We dive into Jaws and the lasting impact of surprise and suspense in horror movies. Then, things get deliciously heated as we rank our essential BBQ foods and favorite (and most overrated) condiments.

We're lighting the fuse on a two-part Independence Day special packed with blockbusters, bold opinions, and backyard BBQ takes.

Part 1: Does Independence Day still hold up nearly 30 years later? We break down the 1996 classic, pitch our dream recast for a modern remake, and ask the big question: are all these reboots and revivals fueling nostalgia or burning it out?

Part 2: We dive into Jaws and the lasting impact of surprise and suspense in horror movies. Then, things get deliciously heated as we rank our essential BBQ foods and favorite (and most overrated) condiments.

Fireworks? Check. Hot takes? Double check. Whether you're rewatching classics or just here for the ketchup vs. mustard debate, we've got your July 4th listening covered.

Strap in—preferably to a slightly reclined Amtrak seat—as we recount the glory, weirdness, and truly unhinged stories that come with life on the rails. Then it’s off to the movies, where we ask the tough questions: do assigned seats make you feel like a VIP or a hostage? Finally, we dig deep (well, deep-ish) into the teen party chaos of Can't Hardly Wait—the 90s movie that gave us Ethan Embry, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and approximately 17 subplots. Travel tips, theater tantrums, and teenage angst—all in one jam-packed episode.

In this episode, we’re diving into your thoughts—listener-submitted ratings and reviews of movies and books that made an impression (good or bad). Then we zoom in on a rom-com classic: Never Been Kissed. We break down the plot, characters, cringes, and charm, and ask the big question: does it still hold up? Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and maybe a little nostalgia.

This week, we kick things off by talking about something that seriously needs a makeover: job interviews. From awkward intros to outdated questions, we chat about why the hiring process feels stuck in the past.

Then, we throw it back to She’s All That—yes, the ’99 teen rom-com with the hacky sack, the infamous bet, and that staircase moment. We break down what still works, what totally doesn’t, and why high school was definitely nothing like that.

Nostalgia, hot takes, and real talk about growing up (and getting hired). Let’s go!