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Big Boys Don't Cry

Paddy Johnston & Rob Gordonshows.acast.com

Big Boys Don't Cry is a weekly podcast in which Paddy Johnston & Rob Gordon discuss a film (usually with romance in), as well as catching up about culture, politics, video games and nonsense.

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Episodes

Episode #188 - My Big Fat Greek Wedding

It’s classic rom-com time on this week’s episode as we discuss 2002’s MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING! We also talk about Pokémon, dog grooming shows, Bridgerton, Trump’s impeachment, and Pokémon again. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Excuse Me, Princess Garbador Pooch Perfect Nazi Carpenters w...

Jan 16, 202158 minEp. 188

Episode #187 - The Fifth Element

It’s a trip back to 1997 on this week’s episode, as we look at the sci-fi classic THE FIFTH ELEMENT! We also talk about Bean Dad, social media, context collapse, and the costume designs of Jean-Luc Godard. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Bean Dad SusanAlbumParty Stealing Home Fido Dido F...

Jan 08, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 187

Episode #186 - Frozen & Frozen II

Happy New Year! We’re celebrating 2020 being over by discussing the Disney franchise you cannot escape: Frozen! Paddy prefers the sequel, Rob is not a fan, and we also talk about how we first met. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Episode #100 - Under the Cherry Moon Sachsgate Horrorstör P...

Jan 01, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 186

Episode #185 - Winter's Tale

It’s our final episode of 2020, and we have a wonderful festive shitpiece to talk about: 2014’s WINTER’S TALE! We also define what a shitpiece is, talk about Sherlock Holmes, and reveal the truth about the limited Human Resources available to guardian angels. Merry Christmas, you filthy animals! You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , eit...

Dec 25, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 185

Episode #184 - The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Let’s switch again, like we did last Christmas! On this week’s episode we discuss Netflix’s biggest Christmas film of 2020, The Princess Switch 2. We also talk about Elton John the pub singer, KFC’s gravy burger and a gravy advent calendar, and we come up with our best film idea yet: A Present for the President. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Sup...

Dec 18, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 184

Episode #183 - Just Friends

It’s a big week for us this week as we give out our all-time lowest score to a film from 2005 that should have been forgotten, JUST FRIENDS! We also talk about online gaming, Mr Rogers, and New Jersey. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo A Beautiful Day in the ...

Dec 11, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 183

Episode #182 - Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square

It’s December, and what better way to kick off our run of Christmas Movies than with an all-new Dolly Parton musical? On this week’s episode we discuss Netflix’s Christmas on the Square! We also talk about horny PR emails, the brilliance of Treat Williams, and our main man Elon Musk. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one...

Dec 04, 202057 minEp. 182

Episode #181 - Little Italy

It’s a pizza-heavy show this week as we talk about the 2018 film Little Italy! We also chat about how they decide Guinness World Records, and come up with a lot of ideas for foods and restaurants, which are almost as good as our film ideas. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. Support this show http://...

Nov 28, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 181

Episode #180 - Holidate

Holidays are coming, and what better way to prepare than watching garbage on Netflix? On this week’s episode we discuss the latest seasonal rom-com HOLIDATE! You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Trapdoor Little Italy Ryan Gosling is NOT in HOLIDATE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com...

Nov 20, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 180

Episode #179 - Isn't it Romantic

Isn’t it Romantic? Yes it is! On this week’s episode we mostly discuss Liam Hemsworth playing the saxophone, with a little bit of chat about the film he plays it in, Isn’t It Romantic. We also talk about Christmas music, Cats, and the changing of our name to Big Boys Total Landscaping. It started raining pretty hard during recording, and Paddy's mic picked it up. We kept the noise in because we think it gives the episode an ASMR quality, and we hope you enjoy that. Normal rain-free service will ...

Nov 13, 202058 minEp. 179

Episode #178 - Rebecca (1940 & 2020)

It’s a double bill this week as watched Rebecca (1940) and Rebecca (2020) and compared them, as well as talking about the book, because we are nerds. We also talked about lockdown 2, the US election, and declaring our own republic. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. Support this show http://supporter...

Nov 06, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 178

Episode #177 - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

It’s the last episode of Halloween Month 2020, so we watched a surprisingly enjoyable goofy mashup: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies! We also talked about solo podcasts, Paddy’s future role as He-Man, and a new collaboration with Sunn 0))))). This episode is sponsored by the Good Comics 2021 New Releases Kickstarter! Good Comics is a small indie publisher that Paddy runs as well as doing this podcast, and they’re using Kickstarter to fund their next five books. Back the Kickstarter now to support...

Oct 30, 202055 minEp. 177

Episode #176 - The Hunger

We’re hungry on this week’s episode…for some chat about David Bowie as an ageing vampire! We talk about 1983’s The Hunger on this week’s episode, leading us to the creation of new bakery called Bela Lugosi’s Bread. This episode is sponsored by the Good Comics 2021 New Releases Kickstarter! Good Comics is a small indie publisher that Paddy runs as well as doing this podcast, and they’re using Kickstarter to fund their next five books. Back the Kickstarter now to support independent comics! You ca...

Oct 24, 202057 minEp. 176

Episode #175 - Cat People

Everybody wants to be cat, especially in the 1982 film Cat People! We talk about the film, the song and possible remakes of this remake on this week’s episode. This episode is sponsored by the Good Comics 2021 New Releases Kickstarter! Good Comics is a small indie publisher that Paddy runs as well as doing this podcast, and they’re using Kickstarter to fund their next five books. Back the Kickstarter now to support independent comics! You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email ...

