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Fast Times at Ridgemont High - "No Shirt, No Shoes... SERVICE" Apr 27, 2021

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Joe and Todd discuss one of the quintessential coming of age films, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. They talk about the script for this film coming from Cameron Crowe's book, the beginning of Amy Heckerling's career and which actress turned down th Phoebe Cates role to do a major sitcom. They reveal other big stars with tiny roles in the movie. Joe reveals who was almost too young to appear nude and who lied about his age in an attempt for a larger role. He also reveals where else you've seen Mr. Hand. They discuss a scene that was cut from the film to save the film from receiving an NC-17 rating and they debate seeing adult actors appearing nude while playing underage. They talk about the comfort of the actresses appearing nude with a female Director and Todd pitches an ideal way to deal with nudity in future films. Todd shares his feelings about being in high school. They talk about the Brother/Sister relationship between Judge Reinhold and Jennifer Jason Leigh's characters and what it must feel like for girls surrounded by boys discovering their sexuality. Joe reveals what product received a huge boost by its appearance in the film. They talk about how they handled boredom as teens and Joe finds a loophole at the Fast Food Restaurant's Breakfast Guarantee. They talk about the alternative scene to Spicoli winning the Surf Award and what major celebrities could have been involved. They discuss the scene known as Mr. Skin's top Nude Scene and that film's effect on video rentals. and label the swimming pool as "The Fake Friend-Maker." Joe explains the proper order to eat different flavours of chips. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zft WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYUVp3SXkIVGooGoeq6_iQ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentary TEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Joe! TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoe INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoe YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Todd! TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

Coming Attractions - Covid and Disaster Movies Apr 20, 2021

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The guys are separated again thanks to another lockdown, but are live on YouTube. They discuss the out of control numbers in their home Province, Joe's son's exposure to Covid and Todd reviews the latest Wrestlemania. They discuss Godzilla vs. Kong and Disaster Movies in general. There is more news about The Snyder Cut and Snyderverse and Joe talks about the latest season of The Walking Dead. They talk about some major theatre closings in the US and they talked about Falcon and Winter Soldier, including what happened to everyone else in the MCU while this story is going on. Joe talks about a preliminary look at Moon Knight and the time when Ron Howard liked one of his tweets. They review some recent films currently streaming, like Thunder Force, Coming 2 America and Bill and Ted Face the Music. Next week's movie is announced. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zftPODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcastFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentaryTEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Joe!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoeINSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoeYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Todd!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

Lethal Weapon - "We're All Mr. Skin in the End" Apr 13, 2021

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The guys are back in the same room (because they recorded this in between lockdowns) and watching th Action classic, Lethal Weapon. They discuss the credits' similarity to Superman, Shane Black's original, darker script and the alternate introduction to Mel Gibson's character. Joe reveals the other career for actress Darlene Love and her connection to other movies and SNL. They talk about the writer's resume and how cool it is that even smaller members of the cast appear in all of the movies. Joe tells you what major director the Psychologist (Mary Ellen Trainor) is married to and what movies Mel Gibson turned down to star in this movie. Todd asks whether it is ok for a veteran to hold another veteran to a life debt. Joe talks about The Superman verse of Rapper's Delight and asks what Danny Glover thinks about the Mel Gibson Scandal. They discuss the old days of cinema where movies are often rereleased. Todd highlights the appearance of "Party Nog" in the film and Joe talks about a recent injury and trip to the Osteopath. Todd pitches an environmentally friendly film making business ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/miscastjoeDISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zftPODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcastFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentaryTEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Joe!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoeINSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoeTWITCH - https://twitch.tv/miscastjoeYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Todd!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

Coming Attractions - Jobless Falcon, The Snyder Cut and Obi Wan Apr 06, 2021

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Joe and Todd are together for this week's episode. They discuss the first episode of Falcon and Winter Soldier (This was recorded a week ago due to an impending lockdown). Todd asks why the Avengers are falling on hard times financially and brings up the lingering discussion about the Snyder Cut. They talk about the trailer for Suicide Squad and compare the new King Shark vs. the popular version on TV. They react to the cast of the Disney + Obi Wan series including one of the cast members' previous, indirect connection to Star Wars. They discuss other upcoming Star Wars Projects and the casting of Russell Crowe in Thor: Love and Thunder. They mourn the loss of Jessica Walter and George Segal and discuss fan reactions to costar tributes on social media. They break down Wrestlemania and Joe discusses the reaction videos to the latest WWE Hall of Fame Inductees. They talk about the latest potential Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and question whether they should be changing the name to the Music Hall of Fame based on its inductees. Todd pitches a movie based on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Next week's movie, another 80's action classic.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/miscastjoeDISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zftPODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcastFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentaryTEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Joe!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoeINSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoeTWITCH - https://twitch.tv/miscastjoeYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Todd!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

Showgirls - "The Forrest Gump of Vice" Mar 30, 2021

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The guys revisit their adolesence with a rewatch of Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls. They discuss the erotic pedigree of writer Joe Esterhas, Joe's account of how much Las Vegas has changed since this movie came out and who else was up for the starring role. Joe reveals Paul Verhoeven's comments on this movie's impact on Elizabeth Berkley's career.and how much he sacrificed to get this movie made. Joe talks about the sexy shows in Vegas and they discuss the movie's performance at the Razzie Awards. They talk about this movie's financial performance, a surprise given its reputation as a failure. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/miscastjoeDISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zftPODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcastFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentaryTEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Joe!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoeINSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoeTWITCH - https://twitch.tv/miscastjoeYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Todd!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

