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The Rock is a lot of things. 2016's highest paid actor. People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive". Fanny pack fashion icon. Future president? And now, he's the subject of a brand new podcast! Join Jordan and Charlie on their quest to find out why Dwayne Johnson is the most electrifying man in entertai…

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    Red Notice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 53:04


    All is fair in love and eggs! Wise words from Dwayne Johnson as the jabronis review DJ's $200m action/heist/comedy. They discuss Deadpoolification, Greek names, and THAT Vin Diesel joke. Rate/review/subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

    Fast And Furious: Supercharged

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 38:12


    It's still a movie if it's shown on a tiny screen in a fake party bus, right? The jabronis review Fast and Furious: Supercharged, the ill-fated ride at Universal Studios Orlando! They discuss theme park fire, what makes good merch, and warehouse aesthetics!!

    Jungle Cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 54:32


    The Rock is back in safari gear and that's always a good sign, right? The jabronis talk about the latest DJ x Disney collab and discuss colonization, streaming movies, Paul Giamatti and more! Also!! A 15-minute tangent about Dwayne Johnson merchandise!! Emily Blunt appreciation! The Rock in a top hat!!

    Fate Of The Furious feat. Rachel Bondy Rummel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 70:17


    Wait, what's that gracing your podcast feed? IT'S ROCK TALK BREAKING YOUR DOOR DOWN TO FINISH WHAT WE STARTED. Jordan and Charlie mean it this time - it's time to finish out the Dwayne Johnson canon with a flurry of episodes YEARS in the making. First up: Fate of the Furious. Rachel Bondy makes her debut appearance on the pod to give us insight into White Girl Dreads, Tay Tay and much more.

    Episode 31.5 - Emergency Podcast: The Rock has COVID! feat. Grace Aucella

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 10:54


    BREAKING NEWS: The Rock announces his family has COVID. We put the Dwayne Johnson signal in the sky over Gotham and Grace Aucella answered the call for an emergency podcast to discuss this disturbing news.

    Episode 31 - Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 58:05


    It only took a year and a global pandemic but Rock Talk Presents: Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw! The jabronis return from a long hiatus to discuss the spinoff that broke up the Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson bromance. Does this movie live up to the Fast and Furious legacy? Why are there so many ball jokes in this movie? What is a champagne problem?? All this and more on this episode of Rock Talk!

    Episode 30.5 - Titan Games Finale Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 59:21


    Although the Titan Games wrapped up a few months ago, we're guessing you probably didn't watch it. That's okay, because the Rock Talk jabronis have you covered and are watching the finale LIVE on this episode! If you remember, Jordan and Charlie were crushed to find out their application wasn't accepted to join the Titan Games but after watching, it's understandable why they weren't chosen. This is a live commentary, so turn on Hulu, queue up the last episode of the Titan Games and watch along!

    Episode 30 - Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 54:12


    WE’RE BACK, BABY! After months on haitus, Rock Talk returns and we could think of no better day to come back than Dwayne Johnson’s birthday. This is the episode that almost broke us - technical delays and host relocations tried to hold us back BUT THEY COULDN’T. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is not a good movie. But it’s certainly A movie. There’s something to be said for that. The jabronis break down this odd entry into the Rock’s filmography and suffer through it so you don’t have to!

    Episode 29.5 - State of the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 17:02


    WE BACK! Sorry for the two month break but your favorite jabronis return with a plan for the final six movies of Rock Talk! They also discuss not being picked for the Titan Games and The Rock's newest Under Armour collection. Join us next week for Journey 2: The Mysterious Island!

    Episode 29 - Skyscraper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 51:49


    DADDY LOVES WHO? This week the jabronis talk about the latest Dwayne Johnson offering, Skyscraper. If you were worried that this movie would be too much like Die Hard or Towering Inferno YOU WERE RIGHT. And that's not a bad thing. Dwayne Johnson turns in what might be the seminal performance of his career alongside Neve Campbell and a bunch of bad guys. HE SAVES THE DAY WITH DUCT TAPE. Also!! The jabronis are invited on other podcasts!! Dwayne Johnson on Andy Cohen and Steven Colbert!!

