Blanks Bank

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Can an actor’s filmography save the world? Find out in the Blanks BankWe are going to chronologically review an actor’s entire IMDB and decide what should go in the ”Blanks Bank” (the collection of movies and TV Shows that we are going to show the aliens to prove humanity’s worth... Don’t worry, we’ll explain)Season 1: Hanks BankSeason 2: The Hathaway Stashaway

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Streets of Philadelphia - Tom Hanks 24.09.2019 58:18

In arguably our dumbest episode yet, we are reviewing the Bruce Springsteen Music Video Streets of Philadelphia. Also Jamie revels as quiz master in his 1993 quiz and we discuss our new recording location! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod - Twitter Blanks Bank - Facebook Al's Twitter Jamie's Twit...

Philadelphia - Tom Hanks 17.09.2019 1:33:49

Say goodbye to goofy, comedy Tom Hanks (for now), and say hello to serious actor Tom Hanks as we watch Philadelphia. It may have won two academy awards, but does the 1993 legal drama still hold up in the way it depicts the lives of gay men during the aids crisis? Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod -...

Fallen Angels - Tom Hanks 10.09.2019 1:00:14

Tom Hanks is back on his bullshit this week, directing another one-off episode of an anthology series. The boys dive in on this adaptation of a Raymond Chandler short story, Jamie almost gives up and Al pretends to be a chicken. This and a whole lot more on this week's Hanks Bank! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials:...

Sleepless in Seattle - Tom Hanks 03.09.2019 1:35:09

Back to our regularly scheduled programming! The boys are back to their old trick reviewing Tom Hanks' famous RomCom Sleepless in Seattle. Also the first ever audio FriendsFoughtsTM and Jamie gets threatened with expulsion Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod - Twitter Blanks Bank - Facebook Al's Twitt...

The Story So Far - Tom Hanks 27.08.2019 46:24

As we hit our quarter century, the boys are slowing it down this week. With a big stretch of movies coming up, Al and Jamie are taking a look back this week at Tom Hanks' career so far. They also take time to reflect on how the podcast is going, should they be allowed to posthumously change their Hanks Bank choices and Jamie has his first ever fully sincere moment on the podcast. Subscribe to u...

A League of Their Own - Tom Hanks 20.08.2019 1:22:04

This week the boys discuss Tom Hanks' return to form in 1992's A League of Their Own about the formation of the first ever Women's Baseball league. Also Al revels his role as quizmaster and Jamie sits his 1992 exam. Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod - Twitter Blanks Bank - Facebook Al's Twitter Ja...

Tales From The Crypt - Tom Hanks 13.08.2019 1:04:32

This week we are reviewing the 90s Goosebumps-esque TV Show Tales From The Crypt. Not only does Hanks make a cameo in this, it is also his directorial debut! Also Jamie fears this podcast might ruin his life and the boys have multiple minor breakdowns Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod - Twitter Bla...

Radio Flyer - Tom Hanks 06.08.2019 1:13:32

This week the boys are reviewing a Hanks role that he wasn't even credited for, 1992's Radio Flyer with Elijah Woods. That's how dedicated we are! Also the start of Jamie's three week 1992 crash course begins and he also has an apology letter to make Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod - Twitter Blan...

Bonfire of the Vanities - Tom Hanks 30.07.2019 1:12:36

Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith AND Morgan Freeman in an adaptation of an 80s best seller? What could possibly go wrong? A hell of a lot apparently! Listen in as the boys dissect one of the biggest commercial flops of Tom Hanks' entire career, and a big decision is being made for the future of the podcast! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, Pock...

Joe vs The Volcano - Tom Hanks 23.07.2019 1:04:37

A man promises to throw himself in a volcano. That's it. That's the entire film. Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod - Twitter Blanks Bank - Facebook Al's Twitter Jamie's Twitter

Turner and Hooch - Tom Hanks 16.07.2019 1:00:42

Tom Hanks in a buddy cop movie with a dog? What more could you want? Two men arguing about it for an hour? Well, if you insist! This week the boys are breaking down 1989's Turner and Hooch and also get into a deep discussion about torture. This and much more hilarity on this weeks Hanks Bank! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all o...

The Burbs - Tom Hanks 09.07.2019 1:06:33

The Early Boys Get The Pod. It's 8am and Al and Jamie are raring and ready to talk about The Burbs from 1989. Al has a crisis, Jamie burps. And both argue about the virtues of bread and butter. Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod - Twitter Blanks Bank - Facebook Al's Twitter Jamie's Twitter

Punchline - Tom Hanks 02.07.2019 1:28:22

Tom Hanks was once a Stand Up comedian alongside Sally Field in 1988's Punchline. Naturally Jamie, as a former Stand Up, and Al, as a friend of a former stand up, they have many thoughts! In our longest episode yet we also almost cause Al's girlfriend to break up with him Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @Blanks...

