The Analysis: A Movie and TV Podcast
The Analysis is a weekly movie and TV podcast where die-hard cinephile fans discuss the big and small screen. Hosted by everyday film enthusiasts, it offers casual yet insightful reviews and analysis of current releases and classic favorites. The show aims to provide an everyman's perspective on cinema, making it accessible to all movie lovers.
Episodes
Episode 315: Obsession
Bob welcomes back our old friend Spenser Davis to discuss Obsession, the breakout indie horror sensation that turned a $750,000 budget into one of the year's biggest success stories, while exploring what its rise says about the future of independent filmmaking. Together they unpack the film's themes of codependency, obsession, and the dangerous pursuit of getting exactly what you think you want, b
Episode 314: Beef Season 2
Episode 314: Beef Season 2
This week, Matt and Bob dive deep into Season 2 of Beef — unpacking its brutal class commentary, surreal comedy, and emotionally devastating character arcs. From country club elitism and generational resentment to relationships poisoned by ambition, the hosts explore why this season feels like a spiritual cousin to The White Lotus while carving out its own chaotic ident
EP 313: The Devil Wears Prada 2
Episode 313: The Devil Wears Prada 2
In this episode, we return to the world of high fashion, ambition, and impossible standards as we break down The Devil Wears Prada 2. We explore how the sequel builds on the original’s themes of identity, power, and personal sacrifice—while asking whether success still comes at the same cost in a changed cultural landscape.
From evolving workplace dynamics to
EP 312: The Drama
In Episode 312, Bob and Brittney dive deep into “The Drama,” the latest Zendaya-led A24 film, unpacking its unsettling exploration of intrusive thoughts, morality, and how well we can ever truly know the people we love. From uncomfortable questions around guilt vs. action to the social fallout of radical honesty, this episode breaks down why this film leaves audiences arguing long after the credit
EP 311: "Is This Thing On?" and "Nuremberg"
Episode 311 dives into Is This Thing On, with a surprisingly heartfelt breakdown of Will Arnett stepping into a raw, midlife-crisis-meets-standup role under the direction of Bradley Cooper. The hosts explore how comedy becomes therapy, why this under-the-radar film works better than expected, and where it stacks up against films like Funny People and Marriage Story.
Plus, a quick detour into Nure
EP 310: Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie and HBO's Rooster
This week, Matt and Bob dive into one of the strangest, most off-the-beaten-path viewing experiences they’ve had in a while: Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie. Going in completely blind, the guys try to make sense of a 20-year comedy bit turned feature film—blending guerrilla filmmaking, Borat-style street chaos, and absurdist Canadian humor.
Is it genius or just plain ridiculous? From CN Tower
EP 309: Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary just saved the movies?
On this episode of Analysis, we break down the first true blockbuster hit of 2026 — and why this Ryan Gosling-led sci-fi might be the most important original movie in years.
From emotional gut-punch moments (“I’ll watch you sleep, pal” 😭) to stunning visuals and a surprisingly powerful friendship at the center, we dive into what makes Project Hail Mary hi
Episode 308: The 98th Oscars Extravaganza (Matt & Bob’s Big Picks with Spencer Davis)
The Analysis crew returns for their annual Oscars extravaganza, and this year the stakes are high. Matt shows up in full Elphaba costume after losing alast years bet. What's on the line this year? The loset has to go full chili dog hot dog experiment like Liam Neeson in Naked Gun, all while painted as "Hot Frankenstein Jacob Elordi. Bob is cautiously optimistic about the Academy for the first time
EP 307: Scream 7
This week on the podcast, Bob is joined by Matty Bonez for a passionate, hilarious defense of Scream 7 — or at least the idea of Scream 7 — as they unpack franchise loyalty, Ghostface obsession, sequel burnout, and whether this latest entry is truly as bad as the internet says. From AI-fueled plot complaints and trailer oversharing to the enduring appeal of a good whodunit slasher, it’s a fun conv
Ep 306: Hamnet and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
This week, Matt and Bob willingly wreck their emotional stability by going back-to-back with Hamnet and If I Had Legs I’d Kick You — two beautifully made, deeply stressful films that hit like a gut punch and don’t let up. From Rose Byrne’s relentless anxiety spiral to Jesse Buckley’s generational-level grief performance, we break down the craft, the controversy, the awards buzz, and why sometimes
Ep 305: Send Help and Housemaid
Send Help, Housemaid, and Why Rachel McAdams Should Always Be This Unhinged
Bob is joined by fan-favorite guest Brittany Brown—fresh off dominating the Analysis Awards submissions—to break down one of the year’s most anticipated releases: Send Help, the latest genre-bending horror-comedy from Sam Raimi.
