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Co-Hosts Jesse Kirkeby and Phil Deland talk movies, tv, reviews and news from the entertainment world. Opinions and stories abound from the most loved of mediums.

The Rough Cut Podcast


    • Sep 12, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Episode 40 - Well There In Lies The Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 91:15


    This week we get a little sidetracked and talk about our personal lives and what we're up to. Phil is lifting heavy things and setting them back down while Jesse and choking people out. Fun fact: skip ahead to minute 63 to hear us talk about the movies left, Jesse's new segment idea and our thoughts on Spidey leaving the MCU.

    Episode 39 - tHe WoRsT mIsTaKe ThE rOcK mAdE *eye roll*

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 73:20


    Some people have erroneously labeled "Hobbs & Shaw" as the biggest mistake of The Rock's career. We get into just how much money this "mistake" has MADE the Great One and why it's also BS.

    Episode 38 - The World Is Ending

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 73:32


    The boys are back in town and talking John Wick 3. Here's the thing...Jesse has found himself a new rabbit hole to crawl through...Global Warming...so we kick things off with some end of the world talk before getting into the Wick-ian action. Enjoy!

    Rough Cut 37 - The Endgame Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 107:23


    ****SPOILERS**** We watched every. Single. MCU film. We started Thursday, April 25th at 1pm. The final film ended at 5:30pm Sunday, April 28th...then we had bite to eat before catching Endgame at 7pm...It was a WILD ride to say the least. Here is our SPOILER filled discussion!

    Episode 36 - She Had A Laser Sword

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 67:39


    Back hot off the heels of seeing Alita: Battle Angel! We meant to talk more about it but got drawn down a wormhole of how not to engage on social media and the BIG news that Chris Hemsworth will be playing Hulk Hogan in an upcoming biopic!

    Episode 35 - Aquaman goes BILLION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 77:04


    We're back! We take a look at Aquaman giving a big middle finger to people who doubted his movie would make money. There's also some talk about what we should watch next and even stupid, dumb critics.

    Episode 34 - We...Are the Rough Cut...Yum!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 57:37


    A long time coming but we discuss the polarizing Venom film! Here's a hint...we loved it...obviously!

    Episode 33 - Blue Balled by Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 78:25


    Know what sucks? Getting blue balled. We don't mean in your personal life (also yes) but by TV studios that think they know better than you. The boys talk about TV shows getting the axe half way through a season. It's maddening! Also, a review of The Predator.

    Episode 32 - Life..uh...uh...Finds a Way...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 63:45


    After a summer long hiatus the boys are back! We kick things off with a little life lesson for everybody before getting into our favorite summer movies!

    Episode 31 - Gratuitous Cameos and Trailers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 72:25


    The boys are back in the bunker! Breaking down Deadpool 2 and some awesome trailers that dropped this week! With any luck, the next time they roll around they'll be breaking down Solo and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom!

    Episode 30: A Magical Return

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 70:41


    We return after an extended time away. We have a very good explanation regarding our whereabouts! We review Infinity War with all the spoilers ever spoiled so if you haven't seen the movie yet please be advised that this podcast contains spoilers on top of spoilers....spoiler warning.

    Lofty Undertaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 76:03


    The boys are back from the Bunker with a very philosophical episode. We kick things off with an in depth discussion about the alleged pay discrepancy in Hollywood. From there it's a small breakdown of Tomb Raider and does it break the "Video Game to Movie" curse? Then there's a reaction to the latest Avengers trailer...and finally...planning a massive marathon of the entire MCU leading up to Infinity War.

    Episode 28 - Wakanda Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 90:49


    An immediate review! The Bunker Boys see Black Panther and immediately podcast their review! There were laughs. There were tears. There was a badass African King dressed in an indestructible cat suit. What more could you possibly want?

    Episode 27 - The Roughies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 64:06


    Here at last! Phil and Jesse bring you the official nominees AND winners for the 2017 Roughcut Podcast Awards: The Roughies. Tune in to find out which movies we picked and whether our choices were swayed live and on air. Spoiler alert: It happened at least once. Enjoy!

    Episode 26 - Roughing Out The Roughies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 63:18


    Hello again friends and loyal listeners! This week on the Rough Cut, Phil and Jesse outline the categories and short list of nominees for our first ever annual film awards: The Roughies. This episode covers all the films we saw in 2017 and the special moments throughout that we think deserve recognition. Enjoy!

    Episode 25 - Weakness To Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018 65:20


    The boys hit a review and discussion of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle literal MOMENTS after seeing it. What a way to spend an afternoon. So if you're at work, in the car or just plain old want to hear what the Boys from The Bunker have to say about a thing or two. Cause they know a thing or two about these things. Slainte.

    Episode 24 - The True Burden Of All Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2018 66:13


    Happy New Years loyal listeners! Phil and Jesse return to The Bunker 2.0 for an episode with stellar audio. This might have to be the way. The boys talk none other than Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi. Dissection and discussion abound so leave this one for after you've seen the movie if you don't want the spoilers! One year of Rough Cut Podcasting!

    Episode 23 - The One Where They Got New Equipment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2017 67:34


    Feast your ears loyal listeners! Phil and Jesse upgrade their equipment to bring you a sweet, sweet auditory ramble! Bask in the warm glow of a breakdown of the Avengers: Infinity War trailer as well as the usual dose of here and there commentary. Its a new age!

