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Do you like comedy? Do you like current events?? Do you love reviews of random movies??? Do you demand hot Nintendo 64 talk???? Do you crave zany characters that may or may not be breaking multiple laws in search of the ultimate prize????? If you answered yes to any of these, then this is the p…

TJ Stecker


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    PPP 62 Back 2 Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 46:05


    Brand new episode!!! G & T are back and better than ever. Tune in to hear the bad boyZ of P-casting break down all the hot-button topics of a few days ago. What celebrities are dressing like other celebrities? Are we in the golden age of wrestling? Does Gary like watching a guy eat gross spicy food? Was the World Series any good? Why can't Seventeen Magazine make a good list? Find out the answers to these burning questions and more on a very special PPP!

    PPP 53.2 Hawk Goes to Wrigley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 32:14


    The PPP gang is back together in studio and get right in to all the hot-button news! What's the deal with these iPhone prices? When does a no-hitter count as a no-hitter? Does Hawk have divine powers? Why is Will so infatuated with Holes? Find out the answer to all these burning questions and more on a very special PPP!!

    PPP Episode 35 Age Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 66:22


    The Bad Boys wire-tap in to the studios to break down all the hot-button news of the week. What's going on in London?? Gary checks in on not Home Improvement and Will weighs in on his love of pastel colors in the Spring. A quick update on the bracket when a special guest Senator stops by! Make sure you tune in for the calling of the witch trials and stay for the top 10 Creed songs!

    PPP Mini Episode 37.2 MOAB

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 32:18


    ***re-release*** The whole gang gathers for the mother of all podcasts! Tune in for the hot-button bomb news and stick around for the even hotter ring news. Make sure you listen to a very special garden adventure with Hawk and find out what show might Gary actually pay money for!

    PPP Episode 33.1Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 68:04


    ***Re-release*** The gang hunkers down to wade through the mire that is Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves. Before diving in to this masterpiece, the boys weigh in on with their top-5 straight to video movie sequels. Don't miss all the hot-button talk and make sure you stick around to ind out which movie the guys will be "Judging" next week!

    PPP Episode 32 Combine Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 62:24


    ***re-release*** The whole gang is finally back together of hot-button combine talks! Make sure you stop by for the sexy Ducktales talk and stay for the channel surfing. Make sure you tune in for some lively execution talk with our best friend Hawk and stick around for another swing and a miss on the top 10 list!

    PPP Mini Episode 40.2 Horsecution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 30:45


    ***Re-release***  TJ & Gary are in studio to break down all the important issues of the week! Is it Cinco de Mayo already? Why is Hawk so excited bout that horse execution? What will be our new intro song? All this and more in a very special PPP Mini Episode!

    PPP Episode 24.1 Thinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 54:39


    The gang gathers to discuss the pitfalls of losing weight and the merits of good old Jipsy Gyustice.

    PPP 61 Good Morning Vietnaaaaaaaam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 56:17


    G & T are here for another genre defying podcast about the horrors of protecting your script from TMZ. Does Gary want to go to Vietnam? Do the Cubs or Yankees have a shot to win the World Series? What's the deal with candy? Find out the answers to all these burning questions and more on a very special PPP!

    PPP Episode 28.1Three Fugitives

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 60:50


    ***re-release*** The guys are off hunting clowns so we are Re-releasing a fan favorite. See how this review holds up over time on a very special PPP!   The boys gather together to break down another PPPPP of heist movies and dig in to the real meat & potatoes... Three Fugitives! This movie had it all, drunk Nick Nolte, Martin Short in drag, pre-teen gender role swapping and the list goes on. Come for the harmless bank robber and stay for the love story between a talking frog and a little girl.

    PPP 60.1 Spawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 51:36


    G & T are here to break down this HOT button philm starring the most wooden actors since the Ents in LOTR. Make sure to tune in for hot-button PPPPP featuring one hell of a debate and stick around for discussion on why no one in this movie can act. This is one hell of a PPP!

    PPP 60 Brother 2 Brother

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 44:16


    T & W are finally back together to break down all the important issues! Whats the deal with Nate? Who wears short shorts? Are FSU and UNC equals in terrible football? Why does Will hate good TV? Can Rolling Stone make at least a decent list? Find out the answers to these burning questions and more on a very special PPP!

