The Tough Cut Podcast

Ep. 115: Comfy Cut - John Wick I - "Jake Left Us"

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Long time no listen--Alex and Matthew are back with some interim programming that is more relaxed and more easygoing than ever. The Comfy Cut follows our hosts as they dive into a series that neither of them has ever seen before: John Wick.

Join us as we talk about our experiences watching the series for the first time and as we make predictions on what waits for us in the sequels.

This comfy watch party features:

John Wick
John Wick 2
John Wick 3
John Wick 4

Ep. 114: Vacation IV - "We Support the Strike"

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:10:00 +0000

We stand in solidarity with the writers' and actors' strike. Follow the links to donate to relief funds. Supporters also can donate to food and practical support drives helping power the picket lines, or check out the strike toolkits — like the WGA Strike Social Media Toolkit and Social Toolkit for TV/Theatrical/Streaming — to learn how to effectively join the #WGAStrong, #WGAStrike, and #SAGAFTRAStrong causes.

Ep. 113: Vacation III - "Full Human Brotato"

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:52:36 +0000

Join the Tough Cut as continue our summer vacation to the far away land of Clearwater Florida, debate what it means to 'go' on vacation, and finally embrace chaos...

This bracket features:

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Hot Tub Time Machine
Y Tu Mama Tambien
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Total Recall
Just Go With It
The Goofy Movie
The One I Love

Ep. 112: Vacation II - "Total Sandler"

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Vacations get a little wackier every year, but that won't stop the Tough Cut from going to Mars! Is the 1990 Total Recall a vacation movie? We're about to find out.

This bracket features:

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Hot Tub Time Machine
Y Tu Mama Tambien
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Total Recall
Just Go With It
The Goofy Movie
The One I Love

Ep. 111: Vacations I - "You Could Be My Dad!"

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

It's summer time and the Tough Cut Podcast is going on vacation! This one has Hawaii, a hot tub, a beach, and Eugene Levy. Grab your goggles because this one will make you wet!

This bracket features:

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Hot Tub Time Machine
Y Tu Mama Tambien
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Total Recall
Just Go With It
The Goofy Movie
The One I Love

Ep. 110: Bonus - "A Japanese Marquis Experience"

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Bonus Time! Summer may have just begun but it's never too early to start prepping for Halloween... Horror Nights that is! Join us as we make our spec maps and predictions for what they have in store this year for Halloween Horror Nights.

Ep. 109: Aliens IV - "Is Matt Okay?"

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

It's the finale of the Aliens bracket and you wouldn't believe which movies made it here! (unless you've been listening along, in which case, good for you) We've got honorable mentions again so hop on, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

This bracket features:

The Fifth Element
Alien
Predator
Arrival
The Thing
Starship Troopers
Independence Day
District 9

Ep. 108: Aliens III - "Benjamorph"

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 18:51:24 +0000

Join us as the Tough Cut boys nail down the hard-hitting questions. What would Ben 10 call himself when he turns into the Xenomorph and the Predator? Also, Matt gets deep in the nitty gritty about one of his favorite movies. Get your ear holes ready!

This bracket features:

The Fifth Element
Alien
Predator
Arrival
The Thing
Starship Troopers
Independence Day
District 9

Ep. 107: Aliens II - "Okay Fine, I'll Read It"

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Join us as we find out what happens when aliens don't land in America, when a 21-year-old is the most dedicated person on a movie set, and when you give Paul Verhoeven 100 million dollars to make an adaptation. Things are sure to be out of this world. Come find out what makes the cut!

This bracket features:

The Fifth Element
Alien
Predator
Arrival
The Thing
Starship Troopers
Independence Day
District 9

Ep. 106: Aliens I - "Tough Jake"

Fri, 19 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000

The Tough Cut Podcast goes out of this world! We're talkin' the best alien in town... or in the universe? Galaxy? To be perfectly honest the scale is unclear to me.

This bracket features:

The Fifth Element
Alien
Predator
Arrival
The Thing
Starship Troopers
Independence Day
District 9

Ep. 105: Alexet IV - "Shernshank"

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Honorable mentions, a perfect submission, and a classic finale -- what more could you want from an episode of the tough cut? Join as we finish out celebrating one of our hosts and we try to understand why Jake keep saying "Shernshank"

This bracket features:

Shrek
Frozen
Jurassic Park
Midnight in Paris
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Kung Pow Enter the Fist
The Princess Bride
What We Do in the Shadows

Ep. 104: Alexet III - "Dinosaurs Inside You"

Sat, 06 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The Tough Cut hired a new intern! Unfortunately, none of his audio recorded and it was too much work to edit out the parts where we talk to/about him. Oh well! Here ya go.

This bracket features:

Shrek
Frozen
Jurassic Park
Midnight in Paris
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Kung Pow Enter the Fist
The Princess Bride
What We Do in the Shadows

Ep. 103: Fast Fast Food Bonus - "Hungry Boy"

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jake's computer is full of ghosts, so Matt and Alex are flying fast and loose today. We've got four fast food commercials and we have to find a winner in under half an hour!

Ep. 102: Alexet II - "The Downtrodden"

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 16:35:00 +0000

Join us as we get down and dirty with part two of the Alex bracket and we continue to explore the movies that mean the most to one of our hosts. As a pre-show quiz, did Alex pick a movie that means a lot to him because it reminds him to be a champion of the downtrodden or because he watched that movie on an airplane as a child?

This bracket features:

Shrek
Frozen
Jurassic Park
Midnight in Paris
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Kung Pow Enter the Fist
The Princess Bride
What We Do in the Shadows

Ep. 101: Alexet I - "Dinosaur Adult"

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:05:00 +0000

Happy birthday month to our very own good good host Alex. He picked all the movies, so for better or worse, blame him for what you're about to hear.