Oct 16, 202058 minEp. 175

Episode #174 - Sleepy Hollow

Halloween month continues with a discussion of the 1999 classic Sleepy Hollow! Will Paddy change his mind about Tim Burton? Will Rob go off about historical literary copyright? The answer to both of those questions is yes. This episode is sponsored by the Good Comics 2021 New Releases Kickstarter! Good Comics is a small indie publisher that Paddy runs as well as doing this podcast, and they’re using Kickstarter to fund their next five books. Back the Kickstarter now to support independent comics...

Oct 10, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 174

Episode #173 - Midsommar

Our Halloween month begins with an episode about one of the most interesting folk horror films in recent years, MIDSOMMAR! We also talk about bad horror films, soap operas, and the time being right for Wed Anderson to make a horror film. Do it, Wes. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Hostel...

Oct 02, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 173

Episode #172 - Ghost

It’s almost Halloween month, so in anticipation we watched a romantic supernatural classic on this week's episode: 1990’s GHOST! We also decide to create our own reboot of Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased), and discuss how right-wing comedy is still not funny. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNO...

Sep 26, 202057 minEp. 172

Episode #171 - Love, Guaranteed

Can you guarantee love, or can you guarantee a film will be good? Both of these questions are answered on this week’s episode, in which we discuss LOVE, GUARANTEED! We also talk about zoom calls, Jeremy Bentham vs Jacques Derrida, online dating, and pumpkin spice. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. S...

Sep 19, 202054 minEp. 171

Episode #170 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things

This week we discussed Charlie Kaufman’s latest WTF-fest movie, I’m Thinking of Ending Things! We also talk about unfilmable books, Dune, Dairy Queen, and whether the movie was all a ploy to get Rob to like musicals. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Mother! Under the Skin Dune (2020) Rush...

Sep 11, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 170

Episode #169 - Chemical Hearts

Love is just a chemical reaction, so this week we watched the teen movie Chemical Hearts! We also discussed Supermalt, cornershop cocktails, and our next movie idea emerges: Warhammer Hearts. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly.] SHOWNOTES Chemical Plant Zone Duck Tales - Moon Rocketman Onward Support ...

Sep 05, 202054 minEp. 169

Episode #168 - Only

It’s ONLY a movie…on this week’s episode we discuss the 2019 Netflix film ONLY, an appropriate film for the strange times we’re living in and the whole COVID situation. We also discuss Rob’s hatred of old money, and we compare films to candy floss. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Fight M...

Aug 28, 202054 minEp. 168

Episode #167 - Il Postino

Laughter is the language of the soul, according to Pablo Neruda. We watched the 1994 critically acclaimed film IL POSTINO for this week’s episode to find out if the ol’ poet was speaking the truth! We also talked about how to be a real poet, Bart Simpson selling his soul, and the academic shitposting of Jacques Derrida. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our A...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 167

Episode #166 - The Kissing Booth 1 & 2

It’s an important episode for our friendship this week, as we discuss the Netflix movies The Kissing Booth 1 & 2! The themes of the movies lead us to discussing our friendship rules, and we continue to decay in the horrible heatwave that’s ravaging the UK. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWN...

Aug 14, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 166

Episode #165 - Lady and the Tramp

Woof! On this week’s episode we discuss the 2019 live action remake of the Disney classic Lady and the Tramp, while we die in the current UK heatwave. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Futurama - Richard Nixon Disney’s plans for Mulan The Paramount Decree The Princess and the Frog Support ...

Aug 08, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 165

Episode #164 - Desperados

No, not the 1995 film with Antonio Banderas…the 2020 Netflix rom-com Desperados! We discuss Desperados on this week’s episode, along with Road Trip, the original Pokémon cartoon, and Ed Balls. Ed Balls. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Desperado (1995) Ed Balls Gangnam Style Fight Milk Ep...

Jul 31, 202056 minEp. 164

Episode #163 - Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga

We missed the real Eurovision Song Contest this year, so we decided to fill the hole by watching a silly movie about it! On this episode we discuss Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga, as well as Eurovision in general, with Rob blocking Paddy’s request to have Canada join the fun. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off...

Jul 24, 202054 minEp. 163

Episode #162 - 365 Days

It’s an erotic episode this week, as we visit the not-quite-porn category on Netflix to discuss the hit film 365 Days! We have a lot of fun discussing the film that’s been billed as the Polish 50 Shades, and also come up with a better film idea involving a man turning into a calzone. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one...

Jul 17, 202059 minEp. 162

Episode #161 - St Elmo's Fire

It’s Brat Pack time on this week’s episode as discuss the sax-filled peak eighties movie ST ELMO’S FIRE! We also pay tribute to Ennio Morricone, and discuss the Mighty Ducks at length, before discussing how we’d reboot St Elmo’s Fire for Netflix. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES The Ecsta...

Jul 10, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 161

Episode #160 - Obsessed

This week’s episode is all about the thriller Obsessed, starring Beyoncé and Idris Elba! We also talk about Van Halen, getting help from wolves to raise our children, and this week’s film inspires a new BBC sitcom set in a chip shop. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES The Hard Times Billie ...

Jul 04, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 160

Episode #159 - Do The Right Thing

On this episode we delve into Spike Lee’s back catalogue and talk about Do The Right Thing! We also discuss doing the right thing, the heatwave, and how to do film criticism good. Also, Paddy bought an Otamatone. You’re welcome. You can find us on Twitter @BigBoysDontPod and you can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . If you enjoy our show and want to give back, you can support us through our Acast Supporter page , either as a one-off or regularly. SHOWNOTES Da 5 Bloods Prince - Batdan...

Jun 27, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 159
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