John Candy and Rick Moranis are the Greatest Actors to Ever Live Podcast

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Jack and Andrew give their cunning views on today's Hollywood and it's wide variety of films; minus the snobby attitude.

Jack Mentzer, Andrew Eckhoff


    • Mar 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    The Batman (2022) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 27:24


    Jack and Andrew argue about whether this Matt Reeves Batman film is any good. Plenty of both riddles and giggles.. so pay attention. Does the penguins waddle foreshadow a "walk" to an early grave? Tune in to find out. 

    Jack's Final Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 12:40


    Before Jack's firing, he and Alex run a quick show reviewing the films Real Steel (2011), and John Carter (2012). Alex also introduces a new segment..

    The First Annual John and Rick Oscar Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 61:35


    Jack and Alex "welcome" obnoxious guest Andrew Eckhoff onto the podcast to discuss Oscar winners, favorites, and surprises. Our longest special yet! Wow!

    Season 1 Episode 4: Ghostbusters Afterlife and Mortal Kombat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 52:18


    Alex and Jack waste absolutely no time reviewing some of 2021's biggest movie hits!

    Season 1 Episode 3 : King Kong is King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 34:47


    Jack and Alex review some classic and modern titles upon Jack's return from San Francisco.  Some of the movies include Godzilla vs Kong, A Walk to Remember, Ghost Town, and Taxi Driver. New Segments are introduced such as "Nice to Scene You" and "Reel Music". 

    Season 1 Episode 2 : Hard to Beat Rebound

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 38:35


    Alex and Jack are back with reviews of box office hits such as Zack Synder's Justice League, Toy Story 4, Flubber, and the Martin Lawrence Classic : Rebound.    It will be hard to stay in your seats during this episode!

    Season 1 Episode 1: A New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 32:43


    Jack teams up with best friend Alex now that he has rightfully won the podcast back from Andrew (legally). Plenty of movies reviewed, including Tenet (2020), The War with Grandpa (2020) and Splash (1984).

    This is Now the Rick-Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 40:01


    Andrew takes what is rightfully his and changes the show to fit to his liking.. even if he didn't want to host the show in the first place.

    John Candy is the Greatest Actor to Ever Live and Rick Moranis is NOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 46:56


    Jack finally cuts ties with loser Andrew and makes the best show to date featuring hot topics such as : Batman movies DC Universe HBO Max  John Candy films and why he is in all ways superior to loser Rick Moranis. 

    We Finally Fired Andrew! Film Buffs Talk Best of the Decades!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 39:01


    After Jack and Andrew's huge dispute last week, a new guest joins Jack to discuss the best films from each decade as well as a handful of baseball flicks and memorable green protagonists in films.

    The Best Cruise You Can Take Is a Tom Cruise = )

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 33:10


    Andrew and Jack debate the top Tom Cruise movies, talk about some of IMDB's top 100, get in a quick Bat segment, and argue over the podcast's leadership.   Rated T for Teen

    Out Here Having A 'GoodTime' with Under-Used Hollywood Talent and Nic Cage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 47:50


    Ever notice how Tom Hanks and Denzel always end up in average movies, while Tom Cruise and Robert Pattinson don't?   This week, Jazz and Andrew review movies such as  Goodtime (2017) You've Got Mail (1998) The Equalizer (2014) Me Before You (2016)

    Limitlessly Blindsided by Pig Flicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 43:58


    Don't miss this action packed episode of JCARMATGATEL Podcast where Andrew and Jack talk about pig movie stuff and review some of the bigger films of the last 10 years. Movies Reviewed: Limitless (2011) Black Mass (2015) Babe, Pig in the City (N/A) The Blindside (2009)

    Green Lantern's Might! Is Cuba Gooding Better Gay or Straight?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 46:05


    Greg Kinnear, Snow Dogs, HOT TAKES by Andrew on Jack Nicholson, and of course, 2011's classic "Green Lantern".  Films Reviewed : Grumpy Old Men Collection (1993,1995) As Good as it Gets (1997) Green Lantern (2011) Water for Elephants (2011)

    Movies are Delayed and we Need More Spade

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 44:10


    Andrew and Jack get in heated discussion on more than one topic. Jack puts Andrew in his place concerning "The Office", A new tiger themed segment is sure to please (especially with this new Tiger King Netflix special), and Andrew is fed up with Jack's Bat-Segments. Crazy powerful and highly recommended.  

