Awards for babies, hotdog costumes, and mysterious tables, it's hard to describe the absurd worlds of SNL alum, Tim Robinson's sketch series, I Think You Should Leave, but this week we will continue our attempt to, at least.
Join us as we make the definitive ranking of every single sketch in the series using a scientific and completely foolproof formula.
As always, spoilers ahead!
Awards for babies, hotdog costumes, and mysterious tables, it's hard to describe the absurd worlds of SNL alum, Tim Robinson's sketch series, I Think You Should Leave, but this week we will attempt to, at least.
Join us as we make the definitive ranking of every single sketch in the series using a scientific and completely foolproof formula.
As always, spoilers ahead!
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This week we talk about the movie that was Kevin Smith's dying wish. Get ready to don your cape and cane, because this week we're pledging our allegiance to Satan and chatting about Clerks 3. Join us as we discuss Zookeeper, Rosario Dawson and make the ultimate Clerks 4 pitch.
As always, full spoiler warning.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro and Opening trailer
5:05 - Our initial thoughts on Clerks 3, spoiler warning
11:45 - Getting deep into the Clerks 3 thoughts
27:44 - Our rankings of the three Clerks movie. Which Clerks is the Clerkiest?
34:44 - Kevin Smith’s real heart attack & We were wrong about Rosario Dawson
41:20 - The end of Rante
47:40 - Favorite jokes and odd moments
62:43 - What could a Clerks 4 look like?
71:12 - Clerks animated series
76:20 - Outro and what’s next on The Gagreel Pod
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This week we turn this dog and pony show into a much different kind of pony show. Join us as we dive headfirst into the mid-2000s to catch up on what a couple of 90s slackers are up to in their 30s.
As always, spoiler-warning. This is a full, spoiler-cast.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:19 - Broad thoughts on Clerks 2. Becka's first time reactions
10:54 - Clerks 2 surprises
16:43 - Let’s talk about Elias
23:01 - Is Dante a catch?
29:45 - Clerks Vs. Clerks 2
32:45 - The ABC dance scene
40:01 - What Clerks 2 does right
49:13 - Recommendations for similar movies
55:35 - Outro
This week we dive into the heart of '90s slacker culture, with the indie comedy, "Clerks". Join us as we explore Kevin Smith's 1994 VHS store classic, kicking off a deep-dive into a truly unique trilogy of films. Cat poops, eggmen, and Fred Armisen will all be discussed in true lackadaisy, not even supposed to be here today fashion.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:33 - What everyone says about Clerks
6:29 - Our history with Clerks and Kevin Smith
16:01 - Our thoughts on this viewing
27:42 - Breaking down the plot of Clerks
33:32 - Cat poop & Becka’s thoughts
43:02 - Recommendations
50:00 - Outro
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It would take a fool to try to package the entire history of humanity into a single feature film, but what about a tv show and a movie?
This episode we review one of Mel Brook's less beloved films and the sequel series that has recently followed it. How does the new show compare to the original film and exactly does Taika Waititi fit into all of this? Who the heck cares? Check out this episode to find out!
This does dive into full spoilers for the movie and mild spoilers for the TV show. Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:10 - Our broad thoughts on History of the World: Part I
13:52 - Our thoughts on the new series - History of the World: Part II
29:20 - The history of History of the World: Part I
38:19 - Comparing the original movie to the new show45:20 - Who got snubbed from being on the show?47:05 - How has History of the World: Part I, aged?
53:34 - Recommendations
57:21 - Teaser for next episode and Outro
In 2007, Chris Morris began writing a political satire about British-Muslim terrorists, a subject ripe to infuriate and offend people. The film he wrote became the 2010, Four Lions, which blew critics away at it's release due to it's well crafted comedy and the humanity of it's characters. Does it still hold up 12 years later though? Join us as we chat about the movies impact, and as we react to our first time watching the movie.
Full spoilers ahead! Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Was there a fart joke? / Our thoughts on the movie
10:12 - How would you-a do-a part-a two-a?
17:15 - The wild ending of the movie
21:03 - How has it aged?28:36 - Final opinion of the movie
32:21 - Outro and what’s next on gagreel
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In 2007, Chris Morris began writing a political satire about British-Muslim terrorists, a subject ripe to infuriate and offend people. The film he wrote became the 2010, Four Lions, which blew critics away at it's release due to it's well crafted comedy and the humanity of it's characters. Does it still hold up 12 years later though? Join us as we chat about the movies impact, and as we react to our first time watching the movie.
