The North American Friends Movie Club

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A young writer.

An evil author.

And a hero named Bronco.

We watched the 2009 American comedy film - Gentlemen Broncos.

So fix yourself a plate of yeast cakes.

And don’t forget the fungus-beef with yeast-like properties.

Because we’re the biggest broncos in podcasting.

And this show is our poison dart!

(Sound of a blowdart gun blowing darts)

A very special episode. Our friend @pjtlynch.bsky.social quizzes us on the medals we have handed out over the last 160 episodes.

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A radio DJ.

A man in search of answers.

And a guy with a big chainsaw.

We watched the 1986 black comedy slasher film - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.

So holster up your favorite chainsaw.

And don’t forget your extra chainsaws.

Because we’re the top sawcasters in sawcasting.

And this show is our chain!

(Sound of chainsaw starting after a few pulls)

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A traumatized veteran.

A secret government conspiracy.

And a Santa that steals your wallet.

We watched the 1990 psychological horror film - Jacob’s Ladder.

So slip into your combat camouflage.

And eat the drug that makes you love movies.

Because we’re the most injured podcasters in the podcast platoon.

And this show is the helicopter flying us to safety.

(Sound of helicopter flying us to safety)

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A modern detective.

A town with a terrible secret.

And a tree that bleeds blood!

We watched the 1999 Gothic horror film - Sleepy Hollow.

So slip into your investigatory spectacles.

And gather at the church for some accusations.

Because we’re the most headless horsemen in podcasting.

And this show is our horse!

(Sound of a horse)

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

Seventeen missing children.

One scary witch.

And five or six scenes that made me wanna puke.

We watched the 2025 supernatural mystery horror film - Weapons

So slip into your nastiest wig.

And find your pokiest stick.

Because we’re the most powerful witches of podcasting.

And this show is our evil spell.

(evil witch laugh)

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A washed-up scientist.

A pregnant journalist.

And the hunt for the elusive jaguar shark.

We watched the 2004 adventure comedy-drama film - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

So slip into an extra-tight wetsuit.

And dive into the beautiful ocean of cinema.

Because we’re the most popular podcast on all seven seas.

And this show is our powerful homing dart.

(Homing dart sound followed by a sonar beep)

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A brave boat captain.

A cool pirate.

And the American military’s ruthless response to any obstruction of naval commerce.

We watched the 2013 biographical action-thriller film - Captain Phillips

So slip into a cute little uniform.

And make sure you say over when you’re done speaking. Over.

Because we’re the Captains of Movie Club Podcasts.

And the captain is allowed to honk the ship’s horn.

(Foghorn Sound)

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

An evil balloon.

His grumpiest nephew.

And a special blue juice that makes you see your grandma.

We watched the 2024 epic space opera film - Dune: Part Two

So slip your hand into this little box.

And don’t even think about squirming around.

Because we’re the Bene Gesserit of podcasting.

And this show is our totally normal voice.

(Dune voice) Play the music.

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

One dead Pope.

Two evil Cardinals.

And about 15 or Sistine Chapels.

We watched the 2024 political thriller - Conclave.

So slip into your best vestments.

And say a prayer to the God Of Good Movies.

Because we’re the Popes podcasting.

And this show is our rousing benediction.

Dear father, please let our takes be hot, our mics be balanced, and

our intros be over. Amen.

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A murder trial.

A divided jury.

And the highest waistlines you’ve ever seen in your life.

We watched the 1957 American legal drama film - 12 Angry Men

So pour yourself a glass of courthouse tap water.

And smoke 78 indoor cigarettes.

Because we’re the angriest men in podcasting.

And when it comes to the charge of “being bad at podcasting,” we find the defendants...

Not Guilty!

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A loving mother.

A devoted daughter.

And the power of adult friendships.

We watched the 1989 American comedy drama film - Steel Magnolias

So pour yourself a glass of Louisiana sweet tea.

And slip into a handsome, floral vest.

Because we’re the Steel Magnolias of podcasting.

And, since this is a serious movie, Brent’s sound effect is going to be one, single, hospital-room beep.

[one single hospital room beep]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A nation at war.

A house in disarray.

And every single actor that has ever appeared on The North American Friends Movie Club.

We watched the 2012 American biographical historical drama - Lincoln

So slip into your tallest hat.

And shave a crazy beard onto your face.

Because we’re the Lincolns of Podcasting.

And this show is a cannonball aimed at your ears!

[sound of a cannonball whistling through the air and then ex...

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A timid banker.

A magical mask.

And a lively affair at the Coco Bongo.

We watched the 1994 American superhero slapstick comedy film - The Mask

So slip on your yellow-ist fedora.