From the electric energy of AMC pre-screenings to Raimi’s signature “Three Stooges but make it
Ep 304: The 2026 Analysis Awards (aka “The ANALS”)
From rainy-window cinephiles to chaos gremlins who just want to argue about Spider from Avatar, the 2026 Analysis Awards (aka “The ANALS”) are back — broadcast coast-to-coast from Chicago to Los Angeles with your deeply unqualified hosts Matt and Bob.
It’s the award show built for the people: our personal favorites across BOTH movies and TV, with help from a rotating panel of “pundits” (friends
EP 303: Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value
Matt and Bob kick off 2026 by breaking down Marty Supreme, Josh Safdie’s relentless, anxiety-fueled ride, and why Timothée Chalamet might be giving his best performance yet. They then slow it way down for Sentimental Value, a raw, sharply written family drama about art, legacy, and whether creativity heals or harms the people closest to us. Along the way they hit Chicago winter misery, Critics Cho
Ep 302: Train Dreams, Jay Kelly, and Knives Out 3
This week on The Analysis (In-Person Pod), Bob hosts from his “temporary studio” (aka the dining room) while construction turns his future basement setup into a work-in-progress—and yes, the backdrop is a 4.5-foot Nakatomi Plaza complete with a Bruce Willis ornament and an LED explosion. From Die Hard Christmas party lore to awards-season streaming season, the guys dig into Netflix’s latest lineup
Episode 301: HBO's "The Chair Company", "Bagonia" & the Anxiety of Being Extremely Online
Episode 301 – Chair Company, Bagonia & the Anxiety of Being Extremely Online
Matt and Bob are back “to pod” and this week they’re double-featuring two very different brands of unhinged: Tim Robinson’s The Chair Company on HBO and Yorgos Lanthimos’ new black comedy Bagonia. First up, they break down why Chair Company’s pilot might be an all-timer — deviled eggs, mall-restaurant discourse, wheelbar
Ep 300: Wicked For Good
Bob is joined once again by resident musical theatre brain Brittney Brown to bring their Wicked movie series in for a landing with Wicked: Part Two. Fresh out of the theater (and a little shot out of a cannon), they unpack whether Act Two really is weaker than Act One, how the film handles “For Good,” and if splitting the story into two movies was bold storytelling…or a glittery cash grab.
They d
EP299: Frankenstein (2025) and The Smashing Machine
Matt and Bob fire up the lab equipment for a new Analysis on Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, fresh to Netflix. What should have been the director’s long-awaited monster opus instead leaves them puzzling over CGI deer, swoony color palettes, and a strangely sexy Jacob Elordi.
They dig into Oscar Isaac’s mad-scientist energy, Christoph Waltz’s syphilitic benefactor, and why del Toro’s empathy may
EP298 – I Like Me & Downey Wrote That
Bob and Rob Grabowski return to The Analysis to talk funny — diving deep into two documentaries that celebrate the architects of laughter: Colin Hanks’ “I Like Me” (on John Candy) and Fred Armisen’s “Downey Wrote That” (on longtime SNL head writer Jim Downey).
From Candy’s mix of heart and heartbreak to Downey’s sharp political wit, the episode unpacks how these two legends shaped the DNA of mode
EP297 – One Battle After Another
EP297 – One Battle After Another: PTA’s Event Cinema Masterpiece
Matt and Bob are back with special guest Spenser Davis to break down Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another — a film already being hailed as one of the best of the decade. From VistaVision screenings to opening-night AMC experiences, the crew dives into what makes this movie feel like a true cinematic event.
