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Standup comedians Kevin Gootee and Kevin Israel love films and they love arguing about them. But in this unique podcast; they invite guests to come in and argue why some of the most financially successful, beloved or acclaimed films are trash.  But here's the twist, the film must meet 1 of these criteria: widely beloved, financial success, or critically acclaimed.  So no dunking on Friday the 13th part 8, we all know that's an egregious piece of s--.  We give a platform with those who have unpopular opinions to be bold enough to voice them.  Some films that have faced scrutiny: Back to the Future, the Dark Knight, Toy Story, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the Matrix, and Die Hard.  Can the guests persuade us?  Or do we rip them a new one?  Give us a listen and we'll easily prove that we belong on any top movie podcast list.  No one is doing what we're doing and we're damn good at it.  Everyone loves film debate and who better than 2 wiseasses from NJ?  We throw plenty of fun segments in the mix: our favorite movie quotes, guessing the IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes scores, 5 fun facts, our readers have us ask our guests questions they'd like answered in "Ask a Gutter", we read critics 5 and 1 star reviews and our FAVORITE segment, reading Amazon 5 and 1 star reviews.  You'll never go down a more fun rabbit hole than hearing crazy people asking for refunds while submitting their personal info for payment.  Jeff Bezos isn't reading these comment sections, folks.  We also thoroughly enjoy mocking snooty movie critics and their blowhard reviews.  We get it, you have an English Lit degree.   Kevin and Kevin preside over these cases and see if their guests have made them change their minds or their scores. Check out this podcast dedicated to giving the most hilarious, witty, and funniest movie reviews and discussion you'll ever hear.  We're gonna make you laugh, no doubt about that.We serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies. Join a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. We leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinions on every bit of the pop universe. From lowbrow to highbrow to the stuff in between, they take it all with a shot of cheer.  Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, we delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail.  We started with hostile movie discussions and has evolved into hostile informative movie discussions.  We don't always agree, and that's just fine.  We talk about movies the same way you talk about movies and pop culture with your friends.  Sometimes, we'll review movies that are poorly rated on Rotten Tomatoes, and try to ascertain whether or not those movies are accurately poorly rated, or maybe just didn’t get a fair shake.  Sometimes, we'll discuss upcoming movies in the MCU!  Film reviews, TV reviews, and all your conversation around movie and non-movie related stuff. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media.  Us movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight. No cinematic universe is too obscure or sacred!  Sometimes, we'll "ruin" a horror movie, from slashers to home invasions, creature features to the supernatural, they cover it all! Horror fans, scaredy cats, and film buffs are all welcome.  Don’t just watch a movie; understand it. Don’t just hear a song; consider what it has to say. We break down a work of pop culture each week, exploring the big questions t(continued)

Gutting the Sacred Cow MonkeyButt Productions ACPN

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 297 Ratings

Standup comedians Kevin Gootee and Kevin Israel love films and they love arguing about them. But in this unique podcast; they invite guests to come in and argue why some of the most financially successful, beloved or acclaimed films are trash.  But here's the twist, the film must meet 1 of these criteria: widely beloved, financial success, or critically acclaimed.  So no dunking on Friday the 13th part 8, we all know that's an egregious piece of s--.  We give a platform with those who have unpopular opinions to be bold enough to voice them.  Some films that have faced scrutiny: Back to the Future, the Dark Knight, Toy Story, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the Matrix, and Die Hard.  Can the guests persuade us?  Or do we rip them a new one?  Give us a listen and we'll easily prove that we belong on any top movie podcast list.  No one is doing what we're doing and we're damn good at it.  Everyone loves film debate and who better than 2 wiseasses from NJ?  We throw plenty of fun segments in the mix: our favorite movie quotes, guessing the IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes scores, 5 fun facts, our readers have us ask our guests questions they'd like answered in "Ask a Gutter", we read critics 5 and 1 star reviews and our FAVORITE segment, reading Amazon 5 and 1 star reviews.  You'll never go down a more fun rabbit hole than hearing crazy people asking for refunds while submitting their personal info for payment.  Jeff Bezos isn't reading these comment sections, folks.  We also thoroughly enjoy mocking snooty movie critics and their blowhard reviews.  We get it, you have an English Lit degree.   Kevin and Kevin preside over these cases and see if their guests have made them change their minds or their scores. Check out this podcast dedicated to giving the most hilarious, witty, and funniest movie reviews and discussion you'll ever hear.  We're gonna make you laugh, no doubt about that.We serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies. Join a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. We leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinions on every bit of the pop universe. From lowbrow to highbrow to the stuff in between, they take it all with a shot of cheer.  Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, we delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail.  We started with hostile movie discussions and has evolved into hostile informative movie discussions.  We don't always agree, and that's just fine.  We talk about movies the same way you talk about movies and pop culture with your friends.  Sometimes, we'll review movies that are poorly rated on Rotten Tomatoes, and try to ascertain whether or not those movies are accurately poorly rated, or maybe just didn’t get a fair shake.  Sometimes, we'll discuss upcoming movies in the MCU!  Film reviews, TV reviews, and all your conversation around movie and non-movie related stuff. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media.  Us movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight. No cinematic universe is too obscure or sacred!  Sometimes, we'll "ruin" a horror movie, from slashers to home invasions, creature features to the supernatural, they cover it all! Horror fans, scaredy cats, and film buffs are all welcome.  Don’t just watch a movie; understand it. Don’t just hear a song; consider what it has to say. We break down a work of pop culture each week, exploring the big questions t(continued)

