Shelf Warmers

Kind of like JFK, but not really - This week, Andrew and Sam pay tribute to beloved director Rob Reiner as they plunge into the political depths of the White House. Starring Woody Harrelson as Lyndon B. Johnson, one of America's most politically tragic presidents. Will the American people see this film as fit for office, or will it be voted out, destined to remain just another film on the shelf? -...

The Year of Shelf Warmers - Happy New Year from Shelf Warmers! As we welcome in 2026, Andrew and Sam find themselves being welcomed to the odd town of Marwen. In yet another odd role, Steve Carell plays a man who is struggling to deal with the trauma of his past. Could there be a better way to start the new year? We at Shelf Warmers don't think so, and we can't wait to bring you a brand ne...

A not-so-Christmas Christmas movie - Merry Christmas from Shelf Warmers! Enjoy this special holiday episode featuring two special guests. Listen in to find out who they are! - Edited by: Sam Fenkel Instagram: @shelfwarmers.podcast YouTube: @ShelfWarmers Next Week’s Episode: Black Christmas

Sam's Santa with a Knife - If you think you know the origin of Santa, think again. On this week's episode, Andrew and Sam discover that Santa's origins can actually be traced to the creation of the postal system. There would be no Santa without your local post office! Starring the voices of Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons, this beautifully animated film will get you feeling in the C...

A Visit From Shelf Warmers - It was 12 nights before Christmas, and all was quiet on the shelf not a movie went unwatched, not even Krampus; the movies were picked with care, in hopes they would find a hidden gem; Andrew and Sam watched, snuggled in their beds; While visions of podcasts raced through their heads; So come join us this week for a delightful surprise; as Seth Rogan, JGL, and Anthony...

Krampus(sy) - Have you been good this year? A question to ask as we head into our first episode of Elf Warmers. All month, we will be covering festive films that have maybe been on the shelf far too long. This week, Andrew and Sam must face the creature known as Krampus as it threatens the Engel Family on Christmas Eve. Featuring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, and Emjay Anthony, will this Christmas ho...

Big companies never lie… - Tensions are high as Sam and Andrew are taken hostage on this week’s episode. While unfortunate, it’s fitting that George Clooney, the star of this weeks movie, finds himself in a similar situation. Accompanied by Julia Roberts as his director, Clooney must find a way to survive being held hostage live on TV. Will the boys find a way to talk this film down from the edge...

The stinkiest person you have ever known! - On this week's episode, Andrew and Sam explore the world of wrestling. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Channing Tatum, and Steve Carell, this movie gets dark and upsetting very quickly. Based on the true story of John du Pont and his wrestling team, this one had the boys feeling uncomfortable from start to finish. Will Shelf Warmers be able to snatch victory...

No More Murder! - On this week's episode of Shelfwarmers, Sam and Andrew cover Akiva Schaffer's 2012 comedy, The Watch. The Boys discuss Ben Stiller, The Lonely Island, mourn the studio comedy and get a surprise visit from The Podcast Watch! - Episode Edited by: Sam Fenkel Next Week's Episode: Foxcatcher (2014)

Is AI the future? Or is it all just CHAPPiE? On this week's Shelf Warmers Sam and Andrew take Neil Blompkamp's critically maligned film, CHAPPiE... and Andrew has a psychotic break. Listen to hear Andrew's heart explode as well as an extended riff on Ras As Ghul! Episode Edited By: Sam Fenkel Next Week's Episode: The Watch (2012)

Crim or Peak? - Happy Halloween! This unfortunately brings an end to our month of spooky season films, but what better way to end things off than by watching a film by legendary director Guillermo del Toro? Come and join the boys as they talk about one of our best movies yet, starring Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, and Charlie Hunnam. Will Shelf warmers be able to save this film...

Shine, Steam, and other vocab - That's right, Andrew and Sam are back with another legacy sequel! In the third installment of our Halloween specials, the boys are joined by Ewan McGregor and Rebeca Ferguson, who face off in an intense shining-inspired conflict that sees both characters pushed to their limits. Will the Shelf Warmers shine be enough to save this film from the shelf, or will the stea...

Freaky Ghosts and Scary Monsters - If you like ghosts, ghouls, and monsters, then this week's film might be for you! Join Andrew and Sam on their second Halloween episode, where they are joined by Jack Black playing R.L. Stine, working together with a band of kids to return the monsters from his books back to where they belong. Will we be able to keep this film from the grasp of the likes of S...

