Hanksy Panksy

The boys head to the Big Apple for 2013's direct-to-DVD film, Empire State: starring Liam Hemsworth, Emma Roberts and yer boi "Dwayne" The Rock Johnson. They get down and dirty with some Queens accents, with jokes including: an incredibly stupid map, a robbery kink that keeps on giving, Hemsworth cloning technology, Dwyane's lack of choking out Sam, and even more Sex and the City talk.  Menti...

Hoo-ah! The boys ride out this week with G.I. Joe: Retalation, a 2013 flick with an ensemble cast, including yer boi Dwyane The Rock "Johnson." Get in the chopper and load up your guns, because this week's goofs include: Bruce Willis' weirdly stocked home, two new names for the boys, a very literal gunfight, and an Eyes Wide Shut thing with a motorcycle helmet. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced L...

The boys go hard with the DEA in 2013's Snitch, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Michael K. Williams, Susan Sarandon and Jon Bernthal. Jump on into the big rig and let's head down Mexico way with this week's goofs, including: Dwyane's biggest truck ever, some stand-up behavior, the efficacy of laugh tracks in 2022, and a brand new podcast for truckers. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightni...

Pack a bag for Palau, because this week the boys are flying over to Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, starring Dwayne The Rock "Johnson", Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, and Luis Guzmán. Yes folks, it's a star-studded cast for the most controversial watch to-date. It's gonna be a bumpy ride, with jokes including: feeding the Rock's muscles, a boy who is very into books, exactly wh...

Put on your seatbelt because this week the boys are moving at speed and with ferocity in Fast Five, starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and yer boi "Dwayne" The Rock Johnson. Drift on into this week's episode with jokes including: a very wet man, a very dry man, the Hanksy Panksy heist family, dialog soup, some creative rebranding, and just heaping helpings of hot and thick pig milk. Mentioned in thi...

The boys get out of the slammer and hit the streets with a vengeance in 2010's Faster, starring Billy Bob Thornton and yer boi Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson. Things get a little out of hand in this comedy rampage, with jokes including: a Depends sponsorship, some new reflections on murder, a man that can seriously take a bullet, and some spicy romance advice from the fellas. Mentioned in this episode:...

The boys take a whole heaping helping of shrinking paste and zoom on into 2010's Tooth Fairy, starring yer boi Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson! Strap on some wings and fly along as they discuss topics like: more fairy tale collective bargaining, Zuckerberg the toothmeister, leprechaun perverts, and one very large gulp. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one...

Jingle your bells, because the boys are checking out 2020's Fatman, starring Mel Gibson and Walton Goggins. Ride along in the sleigh for a Christmas Special featuring: Lil Ben Shapiro, contract labor, whether or not to shoot Santa, lots of Goggins Goo and a sequel pitch for the ages. It's that time of year ... the time to Hanksy Panksy! Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about...

Put on your spacesuit (again), because the boys are heading to 2009's Planet 51, an extraterrestrial movie for kids! Starring Jessica Biel, Justin Long, and yer boi Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson! Remember to put on your helmet, because this week's goofs include: The UFO North Korea, lots of pollen chatter, equal rights for pants, product placement gone wrong, and Into the Glorpverse! Mentioned in this...

The boys take a cab all the way to victory this week, as they explore 2009's Race to Witch Mountain, starring yer boi Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson! Experience the thrills and spills as the chaps deal with topics like: Sam's horrible cold, similarities to other Disney films, Fortnights(?), and going full Eleven on some folks. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies,...

The boys put on their cellphone shoes and finest gadget suits, because this week they're watching 2008's Get Smart, starring Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, and yer boi Dwyane Johnson. Commandeer a car and ride along with this week's set of goofs, including: Protective hair spray, an old man fight, an extremely good kiss, Bill Murray in a tree, and very specific agent numbers. Mentioned in this episo...

The boys once again slap on some pads, but this time to do some parenting! Play along as they explore 2007's The Game Plan, starring Dwayne Johnson, Madison Pettis, and Kyra Sedgwick. This episode's goofs are PG rated, and include: A whole lotta Elvis, some very special burgers, Sam's geriatric watch, and the Adonis of the ballet. Programming Note: Sometimes Luke's audio cut out and he couldn't he...

