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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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00:51:02

Life or Something Like It

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2026/03/26

Our exit today has us starting a sing along to a Rolling Stones song. This week, we are talking about Life Or Something Like It, written by John Scott Shepherd and Dana Stevens and directed by Stephen Herek.As we try to figure out what is going on in this very strange movie, we talk Angelina Jolie, Tony Shalhoub, Stockard Channing, Joe Somebody, fake presidents, skateboarding documentaries, favorite Robin Williams performances, Stephen King, The Mighty Ducks, plot holes, Times Square, and why

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01:06:18

Big Trouble

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2026/03/05

Our exit today has us trying to find a nuclear bomb in all the wrong places. This week, we are talking about Big Trouble, written by Robert Ramsey and Matthew Stone and directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.Along the way, we spend time discussing Sonnenfeld and his career, the Coen Brothers, this wonderful ensemble, Florida crime films, Dave Barry, John Records Landecker, Pixar films, Get Shorty, the Gators, Goats, Martha Stewart, and the unfortunate timing of this movie and 9/11. We DO NOT discuss naked

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01:10:19

Death to Smoochy

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2026/02/26

Our exit today has us learning about the dark, seedy underbelly of children’s programming. This week, we are talking about Death to Smoochy, written by Adam Resnick and directed by Danny DeVito.Since this is our first chance to talk about Robin Williams, we spend a lot of time focusing on his career and importance in Tripp and Ross' childhoods. But we also talk Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Edward Norton, children's television, the directing career of Danny DeVito, Hoffa, Scream, The

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01:35:27

College Comedies (Sorority Boys and National...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2026/02/19

Our exit today has us reliving some debaucherous times in college. This week, we are looking at two films about hard partying guys in college who attempt to learn life lessons and change their ways. First, we are going to talk about Sorority Boys, written by Joe Jarvis and Greg Coolidge and directed by Wallace Wolodarsky. Then we will talk about National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, written by Brent Goldberg and David Wagner and directed by Walt Becker.Along the way, we talk a lot about Animal House and

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01:00:53

40 Days and 40 Nights

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2026/02/05

Our exit today has us making model cars to take our mind off of…other things. This week, we are talking about 40 Days And 40 Nights, written by Rob Perez and directed by Michael Lehmann.Along the way, we talk Josh Hartnett, Heathers, French romantic comedies, Griffin Dunne, American Pie, early 2000s Internet, Nickelodeon shows from the 90s, bagels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Virgin Suicides, Catholicism, and bad CGI Jesus! And Seinfeld, of course!Plus, Tripp dives deep into the new Kevin James movie

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01:10:17

Super Troopers

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2026/01/29

Our exit today has us finally getting that liter of cola we ordered. This week, we are talking about Super Troopers, written by Broken Lizard and directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. Along the way, we go off on as many tangents as the movie, talking about highway movies, comedy troupes, Vermont, Brian Cox, 2001 Sundance, the War in Afghanistan, Freddy Got Fingered, musicians in movies, Jim Gaffigan, the Police Academy films, and the bizarre movies this tied with at SXSW.Thememusic by

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01:06:11

Orange County

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2026/01/01

Our exit today has us trying desperately to get into Stanford University. This week, we are talking about Orange County, written by Mike White and directed by Jake Kasdan. Along the way, we talk Black Hawk Down, In the Bedroom, Mike White, nepobabies, Jack Black, cameos galore, "Butterfly" by Crazy Town, Dave Matthews Band, and whether the film might have benefitted by a rewrite by Tripp.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by

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02:25:07

Tripp's Pick: No Man's Land

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/12/04

Our exit today has us attempting to solve an international crisis. This week, we are talking about No Man’s Land, written and directed by Danis Tanovic.While Tripp tries to remember why he saw the film in the first time, he and Ross also discuss Amelie and the 2001 Foreign-Language film release, the United Nations, 9/11 movies, Cannes, Tripp's senior thesis, Bosnian cinema, Simon Callow, Dr. Strangelove, MASH, fog, and the late Katrin Cartlige.Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by

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01:26:57

Hugh Jackman Double Feature: Someone Like You and...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/11/20

Our exit today has us talking about some cows and Farmer’s Bounty. This week, we are ending our season by looking at a double feature of romantic comedies starring Hugh Jackman. First, we are going to talk about Someone Like You, written by Elizabeth Chandler and directed by Tony Goldwyn. Then we will talk about Kate & Leopold, written by James Mangold and Steven Rogers and directed by Mangold.Along the way, we talk lots of Hugh Jackman, but also the power of Ebert & Roeper at this time,

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00:56:18

Joe Somebody

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/11/13

Our exit today has us taking on that bully from work. This week, we are talking about Joe Somebody, written by John Scott Shepherd and directed by John Pasquin. Our discussion centers around Tim Allen and whether this is a good vehicle for him or not. But we also touch upon lots of other sitcom stars, including Jim Belushi and Julie Bowen, Iron Man, Clint Eastwood, pharmaceutical companies, Steven Seagal, Minnesota film, and the new Jonas Brothers Christmas movie!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered

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01:30:07

Rappers in Comedies: How High and Kingdom Come

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/11/06

Our exit today has us looking at the impact of hip hop artists on film. This week, we are talking about two films that star rappers turned actors. First, we are going to talk about How High, written by Dustin Lee Abraham and directed by Jesse Dylan. Then, we will talk about Kingdom Come, written by David Dean Bottrell and Jessie Jones and directed by Doug McHenry. And by the end of the episode, one of us forgets what this episode is even about!Along the way, we of course discuss rap music and

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01:01:20

Out Cold

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/10/30

Our exit today has us crowning the new King of the Mountain. This week, we are talking about Out Cold, written by Jon Zack and directed by The Malloys.Of course, we have to compare the film to Casablanca! But in addition, we also discuss the emerging career of Zack Galifianakis, films set in the snow, Weezer, Northern Exposure, alternate casting, and the definition of a Comedy Central film. Plus, BoxOfficeMojo confuses Ross!Thememusic by Jonworthymusic.Powered by

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01:08:53

Bubble Boy

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/09/18

Our exit today has us trying to stop the wedding of the girl we love on yet another road trip. This week, we are talking about Bubble Boy, written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio and directed by Blair Hayes. In addition to young Jake Gyllenhaal, we discuss John Mulaney, Nicole Holofcener, Napoleon Dynamite, Seinfeld, Greek art films, Carrie, Marley Shelton, Stephen Spinella, the Bubble Boy musical, and a weekend full of comedy movies. Plus, we get to plug our appearance on another

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01:12:13

The Princess Diaries

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/08/28

Our exit today has us discovering our royal roots. This week, we are talking about The Princess Diaries, written by Gina Wendkos and directed by Garry Marshall.Along the way, we of course talk about the debut performance of Anne Hathaway and a career return to Disney for Julie Andrews. But we also discuss Andrews' contemporaries Angela Lansbury and Audrey Hepburn, animated films turned stage musicals, Mandy Moore, the teen stars of this time period, San Francisco movies, trolley cars, and debate

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01:04:32

Rush Hour 2

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/08/14

Our exit today has us stopping an international counterfeit money scheme. This week, we are talking about Rush Hour 2, written by Ross LaManna and Jeff Nathanson and directed by Brett Ratner.In preparation, Tripp watched Rush Hour, so there is a lot of comparing between the two movies. There is also discussion about bloopers (of course), Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Zhang Ziyi, Ocean's Eleven, some cultural insensitivity, 90s action films, Quebecois cinema, Hong Kong, Jeremy Piven, Billy Crystal,

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01:10:31

America's Sweethearts

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/07/24

Our exit today has us reporting on another junket on behalf of Horse and Hound Magazine. Just kidding, it's not another Notting Hill episode. This week, we are talking about America’s Sweethearts, written by Billy Crystal and Peter Tolan and directed by Joe Roth.In addition to Tripp's family vacations, they discuss the birdcage, Billy Crystal, Monica from FRIENDS, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hyatts, Hollywood gossip, John Cusack films, and some Christopher Walken love.Thememusic by

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01:15:46

Pootie Tang

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/07/17

Our exit today has us talking about the longest promotional film clip ever made. This week, we are talking about Pootie Tang, written and directed by Louis C.K.Along with discussing sketches turned movies, we touch on the touchy subjects of the cancelling of Louis C.K. and blackface. Plus, Blaxploitation movies, Peter Sellers, Chris Rock, bloopers, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Spielberg's A.I., movies taken away from their filmmakers, and whether this should even count as a movie.Thememusic by

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01:33:36

Martin Lawrence Double Feature (What's the Worst That...

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/07/10

Our exit today has us at two films starring A Tripp Through Comedy All Star Martin Lawrence. First, we talk about What’s The Worst That Could Happen, written by Matthew Chapman and directed by Sam Weisman. Next, we talk about Black Knight, written by Darryl Quarles, Peter Gaulke, and Gerry Swallow and directed by Gil Junger. Both films try to highlight Martin Lawrence’s comedic gifts but to little success (depending on which of us you ask).Along the way, we discuss lots of Lawrence, but also Danny

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00:58:44

One Night at McCool's

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/07/02

Our exit today has us trying to save our snow globe collection from being thrown out. This week, we are talking about One Night At McCool’s, written by Stan Seidel and directed by Harald Zwart.Along the way, we discuss the many influences on this film: The Coen Brothers, Tarantino, erotic thrillers, neo-noir, and more. Plus, Jurassic talk, the Village People, John Goodman, the career of Liv Tyler, and Tripp makes a surprising pick for his Supporting Performance....Theme music by

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01:28:20

The Animal (with Mike Merrigan)

A Tripp Through Comedy ·

2025/06/26

Our exit today has us dropping to the deck and flopping like a fish. This week, we are talking about The Animal, written by Tom Brady and Rob Schneider and directed by Luke Greenfield. And we are joined by three-time guest Mike Merrigan (Filmjitsu podcast)!In addition to lots of Rob Schneider talk, we discuss Survivor, alternate casting, Tubi original films, 40s Hollywood horror, bad girlfriends, Pearl Harbor, and set a record on Letterboxd!The Filmjitsu PodcastTheme music by Jonworthymusic.Powered

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