Kicking & Streaming

In a surprisingly musical episode, the siblings break down the adventure classic Jumanji (1996). The siblings are forced to relive the scarier moments in the movie. Carie draws comparisons to common Steven King tropes and Ross makes a compelling case regarding Jumanji and the processing of trauma.  Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kicknstream and you can write the show at kicking...

On this week's Bonus Features, Ross recounts his own experience with a tornado, Carie provides some historical context for the filming of the movie, and the siblings argue about the quality of the CGI.  Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kicknstream and you can write the show at kickingandstreamingpodcast@gmail.com   Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week, the siblings are reliving some childhood experiences with tornadoes in their discussion of Twister (1996). The siblings go into unexpected detail about Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt's on-screen relationship, Ross fangirls over the Van Halen tracks, and Carie aligns herself with poor Jamie Gertz.  Related Media:  VFX Artists React to Bad & Great CGi 16 Dont' forget you can follow us on Face...

On this week's Bonus Features, Carie & Ross laugh about the lighter moments in the second part of the episode. Carie gives a piece of trivia involving Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and Ross tells us about more of his favorite deleted scenes.  Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kicknstream and you can write the show @kickingandstreamingpodcast@gmail.com Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions

On the conclusion of the siblings' coverage of Titanic (1997), Ross reflects on the bad behavior of the ship's line of command. Carie breaks Ross with a piece of trivia that involves lube. Ross contextualizes the disaster in the progression of American history.  Related Media: Titanic (Alternate Ending) ; Titanic Cinemasins Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kicknstream and you can...

This week, hear more of Ross's historical trivia gems about the Titanic. Ross explains why immigrants preferred to sail with White Star Lines rather than their competitors. We learn what food item was in largest supply aboard the ship. Ross gives his opinion on Kate Winslet's American accent.  Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions

In the first of a two-episode series on James Cameron's Titanic (1997), the siblings break down one of the greatest feats of mankind at the turn of the 20th century and its tragic sinking in the north Atlantic on April 14, 1912. Ross is our historical guide to a story of romance, tragedy, and human resisitance. Carie is heavily invested in the love story for a change. God himself could not sink th...

In this week's (extra long) Bonus Features, Ross describes his favorite Professor McGonnagall scenes from the Harry Potter series movies and books. Ross also recounts an extended dream he had in which Carie worked for Buzzfeed. Included in this week's Bonus Features is a segment that was cut from the main episode for time, in which the siblings discuss what biopic they would make today about a fam...

This week, we're closing out Women's Month with a discussion on our top 10 favorite female performances within the timeframe of movies we discuss. Ross' top pick is unsurprising while Carie's top pick shocks Ross. We also play movie trivia!  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook @kicknstream and you can write the show @kickingandstreamingpodcast@gmail.com  Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Prod...

On this week's Bonus Features, Carie and Ross hash some scenes from the cutting room floor. Carie asks Ross what he would do if he went undercover as her, and Ross tells an embarassing story about realizing Penelope Taynt was Amanda Bynes.  Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions

This week, the siblings break down the needlessly-complicated film, She's the Man (2006). The siblings update the listeners on the rollercoaster of Amanda Bynes' personal life, Carie can't keep her cool about Channing Tatum, and Ross cannot get over the fact that it's CLEARLY just Amanda Bynes in a wig. Shakespeare's rolling in his grave on this one.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Faceb...

*TRIGGER WARNING: This week's episode deals with some troubling subject matter, such as abuse, self-harm, and a litany of mental health issues.  On this week's episode of Kicking & Streaming, the siblings break down the social dynamics in Girl, Interrupted (1999). There's rage aplenty for the mental health industrial complex, stupid male psychiatrists, and the messed up dynamics between patients a...

