Best No Flicks Given Podcasts (2025)

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The Campfire Series: The Bunnyman (2011) 1:07:05

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Welcome back to the fire campers. We had chills and spills last week with Lake Michigan Monster. This week we have... something else... entirely: 2011's The Bunnyman. We'll be honest. Don't watch Bunnyman. You'll miss nothing. It's a mean, incompetent, and worst of all... boring movie. That said, there is a great tale behind the scenes that Connor …

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Weird Movies 44:04

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Send us a text This week, Ken and Andy tumble deep into the bizarre end of cinema’s bathtub with three gloriously deranged picks: The Greasy Strangler, Krazy House, and One Battle After Another. It’s an ooze-soaked, brain-melting journey through awkward nudity, screaming absurdity, and art so strange it might actually be genius. Expect confusion, l…

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The Campfire Series: Lake Michigan Monster (2018) 52:23

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Happy Halloween, dear listeners. We've relit the fire just in time for Peter to join us for another year of the Campfire Series. This year's theme: movies about our hometown cryptids. Watch how quickly we go off-theme. Our first entry is a Peter pick: 2018's Lake Michigan Monster, a comedy horror film written, produced and directed by Ryland Bricks…

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The Stephen King Cinematic Universe Pt II 44:01

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Send us a text Ken and Andy return to Castle Rock for another round of Stephen King adaptations, and this time the ride gets weird. The boys tackle the early-’90s CGI trip The Lawnmower Man in a full Better Than Gigli segment, asking the hard question: is this cyber-thriller a misunderstood gem or just lawn clippings? Then it’s on to two very diffe…

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Animation Pt I 48:00

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Send us a text This week, Ken and Andy dive headfirst into the wild world of animation! We’re rolling through three very different animated adventures: the trippy cult-classic Heavy Metal (1981), Pixar’s latest family-friendly cosmic quest Elio (2025), and the neon-fueled, music-powered chaos of K-Pop: Demon Hunters. From hard rock space operas to …

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Creepy Kids 50:20

2M ago50:20

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Send us a text This week Ken and Andy open the nursery door into the world of evil offspring and spine-tingling child terror. Our theme: Creepy Kids. 👶 First up, we take on The First Omen (2024), a stylish prequel that tries to recapture the devilish dread of the classic franchise. 🧸 Then we move into chilling psychological territory with Bring Her…

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TREKKIN' to Strange New Worlds S2 2:34:49

2M ago2:34:49

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Well, it's Star Trek Day...again. Matt's cousin Mike has been brought out from stasis to talk about the second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds at long last. The world, and Trek, have already considerably changed since it first aired, but is it worth watching and does it have the right message for our trying times? Only one way to find out. …

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Horroromance (Featuring Thomas Mahoney) 1:07:24

2M ago1:07:24

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Send us a text This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and Andy dive headfirst into the spooky, swoony world of Horroromance—where scares meet love stories. We’re breaking down three very different entries in the genre: the Norwegian supernatural coming-of-age thriller Thelma (2017), the heartfelt Your Monster, and the quirky indie romance Together. Jo…

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Ice Cube's War Of The Worlds (Better Than Gigli?) 22:06

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Send us a text In this one-off Better Than Gigli deep dive, we grab our space helmets and bandanas to explore the inexplicable, unproduced fever dream that is Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds. We talk alien invasions with West Coast swagger, debate whether tripod walkers would be improved with hydraulics and spinning rims, and imagine what happens when…

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Right Wingers 57:26

3M ago57:26

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Send us a text 🎙️ New Episode: Red, White & Reel — Right-Wing Cinema Explored This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and the gang dive headfirst into the world of right-wing cinema with a triple feature that’s as ideologically loaded as it is conversation-worthy. First up, the vigilante fantasy Sound of Freedom — a box office juggernaut that sparked a…

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Ken Goes To The Doc (Documentaries) 44:15

3M ago44:15

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Send us a text This week, Ken dives deep into the world of lighthearted documentaries—but things get weird fast. From a secret apartment hidden in a mall to the uniquely charming life of “My Mom Jayne,” and finally, the truly unforgettable saga of the Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, we’re peeling back the curtain on some of the quirkiest true stories out …

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FLIK/OFF - "Antz vs. A Bug's Life" 1:21:01

3M ago1:21:01

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It's the head to head nobody was asking for in 2025. Once again our cultural timing is spot on. This week the boys revisit Antz and A Bug's Life to see which truly is the quintessential CGI-bug movie of the late 90s. Antz is a 1998 American animated adventure comedy film directed by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson from a screenplay written by Todd Alc…

