A Tripp Through Comedy

Our exit today has us looking at two small town comedies that take place in the northwest part of the United States. First is Mumford, written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan and starring Loren Dean and a cast of lovely character actors. The second is Mystery, Alaska, written by David E. Kelly and Sean O’Byrne and directed by Jay Roach, with Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds, and even more lovely chara...

Our exit today has us searching for stolen gold at the end of the Gulf War. This week, we are discussing Three Kings , written and directed by David O. Russell with a story by John Ridley, and starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze, and a strong ensemble cast. Along the way, Tripp and Ross talk about the lasting legacy of this movie (especially with a second Iraq war made af...

Our exit today has us taking a look at two action comedies that tried to excite and entertain audiences in 1999. First, there is Chill Factor, starring recent Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. and Skeet Ulrich. Second, there is Blue Streak, starring Martin Lawrence. Both films try to walk that fine line between providing us great action set pieces and quippy one liners. Chill Factor puts its action st...

Our exit today finds us in the mind of Full House creator Jeff Franklin and his directorial debut Love Stinks , starring French Stewart and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras. Along the way, Tripp struggles to find a word other than "baffling" to describe the film, but is driven to tangents about A Light in the Piazza and a very long list he complied in his notes while Ross tries to rewrite the en...

This week, our exit has us looking at two high school coming of age films that take place in two different decades. First, we have Outside Providence , written by the Farrelly brothers. Second, we have Drive Me Crazy . Both films show seniors in high school trying to navigate their social lives while also balancing complicated romantic entanglements. Outside Providence , taking place in the 1970s,...

This week, Tripp and Ross go to Hollywood and hit writers block with Albert Brooks' The Muse . Along the way, there is lots of talk about our love of Brooks, Sharon Stone, celebrity cameos, and the acting chops of Martin Scorsese. Plus, the Coen Brothers, Michael Crichton, and some upcoming movies Tripp has never heard of! Powered by Riverside.fm Theme Music by Jonworthymusic

This week, Tripp and Ross get revenge on all their horrible teachers in the horror-comedy Teaching Mrs. Tingle . Of course, they can't help but compare it to the Kevin Williamson ouevre (and Scream especially), but also have plenty of time to talk about dames, odd school projects, and TWO Ross-certified National Treasures. Plus, Tripp refuses to answer one of the Ross' prompts about the fi...

This week, Tripp and Ross get in over their heads with the mob comedy Mickey Blue Eyes . Of course, they can't help but compare it to several movies they have already seen this year, as well as talk The Godfather, The Sopranos , Hugh Grant, and James Caan. And to ring in the new year, both Tripp and Ross share their favorite movie of 2023. Oh, and in a shocking twist, Tripp recommends a movie...

This week, Tripp and Ross bring on a third wheel to discuss the competing story lines of Go. It's Jim Laczkowski, from the "Director's Club" podcast. Along the way, these three gentlemen take apart all the different threads of the film, along with discussing streaming services with advertisements and the legacy of Quentin Tarantino. "Director's Club" Podcast "5 Years" Substack Powered by Riverside...

This week, Ross introduces Tripp to another Trip, this one on his way to a KISS concert in Detroit Rock City . Along the way, Tripp and Ross look at all the ways the movie intersects with other films they have already discussed, their views on 70s rock, how the film portrays Tripp's hometown of Detroit, and Tripp drops a surprising Muppet opinion at the very end of the episode! Powered by Rive...

This week, Tripp and Ross are fighting crime with the Mystery Men ! Along the way, they discuss the late Paul Reubens (and Pee Wee Herman), the wave of 90s comic book movies post-Tim Burton's Batman , Ross explains to Tripp who Keenan and Kel were, and Tripp has some thoughts on the DCEU. Theme Song: Jonworthymusic Powered by Riverside. FM

This week, Tripp and Ross go to Hollywood and try making their own low-budget science fiction epic while they discuss Bowfinger . Along the way, they discuss the purpose of art, alternate casting choices, some pre-#metoo jokes that might not work too well, and what the qualifications are to be "Certifiably Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. Plus, a little bit of Muppet-talk and lots of love for...

