Blockbuster Buffs

Matt Hert

Two movie obsessed best friends dive into the best and worst movies ever made. From the art house to the blockbuster, we watch them all. Each season we will bring you a new theme and several new films to dunk or defend with us. This is BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS!

  1. 28/11/2025

    65 - Go Big or Go Home – Sports Season Finale

    BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 5: MVPs – Clear Eyes, Buff Guys, Can’t Lose Episode 7: Go Big or Go Home – Sports Season Finale Hosts: Matt and Joe Movies: All six films from Season 5 The season finale is here, and it’s time for Matt and Joe to put their stats where their mouths are. Each host gets 5 points to add or subtract from any category on any movie across the season — and once those points are spent, the final rankings are locked. Who will take home the title of Season 5 MVP? Who will get benched permanently? And can Remember the Titans survive Joe’s wrath? In true Buff fashion, we debate, justify, and occasionally regret every last point allocation before revealing the ultimate winner of the sports season. Then we cap it all off with a surprise announcement: the theme of Season 6. What can you expect? Season Stat Surgery – Point adjustments and passionate pleas.Final Rankings – The definitive scoreboard for Season 5.Go Big or Go Home – One movie claims victory, one walks away empty-handed.Season 6 Reveal – Get ready for a genre pivot. Grab your bracket sheets and yell at your headphones — it’s the most competitive finale yet. 🔔 Follow us on Instagram: @blockbusterbuffs 💥 Watch full episodes early & ad-free on Patreon: patreon.com/BlockbusterBuffs 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: Blockbuster Buffs on YouTube

    21min

  2. 20/11/2025

    64 - CLEAR EYES, STRONG SIDE – Remember the Titans (2000)

    CLEAR EYES, STRONG SIDE – Remember the Titans (2000) BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 5: MVPs – Clear Eyes, Buff Guys, Can’t Lose Episode 6: CLEAR EYES, STRONG SIDE – Remember the Titans (2000) Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: Remember the Titans (2000) The Buffs take the field one last time this season for Remember the Titans — the 2000 sports drama that made Denzel Washington your dad’s favorite coach and taught America that racial healing starts with push-ups. We dive into the emotional beats, historical inaccuracies, and the power of a good locker room speech. Joe goes long on the Disneyfication of history, Matt talks Sunshine’s flow, and together they try to decide if this movie still earns a spot on the Mount Rushmore of football films. What can you expect? What Did You Watch This Week – Our weekly watch round-up.Snap Synopsis – A high-speed recap packed with grit and emotion.Dunk or Defend – Is Titans a timeless inspiration or overly polished nostalgia?Go Big or Go Home – The final movie enters our sports season bracket. This one’s got heart, soul, and an all-time great slow clap moment. Don’t fumble it. 🎬 Follow us on Instagram: @blockbusterbuffs 💥 Watch full episodes early & ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BlockbusterBuffs 📺 Subscribe on YouTube for Snap Synopsis videos and more!

    53min

  3. 12/11/2025

    63 - BOLD STRATEGY, COTTON – Dodgeball (2004)

    BOLD STRATEGY, COTTON – Dodgeball (2004) BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 5: MVPs – Clear Eyes, Buff Guys, Can’t Lose Episode 5: BOLD STRATEGY, COTTON – Dodgeball (2004) Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) Grab your wrenches and tighten those headbands — the Buffs are heading into the danger zone of dodgeball, where one wrong move could leave you concussed, humiliated, or covered in Ben Stiller sweat. Matt and Joe step into the ring with Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story to unpack its absurd charm, elite quotability, and Vince Vaughn’s most chill leading man performance. We break down whether this cult comedy holds up in the post-2000s cringe era, and whether its sports heart still hits behind all the gags. What can you expect? What Did You Watch This Week – Spoiler: it’s not just dodgeballs flying.Snap Synopsis – A five-minute dodgeball montage of chaos.Dunk or Defend – Is this movie a five-D champion or just average, Joe?Go Big or Go Home – Our official sports season ranking showdown continues. Globo Gym may have money and matching jumpsuits, but the Average Joes have heart… and a surprisingly stacked bench of 2000s comedy legends. If you can dodge a wrench, you can survive this episode. 🎬 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/blockbusterbuffs 💥 Watch full episodes early & ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BlockbusterBuff 📺 Subscribe on YouTube for Snap Synopses and full episode drops!

    56min

  4. 31/10/2025

    HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Re-Release: Nosferatu (2024)

    HALLOWEEN RE-RELEASE! NOSFERATU! BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 41 – NIGHTLY NIBBLES Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: Nosferatu 2024 This week, Matt and Joe sink their teeth into the eerie and irreverent world of Nosferatu 2024. In this tongue-in-cheek update of the vampire classic, our hosts serve up a hearty helping of biting humor, modern twists, and a generous dose of retro horror vibes. Will this reimagined undead tale leave you craving more, or is it just a nibble too far? What can you expect? • What Did You Watch This Week – A quick rundown of new horror finds and guilty pleasures. • Snap Synopsis – A spoiler-packed, lightning-fast recap of Nosferatu 2024’s fanged fiasco. • Dunk or Defend – Our take on the film’s modern spin—what works, what bites off more than it can chew. • Monster Mashups – Ranking Nosferatu 2024 alongside this season’s other monstrous mash-ups. Get ready for a night of fangs, fun, and fearless film critique. Don’t miss out—subscribe for more monster madness, and join the conversation on our socials and Patreon for extra treats!

