Well, this probably could be the worst podcast I’ve ever listened to. If you wanna listen to a podcast where it seems like you walked into a group of people making inside jokes and everybody’s talking all at once and they’re not making any sense. Well, then this one’s for you. If you want to listen to a podcast where they don’t talk about the actual topic, in this case evil dead 2, then this is your podcast. But if you want a podcast that talks about the subject that is in the title, well, this isn’t for you. This podcast is like if you took a couple college kids, gave them some meth and told them to talk about economics.

A pretty good podcast with two guys who love eating on mic and talking about movies. Could be really great if they ever decided to focus solely on one of their passions and drop the other.

Marie is such a value add to the podcast

I am the Podcaster. I created the Podcast. I’ve been waiting for you. You have many questions, and though the process has altered your consciousness, you remain irrevocably human. Ergo some of my podcasts you will understand, and some of them you will not. Concordantly, while your first question may be the most pertinent, you may or may not realize it is also the most irrelevant.

I’m listening to the The Iron Giant episode, and they propose instead of calling the fans Blankies, calling them Booger Eaters. Obviously this is a no-bits podcast, so from now on I will consider myself a Booger Eater. (And big ups to Threedom, who followed through on the bit and christened their fans Piss Pigs.) Anyway the end of the episode, Eat Drink Ben Hosley asks for people to leave reviews, so that’s what I’m doing.

David and Griffin are the type of movie nerds like me who know too many details about the movie and go off on tangents at the drop of a hat. My wife says it sounds like a conversation with me about movies and therefore hates it, but for me I love all the nerdy movie stuff they bring up. I finally went back to the beginning of the Star Wars episodes and I wished that we could go back into the 2015 time bubble these episodes are kept in.

When do we get another Ang ep???

Thorough

Twisted 5 Stars

This is my favorite podcast and it basically dictates what movies I watch week to week. These guys are knowledgeable and hilarious. The bits are heavy and the context is key. It’s so TWISTED!!

Listen to the episodes for the movies you really care about. Otherwise Griffin’s voice gets to you. The Blue Apron ad with the ghost of Julia Childs was the worst piece of content I have ever seen or heard. All parties involved should be punished.

did u know that most blank check episodes can last a whole flight? that’s so beautiful of them

Just when you think you can’t like this podcast any more, David drops his summary of Eraserhead, and latterly, all of Lynch’s work. Bravura

In Scott Aukerman: you need to get right up on that mic though. Love you guys, bits and all. Never change.

I gave this podcast a listen because I heard David Rees of Election Profit Makers is a guest from time to time. It’s a fun listen.

The number one reason I love movies again. Insightful and funny and just a good time.

Really happy to have had a recent spate of episodes where Marie Bardi is sitting in as the guest, on main feed and off. There’s nothing like the conversations with all four of the main gang intact, and hearing her iconic laughter is enough to brighten my day. Hope this is a portent of things to come :)

I’m currently making my way through after starting with the Star Wars era stuff. Fantastic movie quality and great funny banter. Currently really enjoying the John Carpenter stuff, man after They Live he really is trending upwards and I’m really confident he’s Carpenter is going to continue is run of spotless quality.

For a reason

As does the secret 3rd friend Ben. A very funny but also insightful look into a directors filmography.

I've been listening for about a year and this has become a can't-miss podcast. I don't always agree with their takes on the movies, but I always value what they have to say. And it's so much fun!

WTH. I’ve heard good things about this podcast, and happily picked the 13th Warrior episode as a starting point. It’s a beloved classic movie in my house hold, seen both in theaters and within the past 5 years. What I GOT, however, was a frustrating discussion by dim wits who weren’t familiar with it. They completely missed that it was a unique, fun, experience for its time (and decades after), and how fresh (and appreciated) the ‘mystical realism’ of it was. By Gods, the movie will continue to be enjoyed by millions of viewers while their podcast will dwindle in the 4-5 digit range. Good grief.

Man had heard good things about this podcast in the past but man. One of the host is such a hateful beta male. I just can listen anymore..