This week, Tripp and Ross get lost on a class trip to The White House with Dick . Along the way, Tripp gets hyperbolic about smashing the patriarchy and late 90s political scandals, while they also discuss great soundtracks, character actors, Clueless , and make some seemingly innocent dick jokes. Theme Song: Jonworthymusic Powered by Riverside. FM

This week, Tripp and Ross take the stage in a small-town beauty pageant for a movie they see in wildly different ways. It's Drop Dead Gorgeous , and of course involves discussions of COPS , Cheers , inappropriate language, and Allison Janney's amazing 1999. Tripp and Ross on The Director's Club Running From Cops Theme Song: Jonworthymusic Powered by Riverside. FM

Another episode, another high school adventure. This time, Tripp and Ross are in Englewood with The Wood . While time hopping between flashbacks to the 80s and a 1999 wedding, they manage to discuss not only the film, but also RENT , accent work, Tripp's 17th birthday celebration, and a lot of unplanned comparisons to last week's film , American Pie. Plus, Tripp gives Ross a hard time for...

Once again, Tripp and Ross are back in high school. This time, though, it is with the almost-X-rated American Pie , a film that Tripp said last week he had fond memories of. Do they hold up two decades later? Along the way, they discuss the all-star cast of up-and-comers, the films frankness, and a few other podcasts you might hear them on soon. The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show , Season 10...

This week, Tripp and Ross adopt/babysit/kidnap a child as they talk about Big Daddy and the work of Adam Sandler. And because Ross needed help convincing Tripp of the genius of the Sandman, they welcome their first guest: the much more eloquent Mitchell Beaupre (Letterboxd). Along the way, they talk New York apartments, Hooters, Happy Madison productions, some very uncomfortable jokes, and then tr...

This week, Tripp and Ross wage war with Canada (or maybe with Trey Parker and Matt Stone) as they revisit South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. Along the way, they bring out their love for musical theatre and question what the line is between funny and insulting. But the most pressing question is whether they can talk about the movie for 50 minutes without getting the Explicit tag! Roger Ebert's...

This week, Tripp and Ross battle through some late summer colds (sorry for the stuffy voices) and come face to face with Dr. Evil, Mini-Me, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me . And along with some mini-tangents about obscure Broadway musicals and HBO movies, they have finally found the movie that makes Tripp really angry! Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy Powered...

This week, Tripp and Ross go long for one of their favorites: Julia Roberts. 1999 was the summer of Julia, and they discuss both Notting Hill and Runaway Bride, along with throwing some shade at USA Today and Ross trying to give a "Tripp-esque" recommendation. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy Powered by Riverside. FM

This week, Tripp and Ross go deep into post-Columbine America and the controversial release of Idle Hands . Along the way, they talk a lot about the career path of Jessica Alba, the various influences on this film, Disney Channel Original Movies, and Ross shames Tripp about a few classic movies that he hasn't caught up with yet. The original ending of Idle Hands . Tasha Robinson's intervie...

This week, Tripp and Ross tackle some uncomfortable pre-9/11 imagery when they hit the friendly skies with Pushing Tin . Along the way, Tripp rambles on about classic sitcoms, while Ross gets overly excited about Cate Blanchett's 1999 filmography and making sound effects noises. "Somethings Got to Give" by Darcy Frey (the article Pushing Tin is based on) Intro and Outro Music: So Ali...

This week, Tripp and Ross share their anti-dognapping sentiments in regards to David Spade's "Lost and Found." Somehow, this movie also brings out Tripp's love of both Nick-at-Nite and French cinema, the size of dressing rooms at strip clubs, and the question of how low you can fate a film on Letterboxd. Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental) by Jon Worthy

Tripp and Ross go to prison for the Eddie Murphy/Martin Lawrence comedy "Life." They are both shocked by the poignancy and drama of the film, but also have time to also discuss the amazing Rick Baker, a slew of great character actors, and the ups and downs of Eddie Murphy's 1990s output. Plus, Tripp's first documentary recommendation! Intro and Outro Music: So Alive (Instrumental...

This week, Ross takes Tripp back to his high school dating life and Never Been Kissed . Along the way, they discuss the authenticity of high school movies, Drew Barrymore's ever changing career, the Barbie movie, late 70s Robert Altman, the Scream franchise, and Tripp's most unhinged double feature suggestion yet. Plus, a shocking confession from Ross as to a seminal movie that he has neve...