Jerks In the 4th Row

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2 brothers who deconstruct, discuss, and interview others about social phenomenons and nostalgic memories surrounding movies and movie going experiences!

Jerks in the 4th Row


    • Mar 11, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 100 EPISODES


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    Physical Fingerprint

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 54:41


    There are some actors who bring physicality to their performances that the Jerks try to..... put their finger on. Listen and Tim & Phil go back and forth on which actors & actresses have unmistakable makeups that help entertain their audiences --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Musicians Turned Actors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 59:57


    Jerks discuss their favorite Musicians Turned Actors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Misleading Trailers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 38:41


    Ever been fooled by a preview? The Jerks have and discuss what they like and dislike about (sometimes) deceiving trailers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Fazed by Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 28:42


    Tim challenges Phil to explain his negative association with the fantasy-film genre. Phil typically likes to stay positive on this pod so enjoy listening to us navigate some unfamiliar ground! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Game Changers in Motion Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 34:03


    The Jerks discuss standard-setting films, series, and performances! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    2022 - A Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 68:46


    The Jerks look back on their watching habits in 2022, and Phil (slowly) reviews his top media picks of the year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Would You Rather…?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 41:50


    The Jerks sit down to play a game of ‘Would You Rather..?' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Hardest Working Actors in Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 45:08


    The Jerks ask who the hardest working person in Hollywood is and whether that is a title to be respected or not! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Video Pod - Actor Name Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 27:16


    Video pod!!!!  The Jerks go head to head in their first video podcast.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Jerks Talk Watching Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 42:22


    In the age of streaming, The Jerks discuss the changes happening in the world of TV media and movies and how we consume them. They also ask the question of; what is currently considered mainstream media? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    What Are you Watching?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 42:22


    Back from the summer off, The Jerks check in with each other and ask, "What are you watching right now?.... and how?" In a time where our viewing habits, as a society, are changing, we try to identify some emerging trends and explore where we find ourselves amongst them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Man vs. Nature: A Genre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 74:36


    Phil and Tim discuss movies depicting mankind's struggle to weather harrowing situations provided by the natural world (outside human influence). The Jerks also touch on some personal experiences they, themselves, have had in the wilderness and the different obstacles they have faced when traversing the wild. For all you mega fans, there's some bonus content after the exit music! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Sequel Substitutes, Recasts and Replacements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 46:35


    Does it throw you off when a story's core character is re-casted with a different actor for the sequel? Us too! The Jerks explore their feelings around the re-casting of 'sequel substitutes' and replacements. Some replacements completely remove us from the experience, some are acknowledged and explained in the story (which we like) and others we've come to accept as a part of franchised film culture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Bad Dads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 31:28


    In this Father's Day special, The Jerks take the time to recognize the low bar set by many of the "Bad Dads" portrayed in film and TV! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Boy Band Dayze*

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 56:32


    No Strings Attached in this episode... things get dicey when Tim wants to discuss the "Boy Band Craze" that he and Phil grew up around when they run into a road block... they can't agree on what the term "Boy Band" actually means! The Jerks present their passionate perspectives on what a Boy Band is to them and explore the roots and rolls they have in pop culture. We reflect on the days of *NSYNC vs. Backstreet Boys and of course talk all time Boy Band Bangers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    TV Theme Songs and who is Cory Wong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 58:49


    In this episode The Jerks get together in person to discuss their favorite TV show theme songs and dissect what makes a theme song transcend the opening credits! We also take the time to highlight, thank, and give credit to artist, Cory Wong, whose song, “Starting Line” is used as our Jerks theme music! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Either/Or: Sports Edition- Phil's Ultimate Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 41:00


    SPORTS! Phil's area of expertise and loyalties are put to the test when asked to choose between the "all-time greats" in sports. Tune in to see if Tim can get Phil to break a bias! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Let's Play Over/Under!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 42:15


    Phil has Tim in the hot seat! In this episode The Jerks play "Over/Under", a game where Phil gives Tim a number (higher or lower than the actual) referring to a Hollywood stat and Tim has to make an informed decision to answer Over or Under the number Phil's provided! Play along with us and let us know how you did! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Cast vs. Cast: Hollywood Heavyweight Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 54:32


    In this episode, The Jerks compare heavily stacked movie casts and "weigh" the celebrity pull from each group to determine which cast collectively has more pull in Hollywood. We use a 5 to 9 structure, with the first round of the game comparing movies with 5 major actors, the next round, movies with 6 major actors, 7 actors, 8, 9... you get the idea! From there the boys discuss over-stacked casts and whether stacking a cast is solely a sell out move. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Valentines Special: The Jerks Man Crush

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 65:53


    Our Valentine's Special is a hot one! The Jerks get together to discuss their biggest "Man-Crushes" as we establish a "type" for each of us. Tune in to hear which Hollywood Hunks, we Jerks, admire! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Bros on Bros

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 46:11


    As brothers, The Jerks have special insight into the depictions of brotherhoods on screen! The Daley boys talk their favorite on-screen brothers and give awards to the funniest, shittiest, most relatable, toughest, and best/worst casted brothers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    90's Weekend TV: TGIF vs. SNICK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 54:41


