DEFECAST

The Boys call it on Defecast... well, more of a rebrand than anything else. The past couple years have been a struggle (for everyone) so it's time to look at the pod with fresh eyes and open hearts as we remember why we started doing this offensive podcast. We'll be back as THE APOLOGY TOUR PODCAST.In the meantime, the Boys watch Adam Sandler's 2022 Netflix hit 'Hustle'StarringAdam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Juancho HernangomezSynopsisA basketball scout discovers a phenomenal street ball player while in Spain and sees the prospect as his opportunity to get back into the NBA.

The Boys head back to Japan to watch the anime that inspired Inception 'Paprika'StarringMegumi Hayashibara(voice), Tôru Emori(voice), Katsunosuke Hori(voice)SynopsisWhen a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it.

The Boys watch the Clint Eastwood directed epic western 'Unforgiven'StarringClint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan FreemanSynopsisRetired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner Ned Logan and a young man, The "Schofield Kid."

The Boys get emotional with the 2001 biography, that was nominated for several Academy Awards, of the famed mathematician John Nash.StarringStarsRussell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer ConnellySynopsisAfter John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.

The Boys watch Joel & Ethan Coen's ode to Homer's epic poem The Odyssey 'O Brother Where, Art Thou?'StarringGeorge Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson.SynopsisIn the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.

The boys travel to the land of sunshine and musicals in 2016's La La Land.

The boys travel back to their childhood and watch the 90's cult classic The Sandlot (AKA The Sandlot Kids).

The boys watch the 2015 thought provoking comedy drama The Lobster.

The boys end their hiatus with 2019's Beatles inspired musical comedy Yesterday.

The boys watch the1983 remake classic Scarface.

The boys watch the South Korean action/thriller film I Saw The Devil.

The boys watch the 1996 (James Bond inspired?) action thriller The Rock. Starring Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, Ed Harris. Directed By Michael Bay Written by David Weisberg, Douglas Cook, Mark Rosner. A mild-mannered chemist and an ex-con must lead the counterstrike when a rogue group of military men, led by a renegade general, threaten a nerve gas attack from Alcatraz against San Francisco.

The boys watch the 2000 Aussie comedy classic The Wog Boy. Starring Nick Giannopoulos, Lucy Bell, Vince Colosimo. Directed by Aleksi Vellis Written by Chris Anastassiades, Nick Giannopoulos, James Negroni When a 'dole bludging' Greek gains national fame following a television appearance, he's recruited by a political party as the face of their campaign to improve the country's unemployment rate.

The boys watch the original 1973 horror classic The Wicker Man. Starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Diane Cilento. Directed by Robin Hardy Written by Anthony Shaffer and David Pinner A puritan Police Sergeant arrives in a Scottish island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed.

The boys watch the Netflix original Sci-Fi Noir Mute from 2018. Starring Paul Rudd, Alexander Skarsgard, Justin Theroux. Directed by Duncan Jones Written By Michael Robert Johnson and Duncan Jones A mute bartender goes up against his city's gangsters in an effort to find out what happened to his missing partner.

The boys watch the 1988 Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman classic Rain Man. Directed by Barry Levinson Written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country.

The boys watch Akira!Akira (1988)A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by a teenager, his gang of biker friends and a group of psychics.

The boys discuss the Mafia, wiseguys, the governmnet, and ask a serious question... If you knew you were in the Matrix would you unplug? They also, eventually, talk about The Matrix movie! The Matrix A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Directed by: The Wachowski siblings Written by: The Wachowski siblings Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss

The boys talk about COVID-19, lockdowns, morons, and mental health during what feels like the apocalypse! And then as always spout their uninformed opioins about the cult 90's film, Dark City. Dark City A man struggles with memories of his past, which includes a wife he cannot remember, and a nightmarish world, no one else seems to be waking up from. Directed by: Alex Proyas Written by: Alex Proyas (Story), Alex Proyas (screenplay), Lem Dobbs (screenplay), David S. Goyer (screenplay) Starring: Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly

The boys stumble into conversation about the whole Ray Fisher and Joss Whedon debacle about Zack Snyder's Justice League and as always talk movies. This week the movie of choice is 2004's The Manchurian Candidate. Synopsis: In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes. Directed by: Jonathan Demme Written by: Richard Condon (novel), George Axelrod (1962 screenplay), Daniel Pyne (screenplay), and Dean Georgaris (screenplay). Starring: Denzel Washington, Liev Schreiber, Meryl Streep.

