Best Craptastic Podcasts (2024)

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166: Series Finale 1:08:31

25d ago1:08:31

1:08:31

The time has come for us at the 'Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong' podcast family to say, "so long, farewell." When this podcast premiered in September of 2020, we wanted to shed a light on some of the films that may have been maligned by critics at the time. We wanted to cover the movies that, after watching them, made us think, "That was awesome!" or "Th…

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165: We're Wrong About... The Last Dragon (1985) with Brandon Collins 54:15

2M ago54:15

54:15

Who am I?! Sho'nuff! It's time to look back at the baddest showdown between Bruce Leeroy and Sho'nuff, and harness the power of "The Glow!" That's right, we're revisiting the 1985 cult classic 'The Last Dragon' starring Taimak and Vanity to see if Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about its barely Fresh 61% Tomatometer score. Screenwriter and podcaster Bran…

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164: We're Wrong About... Teen Witch (1989) with Heather Grace Hancock 49:14

2M ago49:14

49:14

We're king and they know it! Can you top that?! It's time to step back into 1989 to revisit the magical story of Louise Miller becoming a witch on her 16th birthday in the cult classic 'Teen Witch.' Although 'Teen Witch' is Rotten at 43% on the Tomatometer, audiences have come to know and love this unintentionally hilarious fantasy film, given its …

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163: We're Wrong About... Don't Worry Darling (2022) with Brian Perez 50:31

2M ago50:31

50:31

No need to worry because this week the team at Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong looks back at the controversial psychological thriller, "Don't Worry Darling," which is Rotten at 38% on the Tomatometer. However with an Audience Score of 74%, uber fans of Harry Styles and/or Florence Pugh may have actually enjoyed the film. Producer Brian Perez joins Mark an…

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162: We're Wrong About... Jupiter Ascending (2015) with Claire Lim 53:35

3M ago53:35

53:35

It's time to jump into your flying boots as we look back at the epic space opera 'Jupiter Ascending,' directed by The Wachowskis, and is Rotten with a dismal 28% on the Tomatometer. Guest Claire Lim joins Mark and Jacqueline to discuss whether Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about this incredibly ambitious interplanetary film, or if 'Jupiter Ascending' is…

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161: We're Wrong About... The King's Man (2021) with Simon Thompson 52:56

3M ago52:56

52:56

With Matthew Vaughn's next movie 'Argylle' heading to theaters this weekend, we decided to look back at Vaughn's lowest-rated entry in the 'Kingsman' franchise, the 2021 prequel, 'The King's Man.' Were audience's reactions to 'The King's Man' negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and constant release date changes? Or was this prequel unneces…

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160: We're Wrong About... 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016) with Candice Cruz 52:24

4M ago52:24

52:24

Is Michael Bay one of the greatest action film directors of all time? His $7 billion+ box office take says 'possibly,' but his average Rotten Tomatoes score might say otherwise. On today's show, we're looking back at one of Bay's more 'serious' films, the historical action-war drama '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,' which is Rotten at 51…

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159: We're Wrong About... New Year's Eve (2011) with Roxy Striar 53:01

4M ago53:01

53:01

Happy New Year from everyone here at Rotten Tomatoes! What better way to start off 2024 than to revisit the aptly-titled Garry Marshall-directed "New Year's Eve" from 2011? The star-studded romantic comedy has a paltry 7% Rotten rating on the Tomatometer, although fans seem to love it a bit more, given its 45% Audience Score. With multiple Oscar-wi…

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158: We're Wrong About... The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) with Emily V. Gordon 49:49

5M ago49:49

49:49

It's finally time to say, "Fair is fair!" Producer and Academy Award-nominated writer Emily V. Gordon joins Mark and Jacqueline on today's show and brings in one of her all-time favorite films, the 1985 classic 'The Legend of Billie Jean,' to defend its honor against its wretched 39% Rotten rating on the Tomatometer. Set in Jacqueline's hometown of…

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157: We're Wrong About... The Family Man (2000) with Tony Baker 44:23

5M ago44:23

44:23

What is Christmas time without a little schmaltz? On today's show, we dive deep into what the critics called a "very schmaltzy" Christmas classic, 'The Family Man.' This sappy film starring Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni is currently Rotten at 54% on the Tomatometer, but it has a fresh 67% Audience Score. Actor and comedian Tony Baker joins Mark and Ja…

