Show Me The Movies
By: Justin Chapman
Language: en
Categories: Tv, Film, Reviews, Arts, Visual
Welcome to Show Me The Movies with Justin and Nic, where life-long cousins and buddies uncover the meaning in movies that matter to them and their guests. Together they break down the themes, emotions, and memories connected to personal favorites.
Episodes
The Incredibles (2004) with Sophie Olson
Oct 27, 2025Monsieur Incroyable! Find your super suit and get ready for guest Sophie Olson to join Justin and Nic for a discussion on Brad Bird's 'The Incredibles.' The three of them talk about the power of a childhood movie whose script lives in your brain, the parts that went over their heads as kids, and the rip-roaring glory of The Incredicoaster.
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Duration: 01:13:14The Departed (2006) with Aaron Budde
Oct 20, 2025This week, Justin, Nic, and Aaron Budde are taking a lesson from Colin Sullivan and workin' ovahtime as they talk about the greatest film to ever win Best Picture at the Oscars - 'The Departed.' Don't miss a conversation that spans the Dropkick Murphys, the allure of a Werther's Original, and Justin shaming Nic into changing his best-hang pick.
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Duration: 01:06:56Zodiac (2007) With Aaron Crump
Oct 13, 2025Put down your copy of the San Francisco Chronicle, mix yourself an Aqua Velva, and join Justin and Nic as they talk with Aaron Crump about David Fincher's true-crime horror film 'Zodiac.' Over the course of the conversation, the three dive into the frustration of chasing progress without results, question the effectiveness of Robert Graysmith's obsession, and explore the criteria of what really qualifies as a neo-noir.
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Duration: 01:26:39Zodiac (2007) with Aaron Crump
Oct 13, 2025Put down your copy of the San Francisco Chronicle, mix yourself an Aqua Velva, and join Justin and Nic as they speak with Aaron Crump about David Fincher’s true-crime horror film 'Zodiac.' Over the course of their conversation, the three dive into the frustration of chasing progress that never comes, question the effectiveness of Robert Graysmith’s obsession, and debate what really makes a movie neo-noir.
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Duration: 01:27:02Moneyball (2011) with Daniel Stroud
Oct 06, 2025Lace up your cleats, grab a bag of sunflower seeds (preferably ranch-flavored), and get ready for 'Moneyball' with Daniel Stroud! While Justin is out on leave with a very serious podcast-related injury, Daniel and Nic talk about the failure of Kevin Costner’s Illinois baseball team, how Daniel gets free money from savings account promotions, and which character they think looks like a big baby with a poopy diaper.
This episode is not sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.
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Duration: 01:11:11The Iron Claw (2023) with Jake Hirsch
Sep 29, 2025What’s the appeal of a predetermined sporting event? Why is Kevin Von Erich’s wrestling uniform just tighty-whities without a hole in the middle? Is getting Iron Clawed actually painful? These questions and more will be answered in this week’s episode as Justin and Nic are joined by Jake Hirsch to discuss an emotional film from 2023, 'Iron Claw.'
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Duration: 01:09:34Drive (2011)
Sep 22, 2025Welcome to the latest Show Me the Movies, where for an hour and fifteen minute window, we're yours, no matter what. Anything that happens on either side of it, you're on your own. Nic and Justin break down 2011's 'Drive' and why the movie makes everything look way cooler, why some directors need guidance while making a movie, and why this bare bones story works so well.
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Duration: 01:16:29The Goonies (1985) with Shayla Kenworthy
Sep 15, 2025Heyyyyyyyy youuu guuuyyyyys! Nic and guest Shayla Kenworthy take the oath and join the adventure as they unpack one of Shayla’s most cherished childhood treasures: 'The Goonies.' Listen as Nic explains why he loves ’80s villains, and Shayla reflects on the joy being told by her parents to not come home until dinner.
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Duration: 01:05:38Southland Tales (2006) with Austin Yoder
Sep 08, 2025Stock up on Fluid Karma and get ready for the end of the world! This week, Austin Yoder joins our hosts to discuss Richard Kelly’s strange and esoteric epic, 'Southland Tales.' Their conversation covers the film’s parallels with modern life, what on earth is actually happening in the movie, and why Austin believes Southland Tales is the greatest movie ever made.
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Duration: 01:22:56About Time (2013) with Malaina Yoder
Sep 01, 2025This week on Show Me the Movies, Nic, Justin, and guest Malaina Yoder discusses the 2013 romance/comedy film 'About Time.' Together they talk about the intricacies of time travel, the stellar performance by Rachel McAdams, and the delightfulness of how easy it is to poke holes in this movie.
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Duration: 01:13:45Do The Right Thing (1989) with Dr. Charlene Fletcher
Aug 25, 2025This week, Justin and Nic are joined by historian and educator Dr. Charlene Fletcher for a rich conversation on Spike Lee’s masterpiece 'Do The Right Thing.' Together, they explore the film’s style, hilarity, and tragic staying power. Plus, Dr. Fletcher shares about her own coming of age in New York City as well as her reflections on the power of love as a verb.
