The Movie Ladder Podcast with Zach Brooks and Brendan Fitzpatrick

The Movie Ladder Podcast

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Weekly movie podcast where we climb the rungs of cinematic connections. Each week Brendan and Zach watch a movie that is somehow connected to the movie we watched the previous week. We discuss the movie, take listener feedback, discuss connections to previous movies and end the episode by picking our next movie based on suggestions sent in by the listeners and brought by your hosts. We've covered 300+ movies over the last few years and look forward to many more.

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The Movie Ladder Podcast with Zach Brooks and Brendan Fitzpatrick

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The Rider (Oscar Winning Rodeo Directors) 25.05.2021 1:27:10

Brendan and Zach discuss THE RIDER. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:04:30). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Starz) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, rating and sugg...

Brokeback Mountain with Kyle Curry (Ang Lee's Oscar Mountain) 19.05.2021 2:06:50

Brendan and Zach are reunited with Kyle Curry ( @dsig80 on Letterboxd ) to discuss Brokeback Mountain. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:37:15). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix until the end of the month) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to...

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with Kevin Mahadeo (Michelle Yeoh is Not Getting Married) 13.05.2021 2:03:45

Brendan and Zach are joined by Kevin Mahadeo to discuss CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:27:41). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Starz or for rental) and listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pi...

Crazy Rich Asians with Karen from Canada (Meet My Crazy Parents) 06.05.2021 1:58:25

Brendan and Zach are joined by Karen from Canada to discuss CRAZY RICH ASIANS. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:29:35). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max), listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit...

Meet the Parents with Av Sinensky (Meet Mean Robert De Niro) 28.04.2021 1:31:20

Brendan and Zach are reunited with former co-host Av Sinensky ( @asinensky ) to discuss MEET THE PARENTS. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:07:52). So (re)watch the film (currently available for streaming rental), listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connect...

Mean Streets (Be My Baby, Johnny) 20.04.2021 1:34:09

Brendan and Zach discuss the early Martin Scorsese film MEAN STREETS. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:13:34). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hoopla), listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your ques...

Dirty Dancing with Meaghan Thee Librarian (I Carried a Watermelon on Summer Vacation) 14.04.2021 1:55:41

Brendan and Zach welcome a real life librarian Meaghan to discuss DIRTY DANCING . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at ( 1:28:17) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max ), listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week....

The Way, Way Back with Grace Leeder (Going "Way" Further Back) 06.04.2021 1:39:17

Brendan and Zach are joined by Grace Leeder (host of The Hold Up Podcast @holdupodcast ) to discuss The Way, Way Back. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:12:35). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Canadian Disney Plus or for streaming rental everywhere else), listen along...

Bonus Pod - It's a Sin discussed with Kyle Curry (spoilers at 26:48) 02.04.2021 1:21:29

Brendan and Zach are joined by listener Kyle Curry to discuss the British miniseries It's A Sin currently streaming on HBO Max. They discuss the show from a non spoiler perspective and then dive deeper into what happened on the show. Spoilers start at (26:48). You can find the podcast on Letterboxd ( @TheMovieLadder ) and Twitter ( @LadderMovie ) and we'll be back next week with your regu...

The Way Back (An Embattled Coach) 30.03.2021 1:38:06

Brendan and Zach discuss 2020's THE WAY BACK with Ben Affleck. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:18:26). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBO Max until April), listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit...

The Damned United with Anthony DeAngelo (Forming a Team with Colm Meaney) 25.03.2021 1:42:09

It's a Natty Brohs Podcast reunion as soccer expert Anthony DeAngelo ( @anthonydeangelo ) joins Brendan and Zach to discuss The Damned United. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:15:30). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime), listen along to the discussion....

The Commitments (Irishman’s Obsession with Music) 17.03.2021 1:28:16

Brendan and Zach discuss The Commitments from 1991 . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:04:30) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hoopla) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week.‏ Submit your questions, comment...

Fitzcarraldo (An Explosive Jungle Journey) 10.03.2021 1:33:57

Brendan and Zach discuss the 1982 jungle boat (epic) adventure Fitzcarraldo . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:09:00) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week.‏...

Sorcerer (Explosive Vehicle) 03.03.2021 1:16:50

Brendan and Zach discuss William Friedkin's Sorcerer . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (56:15) . So (re)watch the film (currently available for rental) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week.‏ Submit your questions, co...

Speed (Referenced in the Movie) 24.02.2021 1:40:21

Brendan and Zach hop on the bus and talk about SPEED. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:14:30) . So (re)watch the film (currently available for rental or streaming on IMDBtv with ads) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next wee...

Always Be My Maybe (Reunited RomCom) 17.02.2021 1:38:57

Brendan and Zach discuss the Netflix RomCom Always Be My Maybe . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:15:15) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on uh Netflix) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your que...

My Best Friend's Wedding w/Haley Strong (Breaking Up a Wedding RomCom) 11.02.2021 1:54:28

Brendan and Zach are joined by the other Bachelor RHAP-Up Podcast host Haley Strong ( @hstrong_ ) to discuss the 1997 romantic comedy My Best Friend's Wedding. They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:24:40) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) , listen along to th...

The Philadelphia Story with Amy H (Jimmy Stewart in a Love Triangle) 04.02.2021 2:02:29

Brendan and Zach are joined by Amy from Bachelor RHAP-Ups Podcast to discuss the 1940 romantic comedy The Philadelphia Story . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:28:10) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on HBOMax) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear...

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Woody Strode in a Movie About Leadership) 27.01.2021 1:56:42

Brendan and Zach discovery and discuss The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:29:17) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next w...

Spartacus ('I am...' a Rebel Leader) 20.01.2021 1:59:14

Brendan and Zach discuss the 1960 epic SPARTACUS . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:33:00) . So (re)watch the film (currently available for rental) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week.‏ Submit your questions, comments...

Monty Python's Life of Brian (Parody of a Well-Known Parable) 13.01.2021 1:34:27

Brendan and Zach discuss Monty Python's Life of Brian . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:06:28) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions,...

Young Frankenstein (Stormy Mansion with Madeline Kahn) - Season 2 Premiere Podcast 06.01.2021 1:35:13

Brendan and Zach kickoff 2021 with Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:00:00) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Starz or rental) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week.‏ Su...

Year One Recap (Bonus Pod) 31.12.2020 1:02:45

Brendan and Zach discuss the first year of The Movie Ladder Podcast . They dive deep into the movies they watched and connections they made along the way. So (re)watch all 52 films! Then stay tuned to hear our goals for 2021.‏ Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week’s movie to ⁠ themovieladder@gmail.com ⁠ . You can find the podcast on ⁠ Letterboxd (@TheMovie...

Clue (Another Deadly Night with Madeline Kahn) 30.12.2020 1:42:43

Brendan and Zach discuss CLUE: THE MOVIE . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:19:56) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week. Submit your questions, comments, ra...

Mixed Nuts with Jess Sterling and Will Affourtit (Another Crazy Night in a Place You'd Sleep) 24.12.2020 1:44:11

Brendan and Zach are joined by a non-rollerblading married couple Jess Sterling and Will Affourtit to discuss Mixed Nuts . They dive deep into the movie, discuss listener feedback and decide the connection for the next movie in the Ladder. The Ladder discussion begins at (1:13:06) . So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on the Roku Channel) , listen along to the discussion. Then stay tuned to...