The Manic Movie Misfits Podcast

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In this podcast, John and TJ break down and discuss movies and TV from every decade.

John Phillips and Trever Chick


    • Dec 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 19m AVG DURATION
    • 78 EPISODES


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    Talking 'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie' at Olive Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 23:14


    Yes, that's right. For the podcast's first episode in nearly three months, the boys are joined by returning guests Calvin, John, and Emerson to discuss 'The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie'. To talk about such a cinematic masterpiece, the boys needed to head to Olive Garden to eat fine Italian food to fuel their lively discussion.

    Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 81:59


    It's finally time! In this episode, TJ and John are joined by their friend John to discuss all things 'Oppenheimer'... as well as SpongeBob SquarePants?

    'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One' and Ranking the Mission Impossible Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 109:00


    On this podcast episode, John and TJ have a spoiler-free and then spoiler-filled discussion on the latest installment of the Mission Impossible franchise, 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One'. Then, to wrap things up, the duo rank all seven Mission Impossible movies from worst to best.

    Let's Catch Up! ('The Flash', CBM Fatigue, and M:I Thoughts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 42:57


    On this podcast episode, TJ and John catch everyone up on what they've been thinking about and doing since their last episode. The duo also teases what's to come on the podcast.

    'Across the Spiderverse' (Is the Spiderverse Trilogy still on Route to Perfection?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 75:59


    On this podcast episode, Trever and John are joined by returning guest John to discuss their thoughts on 'Across the Spiderverse' and how the Spiderverse trilogy can become perfect.

    'Fast X' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' on a Balcony

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 40:51


    John and TJ are hooked on a feeling as they discuss their thoughts on 'Fast X' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' on a balcony with some refreshments because it's only fitting when it's summertime!

    Recent Watches and 'The Mandalorian' S3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 66:28


    On this episode, John and TJ share some recent movies and TV shows they've been watching, along with an overall discussion on season three of 'The Mandalorian'.

    All Things Star Wars Celebration + Sitcom and Star Wars Crossovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 91:01


    On this podcast episode, TJ and John are joined by their friend, and special guest, Riley. Together, the three discuss all the news and content that came out of Star Wars Celebrations 2023, along with what sitcom characters would work best in the Star Wars Universe. Would Kramer join the Empire? Would Barney stop Order 66? Hard-cutting questions are asked and answered, making this episode a must-watch.

    Did the Oscars Get It Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 54:39


    On this podcast episode, while watching March Madness, Trever and John sit on a couch to discuss what the Oscars got right and wrong for this year's awards. You can't afford to miss basketball reactions, award reactions, and everything in between.

    'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania', 'The Mandalorian' is Back, and Recent Watches

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 89:11


    On this episode of the podcast, Trever and John give their thoughts on 'Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania', and the return of 'The Mandalorian', and end the episode by highlighting some of the recent movies they've been watching.

    'Rocky' Movies, James Gunn's New DCU, and 'The Last of Us' Power Hour That's Not an Hour'!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 103:15


    In this jam-packed episode, Trever and John, aka The Mongolian Stallion, talk about how their "Rocky" movie binges are going along with breaking down James Gunn's new DCU and their new segment, "The Last of Us' Power Hour That's Not an Hour"!

    The 2023 Oscar Nominations and 'The Last of Us' Power Hour That's Not an Hour'!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 96:51


    On this podcast episode, John and Trever take a dive into the 2023 Oscar Nominations and debut their new segment on "The Last of Us" called "The Last of Us Power Hour That's Not an Hour".

    'Beverly Hills Cop 2' is underrated, 'The Thin Red Line', and John's 'The Warriors' Sequel Pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 49:37


    In this episode description, we could neatly explain all the wonderful topics discussed in the episode. Or, we could say that John goes wild, and TJ abets in John's madness. Yeah, we like that better. Also, John's The Warriors sequel pitch is one for the ages and can't be missed.

    'Avatar' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 95:24


    TJ and John enter the world of Pandora as they discuss their thoughts after rewatching Avatar and watching Avatar: The Way of Water. Plus, at the 1:00:15 mark, their friend Emerson joins the podcast to talk about the film's incredible visuals.

    The World of Conspiracy Theories and 'Thief'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 63:31


    On this podcast episode, TJ and John venture into the world of conspiracy theories before talking about Michael Mann's crime thriller Thief. After all, nothing says manic like a deep dive into conspiracy theories. This episode is also part one of two. In the second episode, which is out now, the duo discusses their thoughts on rewatching Avatar and then thoroughly examines Avatar: The Way of Water.