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Zombies Pt I 43:45

4M ago43:45

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Send us a text 🧟‍♂️ This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and Andy are crawling out of the grave to sink their teeth into three undead entries in the zombie genre: the quiet heartbreak of Maggie (2015), the meditative Scandinavian dread of Handling the Undead (2024), and the surprise resurrection sequel 28 Years Later… (2025). Do these flicks breathe…

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Mountainhead (One off) 13:49

4M ago13:49

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Send us a text 🎙️ This Week on a very special Pass, Pirate, Pay We’re heading for high altitudes and low morals with Mountainhead, Jesse Armstrong’s HBO satire about four tech bros trapped in a luxury chalet while the world burns (because of them). Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, and Ramy Youssef lead this dark, weirdly funny spiral into AI, ego, …

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The Stephen King Cinematic Universe Pt I 58:41

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Send us a text We dive into three very different slices of the Stephen King cinematic universe — the prison epic The Shawshank Redemption, the haunted sequel Doctor Sleep, and the meditative mind-bender The Life of Chuck. From hope and horror to heartache and hallucinations, we’re breaking down which of these adaptations are worth your time… and wh…

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Haunted Houses or Ghosts, Guilt and Glitches 45:17

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Send us a text 🎃 This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and Andy creep down the haunted hallway of horror cinema—where the floorboards creak with trauma and the wallpaper is peeling in dread. First up is 1985's House, the gonzo ghost-fest where Vietnam flashbacks share a two-bedroom with flying garden tools. Then we check into His House, a bone-chilli…

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Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024) 59:46

5M ago59:46

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Someone once asked, "Why is Horizon?" And that's exactly what Connor, Matt and Frank are here to...also ask. Welcome back to our Kevin Costner series for Part 2, where we cover Chapter 1. Today we get revenge on Matt for making everyone watched the Postman to bring him Costner's opus: Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1, the first 3 glorious hour…

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Forgotten 80's Favorites (Featuring Danny Jackson) 55:55

5M ago55:55

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Send us a text 🎙️ Pass, Pirate, Pay dives deep into the neon-lit VHS vault for Forgotten '80s Favorites! This week, Ken and Andy are joined by longtime pal and pop culture savant Danny Jackson to revisit three offbeat gems that deserve a rewind. We’ve got Lucas (1986), the tender teen heartbreaker that made us all protective of Corey Haim and suspi…

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The Postman (1997) 1:16:26

6M ago1:16:26

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First of a Costner Double Feature! Civilization has fallen. The last vestiges of humanity cling to their fief-like cities. Roving gangs of white supremacists abduct people from their homes and steal their resources. No, this isn't your daily news feed, it's the "far flung future" of 2013 in Kevin Costner's post-apocalyptic epic: The Postman. Hey, h…

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Westerns Part II 47:30

6M ago47:30

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Send us a text Saddle up and keep your trigger fingers loose—Ken and Andy are riding back into the wild, weird West! This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, the fellas tackle the dusty trail of The Cowboys (1972), where John Wayne herds up some preteen ranch hands; the grisly horror-western Bone Tomahawk, where things get downright cannibalistic; and the b…

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Vampires (Pt II 'This Time With Soul') 51:11

6M ago51:11

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Send us a text 🦇🕺💉 This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, we’re throwin' on our capes and creepin’ through the crypt of Black vampire cinema! First up, the OG fang daddy himself in Blackula 🧛🏿—smooth, spooky, and rocking a velvet collar. Then we hit the streets with Vampire in Brooklyn 🕷️, where Eddie Murphy does everything (including the wigs). And final…

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John Williams' Star Wars (1977-2019) 2:02:48

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May the Fourth be with you. (And also with you.) Lift up your horns. (We lift them up to the Force.) Yes, it's Star Wars Day. Frank and Matt have lost all sense of copyright reason and have treated us all to a packed episode all about one of the greats. Throw your over-the-ear headphones, pour a glass of wine, and revel in the leitmotifs. It's the …

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Sunday Episode Teaser 0:50

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WE PROMISE WE'RE TRYING TO KEEP TO A SCHEDULE. Delaying for a few days on this occasion warranted a slight delay. Are you excited? 'cause we are.

