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Season 6 and 2026 are both nearing an end so that means only one thing - it's time for the 2027 Kurt Calendar. Last year Ian crafted a calendar in secret so this year we're making sure to build it more collaboratively, even if Joe thinks it's a competition.(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Chit Chat (03:01) - Episode Setup (09:27) - Calendar Pitches (43:13) - Calendar Reveal

Season 6 is already halfway over! Joe and Ian are back with another look at one of Kurt's earlier films, the 1985 thriller The Mean Season where Kurt get's some on screen running-in-jeans time. Listen in to learn about the critical life lessons we picked up this time around.(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Chit Chat (10:40) - Production (23:29) - Jurassic Park Prequel (25:52) - Kurt's Role and Types of Kurts (35:48) - Plot (01:07:43) - Question Time (01:12:24) - Ratings (01:20:56) - Rules

Welcome back Kurt Fans - we're back to the standard format with the 1983 Drama, Silkwood. It's an earlier film for Kurt and a totally different vibe than a lot of his other films. Join us as we talk through the production, the role, the plot, the questions, and most importantly the life lessons you can take away from the movie.(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Chit Chat (11:32) - Production (29:29) - Type’s of Kurt (36:17) - Plot (01:09:36) - Question Time (01:15:38) - Ratings (01:21:01) - Rules

Wake up - Kurt has a new live action film out! It's a rare opportunity and a first time for Joe and Ian to catch a Kurt film live, together, at a theatre. For such a special occasion we've dragged our equipment out to the parking lot to record our thoughts live for The Rivals of Amziah King (2026).(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Car Chit Chat (06:30) - Post Movie Chat (12:56) - Kurts Role (16:38) - The Movie (36:41) - Question Time (42:23) - Rules (45:35) - Ratings and Wrapup

We're back to our normal format with another rundown, rating, and life lessons from one of Kurt's films. This time we'll dive into the 2014 Comedy Caper, The Art of the Steal.(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Chit Chat (05:26) - Production (19:00) - Kurt's Hair and Role (27:16) - The Movie (01:00:20) - Question Time (01:06:54) - Ratings (01:11:07) - Rules

Season 6 is officially... more under way. Following our exciting trip to Chicago, Joe and Ian are back from the past to recap season 5 and choose our top rules.(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Chit Chat and Pre-Expo Talk (10:40) - Season 5 Overview (20:00) - The Main Event (40:18) - Tiny Kurts (43:37) - Top Rules (47:57) - Wrap Up

We've got a major curveball to start off Season 6 everyone - Joe and Ian have made their way to Chicago for the one and only FanExpo to hear Kurt Russell himself speak live. We break down our experience each day and reflect on what it meant to see and hear Kurt in person.(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Fan Expo - Day 1 (07:03) - Fan Expo - Day 2 (23:00) - Fan Expo - Day 3 (32:50) - Kurt Russell Live

Season 5 is a wrap everyone so you know what that means... it's time to talk Big Trouble. This season and this year are particularly special - it's the Big 40 for Big Trouble. Listen in to hear how we celebrated and why you should consider throwing a BTILC party in the future.(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Chit Chat (05:26) - Party Talk

Season 5 is nearing the end and we've got a special episode that's been brewing for a long time. In this episode, Joe and Ian finally discuss the one and only Glen Powell - potential contender for future Russell-esque status. We break down Kurt and Glen's resumes to see how things stack up - but you be the judge, does Glen Powell have the Kurt Russell chops?(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Chit Chat (03:10) - Episode Setup (11:47) - Kurt's Resume (29:50) - Glen's Resume (47:11) - Stacking it Up

Welcome back for another movie breakdown - this time it's 2019's Crypto with a supporting role from our man Kurt. Joe and Ian get off on some tangents but as always we've got some production notes, a breakdown, and important live lessons to take away from another film in the catalogue.(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - Chit Chat (10:02) - Production History (19:52) - Kurt's Role (01:16:00) - Plot (59:52) - Movie Analysis (01:07:26) - Question Time (01:10:47) - Ratings (01:12:34) - Rules