This bracket features:

Shrek

Frozen

Jurassic Park

Midnight in Paris

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Kung Pow Enter the Fist

The Princess Bride

What We Do in the Shadows

Ep. 100: Oscars 2023 IV - "Utter Chaos Energy"

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Oh yeah, it's all coming together in this epic finale of the Tough Cuts annual Oscars bracket. We celebrate 100 (not really at all) and something special comes in right in the nick of time.

This bracket features:

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story

Banshees of Inisherin

Marcel the She with Shoes On

Barbarian

RRR

Bullet Train

Morbius

Ep. 99: Oscar Season 2023 III - Mikey Morbussy

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

It's the semifinals of our 2023 Oscars bracket, the first half might be your everyday Oscars nominated films, but we promise the two movies int he second half aren't winning anything. Come for the good film analysis, stay for the good vibes.

This bracket features:

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story

Banshees of Inisherin

Marcel the She with Shoes On

Barbarian

RRR

Bullet Train

Morbius

Ep. 98: Oscar Season 2023 II - "Not Just a Dude Podcast"

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:05:00 +0000

A double feature!? That's right, part 2 of the Oscars Bracket 2023 is out right now! Even if the Oscars were last weekend, that doesn't mean we can't all have a good time talking about the most snubbed performance of the year... Mommy Milkers.

This bracket features:

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story

Banshees of Inisherin

Marcel the She with Shoes On

Barbarian

RRR

Bullet Train

Morbius

Ep. 97: Oscars Season 2023 I - "Got Christ?"

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

It's awards season and this episode might be coming out after the Oscars, but that doesn't mean we don't think we know what should have gotten attention. I'm looking at you Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Listen along as we pick what movie should have won the Oscars this year.

This bracket features:

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story

Banshees of Inisherin

Marcel the She with Shoes On

Morbius

Bullet Train

Barbarian

RRR

Ep. 96: Airplane Interlude - "I Dream of Mars"

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Matt and Alex stall for time because Jake is sick. What horrible twisted fanfic will they come up with today? Listen and find out!

Oscars 2023 Predictions Bonus - "Elvis Cometh"

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Join Alex, Jake, Matthew (and Trumpet Boy) as they share their predictions for the 95th Oscars. Play along with us as we yet again call out our "head" and "heart" picks in each category.

Watch the Oscars live Sunday, March 12, 2023, and follow along with us on social media @Toughcutpod

Ep. 94: Jaket IV - "A Muppet of a Man"

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

It's the Jaket finale and we get to the bottom of the big question. The one that's been on everyone's mind... Is Jake a Man or a Muppet?

This bracket features:

Clue

The Muppets

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

It's Such a Beautiful Day

Spirited Away

One Cut Of The Dead

Coherence

In and Of Itself

Ep. 93: Jaket III - "Into the Spade-verse"

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, the tough cut lads settle the semi-finals of Jake's celebratory birthday bracket while trying to avoid the irresistible temptation of getting trapped in an endless nightmare of their own creation.

This bracket features:

Clue

The Muppets

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

It's Such a Beautiful Day

Spirited Away

One Cut Of The Dead

Coherence

In and Of Itself

Ep. 92: Jaket II - "Matt Pays His Taxes"

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In part two of Jake's celebratory birthday bracket, we get personal. We finally talk about our greatest passions; skin suits, Starcraft 2, and Bill Gates.

This bracket features:

Clue

The Muppets

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

It's Such a Beautiful Day

Spirited Away

One Cut Of The Dead

Coherence

In and Of Itself

Ep. 91: Jaket I - "All the People Who Have Touched Jake"

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

It's been 20 days, but our New Year's sabbatical has come to an end. The Tough Cut boys are back and healthy and we're celebrating Jake in this all-new bracket.

This bracket features:

Clue

The Muppets

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

It's Such a Beautiful Day

Spirited Away

One Cut Of The Dead

Coherence

In and Of Itself

Ep. 90: Movie Trailer Madness - "Not An Ana De Armas Thing"

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Join us for a totally normal Tough Cut Episode where there is nothing awry except for the fact that we are doing a bonus episode. We get into some wacky and wild movie trailers in this speed bracket as we talk about bullying movie studios, being misled, and just what it was like as a moviegoer in 2010.

This bracket features:

Skinmarrink
Us
Suicide Squad
The Last Airbender
Sonic
Social Network

...Wait a minute that isn't actually Alex. Who has infiltrated the Tough Cut???

Ep. 89: Family IV - "Alex Takes a Good Sniff"

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

There's a stink and Alex has to smell it in this epic finale for the Family bracket. The tough cut boys talk about their and your honorable mentions, so let's see what almost made the cut.

This bracket features:

Furious 7

Spy Kids 2

Hereditary

Lilo and Stitch

Royal Tenenbaums

Parasite

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Little Miss Sunshine

Ep. 88: Family III - "Mommy's Back"

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Mommy's back and she's here for a good time... or at least Matt is. Let's just say this one sure could have used a little parental supervision on our end...

This bracket features:

Furious 7
Spy Kids 2
Hereditary
Lilo and Stitch
Royal Tenenbaums
Parasite
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Little Miss Sunshine

Ep. 87: Family II - "Meet My Mommy"

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

What do dysfunctional families, pissing off film twitter, and plastic-covered couches all have in common? They are all featured on the latest episode of the Tough Cut Podcast! Join us to find out exactly how we've accomplished all that and more as we discuss some fan favorites and heavy hitters.

This bracket features:

Furious 7
Spy Kids 2
Hereditary
Lilo and Stitch
Royal Tenenbaums
Parasite
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Little Miss Sunshine

Ep. 86: Family I - "This Man Wants to F&#% that Bee"

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Join us for part 1 of our Family Movie bracket! Don't be a dummy! These aren't family-friendly! Well... some are, but some DEFINITELY are not. Please for the love of Paimon don't watch Hereditary with your children.