We unpack Leo’
Episode 296: Emmys Recap & Remembering Robert Redford
Award season is here, and the Emmys just dropped! Matt and Bob are joined once again by our awards correspondent, Spenser Davis, to break down the highs, lows, and everything in between from this year’s telecast. From Nate Bargatze’s opening bit to standout speeches, surprise wins, and the ongoing comedy/drama category debate, we ask the big question: did the Emmys actually get it right this year?
Episode 295: Weapons
This week, Matt and Bob are joined by returning guest Spenser Davis to break down Zach Cregger’s Weapons—one of the year’s most talked-about horror releases.
The trio dig into:
How Weapons blends horror, comedy, and social commentary.
The Magnolia-style chapter structure—and whether it works or stalls.
Memorable moments: from hot dog trays to the film’s most brutal death.
The allegories benea
EP 294- The Naked Gun and South Park’s Ballsiest Season Start Yet
Matt and Bob dive headfirst into the slapstick chaos of The Naked Gun reboot — dissecting Liam Neeson’s deadpan transformation from action icon to spoof hero, Lonely Island’s layered gag work, and which scenes had them crying with laughter (hint: chili dogs and Starbucks bathrooms are involved). They debate the 80s-style sight gags vs. the sharp 21st-century twists, chart the movie’s laugh-per-min
Ep. 293 – Fantastic Four First Steps
Ep. 293 – Fantastic Four: First Steps, Finally Done Right?
Marvel’s first family is back—and this time, it actually works. Bob and Barry return to the MCU ring to break down the third stab at the Fantastic Four legacy, exploring how “First Steps” balances cosmic stakes with emotional storytelling.
From Silver Surfer chase scenes during childbirth to Reid’s anxious doomsday logic, we dig into how
Episode 292: James Gunn’s Superman
Episode 292 – James Gunn’s Superman: Hope, Hype & Heroic Uncertainty
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s another Analysis Podcast deep dive! In Episode 292, we suit up and fly headfirst into James Gunn’s bold new take on Superman. With a new Clark Kent, a stacked ensemble cast, and a shifting DCEU landscape, there’s plenty to dissect—and even more to speculate on.
Bob, and Rob explore:
How David Co
Episode 291: Happy Gilmore 2
Fore! We’re back on the green this week to break down the unexpected swing of Happy Gilmore 2. Bob is joined by comedy connoisseurs Rob Grabowski and Greg Ott (our in-house John Lovitz historian) to discuss Adam Sandler’s long-awaited return to the links—and whether this Netflix-fueled follow-up hits a hole-in-one or slices into fan-service territory.
We cover:
The surprising charm of the Four I
Episode 290: Jurassic Park Rebirth
Episode 290: Jurassic Park Rebirth – Sexy Dinos & T-Rex Set Pieces 🦖🔥
Welcome back to the pod! Matt and Bob are joined by dinosaur erotica expert Rob Grabowski (yes, seriously) to break down Jurassic Park: Rebirth — the franchise’s latest attempt to resuscitate the dino magic. Did it work? Kinda!
We talk:
The T-Rex river raft sequence and why it actually slapped
ScarJo’s performance (or lack t
Episode 289: The Bear Season 4
Episode 289: The Bear Season 4 – Chaos, Dissonance, and Burnout in the Kitchen
We’re back, chefs. Season 3 of The Bear was one of our most downloaded episodes last year—so naturally, Adam Franchuch and Paulina Schemanski return to the studio to dissect Season 4. They bring the heat (and the industry cred) as a sous chef and GM of one of Michigan’s top restaurants.
This time, we talk:
🍽️ The them
Episode 288: F1: The Movie and 28 Years Later
🎙 Episode 288: F1: The Movie and 28 Years Later
Brad Pitt in a race suit. Zombies with giant weeners. Welcome to summer at the movies.
