Billy Gilmore Podcast · An Adam Sandler Appreciation Show

Welcome to the Billy Gilmore Podcast, an Adam Sandler appreciation show. On this week's episode, we break down the 2008 comedy YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN. Written by the trio of Sandler, Robert Smigel, and Judd Apatow, ZOHAN tells the story of an Israeli special forces expert who relocates to the USA to follow his real passion: hairdressing. Join us as we go head first into YOU DON&ap...

Welcome Adam Sandler fans to our Sandler appreciation podcast, the Billy Gilmore podcast. On this week's episode, we discuss Adam Sandler's I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY.

Welcome Adam Sandler fans to our Sandler appreciation podcast, the Billy Gilmore podcast. On this week's episode, we discuss one of Adam Sandler's serious roles in Reign Over Me. Sandler stars alongside Don Cheadle in this post-9/11 drama about two college roommates reuniting in New York City. This one doesn't feature a roster of the Sandler Squad, but you'll find a few product...

On this week's episode of the Billy Gilmore Podcast, we speak with writer Jamie Lauren Keiles, author of the New York Times profile "Adam Sandler's Everlasting Schtick." Jamie's respect for Sandler comes through the piece and it's really a treat to read it. When the profile dropped in November 2019, it was a landmark as it was one of the few times we got to get closer...

This episode features spoilers for the new Adam Sandler joint, UNCUT GEMS. Featuring special guest Holly Herrick of Austin Film Society! Welcome to the Billy Gilmore Podcast -- an Adam Sandler appreciation podcast. This week's episode features his brand-new feature film, UNCUT GEMS, which opens nationwide on December 25. Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie (GOOD TIME), this high-anxiety thrille...

Welcome Adam Sandler fans to our Sandler appreciation podcast, the Billy Gilmore podcast. This week's film, CLICK, is perfect for your end-of-year family gatherings. This 2006 comedy from Sandler follows him after a mysterious Bed, Bath, and Beyond employee (Christopher Walken) gifts him a remote control that allows him to control life. Mute arguments with your wife! Fast forward being sick!...

Welcome Adam Sandler fans to our Sandler appreciation podcast, the Billy Gilmore podcast. This week, we go to the goal line with his 2005 remake, THE LONGEST YARD. Sandler stars as a quarterback sentenced to jail time, where he's forced to create a team with other inmates. Along the way, there are plenty of McDonald's jokes and hard hits. Join us for this discussion about THE LONGEST YAR...

This week on the Billy Gilmore Podcast– an Adam Sandler appreciation podcast– we talk about the 2004 dramedy Spanglish, starring Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni, and Paz Vega. One of the last memories of this film is the infamous sandwich. Don't know what we're talking about? Here's the recipe for a delicious, mouth-watering sandwich that you can make before rewatching Spanglish: https://me...

Aloha! This week on the Billy Gilmore Podcast– an Adam Sandler appreciation podcast– we're going on vacation with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore to the lovely destination of Hawaii. Join us and special guest Randi Reckless for our newest episode on 50 FIRST DATES.

Featuring special guest Bryan Connolly! On this week's episode of the Billy Gilmore podcast—an Adam Sandler appreciation podcast— we revisit Anger Management, a 2003 comedy that paired two all-time greats together: Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson.

On this week's episode of the Billy Gilmore podcast—an Adam Sandler appreciation podcast— we look at his first animated film, EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS.

On this week's episode of the Billy Gilmore podcast—an Adam Sandler appreciation podcast— we look at the first art house Adam Sandler film, Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love. Paul Thomas Anderson said his follow up to Magnolia would be an Adam Sandler comedy to which the critics balked. Soon thereafter, PTA would win best director at Cannes and Adam Sandler would be nominated for B...

Featuring special guest and Dave Matthews Band's biggest fan, Danny Benson On this week's episode of the Billy Gilmore podcast—an Adam Sandler appreciation podcast— we revisit Sandler's first of three 2002 features, Mr. Deeds. This remake of Frank Capra's 1936 film tells the story of Longfellow Deeds, an icon of his small hometown of Mandrake Falls, New Hampshire. Good fortune...

Featuring guest host Rockie Juarez This week on the Billy Gilmore podcast, an Adam Sandler appreciation podcast, hell is on earth. No, we're not talking about 2019, but instead Sandler's first film in the new millennium, LITTLE NICKY. Starring Sandler as the son of Satan, he must go to earth to stop his evil brothers from taking his father's place as the king of hell. Along the way,...

This week on the Billy Gilmore podcast, an Adam Sandler appreciation podcast, we head to the Big Apple and a time when McDonald's stopped serving breakfast at 10:30 AM. We revisit one of Adam Sandler's biggest hits ever, Big Daddy. This one has everything -- from physical gags to Scuba Steve and even Kangaroo song. There's even a little bit of a real emotional arc there in the film....

Adam Sandler's second feature of 1998 pulls out the playbook and throws a Hail Mary to score a touchdown. From the southern Louisiana accents to the rage-based inspiration to Steve the Donkey, this comedy goes to the end zone and the Billy Gilmore podcast discusses this modern classic. Featuring Kathy Bates, Henry Winkler, and the whole Sandler squad, this is one not to be missed. Hit that pl...

For this bonus episode, we're going back to the early years of Sandman and examining his first film, GOING OVERBOARD. In addition to that, we'll look at some of Adam Sandler's best and most memorable moments from Saturday Night Live. Plus some small nuggets about AIRHEADS and maybe even Nora Ephron's MIXED NUTS. Join us for this bonus episode of the Billy Gilmore podcast, an Ad...

Featuring special guest Jacob Knight (Vulcan Video manager, Birth. Movies. Death contributor) In this episode, we time travel back to 1985 with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore for THE WEDDING SINGER. The first of two Sandler films from 1998 (both directed by Frank Coraci!), this is the Sandman’s first romantic pairing with Drew Barrymore, marking one of the most fruitful collaborations of their ca...

For our third episode of the Billy Gilmore podcast, we look at Sandler's second film in 1996, BULLETPROOF, and we ask ourselves: is it really bulletproof? For his first (and one of his only) action roles, Adam teamed up with Damon Wayans and director Ernest Dickerson (Juice, Demon Knight, Bones) for this hard R buddy comedy. Join as we discuss one of Adam's least talked about movies and...

Talk about a hole in one! We’re hitting the links for our second episode with a review of the Gold Jacket classic, HAPPY GILMORE.  Marking Sandler’s first collaboration  (of many) with director Denis Dugan, HAPPY GILMORE features some of the Sandman’s most beloved bits and characters, including Shooter McGavin, Chubbs, Grandma Gilmore, and the not-to-be-trifled-with Bob Barker. With special guest...

Featuring guest podcaster and #1 Adam Sandler fan, Bryan Connolly (Destroy All Movies!!! The Complete Guide to Punks on Film). The first Billy Gilmore podcast spotlights the first starring role of Adam Sandler (forgetting Going Overboard), Billy Madison. Penguins, wrestlers-turned-principals, random musical numbers, pickle races, bags of shit on fire, the film has got everything. Grab your snack p...