Kickball Friends: A TV & Movie Podcast
Kickball Friends is a weekly TV and movie podcast hosted by two friends, Jesse and Robbie, who cover the biggest and strangest releases across film and television. Each episode opens with their "Kicks of the Week" before moving into spoiler-filled reviews and debates spanning summer blockbusters, prestige TV, and reality-TV chaos. They mix critical favorites with guilty pleasures and aren't afraid to disagree or make wildly incorrect predictions. The show is aimed at listeners who want honest takes on what's actually worth watching.
Episodes
Episode 326: Digger, Lanterns & War
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (0:24), we review Digger (15:26), the finale of Lanterns (26:32) & premiere of War (41:08).
Episode 325: Primetime, New York Times 100 Best Shows of the Century & 99 to Beat
This episode starts with our reactions to the first episode of 99 to Beat (0:25). Then we get into our Kicks of the Week (6:08) before discussing SNL's season premiere (21:35), Primetime (27:53) and the New York Times' 100 Best Shows of the Century (38:18).
Episode 324: Resident Evil & Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:16), we briefly check in with Slow Horses (14:55) & Lanterns (15:51). Then we review Resident Evil (20:24) & Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (34:53).
Episode 323: You Can See Everything, Buddy & Lanterns
After this episode's Kicks of the Week, we discuss the wild trailer for You Can See Everything before reviewing the new horror film, Buddy, and catching up with Lanterns.
Episode 322: Furious, The Dog Stars & Coyote vs. ACME
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (6:43), we discuss the finale of Furious (14:59) and review The Dog Stars (18:49) & Coyote vs. ACME (25:59).
Episode 321: Lanterns & the Disney/NFL Collaboration
We start with remembering Tim Curry (0:21) & our Kicks of the Week (7:01). Then we discuss the second episode of HBO's Lanterns (15:58) before switching gears and playing a game related to the recent Disney/NFL shirt collaboration (23:40). Can you guess what character represents each team?
Episode 320: The End of Oak Street, Lanterns & D23 News
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (4:46), we review The End of Oak Street (11:36) & Lanterns (25:29) before discussing news coming out of D23 (40:46).
Episode 319: Ted Lasso, House of the Dragon & One Night Only
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (4:18), we discuss the return of Ted Lasso (7:53), the finale of House of the Dragon (15:10) & season 42 of The Challenge (23:02). Then we review One Night Only (33:37) & The Last House (42:25).
Episode 318: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (5:52), we delve into Spider-Man: Brand New Day (18:55). One of us liked it and one of us had some issues - can you guess who is who?
Episode 317: Comic-Con News, The Dink & Furious
This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week (7:44) and some news & notes from the world of tv and film (14:06). Then we review The Dink (28:08) and Furious (36:31).
Episode 316: Avengers Doomsday, The Odyssey & Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
This episode starts with Robbie's experience as a movie extra (3:08) & our Kicks of the Week (18:38). Then we discuss the Avengers: Doomsday trailer (25:21), Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (33:34) & the finale of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (54:55).
Episode 315: The Invite & Big Brother 28
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:27), we discuss the Invite (15:25), a few random movies (30:33) & the return of Big Brother (34:46).
Episode 314: House of the Dragon & Top 5 TV Shows/Movies of 2026 (So Far)
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (6:28), we discuss the new episode of House of the Dragon (8:54) and list our top 5 tv shows (21:47) and movies (46:00) of 2026 so far.
Episode 313: The Bear, Supergirl & 2026 2nd Half Movie Draft
No time for Kicks of the Week this episode. We start by discussing the final season of The Bear (7:24) before reviewing Jackass: Best and Last (21:02) & Supergirl (30:58). We end with our 2026 second half movie draft (37:48).
Episode 312: House of the Dragon, The Agency & Toy Story 5
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (11:27), we briefly check in on Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (22: 50) before discussing House of the Dragon (28:25), The Agency (45:16) & Toy Story 5 (47:54).
Episode 311: Disclosure Day, Widow's Bay & Summer House
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (0:22), we discuss new movie trailers (10:43), Disclosure Day (17:56), Widow's Bay (30:37) & Summer House (39:07).
Episode 310: Office Romance, Masters of the Universe & Cape Fear
Following our pool/Knicks discussion (0:27) and Kicks of the Week (14:40), we review Office Romance (20:00), Masters of the Universe (25:02), Obsession (36:14) & Cape Fear (47:07).
