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Role Call

Welcome to Role Call! A podcast where two friends gush over movies and follow an actors journey from their early years through their blockbuster hits. Each season we will embark on an IMDb deep dive through the career of a different actor. Season 1 theme song courtesy of Frie Beats https://youtu.be/PqIhXWUw0H4 Season 2 theme by @NeoJackSwingBeats (we do not claim ownership). Phone effect courtesy of HarryPeeks on freesound.org Follow us on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram @rolecallpod or email us at loyaloats@gmail.com
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Episodes

13. Will Smith - Men in Black II (2002)

This episode we’re traveling back to 2002 and de-neuralizing ourselves as we checking the screening times for Men in Black 2. Nod ya head! The black suits are coming and Will Smith is back with Tommy Lee Jones as agents J and K. This time they're back with some new alien foes and a new (but similar mission). Will Smith is reunited with his Where the Day Takes You co-star Laura Flynn Boyle. We've got tons of new but recognizable faces with Rosario Dawson, Johnny Knoxville, Biz Markie (RIP), Micha...

Jun 28, 20222 hr

12. Will Smith - Ali (2001)

This episode we’re traveling back to 2001 and grabbing our ringside seats for this epic bio pic of the legend the greatest of all time, Muhammed Ali starring Will Smith. This movie has a knockout cast including Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jon Voight, Jeffrey Wright, Nona Gaye, Michael Michelle, and Directed by Michael Mann. Will this Oscar buzzed movie be a movie rental fav or a movie theater regret?

Jun 21, 20222 hr 6 min

11. Will Smith - Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

This episode we’re traveling back to 2000 and checking the screening times for The Legend of Bagger Vance. This golf movie stars Will Smith, Matt Damon, and Charlize Theron and is a major example of the 'magical negro trope' found in so many movies. So grab your mint juleps and hit the links with us as we discuss another notch and maybe a not so great choice in Will Smith's dramatic belt. This film is brought to you by the iconic Robert Redford and is loosely based on the Hindu sacred text the B...

Jun 14, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 11

10. BONUS EPISODE - Big Willie Style (1997) and Willenium (1999)

This episode we’re traveling back to 1997 to hang with Big Willie (Will Smith) and his first 'solo' album Big Willie Style. Then we're getting ready for Will2K, we mean Y2K in 1999 with Will's 2nd 'solo' album Willenium. While we'll miss DJ Jazzy Jeff on the 1's and 2's, don't worry his presence is still very much there, making cameos in a few videos as well as credited as a main producer. This one goes out to all the Big Willie's so watch us freak this episode as we bring it to you smooth like ...

Jun 07, 20222 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 10

9. Will Smith - Wild Wild West (1999)

Grab your chaps and your cowboy hats and hop on top of your giant steampunk tarantula as we take a trip back to 1999 with our pals Julie & Joe. We're talking one of the most notable Blockbuster bombs 1999's Wild Wild West, brought to you by Barry Sonnenfeld's big spider movie dreams. We're talking Jim West (Will Smith) and Artemus Gordon (Kevin Kline) as we deep dive into another Will Smith buddy film. Despite it's reputation there's some other pretty notable stars in this movie, Salma Hayek...

May 31, 20221 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Pre-Show with Julie & Joe (Wild Wild West)

Join us with our pals Julie & Joe and get to know them before the Wild Wild West episode as we play around of 'This or That' for the year 1999.

May 31, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 9

8. Will Smith - Enemy of The State (1998)

Take a trip back with us to 1998 as we watch Will Smith hacked and cyber-stalked in the tech action thriller Enemy of the State. Starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman and directed by Tony Scott this movie delivers both in plot and action. Will Smith is stretching his acting chops as he plays Robert Clayton Dean whose life has been flipped turned upside down? Well...it's true. This movie has some sneaky recognizable casting with Jon Voight, Regina King, Lisa Bonet, Jamie Kennedy, Seth Green, Jack ...

May 24, 20221 hr 37 minSeason 2Ep. 8

7. Will Smith - Men In Black (1997)

This episode we’re traveling back to 1997 and checking the screening times for the alien blockbuster comedy Men In Black. Damn he makes this look good. This movie starring Will Smith alongside Tommy Lee Jones is a 90's kid fave! Teaming up with Barry Sonnefield for the first time as he was coming off of his success with the Addams Family films and legendary Director/Producer Steven Spielberg. Will the real DJ Khaled stand up? Because Will Smith's got ANOTHER ONE, with this mega hit. We're talkin...

May 17, 20222 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 7

6. Will Smith - Independence Day (1996)

Take a trip back with us to 1996, maybe it's a hot summer's day and the theatre's packed but you've got an ICEE to quinch your thirst as you take in one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. That's right we're talking about Will Smith in 1996's Independence Day, one of a slew of a movies that made him the King of 4th of July weekend. Smith of course is surrounded by an all-star cast with Jeff Goldbloom, Bill Pullman, and Vivica Fox and directed by Roland Emmerich. Will this be a movie theatre...

