Jeff and Amy start the episode with giggles but quickly dive into films and TV moments that tug… no, yank at their heartstrings. From triumphant underdog sports flicks like Cool Runnings and Rudy, to the emotional gut-punches of Steel Magnolias, The Green Mile, and that unforgettable West Wing storyline, the duo covers a range of cinematic tearjerkers. Amy gushes over Viola Davis in The Help, while Jeff champions the underrated For Love of the Game. Expect laughs, sniffles, and a one very big “don’t go into the store!” moments.
00:00 – Intro & giggles before the storm
01:28 – Jeff’s sports movie tearjerkers (Rudy, Rocky, Cool Runnings)
02:58 – Deep cut: For Love of the Game
05:05 – The magic of “found” movies on cable
05:38 – Amy’s Viola Davis obsession & The Help love fest
08:29 – The friendship of Celia Foote & Minnie
11:19 – Kindness goes a long way
11:35 – Jeff’s West Wing heartbreak: CJ Craig & Mark Harmon
15:02 – Amy’s Steel Magnolias breakdown scene pick
17:00 – The Green Mile: “Don’t put me in the dark”
17:48 – Recap & joking about the saddest episode ever
18:41 – Did we miss the point of “heartstrings”?
19:16 – Outro & listener call to share their picks
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