    Episode 28 - Crank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2018 47:59


    EPISODE 28 - CRANK Rock Talk’s Fast Family Vacation continues with Jason Statham’s magnum opus, Crank. This fever-dream-of-a-movie stars Statham and Amy Smart. It’s like that movie Speed - EXCEPT STATHAM IS THE BUS. Statham plays Chev Chelios, a reformed hitman who gets poisoned by a rival gang. If he slows down, he dies. IT'S TIME FOR REVENGE. Oh, and also Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite. When we tell you this movie will make you feel grimy, we mean that in a good way. ALSO!! The Rock releases more Under Armour gear!! Jumanji 2 has a release date!! Join us in two weeks for Dwayne Johnson’s upcoming movie, Skyscraper!

    Episode 27 - xXx

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 52:11


    The Fast Family Vacation begins! And it couldn't begin with a better movie. xXx (don't google that without safesearch on) is part James Bond, part X-Games and part Mountain Dew Code Red. This is Vin Diesel at the height of his hairless powers and HOO BOY is it a roller coaster. The jabronis talk about fur coats, mini-submarines and soundtrack pole dancing in this INSANE episode of Rock Talk. This movie is WALL-TO-WALL relentless insanity and might be the MOST PERFECT MOVIE EVER MADE. At least Zuckerberg likes it. Also!! Gal Gadot cast in Red Notice!! Please remember to review the jabronis on iTunes! It's the #1 way to help us out and keep making the show.

    Episode 26.5 - Announcing Fast Family Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 11:40


    What's the best thing about summer? FAMILY VACATIONS. And what better family to spend your vacation with than the Fast and Furious family? THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT WE'RE DOING. Announcing Fast Family Vacation, a Rock Talk miniseries. For the next five episodes, the jabronis will dissect movies starring the OTHER stars of Fast and Furious. We're talking about XXX, Wonder Woman and Crank. (Don't worry, we'll still review Skyscraper.) June 14: XXX June 28: Crank July 13th: Skyscraper July 27th: Wonder Woman August 10: Live Free or Die Hard August 24th: Gamer

    Episode 26 - San Andreas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 42:27


    "Who should we call?" "EVERYBODY." 2015's San Andreas, or, Dwayne Johnson vs. Earthquakes. This movie does a disaster flick EXACTLY RIGHT. We have crazy destruction, cheesy one-liners and copious amounts of product placement. Is this movie scientifically accurate? OF COURSE NOT. Mostly because all of the science is being explained to us by Paul Giamatti. But it doesn't matter when your CGI-laden movie is INSANELY FUN! Also!! Jungle Cruise starts production next week!! More details on Hobbs v. Shaw!!

    Episode 25.5 - The Rock's Best Tweets, Ranked feat. Erin Shore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 25:00


    From Splash Mountain to highly classified intelligence information, The Rock's Twitter feed has it all. Guest jabroni Erin Shore joins Charlie and Jordan on the quest to find the ALL-TIME BEST DJ TWEETS. And yes, we talk about THAT TWEET. Join Rock Talk next week as they discuss the earthquake disaster movie San Andreas!!

    Episode 25 - Walking Tall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 55:07


    Episode 25 is AVAILABLE NOW! Walking Tall is DJ’s first foray into a gritty, throwback, 1970s style action movie. Except with Johnny Knoxville. And Zero from the Holes movie. If you like movies that barely eclipse the hour-long mark, THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU. It’s 85 minutes of slow-moving action that features crystal meth, a fireman strip dance, and SO. MANY. BULLETS. Also!! The Undefeated looks into DJ’s football career!! Kevin Hart and DJ photoshop war!! Elizabeth Warren still loves Ballers!!

