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A Tripp Through Comedy

Tripp Burton and Ross Bratin

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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00:46:16

Bowfinger

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/12/07

This week, Tripp and Ross go to Hollywood and try making their own low-budget science fiction epic while they discuss Bowfinger. Along the way, they discuss the purpose of art, alternate casting choices, some pre-#metoo jokes that might not work too well, and what the qualifications are to be "Certifiably Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. Plus, a little bit of Muppet-talk and lots of love for another Ross-anointed National Treasure. Theme Song: Jonworthymusic Powered by Riverside.FM

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00:57:36

Dick

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/11/30

This week, Tripp and Ross get lost on a class trip to The White House with Dick. Along the way, Tripp gets hyperbolic about smashing the patriarchy and late 90s political scandals, while they also discuss great soundtracks, character actors, Clueless, and make some seemingly innocent dick jokes. Theme Song: Jonworthymusic Powered by Riverside.FM

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00:52:10

Drop Dead Gorgeous

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/11/23

This week, Tripp and Ross take the stage in a small-town beauty pageant for a movie they see in wildly different ways. It's Drop Dead Gorgeous, and of course involves discussions of COPS, Cheers, inappropriate language, and Allison Janney's amazing 1999. Tripp and Ross on The Director's Club Running From Cops Theme Song: Jonworthymusic Powered by Riverside.FM

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00:45:40

The Wood

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/11/16

Another episode, another high school adventure. This time, Tripp and Ross are in Englewood with The Wood. While time hopping between flashbacks to the 80s and a 1999 wedding, they manage to discuss not only the film, but also RENT, accent work, Tripp's 17th birthday celebration, and a lot of unplanned comparisons to last week's film, American Pie. Plus, Tripp gives Ross a hard time for his extended introductions to games, and Ross gives Tripp a hard time for his embarrassing preview of next

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01:04:30

American Pie

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/11/09

Once again, Tripp and Ross are back in high school. This time, though, it is with the almost-X-rated American Pie, a film that Tripp said last week he had fond memories of. Do they hold up two decades later? Along the way, they discuss the all-star cast of up-and-comers, the films frankness, and a few other podcasts you might hear them on soon. The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show, Season 10, Episode 1 (with Tripp "Pooh Bear" Burton) Theme Song: Jonworthymusic Powered by

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01:01:10

Big Daddy (with Mitchell Beaupre)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/11/02

This week, Tripp and Ross adopt/babysit/kidnap a child as they talk about Big Daddy and the work of Adam Sandler. And because Ross needed help convincing Tripp of the genius of the Sandman, they welcome their first guest: the much more eloquent Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd). Along the way, they talk New York apartments, Hooters, Happy Madison productions, some very uncomfortable jokes, and then try to top each other with some high falutin' recommendations. The true suspense of the episode,

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00:51:51

South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/10/26

This week, Tripp and Ross wage war with Canada (or maybe with Trey Parker and Matt Stone) as they revisit South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. Along the way, they bring out their love for musical theatre and question what the line is between funny and insulting. But the most pressing question is whether they can talk about the movie for 50 minutes without getting the Explicit tag! Roger Ebert's review. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy Powered by Riverside.FM

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00:48:45

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/10/19

This week, Tripp and Ross battle through some late summer colds (sorry for the stuffy voices) and come face to face with Dr. Evil, Mini-Me, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. And along with some mini-tangents about obscure Broadway musicals and HBO movies, they have finally found the movie that makes Tripp really angry! Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy Powered by Riverside.FM

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01:14:49

Julia Roberts: Notting Hill and Runaway Bride

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/10/12

This week, Tripp and Ross go long for one of their favorites: Julia Roberts. 1999 was the summer of Julia, and they discuss both Notting Hill and Runaway Bride, along with throwing some shade at USA Today and Ross trying to give a "Tripp-esque" recommendation. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy Powered by Riverside.FM

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00:51:48

Idle Hands

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/10/05

This week, Tripp and Ross go deep into post-Columbine America and the controversial release of Idle Hands. Along the way, they talk a lot about the career path of Jessica Alba, the various influences on this film, Disney Channel Original Movies, and Ross shames Tripp about a few classic movies that he hasn't caught up with yet. The original ending of Idle Hands. Tasha Robinson's interview with Seth Green in The AV Club. Best. Movie. Year. Ever. by Brian Raftery. Intro and Outro Music: So

