Out The Trunk with Jordan and Darius

Jordan and Darius kick off the fresh NBA season with bold award predictions before diving into the simmering media cold war between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Along the way, they conduct an honest self-awareness audit—unpacking workplace misunderstandings, internet outrage culture, and giving grace to viral public meltdowns—before breaking down the non-negotiables that are genuinely worth every penny, from NFL Sunday Ticket to sneaker resale.00:00 Home Screen Dock Check and Screen Time04:15 NBA Season Kickoff and Award Predictions11:37 Self-Awareness and Viral Grace 23:48 Old Tweets, Cancel Culture & Shifting Standards28:36 Tatum vs Brown: The Coddled Superstar Epidemic 42:19 ‘Worth the Money’ Essentials48:11 Fun Facts & Linguistic EvolutionYou can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod 

Jordan and Darius dive into the 1995 cult classic horror anthology Tales from the Hood, unpacking its blend of 90s urban realities, biting social commentary, and gruesome supernatural justice. From rogue cops and domestic monsters to haunted plantation dolls and that legendary mortuary twist, the guys debate whether bystanders bear equal guilt when facing injustice and why audiences crave retribution when real-world systems fail.00:00 Intro 00:50 When did you first see Tales From The Hood?01:30 Rogue Cops, police brutality, and the blue wall of silence15:34 Mandatory reporting, domestic trauma, and coping mechanisms 24:11 Plantation politics, US Flag symbolism and patriotism vs racism 32:49 Black accountability without anti-blackness, the iconic twist and final rating.You can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod 

Darius confesses to telling his first internet lie over an overpriced $150 Barclay Prime cheesesteak in Philadelphia, sparking an honest breakdown of tourist traps, travel inflation, and common cultural blind spots. Jordan and Darius debate whether a 10-minute Martian flex beats living in Europe on a stipend, examine the new Carrie adaptation, and dig into Jeff Pearlman's unflinching Tupac biography.00:00 Thanksgiving 'This or That' & Food Takes02:47 – Tourist Traps & The $150 Cheesesteak Scam10:57 – Cultural Blind Spots & Misheard Tropes16:23 – Hypothetical Dilemma: 10 Minutes on Mars vs. 1 Year in Europe19:24 – TV Breakdown: Carrie Adaptation & The Cyberbullying Debate22:49 – Books, Biographies & Unsanitized History (Tupac & Kobe)33:38 – Media Reviews, Weekly Reads & Super Bowl Ref Trivia You can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod 

Jordan and Darius review the cult classic ‘American Psycho’ starring Christian Bale.  They breakdown movie’s commentary on capitalism, patriarchy, and privilege.00:00 Intro01:30 The legacy of American Psycho03:30 90’s and 2000’s movies06:00 Signs someone is unstable09:00 Boring Jobs are a luxury12:30 How society treats homeless people18:40 Men and self awareness30:00 Unofficial trilogiesYou can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod 

Jordan and Darius kick off Halloween weekend by demystifying the voting booth, breaking down which horror movie villains they could outrun, and establishing the cardinal do's and don'ts of Halloween costume etiquette. Then, they rank iconic conspiracy theories from Roanoke to alien life and tackle the ultimate music debate: when forced to choose, does generational vocal talent outweigh an undeniable, replayable catalog?00:00 Early Voting and hitting the polls03:36 Which horror movies would you survive? Which ones would get you?12:59 Are horror characters actually stupid?15:49 Halloween Do’s and Don’ts 23:42 Conspiracy theory rankings33:44 Talent vs Catalogue 40:24 Performance StaminaYou can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod 

Jordan and Darius review the horror comedy ‘The Blackening’.  They discuss planning vacations, playing spades, black movie tropes, diversity in black archetypes, and much more!00:00 Intro/Cold Open01:00 College Kickbacks04:00 Planning trips 08:00 Who all gone be there?11:50 Playing spades17:30 Black people on ‘Friends’ 24:00 Is blackness still a monocultural experience?You can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod 

Jordan and Darius talk about the impact of social media likes, the different experiences of men and women on social media, trends that are ruining sports, and empty platitudes.  They also talk about dynamic vs fixed pricing and fun facts.00:00 Intro/Cold Open01:11 Why do people care about likes on social media?18:06 Things that ruin sports40:02 Incorrect Platitudes1:03:41 Dynamic vs Fixed pricing1:13:57 Nature’s recall and fun factsYou can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod 

Jordan and Darius revisit Whiplash, the riveting drama about a gifted drummer and the conductor determined to push him beyond “good enough.” They debate the difference between discipline and abuse, the cost of greatness, Miles Teller’s unrealized superstar potential, J.K. Simmons’ terrifying precision, and whether excellence requires discomfort.00:00 Miles Teller’s career, JK SImmons’ performance, and the film’s dark humor14:26 Abusive leadership, the family dinner, and the crash landing 24:34 Does society still chase excellence? 34:36 Is the obsessive-genius trope harmful? Results vs methodsYou can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod 

Jordan and Darius compare their top television shows of the 21st century, debate what makes a great series finale, and revisit what went wrong with Game of Thrones. The conversation then turns to Sylvester Stallone’s body-image revelations, unrealistic fitness standards for men, medical breakthroughs, Nintendo 64 nostalgia, and Jordan learning the rules of business travel.00:00 Top-10 television lists, what favorite shows reveal about personality, and the most underrated series 13:28 The best television finales, fairytale endings, and a detailed Game of Thrones postmortem 32:23 Sylvester Stallone, male body image, steroids, aging, height standards, and social-media fitness culture 45:02 Tooth-in-eye surgery, medical progress, Nintendo 64 turning 30, and Jordan’s first business-trip lessons You can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod 

Jordan and Darius investigate Knives Out, unpacking the family’s inheritance war, Marta’s place in the Thrombey household, Chris Evans’ post-Marvel turn, and the class politics hiding beneath the murder mystery. They also debate perfect crimes, adult children living off family wealth, movie runtimes, and why Hollywood needs more fun whodunits.00:00 Intro: murder, estate fights, and Act 109:03 Exposed affairs, reading of the will, family relationships, and Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. in dramatic roles. 15:25 Performative progressivism, plot holes, and the diner interrogation scene24:52 The ‘donut hole’ reveal, perfect crimes, and movies over 2 hours.You can play our podcasts on all streaming platforms. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1LHZ3w9UOGilWOKkHJAHJO?si=f8419fd5c11c461dApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-goers-pod/id1788445057Send us Fan MailWe hope you like what you hear, feel free to reach out to us to make movie recommendations, suggestions, etc. You can email us at [email protected] . Follow us on social media: https://www.outthetrunkpodcast.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@outthetrunkpodhttps://x.com/OutTheTrunkPodhttps://www.instagram.com/outthetrunkpod/https://www.youtube.com/@OutTheTrunkPodhttps://linktr.ee/outthetrunkpod