Big Boys Don't Cry
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Big Boys Don't Cry is a weekly podcast in which Paddy Johnston & Rob Gordon discuss a film (usually with romance in), as well as catching up about culture, politics, video games and nonsense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bigboyspodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Episode #347 - Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Our series on animated flops continues with a discussion of Disney's overlooked cult classic ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi and video game music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, Tik…
- Episode #346 - Titan A.E.
We're kicking off a four-part series on animated flops with a discussion of the underrated year 2000 cult classic Titan A.E.! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi and video game music. Find him on Spotify, YouTub…
- Episode #345 - Avatar: The Way of Water
A few years after we dived into AVATAR, we're heading back to Pandora to discuss the aquatic sequel to James Cameron's magnum opus. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi and video game music. Find him on Spotify,…
- Episode #344 - Champagne Problems
It's that time of year again! We jump into the Netflix holiday content machine and find out if this year's new movie CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS is slop, or the nectar of the gods. Happy Holidays! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for…
- Episode #343 - Fresh
Spooky season is officially extended! Join us as we discuss the excellent romantic horror movie FRESH. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi and video game music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: htt…
- Episode #342 - The Invitation (2015)
We're kicking off our run of romantic horror films for 2025's spooky month with unsettling thriller THE INVITATION from 2015. Woooooo. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi and video game music. Find him on Spotif…
- Episode #341 - Ice Cube's War of the Worlds
Is 2025's War of the Worlds as bad as everyone says? Listen in to find out! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi and video game music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You…
- Episode #340 - Dragonheart
Do we have as much heart as the charming 90s fantasy movie DRAGONHEART? Listen in to find out! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi and video game music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://rich…
- Episode #339 - Another You (2025)
What would happen if you woke up in a different body each morning, knowing you were going to die that day? Listen in as we discuss this year's Turkish rom-com ANOTHER YOU and how it handles this concept. The intro music is by Richter FM, P…
- Episode #338 - Batman (1966)
Some days, you just can't get rid of a bomb. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gm…
- Episode #337 - Batman & Robin
THE ICEMAN COMETH! Batmonth extends into another month as we discuss the film that nearly killed the Batman movie franchise, 1997's Batman & Robin. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify,…
- Episode #336 - Batman Forever
Does Batman last forever? Listen to this episode to find out! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can email us at bigboys…
- Episode #335 - Batman Returns
BATMONTH RETURNS! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail.com . Support this show…
- Episode #334 - Batman (1989)
Jesus Marimba! April is BATMONTH, and we're kicking off with a discussion of the best Batman film. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd…
- Episode #333 - Wayne's World
Big Boys! Podcast! Party Time! Excellent! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can email us at bigboysdontcrypodcast@gmail…
- Episode #332 - Pretty Woman
Our first episode of 2025 takes us back to 1990 and the classic romantic comedy PRETTY WOMAN! We also give a quick rundown of all the interesting and terrible films that are coming out this year. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's a…
- Episode #331 - Hot Frosty
Happy New Year! Sneaking in just at the end of the festive season, it's our discussion of Netflix's sexy snowman film, HOT FROSTY! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok…
- Episode #330 - A Christmas Carol (2009)
Ho ho ho! What's more festive than a drab, weird-looking, badly animated mess? Nothing! On this episode we discuss Robert Zemeckis' 2009 travesty, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This episode was recorded in December 2023, but we saved it for this year…
- Episode #329 - The Bodyguard
One more before we head into the festive season! On this episode we discuss the iconic 90s romantic thriller THE BODYGUARD. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and mor…
- Episode #328 - Nina Forever
Happy Halloween! Our spooky season continues with a discussion of the British romantic indie horror film NINA FOREVER and its interesting spin on the girlfriend-back-from-the-dead setup. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for…
- Episode #327- Ready or Not
It's spooky season! We're celebrating with our annual pivot to romantic horror films, kicking off with the excellent READY OR NOT! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok…
- Episode #326 - Ticket to Paradise
As Autumn sets in we're wishing for more sunny days, so on this episode we discuss the 2022 romantic comedy TICKET TO PARADISE! NOTE: Unfortunately Rob's audio stopped recording a few minutes before the end, so the episode ends a bit abrup…
- Episode #325 - Your Name.
