Best Yes We Groove Podcasts (2024)

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Blazing Saddles (1974) 58:56

1d ago58:56

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One Shat host is a social justice warrior. The other hates Mel Brooks movies. So "Blazing Saddles" seemed doomed from the start. But there's magic in Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little and the old frontier. Listener Ed took Shat The Movies way back to 1974 for this satirical Western that Gene Lyons argues isn't racist, sexist or even remotely offensive (o…

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PCU (1994) 1:07:20

1h ago1:07:20

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Is "PCU" hard to find because it crossed a line or because it's just not a very good movie? Listener Jeff from Nebraska commissioned the Shat Crew to uncover the truth for his 40th birthday. In a lot of ways, PCU is your typical '90s college movie. The university president is trying to shut down a student house. There's seventh-year senior showing …

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La Bamba (1987) 1:04:18

3h ago1:04:18

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A lot's changed since 1987: Biopics are much more common (and darker). Chicano artists are more mainstream, and Lou Diamond Phillips is a household name. So we acknowledge "La Bamba' was groundbreaking ... and not very good. Listener Mark C. commissioned this episode and the upcoming "American Me" to celebrate his heritage as a first-generation His…

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Advance Care Directives - Bellin Chaplain services 16:37

2h ago16:37

16:37

Bellin Health offers free spiritual care as well as help with advance care directives. What is an advance care directive and why should you get one? Learn more from Maria Lodenkamp and Bellin Health Wellness Consultant, Linda Golik.

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Desperado (1995) 1:03:53

35m ago1:03:53

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Robert Rodriguez blew minds when he created "El Mariachi" for $7,000. The sequel added a brooding Antonio Banderas and sizzling Salma Hayek to rack up $58 million worldwide. But was "Desperado" actually good? If you're looking for cool cameos, hot sex scenes, bloody bar fights and a strong female lead, then yes. If you're looking for believable gun…

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Krush Groove (1985) 56:32

15d ago56:32

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"Krush Groove" is the sort of '80s oddity that can't quite be categorized. Is it a musical? A comedy? A collection of music videos with dialogue sprinkled in between? This time capsule captured rap's infancy and changed the way Big D speaks. This week's episode, commissioned by listener David B., gave us a newfound respect for Run-DMC, The Fat Boys…

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Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) 58:39

1M ago58:39

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John Candy is the kind of guy you want as your uncle, your travel buddy or your best friend. But does he work as a private investigator cracking a complicated kidnapping? "Who's Harry Crumb?" rolled the dice to find out. Falling somewhere between "Fletch" and "Ace Ventura," this 1989 comedy was largely predictable, mostly uninteresting and painfull…

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The King of Comedy (1983) 56:25

24d ago56:25

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When people think DeNiro and Scorsese, it's generally mob hits or boxing rings. But 1983's "The King of Comedy" is an often-overlooked exploration of television fame that shows just how funny, dark and thought-provoking the actor-director pair can be in any genre. Listener Charlie in L.A., who brought us "Boogie Nights," is back with another stella…

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Cabin Boy (1994) 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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Once upon a time, there was a movie about an unlikeable fancy lad joining the unlikeable crew of a ship called The Filthy Whore after David Letterman tried to sell him a monkey, but at least it had Tim Burton as the director. Until it didn't. This week, Shat The Movies brings you "Cabin Boy," the 1994 box-office bomb that nearly sank Chris Elliott'…

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Hardbodies (1984) 1:09:36

1M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Shat The Movies was made for movies like "Hardbodies," a motion picture originally planned for the Playboy Channel but released in theaters because America needed boobs. This 1985 skin flick has all the tropes you'd expect: women in bikinis, beach parties, waterbeds and cheesy lines. But "Hardbodies" surprised us with a few unexpected moments: a no…

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Help with Infertility - Bellin Health Generations 13:45

2M ago13:45

13:45

If you or someone you know is struggling with infertility, you are not alone and there is help. Hear from Bellin Health RN and Fertility coordinator, Jane Duelke-Staszak on how Bellin can help you have the family of your dreams.

