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Kickball Friends: A TV & Movie Podcast

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With tons of TV and Movies options out there it's impossible to know what to watch. From Marvel to Star Wars to Stranger Things, Jesse and Robbie watch it all. Each week they'll comb through the latest pop culture releases and share their hot takes, so you're ready for your next TV Binge!

Episodes

Episode 220: House of the Dragon, Top 5 Films of 2024 (so far) & The Challenge 40

This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week (8:46) before we briefly discuss The Bikeriders (15:30) & Dark Matter (19:27). Then we review the second episode of House of the Dragon (22:29), rank our top five films of the first half of 2024 (34:23) and end with our Must Lose Draft of The Challenge 40 (46:30).

Jun 25, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 220

Episode 218: Hit Man, The Acolyte & Clipped

This episode we briefly discuss the Summer House reunion (12:05) before reviewing Hit Man (18:55), The Acolyte (34:34) & Clipped (43:37).

Jun 11, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 218

Episode 217: Eric, Hacks & Summer House

This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week (4:24) and a few news & notes from the world of pop culture (12:24). Then we discuss Netflix's Eric (20:08) as well as the season finales of Hacks (31:47) and Summer House (37:02).

Jun 04, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 217

Episode 215: Bridgerton, IF & 2024 Second Half Movie Draft

This episode begins with some pop culture news & notes (5:09) before we review season three of Bridgerton (15:01) & the new film, IF (19:02). Then we draft our top ten films being released in the second half of 2024 (24:01).

May 21, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 215

Episode 214: Dark Matter, Bodkin, Hacks, Summer House & Movies

This episode starts by discussing Your Love, Our Musical (5:46) and X-Men '97 (9:32) before we get into Dark Matter (13:07) & Bodkin (29:18). Next, we check in on Hacks (35:15) & Summer House (37:58). Finally, we discuss Sasquatch Sunset (48:45), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (50:23) & I Saw the TV Glow (51:17).

May 15, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 214

Episode 212: Shogun, Baby Reindeer & The Big Door Prize

This episode starts with some basketball talk (0:25) before we get into our idea for the next movie based on a product (9:32). Then we discuss the finale of Shogun (21:24), Baby Reindeer (31:56) & The Big Door Prize (41:07).

May 01, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 212

Episode 211: Late Night with the Devil & The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week (5:45) before we move on to reviewing Late Night with the Devil (13:01) with spoilers (17:28) and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (24:05). Next we briefly discuss the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer (32:00) before checking in with Fallout (34:48), The Sympathizer (39:09), Taylor Swift (43:28) & AppleTV+ (45:21).

Apr 23, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 211

Episode 210: Civil War, Fallout & The Sympathizer

This episode we talk about a fantastic episode of SNL (8:40) before reviewing Civil War (14:13) with spoilers (18:00), Fallout (33:24) & The Sympathizer (43:50).

Apr 16, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 210

Episode 209: Música, Monkey Man & Girls State

This episode is movie heavy! We review Música (7:18), Monkey Man (13:30), Girls State (21:45) and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (37:55). We end by discussing the first episode of Sugar (42:29) and by taking a look at what is being released over the next month (45:25).

Apr 11, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 209

Episode 208: Godzilla x Kong, A Gentleman in Moscow & X-Men '97

This episode we discuss new casting news for the Fantastic Four (4:09) before reviewing Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (14:07) and The American Society of Magical Negroes (21:00). Then we discuss A Gentleman in Moscow (25:22) and X-Men '97 (42:02).

Apr 04, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 208

Episode 207: 3 Body Problem & Watching Media With A Significant Other

This episode starts off with a discusion on how to watch tv & movies with your significant other (7:01). Then we briefly talk about The Good Fight (18:01) and The Valley (22:50), before delving into the new Netflix sci-fi epic, 3 Body Problem (31:55).

Mar 27, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 207

Episode 206: Oscars, Dune Part Two & The Traitors

This episode we discuss the cast of The Challenge: Season 40 (4:52) and our overall impression of the Academy Awards (11:02). Then we review Dune Part Two (21:49), get Robbie's final thoughts on The Good Wife (37:55) and talk about the finale of The Traitors (46:19).

Mar 13, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 206

Episode 205: Shogun, Avatar: The Last Airbender & Summer House

This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week (8:16), a review of SNL (13:43) & our feelings on Truman Capote (16:51). Then we discuss the premieres of Shogun (20:21), Avatar: The Last Airbender (28:34) & Summer House (35:23).