    Hollywood's Finest: I am Gru(oot)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 40:37


    Amidst the Covid-19 scare, Jack and Andrew really go to town on their new segments, which have been greatly pushed by the producers. Films Discussed : Freaky Friday (2003)                             George of Jungle (1997)                             King Kong (2005)                             Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

    Disney's Upward Can Commute the Elf outta here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 42:40


    Jack and Andrew record their 'last' episode ever. The producers are fed up, the talent is exhausted, and it's time to pull the plug. Movies Reviewed : The Commuter (2018)                                Disney's Upward(2020)                                Tom Cruise movies (future rating)(2021-2023)

    These Producers are Jamaican Me Crazy; The John Candy Memorial Service Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 46:39


    Jack tries to hold a thoughtful ceremony for John Candy but Andrew is too busy texting girls to care.  Films Reviewed: Honey Boy (2019) A Star is Born (2017) Whiplash (worst movie award)

    Jojo Rabbit: Is racism pardoned for method acting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 46:48


    Andrew and Jack lose sponsorship of the channel, address the problems Peter Dinklage may/may not face, discuss sports films as a whole, and dispute what it takes to get Hollywood sweat right. Sweaty Hollywood scenes...spooky!

    Rick Moranis is Back, Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 49:49


    It's been a long time coming; but Andrew and Jack have returned from their extended absence. The reason? The return of Rick Moranis to the big screen. Hear their thoughts on Disney +, Kevin Feige, Marvel Movies still being bad, and the top films of 2019. It's as good as it ever was. RIP John Candy.

    Episode 23: Oscar Hype, RIP Batfleck, and Movie Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 41:04


    Andrew and Jack review (though, not well) some recent movies they have seen and discuss (by force) Oscar nominations, snubs, and Glen Close.   

    Episode 22: John and Rick Resurrect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 49:30


    Andrew and Jazz come back for the first time since last spring to give you all of the wisdom in movie opinion that ever existed. Listen and learn noobs. 

    We Wasted Money on Avengers: InIdiot War

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 42:09


    Marvel is trash. Change my mind. SPOILERS

    Thanos: Get a Load of Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 37:17


    After 2 months of work-related travel, the boyz are back with a hot-fire podcast previewing Avengers:Infinity War. We also touch on the current state of animated films and address the fact that people never have to use the bathroom in movies. 

    The Game Night Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 59:10


    The gang surrounds the microphone to discuss the new Jason Bateman/Rachel McAdams comedy "Game Night". The team also touches on fundamentals such as respect levels, "Black Panther", Mindy Kaling, and movie theater etiquette. It is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

    Episode 18: Birch, Joker, Venom, Game Night (Reunion show)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 37:34


    Jack and Andrew are finally back in the same city for the Podcast Reunion. Is 2018 going to be the year of the movie?? Is Tom Cruise learning to fly a helicopter impressive? Why is Hollywood casting Forest Whittaker, or Jon Berenthal? Find out next time on DragonBall Z!!!

    Episode 17: Is John Boyega Already the G.O.A.T?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 39:45


    On this next exciting episode of JCARMATGATEL Podcast; the debates are fiery. Is John Boyega, the Star Wars shining lead boy, already to be considered a better actor than Tom Hanks? Is "It" too scary to enjoy? Is Miles Teller a lovable Hollywood hunk? Why are bathtub scenes still being put in movies? Jack and Andrew tackle those questions, and more, on this crazy reunion episode!!!

    Episode 16: Spider-Man? More like Sucky-Man Lol (and Why Marvel Movies are Complete Trash)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2017 47:30


    Jack and Andrew don't waste time arguing here- they go in on why Spider-man ended the chances of Marvel getting anymore money from them. Kyle Chandler gets praise, Purple Josh Brolin is a joke, and why the emoji movie is sure to clean our pockets. 

    Episode 15: Despicable Me - The Love Gru-rus'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 56:07


    Jack and Andrew discuss some of the upcoming summer blockbusters. Andrew is excited, Jack is not. Let's spend a lot of time freaking out over the recent Despicable M3 reviews, and after that's all said and done- lets make sure to have a married couple call in to the show to tell Jack that he's going to die alone. 

    Disney, DC, and Destruction: How Pixar Made Cars Anti-Semitic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 44:29


    On this end of week special, Jack hosts long time listener and rival "Pete" with intentions on ruining his day. The two duke it out on topics such as Boston v New York, DC v Marvel, Pixar's best and worst, and Dragonball Z (which apparently neither of them like). 

    Episode 14: Mummy Want a Reboot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 49:42


    Jack returns from his mini vacation as Andrew departs for his. The two discuss possible casting choices for future marvel films, the Mummy film, and Baby Driver. Jack calls long-time friend and listener B-dubs to get his views on the Hobbit and some other classics. It's a must-listen for all tanning friends.

    Episode 13: Captain Underpants is Offensive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 41:04


    "Potty Jenkins should have directed Captain Underpants"- Andrew Eckhoff June 7, 2017   Jack offers phenomenal insight on what girls shouldn't say about hot movie actors, the boyz argue about Big Hero 6 v Wreck-It Ralph, and Andrew makes a bold claim that Orlando Bloom is the worst actor in Hollywood. 

    Episode 12: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of Ray Romano

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 43:07


    Andrew and Jack are really pumped to see Pirates.. but the guys over at Rotten Tomatoes rain down on their parade. What else can they do but talk sensitive subjects such as top 5 Tom Cruise roles, freezing Clint Eastwood to death, Guy Ritchie's directing style, and Andrew's bedroom? Andrew's bedroom is full of childish things. Get listening. 

    Episode 11: Herbie Fully Loaded Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2017 41:38


    Andrew is back this week to tackle some very important information; Herbie, Hobbit, and not Harry Potter. The boyz discuss the upcoming Pirates film, King Arthur (which they immediately reviewed after viewing), and try to steer way clear of The Boss Baby. Will they succeed?

    Episode 10: The One Without Andrew

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 43:17


    After being gone for over a month, the John Candy and Rick Moranis are the Greatest Actors to Ever Live Podcast takes off with a one man plane.. none other than John Caaandy himself. Jack gives a thorough report of what Star Wars is, what not to be excited for, and the future of all things film starting with Blade Runner 2049. Brace yourself, this podcast is traaaaash. But you know what isn't trash? Tom Cruise. 

    Episode 9: Darth Spade and The Boss Baby Reign

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 41:22


    Time to get into the nitty-gritty folks: The Reviews start piling in, John and Rick have a certified pick (or two) and there are far too many birthdays in todays JCARMATGATEL podcast. 

    Episode 8: The Last Boss Baby Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2017 36:45


    What happens when CHiPS gets destroyed by critics, the Boss Baby sits at a mere 30% on RT, and nobody actually cares about Superhero movies anymore? Jack and Andrew go on for about 35 minutes with gorgeous opinions and get down to the bottom of it all- using statistics and anger.

    Episode 7: The Shrek Awakens-

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 46:28


    Captain Underpants is getting a movie? The Power Rangers Movie has a 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, Andrew is pushing for more Zoo- themed movies, Jack hates all things happening between January and April, and the "Shrek Boyz" face some terrible technical difficulties thanks to boneheaded producers. 

    Episode 6: John Candy the Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017 46:06


    Things get heated like never before on Episode 6, where John Candy proves his worth is far greater than that of Rick Moranis. Despicable Me 3's trailer drops, Ed O'Neill is mentioned far too often, Bill Murray is a joke and Andrew loves Amy Schumer. 

    Episode 5: The Antz Strike Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2017 34:17


    Andrew goes there- that's right- he says he likes Antz better than a Disney classic. Jack talks John Candy quotes, the journey to see Logan happens, and Shrek gets some love and some hate. Don't forget we visit the 1994 classic, the Little Giants. 

    Episode 4: A New Michael Shannon Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2017 34:13


    Top Ten Actresses are listed for each member of the crew. Andrew loves Shrek and the recent Pink Panther films, Jack likes the Ice Age movies, they both fight for the rights of Michael Shannon. Jack goes on a 30 second rant, Andrew calls Jack out for rehearsing something..

    Oscar Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 24:11


    Jack and Andrew barely care about the oscars, but Michael Shannon calls in, gets embarrassed, and hangs up. Chris Copeland calls in and offers feedback and no friendship, Trey is mentioned. 

    Episode 3: Revenge of the Oscar Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017 40:03


    The 1st Annual Oscar Special (not referring to Oscar Issac or Oscar the Grouch). Jack meets Michael Shannon, Andrew is in love with Emma "Planes Trains" Stone, Jack is framed for having toys in his room. 

    Episode 2: Attack of the Tim Allen Clones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2017 47:16


    Andrew and Jack are back- with more movie opinions then necessary. Was Martin Lawrence a good pick for Wild Hogs? What about John Travolta? Would Kevin James be a better fit? Or Forest Whitaker? Marvel Movies suck. 

    Episode 1: The Actors Menace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2017 43:38


    Andrew and Jack provide their top ten favorite actors of all time list whilst bashing and praising all things movies; per usual. 

    Episode 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2017 42:23


    Jack and Andrew kick off their new podcast series offering wise opinions on everything Hollywood has to offer: even if it isn't much. January 2017

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