The BroMax Podcast

Why do we podcast? Because we can't sing or dance. Welcome back everyone to Episode 178 of BroMax as Joel and Jesse wind back the clock almost 50 years to the day that one of the most well-known and well-acclaimed films of all time was first released: ROCKY! In this Retro Rewatch you can look forward to all your favourite categories such as Compliment Sandwich, Top 5 Sports Movies, Retro Recas...

Welcome back all! Apologies for the time between episodes but it was for a good cause! Jesse has just come back from attending the Telluride, Toronto, and New York Film Festivals, and has seen many exciting movies that will be out in the coming months. From the very best films of the year, to future Best Picture nominees, here is your guide to the most important movies still to come in 2026! Hope...

Welcome to Episode 176 of The BroMax Podcast, and start your engines listeners! It's been 25 years since 'The Fast and Furious' first hit cinemas, so join Joel and Jesse as we take the film that started it all for a quick spin across lots of your favourite Retro Rewatch categories, including Retro Recast, Top 5, Explain Plot Badly, and - making its Retro Rewatch debut - the COMBINED Fa...

Welcome back all to Episode 175 of The BroMax Podcast in which we review new dino flick 'The End Of Oak Street'. Are dino movies back? Is Ewan McGregor good? How does this compare to Anne Hathaway's nine other movies this year? Find out now! Spoilers from 19:46. We are recording our 4th anniversary present to you: 'Waiting for Godot'! Stay tuned for updates! Also, our merch is...

Welcome back to Episode 174 of the BroMax Podcast! Today it's all about your favourite funny film folks who one day decided to get all serious and were really good at it. The brief absolutely goes out the window this week and there's certainly no shortage of controversial and ridiculous selections but hey, what else is new! Hope you enjoy. We are recording our 4th anniversary present to yo...

(Apologies for the below-par audio this week, we still think you'll have a lot of fun with this one!!) Welcome back to Episode 173 of the BroMax Podcast! Last year we did a 'Summer Movie Recap', where we talked some of the biggest films we missed such as F1, The Naked Gun, and more! Well, it's time for the 2026 edition, where Joel and Jesse discuss the best and worst they've se...

A Brand New Day starts now! Join Joel and Jesse on Episode 172 of the BroMax Podcast as we unpack the latest MCU and Spiderman film! Does it live up to the hype, or is it just another instance of poor planing post-Endgame? Find out now! Timestamps 00:00 Non-Spoiler Review 15:04 Spoiler Review We are recording our 4th anniversary present to you: 'Waiting for Godot'! Stay tuned for updates!...

Welcome back all to Episode 169 of The BroMax Podcast! Christopher Nolan is the subject of today's episode which means you can actually listen to this episode in reverse on 1.5x speed and you'll actually hear ANOTHER new episode completely different to this one! Today, Joel and Jesse have a go at making a combined ranking of every Christopher Nolan film. The Odyssey is out today, our review will b...

Hey everyone! It's your Friendly Neighborhood Podcast back again for Episode 171, in which the BroMax boys have a crack at collectively ranking all ten Spider-Man feature films. 'Brand New Day' is finally upon us, it's out in the wild, so to commemorate the great history of Spider-Man at the movies Joel and Jesse take on this immense, somewhat argumentative, entertaining challenge. Make sure you s...

A Bro! A Max! A Pod! A Cast! Welcome back Ithacans to Episode 170 in which we review Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' potentially the most anticipated movie since, well, Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'. We discuss the best ways to see the film, which members of the all-star cast stood out, memorable set pieces, Oscar chances, and much more! Hope you enjoy! We are recording our 4th anniversary p...

Greetings, Star Command. We come in peace. Welcome to Episode 168 of The BroMax Podcast in which Joel and Jesse review Pixar's 'Toy Story 5'. We discuss what this film means to the franchise, to parents and children alike, and what will happen to Toy Story next! Then we follow it up with our Top 5 Films Where Tech Changed Everything, which include social media, A.I., and Stark Technolo...

Welcome everybody to Episode 167 of The BroMax Podcast, where Joel and Jesse discuss the greatest voice-acting performances of all time! Animated films, live action films, motion capture - all is welcome! Listen until the end to hear just how different our top picks are (some might even say that Joel's number 1 doesn't count...) Hope you enjoy!! We are recording our 4th anniversary present...