Love the show. Could David get closer to the mic? Love the show!

PLEASE talk closer to the mics!

This used to be my favorite movie podcast: knowledgeable, silly, engaging. But the pandemic really took the wind out of it. Guests alternate between the worst of the old regulars (Richard Lawson, Emily Yoshida) or new people with nothing to say (Adil & Bilal, Travis McElroy); episodes have gotten indulgently long and surprisingly non-movie focused; and the hosts just don’t share the same spark. Griffin is somehow more manic and repetitive in his takes, while David alternates between incurious hot takes and an almost comical lack of engagement in what’s, like, his job. (And don’t get me started on how hostile he’s grown towards Griffin, or the CREEPY way he flirts with almost every female guest who’s his station or lower.) Occasionally a Jason Mantzoukas or Sean Fennessey or Bilge Ebiri will show up, and it’ll remind you of what this show used to be, but guys? Time to hang it up. (Also? Ben has gotten way too high on his own supply and his fashion ideas / designs are hot garbage. Why does the show make so much time for this nonsense?)

They pronounced my beautiful boy Mario as Mare-io. I never thought I’d hear such hateful drivel from their mouths. I will keep listening though, great pod overall.

Good stuff here. Listen to them over and over through the years. Xoxo

Even when the movie is bad, you guys get so much joy out of getting to talk about the movie. I've listened to the Monkeybone episode like 10 times and don't plan to ever watch it.

I haven’t been much into the moviegoing experience for quite some time. The FOMO of Avengers: Endgame made me take a day-off from work to see it opening weekend after not seeing anything after GOTG, and then a year later (thanks to Disney+ and COVID lockdown), I spent that time getting caught up on the MCU, almost like it was homework. March 2023, my 4yo son was diagnosed with stage IV Wilm’s Tumor kidney cancer. That meant a lot of time at home (very similar to the pandemic) because of my son’s immunocompromised state. It also meant a lot of trips back and forth to hospital admissions for chemotherapy, and some lonely nights at home when trading off nights in the hospital room. Luckily, I found Blank Check to fill that void. Here we are, seven months later, my son is cancer-free, and we’re regularly going to the movie theater. I’m catching shows that aren’t just MCU entries. We’re filling the Halloween movie nights with Carpenter and Coppola. Classic re-releases and summer kids Ghibli showings are a must. Y’all reminded me that cinema is fun. Thank you. Edit: I’m listening to the progenitor series for the first time (Phantom Podcast et al) and I agree with y’all; “Blank Check with Griffin and David” is a cool new title for the podcast. Also, I still don’t know if this review is actually going anywhere, since I wrote this originally six months ago, and the iPhone podcast app is still asking if I want to write a review… but then saving my original six month old review. Still 5 stars.

This podcast is easy breezy, doesn’t go too much in depth on the movies, and you’re in and out in like 15 minutes. What more could you need from a casual podcast such as this one? The cure for the common podcast.

Why am I here? I AM THE ARCHITECT. I CREATED THE MATRIX. I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU. YOU HAVE MANY QUESTIONS, AND THOUGH THE PROCESS HAS ALTERED YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS, YOU REMAIN IRREVOCABLY HUMAN. ERGO, SOME OF MY ANSWERS YOU WILL UNDERSTAND, AND SOME OF THEM YOU WILL NOT. CONCORDANTLY, WHILE YOUR FIRST QUESTION MAY BE THE MOST PERTINENT, YOU MAY OR MAY NOT REALIZE IT IS ALSO THE MOST IRRELEVANT. Your life is the sum of a remainder of an unbalanced equation inherent to the programming of the Matrix. You are the eventuality of an anomaly, which despite my sincerest efforts, I have been unable to eliminate from what is otherwise a harmony of mathematical precision. While it remains a burden assiduously avoided, it is not unexpected, and thus not beyond a measure of control, which has led you, inexorably, here. YOU HAVEN'T ANSWERED MY QUESTION. The Matrix is older than you know. I prefer counting from the emergence of one integral anomaly to the emergence of the next, in which case this is the sixth version. THERE ARE ONLY TWO POSSIBLE EXPLANATIONS. EITHER NO ONE TOLD ME, OR NO ONE KNOWS.