Big w/ Alyssa Muzyk - Tom Hanks 25.06.2019 1:06:16

It's the BIG episode! (All puns intended.) The boys get down to business analysing one of Hanks' most famous roles. Also Al's girlfriend Alyssa joins us for a couple of apology letters, making her our first official guest! And Jamie and Al discuss the nuances of paedophilia, all this and more on the latest ep of Hanks Bank! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Aca...

Dragnet - Tom Hanks 18.06.2019 1:04:30

This week the boys are reviewing a film based on a TV show based on a Radio show. So nice and simple to unravel. Also Jamie pops the metaphorical champagne to celebrate a monumental event! And finally Al is feeling particularly mischievous with his Historical Context section. Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @Blan...

Every Time We Say Goodbye - Tom Hanks 11.06.2019 1:25:27

We've ditched the Com from RomCom and now it's time for just a straight Romance film. But it's not exactly a typical Romance film as Tom Hanks finds himself as a Protestant Pilot falling in love with a Jewish woman in WW2 Palestine. However the boys are absolutely NOT in agreement over this film, resulting in our most disparate rankings yet! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitch...

Nothing In Common - Tom Hanks 04.06.2019 1:05:51

Jamie is ecstatic that we're veering away from RomComs this week with 1986's Comedy-Drama Nothing In Common starring Hanks alongside Jackie Gleeson in his final ever film role. Also, Jamie reveals a rather embarrassing secret about last episode. Finally a Hanks Bank first happens that leaves both the boys overcome with joy! #Jamie4AlsBestMan4AsInTheNumberYesThisIsAllPartOfTheHashtag Subscribe...

The Money Pit - Tom Hanks 28.05.2019 54:04

We're back in RomCom territory this week and Jamie isn't happy about it! Also we have a jam packed "Bit where the ads would go" section and Al needs to give Jamie a pep talk. Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod - Twitter Blanks Bank - Facebook Al's Twitter Jamie's Twitter

Volunteers - Tom Hanks 21.05.2019 1:13:44

This week Tom Hanks finds himself in Thailand as a member of the Peace Corps in 1985's Volunteers. Also, a new song is debuted and Jamie has a full scale mental breakdown. Listen in to find out why! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @BlanksBankPod - Twitter Blanks Bank - Facebook Al's Twitter Jamie's Twitter

The Man With One Red Shoe - Tom Hanks 14.05.2019 1:01:26

A remake of a 70s French film made on a small budget about CIA espionage? What could possibly go wrong?! Join Jamie and Al as they dive deeper into the well of mediocre Tom Hanks films with 1985's The Man With One Red Shoe, a film that's title is more intriguing than its plot! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on all our socials: @B...

Bachelor Party - Tom Hanks 07.05.2019 1:09:12

Last week was a bit of a tense one. So it is only right that this week the boys sit down to chat about a silly ol' sex comedy called Bachelor Party. Filled with raunchy jokes, problematic jokes and one very questionable bestiality joke, will this stand the test of time and make it into the Hanks Bank?

Splash - Tom Hanks 30.04.2019 1:10:14

Tom Hanks is finally starring in big movies! In a highly anticipated episode, we review Tom Hanks' break out role in 1984's Splash! In what is promised to start out as our friendliest episode ends up as potentially our most contentious episode yet. Also a new music segment is introduced and Al has to walk away from the podcast for at least 2 minutes. Listen now! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcas...

Family Ties- Tom Hanks 24.04.2019 1:19:06

The year is 1983. Reagan is in his third year of his presidency. Sitcoms are starting to become king. And Michael J Fox, before Back to the Future is even a twinkle is in his eye, capitalizes on this with his TV Show Family Ties about a young conservative son and his ex-hippie parents. In this whirlwind, Tom Hanks guest stars as a Millionaire/Banker/Criminal/Alcoholic. But does it do enough to mak...

Mazes and Monsters - Tom Hanks 17.04.2019 1:04:35

Tom Hanks once starred in a made-for-TV movie that was a cautionary tale about the dangers of Dungeons and Dragons. Seriously. And this week we are reviewing it in our continued curation of the Hanks Bank! Also, a new segment gets debuted that might get us in legal trouble. And Jamie performs a parody song... poorly Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, Pock...

Happy Days - Tom Hanks 10.04.2019 1:00:30

In Episode 5 we are discussing Tom Hanks' cameo on the long running sitcom Happy Days! Will Jamie's Hanks Bank finally get an entry? Will Al continue his segment "What would this Tom Hanks character do"? Is Fonzie still cool? Find out the answers to all these question in Episode 5 of Hanks Bank! Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , RSS Feed, Acast, PocketCast Find us on a...