The Confused Breakfast

This week on The Confused Breakfast, we're heading back to 1998 to revisit the star-studded sci-fi horror classic, The Faculty! Does this movie actually have one of the greatest casts of the '90s? What the hell is going on with Josh Hartnett's haircut? Is Elijah Wood the most uncoordinated runner in movie history? Why does becoming an alien automatically make everyone hotter? And could an alien in...

After a live podcast recording of The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift in Cedar Rapids, IA (dropping in November), we decided to involve the audience and drop a single elimination tournament bracket. We were trying to find out what iconic movie car would be the one that we would want to take home with us and drive around town. Maybe pick the kids up from school in it, take it tailgating, go on a...

We're stepping inside the telepod this week to revisit David Cronenberg's 1986 body-horror classic, THE FLY!  Is this one of the most disturbing horror movies ever made, or is it secretly one of the greatest tragic love stories of the '80s?  Could teleportation ever actually work, and would you be willing to try it?   Why the heck does he have baboons in his apartment, and more impo...

We traveled to Orlando to hang with our new friends Ninjas Are Butterflies for an incredible crossover episode that goes completely off the rails. Are we looking at Mrs. Doubtfire all wrong? Is Interstellar overrated? Could Bigfoot actually be an interdimensional creature? What's the deal with Mothman, mysterious giants, paranormal encounters and the terrifying idea of cave exploration? We debate...

oin us as we break down 1997’s Scream 2.   We discuss all the important things you want to talk about.   Is Luke Wilson’s cameo one of the best of all-time?   Is this actually one of the rare sequels that is better than the original?  Is this movie a snapshot of “who’s who” back in the late 90s?   Would you attend a movie premiere of Stab like this?   Enjoy our modern...

It's wild to think that we have made it this far. Nearly 6 years later and this is our 500th episode. Logan helps us take a deep dive into the highs and lows of this adventure. We talk stats and favorites guests/memories/episodes and so much more. This one is for the true fans. LIVE PODCAST-  October 10th in Cedar Rapids, IA-  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-confused-breakfast-a-live-po...

The boys are coming to you from Astoria, Oregon with a review of 1986’s Short Circuit from INSIDE of Stephanie’s house!  This is a fun one where we tackle the important questions.  Is Johnny Five still one of the most lovable movie robots ever created? How do the practical effects somehow still look this good nearly 40 years later? Is Ally Sheedy secretly doing all the heavy lifting? How...

We are prepping for our 500th EPISODE - so today you get another re-air. This was originally released on December 1, 2021. The Goosebumps book series by R.L. Stine is the most iconic book series of the 90s.   From the extremely crushable 120-pages and the relatable teenage characters to the beautifully, scary cover art and quirky book titles, this series quickly became the 2nd-best selling bo...

This week we tackle one of the most ahead-of-it’s-time movies ever made, The Truman Show.   What seemed like a fantasy back in 1998 is most certainly conceivable today.  We dive deep into all the important questions -  What happened when Truman was looking for some private time as a teenager?   Did Meryl and Marlon actually care about Truman?   Is Sylvia actually in love w...

On today's brunch, we read and listen to some of your comments. Good ones. Bad ones. It doesn't matter. Thanks for the love and support! ————————————————————  LIVE PODCAST-  October 10th in Cedar Rapids, IA-  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-confused-breakfast-a-live-podcast-recording-tickets-1026951990047  —————————————————————— SPONSORS-  **Butcher Box-  Go to http:...

2007’s Hot Rod.  Is this one of the most perfectly stupid comedies of the 2000s, or is it really just a bunch of hilarious Lonely Island sketches loosely stitched together into a movie?  Why does Andy Samberg falling down a mountain somehow get funnier the longer it goes? Is “Cool Beans” comedy genius or absolute nonsense?  Is Will Arnett the ultimate douchebag boyfriend?  Is D...

We had the honor of going back to Astoria, OR to tour the inside of Mikey's house from The Goonies. This time, it has been COMPLETELY restored to it's original state from the movie. We get to chat with the new owner, Behman Zakeri, all about what it was like to buy the house and how the renovation came about. This all takes place from the FRONT PORCH. In fact, you might wanna check out the YT vide...

We’re racing back to 2001 for Rat Race. Is this an underrated comedy classic, or do you need some serious nostalgia for this kind of dumb, over-the-top slapstick to still work? Does the movie’s decision to keep its foot on the gas for nearly two hours make it more entertaining, or eventually just exhausting? How the hell do these people commit so many felonies and never have the cops come looking...