    PPP 59.2 Latrell Spreewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 31:28


    G & T are in studio to ramble on about all the hot-button topics. What is up with Highlander 2? Are the Cubs cursed by TJ's presence? Will the Noles ever win again? Can Gary walk all the way across his living room to push a button on his SNES? Find out the answers to all these hot-button questions and more on a very special PPP!!!

    PPP Episode 25.1 Code of Honor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 74:08


    The gang gets together to dive deep in to the fascinating plot and intricate acting work in Code of Honor. The crew also discusses the casting for Gypsy Justice and discusses their top 5 $8 Million dollar movies.

    PPP 59.1 True Memoirs of an International Ass

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 47:26


    G & T are here to delve deep in to the world of the Sander cinematic universe. First we find out how the guys rank their favorite spy movies and then we dig deep in to the comedy/drama/action stylings of the limber Kevin James. Find out how much the guys loved this classic tale of mistaken identity on a very special PPP!  

    PPP 59 Spooktacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 48:23


    G & T are in studio to scare the crap out of the listeners an hopefully trick them in to listening to Gary carry on about his love for hockey. Sick around for a heated debate on who was right in the pre-season playoff predictions and pray the guys don't turn in to sewer clowns on a very special PPP!

    PPP 58.3 Deeper Bluer Seaer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 29:32


    G & T get back together to break down the remaining LL Cool J classic Deep Blue Sea. Tune in to find out how Cool J and Punisher save the day while Saffron Scientist lures a shark to her own death. Stick around to find out which phantasic philm the phellas pick out next on this very special PPP!

    PPP 58.1 Deep Blue Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 37:50


    G & T are here to delve deep underwater to find out what is up with LL's bird but first, they discuss all of their favorite shark-based movies. Was this movie an allegory about the dangers of smoking? Does LL have a pet bird that spends its days insulting Cool J? Does Samuel L. hate these mother effin' sharks in this mother effin' tank? Why does my computer autocorrect "effin'" to "elfin'"? Find out the answers to these burning questions and more on a very special PPP! 

    PPP 58 Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 41:19


    G & T get together to break down all the issues that keep America awake at night. Is beer better after passing through dino poop? Is MTV Jr. still showing music videos? Do athletes know how to use Twitter? Why does Gary love basketball so much? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on a very special PPP!

    PPP 1989

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 30:43


    ***Re-Release*** The boyz are stuck in the mire of life and were unable to record a new episode for mini-Friday. But, have no fear! The guys decided to re-release the intro in to the highly successful 1989 Motion Picture Melee. Tune in to get a refresher as to why the dudez are so obsessed with the classic era of film. T & G are in the studio to introduce a new category of podcasts. This is the PPP 1989 Motion Picture Melee! Learn how these podcasts will work and find out which movies make up the greatest year in cinematic history on this very special PPP!

    PPP 57.1 Hyde Park on the Hudson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017 45:13


    G & T are in studio to break down the hot-button presidential portrayals. Does Bill Murray keep calm and HJ on? Why does Gary love movies he hasn't even seen? Does TJ have a thing for Lloyd Bridges? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on a very special PPP!

    PPP 57 Queso con Queso

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 45:13


    G & T are in studio to break down all the hot-button melted cheese scenarios. Why is Gary watching a show about Cleveland? Are there even 10 board games out there? More battleship hits? Find out the answers to these questions and more on a very special PPP!

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    PPP 56.2 Evacuation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 32:20


    The boyz have finally evacuated back in to the same town and have a hot-button pod for the ears. What's the deal with Hawk and his crap anywhere attitude? Why are the brothers bickering over perfect gaming consoles? Is the news too hot-button for the masses these days? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on a hot-button PPP!

    PPP 56.1 Magic Mike

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 48:51


    G & T oil up to break down the hot-button work of male stripping and awkward familial relationships in this mess of a movie. Tune in to find out which movies make the list for top Florida films and stick around to find out if C-Tates can act! Make sure to find out whether or not Kevin Nash can act (he can't)!

    PPP 56 Hurricane Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 39:53


    G & T hunker down in the midst of H I J K L hurricanes to bring you an in-depth review of all the football being cancelled in the wake of high winds and heavy rains. Tune in to find out why Gary is watching gruesome UFC death scenes and stick around to find out if anyone can survive on plain old tap water. Make sure you check out these hot-button issues and more on this very special PPP!