Coming Attractions - Joe Reviews the Snyder Cut Mar 23, 2021

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Joe is on his own after watching the Snyder Cut... and he has a lot to say about it. He discusses the extra long run time, the slow mo, Snyder's handling of the characters and the special effects in the movie. He praises some performances and decisions in the movie, but has issues with the overkill of some themes, the score... and plenty of other things. He also announces next week's movie. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/miscastjoeDISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zftPODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcastFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentaryTEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Joe!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoeINSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoeTWITCH - https://twitch.tv/miscastjoeYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Todd!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

Assassins - "Getting Out the Demons" Mar 16, 2021

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The guys are taking on the Sylvester Stallone/Antonio Banderas action film Assassins. They discuss Mel Gibson's wish to direct the movie, the Wachowski Sibling's role in writing the film and why they wanted their names taken off the film.Joe reveals the actor with the distinction of turning down this and the Matrix. Richard Donner questions if he cast the movie correctly and the guys try to evolve The Expendables. They discuss Freedom of speech and Joe suggests a statute of limitations on outrage. Joe explains why two composers scored a portion of the movie and Todd reviews an old WCW Pay Per View. They reveal a number of Richard Donner-inserted messages in the movie. Joe unveils his Stallone impressions. They examine toxic work environments with all the news about Joss Whedon. They talk about how hot they make it look in this movie and Joe shares a story of the sweatiest he's ever been. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/miscastjoeDISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zftPODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcastFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentaryTEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Joe!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoeINSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoeTWITCH - https://twitch.tv/miscastjoeYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Todd!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for watching!#Podcast #Commentary #Movies #TV --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

Coming Attractions - Kathryn Hahn, Starjammers and Coming 2 America Mar 09, 2021

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This week starts out awkward as Todd reveals a recent dream to Joe but they get on track as they discuss the penultimate episode of WandaVision (This was recorded before the finale was released) and they share some theories for the final episode. Todd discusses a moment from the old animated X-Men series that is very close to an MCU storyline and Joe gives a quick review of The Croods sequel. They discuss the massive ratings drop at the Golden Globes and they share their feelings about race in film starting with their disappointment in the studio forcing a white actor into the black cast of Coming 2 America. They talk about the fake outrage of the far right over some Dr. Seuss books no longer being published. Joe segues into Asian American actors and their trouble being cast in racially insensitive roles. They compare the animate shorts of Warner Brothers to those of Walt Disney. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/miscastjoeDISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zftPODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcastFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentaryTEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Joe!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoeINSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoeTWITCH - https://twitch.tv/miscastjoeYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Todd!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

Back to School - "Our Wonder Years is 9/11" Mar 02, 2021

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Joe and Todd are back via a Zoom chat to discuss Rodney Dangerfield's college comedy, Back to School. They briefly address the death of Dustin Diamond, as well as the reactions of his former costars, Director Alan Metter's strange resume and the surprising composer to score the film. Joe reveals which comedy icon was a critical writer on the film, where you can find a shot from Caddyshack in the movie and a crucial plot point that was added last minute. Rodney Dangerfield's limited resume is discussed as is William Zabka's issues with stereotyping. They rehash a story where they were the only spectators at a Rodney Dangerfield Movie. Dangerfield's surprising similarity to his character is revealed and the guys compare Burt Young's character in this to Pauly in Rocky. Joe compares Rodney's character to another rich New Yorker with his name on buildings. They talk about Robert Downey Jr's appearance in the movie and what job he was still doing while shooting. It's major box office success is discussed as well as which iconic film it beat in their opening week. The same song is featured in this and another movie released on the same day and Joe reveals it. They discuss the appearance of Oingo Boingo in the film and where we've seen the teacher's house before. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/miscastjoeDISCORD - https://discord.gg/a6UEWh9zftPODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miscast-commentary/id1145697204WEBSITE - http://www.miscastcommentary.com/TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastpodcastFACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/miscastcommentaryTEEPUBLIC - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/miscast-commentary?ref_id=7636------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Joe!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/miscastjoeINSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/miscastjoeTWITCH - https://twitch.tv/miscastjoeYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_C1IbIGU8MzoSI1LovPzw------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Todd!TWITTER - https://twitter.com/MiscastTodd------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

Coming Attractions - Trailers, Spoilers and Adaptations Feb 24, 2021

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The guys meet over Zoom to talk about all things pop culture in this week's episode. They talk about the Mortal Kombat Trailer, Todd discusses the recent Marvel trailers and they discuss their anticipation of the Suicide Squad and the addition of Star to Disney +. They react to the release of The Muppet Show and Joe introduces his new YouTube Side Hustle as Miscast Joe. Joe expresses his fear that WandaVision was spoiled for him before watching the episode, then the guys discuss the episode with Spoilers (13:00-21:40 if you want to avoid the WandaVision discussion atogether). Todd reviews the F9 trailer and comes up with a way to make big money on Cameo. They discuss the announcement that Edgar Wright is directing Stephen King's "The Running Man" and Joe explains the differences between King's Novel and the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie. Joe has a big logistical questions about the premise of the movie. They show some respect to next week's movie. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/miscastcommentary/message

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