Allen talks about his weekend and asks the guys to name their favorite live event. After some retro wrestling talk, Allen gives his thoughts on The Magnificent Seven. Then, who are the most famous Kentuckians of all time? And can any other state compete with our best?? We say NAY.
TH17 - Fall TV Preview
Todd is on the lam this week, so you're stuck with Allen and Scott. Allen opens the show with a Burt Reynolds story, then how old is Toni Basil, Walt Disney had some big brass ones, a marathon edit session on the newest WSF short film, and they wrap it all up with a Fall TV preview and some thoughts on Stranger Things. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.
TH16 - Tough Love: DC & Marvel
- The guys talk about their weekends and Scott uncharacteristically dishes up his personal life (3:40)
- Allen sings the praises of Jeff Bridges' Hell or High Water (10:30)
- Remembering the transcendent talent of Gene Wilder (16:40)
- DC takes their beating (31:10)
- Marvel gets a wake-up call (1:02:50)
TH15 - The Summer of '16
It was a long, hard summer we won't soon remember. The boys are taking one for the team by recounting all the dreck that Hollywood served up this year. Remakes, reboots, and ill-advised sequels - we're taking them all to task and giving credit to the outliers.
TH14 - John Gibson
In our first interview, we talk to John Gibson filmmaker and lecturer in electronic media at NKU. Topics include: How did he end up here? - John's extremely ambitious feature film Revelation Trail - Advice for anyone who might make a feature - What's the right path for a kid that wants to work in film - And, of course, good lookin' dudes. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.
TH13 - True Hollywood Stories
- Reminiscing our favorite classic cereals (2:52)
- Remembering Garry Marshall (9:50)
- Results of our Best Lookin' Dude poll (19:00)
- An epic, womanizing Warren Beatty story (22:36)
- Classic Bill Murray and Jack Nicholson stories (28:14)
- Fan Films - are they worth it? (38:09)
- Best/Worst TV to movie adaptations (48:50)
TH12 - We Love It, You Hate It
- The Matrix Reloaded ruins a childhood (16:20)
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (21:49)
- Titanic and Avatar (26:05)
- James Cameron, genius b-hole (48:12)
- The Lion King (1:01:20)
- Allen eviscerates the most beloved holiday movie of all time (1:05:04)
- Movies we're embarrassed to admit we haven't seen (1:14:20)
TH11 - Ghostbusters
TH10 - Good Lookin' Dudes
- The best and worst from Allen's vacation
- Zootopia is overrated
- If you could look like any star in their prime...
- Scott promises scorched earth if the new Ghostbusters stinks
- Marvel Minutes
- The best comic story ever
TH9 - Tales From the Field
The boys recount their latest filmmaking exploits and Allen digs deep into their roles within the group. Hear tell of Art and his fantastic Plymouth Fury! Setting fires in the middle of public streets, and more!
TH8 - Father's Day Special
The fellas discuss which movies they couldn't wait to share with their kids and cinematic memories with their own Dads. Highlights include: - Crippling fear of E.T. and emotional scarring (23:30) - Cannonball Run II exposes Scott & Al to their first look at boobs (28:15) - Central Intelligence w/ The Rock (35:45) - Underrated Directors (52:30) - What Bryan Singer does better than anyone else.
Greatest Band Follow-Up
Well we've listened to each other's bands, the verdicts are in and things got heated! Is HAIM the best rock band on the planet? Is Crowded House the greatest band of all time?? Only our expert musical acumen can say for sure.
TH7 - Must See / Must Avoid
TH6 - The Greatest Band of All Time?
Scott went to a concert and it led to not only the most music-centric episode you're ever going to get from us, but quite possibly two of the most outrageous claims you've ever heard re: Rock n' Roll. Scott pours some sugar on HAIM and Todd anoints a band "the greatest of all time!" Trust me, it ain't the Beatles. Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher.
TH5 - Funnyman Mt. Rushmore
TH4 - Ali & Johnny D
We pay our respects to The Greatest and Kentucky native, Muhammad Ali. (4:13) - And let's not forget that time he saved us all from Star-Warriors by boxing Superman. (9:41) - Tough love and career advice for Johnny Depp. (11:39) - Marvel Movie News (29:11) - Scott hands out a billion dollar idea to Kevin Feige free of charge. (37:19) Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.
Getting Personal: Part 2
The boys set out to have the most honest conversation possible about the struggles and triumphs of being unknown indie filmmakers and dig deep into why they do what they do. - Should Sundance be the brass ring? (30:59) - How do you define success? (39:35) - Toot that horn. (42:44) - A grown man cries on a podcast! (1:00:05) - Is creativity a diminishing resource? (1:06:16) - Time slipping away. (1:10:07) Subscribe now on iTunes or Stitcher.
Getting Personal: Part 1
Getting Personal is Episode Zero. The first segments we ever recorded; before we even had a name for the show. In Part One, you'll hear everything except what we actually intended to talk about. Highlights include: - Underoos - The Incredible Hulk (on TV)
TH3 - Bad A-- Mt. Rushmore
Last week Scott claimed About Time had a "perfect script." In the third episode of Talk Hard, Allen and Todd weigh in with final judgment and a full breakdown of the movie. Then, the fellas determine who should be represented for all time on the Mt. Rushmore of Bad A$$es in film (29:11). And, in a few bonus minutes of after-show, Scott says Dwayne Johnson is the exact opposite of Bad A (1:16:59). You can have every podcast delivered straight to your phone by subscribing on iTunes or Stitcher. Just search "Talk Hard Walk Softly" if you have some fear of links.
TH2 - Full Disclosure
Allen introduces us to Full Disclosure, a new segment wherein everyone has to come clean on the movies they've watched since our last show, no matter how bad, and admit whether or not they enjoyed it. Also, which horrible recommendation from Scott may have been the inspiration for the segment? Be sure to subscribe on iTunes! UPDATE: Now on Stitcher for all you Android people.