Kicking & Streaming

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 

Happy New Year, little onions! This week, the siblings kick off their 2020 season with Jim Henson's 1986 classic, Labyrinth, starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and a bunch of nope-y goblins. Carie provides some missing context for the film's narrative, Ross relives some of his childhood trauma in the form of the Fire Gang, and the siblings gush about one of their favorite queer icons, David...

This week, the siblings are saying "Hi!" from hiatus! Carie & Ross play a little catch up on their respective holidays, talk about Tom Hooper's box office bomb, Cats, and finally annouce the first feature they'll be covering in 2020!  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kicknstream, and please remember to go to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! There's never been a better time to tell us wha...

On this week's Bonus Features, Ross rants about the Grinch's subpar sister film Dr. Suess's Cat in the Hat, Carie lays out some hard trivia numbers, and the siblings speculate on where the Grinch was born.  Related Media: Freaky Fred ; Copyright 2020 Sorry Mom Productions 

While the show is on hiatus, please enjoy this Bonus Features episode containing outtakes from The Holiday episode. Don't miss Ross and Carie's impressions of one another when they meet new people, Ross's diatribe about why he loves British architecture, and the siblings enlighten their listeners about the Great Emu War in New Zealand! Don't forget that there's one day left to write us a review on...

Merry Christmas, lil onions! In a special surprise episode, the siblings cover the 2000 Christmas classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Carie is shocked to learn that Whos have twelve toes (wHAT?) and Ross can't get over the fact that Celine Dion should have recorded "Where Are You Christmas?"  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kicknstream, and this month, everyone who writes us a review on...

For the last show of the season, Carie & Ross break down Ross's favorite romantic comedy of all time, The Holiday (2006). Carie gets frustrated about being attracted to Jack Black, Ross underlines the circular nature of the plot, and the siblings cannot contain their emotions for the effervescent Kate Winslet.  Don't forget, everyone! We're having a contest through the end of December! Everyone wh...

On this week's Bonus Features, Ross rants about the Trump family legacy of evading criminal charges, Carie forgets the definition of "omnipotence," and the siblings recall their fond memories of the Indianapolis Repetory Theater's annual production of A Christmas Carol.  Related Media: Eat Shit Bob: The Musical ; The Rumor Weed ; Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kicknstream! Through the end o...

This week, the siblings break down one of their all-time holiday favorites, A Muppets Christmas Carol (1992). The siblings discuss the strange career of Sir Michael Caine and his portrayal of the famous Scrooge. Ross can't get over the subplot of our narrators, Gonzo & Rizzo, and Carie drools over that actor who could DEFINITELY be Michael Caine's son.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kickns...

This week, the siblings recount their trip to Wisconsin to see Lana Del Rey, Carie reminesces about seeing the original cast of Young Frankenstein on Broadway, and Ross has a message for men who refuse to reciprocate...  Related Media: Roger Bart on starring in Young Frankenstein Copyright @2019 Sorry Mom Productions  *ANNOUNCEMENT, LIL ONIONS!* Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kicknstream an...

On this week's episode of Kicking & Streaming, the siblings crack open a satire gem from the early 2000s, The Stepford Wives. Carie nearly has an anyeresum in discussing the futility of gender roles and the patriarchy, Ross can't get over all of the things Glenn Close did for money in this film, and the siblings postulate what EXACTLY they spent $90 million on.  Don't forget to follow us on Twitte...

Happy off-week, lil onions! On this week's outtakes, Ross provides more background on the production of Nightmare, as well as a brief lesson on the plight of Rosemary Kennedy. Carie postulates which holiday mascot she would be, and becomes fussy when Ross insists on bringing out her least favorite running bit.  Related Media: The Making of The Nightmare Before Christmas Stay tuned next week for ou...

This week, Ross flirts with insanity as he puts himself in the place of a stop-motion technician, Carie laments over narrative weakness, and the siblings rejoice in the sentiment of their favorite holiday season!  Related Media: The Making Of The Nightmare Before Christmas ; I Miss You (Blink 182) ; Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kicknstream and please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave...

For the off-week, we wanted to share a little piece of bonus content featuring our longest tangent yet to date--A title previously held by the Ray Jay/Brandy tangent of the Cinderella episode . A conversation about video game narrative during the Silent Hill episode turned contentious after Carie remembers one of Ross's most carnal pop-culture sins... Thank you folx for remembering us in the off-w...

On this week's outtakes, Ross freaks Carie out with his Pennywise impression, Carie puts her pretentious film scholar hat on, and Ross speculates that Iggy Azaelea might be the Blair Witch.  Related Media: Irony (sans audio, because of a song I used, but the visuals are still hilariously bad) Related Media: Blair Witch Lore Timeline   Folx! Don't forget to get over to our Twitter , where you can v...

This week, Carie & Ross take a deep dive into the Blair Witch Project. Carie gushes over the marketing campaign to end all marketing campaigns in the infant days of the internet, Ross grows frustrated with the sight of tree trunks and leaves, and the siblings discuss their opinions on the film theory that the Blair Witch never existed at all.  Get on over to Twitter and vote in our poll about what...

On this week's bonus features, the siblings experience one of the most frustrating dynamics of their relationship during the recording, Ross shares his first memory of The Blair Witch Project, and Carie laughs at her lack of editing ability.   

This week, Carie & Ross cover Casper, the 1995 Halloween classic that also mysteriously came out at the end of spring. The siblings gush of the gratuitous cameos, discuss ghost physics, and bond over how this movie made them more content with the idea of dying someday.  Don't forget to go over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review if you haven't done so already! And follow us @kicknstream on the...

On this week's bonus features, Carie displays just how ignorant she is of American geography. The siblings discuss video game nostalgia, the subculture of fan cartographers on the internet, and the economic influence of Sir Toppham Hat.  Thanks for being patient with us this week, guys! We'll be back next week with another spooky feature for you. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @kicknstream!...

***UPDATED: Now, with sound! Whew! This was a long one, guys. Trigger warnings aplenty for this week's episode where we crack open the hellish nightmare of Silent Hill (2006). Based on the 1999 Konami game, this film takes Carie and Ross through a full range of emotions. Among this week's topics are themes of motherhood, the power of excellent sound design, and the inconsistency of Sean Bean's acc...