For first time parents-to-be, there are existential questions: how do we instill positive values? How do we discuss difficult topics? At what age can we show our kid Die Hard? While hosts Tom and Erin are clueless on most of these questions, they are determined to at least figure out that last one. On Baby’s First Watchlist, the couple break down a movie, ultimately deciding whether it belongs in their future son’s Netflix queue. They don’t claim to be experts in film OR child rearing—they’r ...
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Episode 100 - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping! (SEASON 1 FINALE)
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We made it to 100 episodes! For our send-off episode before Baby #2, we talk about one of our absolute favorite movies, 2016’s Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping! Come hear why we adore this mockumentary box-office bomb, which is our favorite song on the (amazing) soundtrack, and why Tim Meadows is one of our GOATs! (0:00) POPSTAR intro: 100th epis…
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Episode 99 - Swingers (w/Uncle Robbie!)
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This episode is sooo money, and it features our good friend Robbie from the Loud About Nothing podcast! We break down the low-key smartness of Swingers, the hilarious voicemail scene, and the age-old question: is Vince Vaughn actually cool in this? Join us in Vegas, baby! (0:00) Intro: Uncle Robbie and Swingers facts and figures! (10:04) Should Tom…
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Giddyup, Woody fans! We are a few episodes away from our BFW break, and today we are covering a popular sequel: Toy Story 2! Give it a listen to hear us reveal which toy pairing is our couple goals, talk about when a Pixar employee erased the entire movie, and how this ranks among the Toy Story movies in our book! (0:00) TOY STORY 2 intro, taglines…
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Happy Mother’s Day! We celebrated Erin’s second Mother’s Day with the iconic 2019 slasher Ma! We break down the Octavia Spencer vehicle and all of its twists and turns while we rank the movie’s moms and talk about what actor we would NOT want to be in a slasher with! Come to Funkytown with us! (0:00) That time we were called a "trash liberal podcas…
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It’s officially May, and we are celebrating by talking about one of last year’s biggest surprise hits: Anyone But You! We have lots of thoughts on this rom-com, and we aren’t afraid to share them. Book a flight to Sydney and pop in your earbuds to listen to our chat!! (0:00) ANYONE BUT YOU intro, facts, figures! (8:36) Taglines and plot synopsis (9…
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Important Announcement on the Future of BFW!
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Hi! We're very close to the birth of our second son and so it's time to switch things up a bit! Follow us on Instagram @babysfirstwatchlist to have input on BFW 2.0! (0:00) The Announcement (1:25) Wrapping Up Season 1 (3:34) Baby's First Watchlist 2.0 --- Follow us for clips, polls, full episodes, and more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baby…
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Episode 95 - The Sound of Music
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We are saying so long, farewell to April with today’s episode on The Sound of Music! If you ever wanted to know why Christopher Plummer hated this movie, why the Baroness is like Meredith Blake from The Parent Trap, or which song Erin crushed at her middle school piano recital, you need to listen in! (0:00) THE SOUND OF MUSIC intro, facts, figures!…
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Dino lovers, rejoice! This week, we are all in on Steven Spielberg’s 1993 action classic, Jurassic Park! We’re talking theme parks, a possibly controversial Jeff Goldblum opinion, whether this movie hates kids, and so much more. Tune in! (0:00) JURASSIC PARK intro, facts, figures! (8:14) CGI + molds + robotics = dinosaurs? (11:32) Jurassic Park's r…
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Episode 93 - 10 Things I Hate About You
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Calling all Shakespeare fanatics: today’s episode is the 1999 adaptation 10 Things I Hate About You! We rank this high on our list of romantic comedies, and we discuss that awesome cast in detail. If you are a David Krumholtz girlie, you gotta give us a listen! (0:00) 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU intro, facts, figures! (12:06) NEW FORMAT THIS WEEK! (…
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WrestleMania is over in Philadelphia, but we are still in wrestling mode with today’s episode on 2023’s The Iron Claw! We talk about our favorite performance in the film, the great soundtrack, and where it ranks among other releases of last year (spoiler alert: near the top). Tune in! (0:00) THE IRON CLAW intro, facts, figures! (10:33) Thoughts on …
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Happy Easter! This week we covered an October movie with a big bunny…Donnie Darko! This 2001 cult classic has it all: time travel, Swayze, and Duran Duran. Give it a listen and see if you agree with Tom’s explanation on the meaning behind this sci-fi thriller. (0:00) DONNIE DARKO intro, facts, and figures! (9:04) What even happens in DONNIE DARKO? …
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Episode 90 - Mission: Impossible (w/Uncle Nick W.!)
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We are cruising into a new episode, this time with a special guest! This week is all about Mission: Impossible with soon-to-be dad Uncle Nick W! We discuss our favorite gadgets, spy tropes, and why you need to “Expect the Impossible” with this action flick.(0:00) INTRO to MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and our guest!(5:27) MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE facts and figure…
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We have the luck of the Irish on today’s episode. We are talking about 2024’s Irish Wish! This Netflix original stars Lindsay Lohan, and we are singing her praises…even though the movie doesn’t have us doing a jig. Enjoy the fun, pick some apples with us, and give it a listen! (0:00) Intro to IRISH WISH! (7:44) Erin's NJ Connection - let's not talk…
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Very Special Episode 6 - 96th Oscars Reactions! (w/Uncle Nick P.!)
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The 96th Academy Awards have come and gone, and we had a great time! Wrapping up another Oscars season, we have Uncle Nick P. back on the podcast to break it all down with us. We talk everything from John Williams to John Cena, rank our favorite nominees, and discuss those big ceremony moments. Come listen! (0:00) Intro to the 2024 Oscars Wrapup! J…
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Episode 88 - My Cousin Vinny
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It’s March! Spring is on its way, and we are back with another episode. We are covering courtroom classic My Cousin Vinny, and talking about everything you want to know: can we debunk that Marisa Tomei Oscars theory? Will we dress like Vinny and Lisa next Halloween? Give us a listen and find out! (0:00) Cold Open: Road trip stories? (5:52) MY COUSI…
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We might have the norovirus this week, but that won’t stop us this Oscars season! This week’s episode is on 2023’s American Fiction. Tune in to hear us talk about Jeffrey Wright’s impressive career, Sterling K. Brown’s dynamic performance, our favorite aspects of the nominated screenplay, and lots more! (0:00) Cold Open: Let us be Oscars voters!! (…
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Episode 86 - The Princess Bride
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It’s Tom’s birthday week, and to celebrate, we are watching and discussing one of his favorites: 1987’s The Princess Bride! We do a recasting for fun, talk about our favorite character, and share our thoughts on the fantasy genre. It would be inconceivable for you not to listen! (0:00) Cold Open: Staying home from school memories! (3:50) THE PRINCE…
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Get out your jazz hands because it’s showtime! This week’s episode is from former Best Picture nominee, 1979’s All That Jazz! We are talking about the film’s influence, how it differed from our expectations, and our boy Roy Scheider. Plus: that ending!!! Wow!!! Tune in, friends! (0:00) Cold Open: Erin's STAGE career! (3:16) ALL THAT JAZZ intro: tag…
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Episode 84 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
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It’s February, and this week, we are cozying up to another Oscars favorite: Best Animated Feature nominee Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! Tune in to hear our thoughts on that ending, our comparisons to the first movie, and if we think our child could keep that secret from us. Give it a listen! (0:00) Cold Open: Secrets you kept from your paren…
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Episode 83 - Killers of the Flower Moon
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We are in the middle of our Oscars watch, and this week’s Killers of the Flower Moon-sized episode is about...Killers of the Flower Moon! For our podcast’s first Scorsese film, we talk about our favorite movies by the director, and give our opinions on this awards contender!(0:00) COLD OPEN: Italian Dad Scorsese/De Niro Canon(7:30) KILLERS OF THE F…
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BONUS Very Special Episode 5 - 96th Oscar Nominations (w/Uncle Nick P.!)
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Uncle Nick P. is BACK for our annual Very Special Episode: the Oscar nominations reaction! Listen to our resident Academy expert chop it up about every category in our prediction game and see if Erin was able to beat Tom for the second year in a row… And of course, you know we talk about the big Barbie snubs…. Come check it out! (0:00) INTRO to the…
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Quack! Quack! Quack! After watching this movie for the first time last week, we are talking all about 1992's The Mighty Ducks! Check out our defense of nepo babies and stick around to see if we agreed with the dismal critical rating of this millennial classic! (0:00) Cold Open: In Defense(ish) of Nepo Babies! (8:23) THE MIGHTY DUCKS intro, facts, f…
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Episode 81 - Sleepless in Seattle
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Calling all hopeless romantics! This week's episode is about 1993's Sleepless in Seattle. Nora Ephron's classic rom com is about love, grief, and Bill Pullman, and we cover it all. Grab some tiramisu and a bottle of "Dom DeLuise" and give it a listen! (0:00) Cold Open: ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENT (2:06) SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE intro, facts, figures! (9:54) E…
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Awards season 2024 is officially here! Today's episode is all about Alexander Payne's comedy-drama, The Holdovers. Travel back to 1970 with us, spending the holidays with a great cast of characters, as we talk about why this movie feels like the audience’s little secret! Plus, we have the best New Jersey Connection yet! Come join! (0:00) Cold Open:…
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Episode 79 - WALL-E (w/Chad and Kevin from Cinema Sugar!)
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Happy New Year! Come and ring it in with us and our pals Kevin and Chad from Cinema Sugar! We talk all things WALL-E, from its place in the Disney-Pixar canon to our thoughts on cruises to how WALL-E himself is like the best parts of a toddler. It’s a fun convo, come listen! (0:00) Cold Open: Welcome Chad and Kevin from Cinema Sugar! (3:54) WALL-E …
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Episode 78 - The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night, especially if it’s spent listening to us talk The Muppet Christmas Carol! We are suggesting other Muppet literary interpretations, recasting Scrooge (as if anyone can do it like Michael Caine), and even diving into the Muppets’ many connections to New Jersey. Finish up the last of your eggnog and giv…
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Episode 77 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (w/Uncle Alex!)
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Uncle Alex has returned to the show as we tackle the second in the Harry Potter series! Hop into the Ford Anglia with us as we talk Hogwarts dating and whether the basilisk was good at its job! And, come find out why Jason Isaacs/Lucius Malfoy is the MVP of this movie! (0:00) Cold Open: Hogwarts Dating (1:33) Welcome back Uncle Alex! (3:40) CHAMBER…
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Had a bad break-up? Hate your job? Live in an idyllic cottage in the British countryside and want to explore Los Angeles for some reason? Whatever the occasion, join us as we discuss Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday! It’s all mid-2000s, Blockbuster, and our girl Kate Winslet! And um…if you’re a fan of Miles in this movie, beware. (0:00) Cold Open: Favorit…
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Take a break from your winter blues and join us over in Italy as we cover the absolute classic, Roman Holiday! It’s Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, beautiful people carousing through a beautiful place. Come listen as we break down the movie, what happened to its Oscars, and who we would cast in the lead roles today! (0:00) Cold Open: Your most spo…
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Bonjour, nos amis! This week, we wrap up our Comfort Food Month by heading out to Paris with our friend Remy as we discuss the Pixar classic Ratatouille! Come listen as we break down what makes this movie such a hit, our dream meals, and the Pixar pantheon! (0:00) RATATOUILLE intro, facts, figures! (8:23) Little Chef! (9:06) Favorite Epcot pavilion…
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Episode 73 - The Parent Trap
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Grab your Oreos and peanut butter, it’s time to head off to camp! Hang out with us for Comfort Food Month as we discuss the Nancy Meyers-Lindsay Lohan hit, The Parent Trap! We’re talking London vs. Napa, truly grotesque snacks, and dual roles in movies!(0:00) THE PARENT TRAP intro, facts, figures!(10:40) Erin's NJ Connections!(12:36) The Parent Tra…
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It’s a “Ramen Western,” a sports movie, and a food movie all wrapped up into one delicious noodle soup–it’s Tampopo! Join us as we discuss this 1985 Japanese classic filled with mesmerizing displays of some of the best-looking food you’ve ever seen on screen. Watch it if you haven’t, and then listen! (0:00) Tampopo intro, facts, and figures! (6:00)…
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Episode 71 - The Princess Diaries
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A podcast is never late, everyone else is simply early! Come to Genovia with us as we talk about our fave Anne Hathaway, whether Mandy Moore is known more as an actress or singer, and Lilly getting buckets on the basketball court! (0:00) THE PRINCESS DIARIES intro, facts, and figures! (14:06) The Princess Diaries taglines and plot summary! (19:03) …
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Episode 70 - The Sixth Sense
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You won’t see dead people in this episode, but you will hear about how much fun we had watching The Sixth Sense! Listen in for our take on this Philadelphia classic, if this movie is scary, and Toni Collette’s accent. Happy Halloween! (0:00) THE SIXTH SENSE intro, facts, and figures! (6:55) Erin's NJ Connection! (12:37) The Sixth Sense taglines (13…
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Episode 69 - Rocky Horror Picture Show
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When those lips talked about a double feature, they meant the Rocky Horror Picture Show and our companion podcast episode! Listen in as we talk about a guy who walked out of the live show we went to starring Frankie Grande, plus an in-depth discussion of the movie’s star, Tim Curry! (0:00) Time Warping again! Rocky Horror facts and figures (4:25) N…
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We may have just missed the real one, but we are talking about Friday the 13th in today’s episode! After watching this 1980 indie slasher film, we talk about camp movies, the New Jersey setting, and what football team Jason probably supports. Tune in! (0:00) Friday the 13th intro, facts, and figures! (4:55) Erin's New Jersey Connection! (10:44) Tho…
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Heeeere’s Uncle Robbie! He’s our special guest this week, celebrating Halloween early with an episode on horror classic The Shining. We discuss our thoughts on this 1980 film, and are divided on whether we would take that caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel. Give it a listen! (0:00) Guest intro - Uncle Robbie! (1:27) Robbie's movie journey (7:08) T…