    54min

  5. 24/10/2025

    62 - ROMANTIC ABOUT BASEBALL - Moneyball (2011)

    BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 5: MVPs – Clear Eyes, Buff Guys, Can’t Lose Episode 4: ROMANTIC ABOUT BASEBALL – Moneyball (2011) Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: Moneyball (2011) Matt and Joe crunch the numbers and question the system in this week’s episode on Moneyball—the film that made spreadsheets emotional and turned on-base percentage into a cinematic tearjerker. We talk Brad Pitt’s perfectly tousled GM energy, Jonah Hill’s quiet genius, and why the 2002 Oakland A’s might be the greatest almost-team of all time. Is this just a sports movie for stats nerds—or is it secretly a love story about baseball itself? What can you expect? What Did You Watch This Week – What’s on the watchlist and what’s winning our hearts.Snap Synopsis – A brisk recap with a few curveballs.Dunk or Defend – Swinging for the fences with bold takes and big stats.Go Big or Go Home – Where Moneyball lands in the Season 5 rankings. Whether you love baseball or you’ve never seen a single pitch, Moneyball is proof that a well-built team (and podcast) can still defy the odds. 🔔 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/blockbusterbuffs 💥 Watch the full episodes early & ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BlockbusterBuffs 📺 Subscribe on YouTube for Snap Synopsis and more!

    1h15min

  6. 17/10/2025

    61 - FULL TILT FRIENDSHIP – Rounders (1998)

    BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 5: MVPs – Clear Eyes, Buff Guys, Can’t Lose Episode 3: FULL TILT FRIENDSHIP – Rounders (1998) Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: Rounders (1998) It’s all-in or nothing this week as the Buffs gamble on friendship with Rounders — the slick, smoky, cult poker drama that taught a generation how to pronounce “Malkovich.” Matt and Joe bluff their way through this bro-fueled tale of loyalty, risk, and underground poker dens that look suspiciously like stage sets. From wormy friends to Russian mobsters, we ask the big questions: Is Mike actually good at poker? Should he really be dropping law school? And why is everyone chewing so much scenery? What can you expect? What Did You Watch This Week – TV detours and movie shoutoutsSnap Synopsis – Five minutes of poker, loyalty, and betrayalDunk or Defend – Arguments for and against Rounders as a legit MVPGo Big or Go Home – We rank it against the rest of the sports season Whether you’ve got pocket aces or just a soft spot for late-’90s dramas, this one’s worth a listen. 🎬 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/blockbusterbuffs 💥 Watch full episodes early & ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/BlockbusterBuffs 📺 Subscribe for 5-Minute Snap Synopsis recaps on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@blockbusterbuffs

    1h4min

  7. 10/10/2025

    60 - VON ERICHS VS. EVERYBODY – The Iron Claw (2023)

    BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 5: MVPs – Clear Eyes, Buff Guys, Can’t Lose Episode 2: VON ERICHS VS. EVERYBODY – The Iron Claw (2023) Hosts: Matt and Joe Guest: Jacob Hall Movie: The Iron Claw (2023) This week, we step into the squared circle with The Iron Claw, the heartbreaking A24 biopic about the rise and fall of the legendary Von Erich wrestling family. We’re joined in person by special guest Jacob Hall, who shocked us all by being a legit pro wrestling historian (seriously, the man knew what a heel turn was before puberty). His deep fandom added layers we didn’t expect—and needed—for a movie that’s about way more than piledrivers and promos. What can you expect? What Did You Watch This Week – The usual chaos, with a few sleeper hits.Snap Synopsis – Fast, furious, and emotionally suplexed.Dunk or Defend – Are we crying because it’s beautiful or because we got body slammed by feelings?Ranking – Sports season rankings get shaken up after this one. If you’ve ever loved a sport too much, or just want to see Zac Efron bulk up for trauma, this episode’s for you.

    1h5min

  8. 03/10/2025

    59 - READ IT, ROLL IT, HOLE IT - The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)

    BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 5: MVPs – Clear Eyes, Buff Guys, Can’t Lose Episode 1: READ IT, ROLL IT, HOLE IT – The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) Season 5 kicks off with khakis, caddies, and some surprisingly cinematic golf. Shia LaBeouf trades transformers for tee times in this underdog sports story that had us whispering “nice shot” like we knew what we were talking about. We dive into the 2005 Disney drama that puts sportsmanship, class warfare, and a child caddy with main character energy front and center. Did this movie change the way we think about golf forever? No. But it did make us want to practice our putting. What can you expect? What Did You Watch This Week – Our pre-game warmup with recent watches and distractions.Snap Synopsis – The full match, summarized in five chaotic minutes.Dunk or Defend – Was this a hole-in-one or a bogey on the fairway of cinema?MVP Rankings – Our new sports ranking showdown kicks off. Grab your clubs, your popcorn, and your working-class dreams—we’re going to the green. 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @blockbusterbuffs 📺 Watch bonus content on Patreon: patreon.com/BlockbusterBuffs

    48min
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Two movie obsessed best friends dive into the best and worst movies ever made. From the art house to the blockbuster, we watch them all. Each season we will bring you a new theme and several new films to dunk or defend with us. This is BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS!

Informações

  • Criado por
    Matt Hert
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2025
  • Episódios
    68
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Matt Hert
  • Site do podcast
    Blockbuster Buffs