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Jerks In the 4th Row

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2 brothers who deconstruct, discuss, and interview others about social phenomena and nostalgic memories surrounding popular movies, series, and American pop-culture!
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Episodes

Physical Fingerprint

There are some actors who bring physicality to their performances that the Jerks try to..... put their finger on. Listen and Tim & Phil go back and forth on which actors & actresses have unmistakable makeups that help entertain their audiences

Mar 11, 202455 min

Misleading Trailers

Ever been fooled by a preview? The Jerks have and discuss what they like and dislike about (sometimes) deceiving trailers.

Sep 15, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Fazed by Fantasy

Tim challenges Phil to explain his negative association with the fantasy-film genre. Phil typically likes to stay positive on this pod so enjoy listening to us navigate some unfamiliar ground!

Jan 24, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 35

2022 - A Year in Review

The Jerks look back on their watching habits in 2022, and Phil (slowly) reviews his top media picks of the year.

Dec 30, 20221 hr 9 min

Would You Rather…?

The Jerks sit down to play a game of ‘Would You Rather..?’

Dec 18, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Hardest Working Actors in Hollywood

The Jerks ask who the hardest working person in Hollywood is and whether that is a title to be respected or not!

Dec 12, 202245 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Jerks Ask Each Other:

In the age of streaming, The Jerks discuss the changes happening in the world of TV media and movies and how we consume them. They also ask the question of; what is currently considered mainstream media?

Oct 27, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 32

What Are you Watching?

Back from the summer off, The Jerks check in with each other and ask, "What are you watching right now?.... and how?" In a time where our viewing habits, as a society, are changing, we try to identify some emerging trends and explore where we find ourselves amongst them.

Oct 07, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Man vs. Nature: A Genre

Phil and Tim discuss movies depicting mankind's struggle to weather harrowing situations provided by the natural world (outside human influence). The Jerks also touch on some personal experiences they, themselves, have had in the wilderness and the different obstacles they have faced when traversing the wild. For all you mega fans, there's some bonus content after the exit music!

Aug 05, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Sequel Substitutes, Recasts and Replacements

Does it throw you off when a story's core character is re-casted with a different actor for the sequel? Us too! The Jerks explore their feelings around the re-casting of 'sequel substitutes' and replacements. Some replacements completely remove us from the experience, some are acknowledged and explained in the story (which we like) and others we've come to accept as a part of franchised film culture.

Jul 29, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Bad Dads

In this Father's Day special, The Jerks take the time to recognize the low bar set by many of the "Bad Dads" portrayed in film and TV!

Jun 18, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Boy Band Dayze*

No Strings Attached in this episode... things get dicey when Tim wants to discuss the "Boy Band Craze" that he and Phil grew up around when they run into a road block... they can't agree on what the term "Boy Band" actually means! The Jerks present their passionate perspectives on what a Boy Band is to them and explore the roots and rolls they have in pop culture. We reflect on the days of *NSYNC vs. Backstreet Boys and of course talk all time Boy Band Bangers!

May 01, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 27

TV Theme Songs and who is Cory Wong?

In this episode The Jerks get together in person to discuss their favorite TV show theme songs and dissect what makes a theme song transcend the opening credits! We also take the time to highlight, thank, and give credit to artist, Cory Wong, whose song, “Starting Line” is used as our Jerks theme music!

Apr 23, 202259 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Either/Or: Sports Edition- Phil's Ultimate Test

SPORTS! Phil's area of expertise and loyalties are put to the test when asked to choose between the "all-time greats" in sports. Tune in to see if Tim can get Phil to break a bias!

Mar 26, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Let's Play Over/Under!

Phil has Tim in the hot seat! In this episode The Jerks play "Over/Under", a game where Phil gives Tim a number (higher or lower than the actual) referring to a Hollywood stat and Tim has to make an informed decision to answer Over or Under the number Phil's provided! Play along with us and let us know how you did!

