Schmucking Around

Schmucking Around is ending 2021 with our New Year’s special! Sam welcomes back Pat Harrison (@patsharrison) to celebrate New Year’s Eve by discussing Leo’s new Netflix movie ‘Don’t Look Up’ (5:46) and ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ (15:13). Finally, we close out 2021 with each of our top 10 ‘Best of the Year’ lists (27:19) (though there may be a little cheating involved). See y’all in 2022! Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

SCHMUCKING AROUND IS BACK! We finally return this week with OG cohost Patrick S. Harrison (@patsharrison) for a very special Thanksgiving weekend episode. We start with an explanation for the extended hiatus (2:35), provide a very exciting update to the PS5 watch (4:10), and discuss some Thanksgiving food/traditions (7:05). Then we review the new Will Smith biopic 'King Richard' on HBO Max (15:28) and we finish with our 2nd annual roast of the 'Turkeys of the Year' (30:25).  Next Week: - Hawkeye (Disney+) - Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount Plus) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

This week on a very female version of Schmucking Around, Sam catches up with his cousin and guest co-host Danielle Kaplan (@dk728) by asking her for her thoughts on the recent passing of legendary comedian Norm MacDonald (3:24), her feelings on the Jets and Mets seasons (7:10), and her thoughts on ‘Ted Lasso’ after finally catching up over the summer (11:05). Then they discuss the conclusion (for now) of the saga surrounding the ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting gig (18:20). *SPOILERS* Finally they spiel about two new shows on FX, ‘Y: The Last Man’ (26:35) and ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ (40:10). Next week: - 'Dear Evan Hansen' (in theaters) - 'The Premise' (FX on Hulu) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

This week on SCHMUCKING Around, Patrick S. Harrison (@patsharrison), the bestselling author of 2020 and prodigal co-host, returns to the podcast to catchup a bit by asking what some of Sam’s favorites have been over the past couple months (3:57), Sam’s knowledgeability around some social media stars (6:07), and ask if Simu Liu is the Daryl Morey of Marvel (11:55). Then Pat brings back our ‘Temperature Check’ segment to discuss our excitement levels for ‘The Matrix: Resurrections’ (16:51), ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ (20:35), and Christopher Nolan’s just announced Robert Oppenheimer biopic (21:48). *SPOILER ALERT* Then, the long-awaited return of ‘THE MARVEL MINUTE’ where Sam sums up episode 5 of ‘What If…? Zombies!?’ (27:10). Finally, Pat and Sam get down to the line-up for this week and spiel about Hulu’s new mystery/comedy ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (31:30), Oscar Isaac’s new drama ‘The Card Counter’ (42:26), and an update on the first 8 episodes of ‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 on Apple TV Plus (58:25). Next week: -  ‘Y: The Last Man’ (Hulu) -  ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ (FX) -  ‘Cry Macho’ (In theaters & HBO Max) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

This week on the (extremely tardy) special Labor Day/Rosh Hashanah edition of Shmucking Around, Sam and guest Shmuck Steve Kaplan (@steviekaps) eulogize the late, great Michael K. Williams (2:20) and discuss the end of the Mike Richard’s saga at ‘Jeopardy!’ (9:45), excitement levels for the recently announced Dennis Rodman Vegas bender movie ’48 Hours in Vegas’ (16:20), and the return of Abba after 40 years (20:10). *SPOILER ALERT* Then they spiel about the new Marvel blockbuster ‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ (27:50), John Cena’s new comedy ‘Vacation Friends’ on Hulu (56:27), and the latest Doctor Strange-centric episode of ‘What If…?’ on Disney + (1:06:13). Next Week: -  ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (Hulu) -  ‘The Card Counter’ (in theaters) -  ‘The Marvel Minute’ Returns! Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

This week on Shmucking Around, Sam welcomes back his buddy (and delusional basketball fan) Cody Brough to discuss the “Nevermind Baby” suing Nirvana for child pornography (2:46) and Rachel Nichols being taken off the air at ESPN (11:17). *SPOILERS* Then they spiel about the first episode of the new Netflix documentary series ‘Untold: The Malice at the Palace’ (21:59), Netflix’s new horror/thriller limited series ‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ (39:57), and the fourth installment of ‘What If…?’ on Disney + (52:00). Next week: -  ‘Vacation Friends’ (Hulu) -  ‘Shang Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings’ (In theaters) -  ‘What If…?’ Episode 4 (Disney +) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

On the inaugural episode of ‘Shmucking Around’, Sam invites his good friend Ally Peterson (@milagracita) onto the podcast to talk about what she’s been watching this year (2:05), the news that Mike Richards has been fired as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after 9 days (13:46), and the recently announced ‘Field of Dreams’ TV show from Mike Schur (21:15). *SPOILERS* Then they spiel about the 2nd episode of Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ on Disney + (29:20), the new Hugh Jackman flick ‘Reminiscence’ on HBO Max and in theaters (44:35), and finally, early awards contender ‘CODA’ on Apple TV Plus (1:01:50). Next week: -  ‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ (Netflix) -  ‘Untold: The Malice at the Palace’ (Netflix) -  ‘What If…?’ Episode 3 (Disney +) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

*SPOILER ALERT* This week on Spieling and Dealing, Sam welcomes back his friends Kevin and Ally Peterson (@milagracita) to discuss Trey Parker and Matt Stone closing the deal to buy Casa Bonita (2:10) and the official announcement of the new, controversial ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting duo (14:11). Then Sam and Kevin go solo to debate the superior medium, TV or movies (22:41)? After that, they spiel about Ryan Reynolds’ new action-comedy ‘Free Guy’ (41:25), followed by Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ on Disney + (1:01:30), and finally Taika Waititi’s ‘Reservation Dogs’ on Hulu (1:15:40). ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week the podcast will be rebranding as ‘Shmucking Around’! We’re still coming to you with the same content and discussions about entertainment and pop culture, on the same platforms, just under a new banner. Next week: -  ‘CODA’ (Apple TV Plus) -  ‘Reminiscence’ (HBO Max & in theaters) -  ‘What If…?’, Episode 2 (Disney +) Email us with your takes, suggestions, and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

We’re a little tardy to the party, but this week on Spieling and Dealing Sam welcomes back his cousin Steve Kaplan (@steviekaps) to the podcast to debate the reported choice of Mike Richards as the new host of ‘Jeopardy’ and the controversy surrounding the pick (2:00). Then they tackle Matt Damon’s retirement of the “f-slur” (9:01), as well as the ethics behind his new movie ‘Stillwater’ (15:04). They round out the news of the week by congratulating Trey Parker and Matt Stone (aka the ‘South Park’ guys) on their reported $900 million deal with CBS/Viacom (29:09). Then they spiel about the newest DCEU blockbuster ‘The Suicide Squad’ on HBO Max (33:21) and the surprising monster flick, ‘Blood Red Sky’ on Netflix (49:48). **SPOILER ALERT** Next week: ‘Free Guy’ (in theaters) ‘Reservations Dogs’ (Hulu) Email us with your takes and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.

This week, Sam welcomes back his cousin Steve Kaplan (@steviekaps) to guest co-host S&D and catch-up on his thoughts about the finale of ‘Loki’ (1:51) and ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ (4:02). They get to the bottom of the biggest news story of the week, Scarlett Johannsen’s lawsuit against Disney (8:25) and they give their takes on the upcoming live action ‘Pokemon’ series (17:38) and the ‘Predator’ origin movie, ‘Skull’ (22:17). Sam surprises Steve by asking for a Jets/’Flash Gordon’ fan’s perspective on Taika Waititi’s passion project, the ‘Flash Gordon’ movie (26:50). Then Sam and Steve spiel about the Netflix sketch comedy show from SNL alum Tim Robinson, ‘I Think You Should Leave’ (33:06) before taking a brief detour to discuss how much a Dave Chappelle ticket is worth (45:45). Then they bring the bacon for Nicholas Cage’s new feature ‘Pig’ (49:46) and finally, they duel over the Arthurian drama ‘The Green Knight’, starring Dev Patel (1:04:16). Next week: ‘The Suicide Squad’ (In theaters & HBO Max) ‘Blood Red Sky’ (Netflix) Email us with your takes and feedback at: [email protected] Follow the show on Instagram. This episode is sponsored by ‘Out of Regs’. Available on Amazon and Audible. Get the ‘Out of Regs’ audiobook free with an Audible free trial.