The Fourth Adam Sandler Podcast

The Sandler cinephiles return to discuss Noah Baumbach's star-studded "Jay Kelly." In this Netflix distributed motion picture, George Clooney plays the titular character, a not-so unfamiliar famous actor at a career crossroads who find himself wondering, what the hell did it all mean anyway? A sentiment I'm sure we all can relate to. Also featuring a quick digression in which we...

Your happy hosts hash on the latest Sandler flick, 2025's "Happy Gilmore 2." In this sequel to 1996's "Happy Gilmore," the man himself (Happy Gilmore) returns! And folks: Ball is golfed. Tees are tee'd. Putts are puttered. There's probably a mulligan in there somewhere. But is this a true continuation of a classic American tale (like "The Godfather Part 2&q...

We have another episode! I got tired of writing the synopsis schtick! In this one we talk about 1991's offbeat comedy "Shakes the Clown", directed by legendary stand-up comedian Bobcat Goldthwait. Chris tries to do a Bobcat Goldthwait impersonation! We talk about clowns! Next episode will probably be Happy Gilmore 2 folks. May God help us all.

In this special episode, the Sandler Santas talk about Mixed Nuts, a classic Yuletide comedy from 1994. This Nora Ephron directed farce stars Steve Martin and a cast of some of 94's finest as they get a little bit silly with the holidays. And Adam Sandler is in it too. Let's take a moment to appreciate that we have now watched every major Adam Sandler starring movie as of the end 2024. Don't worry...

Your Sandler space cadets blast off with another Sandler spectacle in Spaceman, a sci-fi tinged drama about a man in space heading out on an exploratory mission to find a cosmic cloud. And once again our own favorite comedic cosmonaut boldly traverses into places and genres he's never been to before. When we started this project, I had no idea I'd be watching so many quirky little Netflix...

Our animation experts analyze Leo, a 2023 Netflix animated film in which Adam Sandler plays an aging tuatara named Leo. As Leo reaches his twilight years he wonders, what did it all mean? What was the purpose of his existence? What kind of legacy will he leave behind? How does one find solace in this strange existence, in which we seem to drift aimlessly from moment to moment, desperately grasping...

The Sandler schmucks are back, this time considering 2023s "You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzfah." This family picture stars Adam Sandler's daughter Sunny as a young Jewish girl, somberly reflecting on faith and Jewish identity in a world that seems hellbent on challenging these things. Why, God, must you throw such pitfalls in our path, us, your humble flock? How can we hold ont...

Your favorite Sandler slackers have returned, with this much requested (by Chris) episode in which we air out "Airheads". In this 1994 comedy, Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler play a band of heavy metalers determined to get their demo on the air. But is this movie a slam dunk of goofy rock n roll comedy, or more of an airball?! Discussion includes: the meaning of counter-c...

The Sandler sleuths return to solve "Murder Mystery 2," a sequel to the hit Netflix feature from 2019. Here we ponder the important questions in life, including: Is it possible to make a good sequel? And is it possible to make a good Spider-man movie that isn't an origin story? (And yes, we also talk about the Terminator in this one). Brief spoilers between 10:15 and 10:35

The Sandler Sports Fans talk 2022's "Hustle," basketball, and reminisce on their own somewhat fair weather sports fandoms. This Netflix distributed drama does not feature any funny voices, but it does have a lot of NBA players in it. Justin can't seem to stop summarizing the movie. So tell me: Do you love this podcast? Are you obsessed with it?

Your Sandler Specters are back in this special Halloween episode of the Fourth Adam Sandler Podcast! In this episode the boys hash over "Hubie Halloween," a 2020 Netflix film that's chock full of tricks, treats, mysteries, barn parties, werewolves, escaped mental patients, and flatulence. But is this just a shameless nostalgia cash-in for those ol days of looking for Milky Way bars 'round the neig...

The Sandler scholars return with the long awaited "Uncut Gems" episode! With another dramatic and off-kilter role from Sandler, this Safdie brothers directed flick was the talk of 2019. Critics lauded the tense mood and gritty New York vibe. But is this a jewel in Sandler's dramatic crown, or is the whole thing just another case of fool's gold? Interview with Keith Williams Richards

Your Sandler Sleuths try to crack the case of 2019's "Murder Mystery," the second pairing of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. In this tribute to classic who-dun-its, Sandler plays a wannabe police detective who, along with Aniston, his mystery-loving wife, get wrapped up in a real caper straight out of Agatha Christie (but with our boy's beloved Happy Madison humor firmly intact). But will our a...