And bite down on your giant dentures.

Because we’re the The Masks of podcasting.

And this is the sound we make when we see a beautiful episode.

[Wolf howl followed by panting]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

4 women.

3 bank robberies.

And 650 squibs.

We watched the 1996 American crime action film - Set It Off

So slip into your bank-robbing wig.

And grab as much money as you can.

Because we’re the most professional crew in podcasting.

And this show is our stolen getaway car.

[vroom vroom vroom]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

Colourful costumes.

Magnificent makeup.

And 174 musical numbers.

We watched the 1990 American crime action film - Dick Tracy

So slip into your yellow-ist trench coat.

And use your watch to call the coppers.

Because we’re the Dick Tracys of Podcasts.

And this show is our police-issued tommy gun.

[sound of a tommy gun]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A bunch of bats.

A cluster of cockroaches.

And the most important bird in the soup business.

We watched the 2006 nature documentary television miniseries - Planet Earth - Episode 4: Caves.

So fall 200 feet into your couch.

And pour a refreshing glass of sulfuric acid.

Because we’re the deepest podcast in the world.

And this show is our chandelier ballroom.

[sound of “ahhh” falling into cave]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

It’s not a cat.

It’s not a raccoon.

It’s a bear and a cat and a raccoon at the same time!

We watched the 2017 documentary film - Red Panda: The World's Cutest Animal

So gather one-third of your bodyweight in bamboo.

And pour a cool glass of rhododendron nectar.

Because we’re the red pandas of podcasting.

And this show is a documentary about how cute we are.

[little red panda gr

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

An ocean of water.

A forest of kelp.

And a secret world hidden beneath the waves.

We watched the 2020 documentary film - My Octopus Teacher

So scoot under your movie-watching rock.

And hold your breath for as long as you can!

Because we’re the best swimmers in podcasting.

And this show is our loud snorkel breathing.

[loud snorkel breathing sound]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

Cheeky chimpanzees.

Beautiful baboons.

And several other delightful creatures.

We watched the 2017 biographical documentary film - Jane.

So grab a few movie-bananas.

And pour a tall glass of banana juice.

Because we’re the chimps of podcasts.

And you’re the scientists who are observing us!

[Chimp noise]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

Punching.

Kicking.

And secrets.

We watched the 1999 American film - Fight Club.

So punch a guy in the face.

And kick a guy in the butt.

Because we’re the punching-ist kicking-ist podcast in the world.

And this show is our punches and kicks!

[sound of a hi-ya karate style]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A troubled teen.

A spooky rabbit.

And a dance troupe with the opportunity of a lifetime.

We watched the 2001 science fiction psychological thriller, Donnie Darko

So slip into your skeleton bodysuit.

And ponder the nature of time and space.

Because we’re the podcast that heals fractured realities.

And this show is our deadly jet engine.

[sound of a jet engine dropping from the sky and crashing into a house]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A mysterious island.

A missing patient.

And at least three different ghosts!

We watched the 2010 neo-noir psychological thriller - Shutter Island

So slip into your ugliest tie.

And swim out to the evil lighthouse.

Because we’re the Ashecliffe Hospital for the criminally insane of podcasts.

And this show is our dangerous cliffside.

[sound of a man as he falls off the side of the cliff]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A secret government agency.

A new recruit.

And everything is really silver.

We watched the 1997 Science fiction action comedy film - Men in Black.

So pop a few kernels of space-corn.

And pour a tall glass of sugar water.

Because we’re the most advanced aliens of podcasts.

And this show is the laser we’re shooting into your ears.

[laser canon sound effect]

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

Downy Roberts.

Judicious Laws.

And Hairy Jerrys.

We watched the 2011 period mystery action film - Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

So pack a pipe of movie-tobacco.

And pour a tall glass of movie-brandy.

Because we’re the Napoleons of crimes of podcasts.

And this show is our internal monologue before we get in a fight.

Step one, catch the attention. Step two, tease the eardrums. Step three, roll the intro.

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

Two big-city detectives.

Seven deadly sins.

And the world’s most evil box.

We watched the 1995 crime thriller - Seven.

So grab a big bowl of movie spaghetti.

And then grab another big bowl of movie spaghetti.

Because we’re the most sinful podcast in the world.

And on the count of three, we’re all going to say our favourite sins.

1, 2, 3...

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A secret agent.

A scary bad guy.

And the world’s most enchanting accountant.

We watched the 2006 spy thriller - Casino Royale.

So slip into your movie tuxedo.

And shoot the power button on your television.

Because we’re the James Bonds of podcasts.

And this show is the pistol we use at work.