This bracket features:

Furious 7
Spy Kids 2
Hereditary
Lilo and Stitch
Royal Tenenbaums
Parasite
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Little Miss Sunshine

Ep. 85: Childhood Fears IV - "I Really Am Pretty Brave"

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

It's the childhood fears finale and the tough cut is about to crown the king or should we say queen of movies that made us wet our dirty little diapers. We also share some of our and our audience's honorable mentions so hop along for the scariest ride of your childhood life!

This bracket features:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Saw II
War of the Worlds
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Pan’s Labyrinth
James and the giant peach
Coraline
Scooby-Doo Zombie Island

Ep. 84: Childhood Fears III - "The Tough Clown Podcast"

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:51:14 +0000

Join the Tough Cut as the boys debate the morality of looking at nasty fanfic while they talk about movies they saw as kids.

This bracket features:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Saw II
War of the Worlds
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Pan’s Labyrinth
James and the giant peach
Coraline
Scooby-Doo Zombie Island

Ep. 83: Childhood Fears II - "Killer Cat-cl-at-owns From Outer New Orleans"

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Spiders, Aliens, Cats and Clowns! Oh my! That's a reference to the Wizard of Oz, a movie we aren't talking about in this bracket. Join us as we get personal and dive into some childhood fears just a lil after Spooktober!

This bracket features:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Saw II
War of the Worlds
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Pan’s Labyrinth
James and the giant peach
Coraline
Scooby-Doo Zombie Island

Ep. 82: Childhood Fears I - "J.K. Rowling is the Scariest Part"

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

What do things that go bump in the night, creepy creatures of folklore, and SpongeBob animations all have in common? They scared the hosts of the Tough Cut as children. Join us as we get personal and dive into some childhood fears just in time for Spooktober!

This bracket features:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Saw II
War of the Worlds
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
Pan’s Labyrinth
James and the giant peach
Coraline
Scooby-Doo Zombie Island

Ep. 81: Looong Movies IV - "You Have to Hmm"

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

It's been a looooong time coming but the finale is finally here! Part four of the Looong Movies bracket has your honorable mentions and a matchup that has the hosts of the Tough Cut debating the difference between epic poetry and modern mythologies.

This bracket features:

LotR Two Towers extended edition
LotR Return of the King extended edition
LotR Fellowship of the Ring extended edition
Barry Lyndon
The Wailing
The Hateful Eight (roadshow edition)
RRR
The Batman

Ep. 80: Looong Movies III - "Zoop the House"

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:17:43 +0000

Looong Movies part three is here! The semi-finals are heating up as the Tough Cut hosts make an impossible decision and Jake is desperate to reason with a couple of nerds.

This bracket features:

LotR Two Towers extended edition
LotR Return of the King extended edition
LotR Fellowship of the Ring extended edition
Barry Lyndon
The Wailing
The Hateful Eight (roadshow edition)
RRR
The Batman

Ep. 79: Looong Movies II - "Jake is the Whaling Boy"

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Today on the Tough Cut Podcast we decided between the book ends of a fan favorite trilogy, address the spider in the room, and discuss Kubrick vs Tarantino. What more could you want as we discuss 12+ hours of movies yet again?

This bracket features:

LotR Two Towers extended edition
LotR Return of the King extended edition
LotR Fellowship of the Ring extended edition
Barry Lyndon
The Wailing
The Hateful Eight (roadshow edition)
RRR
The Batman

Ep. 78: Looong Movies I - "500 Followers"

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

We'll cut to the chase, these movies are long. Like, very long, in just this first episode we had over 12 hours of movies. Please this is a cry for help...

This bracket features:

LotR Two Towers extended edition
LotR Return of the King extended edition
LotR Fellowship of the Ring extended edition
Barry Lyndon
The Wailing
The Hateful Eight (roadshow edition)
RRR
The Batman

Ep. 77: Jack Black IV - "We Feud With iCarly"

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Today on the Tough Cut Podcast, we find the Jack Blackiest of Jack Black movies in our finale for the Jack Black bracket (wow, we really said Jack Black a lot there.) Come join us to find out who will win and for some honorable mentions from our audience and a few that didn't make the cut from our hosts.

This bracket features:

Nacho Libre
Kung Fu Panda
Jumanji
Goosebumps
Peter Jackson's King Kong
Be Kind, Rewind
School of Rock
Tropic Thunder

Ep. 76: Jack Black Kung-Fu Interlude - "The Hell Dimension"

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:33:55 +0000

Jake is sick so Alex and Matthew take to the idea vault and unleash a pitch game masterpiece. With the bracket being Jack Black we jump into the Kung-Fu Panda trilogy and pitch the newest sequel, a political thriller about the fate of imperial China. You won't want to miss the twists and turns in this one. Join us to find out who is in the Dreamworks Hell Dimension.

Ep. 75: Jack Black III - "Big TiVo"

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The Tough Cut is back with a brand new fake sponsor: TiVo! Come find out why we continue to be obsessed with a pre-streaming relic as we talk about what makes a Jack Black movie a Jack Black movie.

This bracket features:

Nacho Libre
Kung Fu Panda
Jumanji
Goosebumps
Peter Jackson's King Kong
Be Kind, Rewind
School of Rock
Tropic Thunder

Ep. 74: Jack Black II - "Beauty Killed the Beast"

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

The time has come for part two of the Jack Black bracket and with it, a long-awaited discussion--did beauty kill the beast? Find out on the latest episode of the Tough Cut Podcast. Come for the laughs stay for the hard-hitting exploration of BIG MONKEY.