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A deal with the devil (Episode 203) 1:30:18

6M ago1:30:18

1:30:18

It’s Apple Cup week!!!!!! Can’t you feel the excitement????? There are always a lot of complex emotions wrapped up in this game, but this year they’re amplified by the end of the Pac-12 conference, Washington’s role in that, and the announcement this week that the Apple Cup will continue for the foreseeable future. Washington is playing to keep the…

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156: We're Wrong About... Son-in-Law (1993) with Justine Marino 49:35

6M ago49:35

49:35

It's time to munch on some grindage, buddies, and celebrate this delicious turkey holiday by looking back at when Carla Gugino brought home Pauly Shore for Thanksgiving in the 1993 comedy classic 'Son-in-Law!' 'Son-in-Law' is Pauly Shore's highest rated movie on the Tomatometer at 32%, but our panel fervently disagrees with its abysmal rating as th…

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WSU finally gets a big win (Episode 202) 1:32:10

6M ago1:32:10

1:32:10

Wins have been hard to come by these days for WSU, but the Cougs got a huge one on Tuesday when a judge ruled that Washington State and Oregon State — alone — will govern the Pac-whatever out of this phase and into the next one. Craig watched the whole thing, and we’ve got lots of thoughts on what the decision means for the future of WSU, and the c…

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Thank god it's basketball season (Episode 201) 1:40:26

6M ago1:40:26

1:40:26

As you all are extremely well aware, the last month of WSU sports hasn’t exactly been a whole lot of fun. Enter basketball! The men’s and women’s teams tipped off their seasons on Monday, and each of them delivered a resounding victory in Beasley Coliseum: The 24th-ranked women first defeating Cal Poly (78-61), then the men dispatching Idaho (84-59…

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155: We're Wrong About... Addams Family Values (1993) with Dorina Arellano 49:16

6M ago49:16

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Now that spooky season has come and gone, we are gearing up for that wonderful holiday where we get to visit family, watch some football, and enjoy some delicious turkey! What better way to celebrate than to revisit Christina Ricci's famous Thanksgiving speech in the comedy classic 'Addams Family Values.' The Barry Sonnenfeld-directed satire is cur…

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What's really behind football's nosedive? (Episode 200) 1:12:24

6M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

How on earth did things get this bad? From ranked No. 13 in the AP poll to the wrong end of a four-game skid that threatens bowl eligibility, things are very bad with WSU’s football team. And when we look around Pullman, things aren’t much better — volleyball has dropped three of four in a fashion that we didn’t even imagine was possible, and socce…

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154: We're Wrong About... Legend (1985) with CinemaJoe 45:31

7M ago45:31

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Master filmmaker Ridley Scott has had some huge hits with 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner,' but he's also had some misses... 'The Counselor' anyone? Today we are looking back at one of Scott's misses with the 1985 dark fantasy 'Legend' starring Tim Curry, Mia Sara, and a pre-'Top Gun' Tom Cruise. 'Legend' is currently Rotten at 42% on the Tomatometer but…

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153: We're Wrong About... The Craft (1996) with Akilah Hughes 48:12

7M ago48:12

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Just in time for spooky season, we are looking back at the 1996 cult classic 'The Craft,' which is Rotten at 57% on the Tomatometer. For some, this witchy film defined their whole high-school personality in the '90s. For others, 'The Craft' may have been overshadowed by the mega-hit horror film 'Scream' that starred similar actors and came out just…

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A spectacularly craptastic weekend (Episode 199) 1:36:27

7M ago1:36:27

1:36:27

Well, that could hardly have gone worse! No. 13 WSU football traveled to Los Angeles and lost to UCLA. No. 4 volleyball hosted No. 3 Stanford and lost. Soccer went to Tempe and got pummeled by Arizona State, 5-1. And yet, even in the wake of these disappointing results, we find ourselves encouraged by many aspects of the performances turned in, par…

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Everyone loves the Cougs ... except ESPN Gameday(??) (Episode 198) 1:25:43

7M ago1:25:43

1:25:43

WSU football has soared to No. 13 in the AP poll after beating then-No. 14 Oregon State 38-35, followed by watching the Beavers easily hand then-No. 10 Utah a humbling 21-7 defeat the next week. Just how good have the Cougars been in this opening four-game stretch? They currently rank sixth in ESPN.com’s “resumé” metric, sitting one spot ahead of G…