May 10, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 6

5. Will Smith - Bad Boys (1995)

Bad Boys, Bad Boys, What ya gonna do? What ya gonna do but listen to our episode taking ya back to the 9 5! We're talking all things Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the first Bad Boys movie! There's tons of explosions courtesy of Michael Bay, some tight muscle shirts and 90's fashions, and a stereotypical damsel in distress in the form of 1990's Tea Leoni. Will this big Blockbuster be a movie theatre regret or a Blockbuster weekend rental fave?

May 04, 20221 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 4

4. BONUS EPISODE - DJ Jazz Jeff and The Fresh Prince

This episode take a trip back with us and pop in some cassette tapes, put the needle on the record, or even plop a CD into your disc-man. We're talking about early hip-hop as we go through the discography and career of DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jeff Towns) and The Fresh Prince (Will Smith). Will's start in music might be a bit underrated since his movie career has eclipsed it a bit. From hits like Parents Just Don't Understand to Summertime, we're covering the albums Rock The House, He's The DJ...I'm the R...

Apr 26, 20221 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 5

3. Will Smith - Six Degrees of Separation (1993)

This episode we’re traveling back to 1993 and checking the screening times for Six Degrees of Separation starring Will Smith, Stockard Channing, and Donald Sutherland. This film adaptation of the popular play is a big break for Will Smith that showcases his range and abilities as an actor beyond the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Directed by Fred Schepisi and the screenplay written by original writer John Guare. Will this be a movie rental fav or a movie theater regret?

Apr 19, 20221 hr 49 min

2. Will Smith - Made In America (1993)

This episode we’re traveling back to 1993 and checking the screening times for the Whoopi Goldberg and Ted Danson led movie Made In America. This is Will Smith's 2nd major film and the first time he gets to work with actress Nia Long, they will notably work together later on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Jennifer Tilly plays a young aerobics instructor and girlfriend to Ted Danson's character. Made In America focuses on the hilarity of an artificial insemination gone wrong, but 18 years later. Se...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 2Ep. 2

1. Will Smith - Where the Day Takes You (1992)

This episode we’re traveling back to 1992 and checking the screening times for Where the Day Takes You. This film is Will Smith's feature film debut, which also features some other pretty noticeable up and coming actors at the time. Directed by Marc Rocco, this film depicting youth homelessness starring Dermot Mulroney, Laura Flynn Boyle, Sean Astin, and Balthazar Getty is a pretty well meaning film. Other notable appearances from Ricki Lake, Kyle MacLachlan, Nancy McKeon, David Arquette and Aly...

Apr 05, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Season 2 Trailer

So this is a story about how we went on another IMDB deep dive for season 2, so take a minute and just sit right there and we'll tell you who we picked for all their Blockbuster hits. In this brief episode, we reveal our actor for next season, talk about how familiar we are with them, what we're excited to learn and discover, as well as what we're excited to revisit!

Mar 29, 202219 min

43. Jennifer Lopez - Marry Me (2022)

No need to take a trip, except to your local theatre or nearest steaming device. This episode we are discussing Jennifer Lopez’s (JLO) new movie Marry Me co-starring Owen Wilson and Maluma. Can Jennifer Lopez revive the rom com genre and make this a fave or will it be a bust?

Mar 01, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 43

42. Season 1 Reflections

This episode we reflect on Season 1. From the growing pains and learning moments of starting a podcast to what we look forward to next season.

Feb 22, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 42

41. BONUS EPISODE - Jennifer Lopez - Bennifer 2.0

Take a trip back through 2021 with us as we recount the reuniting of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez during 2021. From mysterious visits in White Escalades to Red Carpet Premieres. We're shooting the shit and going back through some key moments of Bennifer 2.0 and giving our unsolicited opinions and thoughts on their future.

Feb 15, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 41

39. BONUS EPISODE - Jennifer Lopez - Music Wrap Up

To close out the season we're wrapping up JLO with a few bonus episodes. This episode we're traveling back through JLO's discography and talking about her albums from our faves, least faves, and our new faves. We're giving our thoughts on where we think JLO's headed musically and what we hope to see from the pop star in the coming years. We talk about her growth as a performer/singer and...it's just an all over Jennifer Lopez music love fest. Will This Is Me Then reign Supreme? Will AKA have gro...

Feb 08, 20222 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 39

38. BONUS EPISODE - Jennifer Lopez - Movie Round Up

To close out the season we're wrapping up JLO with a few bonus episodes, this episode we talk about her appearance on SNL in 2019 for promoting Hustlers, as well as her appearance on the real deal inside the actors studio. Finally we're giving our overall thoughts on all movies touching on Money Train, Selena, U-Turn, the Cell, Out of Sight, Enough, Gigli, Jersey Girl, Maid in Manhattan, the Wedding Planner, Jersey Girl, Hustlers and so much more! Tune in for our wrap up episode on all things mu...