This bracket features:

Nacho Libre
Kung Fu Panda
Jumanji
Goosebumps
Peter Jackson's King Kong
Be Kind, Rewind
School of Rock
Tropic Thunder

Ep. 73: Jack Black I - "Curious Isn't It"

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Comedy, Musician, and all-around great guy Jack Black is at the center of the next Tough Cut Podcast bracket, and these matchups are about to get a little crazy. Come find out what makes great satire, why School of Rock is so iconic, and who one of the tough cut hosts might be related to...Curious isn't it...

This bracket features:

Nacho Libre
Kung Fu Panda
Jumanji
Goosebumps
Peter Jackson's King Kong
Be Kind, Rewind
School of Rock
Tropic Thunder

Ep. 72: Definitive Ad Tierlist II Feat. Ash Diggs - "Big Capital Head"

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Alex is still out, but Ash is back. We dive back in to try and find out what makes the best ads. Are they memorable? Are they funny? Are they filled with deranged lovecraftian nightmares? Probably all yes, and Tough Cut wants you along for the ride.

This bracket features:

Flying Gorilla - Flying Gorilla 2
Sprite - Sunfizz
Tsuruya Japan - Sticking Together, No Matter What
Cravendale - Cats With Thumbs
Mountain Dew - Puppy Monkey Baby
Skittles - Skittles Leak
Folgers - Christmas Folgers

Ep. 71: Best Of The Worst DCEU Feat. Good Kraken - "You Gave them Nipples"

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Dunna-nuna-nuna-nuna... BAT-erm we mean Dunna-nuna-nuna-nuna...Ernell! Today, Jake and Matthew try to tackle the best of the worst that the DCEU has to offer, so they call in some help from Ernell Pearson from the Good Kraken Podcast. Join us as we suffer for your enjoyment

This bracket features:

Batman and Robin (1997)
Steel (1997)
Green Lantern (2011)
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

Ep. 70: 90's Romcoms IV - "The Tough Cut Bod"

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

It's the 90's Romcom finale and Matt is mysteriously missing! Jake and Alex hold down the fort until time gets wonky in the second half! Can these paltry podcasters keep it together?

This bracket features:

You’ve Got Mail
10 things I hate about you
There's something about Mary
Wedding singer
Pretty Woman
Groundhog Day
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Parent Trap (1998 version)

Ep. 69: 90's Romcoms III - "The Obvious Joke"

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Audience, set a ~sexy~ course for the ~sexiest~ tough cut episode: Sixty-nine. Join us as we continue to talk romcoms and why some of the tough cut doesn't think the genre is as loose as it seems. Come find out what will advance to the finale.

This bracket features:

You’ve Got Mail
10 things I hate about you
There's something about Mary
Wedding singer
Pretty Woman
Groundhog Day
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Parent Trap (1998 version)

Ep. 68: 90's Romcoms II - "Maybe Turbo Should Stay Dead"

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Bollywood titans, western classics, trash-core serenades, and much much more await you in this episode of the Tough Cut Podcast. Join us as we dive deeper into the world of 90's rom-coms and why the genre is so beloved much like a fluffer for the soul...

This bracket features:

You’ve Got Mail
10 things I hate about you
There's something about Mary
Wedding singer
Pretty Woman
Groundhog Day
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Parent Trap (1998 version)

Ep. 67: 90's Romcoms I - "Love and Laughs"

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:35:08 +0000

The Tough Cut is in search of love and laughs. Join us as we search for the perfect blend of romance and comedy, and dive into some of the best that the 90's had to offer.

This bracket features:

You’ve Got Mail
10 things I hate about you
There's something about Mary
Wedding singer
Pretty Woman
Groundhog Day
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Parent Trap (1998 version)

Ep. 66: Pirates IV - "I Love Captain Ron"

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Shiver your timbers, you scurvy dogs! The pirate bracket finale is upon us and it's sure to be quite the adventure. Join the Tough Cut as they return home with all the booty, otherwise known as your honorable mentions. Come see if we shout out your favorite pirate film as we talk our way to the most piratey pirate movie ever made.

This bracket features:

Treasure Planet
Hook
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Castle In The Sky
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Muppet Treasure Island
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Ep. 65: Pirates III - "Vince Vaughn's Davy Jones"

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Why is the rum gone? The Tough Cut drank it! Join us as we continue to narrow down the best pirate movie where we discuss how Vince Vaughn would've changed pirates of the Caribbean, approach Jake's judgment day, and find out how relatable Alex can be.

This bracket features:

Treasure Planet
Hook
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Castle In The Sky
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Muppet Treasure Island
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Ep. 64: Pirates II - "Santa Pirate"

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Yo Ho Ho and an episode of a podcast. The boys at the Tough Cut dive into some pirate classics and why there are so many retellings of Treasure Island. All while Matthew has an existential crisis over 1991's Hook.

This bracket features:

Treasure Planet
Hook
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Castle In The Sky
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Muppet Treasure Island
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Ep. 63: Pirates I - "Globoship Avast!"

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Avast there matey! In this episode of the Tough Cut, we're taking to the high seas to find out what the best pirate movie is, and that may or may not include a movie set in the 2000's that only contains a single man pretending to be a pirate. Come for the salty air stay for the rum on the Tough Cut Globoship.

This bracket features:

Treasure Planet
Hook
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Castle In The Sky
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Muppet Treasure Island
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Ep. 62: Sonic Pitch Bonus - "Mandatory Listening"

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this mandatory bonus episode, the boys get a bit wild and weird as they pitch a new sonic spinoff series. The catch is that the series is based on characters who they kept a secret from one another. The ensuing hijinks cover a variety of genres, inspirations, and heart-wrenching plot beats.