    PPP 1989.10 WHmSvUB

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 31:56


    G & T are back in studio to debate one of the greatest matches of all time! Can the 6 seed Uncle Buck pull an epic upset and take down 3 seed juggernaut When Harry met Sally?? Tune in to find out why John Candy and Billy Crystal are definitely leading men!

    PPP 55.1 4Got10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 49:43


    G & T are in studio to break down the insanity that is 4Got10. Tune in to find out why the guys can't remember their favorite amnesia films and stick around to find out why so many 7-11s are missing patrons. Does Dolph Lindgren have a quaalude problem? Find out the answers to these burning questions on a very special PPP!

    PPP 55 Robert Horry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 47:19


    W & T are together in studio for a hot-button Labor Day episode! Tune in to find out all the hot details about Will's obsession with Manu Ginobli and stick around to find out how much those soccer teams are worth! The boys battle over a hot-button B Shove and discuss the legend of Robert Horry!

    PPP 54.2 Mini Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2017 29:48


    G & T hold the W are in town to break down the awesomeness that is the start of the college football season! Tune in to find out who is going to reign supreme this season and stay to find out why Hawk is standing on a table at Guy Fieri's newest restaurant. Who loves ridiculously expensive Legos??? Tune in to find out the answers to all these questions and more on a very special PPP!

    PPP 54.1 Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 56:24


    T & G are down in the hole to break a hot-button episode about Labeef, Ripley, and Joe Dirt Sr. getting in to the kind of hijinx only they can. Tune in to find out who has the best desert movie list and stick around to find out why there are so many flashbacks in the dystopian hole digging desert. 

    PPP 54 Nick at Nite

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 46:15


    G & T are in studio to break down all the hot-button issues of the week. Why was Gary deprived of basic cable as a pre-teen? Will Maywether cash his check that he can clearly write? Who is going to claim dominance in the AP top 25? Was the eclipse any good? Find out the answers to these burning questions and more on a very special PPP!!!

    PPP Episode 36.1 Good Guys Wear Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 70:06


    The boyz are taking a mini vacation as TJ ramps up for school and ramps down for employment so this is a rerelease of one of our favorite reviews. Man sure you tune in next week for the boyz' review of Holes!! The boyz gather 'round to talk about the Black Tigers aka Good Guys Wear Black aka Chuck Norris' finest film. Come for the amazing facts about Chuck Norris and stay for a review of some of the greatest rug talk in the history of man.

    PPP 53 Total Eclipse of the Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 41:42


    G & T are in studio to challenge one another in a daring game of sun stare. Who will reign supreme? Is Gary excited to watch a 30 minute crafting commercial? How did TJ do in a very hot top 10 list? Why are umpires trolling ANTIFA? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in a very special PPP!

    PPP 1989.9 B&TEA v. DPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 29:07


    G & T are in studio to breakdown the showdown between the two movies that will battle to face Roadhouse in the next round. Will it be the #3 seed Dead Poet's Society or the underdog dark horse #6 seed Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure?!?!?!? Tune in to find out on this very special PPP Presents 1989 Movie Mashup Melee!!!!

    PPP 52.1 Wild Wild West

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 59:51


    G & T are in studio to break down the hot-button film that is Wild Wild West. The guys break down all the great Westerns of the 90s and discuss the many stages of Val Kilmer. Tune in for the hot-button Kenneth Branagh and stay for the amazing villain steam-punk spiders!

    PPP 52 Cheeto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 52:47


    The boyZ are back in studio and its like they didn't even miss a beat! This episode runs so smooth! What is Chester Cheeto doing with the female Guy Fieri? Is there a fallout shelter being built in studio? Does Gary see the most epic radio jellybean fight ever? Does Will have any toilet paper? Is Tebow concussed or just dumb? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on a very special PPP!

    PPP 51.2 Mini Ramblin' Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 30:36


    T & G are back together to break down all the hot-button news of the week! What late-breaking Catwoman could there be? Are apologies necessary for W? Do the guys run out of hot-button info to talk about? What's the deal with Epcot? Find out the answers to all these and more on a very special PPP!!!

    PPP 51.1 American Werewolf in London

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 50:38


    G & T with special guest W's text messages are here to break down the hot-button movie that is John Landis's prequel to the Thriller video. Tune in to here all about sexy sheep truck riding and stay for the breakdown of the sex scene with the least chemistry in cinematic history. Find out why feet are always stretching and why this deep dive in to the horrors of depression and suicide was years ahead of its time on this very special PPP!

