually one of the rare sequels that is better than the original? Is this movie a snapshot of “who’s who” back in the late 90s? Would you attend a movie premiere of Stab like this? Enjoy our modern-day review and breakdown •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:05:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:09:30 - Critical and fan reviews •0:15:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:30:00 - Modern day ratings…
It's wild to think that we have made it this far. Nearly 6 years later and this is our 500th episode. Logan helps us take a deep dive into the highs and lows of this adventure. We talk stats and favorites guests/memories/episodes and so much more. This one is for the true fans. LIVE PODCAST- October 10th in Cedar Rapids, IA- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-confused-breakfast-a-live-podcast-recording-tickets-1026951990047 —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Ethos- Get your free quote at http://ethos.com/breakfast **Butcher Box- Go to http://butcherbox.com/breakfast to get 20% off your first…
The boys are coming to you from Astoria, Oregon with a review of 1986’s Short Circuit from INSIDE of Stephanie’s house! This is a fun one where we tackle the important questions. Is Johnny Five still one of the most lovable movie robots ever created? How do the practical effects somehow still look this good nearly 40 years later? Is Ally Sheedy secretly doing all the heavy lifting? How did Steve Guttenberg end up feeling like a supporting character? And what do we even begin to do with Fisher Stevens’ performance through a modern-day lens? Grab some input. LET’S GO! •0:00:00 - Introductions…
We are prepping for our 500th EPISODE - so today you get another re-air. This was originally released on December 1, 2021. The Goosebumps book series by R.L. Stine is the most iconic book series of the 90s. From the extremely crushable 120-pages and the relatable teenage characters to the beautifully, scary cover art and quirky book titles, this series quickly became the 2nd-best selling book series of all-time. The boys discuss their memories of the series, favorite episodes, adaptations and more. Join them for a fun trip down memory lane! •0:00:00- Introductions/Reviews/Voicemails•0:09:45-…
This week we tackle one of the most ahead-of-it’s-time movies ever made, The Truman Show. What seemed like a fantasy back in 1998 is most certainly conceivable today. We dive deep into all the important questions - What happened when Truman was looking for some private time as a teenager? Did Meryl and Marlon actually care about Truman? Is Sylvia actually in love with him or was she just all about the cause? Would you choose the real world or SeaHaven? •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:12:30 - Critical and fan reviews •0:20:00…
On today's brunch, we read and listen to some of your comments. Good ones. Bad ones. It doesn't matter. Thanks for the love and support! ———————————————————— LIVE PODCAST- October 10th in Cedar Rapids, IA- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-confused-breakfast-a-live-podcast-recording-tickets-1026951990047 —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Butcher Box- Go to http://butcherbox.com/breakfast to get 20% off your first box plus your choice of free ground beef for life or free chicken thighs on or top sirloins in every box for a year. **Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order…
2007’s Hot Rod. Is this one of the most perfectly stupid comedies of the 2000s, or is it really just a bunch of hilarious Lonely Island sketches loosely stitched together into a movie? Why does Andy Samberg falling down a mountain somehow get funnier the longer it goes? Is “Cool Beans” comedy genius or absolute nonsense? Is Will Arnett the ultimate douchebag boyfriend? Is Danny McBride stealing nearly every scene he’s in? Grab your Jofa helmet, drink some green tea, reinforce the takeoff ramp (or don’t) and prepare to party. Cool beans. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:00 - Memories of first…
We had the honor of going back to Astoria, OR to tour the inside of Mikey's house from The Goonies. This time, it has been COMPLETELY restored to it's original state from the movie. We get to chat with the new owner, Behman Zakeri, all about what it was like to buy the house and how the renovation came about. This all takes place from the FRONT PORCH. In fact, you might wanna check out the YT video on this one. ———————————————————— LIVE PODCAST- October 10th in Cedar Rapids, IA- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-confused-breakfast-a-live-podcast-recording-tickets-1026951990047…
We’re racing back to 2001 for Rat Race. Is this an underrated comedy classic, or do you need some serious nostalgia for this kind of dumb, over-the-top slapstick to still work? Does the movie’s decision to keep its foot on the gas for nearly two hours make it more entertaining, or eventually just exhausting? How the hell do these people commit so many felonies and never have the cops come looking for them? And did the Baja Men really think “Rat Race” was going to be their follow-up hit to “Who Let the Dogs Out”? Grab your locker key, stay the hell away from the squirrel lady, and remember:…
