Sand-Man: Into The Sandler-Verse

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Ruben tries not to have a conniption while walking Andrew through a movie they technically didn't even have to watch: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999). It's the first official Happy Madison production, and Adam Sandler's smartest decision as a producer might have been staying offscreen for this one. According to the back of the DVD cover, this movie is “a hilarious, must-see smash starring the always outrageous Rob Schneider in his funniest role yet.” None of that is true, and we're both dumber for having watched it. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Andrew wastes everybody's time—especially Ruben's—by talking about ‘The Peeper' (1999). This six-minute Flash cartoon originally appeared as an audio track on the 1999 album ‘Stan and Judy's Kid,' and, if we're being honest with you, it should've stayed there. PLUS! On December 6, 2022, we got a chance to see the Sand-Man live in concert at the Chase Center in San Francisco! We felt like two kids in a candy store, if a candy store made you pay out the ass for parking and forced you to sit through a half hour of Rob Schneider's racist, transphobic “comedy.” But how was the Sand-Man himself? You'll have to listen to find out. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Ruben takes a young Andrew under his wing to teach him everything there is to know about ‘Big Daddy' (1999). Both of our lives got a little messy since we released our last episode back in August, but, like the Sand-Man, we decided to toss some newspaper over it and move on. So, grab your night light, cuddle up with your Scuba Steve action figure, and have your favorite delivery guy bring you a bucket of Hooters wings. If you don't, we'll see you in court! Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Andrew ‘s got two tickets to the world-famous Bourbon Bowl, and he's contractually obligated to bring Ruben—but first, they've got to talk about ‘The Waterboy' (1998). This movie is a classic for so many reasons…we just couldn't really figure out what any of them were. Either way, grab your Mud Dogs gear, head on down to the bayou, and find out where ‘The Waterboy' fits into our rankings. You can do eeet! Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Ruben gets revenge on Andrew by wasting an entire episode talking about a 27-second Adam Sandler cameo in ‘Dirty Work' (1998). This is one of the rare movies in which Norm McDonald plays a leading man, and you know what? It works. Directed by Bob Saget, the supporting cast includes Artie Lange, Traylor Howard, and Chevy Chase—not to mention cameos from Don Rickles, Chris Farley, Gary Coleman, and…is that John Goodman? It may not be an honest-to-god Sandler film, but we're glad we stumbled across it. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Andrew makes Ruben his plus-one for a deep dive into ‘The Wedding Singer' (1998). Released just in time for Valentine's Day in 1998, it's the first bonafide romantic comedy of many on our journey through the Sandler-Verse—but it might just be the best, too. Where does it fall in our rankings? You'll just have to R.S.V.P. to find out. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Ruben goes undercover to inform Andrew about the Sand-Man's 1996 action movie: ‘Bulletproof.' It's got car chases, plane crashes, and some killer on-screen chemistry between Adam Sandler and Damon Wayans—but it's also chock-full of homophobia, ableism, and toxic masculinity. (In other words, it's your typical 90s action comedy.) So, where will ‘Bulletproof' fall in our rankings? You'll have to listen to find out, And pay attention! There might just be a twist. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Andrew tells Ruben all about ‘Happy Gilmore' (1996), a film that answers the question: “What if ‘Slap Shot' and ‘Caddyshack' porked? Seriously, though. This is one of the Sand-Man's most iconic roles. From Chubbs Peterson (Carl Weathers) to Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), it's got some of the most memorable characters we'll ever see on the podcast. Plus, it's one of the first movies we've watched that offers evidence of an extended Sandler-verse! Want to find out more? Then see you on the 9th green at 9:00, you jackass! Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' Lather up your suntan lotion and grab a Snack Pack, because this week, Ruben schools Andrew on the Sand-Man's breakout role in ‘Billy Madison' (1995). We can't guarantee you that this podcast will help you pass the 2nd grade, but we can promise you that it'll be one of the most insanely idiotic things you've ever heard. At no point in our rambling, incoherent episode will be come anywhere close to anything that could be considered a rational thought, and everyone on this platform will be dumber for having listened to it. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Andrew gives Ruben an early Christmas present—an unnecessarily thorough rundown of Nora Ephron's ‘Mixed Nuts' (1994). It's got everything you expect in a cheerful Christmas flick, from festive lights and fruitcake to…suicide and serial killers? This one's a little out there, but with an insanely talented cast and some incredibly buttoned-up screenwriting, it might just be the best holiday movie you've never heard of. Pour yourself a glass of eggnog and prepare to be serenaded by the sweet, sweet sounds of the Sand-Man's ukulele. But don't forget to lock the door; the Seaside Strangler is on the loose! If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-8255. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' This week, Ruben holds Andrew hostage for a discussion about Michael Lehmann's ‘Airheads' (1994). Adam Sandler, Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi are just three crusty punks who want their band, The Lone Rangers, to make it big—and they're willing to do anything to make it happen (even if that means holding an entire radio station hostage with plastic guns). If you put ‘Wayne's World,' ‘Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure,' ‘Joe Dirt' and ‘Die Hard' into a blender, this is the movie that would pop out—and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com Ruben And Andrew were drinking: Hazy IPAs from Epidemic Ales

"Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!'" This week, Andrew takes Ruben on a journey to the planet Remulak and tells him everything there is to know about Steve Barron's Coneheads (1993). Adam Sandler's only in this movie for a minute (literally), but don't worry—this 87-minute-long SNL sketch features bit roles and cameos from anyone and everyone you can possibly imagine: Phil Hartman, Sinbad, Jason Alexander, Lisa Jane Persky, Dave Thomas, Garrett Morris, Drew Carey, Kevin Nealon, Michael Richards, Eddie Griffin, Jan Hooks, Julia Sweeney, Tom Arnold, Tim Meadows, Jon Lovitz, Parker Posey, Ellen DeGeneres. Grab yourself a starch disk and a big ol' bottle of baby oil, because we're diving right in. Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/576426/the-quarantine-stream-coneheads/?utm_campaign=clip Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com What Ruben was drinking: Hen House Brewing's Oyster Stout What Andrew was drinking: Alvarado Street Brewing's Mai TaiPA

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!" This week, Ruben tells Andrew about the Sand-Man's performance in Shakes the Clown (1991)—a surprisingly violent comedy chock full of sex, alcoholism, and (spoiler alert) murder. Why is Blake Clark wearing a dress? How did Bobcat Goldthwait convince Robin Williams to be in this movie? And, most importantly, who will win in the age-old battle between party clowns, rodeo clowns, and mimes? You'll just have to listen to find out. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome back to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!" This week, Andrew tells Ruben everything there is to know about the Sand-Man's ill-fated TV pilot: ‘The Dog Police' (1990). At just eight-and-a-half minutes long, this might be the shortest Adam Sandler flick we cover on the podcast. It also happens to be one of our longest episodes so far. Coincidence? Maybe. Either way, tune in to find out how a cult-classic music video almost became a TV show about crime-fighting, humanoid dogs (who may or may not be space aliens?). It's like Scruff McGruff dropped acid with Inspector Gadget, and we're 100% here for it. Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome to 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!" This week, Ruben and Andrew watch the Sand-Man's first feature film: ‘Going Overboard' (1989). It's a movie about a guy watching a movie about another guy. This flick's got hitmen, rockstars, two famous actors named Billy, and an entire boatload of Miss Universe contestants. What more could you want? Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com

Shabadoo, and welcome to the inaugural episode of 'Sand-Man: Into the Sandler-Verse!' Join your hosts, Ruben Escobedo III and Andrew Tucker as we set off on our journey to answer one very important question: is Adam Sandler a good actor? This week on the podcast, we're kicking things off with an intimate (and irreverent) biography of the Sand-Man. How well do YOU know Adam Sandler? Listen and find out—and be sure to tune into our next episode, because we'll be watching the complete and total shipwreck that is ‘Going Overboard.' Follow us on Instagram: @intothesandlerverse @thecubiksrube @craftdrew Email us: sandlerversepod@gmail.com Special email address ONLY for Adam Sandler: onlyforsandler@gmail.com