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Mixed Bag 56:20

7M ago56:20

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Send us a text This week, Ken and Andy reach deep into the cinematic grab bag and pull out three wildly different flicks for your reviewing pleasure in an episode we’re calling… Mixed Bag. 🌀 Twisted (2004) – Ashley Judd, Samuel L. Jackson, and Andy Garcia star in this forgotten thriller that gets our full “Better Than Gigli?” treatment. Spoiler: th…

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Color Out of Space (2020) 1:09:11

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" It was just a colour—but not any color of our earth or heavens. And because Ammi recognized that color, and knew that this last faint remnant must still lurk down there in the well, he has never been quite right since." Picture this. It's early March 2020. The boys have gathered in Austin, Texas to celebrate Peter's imminent wedding. There is boo…

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Baseball, Ray 45:14

7M ago45:14

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Send us a text Batter up! This week, Ken and Andy are sliding headfirst into the world of baseball movies, covering three films that span decades of dugouts, dreams, and devilish deals. ⚾ The Bad News Bears (1976) – The original misfit little leaguers with beer, cursing, and just enough heart to win you over. 🧢 Damn Yankees (1958) – A musical take …

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The Rocketeer (1991) 1:33:24

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The Rocketeer is a 1991 American superhero film from Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Joe Johnston, it stars Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino, and Tiny Ron Taylor. It is based on the character of the same name created by comic book artist and writer Dave Stevens. Set in 1938 Los Angeles, California, The R…

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St Patrick's Special 42:25

7M ago42:25

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Send us a text Grab a pint and cue the fiddle—it's our St. Patrick's Day Special! Ken and Andy are diving into three Irish-themed films that span magic, music, and immigration, as we celebrate the Emerald Isle on screen. 🍀 Darby O'Gill and the Little People – Disney's mischievous leprechaun classic, complete with banshees and baby-faced Sean Conner…

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Hackman 48:26

7M ago48:26

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Send us a text This week, Ken and Andy salute one of cinema’s greatest and most versatile actors—the legendary Gene Hackman. From tough-as-nails detectives to drifters and naval officers, Hackman brought grit, depth, and undeniable presence to every role. We’re diving into three of his most iconic performances: 🚓 The French Connection – The gritty …

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Nemesis (1992) 1:04:13

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The year is 2027. Cyborgs roam the streets of the America/Japan Corporate Union. The Red Army Hammerheads, a cyborg separatist group plans... a murder of some kind? And only Alex Rain, who is also a cyborg, but not as much of a cyborg as the other ones, is the only man/83% cyborg, who can stop... the cyborgs, who we think might be 100% cyborg, but …

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007.3 - 'You Only Live Twice' & - 'Octopussy' 1:32:28

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Matt and Frank are back in there continuous quest to cover all of the James Bond movies. This week we get too pretty middling entries: - You Only Live Twice (1967) - Octopussy (1983) In You Only Live Twice, Bond (Sean Connery) is dispatched to Japan after American and Soviet-crewed spacecraft vanish mysteriously in orbit, each nation blaming the ot…

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Oscar Night - 2024 1:03:57

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Send us a text Hollywood’s biggest night is upon us, and Ken and Andy are here to break it all down! In this special episode, we’re diving into the 2024 Academy Award nominees—who will take home gold, who got snubbed, and which films had us cheering or snoozing. Plus, we’re giving out our own awards as Ken and Andy reveal their Top Movies of 2024—s…

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) 1:17:44

8M ago1:17:44

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is a 2011 period mystery action film and a sequel to the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law reprise their roles as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, respectively, alongside Noomi Rapace as Madame Simza "Sim" Heron, Jared Harris as Professor Moriarty, Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes, Kelly R…

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Attack Of The Sex-Bots!!! 47:34

8M ago47:34

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Ken and Andy dive deep into the future of love, lust, and artificial intelligence as they review three films about robotic romance gone awry: Cherry 2000 (1987), Subservience (2024), and Companion (2024). From Melanie Griffith battling wasteland warlords to Megan Fox playing the ultimate dream (or nightmare) c…

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Ken Gets Emotionally Devastated 31:53

9M ago31:53

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Send us a text Get ready to feel all the feels on this week's episode of Pass, Pirate, Pay! Ken and Andy take a deep dive into emotionally devastating films—Steel Magnolias, Nowhere Special, and Ghost Light. Join them as they navigate heart-wrenching tales of love, loss, and life's bittersweet moments, weighing whether these tearjerkers earn a Pass…

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Universal Monsters 44:33

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Send us a text Get ready for some classic chills and modern thrills on this episode of Pass, Pirate, Pay! Ken and Andy dive into Universal's iconic monster lore, reviewing the eerie elegance of Creature from the Black Lagoon, the horror-comedy hijinks of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, and the fresh bite of 2025's Wolf Man. From gill-men to …

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Very Disturbing Films (Part I) 59:42

10M ago59:42

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Send us a text Brace yourself for a haunting episode of Pass, Pirate, Pay as Ken and Andy venture into the darkest corners of cinema. This week, they review A Serbian Film, Megan Is Missing, and Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom—three deeply disturbing films notorious for their controversial and unsettling content. 🎥 Trigger Warning: This episode cont…

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Food, Glorious Food!!! 57:43