Eisode 309: Not Suitable for Work, The Four Seasons & Star City
We're all over the place again this week, so no time stamps! We discuss Backrooms, Not Suitable for Work, Summer House, Hacks, Euphoria, The Four Seasons & For All Mankinds/Star City.
Episode 308: Survivor, The Mandalorian and Grogu & The Boroughs
This episode starts out with an impromptu Survivor discussion (11:08) before we get to our Kicks of the Week (24:07). Next, we discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu (28:08), The Boys (40:37), The Boroughs (45:44) & Summer House (51:00).
Episode 307: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, In The Grey & SNL Season 51 Recap
This episode starts with a brief discussion of In The City (2:54) before our Kicks of the Week (10:37). Then we review Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (13:30), In The Grey (18:47) & give our final thoughts on Season 51 of Saturday Night Live (26:58).
Episode 306: TV & Movie Roundup
No timestamps this week. We're all over the place talking about the most recent movies & television shows we've watched. Just enjoy the chaos and we'll be back with timestamps next week!
Episode 305: The Devil Wears Prada 2, Widow's Bay & Lord of the Flies
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (14:39), we discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2 (20:24), Widow's Bay (31:48) & Lord of the Flies (42:14).
Episode 304: Summer House Leaks, Unchosen & Apex
We start with this episode's Kicks of the Week (10:40) before discussing the Summer House reunion leaks (14:40) as well as Netflix's Unchosen (19:38) & Apex (27:09).
Episode 303: The Pitt, Margo's Got Money Troubles & Beef
We start with life updates (0:46) and our Kicks of the Week (14:47) before discussing the season finale of the Pitt (22:07) and season premieres of Margo's Got Money Troubles (37:46) & Beef (44:19).
Episode 302: The Boys, Malcolm in the Middle & Euphoria
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (9:12), we briefly discuss Big Mistakes (11:52), The Audacity (16:23) & The Miniature Wife (17:25) before covering the return of The Boys (22:40), Malcolm in the Middle (25:30) & Euphoria (33:34).
Episode 301: Summer House, Pizza Movie & The Drama
This episode starts with of Kicks of the Week (6:46) before we check back in on the Summer House (18:16) drama and review two new films, Pizza Movie (27:15) & The Drama (33:31).
Episode 300: Summer House, Paradise & For All Mankind
We start with breaking news from the world of Summer House (0:31)! Then we celebrate our 300th episode (10:07) and discuss our Kicks of the Week (17:35). Finally, we review the second season finale of Paradise (21:45), the fifth season premiere of For All Mankind (29:22) and a few movies we've seen recently (36:27).
Episode 299: Project Hail Mary, Ready or Not 2 & Inside the Manosphere
We start with our Kicks of the Week (7:41) and some pop culture news (14:28), before reviewing Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere (21:30), Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (30:38) & Project Hail Mary (39:00).
Episode 298: Oscars, Rooster & War Machine
This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week (8:33), before we discuss last night's Academy Awards (22:21), the first two episodes of Rooster (29:35) & the new action film, War Machine (41:16). We end by accidentally creating the next hit comedy (45:40).
Episode 297: Scream 7, Survivor 50 & Scrubs
We have a little to say about a lot this week! As always, we start with our Kicks of the Week (6:48) before we discuss Scream 7 (11:12), the finale of The Traitors (21:07), House of Villains (23:19), Survivor 50 (26:48), the return of Scrubs (34:27) and DTF St. Louis (37:46). I'm tired just typing that all out!
Episode 296: How to Make a Killing, Paradise & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
After shoveling out of all of this snow, we're back with our Kicks of the Week (5:12)! Then we discuss Glen Powell's new film, How To Make A Killing (12:28), before reviewing the season premiere of Paradise (25:14) & the finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (35:10).
Episode 295: Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms & Blind Ranking Olympic Stories
This episode starts with some some stories about the late James Van Der Beek (0:25), followed by our Kicks of the Week (8:09). Then we review Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (22:18) and the penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (34:08). Finally, we blind rank the most interesting stories to come out of the Olympics (41:50).
Episode 294: Super Bowl Commercials, Summer House, Wonder Man & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (4:12), we name our favorite (and least favorite) commercials from this year's Super Bowl (12:43). Then we discuss the season 10 premiere of Summer House (32:55), the finale of Wonder Man (48:53) and big reveal in A Knight of the Sever Kingdoms (53:36).
