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Total Casting Recall

Lee Barron & Chris Browne

The podcast where two Gen Xers revisit classic comedies and recast them with modern-ish actors!

comedy film history

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43:39

Bull Durham - Ep. 25

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2026/02/03

Welcome! Not only to World of Total Casting Recall, but welcome to the world of Podcasts! But not only to that World but welcome also to the World of Sound! Not only that, Welcome to the World! And, Welcome to Earth! Unless you are an Earthling. Then, good to see you, fellow human. Whew, now that that is out of the way....You've heard of Bull. You've probably heard of Durham. This movie brings these two words and worlds together. Bull Durham is a movie made by mostly by humanoids for

53:15

48 Hours -Ep. 24

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2026/01/27

Well, It's finally happened! You're now reading the stuff written specifically for this episode of Total Casting Recall. Congratulations!While you are congratulating yourself on this fine achievement, why not listen to this week's episode? Lee and Chris crack open another comedy movie from the past: 48 Hours. Not only is a math problem, it's a movie starring: Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte, meaning they do some acting in the film. Not only that- Chris and Lee are up to it again with their

57:04

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Ep.23

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2026/01/23

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR OWN LISTENING SAFETY: Lee and Chris utilize shock and awe techniques along with bass, midrange and treble mixed with tweeters and woofers and electricity and other miracles of science and seance to bring you a podcast about re-casting. No extra ingredients are needed from you, the listener, in order to enjoy all the talking that goes on. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels stars Steve Martin and Michael Caine. They did such a good job: so why not replace them? Plenty of

49:54

Goonies-Ep.22

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2026/01/19

This week - Lee and Chris do the unthinkable. They do another podcast episode wherein they perform the death/birth defying art of re-casting another iconic film, called Goonies. The setting is Earth and child actors take center stage on the screen. No one really knows where it all began and where it all will end. But I digress. The Goonies cast mostly grew up and became adult actors and no one was the wiser. Spoiler alert: there may not be a spoiler alert. You be the judge. Also, look out for the

36:58

There's 'Something About Mary - Ep.-21

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2026/01/07

This episode Lee and Chris continue their upstoppable crusade of recasting movies. You can't stop them. You could, but why bother?There's Something About Mary is the movie they recast this time. FYI:it's a classic Farrelly Brothers film. In it, the characters all learn something about Mary. Starring Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller. Chris Elliott and other fine actors -who incidentally wanted to join us on this podcast but we refused to allow them to come on, of course. How would that look? Awkward! So

44:14

Bad Santa -Ep. 20

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2025/12/24

Merry Christmas or Xmas; if that's how you choose to see yourself. Those fine people down at TCR have done it again! -as we have so many times before... Especially with the talking. If you've been looking for an inciteful, thought-provoking podcast about cinema; especially from the United States- Well...keep looking!Because: THE TOTAL CASTING RECALL GUARANTEE: Here, you will find un-informed and semi-non-collegiate views, coupled with heavily opinionated bias, combined with a goody two shoes

73:51

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation -Ep.- 19

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2025/12/16

Hey TCR Folks! it's that time of year again! You know what I mean, lots of stuff on sale! Thinking about Goodwill ... Salvation Army, etc. Of course! But also it's about being kind etc.... and the actual reason for the season. Yes! It's time to remember that it's time of year to watch your Christmas Movie favorites! National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a great place to start. Not only is a very long title, it's an American classic and yuletide favorite. Happy go lucky Chevy Chase finds

47:22

What About Bob? - Ep. 18

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2025/12/09

What About Bob? Well, besides being an open-ended question of complete ambiguity; it's also the subject of recasting examination in this weeks episode of Total Casting Recall.Yup. After listening to this entire episode you may or may not ask 'What about Total Casting Recall?' But probably not. Lee and Chris leave no stone unturned when it comes to recasting; and why should they? There are plenty of reasons- but it's just too late. The damage has been done. By the way, this movie has Bill Murray

39:09

A Fish Called Wanda - Ep. 17

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2025/12/03

This week features two voices. Let's call them 'Chris and Lee'. Crying out in the wilderness. Crying out not for understanding, peace, tranquility. But it's not even like one of those 'Stop the Madness' or 'Baby on Board' deals. Their cries are basically about 'We Must Re-Cast or We'll Die' But who knows?A Fish Called Wanda slides under the microscope of determined excellence in podcast history you'll ever hear. Get the tissue box ready! BECAUSE YOU WILL: Laugh, Cry, Drift, Become hungry, doze,

46:38

Planes, Trains and Automobiles -THANKSGIVING! - Ep. 16

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2025/11/23

NOTHING, and I mean nothing captures THANKSGIVING more than a podcast that uses the word THANKSGIVING in the episode title. First of all, we'd like to thank you, the listener. For reading this and then possibly, taking the time to listen to two guys talk about re-casting the classic THANKSGIVING classic movie classic - Planes, Trains and Automobiles. FYI it's Thanksgiving themed movie starring two fine actors whose names have been lost to time, Steve Martin and John Candy.After your doing eating