    If you were a kid in the 90's, Friday and Saturday nights were often occupied by two TV "blocks," ABC's "TGIF" and Nickelodeon's "SNICK"! The Jerks talk all the classic shows, break down the different show lineups from year to year, and discuss specific memories and feelings of excitement that went into weekend TV in the 90's! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    Shows Taken Too Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 41:15


    Ever get excited for a second or third season of your favorite show only to find out that it's production was never renewed? Same. In this episode The Jerks talk their favorite shows that they wish would have continued and possibly deserve a reboot! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    The Name Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 24:52


    In this episode, Phil puts Tim's associative memory to the test with a "Name Game" and asks whether, when watching something, we look at character's with our own names differently simply because of the relative association. We cover the "Top 10 Tim's" and who of them our Tim identifies with! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerks-in-the-4th-row/support

    The Jerks React: True Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 33:09


    ***SPOILER ALERT!!*** In this episode The Jerks react to and discuss the Netflix limited series, "True Story", staring Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes. The Jerks break down the rollercoaster ride that is "True Story" and where our heads were at while trying to theorize the next plot twist.

    The Top Tier of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 86:07


    The Jerks bring in the new year by bringing their top 5 favorite things they watched this year! The boys talk about the media that most stimulated them this year, as well as a few things that fell short of their expectations. Cheers to 2022, a year anew!

    Pop Bands and Christmas Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 17:26


    The Jerks talk what it takes for an artist to consider making Christmas music. Is it totally a sell out move? Tim the 'Christmas Music Grinch' thinks so! We attempted a videocast but couldn't find a medium that would post a 17 min long video.. soooo here's the audio! Happy Holidays!

    Either/Or; A Fictional Character Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 44:18


    In this episode, The Jerks play a game of "Either/Or" and challenge each other to decide things like; Who's a funnier caricature, Who wins in a fight? Who get's the girl, The Serial Killer Showdown, Who would you bring to life?

    Triple Threats

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 61:41


    The Jerks get together in person to discuss some of their favorite artists who hold 3 or more professional titles within the mainstream. Within the professional realms of music, movies, writing, philanthropy, etc. its extremely common for artists to take on a multitude of endeavors but today we're talking about those who specialize in at least three different "pop" professions to the point where their primary title would be hard to identify.

    The Unwatchables: A Criteria

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 37:09


    Are there certain movies you would be absolutely fine never seeing again? Or maybe a movie trailer that looked so god-awful that you'd NEVER watch the movie? In this episode The Jerks lay out criteria that contribute to an unwatchable movie. From heavy CGI to ruined re-makes and formulaic saturation, listen in to hear us discuss the elements that make something unwatchable!

    Bonus Halloween Interviews: Eli St Thomas/Ali Hafez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 39:52


    For those of you whom are still hanging on to your pumpkins and watching scary movies, Phil presents some scary stories as told by Eli St. Thomas and Ali Hafez!

    Is Regal/Hoytt the new Blockbuster Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 17:41


    Without any prior research or knowledge of the topic, Phil answers Tim's question of whether the relevance of big movie theaters will fade as streaming becomes more relevant, ticket prices increase, viruses like COVID keep people at home, and the demand for certain genres on the big screen decline. The Jerks discuss how long the Hoyt's and Regal's of the world can remain financially feasible.

    Halloween Music: A Genre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 59:34


    In this spooky special, The Jerks discuss their favorite Halloween songs and the undying influence Halloween has had on popular music trends. Tim puts together a time-line of artists who have incorporated macabre theatrics in their presentations as well as within musical themes. Phil and Tim also go into the elements of what make a song sound spooky beyond it's subject matter. This episode is certainly "a graveyard smash"!

    Select your Squad: A Draft of Fictional Ballers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 49:29


    In this very special, "mock-draft," episode the Jerks welcome a guest who comfortably wears the Jerks label! Our cousin, Terry Daley, joins us as the three of us sit down and draft a 5 player basketball team comprised of earthly fictional characters from popular shows and movies! This episode has a few surprises waiting for you as the Jerks post each other up!

    Apples or Oranges?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 42:15


    In this episode The Jerks play a game of "either/or" where they ask each other to decide their preference between two movies that share a specific actor. In this subjective piece we explore the nature of association and how personal preference is often based on one's unique experiences and reaction to external influences that affect the way we analyzing films.

    Cult Followings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 52:44


    In this episode, The Jerks try to define what a "Cult Following" is within modern pop-media and look at the influences which fuel these niche subcultures. Tim and Phil discuss the differences between, "Cult Classics," niche cult followings, popular cult followings and what elements are essential in the manifestation of a cult-of-media group.

    The Jerks Riff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 51:02


    In this episode, The Jerks return after a small hiatus to dust off the cobwebs and dig back in! We talk CGI saturation, unpopular opinions, and finally.... The Jerks address their detestation of "The Big Bang Theory" and explore why it annoys them to their core!