The boys go deep on the philosophical questions today, talk covid 19 and it's effects on their mental health, writing, and as always movies! This week it's V for Vendetta. Synopsis: V for Vendetta In a future British tyranny, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow it with the help of a young woman. Directed by: James McTeigue Written by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski Story by: Alan Moore, David Lloyd Starring: Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Rupert Graves

Smalls loses his balls, the boys ask what they'd do if they knew the world was ending and as always talk movies! This week the film to watch is Audition (1999) from Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike. Synopsis: Audition (1999) (original title: Ôdishon) A widower takes an offer to screen girls at a special audition, arranged for him by a friend to find him a new wife. The one he fancies is not who she appears to be after all.

The boys discuss their week, Joe Rogan's massive announcement about Spotify, the release (FINALLY) of Zack Snyder's Justice League and fantasize about what it would be like if they ran HBO Max, and the Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson classic film I Spy.

The boys talk about their week, the Michael Jordan doc The Last Dance, Goosebumps and discuss Being John Malkovich.

The boys ramble about cars and talk about Ford v Ferrari.

After a very long hiatus, the boys are back! And with a special guest and their pick of a film to watch, Monsters. Monsters Synopsis: Six years after Earth has suffered an alien invasion, a cynical journalist agrees to escort a shaken American tourist through an infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the U.S. border. Starring: Scoot McNairy, Whitney Able, Mario Zuniga Benavides Directed & Written by: Gareth Edwards

Karl teaches the boys about The Sand Mafia, how the average person is a mouthbreather and overthrowing the government! Then the boys discuss the dismal, We Need To Talk About Kevin. We Need To Talk About Kevin Synopsis: Kevin's mother struggles to love her strange child, despite the increasingly dangerous things he says and does as he grows up. But Kevin is just getting started, and his final act will be beyond anything anyone imagined. Starring: Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller Directed by: Lynne Ramsay Written by: Rory Stewart Kinnear

The boys sum up 2019 in their favourite films! Then the boys discuss the Australian Indie, The interview. The Interview Synopsis: A duel between a suspected murderer and a detective pressed by people who want results. But whose skin is really wanted. Starring: Hugo Weaving, Tony Martin, Aaron Jeffery Directed by: Craig Monahan Written by: Craig Monahan, Gordon Davie

The boys worry about the bushfires ravaging Australia, Smalls, and smells! Then the boys discuss the '80s cult comedy, Innerspace. Innerspace Synopsis: A test pilot is miniaturized in a secret experiment, and accidentally injected into a hapless store clerk. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Martin Short, Meg Ryan Directed by: Joe Dante Written by: Jeffrey Boam

The boys come up with a new app to get people laid and the boys discuss some of their favorite ever cars! Then the boys discuss the horror reboot of Suspiria. Suspiria (2018) Synopsis: A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up. Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Tilda Swinton, Doris Hick Directed by: Luca Guadagnino Written by: Dario Argento, Daria Nicolodi

Does Karl's honesty go too far or not far enough with people he works with? The boys discuss Twilight and Karl saves Smalls life by attempting to kick a field goal using another dog as the ball! Then the boys discuss the indie sci-fi Alien abduction film, Altered. Altered Synopsis: Fifteen years ago, a group of men's lives were forever changed by a strange occurrence. Now, the same group of men will spend a night together ... in terror. Starring: Adam Kaufman, Catherine Mangan, Brad William Henke Directed by: Eduardo Sánchez Written by: Jamie Nash, Jamie Nash

Michael watches Murial's Wedding, Karl relives his latest stand up set and eating his own balls on stage! Then the boys watch two of the most iconic mafia films ever, The Godfather Part 1 & 2. The Godfather Part 1 Synopsis: The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola Written by: Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola The Godfather Part 2 Synopsis: The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate. Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola Written by: Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo

Dave gets a new phone, Karl tells his gym to shove it and the boys talk about the sad state of affairs the internet is in. Then the boys watch the '90s cult film, Natural Born Killers. Natural Born Killers Synopsis: Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and psychopathic serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media. Starring: Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore Directed by: Oliver Stone Written by: David Veloz

Karl and Michael go deep into the Satanic church, Blizzard entertainment and the state of CGI today. then the boys discuss the '90s family film based on the childrens book 'The Incredible Journey', Homeward Bound. Homeward Bound Synopsis: Three pets escape from a California ranch to find their owners in San Francisco. Starring: Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Alder Directed by: Duwayne Dunham Written by: Caroline Thompson