    Our 2022 Spotify Wrapped and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Trailer Reactions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 104:56


    The boys are back with an entertaining new episode as they discuss their Spotify Wrapped lists and react to the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer!

    It's Ethan Hawke's Birthday, Henry Cavill Leaves 'The Witcher', and Our Favorite Horror Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 98:29


    On this podcast episode, TJ and John talk about what makes Ethan Hawke so great in honor of his birthday, the effects of Henry Cavill leaving 'The Witcher,' and a few of their favorite Halloween movies in honor of Halloween. And, of course, the duo ends with some trivia!

    James Gunn Commits to DC, 'Andor' is Fantastic, and Marvel Looks to Return to Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 102:33


    On this podcast episode, Trever and John talk about recent Marvel, Star Wars, and DC projects and news. Including a deep dive into Trever's "troubled" high school past.

    Rolling Stones Top 100 TV Shows Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 93:02


    After a month-long drought, the boys are back! And for this much-needed episode, the duo decided to break down the newly revised Rolling Stones Top 100 TV Shows list. The list is filled with some of their favorites, along with some very puzzling picks and placements. 

    Our Top Five Episodes of 2022 So Far!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 109:52


    Before the Fall Oscar run, Trever and John sit down to talk about their top five films of the year so far.

    'Heat'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 59:20


    On this episode of the podcast, the action is the juice as Trever and John discuss Michael Mann's masterpiece, 'Heat'.

    'Prey' and 'Predator'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 49:20


    On this podcast episode, Trever and John travel from the Great Plains to the Guatemalan jungles as they discuss the newly released Predator movie ‘Prey' and the movie that started it all ‘Predator'!

    'Bullet Train' and Three Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 64:29


    On this episode of the podcast, Trever stares off into the distance while John showcases his many hand gestures as they have a spoiler-free discussion on "Bullet Train" and go on to answer three questions from each other.

    Jackie Chan Meets With Vampires?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 49:09


    On this episode of the podcast, John and Trever sit down for a spoiler-free talk on the movies "Near Dark" and "Police Story 3: Supercop". So drink a cool beverage and join the duo on a fun, action-packed ride!

    Interesting Movies or Television Based on Mythology or Conspiracy Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 37:45


    On this episode of the show, John is joined by his friends Calvin and John to discuss interesting movies or TV shows based on Mythology or Conspiracy Theories.

    The Most Interesting Movies Based in and Around Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 53:55


    On this episode of the podcast, John is joined by recurring guests John and Calvin as they discuss some of the more interesting movies based in or around water as they sit on Lake Tahoe.

    Creating the Ultimate James Bond Movie Tier List!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 100:55


    The names List, Tier List. On this lovely Wednesday, John and Trever get a trusty tier list out to rank all 25 Bond movies plus a few non-canon films.

    Marvel Goes Wild at Comic-Con!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 61:13


    On this podcast episode, Trever and John sit down to recap and discuss many of the events that took place at the San Diego Comi-Con, including the "Dungeons and Dragons Honor Among Thieves" trailer, DC projects, and the absolutely bonkers, newly released, Marvel load out.

    The 40th Aniversary of 'The Thing'!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 76:58


    In honor of its 40th anniversary, Trever and John sit down to discuss the ins and out's of one of the most iconic horror movies of all time, "The Thing."

    'Stranger Things' Season Four Discussion Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 106:20


    On this episode of the podcast, John and Trever finish up the second half of their discussion on "Stranger Things" season four with the original characters, the season's movie references, and their favorite seasons and characters.

    'Thor: Love and Thunder' + 'Stranger Things' Season Four Discussion Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 80:02


    On this fantasy-filled episode of the podcast, John and Trever open the discussion with their spoiler-free thoughts on Thor Love and Thunder and then transition into the Upside Down and get into their thoughts on the settings, storylines, and new characters of Stranger Things Season Four!

    Wait... Montana has Big Name Actors and Obi-Wan Kenobi Final Thoughts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 107:32


    On this lovely Sauna Sunday, John and Trever try to find out which state has the best actors and give their final thoughts on "Obi-Wan Kenobi."

    Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 84:46


    On this latest Movie of the Week podcast episode, John and Trever sit down to discuss the highs and lows of the recently released "Elvis" movie starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. It's a conversation with plenty of Rock and Roll moments including John singing part of "Suspicious Minds."

    Steven Spielberg's 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 74:45


    For this week's Movie of the Week, John and Trever try and find the Ark of the Covenant as they discuss one of the most iconic films of all time, "Raiders of the Lost Ark."

    Netflix's TV Problem, 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' is not Cinematic, and the Duffer Brothers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 47:46


    On this lovely Sauna Sunday, John and Trever discuss an array of topics ranging from Netflix to "Brian and Charles" to "Obi-Wan Kenobi." So, sit down with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show!

