Hanksy Panksy

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...

Holy smokes! There's dragons everywhere this week, as the boys watch 2002's Reign of Fire, starring Christian Bale and Mathew McConaughey. It's an apocalypse like you've never seen, so get a big halberd and head on down to the farm -- it's time to get singed! Jokes include: the grunting man, the wrong way to jump out of a helicopter, crop-dusting and one miserable watch.  Mentioned in this ep...

Batten down the hatches, this week is about to get stormy! The boys tackle 2014's Into the Storm, starring Richard Armitage and Sarah Wayne Callies. We're all in for some nasty weather, with jokes including: A man named Donk, one glorious knife, hilarious on-screen demises, and creative titles for a movie shot at a paper mill.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myt...

The boys are doing something new! As a palate cleanser, they're being forced to watch dozens of hours of disaster movies, beginning with 2004's The Day After Tomorrow, starring Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal and Emmy Rossum. Come along for the admittedly cold ride as they explore: a possibly too-old son, a weather man with a certain set of skills, one very long walk, and existential anxiety via fil...

In the finale of Season 1, the boys sit down with 2020's News of the World, starring none other than the Hanks himself. Ride along in the chuck wagon one final time as the chaps dissect life in the Ol' West. Jokes include: Tom's money shot, exactly what's happening in Erath County, extremely loose adoption rules, and a brand new sketch to cap-off the season. It's gonna be a good one folks, so sadd...

The boys head out to sea in 2020's Greyhound, so batten down the hatches and grab a poncho -- it's gonna get wet and wild this week. Jokes include: A new form of food warlock, a particularly gnarly dye-job, German guerilla broadcasting, and a whole lot of wasted ammunitions. It's the penultimate Tom Hanks movie, so get excited, y'all!  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast a...

The boys are joined once again by the Jillians of The Sick Girl Missives, this time to dissect the recently-watched A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Join the gang as they talk all things 2010's and Tom Hanks, including: a hugely embarrassing tent, a difference in Fred Rogers opinions, some custom puppets, and a whole lot of feelings.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcas...

Put on your favorite cardigan and come on down for 2019's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. The boys are all kinds of cozy this week as they discuss: Mr. Roger's wellness routine, even more breakfast foods, the ideal Tom Communication Method, and a mind-blowing Conspiracy Corner. This ones coming at you, Speedy Delivery style, so put on some fresh shoes and let's do it! Mentioned in this episod...

Buckle up, because the boys have collected all their favorite toys and are hitting the road with 2019's Toy Story 4. Ride along as they jump back into the Toyverse with a new found friend, one particularly troubling spork. Jokes include: Even creepier doll eyes, the lamp shade road warrior, more airport traffic talk, and a visit from an old, Swiss friend.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced L...

The boys are covered in ink this week because they're hot off the presses with 2017's The Post. Get out your press pass and head down to the Supreme Court, this one is going to be front-page news! Jokes include: Carbonated juices, Tom Hanks blowing cotton, even more failed accent work, and some serious jowl work from both the boys. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myth...

The boys go online this week with 2017's The Circle, starring Emma Watson and The Hanks. Friend the fellas and throw them a smile, because this episode is all about social media -- and its consequences. Jokes include: snugglable facial hair, how to steal a kayak, Sam taking too many notes, and a truly revolutionary reinvention of the film itself. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A pod...

Put on your protective gear and suit up for contagions, because this week the boys are diving headfirst into 2016's Inferno, starring the Hanks and Felicity Jones. Jokes included on this week's tour of Dante's circles of Hell: how expensive opening various things should be, containing a bag o' virus, a super thrilling drone chase, and a heated argument about the merits of the movie. Music: Giusepp...

Hop into the cockpit with the boys as we fly out to 2016's Sully this week. Jokes are clear for takeoff, featuring: Even more facial hair discussion, how much bleach is too much bleach, Eckhart with the final word, and a whole lot of yelling at an empty chair. Strap-in for departure, because this week it's gonna be a smooth ride all the way! Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast...

This week the boys are flying to Saudi Arabia for 2016's A Hologram for the King. Ride along as they explore the intricacies of: puking on your own hotel bed, the proper amount of jowl, refusing your local Danish ambassador, and imagining your romantic partner as a mermaid. Also, the Breakfast Wizard is back, baby!  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies,...

Put on a disguise and breakout the spy gadgetry, it's time to do 2015's Bridge of Spies! Back your bags for East Berlin this week, because the boys are going all-in on some spy craft and large oil paintings of Tom Hanks. Jokes include: Luke on the polygraph machine, exactly which breakfast foods are most sumptuous, one very frowny man, and several runny noses. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Li...

The boys head over Disney way with 2013's Saving Mr. Banks, starring Tom Hanks as Ol' Mister Disney himself! Enjoy a fresh coat of facial hair with jokes including: What even more animals are stuffed with, getting Chuck Tingle to commit to making a movie, and Mouse Hose Propaganda. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two...

The boys head out on the high seas for this one, with 2013's Captain Phillips at the helm. Come along for one salty adventure as the fellas have a great time hauling metric tons of cargo around the Horn of Africa. Jokes include: yet more questionable facial hair, how much would you pay for a Hanks, how to booby-trap a boat, and Mr. Nasty as Mr. Irish. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning:...

The boys span timeless multitudes and expand their consciousness with 2012's Cloud Atlas. Starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, come along for the ride as the boys explore topics like: Tom Hanks smoking weed, yet more horrible racism, truly horrendous teeth, even more horrendous accents, and Sam's unstoppable rage. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one...

The boys did not have a fun time with 2011's Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. So come on down as they completely sell out! It's all ad space all over the place folks, and you know they're taking every check straight to the Hanks Bank. Jokes include: A depressed Max Von Sydow, emotional manipulation, how to leave a dead-drop for your kid, and even more eating on air.  Mentioned in this e...