You know the games, you know the hosts, you know the teams, you know the drill. But do you have what it takes to claim your own piece of that radical rock? We answer so many questions surrounding Nickelodeon’s most competitive game show. No if’s, ands, or buts, these kids got guts. Do do do do you have it? GUTS! **Originally aired on March 3, 2021. ————————————————————  LIVE PODCAST-  Oc...

We’re ending our Summer of ’70s with one of the most controversial movies we’ve ever covered: A Clockwork Orange. Is this an artsy masterpiece or just shock for the sake of it?  Are we supposed to feel sorry for Alex DeLarge? Is Malcolm McDowell giving one of the greatest performances of all time?  One of us gives it a perfect 10 and another basically wants to delete it from his library....

You all loved part 1.... just wait until you hear part 2 - THE FINALE. Camden Griffith is BACK to host an episode where we get to play a game called 'Never Stop Blowing Up' which allows Mike, Sean and AJ to enter the world of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and play out the story they way we would like to do it. It's a TTRPG or a game similar to DND and it's a really fun time. Enjoy! ——————————————...

We’re heading back to Faber College for 1978’s Animal House. Is this still one of the greatest comedies ever made, or has nearly 50 years of changing tastes finally put Delta House on double secret probation? Are the Deltas lovable underdogs fighting the establishment, or are we actually rooting for a bunch of complete assholes?  Does John Belushi’s cafeteria scene belong in the physical-come...

This is a very special brunch episode. Camden Griffith is BACK to host an episode where we get to play a game called 'Never Stop Blowing Up' which allows Mike, Sean and AJ to enter the world of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and play out the story they way we would like to do it. It's a TTRPG or a game similar to DND and it's a really fun time. Enjoy! This is part 1. Be sure to check out the big f...

On today’s new episode, we dive into Rocky II and ask the big question: is this actually better than the original?   We also break down Stallone taking over the director’s chair, Apollo’s wounded pride and hate mail, Adrian’s polarizing storyline, and that absolutely legendary training montage through Philly. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:0...

Go see SUPER TROOPERS 3 this weekend! Not only did we love the movie, but we also had an incredible interview with the Broken Lizard crew. We dig into the “What if Farva married your sister?” idea, wild Brian Cox stories, improv insanity, and why they’re hellbent on cramming a laugh into every single page. If you miss packed theaters laughing at hard‑R comedies, this episode will convince you to g...

Our month of 70’s movies kicks off with an absolute classic.  Close Encounters of the Third Kind was a revolutionary film and we do a deep, modern-day dive.  Is Roy Neary one of the worst dad/husbands in movie history?  Did you know Carl Weathers was in this movie?   How about Old Man Marley?  Ever had a third-wheel like Larry?  We touch on all of this and so much mor...

’90s Nickelodeon kids, this one’s for you. Christine Taylor and David Lascher from Hey Dude, The 90s Called are here to talk about shooting Nickelodeon’s first live-action show on a real dude ranch and why Hey Dude is better for kids than what’s on TV now.  We swap desert-island VHS picks, dig into the most underrated Ben Stiller movie, and Christine actually names the one Ben Stiller film sh...

When you think of this movie, you don’t remember the plot – you remember the first time you realized a real human being was actually doing all that insane stunt work on your VHS copy.  Is this the most believable “one guy vs. twenty dudes” fighting ever put on film?  Does the awful dubbing ruin the vibe, or is it secretly the thing that makes this movie so endlessly rewatchable?  Is...

On today’s special brunch, we take some time to talk about some things we have been watching lately.  After a long chat about The Odyssey (yes, Sean actually saw it), we dive into Obsession, The Backrooms, the new Moana, Carolina, Caroline, Widow’s Bay, Evil Dead Burn, MoonFall and Super Troopers 3.  Enjoy! **Watch Gareth Reynold’s movie-  check the dates here - https://www.giveitup...

Today's new episode is taking us back to 1978.  It was a beautiful time to world history-  Kiss was the biggest band in the world and there wasn’t a cellphone in sight.  1999’s Detroit Rock City was a major flop when it was released but it certainly found a cult following.  It’s a buddy movie.  A road-trip movie.  A coming of age movie.  And it’s all about KISS!!...