This week, Bob and Matt go full throttle into two new theatrical releases: F1: The Movie (dir. Joseph Kosinski) and 28 Years Later (dir. Danny Boyle). It’s speed, sweat, product placement, and apocalyptic confusion—buckle up.
🟥 In the first half, the guys break
Episode 287: The Phoenician Scheme, Titan Sub Disaster, & Mountainhead
This week Bob and Matt dissect three very different cinematic releases: Wes Anderson’s pastel chaos, a deep-sea implosion doc, and a tech bro fever dream masquerading as a movie.
⏱️ Chapter Markers:
00:00 – 17:45 | The Phoenician Scheme
Wes is back with a hand grenade. Bob breaks down the “Wes Venn Diagram,” Matt praises the comedic rhythm, and Michael Cera steals the show. Bonus: eyebrow analys
EP 286: The Studio on Apple TV
This week on The Analysis, Bob Pantalone welcomes back film fanatic and pop culture critic Brittney Brown for a deep dive into Apple TV’s breakout hit The Studio—a smart, satirical rollercoaster produced by and starring Seth Rogen.
From Martin Scorsese directing a Kool-Aid Man movie to Bryan Cranston mangling lobster at a blackjack table, The Studio hilariously pulls back the curtain on the chaot
EP 285: Pee Wee As Himself
Bob is joined by Pee Wee super fan Jules to breakdown HBO's documentary "Pee Wee As Himself" Give it a listen today!
EP 284: Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Matt and Bob strip off their wet suits, deep dive and geo locate the exact topics to best discuss the final (maybe) installment of the Mission Impossible series. Give it a listen today!
EP 283: Friendship
Tim Robinson super fans Bob, Brittney, and Matt go sewer adventuring and sink into all of the cringe worthy belly laughs that come with A24's "Friendship" Give it a listen today!
Ep 282: Sinners
Coogler superfan Barry joins to boys to talk about the buzziest movie so far in 2025, SINNNERS
Give it a listen today!
EP 281: White Lotus Season 3, Adolescence, Black Bag
Matt and Bob "give it a stream) and touch on several of the TV wins over the last month. Give it a listen and sign my stream today!
Ep 280: AFI 100 Challenge "The Philadelphia Story" and "Shane"
Jules Sipes and Bob get back in the time machine for the AFI 100 challenge and discus The Philadelphia Story and Shane. Give it a listen today!
EP 279: Mickey 17
Matt and Bob discuss how "expendable" bong Joo-Ho's follow up to Parasite, Mickey 17, is. Give it a listen today!
EP 278: Oscars 2025 Picks
Oscars authority Spenser Davis joins Matt and Bob to talk this years Oscar bet and picks. Give it a listen today!
EP 277: SNL 50th Anniversary Special
Bob is joined by two students of comedy Rob Grabowski and Andrew Papa to discuss the SNL 50th anniversary episode and peacock SNL documentaries. Give it a listen today!
EP 276: 2025 Oscar Noms Reactions
Matt and Bob have early reactions to the list a bunch of strangers made for awards acclaim. Give it a listen today!
EP 275: The Brutalist
Matt and Bob chase the American dream that everyone holds.... to talk drama budgets and earning a 3+ hour run time. Of course they are chopping about "The Brutalist" Give it a listen today!
Episode 274: The 2nd Annual Analysis Awards Show! "THE ANALZ!"
Matt and Bob survey the globe and give their favorite choices in unique categories to celebrate the 2024 year in movies and TV. Give it a listen today!
EP 273: Nosferatu and Conclave
The boys are back on the sticks as Matt uses his telepathy to summon Bob for a discussion on "Nosferatu" and why Bill Skarsgård insists on freaking everyone out once every three years. They also dig into one of their favorite watches of the year, "Conclave" Give it a listen today!
EP 272: Gladiator 2 and Golden Globes Reactions
Bob and Matt get in the coliseum and fight in hand to hand combat over the latest Gladiator movie as well as start to plot for the awards season races. Give it a listen today!
Ep 271: Wicked
Bob and Brittney Brown get an invitation from the FREAKING WIZARD to show off their analysis sourcery and chop about the broadway to film hit Wicked! Give it a listen today!