    Episode 24.5 - Rampage Addendum feat. Kevin Howe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 21:02


    It's part two of our Rampage discussion AND WE'RE FIRED UP. Why? Because the guys at @NerdyThingsPod trashed our boy DJ. WE THINK THEY MISSED A FEW THINGS. Kevin Howe joins the jabronis to defend the honor of Nerdy Things. It's an audio deathmatch!! TWO PODCASTS ENTER. ONE PODCAST LEAVES. Charlie and Jordan cover anything they missed last week (sorry about the audio quality, btw) including: clunky dialogue, wiener transplants and thermostat hacking. IT'S ALL HERE, BUB.

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    Episode 24 - Rampage feat. Caleb Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 51:10


    Is this movie dumb? Yes, but is it dumb fun? ALSO YES. The jabronis are joined by guest Caleb Holt to discuss The Rock's newest movie, Rampage! Dwayne plays primatologist Davis Okoye who forms a bond with an albino gorilla and BLAH BLAH BLAH IT DOESN'T MATTER. All you need to know is that our boy DJ has to fight three monsters before they destroy the entire city of Chicago. THAT'S IT. SIT DOWN AND EAT SOME POPCORN, DUMMIES. Do NOT overthink this movie. So join the jabronis as they do just that in this week's episode of Rock Talk!

    Episode 23 - Southland Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 58:27


    If you take the Book of Revelation and throw it in a blender with Donnie Darko, Interstellar, a few adult films and some monkey souls, THIS IS WHAT YOU GET. Southland Tales is an ambitious world-building story about a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles where entertainers are politicians and a government agency spies on Americans in the name of national security while the end of the world is afoot. Sounds interesting, right? THEN YOU WOULD BE WRONG. This movie is like that kid in your 9th grade government class that began every sentence with, "Well, actually..." EXCEPT WITH MORE MURDER. There's a lot going on here and we do our best to explain it. (You WILL have more questions, though.) And remember, PIMPS DON'T COMMIT SUICIDE. Also!! Dwayne Johnson wants Jimmy Kimmel to deliver his baby girl!! The Rock confirms Vin Diesel beef to Rolling Stone!! Join us next week as we have a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE (VSE) to cover The Rock's latest movie, RAMPAGE.

    Episode 22.5 - March Madness One-Liner Bracket

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 45:22


    MARCH MADNESS HAS HIT ROCK TALK! People love brackets. It's a fact. So when it came time to make one for Rock Talk, the jabronis knew what needed to be ranked -- ONE LINERS. Jordan and Charlie spent WAY too much time whittling down the many amazing Dwayne Johnson quotes to the 16 very best. Which one is the best? YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO LISTEN. Join us next week as we take a look at one of Rocky's lesser known outings: Southland Tales.

    Episode 22 - Be Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 47:51


    2005’s Be Cool. It’s just like Pulp Fiction – except everybody is much older and the writing isn’t as good! Dwayne Johnson plays Vince Vaughn’s gay bodyguard who dreams of being a big-time actor. If you like dated music references and loud mouth chewing, THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU. It has it all: Travolta plastic surgery, Andre 3000, a speech about cultural appropriation, and DJ in a full-on cowboy outfit. Oh, and don’t ask us to explain the plot of this movie. It can’t be done. It’s crazy. It’s weird. It’s very 2005. It’s Be Cool. Also!! New Rampage contest!! Red Notice gets a release date!! DJ buys his dad a Cadillac!! Please remember to rate/review/share the show! If you know a jabroni in your life who doesn’t listen, are you really doing your job?

    Episode 21.5 - The Jabronis Apply for NBC's Titan Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 24:25


    THE TITAN GAMES. Not much is known about this future athletic-based reality show except that The Rock is behind it. That’s enough for us! Join us on this week’s mini-episode as the jabronis apply on-air. We’ll answer some very very specific question like: Do you parkour? Can you swim? What’s the most harrowing trauma you’ve ever been through? Learn more about Charlie and Jordan than you ever thought you bargained for on the newest episode of Rock Talk!

