Butterless Popcorn

Our hosts get their scares and laughs ready as they team up with Mike and Sully—aka Billy Crystal and John Goodman—to find the lone human to enter the monster's world. In the second edition of our Pixar series, this is ‘Monsters, Inc.' Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

We're kicking off a special series of Pixar movies, and there's no better film to start with than the one that started it all: Toy Story. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

We're heading to Shermer High School on a rainy Saturday for detention. Why? Because we have nothing better to do. Oh, and we're breaking down John Hughes' 1985 coming-of-age dramedy, ‘The Breakfast Club.' Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Our hosts are down in the dumps after getting rejected by every college they applied to. But then they realized… why not just create one? Today, we’re breaking down Steve Pink’s 2006 comedy, ‘Accepted,’ starring Justin Long, Blake Lively and Jonah Hill. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Our hosts and special guest Nick Solideo travel from Brooklyn to Beechum County, Alabama to eat some grits and watch a bumbling lawyer save his cousin from the death penalty as they break down the 1992 comedy, ‘My Cousin Vinny,’ starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei and Ralph Macchio. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

We’re traveling back to 2005 when tech stores were thriving, DVDs were booming and Andy Stitzer was a virgin. Join us to break down the comedy that put Judd Apatow on the map of great directors and launched the careers of numerous comedians who would become superstars through the following decade. This is ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin.’ Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Brett and Adam head to meet the Armitage family in upper New York only to find that something isn’t quite right with this all-American group as they break down Jordan Peele’s 2017 social-thriller masterpiece, ‘Get Out.’ Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Best friends, high school, graduation parties, fake IDs, and terra masseuse—what more would you want in a movie? Listen as Brett and Adam break down the 2007 high-school comedy, ‘Superbad,’ starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

“So… you just pretend to be an asshole?” “It’s what I’m good at.” Listen as Brett and Adam break down the 1999 biopic, ‘Man on the Moon,’ about the life of misunderstood entertainer, Andy Kaufman. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Brett and Adam head to the Griswold’s for a holiday full of cheer and shenanigans as they break down the 1989 Christmas-movie staple, Christmas Vacation. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Brett and Adam break down David O’Russell’s 2012 dark comedy about love, loss and moving on—starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, enter Silver Lining’s Playbook. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

“Any other team wins the world series, good for them. They're drinking champagne, they'll get a ring. But if we win, on our budget with this team, we'll change the game.” Brett and Adam break down Bennett Miller’s 2011 drama about the baseball team that took analytics to a new level and changed the game as we know it. You could say they played a new style of baseball—call it ‘Moneyball.’ Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

All we need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz and we’re fine—fine because we’re heading back to 1982 to break down Amy Heckerling’s coming-of-age dramedy, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

“Before we proceed any further, we gotta get something straight: your mamas are not here to take care of you now. It's just you, me, and Uncle Sam.” Listen as Adam, Brett and special guest Danny Auerbach break down Ivan Reitman’s 1981 military farce, ‘Stripes,’ starring Bill Murray and Harold Ramis. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Com-mons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Through 16 episodes, Brett and Adam have dedicated a “Biggest A**hole” to one character in each film. But who is the biggest dick of them all? In the first ever Bracket of Movie A**holes, Brett and Adam break down the biggest douchebags from the first 16 films covered on Butterless Popcorn to see who really is the worst of the bunch. Here are the seeding matchups:West Region:1.Eddie Martel (The Replacements) vs. 8. Jack Barnes (Catch Me If You Can)2. Bill (The Sandlot) vs. 7. Robert Angier (The Prestige)3. Bill Lumbergh (Office Space) vs. 6. Dr. Larry Banks (Meet the Parents)4. Mark Zuckerberg (The Social Network) vs. 5. Regina George (Mean Girls)East Region:1.Jack Bradfield (Rookie of the Year) vs. 8. Coleman Reese (The Dark Knight)2. White Goodman (Dodgeball) vs. Mr. Kim (Parasite)3. Mayor Larry Vaughn (Jaws) vs. Rex Kramer (Airplane!)4. Edward Rooney (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) vs. 5. Biff Tannen (Back to the Future)

Looks like we picked the wrong day to record a podcast—but we’ll keep sniffing glue. Brett and Adam grab their smoking tickets and board the flight from hell as they break down the slapstick classic, Airplane! Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Brett and Adam test out their skills as English tutors, art therapists, personal drivers and live-in maids as they break down Bong Joon-Ho’s 2019 masterpiece and reigning Best Picture winner, Parasite. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Hey Chicago, what do you say? Rowengartner’s gonna play today! Brett and Adam head to Wrigley Field to break down the greatest fictional season in baseball movie history that happened because of a broken arm. Starring Thomas Ian Nicholas and Gary Busey this is: Rookie of the Year. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

“I believe what doesn’t kill you simply makes you… stranger.” Brett and Adam hitch a ride in the bat mobile to go break down Christopher Nolan’s 2008 epic, The Dark Knight. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

It don't take money, and it don't take fame. Hell, we don't need no credit card to ride this train. What we do need is Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and a DeLorean. Listen as Brett and Adam break down the 1985 sci-fi comedy , Back to the Future. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

"This is not a boating accident. And it wasn’t any propeller, it wasn’t any coral reef, and it wasn’t jack the ripper. It was a shark." In honor of its 45th anniversary, Brett and Adam break down Steven Spielberg's masterpiece that created the summer blockbuster and instilled a worldwide fear of night swimming. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Adam and Brett head back to middle school to relearn the five D's of dodgeball as they break down the 2004 sports comedy, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Brett, Adam and special guest Jared Rosen break down John Hughes' homage to Chicago and the flick that made Matthew Broderick a star: Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

"You're killin' me, Smalls!" Brett and Adam grab their bats and lace up their PF Flyers as they break down the nostalgic baseball classic, The Sandlot. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

"If you were the inventors of Facebook, you'd have invented Facebook." Story of our lives, isn't it? Listen as Brett and Adam dissect David Fincher's 2010 masterpiece about the social networking site that took over the world. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

"I have nipples, Greg. Can you milk me?" Brett and Adam explore Jay Roach's 2000 comedy, Meet the Parents, which launched Robert De Niro's second act and solidified Ben Stiller as a superstar. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution No

Brett and Adam go back to high school and break down one of the defining coming of age comedies of the 2000s starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Tina Fey: Mean Girls. Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

"Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever." Listen as Adam and Brett break down one of the all-time great sports comedies, The Replacements, starring Gene Hackman and Keanu Reeves. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Brett and Adam travel to the 19th century to break down Christopher Nolan's 2006 psychological thriller, The Prestige, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

Brett and Adam put on their detective caps and sign their checkbooks as they break down Steven Spielberg’s 2002 biographical drama, Catch Me If You Can.Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus

In the pilot episode of Butterless Popcorn, Brett and Adam discuss why Mike Judge's 1999 comedy has become a microcosm for the modern-day workplace. Music: Session Horns by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/60855 Ft: Javolenus