On this week's bonus features, Ross provides way more information than Carie ever wanted on Lyndon B. Johnson. The siblings discuss the less well-known members of the Rockford Peaches, and there's a devastating natural disaster inside the recording studio. Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week, the siblings break down the 1992 sports comedy, A League of Their Own. Carie nearly flips the table over the sexism the AAGPBL was subjected to, Ross cannot abide Tom Hanks' character, and the siblings explore the gender dynamics of a WWII America.  Don't forget to follow us on Facebook & Twitter @kicknstream, and you can write the show at kickingandstreamingpodcast@gmail.com!  Copyrigh...

On this week's bonus features, the siblings speculate wildly on the sexuality of members of the suffrage movement and of some of our dead presidents. Ross offers further evidence that Woodrow Wilson was a monster, and Carie finds "Carrie Chapman Catt" to be a challenging tongue-twister.  Related Media: Eleanor Audley (excerpt from Picture Perfect) Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions   

This week's episode is part history lesson, part rage-fest as the siblings break down HBO's Iron Jawed Angels, the story of Alice Paul and the Silent Sentinels. Learn all about how women finally got the right to vote, the dichotomy of American suffrage, and the heroic women who championed the amendment.  Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions

The siblings find it difficult to stay on topic this week with several The Office detours throughout the recording. Ross lambasts about La La Land, and production assistant Gavin makes a surprise appearance.  Related Media: Threat Level Midnight Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions

This week, we break down Steve Carell's first post-Office feature film, Crazy Stupid Love, a romantic comedy about divorce, mojo, and how soulmates are made, not born. Ross cannot abide Ryan Gosling's and Emma Stone's nauseating chemistry and Carie has whiplash from the plot twists.  You can follow us on Twitter/Facebook @kicknstream and you can write to us at kickingandstreamingpodcast@gmail.com...

On this week's outtakes, Carie reveals who her true television hero is, Ross compares Nia Vardalos to Tina Fey, and the siblings reveal how they're less than six degrees of separation from Meryl Streep.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook @kicknstream. And if you want to write to the show, you can do so at kickingandstreamingpodcast@gmail.com   Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions 

This week, the siblings break down one of the most suprising romantic comedies of all time, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a story of growth, love, and culture clash. Ross can't quell his rage for over-involved parents, and Carie gushes over Nia Vardalos's hilarious narrative voice. The thesis of this week's episode is "It's not about the parents!" Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook @kic...

On this week's Bonus Features, Carie offends Ross by comparing him to a Parks & Recreation character, and the siblings criticize Garry Marshall for his assimilation jokes. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook @kicknstream, or you can write to the show at kickingandstreamingpodcast@gmail.com   Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions   

This week, we break down the shameless holiday box-office grab, Garry Marshall's Valentine's Day (2010). This week we answer questions like "Why does Valentine's Day feel so pointless?" & "George Lopez, whyyyyy?" Carie and Ross juggle an ensemble cast as they follow the lives of nearly 20 different characters living in Los Angeles on Valentine's Day.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter AND Faceb...

On this week's Bonus Features, Ross learns what meta-humor is. Carie recounts a spooky situation involving a ventriloquism dummy. The siblings learn about the sleeping patterns of Seattlites. Ross offers his pick for best Winnie the Pooh character and Carie gets embarrassed over her love for Frasier.  Related Media: Moonlight Wins Best Picture ;  The North Korea Polka - Weird Al Yankovic ; Rosie O...

This week is a coast-to-coast adventure as the siblings break down Sleepless in Seattle, Nora Ephron's 1993 romantic comedy classic. Carie defends the blissfully ignorant Walter, while Ross struggles with enjoying one of Meg Ryan's most iconic performances.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kicknstream and you can write the show at kickingandstreamingpodcast@gmail.com  Copyright 2020 Sorry Mo...

On this week's Bonus Features, Ross talks about the problematic depiction of goblins in fiction and provides a lesson on sexual dymorphysm in animals. The siblings talk about trends in 1980s adventure/fantasy movies, and some of the other humans were considered for the roles of Jareth and Sarah.  Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions