Off The Shelf with Phil and Dave

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In this light, funny, and surprisingly informative film podcast, each host picks a movie straight off their shelf and presents it to the other for the very first time. From cult classics to chaotic flops, prestige dramas to popcorn blockbusters, no genre is safe — especially because our tastes couldn’t be more different. One loves arthouse slow burns. The other lives for action sequels. One cries at indie coming-of-age stories. The other rewatches creature features for comfort. What follows? Honest reactions, spirited debates, hot takes, deep dives, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a full-blown film nerd, tune in each week as we swap shelves, challenge our tastes, and maybe — just maybe — change each other’s minds. Because sometimes the best way to discover a new favorite movie… is to let someone else pick it. 🍿

  1. 3D AGO

    Dave

    "And we're walking, and we're walking, and we're podcasting" - Back to the White House as Phil takes 1993's Dave off the shelf this week. David relives his pain that Dave gave upon it's release in `93 but works through it and finds the movie and performances to be entertaining. Phil finds the movie to be more of a Frank Capra style comedy and finds the general vibe to be that of a sweet romantic comedy. A movie that both hosts agree that if you don't buy the premise the whole thing falls apart, luckily it keeps it light enough to not worry too much about that.

    55 min

  2. FEB 9

    Crocodile Dundee

    "That's not a Podcast; That's a Podcast" - Dave is really milking his trip to Australia as he takes 1986's Crocodile Dundee off the shelf this week. Phil remembers the cultural phenomenon that was this movie and its star while confirming that his co-star may be the worst actor he's ever seen. Dave enjoys the overall tone of the movie and buys into the romance that is being presented and find it mostly delivers on its premise and tone.  Both are ready to leave the outback by the end of it.

    59 min

  3. FEB 2

    Groundhog Day

    "I'm A podcast, not THE podcast" - Phil celebrates his namesake in Punxsutawney and takes 1993's Groundhog Day off the shelf this week. He fondly remembers the movie from the opening minutes and shares a story of the music that inspired a very strange 48 hour period in his life. Dave also remembers the movie as it was frequently on cable over the years and certain moments have sustained. What neither of them fully remember is just hot much emotion is involved in this movie and how many interesting ideas are present in this seemingly light hearted romantic comedy..

    44 min

  4. JAN 26

    1979's Mad Max

    "The maximum Podcast of the Future" - We stay down under as Dave takes 1979's Mad Max off the shelf this week. Dave had unsure feelings when watching it a year ago finally and Phil only knows Tina Turner's vocals from Thunderdome. This film doesn't have the energy or adrenaline rush of Fury Road so many years later but despite the underwhelming intro of the saga, road warrior is still on the table..

    51 min

  5. JAN 19

    1995's The American President

    "You podcast the podcasts that need podcasting" - Phil celebrates the career of Rob Reiner as he takes 1995's The American President Off the Shelf this week. Dave claims this could be Phil's best movie to date and was emotionally moved from the writing and performances. Phil watched it prior to the horrendous news of Reiner's death and once after and it only appreciated in emotional value. A great script, great performances and great direction made it a nice safe space to be despite the news of the world. An added bonus is how much it reflects The West Wing.

    58 min

  6. JAN 12

    1997's Volcano

    What beats Lava? My Podcast...I hope" - Dave starts the year off with a toast as he takes 1997's Volcano Off the Shelf this week. Surprisingly, Phil doesn't hate it and for the most enjoys the action sequences despite some questionable effects here and there but overall appreciates the disaster genre of the late 90's. Dave isn't that convinced it's a good movie but is always happy to watch Tommy Lee Jones take charge and get it done.

    1h 2m

  7. JAN 5 · BONUS

    Off the Shelf 2025 in Review

    Our yearly look back at the movies we did in 2025 where we hand out "Shelfies" in categories such as best comedy, best soundtrack, Phil's worst movie(lots to chose from) and much much more!!

    1h 5m

  8. 12/29/2025

    2003's Elf

    Re Released for the Christmas season. Phil still likes it. Dave still doesn't but they both agree Bob Newhart was great!

    1h 8m
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In this light, funny, and surprisingly informative film podcast, each host picks a movie straight off their shelf and presents it to the other for the very first time. From cult classics to chaotic flops, prestige dramas to popcorn blockbusters, no genre is safe — especially because our tastes couldn’t be more different. One loves arthouse slow burns. The other lives for action sequels. One cries at indie coming-of-age stories. The other rewatches creature features for comfort. What follows? Honest reactions, spirited debates, hot takes, deep dives, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a full-blown film nerd, tune in each week as we swap shelves, challenge our tastes, and maybe — just maybe — change each other’s minds. Because sometimes the best way to discover a new favorite movie… is to let someone else pick it. 🍿

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