This bracket features:

Shadow the Hedgehog
Mephiles the dark
Chao

Ep. 61: Oscar Season 2022 IV - "Ben Platt's Kid's Choice Award Snub"

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:35:58 +0000

In this episode, the boys at the Tough Cut pick their best movie of the year while answering questions along the way like why didn't anyone ever just give Thanos a beer? and how was Ben Platt snubbed at the kid's choice awards? We also get into Oscars honorable mentions and maybe even a few dishonorable mentions!

This bracket features:

Jungle Cruise
Mitchels vs. The Machines
Pig
Malignant
Nine Days
No Way Home
The Worst Person in the World
King Richard

Ep. 60: Oscar Season 2022 III - "Many Intros"

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Having freshly come together in person, the cast of the Tough Cut is ready to bring top-notch comedic content. Join us as we delve into some of our favorites from the last year, and Jake forces Matthew to do his job...repeatedly.

This bracket features:

Jungle Cruise
Mitchels vs. The Machines
Pig
Malignant
Nine Days
No Way Home
The Worst Person in the World
King Richard

Ep. 59: Oscar Season 2022 II - "The One Joke You Expect"

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Tough Cut Podcast, we make the one Oscars joke you're all expecting (Hint: Will Smith) alongside plenty of other jokes and commentary on some great movies from the past year. Come hear about one of the best directorial debuts of the Oscars Season, and why two Marvel fanboys weren’t impressed with a rewatch.

This bracket features:

Jungle Cruise
Mitchels vs. The Machines
Pig
Malignant
Nine Days
No Way Home
The Worst Person in the World
King Richard

Ep. 58: Oscar Season 2022 I - "Evan, Fabio, and Brian"

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Guess who's back? It's the third most prestigious award show in the Industry, the Tough Cut's yearly Oscars picks. Join us to find out what the boys at the Tough Cut would've picked to be featured at the Oscars as we work our way toward the best movie of the year.

This bracket features:

Jungle Cruise
Mitchels vs. The Machines
Pig
Malignant
Nine Days
No Way Home
The Worst Person in the World
King Richard

Ep. 57: Disney Channel Originals IV - "Selling Out to the Mouse"

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

From honorable mentions to the unstoppable force that is Chad Danforth, the Tough Cut Podcast is back to finish our Disney Channel Original Movie Bracket! We dissect what it means to be a DCOM and get philosophical on what legacy they leave behind. Most importantly though we reveal a shocking truth about Corey in the House.

This bracket features:

Pixel Perfect
Smart House
Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
Minute Men
Can Of Worms
Full-Court Miracle
High School Musical

Oscars 2022 Predictions Bonus - "3rd Best Movie Podcast"

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

With the Oscars coming up Jake and Matthew throw their predictions in the ring for who they think will win the 2022 Oscars. Play along with us as we call out our "head" and "heart" picks in each category.

Watch the Oscars live Sunday, March 27, 2022, and follow along with us on social media @Toughcutpod

Ep. 56: Disney Channel Originals III - "Robomommy"

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

We get as weird as the DCOM's we're talking about in this one, from robo-mommies to dumb-dumb audience comments (We understand why children learn dances. Movie characters aren't real children.) There's sure to be something here for everyone! So Join as we see what makes the cut.

This bracket features:

Pixel Perfect
Smart House
Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
Minute Men
Can Of Worms
Full-Court Miracle
High School Musical

Ep. 55: DIsney Channel Originals II - "Mr. Hardfacts"

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:41:23 +0000

What do playing basketball, annual Hanukkah matches, and sleazy space aliens all have in common? Disney Channel Original Movies! Join us as we dive into teaching a dad to understand that you can have more than one interest, why Zeke is the best character in Minute Men, and why Disney chose to make a basketball movie about the miracle of Hanukkah.

This bracket features:

Pixel Perfect
Smart House
Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
Minute Men
Can Of Worms
Full-Court Miracle
High School Musical

Ep. 54: Disney Channel Originals I - "Good When We Were Young"

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In the latest Tough Cut bracket, the boys tackle DCOMs (Disney Channel Originals) as adults. Where we find out that DCOMs defy expectations by being both better and worse than we remembered. Join us as we talk through iconic scenes, weirdly deep themeing, and when the party starts.

This bracket features:

Pixel Perfect
Smart House
Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
Minute Men
Can Of Worms
Full-Court Miracle
High School Musical

Ep. 53: Remakes IV - "Black and White"

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In our remake bracket finale, the boys at the Tough Cut jump into a string of great honorable mentions, dive into a deathmatch that not even we know the answer to (let us know your thoughts @toughcutpod), and express how much we genuinely enjoyed one of our finalists.

This bracket features:

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek Into Darkness
Suspiria (1977)
Suspiria (2018)
The Departed
Infernal Affairs
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Grinch (2018)

Ep. 52: Remakes III - "Hey Nasties"

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:05:43 +0000

What up you little nasties! The tough cut boys are back with another episode. We dive into some very unconventional matchups as Matthew sinks another ship in favor of a really good joke.

This bracket features:

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek Into Darkness
Suspiria (1977)
Suspiria (2018)
The Departed
Infernal Affairs
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Grinch (2018)

Ep. 51: Remakes II - "The De-Yassification of the Green M&M"

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In this part two, we find a movie that was not made for us, dive into Jake's hatred of Scorsese, and reveal the secret movies that are joining the movie late (P.S. it's The Grinch. We literally list it in the description of the episode. Sorry it wasn't Tron we didn't want to include any reboot/remake/sequels).

This bracket features:

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek Into Darkness
Suspiria (1977)
Suspiria (2018)
The Departed
Infernal Affairs
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Grinch (2018)

Ep. 50: Remakes I - "Daddy Needs a New Car"

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Tough Cut finally returns to our regularly scheduled programming with a brand new bracket for episode 50! The boys put remakes and originals head-to-head to see what comes out on top. Join us as we dive into the complexities of internet algorithms, movies that make you dumber, and plenty of laughs.