Feb 29, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 205

Episode 204: Madame Web, True Detective & the Fantastic Four

This episode begins with Robbie's continued journey through The Good Wife (0:26) and the news of four Sam Mendes directed movies focusing on each of the Beatles (16:52). Then we review Madame Web (21:50) and the finale of True Detective: Night Country (42:23). Finally, we quickly discuss the Fantastic Four casting news (52:04), the cancelation of Winter House (55:17) & Dr. Will's appearance on The Traitors (58:24).

Feb 20, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 204

Episode 203: Super Bowl Commercials/Trailers & Curb Your Enthusiasm

This episode start's with Jesse's reaction to the 49ers loss in the Super Bowl (0:24) before transitioning to some news & notes from the world of entertainment (7:26). Then we discuss Super Bowl commercials (21:39)/trailers (29:36) and end by reviewing the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm (49:28).

Feb 13, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 203

Episode 202: Vanderpump Rules, The Challenge, Mr. and Mrs. Smith & Argylle

This episode starts with reality tv as we discuss the Greatest Night in Pop documentary (12:47), the return of Vanderpump Rules (16:50) and new episodes of The Traitors (23:17) & The Challenge (27:38). Then we review the new Mr. & Mrs. Smith tv show (39:42) as well as new film release, Argylle (48:00).

Feb 06, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 202

Episode 200: Death and Other Details, American Nightmare & The Challenge

They said it couldn't be done! 200 episodes, baby! This week we reminisce about the last four years before quickly discussing Lil Dicky's Penith (5:09), Billy Joel (7:35), ISS (12:08), Washington, DC movie theaters (14:04) & SNL (17:28) . Then we get into Death and Other Details (19:47), Fargo (27:36), American Nightmare (34:11) & The Challenge/The Traitors (47:23).

Jan 23, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 200

Episode 199: Echo, The Traitors, True Detective & Much Much More

We have so much to cover and so little time! We start by discussing a few new movies, Self Reliance (9:22), The Beekeeper (14:25) & Mean Girls (16:43). Then we turn to TV and cover Echo (21:30), Ted (24:43), The Trust (28:33), The Traitors (30:14) & The Emmys (43:55). Finally, we cover the finales of For All Mankind (47:04) and Monarch (52:31) & the premiere of True Detective: Night Country (56:20).

Jan 17, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 199

Episode 196: Top 10 TV Shows of 2023

This episode begins with our reviews of recent movies (4:40) before we turn to our Kicks of the Week (21:10). We end with our annual Top 10 TV Shows of the year (25:52)!

Dec 20, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 196

Episode 195: Leave The World Behind, Poor Things & the Golden Globes

This episode begins with our Kicks of the Week and which movies we're still hoping to see before the end of the year (0:23). Then we review Leave The World Behind (22:21) and Poor Things (34:32) before discussing the recent Golden Globe nominations (46:02).

Dec 12, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 195

Episode 194: May December, Family Switch, Bookie & Obliterated

Jesse is back from parental leave and catches up on Squid Game, Fargo & The Great British Baking Show (7:50). Then we review two new Netflix movies, May December (20:07) and Family Switch (31:08). We end by discussing What Happens Later (40:07), Bookie (43:20) & Obliterated (46:25).

Dec 05, 202354 minEp. 194

Episode 193: Saltburn, Thanksgiving, Squid Game:The Challenge & Fargo S5

With Jesse on paternity leave we welcome Kickball Friened Robbie Chernow. We kick things off with our review of Saltburn (7:20) followed by some spoilers (12:08). We talk through other movies we've seen including Thanksgiving and Napoleon (23:16). Followed by a breakdown of the super enjoyable Squid Game: The Challenge. Finally we cap it off with some chatter on S5 of Fargo.

Nov 28, 20231 hr 5 min

Episode 191: The Marvels, Loki, The Killer & The Curse

This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week (5:59) before we delve into our Marvel Corner (12:52) with the release of The Marvels and the finale of Loki. Next, we review David Fincher's new film, The Killers (27:08). Then we discuss Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder's new series, The Curse (40:17). We end by covering the season premiere of For All Man Kind (48:57) & the season finale of Upload (57:52).

Nov 14, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 191