102 episodes

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast where we discuss a randomly selected actor on each episode and rate their career and impact off-screen on the Munson Meter.

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Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast where we discuss a randomly selected actor on each episode and rate their career and impact off-screen on the Munson Meter.

    Ep. 102 - Renée Zellweger (feat. Krystal Clark)

    Ep. 102 - Renée Zellweger (feat. Krystal Clark)

    Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
    In this episode, we explore the life & career of Renée Zellweger. Best known for her roles as Roxie in Chicago (2002), Ruby in Cold Mountain (2003), and the title character in the Bridget Jones films, Zellweger is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable names. Joined once again by Krystal Clark, we discuss her immense pop culture impact, speculate on her ability to work a room during awards season, marvel at her unparalleled historical achievements, and most fascinatingly, examine our preconceptions of the kind of actor and person Zellweger was before this episode. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

    • 1 hr 59 min
    Ep. 101 - Seann William Scott

    Ep. 101 - Seann William Scott

    Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor. 
    In this episode, we explore the life and career of Seann William Scott. Best known for his roles as Stifler in the American Pie franchise, Doug Glatt in the Goon films, and countless raunchy comedies in the 90s and 00s, Scott is a recognizable face and name in Hollywood. Rolling without Dames Marvs this time, we discuss Scott’s career of unprecedented typecasting, the death of the raunchy comedy and how it affected his role choices, his mysterious dating life, and contemplate whether Case shut him down in AAU basketball back in Minnesota. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

    • 1 hr 51 min
    Ep. 100 - Adam Driver (feat. Matti Groll)

    Ep. 100 - Adam Driver (feat. Matti Groll)

    Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor. 
    In this episode, we explore the life and career of Adam Driver. Best known for his roles as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars trilogy, Charlie in Marriage Story (2019), and Flip in BlacKkKlansman (2018), Driver has built an impressive career in a short time. Joined for episode 100 by five-time guest, Matti Groll, we discuss Driver’s impressive military background, the reasons why he has the highest average critic rating of any actor we’ve covered, explore why Inside Llewyn Davis forced him not to watch his own performances, and marvel at his excellence in dramatic roles. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

    • 2 hrs 1 min
    Ep. 99 - Will Ferrell (feat. Jay Ledbetter)

    Ep. 99 - Will Ferrell (feat. Jay Ledbetter)

    Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
    In this episode, we explore the life & career of Will Ferrell. Best known for his roles as Ron Burgundy in the Anchorman films, Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights (2006), Brennan in Step Brothers (2008), and a legendary run on Saturday Night Live, no one improvises quite like Ferrell in Hollywood. Joined once again by Jay Ledbetter of AwardsWatch, we discuss his unmatched ability to crack his co-stars on SNL, his insanely quotable characters over the years, his off-the-screen antics, and whether Aubrey’s distaste for Ferrell changes after this deep dive. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

    • 2 hrs 7 min
    Ep. 98 - F. Murray Abraham (feat. Mike Van De Voort)

    Ep. 98 - F. Murray Abraham (feat. Mike Van De Voort)

    Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
    In this episode, we explore the life & career of F. Murray Abraham. Best known for his roles as Antonio in Amadeus (1984), Mr. Moustafa in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), and Bert in The White Lotus (2022), F. Murray has taken a very untraditional route through the world of entertainment. Joined once again by Mike Van De Voort, we discuss F. Murray's youth experience in El Paso, his post-Oscar career turn, his late career resurgence, the Mythic Quest allegations, and we discover James's revelation about bisexual concierge. Where does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. 

    • 2 hrs 3 min
    Ep. 97 - Debra Winger (feat. John Rigby)

    Ep. 97 - Debra Winger (feat. John Rigby)

    Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
    In this episode, we explore the life & career of Debra Winger. Best known for her roles as Emma in Terms of Endearment (1983), Paula in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), and Sissy in Urban Cowboy (1980), Winger is a complicated and interesting actor for us to cover. Joined once again by John Rigby, we discuss her unconventional choice in names for her son, her believability in every role, her infamous off-screen spats with co-stars and producers, and marvel at her ability as an all-time shit talker during interviews. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

    • 2 hrs 7 min

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