The Gag Reel Podcast William Scanlin
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- TV & Film
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The Gag Reel Podcast is about discussing and breaking down comedy films (maybe even some TV as well). What makes the great ones so great? What makes the bad ones bad? In a book club style discussion we try figuring all that out. We hope you'll join us!
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Kevin Smith's Clerks 3 - Deep Dive
This week we talk about the movie that was Kevin Smith's dying wish. Get ready to don your cape and cane, because this week we're pledging our allegiance to Satan and chatting about Clerks 3. Join us as we discuss Zookeeper, Rosario Dawson and make the ultimate Clerks 4 pitch.
As always, full spoiler warning.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro and Opening trailer
5:05 - Our initial thoughts on Clerks 3, spoiler warning
11:45 - Getting deep into the Clerks 3 thoughts
27:44 - Our rankings of the three Clerks movie. Which Clerks is the Clerkiest?
34:44 - Kevin Smith’s real heart attack & We were wrong about Rosario Dawson
41:20 - The end of Rante
47:40 - Favorite jokes and odd moments
62:43 - What could a Clerks 4 look like?
71:12 - Clerks animated series
76:20 - Outro and what’s next on The Gagreel Pod
As always, reach out to us at
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Kevin Smith's Clerks 2 - Deep Dive
This week we turn this dog and pony show into a much different kind of pony show. Join us as we dive headfirst into the mid-2000s to catch up on what a couple of 90s slackers are up to in their 30s.
As always, spoiler-warning. This is a full, spoiler-cast.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:19 - Broad thoughts on Clerks 2. Becka's first time reactions
10:54 - Clerks 2 surprises
16:43 - Let’s talk about Elias
23:01 - Is Dante a catch?
29:45 - Clerks Vs. Clerks 2
32:45 - The ABC dance scene
40:01 - What Clerks 2 does right
49:13 - Recommendations for similar movies
55:35 - Outro -
Kevin Smith's Clerks - Deep Dive
This week we dive into the heart of '90s slacker culture, with the indie comedy, "Clerks". Join us as we explore Kevin Smith's 1994 VHS store classic, kicking off a deep-dive into a truly unique trilogy of films. Cat poops, eggmen, and Fred Armisen will all be discussed in true lackadaisy, not even supposed to be here today fashion.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:33 - What everyone says about Clerks
6:29 - Our history with Clerks and Kevin Smith
16:01 - Our thoughts on this viewing
27:42 - Breaking down the plot of Clerks
33:32 - Cat poop & Becka’s thoughts
43:02 - Recommendations
50:00 - Outro
As always, feel free to reach out to us at:
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Mel Brook's History of the World - Parts I & II
It would take a fool to try to package the entire history of humanity into a single feature film, but what about a tv show and a movie?
This episode we review one of Mel Brook's less beloved films and the sequel series that has recently followed it. How does the new show compare to the original film and exactly does Taika Waititi fit into all of this? Who the heck cares? Check out this episode to find out!
This does dive into full spoilers for the movie and mild spoilers for the TV show. Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:10 - Our broad thoughts on History of the World: Part I
13:52 - Our thoughts on the new series - History of the World: Part II
29:20 - The history of History of the World: Part I
38:19 - Comparing the original movie to the new show45:20 - Who got snubbed from being on the show?47:05 - How has History of the World: Part I, aged?
53:34 - Recommendations
57:21 - Teaser for next episode and Outro -
Dancing in the Moonlight with Four Lions: Part 2
In 2007, Chris Morris began writing a political satire about British-Muslim terrorists, a subject ripe to infuriate and offend people. The film he wrote became the 2010, Four Lions, which blew critics away at it's release due to it's well crafted comedy and the humanity of it's characters. Does it still hold up 12 years later though? Join us as we chat about the movies impact, and as we react to our first time watching the movie.
Full spoilers ahead! Be warned!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Was there a fart joke? / Our thoughts on the movie
10:12 - How would you-a do-a part-a two-a?
17:15 - The wild ending of the movie
21:03 - How has it aged?28:36 - Final opinion of the movie
32:21 - Outro and what’s next on gagreel
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Dancing in the Moonlight with Four Lions
In 2007, Chris Morris began writing a political satire about British-Muslim terrorists, a subject ripe to infuriate and offend people. The film he wrote became the 2010, Four Lions, which blew critics away at it's release due to it's well crafted comedy and the humanity of it's characters. Does it still hold up 12 years later though? Join us as we chat about the movies impact, and as we react to our first time watching the movie.
This is a relatively spoiler-free episode! Come back next time for our full spoilercast!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
7:20 - First impressions of Four Lions (spoiler-free)
15:26 - Where did Four Lions come from?
27:50 - Recommendations for similar movies
33:31 - Outro