This is a relatively spoiler-free episode! Come back next time for our full spoilercast!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
7:20 - First impressions of Four Lions (spoiler-free)
15:26 - Where did Four Lions come from?
27:50 - Recommendations for similar movies
33:31 - Outro
There was a time when the only movie with Weird Al was a cameo in The Naked Gun. Then he made a whole movie himself! And nobody saw it, but not because it was only released on The Roku Channel. No, this one actually went to theaters. In this episode we break down Weird Al's 1989 cult classic UHF as well as his new Roku Channel exclusive biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
Spoiler Warning! This is a full-spoiler discussion of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and UHF.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Favorite moments of UHF
9:25 - Criticisms of UHF
12:13 - How has UHF aged?
17:17 - Favorite moments of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
24:08 - Deep-cuts comedian cameos of the movie
29:06 - How was Weird: The Al Yankovic Story made?
37:26 - Outro
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There was a time when the only movie with Weird Al was a cameo in The Naked Gun. Then he made a whole movie himself! And nobody saw it, but not because it was only released on The Roku Channel. No, this one actually went to theaters. In this episode we break down Weird Al's 1989 cult classic UHF as well as his new Roku Channel exclusive biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
0:00 - Intro 3:17 - How UHF was made and why it bombed 6:56 - Our spoiler-free review of UHF 11:58 - Our spoiler-free review of Weird: The Al Yankovic story 18:11 - The Roku channel 20:14 - Spoiler-free thoughts on Daniel Radcliffe 22:11 - Recommendations 27:00 - Outro
This week we implore ourselves to reconsider Steve Oedekerk's 2002 Kung fu parody film and whether or not it deserves a cult comedy status. Join us as we discuss mementos, enchiritos, and things of great significance.
We will talk in full spoilers, be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Diving back into our thoughts on Kung Pow: Enter the fist
7:38 - Perchance a fart: Analyzing the one fart joke in the movie
12:04 - How has it aged?
19:15 - Final thoughts and personal funniest moments
21:46 - Outro
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It has happened once again. The radio stations are blasting non-stop Christmas music, there are mandatory Holiday parties to make it through, and every bad Christmas TV show episode is playing on loop. Which ones are worth watching though, and which ones are the funniest? Join us as we break down our favorite Christmas episodes of comedy Tv shows. It's a festivus for the rest of us!!
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:36 - Will made a game for us to try
5:24 - Will’s secret picks for best Christmas episodes
7:37 - Ryan’s secret picks for best Christmas episodes
11:00 - Becka’s secret picks for best Christmas episodes
14:51 - Predicting each others picks
21:46 - Revealing our full lists to each other
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This week we implore ourselves to reconsider Steve Oedekerk's 2002 Kung fu parody film and whether or not it deserves a cult comedy status. Join us as we discuss mementos, enchiritos, and things of great significance.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:27 - Becka's thoughts on first viewing of the movie, and J.R.R Tolkien's favorite streaming service
8:52 - The original movie that Kung Pow is a chop-up of
14:10 - What did the reviews say when this came out?
19:06 - From this day forward you will all refer to me by the name... Betty.
23:08 - Wimp-Lo and the best side characters
28:14 - Recommendations for similar movies
31:33 - Outro
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In 1974 Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder took a jab at the Universal pictures classic 1930s Frankenstein series with what has now become a comedy classic, and Gene Wilder's personal favorite work, Young Frankenstein. Join us as we breakdown where the movies originated from, how it predicted Covid-19 interactions, and how to pronounce henchmen names.
This is a full spoilercast, so go watch Young Frankenstein before listening!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:26 - The brain depository and the monster comes to life
10:15 - Blucher’s boyfriend and Puttin’ on the Ritz
15:22 - Elizabeth arrives and the brain transfusion
20:05 - Final thoughts on the film
23:02 - How has it aged?
28:40 - Outro
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Happy Halloween!
References used:
Gene Wilder On His First & Only Argument With Mel Brooks | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
https://ascmag.com/articles/the-story-behind-the-filming-of-young-frankenstein
https://moviestvnetwork.com/stories/behind-the-scenes-of-young-frankenstein
https://nypost.com/2016/10/30/mel-brooks-hilarious-secrets-behind-the-making-of-young-frankenstein/
https://www.wpr.org/milwaukees-patrick-mcgilligan-takes-us-behind-scenes-young-frankenstein
In 1974 Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder took a jab at the Universal pictures classic 1930s Frankenstein series with what has now become a comedy classic, and Gene Wilder's personal favorite work, Young Frankenstein. Join us as we breakdown where the movies originated from, how it predicted Covid-19 interactions, and how to pronounce henchmen names.
