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The Heywood brothers talk all things movies. Follow us on Letterboxd! Shawn: shawnheywood Trevor: trev0lutionary Jake: heyjake13

Trevor, Shawn, and Jake Heywood


    • Jun 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 124 EPISODES

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    The Heywoods Take On Hollywood podcast is an absolute gem in the world of movie podcasts. From the moment you hit play, you can't help but be drawn in by the unflinching wittiness and undeniable chemistry between the hosts, who happen to be brothers. It's a refreshing change of pace to find a podcast that not only offers insightful and entertaining discussions on some of our favorite movies, but also feels like you're just hanging out with a couple of friends.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the banter between the Heywood brothers. Their back-and-forth is quick-witted and engaging, making it feel like you're sitting at a bar or cafe with them, having a lively discussion about movies. Their passion for films is evident in every episode, as they bring interesting and entertaining insights to each movie they discuss. It's incredibly refreshing to hear enthusiasts talk about movies without any undertones of pretentiousness that often dominate the industry.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to defy expectations. Just like vegetable-based spray butter, which may seem unconventional at first but ends up being surprisingly delightful, The Heywoods Take On Hollywood brings something unique and unexpected to the table. They tackle a wide range of films, from beloved classics to recent releases like "Parasite," ensuring there's always something for everyone.

    While it's hard to find any major flaws in this podcast, one minor downside could be that it caters primarily to movie enthusiasts. If you're not particularly passionate about films or don't have much knowledge about different genres or directors, some discussions might go over your head. However, even if you're not a cinephile, the sheer entertainment value and humor provided by the Heywood brothers make it worth listening to.

    In conclusion, The Heywoods Take On Hollywood is a must-listen for anyone who loves movies or simply enjoys hearing engaging discussions among enthusiastic hosts. With their witty banter, interesting insights, and passion for films, the Heywood brothers deliver a podcast that is both entertaining and informative. So grab your popcorn, sit back, and let the Heywoods take you on a delightful journey through Hollywood.



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    Latest episodes from Heywoods Take On Hollywood

    Nosferatu & Sinners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 58:25


    This week we dance with the devil (and Willem Dafoe)

    Predestination & Coherence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 64:40


    This week we welcome Shawn's good friend Eric Payne on the pod as we dive into a couple of mind bending thrillers that will sure to have you on reddit post-watch.Link to Shawn and Eric's "album art": https://photos.app.goo.gl/3gG8dam11LV9fzAJ7Link to a timeline for Predestination (spoilers of course): https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/cozwas/spoiler_predestination_movie_timeline_diagram/

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 50:11


    Quentinen and Tarantined by Writtin Directino

    Nacho Libre & Hot Rod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 60:02


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    Guardians of the Galaxy & Thor Ragnarok

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 63:36


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    Hell or High Water & Thelma and Louise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 42:40


    Listen to this episode come hell or high water.

    Tangled & Frozen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 46:08


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    Star Wars: The Prequels

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 67:01


    This week we welcome back Jace to the pod and discuss the polarizing Star Wars prequels. The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. Link to the cool Phantom Menace poster: http://bit.ly/44cX3nH

    Juror #2 & Just Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 59:54


    These week we dive into a couple of courtroom dramas that will knock your socks off. Watch them both, you'll thank us later.

    Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse & Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 63:28


    This week we swing into the spiderverse and discuss every reason why these two movies are the greatest animated films ever made.

    Robin Hood & The Emperor's New Groove

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 60:48


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    The Edge of Tomorrow & Top Gun: Maverick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 61:07


    This week we talk about a couple of Tom Cruise bangers with Cade Cope!

    The Terminator & Terminator 2: Judgment Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 54:52


    This week, we talk Terminator. Next week, we'll be back.

    Cabaret & Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 59:14


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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 53:10


    anora! academy awards! amazing!

    Spotlight & Conclave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 54:58


    This week the Heywoods take on Catholicism.

    My Old Ass & We Live in Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 49:14


    This week we take a look at a couple of moving and emotional love stories, each with a twist to make you ponder on what matters most.

    Glass Onion & It's What's Inside

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 57:26


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    Sing Sing & The Shawshank Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 55:17


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    Hundreds of Beavers & Groundhog Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 55:27


    The Wild Robot & Transformers One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 55:51


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    Civil War & Alien: Romulus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 60:59


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    Gladiator II & Wicked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 64:57


    This week we kick off season 3 and celebrate the Glicked phenomenon from November of last year.

    2024 in Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 65:33


    A year of surprises and spectacles. A year of sequels good and bad. A year of churro bites, anxiety taking over, hundreds (possibly thousands) of beavers, sandworm riding, and defying gravity.

    Harry Potter Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 81:23


    This week ALL the Heywoods go ham on Harry Potter

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas & The Holdovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 62:02


    Today we do a couple of truly classic Christmas films - but for real this time. One old and one new.

    The Green Knight & Die Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 59:34


    This week we discuss two movies that are unequivocally and quintessentially Christmas. Kinda.

    True Grit & The Hateful Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 63:38


    This week we welcome our western-loving friend Veldon to the podcast for a true classic and a Tarantino tornado.

    Marcel the Shell with Shoes On & The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 60:00


    Two of the most lovable protagonists.

    Heat & The Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 53:41


    This week we go to Town on a couple of top notch heist films.

    Spider-Man & Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 67:43


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    The Simpson's Movie & The Truman Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 60:45


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    Halloween & Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 60:00


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    The Sixth Sense & Talk to Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 57:18


    This week we Talk to [You] about the Sixth Sense.

    A Quiet Place & Bird Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 60:54


    This week we just want to silence the screaming of the birds.

    Alien & Nope

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 62:27


    This week we say NOPE to fighting Aliens.

    The Shining & The Silence of the Lambs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 58:53


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 61:13


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 56:44


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 62:27


    It's a rootin' shootin' episode this week with special guest Dallan Jacobson

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 58:36


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 96:57


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