Episode 293: Send Help, Wonder Man & Shrinking
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (8:13), we discuss Send Help (17:40), Wonder Man (27:40) and Shrinking (32:29).
Episode 292: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Free Bert & 2026 First Half Movie Draft
After catching up (0:35) and talking about our Kick's of the Week (11:14), we review two new shows, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (19:10) & Free Bert (24:38). We end with our 2026 first half movie draft (31:55)
Episode 291: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, 28 Years Later: Bone Temple & The Rip
This episode starts with some pop culture news (3:23) & our Kicks of the Week (9:25). Then we discuss A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (23:00), 28 Years Later: Bone Temple (32:31), The Rip (42:38) & Ponies (50:07).
Episode 290: The Pitt, The Traitors & Beast Games
We start this episode with our Kicks of the Week (7:41) before briefly discussing the Golden Globes (20:34). Then we discuss the return of three shows: The Pitt (27:57), The Traitors (33:36) & Beast Games (52:02).
Episode 289: Stranger Things & Top 10 TV Shows/Movies of 2025
After catching up (0:24), we discuss this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:17) and review the series finale of Stranger Things (11:10). We end by revealing our top 10 TV shows (26:42) & movies (1:01:30) of 2025.
Episode 288: Avatar: Fire and Ash & Fallout
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:24) & a brief SNL discussion (12:19), we review Avatar: Fire and Ash (22:50) & season 2 of Fallout (38:50).
Episode 287: Avengers News, Wake Up Dead Man & a Tribute to Rob Reiner
After some classic Jesse & Robbie banter (0:25) & this episode's Kicks of the Week (11:59), we cover the recent leaked teaser trailer for Avengers Doomsday (22:32). Then we review Wake Up Dead Man with spoilers (29:48) & discuss our favorite films, tv shows and performances of Rob Reiner (34:33).
Episode 286: Jay Kelly, The Challenge & Golden Globe Nominations
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:00), we briefly discuss Hamnet (12:33) & Vanderpump Rules (15:24). Then we review Jay Kelly (18:20), the finale of The Challenge (26:26) & today's Golden Globe Nominations (35:14).
Episode 285: Stranger Things, Eternity & Hamnet
This episode we catch up on our Thanksgivings (2:07) & Kicks of the Week (12:15). Then we review Eternity (18:14) & Hamnet (25:50) before discussing Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 (33:25).
Episode 284: Wicked For Good, A Man on the Inside & Train Dreams
After this episode's Kicks if the Week (13:10), we review Wicked: For Good (18:16), season 2 of A Man on the Inside (33:42) & Train Dreams (39:00).
Episode 283: Now You See Me: Now You Don't, The Running Man & All Her Fault
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:56), we discuss some recently canceled shows (12:15). Then we review Now You See Me: Now You Don't (15:41), The Running Man (23:47) & All Her Fault (30:10).
Episode 282: Pluribus, Death By Lightning & More
This week we catch up on local elections (0:21) before getting into our (several) Kicks of the Week (10:15). Then we discuss the first two episodes of AppleTV's Pluribus (30:00) & Netflix's Death By Lightning (46:54).
Episode 281: Bugonia, A House of Dynamite & TV Roundup
We have a lot to cover! After this episode's Kicks of the Week, we review a few movies: Bugonia, A House of Dynamite, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere & Bone Lake. Then we movies to TV, reviewing Down Cemetery Road, It: Welcome to Derry, Nobody Wants This, Slow Horses & THe Diplomat.
Episode 280: Good Fortune, Task & The Diplomat
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (10:36), we discuss Good Fortune (20:02), the Task finale (28:44) & season three of The Diplomat (38:33).
Episode 279: Peacemaker, Boots, The Chair Company & Roofman
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:43), we review the finale of Peacemaker (18:25), the first season of Boots (25:37), the premiere of The Chair Company (33:22) & Channing Tatum's Roofman (40:02).
Episode 278: The Smashing Machine, SNL & CHad Powers
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (8:08), we review The Smashing Machine (14:32), the season 51 premiere of Saturday Night Live (26:35) & Chad Powers (33:29).
Episode 277: One Battle After Another, English Teacher & Slow Horses
Aftetr this episode's Kicks of the Week (6:08), we check in quickly on reality tv (11:15) before reviewing One Battle After Another (20:50), English Teacher (35:51) & Slow Horses( 45:59).