This is a full spoilercast, so go watch Young Frankenstein before listening!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Opening Trailer and our history with the movie
13:39 - Behind the scenes of Young Frankenstein
19:56 - The movie's opening scare and the doo-doo lecture
25:10 - Madeline Kahn, the train, and Eyegor (not Igor)
35:19 - Frau Blucher, Inga, and visual gags
45:14 - Recommendations of similar movies
48:30 - Outro
Reach out to us @
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Happy Halloween!
References used:
Gene Wilder On His First & Only Argument With Mel Brooks | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
https://ascmag.com/articles/the-story-behind-the-filming-of-young-frankenstein
https://moviestvnetwork.com/stories/behind-the-scenes-of-young-frankenstein
https://nypost.com/2016/10/30/mel-brooks-hilarious-secrets-behind-the-making-of-young-frankenstein/
https://www.wpr.org/milwaukees-patrick-mcgilligan-takes-us-behind-scenes-young-frankenstein
http://www.propellermag.com/Oct2016/TotheroBrooksOct16.html
Usually writing up these episode descriptions is not really a problem, or something that I have to think about much, but this week I am having trouble typing words as my hand is bothering me. Oh god, it's becoming... the claw!!!
Forgive me for that one, I had to do it because we are chatting about the 1997 Jim Carrey flick that brought him back to the blockbuster comedy limelight. Join us as we discuss Carrey's comedy history and style, strange clown songs, and whether or not a certain fart joke is tasteful.
This is a full spoilercast of the movie, so the entire plot will be discussed. Be warned!
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - The frantic physicality of Carrey's performance
8:24 - Thoughts on the beginning of the movie, and a conspiracy around "The Claw"
11:40 - Jerry
15:23 - How does the wish work?
18:47 - Anatomy of a fart joke
21:08 - Favorite quotes of the movie
25:54 - How has Liar Liar aged?
30:40 - Outro
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Usually writing up these episode descriptions is not really a problem, or something that I have to think about much, but this week I am having trouble typing words as my hand is bothering me. Oh god, it's becoming... the claw!!!
Forgive me for that one, I had to do it because we are chatting about the 1997 Jim Carrey flick that brought him back to the blockbuster comedy limelight. Join us as we discuss Carrey's comedy history and style, strange clown songs, and whether or not a certain fart joke is tasteful.
This week is relatively spoiler-free, come back next week for our full spoilercast!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:34 - Our history with the movie and thoughts on this viewing
10:01 - The making of Liar Liar
15:07 - Recommendations for similar movies
17:21 - Outro
As always reach out to us at:
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This week we offer a little bit of respect to the man who had none, as we chat about Rodney Dangerfield's 1986 comedy classic, Back to School. Join us as we chat talk about Sam Kineson terrifying young actors, Melon's sandwich technique, and what the best one-liner is.
This week and last week are full-spoilercasts, we couldn't stop ourselves. Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - How did Mellon’s company run without him for months?
4:40 - Mellon’s best classroom scenes and how Sam Kineson actually terrified the extras
8:06 - The ludicrous scale of the dorm room set and the Ferris Bueller conspiracy
13:42 - Does Thornton have a character arc?
19:51 - Stories about Rodney Dangerfield
24:20 - How has Back to School aged?
30:20 - Outro
As always, reach out to us at:
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This week we offer a little bit of respect to the man who had none, as we chat about Rodney Dangerfield's 1986 comedy classic, Back to School. Join us as we chat talk about Sam Kineson terrifying young actors, Melon's sandwich technique, and what the best one-liner is.
This week and next are full-spoilercasts, we couldn't stop ourselves. Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:26 - First impressions of the movie
20:26 - Breaking down the movie’s best and worst moments
25:36 - Recommendations of similar movies
27:56 - Outro
As always, reach out to us at:
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In the end of time, there was a man who knew the road and the writing was a written on the stone. Unfortunately the stone didn't mention how to con a prep school class into winning a rock contest.
This week we are talking about the 2003, Jack Black comedy that spawned a stage play, a nickelodeon star, and a global after-school music program, School of Rock.
This is a spoilercast, so make sure to watch the movie before listening in!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Spoiler chat of our favorite parts of the movie
15:43 - Standout performances of the movie
22:20 - Chatting up how great the soundtrack is
24:44 - How has it aged?
29:06 - Outro
As always, reach out to us at:
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