Episodes
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Ep. 109 - Michelle Williams (feat. Laura Bennecke)
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Michelle Williams. Perhaps best known for her roles as Cindy in Blue Valentine (2010), Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn (2011), and Randi in Manchester by the Sea (2016), Williams has been stocking up award-worthy performances for the past few decades. Joined once again by Laura Bennecke, we discuss her emancipation from her family, how Brokeback Mountain transformed her career, marvel at her ability to do accents, and listen to Aubrey talk about how Williams is his favorite actor. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Will Aubrey give her less than a 100? Listen to find out.
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Ep. 108 - Doug Jones (feat. Stephanie Malone)
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Doug Jones. Best known for his roles as Abe Sapien in the Hellboy films, Amphibian Man in The Shape of Water (2017), and Fauno/Pale Man in Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), Jones has built a career as the actor who portrays the creature in the creature feature. Joined for our annual Halloween episode once again by the wonderful Stephanie Malone of the Morbidly Beautiful podcast, we discuss how he built his very unique career over the years, how films like The Shape of Water couldn’t exist without him, how he expands our understanding of what acting could be, and we liken him to Devin Hester when it comes to scoring him on the Munson Meter. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out!
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Ep. 107 - Juno Temple (feat. Chip Hessenflow)
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Juno Temple. Best known for her roles as Keeley in Ted Lasso (2020-2023), Dot in Fargo (2023-2024) and Lola in Atonement (2007), Temple has recently taken the entertainment world by storm. Joined once again by Chip Hessenflow of the Too Much Scrolling Podcast, we discuss her punk rock hippie upbringing, her ability to play with accents, her willingness to be an ensemble player, and rave at the earnestness she brings to every role. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Ep. 106 - Goldie Hawn (feat. Dan Craig)
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Goldie Hawn. Best known for her roles as Judy in Private Benjamin (1980), Elise in The First Wives Club (1996), and her many on-screen collaborations with Kurt Russell, Warren Beatty, Chevy Chase, and Steve Martin, Goldie has been gracing the screen for over five decades. Joined briefly once again by Dan Craig, we discuss her comedic start on Laugh-In, her remarkable Oscar success out the gate, her famous children, her status as a movie star, and keep a Kurt Russell mention counter for Case’s favorite actor. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Ep. 105 - Stephen Tobolowsky (feat. Cam Sully)
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Stephen Tobolowsky. Best known for his roles as Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day (1993), Clayton Townley in Mississippi Burning (1988), and his appearances in just about every television show made since 1990, Tobolowsky has quiet built one of the most prolific filmographies in entertainment history. Joined once again by Cam Sully of the Jacked Up Review Show Podcast, we discuss his uncanny comedic timing, busy career as “that guy” on our TVs, his wacky stories involving Steven Seagal and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and marvel at Cam’s ability to rattle off so many of his 292 screen appearances. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Ep. 104 - Tina Fey (feat. Jim Evans)
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Tina Fey. Best known for her roles as the writer & Mrs. Norbury in Mean Girls (2004/2024), Liz Lemon in 138 episodes of 30 Rock, and her frequent collaborations with Amy Poehler, Fey is renowned as one of the comedic writers working today. Joined once again by Jim of the FilmRage podcast, we discuss her impressive journey into being the first female head writer at SNL, prolific awards footprint, ability to hide her Delaware County accent, and marvel at her point guard-like talents as a writer. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Ep. 103 - David Arquette (feat. Sam Phillips)
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of David Arquette. Best known for his roles as Dewey in the Scream franchise, Chris in Eight Legged Freaks (2002), and Rob in Never Been Kissed (1999), Arquette is a member of a proud acting family that has a wide-ranging impact on Hollywood. Joined once again by friend of the show, Sam Phillips, we discuss Arquette’s unique upbringing, his short-lived wrestling career and the impact it had on his career, his inability to shake the Dewey character from the Scream films, and marvel at one of our favorite documentaries in 103 episode (You Cannot Kill David Arquette). How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Ep. 102 - Renée Zellweger (feat. Krystal Clark)
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life & career of Renée Zellweger. Best known for her roles as Roxie in Chicago (2002), Ruby in Cold Mountain (2003), and the title character in the Bridget Jones films, Zellweger is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable names. Joined once again by Krystal Clark, we discuss her immense pop culture impact, speculate on her ability to work a room during awards season, marvel at her unparalleled historical achievements, and most fascinatingly, examine our preconceptions of the kind of actor and person Zellweger was before this episode. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday May 23, 2024
Ep. 101 - Seann William Scott
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life and career of Seann William Scott. Best known for his roles as Stifler in the American Pie franchise, Doug Glatt in the Goon films, and countless raunchy comedies in the 90s and 00s, Scott is a recognizable face and name in Hollywood. Rolling without Dames Marvs this time, we discuss Scott’s career of unprecedented typecasting, the death of the raunchy comedy and how it affected his role choices, his mysterious dating life, and contemplate whether Case shut him down in AAU basketball back in Minnesota. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Thursday May 02, 2024
Ep. 100 - Adam Driver (feat. Matti Groll)
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography of a randomly selected actor.
In this episode, we explore the life and career of Adam Driver. Best known for his roles as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars trilogy, Charlie in Marriage Story (2019), and Flip in BlacKkKlansman (2018), Driver has built an impressive career in a short time. Joined for episode 100 by five-time guest, Matti Groll, we discuss Driver’s impressive military background, the reasons why he has the highest average critic rating of any actor we’ve covered, explore why Inside Llewyn Davis forced him not to watch his own performances, and marvel at his excellence in dramatic roles. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.