The BEST Podcast on movies. I am not a Sith, so I will gladly give it 5 stars. Despite the humorous and goofiness from the hosts, their dedication and seriousness about the art of film is legit. From the very beginning of their start with the horrendous Star Wars prequels to the present day, they care, tremendously, for film, for what it represents, for what it is as an art form, and I, throughly enjoy listening to their opinions about the medium. It would be a great pleasure to view a film with them, but to settle with listening to their thoughts about the greatest and industry influencing Directors is satisfying enough. They are honest, and it’s greatly appreciated.

No bits. They’re great. I love movies.

16 months later and 404 new movies watched I’ve caught up with the show (and Patreon) and along the way discovered so many movies and filmmakers worthy of everyone’s time. Reward yourselves with these hosts’ fantastic insight, great humor, and unapologetic passion for the movies they discuss (mostly, can’t avoid a few bad movies with their premise). Truly a fantastic show with awesome hosts, awesome producer, and awesome guests running the gauntlet of friends, fellow film critics/insiders, and top Hollywood talent

This podcast is a lot of fun. I enjoy the movies they choose and topics they cover. The host have a lot of knowledge and are funny. I’m a long time listener - highly recommend.

I found this podcast about a year ago and binged the directors that interested me. At first I was enchanted. The guys are knowledgeable and bring a lot of passion to their subjects, but I am finding that because of the all over the map discussions I don’t learn much and am beginning to find it a waste of time. Griffin Newman just seems to love listening to himself talk. His schtick is getting tiresome.

Great concept, and when on topic the hosts are good. Unfortunately they both believe they much funnier than they actually are and there are interminable sections of each episode where they go off on tangents, tell “jokes”, and then laugh at those “jokes”. Such a waste of potential.

Honestly some episodes are amazing, other are absolutely trash. It depends on the guest they have on. I love 28 days later David Reese made that episode un-listenable. Which is sad for such a important movie. Bowen Yang literally said almost nothing in the latest episode. Other time the guest is amazing and the drink is stirred quite well. That’s why on average this podcast is a 3-star.

I’ve been listening for a couple years now, always fun and interesting

Hello there! Just started the show from the beginning and can easily say, “This is where the fun begins.” Yousa gonna like-a this-a bombad Podcast. Take the high ground and listen. “Do it.”

One of the best movie podcasts out there! David and Griffin are a fantastic duo and find wonderful guests. Their research team does great work, and every new series is a pleasure. It may not be for everyone but it works for me! Benducer for ever!

It’s a movie podcast with a very unique premise, and they put in all the work to deliver on that concept. Their great perspectives and research on the films they cover give me a better appreciation of those movies and cinema in general. It’s just unfortunate that they house this excellent content within some of the most unfunny, time intensive banter. If your favorite type of comedy is the jokes people tell in internet comment sections, repeating the same jokes because “it’s not funny until it’s annoying”, then Griffin Newman is your kind of guy. I find him unpleasant, and his bits only serve to inflate the length of episodes to the point that it’s hard to recommend this podcast to other people. I have to stress that this show is incredible when they’re on subject, but they’re off subject for at least 45 minutes an episode, and it can feel like pulling teeth at those times.

I love this show so much. Great hosts, guests, producers, conversations, tangents, jokes, etc. I’ve been listening to old episodes where they occasionally encourage us to leave reviews, so here’s 5 stars. Thanks for making such a fun show!

fun, insightful, great dynamics

You don't know what you don't know, so stick to what you know, if you know anything.

Wait to hit record until after you’ve finished your brainless chattering of teeth. The actual film analysis and auteur stuff is maybe 15% of the runtime of each episode, and even that is mostly nonsense.

they go on runs with some directors who made movies that just don’t hold up and end up basking in too much nostalgia quite often, but on the whole, it’s a great concept that yields some incredible guests.

🔇🔇🔇

The best pod out there.