    Episode 21 - Furious 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 54:27


    EPISODE 21 IS HERE!! After a long wait, (sorry everyone) the jabronis discuss what might be the MOST EPIC movie that has ever been put to film. Furious 7 is a movie that starts at a 10 and ONLY GOES UP FROM THERE. This movie brings a few new faces into the fold (Statham! Kurt Russell!) but is quintessential FAST FARE. We have skydiving cars, building jumps, exploding helicopters AND IT GETS CRAZIER. Oh, also there are butts. Lots of butts. Get used to it. Rampage release date moves to April 13!! DJ graciously accepts his Baywatch razzie!! The Rock has a baby health scare!! If you haven’t yet, please leave an iTunes review! It’s the number one thing you can do to help the jabronis out.

    Episode 20 - Planet 51 feat. Maalik Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 50:28


    Have you ever wondered what The Rock would look like as a blonde-haired white man? THEN THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU. Maalik Simmons makes his return to Rock Talk to discuss DJ's first foray into voice acting with the 2009 animated SPANISH movie Planet 51! The Rock plays Chuck Baker, an astronaut that crash lands on an alien planet that is exclusively populated by 1950s little green men. We have so many questions. Namely, DOES ALIEN HITLER EXIST?? Also!! Jumanji continues its winning streak!! A musical based on DJ's life opens in London!! David Leitch in talks to direct Hobbs/Shaw spinoff!! Rock Talk is one of Buzzfeed's Podcasts to Listen To in 2018!! Thanks for nominating us! Please remember to rate and review the show! And hey, while you're at it, share it with a loved one this Valentine's season. You'll be glad you did.

    Episode 19.5 - Skyscraper Trailer Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 18:34


    “Amputee Dwayne Johnson vs. A Very Tall Building” “DJ Die Hard” “The Most Dwayne Johnson Movie Ever” These are all descriptions seen on Twitter for this summer’s Skyscraper. AND WE COULDN’T AGREE MORE. The jabronis dissect every second of the first Skyscraper trailer that debuted during the Super Bowl. It looks like this one has all the hallmarks of an awesome The Rock movie: Two adorable kids, crazy stunts and vaguely Eastern European bad guys. WE. ARE. EXCITED. Maalik Simmons returns next week for DJ’s first animated movie Planet 51!

    Episode 19 - Hercules feat. Dylan Erwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 51:43


    Dylan Erwin joins the jabronis this week to talk about 2014’s sword-and-sandals flick Hercules. If you like wisecracking soothsayers, an army of screamo band frontmen and beards made with testicle hair, THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU. Seriously. There's a lot of beard-talk in this episode. You’ve been warned. Is Hercules truly a demigod or just a simple human mercenary? We’re not sure because WE COULDN’T TAKE OUR EYES OFF THAT BEARD. We break it all down on this week's episode of Rock Talk! Also!! Emily Blunt joins the cast of Disney’s Jungle Cruise!! Remember to review on iTunes and share the show with your friends! We all have that one weird friend who is obsessed with Dwayne Johnson. If you don’t, GUESS WHAT, BUB. IT’S YOU.

    Episode 18.5 - Reddit Q & A: The Rock vs. Dwayne Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 17:02


    The jabronis came across a question on Reddit that required THEIR FULL ATTENTION. Which Dwayne Johnson character would make the best WWE wrestling match against The Rock? We may have gone overboard on this one. We break down every single character Dwayne Johnson has ever played and pitted them against The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment. Would Roadblock be too strong? Would Hobbs be too skilled? Would Paul Doyle be too coked out? THE ANSWERS ARE ALL HERE, FOLKS. Plus! We announce the winner of the latest Rock Talk giveaway on this all-new mini-episode!

    Episode 18 - Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 50:29


    2005’s Doom, or, the only movie that sucks certified skunk taint. Look – they can’t all be winners but is there something strangely watchable about the one movie that Dwayne Johnson has admitted was a mistake? Possibly! There is SO much going on in this one but at the same time it’s brutally simple. Space marines are sent to mars to investigate strange happenings and hunt down alien zombies. GOT IT? Good. DJ’s first attempt at a video game movie is almost too true to the game on which it’s based. If you like watching someone else play a video game, THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU. Also!! The Rock retweeted our cookie!! The Rock vs. Dwayne Johnson - who wins?? Jumanji is the highest grossing Christmas release ever!! UM, THE ROCK RETWEETED OUR COOKIE!!!!