10M ago57:43

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Send us a text In this delicious episode, Ken and Andy indulge in the world of food-centric cinema, savoring three mouthwatering films that celebrate the art of cooking. First up is Babette’s Feast, a sumptuous story of gratitude, sacrifice, and a meal that transforms a small Danish village. Next, they serve up Big Night, where two Italian brothers…

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Wing Commander (1999) 1:02:22

10M ago1:02:22

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Happy New Year! This time, the boys have honored a resolution to, once again, inflict movies on their co-hosts. Matt's weapon of choice is the often maligned video game adaptation and production mess that is the 1999 Wing Commander film. Stick around long enough and you might find out why pilgrim is a dirty word and learn to believe that our conver…

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Vampires (Pt 1) 51:00

10M ago51:00

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Send us a text On this chilling episode, Ken and Andy sink their teeth into three vampire films, each offering a fresh twist on the undead legend. First, they explore the moody, immortal romance of Only Lovers Left Alive, where ancient bloodsuckers find beauty in a decaying world. Next, they delve into the darkly quirky Humanist Vampire Seeking Con…

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Music Flix 52:26

10M ago52:26

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Send us a text "On this musical episode of Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and Andy jam out with reviews of movies and shows about musicians! From the riotous rock antics of We Are Lady Parts to the gritty Irish hip-hop vibes of Kneecap, and the enigmatic Dylan-inspired A Complete Unknown, they break down the beats, the feels, and the cinematic vibes. Will …

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I'll Be Home For Christmas (1998) 46:11

11M ago46:11

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas faces an impossible journey when he is left stranded in the desert, thousands of miles from home, with no money and only a few days left until Christmas. Join the boys at NFG as we wrap up our final holiday present of the year - 1998's "I'll Be Home For Christmas". One of the most scrolled-over movies on Disney+.…

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The Holdovers (2023) 45:19

11M ago45:19

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It's the most wonderful time of the year again, and as tradition dictates, we find the NFG crew gathered around the fire, trimming the tree, sipping cocoa, and discussing the darkest Christmas movie since "One Magic Christmas". Unlike "One Magic Christmas", "The Holdovers" does not feature gunfire, and is actually really really really good. Join us…

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Christmas Special Part II 47:32

11M ago47:32

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Send us a text This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, it’s Christmas special: Part 2! We’re diving into the holiday spirit with reviews of Joyeux Noel, the wild ride that is Rare Exports, and the new Farrelly Brothers, Jack Black movie Dear Santa. Grab some cocoa, settle in, and let’s unwrap some festive film gems! 🎄🎥 Check us out at www.passpiratepay.com…

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Christmas Special Part I 55:21

11M ago55:21

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Send us a text This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, it's a holly jolly Christmas special! We’re back with another round of Better Than Gigli, taking aim at The Rock's new holiday flick, Red One. Then, Ken and Andy unwrap their top 3 Christmas movies of all time. Grab some eggnog and tune in for some festive film fun! 🎄🎬 Check us out at www.passpiratepay…

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Off To See The Wizard!!! 55:43

11M ago55:43

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Send us a text On this magical episode, Ken and Andy set off down the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Wizard of Cinema, exploring three enchanting tales inspired by the land of Oz. First, they encounter Lynch/Oz, a documentary that unravels David Lynch’s deep, mysterious connection to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. Next, they dance their way…

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Holy Zealots!!! 59:42

11M ago59:42

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Send us a text And lo, Ken and Andy did venture into the land of cinematic zealotry, where the faithful and the fanatical dwelled. And they spake of Red State, the tale of a cultish church led astray, and of Saint Maud, the story of a maiden consumed by her fervent piety. Yea, they also proclaimed the coming of Heretic, the newest revelation starri…

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Little Giants (1994) 1:04:58

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Thanksgiving is right around the corner and football season is in full swing. What better way to celebrate than with one of the most celebrated football movies of all time? Don't agree? You're gonna have to listen in to find out what we think. Enjoy the turkey, stay safe, and keep the faith, folks.

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World's Oldest Profession 1:03:27

12M ago1:03:27

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Send us a text On this steamy episode of Pass, Pirate, Pay, we’re turning up the heat with three films that dive into the world’s oldest profession. First, we swoon over the ultimate 90s fairytale Pretty Woman, where Julia Roberts redefines “shop till you drop.” Then it’s time to two-step back to the 80s for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a m…

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Ken Goes East 52:25

12M ago52:25

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Send us a text Get ready to go East! This episode has an Asian twist, kicking off with a fresh, hilarious segment in a new 100-part series, 'Better Than Gigli!' where Ken dives into Rotten Tomatoes' infamous list of the 100 worst movies. First up: M. Night Shyamalan’s epic misfire, The Last Airbender (brace yourselves). Then, it’s back to our regul…