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PODCAST

The Gag Reel Podcast

William Scanlin

The Gag Reel Podcast is about discussing and breaking down comedy films (maybe even some TV as well). What makes the great ones so great? What makes the bad ones bad? In a book club style discussion we try figuring all that out. We hope you"ll join us!

tv & film

All Episodes

00:44:27

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2021/03/23

In this episode we tackle the 1997 hit comedy Romy and Michele's High School Reunion starring Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino. We discuss the making of, highs as well as the lows of the film, talk about the cast, as well as an in-depth discussion regarding how the film has aged.

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00:52:01

Pineapple Express

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2021/03/09

2008's Pineapple Express, the first and pretty much only film in the Stoner Action Comedy subgenre. It stands out from the pack as a truly hilarious and ridiculous film even when only compared to other Judd Apatow produced comedies. On this episode we discuss a film that holds a special place in our hearts as a great comedy amidst a decade of great comedies. Join us as we breakdown this film!

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00:48:39

Midnight Run

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2021/02/23

The 1988 Martin Brest directed buddy comedy Midnight Run is an interesting one to say the least. If someone told me that Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin made a great comedic pair I wouldn't have believed them had I not seen this film. Let's break it all down and see what we find this week on the Gag Reel Podcast!

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00:52:49

The Simpsons and the Sitcom Structure

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2021/02/09

In a follow-up to our episode on It's Always Sunny and Sitcom Structure, we use the sitcom formula as an excuse to talk about our favorite comedy shows. In this case it's a truly classic episode of The Simpsons, Homer at the Bat. Sit back and enjoy as we discuss the episode beat for beat!

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00:58:24

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2021/01/26

Let's discuss the 1963 epic comedy It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. It's a huge and sprawling movie with a cast as indulgent as the title. Nearly every comedy star on the planet at the time is in it, and the film is a slapstick extravaganza. On one hand it's a monumental achievement in comedy, on the other hand it's a bit long and bloated and the slapstick doesn't always land right side up. It's a strange piece of cinema from a strange period of film history. All this is the topic of this episode

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00:49:04

It's Always Sunny and the Sitcom Structure

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2021/01/12

The television sitcom, going back to the 1950s and all the way up to present day, has developed and followed a simple formula that all shows adhere to. From the most traditional three-camera shows to the wacky and irreverent stylings of more modern single camera ones, every sitcom script has a fairly rigid skeleton that all your favorite hijinks are added onto. In this episode we take a truly classic episode (Sweet Dee has a Heart Attack) of one of our favorite shows, It's Always Sunny in

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00:45:10

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/12/29

In this episode we breakdown one of the funniest films of the last decade! It's the 2016 film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping directed by Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone and written by The Lonely Island (them plus Andy Samberg). Starring Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Tim Meadows, Sarah Silverman, Imogen Poots, Joan Cusack, Maya Rudolph, Chris Redd and Seale. With dozens of hilarious cameos, this film is a true comedy gem. Hit us up at gagreelpod@gmail.com with

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00:48:01

After Hours

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/12/15

Today we discuss the zany 1985 dark comedy After Hours, directed by the typically serious Martin Scorsese! Starring Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, Terri Garr, Linda Fiorentino, Cheech and Chong, Will Patton, and plenty of others. Email us your thoughts at gagreelpod@gmail.com, or hit us up on Facebook at facebook.com/gagreelpod, we're on Twitter @gagreelpod, and check out our website at gagreelpod.com!

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01:11:02

The Great Dirt Debate: Is Joe Dirt Funny?

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/12/01

Oh boy this one is a doozy! In a moderated debate we argue for and against the merits of the 2001 David Spade comedy Joe Dirt. Who comes out on top? Listen and find out...

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00:54:41

Blazing Saddles

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/11/17

What is there that needs to be said? We discuss one of the greatest comedies ever made. It's 1974's Blazing Saddles and it's awesome. Check it out on HBO Max if you haven't seen it, and give us a listen. Hit us up at facebook.com/gagreelpod or email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com. Gag-a-doodle-doo!