EP 270: Joker- Folie À Deux And The Penguin
Bob throws up the bat signal and summons Spenser Davis to talk about the Warner Bros new Joker: Flop-ie A Duex as well as join the bandwagon for HBO's new episodic series Then Penguin. Come on out to Gotham and give it a listen today!
Ep 269: The Substance, Wolfs, Will & Harper
Bob shares with Matt all of the madness that is the new Demi Moore body horror film "The Substance" (0:00-22:00) and to repay the favor, Matt takes Bob through a few streamers, "Will & Harper" and "Wolfs" Give it a listen today!
Ep 268: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Bob and horror expert Bobby Peterson dig into the Deetz family's latest run in with the "ghost with the most" Give it a listen today!
EP 267: AFI 100 Challenge The Best Years Of Our Lives And The Treasure Of The Sierra Madre
In the longest podcast title ever, Bob and Jules break down all of the modern influences and old prospector lines from the final two movies in the 30s on the AFI 100 iist. Listen today, "there's gold in these hills I tell ya!"
Ep 266: Alien Romulus.
Matt and Bob fight Alien acid blood and their own anti gravity goo to discuss the latest installment in the Alien canon. Give it a listen today!
EP 265: AFI 100 Challenge (Double Indemnity / The Bridge on the River Kwai)
Bob, Jules, and Matt dig into an all time noir classic and demonstrate as much English nobility as possible in order to discuss the recent journey around the AFI Top 100 films list. Come join in on a chop about Double Indemnity and The Bridge on the River Kwai. Listen Today!
EP: 264: Deadpool & Wolverine
Bob is joined by special guests from the "Video Store Memoirs" podcast to talk about the newset Deadpool movie plus some much needed energy being brought back to the MCU. Give it a listen today!
EP 263: Twisters
Does good old fashioned non cape fun happen at the summer box office anymore? Matt and Bob use the new Twisters movie to find out. Give it a listen today!
EP 262: AFI 100 Challenge (All About Eve And The General)
Bob and Jules are back at the AFI 100 list! This week they unpack the Buster Keaton silent film about a little civil war engine that could, "The General" and then go wild in celebration wile discussing Betty Davis' performance masterpiece and the script to end all scripts, "All About Eve" Give it a listen today! Link to the AFI list is below
https://www.afi.com/afis-100-years-100-movies-10th-anni
EP 261: The Bear Season 3
Bob is joined agin by Vik, but added to the reservation industry experts and Mabel Gray sous chef Adam and General Manager Paulina to chat season 3 of The Bear! Give it a listen today!
EP 260: Inside Out 2 And The Bikeriders
Matt and Bob connect emotionally on Inside Out 2 and then hop on their Harley's for a brotherly ride through the newset Tom Hardy and Austin Butler vehicle (no pun intended) The Bikeriders. Give it a listen today
Inside Out 2: 00:00- 23:00
The Bikeriders: 23:01-Finish
EP 259- AFI Challenge (The Searchers And High Noon)
Bob is on a quest to see all of the AFI Top 100 Films! Joins as he talks to classic movie SME Jules about two westerns on the list #12 The Searchers and #27 High Noon
EP 258: Hitman, Fall Guy, Furiosa
Matt and Bob have a "GIVE IT A STREAM" (sign my stream) epsiode catching up on the latest releases and the bath the recent Hollywood films have taken at the box office.
EP 257: Iron Claw
Bob is joined by the tag team duo of Matt and Melo to talk about the wrestling drama, poor parenting, and Disney hotness showdown of Efron vs Timberlake. Give it a listen today!
EP 256 Pt 2: "Unfrosted" on Netflix
How big of a Seinfeld fan are you? Matt and Bob test their affection limits with the new breakfast based Netflix movie "Unfrosted" Give it a listen today!
EP 256 Part 1: "Civil War" and the new podcast intro debut!
IT IS THE NEW INTRO SONG ERA! In part one of this episode, Matt and Bob debut the new podcast intro song while discussing A24's hit "Civil War" while showing the world the world the new mo town classic "The Analysis" made for the pod by song writing legend Paul Werner. Give it a listen today!