You know the games, you know the hosts, you know the teams, you know the drill. But do you have what it takes to claim your own piece of that radical rock? We answer so many questions surrounding Nickelodeon’s most competitive game show. No if’s, ands, or buts, these kids got guts. Do do do do you have it? GUTS! **Originally aired on March 3, 2021. ———————————————————— LIVE PODCAST- October 10th in Cedar Rapids, IA- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-confused-breakfast-a-live-podcast-recording-tickets-1026951990047 —————————————————————— SPONSORS **ASPCA- To learn more about Pet Health…
We’re ending our Summer of ’70s with one of the most controversial movies we’ve ever covered: A Clockwork Orange. Is this an artsy masterpiece or just shock for the sake of it? Are we supposed to feel sorry for Alex DeLarge? Is Malcolm McDowell giving one of the greatest performances of all time? One of us gives it a perfect 10 and another basically wants to delete it from his library. Can you guess who is who?!?! Grab your droogs, pour yourself a glass of milk and get ready for a bit of the old ultra-violence. We tackle all of this and more! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of…
You all loved part 1.... just wait until you hear part 2 - THE FINALE. Camden Griffith is BACK to host an episode where we get to play a game called 'Never Stop Blowing Up' which allows Mike, Sean and AJ to enter the world of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and play out the story they way we would like to do it. It's a TTRPG or a game similar to DND and it's a really fun time. Enjoy! —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey. http://cedarridgewhiskey.com **K12- See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full…
We’re heading back to Faber College for 1978’s Animal House. Is this still one of the greatest comedies ever made, or has nearly 50 years of changing tastes finally put Delta House on double secret probation? Are the Deltas lovable underdogs fighting the establishment, or are we actually rooting for a bunch of complete assholes? Does John Belushi’s cafeteria scene belong in the physical-comedy Hall of Fame? We tackle all this and more. Grab your toga, fire up the Deathmobile, and remember: fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of…
This is a very special brunch episode. Camden Griffith is BACK to host an episode where we get to play a game called 'Never Stop Blowing Up' which allows Mike, Sean and AJ to enter the world of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and play out the story they way we would like to do it. It's a TTRPG or a game similar to DND and it's a really fun time. Enjoy! This is part 1. Be sure to check out the big finale and part 2 the following week. —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey. http://cedarridgewhiskey.com **K12- See how K12…
On today’s new episode, we dive into Rocky II and ask the big question: is this actually better than the original? We also break down Stallone taking over the director’s chair, Apollo’s wounded pride and hate mail, Adrian’s polarizing storyline, and that absolutely legendary training montage through Philly. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:09:30 - Critical and fan reviews •0:15:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:29:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **ASPCA- To learn more about Pet Health Insurance, visit…
Go see SUPER TROOPERS 3 this weekend! Not only did we love the movie, but we also had an incredible interview with the Broken Lizard crew. We dig into the “What if Farva married your sister?” idea, wild Brian Cox stories, improv insanity, and why they’re hellbent on cramming a laugh into every single page. If you miss packed theaters laughing at hard‑R comedies, this episode will convince you to get off the couch, grab a liter of cola, and see Super Troopers 3 on the big screen. —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey.…
Our month of 70’s movies kicks off with an absolute classic. Close Encounters of the Third Kind was a revolutionary film and we do a deep, modern-day dive. Is Roy Neary one of the worst dad/husbands in movie history? Did you know Carl Weathers was in this movie? How about Old Man Marley? Ever had a third-wheel like Larry? We touch on all of this and so much more! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:00 - Memories of first viewing •0:05:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:11:00 - Critical and fan reviews •0:19:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:43 :00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS-…
’90s Nickelodeon kids, this one’s for you. Christine Taylor and David Lascher from Hey Dude, The 90s Called are here to talk about shooting Nickelodeon’s first live-action show on a real dude ranch and why Hey Dude is better for kids than what’s on TV now. We swap desert-island VHS picks, dig into the most underrated Ben Stiller movie, and Christine actually names the one Ben Stiller film she never wants to watch again. She also drops a completely insane Tom Cruise home-movie story that you have to hear to believe. —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our…
