Manly Movies

With the new Expend4bles coming out this weekend, we decided to finally release an episode that J.B. and Curry Morris recorded over two years ago on the first three installments of that franchise. These films are star-studded, action-packed popcorn fun, but they also have a lot of heart and many great nuggets of wisdom for men. Join us as we unpack some of our favorite manly moments of these films...

After a brief hiatus due to some life events, we are back with an episode an episode on a fairly obscure and unsung film. 2006's Alpha Dog is a gritty crime biopic featuring Justin Timberlake in his breakout performance, and John-Robert Thompson Phillips joins the show to talk about our favorite manly moments of the film, as well as some other similar movies that might interest anyone who enjo...

TJ Tamer joins the show to talk about the 1990s Fourth of July classic - Independence Day. Join us as we celebrate the holiday and break down all of our favorite manly moments that this heart-pumping Roland Emmerich sci-fi thriller has to offer. Connect and Support: TJ's podcasts: ⁠ The Geekly Planet & Between Grace and Glory Check out other Southern Tavern Radio Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEC Tavern...

Byron Lafayette returns to the show to talk about our top ten favorite Movie Dads. Join us for part two of this Father’s Day special as we discuss so many loving male onscreen role models that adore and what makes them so special. Connect and Support: Byron's podcast - ⁠⁠Under the Lens⁠⁠ See Byron's written work on ⁠⁠Viral Hare⁠⁠ Follow Byron, J.B., and their associates at the ⁠⁠Indie Film...

Byron Lafayette returns to the show to talk about our top ten favorite TV Dads. Join us for part one of this Father’s Day special as we discuss so many loving male onscreen role models that we’ve adored over the years and what makes them so special. Connect and Support: Byron's podcast - ⁠Under the Lens⁠ See Byron's written work on ⁠Viral Hare⁠ Follow Byron, J.B., and their associates at t...

My daughter and I checked out the latest hit from Sony Animations, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and I just wanted to share some of my initial thoughts with another episode of my SPOILER FREE segment "First Takes." I do have a surprise guest on this episode that I promise you is worth listening to. Give it a listen if you are interested at all in seeing the movie. Connect and Supp...

On this Father's Day themed episode, Josh Littler comes on the show to talk about the 1994 Academy Award nominated Robert Redford film - Quiz Show. Listen as we dive into some of our favorite manly moments of the movie, the go over the stacked Oscar lineup from that year, and even discuss a little trivia here and there. Take your Geritol, fire up your devices, and listen to two nerds gush over...

For our 25th episode we celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic 90s movies and quite possibly the gold standard for modern war films, the 1998 Steven Spielberg World War II epic - Saving Private Ryan. Tim Williams from the 80s Flick Flashback podcast joins the show to celebrate Memorial Day in the best way possible, by discussing all the great manly moments of this classic story o...

Kieran B from Best Picture Cast joins the show to talk about the 1971 Don Siegel and Clint Eastwood classic - Dirty Harry. We hope you "feel lucky" to listen to us as we unpack all the great manly moments that ole Harry Callahan has to offer in this first entry into his legacy. Connect and Support: Check out Kieran B's podcast: Best Picture Cast Other Southern Tavern Radio Podcasts:...

This week I am joined by Josh Lindsey to discuss Studio Ghibli's 1988 World War II anime drama GRAVE OF FIREFLIES, which celebrated its 35th anniversary. This movie has a lot of heavy manly moments that we try to unpack and explore. Connect and Support: Other Southern Tavern Radio Podcasts: ⁠⁠SEC Tavern Talk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠A.P.T.Cast⁠⁠ Join our discussion community on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠MeWe⁠⁠ Supp...

On this episode, Tim Williams from the ⁠80’s Flick Flashback podcast⁠ rejoins the show to dive into the last 80's movie, the 1989 quippy testosterone-driven buddy cop classic - Tango & Cash. Join us as we fawn over this action-packed shoot 'em up comedy. Connect and Support: ⁠Tim's website⁠ Other Southern Tavern Radio Podcasts: ⁠SEC Tavern Talk⁠ & ⁠A.P.T.Cast⁠ Join our discussi...

Nine months ago, Patrick Hicks joined J.B. to talk about the greatest underdog story of all time.  It has been saved until such a time as this.  Now that Creed III has finally been released, it's time we put out our thoughts on the 1976 Academy Award winner for Best Picture - John Avildsen's ROCKY.  We had a lot to say about this film, and we really just cracked the surface.  W...

