Episodes
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The Labyrinth (1986) Problem
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
We're back, happy 2024! Jimmy and Jen ring in the New Year with a discussion on a childhood fave of the former. Is it a whimsical fantasy fairy tale or the story of a teenage girl's descent into madness? Topics include David Bowie, misremembering lyrics, the baby actor's wellbeing and the age old discussion of digital media vs physical. Join in in two weeks for Jen's birthday pick. Contains strong language.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
The A Christmas Story (1983) Problem
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
It's our final episode of the year and the second festive episode of the month. Jimmy and Jen discuss this beloved classic like two people who aren't fans of the movie. Because, well, you know, they're not... Sorry. Topics include corporal punishment in schools, the different ways to discuss movies and good ol' racism. Jen's audio starts off not great but improves very, very quickly. Contains strong language.
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
The Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Problem
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
It's DECEMBER! In the first of two episodes this month, Jimmy and Jen talk about this 1985 oddity. They discuss the usual, as well as the movie's music and Jimmy has a couple of rants. Please note that Jen's audio quality in this episode varies wildly. Contains strong language.
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
The Home for the Holidays (1995) Problem
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Join Jimmy and Jen as they discuss Jodie Foster's second movie as a director. Topics include drug addiction, relatives and Television sizes. We'll be back in two weeks with a Christmas movie! Contains strong language.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
The Ishtar (1987) Problem
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
The wheel returns with this infamous bomb but is it really that bad? Discussions/tangents include Funko Pops, bad movies and weird IMDB trivia. Stay tuned at the end for announcements regarding the future of the show. Contains strong language.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
The Brainscan (1994) Problem
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
It's our shortest ever episode and Jimmy had to put audio of the original trailer at the end to get it over the 30 minute mark, yay! October ends with this semi-forgotten horror that maybe should be all the way forgotten? Possibly. Jimmy and Jen discuss acting, confusing endings, the movie's score and next week's episode is determined by the wheel! Contains very strong language. Recorded on Sunday 29th October 2023.
Friday Oct 20, 2023
The Pet Sematary (1989) Problem
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
We're back, after a week's absence due to Jimmy's damn internet being off for FIVE FULL DAYS! Spooky month continues with the first adaptation of Stephen King's novel inspired by his actual cat dying in an episode recorded on Jimmy's birthday, October 11th. This episode, Jimmy and Jen discuss cats and death. Contains strong language.
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
The Omen (1976) Problem
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
It's Jimmy's birthday pick and he's running out of movies from 1976 that he watched as a kid! Also, horror because October! Topics include the 70s, remakes and, of course, the Omen "Curse". Contains very strong language and adult themes. Jimmy has a new microphone, so you will hear the bumping of a table and the moving of a chair from his side. He'll adjust it for next time.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
The Just One of the Guys (1985) Problem
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
It's Jen's pick and it's oddly similar as the last movie they covered. Kind of. Topics include eyes, boobs and tattoos. The wheel is taking a break until November as October has it's own gimmick. Contains strong language.
Friday Sep 01, 2023
The Soul Man (1986) Problem
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Oh, boy. The time is finally here for Jimmy and Jen to chat about a movie they are both watching for the first time, thanks to "the wheel". Is it a racist piece of crap or a well intentioned oddity? Discussions include Blackface (obviously),racism (obviously) and how the character would fare today. Contains strong language.
So, What's the Problem?
Ever watched a movie that you loved as a kid that has elements that just wouldn't fly in a movie made today? Jimmy (a Scot) and Jen (an American) have and they discuss said movies on this podcast. They think of three problems each which can be serious or silly and also one positive thing about each movie.