Learn more about Dr. Charlene Fletcher: https://www.charlenejfletcher.com/
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Duration: 01:29:57Princess Mononoke (1997) with Victoria Ochs
Aug 18, 2025This week we’re diving deep into Hayao Miyazaki’s animated masterpiece 'Princess Mononoke' with Victoria Ochs! Together the team unpacks the movie’s themes of nature, humanity, and balance — and, of course, Victoria shares the imprint left on her heart by the tiny buttcheeks of a Forest Spirit.
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Duration: 01:20:44Summer Recap 2025
Aug 11, 2025Listen on the edge of your seat as Justin pulls a Michael-Jordan-in-game-5-of-the-‘97-NBA-Finals and podcasts while mildly ill! This week, the cousins share glows and grows on their favorite (and least favorite) movies of the summer and conduct their first ever movie draft!
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Duration: 01:17:40tick, tick... BOOM! (2021) with Isabel Hunt
Aug 04, 2025This week on Show Me The Movies, we’re joined by the brilliant Isabel Hunt to dive into 'tick, tick…BOOM!' The conversation covers procrastination, Isabel’s complicated regard for the world of Lin Manuel Miranda, and why this movie is particularly important to Isabel during her current stage of life.
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Duration: 01:05:48Dazed and Confused (1993) with Bailey Hunt
Jul 28, 2025Alright, alright, alriiiiiight. This week, Show Me the Movies talks 'Dazed and Confused' and welcomes back its first returning guest, Bailey Hunt! The three of them talk small town adolescence, high school nostalgia (or lack thereof), and debate the definition of a hangout movie. Plus, hear Baily throw down the gauntlet as he challenges Glen Powell to paddle battle Nic on the pod.
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Duration: 01:25:31Legally Blonde (2001) with Abby Chapman
Jul 21, 2025This episode of Show Me the Movies is all pink, because whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed. Nic and Justin are joined by Abby Chapman for a deep dive of 'Legally Blonde'!
Abby unpacks the film's impact on her childhood, ponders the merit of the Bend and Snap, and reveals a surprising reason Reese Witherspoon kept Elle Woods' iconic wardrobe. (It's not what you think).
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Duration: 01:29:50The Game (1997)
Jul 14, 2025Get ready to undergo a profound life experience as Justin and Nic discuss David Fincher's 'The Game.' Don't worry, it's similar to a book of the month club. The two of them talk about why Google ruins the game, if this movie displays the core essence of Fincher, and whether a game like this would practically change a person.
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Duration: 01:10:20The Social Network (2010) with Amelia Bostick
Jul 07, 2025Buy a pair of thigh-highs, pick up your Prada from the cleaners, and wire in to hear Justin and Nic discuss The Social Network with Amelia Bostick! Together, the three of them speculate who planted the coke in the house party, what Eduardo's earbuds are playing, and guess what percentage of Facebook grandparents have actually seen the film. Plus, hear an additional segment breaking down Amelia's 20 or so rewatches of the movie and what she's picked up along the way.
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Duration: 01:19:25Lady Bird (2017) with Madison May-Gruthusen
Jun 30, 2025This week Nic and Justin are joined by Madison May-Gruthusen to talk about Greta Gerwig's directorial debut, Lady Bird! Together, they discuss the complexity of family relationships, the aspects of high school Lady Bird gets right, and the role cuddle-puddles played in Madison's departure from high school theater.
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Duration: 01:17:53Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) with Tyler May-Gruthusen
Jun 23, 2025This week, Nic and Justin talk with Tyler May-Gruthusen about Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters. They discuss the fraught production of the film, the emptiness of fascism, and a tiny sliver of the real Mishima's work. Plus, philosophy-loving Tyler explains what he means when he says that this is an "anti-philosophical" movie. Then, he ushers in Show Me The Movies' first ever game of quote tennis!
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<... Duration: 01:19:42C'mon C'mon (2021) with Bailey Hunt
Jun 16, 2025This week, Justin and Nic are joined by the gracious and thoughtful Bailey Hunt to discuss 2021’s endearing, sweet, and sorely underseen "C’mon C’mon." They delve into the power of acknowledging your feelings, the beauty of black-and-white photography, and how refreshing it is to see Joaquin Phoenix play a well-adjusted, normal dude.
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Duration: 01:04:01The Thing (1982) with Jake Nordman
Jun 09, 2025Join Justin and Nic as they welcome the first guest of the show, Jake Nordman! Together, the three friends trek to Antarctica to talk John Carpenter's spooky horror feature, The Thing. They chat about flamethrowers, the horror of the unknown, and an alarming amount of fluids. Plus, Nic does his best to not butcher the name of one of Hollywood's greatest composers, Ennio Morricone!
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Duration: 01:05:50Jerry Maguire (1996)
Jun 02, 2025In the inaugural episode of Show Me The Movies, Justin and Nic talk Cameron Crowe's feel-good classic, Jerry Maguire. They discuss shiny cinematography, the struggle of putting beliefs to practice, and the punchability of Bob Sugar's face.
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Duration: 01:12:31