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The Rec

131 Episodes

72 minutes | Jan 20, 2022
Who will Pete Davidson date next? | Faux Science | Scream and other 'Requels'
First, we fantasy draft Pete Davidson's dating future. What's more realistic an Obama or Britney Spears? Then, we dive deep into how far you can suck water through a straw in a polarizing faux science. Last, we discuss the plausibility of requels, some we might want to see happen and finally, review Scream (5).
81 minutes | Jan 12, 2022
Looking ahead at 2022 and a SCREAM inspired slasher game
After revisiting our beverage power rankings we run through some movies shows and other things we're looking forward to in 2022. Including Fantastic Beasts, Kendrick Lamar, Batman and maybe Avatar 2. Then, we talk a little Scream 1, 2 and 4 before previewing this weeks latest addition to the series. We end with a Scream inspired killer and true crime game that will test both your movie and investigative skills.
101 minutes | Jan 6, 2022
2021 Yearbook Superlatives | Don't Look up, Licorice Pizza & Red Rocket
First, who's smarter, Ariana Grande fans or Packers fans? Then, The Rec's 2021 movie superlatives including all of your favs, our overused bits and maybe Tom Holland is really good? Next we review Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice pizza starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman. After a brief review of Sean Baker's 'Red Rocket' we finally discuss Don't Look Up. One of the internets most polarizing movies of the year.
96 minutes | Dec 22, 2021
Spider-Man: No Way Home | Christmas Gifting Grievances
After a brief faux science we dive into the trailer for Robert Eggers 'The Northman' Then, Erik's Christmas gifting grievances and this years most popular gifts for millennials. Finally, an overarching review of Tom Holland's latest Spider-man movie, No Way Home.    
97 minutes | Dec 15, 2021
Christmas Chats with Love Hard and 8-Bit Christmas | C'mon C'mon | Power of the Dog
We kick things off with some Christmas chatter, Sex and the City Peleton and Tom Holland. Then, two new Christmas movie reviews with Jimmy O Yang and Nina Dobrev's Love Hard on Netflix, then HBO's 8-Bit Christmas. Next, a review of Oscar hopeful Power of the Dog and Mike Mills C'mon C'mon. We wrap on a Guess The Rotten T: The Matrix Resurrections
74 minutes | Dec 3, 2021
King Richard, Crazy Sports Dads and House of Gucci
First, we finally share our Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian thoughts. Then talk Matthew Mcconaughey's short lives Texas Governor campaign. Then the review of Will Smith's King Richard, the story of Richard Williams and raising Venus and Serena. Last, Erik does a House of Gucci starting 5 and asks if Al Pacino is a sex symbol.
88 minutes | Nov 18, 2021
Underrated Movies | Taylor Swift and Gyllenhaal | Red Notice
Whether it be the underappreciate, the critically un-acclaimed or the forgotten gems, its the Rec's guide to underrated movies. Then, a brief rundown (<3 Jim Halpert) of Eternals, Red Notice and The Harder They Fall. Also, Erik and Aaron Rodgers have the same primary care physician. Frank has to explain the 10 minute Taylor Swift / Jake Gyllenhaal ballad before a celebrity movie court, battle of the exes style. Last, we wrap on Guess the RT: House of Gucci.
82 minutes | Nov 3, 2021
What era to transport back in time to with Last Night in Soho, Dexter and The French Dispatch
(6:18) We begin our Last Night in Soho discussion with what era and city would you want to transport back in time to. (16:44) Continuing on Last Night in Soho, just how much did we like Edgar Wright's star studded genre flick? Plus, final notes on The Halloween Movie test. (45:00) Dexter reboot begins this week and we break down - was it ever good and is it the defining show for the changing to binge/streaming era? (49:56) On overarching review of Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch starring, well, almost everyone. Then we wrap on some faux science.  
80 minutes | Oct 27, 2021
DUNE.. also 2021 Halloween costumes and horror flick balderdash
First, we run through some pop culture 2021 Halloween costumes and the three scariest things we've each seen this year. Then, we welcome @duneho for a overarching, long awaiting review of Denis Villeneuve's Dune, with Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac and a fat slug. Last, another round of balderdash featuring horror movies only.
75 minutes | Oct 20, 2021
Squid Game and why things go viral, James Bond No Time to Die, the obscure rise of Ana De Armas and Brad's insane fruit take
(0:00) Intro including Brad's allergy to autumn and a wild few weeks of movie releases. (5:40) Pop Tart is being sued for using replacement fruits in their trademark Strawberry toaster pastry. Brad is an insane person and Frank stumbles upon a Faux science for the ages. (13:22) Squid Game and what makes a show or movie go Viral? Sidebars include Halloween Costumes, K-Pop, Game of Thrones and Hunger Games. (35:45) A overarching review of the latest James Bond movie included the Ana De Armas bait and switch, stunts gadgets and another interesting Rami Malek performance. (1:04:25) The Rec's Recs - A24s Lamb -vs- Steve Martin and Selena Gomez's Only Murders in the Building.   