Episode 276: Jimmy Kimmel, Black Rabbit & Gen V
This is a weird episode...you'll have to listen for more info. After this episode's Kicks of the Week (4:47), we discuss the end of Acapulco (10:23), the ongoing drama with Jimmy Kimmel (13:07) and review Black Rabbit (20:08) & Gen V (28:05).
Episode 275: Emmys, The Long Walk & TV Finales
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (5:53), we discuss the winners & losers of the Emmys (11:38), review The Long Walk (19:15) & check in on the return of Only Murders In The Building (31:11). We end by delving into some recent tv finales, including Dexter (38:10), Twisted Metal (41:28), Survivor: Australia v the World (43:30) & Upload (45:19).
Episode 274: Task, Peacemaker, The Paper & Upload
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (6:35), we review Task (25:22), check in on season two of Peacemaker (30:08), discuss season one of The Paper (37:37) & say good-bye to Upload (44:33).
Episode 273: Peacemaker, Honey Don't & Fall TV
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:37), we discuss the season premiere of Peacemaker (13:05), discuss Ethan Coen's Honey Don't (20:41) & delve further into Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser (25:57). We end with a game of In or Out for the Fall TV schedule (36:38).
Episode 272: Weapons, Alien: Earth & Survivor: Australia v The World
This episode we start by debating celebrity fame (3:45) before getting into our Kicks of the Week (9:14). Next we review Weapons (21:57), Alien: Earth (34:27) & Survivor: Australia v The World (42:24).
Episode 271: The Naked Gun, Twisted Metal & Kick of the Hill
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (9:51), we review theremake of The Naked Gun (19:53) and check in with new seasons of Twisted Metal (31:30) & King of the Hill (42:13).
Episode 270: Fantastic Four, Happy Gilmore 2 & The Challenge
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (9:04), we discuss the premire of The Challenge (21:05): Vets and New Threats. We end with our reviews of Fantastic Four: First Steps (26:02) and Happy Gilmore 2 (38:56).
Episode 269: Colbert, Eddington & Untamed
This week we discuss the ramifications of Paramount canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (9:51), review (and spoil) I Know What You Did Last Summer (20:05) and Eddington (27:04) & delve into the first episode of Neflix's Untamed (37:38).
Episode 268: Superman & Emmy Nominations
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:01), we briefly discuss The Eternaut (13:04), Dexter: Resurrection (16:08) & Big Brother 27 (20:08). Then we give our thought's on Superman (25:00) & recent Emmy nominations (44:39).
Episode 267: Jurassic Park Rebirth, F1 & Top 5 2025 TV Shows (So Far)
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (4:29), we review Jurassic Park: Rebirth (10:33) & F1 (16:58), before discussing the ends of Squid Game season 3 (28:03) and The Bear season 4 (but apparently, NOT the final season) (31:48). We end by listing our top 5 TV shows of 2025 (so far)...and it's a doozy (43:26).
Episode 266: Megan 2.0. The Bear & Squid Game
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (12:32), we discuss Megan 2.0 (21:52) as well as the final seasons of The Bear (26:49) & Squid Game (38:21).
Episode 265: 28 Years Later, The Waterfront & Top 5 Movies of 2025 (So Far)
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:03), we review 28 Years Later (14:53), briefly discuss Netflix's The Waterfront (30:25) and list our top five favorite movies of 2025 (so far) (33:15).
Episode 264: Traitors Casting, Hell Motel & 2025 Second Half Movie Draft
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (5:06), we discuss recent casting news for Traitors season 4 (16:43) & American Gladiators (29:52). Next, we briefly review Hell Motel (31:52) before getting into our 2025 Second Half Movie Draft (34:01)!
Episode 264: Department Q, Ballerina & Stick
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (5:46), we review Department Q (13:41), From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (25:18) & Stick (36:50).
Episode 262: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Mountainhead & Adults
After this episode's Kicks of the Week (7:40), we briefly discuss the return of King of the Hill (17:45), Dexter: Resurrection (20:13) & season three of House of Villains (21:35). Next, we review Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (24:50), Mountainhead (37:52) & Adults (44:33).
Episode 261: The Last of Us, The Rehearsal, Survivor 50 & Fountain of Youth
After this week's Kicks of the Week (5:46), we discuss the finales of The Last of Us (13:40) & The Rehearsal (23:28). Then we play a new game - can Jesse name that Survivor player (32:37). We end with a rant of AppleTV+'s Fountain of Youth (53:39).
Episode 260: Andor, Murderbot & Duster
After this week's Kicks of the Week (8:22), we discuss the finale of Andor (15:09) as well as the series premieres of Murderbot (25:54) & Duster (32:58).
Episode 259: Poker Face, Final Destination Bloodlines, Friendship & Karate Kid Legends
Following our Kicks of the Week (6:51), we check in on The Four Seasons (17:04) & The Last of Us (26:34). Then we discuss the return of Poker Face (32:02) and review Final Destination Bloodlines (37:40), Friendship (44:09) & Karate Kids: Legends (50:44).
Episode 258: Thunderbolts*, The Accountant 2 & The Four Seasons
Following our Kicks of the Week (11:10), we review Marvel's Thunderbolts* (17:24), Ben Affleck's The Accountant 2 (36:35) & Tina Fey's The Four Seasons (44:55). We end with an unhinged discussion on the past, present and future of the Final Destination franchise (57:12). Sorry for the funky audio this week!
Episode 257: Andor, The Last of Us & The Rehearsal
We start this episode with our Kicks of the Week (11:36)! Next, we discuss the season premiere of Andor (19:04), revisit the new reality of The Last of Us (32:24) & continue to be amazed/confused by The Rehearsal (40:44).
Episode 256: The Last of Us, Sinners & The Rehearsal
After catching up on our weekends and Kicks of the Week (8:26), we delve into a monumental episode (with spoilers) of The Last of Us (17:47), the success of Ryan Coogler's Sinners (34:10) and the season premiere of Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal (47:48).
Episode 255: The Last of Us, The Pitt, Black Mirror, Your Friends and Neighbors & Hacks
This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week (5:46) before we discuss the season premiere of The Last of Us (19:08), the season finale of The Pitt (30:09), season seven of Black Mirror (36:18), the series premiere of Your Friends and Neighbors (47:50) & the season premiere of Hacks (55:47)...that sure is a lot of premieres
Episode 254: White Lotus, Dying for Sex & Million Dollar Secret
This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week, The Bondsman (7:50) & Saturday Night Live (11:04), before we discuss the season finale of White Lotus (18:19) as well as the premieres of Dying for Sex (39:39) & Million Dollar Secret (49:32).
Episode 253: The Studio, Dope Thief & White Lotus
This episode starts with our Kicks of the Week (0:25), before we review The Studio (14:00) & Dope Thief (25:03). We end with our season finale predictions for White Lotus (28:04).
Episode 252: The Pitt, The Residence & Severance
This week we co ver our Kicks of the Week (5:30) before discussing The Pitt (13:48), The Residence (20:40) & Severance (28:50).
Episode 251: Severance, Mickey 17, Adolescence & Daredevil
After the flu delayed us for a week, we're back with a new episode. After our Kicks of the Week (4:22), we discuss Severance (7:35), Mickey 17 (13:39), Adolescence (19:58) & Daredevil (26:40).
Episode 250: Oscars, Paradise & Running Point
It's our 250th episode! Woo hoo! To celebrate, we break down last Sunday's Oscars (13:22), the season finale of Paradise (27:39) & the season one of Running Point (40:43).
Episode 249: Paradise, Zero Day & Cobra Kai
This episode starts with a hodgepodge of tv/movie talk, where we cover The Brutalist, Suits LA, The Pitt, The Challenge & The Monkey (9:56). Then we discuss the most recent episode of Paradise (25:52), the Netflix miniseries Zero Day (34:28) & the final season of Cobra Kai (41:59).
Episode 248: SNL 50, Summer House & White Lotus
This episode we quickly review Captain America: Brave New World (7:26) before our deep dive into the SNL 50 special (15:07) & discussing the season premieres of Summer House (37:07) & White Lotus (47:33).
Episode 247: Super Bowl Commercials, Severance & Deal or No Deal Island
This episode starts off with Dr. Will's epic troll job on Dead or No Deal Island (8:23) before we discuss our favorite Super Bowl commercials (21:25) & the latest episode of Severance (34:11). Then we quickly cover recent episodes of Paradise (43:33), Traitors (48:44) & The Challenge (50:49).