    Episode 17.5 - Golden Globes Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 15:14


    EPISODE 17.5 IS HERE! Dwayne Johnson has never been nominated for an Academy Award. THINK ABOUT THAT FOR JUST ONE GOSH DARN SECOND. It’s a crime. But his participation at awards shows is something to be celebrated, so this week the jabronis are recapping the Golden Globes DJ STYLE. We break down what he wore (Brioni! Mont Blanc! Fancy!), his daughter’s role as Golden Globe’s ambassador and the prospect of an Oprah/Johnson presidential ticket on THE FANCIEST MINI-EPISODE EVER. ALSO! Rock Talk has seen a recent influx of Indonesian listeners so we want to extend a special welcome to all of our international fans!

    Episode 17 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle feat. Grace Aucella

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2018 60:01


    EPISODE 17 IS HERE! Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The jabronis discuss the newest entry into The Rock’s filmography with returning guest jabroni Grace Aucella. FOR MONTHS, Charlie and Jordan were cautiously optimistic about this movie – but did it pay off? They tackle some of Jumanji’s most pressing questions, like: Are girl boners possible? What qualifies a movie as a “video game movie”? Why do movies get bedroom band posters so wrong? Also!! Dwayne Johnson 2024!! Jumanji is a success at the box office!! If you haven’t already, go back and listen to last week’s mini-episode discussion with our buds over at Nerdy Things Podcast! Give them a follow on Twitter @NerdyThingsPod!

    Episode 16.5 - Jumanji Crossover w/ Nerdy Things Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2017 106:06


    This week we joined the hosts of Nerdy Things Podcast (http://nerdythingspod.libsyn.com) to discuss Dwayne Johnson's newest film - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Scrub to 29:38 for the Jumanji discussion! We'll return to talk about the movie in greater detail next week with a special returning guest -- a Rock Talk all-star -- but until then, get our first thoughts on Seven Bucks Productions' first film since Baywatch. Is it a hit or miss? We'll let you know! Don't forget to check out and subscribe to Nerdy Things podcast: @Nerdythingspod http://nerdythingspod.com

    Episode 16 - Snitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 48:02


    2013’s Snitch. Or, the closest thing to a soap opera that Dwayne Johnson has ever done. Ever heard of it? Neither had we! Is this a diamond in the rough or a forgotten stinker? We aren’t sure but we do know that DJ is doing some A.C.T.I.N.G. in this movie. We’re seriously worried he’s going to pull a muscle. The Rock is opposite heavyweights like Susan Sarandon and Benjamin Bratt but why does this movie feel like an indie? If you like low-speed car chases, THIS MOVIE IS FOR YOU. Also, we might get off on a tangent about R. Kelly’s Trapped In The Closet. Also!! New baby girl for Dwayne Daddy Johnson Jingleheimer Schmidt!! Jumanji is the highest rated live-action DJ movie on Rotten Tomatoes!! The Rock is #2 in 2017’s Hollywood earnings rankings!!

    Episode 15.5 - Ballers Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 14:04


    On this week’s mini-episode of Rock Talk, Jordan and Charlie take their talents to South Beach to talk about HBO’s Ballers! Is this show anywhere douchey enough to be as compelling as Entourage or is it simply a knock-off? Here’s what we do know: The Rock drives fancy cars and wears even fancier suits. THE CHARM IS ON FULL DISPLAY AND WE ARE HERE FOR IT. Also, there might be a break in the space-time continuum of this show. Time will tell. Tune in for next week’s discussion of 2013’s Snitch!

    Episode 15 - G.I. Joe: Retaliation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 56:36


    The jabronis discuss 2013’s G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and it’s a doozy. This movie has ninjas, soldiers, an imposter president, Bruce Willis (for five minutes) and Channing Tatum (for six minutes). There are more characters here than you can shake a tungsten rod at. Is the plot convoluted? Of course. Is it worth your time? If your name is Jordan Rummel, nope. This is the most polarizing movie Charlie and Jordan have covered so far and you’re going to want to weigh in.