The boys put on some pads and smack each other real good with this week's entry, 2006's Gridiron Gang. Join them and Dwyane The Rock Johnson as they dissect the ins and outs of: A piss bottle, football movies, Barrington Proud Boys and the heat of a generic grundle. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two dumb idiots abou...

The boys get all confused and befuddled by 2006's Southland Tales, starring Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Michelle Geller and Seann William Scott. Ride along as they explore possibly the worst movie ever made, with jokes including: One very scared Rock face, RoboCop back in action, the mating practices of cars, and a whole bunch of monkey souls crammed in a time rift. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Li...

The boys put on some UV suits and head out into the 150-degree heat this week with 2021's Finch, starring ... Tom Hanks! Yes, you read that right: America's Daddy is back in action, and the lads are right there with him. Jokes include: Tom's very fancy suit, the death of a friend, Dune crossovers, and Tim Apple's big, big movie. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths,...

Grab a really large gun and head over to Mars for this mission: the boys are watching 2005's Doom, starring Rosamund Pike, Karl Urban, and yer boi Dwayne The Rock Johnson. It's a wet and wild episode this week, with goofs including: yet another Nasty Man, the wrong way to eat an orange, an extended FPS sequence, and even more gun family history with the Rock! Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lig...

Grab your fanciest hat and put on some shades, 'cus we're going to Hollywood this week with 2005's Be Cool! Starring John Travolta, Uma Thurman and -- you guessed it -- our boy Dwayne The Rock Johnson. Jokes include: when it's appropriate to dance, the Rock's Locks, what animals the Rock could fight, and a peculiar pumpkin patch advertisement. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcas...

The boys clean up the streets in 2004's Walking Tall, starring everybody's favorite igneous invention, the Rock! This one goes deep in the paint on some knuckle-splitting action, with jokes including: a very wrong way to take a shower, a large plank of wood, the Rock as a lover, and a sheer lack of physical distance.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies...

The boys head on down to the Amazon for 2003's The Rundown, starring The Rock, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Walken, and some other people -- some of which Sam deeply hates. Grab a mosquito net, because this week's episode is gonna get tropical, with jokes including: more people wrestling The Rock, a familial firearm, a truly terrible sequel, and Sam's continued vocal experiments. Mentioned in this...

The boys take a time machine back to ancient Mesopotamia with 2002's The Scorpion King, starring our new hero Dwyane "the Rock" Johnson. Grab a leather outfit and head on down with them, as they discuss topics like: the true nature of insects, a strange source of psychic powers, a camel full of weapons, and a particular Rock product. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about my...

In the premier of Season 2, the boys begin with The Rock's first major motion picture, The Mummy Returns! Also starring Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz. Pack a bag and head on down to Cairo with the boys as they discuss topics like: too much ADR, an improper way to raise a child, Marta's big action break, and who definitely fought the Rock on set.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightni...

It's the finale of Hanksy Panksy -- It's a Disaster! and the boys are going hard on 1997's Titanic, starring ... oh, you know! C'mon, it's Titanic, people! So grab your ticket and luggage, all aboard as the boys head deep into the North Atlantic. Jokes include: a fart-induced grimace, a delusional approach to the movie, what gets James Cameron going, and a set of glorious eyebrows. Mentioned in th...

The boys head back to Oklahoma for 1996's Twister, starring Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Cary Elwes, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Take shelter with the lads as they explore jokes and japes like: the digestive tract of a storm chaser, the correct Dodge to purchase for a tornado, flying cows, and your new tornado stepfather.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movie...

The boys get raptured this week with 2014's god-awful Left Behind, starring Nicolas Cage. Jokes left the room on this one, but goofs include: a man with convincing theories about aliens, discussion of our alma maters, several angry watches, and lots of reasons why planes don't work like that. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics te...

The boys are back to twistin', this time with 1996's Night of the Twisters, a confirmed direct-to-TV movie sportin' up to 15 tornados! Jokes include: the return of a certain type of Dad, some truly awful ADR, one hilarious trash-can lid, and even more mill-related action. Keep your eyes to the skies, you won't wanna miss it! Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movi...