The Gag Reel Podcast

This week we discuss the 2011, Paul Feig Helmer hit comedy Bridesmaids! We talk about how it got made, what makes it great, and much more so check it out now!

We are back from a brief hiatus with a new episode about another old comedy movie! Join in as we break down this classic and try to find out which joke in it was so funny that it could have been weaponized.  For more information on the podcast or to reach out to us go to: gagreelpod.com gagreelpod@gmail.com @gagreelpod on twitter/facebook https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/07/the-oral-...

We're off this week while we prepare for season two. See you in two weeks for A Fish Called Wanda!

The time has finally come. The grand conclusion of our bracket to decide the penultimate television comedy of the 2010s. This is the grand finale of the gag reel pod season 1 and we go longer and dive deeper into television comedy than any human could ever bear down for. For more information on what’s coming in season 2 check out: Gagreelpod.com @gagreelpod Shout out to: Emperor Paradis on youtube...

There can only be one. To close out the first season of The Gag Reel, we have decided to play out the greatest tv comedy showdown of all time. 16 shows, 1 winner, too many Christopher Lambert quotes, who will win? Send your letters to: Gagreelpod@gmail.com And go to: Gagreelpod.com for more info about the show

In this, our 24th episode, we discuss what it is like to Meet the Parents. Well, if our fiance's parents were Blythe Danner and Robert DeNiro that is. Listen in as we get all up in the film's business as we ponder what made it as big a hit as it was, whether or not it was deserved, what worked and how the film aged over the last two decades.

Is he Pootie or is he Tang? Is he tangy or is he Tango? In this episode we try to find out. To the folks out there that remember this strange comedy, join along as we break down how this bizarre thing, nonsensical film came to be.  Sa Da Tey! https://www.gagreelpod.com/ gagreelpod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/gagreelpod/

In this episode we take a deep-dive into the short-lived high school dramedy series by examining "The Diary" and "The Little Things." Will we find out if Judd Apatow used to stalk Steve Martin or will we just argue about the best side characters? Maybe both.

In this episode we discuss a true modern cult classic, the Jorma Taccone helmed MacGruber from 2010. Half 80s action movie parody, half zany character piece, I may be jumping the gun here but if you haven't seen this film yet you absolutely should if you are interested in checking out one of the most insane, crass, filthy, and absurd comedies in existence! Send us your thoughts on facebook.com/gag...

The 1986 John Landis directed film Three Amigos is an interesting one. On one hand, the simple sitcom-esque style leads to a story and structure that never breaks quite the new ground needed to herald the film as a true classic. On the other hand, many of the jokes are so good it should be considered a real absolute classic. The comedy trifecta of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Chevy Chase shouldn...

In this episode we tackle the 1997 hit comedy Romy and Michele's High School Reunion starring Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino. We discuss the making of, highs as well as the lows of the film, talk about the cast, as well as an in-depth discussion regarding how the film has aged.

2008's Pineapple Express, the first and pretty much only film in the Stoner Action Comedy subgenre. It stands out from the pack as a truly hilarious and ridiculous film even when only compared to other Judd Apatow produced comedies. On this episode we discuss a film that holds a special place in our hearts as a great comedy amidst a decade of great comedies. Join us as we breakdown this film!

The 1988 Martin Brest directed buddy comedy Midnight Run is an interesting one to say the least. If someone told me that Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin made a great comedic pair I wouldn't have believed them had I not seen this film. Let's break it all down and see what we find this week on the Gag Reel Podcast!

In a follow-up to our episode on It's Always Sunny and Sitcom Structure, we use the sitcom formula as an excuse to talk about our favorite comedy shows. In this case it's a truly classic episode of The Simpsons, Homer at the Bat. Sit back and enjoy as we discuss the episode beat for beat!

Let's discuss the 1963 epic comedy It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. It's a huge and sprawling movie with a cast as indulgent as the title. Nearly every comedy star on the planet at the time is in it, and the film is a slapstick extravaganza. On one hand it's a monumental achievement in comedy, on the other hand it's a bit long and bloated and the slapstick doesn't always land right side up. It's a...

The television sitcom, going back to the 1950s and all the way up to present day, has developed and followed a simple formula that all shows adhere to. From the most traditional three-camera shows to the wacky and irreverent stylings of more modern single camera ones, every sitcom script has a fairly rigid skeleton that all your favorite hijinks are added onto. In this episode we take a truly clas...

In this episode we breakdown one of the funniest films of the last decade! It's the 2016 film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping directed by Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone and written by The Lonely Island (them plus Andy Samberg). Starring Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Tim Meadows, Sarah Silverman, Imogen Poots, Joan Cusack, Maya Rudolph, Chris Redd and Seale. With dozens of hilar...

Today we discuss the zany 1985 dark comedy After Hours, directed by the typically serious Martin Scorsese! Starring Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, Terri Garr, Linda Fiorentino, Cheech and Chong, Will Patton, and plenty of others. Email us your thoughts at gagreelpod@gmail.com, or hit us up on Facebook at facebook.com/gagreelpod, we're on Twitter @gagreelpod, and che...

Oh boy this one is a doozy! In a moderated debate we argue for and against the merits of the 2001 David Spade comedy Joe Dirt. Who comes out on top? Listen and find out...

What is there that needs to be said? We discuss one of the greatest comedies ever made. It's 1974's Blazing Saddles and it's awesome. Check it out on HBO Max if you haven't seen it, and give us a listen. Hit us up at facebook.com/gagreelpod or email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com. Gag-a-doodle-doo!

We break down the 2009 comedy Bruno! Does the insane Sacha Baron Cohen comedy hold up? Is it an effective social satire? What's real and what was staged? We go through it all! Also hit us up on facebook.com/gagreelpod, email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com or Twitter @gagreelpod.

Bare with us as we attempt to tackle the 1991 children's Halloween film Ernest Scared Stupid! Does the Jim Varney comedy hold up after all this time or does it need to stay at the bottom of the Wal-Mart DVD bargain bin? Tune in and listen to us with special guest Becka Scanlin as we get the stupid scared into us! Feel free to chime in with your thoughts on facebook.com/gagreelpod or email us at ga...

We get spooky and kooky as we count down each of our top 5 Horror Comedies. Feel free to let us know what your top fives are by emailing us at gagreelpod@gmail.com or hitting us up on facebook.com/gagreelpod!

Today we first talk about Seth Rogen's 2020 comedy An American Pickle (spoiler section 7:45-15:00) and then follow it up with a deep dive into a history of comedians playing multiple roles within a film. Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a fascinating doozy! Be sure to hit us up on Facebook at facebook.com/gagreelpod or email us at gagreelpod@gmail.com. Our Twitter is @gagreelpod.

In this episode we break down the career of Adam Sandler in an attempt to find out where it all went wrong. Do we find an answer? Did it ever actually go wrong? Was there ever an actual decline in film quality or did we just grow out of his flicks? Were they always terrible? Our quest to discover the answer to these questions begins as we study every single film he appeared in during the 1990s. Jo...