Feb 01, 20222 hr 2 min

37. BONUS EPISODE - Jennifer Lopez and The Oscar Snub

At 50 Jennifer Lopez was having one of the best years in her career. An amazing performance in Hustlers started the year off right, but despite high praise and reviews the Oscar nom that seemed guaranteed by the press was nowhere to be found. We give our thoughts on the competing actresses, the Oscar’s as a whole, and definitive answers to the question of whether or not this was a snub.

Jan 25, 20222 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 37

36. Jennifer Lopez - Hustlers Part I (2019)

This episode we’re traveling back to 2019 and checking the screening times for Hustlers. This amazing female lead movie stars Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, Keke Palmer, and Lili Reinhart. Bringing to life the real life story written about in the New York times about exotic dancers who figured out a way to bailout themselves during the late 00's economic recession this blockbuster packages comedy, crime, and the chosen family mentality that often comes with group criminal activity. But that's not...

Jan 18, 20221 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 36

35. Jennifer Lopez - Second Act (2018)

This week we’re traveling back to 2018’s Second Act. Jennifer Lopez is putting on her producer hat again in this family comedy. We get to see the real life friendship between her and Leah Remini on screen, a mature Vanessa Hudgens, and a hunky Milo Ventimiglia. Will this be a movie theatre regret or a movie rental fave?

Jan 11, 20221 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 35

34. Jennifer Lopez - Home (2015)

This week we’re traveling back to 2015 for the Dreamwork’s animated film Home where Jennifer Lopez voices Rihanna’s mom?! The cast also includes a Steve Martin and Jim Parsons for this out of this world adventure. We also get to talk about JLO’s song Feel the Light that is featured on the soundtrack. Will this be a movie theatre regret or a movie rental fave?

Jan 04, 20221 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 34

33. Jennifer Lopez - Lila & Eve (2015)

This episode we’re traveling back to 2015 and checking the screening times for Lila and Eve starring a Jennifer Lopez and Viola Davis. This movie premiered at Sundance and was produced by both stars and the second time these ladies worked with each other (Out of Sight)Will this be a movie rental fav or a movie theater regret?

Dec 28, 20211 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 33

32. BONUS EPISODE - Jennifer Lopez: AKA and revisiting True Love

This episode we’re covering JLO’s last album AKA. We’re also revisiting Jennifer Lopez’s book True Love this time with quotes! So we’re talking heartbreak and self love, a little Marc Anthony and a little Ben Affleck.

Dec 21, 20211 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 32

31. Jennifer Lopez - The Boy Next Door (2015)

This episode we’re traveling back to 2015 and checking the screening times for the thriller The Boy Next Door starring Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Guzman. In this movie we meet Claire a classics AP english teacher who in a moment of weakness falls into the clutches of her neighbor and future student Noah, will Claire live to regret this mistake or will this mistake ruin her life as she knew it? We're eating Mom's cookies and his time we've got some company, our friends from the No More Late Fees pod...

Dec 14, 20212 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 31

30. Jennifer Lopez - Parker (2013)

This episode we’re traveling back to 2013 and checking the screening times for action crime thriller Parker starring Jennifer Lopez alongside action man Jason Statham. We didn't expect to watch so many heist movies on this journey, but here we are again with Jennifer Lopez playing Leslie Rodgers a real estate agent who is desperate enough to help career criminal and con-man Parker enact his revenge. Can this movie survive inevitable comparisons to the classic Out of Sight (1997)? Directed by Tay...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 30

29. Jennifer Lopez - Ice Age: Continental Drift and Ice Age: Collision Course

We’re going back to 2012 and 2016 and checking the screening times for a double feature of a Jennifer Lopez in Dreamworks’ Ice Age: Continental Drift and Ice Age: Collision Course. JLO joins a star studded OG cast featuring Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Dennis Leary, and John Luigazamo, AS Diego’s love interest Shira. This is the second animated film and third she has done, does this fair better than her role in Antz? Will this be a movie rental fav or a movie theater regret?

Nov 30, 20211 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 29

28. Jennifer Lopez - What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)

This episode we’re traveling back to 2012 and checking the screening times for What to Expect When You're Expecting. We're obviously here for Jennifer Lopez but this movie has an all-star cast with other leading ladies including Cameron Diaz, Elizabeth Banks, Brooklyn Decker and, Anna Kendrick. We've got some notable men too with Rodrigo Santoro, Matthew Morrison, Ben Falcone, Chase Crawford, Dennis Quaid, Joe Manganiello, and an appearance by Chris Rock and some other stars. This star studded c...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 59 minSeason 1Ep. 28
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