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152: We're Wrong About... Saw VI (2009) with Eric Striffler 52:22

7M ago52:22

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With ‘Saw X’ heading to theaters this weekend and looking to scare the legs off fans, we look back at the 6th entry in the ‘Saw’ series. Why ‘Saw VI’ specifically? The 6th entry is known for being a fan-favorite of the series and is ranked #2 just behind the original ‘Saw’ on the Tomatometer. ‘Saw’ superfan Eric Striffler from ‘Pretty Much It’ join…

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WSU's revenge tour storms through the Big 12 (Episode 197) 1:44:44

8M ago1:44:44

1:44:44

If you haven’t been paying attention to WSU volleyball, it’s time for you to start. Because folks, this is not an exaggeration: We have a legitimate national championship contender on our hands in Pullman. It’s tough to properly contextualize what Jen Greeny’s squad accomplished in three matches over the span of eight days. Beating a top 10 team at…

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151: We're Wrong About... Rush Hour (1998) with Winston A. Marshall 49:02

8M ago49:02

49:02

The 1998 comedy blockbuster 'Rush Hour' is more than just a hilarious buddy-cop movie. It also happens to be the reason Rotten Tomatoes exists. 'Rush Hour' was Jackie Chan's first big American movie and Senh Duong, founder of Rotten Tomatoes, decided to build a website that aggregated reviews of Chan's previous films for American audiences. Twenty-…

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We have our answer: DEFINITELY A CELEBRATION!! (Episode 196) 1:38:17

8M ago1:38:17

1:38:17

A week ago, we wondered what the weekend might bring, not just in terms of the outcome of the football game against the Big Ten’s Wisconsin Badgers — visiting Pullman for the first (and almost certainly last) time — but in terms of how everyone would be feeling. As it turned out, everyone was feeling pretty damned good from start to finish. Let’s c…

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A celebration or a wake? (Episode 195) 1:06:51

8M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

WSU started off the football season with a bang, smacking around Colorado State in Fort Collins in the return trip of a home and home series with the Rams. It sure looks like the Cougs are in about as good of a position as they can be heading into this weekend’s massive matchup with Wisconsin in Pullman. If the old adage — the biggest improvement h…

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Let's get mad (Episode 194) 1:02:18

9M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

It’s been a loooooong time since we’ve recorded an episode — 133 days to be exact. With football’s season opener on tap this Saturday, we figured it was time to get back on the horse. And we do talk about football … but not before we get pretty mad about the conference situation. I guess it was a little cathartic? Anyway, come get mad all over agai…

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150: We're Wrong About... Masters of the Universe (1987) with Kristian Harloff 52:27

9M ago52:27

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By the power of Grayskull, it is finally time we take a look back at the 1987 classic film, 'Masters of the Universe,' starring Dolph Lundgren and Frank Langella as He-Man and Skeletor respectively. Does this 80's camptastic film deserve its 22% Rotten rating on our Tomatometer, or are there some redeeming qualities to it? Host of "The Big Thing" p…

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149: We're Wrong About... Green Lantern (2011) with Coy Jandreau 50:58

9M ago50:58

50:58

Back before Ryan Reynolds graced the world with his fast-talking hilarious character Deadpool, he saved the galaxy against the evil Parallax in the very Rotten film, 'Green Lantern.' 'Green Lantern' has a 26% Rotten Tomatometer score, with the Audience Score not being much higher at 45%. Podcaster and host Coy Jandreau joins Mark and Jacqueline tod…

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148: We're Wrong About... Resident Evil (2002) with Lisa Wallen 49:47

9M ago49:47

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With a cinematic franchise spanning 7 movies and a television show, it's hard to believe the movie that started it all off in 2002 is Rotten at 35% on the Tomatometer. The Paul W.S. Anderson-written and directed action-horror flick may have not scored well with the critics, but audiences all over the world seemed to love this big-screen adaptation …

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147: We're Wrong About... Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) with Erik Griffin 49:24

10M ago49:24

49:24

Cowabunga, dudes! It's time to take a look back at the original live-action 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' from 1990. While it has a 41% Rotten Tomatometer score, it has an 81% fresh Audience rating. Is the audience right and did the critics miss the mark? Comedian and actor Erik Griffin joins hosts Mark and Jacqueline to discuss this classic turtl…