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Let It Ride (1989) 1:06:20

2M ago1:06:20

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"Let It Ride" is a 1989 comedy starring Richard Dreyfuss as Jay Trotter, a perpetually unlucky gambler who, after overhearing a tip about a longshot horse, decides to bet all his savings on it. As Jay's luck suddenly turns around, he finds himself on an exhilarating winning streak at the racetrack, encountering various eccentric characters along th…

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Do The Right Thing (1989) 1:15:12

2M ago1:15:12

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Discussing race in America is never easy, and it was even harder in 1989 when Spike Lee released "Do The Right Thing," a film filled with ambiguity, tension and Rosie Perez dancing. This supersized episode, commissioned by listener Grant Leisure, compelled the Shat Crew to take a hard look at police brutality, gentrification, reverse racism and fre…

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Matilda (1996) 1:10:40

3M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Before "Matilda the Musical," "Madeline" and "Coraline," there was Danny DeVito's 1996 adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Matilda," a film the entire Shat Crew enjoyed — for very different reasons. Ash was the most familiar with "Matilda," having seen it in theaters. Gene had read other Dahl books and knew what to expect. Dick, once again, confused it wit…

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Perfect (1985) 1:06:10

2M ago1:06:10

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We've all seen that scene from "Perfect" where John Travolta is humping his way through a Jamie Lee Curtis aerobics class, but there's another two hours to this 1985 box-office bomb. And we had to watch all of it. Longtime Shat The Movies beer buddy Scott in Friendswood, Texas, was kind enough to commission a film about Gene Lyons' three favorite t…

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Children's Health - Dr. Caitlin Barr, Bellin Health 10:28

3M ago10:28

10:28

How is children's health different and what do we need to pay attention to so we can provide the best health care to our kids? Hear more from Bellin Health Pediatrician, Dr. Caitlin Barr to learn more.

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The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) 1:08:54

3M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

"The Legend of Billie Jean" had a little something for each Shat The Movies host. Gene got his Honda Elite scooter. Ash got her Christian Slater. And Big D got Helen Slater with no bra. But that's not why listener BreAnn M. commissioned this 1985 coming-of-age film. For her, "The Legend of Billie Jean" was an inspiration, a gateway to feminism and …

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Gattaca (1997) 1:07:35

3M ago1:07:35

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When listener Rob F. commissioned "Gattaca" in honor of his father, we all remembered it as beautiful, futuristic and distinct. Oddly enough, we couldn't remember much else. We remembered Ethan Hawke but not his lengthy voiceovers. We remembered Jude Law but not the incinerator scene. We remembered Uma Thurman but not her character's heart conditio…

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Pump Up The Volume (1990) 1:14:27

3M ago1:14:27

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Shat The Movies didn't invent sexual perversion, edgy attitudes and impeccable taste in music, we just perfected it. More than 25 years earlier, Christian Slater inspired teens to "talk hard" in the 1990 box office bomb "Pump Up The Volume." Ash was delighted when listener Eric commissioned this coming-of-age movie to highlight his belief in the po…

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Where do I belong? Prescription for Life - January 2024 23:18

4M ago23:18

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A sense of belonging is directly connected to someone being able to obtain improved health and wellbeing. Hear from Bellin Health Vice President of Learning and Development, Anne Hale on how Bellin prioritized belonging and how you can also improve it in your own life.

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Prescription for Life - Moving & Grooving - March 2024 15:14

4M ago15:14

15:14

Find some free easy ways to move more and be inspired by Bellin Health Fitness Trainer, Liza Margelofsky.