    The Episode About Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 116:42


    On this episode of the podcast, Trever and John dance awkwardly and bring some black and white cookies as they break down and discuss one of the greatest sitcoms of all time: "Seinfeld." However, before the duo can get to the New York City crew, they give their spoiler-free thoughts on "Jurassic Park: Dominion." The "Seinfeld" discussion starts at 34:23

    The Most Influential Movies of All Time and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 83:16


    On this close-to-midnight recording, Trever and John sit down with their cool beverages to discuss various topics, including their rankings of the three most influential movies of all time.

    Robert Redford's 'Ordinary People'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 97:35


    It's time to sit down for the best of the best in family dramas as John and Trever discuss the Best Picture winner 'Ordinary People.'

    Star Wars News, Trever Wants to Fight George Lucas and Stranger Things!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 84:04


    On this episode of The Manic Movie Misfits Podcast, Trever and John sit down with their cool beverages and discuss the Star Wars Celebration news along with Trever's problem with Geroge Lucas and the love they both have for Stranger Things. Plus, the two get into the first three episodes of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'

    'Top Gun: Maverick' is Everything You Want and Nothing You Don't

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 45:10


    In this week's movie episode, John and Trever sit down for a spoiler-free conversation on the exhilarating Top Gun: Maverick movie. It's a movie and an episode you can't afford to miss.

    Trailers, Trailers, and More Trailers!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 54:53


    On the thrid episode of the Sauna Sunday series, John and Trever are joined by their good friend Emerson Baker to discuss the release of recent movie trailers.

    Joel Schumacher's ‘Batman Forever'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 75:16


    On this episode, Trever and John talk about their podcast set and discuss the interesting ‘90s Batman movie ‘Batman Forever'.

    'Star Wars' Vanity Fair News', Morbius' Remains Undefeated, and 'Speed 2: Cruise Control', + More!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 82:27


    In their second ever Sauna Sunday, Trever and John sit down with some refreshments to discuss the recent 'Star Wars' news along with a plethora of other topics. 

    'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', 'Moon Knight', and Recent Watches!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 99:39


    It is a jam-packed Sauna Sunday (Listen to the episode!) as Trever and John discuss the new Doctor Strange movie, Moon Knight, and the recent movies the duo have been watching. 

    Every Movie Everywhere All at Once

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 100:17


    On what might be the duo's most jam-packed episode ever, Trever and John sit down to have a spoiler free discussion on Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and The Northman. 

    Priests and Superheroes Win and Lose in Early April

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 83:15


    On this podcast episode, John and Trever talk about the not-so-good Morbius movie, the intriguing Moon Knight show, and John gives an early review for the Father Stu movie. For those that don't know, John was lucky enough to attend a pre-screening of the film with Mark Wahlberg and Rosalind Ross present.

    Tom McCarthy's 'Spotlight'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 91:16


    In honor of the 94th Oscars tonight, John and Trever sit down to discuss the 2015 Best Picture Winner Spotlight directed by Tom McCarthy. Not only did it win Best Picture but it won Best Original Screenplay too. Make sure you watch the film first and then jump right into the discussion with the dynamic duo.  Stay tuned for next week's episode when John and Trever take a dive into a David Lynch film! 

    'The Batman', Diane Thomas, and Zoë Kravtiz's Short Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 102:47


    On this podcast episode, our friend Emerson explains to Trever and John why Anne Hathaway is a better Catwoman than Zoë Kravtiz. Oh, and we also talk about The Batman in full.  P.S. Emerson wants to let the listener know that the group also talks about the mysteries of Kosher and his attraction to Andy Serkis' Alfred. 

    'The Book of Boba Fett', 'Peacemaker', and 'Uncharted'.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 128:54


    After the previously shorter episode, Trever and John go wild as they discuss The Book of Boba Fett, Peacemaker, and Uncharted. However, the hosts don't get too far before random tangents make their way into the conversation. Stay tuned for next weeks episode when John, Trever and their friend Emerson discuss The Batman.

    Oscar Nominations and 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 56:32


    In this episode of the podcast, John and Trever discuss their biggest Oscar gripes and the film Tick, Tick... Boom!. Stay tuned for next week's epsidoe on The Book of Boba Fest, Peacemaker, and Uncharted.

    2021 Year in Review: Ranking Our Top 2021 Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 141:08


    Before 2022 gets too far underway, Trever and John sit down to rank, in their opinion, the best movies they watched in 20201. However, Trever and John talk about life and Trever's ASMR habits before the ranking gets underway. It's an episode you can't afford to miss.

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