And now for something completely different..on this episode we discuss the 2016 anime smash hit YOUR NAME! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richter…
- Episode #324 - Atlas
J-Lo season concludes with a discussion of the trashy Netflix sci-fi romp ATLAS! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co The outro musi…
- Episode #323 - Maid in Manhattan
J-Lo season continues with another early 2000s rom-com, MAID IN MANHATTAN! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can find us on T…
- Episode #322 - The Wedding Planner
It's time for a classic rom-com as J-Lo season continues with our discussion of the 2000 film THE WEDDING PLANNER, which has not aged all that well. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify…
- Episode #321 - Anaconda
J-Lo season continues with a discussion of the classic 1997 creature feature ANACONDA! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You can…
- Episode #320 - Jennifer Lopez: This is Me...Now
We're kicking off J-Lo season with a discussion of the her visual album THIS IS ME...NOW. Would Prince approve? Tune in to find out! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTo…
- Episode #319 - Road House (1989 & 2024)
It's a double bill on this episode as we talk about the 80s cult classic Road House and its pointless 2024 remake! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http:/…
- Episode #318 - Poor Things
On this episode we discuss the critically acclaimed POOR THINGS! Is it a dazzling, bizarre masterpiece or just bawdy gothic Wes Anderson? Listen in to find out! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find hi…
- Episode #317 - Irish Wish
Just in time for St Patrick's Day, it's our discussion of Netflix's latest crime against the rom-com genre, IRISH WISH! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: h…
- Episode #316 - Ricky Stanicky
On this episode we discuss a star turn from John Cena in the goofy comedy RICKY STANICKY! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You c…
- Episode #315 - Gattaca
On this episode we discuss an underrated dystopian sci-fi classic from the 90s, GATTACA! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You ca…
- Episode #314 - My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Move over Marvel, there's a real superhero film to watch...2006's MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIEND! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You c…
- Episode #313 - What Happens in Vegas
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…apart from on this show! On this week’s episode we discuss the rubbish 2008 rom-com WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS. We also talk DVD commentaries, Wagner, and drinking lemonade in secret. The intro music is by R…
- Episode #312 - Rye Lane
On this week's episode we discuss the joyful, fun and hilarious British romcom RYE LANE! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You ca…
- Episode #311 - A Good Year
We are back! After a brief hiatus, we’ve returned to discuss one of Ridley Scott’s outliers: A GOOD YEAR. Listen in to find out if we enjoyed watching Russell Crowe swan around Provence for two hours. The intro music is by Richter FM, Padd…
- Episode #310 - Strange Magic
On this episode we discussed perhaps George Lucas’ greatest effort, the bizarre sort-of-musical animated film STRANGE MAGIC! NOTE: We recorded this episode in November 2023. As we're currently taking a break from recording, we're putting o…
- Episode #309 - Sweet Home Alabama
Happy New Year! We're kicking off with a discussion of the somewhat dated classic rom-com SWEET HOME ALABAMA. NOTE: We recorded this episode in November 2023. As we're currently taking a break from recording, we're putting out a couple of…
- Episode #308 - Santa Claus: The Movie
Ho Ho Ho! It's time to go back to the eighties on this episode, as we discuss the bizarre, dated, weird film SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTo…
- Episode #307 - Fred Claus
Ho Ho Ho! Our festive episodes for 2023 kick off with a discussion of a comedy that might be best forgotten: FRED CLAUS. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more:…
- Episode #306 - High School Musical
We're soaring, flying and breaking free on this episode as we discuss a film that was not made for us: High School Musical! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and mor…
- Episode #305 - After Everything
For the fifth and final time, we watched a film in the After series so you don't have to. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http://richterfm.carrd.co You c…
- Episode #304 - May (2002)
A week after Halloween, when your pumpkins are rotten, we’ve finally dropped our last episode of spooky month. In this episode we discuss the strange 2002 cult film MAY! SHOWNOTES Julius Fucik Robert the Doll The intro music is by Richter…
- Episode #303 - Bones and All
We really dig into this week’s film, BONES AND ALL, as spooky month continues! We also talk about bad indie band names and bad legal advice. Be warned that this episode does contain discussion of cannibalism in cinema. The intro music is b…
- Episode #302 - A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Spooky season continues with a discussion of the excellent Iranian Vampire Western A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and more: http…
- Episode #301 - Life After Beth
It’s spoooooky season, and we’re kicking off this month of romantic horror with a discussion of the A24 dead girlfriend movie LIFE AFTER BETH! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouT…
- Episode #300 - Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 & 4
We made it to 300 episodes and we didn’t even mention it, because we were too busy talking about the brilliance of ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP. That’s the epitome of this show. What more could you ask for? The intro music is by…
- Episode #299 - Alvin and the Chipmunks 1 & 2
Chiptember is here, or Alvin and the Chipmonth if you prefer…join us as we watch the first two ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS movies! The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok and…
- Episode #298 - Flash Gordon
It’s himbo time on this episode as we discuss the camp classic FLASH GORDON! We also talk about slowing songs down, Buck Rogers, and being in love with cars. The intro music is by Richter FM, Paddy's alias for making lofi music. Find him o…