    Episode 14 - Race to Witch Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 46:18


    Race to Witch Mountain. This movie has *RACING* and *WITCHES* and *MOUNTAINS*!! ...except it really doesn't have any of those things. This Disney remake that nobody asked for features aliens, taxis and is probably a heavy-handed climate change allegory PROPAGATED BY THE RIGHT WING FAKE NEWS LIBERAL MEDIA. Okay, maybe not the last thing but we're keeping our minds open, sheeple. Also!! Dwayne Johnson article in Vice!! Blake Shelton (??) steals DJ's crown as Sexiest Man Alive!! New "Rampage" details!! As always, please rate/review/share the show! Do any of your friends like The Rock? OF COURSE THEY DO! So share the show, jabronis!

    Episode 13.5 - Dream Roles for DJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 26:28


    In these divisive times, we can all agree on one thing: Every movie would be better with The Rock in it. So the jabronis put some time and research into it and came up with their perfect dream roles for Dwayne Johnson. NOTHING IS OFF LIMITS. We're talking James Bond, Breaking Bad, Die Hard, Indiana Jones, Full House. It gets a little nuts. And yes, we got a little sidetracked by Scrappy Doo fanfiction. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.

    Episode 13 - No Holds Barred (Whatcha Gonna Do Podcast Swap)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 50:15


    Wait, this isn’t a Dwayne Johnson movie..? YOU BET YOUR SWEET JOCK-ASS IT ISN’T. We did a podswap for Halloween with the guys over at Whatcha Gonna Do, the podcast that puts Hulk Hogan movies under the microscope. We take a look at the Hulkster’s 1989 cinematic masterpiece “No Holds Barred” – they examine Rocky’s “Walking Tall”. And MY GAWD, we have questions. This single movie features a conference room full of scattered office chairs, a man telling a woman to “take a leak”, and a grown man pooping his pants. AND THAT’S JUST IN THE FIRST 20 MINUTES! Also!! Justin Lin is back, baby!! The Rock meets Stan Lee!! Even big tough football boys like Moana!! Check out Whatcha Gonna Do on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Episode 12.5 - Live From New York, It's Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 22:40


    LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT’S DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON!! From “Bambi” to a Chicago-style monologue, DJ really illustrates what’s so magical about America’s longest-running TV comedy institution. Charlie and Jordan scrubbed through 20-plus years of sketches and monologues to bring you the best of DJ on Saturday Night Live. If you guys like clips, then HOO BOY this is your episode. PLUS: Next week, we’re crossing over with the guys at Whatcha Gonna Do, the podcast that puts Hulk Hogan’s movie career under the microscope. You could call them our podcast soulmates. They’ll be looking at “Walking Tall”, and we’ll bring you an episode about the Hulkster’s “No Holds Barred”. CAN YOU SMELL WHAT THE HULKSTER IS COOKIN’, BROTHER??

    Episode 12 - Central Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 52:01


    THE JABRONIS ARE BACK – AND THEY DON’T LIKE BULLIES. Rock Talk returns from a week off to break down what is perhaps the best comedy entry in the Johnson canon. (Johnson cannon might be my favorite new euphemism.) Jordan and Charlie discuss 2016’s Central Intelligence, a movie that answers some of life’s most puzzling questions like: What would Dwayne Johnson look like as a chubby, brace-faced 17-year old? Why is Jason Bateman so good at playing total douches? Are Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson the Devito/Schwarzenegger duo of our time? PLUS, WE GET TOTAL ROCK BUTT IN THIS MOVIE. Also!! DJ reveals his inspiration for Maui!! Hobbs v. Shaw has a release date!! ‘The Rock Test’ is the best way to protect yourself against workplace sexual harassment!! COMING SOON: A crossover episode with the guys over at the “Whatcha Gonna Do?” podcast. They are our podcast soul mates, taking a look at the short but colorful movie career of Hulk Hogan. In two weeks, we’ll be posting two episodes to the Rock Talk feed. The WGD guys will look at “Walking Tall” while we switch things up and look into the Hulkster’s 1989 masterpiece “No Holds Barred”.