Karl gets a dog and introduces Smalls to the podcast, the boys have differing opinions on Joker and Michael tells an astonishing tale from work! Then the boys discuss the '80s cult film, Mannequin. Mannequin Synopsis: A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life. Starring: Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, Estelle Getty Directed by: Michael Gottlieb Written by: Edward Rugoff, Michael Gottlieb

The boys get all up on their soapbox about Ellen and George Bush, the state of social media and Karl decides to get a dog!. Then the boys discuss the cult Aussie indie film, The Loved Ones. The Loved One's Synopsis: When Brent turns down his classmate Lola's invitation to the prom, she concocts a wildly violent plan for revenge. Starring: Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton Directed & Written by: Sean Byrne

The boys review AD Astra, Karl talks about his new comedy bit and a story about his phone that leads nowhere! Then the boys get in deep on the long-awaited, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. The Man Who Killed Don Quixote Synopsis: Toby, a disillusioned film director, is pulled into a world of time-jumping fantasy when a Spanish cobbler believes him to be Sancho Panza. He gradually becomes unable to tell dreams from reality. Starring: José Luis Ferrer, Ismael Fritschi, Juan López-Tagle Directed and Written by: Terry Gilliam

Karl watches Alien and Aliens in 4k at Imax and isn't impressed, the boys discuss Blade Runner and talk about the George Lucas getting screwed by Disney. Then the boys talk about this week's film choice, The Book Of Eli. The Book Of Eli Synopsis: A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Starring: Denzel Washington, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson Directed by: The Hughes Brothers Written by: Gary Whitta

The boys discuss the long-awaited new TOOL album Fear Innocolum, Dave Chapelle's new special Sticks & Stones, and Bill Burr's new special Paper Tiger.

The boys discuss what happened with the Spirited Away episode, thoughts on Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Karl talks about his stand up comedy debut! Then the boys discuss the noir classic The Big Sleep. The Big Sleep Synopsis: Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a rich family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely Directed by: Howard Hawks Written by: William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett

The boys discuss the release of TOOLs new album, one of Davey's favorite cars and Karl gets engaged! Then the boys discuss the cult indie, film Frank. Frank Synopsis: Jon, a young wanna-be musician, discovers he's bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank. Starring: Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson Written by: Jon Ronson, Peter Straughan

The boys talk about TOOLs new album, the music industry and the state of Pop Music today. Then the boys discuss the Apollo moon landing biographical film First Man. First Man Synopsis: A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Starring: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke Directed By: Damien Chazelle Written By: Josh Singer & James R. Hansen

The boys talk about Stranger Things Season 3 and everything wrong with the '80s and then discuss this week's film. Eddie Murphy in one of his most iconic roles in Beverly Hills Cop Beverly Hills Cop Synopsis: A freewheeling Detroit cop pursuing a murder investigation finds himself dealing with the very different culture of Beverly Hills.

The boys talk about Grant Morrison, Doom Patrol and reminisce about drunken nights out. Then they discuss this week's film, 2008s Martyrs.Martyrs Synopsis: A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.

The boys discuss the new format of the podcast. The first half of every podcast will be a space for the guys to catch up and talk about the week that's past (let's be honest, it'll be a platform for them to get on their soapbox!). The second half is the Defecast you all know and love and we kick off the new format with one of the most iconic action films ever! Rambo: First Blood. Rambo: First Blood Synopsis: A veteran Green Beret is forced by a cruel Sheriff and his deputies to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.

The boys get super chilled and laugh their butts off with The Dude, Walter, and Donny in The Big Lebowski. Synopsis Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.

Michael takes us back to a time when movies were simpler and less controversial with John Cusack, Dan Aykroyd and Minnie Driver in Grosse Pointe Blank. Synopsis Martin Blank is a professional assassin. He is sent on a mission to a small Detroit suburb, Grosse Pointe, and, by coincidence, his ten-year high school reunion party is taking place there at the same time.

The boys get Super-excited with the first superhero and the first big-budget superhero films and arguably the best Big Blue on film, Christopher Reeve's and Richard Donner's Superman and Superman 2: The Donner Cut. Synopsis Superman An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero. Superman 2: The Donner Cut Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

The boys get stranded on Mars with Matt Damon in the Andy Weir adapted best seller by the same name, The Martian. Synopsis An astronaut becomes stranded on Mars after his team assume him dead, and must rely on his ingenuity to find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

Michael takes us on a trippy adventure to the animated, drug-riddled California in Richard Linklater's, A Scanner Darkly. Synopsis An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.