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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...

The boys head back to college to reinvent themselves with 2011's Larry Crowne! Come along for the ride as Tom Hanks attends community college, woos a boozy Julia Roberts, and learns to scoot his way through life. Jokes include: What is and is not pornographic, scoot gang social dynamics, a weirdly old but recent time setting, and an incredible sequel pitch. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Light...

This week, the boys are joined by the two Jillians of The Sick Girl Missives podcast! Ride along as they revisit the classic rom-com You've Got Mail one more time. Jokes include: The wrong way to catfish someone, even more twisted family drama, how to find a pee corner, and yet another movie conversion.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doct...

The boys head back to the Toyverse for 2010's Toy Story 3. Jokes include: Sam's peculiarly nostalgic watch, further explorations into toy death, one really terrible baby, and even more discussion about airport arrest records. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two dumb idiots about history and mythology https://greeced-l...

Throw on a smock and get a Mr. Nasty-style haircut, because it's time for more Da Vinci Code, y'all! The boys watch 2009's Angels & Demons, starring Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, and Ayelet Zurer. Jokes include: The Parachutin' Pope, a string of inconsistencies, LHC-infused humor and one very mythical quest for completion. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movies...

The boys put on some top hats and get magical with 2008's The Great Buck Howard, starring a lot of people that aren't Tom Hanks. We'll be honest, there's not a lot of Tom in this one, but we hope you like Colin! Jokes include: The proper filling for a bathtub, a janky YouTube watch, and a sequel pitch that's really more of a remaster. Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about m...

The boys get into some serious covert operations with 2007's Charlie Wilson's War, starring Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Julia Roberts. Jokes include: available witch services, interesting ways to approach a belly button, more nipple play, and yet another wandering accent from the main man himself.  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast about myths, movie...

The boys pack a bag and head on over to the Louvre for Ron Howard's 2006 entry, The Da Vinci Code. Listen along for a truly grotesque Tom Hanks haircut, and: tightening the knife garter, explorations of a Swiss bank, things that are one thing but suddenly another, and an absolute metric ton of Conspiracy Corner. This one's got it all!  Mentioned in this episode: Greeced Lightning: A podcast a...