    Episode 11.5 - Ranking the Rock!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 36:56


    Welcome to the Buzzfeed-ification of Rock Talk! The jabronis do the Lord’s work this week and rank every movie they’ve covered so far. And yes, it’s still technically a mini-episode. PLUS! The return of Rock Talk Superlatives. The jabronis will return next week to discuss Central Intelligence! Remember to rate/review/share the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get our podcast! CHARLIE’S LIST 11. Baywatch 10. The Tooth Fairy 9. The Game Plan 8. Scorpion King 7. Get Smart 6. Gridiron Gang 5. Pain and Gain 4. Moana 3. The Rundown 2. Fast and Furious 6 1. Fast Five JORDAN’S LIST 11. Tooth Fairy 10. Baywatch 9. Scorpion King 8. Gridiron Gang 7. Get Smart 6. Moana 5. The Rundown 4. The Game Plan 3. Fast and Furious 6 2. Pain and Gain 1. Fast Five

    Episode 11 - Fast Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017 48:47


    The jabronis make sure they're wearing their thunderwear to check in on Fast Five, a movie that many consider to be the greatest film-making achievement of all time. (Okay, maybe that's just us.) Beaches. Action. Exotic cars. Bald, sweaty men standing so close to each other that they're almost kissing. THIS MOVIE HAS IT ALL. And we haven't even gotten to the heist yet! Also!! New Jumanji trailer!! Dwayne Johnson gets the InfoWars endorsement?? Jordan and Charlie give their Rock Rankings!! Remember to subscribe/review/share the podcast!! The jabronis will return next week to talk about their rankings in more detail.

    Episode 10.5 - The State of "The Fast and the Furious"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 11:27


    While you jabronis were looking at that big ol' dumb eclipse, our eyes were focused on another light in the sky. We saw the Fast-Signal and we instantly knew there was Fast and Furious news to be discussed. Tyrese gets in The Rock's mentions? Michelle Rodriguez walks away from the franchise? Hellen Mirren wants a bigger part? It's a jam-packed mini-episode this week on Rock Talk. Remember to rate/review/share the podcast!

    Episode 10 - Baywatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 46:36


    The jabronis wave goodbye to summer with the latest movie in the Rock canon, Baywatch! Did this movie fare well with the critics? No. Did this movie appease Bay-heads out there excited for a reboot? Not really. Is there anything salvageable about this rare Dwayne Johnson misstep? Probably! Also!! Boy hero saves sister's life because DJ taught him how!! The Rock donates $25k to Harvey relief!! Dwayne Johnson died this week but not really!!

    Episode 9.5 - An Interview with Daniel Richards, AKA "The Progressive Liberal"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 15:16


    It's a very special mini-episode this week on Rock Talk! Charlie travels to NOVA Pro Wrestling's August event in Annandale, Virginia to talk to Daniel Richards, The Progressive Liberal. This guy has been all over NPR, CBS News, and Deadspin for his amazing performances as the wrestling heel in Appalachia. But what happens when he comes up to liberal country?? Charlie and Jordan also discuss a very critical element in the life of His Rockness: his diet. And yes, they discuss what his bowel movements might be like. Also!! Cod!! Cod!! Cod!!

    Episode 09 - Gridiron Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 48:26


    AWW YEAH XZIBIT IS HERE TO PIMP YOUR ROCK MOVIE. Picture this: the year is 2006. NASA just launched the New Horizons rocket towards Pluto. North Korea just started testing nuclear weapons. Nic Cage starred in The Wicker Man. It was an exciting time, but it was also kind of scary. The Human Race needed stability. It needed inspiration. It needed a football movie in which The Rock gives no fewer than FOUR "inspirational" speeches to middle school criminals. Join us, won't you? Also!! The Rock regains #1 social media ranking!! (SUCK IT, CARA DELEVINGE) "You're Welcome" goes platinum!! InTouch Magazine LOVES DJ's salt & pepper beard!!