    What We Watched #10

    What We Watched #10

    Looking for great movie or TV show recommendations? We have 3 quick ones for you in this week's bonus episode:

    Amy Taylor watched The Diplomat

    Terry Loda watched Narcos on Netflix

    Kevin Gootee watched Bushwick

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    • 3 min
    Amy Taylor PIMPS OUT Risky Business episode 187 GTSC podcast

    Amy Taylor PIMPS OUT Risky Business episode 187 GTSC podcast

    If you're going to have someone attack Risky Business, it might as well be a former sex worker. Amy Taylor has gripes to air about the 80s comedy where Tom Cruise made 80s girls slippery when he danced in a shirt and tighty whities. The current model (and pilot!) tells us tales from the front lines when she worked as a high end escort and why Risky Business got it wrong a lot of the time. You may be shocked to learn how some of the top CEOs she dated aren't nice guys. Also, Kevin Goose tells us a story about a time he went to a sex club and gave the wrong password.

    Let's see if she can convince @KevinGootee and Terry Loda that Risky Business is worse than Tom Cruise sucking Katie Holmes's career from out of her with that scientology business.

    Don't forget, you can find us on all podcasts platforms: apple iTunes, Spotify, google, spreaker, stitcher, iheartradio, castbox. You name it and we're on it! And you can also see our handsome yet smug faces on Youtube as well. https://guttingthesacredcow.com/where-to-listen-see-us/ Hello to our new friends! We love it when you click "subscribe", like us on social media, and most importantly when you tell your friends/family about our podcast.

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    Find Amy at Amytaylor.com and @amytaylornyc

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    • 1 hr 15 min
    What We Watched #9

    What We Watched #9

    Keep enjoying our quick bonus episodes where we tell you, "What We Watched!"

    Allie Goertz (Mad Magazine and the Simpsons podcast) watched "But I'm a Cheerleader" and "High Fidelity."

    Dave Quist (Blockbuster Mentality podcast)watched "Peter Pan 2023", "Tetris," "Return of the Jedi 40th anniversary," and "Rabbit Hole" on Paramount+ starring Kiefer Sutherland

    Kevin Gootee watched "Return of the Jedi 40th anniversary", "Vengeance," and "The Fly,"


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    • 8 min
    Allie Goertz EXPELS Animal House Episode 186 GTSC podcast

    Allie Goertz EXPELS Animal House Episode 186 GTSC podcast

    What's the biggest college/fraternity/ comedy of all time? Why Animal House, of course! This is absolutely a comedy Mt Rushmore entrant between John Belushi, the insane amount of quotes, and plenty of nudity! Oh yeah, the soundtrack is BANGIN with Louie Louie and Shout by Otis Day and the Knights. However, there is a dissenter and her name is Allie Goertz. Allie says this is just a nostalgia trap, the jokes never worked for her, and finds the racial slurs intolerable. Allie Goertz, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and known for her insightful perspectives, breaks down the elements of "Animal House" that failed to resonate with her. From the momentous frat parties to the zany pranks, Allie provides a fresh lens through which she examines the movie's iconic scenes and characters, offering a unique take on why it didn't quite hit the mark for her.