64 minutes | Sep 29, 2021
Prequels, 70s hair and tackling long TV Shows for The Sopranos movie, The Many Saints of Newark
69 minutes | Sep 23, 2021
Erik might be the roommate from hell and Tik Tok solves a murder, with writer comedian Ashley Ray
(2:00) Kate Winslet's Vape Coach joins the show to discuss her epic Emmy's win, Mare of Eastown and other prestige TV like the Queens Gambit and Chernobyl. (15:45) Tik Tok's role in the Gabby Petito case and which social media platform do you want solving your murder? (34:45) Ashley's famed roommate drama turned twitter phenomenon raises questions about how Frank, Erik and Brad once survived living together. Last, we end up Balderdash and Best Thing You Ate. Follow Ashley @theeashleyray for more tweets, comedy specials and podcasts.
62 minutes | Sep 15, 2021
Manning Bros, Met Fits, Malignant is bonkers and the great debate of what makes a Halloween movie
(1:40) We lead with a discussion of Frankie's peculiar medical situation. Then, the Peyton and Eli ESPN2 Broadcast that might actually work. (9:25) We transition to the Met Gala - what is it and some of the weekends weirdest fits including Kim, Frank Ocean, Ciara and Megan Fox. (20:10) A review of James Wan's Malignant that casts a wide net. Then are Fear Street or Malignant Halloween movies? (50:45) This or That including who would you want to be your father; Ben Affleck, Mark Wahlberg or Armie Hammer?   
51 minutes | Sep 8, 2021
Shang-Chi, Producer Frank's live fantasy draft and Celebrity Movie Court
We review Chang-Chi, the modest beginnings of its lead actor and the success of Awkwafina within the Marvel confines. All the while we help Frankie build a fantasy team that well... you be the judge. We then take Aaron Rodgers, Saquon Barkley and Russell Wilson to Celebrity Movie Court. Last, Guess the Rotten T: Queenpins and James Wan's Malignant
94 minutes | Sep 2, 2021
Starting 5 Reasons Why Summer Sucks and a Wild Candyman Experience
84 minutes | Aug 18, 2021
Brad tries to pull off a pearl necklace, Free Guy, The White Lotus, Malice at the Palace and weird ass pizza
Frist, we debate Brad's latest weird fashion purchase, a string of pearls. Then, a conversation that spans chicago style pizza, pot pies, A-Rod, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and the Malice at the Palace. A tangent if you will. Next, we discuss the unsettling ending of Mike White's The White Lotus, streaming on HBO. We hold celebrity movie court with case from Free Guy, a Ryan Reynolds video game blockbuster and finish with segments including Guess the Rotten T: Candyman and This or That. 
73 minutes | Aug 11, 2021
Marilyn Monroe weirdness, The Suicide Squad, The White Lotus and how often we shower
First, we briefly hit the Marilyn Monroe memoir flick that has Netflix horrified. Then, the stinky celeb thing that really isn't all that interesting. The White Lotus is nearing a finale and we're here to break down vacation anxiety and who might be in the body bag from Episode 1. Last, we review James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, a cute, funny, bloody super-hero success.
79 minutes | Aug 4, 2021
Woodstock 99 and other disastrous things, The Green Knight and Travis Scott
(2:45) A24 is producing a script written by Travis Scott titled Cactus Jack I guess. (7:15) Woodstock 99 (44:25) The Green Knight (1:08:00) We finish with Balderdash and Guess the rotten T featuring a lot of Aretha Franklin and Ryan Reynolds Talk.
85 minutes | Jul 29, 2021
Actors Under 25 Fantasy Draft | Pig, and other Animals That Should've Won Oscars | M. Night Shyamalan's Old
(3:10) We review Pig, the food movie of the year starring Nicolas Cage. (16:08) Animals that should've won Oscars including Gary, Okja, Crystal the Monkey and Lamb.  (40:35) Our XXL Freshman list inspired fantasy draft of Actors under 25 years old. (59:12) We are very polarized over M. Night Shyamalan's Old. Starring Alex Wolf, Eliza Scanlen and Thomasin Mckenzie.
69 minutes | Jul 20, 2021
The Space Jam Episode + other Great Sleepover Movies | Nicolas Cage in Pig
(2:12) A gossip Girl check-in and Mindy Kaling's Never Have I Ever season 2. (4:45) Space Jam A New Legacy conversation including Looney Toon player comps, a best non-actor celebrity actor ranking, and cameos. (37:20) The many categories of sleepovers and the movies that accompany them.  (54:20) Our favorite post-Oscars movies of 2021, including Nicolas Cage's Pig. Then, we guess the rotten t for M. Night's Old.
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