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Nov 2023
1h 25m

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
About this episode
Paul & Amy play hooky for 1984’s John Hughes class-cutting caper Ferris Bueller’s Day Off! They discover the secret backstory behind Charlie Sheen’s memorable cameo, read some of their favorite Reddit fan theories, and express their disappointment that the real Matthew Broderick is nothing like Ferris. Plus: how the filmmakers pulled off that massive parade ... Show More
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