This bracket features:

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek Into Darkness
Suspiria (1977)
Suspiria (2018)
The Departed
Infernal Affairs
Secret Movie
Secret Movie

Ep. 49: Superbowl Ad Tierlist - "Wix.com is trying to eat my ass"

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

With some big games coming up join us as we rank our favorite SuperBowl advertisements. It's bound to be a fun one as we reckon with baby nuts, Optimus Prime, and an anti-imperialist beaver.

This bracket features:

a bunch of old SuperBowl ads available on Youtube

Ep. 48: Music Video Bonus - "Joke Ships Passing in the Night"

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:09:12 +0000

We herald in the New Year with a vibing bonus episode. In this episode, we get surprised by a non-music video, quiz the little monsters, and find out our 2022 vibe. Also, we want to share a huge thank you to everyone who listened in 2021. We have more great content coming your way in 2022.

This bracket features:

Gives You Hell - All American Rejects
Massachusetts - Ylvis
Dinosaur Laser Fight - NSP
On Melancholy Hill - Gorillaz
Paparazzi - Lady Gaga
Dragonball Durag - Thundercat
Daddy's Boy - Supermega

Ep. 47: Holiday Special II - "Willem Dafoe's Holiday Special"

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The boys at the Tough Cut, alongside special guest Willem Dafoe, wrap up their Holiday bracket just in time for the New Year! Thank you for a spectacular year and all the memories we've made along the way.

This bracket features:

Schitt's Creek - Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose
Futurama - A tale of two Santas
South Park - Merry Christmas Charlie Manson!
Community - Regional Holiday Music
Tales From The Crypt - All Through The House
Black Mirror - White Christmas
Glee - A Very Glee Christmas
Rugrats - A Rugrats Chanukah

Ep. 46: Holiday Special I - "A Very Tough Cut Christmas"

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Twas the night of release, when all through the house, all the audience was enjoying the Tough Cut holiday special. Grab a glass of eggnog and join us as we dive into some of our favorite holiday specials, Christmas and otherwise.

This bracket features:

Schitt's Creek - Merry Christmas, Johnny Rose
Futurama - A tale of two Santas
South Park - Merry Christmas Charlie Manson!
Community - Regional Holiday Music
Tales From The Crypt - All Through The House
Black Mirror - White Christmas
Glee - A Very Glee Christmas
Rugrats - A Rugrats Chanukah

Ep. 45: Hungry IV - "The Turkish Delight Phase"

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Every meal should end with something sweet, and this four-course bracket should be no different. Join us for honorable mentions where we get into Turkish Delight, Bradley Cooper, and other things that make our audience hungry on our way to the finale. You're in for a treat, and don't forget to tip your server on the way out! (No actual necessary tips. It's just to finish off the food allegory).

This bracket features:

Ratatouille
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Chef
Big Night
The Platform
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Waitress
Good Burger

Ep. 44: Hungry III - "The Colette Rule"

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Chow down on the latest episode of the Tough Cut Podcast as we delve into the unspeakable eldritch horrors that lay beneath the surface of two inconspicuous movies, the humorously confused ethics of two movies that share the same plot, and all sorts of laughs all the way.

This bracket features:

Ratatouille
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Chef
Big Night
The Platform
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Waitress
Good Burger

Ep. 43: Hungry II - "The Child was an Asshole"

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Come get your fill of the Tough Cut Podcast in an episode guaranteed to make you think about food and what it means to be hungry. Join us as we explore a documentary, a political thriller, a blast from the past, and a movie none of us resonated with. So ring the dinner bell and get listening.

This bracket features:

Ratatouille
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Chef
Big Night
The Platform
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Waitress
Good Burger

Ep. 42: Hungry I - "Incomprehensible: Turn Back Now"

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

It's dinner time here at The Tough Cut, so join us as we dig into a collection of movies that make us hungry. In this episode, we celebrate our longtime listeners with plenty of running jokes, learn that one of our hosts can't handle spicy food, and dissect a great film about the immigrant experience.

This bracket features:

Ratatouille
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Chef
Big Night
The Platform
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Waitress
Good Burger

Ep. 41: Toy Story Bonus - "The Circle 7 Conspiracy"

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

What do Forky's existential dread, a canned murder mystery sequel, and Alex's ruined movie-going experience all have in common? The Toy Story franchise! Join us as we unpack and sleuth our way to the truth and the best of the franchise in this bonus episode.

Featuring, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, and Toy Story 4

Ep. 40: Scooby-Doo IV - "What on Earth is an Arnuki Beast"

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this finale, we share our honorable mentions, take part in a brand new quiz from our resident Scooby-Doo expert, and try our best to track down the whereabouts of the highly coveted Arnuki Beast. Come for the laughs, and please let us know if you find the Arnuki Beast!

Ep. 39: Scooby-Doo III - "How's the Dog on the Inside?"

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

With Jake sober, the Tough Cut Podcast continues its breakdown of the Scooby-Doo pantheon. Join us as discuss our way through another finals level matchup and one that is a bit more one-sided. Come for the nostalgia stay for the laughs.

Ep. 38: Scooby-Doo II - "Jake's Out Of Order"

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:41:37 +0000

A pup named Scooby-Doo? more like a Podcast named the Tough Cut. Join us we delve into the Scoobyverse and find out that it is possible for Alex not to like a Scooby movie, it is possible for Jake to be broken beyond repair, and it is possible Matthew read the James Gunn script for Scooby-Doo 2002.

Featuring, Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King vs Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant Werewolf and Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost vs Scooby-Doo (2002)

Ep. 37: Scooby-Doo I - "The Scooby is Implied"

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? You're on the Tough Cut Podcast? That's right in honor of the spookiest month of the year we take a trip through the world of our favorite spooky mystery solvers. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and talk about 3/4 Stenstrum classics and one truly wild card pick.