Short, spoiler free review of the upcoming Erwin brothers faith-based biopic JESUS REVOLUTION.  Lionsgate was kind enough to let me watch this one at home a few days early, so why not talk about it on the pod?  I'll just say I kinda dig the film, but listen to find out why. Connect and Support: Se full written review on Viral Hare Follow J.B. and his associates at the Indie Film Critics...

Happy Valentine's Day (or as some call it "Singles Awareness Day").  It's awards season, and everyone is talking about what movies should win this award or that.  So, Don Shanahan & I decided to put together our top ten contenders for our made up awards category that is specific to this show - The Manliest Movies of 2022.  A lot of these films are currently streaming, and some of these actually mi...

Curry Morris joins the show to talk about two of his all-time favorite action movies - The Raid & The Raid 2.  These Indonesian crime thrillers (both directed by Gareth Evans) feature some of the most visceral action in film we have seen in decades, but they also offer some tender heartfelt moments for men to relate to.  As always, we are here to talk about them.  Listen as we b...

One of the most underrated sci-fi action films of all time just celebrated its 20-year anniversary, and we are here to talk about it.  Byron Lafayette joins the show to relive all the glorious manly moments in this Kurt Wimmer dystopian phenomenon.  Listen to why we think this film speaks to the heart of men and dig out all the golden nuggets of manliness that this shoot 'em up thriller...

Film critic Don Shanahan from Every Movie Has a Lesson, the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, and 25YL's new "Film Obsessive" brand comes back on the show to celebrate the 80 year anniversary of the Michael Curtiz masterpiece - Casablanca.  We lay out all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world that make this film such a poster child of manliness.  If you love the golden age of Holly...

Turkey Day is here, and we are ready to eat!  But before we do, we wanted to sit down and reminisce about our favorite holiday traditions and what movies we like to curl up with every year at this time.  Byron Lafayette joins J.B. to give their top ten (plus a few more).  Hopefully we can point you to your next favorite Thanksgiving movie! Connect and Support: Byron's podcast - Unde...

Paul Keelan from Cinematic Underdogs joins the show to talk about the 1993 family comedy directed by Chris Columbus - Mrs. Doubtfire.  It takes a real man to dress like a woman just so he can see his children, and that's why we chose this iconic Robin Williams classic.  Get your body suits and false teeth ready, and join us as we break down all the manly moments of this beautiful dad mov...

To celebrate the end of spooky season and the beginning of the holiday season, we take a look at a post-apocalyptic thriller that is all about family and survival.  Radio host Rick Barrett joins the show to discuss John Krasinski's 2018 sci-fi horror blockbuster - A QUIET PLACE.  Listen as we unpack all the quiet nuggets of manliness that this emotional family drama has to offer. Connect...

"Stuntman Will" Johnson from 25YL & the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast joins the show to talk about the 2007 high-voltage Quentin Tarantino hangout slasher-thriller - Death Proof.  Listen in as we discuss all the macho takeaways from this highly unsung film that even QT himself says is his worst film.  Spoiler alert: we beg to differ. Connect and Support: Will's Podcast Follow Will, J.B...

Aaron White from the Feelin' Film podcast joins the show to discuss one of his all-time favorite movies, the 1992 Michael Mann / Daniel Day-Lewis classic - The Last of the Mohicans.  Bring your own gunstock war club and listen in as we sing the praises of this beloved frontier war masterpiece and unpack all the buffalo nuggets of manliness this film has to offer. Connect and Support: Hear mor...

On this episode, Patrick Hicks from Feelin' Film joins the show to talk about one of his favorite war films, the 1987 Stanly Kubrick classic - Full Metal Jacket.  Join us in celebration of the 35 year anniversary of this visceral cinematic glimpse at what American soldiers had to endure during the Vietnam War and the nuggets of manly wisdom we can take from the film. Connect and Support: List...

J.B.'s longtime co-host of SEC Tavern Talk, Rob McNew, joins the show to discuss his all time favorite movie - Remember the Titans.  This Disney classic starring Denzel Washington and Will Patton has captured the hearts of football fans for more than two decades, and it's messaging of brotherhood, teamwork, and anti-racism still needs to be heard today.  Join us as we discuss our favorit...

A sneak preview of a future episode coming later this fall with our original guest, Don Shanahan, who is a HUGE fan of this movie.  So much so that he uses it as part of his Twitter handle.  Today is his birthday, so I put this little clip together for him.  If you want to flood his Twitter account with birthday wishes, you have my permission. Connect and Support: Don's website Othe...