When you think of this movie, you don’t remember the plot – you remember the first time you realized a real human being was actually doing all that insane stunt work on your VHS copy. Is this the most believable “one guy vs. twenty dudes” fighting ever put on film? Does the awful dubbing ruin the vibe, or is it secretly the thing that makes this movie so endlessly rewatchable? Is Elaine the most brutally screwed shop owner we’ve ever covered? We tackle all of this and more as we decide whether Rumble in the Bronx actually holds up… or if we’re just here to watch Jackie Chan hit people with…
On today’s special brunch, we take some time to talk about some things we have been watching lately. After a long chat about The Odyssey (yes, Sean actually saw it), we dive into Obsession, The Backrooms, the new Moana, Carolina, Caroline, Widow’s Bay, Evil Dead Burn, MoonFall and Super Troopers 3. Enjoy! **Watch Gareth Reynold’s movie- check the dates here - https://www.giveitupfilm.com/ **Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go check out our sponsor and order some whiskey. http://cedarridgewhiskey.com **K12- See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today at…
Today's new episode is taking us back to 1978. It was a beautiful time to world history- Kiss was the biggest band in the world and there wasn’t a cellphone in sight. 1999’s Detroit Rock City was a major flop when it was released but it certainly found a cult following. It’s a buddy movie. A road-trip movie. A coming of age movie. And it’s all about KISS!!! Sounds like a perfect movie right? Join us as we dissect it with a modern eye to see if it still holds up. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:12:00 - Critical and fan…
This is a re-issue from June 6, 2021. It's an all-time classic and we felt the need to play it again. We go back and break out the sugar and syrups laced libations that our childhood palettes can still taste to this day. For better or for worse. crack open a surge or jolt cola. twist off a secret code with you pepsi blue, but be careful you dont punch a hole through the back of your capri-sun! —————————————————————— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's new episode is taking us back to 2001's Vanilla Sky. We’re all mainlining Radiohead, questioning reality, and wondering if cryogenic lucid dreaming might be better than actual life. Is this an A+ sci‑fi romance that hits harder the older you get, or an overcooked vanity project with a killer soundtrack? When does the dream actually start, and does the “it was all a dream” twist ruin the movie or secretly make it great? Would you choose a perfectly curated forever with your soulmate, or jump off the building and wake up 150 years in the future with nothing? We tackle all this and…
This week we're talking about the food items in movies that made us want to reach through the screen and take a bite. Sometimes a piece of pizza just looks so ridiculously good that it becomes as memorable as the movie itself. We're counting down some of our favorites, arguing over which ones we'd actually want to eat, which ones probably aren't nearly as good as they look, and why filmmakers are somehow able to make a simple bag of burgers look absolutely incredible. It's a fun one that had us unexpectedly hungry the entire time. —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Cedar Ridge Distillery- Go…
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls - is this a better than the original or a lazy, cash-grab sequel that Jim Carrey tried to tank on purpose? Isr the raccoon “cliffhanger” opener is actually better than Stallone’s Cliffhanger? Does Ace crosses the line from “weird guy” to straight-up unlikable and does the rhino birth scene belong in the all-time physical comedy hall of fame? Is this truly just a “kid movie” carried by Carrey’s energy, or does it deserve more credit than the critics ever gave it? We answer all of this and more! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:00 - Memories of first viewing…
This week we're talking about the drinks in movies that made us want to reach through the screen and take a sip. Sometimes a drink just looks so ridiculously good that it becomes as memorable as the movie itself. We're counting down some of our favorites, arguing over which ones we'd actually want to drink, which ones probably aren't nearly as good as they look, and why filmmakers are somehow able to make a simple glass of ice and liquid look absolutely incredible. It's a fun one that had us unexpectedly thirsty the entire time. —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Cedar Ridge - Order some and…
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 On this brand new episode, we dive into 2000’s The Patriot and ask if this is peak “Mel Gibson dad-on-a-warpath” or just Revolutionary War Braveheart-lite. We break down whether Jason Isaacs’ Tavington is an all-time hateable villain and if Heath Ledger’s Gabriel is actually the real patriot of this story. Also, we answer important questions like- why is Charlotte single and is their romance even believable? And could you imagine being “the flute guy” in a war band? Join us! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:10:30 -…
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A nostalgic journey back to the movie rental store era and the amazing movies from our childhood that we all know and love. With the benefit of 20+ years of hindsight, we revisit and dissect these classic movies to see if they still move us the way they did as kids. Full movie review episode release
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