Featuring, Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost vs Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase and Scooby-Doo! Adventures: The Mystery Map vs Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders

Ep. 36: Team-Up IV - "Biting 'Political' Commentary"

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Another finale with the Tough Cut and it isn't one you're going to want to miss. Unless you haven't seen the rest of the bracket, you should go do that first. Join us for biting commentary on superhero regulation, Sean Astin, and much much more.

Ep. 35: Team-Up III - "Hot Anime Swords and Hotter Bald Men"

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Join us for another semi-final where we delay the inevitable and Jake finally asks the question why didn't they cast hotter people in a 1950's Japanese movie. This is sure to be a fun one, and you won't want to miss what makes it to our team-up finale.

Ep. 34: Team-Up II - "The Krispy Kreme Contract"

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Join us as we explore classics, cult hits, mainstream giants, and hidden gems in this episode. There's sure to be something for everyone in this one. Also, we accidentally reveal the GIANT sponsorship that we absolutely do not have.

Featuring, Guardians of the Galaxy vs Power Rangers and Galaxy Quest vs Seven Samurai

Ep. 33: Team-Up I - "The Return"

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Tough Cut podcast is never late it arrives precisely when it means to, and so does Jake! With all three hosts back on the game, we return to our next bracket and it is all about the team-up. Join us as reminisce on childhood favorites and absurd popcorn action flicks.

Featuring, Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring vs Ghostbusters and Fast Five vs The A-Team

Ep. 32: Crossover Bonus - "Carlisle x Osmosis Jones - A Twilight Fanfic"

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this bonus episode, Alex and Matthew team-up and crossover two unlikely suspects: Twilight and Osmosis Jones. In the thrilling prequel fanfic, Carlisle calls in a favor from an old friend to save an ailing Edward. Join us as we pitch a three-part alternate timeline Twilight prequel

Featuring, Twilight and Osmosis Jones

Ep. 31: Definitive Ad Tierlist - "Badaddads: Ads about Bad Dads"

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

With hurricane Ida knocking Jake out of commission, Alex and Matthew are left to improvise. Join us for all the fun of The Tough Cut in a fresh new format, where we rank some of our favorite advertisements in this totally unsponsored episode.

Ep. 30: Big Bracket IV - "The Best Worst Joke"

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Join us for a BIG finale to our BIG bracket. We've got honorable mentions from our funniest audience members, bad jokes from an underpressure host, and kaiju-sized comparisons.

Ep. 29: Big Bracket III - "Remember When Charlie Day Said..."

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Guess who's back? It's three giant monsters with another episode about BIG things. Join us as we get increasingly off-topic, and talk more about movies not in these matchups than any movie in the running as we dive into our latest semi-final.

Ep. 28: Big Bracket II - "Baby or Die!"

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Listener beware you're in for utter insanity with these picks. Join us as the boys explore some of the weirdest and wildest the genre has to offer. Ride the weirdness and enjoy the laughs with us.

Featuring, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs vs Promare and Big Man Japan vs Destroy all Monsters!

Ep. 27: Big Bracket I - "BIG JAKEY"

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Join us for a BIG episode in a BIG bracket about BIG movies. What are big movies? Big robots, big words, big families, big sicknesses. Any of the above goes here at the Tough Cut.

Featuring, Pacific Rim vs Big Hero 6 and Cheaper by the Dozen vs The Big Sick

Ep. 26: Pitching Pandora - "Study Abroad on Pandora"

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this bonus episode, join 2/3rds of the Tough Cut crew as they try out a new format where they pitch their plans for the sequel to the highest-grossing movie of all time. Study abroad in Pandora is bound to get exciting with Jake and Matthew at the helm as one of them holds a deep seething hatred for the franchise fueled by the strangely deep knowledge of the other.

Ep. 25: Movie Musicals IV - "Jake's Pocket Stenographer"

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

We hope your bookie gave you good odds on this one because no one could've guessed this musical finale. Join us in this final as diegetic vs non-diegetic takes center stage during this joke-filled romp through your honorable mentions and our favorites.

Ep. 24: Movie Musicals III - "Something's Going on with that Horse"

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In an already controversial bracket, the battle rages on between our three hosts, what makes a great movie musical? Is it better to be more musical than movie or movie than musical? We may never find out, and we're certain what advances to the finals will surprise you.

Ep. 23: Movie Musicals II - "Mr.Boney"

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In an episode filled with hot takes, 'better' picks, and strangely enough Nicholas Cage, join us as we work to find the best Movie Musical. Note the emphasis on both. No more movie and no less musical.

Featuring, Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny vs The Producers and Rocky Horror Picture Show vs The Road to El Dorado

Ep. 22: Movie Musicals I - "Zack Synder's Mamma Mia!"

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:01:47 +0000

"Do not forget our name" as you'll want to come back each week for new episodes of this bracket as it is going to be wild and fun. Join us in this first episode as we learn which of our hosts can sing, and why Hollywood keeps casting men that can't sing in musicals.

Featuring, The Greatest Showman vs Mamma Mia! and Les Miserables vs The Blues Brothers

Ep. 21: Coming of Age IV - "Single Hot Moms in Your Area"

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

With coming of age coming to a close, the Tough Cut Podcast is finally old enough to drink so grab a cold one, and join us for another finale as we try to find out what the best of best coming of age movie.

Ep. 20: Coming of Age III - "Out-Of-Bowie Experience"

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

A magical adventure awaits you in this semi-final: Bowie, improv, and auteur surrogates. Who will make it to the finals? And who will come of age?

