Yesterday

A Conversation with Andrew Stanton

Surprise! In a first for Blank Check, we’re dropping a bonus main-feed episode featuring a conversation with the Academy Award-winning director of the films we just covered. The great Andrew Stanton joins us for a delightful conversation about Pixar, what happened to scatting, an ... Show More

1h 30m

Aug 2

Toy Story 5

Woody, Buzz, and Jessie are back - and they're making us freak out about social media! Join Griffin, David, Ben, and Marie as they discuss Andrew Stanton's latest film - this summer's blockbuster hit Toy Story 5. David gets to talk about being a parent. Marie and Ben get to talk ... Show More

2h 33m

Jul 26

In the Blink of an Eye with Joey Sims

Did you know that Andrew Stanton released TWO movies this year? Toy Story 5, of course, but also the centuries-spanning sci-fi yarn In the Blink of an Eye?! This episode is dedicated to the latter - kind of. Theater critic and brother of the show Joey Sims joins us to chat about ... Show More

2h 2m

Jan 2025

Die Hard (Re-Release)

Paul & Amy walk across broken glass for 1988’s definitive Bruce Willis action film Die Hard! They ask whether Hans Gruber is the true protagonist of the film, learn why Frank Sinatra was originally considered to play John McClane, and explore why this film succeeds where legions ... Show More

1h 17m

Sep 2024

‘John Wick’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano are thinking they’re back after rewatching the 2014 action-thriller hit ‘John Wick,’ starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, and Alfie Allen. Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube channel! Producer: Craig Horlbec ... Show More

1h 48m

Feb 2022

The 21st Century Action Hero Hall of Fame

Shea Serrano joins Sean to break down the landscape of action moviemaking. With ‘Uncharted’ in theaters, featuring two generations of action hero—Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland—we ask: What does it mean to be an action star in the 21st century? Sean and Shea build out the Hall of ... Show More

1h 21m

Jun 2024

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ and the Will Smith Resurgence. Plus, Viggo Mortensen!

Sean and Amanda talk about the successes and shortcomings of the two biggest movies at this week’s box office: Will Smith’s return to franchise moviemaking in ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ (1:00), and ‘The Watchers,’ Ishana Night Shyamalan’s directorial debut (43:00). Then, they briefl ... Show More

1h 41m

Sep 2020

‘Dangerous Minds’ With Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, and Van Lathan

Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, and Van Lathan try to figure out who Mr. Tambourine Man is after rewatching ‘Dangerous Minds,’ starring Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, and Renoly Santiago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 21m

Oct 2017

MOVIES - Blade Runner (The Final Cut)

We're back! And we're talking about movies! Join Steve Zaragoza, Brett Register and special guest Jon Schnepp, as we discuss Blade Runner (The Final Cut).

1h 50m

Dec 2023

That One Scene From... Die Hard

This week we dive into one of the many classic scenes from the original 1988 (Christmas?) film Die Hard, directed by John McTiernan. We chose the "Ho ho ho, now I have a gun" scene. We discuss the origins of John McClane, his effect on future action stars, how smart of a characte ... Show More

12m 44s

Dec 2024

Novara FM: Die Hard w/ James Butler

Die Hard is a perennial of festive TV, but is it really a Christmas movie? James Butler and Eleanor Penny explore what the 1988 action comedy reveals about corporate power, class antagonism, mid-century terrorism and women in the workplace. Who is Bruce Willis’ shoeless cowboy co ... Show More

1h 11m

Die Hard with a Vengeance with Shea Serr...