    Types of Type-casting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 51:08


    In this episode The Jerks discuss and debate different types of type-casted actors and how actors get "pigeon-holed" into particular archetypical roles. We (mainly Tim) introduce some debatable ideas around "type-casting" and also introduce a new recurring segment called "PHIL'S FACTS!"

    The FCC Won't Let The Jerks Be (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 42:49


    ****WARNING**** RAW and UNCUT CONTENT AHEAD!! Does this alert make you want to listen to this episode all the more?? We get it. In part one of this episode, The Jerks lay out their "life-time-line" of censorship in pop-culture and discuss the tug-of-war over moral preservation and artistic freedom. From parental advisory stickers, to "a night of a million shits," to our current day trend of retroactive cancelations, nothing is off-limits for The Jerks as they present their theories on the evolution of censorship in our lifetime.

    Careers in Acting: TV vs Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 59:51


    In this episode the Jerks explore why some actors have never made the jump from network TV to the "Silver Screen." We explore those actors whom have tried to leverage their relevance in television into a film career but for one reason or another, just couldn't cut it. Tim and Phil give their theories as to why those like Clooney flourish, why the Scwimmer's of Hollywood stay trapped "in the box" of television.

    Season 2 Premier on Finales

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 52:02


    Heyooo Season 2 is here!! The Jerks are expanding the subject matter they cover in season 2 and opening up with an episode on Finales and the difficulty shows have wrapping up and rounding out the story lines and character arcs that audiences have grown put stake in. The Jerks lay out the scripted stories that, in our opinion, were able to provide satisfying endings and were also able to appeased audiences and the theories as to how and why they were able to pull it off well.

    Season 1 Finale! The Mailbag Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 63:54


    Not sure if anyone, including us, anticipated the Jerks podcast having any sort of longevity... but here we are at the Season 1 Finale!!!!! Phil and Tim have really enjoyed the opportunity to share their thoughts, thought processes (in Tim's case), and theories on how movies and movie culture have influenced all of our lives whether we recognized it or not. In our season finale we take the time to answer the questions submitted by you, our listeners, on all things that go into a Jerks episode. Thank you to all of those who have been listening since the early days and continue to give us feedback and episode + content suggestions! We Jerks are grateful for any time you have dedicated to supporting one of our favorite new creative outlets!

    Jerks in the Blind pt 2: Why NH Produces Celebrities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 30:39


    As we travel across states in our mobile studios, in part two of our "Jerks in the Blind" approach, Tim wants to discuss why our home state, New Hampshire, produces a seemingly disproportionate amount of widely known celebrities. Although NH is geographically small and boasts a population of just over a million people, our contributions to pop-culture remain prevalent and influential. In this episode, The Jerks give their theories as to why those from our "small town state" have a knack for success in entertainment!

    Jerks in the Blind pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 36:20


    Coming from their mobile studio, The Jerks are road trippin' in this episode and are figuratively and literally in the blind. In part one of this two-parter, Phil brings a researched topic to the table that which Tim is "in the blind to." Phil challenges Tim to maintain his composure while reacting to a possibly sensitive topic, all while driving through a snow storm! Buckle up, cuz' this ride may get bumpy...

    I Just Don't Get It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 68:24


    In this episode, Phil and Tim bring to the table, movies that were highly sought-after in wide-spread culture but had the Jerks asking WHY!? are these movies so popular when, to us, the holes and shortcomings are glaring!

    Jerks on Jackass (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 36:15


    The Jerks continue their conversation on the importance and wide spread fascination with the Jackass crew!

    Jerks on Jackass (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 54:36


    In this episode the Jerks take time to deconstruct why MTV's show-turned-movie series, Jackass, became the phenomenon that it was initially and how they are still maintaining relevance after 20 years of self inflicted bodily harm!

    Rating Tools and Netflix: Tim vs the Algorithm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 37:37


    The Jerks debate whether there is any free will left in our movie selections with the introduction of rating tools (ex. IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes) and the algorithm used by the streaming services we use. Phil does his research and challenges Tim's efforts to maintain autonomy in his movie selections. What do you think? Are you making your own movie selections or have you simply taken the blue pill...?

    Bros Pick Biopics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 43:19


    In this episode, Tim and Phil touch on the cinematic elements that contribute to their favorite "Biopics" and discuss what is essential in depicting stories rooted in and based off actual historical figures.

    Doomsday Draft: Our Apocalypse 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 49:32


    In this episode Phil and Tim prepare for the apocalypse... by talking about which fictional characters they'd have on their "doomsday squad." The Jerks discuss what, non-fantastical, fictional characters would be most useful in the end of days! This playground style draft may surprise you as the boys do their best to think outside the box and fill in their roster's with some unique selections!

    2021 Grab-Bag: What We Expect in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 30:26


    A Q&A podcast where Phil and Tim ask each other questions about the upcoming year in film and whether all of the events of the passed year have to be addressed within films who wish to maintain continuity with reality. How soon is too soon to start making fictional works around a year where fact and fiction have been blurred due to disinformation and whether creating more fictional works surrounding this time would be detrimental to our society. PS: the random sound you may hear from Tim's side is not him farting, just his chair creaking!

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