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Short Circuit (1986) 1:02:15

3M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

We noticed all the biggest podcasts seem to have celebrity hosts, murder or hot takes. Shat The Movies lacks star power. And it doesn't have thrilling true-crime tales. So this week we're banking on misguided opinions as we plug into "Short Circuit." Big D doesn't think Johnny 5 is really alive. Ash believes this is Ally Sheedy's worst performance.…

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Fire in the Sky (1993) 1:04:37

4M ago1:04:37

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Before Arizona was the playground of retired athletes and conservative Californians, it was a quiet, spooky place full of Old West ghosts, dusty roads and alien abductions. We're taking you back to the Travis Walton story with "Fire in the Sky." Released in the same year "The X Files" debuted, "Fire in the Sky" terrified a young Gene Lyons, who wen…

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Legend (1985) 1:04:59

4M ago1:04:59

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Shat The Movies power couple Carlos and Natasha were kind enough to gift the Shat Crew three film commissions of our choice. So we used the first to fill a glaring omission in the Pantheon of Shat: "Legend." Nursing a "Hawk The Slayer" hangover, Ash was a bit worried venturing back into her beloved fantasy genre, but she quickly discovered Legend's…

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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) 1:00:35

4M ago1:00:35

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Shat The Movies takes its anglophilia to a new level with an English commissioner, an English guest host and a movie that epitomizes the English film renaissance: "Four Weddings and a Funeral." Rob Will Taylor joins Ash and Gene to discuss the reality of British weddings, why they start so early and why they suck for guests. The Shat Crew also expl…

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Hawk The Slayer (1980) 1:08:20

4M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

When listener Joe asked to commission a pair of films for his grandmother's 100th birthday, the Shat Crew never suspected his first choice would be "Hawk The Slayer." And the surprises didn't end there. This low-budget 1980 sword-and-sorcery fantasy treated us to machine-gun crossbows, a magical fisting sword and Jack Palance in a cape. We also got…

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Do I matter? Yes you do! February 2024 16:42

5M ago16:42

16:42

We know that health and wellbeing are an important part of benefits in a workplace, but what are the deeper ways that we get to the root of what motivates people to take care of themselves. In this episode of "Do I matter? Yes I do!" we examine how to make people feel valued so that they can be the best version of themselves. We are joined by Belli…

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Death Becomes Her (1992) 1:07:31

4M ago1:07:31

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If you had to assemble a film canon, a collection of movies you'll never outgrow, what would be in it? For listener Shawn, the answer is simple: "Death Becomes Her." We're kicking off 2024 with cutting-edge computer-generated effects (for 1992), life lessons about immortality and Goldie Hawn in a fat suit. As Big D explores the appeal of "Death Bec…

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Blazing Saddles (1974) 58:56

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PCU (1994) 1:07:20

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La Bamba (1987) 1:04:18

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Advance Care Directives - Bellin Chaplain services 16:37

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Desperado (1995) 1:03:53

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Krush Groove (1985) 56:32

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Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) 58:39

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The King of Comedy (1983) 56:25

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Cabin Boy (1994) 1:03:04

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Hardbodies (1984) 1:09:36

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Help with Infertility - Bellin Health Generations 13:45

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Let It Ride (1989) 1:06:20

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Do The Right Thing (1989) 1:15:12

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Matilda (1996) 1:10:40

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Perfect (1985) 1:06:10

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Children's Health - Dr. Caitlin Barr, Bellin Health 10:28

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The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) 1:08:54

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Gattaca (1997) 1:07:35

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Pump Up The Volume (1990) 1:14:27

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Where do I belong? Prescription for Life - January 2024 23:18

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Prescription for Life - Moving & Grooving - March 2024 15:14

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Short Circuit (1986) 1:02:15

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Fire in the Sky (1993) 1:04:37

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Legend (1985) 1:04:59

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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) 1:00:35

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Hawk The Slayer (1980) 1:08:20

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Do I matter? Yes you do! February 2024 16:42

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Death Becomes Her (1992) 1:07:31

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