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00:43:13

Pushing Tin

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/09/28

This week, Tripp and Ross tackle some uncomfortable pre-9/11 imagery when they hit the friendly skies with Pushing Tin. Along the way, Tripp rambles on about classic sitcoms, while Ross gets overly excited about Cate Blanchett's 1999 filmography and making sound effects noises. "Somethings Got to Give" by Darcy Frey (the article Pushing Tin is based on) Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy Powered by Riverside.FM

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00:40:07

Lost and Found

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/09/21

This week, Tripp and Ross share their anti-dognapping sentiments in regards to David Spade's "Lost and Found." Somehow, this movie also brings out Tripp's love of both Nick-at-Nite and French cinema, the size of dressing rooms at strip clubs, and the question of how low you can fate a film on Letterboxd. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy

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00:41:30

Life

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/09/14

Tripp and Ross go to prison for the Eddie Murphy/Martin Lawrence comedy "Life." They are both shocked by the poignancy and drama of the film, but also have time to also discuss the amazing Rick Baker, a slew of great character actors, and the ups and downs of Eddie Murphy's 1990s output. Plus, Tripp's first documentary recommendation! Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy

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00:38:27

Never Been Kissed

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/09/07

This week, Ross takes Tripp back to his high school dating life and Never Been Kissed. Along the way, they discuss the authenticity of high school movies, Drew Barrymore's ever changing career, the Barbie movie, late 70s Robert Altman, the Scream franchise, and Tripp's most unhinged double feature suggestion yet. Plus, a shocking confession from Ross as to a seminal movie that he has never seen! Drew Barrymore CRIES After Finding Hidden Window Video. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive

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00:37:01

The Out-of-Towners

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/08/31

This week, Tripp and Ross head to New York City with Goldie Hawn and Steve Martin with The Out-of-Towners. Was Tripp's 25 year wait to see his first movie set come to life worth it? Along the way, they also discuss Broadway composers, Monty Python, the Disneyfication of New York City, legendary character actors, and whether this movie would have been better with Kermit and Miss Piggy instead of the two leads. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy

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00:55:41

High Concept Comedies: Blast from the Past and EdTV

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/08/24

In another double-header, Ross and Tripp tackle two largely forgotten 1999 high concept comedies. Spoiler alert: it is also the most contentious episode yet, and some of their opinions might be surprising! They also touch on the recent Brendan Fraser renaissance, late career Christopher Walken, the Jersey Shore, misogyny, and Tripp's high school choir tour. Plus, a new feature where Tripp tries to figure out what he was seeing instead of these films in 1999. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive

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00:40:07

Forces of Nature

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/08/17

Tripp and Ross set sail on the journey that is Forces of Nature and very young Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck. Along the way, they discuss marriage, Seinfeld character actors, Captain Sully Sullenberger, the trend of orcas attacking yachts, and Justice for Maura Tierney. It also might be the first time they actually agree on a movie! Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy

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00:39:46

Analyze This

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/08/10

Tripp and Ross enter the mafia world for Analyze This, a surprise Robert De Niro comedic turn in 1999. On this episode: The Sopranos, comedic chemistry, Chazz Palminteri, another wasted Friends star, and a bizarre trio of screenwriters. Is this a movie that Tripp actually likes more than Ross? Find out. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy

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00:48:30

High School Adaptations: She's All That and 10 Things...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/08/03

Tripp and Ross tackle two movies this week as they venture into the world of classic literature, as retold through late 90s High School comedies. George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion becomes She's All That and William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew becomes 10 Things I Hate About You. On this episode, they manage The Barenaked Ladies, recasting, dance sequences, reality TV stars, as well as some awkward gender and sexual politics. In the end, which film wins out? Hanna Flynt's

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00:36:57

Office Space

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2023/07/26

For their first episode, Tripp and Ross (re)visit Mike Judge's seminal "Office Space." Has Tripp ever seen the movie before? He's not sure. But there is certainly a lot to discuss: Milton, Jennifer Aniston, white male rage, and of course, our favorite Michael Bolton songs. Plus, Tripp and Ross set up where they were in 1999, how they came about this podcast idea, and why Tripp never saw any of these films. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy

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