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146: We're Wrong About... Mission: Impossible II (2000) with Krit Schmidt 44:24

10M ago44:24

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With 'Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One' out in theaters, our panel decided to take a look back on the only Rotten movie in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise. Does 'Mission: Impossible II' deserve its 56% Rotten score on the Tomatometer? Is this John Woo-directed action blockbuster the worst installment in the series? Our guest today, w…

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145: We're Wrong About... Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) with CinemaJoe 47:02

10M ago47:02

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With the next installment of the 'Insidious' franchise heading to theaters soon, we decided to take a look back at the second chapter in this horrifying series. Guest CinemaJoe joins Mark and Jacqueline in discussing whether or not 'Insidious: Chapter 2' was a setback for the franchise or if it delivered on the scares. If you'd like to give your th…

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144: We're Wrong About... Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) with Winston A. Marshall and Coy Jandreau 1:01:07

11M ago1:01:07

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We're gearing up for 'The Flash' coming out by celebrating the Snyder Cut in all its glory! Comic books nerds Winston A. Marshall and Coy Jandreau join Mark Ellis in discussing whether or not we needed the full uncut version of the original 'Justice League' movie. Is Rotten Tomatoes Wrong about the Snyder Cut with its 71% Fresh rating? Should it be…

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143: After Dark #8: Summer Movie Preview & Horror Film Favorites 29:23

11M ago29:23

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Guests Marc Bernardin and Dani Fernandez return and join Mark Ellis in discussing which Summer movie blockbusters they're excited to see. Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1, anyone?? Also, since Producer Brian is getting married, the panel talks about their favorite movies that involve a wedding. If you'd like to give your thoughts on this e…

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142: We're Wrong About... Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) with Marc Bernardin & Dani Fernandez 53:23

12M ago53:23

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With 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,' heading to theaters and looking to smash up the box office, the panel takes a look back at the second movie of the franchise, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.' Was this movie negatively affected by the 2007 writer's strike? Is it as bad as its 20% Rotten Tomatometer score says it is? Prolific writer and…

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141: We're Wrong About... The Fast and the Furious (2001) with John Rocha 53:00

12M ago53:00

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With 'Fast X' releasing into theaters, Mark and Jacqueline take a look back at the movie that started it all, 'The Fast and the Furious.' Is the original the best one in the franchise? Guest John Rocha joins to give his take. If you'd like to give your thoughts on this movie or have another movie you feel like Rotten Tomatoes got wrong, email us at…

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140: After Dark #7: Celebrating AAPI Entertainment & Having Fun at Weddings 38:42

1y ago38:42

38:42

On this fun episode of our After Dark series, guests Dorina Arellano and Steph Sabraw join Mark Ellis in discussing all their current favorite AAPI shows. And later on Dorina and Mark talk about the wedding they recently attended and advise what not to do at them! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http…

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139: We're Wrong About... Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Dorina Arellano and Steph Sabraw 48:55

1y ago48:55

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With the new (and final?) installment of the Guardians franchise coming out Friday, we decided to revisit Vol. 2 to see if it is a character-driven masterpiece or an overly stuffed mess. Guests Dorina Arellano and Steph Sabraw join Mark in delivering their hot takes on the James Gunn-directed sequel. If you'd like to give your thoughts on this movi…

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138: After Dark #6: Favorite Movie Theater Candy & Should 'Air' Win Best Picture? 26:14

1y ago26:14

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Guests Roxy Striar and Scott Mantz stay after dark to chat about the current movies out right now and what is their favorite snack to eat at the theaters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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137: We're Wrong About... the 25 Most Memorable Movie Lines of the Last 25 Years with Roxy Striar and Scott Mantz 52:10

1y ago52:10

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What makes a movie line great? Is it the way it's said? Is it the emotion behind the line? Or is it where that line falls in the context of the movie? To continue our celebration of Rotten Tomatoes turning 25 this year, we look back at what we think are the 25 Most Memorable Movie Lines of the Last 25 Years. Guests Roxy Striar and Scott Mantz join …

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Finally, some good news for WSU basketball! (Episode 193) 1:34:10

