The Gag Reel Podcast

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! Reach out to us @gagr...

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 Clerk...

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 abou...

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 s...

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...

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 w...

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 w...

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...

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 -...

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 jo...

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:...

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...

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 Frankens...

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 Fr...

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 di...

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...

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 Mell...

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...

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 w...

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 relatively Spoiler...

It's almost been 30 years since Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery's release. Soon we will be just as separated from the 90s as Austin was from the 60s, and that makes me feel very old. So why don't we once again beat our boats against the current and revisit a 1997 comedy flick that sparked one of the biggest comedy franchises of all time. Spoiler Warning! This is a full spoiler-cast, no...

It's almost been 30 years since Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery's release. Soon we will be just as separated from the 90s as Austin was from the 60s, and that makes me feel very old. So why don't we once again beat our boats against the current and revisit a 1997 comedy flick that sparked one of the biggest comedy franchises of all time.  This is a spoiler-free discussion of the m...

There are so many great comedy movies out there, but are any of them sequels? Today we try to sift through the best of the worst as we rank the greatest comedy movie sequels of all time. Come break your brain with us! 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - What makes most comedy sequels lackluster? 9:34 - Honorable mentions 15:42 -  Movie number 4 18:06 - Movie number 3 22:24 - Movie number 2 26:21 - Movie numb...

There are so many great comedy movies out there, but are any of them sequels? Today we try to sift through the best of the worst as we rank the greatest comedy movie sequels of all time. Come break your brain with us! Timestamps: 0:00 - 2:50 - Intro 2:50 - Preamble on our scientific methods used for finding the best comedy sequels 7:53 - Movie #8 17:27 - Movie #7 21:50 - Movie #6 27:19 - Movie #5...