(three silenced pistol gunshots followed by a groan of death)

Tonight... On the North American

Friends Movie Club.

An evil billionaire.

An old-school detective.

And a device that makes your brain

go crazy.

We watched the 2025 American action

comedy parody - The Naked Gun.

So pour some cinema-coffee in your

movie-mug.

And then exchange that mug for a

slightly larger mug.

Because we’re the most naked

podcast on the internet.

And this show is the gun!

(gunshot sound ef...

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A family burger shop.

A dangerous sinkhole.

And a murder at the amusement park!

We watched the 2022 animated musical comedy - The Bob's Burgers Movie

So throw a couple cinema-patties on the movie-grill.

And drop a fresh basket of film-fries.

Because we’re the Bob’s of podcasting.

And this show is our delicious burger.

(burger patty sizzling sound effect)

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A mysterious spaceship.

A government conspiracy.

And a special juice that makes you into an alien. 

We watched the 2009 science fiction action film - District 9

So crack open a can of room-temperature cat food.

And sacrifice your son-in-law to the military industrial complex.

Because we’re the prawns of podcasting.

And this show is our secret weapon. 

(Alien laser gun noises)

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Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

Shaking.

Baking.

All gas and no breaking. 

We watched the 2006 sports comedy-drama film - Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

So break out your most flame-retardant jumpsuit.

And sprint recklessly towards your couch.

Because we’re the fastest podcast in the world.

And the show is about to crash into your ears. 

(NASCAR VROOM VROOM VROOM NOISE)

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Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

An injured photographer.

A charming socialite.

And four floors of suspense! 

We watched the 1954 American mystery thriller film - Rear Window. 

So break out your fattest camera lens.

And slowly wheel yourself into the shadows.

Because we’re the most suspicious podcast in the world.

And you’re spying on us with your ears!

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A cop with two girlfriends.

A wife with two husbands.

And a murder in Tinseltown. 

We watched the 2006 American neo-noir mystery film - 

The Black Dahlia. 

So steal some popcorn from the evidence locker.

And pop the special benzos that help you solve crimes.

Because we’re podcast police.

And your ears are under arrest.

You have the right to remain silent... except for laughing!

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Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A missing wife.

A suspicious husband.

And, for the second week in a row, an English actor doing a silly little southern accent. 

We watched the 2014 American psychological thriller, Gone Girl.

So pick out whatever shirt makes you look the most innocent.

And try not to smile during the press conference.

Because we’re the Gone Girls of podcasts.

And this show is our evil diary.

What sound should I do for the Gon...

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A handsome young priest.

An impossible murder.

And a very special southern gentleman. 

We watched the 2025 mystery film - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

So slip into your sluttiest little suit.

And don’t forget your eye-catching pocket-square.

Because we’re the priests of podcasts

And we’re about to take your ass to church.

[Podcast cinemus movieshow]

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Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

Otter muppets.

Muskrat muppets.

And a snake that plays the guitar.

We watched the 1977 television special - Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 

So turn your washtub into a bass.

And pawn your dead husband’s toolbox.

Because we’re the Jim Hensons of podcasts

And we’re also the muppets of podcasts!

Hi-ya!

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Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A bad banana with a greasy black peel.

A nasty wasty skunk.

And a dead tomato splotched with mouldy purple spots.

We watched the 1966 animated television special - How the Grinch Stole Christmas! 

So break into your neighbour’s house.

And lie to their smallest daughter.

Because we’re the Dr. Seusses of Podcasts

And this show is one of our popular books!

The Grinch doesn’t have any famous noises for me to do. ...

Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A theater production on the verge of collapse.

A child in the midst of an existential crisis.

And Snoopy!

We watched the 1965 animated television special - A Charlie Brown Christmas.

So pull out your shittiest Christmas tree.

And recite an extremely long passage from the holy Christian bible.

Because we’re the angels of podcasting.

And this show is our tidings of great joy!

[solemnly] Amen. Amen.

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Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club

A tiny dentist

A singing snowman

And the highly competitive world of reindeer games

We watched the 1964 stop motion Christmas animated television special - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

So slip into your finest red felts

And jingle whatever bell you can get your hands on

Because we’re the Santas of podcasts

And this show is your gift!

[Ho ho ho noise]

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Tonight... On the North American Friends Movie Club.

A murder in Manhattan.

A body in the borough. 

And a corpse in New Yorpse.

We watched the 1993 black-comedy mystery film - Manhattan Murder Mystery

So slip into an all beige ensemble.

And throw on your smallest, roundest glasses.

Because this is the podcast that never sleeps.

And it’s time for your ears to wake up.

[car horn sound - hey I’m walking over here sound]

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