    PPP 51 Micro Machines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 57:39


    T & G are in studio sans W to break down all the hot-button and timely Micro Machines talk. Tune n to find out how to get your PPP microchip and stay for some of the hottest takes on Anchorman around. Make sure you listen in for the great review score of the new Dark Tower movie and find out why Gary hates Fantasy Football! Does Hawk carry a scalpel with him just in case? Find out in a very special PPP!

    PPP 50.2 Mini News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 28:00


    G & T and are in studio to break down the hot-button mini news events of the week. What's the deal with the XXYlimpics? Is it true that HBO is under attack? Whats the deal with Pewtin? Find out the answers to these and more on a very special mini PPP!

    PPP 50.1 Catwoman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 56:27


    T & G are in studio to break down the masterpiece from 2004 that is Catwoman. Who is this Pitof guy? Why is Benjamin Bratt such a bad boy? Why can't Halle Berry walk like a human or a cat? Is Alex Borstein ok? Sharon Stone is age appropriate.

    PPP 50th Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 46:27


    G & T are in studio to break down all the hot-button topics as they celebrate their 50th episode! Why does superman look like a 70's porn star? Is Gary flipping houses with Vanilla Ice? Is Hawk just killing whoever he feels like now? Does Gary remember anything about cartoons? Will TJ sink a battleship soon? Find out the answers to these burning questions in a very special PPP!

    PPP 1989.8 GBII v Bot4oJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2017 33:06


    TJ and Gary finally slowed through the epic bummer that was Born on the 4th of July. Make sure you the in to find out whether # 2 seed Ghostbusters II can reign supreme as the prohibitive favorite. Will #7 seed Born on the 4th of July take down Bill Murray?? Spoiler alert, nope.

    PPP 49.1 Bedazzled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 55:22


    G & T are hunkered down sans W with a very important review of.... Bedazzled. No, not the Brendan Fraser vehicle! This is the classic Dudley Moore romp from 1967! Tune in for a diverse round of PPPPP and stay for some of the most questionable sexual assault ever put to film!

    PPP 49 The Uber Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 56:35


    TJ, Will, and Gary get together to break down the most random assortment of topics yet. What is up with Batman Bond? Why are these guys taking such expensive Uber rides? Did Hawk learn how to kill from OJ? Find out the answers to these burning questions and more on this very special PPP!

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    PPP 48.2 OJ's Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2017 33:37


    G & T are in studio to break down all the mini news of the week. Will OJ move next to Gary? Will Michael Keaton be the next Bond? Did Hawk learn his tricks from OJ? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on this very special PPP!

    ppp gt oj find
    PPP 48.1 Boat Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 73:12


    The gang is all here to break down the hot-button rumination that are Boat Trip! How perfect is this movie? Is Horatio Sanz still a sidekick on Howard Stern? How has this lady not taken over the universe? Find out the answers to none of these questions on this very special PPP!

    PPP 48 Black Sox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 53:05


    TJ and Gary are here to break down another fantastic week! What is going on with this heat? Why is Gary so obsessed with the Disney channel? Why can't the Cubs not lose even when they aren't playing? Did Hawk cause the sports scandal of the 20th century? Who thinks tater tots are french fries? Find out the answers to all these burning questions and more on this very special hot-button PPP!!

    PPP 47.2 Antiquities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2017 29:51


    TJ and Gary get together to break down all the mini issues of the day! What's the deal with Shia Labeef these days? Is Hobby Lobby the new holder of the holy grail? Did Hawk take a dump on a woman's soul? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this very special PPP! 

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    PPP 47.1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 54:46


    T, G, & W are all together to breakdown the hottest of cartoon beastiality flicks! Why is Bob Hoskins so hairy? Is Will's top 5 any good? Does Gary even like the Life Aquatic? Why is TJ so infatuated with Sylvester Stallone? Find out the answers to these questions and more on a very special PPP!

    PPP 47 The Sunday Morning Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 42:43


    TJ & Will are in studio bright and early for this very special Sunday morning episode! Find out why on earth the guys would get up at such an hour on a weekend. Is Gary still sleeping? What is ol' Shia LaBeef up to these days? Is anyone from the 80s good at tennis? Is it true that Will watches the Little Mermaid alone in his basement? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on this very special PPP! www.pragmaticpessimists.com

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