    Drawing from her vast knowledge of film theory and her own personal taste, Allie delves into the aspects that, in her view, undermine the movie's overall impact. With meticulous attention to detail, she dissects the comedic timing, character development, and underlying messages of "Animal House," ultimately expressing her disappointment with what many consider a timeless masterpiece.

    Hopping on as first time co-host to help but not first time on the podcast is Dave Quist of the Blockbuster Mentality podcast. Do Dave and Kevin Gootee think Allie's argument is worse than being hazed by Niedermeyer? Or does this classic movie run amok like a Delta parade float?

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    Don't forget, you can find us on all podcasts platforms: apple iTunes, Spotify, google, spreaker, stitcher, iheartradio, castbox. You name it and we're on it! And you can also see our handsome yet smug faces on Youtube as well. https://guttingthesacredcow.com/where-to-listen-see-us/ Hello to our new friends! We love it when you click "subscribe", like us on social media, and most importantly when you tell your friends/family about our podcast.

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    Social media for the gang: @KevinGootee on Twitter, FB, IG @dave_quist and @alliegoertz You can hear Dave on the Blockbuster Mentality podcast (It doesn't hurt that I'm on 2 episodes!) And check out Allie's eventual cover for a new Nine Inch Nails album!

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    Allie Goertz EXPELS Animal House Episode 186 GTSC podcast

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    What we Watched #8

    What we Watched #8

    Let's find out what we wasted our time on and what you should invest your time on in...What We Watched!

    Chip watched Jobriath AD- a documentary about one of the first openly gay rock n roll stars

    Kevin Israel watched Ghosted starring Ana De Armas and Chris Evans, you know...Captain America.

    Kevin Gootee watched Uncharted with Tom Holland, Night Moves with Gene Hackman, The Long Goodnight with Elliot Gould, and Zero Theorem with Christoph Walz

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    • 5 min
    Chip Chantry THROWS Vertigo out of a bell tower Episode 185 GTSC podcast

    Chip Chantry THROWS Vertigo out of a bell tower Episode 185 GTSC podcast

    Gutting the Sacred Cow is a hilarious and thought-provoking podcast where comedian Chip Chantry dishes out his controversial opinions on classic movies. In this episode, Chip takes aim at the highly acclaimed film, Vertigo, and explains why he believes it's insanely overrated. Kevin Gootee and guest co-host, Kevin Israel, see if Chip's argument should jump out of a church bell tower. Tune in to hear Chip's razor-sharp wit and insightful commentary as he deconstructs this Hitchcock masterpiece and reveals the flaws that many fans overlook.

    Whether you're a film buff or just looking for a good laugh, Gutting the Sacred Cow is the perfect podcast for anyone who loves movies and isn't afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. So don't miss out on this must-listen episode, and discover why Chip Chantry is quickly becoming one of the most popular voices in the world of film criticism!. Do you think that Vertigo and Hitchcock films still hold up?

    Did you leave us a 5 star rating, 2-3 sentence review on your favorite podcast platform? I sure would appreciate it!

    Kevin Gootee can be found at @kevingootee on Twitter and IG

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    Chip Chantry can be found at @joshgondelman and check out his podcast, I Love Rock and Roll podcast

    Kevin Israel can be found at @Kevinisrael_NJ and kevinisrael.com

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    Hello to our new friends! We love it when you click "subscribe", like us on social media, and most importantly when you tell your friends/family about our podcast.

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    Chip Chantry THROWS Vertigo out of a bell tower Episode 185 GTSC podcast

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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
297 Ratings

297 Ratings

Mr. Tired ,

Your Favorite Movies Will Be Destroyed…And You Will Find It Hilarious

“Die Hard”. “Pretty In Pink”. “The Departed”. These are just a few of the movie that I like (or even love) that have gotten the slash and burn treatment from Kevin Gootee and his hilariously vitriolic guests and guests hosts. Dave Landau’s evisceration of “Good Will Hunting” should be required listening for anyone who thinks they are a movie critic, or has a sense of humor. I hope they never do “Blazing Saddles”, because that gutting might just cause me to light myself on fire even as I am laughing while I strike the match.

Screen Time Junkie ,

Is Goatee his real last name?

The ‘Gutting’ format is fresh and unique, which is tough to achieve in the movie podcast arena. I laugh most when my favorite movies are being busted on. And seriously, is Goatee his real name?

Superpro gamer06 ,

Good show

I think it’s a novel and a great idea, but, no offense Kevin, I think you really need to relax some of the language. Besides that keep doing what you are doing.

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