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You’re it, you’re the ultimate, Babysitters’ Club! And today we are talking about the Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis classic Freaky Friday! We are dipping our toe into spooky season, but keeping it fun by lamenting the multiple Best Original Song snubs from this movie, and taking a detour to discuss the best celebrity feud of the mid-2000s! (0:…
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You’d better hang on tight, spider monkey. It’s the first week of fall, and we are easing our way into spooky season with 2008’s Twilight! In this episode, we are singing the movie’s praises, talking about other vampires in film, and mention the quote “my monkey man” at least a dozen times. Tune in! (0:00) Twilight intro, facts, and figures! (7:06)…
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We are back in the swing of things this school year, so let’s celebrate with Matilda, the 1996 Danny DeVito classic! We discuss Mara Wilson’s great performance, other kids’ books, and whether we could eat that whole chocolate cake. Listen in!(0:00) Matilda intro, facts, and figures! (10:37) Erin's New Jersey Connection (12:27) Matilda plot summary …
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Episode 63 - The Royal Tenenbaums
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Our second movie of September is the winner of the Wes Anderson poll—it’s The Royal Tenenbaums! We are talking about animal symbolism, ambiguous settings, and our favorite members of this cinematic family. Give it a listen! (0:00) The Royal Tenenbaums intro, facts, and figures! (20:50) The Royal Tenenbaums taglines (21:21) The Royal Tenenbaums plot…
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Love is in the air as we cover the romance movie The Notebook this week! We discuss our favorite Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams roles, even though The Notebook might have missed the list. If you have ever wanted a deep dive into Nicholas Sparks movie adaptations, this is the episode for you! (0:00) The Notebook intro, facts, and figures! (14:02) T…
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It’s almost back to school time, so for this week’s episode, we are covering an ultimate school movie: 21 Jump Street! This is a comedy classic for us, with us talking about college movies, Channing Tatum’s career, and much more. (0:00) 21 Jump Street intro, facts, and figures! (9:23) Erin's NEW JERSEY CONNECTION (11:42) 21 Jump Street taglines (12…
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Surf’s up in this week’s episode! Fans of Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, aka everyone, tune in because we are discussing the crime cult classic Point Break. We are talking heist movies, what makes Swayze so great, “Dudes Rock” movies, and much more. (0:00) Point Break intro, facts, and figures!(11:24) Point Break plot summary(18:55) What makes Sw…
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The jury’s out on the innocence of the defendant in this movie, but when it comes to liking this movie, we are guilty as charged! We are discussing the 1957 classic 12 Angry Men, and we are talking all about these Old Hollywood actors, the iconic director Sidney Lumet, and so much more. (0:00) 12 Angry Men intro, facts, and figures! (15:46) Erin's …
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Shark Week may be over, but we are still watching Jaws-themed movies over here! This week is about 2018’s The Meg. This certainly was a movie! Give it a listen to get our review and our Mt. Rushmore of Megs! (0:00) The Meg intro, facts, and figures! (10:38) The Meg plot synopsis (15:58) Sweetheart, Honey, Buddy, Boss? (19:05) Movies with dialogue t…
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Over here at Baby’s First Watchlist, Grease is the word. This week’s episode is all about this 1978 classic. We’ve got singing, banana split ordering, and a hot take on Sandy. Practice your hand jive and give us a listen! Links referenced in the episode 1989 Oscars opening featuring Snow White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mronRVvdmw&pp=ygULMT…
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Movies are back, and so are we, with a little bit of a different episode. This week, we caught both Oppenheimer and Barbie, and wanted to document the Barbenheimer experience for you, Babysitters' Club! Enjoy, and snag some tickets for a movie or two this weekend. (0:00) Intro to our Barbenheimer day! (4:01) Oppenheimer facts and figures! (14:10) B…
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To celebrate the return of Shark Tank later this month, we are covering the 1975 classic Jaws! We discuss kings Steven Spielberg and John Williams and also choose which ice cream flavor we would want after a near-miss attack. Can you think of a better way to spend a summer commute? Tune in! (0:00) Jaws intro/hype! (03:16) Jaws facts and figures! (1…
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Nothing says July like fireworks, baseball, and getting chased by a giant dog? This week’s episode is about 1993’s The Sandlot, the sports movie with enough nostalgia to last for-ev-er. Give it a listen, friends! (0:00) Intro/Welcome! (1:08) The Sandlot facts and figures (7:52) The Sandlot plot summary (14:27) The Sandlot quick reaction (15:49) Fav…
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