    Episode 8.5 - A Eulogy for the Brahma Bull

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 9:38


    STOP EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING AND LISTEN TO THIS. We have some huge news in our second mini-episode. Dwayne Johnson has changed his famous "Brahma Bull" tattoo... and we have many thoughts about it.

    Episode 08 - The Scorpion King feat. Connor Weber

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 50:05


    I'VE COME FOR THE WOMAN AND YOUR HEAD. The jabronis are joined by guest Connor Weber to discuss Dwayne Johnson's first starring movie role, 2002's The Scorpion King! There are so many questions to answer here. Are camels really smarter than horses? What is a British dude doing in ancient Egypt? Why does Nickelback on this soundtrack? Also!! The Rock announces "Jungle Cruise" movie!! Short film/commercial with Siri!! Ballers is HBO's highest rated half-hour in six years!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE rate/review on iTunes. It's the number one way to do the jabronis a solid. While you're at it, why don't you share Rock Talk with a friend or two?

    Episode 7.5 - Dwayne Johnson 2020? feat. Ed Demaria

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 10:27


    It's the inaugural MINI-EPISODE! Jordan and Charlie are joined by one of the smartest and most qualified jabronis they know, political journalist Ed Demaria. They'll take a much-too-serious look at DJ's possible road to the White House. Do campaign committees ever draft winners? If not President, what other elected position can The Rock feasibly win? Dwayne Johnson introduced WHO at the 2000 RNC?? Also! They announce the winner of the #DJUSA tank top giveaway! Please continue to subscribe/rate/review on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud or wherever you get your podcasts!

    Episode 07 - The Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 47:49


    Jordan and Charlie choose Option A this week as they take a look at The Rock’s 2003 action-adventure comedy “The Rundown”! They get to the bottom of pressing questions like: Does a turntable have the aerodynamic properties of a frisbee? Exactly how many hats does Christopher Walken have? Is this The Rock’s “Indiana Jones” movie? News!! “Run The Rock 2020” files with the FEC!! Finally, some “Shazam” news!! Dwayne Johnson is feelin’ octagonal in a recent interview!! THERE’S STILL TIME TO ENTER THE #DJUSA GIVEAWAY! Hey dummies, you have only a few days left to leave a review on iTunes and automatically be entered in a Rock Talk tank top giveaway. It’s literally the easiest thing you can do! We’ll announce the winner on Episode 8!

    Episode 06 - Get Smart feat. Grace Aucella

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 62:52


    DON’T CALL IT A REBOOT. It’s a big week for Rock Talk as Jordan and Charlie are joined by guest jabroni Grace Aucella to discuss 2008’s secret agent parody “Get Smart”! They’ll tackle some of our generation’s toughest questions. At what point does a movie become a Dwayne Johnson movie? What was funny during the Bush administration? What’s the ideal length for a movie? PLUS: A NEW THEME SONG COURTESY OF @ERICDAINO!! Also: The Rock’s stunt double!! Jumanji trailer released!! Elizabeth Warren loves Ballers?? The jabronis also introduce a new kind of rating system, THE FRANCHISE VIAGRA TEST. It answers a pressing question: Do we want to see a sequel?

    Episode 05 - The Game Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 56:24


    Another Disney movie?? IT DOESN'T MATTER. The jabronis take a look at the beginning of Rocky's family-friendly era, 2007's The Game Plan. As always, they'll answer some pressing questions: Can The Rock throw a football? What do Bostonians wear in January? Why do movie football teams always have lame names? Also!! Neve Campbell joins the cast of Skyscraper!! Viral video of trucker jumping out of his car to meet DJ!! New Rampage set pics!! As always, please remember to listen/rate/review us on: iTunes: http://apple.co/2rbo0F6 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2rbgI4k Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2rp496a Twitter: https://twitter.com/RockTalkPod

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