Welcome back to Episode 166 of The BroMax Podcast, today it's an oldie, but a goodie! The long awaited return of the RETRO REWATCH is finally upon us, and what better film to re-introduce the format than the absolute classic 12 ANGRY MEN! Join Joel and Jesse as we bring back all the old faves including Top 5, Explain Plot Badly, Retro Recast (gender swap edition), and more! Hope you enjoy! We...

Welcome back to Episode 165 of The BroMax Podcast! 'OBSESSION' has taken over the film world, made an incredible amount of money, and shocked cinema-lovers and casual movie-goers alike! But what do the boys have to say? Find out now! We are recording our 4th anniversary present to you: 'Waiting for Godot'! Stay tuned for updates! Also, our merch is still active on Redbubble, so make sure to have a...

Welcome back to Episode 164 of The BroMax Podcast! Star Wars is back, baby! After 7 long years 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is finally here! To commemorate this occasion, Joel and Jesse present to you their Top 10 Star Wars moments each! How many films will be represented, how much 'The Last Jedi' glazing will occur, and what is the single greatest moment in the history of this belo...

Welcome back to Episode 163 of The BroMax Podcast! It's been a while since we've done a list, we've missed them, but we're back catching up on all that we've been watching while we've been away. Old classics, new releases, great cinema, absolute stinkers - there's something for everyone in our comeback pod! Hope you enjoy! We are recording our 4th anniversary present to...

Welcome back everybody to Episode 162 of The BroMax Podcast, our (hopefully) long awaited return is finally upon you! Join Joel and Jesse as we break down this highly anticipated follow up to the 2006 original film. Did we love it as much as everyone else seems to, or does this film miss the mark? Find out now! And spoilers from 22:00. We are recording our 4th anniversary present to you: 'Wait...

Welcome back all! Awards season is finally over, the Oscars are finished and we can all move on with our lives! Soon. Joel and Jesse recap the highs and lows of the 98th Academy Awards, including a discussion of One Battle After Another and whether it deserved Best Picture over Sinners! Then, we move into our Most Anticipated Films of 2026, after a brief chat regarding how the year has been so far...

This is it! The big one! Join Joel and Jesse as we break down all 24 categories of the soon approaching OSCARS! Will One Battle After Another triumph? Or will Sinners pull a massive upset? More importantly, what is this year's BroMax Oscar bet and how many prediction differences will the boys have? Find out now! We are recording our 4th anniversary present to you: 'Waiting for Godot'!...

The most important award show of the year is finally upon us! Welcome to THE BROMAX AWARDS honouring the very best, middest, and most disappointing films of 2025! We've got 20 awesome categories, and goodness me there are some absolute nail-biters! Stay tuned until the very end to discover who will join Barbie and Dune: Part Two as a BroMax Best Picture winner!! We are recording our 4th annive...

We're back, BroMaxers! Joel and Jesse bring to you their long-awaited TOP 10 FILMS OF 2025! How many crossovers will they have? Which one of Jesse's choices did Joel fall asleep in? Do they match at all with the Academy Awards or have the boys gone completely off the rails... FIND OUT NOW! We are recording our 4th anniversary present to you: 'Waiting for Godot'! Stay tuned for upda...

Welcome back everyone! It's that time of year again, and it's our personal responsibility to bring to you the worst films last year had to offer. We let you know what to avoid, to stay away from, an official PSA from us to you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy as Joel and Jesse tear apart the very worst 2025 cinema had to offer! We are recording our 4th anniversary present to you: 'Waitin...

LINK TO VOTE: https://forms.gle/gM6yJDbZbx5dNRNN6 It's the most wonderful time of the year......awards season! Joel and Jesse present to you their nominees for the 3rd annual BroMax awards, celebrating the best (and sometimes worst) of the year in film that was 2025. We try and stray away from the obvious contenders and shine a light on films that may otherwise go unseen. Please share the link...

End of an era. After 10 years, Stranger Things is finally over. OFFICIALLY over to all those 'conformity-gate' delusionals. There's a lot to unpack, and Joel and Jesse certainly have their thoughts. Whether you're a Stranger Things fan or hater, you'll love this deep dive either way! Spoilers from minute one, you've been warned... We are recording our 4th anniversary presen...

It's a rare treat on The BroMax Podcast when Joel and Jesse have a) both seen the same TV show and b) decide they want to pod about it. Nevertheless, the final season of Stranger Things is partly here and the boys let you know all about it as they break down each of the four new episodes, reveal their thoughts and predict how the show will end and, most importantly, who will make it out alive....