1y ago1:34:10

1:34:10

The end of WSU’s basketball season was a real bummer, but we got a bit of very good news just in time to record a new episode: The commitment of transfer Jaylen Wells from Sonoma State. Wells is a 6-foot-7 wing who, as a sophomore, lit up the California Collegiate Athletic Association to the tune of 22.1 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, being name…

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136: After Dark #5: Our 25 Favorite Stoner Movies with Brian Perez 45:21

1y ago45:21

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It's almost every stoner's favorite time of the year, 4/20, and what better way to celebrate than to talk about the movies that make us laugh, make us contemplate life, and most importantly, make us hungry? Today, producer Brian joins Mark and Jacqueline to discuss our 25 Favorite Stoner Movies and 20 Best Movies to Watch High according to Rotten T…

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135: We're Wrong About... Super Mario Bros. (1993) with Andre Meadows 52:25

1y ago52:25

52:25

With 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' heading to theaters, we look back at Nintendo's first attempt at bringing their iconic Mario to the big screen with 'Super Mario Bros.' from 1993. Host of 'Black Nerd Comedy' Andre Meadows joins Mark and Jacqueline in bringing his unrequited love for the original Mario brothers movie starring Bob Hoskins and John …

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134: After Dark #4: Celebrating RT25 with our Favorite Movies of 1998 47:28

1y ago47:28

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To celebrate 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes, guests Clarke Wolfe and Winston A. Marshall join Mark in reminiscing about some of our favorite movies from 1998. From the comedy blockbuster 'Rush Hour' to the romantic drama 'Practical Magic,' we cover all that 1998 had to offer. Does anyone remember the Jonathan Taylor Thomas Christmas classic, 'I'll be …

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133: We're Wrong About... Keanu Reeves's Rotten Movies (The Replacements, Hardball, Knock Knock) 58:10

1y ago58:10

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With the fourth installment of the 'John Wick' franchise heading to theaters tomorrow, we decided to take a look at some of our favorite Keanu Reeves films that didn't score so high on the Tomatometer. On today's show, special guests Clarke Wolfe and Winston A. Marshall join Mark to present a Keanu movie they would defend to eternity. In chronologi…

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NCAA tournament preview! (Episode 192) 1:43:28

1y ago1:43:28

1:43:28

Good morning. Go Cougs! As you read this, the Cougs are in Philadelphia, preparing to open up the 2023 NCAA Tournament on Saturday against Florida Gulf Coast. That deserves a deep-dive preview on the matchup. WSU, seeded 5th, would seemingly be a prohibitive favorite against the No. 12 seed Eagles. But FGCU is actually quite terrifying as an oppone…

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132: After Dark #3: Mark Stole Someone's Starbucks Order & The Impending Writer's Strike in Hollywood 46:22

1y ago46:22

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On this next installment of the Rotten Tomatoes 'After Dark' series, Jacqueline and special guest Heather Grace Hancock give Mark grief for mistakenly taking someone else's Starbucks pickup order. Later in the show, all three discuss just how much they love being dog-owners even with all the stresses that come with owning a furry animal. And finall…

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131: We're Wrong About... I Know What You Did Last Summer with Heather Grace Hancock 47:09

1y ago47:09

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While some may know screenwriter Kevin Williamson as the creator of the 'Scream' franchise, people might forget he wrote a little film called 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' that left teenagers afraid of hook-wielding madmen on the loose. Is 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' the Diet-Coke to 'Scream's' regular Coke? Or are there memorable moments…

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PAC-12 CHAMPS!! (Episode 191) 1:39:28

1y ago1:39:28

1:39:28

The WSU women's basketball team has done what once was thought to be impossible: Win a Pac-12 championship with a 65-61 win over UCLA in Las Vegas. Let's celebrate. Then, let's turn our attention to the men, who beat UW handily and are heading into their own conference tournament riding a six-game win streak. Podcast music by Randy England. You can…

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130: After Dark #2: 'The Last of Us' and Should Travis Kelce be People's Sexiest Man Alive? 41:15

1y ago41:15

41:15

On this next installment of the Rotten Tomatoes 'After Dark' series, Matt Knost joins Mark and Jacqueline to talk 'The Last of Us' that's currently streaming on HBOMax. Is it one of the best television series ever created? Will it sweep all the Emmys come awards season? And will Pedro Pascal be coined People's Sexiest Man Alive? That last question …

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