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00:44:59

Bruno

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/11/03

We break down the 2009 comedy Bruno! Does the insane Sacha Baron Cohen comedy hold up? Is it an effective social satire? What's real and what was staged? We go through it all! Also hit us up on facebook.com/gagreelpod, email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com or Twitter @gagreelpod.

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00:43:00

Ernest Scared Stupid

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/10/20

Bare with us as we attempt to tackle the 1991 children's Halloween film Ernest Scared Stupid! Does the Jim Varney comedy hold up after all this time or does it need to stay at the bottom of the Wal-Mart DVD bargain bin? Tune in and listen to us with special guest Becka Scanlin as we get the stupid scared into us! Feel free to chime in with your thoughts on facebook.com/gagreelpod or email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter @gagreelpod!

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00:57:28

Top 5 Horror Comedies

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/10/06

We get spooky and kooky as we count down each of our top 5 Horror Comedies. Feel free to let us know what your top fives are by emailing us at gagreelpod@gmail.com or hitting us up on facebook.com/gagreelpod!

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01:02:42

An American Pickle...and A History of Klumping

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/09/22

Today we first talk about Seth Rogen's 2020 comedy An American Pickle (spoiler section 7:45-15:00) and then follow it up with a deep dive into a history of comedians playing multiple roles within a film. Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a fascinating doozy! Be sure to hit us up on Facebook at facebook.com/gagreelpod or email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com. Our Twitter is @gagreelpod.

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02:43:14

The Trial of Adam Sandler Part One: The 1990s

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/09/08

In this episode we break down the career of Adam Sandler in an attempt to find out where it all went wrong. Do we find an answer? Did it ever actually go wrong? Was there ever an actual decline in film quality or did we just grow out of his flicks? Were they always terrible? Our quest to discover the answer to these questions begins as we study every single film he appeared in during the 1990s. Join us for the first of a three part study into the career of Adam Sandler! 0-16min: Introduction;

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01:02:19

The Kentucky Fried Movie and Hollywood Shuffle

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/08/25

Today we've got a double feature for you guys: 1977's The Kentucky Fried Movie and 1987's Hollywood Shuffle. We discuss the zany Landis directed Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker debut comedy and how it compares to the Townsend debut comedy film. How do they hold up? Tune in and find out. Make sure to email us your thoughts at gagreelpod@gmail.com, or facebook.com/gagreelpod! And follow us on Twitter @gagreelpod!

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00:50:55

Mystery Men

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/08/11

In this episode we tackle Kinka Usher's 1999 not-hit Mystery Men! Underrated gem or flaming pile of hot garbage? That's what we're here to determine in our third episode of the Gag Reel Podcast! Tell your friends! And hit us up at gagreelpod@gmail.com or facebook.com/gagreelpod or on Twitter @gagreelpod

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00:41:20

Mystery Team

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/07/28

In this episode we will discuss the 2009 Dan Eckman directed indie cult classic Mystery Team starring Donald Glover, DC Pierson, and Dominic Dierkes. We will fill your head with all sorts of miscellaneous information surrounding this hidden gem of a movie! Hit us back: gagreelpod@gmail.com, facebook.com/gagreelpod, @gagreelpod on Twitter!

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00:51:34

This is Spinal Tap

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/07/28

Join us as we discuss the 1984 Rob Reiner directed film This is Spinal Tap! We will deep dive into the making of, the best moments therein and all sorts of nonsense around this classic comedy in our FIRST FULL EPISODE. Heads up, we recorded this episode in mid-May so some tidbits of the conversation may seem a bit retro now. Feel free to hit us back with questions and comments! Email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com! Join our Facebook page at facebook.com/gagreelpod! Follow us on Twitter @gagreelpod!

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00:03:18

The Gag Reel Podcast: An Introduction

The Gag Reel Podcast ·

2020/07/21

What is a Gag Reel Podcast? That sounds like nonsense. Well we're here to tell you about a new, kick-ass podcast coming to an RSS feed near you next Tuesday. Stay tuned for more. In the meantime email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com. Check out our Twitter feed @gagreelpod.

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