Mar 11, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Cast vs. Cast: Hollywood Heavyweight Showdown

In this episode, The Jerks compare heavily stacked movie casts and "weigh" the celebrity pull from each group to determine which cast collectively has more pull in Hollywood. We use a 5 to 9 structure, with the first round of the game comparing movies with 5 major actors, the next round, movies with 6 major actors, 7 actors, 8, 9... you get the idea! From there the boys discuss over-stacked casts and whether stacking a cast is solely a sell out move.

Feb 24, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Valentines Special: The Jerks Man Crush

Our Valentine's Special is a hot one! The Jerks get together to discuss their biggest "Man-Crushes" as we establish a "type" for each of us. Tune in to hear which Hollywood Hunks, we Jerks, admire!

Feb 17, 20221 hr 6 min

Bros on Bros

As brothers, The Jerks have special insight into the depictions of brotherhoods on screen! The Daley boys talk their favorite on-screen brothers and give awards to the funniest, shittiest, most relatable, toughest, and best/worst casted brothers!

Feb 02, 202246 minSeason 2Ep. 21

90's Weekend TV: TGIF vs. SNICK

If you were a kid in the 90's, Friday and Saturday nights were often occupied by two TV "blocks," ABC's "TGIF" and Nickelodeon's "SNICK"! The Jerks talk all the classic shows, break down the different show lineups from year to year, and discuss specific memories and feelings of excitement that went into weekend TV in the 90's!

Jan 26, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Shows Taken Too Soon

Ever get excited for a second or third season of your favorite show only to find out that it's production was never renewed? Same. In this episode The Jerks talk their favorite shows that they wish would have continued and possibly deserve a reboot!

Jan 20, 202241 minSeason 2Ep. 19

The Name Game

In this episode, Phil puts Tim's associative memory to the test with a "Name Game" and asks whether, when watching something, we look at character's with our own names differently simply because of the relative association. We cover the "Top 10 Tim's" and who of them our Tim identifies with!

Jan 12, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 18

The Jerks React: True Story

***SPOILER ALERT!!*** In this episode The Jerks react to and discuss the Netflix limited series, "True Story", staring Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes. The Jerks break down the rollercoaster ride that is "True Story" and where our heads were at while trying to theorize the next plot twist.

Jan 05, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 17

The Top Tier of 2021

The Jerks bring in the new year by bringing their top 5 favorite things they watched this year! The boys talk about the media that most stimulated them this year, as well as a few things that fell short of their expectations. Cheers to 2022, a year anew!

Dec 31, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Pop Bands and Christmas Music

The Jerks talk what it takes for an artist to consider making Christmas music. Is it totally a sell out move? Tim the 'Christmas Music Grinch' thinks so! We attempted a videocast but couldn't find a medium that would post a 17 min long video.. soooo here's the audio! Happy Holidays!

Dec 23, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Either/Or; A Fictional Character Showdown

In this episode, The Jerks play a game of "Either/Or" and challenge each other to decide things like; Who's a funnier caricature, Who wins in a fight? Who get's the girl, The Serial Killer Showdown, Who would you bring to life?

Dec 14, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Triple Threats

The Jerks get together in person to discuss some of their favorite artists who hold 3 or more professional titles within the mainstream. Within the professional realms of music, movies, writing, philanthropy, etc. its extremely common for artists to take on a multitude of endeavors but today we're talking about those who specialize in at least three different "pop" professions to the point where their primary title would be hard to identify.

Nov 29, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 13

The Unwatchables: A Criteria

Are there certain movies you would be absolutely fine never seeing again? Or maybe a movie trailer that looked so god-awful that you'd NEVER watch the movie? In this episode The Jerks lay out criteria that contribute to an unwatchable movie. From heavy CGI to ruined re-makes and formulaic saturation, listen in to hear us discuss the elements that make something unwatchable!

Nov 22, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 12
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