Ep 255: Challengers
Bob is joined by Zendaya subject matter expert Brittney Brown to talk all of the LOVE inside and outside of the tennis courts in the new film "Challengers" give it a listen today!
Ep 254 Part 3: Dream Scenario
Let’s play Nick Cage roulette! Was "Dream Scenario" fun? Let’s chop
EP 254 Part 2: Dune 2
Get your worm popcorn bucket and Walken impression ready. It’s time to chop Dune 2!!
EP 254 Part 1: Oscars Recap
Matt and Bob kick off the episode by looking back at this years winners, featuring the biggest winner… John Mulaney and his Field of Dreams bit
EP 253: The 96th Annual Matt And Bob Oscar Bet Reveal Pod
This years bet... who will need to sing some matchbox 20 AND watch the last 6 years of razzie worst picture movies?! Listen and play along!
EP 252 Part 3 Anatomy Of A Fall
Matt and Bob dig into the nuance script of Anatomy of a Fall. Give it a listen today!
Ep 252 (Part 2): American Fiction
Matt and Bob catch up during a season they call "Dump-uary" but celebrate a nice gem in American Fiction. Give it a listen today!
EP 252 (Part 1): Poor Things
Matt and Bob catch up during a season they call "Dump-Uary" but celebrate all of the Emma Stone glory in Poor Things. Give it a listen today!
Ep 251: Nyad on Netflix
Bob is joined by 60 year old half marathoner Jules Sipes to talk the newest Netflix awards hopeful, Nyad! Age is just a number! Give it a listen today!
EP 250: THE ANALYSIS AWARDS "THE ANALZ"
Matt and Bob create their own award show that showcase the shows and movies that are truly the voice of the people. Categories are below
Best actor (tv or movie )
Actress (tv or movie )
Funniest moment
Cinematography
Writing (tv or movie)
Documentary
Biopic that was worth a shit
Most thrilling (paranormal warm moist sensation in your pants) moment
Most Overrated/biggest disappointment (tv movi
EP 249: Saltburn, Maestro, Leave the World behind
Matt and Bob catch up on some popular streams. Time breakout is below, give it a listen today!
00:00-26:05 - Saltburn
26:06-42:55 - Maestro
42:56- End- Leave The World Behind
EP 248: Non Negotiable Yearly Holiday Watches
Bob is joined by Mike, Jordan, and first time caller HIS DAD, do. talk about the movies that you can't miss every year if you want to be able to say you had a proper holiday. There also might be some office holiday episode conversation as well... Give it a listen today!
EP 247: The Holdovers
Matt and Bob are forced into the infirmary this holiday season to spend quality time talking about the Roman Empire, Holiday vibes, and the new Alexander Payne dramedy "The Holdovers" Give it a listen today!
EP 246: Fincher's "The Killer"
Matt and Bob summon their inner Fassbender to methodically take on the newest Fincher joint "The Killer" streaming on Netflix. Give it a listen today!
EP 245: Killers Of The Flower Moon
Matt and Bob avoid talking Taylor for long enough to break down initial thoughts, takeaways, Sling Blade impressions, and vocal choices from the newest Scorsese joint Killers Of The Flower Moon. Give it a listen today!
EP 244: David Beckham On Netflix
Matt and Bob bend a free kick into the topic of Netflix new Beckham documentary plus Matt plays a little game of Becks Vs Tom Cruise
Ep 243: "Past Lives" And "Spider - Man- Across The Spider - Verse"
Matt and Bob discuss their own inyeon and dive into two movies more alike than you'd think, Celine Song's "Past Lives" and "Spider - Man- Across The Spider - Verse" Give it a listen today!
EP 242: The Bear Season 2
Bob is joined by Vick to breakdown all the themes, performances, and family drama from season 2 of FX's "The Bear"
EP 241: Barbenheimer
The biggest theater event of the year needs the biggest podcast of the year! This conversation is as ambitious and expansive as the films themselves, give it a listen today!
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