    Episode 22 - Go See It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 77:04


    An island in the dark! The Bunker Boys make it back to recording after life intervenes! What follows is a review of Thor: Ragnarok and Justice League. The title of this episode says it all folks.

    Episode 21 - Tour De Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 96:38


    The Bunker Boys are back! Fearless co-hosts Phil and Jesse talk about IT from September, the response to Bladerunner 2049 (and the state of our world) as well as some theorizing about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It's a longer episode, 90 minutes of pure audio goodness! Strap in.

    Episode 20 - He Went Into Orbit at Mach 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 78:59


    Episode 20! The second relatively bigger mile-marker! Phil and Jesse discuss The Dark Tower and the mixed reviews it's receiving from critics. Then, we dive into the DC Animated Cinematic Universe and cap it off with some observations on why Superman IS the best superhero. Enjoy!

    Episode 19 - Coming Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 55:10


    Our audible heroes preview the rest of 2017 in film. Along with the requisite segues, wrong turns and circular loops. Sit down with a cup of coffee and follow along!

    Episode 18 - What Are You The God of Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 58:36


    This time the boys review the new Thor: Ragnarok trailer, Spider-Man Homecoming as well as various odds and ends. There's beer, there's scary demon clowns and there's two best friends in a bunker. This stuff writes itself!

    Episode 17 - Horror Survival Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 90:13


    Phil and Jesse return with a conversation about Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Wonder Woman and a Horror Survival Guide that just might get you through hunting down an interdimensional demon with your 15 and under friends.... but probably not.

    Episode 16 - What're Ya Writing a Book?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 73:32


    This week the bunkerites finally get around to The Fate of The Furious in addition to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and King Arthur Legend of the Sword. Feast your ears

    Episode 15 - Is That A Monkey?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 76:33


    The bunkerites discuss Kong Skull Island (finally) as well as the comic movie industry's penchant for casting actors and actresses with serious credentials. SPOILERS WITHIN for Kong Skull Island

    Episode 14 - The Grandest Stage of Them All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 63:23


    The Rough Cut returns with the boys' review of Wrestlemania 33. The matches, the surprises and the stories. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

    Episode 13 - Heel Turn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2017 70:01


    On this episode, Phil and Jesse talk a little mma and a little pro wrestling. Then, at the end, they talk about what those topics belong in this podcast. The hype around the possible fight between Flyod Mayweather and Connor Macgregor, the current picture of WWE leading into this year's Wrestlemania and the interesting relationship between a company's storytelling and the wishes of their audience.

    Episode 12 - I Hurt People Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2017 72:37


    ***SPOILER ALERT*** This week on The Rough Cut, Phil and Jesse discuss their recent viewing of the film "Logan"... is it pretentious to call a movie a "film"? Oh well. There's blood, there's guts, there's feels. If you've seen it, strap in. If not, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY! Enjoy! ***SPOILER ALERT***

    Episode 11 - Saving People, Hunting Immortals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2017 39:13


    This week Phil and Jesse discuss the sweetest event in all of TV/Movie land: The Crossover. Particularly the hypothetical crossover of two of our favourite shows: Highlander the Series and Supernatural. Listen up!

    Episode 10 - With a PENCIL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 34:31


    Returned after a week's hiatus! Phil and Jesse discuss John Wick 2 (with slight spoilers, but really nothing that would affect the enjoyment of the film), the vision of an artist and the palate of the art consumer.

    Episode 09 - I Don't Have To Save You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 42:46


    Phil and Jesse discuss the success of the DC Animated Universe, Batman directorship, one of the funnest video games to play and more!

    Episode 08 - Here we are, Born to be kings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2017 35:21


    On this week's episode Phil and Jesse try out a shorter format for the time oppressed, discuss the art and effect of good music in tv episodes or movies and give an opinion on why Pro-Wrestling is still very relevant in this new age.

    Episode 07 - It's Morphing Time, Bub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 76:44


    On this week's episode the Bunkerites talk two major trailer's that landed this week, how it's impossible to actually RUIN an original piece of work and how not to be a Putty.

    Episode 06 - You'll Never Get Out, My Wayward Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017 73:42


    Back from The Bunker! This week we're talking two of our favourite all time shows: Supernatural and Justified. Also a little existential angst and the difference between BREADTH of experience and DEPTH of experience. Enjoy!

    Episode 05 - The Squared Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2017 66:34


    It's week five and we're back! Shooting in an undisclosed Bunker. We're talking Golden Globe Nominations, keeping Oscar Winners in cryo-stasis and The Suplex Soap Opera.

    Episode 04 - 2016 Wrap Up Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2017 78:21


    The second part to the 2016 film wrap up. Phil and Jesse talk "true" westerns, take another try at an audio setup and nail down that there is indeed a difference between Dr. Fate and Dr. Strange.

    Episode 03 - 2016 Wrap Up Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2016 65:43


    In which we discuss 2016 in film (sort of), SPOILERS from Star Wars Rogue One and the willful suspension of reality... and boots.

    Episode 02 - Spoiler Free Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 58:56


    This week we discuss Star Wars: Rogue On (spoiler free edition). We also talk about people who post articles without doing research.

    Episode 01 - The Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2016 54:51


    The inaugural episode where Phil and I get the ball rolling and talk dead pornstars, spoiler warnings and the importance of The Reveal.

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