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A Tripp Through Comedy

Tripp has rejected mainstream comedies for most of his life. Now, Ross is taking him film by film through the movies he sadly missed (or smartly avoided) until now. Join us as we look at studio comedies from the late 90s and early 2000s. Week by week, we will tackle one (or two) films as Tripp tries to figure out what made them so funny and Ross explains the context Tripp avoided.

tv & film film history

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50:25

Just Visiting

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/05/08

Our exit today has us wandering through the streets of the city, rambling through the avenues of time. This week, we are discussing Just Visiting, written by Jean-Marie Poire, Christian Clavier and John Hughes and directed by Jean-Marie Poire. And this remake of the French hit might just be right up Tripp's alley.Along the way, we try to figure out why Christina Applegate wasn't a bigger movie star, debate French humor, and talk John Hughes, Chicago movies, time travel, Malcolm McDowell, and Waiting

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63:28

Say It Isn't So

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/04/24

Our exit today has us trying to win back the love of our life, who may also be our sister. It's Say It Isn't So, written by Peter Gaulke and Gerry Swallow and directed by J.B. Rogers.Along the way, we discuss Heather Graham, mean comedy, Suzanne Somers, wasting some great actors, another appearance by Sarah Silverman, famous movie ear removals, and our beloved Bowfinger.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by RiversideFM.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF Films⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Ross

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85:06

Heartbreakers (with Mitchell Beaupre)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/04/17

Our exit today has us conning some wealthy men out of their money. This week, we are talking about Heartbreakers, written by Robert Dunn, Paul Guay, and Stephen Mazur and directed by David Mirkin. And to discuss it, we brought along the biggest Gene Hackman fan we know, three-time guest Mitchell Beaupre.Along the way, we spend a lot of time discussing the career of the late Gene Hackman. But we also dive into Sigourney Weaver, Barbra Stanwyck, costume design credits, con-artist films, Ray Liotta,

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55:12

Saving Silverman

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/03/06

Our exit today has us singing along to Neil Diamond’s "America." This week, we are talking about Saving Silverman, written by Hank Nelken and Greg DePaul and directed by Dennis Dugan.After asking what Amanda Peet deserved to make such horrible movies, we discuss Jason Biggs, Jack Black, physical comedy, R. Lee Ermey, the awful woman trope, and Ross' bizarre family connection to Neil Diamond. Plus, Tripp might actually say some nice things about Big Daddy.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by

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60:58

Tripp's Pick: The Girl on the Bridge

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/01/23

Our exit this week has Tripp taking over the steering wheel and taking us to France. It's our traditional season finale "Tripp's Pick," and this year it is Patrice Leconte's The Girl on the Bridge. In addition to having to endure Ross butchering the French language, we also get conversations about Anora, black-and-white, fairy tales, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and all the different versions we could have had of this movie. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM

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80:28

The Ladies Man (with Aaron Neuwirth)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/12/26

Our exit today has us pouring ourselves a glass of Courvoisier and doling out some relationship advice. This week, we are talking about the grammatically incorrect SNL title The Ladies Man, written by Tim Meadows, Dennis McNicholas and Harper Steele and directed by Reginald Hudlin. And, much to his own chagrin, we are taking our friend Aaron Neuwirth along for the ride. Along the way, we spend a lot of time discussing SNL movies and what makes them work, the careers of Tim Meadows and Helen Hunt

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57:20

Lucky Numbers

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/12/19

Our exit today has us trying to fix the Pennsylvania lottery. This week, we are talking about Lucky Numbers, written by Adam Resnick and directed by Nora Ephron. Along the way, we discuss the roller coaster career of John Travolta (and Tripp's love of Get Shorty), lottery movies, the bizarre tone of this, the Coen Brothers, TV's Fargo, NYPD Blue, bad schemes, 1990s British films, and even a recent bizarre trend in our films that Tripp points out. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by

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64:59

Dude, Where's My Car?

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/12/05

Our exit today finds us trying to find our car, dude. It's Dude, Where's My Car?, directed by Danny Leiner and written by Phillip Stark. Along the way, we take many detours, including the surprising introduction of aliens, Sunday in the Park with George, Freaks and Geeks, Jason Reitman, several Coen Brothers references, Fabio, and Tripp's favorite: Joey Slotnick. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF Films⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Ross and friends

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84:23

Meet the Parents (with Alex Perlman)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/11/28

Our exit today has us going to meet our significant other’s parents and trying to make a good impression. This week, we are talking about Meet the Parents, written by Jim Herzfeld and John Hamburg based on a story by Greg Glienna and Mary Ruth Clarke, and our third film directed by Jay Roach. Is this a perfect Thanksgiving film? We think so! Along the way, we bring along Alex Perlman to reflect back on the cultural phenomenon that was this movie and why they don't make this like anymore. Plus, Get

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68:43

Dr. T and the Women

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/11/21

Our exit today has us exploring the world of wealthy Dallas society. This week, we are talking about Dr. T & the Women, written by Anne Rapp and directed by Robert Altman. Before we get going, of course, we have to talk about Robert Altman and his meaning for both of us. Then, we talk Dallas, Richard Gere, CinemaScores, Shelley Long, Breaking Bad, Lyle Lovett, and yet another questionable portrait of mental illness. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF

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69:06

Beautiful Women and Awful Men (Whipped and Woman on Top)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/11/07

Our exit today has us questioning what it means to be in a relationship. This week, we are taking a look at two romantic comedies that take a look at relationships between beautiful women and awful men who don't deserve them. First, there is Whipped, starring Amanda Peet, and then Woman on Top, starring Penelope Cruz. Along the way, we avoid both movies by taking detours to talk about Cruz's transition to English, American Psycho, Lost, Harold Perrineau, fake documentaries, unlikeable characters,

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59:37

Coyote Ugly

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2024/10/10

Our exit today has us dancing on top of the bar to Pat Benatar songs. This week, we are talking about Coyote Ugly, written by Gina Wendkos (and up to seven other writers) and directed by David McNally. Warning: it made Tripp very anxious! Along the way, we discuss Kevin Smith's possible contributions to the film (Spider-Man comics), early 2000s club culture, Diane Warren, Regina Hall, movie soundtracks, LeAnn Rimes, Sight & Sound magazine, and Armageddon as a Criterion Collection film. Plus, in

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