The Cover Podcast

Remington Ramsey
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Welcome to "The Cover," where three Hoosier friends delve into the world of books and movies with a blend of insight and a touch of humor. Join Brett, Marcus, and Remington as they explore the stories that captivate our imaginations, from literary classics to the latest blockbusters.

  1. 6D AGO

    When Harry Met Sally - Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Rob Reiner - 090

    This week on The Cover, the boys crack open one of the most quotable romantic comedies ever made, When Harry Met Sally. Does it still hold upIs Harry rightCan men and women actually just be friendsAnd is that diner scene still the most famous fake moment in movie history We dive into: • The electric chemistry between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan• Why Nora Ephron’s writing feels sharp even decades later• The evolution from enemies to friends to something more• The real life married couples woven throughout the film• That scene at Katz's Delicatessen and the line everyone still quotes• Whether this is actually a rom com or secretly a philosophy class on relationships We also debate: Is Harry a jerk or just honestIs Sally high maintenance or just self awareAnd is this the gold standard of romantic storytelling or just perfectly timed nostalgia.

    1h 31m

  2. FEB 4

    Groundhog Day - Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell - 088

    This week on The Cover, the boys wake up to the same day over and over again as they dig into Groundhog Day. What starts as a goofy Bill Murray comedy turns into a surprisingly deep conversation about purpose routine growth and what it actually means to change. We talk about why this movie has aged so well how it sneaks philosophy and faith questions into a mainstream comedy and why Phil Connors might be one of the best character arcs in movie history. From cynicism to self improvement to selflessness we unpack why this film hits harder the older you get and why most of us are probably living our own version of Groundhog Day without realizing it. Is it a rom com A comedy A morality tale A spiritual parable Somehow yes. Grab your coffee don’t step in the puddle and press play.

    1h 44m

  3. JAN 28

    Groundhog Day - Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell - 087

    This week on The Cover, the boys wake up to the same day over and over again as they dig into Groundhog Day. What starts as a goofy Bill Murray comedy turns into a surprisingly deep conversation about purpose routine growth and what it actually means to change. We talk about why this movie has aged so well how it sneaks philosophy and faith questions into a mainstream comedy and why Phil Connors might be one of the best character arcs in movie history. From cynicism to self improvement to selflessness we unpack why this film hits harder the older you get and why most of us are probably living our own version of Groundhog Day without realizing it. Is it a rom com A comedy A morality tale A spiritual parable Somehow yes. Grab your coffee don’t step in the puddle and press play.

    1h 44m

  4. JAN 21

    Stand By Me - Rob Reiner, Kiefer Sutherland, River Phoenix - 086

    This week on The Cover, we head down the tracks with Stand by Me, a movie that somehow gets more honest the older you get. As part of our ongoing Rob Reiner run, we talk about why this film stands apart. Not because of spectacle or plot twists, but because it understands something most movies miss. Childhood is not innocent. It is formative. We unpack friendship before life complicates it, the quiet weight of absent fathers, and why a story about four boys looking for a dead body turns into a meditation on memory, loss, and growing up. We talk about narration that feels like confession, moments that feel pulled straight from real life, and why this movie feels less like it was written and more like it was remembered. Why does this film hit differently when you watch it as a parent? Why do the small moments matter more than the big ones? And why does Rob Reiner seem to understand human relationships better than almost anyone of his era?

    1h 32m

  5. JAN 14

    Warrior - Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte - 085

    This week on The Cover, we step into the cage with Warrior, a fight movie that punches way harder emotionally than it ever does physically. We talk about broken homes, buried grief, and the kind of pain that does not heal just because time passes. This is not really a movie about MMA. It is a movie about brothers who learned how to fight before they ever learned how to talk. We unpack Tom Hardy turning silence into menace, Nick Nolte delivering one of the most heartbreaking performances of any sports film, and why the final fight feels less like a championship bout and more like a confession. Why does this movie wreck people who were not expecting it to? Why does forgiveness feel harder than victory? And why does the line “I’m sorry Tommy” land harder than any punch thrown in the film? This episode is about fists, yes. But more than that, it is about fathers, sons, and the fights we carry long after the bell rings.

    1h 43m

  6. JAN 7

    Killers of the Flower Moon - David Grann - 084

    This week on The Cover, we turn the pages of Killers of the Flower Moon, a book that reads like a crime thriller but lands like a moral reckoning. We unpack how David Grann uncovers the systematic murders of the Osage people during the oil boom of the 1920s, and how greed, entitlement, and silence became weapons just as deadly as guns. This is not just a history lesson. It is an investigation into how evil hides in paperwork, handshakes, and people everyone trusted. We talk about why this story stayed buried for so long, how the early FBI was shaped by this case, and what it means when justice arrives late, incomplete, and quietly. Is this a true crime story or an American origin story we would rather not look at? Why does the book feel restrained instead of sensational? And why does that restraint make it hit harder? This episode is heavier than usual, but necessary. Because some stories are not meant to entertain. They are meant to be remembered.

    1h 51m

  7. 12/31/2025

    John Wick - Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe - 083

    This week on The Cover, the boys dive headfirst into the world of John Wick, the movie that somehow made grief, a stolen car, and a puppy the most terrifying origin story in modern cinema. We break down how a quiet retired hitman became a myth in a tailored suit, why Keanu Reeves barely speaking makes the movie better, and how John Wick rebuilt the action genre with choreography, world building, and rules that somehow all make sense. We talk Continental etiquette, gold coins, impossible body counts, and the moment the audience realized this was not just another revenge movie. It was something different. Cleaner. Meaner. Cooler. Is John Wick a superhero movie pretending not to be one? Why does every action movie since owe it money? And how did one man with a pencil change everything?

    1h 24m

  8. 12/24/2025

    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Dallas Jenkins, Judy Greer, Pete Holmes - 082

    This week on The Cover, the guys unwrap The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and ask the important questions no one warned us we’d be debating. Does this new adaptation capture the chaotic heart of the beloved story, or does it try a little too hard to clean up the Herdmans? We break down what works, what surprised us, and what felt different for better or worse compared to the versions many of us grew up with. Along the way, we talk performances, tone, and whether this movie understands that the magic of the story is not perfection, but redemption wrapped in awkward, messy humanity.

    1h 50m
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Welcome to "The Cover," where three Hoosier friends delve into the world of books and movies with a blend of insight and a touch of humor. Join Brett, Marcus, and Remington as they explore the stories that captivate our imaginations, from literary classics to the latest blockbusters.

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  • Creator
    Remington Ramsey
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Remington Ramsey
  • Show Website
    The Cover Podcast