Ep. 19: Coming of Age II - "Steve Carell is a Naughty Daddy"

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Join us as we talk about imaginary friends, what kind of dragon we wanted in middle school, and the fanastic movies in this bracket.

Featuring, Eighth Grade vs How to Train your Dragon and Lady Bird vs The Way Way Back

Ep. 18: Coming of Age I - "Age is Coming"

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

What in the heck is being an adult all about? and how do coming of age movies help us get there? Join us on our journey to answer these questions and so so much more.

Featuring, Booksmart vs Perks of Being a Wallflower and This is England vs Jojo Rabbit

Ep. 17: Oscar Season IV - "Skol!"

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Kick back, grab your favorite drink (Only if you're 21+), and enjoy the finals of our Oscar Season bracket to see what movie will win the second most prestigious award in the film industry!

Ep. 16: Oscar Season III - "Our Sweet 16"

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Another semi-final here at the Tough Cut Podcast, but this time it is serious. Find out the true secret behind Sonic the Hedgehog, why Jake isn't in our top three favorite people in the movie industry, and much much more. All while we celebrate our sweet 16th episode!

Ep. 15: Oscar Season II - "Eat Your Heart Out Industry"

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Only one of three hosts actually watched the Oscars. Does that make our Oscar picks less worthwhile? Absolutely not as the Tough Cut Oscar Season bracket is the real award show. Join us as we get funny and philosophical about the best movies of the year!

Featuring, Sonic the Hedgehog vs My Octopus Teacher and Sound of Metal vs Another Round

Ep. 14: Oscar Season I - "Can you Believe That Won?"

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

The greatest honor in the film community has long been the Oscar, but that changes with The Tough Cut Podcast as we go through a bracket of our own Oscar picks! Who will win? Who did we snub? and Who pitched Sonic?

Featuring, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm vs The Vast of Night and Palm Springs vs Da 5 Bloods

Ep. 13: Goosebumps Extravaganza Feat. Ash Diggs - "Oh God, He Means That"

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Listener beware, you're in for a podcast! Join us and special guest comedian Ash Diggs for this one-off Goosebumps bracket where six episodes of the classic 90's TV show will go head-to-head as we search for the spookiest it has to offer.

Featuring, The Night of the Living Dummy II vs Say Cheese and Die!, The Barking Ghost vs Revenge of The Lawn Gnomes, and The Blob that Ate Everyone vs Piano Lessons can be Murder

Ep. 12: Nicholas Cage IV - "Four Cages and a Gator"

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

The stunning conclusion to our Nicholas Cage bracket (alongside honorable mentions and a fun new segment led by our host Alex)! Two Cages enter and one Cage leaves crowned the winner unless a Ghost Rider shaped Deus Machina comes out of left field to take the win.

Ep. 11: Nicholas Cage III - "Very Little Oversight"

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Semi-final but fully Cage. We're still talking about Nic Cage despite 1/3 hosts being done with this bracket 2 episodes ago.

Ep. 10: Nicholas Cage II - "60% More Cheese"

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In a bracket based on maximizing your CPM (Cage per minute) we dig into the details of his filmography in search of--Something. Admittedly, we aren't sure what that something is yet though.

Featuring Face/Off vs Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and The Wicker Man vs Mandy

Ep. 9: Nicholas Cage I - "Cagisms"

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Love him or hate him there's no one else like him in all of Hollywood. Join us as we compare the unexplainable filmography of Nicholas Cage and his Cagistic acting style.

Featuring National Treasure vs Kick-Ass and Adaptation vs Vampire's Kiss

Ep. 8: Animal Protagonist IV - "It's Don not Dan"

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Will our credibility ever recover from this bracket? Will Don Bluth forgive Matthew for messing up his name? Will Mouse Hunt return? Will Alex ever stop being so handsome?

Join us for honorable mentions and the final of our animal protagonist bracket where you'll find the answers to none of these questions.

Ep. 7: Animal Protagonist III - "A Portrait of a Matthew on Fire"

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

We dive into the semi-finals for our animal protagonist bracket to find out more about the wild things and where they are. Join us to see what makes it to the final, and to see why this episode is provocatively named after one of the hosts!

Ep. 6: Animal Protagonist II - "Richard Parker is the Tiger"

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Are the boys capable of following the theme on their second ever bracket? How well do they remember the movies featured on this show before picking them? Find out on part 2 of our Animal Protagonist bracket.

Featuring, Life of Pi vs Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Fantastic Mr. Fox vs The Adventures of Milo and Otis

Ep. 5: Animal Protagonist I - "The Wizarding World of Paddington Bear"

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

We take a walk on the wild side with our animal protagonist bracket. Where the animals take center stage for most of these movies, and the boys debate what it means to be a protagonist.

Featuring, Paddington 2 vs The Lion King and The Spongebob Squarepants Movie vs Mouse Hunt

Ep. 4: Sequel Showdown IV - "British School Boy"

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:03:00 +0000

The King, Queen, or anything in between of our first bracket! As well as some honorable mentions, which you totally shouldn't skip since it affects our analytics,

Ep. 3: Sequel Showdown III - "Starbucks and Old Navy"

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:02:00 +0000

Our first semi-final, so you probably shouldn't start with this one.

Ep. 2: Sequel Showdown II - "The Ape Cinematic Universe"

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:01:00 +0000

Hearts are broken and friendships strained in part two of the Sequel Showdown...Just kidding, but the competition is fierce. Join us to see what advances to the semi-finals.

Ep. 1: Sequel Showdown I - "Where's Rachel"

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The boys jump into the inaugural bracket of The Tough Cut and try to get to the bottom of what makes a great sequel as they discuss the first half of the bracket.

Ep. 0: Welcome to the Tough Cut

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:35:57 +0000

Welcome to The Tough Cut Podcast. Matt, Alex, and Jake introduce the show!