The movie where a guy gets ripped in half - Howdy partners, it's back to the Wild West as Andrew and Sam are joined by a star-studded cast, most notably Kurt Russel, as they venture deep into the desert to rescue loved ones from a cannibalistic tribe known as Troglodites. Will we arrive in time to save this film, or will the cannibals keep it hidden forever on the shelves of their dark cave? -...

Drugs, Money, Sex, and Death...in that order. - On this week's episode, Andrew and Sam smoke a blunt that takes them back to the 1990's, where a young Timothee Chalamet establishes himself as a drug dealer in a beach town where no one knows his name. Will this film make it to the big leagues and push product like never before, or will it get caught and spend the rest of its life behind the...

JGL, you just wanna punch him. - This week, Andrew and Sam take a look at Joseph Gordon-Levitt speeding around NYC delivering packages on his trusty bike with no brakes. But no good story is without its villain, a dirty cop played by Michael Shannon who gives a terrifying performance and will stop at nothing until JGL's package is his. Will this film be delivered on time, or will it be returne...

Lol, that's not funny - On this week's episode, Andrew plays a prank on Sam, and they discuss this American remake of a French film starring Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore. Will this film make us laugh out loud with joy, or will it be sent back to France to never be taken off the shelf again? - Edited by: Sam Fenkel Instagram: @shelfwarmers.podcast YouTube: @ShelfWarmers Next Week’s Episode: Premium R...

Aloha and Aloha - This week, Andrew and Sam have a special episode for you featuring old friend Ryan Dailey. Together, they take on this bizarre film and share a couple of laughs. Will we say aloha to this film and finally take it off the shelf, or will we say aloha to this film and let it collect dust on the beautiful island shores? - Edited by: Sam Fenkel Instagram: @shelfwarmers.podcast YouTube...

The Winter Stoner - In this week's movie, Andrew and Sam dive down the MK Ultra rabbit hole and take a look at Jessie Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart playing stoners who are secretly CIA agents. Will we utter the passkey to activate this film's killer skills, or will we let it sit on the shelf collecting dust, unaware of its true potential? - Edited by: Sam Fenkel Instagram: @shelfwarmers.po...

Death, Drinks, and Drama - This week on Shelf Warmers, Andrew and Sam take to the skies as they follow air marshal Bill Marks, played by Liam Neeson, as he attempts to stop a terrorist attack in the clouds. Will this movie have a safe flight, or will it explode on the shelf, never to be watched ever again? - Edited by: Sam Fenkel Featuring: Ryan Morales as John Ferbano Instagram: @shelfwarmers.pod...

Really Really Ridiculous - This week on Shelf Warmers, Andrew and Sam jump into celebrity cameo central as they talk about all of the good-looking people playing very strange roles. Will this film taste the waters of the fountain of youth and be beautiful forever, or will it grow old and become ugly, destined to be forgotten by time? - Edited by: Rachel Mihatov Instagram: @shelfwarmers.podcast You...

Red Light Chills - On this weeks episode Andrew and Sam take a look at the chilling acts of violence perpetrated by a child superman not upheld by his typical morals and values. Will we leave this movie to be blown to bits by a fit of rage, or will we save it and hide it away somewhere safe? - Edited by: Sam Fenkel Instagram: @shelfwarmers.podcast YouTube: @ShelfWarmers Next Week’s Episode: Zoolan...

Bad CGI and a 9 year old - Travel faster than light in this week's episode as Andrew and Sam jump across the stars with the help of some astral travelers, two love birds, and an underwhelming 9 year old. Will light prevail in forcing back the darkness, or will this movie be lost to the deepest darkest corner of the shelf? - Edited by: Rachel Mihatov Instagram: @shelfwarmers.podcast YouTube: @Shelf...

Tomorrow is sleek buildings and big robots - Leap into a different dimension with Andrew and Sam on this week's episode as they talk about robots, George Clooney, and evil British guys giving monologues. Will we change the course of our future by taking this off the shelf, or will we give in to the reality that this is a shelf warmer? - Edited by: Rachel Mihatov Instagram: @shelfwarmers.podcast Yo...

Awesome and Racist? - Venture to the wild west in this week's episode featuring an unlikely yellow opponent. For a change of pace, Andrew and Sam disagree on something and debate on whether or not Johnny Depp gave a good performance. Will this film be left to pass on into the spirit world, or will it earn its Ranger badge and finally get off the shelf? - Edited by: Sam Fenkel Instagram: @shelfwarm...