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Nov. 21, 2023

Rocky / Philly Cheesesteaks

It's the Season One Finale, and we've got a humdinger--the classic David vs Goliath story of Rocky Balboa, the fighter who always had a puncher's chance, in his first, Oscar-winning film. Sylvester Stallone's legendary charac...

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Oct. 3, 2023

Jurassic Park / Sparkling Lime Jello®

This week we abandon an original tenet of the show (we'll explain), break down the all-time millennial classic that is Spielberg's epic Jurassic Park, and try a delightful new twist on an old classic with sparkling Jello! Plu...

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Sept. 19, 2023

Batman Returns / Vichyssoise / Redneck Risotto

It's the final Rob pick of Season 1, and it goes to America's favorite psychopath: Bruce Wayne, who you many know as Batman, protector of Gotham City, and really bad boyfriend to a certain Ms. Kyle. We'll dig into all …

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Sept. 5, 2023

Lilo and Stitch / Hawaiian PBJ

It's a Zeke Pick, and it's his favorite movie of all time, Disney's Lilo and Stitch! The lovable, furry criminal from another planet is here to escape imprisonment and learn about Ohana (that's family to you and me). Plus as …

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Aug. 22, 2023

Clue/Monkey Brains

It's an audience pick, and a cult classic to end all cult classics. 1985's Clue boasts an absolutely mammoth cast, and a comedic treasure trove. Dig in with Rob, Zeke, Producer Whitney and Guest Producer Crystal as we dig int...

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Aug. 8, 2023

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Your favorite hobbits are on a mission that involves a lot of food--and so are Sam and Frodo! Rob, Zeke, and Producer Whitney (with some help from guest producer Crystal) walk us through one of the most iconic movies of …

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July 25, 2023

UHF / Twinkie Wiener Sandwich

Rob's all-time favorite movie is "Weird Al" Yankovic's 1989 cult classic, UHF, and we're covering it in this week's episode to the max! And if you're talking UHF and food, ya gotta make a Twinkie wiener sandwich to accompany ...

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July 11, 2023

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker / Cold Brew Black Caf

Zeke's pick for the week is the epic conclusion to the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker! We'll see epic teamups, returns, and goodbyes, and we'll meet the most adorable mechanic in the galaxy. And i...

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June 27, 2023

The Princess Bride / MLT

Anybody wanna peanut? It's time for one of the most beloved films of the '80s, and our next audience pick--The Princess Bride (by S. Morgenstern!). Join Mandy Patinkin, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Andre the Giant and a host of ...

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June 13, 2023

Citizen Kane / Breakfast and Highballs

Considered by many to be the greatest movie of all time, our next AFI top 100 pick is the highly-stylized classic from Orson Welles, sitting at the prized #1 position: Citizen Kane. Who is Charles Foster Kane? What is the …

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May 30, 2023

Rivalry Week: Avatar / Pandora Bao Bun Cheeseburgers

It's our first ever Rivalry Week, which means we're watching a movie we're greatly divided on. Zeke has first crack at the movie choice, so we're going with Avatar--which he loves, but Rob hates! Watch or listen and see who …

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May 16, 2023

Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade / Sugar Cream Pie

Let's get familial! It's the third installment of the classic Indiana Jones franchise, featuring Harrison Ford, Sean Connery and a small host of others. We'll recap the movie, recast it for a modern version, and make a staple...

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May 2, 2023

Prince of Egypt / Lamb and Hummus

Zeke's movie pick for the week is an animated late-90's classic! Prince of Egypt gets everyone in the feels with the story of Moses and company escaping oppression in Egypt with a big assist from...Val Kilmer? It'll all make ...

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April 18, 2023

Forrest Gump/Homemade Chocolate

Our first Audience Pick is the time-spanning classic, Forrest Gump! Tom Hanks and Robin Wright-Penn deliver legendary performances in Robert Zemeckis's film about a simple man who accomplishes extraordinary things. And we try...

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April 4, 2023

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs/Candy Apples

Our first AFI Top 100 pick happens to be one of the most beloved Disney animated films of all time--the classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. We'll dig into the details and the highlights, and we'll teach you how …

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March 21, 2023

Nacho Libre/The Lord's Chips

Rob's first pick in the Cinema Snack Bar pantheon goes to 2006's highly-regarded and completely stupid luchador fantasy-comedy, Nacho Libre . Jack Black stars as Ignacio, a friar who chooses a path frowned upon by the Church ...

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March 7, 2023

Signs + Water Shootout

Cinema Snack Bar launches with a love letter to M. Night Shyamalan's 2002 alien thriller Signs and its delightfully weird cast of characters. Rob and Zeke (with the help of Producer Whitney) explore the themes, moments and de...

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March 7, 2023

Signs + Water Shootout

Cinema Snack Bar launches with a love letter to M. Night Shyamalan's 2002 alien thriller Signs and its delightfully weird cast of characters. Rob and Zeke (with the help of Producer Whitney) explore the themes, moments and de...

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Jan. 13, 2023

Introducing: Cinema Snack Bar

Rob Alley (of The Great Song Podcast ) and Zeke Tucker present Cinema Snackbar, the podcast that celebrates the role of food in your favorite movies. Each week we'll dive into one of our favorites, an AFI Top 100 classic, …

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