44:28

Midnight Run - Ep. 15

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2025/11/18

Listen or watch with your mind as the talkers Chris and Lee blow your ass wide open with catchy ideas about to recast a movie for no good reason other than to warm your heart. This week the Dystopic Duo take on the buddy comedy classic comedy Midnight Run. After absolutely no debating whatsoever, they passed on doing an episode on the hilarious Midnight Express based solely on a miscommunication. This original classic film paired up an unlikely actor team. Charles Grodin and Robert DeNiro. Even God

41:04

Fletch - Ep.14

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2025/11/11

In this episode of TCR, the Universe is discussed and the Meaning of life, love and liberty. The meaning of Truth. The meaning of Love. And how to correctly spell these words. But then we accidentally erased it.So instead, we watched a movie called Fletch and Chris B. and Lee B. pretended to be casting directors and did up real good with our own ideals. Sorry, I meant ideers. Dig it? TCR listeners: Stand up and be counted! And that won't take long but soon; you'll be able to brag to your friends

46:35

Friday -Ep. 13

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2025/11/03

In this here installment: Chris and Lee feature themselves, especially their voices and re-cast the comedy hit Friday. Imagine if you will, as Lee and Chris re-imagine, a different cast and then talking about it. You won't believe how they expertly see themselves as experts in this format of the podcast.Dare to imagine yourself listening to this podcast before you listen and you'll be surprised or even shocked at what you learn on your voyage of discovery. Fun idea: Listen in your car full volume

58:33

Shaun Of The Dead HALLOWEEN PART DEUCE!! - EP. 12

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2025/10/29

Are you scared? We are! Why? because ANOTHER HALLOWEEN PART DEUCE!! Is finally here and ready to be listened to. The TCR team have teamed up and teamed up again for SHAUN OF THE DEAD, the super funny horror film from the UK that features those kind of actors. Yes- that's actually how they talk! Weird, right! You damn right that I'm right. and right rhymes with fright.Chris and Lee meticulously and painstakingly cast the bejesus out of the this one! Actual casting directors will feel like beheading

49:16

Ghostbusters-HALLOWEEN Deluxe Episode! Ep- 11

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2025/10/27

Get ready to be scared! Don't be scared but just get ready to! In this very almost super special spectacular not spooktackular episode, Chris and Lee Investigate Cinematic Paranormal Box Office Blockbuster/Humdinger GHOSTBUSTERS. You remember the song. And now you can remember us! Talkin' about plugging in new folks into a casting sitch that was done already. Years ago! Very scary!! Hold on to your hat, friend or popcorn, if that's how you choose to live your life, and listen closely.... Prepared to

58:58

Office Space Ep. 10

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2025/10/17

Ingredients: Voices, two different voices talking to and at each other. Uninformed opinions. Failed joke attempts. Often used sound effects. Light crispy repartee. Some information. Some more information. And words. Some mispronunciations. Smattering of veiled hostility and side splitters coupled with digressions and long pauses. Office Space is a slice of life of an American office employee from the genius mind of Mike Judge; Chris and Lee re-cast it. Not because it needs it but because they

62:05

Airplane! -EP.9

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2025/10/06

In this episode of Total Casting Recall, Co-hosts Chris and Lee carefully and gingerly re-cast the classic comedy hit, Airplane! They accomplish this feat using their minds and implement the power of talking. They utilize words, sometimes jokes, sometimes puns. If you listen closely, you might hear actual facts carefully harvested from the world wide web and their faulty memories. No ghosts were harmed during the recording of this episode. Whew! Congratulations! You've read this far. Now is the time

80:02

Ferris Bueller's Day Off - EP.8

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2025/09/19

Co-hosts Chris and Lee dismantle the cast of the time honored classic, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and re-imagine a new cast. FYI it's about a guy who coerces girl friend and best buddy in an impromptu unauthorized ditch day from the drudgery of high school in the 80's. And guides them to stop and smell the roses. They get a big helping of unexpected life lessons, too. This podcast episode will not only blow your mind, it will dismantle it too! So get ready for another shocking episode of two guys

38:36

PLEASE TO MEET US!

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2025/08/23

In this very special episode we take a peek behind the curtain and uhmm... What we do is revealed to all. Listen if you dare and only if you are very, very patient.

01:28:20

Blazing 'Saddles - 'Ep6

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2025/06/14

Take a trip back into Olde West of the 1970’s with Chris and Lee to do some westward expansion of casting possibilities for the Mel Brooks comedy classic Blazing Saddles. Get ready to be shocked and awed by their daring casting choices. You might even find yourself in harsh agreement or jovial disagreement with their choices. Blazing Saddles sends up the classic Hollywood western and America herself with all kinds of hoots and hollers. Listen in wonder as the true story of how the west was won or

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