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The boys find two tickets and take a ride on 2004's The Polar Express, heading deep into the uncanniest of valleys. Jokes include: The absolutely wrong way to make a face, communist Santa Claus, some disturbing toys, enter the Polarverse and even more dessert-filled animal talk. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two dum...

The boys fly into Gate 67 for 2004's The Terminal, starring Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Stanley Tucci. Chill at the food court with the boys and have a cheeky Burger King while they joke about: One incredibly good accent, a certain jelly-filled animal, Stanley Tucci's aprons, and what really happened to Napoleon.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, m...

The boys plan a heist and count the shares with 2004's The Ladykillers. Fair warning, this was not a fun watch for the chaps. Jokes include: a man's incredible ability to dam up his own body, what exactly is wrong with Tom's mouth zone, a suspiciously desperate truck salesman, and the world's most wandering accent. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and on...

The boys fake a passport and head to the airport for 2002's Catch Me If You Can, starring Leo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. This one's a weird one, with jokes including: Tom's horrible accent, a certain lack of fluids, hotel gift shop playing cards, and about two game shows too many. Put on a convincing disguise and deadhead this flight! Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myth...

It's morning in America and the boys are groggy as they take in 2002's mobster drama Road to Perdition. Tune in as the boys still can't tweet and observe a real-time grizzling. Jokes include: Jude Law's mane, Mr. Nitty Capone, and a new friend with some powerful passions.

The boys head back to the South Pacific for 2000's FedEx product-placement romp, Cast Away. Jokes include more piss talk, an X-Ray of Mister Nasty, a surprise package delivery, and a brand new friend with a real big hat. Come on down to the island for some soft breezes and chill goofs! Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching...

The boys experience a strange series of YouTube clips spanning 40 years of Tom Hanks, with guest filmmaker and comedian Joe Lusby. Jokes include:  The natural mullet, Tom Hanks in the statue void, one seriously bootleg Bosom Buddies episode, and a glorious choke-slam. Catch Joe Lusby at: https://www.twitch.tv/superneat12345 Video playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCUDapnSS7EwWNP8fJ...

The boys take a trip down to Louisiana for 1999's Stephen King adaptation, The Green Mile. We'll be honest, they truly struggle to talk about the move this time around. But jokes and japes include: More IMDB facts from McKenna, a troubling infection, stage prop water bottles, and Sams' horrible, no good, very bad movie list.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths...

The boys head back to the playroom for 1999's Toy Story 2, with an even deeper dive into the metaphysical nature of what it means to be a toy. Jokes include: some airport stuff, exactly what constitutes toy pain, the cost of shippage, a weird nose gesture, and who the real Momma is. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two...

Throw away your phones and forget snail mail -- we're going all-in on email with 1998's You've Got Mail! Join Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks for yet another romp, this time including: clickity-clackity keyboards, the most yuppies on screen, the wrong way to New York, and a brand-new nickname for the man himself. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of...

Join the boys as they try very hard not to talk about the grueling epic that is 1998's Saving Private Ryan. Includes on-air eating, lots of self-care hydration tips, light ASMR, and a limited amount of joking. We won't lie folks. This one is gonna get rough. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two dumb idiots about histor...

The boys head on down to Main Street, Erie, PA for 1996's That Thing You Do!, a Tom Hanks written and directed production. Endure with the boys as they encounter: the strangest looking Hanks, a man with sharks for eyes and questionable soup, 24 minutes of the same song, and a brand new friend. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics t...

The boys head to the toy store for 1995's Toy Story. Come on down and listen to the fellas explore every nook and cranny of this Pixar classic, with a special "guest" making a surprise appearance. Jokes include: What it takes to be a VFX artist, what constitutes Toy Death, an extremely good backpack, and the wrong way to blink. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, m...

The boys shoot for the moon with 1995's Apollo 13. Take your blood pressure medication and strap in for a bumpy ride, episode is go! Goofs include: the many purposes of a relief tube, a proposed sequel, how to destroy a planet, and one extremely strange adventure with a tub.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two d...

The boys roll tide and head on down to Alabama for 1994's classic, Forrest Gump. Starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, and Mykelti Williamson. Jokes and japes include: a precarious towel, a brand new position for football, mixed reactions to a classic, a shattering Conspiracy Corner, and a drop in blood pressure. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about m...

The boys head on down to Philadelphia, which is not in D.C., for a sobering romp with Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Jokes are thin on the ground in this super cereal episode, but do include: a pretty wet face, alternative castings, memories of hotel work, and a brand new friend. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two...

The boys take a trip out west in 1993's Sleepless in Seattle, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Goofs include: What is and is not prowling, a latent Victorian connection, the wrong way to cook a potato, and the coolest/worst kid on the planet. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two dumb idiots about history and mythology...

The boys play ball with 1992's A League of Their Own, starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis. Jokes and japes include: Sam's limited knowledge of baseball, the miracle benefits of pop, an extremely long urination scene, and one incredibly chaotic watch. Grab a bat and get behind the plate! Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching...

The boys are joined by the hosts of What Went Wrong in this gruesome exploration of Tom Wolfe's book-gone-movie, Bonfire of the Vanities. Discussion includes: a deranged, WASP-ed out Hanks shooting his own house, Bruce Willy on the mic, how sexy the Hanks is scientifically speaking, and just how badly a movie can go. This isn't a recommended watch, but it sure is a recommended listen! What Went Wr...

Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, and the Boys team up for the very first time with 1990's Joe Versus the Volcano. Put on your boat shoes and get a weird hat, it's time to head to the South Pacific! Goofs include: A man with hidden peanuts, the strangest accent ever put to science, three people played by one people, and the wackiest ending yet seen on the show. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A p...

The boys head back to The 'Burbs, with guest filmmaker and comedian Joe Lusby. Enjoy a career retrospective of Hanks in the 80's, in which they say goodbye to singlet running suits and hello to romantic comedies. Jokes include: a cardboard kid of murky providence, the ugliest beard America will have, the very wrong Ricky, and a whole lot more Atar.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightnin...

The boys cultivate some good, good island vibes while digesting 1989's Turner & Hooch. Follow along as they encounter the ugliest dog America will accept,  the anatomy of a fart, the apparent horrors of inflation, and a curious paint color. Throw on a tropical shirt and soak up the island vibes in this outside record. Island Meet and Greet Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Cr...

The boys cruise down to the cul de sac to spend some front-porch time with 1989's The 'Burbs, once again starring Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher. Suburban joke material includes: The return of charred nipples, one very high-powered furnace, Dopey Dad, possible underage drinking, and a very close inspection of a dog. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one...

Luke does not enjoy 1988's Punchline, starring Sally Field and Tom Hanks. Sam does his best to carry the show on his back, with goofs including: a wailing nun, the only comedy club in New York, lizard people, and stand-up as sports. Come on down to the chuckle shack and have a few drinks with the lads. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of c...

The boys explore a classic with 1988's Big. In which the Hanks gets bigged, Sam deals with a thunderstorm, and Luke has ideas about trampolines. Goofs include: A machine with a big mouth, littling a grown Danny DeVito, employment opportunities as a Grown Kid, and the harrowing undertone of a heartfelt romp. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor...