Schmucking Around

S&D Inc.
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Sam Oliver and Guests spiel about pop culture current events and review new releases for film and television.

  1. 12/31/2021

    The Best of 2021 (Plus 'Don't Look Up' & 'The Matrix Resurrections')

    Schmucking Around is ending 2021 with our New Year’s special! Sam welcomes back Pat Harrison (@patsharrison) to celebrate New Year’s Eve by discussing Leo’s new Netflix movie ‘Don’t Look Up’ (5:46) and ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ (15:13). Finally, we close out 2021 with each of our top 10 ‘Best of the Year’ lists (27:19) (though there may be a little cheating involved). See y’all in 2022! Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: shmuckingaroundpod@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

    56 min

  2. 11/28/2021

    2nd Annual 'Turkeys of the Year' (Plus 'King Richard')

    SCHMUCKING AROUND IS BACK! We finally return this week with OG cohost Patrick S. Harrison (@patsharrison) for a very special Thanksgiving weekend episode. We start with an explanation for the extended hiatus (2:35), provide a very exciting update to the PS5 watch (4:10), and discuss some Thanksgiving food/traditions (7:05). Then we review the new Will Smith biopic 'King Richard' on HBO Max (15:28) and we finish with our 2nd annual roast of the 'Turkeys of the Year' (30:25).  Next Week: - Hawkeye (Disney+) - Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount Plus) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: shmuckingaroundpod@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

    1h 8m

  3. 09/20/2021

    The 'Impeachment' of 'Y: The Last Man'

    This week on a very female version of Schmucking Around, Sam catches up with his cousin and guest co-host Danielle Kaplan (@dk728) by asking her for her thoughts on the recent passing of legendary comedian Norm MacDonald (3:24), her feelings on the Jets and Mets seasons (7:10), and her thoughts on ‘Ted Lasso’ after finally catching up over the summer (11:05). Then they discuss the conclusion (for now) of the saga surrounding the ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting gig (18:20). *SPOILERS* Finally they spiel about two new shows on FX, ‘Y: The Last Man’ (26:35) and ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ (40:10). Next week: - 'Dear Evan Hansen' (in theaters) - 'The Premise' (FX on Hulu) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: shmuckingaroundpod@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

    1h 14m

  4. 09/13/2021

    'The Card Counter' Busts and 'Ted Lasso' Doubles Down

    This week on SCHMUCKING Around, Patrick S. Harrison (@patsharrison), the bestselling author of 2020 and prodigal co-host, returns to the podcast to catchup a bit by asking what some of Sam’s favorites have been over the past couple months (3:57), Sam’s knowledgeability around some social media stars (6:07), and ask if Simu Liu is the Daryl Morey of Marvel (11:55). Then Pat brings back our ‘Temperature Check’ segment to discuss our excitement levels for ‘The Matrix: Resurrections’ (16:51), ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ (20:35), and Christopher Nolan’s just announced Robert Oppenheimer biopic (21:48). *SPOILER ALERT* Then, the long-awaited return of ‘THE MARVEL MINUTE’ where Sam sums up episode 5 of ‘What If…? Zombies!?’ (27:10). Finally, Pat and Sam get down to the line-up for this week and spiel about Hulu’s new mystery/comedy ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (31:30), Oscar Isaac’s new drama ‘The Card Counter’ (42:26), and an update on the first 8 episodes of ‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 on Apple TV Plus (58:25). Next week: -  ‘Y: The Last Man’ (Hulu) -  ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ (FX) -  ‘Cry Macho’ (In theaters & HBO Max) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: shmuckingaroundpod@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

    1h 22m

  5. 09/10/2021

    'Shang Chi' and 'What If...?' are my best 'Vacation Friends'

    This week on the (extremely tardy) special Labor Day/Rosh Hashanah edition of Shmucking Around, Sam and guest Shmuck Steve Kaplan (@steviekaps) eulogize the late, great Michael K. Williams (2:20) and discuss the end of the Mike Richard’s saga at ‘Jeopardy!’ (9:45), excitement levels for the recently announced Dennis Rodman Vegas bender movie ’48 Hours in Vegas’ (16:20), and the return of Abba after 40 years (20:10). *SPOILER ALERT* Then they spiel about the new Marvel blockbuster ‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ (27:50), John Cena’s new comedy ‘Vacation Friends’ on Hulu (56:27), and the latest Doctor Strange-centric episode of ‘What If…?’ on Disney + (1:06:13). Next Week: -  ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (Hulu) -  ‘The Card Counter’ (in theaters) -  ‘The Marvel Minute’ Returns! Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: shmuckingaroundpod@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

    1h 21m

  6. 08/30/2021

    'Brand New Cherry Flavor' & 'Untold: The Malice at the Palace' (Plus 'What If...?' Episode 3)

    This week on Shmucking Around, Sam welcomes back his buddy (and delusional basketball fan) Cody Brough to discuss the “Nevermind Baby” suing Nirvana for child pornography (2:46) and Rachel Nichols being taken off the air at ESPN (11:17). *SPOILERS* Then they spiel about the first episode of the new Netflix documentary series ‘Untold: The Malice at the Palace’ (21:59), Netflix’s new horror/thriller limited series ‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ (39:57), and the fourth installment of ‘What If…?’ on Disney + (52:00). Next week: -  ‘Vacation Friends’ (Hulu) -  ‘Shang Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings’ (In theaters) -  ‘What If…?’ Episode 4 (Disney +) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: shmuckingaroundpod@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

    1h 5m

  7. 08/23/2021

    'Reminiscence' for a 'CODA' (Plus 'What If...?' Episode 2)

    On the inaugural episode of ‘Shmucking Around’, Sam invites his good friend Ally Peterson (@milagracita) onto the podcast to talk about what she’s been watching this year (2:05), the news that Mike Richards has been fired as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after 9 days (13:46), and the recently announced ‘Field of Dreams’ TV show from Mike Schur (21:15). *SPOILERS* Then they spiel about the 2nd episode of Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ on Disney + (29:20), the new Hugh Jackman flick ‘Reminiscence’ on HBO Max and in theaters (44:35), and finally, early awards contender ‘CODA’ on Apple TV Plus (1:01:50). Next week: -  ‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ (Netflix) -  ‘Untold: The Malice at the Palace’ (Netflix) -  ‘What If…?’ Episode 3 (Disney +) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: shmuckingaroundpod@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

    1h 23m

  8. 08/16/2021

    'What If...' Kevin was a 'Free Guy'?

    *SPOILER ALERT* This week on Spieling and Dealing, Sam welcomes back his friends Kevin and Ally Peterson (@milagracita) to discuss Trey Parker and Matt Stone closing the deal to buy Casa Bonita (2:10) and the official announcement of the new, controversial ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting duo (14:11). Then Sam and Kevin go solo to debate the superior medium, TV or movies (22:41)? After that, they spiel about Ryan Reynolds’ new action-comedy ‘Free Guy’ (41:25), followed by Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ on Disney + (1:01:30), and finally Taika Waititi’s ‘Reservation Dogs’ on Hulu (1:15:40). ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week the podcast will be rebranding as ‘Shmucking Around’! We’re still coming to you with the same content and discussions about entertainment and pop culture, on the same platforms, just under a new banner. Next week: -  ‘CODA’ (Apple TV Plus) -  ‘Reminiscence’ (HBO Max & in theaters) -  ‘What If…?’, Episode 2 (Disney +) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: spielinganddealing@gmail.com Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

    1h 31m
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Sam Oliver and Guests spiel about pop culture current events and review new releases for film and television.

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  • Creator
    S&D Inc.
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © S&D Inc.
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    Schmucking Around