The spooky Sandleroonies return once more to the monster-filled world of Hotel Transylvania, a series they have so far been somewhat hot and cold on. But could this gag filled voyage to the depths of Atlantis finally be the one that wins them over? As a bonus we also go into an extended discussion of the rapidly expanding dominance of Disney over all of pop culture. Spoiler: we're not that into it...

Your surgeons of Sandler take a scalpel to "The Week Of" a 2018 Netflix feature and long-time Sandler collaborator Robert Smigel's directorial debut! In this Happy Madison comedy, wedding bells are in the air as Adam Sandler and Chris Rock play the respective fathers of a happy couple getting married, but will Sandler's middle-class Billie Joel fan and Rock's high-powered surgeon ever learn to tru...

Sorry for the delay folks!  This month the Sandler scamps look at another of the critically acclaimed films of the Sandler filmography - 2017's The Meyerowitz Stories, a film by noted writer/director Noah Baumbach, and also featuring Ben Stiller and Dustin Hoffman. The (ahem) thoughtful discussion involves a deep dive into a joke about a dog, the two types of movies, and just what is the poin...

We're back after a bit of a hiatus for your, uh, summer episode of the Fourth Adam Sandler Podcast! This time we're talkin' "Sandy Wexler," Adam Sandler's third straight to Netflix picture, a star studded vehicle based loosely on Sandler's old talent manager. What's next, a cartoon about his caddy? A musical about his make-up artist? Just kidding folks, it's all good. Our rambling conversation inc...

The Sandler dudes "do" the Do-Over, Adam Sandler's second direct to Netflix feature, in which Adam Sandler and David Spade depict a daring duo determined to get a "re-do" on their dull day-to-day. But is this a diamond in the rough or just a disappointing dud? Digressions include Elon Musk and "vacation country music."

Those doggone Sandler boys don their six shooters and saddle up to yarn about the Ridiculous Six. We talk Westerns, a well-done campfire scene, and the walkout of Native American extras. Yipee-ki-yay indeed! Episode Links: Adam Sandler film The Ridiculous Six in racism row as Native Americans quit set Exclusive: Native American actor defends Adam Sandler amid 'The Ridiculous 6' controversy

The Sandler sleuths scrutinize the second Sandler sequel, 2015's Hotel Transylvania 2. But is this spooky satire a soaring success or just another case of subpar sequilitis? Digressions include self-aware fantasy films, theorizing about the Sony hack, the the continuing mystery that is Allen Covert and much much more!

The Sandlernistas pontificate about Pixels, starring Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage, Kevin James, and of course, Adam Sandler. But is this Chris Columbus directed special effects romp an arcade king, or waste of your three lives? (Hint: We save our long eps for the classics, friends.) Discussion covers Tim and Martin Hirlehy, new and familiar faces, Jimmy Carter's brother, nerds, Adam Sandler's attracti...

Those got-dang Sandler boys dig their chops into "The Cobbler" a film by "Spotlight" director Tom McCarthy featuring Adam Sandler as a shoe cobbler with a very special, um, cobbling machine.  Discussion includes turning invisible and ethics (and Plato), cameos, racist depictions and problematic plot points, making good and bad art, and just what exactly are you supposed to use this power for...

In this very special episode of the Fourth Adam Sandler Podcast, our boys review a movie that is only nominally Adam Sandler related, the 2014 Jason Reitman directed comedy-drama, "Men, Women, & Children," a movie that explores the ever tumultuous relationship between human connection and technology in a series of overlapping narratives. But is this a poignant look at how people strive to conn...

The Sandler stans are back with a look at "Blended", the third pairing with Drew Barrymore, and another new location, this one an African resort! We talk about what exactly "blending" refers to, Shaq cameos, the dead wife trope, the experience of being a tourist, the early 90s Tom Hanks film "Joe vs the Volcano", and a whole lot more!

The Sandler schmucks do Grown Ups 2, the first sequel in the Adam Sandler filmography.  Featuring Grown Ups 2 as literary fiction, the mysterious “Death of a Radical” People magazine cover in the classroom scene, the opening scene of City Slickers, managing expectations for art and embracing authorial intent.  E-mail at 1:17:20! Links mentioned in the show: Podcast where they watch Grown...